Newsletter Operator
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.
Newsletter Operator
How Jason Woodruff Grew The Pour Over To 900,000+ Newsletter Subscribers and 7-Figures In Revenue Without a Social Following
Jason Woodruff, founder of The Pour Over, shares how to build a mission-driven newsletter, focusing on content quality, subscriber engagement, and sponsor-driven growth. He also offers insights on managing advertiser relationships and use referrals to build a loyal, sustainable audience.
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Episode Topics & Timestamps
00:00 The Genesis of The Pour Over
02:52 Growth and Scaling Challenges
06:10 Building a Subscriber Base
08:51 Content Quality and Reader Engagement
12:13 The Future of Newsletters and Podcasts
15:07 Team Dynamics and Content Creation
17:56 Advertising Strategies and Monetization
26:55 Rebuilding Advertiser Relationships
32:45 The Importance of Ad Copy
35:08 Growth Strategies and Paid Advertising
41:25 Referral Strategies for Subscriber Growth
46:36 Securing Sponsorships and Advertisers
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