This session was so much fun!
I’m talking to
who is one of the winners of my Substack challenges and also a Product, Strategy and OKRs Coach. He runs an amazing publication called Product Strategy Decoded, focused on reverse-engineering industry products, startups, or solopreneur creators’ strategies using his proven framework.Mike’s Substack journey began with Medium, but under the guidance of mentors, he realized the importance of owning his list and building direct connections with readers. That’s when his Substack was born.
Watch the video to hear Mike’s story and learn:
Why “work-life balance” is a myth, and what work-life integration looks like for creators
How to set up a content calendar and system that keeps you consistent
Why deep dives into other people’s success stories can accelerate your own growth
The three growth levers that work best on Substack: Notes, community, and recommendations
How to use AI as a partner in writing without losing your authentic voice
You’ll also discover how Mike:
Grew his Substack close to 1,000 subscribers
Turned challenges into strategies using simple, repeatable systems
Found productivity by focusing on just three key tasks per day
And when I asked my favorite question—what would you do if money wasn’t an issue?
Mike said he’d keep doing exactly what he’s doing now: writing, strategizing, and helping people grow… maybe just from a beach one month and the mountains the next ;)
If you’re a Substack writer juggling a 9-to-5 like me and Mike, struggling with consistency, or unsure how to grow, this session will show you how to merge it all into one abundant life.
And remember to post your questions for
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Yana
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