How to Market on r/growmybusiness
A community for entrepreneurs and business owners to share growth strategies, get advice, and learn from each other's experiences.
r/growmybusiness Rules & Self-Promotion Policy
Understanding the rules is critical for successful marketing. Here's what you need to know about r/growmybusiness.
Moderate Self-Promotion Policy
Self-promotion is allowed in context. Lead with value, not your product. Promotional posts may be removed.
Community Rules
- 1No direct sales or spam
- 2Provide context about your business
- 3Help others before promoting yourself
- 4Use appropriate flair
- 5No repetitive self-promotion
How to Write for r/growmybusiness
Practical and specific. This isn't the place for motivational content. Share what actually worked, what failed, and what you'd do differently. Real revenue and customer numbers resonate.
Best Practices for r/growmybusiness
Maximize your impact by understanding when, what, and how to post.
Best Times to Post
- Weekday Morning Est
- Tuesday Afternoon Est
- Thursday Morning Est
Posts stay relevant for about 8-16 hours
Content That Works
- Specific growth challenges with context
- Successful tactics with results
- Requests for advice on scaling issues
- Case studies with real numbers
Common Flairs
Who's Here
Small business owners and early-stage entrepreneurs actively working on growth. Mix of local businesses, e-commerce, and service providers. Practical mindset, skeptical of hype.
Common Mistakes on r/growmybusiness
Avoid these pitfalls that get marketers banned or ignored.
Asking for growth advice without sharing any details
"How do I grow my business?" is impossible to answer without context. What industry? Current revenue? What have you tried?
Instead
Be specific: "I run a B2B SaaS ($5k MRR), tried cold email (2% reply rate), struggling to find product-market fit. What channels worked for similar businesses?"
Posting motivational content instead of tactical advice
This community wants actionable tactics, not inspiration. "Believe in yourself" posts get downvoted quickly.
Instead
Share specific tactics: "I grew from 50 to 500 customers in 6 months by doing X, Y, Z. Here's what I learned."
Promoting your service as a "helpful tip"
Thinly veiled promotions get called out fast. "Pro tip: use [my service] for X" is obvious and damages trust.
Instead
Provide value first without any mention of your business. Answer questions helpfully. Let your expertise speak for itself.
Being vague about results
"It worked really well" means nothing. The community wants specific metrics they can learn from.
Instead
Share real numbers: "Revenue went from $2k to $8k/month over 4 months after implementing this strategy."
Only showing up to promote
Post history is visible. If every post is self-promotional, the community notices and stops engaging.
Instead
Comment helpfully on others' posts first. Build a reputation before sharing your own content.
Post Formats That Work on r/growmybusiness
These content formats consistently perform well in this community.
Seeking Advice
Example Format
""[Industry] business at [$X MRR]. Tried [tactics]. Stuck on [specific challenge]. What's worked for businesses like mine?""
Why It Works
Context enables targeted advice. Showing what you've tried prevents redundant suggestions. Specific ask drives useful responses.
Growth Case Study
Example Format
""How I grew [business type] from [$X] to [$Y] in [timeframe]. The 3 things that actually moved the needle.""
Why It Works
Concrete results establish credibility. Numbered list is scannable. Focus on what worked, not everything you tried.
Lessons Learned
Example Format
""After [X years] running [business type], here are [N] things I wish I knew earlier. Real talk, no fluff.""
Why It Works
Experience-based advice is valued. "No fluff" framing sets expectations. Invites discussion on specific points.
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