Growth In Reverse (Newsletter Growth & Email Marketing)

Chenell Basilio and Dylan Redekop

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.

9 Big Takeaways For Creators From Craft + Commerce 2025

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From Tweets to 70k: How Jesse "Accidentally" Built a Newsletter of 70k Subscribers

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Should your newsletter have a podcast? (Our take after 6 months of episodes)

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Creators Are Flocking to Substack—but Should You Join Them?

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30 Creators. 30 Days. 3,700+ Subscribers: How She Did It

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How He Turned a Free Google Doc into $1.2M + 18,000 Newsletter Subscribers

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From Confusion to Clarity: How to Fix an Overwhelming Newsletter

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Behind the Scenes of a Free 30-Day Newsletter Growth Sprint

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Steal These 5 Newsletter Growth Levers You Can Start Today

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The Cross-Promo Playbook: Strategies That Actually Work (Without Wasting Time)

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