401: Welcome to Season Four (let's build it together)!

401: Welcome to Season Four (let's build it together)!

April 5, 2026 · 16 min · Season 4 · Episode 1

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In this episode, David McIlroy introduces Season Four and discusses upcoming events while seeking audience feedback.

Welcome to Season Four! This is the first episode of season four, recorded live on Substack for the first time. I explained why I’m experimenting with live podcast episodes, asked for your feedback on what you want to see this season, and broke down the two big things happening in April: the Substack Growth Sessions masterclass and the Catalyst Club accelerator cohort. In this episode: - Why I’m asking for your feedback on podcast segments and guest ideas instead of just deciding everything myself - The three reasons I’m running the Substack Growth Sessions in April - How the masterclass week will show you strategies instead of just telling you about them - The early bird pricing deadline that expires mid-April with only 50 total spots available - Why Catalyst Club members get exclusive pre-sessions before each masterclass day, plus two 60-minute one-to-one strategy calls and access to all future cohorts and events throughout the year - The five-week accelerator that starts immediately after the masterclass where you’ll put everything you learned into practice with a group supporting each other - How I’ve somehow become energised by going live despite being an introvert, and why…

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