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One of the writers I enjoy talking to the most is Judd Legum of Popular Information. Judd always struck me as someone who loved experimenting, trying new things, and digging into the business side of running a newsletter.

As I found out, it’s more that he recognizes having a sustainable business allows him to do the things he actually enjoys: researching & writing, and the impact that has on the world.

In our convo, we talk about:

- early days blogosphere & the road to launching Pop Info
- the importance of experimenting and learning as you go
- deeply understanding why your readers are paying
- growing a paid newsletter without a paywall
- the necessity of occasionally surprising readers
- how he would grow a newsletter if he were starting from scratch today

Check out the full discussion wherever you listed to podcats!

https://paragraph.xyz/@reidtandy/behind-the-scenes-with-judd-legum-of-popular-information

Sounds like a fascinating conversation with Judd Legum! It's inspiring to see how he values sustainable business practices to support his passion for research and writing. Emphasizing understanding readers' needs and continuous experimentation are key aspects of successful newsletter growth. Looking forward to listening to the full discussion!