Erwin Dwight here, a content creator by night (thanks, day job!) and resident Tokyoite. I'm deep in the trenches of the Creator Economy, using platforms like YouTube and Beehiiv to build something special.

One unexpected challenge I've faced is navigating the world of international payments. Here in Japan, getting a USD account with a debit card is surprisingly tricky!

Beehiiv to JPY, Expenses in USD: The Currency Conversion Hustle

While Beehiiv (and other platforms) currently pay in USD, most, if not all, of my business expenses (Google Workspace, DNS hosting, Shopify, Squarespace, etc.) charge me in USD. Ideally, I'd receive and pay in USD to avoid conversion fees.

For now, here's my workaround:

• Beehiiv payments (and others) land in my Japanese bank account (JPY).

• I transfer the JPY to Wise (with a small bank fee).

• Within Wise, I can convert JPY to USD and leverage their auto-conversion feature to snag the best exchange rate. It's a lifesaver while I hunt for that elusive USD account with a debit card! (Pro-tip: Sign up with Wise using my link to get a sweet experience with the benefits of fast, secure, and affordable international money transfers. You'll be thanking me later!)

Building a Newsletter Audience: A Stock Market Ninja Goes Digital

My content niche is the stock market, and I have a loyal following for NIO and Palantir on YouTube. Now, I'm on a mission to convert those viewers into newsletter subscribers! It's been a learning process, but I'm excited to share some early wins with you.

Beehiiv Growth: Numbers Don't Lie!

Since launching my Beehiiv newsletter, I've seen some fantastic growth in my audience engagement. Here's a quick snapshot:

From 819 to 1,000: Can I Crack the Beehiiv Code?

I'm thrilled with this initial traction and can't wait to keep growing my Beehiiv community!

Speaking of growth, here's a little challenge I'm setting for myself (and maybe you can help!): As of today, I have 819 amazing subscribers. But the question is, can I crack the 1,000 subscriber mark?

Join me on this journey as I experiment with different strategies to unlock Beehiiv's growth secrets. I'll share my learnings and wins (and maybe some failures) along the way. Plus, I'm getting creative with automation! I'm exploring ways to adapt the automation platform we already use for our YouTube channels to streamline my Beehiiv newsletter process. Stay tuned for updates on that front, too!

Keeping My Awesome Subscribers Engaged: The Power of Automation

That's why I'm diving into the exciting world of Beehiiv automation! This lets me create targeted messages to keep my existing subscribers engaged.

For example, I can set up an automation to:

1. Identify Subscribers Who Haven't Opened My Emails in a While (e.g., 15 Days)

2. Send Them a Personalized Re-Engagement Email with your latest newsletter or a personal “Hello”.

This is a great way to remind inactive subscribers about the value I offer and encourage them to come back for more.

Expanding My Horizons: Investing in Myself and You!

Expect to see some new additions to the mix in addition to my usual $NIO, $PLTR stock news and updates, and occasional dives into global business content. I'll be sharing my personal investing journey on wizeinvesting.com. After all, investing in myself is key to my content creation journey, and I believe there's value in sharing that experience with you.

This is just the beginning! Stay tuned for more insights from a content creator on a budget. In the meantime, a huge shoutout to Wise for making international payments smoother.

Lastly, calling all Beehiiv fam! I'm on a quest to learn about acquiring subscribers through ads (FB vs. X vs. LinkedIn). It seems LinkedIn might be a bit pricey for now. Are there any Ad ninjas out there with tips to acquire subscribers?

Onwards and upwards!

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