What is a Thought Leadership Newsletter? (And Why You Should Care)
Your inbox is likely packed with investor updates, industry roundups, and “Top 10 Steps to Scale.”
Yet somehow, a few newsletters still manage to break through the noise – the ones you actually open between customer calls or when winding down after a long day.
What makes these newsletters different?
They’re not just regurgitating industry trends or generic business tips; they’re sharing hard-won insights that actually solve real problems.
This is thought leadership in action, and it’s why you’re reading this right now.
Create a Thought Leadership Newsletter, Not Just Another Newsletter
A thought leadership newsletter isn’t just another item in your audience’s inbox.
It’s a way to help solve their biggest challenges by sharing the unique insights and experiences you’ve gained as a founder.
Let’s say you’re the founder of an accounting software company, targeting founders of accounting firms.
Instead of only sharing updates about your product, you could offer lessons from growing your team or managing your own business’s finances – insights your audience can apply to their own firms.
Your thought leadership newsletter could dive into topics like:
This type of content does something different: it shows you understand your audience’s challenges, even when they aren’t directly related to your product.
When founders share genuinely valuable, relevant knowledge, it’s powerful – and it’s a magnet for engaged, loyal readers.
Why This Matters Now
The business world is more competitive than ever.?
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While everyone’s sharing product updates or posting 'day in the life' moments, founders who solve real problems for their audience truly stand out.?
This is your opportunity.?
No matter what type of service-based company you run, sharing insights from your experience with your ideal customers is more than just content - it’s leverage.?
It builds your authority, makes you memorable, and opens doors to relationships that can elevate your business.
What’s Next
As you can see, a thought leadership newsletter can be a game-changer - not just for your brand but for the success of your ideal customers, too.
There are powerful reasons why every founder should consider starting one, and next week, I’ll break down five key benefits you won’t want to miss - including some surprising ways a newsletter can drive real growth.
Something To Try…
Think about a specific challenge your ideal customers face that isn’t directly related to your product but where your experience could be helpful.?
What could you share that would offer them a new perspective on solving that problem?
Take five minutes to jot down a few ideas – one of these might just be the spark for your next thought leadership newsletter topic.
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