The Right Newsletter Tool Makes All the Difference: Why Solopreneurs Should Use Kit

Does having a mailing list feel like too much for you? Like it’s adding “one more thing” to your list as a one-person business? That's what I hear constantly when I coach solopreneurs. Either they don't have a newsletter because it feels like too much work, or they have one, but they're paying for a plan they don't actually need. And in almost every case, it's not a strategy problem. It's a tool problem. That's why I'm making the case for Kit (formerly ConvertKit) — not because it's the flashiest option, but because it removes work instead of adding it. In this episode, I break down four specific reasons Kit is my go-to for solopreneur automation: easy setup, powerful evergreen automations, direct integrations with the tools you already use, and RSS-to-email that turns your podcast or blog into a newsletter without lifting a finger. I also share how I saved my client Laura to a bunch of money thanks to Kit’s free plan. If your newsletter has been sitting on the back burner, this one's for you. Wondering if you’re leaving money on the table with tools you’re not using or overpaying for? Learn how to find them with the free Solopreneur Sweep: streamlined.fm/sweep Show Notes Kit (formerly ConvertKit) Growth in Reverse — Chenell Basilio's newsletter growth resource How I Saved Laura Brazan More Than She Spent on My Coaching ———— Streamlined Solopreneur is the podcast for solopreneurs who want to automate their business and take time off worry-free. Each week, Joe Casabona shares practical systems, tools, and strategies to help you reclaim your time and run your business without sacrificing your the rest of your life, or your health. Start with the free Solopreneur Sweep — a step-by-step method for finding where your business is losing time: If this episode helped you, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts helps other solopreneurs find the show — it only takes a minute and means a lot. Connect with Joe on LinkedIn:

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The Right Newsletter Tool Makes All the Difference: Why Solopreneurs Should Use Kit is an episode from How I Built It by Joe Casabona.

This episode is 12:17 long.

This episode was published on May 12, 2026.

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