New Media
New Media is a podcast for founders and creators building independent media businesses. It explores how to grow and monetize audiences without depending on algorithms, advertising, and platforms you don't control. Each episode shares practical insights on building profitable media and education businesses. It is a GrowLetter podcast hosted by Matt McGarry and Kolby Hatch.
Episodes
Monetization Brainstorm with Justin Moore - Events, Paid Challenges, Books, Best Funnels For Creators, and More
Justin Moore (Creator Wizard) joins Matt and Kolby to talk about how Sponsor Games lost ~$10K in year two but still turned a profit, why 22% of his challenge attendees upgrade to VIP every single time, the great event food debate, and how to find your real ICP with a book funnel.Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:26 Sponsor Games Year Two: A $10K Loss and a Reality Show03:50 How the Mastermind Offer Made It
This Guy Makes $1,500,000 PER MONTH From Texting
Matt Paulson (MarketBeat) joins Matt and Kolby to talk about the SMS playbook that's now 25% of MarketBeat's revenue, why he pays Twilio $400K a month to make it work, and the case for treating digital media as a depreciating asset he'll shut down at 65 rather than sell. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:30 SMS Is The New Email 06:00 SMS Is Now 25% Of MarketBeat's Revenue ($1.5M+/Mont
HubSpot Spent $100M on Creators — Here's Why (With Jonathan Hunt VP of HubSpot Media & Head of The Hustle)
Jonathan Hunt (VP of HubSpot Media) joins Matt and Kolby to talk about how HubSpot built a 50M-reach owned-media network, the four-part test they run on every acquisition (Hustle, Mindstream, Starter Story, Futurepedia), and why they killed every audio-only podcast on the network.Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:33 Why HubSpot Buys Media Companies 04:45 What HubSpot Media Actually Is (65 People, 3 Pilla
The Secret Behind $100M+ Personal Brands
Katelyn Bourgoin (founder of Unignorable) joins Matt and Kolby to break down the 6 types of ownable ideas, the 5-question framework she uses to engineer one, why courses are losing value to AI-enabled "brainware" agencies, and a live audit of Matt's ownable idea.Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:39 The Why We Buy → Unignorable Rebrand 04:16 Ownable Ideas: Test Round (Sinek, Welsh, Sanchez)
$100M Course Seller: Info Products Are Dead Forever (Here’s What’s NEXT)
Ryan Deiss (DigitalMarketer, Scalable.co) joins Matt to talk about why he killed an eight-figure course business, the 80% sales drop that forced the pivot, why AI is replacing courses faster than anyone wants to admit, and how to actually monetize expertise in a post-course world.Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:28 Why Ryan "Retired" From DigitalMarketer 03:32 The Real Reason Course Sales Coll
The Media Trends Nobody Is Talking About
Brian Morrissey (The Rebooting) joins Matt and Kolby to talk about his three-archetype theory of modern media, why most TBPN streaming-show clones will fail, the real strategic value of SMS, and why aging out of LinkedIn is a bigger flex than flying private.Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:06 The 3 Media Archetypes: Artists, Suits, Engineers 05:54 Streaming Media and MTS vs TBPN 08:00 Why Webinars Punch
Inside a Top 10 Spotify Podcast Business, Local Newsletters To Agency Funnel, Will AI Change Email Marketing Forever?
In today's episode, Ethan Brooks (Austin Business Review), Alyssa Dulin (Kit), and Jonathan Barshop (Modern Wisdom) join Matt and Kolby to discuss how to monetize a local newsletter with services instead of ads, what AI is actually doing to email deliverability, and the unconventional growth tactics that move a podcast in 2026. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 03:00 Ethan Brooks on Austin Business Rev
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This Free Site Makes More Than His $10M Course (w/ Neville Medhora)
In today's episode, Neville Medhora (Swipefile, Copywriting Course, ex-AppSumo) joins Matt and Kolby to talk about how good copy delivered AppSumo's first $10,000 day, why his flagship Copywriting Course business is being eaten by AI while Swipefile.com is soaring, Neville's content workflow, and why selling software is dead in 2026.Timestamps:01:19 House of Rave and Dropshipping in
He Raised $4M in 4 Hours With One Email
Walker Deibel (Buy Then Build) joins Matt and Kolby to talk about how he wrote a category-defining book, built a newsletter to 300,000 subscribers, and used that list to raise $4 million in four hours. They cover his grassroots book launch strategy, why he believes newsletters are the most impactful asset any entrepreneur can build, and his framework for navigating private capital markets as what
The Real Reason OpenAI Acquired TBPN for $100M+
Matt and Kolby break down OpenAI's acquisition of TBPN for over $100 million and what it actually means for media. They dig into why the deal was less about audience size and more about an aqua hire of founders John Coogan and Jordi Hayes, how tech companies consistently use media as a PR and storytelling asset, and what lessons indie creators can take from TBPN's 18-month run to a nine-
How to Build a Creator Business Worth Acquiring
Taylor Cromwell (Creator Diaries) joins Kolby to talk about what it actually takes to go from creator to founder — and what makes a media business acquisition-ready. They break down the Starter Story and Salary Transparent Street deals, how to eliminate key-face risk, why IRL events are the next big creator play, and the surprising business Taylor's mom accidentally built in Italy.Want to get
Is Mr. Beast The Next BuzzFeed?, SMS Is The New Email, Durable Creator Businesses
In today's episode, Matt and Kolby dig into what's actually working in audience building right now — fandom vs. impressions, the channels that actually build real community, and why frameworks are the ultimate cheat code for creator brands. Chenell Basilio (Growth in Reverse) joins to talk pop-up newsletters, cross-promotion strategy, and what's next after email. Plus, the guys deba
How Trade Shows Make Millions
Brent Davidson built a 500-person trade show for HVAC contractors from scratch — and in this episode, he breaks down the business model behind it: how exhibitors and sponsors pay the bills, how to design attendee flow, and why in-person marketplaces are more durable than anything algorithm-dependent. Matt and Kolby dig into the operational side of running a trade show — from booth pricing and venu
The Substack TRAP, Why Creators Plateau, How To Create Frameworks
In today’s episode, we sit down with Matt Ragland to break down how top creators actually build leverage, grow audiences, and scale sustainable media businesses. We dive into frameworks that make you memorable, the reality of plateauing on YouTube, and how to evolve from solo creator to true operator. Matt also shares lessons from working behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in newslet
$6M Newsletter With 1 Employee, HubSpot Buys Starter Story, $500k/Month WITHOUT Ads
In today’s episode we break down four media companies including Breaking Points, Starter Story, Lenny's Newsletter, and Colin and Samir's creator summit, pulling out what's working, what's being left on the table, and what every media founder should take notes on. Plus, we get into the AI slop debate and what it actually means for creators trying to build something real.Timesta
New Media in 2026: What Actually Works
Welcome to the first episode of the New Media Podcast with Matt McGarry and Kolby Hatch. In this episode, we break down the business of media—from newsletters and YouTube to events and monetization strategies. We also dive into lessons from New Media Summit, building profitable media companies, and what’s actually working right now. If you’re building in the creator economy, this is the behind-the
UPDATE: We’re relaunching this podcast with a new name
In this episode, I share an important update about the future of the podcast as we relaunch with a new name and direction. While the show started focused on newsletters and email marketing, the new version will expand into helping you build an independent media, education, or creator business. We'll be covering audience growth, newsletters, monetization, and the strategies behind modern media
5 Frameworks That Made My Clients $100M+
Get the slides and resources mentioned from this episode linked here. In this video, I break down the 5 frameworks that helped my clients generate over $100 million in sales from email. These are the exact strategies top media, education, and creator businesses use to grow their email list, boost open rates and click-through rates, and drive more sales. Timestamps:00:00: Introduction01:16: Framewo
How To Build a 7-Figure Membership Business
Learn more about Uscreen https://www.uscreen.tv/In this episode, I sit down with Allison Yazdian, CEO of Uscreen, to break down how creators can build scalable, recurring revenue with video-first memberships. We cover what makes a compelling offer, how to price and tier it, and the features that drive engagement and retention. Allison shares real examples of creators generating millions through su
The #1 Monetization Model Publishers and Creators Miss!
Learn more about Ezoic: https://www.ezoic.com/I sit down with Gavin Bechtold (Ezoic) to reveal how publishers, creators, and newsletter operators are leaving serious money on the table by ignoring website monetization. We break down programmatic ads, first-party data, and how sending traffic back to your site can dramatically increase subscriber lifetime value. If you run a newsletter or media bus
Beehiiv’s CEO Breaks Down His Exact Newsletter Growth Playbook
🐝 Join beehiiv here and use code GROWLETTER for 20% off:https://www.beehiiv.com/I sit down with Tyler Denk to break down how he built Big Desk Energy into a 120k+ subscriber newsletter—while still working a full-time job as Beehiiv's CEO. They get tactical on weekly workflow, “night-before / day-after” social promos, email-gated posts, referral rewards that cost $0, and how paid growth (Meta
The Fastest Way to Turn Your Expertise Into a $1M/Year Business
Traditional online courses are dead. People don’t need more information. They need execution. In this video, I break down why live cohort-based programs are the fastest way to turn your expertise into a $100K+ offer and eventually a $1M/year business. You’ll learn how to craft your cohort in 8 simple steps, even if you have no audience, testimonials, or teaching experience. Get the full guide and
The Future of Newsletters: Experts’ Predictions For 2026
What’s changing in newsletters, email marketing, and the creator economy — and how do you grow, monetize, and scale in 2026?In this FREE online event, 8 industry experts share 15+ data-backed predictions on newsletter growth, email deliverability, audience development, and media monetization — plus actionable strategies you can apply immediately.🎤 Featuring: Tyler Denk (beehiiv), Matt McGarry (Gro
15 Steps to Sell Your First Digital Product
This episode is a complete 15-part breakdown of how to sell your first digital product from scratch. I walk through how to choose the right product, validate demand, and price it for maximum conversions. You’ll learn why you don’t need a huge audience to make real money. I also cover launch strategy, promotion timelines, and common mistakes that kill first launches. If you’re a creator, founder, o
10 Reasons You Should Start a Newsletter in 2026 (You’re NOT Too Late)
In this video, I break down why so many people hesitate to start a newsletter— and why that fear once held me back too. You’ll learn the biggest advantages of launching one, from owning your audience to building a scalable, high-profit media business with multiple revenue streams. I also share my full journey, including early failures, the lessons that changed everything, and how my newsletter eve
The Future of Media: Why Only 3 Platforms Will Matter
In this Q&A, we discuss the future of media and why newsletters, YouTube, and podcasts will dominate. Matt shares his MAGIC Framework for converting social followers into email subscribers. We discuss Beehiiv’s newest features, including dynamic content, native analytics, and its ad network. The Q&A also covers paywalls, reader behavior shifts, and the biggest newsletter design mistakes. F
What’s REALLY Worth More: Followers or Email Subscribers?
In this episode, we break down how to build a profitable, future-proof content business. You’ll learn why email subscribers are far more valuable than social followers, how to balance content frequency and quality, and how AI is reshaping media and audience engagement. We also cover how to identify real problems that lead to valuable products and how to test newsletter ideas to find your perfect n
I Ranked 30+ Newsletter Growth Tactics From Best To Worst
In this episode, I break down 30 different newsletter growth channels—from social and search to partnerships and paid ads—and rank them based on scale, effort, and subscriber quality. I’ll share surprising data showing just how wildly subscriber value can vary between sources, plus the framework I use to evaluate conversion and lifetime value. We’ll cover channels like YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram
I Helped 100 People Get 1,000 Newsletter Subscribers (Without Ads)
In this Q&A video, I answer questions about how to start, grow, and monetize a newsletter. I explain how to get 1,000 subscribers in 30 days using my “1K Challenge,” which includes daily posting, commenting, and outreach on platforms like LinkedIn or Instagram. I cover how niche is too niche, why cross-promotions between newsletters work best when both sides match clicks, and how to measure su
UPDATE on This Podcast, My Content, and Our New Event
In this episode, I unveil the vision behind the new New Media Summit—our upcoming 2026 conference focused on the future of media—and how we’re leveling it up with bigger speakers, more actionable sessions, and better networking. I also share why I’m shifting to a YouTube-first content strategy in 2025, how weekly Q&A episodes fit into that plan, and why newsletters remain the backbone of our b
The TRUTH About LinkedIn Newsletters in 2025
In this Q&A, I answer your biggest questions about building and scaling a newsletter in 2025. We cover everything from whether LinkedIn newsletters are still worth it, to what platform you should use (Beehiiv, Kit, Substack, or Klaviyo), and the most effective ways to grow your audience organically. I also share what I’d do if I had to start from scratch, how AI is reshaping content creation,
How I Write My $50k/Month Newsletter (Step-By-Step Process)
In this week's Q&A, I break down the real tactics that work for growing and monetizing newsletters in 2025. I cover my personal content workflow, why newsletter recommendations are dead, and what actually matters for sponsors beyond list size. I also discuss local newsletters, when to start running paid ads, and the revenue potential at different subscriber levels.FREE Guide: How to get y
Why We're Ending The Podcast
Comment on the YouTube video if you have ideas on what content you want to see next: https://youtu.be/fm5O0lGLMuESubscribe to Ryan's YouTube channel: YouTube.com/@vibemarketingwithryanJoin Ryan's newsletter here >>Join Matt's newsletter here >>Matt and Ryan discuss why they’re pausing the podcast after nearly two years, reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and where t
5 EASY Ways To Make Your First $1000 Online
Matt and Ryan discuss AI's role in advertising and content creation, and the 5 simplest ways to make your first $1000 online.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.comWork with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLetterFollow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcGarry and Ryan Ca
LinkedIn & Email List GROWTH HACKS From a $5M/Year Marketer
FREE Guide: How to get your first 1000 newsletter subscribers in 30 days >>Daniel Bustamante is the COO at Premium Ghostwriting Academy and the founder of Funnel Breakdowns newsletter. He specializes in million-dollar email marketing prompts, tactics, and strategies for 6 and 7-figure creators on LinkedIn and X.Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Background02:56 Journey to Ship 30 for 3005:59 B
How This Anonymous Writer Grew To 2M+ Followers & 200k+ Newsletter Subscribers
FREE GUIDE: How to get your first 1000 email subscribers in 30 days >>The Culturist is a newsletter with over 200,000 subscribers that explores art, literature, music, and the layered histories of culture and religion. Timestamps00:00 The Power of Content Ownership02:45 Transitioning from Social Media to Substack05:55 Rebranding and Building a Publication09:04 Navigating the Challenges of X
Watch This BEFORE You Start a Newsletter
FREE GUIDE: How to get your first 1000 email subscribers in 30 days >>In this conversation, Matt McGarry and Ryan Carr discuss the challenges and strategies for growing a newsletter audience and generating revenue. Chapters00:00 Scaling Webinar Strategies02:43 The Challenge of Subscriber Growth05:57 Consistency and Niche Selection08:53 Building an Engaged Audience11:56 Content Creation and V
Email Deliverability Masterclass w/ Chris Miquel
Chris Miquel is the founder of SoVi Digital and Audience Bridge. He helps clients maximize deliverability, engagement, and email list growth. Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.comWork with Matt's agency GrowLetterEpisode Topics & Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Email Deliverability0
$0 To $20k+ Per Month In 30 Days: How a $150M CEO Is Building a Newsletter From Scratch
Chris Hoffmann is the CEO of Hoffmann Brothers & Deutschmann Lane Holdings, leading home service brands across multiple cities. He scaled his family business from $9M to $150M+ in revenue. He is also the founder of The Path Less Traveled, a newsletter on growing service companies without outside capital.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and
Million Dollar Webinars, How To Boost Live Show Up Rate, How To Launch a Course, and More
Matt and Ryan Carr discuss webinar marketing and sharing strategies for boosting sign-ups, keeping audiences engaged, and increasing show-up rates. They also cover lessons from building courses, leveraging lead magnets, and using AI meta-prompting to structure content effectively.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter he
I'm Dyslexic, Yet I Built a $2M+ Per Year Writing Business (Here's How)
Matt shares his journey of building a successful writing business despite his dyslexia. He breaks down 12 actionable rules that helped him succeed.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.comEpisode Topics & Timestamps00:00 Overcoming Dyslexia in Writing02:55 12 Rules for Writing Useful Content
Write, Grow, Sell Success Stories: 13,500+ Subscribers Helping People Find Affordable Properties in Europe
Join the Write, Grow, Sell waitlist here >>Anastasia Negru is the cofounder of AffordiHome, a media brand focused on affordable properties in Europe. She discussed the growth of their newsletter, audience engagement strategies, revenue generation challenges, and the introduction of consultation services. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding customer needs, effective mark
I Made $120k+ With a Google Doc, 1000+ Subscribers In 19 Days For a New Newsletter, and More
Matt and Ryan discuss various strategies for building an audience, leveraging AI in marketing, and innovative sales techniques. They share insights on content creation, the importance of copywriting, and the effectiveness of using Google Docs for marketing. They also highlight the value of building a media brand and the tools to help entrepreneurs streamline their processes.Want more content like
How To Build a $10M+ Per Year Community
Jordan DiPietro is the former CEO of Hampton, a community business that's scaled to over $10M in annual revenue. Episode Topics & Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Hampton and Community Business Models03:07 Marketing Strategies for Community Growth05:56 Sales Process and Lead Conversion Techniques09:12 Content Marketing and Lead Generation12:09 The Role of MoneyWise Podcast in Community Eng
0 to 834 Subscribers In 15 Days: How I'm Building a New Newsletter From Scratch
Matt and Ryan discuss Ryan's recent venture into creating a newsletter focused on AI-assisted marketing workflows. He shares how he grew his AI-focused marketing newsletter from 0 to ~900 subscribers in 15 days using LinkedIn. The discussion covers effective content marketing tactics, the importance of high-quality lead magnets, and lessons learned from experimenting with email marketing. The
The Ultimate Guide To Your First 1000 Email Subscribers
Matt shares a step-by-step guide to launching a newsletter and landing your first 1,000 subscribers. He breaks down niche selection, category design, the “job to be done” framework, and tactical strategies for idea validation, social media outreach, and subscriber growth.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: Newsl
Organic Audience Growth is Getting Harder -- Here's What's Working Now
Matt and Ryan share strategies for growing on LinkedIn, converting engagement into email subscribers, and building long-term content engines. They also explore video content, email optimization, and rebranding the podcast. Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.comWork with Ryan's agency Tai
Chenell Basilio: How To Get Your First 50,000 Email Subscribers
Chenell Basilio is the founder of Growth in Reverse, a newsletter and podcast that reverse engineers how top creators grow their audiences to 50,000+ subscribers. Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.comWork with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLetterFollow Matt McG
Newsletters are DEAD
If you’re running a “newsletter business” the way most people do, you’re doomed to fail. To explain why and what to do now, I’ll break down the history of newsletters and why founders and publishers must pivot to what I call newsletters 3.0.Want help building a media brand? Get in touch here: GrowLetter.com
5 Content Business Ideas You Can Start This Weekend (With $0)
Matt and Ryan discuss newsletter-first business ideas—from niche media brands to local community stories—sharing insights on engagement, monetization, and building with purpose.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.comWork with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLetterF
Why We're Hosting a Founders Retreat (Behind The Scenes Look at Audience Camp)
Apply to attend: Audience.CampMatt and Ahrif give you a behind-the-scenes look into Audience Camp, a new event for founders and creators in Asheville, North Carolina, this fall.
The Little-Known Way Creators Are Building BILLION Dollar Businesses
Matt McGarry discusses the concept of Negative CAC—how smart companies turn marketing into profit. He shares real-world examples from media and SaaS, showing how digital products and media can fuel growth and long-term profitability.Learn more about negative CAC: https://www.newsletteroperator.com/p/negative-cacWant more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow
Why Legacy Media Doesn't Understand Newsletters, The Best Type of Lead Magnet, and More
Matt and Ryan discuss the digital transformation challenges facing legacy media, from shifting to subscription models to embracing email marketing. They explore innovative newsletter growth tactics, AI’s role in democratizing software development, and evolving strategies for software acquisition. They also share how tools can serve as lead magnets, why community-building matters, and how micro ads
5 Ways To Get Your First 1,000 Newsletter Subscribers (From Scratch)
Matt shares actionable strategies for launching and growing a successful newsletter from the ground up.Get the first 1,000 subscribers guide: https://www.newsletteroperator.com/p/first-1000-newsletter-subscribersWant more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.comEpisode Topics & Timestamps00:00 Gettin
How I'm Growing My Newsletter to 100k+ Subscribers and $5M+ Revenue
Matt shares how he plans to double his email list from 50K to 100K and boost revenue in the process. Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.comEpisode Topics & Timestamps00:00 Growing the Email List: Strategies and Goals08:06 Navigating Social Media Changes: From Twitter to LinkedIn15:51 The
"How Often Should I Send My Newsletter?"
Matt discusses his top strategies for launching and growing a successful newsletter. He covers why starting with a weekly send builds consistency, how to use social media to grow your list, and ways to convert followers into subscribers. He also dives into lead magnets, monetization through ads, and the power of optimized profiles and direct messaging.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Op
How To Build Your Email List with $20 Per Day
Matt discusses how to grow and monetize a newsletter on just $20 a day. He shares how to use Meta ads for lead generation, structure campaigns that convert, and the importance of testing creative. Matt also dives into smart monetization tactics—like paid recommendations—to cover ad spend and start earning fast.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow
The "Owned Audience" Funnel
Matt and Ryan discuss how AI is transforming marketing, with a focus on content creation, advertising, and newsletter strategy. They also explore building effective newsletter funnels, increasing engagement and conversions, and adapting to new monetization models beyond conventional ad-based approaches.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and mone
Jon Morrow - How To Make $10M+ With Courses
Jon Morrow is the founder of Smarter Blogger, one of the world's largest sites for writing and blogging. He's created 7 different courses with 7 figures in sales each.Episode Topics & Timestamps00:00 Finding Your Niche 04:03 Jon's story10:00 Building a Business from Scratch14:53 Strategies for Launching and Growing Your Brand20:03 Effective Email Marketing Techniques23:04 The Jo
$100k+ Per Month From An ART Newsletter, How To Make Money With Surveys, An Amazing 9-Word Email That Revives Dead Leads, and More
Save your seat at the event: newslettermarketingsummit.comEpisode Description:Matt and Ryan discuss strategies for building successful newsletters and email marketing. They also share the importance of surveys for data, segmentation for targeted messaging, niche expert newsletters, the 9-word email strategy, and repurposing valuable content.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for
Why Billions In Revenue Just Shifted To Newsletters
Check out Ezoic: ezoic.comSave your seat at Newsletter Marketing Summit: newslettermarketingsummit.comTyler Bishop is an award-winning marketer, Chief Marketing Officer of Ezoic, and founder of Pubtelligence at Google. He discusses the shift from third-party to first-party data in advertising and its impact on publisher revenue. He shares insights on evolving targeting methods, data privacy regula
How Ted Williams Sold His Local Newsletter For $5M, Led Axios Local From 0 To 30 Cities and 1M+ Subscribers, and Played a Pivotal Role In The $525M Axios Acquisition
This episode is sponsored by Playbookz: Playbookz.coTed co-founded Charlotte Agenda, which led to its remarkable $5 million acquisition by Axios. He currently writes Tiny Money—a local and personal finance newsletter.Want more content like this?Join our free newsletter for growth and monetization tactics: https://www.newsletteroperator.com/subscribe
The "Newsletter Godfather" Who Wrote 4,000+ Newsletters For The Hustle, Axios, and Yahoo Sports
Save your seat at our event: newslettermarketingsummit.comKendall Baker is the founder of Sports Internet (acquired by Axios), the first newsletter writer at The Hustle, and now a Senior Writer at Yahoo Sports. He's known as the "Newsletter Godfather" because he's pioneered newsletter content and has written and published more newsletters to more readers than almost anyone. Wan
Sponsorship Sales Masterclass (With Justin Moore)
Get Justin's new book: SponsorMagnet.comJustin Moore is a sponsorship coach and the author of Sponsor Magnet: How to Attract, Price, and Execute Your Dream Brand PartnershipsWant more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.comWork with Matt's agency GrowLetterEpisode Topics & Timestamps00:00
How To Grow Your Email List With Paid Ads (The Right Way)
Ali Qureshi is the co-founder of Adcrate. He shares strategies on effective ads for platforms like Meta and TikTok. He also shares static and video formats, copywriting, leveraging AI, hook rates, video production and more.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.comWork with Ryan's agency Tai
Trends We're Buying and Selling In 2025
Matt and Ryan discuss the Honey scandal, trends for 2025, focusing on YouTube, newsletters, and the shift from vanity metrics to revenue. They also explore AI workflows, B2B newsletters, the creator-in-residence model, and the future of platforms like Upwork and overseas recruiting and more.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your ne
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The Newsletter Industry In 2024 and What's Next
Matt and Ryan discuss what happened in the newsletter industry and their businesses in 2024.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.comWork with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLetterFollow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcGarry and Ryan Carr @ryan_boat on Twitter.
How To Build a LinkedIn Audience From Scratch
Tommy Clark, the CEO of Compound Social and the co-founder of Bluecast AI, shares strategies for growing an audience on LinkedIn, creating engaging content, personal branding, and focusing on value propositions. Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.comWork with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work
How Jason Woodruff Grew The Pour Over To 900,000+ Newsletter Subscribers and 7-Figures In Revenue Without a Social Following
Jason Woodruff, founder of The Pour Over, shares how to build a mission-driven newsletter, focusing on content quality, subscriber engagement, and sponsor-driven growth. He also offers insights on managing advertiser relationships and use referrals to build a loyal, sustainable audience.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsle
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Get super-early bird pricing and an extra $100 off Newsletter Marketing Summit:NewsletterMarketingSummit.comUse code BFCM24 for the extra $100 off any ticket. This code expires on 12/2 at midnight EST.In this podcast, Matt and Ahrif discuss GrowLetter's first-ever conference, Newsletter Marketing Summit.Speakers include: Alex LeibermanSam ParrJames AltucherBrian MorrisseyJenny RothenbergRyan
Roslyn McLarty: How To Build a Mission-Driven Media Brand, Balancing Business and Burnout, Audience Growth Hacks, and More
Roslyn McLarty, is an executive coach and founder at Within. She is also the co-founder of The Gist, a sports media company for women and underserved sports fans. In this episode, Roslyn shares key insights on identifying market gaps, building a brand with a strong mission, and the strategies used to grow their audience from a few hundred to hundreds of thousands of subscribers. She also discuss m
Katy Huff: Lessons From $15M+ of Sponsorship Sales
Katy Huff, the cofounder of MadRev, shares insights on how to sell newsletter sponsorships, audience understanding, advertiser expectations, sponsorship strategies, pricing, contract renewal, working with different brands, and more.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.comWork with Ryan's a
How To Sell Newsletter Sponsorships
Apply for GrowLetter to sell your ads here >>Episode Description:Matt and Ryan discuss the launch of the GrowLetter Ad Network, challenges faced by newsletter publishers in securing sponsorships and the changing landscape of ad rates, effective ad placement strategies, the importance of audience engagement, and the need for newsletters to be part of a broader business strategy and more.Want
3 Newsletter Ideas You Can Start This Weekend
Matt and Ryan share various newsletter business ideas and how to monetize through affiliate marketing, job boards, community engagement, and more.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.comWork with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLetterFollow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcG
He Built a $700k Newsletter In 14 Months
Try Sponsy for free: https://getsponsy.com/MattAlex Pattis is the co-founder of the Deal Sheet and Last Money In Media. In this episode we break down how in just 14 months, Alex Pattis grew his newsletter Last Money In to over 41,000 subscribers and $200k/year in ad revenue and his paid newsletter Deal Sheet to $500K ARR in seven months.Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more
Webinar Tactics, Course Marketing, Local Newsletter Growth, How to Write With AI, and More
Join Write, Grow, Sell: WriteGrowSell.comSummaryIn this podcast episode, Matt McGarry discusses various strategies for growing newsletters, including the importance of webinars, effective marketing techniques, and the balance between running a course and an agency. He shares insights on SEO, content marketing, and the role of giveaways in subscriber acquisition. The conversation also touches on th
Matt and Ryan Talk Newsletter Acquisitions, B2B Media, Cold Outreach, Deliverability, and More
Matt and Ryan cover cold email strategies, new ad placements, the value of niche B2B media, owned audience, and recent acquisitions in the media industry. Want more content like this?Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.comWork with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLetterFollow Matt McGarry @JM
Influencers Starting Newsletters, How To Use Your Newsletter For SEO, and More
Matt and Ryan cover the benefits of SEO-minded newsletter strategies and the potential of partnering with influencers to start profitable newsletters.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Discussion 06:21 Discussion about Books and Content Consumption19:19 SEO-Minded Strategies for Newsletter Success27:27 Partnering with Influencers to Start Profitable Newsletters37:06 The Value of Newsletters and Priori
