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The 9-step newsletter monetization framework I run for every retainer client
FrameworksFeb 2026·12 min read

The 9-step newsletter monetization framework I run for every retainer client

A no-fluff walkthrough of the framework that turns a free newsletter into a recurring revenue line — without burning your list out.

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Why your Kit.com migration is failing (and the boring fix)
DeliverabilityJan 2026

Why your Kit.com migration is failing (and the boring fix)

Tag mapping, double-enrolment loops, and the deliverability tax most consultants miss.

8 min read
3 subject-line patterns that beat clever copywriting every time
CopywritingJan 2026

3 subject-line patterns that beat clever copywriting every time

Real opens from real campaigns — and the data behind why specificity always wins.

6 min read
Building a podcast → newsletter funnel that actually compounds
FunnelsDec 2025

Building a podcast → newsletter funnel that actually compounds

The exact tag schema, broadcast cadence, and conversion loop I built for The Well Drop.

10 min read
ManyChat + Kit.com: the cleanest 2-channel sync I've found
AutomationDec 2025

ManyChat + Kit.com: the cleanest 2-channel sync I've found

Step-by-step automation map, error handling, and how to measure what each channel earned.

9 min read
Your "open rate" is lying. Here is what to track instead.
ReportingNov 2025

Your "open rate" is lying. Here is what to track instead.

Why iOS MPP broke open rates, and the four engagement signals I now report to clients.

7 min read
When to fire your ESP — a 5-question diagnostic
StrategyNov 2025

When to fire your ESP — a 5-question diagnostic

Migrations are expensive. Use this checklist before booking the call.

5 min read
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