Over time, I realized that the problem wasn’t Gumroad, the problem was me. I was still so focused on that elusive unicorn, I couldn’t see the thriving business humming along right in front of me. Gumroad was profitable, the right size for its market, and enabling more and more writers, coders, crafters, and other makers to achieve their dreams with... See more

Drop marketing has been a secret weapon for @beehiiv. They're like the Supreme of B2B SaaS & more should follow their lead. Their most recent product drop drove 250,000+ impressions & their biggest revenue day in 30 days. I studied every detail & deconstructed t... See more

As a member of the Substack economy, I’d like to be able to take some credit for these successes, and I no doubt make some small contribution. But the larger truth is that I was in the right place at the right time—Substack is taking off because audiences are hungry for something more than clickable diversion in 10-second installments.