In this week's Q&A, I break down the real tactics that work for growing and monetizing newsletters in 2025. I cover my personal content workflow, why newsletter recommendations are dead, and what actually matters for sponsors beyond list size. I also discuss local newsletters, when to start running paid ads, and the revenue potential at different subscriber levels. FREE Guide: How to get your first 1000 newsletter subscribers in 30 days >> Episode Questions & Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to weekly Q&A podcast 00:46 How do you draft your newsletter each week? 03:25 How do you curate your best links section? 05:15 What growth tactics worked two years ago that are completely dead now? 07:38 What growth tactics are working right now? 09:19 What's your hot take on local newsletters? 12:28 How do you overcome the fear of starting a media company? 14:10 What metrics matter most for sponsors and list quality? 17:33 When should you start running paid ads? 19:57 How should you approach selling a premium newsletter offer? 26:24 When should you hire someone to help with content? 28:12 What revenue is possible at different subscriber levels? 30:28 Should you be using Beehiiv Boosts or Sparkloop? 32:01 Conclusion and wrap-up
