I’m going full “debate me bro” today.

Chest out. Arms crossed.

Like that one guy internet tough guy, who says “SAY IT TO MY FACE.”

Why?

Because this topic is too important to ignore:

-> SUBSTACK

For the past week, Alin Dragu and I have been going back and forth in public about whether Substack is worth it.

If you don’t know Alin, he’s one of those “old-school, professional copywriter” guys.

Talented? Absolutely.

Stuck in 2014 email marketing frameworks? Also yes.

Meanwhile I’ve been quietly building on Substack for the past month…

And the results are INSANE:

15,000 subscribers
Over $7,500 in paid members already
Imported list turned into revenue overnight
Woke up THIS morning to 25 new email subscribers (organically)
Every post compounds because of the Substack social framework

This platform is a growth engine.

So today, I’m dragging Alin into the public square and we’re going to settle this like two Italian uncles shouting across a dinner table

Today at 12PM EST - THE SUBSTACK DUEL

I don’t have the Spaces link yet

Just go to my profile at 12PM EST and you’ll see it live.

I’ll upload the full recording inside the Masterclass Community afterward.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE MASTERCLASS COMMUNITY

Plus: The Culturist, Alin, and I are dropping a couple of free gifts for everyone in the Space.

Show up.

This will be chaotic, educational, and embarrassing (for Alin).

See you at noon EST.

Dino

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