Tyler Denk, co-founder of Beehiiv, discusses how he took the newsletter platform from 0 to $750,000/month in 2.5 years. They talk about surviving rejection, financial advice, and the economics of obesity. They also discuss building a strong early team, maintaining communication in a remote team, and understanding motivation and ambition.

E27: Three months ago, I decided to launch the First Class Founders newsletter.Problem is, I had no subscribers, no list, and, essentially, no idea what to do or, even, where to begin!Today, my newsletter has over two thousand subscribers. It has an open rate of 40% and a 10% click-through rate. In case you are wondering, yes, that IS indeed a high number. How did I achieve this? What did I do that was so effective? What's my secret sauce?Get ready to take notes because I plan to reveal all my secrets to you today!DISCLAIMER: Twitter just updated their API pricing plans impacting many of the tools mentioned in this episode. This is a fast-changing development so please check the individual websites for updates on how each tool is handling this situation.***TOPICS:Great Content is Not Enough (3:41)Using Beehiiv to Swap Recommendations (5:42)When Swapping Recs: Growth Rate > List Size (7:00)In-Network Recommendation Engines: ConvertKit, SparkLoop, Substack (7:10)How to Cross Promote Your Newsletter Using Lettergrowth (7:27)How to Create Beautiful Snapshots Using Xnapper (8:25)How to Design Your Newsletter Using Canva (9:12)How to Use Twitter to Repurpose Newsletter Content Using Typefully (11:27)Track Your Most Important Metrics Using ilo.so  (13:11)How to Convert Followers on Twitter Using Birdy.so (14:54)How to Engage with Your Twitter Followers Using Engagement Builder (16:05)Using Auto-DMs on Twitter to Grow Your Newsletter (18:22)How to Manage Your Twitter DM Inbox Using Inboxs (19:42)Summary of Newsletter Tools (21:16)***LINKS:BeehiivLettergrowthXnapperCanvaTypefullyilo.soBirdy.soEngagement BuilderHivoeInboxsEpisode 22EpisJOIN: First Class Founders Premium MembershipDOWNLOAD: Hyper-Visuals For Our Episodes (Free)***FOLLOW / REVIEW:- Follow - Leave 5-star review***CONNECT W/ YONG-SOO:- X- Threads- LinkedIn- Newsletter***First Class Founders is a show for indie hackers, bootstrapped founders, CEOs, solopreneurs, content creators, startup entrepreneurs, and SaaS startups covering topics like build in public, audience growth, product marketing, scaling up, side hustles, holding company, etc. Past guests include Arvid Kahl, Tyler Denk, Noah Kagan, Clint Murphy, Jay Abraham, Andrew Gazdecki, Matt McGarry, Nick Huber, Khe Hy, and more. Episode you might like:Future of Newsletters with Tyler Denk, Founder & CEO at BeehiivFrom Zero to 100K Subscribers: How to Grow Your Newsletter like a Pro with Newsletter Growth Expert Matt McGarry...

Tyler Denk, CEO of Beehiiv, discusses transitioning from Morning Brew to a SaaS model, handling personal finances, overcoming emotional challenges, and finding purpose after a tragic event. They delve into growth strategies, competition in email services, and the joy of building a significant business.

E22: Emails. They seem so old-school, right? You have to first write who you are sending them to. Then you write why you're sending them. Then you write what it is all about… So boring! And yet, as of November 2021, Substack had over a million paying subscribers and the top 10 authors on Substack collectively make $20 million per year. If that alone doesn't change your perception of regular ol' email as a powerful business on its own, maybe you should stop right here. Still here? Good. Because I'm devoting the rest of the episode to telling you how you can launch a successful newsletter.***TOPICS:Growing Business of Newsletters (1:00)Who Should Have a Newsletter? (1:53)How Many Subscribers Should You Have Before Launch? (2:38)How to Choose Newsletter Topics (3:06)How To Get Your First Subscribers (3:55)Building in Public (5:46)Newsletter as a Start Up (9:03)3 Questions to Ask Yourself (9:25)Content is Everything (10:45)Content + Distribution = Growth (14:18)Pass the 'Regret Test' (17:27)Ask Me Anything (17:54)***LINKS:Sign up for BeehiivEpisode 13 - Rag to Riches: How I Built a Successful Business from ScratchEpisode 14 - I / We / They Framework: 3 Simple Steps to Growing Your BusinessPedi-Derm Bum PasteJOIN: First Class Founders Premium MembershipDOWNLOAD: Hyper-Visuals For Our Episodes (Free)***FOLLOW / REVIEW:- Follow - Leave 5-star review***CONNECT W/ YONG-SOO:- X- Threads- LinkedIn- Newsletter***First Class Founders is a show for indie hackers, bootstrapped founders, CEOs, solopreneurs, content creators, startup entrepreneurs, and SaaS startups covering topics like build in public, audience growth, product marketing, scaling up, side hustles, holding company, etc. Past guests include Arvid Kahl, Tyler Denk, Noah Kagan, Clint Murphy, Jay Abraham, Andrew Gazdecki, Matt McGarry, Nick Huber, Khe Hy, and more. Episode you might like:Future of Newsletters with Tyler Denk, Founder & CEO at BeehiivFrom Zero to 100K Subscribers: How to Grow Your Newsletter like a Pro with Newsletter Growth Expert Matt McGarry...

Tyler Denk, Founder of beehiiv, turned down a $50 million offer. He discusses his mindset shift and striving for excellence. They talk about working with co-founders and the challenges of being an entrepreneur. They share a DNS provider disaster and the power of writing. They explore the weird habits of high performers and recommend 'The Go Giver' book.

The podcast discusses Tyler Denk's philosophy on building a team and culture to ship features quickly. It emphasizes strategies for competing in a crowded market, the early days of a startup, motivating employees, hiring passionate engineers, building a unicorn team, and seamless integration.

Tyler Denk, founder and CEO of Beehiiv, discusses his background at Morning Brew, the challenges of selling a product they built for a startup to other companies, achieving one million ARR, building a financially successful business, the emotional rollercoaster of being a first-time founder, and the importance of finding your 'why' and building something meaningful.

Tyler Denk, creator of Beehiiv software, discusses building a successful referral program, monetizing newsletters, the power of email marketing, different types of newsletters and revenue models, the benefits of remote work, and the importance of feedback and balance in software development.

Tyler Denk, CEO & Co-Founder of Beehiiv, talks about scaling newsletter monetization, email potential, successful strategies, and the future of Beehiiv. Topics include Morning Brew's evolution, leveraging newsletters for growth, fundraising, and industry success stories.

Tyler Denk, CEO of Beehiiv, a platform revolutionizing email newsletters, and Ben Cahn, a humorous podcaster and trader, dive into the challenges of creator monetization. They dissect the pitfalls of platform dependency and the renaissance of email as a top distribution channel. The duo discusses AI's transformative role in business, and how owning your audience is crucial in today's digital landscape. Plus, they touch on Tesla's storytelling power and Argentina's emerging market trends, blending insights with a touch of humor.