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Substack Migration

One contained place for the project: database holds the truth, this dashboard makes it readable, Slack keeps us moving.

Today: only look here first

P0Waiting on Erren

Confirm Substack publication URL/status

Substack Setup · Owner: Erren

Needed before import and transition planning

Decision needed

P0Not Started

Export all ConvertKit subscribers

Subscriber Data · Owner: Erren/Assistant

Preserve complete archive before account closes

Blocked by: ConvertKit access

P0Not Started

Export active subscribers

Subscriber Data · Owner: Erren/Assistant

Primary import audience for Substack

Blocked by: ConvertKit access

Next tiny step

Pick one P0 item that is not blocked. If it requires Erren, ask for one screenshot or one yes/no decision — not the whole project.

Rule: no giant lists unless Erren asks. One screen, one action, then breathe.

Waiting on Erren

P0Waiting on Erren

Confirm Substack publication URL/status

Substack Setup · Owner: Erren

Needed before import and transition planning

Decision needed

P0Not Started

Decide temporary popup replacement approach

Forms + Popups · Owner: Erren with Michael recommendation

Fast reliable replacement first; prettier later

Blocked by: Popup inventory

Decision needed

P0Waiting on Erren

Identify lead magnets/freebies

Lead Magnets · Owner: Erren/Assistant

Need to preserve promised delivery

Decision needed

P0Blocked

Import active subscribers into Substack

Substack Setup · Owner: Erren/Michael

Verify subscriber count after import

Blocked by: Clean CSV + Substack access

Decision needed

P1Not Started

Draft transition email

Email Operations · Owner: Michael

Erren approves before send

Blocked by: Substack setup

Decision needed

P1Blocked

Decide continue/pause/retire email types

Email Operations · Owner: Erren

Protect ongoing email cadence

Blocked by: Email inventory

Decision needed

Blocked / needs access

P0Not Started

Export all ConvertKit subscribers

Subscriber Data · Owner: Erren/Assistant

Preserve complete archive before account closes

Blocked by: ConvertKit access

P0Not Started

Export active subscribers

Subscriber Data · Owner: Erren/Assistant

Primary import audience for Substack

Blocked by: ConvertKit access

P0Not Started

Export unsubscribed/bounced/suppressed contacts

Subscriber Data · Owner: Erren/Assistant

Do not import; archive for compliance

Blocked by: ConvertKit access

P0Blocked

Inventory ConvertKit forms and popups

Forms + Popups · Owner: Michael/Assistant

Find every live signup capture point

Blocked by: Screenshots/access

P0Blocked

Identify Erren's Kitchen popup source

Forms + Popups · Owner: Michael/Wayne

Need to know if Kit/Grow/OptinMonster/plugin/custom

Blocked by: Website/plugin info

P0Not Started

Decide temporary popup replacement approach

Forms + Popups · Owner: Erren with Michael recommendation

Fast reliable replacement first; prettier later

Blocked by: Popup inventory

Decision needed

Project map

Archive

1 tasks · 0 blocked · 0 decisions

Automations + Funnels

2 tasks · 2 blocked · 0 decisions

Email Operations

4 tasks · 3 blocked · 3 decisions

Final Safety Pass

1 tasks · 0 blocked · 0 decisions

Forms + Popups

3 tasks · 2 blocked · 1 decisions

Lead Magnets

1 tasks · 0 blocked · 1 decisions

Subscriber Data

4 tasks · 1 blocked · 0 decisions

Substack Setup

3 tasks · 2 blocked · 2 decisions

Website Cutover

1 tasks · 1 blocked · 0 decisions

All active tasks

TaskWorkstreamStatusOwnerBlocked by
Confirm Substack publication URL/statusSubstack SetupWaiting on ErrenErren
Export all ConvertKit subscribersSubscriber DataNot StartedErren/AssistantConvertKit access
Export active subscribersSubscriber DataNot StartedErren/AssistantConvertKit access
Export unsubscribed/bounced/suppressed contactsSubscriber DataNot StartedErren/AssistantConvertKit access
Inventory ConvertKit forms and popupsForms + PopupsBlockedMichael/AssistantScreenshots/access
Identify Erren's Kitchen popup sourceForms + PopupsBlockedMichael/WayneWebsite/plugin info
Decide temporary popup replacement approachForms + PopupsNot StartedErren with Michael recommendationPopup inventory
Inventory ConvertKit sequencesAutomations + FunnelsBlockedMichael/AssistantScreenshots/access
Inventory ConvertKit automationsAutomations + FunnelsBlockedMichael/AssistantScreenshots/access
Identify lead magnets/freebiesLead MagnetsWaiting on ErrenErren/Assistant
Clean Substack import CSVSubscriber DataBlockedMichael/AssistantExports
Import active subscribers into SubstackSubstack SetupBlockedErren/MichaelClean CSV + Substack access
Send test Substack emailSubstack SetupBlockedErren/MichaelSubstack setup
Draft transition emailEmail OperationsNot StartedMichaelSubstack setup
Inventory non-lead-magnet emailsEmail OperationsBlockedMichael/AssistantExamples/screenshots
Decide continue/pause/retire email typesEmail OperationsBlockedErrenEmail inventory
Create minimum June email processEmail OperationsBlockedMichael/AssistantContinue/pause/retire decisions
Final ConvertKit export/delta checkFinal Safety PassNot StartedMichael/AssistantPrior exports
Verify no active site forms point to ConvertKitWebsite CutoverBlockedMichael/WayneWebsite access/inventory
Archive ConvertKit screenshots/assetsArchiveNot StartedAssistantAccess/screenshots

Copy-ready Slack check-in

Open decisions

DecisionStatusOwner
Which Substack publication receives subscribers?OpenErren
Is this migration for Erren's Kitchen only or also Dinner Handled?OpenErren
Should imported subscribers receive automatic notification or planned transition email only?OpenErren
Which lead magnets/freebies must continue immediately?OpenErren
Is a temporary simple signup form acceptable before prettier popup rebuild?OpenErren
Which ConvertKit funnels are business-critical before June 1?OpenErren
Which regular non-lead-magnet emails continue/pause/retire?OpenErren
Who approves/sends regular emails after assistant handoff?OpenErren

Generated 2026-05-25 11:38 from /root/airtable-migration-*.csv