6 months of Notes data — only 3 things worked
Smarter Substack | Apr 29, 2026
The creators growing fastest on Substack aren’t the ones working hardest — they’re the ones who’ve actually looked at what works and cut everything else.
Here’s what’s worth your time today:
🧠 Strategy
From 30 Years in Fortune 500 Companies to Building a Coaching Business on Substack — Mandeep Kaur left a 30-year corporate career and built a coaching business on Substack — and the system is simpler than most creators expect. Consistency, daily Notes engagement, and real voice over polished professionalism.
🛠️ Tools & Features
15 Substack Features That Will Instantly Make Your Posts Look Professional — Most creators are sitting on a toolkit they’ve never opened. Images, voiceovers, video, audio, and more — this walkthrough shows exactly what each feature does and when to use it.
📈 Growth
I Tracked Every Substack Note I Posted for Six Months. Here Are the Only 3 Things That Actually Worked. — Wes Pearce analyzed his top 50 performing Notes and found three clear patterns: posting 2–3x daily, leading with story over advice, and restacking strategically. Everything else was noise.
That’s your edge for today.
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The restack finding is the most underrated insight here.
Most people treat restacking as a favor to another creator. It’s actually a positioning tool. What you restack tells your audience exactly who you are and what you stand for, before you write a single word of your own.
Curation is a leadership skill. Your audience is always watching what you choose, not just what you create.