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Ral Joseph's avatar

This Is Very wonderful Matt.

I think being a creator actually means creating something meaningful impactful even to the less public. It's not always about publicity it's about creating value and being brave enough to put yourself out there...

I really love what you did here my friend

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Matt Giaro ⚙️'s avatar

thanks!

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Charlie Dice's avatar

As a fellow introvert and business owner I loved this! It made me feel seen. I've been getting a lot of content lately though from other writer/creators saying that online course interest and sales are declining. There's too much information and people are burnt out from the "course craze" of a few years ago. I'd love to know your thoughts on that. Thanks!

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Matt Giaro ⚙️'s avatar

I'd rather look at what business model these people try to push on you :)

high ticket? memberships? retainers?

Chances are they play down courses because of that.

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Charlie Dice's avatar

Mostly memberships and retainers. Some high-ticket masterminds. All of which I've been a part of and have no issue with if the content is valuable. But I feel the same about courses. Everything has its place if it's the right audience.

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Wendy Scott's avatar

I've heard the same but as an L&D professional/trainer creating self-paced courses is my superpower. I'm glad to hear that self-paced courses are still a thing. I like them myself and have purchased quite a few.

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Lee Drozak's avatar

Even as an extrovert there are lots of good nuggets in here.

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Matt Giaro ⚙️'s avatar

glad to hear that, Lee.

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Oliver Romsen's avatar

I found your post through Christine Piccoli’s post. I’m thinking of going paid on Substack

or free but promoting affiliate products instead. This post just gave me an idea. :-)

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Matt Giaro ⚙️'s avatar

glad to hear that!

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Yan Carlos Ospina's avatar

Im also an introvert. I like to write so I started my newsletter. I’m not interested in making extra content like videos or ig posts. I just try to make it clear and simple to follow

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Matt Giaro ⚙️'s avatar

writing!!!

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Stepping Stones MH's avatar

Hello fellow introvert. 😊 I’m happy to have found your post. You get me! LOL. I’m just starting on Substack and it’s been a mix of excitement and uggh seeing to many post of how to get a trillion followers fast. I don’t want to be an influencer, I want to be an inspiration to those who are on similar path. I’m looking forward to the journey on my terms and am excited to see where it leads. 🙏

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Matt Giaro ⚙️'s avatar

Glad it was helpful!

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Wyatt Brocato's avatar

Writing isn’t just introvert-friendly.


It’s introvert-optimized.

While extroverts rush to camera, introverts build wealth in silence.

The greatest leverage isn’t personality—it’s depth of thought captured on the page.

Digital prosperity follows intellectual clarity, not performance energy.

Love this man!

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Matt Giaro ⚙️'s avatar

glad it resonated, Joby :)

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