How to Grow Your Newsletter Into a Local Media Network (Step by Step)
Ready to scale your local Substack? Here’s how to grow your newsletter into a multi-channel, multi-author media network with community impact. Hey friend, Reginaldo Osnildo here! So… your newsletter is humming along. You’ve got: A loyal reader base A regular publishing rhythm Some income from supporters or sponsors A real sense that your content is making a difference And now you’re thinking: “Could this become something bigger?” YES—it absolutely can. You can go from a single local newsletter to a mini media empire —without turning into a corporate machine or losing your authentic voice. Let me show you how to grow from a solo newsletter into a local media network —one step at a time. 1. Clarify Your Big-Picture Vision Start by answering: Do I want to expand geographically (more neighborhoods)? Do I want to serve new verticals (schools, politics, arts, small biz)? Do I want to bring in collaborators or stay solo? What kind of network would best...