Joining the podcast are Chenell Basilio, writer of Growth in Reverse, and Becky Davidson, founder of Affinity Collective. They delve into serving audiences authentically, prioritizing quality content over quantity, building trust with customers to reduce churn, optimizing membership programs, leveraging referral programs, and enhancing community engagement through data capture and personalized content creation.

EPISODE DESCRIPTIONChenell is the writer of Growth In Reverse, a weekly newsletter where she reverse engineers how a top creator grew from 0 to 50k+ subscribers.Chenell has done deep dives on Justin Welsh, Codie Sanchez, Lenny Rachitsky, Harry Dry, and many more.I read it every week and think it’s incredibly well-done. The premise is super clear, and as a result, Chenell has seen her OWN newsletter grow very quickly – nearing 10,000 subscribers in just about four months.In this episode, you’ll learn: The common patterns between these newsletter operators Some of the most effective growth tactics she’s uncovered And what’s working for HER right now Full transcript and show notesFollow Chenell on Twitter / LinkedInSubscribe to Growth In Reverse***RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE→ #145: Matt McGarry***WHEN YOU'RE READY📬 Creator Science Newsletter🚀 Get CreatorHQ (creator operating system)🧪 Join The Lab (private membership community)🧞‍♂️ Get a Personalized Offer***CONNECT🐦 Connect on Twitter📸 Connect on Instagram💼 Connect on LinkedIn📹 Subscribe on YouTube***SPONSORS💼 View all sponsors and offers***SAY THANKS💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify

Chenell Basilio discusses how the best newsletter operators grow to 50K+ subscribers. She delves into common patterns, effective growth tactics, and what's working for her. The conversation also touches on the significance of niching down, treating newsletters as products, and fostering community for successful growth.

Chenell Basilio is the founder of Growth In Reverse. Each week she reverse engineers how top creators get to 50k+ subscribers, so you can replicate their growth.Join the 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.

Chenell Basilio, associated with Growth In Reverse, dives into the long-term planning that creators often overlook. She discusses the importance of having a roadmap for success while still enjoying the creative process. The conversation also touches on the balance between community engagement and personal fulfillment. Chenell shares her transformative experience during a 12-hour walk, reflecting on human connections and the need for delegation in achieving growth. Overall, it's a thoughtful exploration of creativity and strategic planning.