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. Want more content like this? Join Newsletter Operator for more strategies on how to grow and monetize your newsletter here: NewsletterOperator.com 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]