97. Linda Lebrun: How to Succeed on Substack with Substack Employee
Linda Lebrun, who works on writer partnerships at Substack, was interviewed by Aaron on the Bigger Than Me Podcast. During the interview, Aaron asked Linda about the founding of Substack, the services it provides, its uniqueness, and how people can get started.
Linda shared her personal story and explained how Substack came into being. She emphasized the significance of using our voices and how Substack can help us increase our self-assurance and empower ourselves. Additionally, Linda offered valuable advice for individuals who aspire to initiate their own businesses and leverage their voice to make a positive impact in the world.
Linda Lebrun is on the Writer Partnerships team at Substack, where she helps writers succeed and thrive. Her job is to cultivate Substack's relationships with experts who cover finance, investing, and economics topics. She helps them launch on Substack and develop successful publications so they can attain independence on their own terms. Prior to working at Substack, she worked in the investment industry, in traditional roles in portfolio management and the brokerage business.
Substack is a platform that allows writers to create and publish newsletters, build an audience, and monetize their content through paid subscriptions. With a user-friendly interface, writers can distribute their content easily and use tools to grow their audience. The platform's subscription-based model allows writers to earn money directly from readers, while Substack takes a 10% fee on all subscription revenue. Substack also provides a range of services, including legal and financial advice, editorial support, and promotional tools. Overall, Substack provides a flexible and powerful platform for writers to build their brand, grow their audience, and monetize their content.