Substack, BookFunnel & the API Problem We're Trying to Solve | Ep 345

This week on the New Author Podcast, Jerry and Rich attempt to solve the great modern writer dilemma: Substack vs. MailerLite vs. BookFunnel vs. reality. Jerry dives deep into whether Substack can integrate with BookFunnel, hunts for API roadmaps like a man searching for buried treasure, and contemplates manually deleting and re-uploading subscriber lists every week (before realizing that might be… mildly unhinged). The big question: can you grow on Substack without breaking your existing email system—or your sanity? Rich approaches it from a different angle, focusing less on integrations and more on discoverability and community-building, because maybe the tech isn’t the point. Maybe the readers are. They also talk about: Email automation strategies Early-access content ideas Unsubscribe gray areas (and why they make everyone nervous) Whether Substack even wants to play nicely with third-party tools Using ChatGPT to generate podcast titles and descriptions (yes, again) It’s part marketing strategy, part tech frustration, and part two writers trying to build something sustainable without duct-taping five platforms together. If you’ve wrestled with Substack, BookFunnel, email lists, or the eternal “how do I grow without breaking everything” question—this one’s for you. 📬 Contact InfoJerry Evanoff Email: [email protected] Website: https://jerryevanoff.com Rich Kacy Email: [email protected] Bluesky: @KacyHimself