Before Publishing Labs, there was Pivot Hour — a lightly structured AMA-style experiment in reader strategy. These replays are less polished but offer some gems from my earlier work with paid members.
Missed today’s live Pivot Hour strategy session? Not to worry! I’ve got you covered with a replay, plus you can find takeaways instantly with a searchable transcript — your new go-to resource for pulling out insights.
Today we explored a lot, but here are a few key takeaways.
Feeling overwhelmed by too many ideas? Pick one clear theme to focus your writing and simplify decision-making.
When should you move to Substack? If you’re on MailChimp or ConvertKit, evaluate your goals: growth, audience engagement and simplicity.
Burnout creeping in? Sustainable momentum comes from a mix of planning ahead and leaving space for inspiration.
A Few Helpful Links
The Substack Network: If you’ve been thinking about discoverability and growing your reach, check out M.E. Rothwell’s excellent guide:
🔗 How to Think About the Substack NetworkTote Bag Paid Newsletter Model: For those asking about the paid newsletter tote bag model I shared—here’s the link to explore that some more.
“After attending The Pivot Hour today …”
🗣 “I feel super confident to launch my paid membership.” —
, writes Flucking Flourishing🗣 “Inspiring, reassuring, practical, and feeling not so alone…” —
, writes Z Words.🗣 “Useful guidance on approaching my newsletter strategy. I loved the tip about using comment buttons instead of subscribe buttons!” —
, writes Black Sheep Chronicles
💡 How to Use the Searchable Transcript
The Pivot Hour now comes with access to a searchable transcript of each session.
