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“ We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”
From X to Subscribers: Growing a Newsletter in 2025
I quit X around November 2024.
I'll let you do the math...
But today, I needed to capture my old content, so I logged in.
I enjoyed reflecting on those moments, and it also highlighted my periods of consistency.
The point is this...
One of my goals this year was growing my newsletter subscribers.
One would think, if you write good content it would grow organically? Wrong!
Therefore, I dedicated 20 hours last week to study newsletter growth and monetization strategies.
Driving traffic from social media content kept popping up.
And I wanted to focus on platforms where people loved to read.
I decided to focus on Threads and LinkedIn ― hence recovering my thoughtful Tweets.
If it worked before, why not repurpose and recycle valuable content?
If you head over to my @rudybanx Threads profile, you can follow my posts there.
Here’s the thing…
Oftentimes, we make things harder than they need to be.
Some of my favorite motivational speakers earn a handsome living retelling their same story ― rinse and repeat.
When I sat down to write today, I didn't plan on discussing newsletter marketing.
The fact of the matter, I started my newsletter to become a consistent writer and document my story for a future book.
And since we're on the newsletter topic…
Here are five important tips you should know when growing a newsletter:
Master Your Content & Cultivate a Unique Voice (3-5 min read time)
Implement a Strategic Growth Funnel ― Don't just wait for subscribers; actively seek them out.
Amplify Reach Through Collaboration & Cross-Platform Leverage ― Your newsletter doesn't exist in a vacuum.
Prioritize Reader Engagement & Retention Metrics ― Growth isn't just about new subscribers; it's about keeping them.
All large newsletters get 90% of their growth through paid ads.
And if you decide to start your own newsletter, start here for free.
Need extra motivation to write?
Cheers!
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I don’t know exactly where you are on your journey, but I share words of encouragement, lessons learned, and ideas to help you grow your business.
If you find value here, please share this newsletter with a friend. Deal?
❤ Rudy
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Top Marketing Methods: Direct selling, email newsletters, BookBub promotions, Facebook sales ads, and YouTube.
Effective But Challenging: Amazon ads, other book promotions, gaming algorithms, podcasts, TikTok/Shorts, newsletter swaps, group promotions, and selling at conventions.
Less Effective: Facebook traffic ads, BookBub ads, Kickstarter, in-person launches, book trailers, SEO articles, blogs, general social media, Goodreads, and blog tours.
Key Recommendation: Focus on direct selling, BookBub, Facebook ads for sales, email lists, and YouTube.
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Thank you for taking the time to read today's TechPreneur Newsletter. I hope the information was helpful and inspiring. As always, I'm here to support you in your business journey, so please don't hesitate to reach out to me via all my links. Keep striving for success!
Until next time!
~Rudy
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