
Newsletter Operator
Learn how to grow and monetize your newsletter! We interview the best newsletter operators, founders, and creators on how they grow their audiences and make money. Hosted by Matt McGarry and Ryan Carr.
Latest episodes

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Sep 3, 2024 • 42min
Matt and Ryan Talk Newsletter Acquisitions, B2B Media, Cold Outreach, Deliverability, and More
Dive into the world of email marketing with insights on deliverability and cold outreach strategies. Discover the latest advertising opportunities, including new ad placements and their effectiveness across platforms like LinkedIn and Reddit. Explore the rise of niche B2B media, using unique examples like laundromat entrepreneurs to illustrate growth potential. Plus, uncover the implications of recent acquisitions in the media industry, the controversies surrounding leadership changes, and the complex landscape of financial publishing.

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Aug 9, 2024 • 42min
Influencers Starting Newsletters, How To Use Your Newsletter For SEO, and More
Discover the power of SEO-driven newsletter strategies and how influencers can help launch successful newsletters. Explore the shift from entertainment to education within newsletter content. Delve into the art of collaborating with influencers while maintaining brand integrity. Learn about the challenges of content creation in a rapidly changing digital landscape. Each topic offers valuable insights into maximizing engagement and transforming content into a lucrative venture.

10 snips
Jul 26, 2024 • 50min
Negative CAC: How Media Companies and Creators Can Make Billions
Learn about the success of media companies using negative CAC, AI in advertising, creative marketing strategies, and examples like Freight Waves, ClickFunnels, and The Motley Fool. Discover how MeatEater leverages media in the outdoor industry and Cody Sanchez's journey from media to investments. Get insights on scaling trade services with Rezzi Brands.

44 snips
Jun 28, 2024 • 53min
Charlie Hoehn - How To Grow Your Business With a Book, How To Finish Your First Draft In a Week, Book Marketing Strategies, and More
Three-time NYT bestselling editor Charlie Hoehn shares insights on book writing, business growth, and marketing strategies. Topics include proactive mindset, efficient content creation, personalized distribution lists, and the importance of storytelling in books for long-term impact.

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Jun 7, 2024 • 45min
How To Write Newsletters That SELL
Matt and Ryan discuss strategies for writing effective newsletters, emphasizing valuable content and actionable value. They highlight the importance of reducing excessive content and external links, testing email sequences, and using Quora for ad copy. The podcast covers biohacking, marketing emails, webinars, and unique market insights. Listeners can learn about growing their podcast and engaging with their audience through various strategies discussed.

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May 24, 2024 • 53min
The Opportunity In B2B Media, Newsletter Business Ideas, Is SparkLoop a Ponzi Scheme? and more
Exploring B2B media, monetization strategies, targeted advertising, influencer marketing, and ways to boost audience engagement. Discussing the opportunities in specialized industries, the benefits of automated newsletters, and tailoring content for different life stages.

24 snips
Apr 26, 2024 • 56min
Brad Wolverton - How The Hustle Writes Great Newsletters, How To Recruit and Hire Writers, Habit-Forming Email Content, and More
Brad Wolverton, editorial director at HubSpot Media and The Hustle, discusses recruiting, habit-forming email content, and more. Topics include hiring writers, creating engaging newsletter formats, driving subscribers to conversion offers, and navigating acquisitions in marketing software and media outlets.

Apr 19, 2024 • 57min
John Newtson - How Agora, Motley Fool, and MarketWise Make $1B+ From Newsletters
John Newtson, founder of Financial Marketing Summit, discusses the evolution of financial publishing, emphasizing product sales, niche media buying, diversification, and market trends. Insights on effective copywriting, affiliate revenue, and shared worldviews in promotions are shared. The podcast explores historic sales letters, financial copywriting, and big ideas like Bitcoin and cannabis investments.

4 snips
Apr 12, 2024 • 51min
The State of Newsletter Advertising In 2024 w/ Ryan Sager & Jesse Watkins
Ryan Sager and Jesse Watkins discuss newsletter advertising trends in 2024, focusing on sponsors tracking, unique ad offerings, pricing strategies, and audience engagement. They emphasize building rapport, customizing ad pitches, and avoiding commoditization. The guests also delve into the challenges faced by traditional publishers in newsletter ad integration and the importance of data products and event sponsorships for industry growth.

20 snips
Apr 5, 2024 • 44min
We're Building a Newsletter In Public!
Discover insider info on building newsletters publicly, early-stage plans, monetization strategies, challenges with marketing, branding confidence, visualizing data, and smart brevity styles. Learn about faceless videos, local newsletters, influencer partnerships, and content reach maximization through diverse platforms.
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