I'm a designer who turned into a writer who turned into a startup CEO. My mission is to help creators earn a living. Subscribe for essays on building an audience and earning a living as a creator.
3 years, 29x subs, 34x revenue
Hey there,
I'm testing a new feature in ConvertKit: videos in email. If you're using a client that supports native video (Apple Mail, Thunderbird, Outlook.com, etc) it will play the video inline, other email clients should fallback to an animated preview.
Hit reply and let me know how it all worked for you!
This will work automatically with all YouTube, Wistia, Vimeo, videos (and anything you upload). After we finish early testing we'll roll the out to all ConvertKit creators.
FROM ART OF NEWSLETTERS
Veni Kunche - 3 years, 29x subs, 34x revenue
Veni Kunche runs Diversify Tech, a newsletter-based business all about helping people who are underrepresented break into the tech world. After working as a Software Engineer since 2003, her main goal now is to help make the tech industry inclusive.
Veni’s got a really interesting business model: a mix of sponsorships and also a job board, taking advantage of the robust community that surrounds her newsletter.
Veni also shares real numbers. Listen to the end to hear:
• How much she’s making per month from her newsletter.
• How her revenue has changed over the last year.
• How the pandemic has affected her sign-ups.
WHAT I'M READING
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
I loved this book for its down to earth ideas around creativity and creative work. Kleon says there is nothing new under the sun, and your creative work isn't new or unique either, and that's a good thing! It means you can learn from those who have come before you, those you respect, and choose how you then want to express your own creative ideas. It's a practical and refreshing take on the life of a creator.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CONVERTKIT
Paid Newsletter Challenge
We are hosting a paid newsletter challenge this month. You've heard me say the same things over the years: consistent content and connection is the key to building a loyal audience who will support you. If you've thought about starting a paid newsletter or community, take this challenge. We'll even pay you to do it!
Thanks for joining this week,
Nathan Barry
I'm a designer who turned into a writer who turned into a startup CEO. My mission is to help creators earn a living. Subscribe for essays on building an audience and earning a living as a creator.
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