How to Market on r/EntrepreneurRideAlong
A community where entrepreneurs share their building journeys in real-time. Less advice, more action. Watch businesses being built from scratch with full transparency.
r/EntrepreneurRideAlong Rules & Self-Promotion Policy
Understanding the rules is critical for successful marketing. Here's what you need to know about r/EntrepreneurRideAlong.
Lenient Self-Promotion Policy
This community is more accepting of self-promotion when done authentically. Still follow the community spirit.
Community Rules
- 1Share your journey with real details
- 2No get-rich-quick schemes
- 3Be transparent about failures and challenges
- 4No affiliate spam
- 5Engage constructively with feedback
How to Write for r/EntrepreneurRideAlong
Honest and unfiltered. Share the struggles alongside wins. This isn't LinkedIn—nobody wants curated success theater. Real numbers, real challenges, real lessons.
Best Practices for r/EntrepreneurRideAlong
Maximize your impact by understanding when, what, and how to post.
Best Times to Post
- Sunday Evening Est
- Monday Morning Est
- Friday Afternoon Est
Posts stay relevant for about 24-48 hours
Content That Works
- Build-in-public journey posts
- Weekly/monthly progress updates
- Transparent failure analyses
- Step-by-step breakdowns of what you did
Common Flairs
Who's Here
Aspiring and active entrepreneurs who want to see real businesses being built. They follow along with journeys, not just one-off success stories. Value authenticity and transparency over polished presentations.
Common Mistakes on r/EntrepreneurRideAlong
Avoid these pitfalls that get marketers banned or ignored.
Starting a "ride along" and disappearing after week 1
The community follows journeys. Starting one and abandoning it frustrates followers and hurts your credibility for future posts.
Instead
Only start a ride along if you're committed to updates. Even a "I failed, here's what happened" post is better than silence.
Only sharing wins without the struggles
This community specifically values transparency. All-positive updates feel inauthentic and miss what makes content valuable here.
Instead
Include setbacks, doubts, and challenges. "This week was rough because X" resonates more than "crushed it again!"
Treating it like a product launch announcement
One-off promotional posts don't fit the culture. This is about the journey, not the destination.
Instead
Frame your launch as part of a larger journey. What led to it? What did you learn building? What's next?
Being vague about the actual work
"Worked on marketing this week" tells people nothing. The value is in the specific actions and results.
Instead
Break it down: "Sent 50 cold emails (3 replies, 1 demo scheduled). Spent 8 hours on SEO. Published 2 blog posts."
Copying someone else's successful format exactly
The community follows multiple ride-alongs. Obvious format copying gets noticed and feels low-effort.
Instead
Develop your own voice and update style. What makes your journey unique? Lean into that.
Post Formats That Work on r/EntrepreneurRideAlong
These content formats consistently perform well in this community.
Journey Kickoff
Example Format
""Starting a [business type] from scratch. Week 0: Why I'm doing this, what I'm building, and my plan. Will share weekly updates with full transparency.""
Why It Works
Sets expectations. Clear commitment to transparency. Weekly cadence gives people reason to follow.
Weekly Update
Example Format
""Week [N] Update: What I did, what worked, what didn't, current metrics. Next week: [goals].""
Why It Works
Consistent format makes it easy to follow. Includes both progress and setbacks. Forward-looking element builds anticipation.
Failure Post-Mortem
Example Format
""Shutting down [project] after [timeframe]. Total invested: [time/money]. What I learned and what I'd do differently.""
Why It Works
Failure content is rare and valuable. Real investment numbers add weight. Lessons learned provide takeaways.
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