Speedrun 1000
Race to get +1000 newsletter subscribers in 30 days or less!
X days, X hours, X minutes, X seconds
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π Speedrun 1000 Leaderboard π
And they're off! Our racers are adding subscribers as fast as they can. Help them progress by clicking the links below and subscribing.
Meet the racers
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Why Join Speedrun 1000?
1οΈβ£ Public accountability.
It's easy to say you'll do it. It's hard to actually get it done. When you join Speedrun 1000 you're committing to making newsletter growth a top priority for the next 30-day sprint. We're committing to hold you to it.
2οΈβ£ Plan for action.
You know you want to grow, but you don't know how you'll do it. We give you a roadmap to 1000. All you need to do is follow it. Will it be easy? No. Can you do it? Yes.
3οΈβ£ Friendly competition.
Doing anything solo is hard. Doing anything as a competition is fun! Get the push you need to follow through on your goals by competing for first place on the Speedrun 1000 leaderboard π.
Demo day at our last challenge βοΈ
The resources you need to succeed.
πΊοΈ Your growth plan, ready-to-go.
We're giving you a step-by-step plan action plan including templates for outreach. Don't waste time guessing, start executing from day 1.
π¬ #Challenge group chat.
You're not doing this alone. When you join the challenge you get access to a community of newsletter builders, all with the same goal as you.
π‘ Weekly events.
We'll be hosting weekly masterminds and webinars with experts. Learn to write better, how to run ads, create great marketing campaigns, and make more money.
π£ More eyes on your content.
Every participant has the option to appear on the Speedrun 1000 leaderboard π. It's a done-for-you story that gets people interested in reading what you have to say.
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FAQ
Why should I join?
Hold yourself accountable with a public commitment and a private support group.
Get extra exposure for your project.
Join a friendly competition to motivate yourself.
What are the rules?
Anyone with less than 5,000 subscribers is welcome to join.
Grow however you can. The only thing that's off-limits is fake subscribers.
Submit your weekly check-ins to be eligible for prizes.
What does this cost?
It costs $33.33 to join the challenge unless you're already a member of Indie Worldwide in which case it's free. The fee covers all the costs of running the challenge AND filters out people who are not committed.
How will you track my growth?
We'll send you a weekly email asking how many subscribers you have. We might ask for screenshots to prove it.
What is a speedrun?
In video game culture a "speedrun" is when you try and complete a certain goal or objective as fast as possible, often employing hacks, tricks, and very high levels of skill.
What do I get if I complete the challenge?
Hella bragging rights.
3-months free Indie Worldwide membership.
A newsletter with +1000 new subs (duh)
How do I sign up?
Signups are now closed. Subscribe to Indie Worldwide to be notified about our next challenge.
Who's behind this?
This challenge is hosted by Indie Worldwide: the world's friendliest community of indie founders. We host meetups & challenges every month.
Can I opt-out of the leaderboard?
Yes, you can choose to opt-out of the leaderboard and still take participate in the challenge.
How can I become a sponsor?
If you're interested in sponsoring please email sponsorships@indieworldwide.co