{"podcast":{"title":"On Your Terms®","slug":"on-your-terms-4083141","podcast_index_feed_id":4083141,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/onyourterms/","website_url":"https://samvanderwielen.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/dcf17a6c-be5f-433f-9d97-06a949624bbe/Zw_iksMdISlQbnieoMtiZJjQ.jpg","author":"Sam Vander Wielen","episode_count":307,"summary":"A podcast for online business owners who refuse to choose between revenue and a real life. Most business advice tells you to hustle harder, post more, and \"always be on.\" I'm here to tell you that's BS—and I have the multi-seven-figure business to prove it. I'm Sam Vander Wielen, and I've built a thriving online business while protecting my mornings, unplugging at night, and actually living the life I built my business for. Every week, I share the marketing strategies, legal foundations, and lifestyle boundaries that keep my business profitable without stealing my peace. Whether you're building your first six figures or scaling past seven, this show will help you grow your revenue without sacrificing your presence, your sleep, or your sanity. Because success isn't just about how much you make—it's about having the freedom to actually enjoy your life. New to my world? I’m a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur who built an 7-figure digital product business helping thousands of founders legally protect and grow their online businesses. These days, I’m here to share not just the legal clarity but the lessons, stories, and strategies that make business and life more fulfilling. I'm the author o…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-27T18:21:15.191906+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141"},"episode":{"title":"280. How I Got My First 1,000 Subscribers on Substack","slug":"280-how-i-got-my-first-1-000-subscribers-on-substack","published_at":"2026-03-16T09:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141/280-how-i-got-my-first-1-000-subscribers-on-substack","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141","url":"https://samvanderwielen.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/447c3271-ce70-403a-a96b-5c5f3d947cf8.mp3","summary":"Everyone's talking about Substack — and maybe you're curious, a little skeptical, and 100% wondering if you actually need to add another platform to your already-full plate. (Spoiler: you don't need to. But you might want to after this.) In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on exactly how I grew my Substack, Beyond Business , to 1,000 subscribers using only organic strategies — no importing my 60,000+ person email list, no fancy custom design, no team of people building it out for me. Just consistent writing, a growth mindset, and a few simple (but powerful) tactics I wish I'd known earlier. You’ll hear… Why I started a Substack when I already have an email list of 60,000+ people (and why it's absolutely not an either/or decision) The #1 mindset shift you need before you ever publish your first post Why becoming a fan of the platform first is one of the most underrated growth strategies out there How I built a consistent writing habit — and what happened to my creativity when I actually stuck with it The \"idea bank\" strategy that keeps me showing up even when inspiration goes on vacation Why you need to bank essays before you let the world respond to your writing How to use Substack Notes to grow your audience without burning out The referrals and recommendations strategy I used to accelerate growth (and exactly how to ask for them without being weird about it) Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode. EPISODE RESOURCES: Get Sam’s free weekly newsletter, Sam’s Sidebar Subscribe to Sam's Substack, Beyond Business Episode 271. Why I Started a Substack When I Already Have an Email List Episode 279. What to Focus on First If You Want to Build an Audience Sam's episode of Amelia Hruby's podcast, Off the Grid AI All Stars by Gemma Bonha…","meta_description":"Everyone's talking about Substack — and maybe you're curious, a little skeptical, and 100% wondering if you actually need to add another platform to your…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2550,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/on-your-terms-4083141/episodes/280-how-i-got-my-first-1-000-subscribers-on-substack/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-your-terms-4083141/280-how-i-got-my-first-1-000-subscribers-on-substack.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}