New Media
New Media is a podcast for founders and creators building independent media businesses. We explore how to grow and monetize audiences without depending on algorithms, advertising, and platforms you don't control. Each episode shares practical insights on building profitable media and education businesses.
A GrowLetter podcast, hosted by Matt McGarry and Kolby Hatch.
New Media
5 Content Business Ideas You Can Start This Weekend (With $0)
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Matt and Ryan discuss newsletter-first business ideas—from niche media brands to local community stories—sharing insights on engagement, monetization, and building with purpose.
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- Work with Ryan's agency Tailwind
- Work with Matt's agency GrowLetter
Follow Matt McGarry @JMatthewMcGarry and Ryan Carr @ryan_boat on Twitter.
Episode Topics & Timestamps
00:00 Exploring Newsletter Business Ideas
10:10 Dyslexic Advantage: A Media Opportunity
20:04 Gamified Coding Challenges: Engaging Communities
30:01 Local Community Connections: Humans of [Your Town]
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