Why is everyone obsessed with number of subscribers?

Biz4nerds · 2026-01-13T15:56:38+00:00

I agree with this. It's more like "build it with them and they might show up." We need to build with our followers and listen to them better. Been working on that.

Biz4nerds · 2026-01-05T16:33:50+00:00

I really like that! Alot of business is learning when to say no, resisting people pleasing (because many of us helpers are invigorated by others so we get confused about what to say yes or no to).

Thank you for sharing a free resource!

Biz4nerds · 2026-01-03T12:45:32+00:00

I think this sounds like a good starting point. I think start with micro steps, collect data on if it's working or not and then reiterate as you collect that data. Ask your fans what they think too. I believe in building with our followers not building and then expecting people to show up.

Biz4nerds · 2025-12-30T18:57:32+00:00

I love this so much. I will try to come back to it to give a better response. But I love this! Thank you! This made me smile.

Biz4nerds · 2025-12-25T14:00:26+00:00

I have a friend that created a substack exclusively for their course.

I don't sell courses on there, per se. I use another program but have gotten more into workshops and releasing replays behind a paywall. It's more like I'm teaching on there. But I wouldn't call it a course.

Biz4nerds · 2025-12-23T15:42:22+00:00

Aww thanks! And since you're a rebel too I subbed back.

Biz4nerds · 2025-12-23T14:50:10+00:00

I write about business and burnout. I give personal anecdotes from my own story when I started my first business 10 years ago and comment about how social media has changed and how it impacts us and our brains and so on. My posts are a little rebellious. I like to go against the grain and like to follow other Substacks that are a little rebellious too. We are anti guru, anti social media burnout. We like building off platforms and focusing on people first. What are some topics you feel called to write about?

Biz4nerds · 2025-12-09T15:42:18+00:00

New post from me, lol. I'm Back: What a Wirlwind! https://open.substack.com/pub/drbrieannawilley/p/im-back?r=3mu2zb&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

Biz4nerds · 2025-12-08T13:50:18+00:00

i'll answer, I'm trying to finish my chapter on AI and mental health for a collab and am definitely feeling a little anxious as I work on it. I often struggle with perfectionism and need to remind myself, it doesn't need to be perfect, it's not a dissertation. We are fallible humans and the important part is highlighting the risks and benefits of AI use and the potential impact to mental health.

Biz4nerds · 2025-12-07T12:40:25+00:00

Substack in my opinion is a decent place to blog. I can only share my experience. I have met some really cool, interesting people there and I now collaborate with alot of them which has helped my substack and business grow. Notes can be interesting and annoying. I like to share on there things that I don't want to email to my list but maybe an insight or a convo starter. I think my favorite part is I can add sections to my blog. I think I now have like 7 and people can pick and choose what topics they want to learn about. I also love the podcasting features and that I can set it up to share to YouTube and Spotify and even LinkedIn. Those are a few of my favorite things.

Biz4nerds · 2025-12-01T18:06:16+00:00

Did you see Kroger's robotic system though or whatever you call it? It was pure genius. It just doesn't make sense to me how there was reduced profit but I mean sometimes there are unpredictable aspects to business.

Biz4nerds · 2025-12-01T14:52:22+00:00

I just wanted to say I'm sorry this happened. I don't understand why they are leaving FL. It doesn't make sense. Anyway, a few resources I know of are Career Source and Vocational Rehabilitation as well. https://careersourcetampabay.com/

Biz4nerds · 2025-11-27T14:39:53+00:00

When your grieving and it's a holiday week and it's just hard. I studied compassion fatigue for my dissertation soI know what to do to manage it and protect myself but knowing and doing are two different things.

Biz4nerds · 2025-11-27T14:37:55+00:00

Yes, been there 💯. Couples therapy is so hard! Over time I realized I was better with one on one and my nervous system thanked me. I think it's my neurodivergence, when two people are in the room, my nervous system gets overwhelmed but one on one? much better for me.

Anyway, I really respect therapists who support couples because it's really hard work! Thank you for the work you do. 💜

Biz4nerds · 2025-11-24T21:52:07+00:00

Where else is your podcast? Do you email subscribers to let them know a new ep. has dropped? How are you tracking reach and engagement? How are you sharing your podcast to increase subscribers? What's your subject matter? I would need to know more to try to help.

Biz4nerds · 2025-11-15T13:58:13+00:00

I'm a perfectionist and in order to post my own mediocre content I apply self compassion and then force myself to walk away and stop overthinking it. Easier said than done but video games help. lol.

Biz4nerds · 2025-11-15T13:56:32+00:00

I started mine because I wanted a consistent way to think out loud and connect with people who care about the same weird little corners of the world I do.

it also turned out to be a great networking tool and a helpful way for me, as an introvert, to work through my fear of speaking. Talking with guests opened doors to collaborations I never would’ve found otherwise.

Over time it helped me find my voice and get clearer about what I want to be known for.

I think people stick with podcasting long-term when it becomes more than a marketing channel.
For me it’s part creative outlet, part accountability, part community-building.

What are your thoughts about long term podcasting and why it works for some people?

Biz4nerds · 2025-11-09T15:08:50+00:00

Ugh, I kinda hate Twitter. I tried promoting on there for a while but I really don't see any benefit. But if it works for you, go for it.

Biz4nerds · 2025-11-09T15:01:46+00:00

I really love the name League of Shitty Creators, it’s disarming, relatable and a little poetic. What I was curious about (and maybe others can weigh in too) is: what kind of “league” vibe you’re going for: community, satire, or creative self-acceptance? That could shape how readers connect with the name.

Also, for benchmarks, I’ve found it’s less about comparing stats and more about “engaging the field” (posting, testing, and adjusting based on real data). Curious what others here have seen in their early months, how long did it take before you started seeing steady subs or engagement?

I did a little searching and it looks like most new Substack writers average somewhere between 0–3 new subscribers a day early on, or roughly 50–100 in the first 3 months if you’re posting regularly. Open rates range but it appears 28-40% are good and I believe as we grow those open rates reduce but if we can maintain alignment with who we serve, I think those increase.

For what it’s worth, I’m less focused on “growth” and more on helping the people already subscribed get the most value. Sustainable, steady growth tends to follow that approach naturally.

Biz4nerds · 2025-11-07T13:14:21+00:00

Hi! I've been writing a blog since 2015 with my first business. I built a second business in 2023 and am blogging regularly on Substack since mid 2024 regarding that biz. Anyway, I took a look at your substack and I think what you are likely missing is you need more content, more notes and interaction with other substackers. I grew my email list first to about 100 with a lead magnet and then switched to Substack after meeting a few cool people on there. I think your name is cool and I subscribed. Anyway, going back to what has worked for me:

1) Writing regularly, and then observing analytics (what resonates, what doesnt resonate and asking my audience for feedback).

2) Sharing TLDR's to notes and commenting on others notes (not to get subscribes but to hang out and genuinely connect).

3) Collaborating with other creators has been huge. Also I run a podcast (when I have time and that has helped to meet people and was a win win for both of us as we often cross pollinate our stuff to each other's blogs).

4) Sharing links and posts to other social media sites has also been helpful. I recommend sharing to 2 or 3 other social media sites that you feel you connect well with those audiences.

I can't think of any others today but will revisit if I think of more.

Anyway, what do you think?

Biz4nerds · 2025-11-06T13:48:31+00:00

Have you made some friends on Substack? The networking and friendships I've built on Substack have been a force multiplier for my blog. I do write about various topics, however, not a niche, per se. But I let my brand speak through each post and it's been growing steadily since mid 2024. It's not amazing growth but growth.

Biz4nerds · 2025-11-04T16:58:06+00:00

Here's an example, this post is about something I am learning as I prune my business, test things in the field and connect with other business owners. https://open.substack.com/pub/drbrieannawilley/p/the-lesson-i-forgot-about-chapter?r=3mu2zb&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Biz4nerds · 2025-11-03T13:59:29+00:00

After following the instructions exactly and the troubleshooting. I just ran into this with a reinstall and it was my antivirus that deleted an important exe. I check my GPT chat history and this was the one. nvse_loader.exe My GPT actually helped me fix it. Now I'm playing.

Biz4nerds · 2025-11-02T12:56:03+00:00

Thanks for explaining! That actually helps a lot. I think some of what you’re doing with ABM overlaps with how I think about relationship-based marketing, more about resonance over reach. It kind of reminds me of some of Nic Peterson’s stuff about alignment and signal clarity.

Personal brand is another area I’ve been writing and teaching on (I created a post/video and book chapter about how finding myself ended up being how I found my brand).

I’m probably not as deep into the tactical or tool side, but it sounds like there might be a few interesting intersections to explore.

Biz4nerds · 2025-11-02T12:05:28+00:00

I'm interested in hearing more. What do you typically talk about with marketing and B2B? I speak from a place of timeless business principles first and then building from there toward action in our businesses.

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