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How to Write for a Living220: How to grow a newsletter, build a paid community, and stay human online (with Chenell Basilio)Season 2, episode 20 is here!In this conversation, Chenell Basilio shares how she went from a solo deep-dive experiment to building a newsletter followed by tens of thousands and her own successful community. We get into what drives real growth, how to stay visible without burning out, and why keeping things human is still the most underrated advantage online.What we covered:- How Growth in Reverse started with a 60-hour research obsession and four subscribers- The simple moment that got Jay Clouse to become one of Chenell’s first readers an...2025-08-0341 min
How to Write for a Living219: How to build a high-trust creator business (with Jay Clouse)Season 2, episode 19 is here!In this conversation, Jay Clouse opens up about the business behind his creative work, the systems that keep his community running, and his growing obsession with one powerful idea: trust.Beginning with his early product background to running a 450-member creator community, Jay shares practical advice and personal insights on building a sustainable creator career from the inside out.What we covered:- Why Jay started over on Substack and what it taught him about empathy, experimentation, and trust- The four key attributes of...2025-07-2234 min