{"podcast":{"title":"Growth In Reverse: Newsletter & Email Growth","slug":"growth-in-reverse-newsletter-email-growth-7107720","podcast_index_feed_id":7107720,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/growth-in-reverse","website_url":"https://growthinreverse.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/yfYEUiy6aIZ_YeqoIVd7oSe5vve8qCjyqiqBQMf4h2g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lYThj/YzZjMTc0ODc4YzIw/ZWFkNzgxN2FkYzg5/MjI1ZS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Chenell Basilio","episode_count":81,"summary":"Growth In Reverse is the must-listen podcast for anyone serious about growing an email list and turning a newsletter into a thriving business. Hosted by Chenell Basilio and Dylan Redekop, two leading voices in the newsletter space, this show pulls back the curtain on how today’s top newsletter operators actually grow and make money. Episodes include deep-dive teardowns of the strategies behind the most successful newsletters. You’ll hear how creators like Justin Welsh, Codie Sanchez, Sahil Bloom, and other creator founders are building loyal audiences and turning subscribers into revenue. Learn how they attract traffic, increase conversions, boost retention, and scale without burning out. Whether you're launching your first newsletter or refining your growth engine, Growth In Reverse gives you proven tactics you can use right away. From onboarding systems and referral programs to sponsorships and paid products, this podcast helps you grow faster and smarter. If you’re ready to stop guessing and start applying what works, tune in and learn how the best are building newsletters that last.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T20:19:26.018751+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/growth-in-reverse-newsletter-email-growth-7107720"},"episode":{"title":"The state of email in 2026, growing your list without social media, and new predictions (Creator Science original episode)","slug":"the-state-of-email-in-2026-growing-your-list-without-social-media-and-new-predictions-creator-science-original-episode","published_at":"2026-02-18T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/growth-in-reverse-newsletter-email-growth-7107720/the-state-of-email-in-2026-growing-your-list-without-social-media-and-new-predictions-creator-science-original-episode","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/growth-in-reverse-newsletter-email-growth-7107720","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/71d92dc9","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/71d92dc9/e7fe8529.mp3","summary":"Get Instant Access to the Growth Vault now >> growthinreverse.com/vault *** In this episode of the GIR Podcast, we're airing \"cross-published\" episode originally featured on Jay Clouse's Creator Science podcast. Check out the Creator Science podcast here >> *** “If someone can Google what you wrote and get the same thing elsewhere, it’s not differentiated.” — Chenell Basilio Chenell Basilio joins Jay Clouse on Creator Science to break down how she built Growth In Reverse into a thriving newsletter with over 35,000 subscribers. Chenell shares the strategy behind her deep dive format, how she thinks about positioning and differentiation, why focus beats platform sprawl, and how she turned detailed research into sustainable audience growth. Jay and Chenell also discuss monetization, collaboration strategy, audience building, and what it actually takes to build a durable newsletter business. KEY TAKEAWAYS Why depth beats volume when building a newsletter audience The compounding power of collaborations in niche markets How to create “internal share” content that spreads inside companies Why narrowing your focus accelerates newsletter growth The difference between building an audience and building a business How to turn research into durable newsletter content Why distribution strategy matters more than content frequency The real value of long-term positioning in the newsletter space LINKS MENTIONED Creator Science podcast The Growth Vault Growth In Reverse newsletter Jay Clouse on LinkedIn Growth In Reverse Pro FOLLOW ON SOCIAL Chenell : Twitter | LinkedIn Dylan : LinkedIn | Substack | Instagram OUR NEWSLETTERS growthinreverse.com growthcurrency.net Subscribe & Leave a Review: Love what you’re hearing? 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