Matt McGarry and Kolby Hatch

New Media

Business EN ↓ 114 episodes

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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Matt McGarry and Kolby Hatch

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Brett Perlmutter - The Future of Newsletters, Growing To 100k+ Subscribers, Launching a Premium Subscription, Twitter Ads, and More 26.01.2024 48:04

Matt and Ryan interview Brett Perlmutter, co-founder of BulletPitch, a startup newsletter turned media company. They discuss the company's origin, mission, and audience engagement metrics. Brett shares growth strategies and revenue models. Episode topics & Timestamps (00:25) Introduction and brief overview of BulletPitch, motivation behind starting BulletPitch (02:25) the rapid growth of...

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 23.01.2024 49:26

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...

How Trends.co Grew To 15k+ Customers, Converting Free Subscribers To Paid, Email Marketing, Influencer Marketing, and More 20.12.2023 34:04

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 membershi...

Matt and Ryan Talk Newsletter Strategy, Legacy Media, Newsletter-First Creators, and More 24.11.2023 31:10

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-c...

Are We In a Newsletter Bubble? 20.11.2023 31:39

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 pricin...

John Elder - How To Start, Grow, and Monetize a Micro-Niche Newsletter, B2B Newsletter Advice, How To Use Engagement Groups, and More 17.11.2023 43:41

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 communi...

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 10.11.2023 49:43

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 ag...

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 24.10.2023 46:51

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...

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 13.10.2023 44:34

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 @JMatthewM...

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 25.08.2023 1:05:15

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 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 18.08.2023 49:43

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 @...

Ethan Brooks - Behind-The-Scenes Look At Creating Content and Community For The Hustle, Trends, and Hampton 11.08.2023 46:36

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...

Marketing Max - How He Grew To 60k+ Subscribers, Twitter Growth Hacks, How To Grow With Ads 04.08.2023 47:02

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 R...

Chenell Basilio - How To Get Your First 10k Subscribers, Find Content-Market Fit, Learnings From Top Creators 21.07.2023 39:51

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 @JMatthewMcGarr...