Newsletter Operator

10 Reasons You Should Start a Newsletter in 2026 (You’re NOT Too Late)

Matt McGarry and Ryan Carr

In this video, I break down why so many people hesitate to start a newsletter— and why that fear once held me back too. You’ll learn the biggest advantages of launching one, from owning your audience to building a scalable, high-profit media business with multiple revenue streams. I also share my full journey, including early failures, the lessons that changed everything, and how my newsletter eventually grew to 50,000+ subscribers and a multimillion-dollar business. By the end, you’ll understand not only why a newsletter can transform your income, but also how it accelerates your skills, opportunities, and long-term growth—no matter your starting point.


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Timestamps:
00:00 Overcoming the Fear of Starting a Newsletter
00:55 The Value of Owning Your Audience
04:03 Low Startup Costs + Big Income Potential
07:31 Scalability and Major Business Potential
09:18 Multiple Revenue Streams You Can Build
12:02 Building Skills Through Publishing
15:07 The Right Motivation for Starting a Newsletter
18:45 Personal Journey, Failures & Lessons Learned
22:05 Taking Action: Launching Your Newsletter