Best Matt McGarry and Ryan Carr Podcasts (2025)

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Why We're Ending The Podcast 37:30

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Comment on the YouTube video if you have ideas on what content you want to see next: https://youtu.be/fm5O0lGLMuE Subscribe to Ryan's YouTube channel: YouTube.com/@vibemarketingwithryan Join 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 worke…

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5 EASY Ways To Make Your First $1000 Online 38:38

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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.com Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLetter Follow Ma…

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LinkedIn & Email List GROWTH HACKS From a $5M/Year Marketer 55:14

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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. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and B…

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How This Anonymous Writer Grew To 2M+ Followers & 200k+ Newsletter Subscribers 56:46

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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. Timestamps 00:00 The Power of Content Ownership 02:45 Transitioning from Social Media to Substack 05:55 Rebranding and Building a …

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Watch This BEFORE You Start a Newsletter 50:57

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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. Chapters 00:00 Scaling Webinar Strategies 02:43 The Challenge of Subscriber Growth 05:57 Consistency and Niche Selection 08:53 Buildin…

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Email Deliverability Masterclass w/ Chris Miquel 58:38

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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.com Work with Matt's agency GrowLetter Episode Topics & Timestamp…

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$0 To $20k+ Per Month In 30 Days: How a $150M CEO Is Building a Newsletter From Scratch 1:07:28

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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…

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Million Dollar Webinars, How To Boost Live Show Up Rate, How To Launch a Course, and More 48:02

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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 strat…

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I'm Dyslexic, Yet I Built a $2M+ Per Year Writing Business (Here's How) 9:23

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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.com Episode Topics & Timestamps 00:00 Overcoming Dyslexia i…

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Write, Grow, Sell Success Stories: 13,500+ Subscribers Helping People Find Affordable Properties in Europe 48:58

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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…

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I Made $120k+ With a Google Doc, 1000+ Subscribers In 19 Days For a New Newsletter, and More 40:10

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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 …

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How To Build a $10M+ Per Year Community 52:13

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Jordan DiPietro is the former CEO of Hampton, a community business that's scaled to over $10M in annual revenue. Episode Topics & Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Hampton and Community Business Models 03:07 Marketing Strategies for Community Growth 05:56 Sales Process and Lead Conversion Techniques 09:12 Content Marketing and Lead Generation 12:09 …

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0 to 834 Subscribers In 15 Days: How I'm Building a New Newsletter From Scratch 39:55

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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…

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The Ultimate Guide To Your First 1000 Email Subscribers 38:40

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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 …

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Organic Audience Growth is Getting Harder -- Here's What's Working Now 50:26

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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: New…

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Chenell Basilio: How To Get Your First 50,000 Email Subscribers 50:19

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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.com Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work wi…

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Newsletters are DEAD 16:04

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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…

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5 Content Business Ideas You Can Start This Weekend (With $0) 33:33

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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.com Work with Ryan's agency T…

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Why We're Hosting a Founders Retreat (Behind The Scenes Look at Audience Camp) 24:01

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Apply to attend: Audience.Camp Matt 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.By Matt McGarry and Ryan Carr

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The Little-Known Way Creators Are Building BILLION Dollar Businesses 11:39

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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-cac Want more content like this? Join N…

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Why Legacy Media Doesn't Understand Newsletters, The Best Type of Lead Magnet, and More 47:17

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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,…

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5 Ways To Get Your First 1,000 Newsletter Subscribers (From Scratch) 21:06

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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-subscribers Want more content like this? Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOp…

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How I'm Growing My Newsletter to 100k+ Subscribers and $5M+ Revenue 24:30

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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.com Episode Topics & Timestamps 00:00 Growing the Email List: Strategies and Goals 08:06 Navigating Social…

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"How Often Should I Send My Newsletter?" 15:27

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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 messag…

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How To Build Your Email List with $20 Per Day 12:43

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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 New…

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The "Owned Audience" Funnel 37:34

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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 …

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Jon Morrow - How To Make $10M+ With Courses 58:07

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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 & Timestamps 00:00 Finding Your Niche 04:03 Jon's story 10:00 Building a Business from Scratch 14:53 Strategies for Launching and Growing Your Brand 20:03 Effective Em…

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$100k+ Per Month From An ART Newsletter, How To Make Money With Surveys, An Amazing 9-Word Email That Revives Dead Leads, and More 32:06

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Save your seat at the event: newslettermarketingsummit.com Episode 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…

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Why Billions In Revenue Just Shifted To Newsletters 59:29

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Check out Ezoic: ezoic.com Save your seat at Newsletter Marketing Summit: newslettermarketingsummit.com Tyler 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 insight…

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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 1:04:04

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This episode is sponsored by Playbookz: Playbookz.co Ted 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/subsc…

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The "Newsletter Godfather" Who Wrote 4,000+ Newsletters For The Hustle, Axios, and Yahoo Sports 1:00:48

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Save your seat at our event: newslettermarketingsummit.com Kendall 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 …

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Sponsorship Sales Masterclass (With Justin Moore) 58:24

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Get Justin's new book: SponsorMagnet.com Justin Moore is a sponsorship coach and the author of Sponsor Magnet: How to Attract, Price, and Execute Your Dream Brand Partnerships Want more content like this? Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.com Work with Matt's agency Gro…

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How To Grow Your Email List With Paid Ads (The Right Way) 50:32

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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: Ne…

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Trends We're Buying and Selling In 2025 54:57

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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…

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ANNOUNCEMENT 3:46

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Here are the links: - Join Write, Grow Sell here >> - Register for the free live training here >>

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The Newsletter Industry In 2024 and What's Next 50:27

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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.com Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLetter Follow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcGarry and R…

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How To Build a LinkedIn Audience From Scratch 47:05

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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: NewsletterOper…

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How Jason Woodruff Grew The Pour Over To 900,000+ Newsletter Subscribers and 7-Figures In Revenue Without a Social Following 53:21

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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 mor…

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ANNOUNCEMENT 24:51

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Get super-early bird pricing and an extra $100 off Newsletter Marketing Summit: NewsletterMarketingSummit.com Use 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 Leiberman Sam Parr…

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Roslyn McLarty: How To Build a Mission-Driven Media Brand, Balancing Business and Burnout, Audience Growth Hacks, and More 54:11

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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 hundre…

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Katy Huff: Lessons From $15M+ of Sponsorship Sales 38:26

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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…

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How To Sell Newsletter Sponsorships 36:17

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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…

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3 Newsletter Ideas You Can Start This Weekend 26:03

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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.com Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency…

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He Built a $700k Newsletter In 14 Months 47:18

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Try Sponsy for free: https://getsponsy.com/Matt Alex 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…

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Webinar Tactics, Course Marketing, Local Newsletter Growth, How to Write With AI, and More 44:28

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Join Write, Grow, Sell: WriteGrowSell.com Summary In 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 subscri…

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Matt and Ryan Talk Newsletter Acquisitions, B2B Media, Cold Outreach, Deliverability, and More 41:53

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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.com Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt'…

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Influencers Starting Newsletters, How To Use Your Newsletter For SEO, and More 42:14

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Matt and Ryan cover the benefits of SEO-minded newsletter strategies and the potential of partnering with influencers to start profitable newsletters. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Discussion 06:21 Discussion about Books and Content Consumption 19:19 SEO-Minded Strategies for Newsletter Success 27:27 Partnering with Influencers to Start Profitabl…

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Negative CAC: How Media Companies and Creators Can Make Billions 49:41

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Matt and Ryan talk about the growth and success of media companies using negative CAC. AI in advertising, creative marketing strategies, tools, and more. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Plans for the Podcast 02:53 Building a Media Company and Selling Something Else 18:14 Example: Freight Waves and Sonar 24:47 Example: ClickFunnels 33:57 The Motle…

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Charlie Hoehn - How To Grow Your Business With a Book, How To Finish Your First Draft In a Week, Book Marketing Strategies, and More 53:14

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Charlie Hoehn is a three-time New York Times bestselling editor and five-time author. He has worked with Tim Ferriss, Ramit Sethi, Codie Sanchez, Tucker Max, David Goggins, and many others. Want more content like this? Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.com Work with Rya…

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How To Write Newsletters That SELL 44:49

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Matt and Ryan talk about effective strategies, formats for newsletter content, the importance of writing a marketing email, and many more Want more content like this? Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.com Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLett…

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