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Writing legend Justin Welsh just joined Substack. Within 24 hours he became a Substack bestseller with hundreds of paid subscribers. One week later he's already a gloabl bestseller earning more than $100,000 with paid subscriptions on Substack.
In our interview he explains why he started writing on Substack. Why social media is dead and feels empty and his hope Substack could become his primary platform to write on.
We talk about his news newsletter Unsubscribe, pricing, his inner circle and chat. Justin's approach to Substack Notes and planned offline events in London and around the world.
This is your call to start a newsletter and email list in 2025 because Justin wants to make Substack his home too to build real connections and a more fulfulling and soulful writing business.

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✅CONTENT:
00:00 – Intro
03:20 – The Meaning Behind “Unsubscribe” and Escaping Default Paths
07:24 – Substack as the Future of Smart Writing: Justin's Perspective
13:04 – Short-Form Observational Essays as Content Strategy
15:32 – Inside the Subscription Tiers: Inner Circle, Monthly, Annual, and the Focus on Real-World Connection
18:00 – Building Authentic Relationships
21:51 – Substack as an MVP, Profitability, and Exploring Substack Live
38:48 – The "Gold Rush" on Substack, AI Experimentation, and Prioritizing Enjoyment Over Maximizing Engagement
41:53 – Newsletter Cadence, Behind-the-Scenes Workflow, and Building a Network of Life-First Entrepreneurs
43:29 – Advice for Creators in 2025: The Importance of Email Lists and Building Expertise Before Content Creation

🔗 Other videos, I think you'll enjoy:
From 0 to 1,000 Subscribers: How I Grew My Substack Audience 🚀 https://youtu.be/RBv4cTnv_tw?si=vUuF23Mu-e3wQTNk

How to START a NEWSLETTER on Substack 📧 (2025 Tutorial for Beginners) https://youtu.be/o-_ghiwWVps?si=7-GtJ8OXPkmvhmKX

From Zero to Substack BESTSELLER: How I Got 100 Paid Subscribers! 🥳https://youtu.be/y_P6Ct1auD0?si=sHas2Nenz9PQ5KTs

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