Newsletter Operator

Join the Write, Grow, Sell waitlist here >> [https://writegrowsell.com/] 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 Topics & Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to AffordiHome and Its Business Model 02:51 Growth of the Newsletter and Subscriber Engagement 05:53 Content Strategy and Audience Acquisition 09:00 Revenue Generation and Business Challenges 11:50 Consultation Services and Client Engagement 14:46 Future Growth Strategies and Business Model Exploration Links Mentioned https://www.affordihome.com/ [https://www.affordihome.com/]  https://x.com/affordihome [https://x.com/affordihome]

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 here: NewsletterOperator.com [https://www.newsletteroperator.com/subscribe] * Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind [https://tailwindstudio.co/]  * Work with Matt's agency GrowLetter [https://growletter.co/] Follow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcGarry [https://twitter.com/JMatthewMcGarry] and Ryan Carr @ryan_boat [https://twitter.com/ryan_boat] on Twitter. Episode Topics & Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Milestones 02:58 Content Creation Strategies 05:55 Leveraging AI in Marketing 08:54 Building an Audience on LinkedIn 11:39 Sales Strategies and Funnels 17:58 Innovative Marketing Techniques 23:45 Tool Recommendations for Entrepreneurs Links Mentioned https://moodboard.beehiiv.com/ [https://moodboard.beehiiv.com/] https://lovable.dev/

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 Retreats 21:12 The Evolution of Community Dynamics 25:51 The Importance of In-Person Connections 26:40 Confidentiality and Community Integrity 27:57 Balancing Exclusivity and Growth 30:57 Criteria for Membership in Exclusive Communities 33:29 Staying Focused as a CEO 35:38 The HubSpot Acquisition of The Hustle 42:07 The Future of SaaS Companies Acquiring Media 45:47 Jordan's Next Chapter: Writing and Coaching Links Mentioned Jordan's newsletter: https://jordandipietro.beehiiv.com/ [https://jordandipietro.beehiiv.com/ ] Jordan's website: https://jordandipietro.com/ [https://jordandipietro.com/]

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 impressive engagement metrics. Want more content like this? Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.com [https://www.newsletteroperator.com/subscribe] * Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind [https://tailwindstudio.co/]  * Work with Matt's agency GrowLetter [https://growletter.co/] Follow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcGarry [https://twitter.com/JMatthewMcGarry] and Ryan Carr @ryan_boat [https://twitter.com/ryan_boat] on Twitter. Episode Topics & Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Overview of New Ventures 03:03 Growth Strategies for Newsletters 06:04 Engagement Tactics on LinkedIn 08:58 Shameless Content Marketing 12:09 Lessons Learned from Subscriber Growth 15:03 Experimenting with Email Marketing 19:52 Case Study: Ted Williams and Local Newsletters Links Mentioned https://moodboard.beehiiv.com/ [https://moodboard.beehiiv.com/]

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 [https://www.newsletteroperator.com/subscribe] Episode Topics & Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Newsletter Growth 03:09 Choosing the Right Niche 06:07 Hyper Scale vs. Hyper Niche Newsletters 08:56 Category Design and Unique Positioning 11:55 Defining Your Job to Be Done 14:57 Validating Your Idea and Gaining Subscribers 19:48 Maximizing Your Announcement Post 24:31 Building Your Subscriber Base 25:11 Leveraging Social Media for Growth 30:43 Converting Followers into Subscribers