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Are you frustrated with the endless grind of marketing your online business on social media and seeing minimal results for your efforts? Do you wish you could grow your email list in a way that feels good to you - and actually works - so you can start to make reliable revenue? Imagine having a business that’s not only easy and fun but also aligns with your life, allowing you to be the mother - and woman - you want to be… Welcome to The Email Growth Show - the podcast for ambitious female bus ...
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Newsletter Operator

Matt McGarry and Ryan Carr

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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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[If you want to book a Business Breakthrough Audit with me - click here] In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why smaller, more personal offers are often the ones that create the biggest transformations and what that means for the future of how we lead, sell, and serve. We’ll talk about: Why clarity often beats complexity (and what “big…
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In this episode, we break down how to build a profitable, future-proof content business. You’ll learn why email subscribers are far more valuable than social followers, how to balance content frequency and quality, and how AI is reshaping media and audience engagement. We also cover how to identify real problems that lead to valuable products and h…
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In this episode, I break down 30 different newsletter growth channels—from social and search to partnerships and paid ads—and rank them based on scale, effort, and subscriber quality. I’ll share surprising data showing just how wildly subscriber value can vary between sources, plus the framework I use to evaluate conversion and lifetime value. We’l…
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→ Join my next Empire Mixer here: https://calendly.com/kyliekelly/the-empire-mixer-networking-call Most business owners are chasing more - more followers, more subscribers, more automation. But after hosting a private networking mixer just for my email list (no ads, no socials, no funnels)… I was reminded that the future of email marketing isn’t ab…
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In this Q&A video, I answer questions about how to start, grow, and monetize a newsletter. I explain how to get 1,000 subscribers in 30 days using my “1K Challenge,” which includes daily posting, commenting, and outreach on platforms like LinkedIn or Instagram. I cover how niche is too niche, why cross-promotions between newsletters work best when …
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Today I’m joined by Laura Kendrick, the copywriter and strategic partner high-performing founders call when their business is thriving - but their systems (and website) have stopped keeping up. In this episode, we dive into how to make your website actually do the talking for you. From crafting copy that converts to removing friction in your buyer’…
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Black Friday doesn’t build trust - it just shines a spotlight on whether your audience already trusts you or not. And if that trust isn’t there yet? No discount, bundle, or flash sale will fix it. In this episode, I share why Black Friday won’t magically save your business (or your sales) - and how to use this season strategically to grow, nurture,…
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In this episode, I unveil the vision behind the new New Media Summit—our upcoming 2026 conference focused on the future of media—and how we’re leveling it up with bigger speakers, more actionable sessions, and better networking. I also share why I’m shifting to a YouTube-first content strategy in 2025, how weekly Q&A episodes fit into that plan, an…
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Listen to this episode if: You’ve been growing your list but struggling to get clicks, engagement, or sales - and you’re ready to find out what’s really missing. In this episode, I’m breaking down why your email list won’t convert (no matter how many subscribers you have) if your positioning isn’t crystal clear - and how to fix it. What You’ll Lear…
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This week’s episode is part truth bomb, part love letter to women in business. I just got back from a beautifully run event - but after sitting through keynote after keynote that started with “Let me tell you about when I hit rock bottom…” I couldn’t help but wonder… have we not evolved? Today I’m breaking down why the “rock bottom to breakthrough”…
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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 effective ways to grow your audience organically. I also share what I’d do if I had to start from s…
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So many brilliant women downplay their expertise because they’re terrified of looking braggy, arrogant, or “too much.” Here’s the truth: hiding your brilliance doesn’t serve anyone - not you, not your clients, and not the people desperately waiting for the transformation you can bring. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why staying small and quiet …
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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 discuss local newsletters, when to start running paid ads, and the revenue potential at different s…
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Today I’m joined by professional organizer and life coach Tracy Hoth who helps people reclaim calm and clarity in their home, business, and digital world. With more than 16 years of organizing experience, Tracy applies her signature 5-step framework to everything from messy downloads to overloaded calendars - and she believes organization is about …
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Are you hustling to get visible… but still not booking the clients you actually want? In this episode, I’m breaking down why visibility alone doesn’t work and what to do instead so your efforts actually lead to conversions. From the biggest mistakes I see women making, to the three visibility audit questions I walk my clients through, to how to pos…
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Do you ever feel like your entire business lives or dies by your last Instagram post? Like the algorithm is your moody business partner who never pulls their weight? Here’s the truth: you don’t have to post every single day to grow. In fact, the more you chase visibility on rented land, the more your business stays stuck. In this episode, I’m calli…
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Still hanging onto the advice to “just charge what you’re worth”? Here’s the truth: in 2025, buyers don’t care what you’re worth if they don’t trust you’ll deliver. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why “charge what you’re worth” falls flat in today’s market The 3 things buyers actually look for before they invest A real client story that proves c…
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Today I’m joined by messaging expert and storytelling strategist Kris Jones, who shares how one powerful narrative - rooted in timeless storytelling structure - can transform your brand, boost your confidence, and radically increase conversions. Kris believes you don’t need 17 different stories or a flashy founder origin tale to attract aligned cli…
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Comment on the YouTube video if you have ideas on what content you want to see next: https://youtu.be/fm5O0lGLMuE Subscribe to Ryan's YouTube channel: YouTube.com/@vibemarketingwithryan Join Ryan's newsletter here >> Join Matt's newsletter here >> Matt and Ryan discuss why they’re pausing the podcast after nearly two years, reflecting on what worke…
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In this episode, I’m walking you through the 5 strategic shifts I’m making to scale without relying on social media in Q4 - and how you can do the same. We’re talking visibility that stacks, offers that don’t need reinventing, and the biggest Q4 traps I’ve seen (and fallen into myself). You’ll also get a taste of what we’ll be mapping out together …
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Matt and Ryan discuss AI's role in advertising and content creation, and the 5 simplest ways to make your first $1000 online. Want more content like this? Join 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 Ma…
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Want to get an email in front of my audience? Click here for the details of my sponsored email spots → Think you need 50,000 subscribers before you can make money from your email list? Nope. Not even close. Whether you’ve got a few hundred subscribers or a few thousand, you can absolutely start charging for access to your audience right now - witho…
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Take the quiz I mention in this episode: What Visibility Strategy Matches Your Business Personality? Want to build your own quiz? Start your free trial with Try Interact - affiliate link! In this episode, I’m sharing why quiz funnels aren’t dead - you might just be doing them wrong. I'm diving into the exact strategy I used to create a quiz that br…
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FREE Guide: How to get your first 1000 newsletter subscribers in 30 days >> Daniel Bustamante is the COO at Premium Ghostwriting Academy and the founder of Funnel Breakdowns newsletter. He specializes in million-dollar email marketing prompts, tactics, and strategies for 6 and 7-figure creators on LinkedIn and X. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and B…
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In this episode, I’m sharing what really happened when I unplugged from my life, my clients, my business - and even my own voice - for four days of complete silence. No phone. No talking. No reading. Just me, my nervous system, and a whole lot of uncomfortable stillness. If you’ve been holding it all together with duct tape and to-do lists, or wond…
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FREE GUIDE: How to get your first 1000 email subscribers in 30 days >> The Culturist is a newsletter with over 200,000 subscribers that explores art, literature, music, and the layered histories of culture and religion. Timestamps 00:00 The Power of Content Ownership 02:45 Transitioning from Social Media to Substack 05:55 Rebranding and Building a …
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If you’ve ever launched something you knew your ideal client wanted - only to hear crickets, this episode is for you. I’m joined by customer experience strategist Nadine Nethery, who’s here to share how one simple survey can completely change the way you sell. We’re talking about the exact questions to ask, how to get honest answers, and why this i…
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FREE GUIDE: How to get your first 1000 email subscribers in 30 days >> In this conversation, Matt McGarry and Ryan Carr discuss the challenges and strategies for growing a newsletter audience and generating revenue. Chapters 00:00 Scaling Webinar Strategies 02:43 The Challenge of Subscriber Growth 05:57 Consistency and Niche Selection 08:53 Buildin…
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Chris Miquel is the founder of SoVi Digital and Audience Bridge. He helps clients maximize deliverability, engagement, and email list growth. Want more content like this? Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.com Work with Matt's agency GrowLetter Episode Topics & Timestamp…
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In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on exactly why your email list might not be growing - even though you’re doing all the things. You’re collaborating, creating content, showing up on stories… and still hearing crickets? I promise, it’s not you but it is time to ditch outdated tactics and recalibrate what growth looks like in 2025. We’re…
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Chris Hoffmann is the CEO of Hoffmann Brothers & Deutschmann Lane Holdings, leading home service brands across multiple cities. He scaled his family business from $9M to $150M+ in revenue. He is also the founder of The Path Less Traveled, a newsletter on growing service companies without outside capital. Want more content like this? Join Newsletter…
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Matt and Ryan Carr discuss webinar marketing and sharing strategies for boosting sign-ups, keeping audiences engaged, and increasing show-up rates. They also cover lessons from building courses, leveraging lead magnets, and using AI meta-prompting to structure content effectively. Want more content like this? Join Newsletter Operator for more strat…
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