The blueprint, community, and support system for founders building 8-figure media businesses
Scale your company with an elite private network, 1on1 coaching, courses, and live events. Newsletter Operator All Access is an invite-only community and coaching program for newsletter-first media founders, execs, and creators.
Join an exclusive group of founders with 8,273,000+ total active newsletter subscribers
Our members run the fastest-growing newsletters worldwide across various niches and industries:
Our members run newsletters with various business models:
Our average member has 131,000 subscribers.
Some of our most successful members have 1M to 3.3M subscribers, and many members have 10,000 to 25,000.
Some members currently in our community:
Andy Mackensen
Lead Roller & The Assist
Andy Mewborn
Distribute.so
Boye Fajinmi
The Future Party
Eric Siu
Single Grain
Farhan Mohamed
CEO at Overstory
Erika Burghardt
Head of Growth, 1440
Tim Huelskamp
CEO at 1440
Helen Guo
SMB Deal Hunter
Michael Houck
Houck’s Newsletter
Justin Moore
Creator Wizard
Katelyn Bourgoin
Customer Camp
Emanuel Cinca
Stacked Marketer
Marketing Max
Growth Daily
Nicolás Cardera
Failory
Pete Huang
The Neuron
Paul Lemley
Digital Authority Group
Rowan Cheung
The Rundown
Victor Lei
The Average Joe
Everything you need to grow your newsletter and business
Coaching, courses, events, and more useful tools are all included.
Member-only Slack community
Join an active online community with other vetted founders. Our Slack community has the highest signal-to-noise ratio of any in the space.
It’s a place to share your wins, ask questions, get support, and learn about what other top newsletter operators are doing in their businesses.
And of course – what happens in the group, stays in the group. Everything shared is confidential.
Monthly mastermind calls
Join an active online community with other vetted founders. Our Slack community has the highest signal-to-noise ratio of any in the space.
There’s no better way to grow your business than to get advice from mentors who have already done it — and peers on the journey with you.
On these calls, you’ll:
Get personal advice and feedback from founders who face the same challenges you do.
Discover what’s working right now for other newsletters – strategies and growth hacks you’ll never hear about outside of All Access.
Get in the weeds and discuss the details of running a newsletter – ad sales, monetization, hiring, content, deliverability, and more.
Instead of wondering what 6 to 8-figure newsletters do. You’ll get to be in the room with them, asking the exact questions you want to know.
Annual 1on1 coaching call with Matt McGarry (1 hour)
I’ll personally help you grow, answer all your questions, share resources you need, and introduce you to key people in the newsletter industry.
Book a 1-hour consulting call or two 30-minute sessions with me ($1500 value).
I only offer consulting calls to All Access members. Outside of GrowLetter (which costs 10x more than the membership) this is the only way to buy my time and work with me directly.
Monthly group coaching call with Matt McGarry (1 hour)
Every month my team and I have office hours where you can join, ask questions, and get feedback on anything and everything related to your business.
Want us to audit your Facebook ad account and fix your CPA?
We can do that.
Have a question about your email sequences and automation?
We can help.
Thinking about making a key hire?
We’ll share our expertise on who you need, how much to pay them, and where to find them.
We’re available every month to help with any of your challenges. And if we can’t give you the perfect solution we’ll find a domain expert in the community who can.
Access to all courses (Growth System, new courses, and future cohorts)
Get instant access to ALL of Matt’s courses and all future courses at no additional cost.
You and your team can start using our flagship course, The Newsletter Growth System, immediately after joining.
Growth System is only available 3-4 times per year in a live cohort limited to ~100 students. But All Access members get access to all the recordings, templates, swipe files, and future cohorts.
Inside Growth System, you’ll learn the exact tactics we’ve used to drive 5,000,000+ newsletter subscribers and $10,000,000+ in info product sales for clients like:
The course covers newsletter growth from A to Z. You’ll learn sign-up funnels, landing pages, email sequences, automation, social growth, paid acquisition, referral programs, giveaways, recommendations, cross-promotions, and much more.
Growth System is the instruction manual for a 1M+ subscriber newsletter. Plus, you’ll get access to all the new courses I’m teaching this year, for free.
Access to all live events and recordings (1+ new event per month)
We bring in expert guests to go in-depth on sponsorship sales, paid growth, social growth, SEO, email marketing, deliverability, newsletter writing, and much more.
Learn from the best in the industry and get your questions answered by them during Q&As.
Member intros
Looking for an introduction to other members in your space, experts on a topic, or potential partners? We’ll make it happen.
Member directory
Access our database of members so you can easily learn and connect with your peers.
Approved vendor list
Save hours of research and tens of thousands of dollars with our vetted vendor list.
We asked our 60+ members their favorite tools, ESPs, agencies, freelancers, and must-use services. You’ll get access to the vetted and approved list.
Member-only discounts
We have exclusive deals with approved vendors that will save you thousands per year on software and service costs.
Presentations and fireside chats with industry experts
All recordings are available for members with notes and edited transcripts. Here are a few past and upcoming live events:
Lessons from selling sponsorships for 50+ newsletters including The Hustle
Katy Huff, co-founder of MadRev
How to write great newsletters
Brad Wolverton, Editorial Director at The Hustle and HubSpot
How 1440 is adding 200k+ subscribers per month with paid acquisition
Erika Burghardt, Head of Growth at 1440 Media
How to grow your newsletter with LinkedIn
Andy Mewborn, founder of Distribute
Sponsorship growth starts with owning your ad content
Shaan Chagan, founder of Wittier Labs
10 types of ads that are driving high-quality subscribers for <$1.50 right now
Matt McGarry, founder of GrowLetter
All recordings are available for members with notes and edited transcripts.
Get access to ALL past courses, new courses, and future cohorts
Get instant access to The Newsletter Growth System.
Our flagship course on newsletter growth with 10+ hours of content and 100+ templates and examples
Growth System gives you everything you need to rapidly grow your newsletter with engaged subscribers who want to buy from you.
See why founders and operators love our courses
Highly vetted and designed
to stay small
The All Access community is designed to be small (and stay small).
Large online communities are full of noise, self-promotion, and beginners. All Access is designed to be different — small, high signal, and advanced. Staying small also allows me to invest more of MY time in fewer people.
90+ members
Right now, there are 90+ community members.
100 spots
Only 100 spots are currently available.
New members will be vetted and hand-selected on a rolling basis.
What can this community and coaching program do for you?
We’ll work together to create your newsletter success plan.
A proven process to grow your newsletter, sell more digital products, increase email engagement, book more sponsorships, and work less in the weeds of your business.
Step 1
1on1 coaching call with Matt
We start by learning about your business, your challenges, and your goals.
In this coaching session, I’ll get to know you, answer your questions, and talk about how you can get the most out of this program.
Step 2
Get access to all the courses
Everything you need to know about newsletter growth is at your fingertips. We’ll share which module, resources, templates, and swipe files will solve your specific problems.
Step 3
Ask questions and participate in the community
Our community is the best place to ask newsletter-specific questions, find vendors, get recommendations, and learn new strategies.
The quality and expertise of people in this group are unmatched. There are many 7 and 8-figure founders with 100k+ to 3M+ subscribers.
Step 4
Get support and feedback with our coaching and mastermind calls
Discover what’s actually working for advanced newsletters
Share what you need help with and get feedback
Learn from and meet great founders
There’s no other place online where newsletter founders at this level hang out.
Step 5
Level up and learn with live events and Q&As with domain experts
We’re getting every expert in this industry to share their secrets with intimate live events where you can ask all your questions.
Every event has a recording and edited transcript for members so you never miss out if you can’t attend live.
"But what if I don't have much time?"
Every All Access member is busy. We get it.
That’s why this membership is designed to be a resource, not a task.
Of course, if you spend time leveraging the resources (masterminds, coaching, courses, events, community, etc.) you will get the most out of it.
But if you simply use this as a place to get inspiration, bust through roadblocks, or solicit feedback, you're going to get an ROI on your investment.
Most members tell me within weeks of joining that they've already gotten their money's worth.
You don't have to dedicate hours per week to All Access. Use it when you need it.
...but I bet you'll choose to spend more time inside than you think.
Where media founders and creators learn and grow – together.
Join a limited and vetted group of the fastest-growing and biggest newsletter-first media brands.
Member brands
Top creators
Your coaches
Matt McGarry
Manny Reyes
Experience the power of a supportive, knowledgeable network of founders in your industry.
Your community
Here’s everything you get when you join
Access everything you need in one place.
Coaching calls
All courses
Live events
Networking
Tools & discounts
Annual 1on1 coaching call with Matt McGarry (1 hour)
Book a 1-hour consulting call or two 30-minute sessions with me ($1500 value).
I only offer consulting calls to All Access members. Outside of GrowLetter (which costs 10x more than the mmbership) this is the only way to buy my time and work with me directly.
Monthly group coaching call with Matt and GrowLetter’s team
Every month my team and I have office hours where you can join, ask questions, and get feedback on anything and everything related to your business.
If we can’t give you the perfect solution we’ll find a domain expert in All Access who can.
Access to all courses (Growth System, new courses, and future cohorts)
Get instant access to ALL of Matt’s courses and all future courses at no additional cost.
You and your team can start using our flagship course, The Newsletter Growth System immediately after joining.
Plus, you’ll get access to all the new courses I’m teaching, forever, for free.
Access to all live events and recordings (1+ new event per month)
Learn from the best in the industry and get your questions answered by them during Q&As.
Member intros
Looking for an introduction to other members in your space, experts on a topic, or potential partners? We’ll make it happen.
Member directory
Access our database of members so you can easily learn and connect with your peers.
Approved vendor list
Save hours of research and tens of thousands of dollars with our vetted vendor list.
We asked our 60+ members their favorite tools, ESPs, agencies, freelancers, and must-use services. You’ll get access to the vetted and approved list.
Member-only discounts
We have exclusive deals with approved vendors that will save you thousands per year on software and service costs.
Ready to join? There are only a few spots left.
Candidate requirements
To join you must be a founder or executive with 6 to 8-figures in annual revenue. We take membership seriously. Each applicant goes through an interview and vetting process.
About Matt McGarry
(that’s me!)
I started my newsletter journey in 2018. I was fascinated by the business model and inspired by newsletters like The Hustle, Morning Brew, and The Skimm.That’s why I started my first newsletter about personal development.Unfortunately, at the time I had no clue how newsletters grow, operate, and make money. I made every mistake in the book and shut it down a few months later.But I kept studying and researching...
Fast forward to 2020
I got a job at The Hustle to lead newsletter growth.We grew to 2.5M+ subscribers and were acquired by HubSpot for $27M.In January 2022 took the growth system we used at The Hustle to another newsletter, The Milk Road.I was the first hire at Milk Road and we grew to 250k+ subscribers and got acquired for 7 figures in just 10 months.
I've helped 50 newsletters add 5M+ subscribers
In May 2022 I started working with Codie Sanchez. Since then she’s grown from 120,000 subscribers to 500,000+ in 14 months.In December 2022 I landed Sahil Bloom as a client. He’s grown from 175,000 subscribers to 605,000+ in 12 months.In 2023 my agency GrowLetter helped clients like Chartr, 1440, James Clear, The Rundown, Bankless, Football Guys, and 50+ more top newsletters add 5,000,000+ subscribers and tens of millions in digital product sales.
Newsletters are my passion
Through my experiences, experiments, wins, and failures…I learned the strategies, tactics, and secrets that will grow your newsletter. And my team and I created and implemented them for the best newsletters.
Most importantly...
Newsletter Operator All Access reveals all of them.This is the product of 6 years of research, hundreds of client calls, tens of millions in ad spend, and years of first-hand experience.There is nothing on the market like this. It’s the most advanced community and training program on newsletters that exists.I hope you’ll consider applying to join us.Click below to apply today.
Best,
All Access will continue to improve and expand.
Every customer will get access to all features even if the price goes up. I plan on continuously expanding this program with additional content, events, new courses, and more.
Paid Acquisition Bootcamp
Live training and coaching program on how to use Meta and Twitter ads to grow your newsletter and digital products.
The Newsletter
Index
Data on sponsor ad rates, CPMs, CPCs, list size, list growth, open rate, CTR, spam rate, and more data from 100+ newsletters.
In-person meet-ups, events, and dinners with All Access members
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this for?
It’s not for beginners. You must have 6 to 8 figures in annual revenue to join. Each applicant goes through an interview and vetting process.
How do I apply and what is the vetting process?
Apply through the application. If you’ve been referred by a current member, please remember to list their name, as your application will moved to the front of the line.
Joining involves a three-step process:
Fill out the application (you can do this in <5 minutes).
Schedule a 20-minute interview with our membership team where we can learn more about you and you can learn more about the membership.
If you’re a fit for the membership and there are spots available, you’ll be invited to join.
Who can join the membership from my team?
You and a co-founder (if you have one). If you want to add an executive from your team they must apply and pay an additional fee.
Who’s in the group?
Over 90 founders with 8,273,000+ total subscribers.
How much does it cost?
Right now the membership is a 4-figure annual investment. As All Access grows the price will increase for new members. Existing members will be grandfathered in at the same price.
When will I get access?
After you apply, interview, and your application is approved you can get instant access if there are spots available. The application and interview process typically takes 1 week.
What's the time commitment?
There’s no time commitment. You can use the resources in All Access as needed.
Do I need to use a specific newsletter tool?
No, we have members in the group with many ESPs.
What if I can't attend the live events or masterminds?
That’s okay. We record each of them and distribute them with detailed show notes and transcripts.
Will this help if I already have a large newsletter?
Yes, in fact, you’ll have an advantage. Many of the tactics work even better if you have a large newsletter. We’ve got some of the best reviews of this program from newsletters with 1M+ subscribers.
Can I cancel the plan?
Yes, anytime. Just send me an email (matt@growletter.co)
Do you offer refunds?
Yes, there is a 30-day money-back guarantee policy.
What if I have more questions?
Send me an email at matt@growletter.co and I'll get back to you.
Join the private network and coaching program for advanced media founders
All Access is small and highly vetted to keep the community extremely valuable to members and to give me enough time to help each member personally.
There are 90+ All Access members and only 100 spots are currently available.
New members are hand-selected on a first come first serve basis.
Apply today to get notified when new spots are available.
The blueprint, community, and support system for founders building 8-figure media businesses
Newsletter Operator All Access 2024