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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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Daniel Bustamante (Velocity, Ship 30 for 30) joins Matt and Kolby to break down the email launch tactics that add 20% to every launch—the mid-launch bonus that kills the dead middle, the $99 product that made $25K in 48 hours, the post-launch downsel... more

Daniel Berk (Moneywise Podcast by Hampton) joins Matt and Kolby to talk about why the local newsletter isn't the business—the audience is, how AI services are the untapped green space for local brick-and-mortars, why the viral Substack tweet got emai... more

Justin Moore (Creator Wizard) joins Matt and Kolby to talk about how Sponsor Games lost ~$10K in year two but still turned a profit, why 22% of his challenge attendees upgrade to VIP every single time, the great event food debate, and how to find you... more

Matt Paulson (MarketBeat) joins Matt and Kolby to talk about the SMS playbook that's now 25% of MarketBeat's revenue, why he pays Twilio $400K a month to make it work, and the case for treating digital media as a depreciating asset he'll shut down at... more

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Matt Paulson
Founder of MarketBeat; prominent marketer in the financial media/FinPub space
MarketBeat
Episode: This Guy Makes $1,500,000 PER MONTH From Texting
Katelyn Bourgoin
Guest expert on ownable ideas and personal branding
Unignorable / Why We Buy
Episode: The Secret Behind $100M+ Personal Brands
Ryan Deiss
Founder of DigitalMarketer andScalable, veteran entrepreneur in the info-product and media space
DigitalMarketer / Scalable
Episode: $100M Course Seller: Info Products Are Dead Forever (Here’s What’s NEXT)
Brian Morrissey
Founder of The Rebooting newsletter; former president and editor in chief at DigiDay
The Rebooting; DigiDay
Episode: The Media Trends Nobody Is Talking About
Ethan Brooks
Building a local media newsletter business in Austin
Austin Business Review
Episode: Inside a Top 10 Spotify Podcast Business, Local Newsletters To Agency Funnel, Will AI Change Email Marketing Forever?
Alyssa Dulin
Director of Creator Success at KIT with a focus on deliverability
KIT
Episode: Inside a Top 10 Spotify Podcast Business, Local Newsletters To Agency Funnel, Will AI Change Email Marketing Forever?
Jonathan Barshop
Podcast pro with experience at My First Million, HubSpot, and Modern Wisdom
Independent podcasting/Barshop Studios
Episode: Inside a Top 10 Spotify Podcast Business, Local Newsletters To Agency Funnel, Will AI Change Email Marketing Forever?
Neville Medhora
Founder of Copywriting Course; founder of Swipefile
Copywriting Course, Swipefile
Episode: This Free Site Makes More Than His $10M Course (w/ Neville Medhora)
Walker Deibel
Author of Buy Them Build and founder involved in Acquisition Lab / private capital ventures
Walker Deibel / WellStack Weekly
Episode: He Raised $4M in 4 Hours With One Email

Hosts

Matt McGarry
Host of New Media; co-founder of GrowLetter; long-running host focused on durable media assets and creator-led businesses.
Kolby Hatch
Co-host and interviewer; focuses on growth, strategy, and community-building for independent media.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Love the new pod!

    Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sktfnievb
    United States3 months ago
  • Great pod

    Love this podcast, super helpful insights!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrChristopher503
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great but one thing…

    I love these guys and the info they provide! The only reason I can’t give 5 stars is because the audio between the two hosts is so different. Matt’s volume is great, but every time Ryan talks I have to turn the volume up just to hear him. I also noticed they drop off the audio at the end of sentences to the point I don’t know what is said. But overall I highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Starlights630
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great!

    The best newsletter podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IvanBuric
    Italy2 years ago
  • 👑

    Love these guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThatguyWillB
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate practical, repeatable systems for building durable media assets.
Some feedback mentions audio balance concerns between hosts, but overall positive reception of actionable content.
The show is seen as a go-to resource for newsletter operators and creator-first media builders.
Audiences value guest expertise and high-signal strategies for monetization beyond ads.

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This Guy Makes $1,500,000 PER MONTH From Texting
Q: What makes SMS a viable revenue channel in media, and how should a publisher structure offers?
SMS should be used to promote a variety of offers rather than duplicating email content; a mix of advertiser offers and own products, with a constant stream of new or varied offers, sustains revenue and justifies the higher sending costs.
This Guy Makes $1,500,000 PER MONTH From Texting
Q: Can you explain what happened with Gmail in March and how it affects deliverability and metrics?
Gmail reduced the visible opens due to image proxying, so open rates dropped not because engagement fell but because reporting changed. The practical takeaway is to focus on clicks and downstream engagement rather than open rates.
The Secret Behind $100M+ Personal Brands
Q: Can you give an example of turning a concept into an ownable idea, such as Brené Brown's work?
Using Brené Brown as an example, the framework lands on vulnerability as the core idea, with the revelation that vulnerability is the birthplace of courage and connection, and the directive to show up with uncertainty and be present for meaningful impact.
The Secret Behind $100M+ Personal Brands
Q: How do you identify and craft an ownable idea using the five-question framework?
The five questions explore aspiration, problem, experience, revelation, and directive; answering these in a way that ties your expertise to the audience's deep desires and the specific pain points creates a path to a durable, ownable idea.
The Secret Behind $100M+ Personal Brands
Q: What is an ownable idea and why should you care about owning one?
An ownable idea is the distinctive mental territory you occupy in your audience's mind, defined by a unique belief or framework that aligns what you want to say with what the audience wants to hear, and it becomes a recognizable signal that differentiates you from others.

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The show centers on building independent media and education businesses by growing and monetizing audiences outside of traditional platforms. Episodes frequently explore durable business models for creators, from ownable ideas and personal brands to newsletters, communities, and live events, with tactical frameworks and real-world case studies. A notable strength is the mix of practical, repeatable systems and high-level strategy, often featuring guests who are builders, operators, and educators in the creator economy. It tends to resonate with founders, marketers, and creators seeking repeatable revenue beyond ads, alongside those running niche media properties who want actionable playbooks and event-driven monetization.

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Recent guests on New Media include:

1. Matt Paulson
2. Katelyn Bourgoin
3. Ryan Deiss
4. Brian Morrissey
5. Ethan Brooks
6. Alyssa Dulin
7. Jonathan Barshop
8. Neville Medhora

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