New Media

Matt McGarry and Kolby Hatch•www.newsletteroperator.com

New Media is a podcast for founders and creators building independent media businesses. We explore how to grow and monetize audiences without depending on algorithms, advertising, and platforms you don't control. Each episode shares practical insights on building profitable media and education businesses.

A GrowLetter podcast, hosted by Matt McGarry and Kolby Hatch.

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Justin Moore - How To Sell Sponsorships, Pitch, and Negotiate, Growing To 35k+ Subscribers, How To Stand Out In a Crowded Market, Evergreen Vs Cohort Based Courses, and More

Justin Moore is a sponsorship coach and the founder of Creator Wizard, a school and community that teaches you how to find and negotiate your dream brand deals. Join Justin's newsletter for sponsorship opportunities. Episode topics & Timestamps (00:40) Justin’s journey and experience with sponsorships, introduction and background (03:00) overview of the media side of the business (09:00) Growth sources and strategies for building an audience for the newsletter. (16:00) Monetization strategi...

Jan 23, 2024•49 min

How Trends.co Grew To 15k+ Customers, Converting Free Subscribers To Paid, Email Marketing, Influencer Marketing, and More

In this podcast, Matt and Ryan provide valuable insights into various topics related to effectively running newsletters, membership programs, and courses. They discuss the challenges of monetizing your newsletter and explore various marketing channels while giving actionable strategies aimed at helping you succeed in the newsletter industry. Episode topics & Timestamps (1:22) Selling memberships and courses as monetization strategies and success stories of membership models (02:12) Insights ...

Dec 20, 2023•34 min

Matt and Ryan Talk Newsletter Strategy, Legacy Media, Newsletter-First Creators, and More

Episode Description: In this episode, Matt and Ryan discuss the growing shift towards newsletters in the media landscape. They delve into the challenges faced by traditional media companies, emphasizing how newsletters offer an owned audience and help drive revenue and encourage engagement. They also explore the potential of newsletters for creators, including entertainment-based creators and e-commerce brands. Additionally, they touch on topics such as nurturing email lists, unlocking revenue s...

Nov 24, 2023•31 min

Are We In a Newsletter Bubble?

Episode Description: In this episode, Matt and Ryan discuss the current state of newsletters and delve into the debate of whether there is a newsletter bubble. They address the concerns about the saturation of newsletters and the need to stand out in a competitive market. The discussion also focuses on the changing landscape of newsletter monetization, particularly the shift from CPM-based pricing to a cost-per-click model. They emphasize the importance of building an engaged and valuable audien...

Nov 20, 2023•32 min

John Elder - How To Start, Grow, and Monetize a Micro-Niche Newsletter, B2B Newsletter Advice, How To Use Engagement Groups, and More

In this episode of the Newsletter Operator Podcast, Jon Elder , the founder of Black Label Advisor, shares his journey from commercial construction to building a successful consultancy in the Amazon space. He started a side gig by launching his first brand on Amazon, which eventually led to the creation of the newsletter " Amazon Insiders ." The newsletter focuses on the niche community of Amazon sellers and has seen rapid growth to over 15,000 subscribers. Key Topics Covered: Background and ...

Nov 17, 2023•44 min

How Kieran Drew Achieved "Digital Freedom" and Grew His Business From $0-$500k in 18 Months, Insights From a $180k+ Course Launch, Copywriting Tips, Storytelling Frameworks, and More

Kieran Drew is a writer and entrepreneur who shares writing strategies to help grow your online business. Follow Kieran Drew on Twitter and LinkedIn . Join Kieran's free newsletter "Digital Freedom" here . --- Want more content like this? Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator(dot)com Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLetter Follow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcGarry and Ryan Carr @ryan_boat on Twitte...

Nov 10, 2023•50 min

Jay Clouse - How To Build an Audience From Scratch, Understanding Discovery and Relationship Platforms, Email Vs Newsletters, How To Build a Paid Community, Vertical Integration For Creators, and More

Jay Clouse is the founder of Creator Science , a media company that helps people succeed as professional content creators. Follow Jay on Twitter and LinkedIn and join his free newsletter . Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator(dot)com Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLetter Follow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcGarry and Ryan Carr @ryan_boat on Twitter....

Oct 24, 2023•47 min

Michael Houck - Growing a Newsletter For Founders To 80,000+ Subscribers In 10 Months, How To Boost Your Social Growth With Engagement, How To Monetize a Newsletter From Day 1, and More

Over 80,000 founders read Houck's Newsletter to learn how to build, grow, and raise capital for their startups. Follow Michael Houck on Twitter and LinkedIn . Join the Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator(dot)com Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLetter Follow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcGarry and Ryan Carr @ryan_boat on Twitter....

Oct 13, 2023•45 min

Emanuel Cinca - How To Build a $1.5M Newsletter, Lessons From Buying a Newsletter, His #1 Growth Source, How To Get Sponsors Results, How To Clean Your Email List, and More

Emanuel Cinca is the founder of StackedMarketer , a marketing newsletter with over 50,000 subscribers. Follow Emanuel on Twitter: @emanuelcinca Join the Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator(dot)com Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLetter Follow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcGarry and Ryan Carr @ryan_boat on Twitter....

Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min

Ryan Sneddon - How To Build a 6-Figure Local Newsletter Business and Become The Most Popular Person In Your Town, Advice on Starting a Newsletter From Scratch, and How To Grow With a Referral Program

Ryan Sneddon is the founder of Naptown Scoop , a local newsletter covering Annapolis, Maryland. Follow Ryan Sneddon on Twitter: @lifeof_scoop Join the Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator(dot)com Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLetter Follow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcGarry and Ryan Carr @ryan_boat on Twitter....

Aug 18, 2023•50 min

Ethan Brooks - Behind-The-Scenes Look At Creating Content and Community For The Hustle, Trends, and Hampton

Ethan Brooks leads community and content for Hampton and was previously a senior writer at The Hustle and Trends.co Follow Ethan on Twitter: @damn_ethan Join the Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator(dot)com Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLetter Follow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcGarry and Ryan Carr @ryan_boat on Twitter....

Aug 11, 2023•47 min

Marketing Max - How He Grew To 60k+ Subscribers, Twitter Growth Hacks, How To Grow With Ads

Marketing Max is the founder of GrowthDaily , a marketing newsletter read by over 60,000 founders, CEOs, and marketers. Follow Max on Twitter @MarketingMax Join the 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 Ryan Carr @ryan_boat on Twitter....

Aug 04, 2023•47 min

Chenell Basilio - How To Get Your First 10k Subscribers, Find Content-Market Fit, Learnings From Top Creators

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.com Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind Work with Matt's agency GrowLetter Follow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcGarry and Ryan Carr @ryan_boat on Twitter....

Jul 21, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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