How to Market on r/Entrepreneur
A community for entrepreneurs to share ideas, discuss strategies, and help each other grow their businesses.
r/Entrepreneur Rules & Self-Promotion Policy
Understanding the rules is critical for successful marketing. Here's what you need to know about r/Entrepreneur.
Moderate Self-Promotion Policy
Self-promotion is allowed in context. Lead with value, not your product. Promotional posts may be removed.
Community Rules
- 1Be professional and courteous
- 2No affiliate links or spam
- 3No low-effort posts
- 4No personal blogs or promotion
- 5Be helpful and constructive
How to Write for r/Entrepreneur
Direct and practical. Share specific numbers and results when possible. Avoid corporate jargon. Be vulnerable about failures.
Best Practices for r/Entrepreneur
Maximize your impact by understanding when, what, and how to post.
Best Times to Post
- Weekday Morning Est
- Sunday Evening Est
- Tuesday Afternoon Est
Posts stay relevant for about 6-12 hours
Content That Works
- Success stories with lessons learned
- Detailed case studies
- Requests for feedback on business ideas
- Questions about specific challenges
Common Flairs
Who's Here
Mix of aspiring entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and experienced business owners. Skews 25-45 age range. Values practical advice over theory.
Common Mistakes on r/Entrepreneur
Avoid these pitfalls that get marketers banned or ignored.
Posting "I built X, AMA" without providing value first
The community sees dozens of these daily. Without proof of success or unique insights, these get ignored or downvoted.
Instead
Share a detailed breakdown of your journey with specific lessons, metrics, and mistakes. Let your product emerge naturally from the story.
Asking for feedback without showing work done
"I have an idea for X, what do you think?" posts frustrate members who want to help but can't without details.
Instead
Share your market research, early traction, prototype, or at minimum a detailed description of the problem you're solving.
Replying to every relevant post with your product link
Mods and users check post history. Multiple promotional comments in one day will get you banned.
Instead
Limit product mentions to 1-2 per week maximum. Focus on genuinely helpful replies without links.
Using marketing speak ("game-changing", "revolutionary")
Entrepreneurs are skeptical by nature and immune to hype. Buzzwords trigger instant distrust.
Instead
Use plain language. "My tool saves 2 hours per week on invoicing" beats "revolutionary AI-powered invoicing solution."
Not engaging with comments on your posts
Posting and disappearing signals you're just there to promote, not to participate.
Instead
Reply to every comment within 24 hours. Ask follow-up questions. Thank people for advice.
Post Formats That Work on r/Entrepreneur
These content formats consistently perform well in this community.
Success Story
Example Format
""I grew [business] from $0 to $X in Y months. Here's what actually worked." followed by 5-10 specific tactics with numbers."
Why It Works
Specific numbers build credibility. Tactical advice provides immediate value. The format promises a payoff.
Failure Post-Mortem
Example Format
""I shut down my startup after 2 years. Here's everything I learned." followed by honest analysis of what went wrong."
Why It Works
Vulnerability is rare and valued. Lessons from failure are often more useful than success stories.
Specific Question
Example Format
""How do you handle [specific challenge] when [specific context]?" with details about your situation."
Why It Works
Specific questions get specific answers. Context helps others give relevant advice.
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