Spicy Newsletter Takes: Should You Really Do This? (#006)

In this episode of the Growth In Reverse podcast, Chenell & Dylan dive into some of the most polarizing newsletter topics. They share their experiences and opinions AND potentially *hot* takes. Take your newsletter to the next level with GIR Pro >> Get free access to 75+ newsletter Growth Levers here >> KEY TAKEAWAYSLead Magnets: Yes or No? How to make them work for you.Double Opt-In Debate: Does it help engagement or kill your subscriber growth?Cleaning Your Email List: 100% necessary—or more harm than good?Referral Programs: Once a growth hack—do they still work today?Paid Growth Strategies: Why you shouldn’t spend a dime on ads until you’ve nailed this one thing.Newsletter Giveaways: Smart tactic or open-rate killer?...and more!LINKS MENTIONEDLenny’s Newsletter (GIR Deep Dive)Justin Moore (GIR Deep Dive)David Perell (GIR Deep Dive)Eric Partaker (GIR Deep Dive)Ben Thompson's Stratechery newsletterGrowth In Reverse PRO CommunityMatt McGarry on TwitterCheck out ALL the Growth In Reverse Deep Dives: https://growthinreverse.com/archiveFOLLOW ON SOCIALChenell: Twitter | LinkedIn | BlueskyDylan: Twitter | LinkedIn | BlueskyOUR NEWSLETTERSgrowthinreverse.comgrowthcurrency.netSubscribe & Leave a Review:Love what you’re hearing? Make sure to subscribe, and if you found this episode helpful, leave us a rating & review on your favorite podcast platform!Thanks to Tim Forkin for editing these episodes.