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Newsletter Operator

Matt McGarry and Ryan Carr

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.

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48:58

Write, Grow, Sell Success Stories: 13,500+...

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2025/07/03

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 understanding customer needs, effective marketing strategies, and the potential for future growth in the real estate sector. Episode Topic...

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40:10

I Made $120k+ With a Google Doc, 1000+ Subscribers In...

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2025/07/01

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 streamline their processes. Want more content like this? Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter ...

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52:13

How To Build a $10M+ Per Year Community

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2025/06/26

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 The Role of MoneyWise Podcast in Community Engagement 15:06 Building Relationships in Community Spaces 18:04 Core Groups and In-Person Retre...

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39:55

0 to 834 Subscribers In 15 Days: How I'm Building a...

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2025/06/20

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 from experimenting with email marketing. They also explore a case study of Ted Williams, who successfully launched a local newsletter with impress...

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38:40

The Ultimate Guide To Your First 1000 Email Subscribers

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2025/06/17

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 how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.com Episode Topics & Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Newsletter Growth ...

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50:26

Organic Audience Growth is Getting Harder -- Here's...

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2025/06/13

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: NewsletterOperator.com Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLetterFollow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcGarry and Ryan Ca...

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50:19

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

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2025/06/10

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 with Matt's agency GrowLetterFollow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcGarry and Ryan Carr @ryan_boat on Twitter. Episode Topics & Timestamps 00...

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16:04

Newsletters are DEAD

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2025/06/03

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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33:33

5 Content Business Ideas You Can Start This Weekend...

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2025/05/30

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 Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLetterFollow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcGarry and Ryan Carr @ryan_boat on Twitter. Episode Topics & Ti...

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24:01

Why We're Hosting a Founders Retreat (Behind The...

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2025/05/27

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.

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11:39

The Little-Known Way Creators Are Building BILLION...

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2025/05/26

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 Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.com Episode Topics & Timestamp...

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47:17

Why Legacy Media Doesn't Understand Newsletters, The...

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2025/05/23

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, why community-building matters, and how micro ads can unlock new revenue for digital publishers. Want more content like this? Join Newsletter Ope...

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21:06

5 Ways To Get Your First 1,000 Newsletter Subscribers...

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2025/05/20

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: NewsletterOperator.com Episode Topics & Timestamps 00:00 Getting Started with Newsletters 09:03 Strategies for Growing Your Subscriber Base 17:53 Building...

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24:30

How I'm Growing My Newsletter to 100k+ Subscribers...

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2025/05/16

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 Media Changes: From Twitter to LinkedIn 15:51 The Power of Webinars in Building Trust and Conversions 24:05 Key Takeaways: Lessons from ...

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15:27

"How Often Should I Send My Newsletter?"

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2025/05/13

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 messaging. Want more content like this? Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperato...

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12:43

How To Build Your Email List with $20 Per Day

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2025/05/08

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 Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.com

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37:34

The "Owned Audience" Funnel

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2025/04/23

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 Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.com Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work w...

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2:28

UPDATE

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2025/04/01

Join the free live training here: newsletter.training This episode is an update on the status of this podcast, our content, and what's happening next. --- Other links: - Subscribe to the YouTube channel. - Join my free newsletter. - Ask a question.

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58:07

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

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2025/03/18

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 Email Marketing Techniques 23:04 The Journey of Course Creation 25:35 Framework for Information Products 27:58 Structuring Coaching Programs 3...

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32:06

$100k+ Per Month From An ART Newsletter, How To Make...

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2025/02/21

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 more content like this? Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.com Wor...

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