56. How to Use Substack to Grow Your Business, Community, and Creativity as a Christian Entrepreneur - A Dialogue with Grant Herbel

Today I’m joined by Grant Herbel from The Writer's Calling! We have such a fruitful, encouraging conversation about how to use Substack to grow your business, creativity, and community - all for the glory of God and the good of His people.We talk about writing as a spiritual practice, protecting the practice over perfect consistency, how to promote your writing without feeling yucky about it, and why Substack creates space for genuine connection.Plus, Grant shares a simple, practical approach to using Substack Notes by repurposing long-form writing, plus encouragement for anyone stuck in perfectionism at the starting line. We also explore calling, identity vs. vocation, and how visibility and sales can be acts of service when rooted in the right heart posture.It’s such a fun conversation! I hope you love it!CONNECT WITH DUSTY:Website: https://dustyhegge.comSubstack: https://dustyhegge.substack.comFree Action Planner: https://dustyhegge.com/action-plannerInstagram: https://instagram.com/dustyheggeCONNECT WITH GRANT:Substack: https://substack.com/@grantherbelCHAPTERS:00:00 The Journey of Writing and Community Building02:27 Finding Balance in Consistency and Creativity04:22 Writing as a Spiritual Practice08:02 The Role of Substack in Connecting Writers09:28 Navigating the New Publishing Landscape11:59 Sales as Service in Writing and Ministry16:56 The Heart of Visibility and Marketing19:59 Shifting Perspectives on Self-Promotion25:45 Utilizing Substack Notes for Growth28:02 Connecting Through Personal Experience30:43 Repurposing Content for Efficiency34:09 Navigating the Nuances of Calling39:33 The River of Spiritual Life45:22 Building Community on Substack50:39 Starting Strong on Substack55:02 The Essence of SEO and Content Quality01:00:39 The Importance of Authenticity in Writing01:10:26 Shifting from Doing for God to Doing with God01:15:00 Trusting God's Guidance in Our JourneyGet Your Free Action Planner: The free work planner uniquely designed for the inconsistent coach, author, or leader who’s ready to take persistent action. HERE