Should you become a media entrepreneur?
Making media is not just for "The Media" anymore.
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Backing indie media is not like paying for Netflix
Why we back indie creators and why they can't be compared to other media subscriptions
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My goal setting method using Sunsama
How I turn big goals into daily stuff I can actually do using my daily planning system Sunsama
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How much money I made the first half of this year
My goal was to make $90k this year through subscriptions, sponsorships and speaking. Am I doing that? Check in on my progress!
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Why Substack's new valuation means a monopoly is brewing
Substack's new $1.1B valuation signals a new chapter and a point of no return for so-called independent media
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10 Pitfalls of paid subscriptions
Before you launch your subscription, watch out for these 10 things that can become more trouble than they're worth fast
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Why subscription fatigue is not our problem
People are buying subscriptions. Why aren't they buying yours?
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I set out to raise $5k from my readers this summer. Here's how it went.
Audience raises are not just for nonprofits. Inside my 2025 summer reader raise for $5k to fund my events, newsletters and more.
8 min read
Dirtbag Lifestyle
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Living in houses with strangers
I choose to live without stable housing. Here's what it's like staying with different people around the world.
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Free vs paid newsletters
What's the difference between a free newsletter, a paid newsletter and email marketing. Which kind is right for you?
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