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Newsletter Operator

Matt McGarry and Ryan Carr
Email Marketing
Subscriber Acquisition
Newsletter Industry
Newsletters
Bulletpitch
Financial Media
Marketbeat
Youtube
Local Newsletters
Advertising Spend
Podcasting
Sponsorships
Cohort-Based Courses
Webinars
Monetization
Online Marketing
Audience Engagement
Monetization Strategies
Influencer Marketing
Substack

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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In this Q&A, I answer your biggest questions about building and scaling a newsletter in 2025. We cover everything from whether LinkedIn newsletters are still worth it, to what platform you should use (Beehiiv, Kit, Substack, or Klaviyo), and the most... more

In this week's Q&A, I break down the real tactics that work for growing and monetizing newsletters in 2025. I cover my personal content workflow, why newsletter recommendations are dead, and what actually matters for sponsors beyond list size. I also... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Hoffmann
CEO with extensive experience in the home service industry and founder of the newsletter "The Path Less Traveled"
Episode: $0 To $20k+ Per Month In 30 Days: How a $150M CEO Is Building a Newsletter From Scratch
Tommy Clark
Founder of Compound Social
Compound Social
Episode: How To Build a LinkedIn Audience From Scratch
Roslyn McLarty
Co-founder of The Gist and founder of Within, focused on coaching and personal development
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Episode: Roslyn McLarty: How To Build a Mission-Driven Media Brand, Balancing Business and Burnout, Audience Growth Hacks, and More
Ryan Sager
Founder of Who Sponsors Stuff, an advertising intelligence tool.
Who Sponsors Stuff
Episode: The State of Newsletter Advertising In 2024 w/ Ryan Sager & Jesse Watkins
Jesse Watkins
Founder of Who Sponsors Stuff, with a focus on ad sales.
Who Sponsors Stuff
Episode: The State of Newsletter Advertising In 2024 w/ Ryan Sager & Jesse Watkins
Matt Paulson
Financial media entrepreneur, founder of MarketBeat
MarketBeat
Episode: Matt Paulson: Bootstrapping MarketBeat To $40M/Year and 4.3M Newsletter Subscribers
Wouter Teunissen
Ad salesperson at Milk Road and founder of OpenRates
OpenRates
Episode: How Wouter Teunissen Sold $250,000 of Newsletter Ads In 60 Days, How To Find and Convert Sponsors In Your Niche, and More
Brett Perlmutter
Founder of BulletPitch
BulletPitch
Episode: Brett Perlmutter - The Future of Newsletters, Growing To 100k+ Subscribers, Launching a Premium Subscription, Twitter Ads, and More
Justin Moore
Founder of Creator Wizard and sponsorship coach
Creator Wizard
Episode: 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

Hosts

Matt McGarry
Host of Newsletter Operator and founder of Growletter; shares insights on newsletters and audience growth strategies.
Ryan Carr
Co-host of Newsletter Operator and entrepreneur with a focus on digital content.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • Great pod

    Love this podcast, super helpful insights!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrChristopher503
    United States7 months 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 States9 months ago
  • Great!

    The best newsletter podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IvanBuric
    Italya year ago
  • đź‘‘

    Love these guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThatguyWillB
    United Statesa year ago
  • THE Podcast for Newsletter Operators!

    I always wanted to understand how newsletter businesses work, but never found anything useful. THIS Podcast is the answer to all my questions. Thanks Matt and Ryan! You’re awesome!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pat Gostek
    Polanda year ago

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Listeners find the insights provided extremely helpful for newsletter growth and monetization, often praising the depth of knowledge shared by the hosts. Many express appreciation for the high-quality guests and actionable advice presented throughout episodes. Technical issues regarding audio quality between the hosts have been mentioned, yet overall, there is a strong recommendation for new listeners to subscribe. Comments indicate that the podcast serves as a vital resource for anyone in or entering the newsletter space.

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The TRUTH About LinkedIn Newsletters in 2025
Q: What's your process for list cleaning?
List cleaning involves unsubscribing inactive users and having a base sending segment to ensure better engagement.
The TRUTH About LinkedIn Newsletters in 2025
Q: How do you think about changing the name of a publication?
Keep it simple, communicate effectively with your audience before and after the change, and avoid confusing names in your media business.
The TRUTH About LinkedIn Newsletters in 2025
Q: What newsletter business would you specifically start tomorrow?
It's better to focus on building a media business or creator business based on one's unique content and experience rather than just a newsletter business.
The TRUTH About LinkedIn Newsletters in 2025
Q: What is your take on LinkedIn Newsletter?
LinkedIn newsletters are a glorified post notification feature that fails to deliver tangible business results, and efforts are better spent on regular LinkedIn posts.
LinkedIn & Email List GROWTH HACKS From a $5M/Year Marketer
Q: Are there any other more growth hacky things that you've done on LinkedIn that have helped you grow your audience there?
I think you can still execute a version of this tactic in a slightly different way.

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Focusing on the world of newsletters, this show examines effective methods for growing audience engagement and monetizing newsletter endeavors. Through insightful conversations with various operators, creators, and founders, listeners gain valuable strategies and practical advice on topics like audience building, email marketing, and innovative monetization techniques. The hosts frequently discuss real-world examples and personal experiences, ensuring that newcomers and seasoned newsletter creators alike find actionable insights.

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Recent guests on Newsletter Operator include:

1. Chris Hoffmann
2. Tommy Clark
3. Roslyn McLarty
4. Ryan Sager
5. Jesse Watkins
6. Matt Paulson
7. Wouter Teunissen
8. Brett Perlmutter

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