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Algorithms Are for NPCs. Be the Main Character.
Founders are stuck playing the wrong game:
Posting 3x/day
Chasing impressions
Hacking algorithms for a dopamine hit
You’re creating content, sure.
But you’re not building leverage.
Because if you don’t own your distribution, you don’t own your business. Period.
You’re not a content machine. You’re a founder. Start acting like one.
NPCs keep feeding the algorithm hoping for a little attention.
Main characters build systems that work for them.
The smartest builders I know? They’re not chasing reach — they’re printing revenue through newsletters.
Why? Because a newsletter gives you:
Direct access to customers, fans, buyers
High-signal engagement — no fluff
Zero algorithm BS
An asset you own, grow, and monetize forever
No gatekeepers. No games. Just pure signal.
The platform founders actually like using.
I’ve used the bloated, corporate tools.
They’re built for people who love dashboards more than results.
Beehiiv is different:
Built-in growth engines (referrals, recommendations, etc.)
Pages that actually convert
Analytics that give you clarity, not just charts
It was built by newsletter operators — people who actually get it.
If you’re serious about building a company, start treating your audience like an asset.
→ Start a newsletter.
→ Use Beehiiv.
→ Do it now.
Best,
Peter Delle