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.
46 episodes
Episodes
$9M with 50k subscribers: Sam Vander Wielen's 7-figure newsletter funnel.
01:01:179/10/2025
Recapping CEX 2025: Un-hyping AI, Community Moats, and the Future of Newsletters
00:44:089/3/2025
His private newsletter with 1.5k subs earns $1M ARR
01:00:228/27/2025
How Chenell Got 11k Subs in 6 Months
00:39:108/20/2025
5 Newsletter Growth Lessons From 2.5 Years of Publishing
00:41:598/13/2025
How CJ Gustafson Grew Mostly Metrics to 60k+ Subscribers & Multi‑Six‑Figures in Revenue
00:53:438/6/2025
Turning a Niche Newsletter of 30k Subs Into a Full-Time Business
01:01:217/30/2025
How to Turn 1 Subscriber into 10: Get More Referrals With These Tactics
00:36:287/23/2025
His Paid Newsletter Launch Drove $50k+ (and 500+ paid subs)
00:48:387/16/2025
Newsletter Coaching Session: Scaling Deep Dives Into a Newsletter Growth Engine