Help with this private community dilemma?


Hi Reader,

This week, I launched a private Telegram community for readers of this email list.

My goal is to share insider content about how I run my six-figure content business and help you add $3k to yours by 2025.

I also want to explore other distribution channels that don't rely on an algo. Then, I can share the results with you so you can do the same.

After I launched my Telegram community, a few subscribers emailed me to ask, "Why not WhatsApp?"

Well, I picked Telegram because of its privacy features.

After some readers asked, I investigated WhatsApp’s features.

It ALSO supports private communities.

Basically, you can get my updates, and no one (including me) can see your phone number on WhatsApp, either.

So that leaves me with a mini-dilemma: WhatsApp or Telegram. My preference is for a platform that suits readers the most:

Can you help by answering this quick question?

I’ll go with what readers want the most (remember, joining either community is free; it’s opt-in, and you’ll still get these emails).

Write on,

Bryan Collins

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