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JGL's avatar

I've been an adman for over 45 years (who's sat through many consumer focus groups)... IF you can create a slogan/name that promises the client/subscriber a specific benefit or positive experience like "Survive and Thrive," you should use it... "Gradually, Then Suddenly" is more of a tease and is definitely not as strong... You are providing good guidance and insights for your subscribers, John. Promote it.

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Peggy's avatar

Well, instead of "How did you go bankrupt?" it might sound like "Join us as we go bankrupt!" Best keep it as it is;)

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Devin St. clair's avatar

The Big Rubino! No, but really, I agree, your name is fine. Or like someone else suggest "John Rubino’s Survive and Thrive". Maybe you should consider your own podcast...

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Bruce C.'s avatar

I agree with just about everyone else that your name alone is good. It certainly is for any one who already knows your substack and POV. I assume your question is regarding those who don’t, right? What would entice them to open an email from you? Although I agree with the refrain ‘if not broken don’t fix it’, if you’re wondering how many potential fans you might be missing, how about “John Rubino’s Survive and Thrive”? It sounds positive and could capture the attention of many different interests. It’s similar to “Doug Casey’s International Man” and that seems to work.

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Christian's avatar

I don’t subscribe but I just like yours as it is. At my office it’s easy for me to remember a Group mail address if it’s ‘ jack’s team’ as opposed to the long winded corporate name of his team

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Charles Clift's avatar

We are in the gradually phase. When the suddenly phase occurs you would be faced with changing the name again.

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Kris's avatar

I like the Hemingway quote.

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ralph's avatar

The Rubino Report?

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Herman Mills's avatar

Survive and thrive !!

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Timothy Crawford's avatar

I agree you should lead with 'Rubino' somehow. One possibility is "Rubino's Take", or something like that.

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David Linn's avatar

I only open a few of the emails I get per day. I usually open yours. The senders name only shows about the first 2 words. So it should be John Rubino's XXXXXX XXXX if you really want to change it.

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Forrest Wilks's avatar

The title is unimportant. Focus on the content.

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Carol Nadon's avatar

If it works, don't fix it!

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Pete Chamberlain's avatar

John it doesn't matter to me what you call it, always informative and entertaining! Thanks

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EdwinCrook's avatar

Don't mess with something that works. Keep it as “John Rubino”.

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Niall Feely's avatar

Current name stands out in inbox subject line. Keep “John Rubino” as the first or only two words.

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