She landed 17 paid subs & 500 new subscribers in 4 weeks.
This 15 mins daily Substack strategy brings my subscribers new subs, paid opportunities, and extra income.
Here’s how creators inside How We Grow are showing up and getting traction—
in under 15 minutes a day:
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1/ Pinpoint Your Ideal Collaborators
Every day, focus on:
➥ Identifying 2–3 writers whose audience overlaps with yours
➥ Reading their top-performing posts (likes, restacks, comments)
➥ Noting what tone, theme, or offer resonates most
This is how you start building a value-aligned growth circle—not just “networking.”
2/ Engage With Writers Who Are One Step Ahead
Look for creators who:
➥ Write in a similar space but are 1–2 stages ahead in audience size
➥ Actively boost others through restacks or comments
➥ Are building community, not just content
These people often become your biggest growth allies—if you show up right.
3/ Smart Searching on Substack
To find them:
➥ Click the “Explore” tab
➥ Filter by category (e.g., business, wellness, personal growth)
➥ Browse Notes with high engagement—not just big names
➥ Use your inbox: who are you reading every week and why?
You’ll build a curated radar for high-signal creators.
4/ Make Engagement Easy
Systematize your Substack routine:
➥ Bookmark 5–10 Notes or posts from aligned writers
➥ Spend 5 minutes a day reading + commenting with intention
➥ Restack posts that complement your own themes
This builds proximity and visibility—without shouting or selling.
5/ Comment to Connect (Not to Pitch)
When engaging:
➥ Avoid “great post!” and generic flattery
➥ Pull a quote and add your own reflection or story
➥ Ask a follow-up question to open the door for future conversation
➥ Keep it warm, sharp, and relevant to their readers
Think: insightful, not performative.
6/ Real-Life Example
A How We Grow subscriber recently commented on a post about portfolio careers:
“This hit me hard—especially the part about not waiting for a ‘perfect job’ to give us permission. I quit corporate 2 years ago and built 4 income streams. Still learning, still scared, but free.”
The result?
A restack from a top newsletter in their niche—and 300 new subscribers in 3 days.
7/ Stay the Course
This isn’t a “one post goes viral” play.
It’s compound visibility through authentic interaction.
Stick with it 10–15 minutes a day for 4–6 weeks, and you’ll be surprised how fast your audience, offers, and income grow.
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The bottom line
Substack (or any newsletter platform) isn't a magic money machine. But it's also not the wasteland of unpaid labor some critics claim.
It's a business tool—and like any tool, its value depends entirely on how you use it.
The writers making full-time incomes aren't just better writers. They're better strategists.
And strategy can be learned.
Your newsletter already has the potential to generate significant income. The question is whether you'll implement the systems to unlock it.
Until next time,
Ana
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