How Chenell Got 11k Subs in 6 Months

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Newsletter & Email Growth: Growth In Reverse

Chenell Basilio and Dylan Redekop

54 episodes

1 day ago

Growth In Reverse is the must-listen podcast for anyone serious about growing an email list and turning a newsletter into a thriving business. Hosted by Chenell Basilio and Dylan Redekop, two leading voices in the newsletter space, this show pulls back the curtain on how today’s top newsletter operators actually grow and make money. Episodes include deep-dive teardowns of the strategies behind the most successful newsletters. You’ll hear how creators like Justin Welsh, Codie Sanchez, Sahil Bloom, and other creator founders are building loyal audiences and turning subscribers into revenue. Learn how they attract traffic, increase conversions, boost retention, and scale without burning out. Whether you're launching your first newsletter or refining your growth engine, Growth In Reverse gives you proven tactics you can use right away. From onboarding systems and referral programs to sponsorships and paid products, this podcast helps you grow faster and smarter. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start applying what works, tune in and learn how the best are building newsletters that last.

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How Chenell Got 11k Subs in 6 Months

Newsletter & Email Growth: Growth In Reverse

39 minutes

2 months ago

How Chenell Got 11k Subs in 6 Months

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“The first 6 months taught me that consistency beats everything — even if you’re not perfect."

In this episode of the Growth In Reverse podcast, Dylan and Chenell rewind the clock to when Chenell was just starting her newsletter. She breaks down the two strategies that fueled her early growth to 11,000 subscribers in six months: creating insanely valuable content and consistently engaging on Twitter.

PLUS: We're launching a new challenge to boost your content's visibility on social media—just like Chenell did to reach her first 11k subscribers: https://growthinreverse.com/social

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The simple posting strategy Chenell used to get her first subscribers
How one Twitter comment brought subscribers instantly
The role of curiosity and passion in standing out with your content
Why treating your social profile like a landing page matters
How early replies and comments built relationships with influential people
The burnout risk of trying to post every day (and what Chenell would do differently)
How a newsletter & podcast shoutouts boosted early credibility

LINKS MENTIONED

The GIR Social Growth Challenge
Ask us a question or submit a podcast topic idea: growthinreverse.com/questions
Get Chenell's brand-new course: The Growth Vault — newsletter templates, growth strategies, and real examples you can implement at your own pace.
Growth In Reverse PRO Community
Want your newsletter roasted? Submit it here.
Check out past Growth In Reverse Deep Dives: https://growthinreverse.com/archive/

FOLLOW ON SOCIAL

Chenell: Twitter | LinkedIn | Substack
Dylan: LinkedIn | Bluesky

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Thanks to Tim Forkin for editing these episodes.