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How to Make Millions with Newsletters from the "Newsletter Growth Guy" | Matt McGarry (#119)
Mar 13, 2023
Matt McGarry, The newsletter guy who has helped grow newsletters like Milk Road, The Hustle, and Ben's Bytes, shares tactical info on growing subscriber numbers and making money from newsletters. Topics include charging for a meeting, pricing frameworks, content market fit, newsletter frameworks, getting your first 1k subscribers, and monetizing.
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- Newsletters have become a lucrative business model with the potential for significant financial success through leveraging email lists, sponsorships, and targeting B2B audiences.
- To build a successful newsletter, it is crucial to identify a niche, create content that resonates with the target audience, consistently publish original and curated content, engage with social media platforms, and establish a clear call-to-action.
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The Power of Newsletters: Lucrative Business Model and Successful Exits
Newsletters have emerged as a powerful business model with the potential for significant financial success. Industry Dive, a B2B newsletter company, sold for over $500 million, making it one of the biggest media company sales ever. Other notable acquisitions include Morning Brew, sold for $75 million, and The Milk Road, which sold for seven figures. Newsletters offer a profitable revenue stream by leveraging email lists, gaining sponsorships, and targeting B2B audiences with high-value products. This business model has proven successful in generating substantial outcomes and creating opportunities for independent entrepreneurs.
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