Andy Austin - Scaling Newsletters and Consumer Businesses

Andrew Austin

We dive deep into the stories, strategies, and secrets behind scaling consumer-focused businesses. From newsletters and eCommerce brands to mobile apps, we bring you actionable insights from entrepreneurs who are crushing it in the direct-to-consumer space. Whether it’s mastering customer acquisition, cracking the retention code, or leveraging the right platforms for scale, each episode delivers real-world tactics and transparent

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  1. ٢٢ يناير

    Dan Barry: How To Get Newsletter Ad Sponsorships, Cold Email Tips, Best Newsletter Niches

    Where to find Dan Barry: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-barry... • Twitter https://x.com/DanBarry27 • Website: https://adsalesasaservice.com/ Dan’s newsletter: https://www.revenews.co/ — Where to find Andy Austin: Agency: Adsora.com • Newsletter: https://growthcatalystclub.com/ • X: https://x.com/andyaustinads • LinkedIn:   / andyaustinadsora   — For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email: andrew@adsora.com In this episode, we sit down with Dan Barry, a cold outreach and newsletter ad sales expert who has sold millions in newsletter ads. Formerly the Director of Sales Partnerships at The Daily Upside (1M+ subscribers), Dan now runs Revenews and AdSalesAsAService.com, helping newsletters secure more sponsorships and revenue. Key Highlights Background & Starting Ad Sales As A Service: Dan shares the inspiration behind founding his companies, offering insights into what drove him to focus on newsletter sponsorships. Subscriber & Partnership Basics: Ideal subscriber count to start seeking sponsorships. Beginner strategies for finding and securing partnerships. Niches & Targeting: Niches that perform best in cold outreach. Challenges with specific industries and how to overcome them. Cold Outreach Strategies: Common mistakes in securing sponsors. Identifying the right contacts within organizations. Effective cold outreach channels and email structuring tips. The importance of case studies, metrics, and strong subject lines. Tools to streamline outreach. Measurement & Optimization: Benchmarks for open rates, response rates, and conversions. High-impact tactics for improving cold email performance. Managing Leads & Building Relationships: Turning one-off sponsorships into long-term partnerships. Key advice for newcomers in the newsletter sponsorship space. Personal Insights: Dan’s biggest disagreement with traditional cold outreach practices. His highest ROI activity in the past year. Book recommendation: Surrounded by Idiots.

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    Brad Smith: Twitter Ads For Newsletters. How To Scale Newsletters With X Ads & Relationship Funnels

    In this episode, we dive into newsletter growth strategies with Brad Smith, whose team is achieving phenomenal results using X (formerly Twitter) ads. They’ve helped: A men’s health and faith newsletter grow by 192.3% week over week at $1.11 per subscriber. A trade school business newsletter grow by 13% week over week at $0.72 per subscriber. Brad shares the secrets behind their success, with subscriber acquisition costs as low as $1 and ~80% open rates. Key Highlights Background & Getting Started: Brad explains the origins of his company, Automation Links, and how they began running X ads specifically for newsletters. Why Choose X for Ads: What sets X apart from platforms like Google or Meta for newsletter growth. Types of newsletters that perform best on X. Advertising Strategy on X: Brad provides an in-depth overview of his approach to building successful ad campaigns on X. Key Elements of Success: The essential ingredients for running profitable X ad campaigns for newsletters. Ad Creatives That Work: Insights into the best-performing ad creative formats and styles on X. Metrics & Campaign Optimization: Industry-specific benchmarks for cost per subscriber and other critical metrics in the U.S. market. Tools and Resources: Brad’s recommended free tools for newsletter owners starting with X ads, including the Social Database Chrome Extension. Common Mistakes to Avoid: Frequent errors brands make when advertising on X and strategies to avoid them. Advice for Newsletter Owners: Practical tips for scaling newsletter audiences using X advertising. Personal Insights. Timestamps: 0:00 - Overview of Twitter Ads Strategy 3:21 - Targeting and Audience Building 7:21 - Creative and Ad Sequencing 24:34 - Budgeting and Scaling 38:49 - Recap and Resources

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We dive deep into the stories, strategies, and secrets behind scaling consumer-focused businesses. From newsletters and eCommerce brands to mobile apps, we bring you actionable insights from entrepreneurs who are crushing it in the direct-to-consumer space. Whether it’s mastering customer acquisition, cracking the retention code, or leveraging the right platforms for scale, each episode delivers real-world tactics and transparent