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Newsletter & Email Growth: Growth In Reverse
Chenell Basilio and Dylan Redekop
54 episodes
2 days 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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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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Entrepreneurship
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Turning a Niche Newsletter of 30k Subs Into a Full-Time Business
Newsletter & Email Growth: Growth In Reverse
1 hour 1 minute
3 months ago
Turning a Niche Newsletter of 30k Subs Into a Full-Time Business

The Growth Vault is LIVE: https://growthinreverse.com/vault

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“You don’t need to create for everyone. You need to create for the people who value you most — and they’ll carry your newsletter further than you think."  — Matt Johansen, Vulnu.com

We sat down with Matt Johansen, creator of the Vulnerable U newsletter (nearly 30,000 subscribers), to unpack how he’s grown a must-read in the cybersecurity space. Matt has successfully transitioned from working in the cybersecurity space to running a newsletter + content agency business. So we wanted to learn exactly how he's done it. 

Matt shares how he combines industry expertise with personal storytelling, why B2B creators can command a premium, and what’s working for him across newsletters, sponsorships, and short-form video. 


If you want to learn how to grow and monetize a niche newsletter, this one’s for you.


PS - Matt is not only a brilliant video & newsletter creator, he's also a member of the GIR Pro community 🔥


→ Take your newsletter to the next level with GIR Pro >>

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • How Matt grew to over 30,000 subscribers in under 2 years
  • How he's crushing short-form video content for his newsletter
  • How he monetized through sponsorships and built an agency alongside the newsletter
  • The strategy behind his short-form and long-form video content
  • His approach to setting boundaries with sponsors while maintaining audience trust
  • How he leveraged industry presence & experience for early newsletter traction
  • Why and how he’s adding a paid newsletter subscription tier 
  • Tips for avoiding burnout as a solo creator juggling multiple content platforms
  • Why platform-specific editing matters for short-form video success

LINKS MENTIONED

  • Vulnu.com (Matt's website)
  • Matt's socials: Instagram || YouTube || Twitter || LinkedIn
  • Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell
  • 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

OUR NEWSLETTERS

  • growthinreverse.com
  • growthcurrency.net

Subscribe & Leave a Review:

If you found this episode valuable, take a second to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! It helps more newsletter creators find the show. Plus, if you submit a review, you’ll get priority for your own newsletter roast!

Thanks to Tim Forkin for editing these episodes.

Newsletter & Email Growth: Growth In Reverse
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.