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Megan Youngmee's avatar

fascinating read and like the transparency- the episodic set up got my interest. gonna consider that one. good job with the outreach . found ya!

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Mack Collier's avatar

Hi Megan! Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment! Looking forward to getting to know you more through your writing. Have a wonderful week!

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Megan Youngmee's avatar

Feel free to get the backstory and context if you'd like! https://meganyoungmee.substack.com/p/an-introduction

Glad to be here.

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Selda Seyfi's avatar

Looking forward to the Marketing and Movie series! It's going to be EPIC.

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Lisa Oates's avatar

Can't wait for the Marketing and Movies series! You've got some great movies on the list. Ford vs Ferrari is one of my new favorites. The Interstellar review will be verrrry interesting, I'm sure. 😜 Thank you for sharing your recommendations on upping our game here on Substack!

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Mack Collier's avatar

Hi Lisa! Ford vs Ferrari was such a good movie and one of the strongest for business lessons.

The one movie not on the list that I want to figure out a way to include is Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? Lol

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Lisa Oates's avatar

Ohhhh, an oldie but a goodie. I have the soundtrack on CD. 😅 You know, in my opinion, the soundtrack is what made that movie… perhaps there is something there about marketing lessons. 🤔

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Mack Collier's avatar

Yes, Oh Brother has a wonderful soundtrack, I think I have it as well! I’ll think about it, surely there’s something there :)

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Colin Durrant's avatar

Well done Mack

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Mack Collier's avatar

Hey, thanks Colin!

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Neela 🌶️'s avatar

Thanks for sharing such a detailed breakdown of your Substack journey bro! It's cool to see the behind-the-scenes numbers and your thought process as you navigate this platform. These articles help me tremendously!

I love how transparent you are about both the wins and the challenges. That initial surge at the beginning of August must have been exciting! It's always interesting to see how growth can come in spurts rather than a steady climb. Even if you're not hitting that second phase as quickly as you'd hoped, it seems like you're laying a solid foundation. I think you're doing great, and nope, I'm just not saying this.

Looking forward to seeing where you're at in another month!

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Mack Collier's avatar

Thank you sis, you always know just what to say! Happy Wednesday!

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Cammi Pham 🍋's avatar

Thanks for sharing your insights. So much to learn from

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Mack Collier's avatar

Thank you Cammi for reading!

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Scott Ko's avatar

Great insights as always Mack! A solid reminder to me that I need to focus on engagement as well, as that's the one thing that's the easiest to forget. Also, have added you to my recommended list!

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Mack Collier's avatar

Thank you Scott, and I appreciate that, just recommended Curiosity Mindset as well!

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Jack Westerheide's avatar

These are always great to see, thanks again for sharing! Provides a great deal amount of hope for those who are still in that initial awareness period

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Mack Collier's avatar

Hey thanks Jack, and happy Labor Day. I’m definitely still there myself!

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Mladena's avatar

Don't worry, Mack. August brought less results for me, too. September will be better!

I had about 250 subscribers in the first month; after two months, I had 365. What did I do differently? One of the two free weekly editions went to pay, and I was less present on Notes. The result is twice as weak; it makes sense.

I'm happy when the result makes sense (whether good or not) because then I can do something.

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Mack Collier's avatar

Thank you, Mladena! Your growth is amazing, I hope to get there one day!

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Mladena's avatar

You have fantastic products, Mack! I'm just waiting for you to fly high like a rocket!!!

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Hege Kristoffersen's avatar

Loved these insights Mack. Looks like you’re doing great! Getting a few paid subscribers is a massive win! 👏

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Mack Collier's avatar

Happy Monday, Hege! Thank you, I was pretty tickled with it! Hope you are well!

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Hege Kristoffersen's avatar

Yes I am thank you! I’m seeing steady growth on my Substack which is great ✨

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Mack Collier's avatar

Congratulations! I am not a bit surprised!

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Hege Kristoffersen's avatar

Thanks Mack! 🙏✨

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