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What actually determines whether your newsletter reaches the inbox or quietly disappears into spam?In this episode of Send & Grow 2.0, Hunter Kallay sits down with LB Blair, an email business and technology expert who has worked with some of the world's biggest email senders.LB breaks down the often-misunderstood world of email deliverability, from sender reputation and list hygiene to infrastructure, authentication, traffic patterns, and the spam filters deciding whether your email gets through.They also talk about some of the worst deliverability advice floating around online, why open rates don't tell the whole story, how AI is changing the spam ecosystem, and what newsletter operators can actually do to protect their lists.If you send email, deliverability isn't something you can afford to ignore.Subscribe to Send & Grow 2.0 for more conversations with the people building, growing, and powering the newsletter industry.

What does it actually take to build and run a successful newsletter business? In this episode of Send & Grow 2.0, Hunter Kallay sits down with Jakub Chodounský, who runs four curated newsletters, to talk about the realities of building a newsletter business—from keeping content fresh and managing a relentless publishing schedule to finding ways to step away without everything falling apart. #Newsletter #NewsletterBusiness #EmailMarketing #NewsletterGrowth #creatoreconomy They talk about the challenges of running time-sensitive newsletters, how Jakub approaches growth, what he's learned from building multiple publications, and what it really takes to keep a newsletter business going week after week. Follow Jakub's newsletters: C# Digest (https://csharpdigest.net/), React Digest (https://reactdigest.net/), Programming Digest (https://programmingdigest.net/) and Leadership in Tech (https://leadershipintech.com/) Hunter's newsletter: FryAI (https://www.fry-ai.com/) 

In this episode of Send & Grow 2.0, Hunter Kallay sits down with Dave Gerhardt, founder of Exit Five and former CMO at Drift, to talk about building a modern media and community business around B2B marketing. About Send & Grow: Send & Grow is a podcast about the people, strategies, and businesses behind today's most interesting newsletters. We talk to newsletter operators and creators about how they build audiences, create great content, and turn attention into sustainable businesses. Subscribe to Send & Grow for more conversations with the people shaping the newsletter industry.

🍔 What's the secret behind one of the most engaging food newsletters? In this episode of Send & Grow, we sit down with Matt Gross, the creator behind Shut Up N' Eat, to talk about what it really takes to build a newsletter people actually look forward to opening. We dive into: 📬 Building a newsletter readers love 🍔 Turning a passion into a thriving publication 📈 Growing without losing your voice ✍️ Creating content people can't wait to read 💡 Lessons every newsletter creator can apply Whether you're just starting your newsletter or looking for your next growth breakthrough, this conversation is packed with practical insights and honest stories from someone who's done it. 👇 Let us know in the comments: What's the #1 lesson you've learned from growing your newsletter? 🎙️ About Send & Grow Send & Grow is the podcast for newsletter creators. Every episode features conversations with the operators, founders, and marketers behind today's best newsletters, sharing actionable strategies to help you grow your audience, improve your content, and build a sustainable newsletter business. Subscribe for new episodes featuring the people shaping the future of email. #Newsletter #EmailMarketing #CreatorEconomy #NewsletterGrowth #ContentMarketing #EmailNewsletter #Podcast #Marketing #Substack #beehiiv

Enjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE >>==================================Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Josh Spector—marketing strategist and publisher of For The Interested: a one-paragraph newsletter for experts with simple, proven ways to use writing to grow your business.Josh has been publishing For The Interested for 8 years and has built a substantial following transforming his insights into a pivotal resource for experts aiming to monetize their skills.In this episode, Dylan & Josh explore:Rapid Growth Techniques: How can small, daily actions significantly boost your newsletter subscriber count? Josh unveils practical, bite-sized strategies.Engagement Metrics: What’s the single most telling metric for newsletter success, and how can it guide your content strategy?Advertisement Innovation: Why traditional newsletter ads fail and how a simple shift in focus can multiply your click-through rates.Revenue Boosting Moves: Josh discusses straightforward levers you can pull to dramatically increase your newsletter’s income.A Thought-Provoking Take: Are we really in a newsletter bubble? Josh shares his unique perspective on the state of the newsletter industry....and much moreOTHER LINKS MENTIONEDFor The Interested newsletterJoshSpector.comSkill Sessions (sign-up and receive a $100 Amazon GC—listen to the end of the episode to find out how!)Josh on LinkedInJosh on TwitterDylan on Twitter/XSparkLoop Certified Experts DirectorySparkLoop's Paid Recommendations — the game-changing way to instantly monetize your newsletter.SparkLoop Partner Programs — grow your newsletter at 10x speed.SparkLoop Affiliate Contest — recommend other newsletters to SparkLoop for a chance to win a FREE trip to Cancun!