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July 8, 2025 78 mins

"Email Is Dead"? Think Again! Discover the Hidden Power of Newsletters for Explosive Revenue, Influence & Community. Discover powerful strategies, expert tips, and breakthrough tools to grow your brand and skyrocket your sales here: ➡️ https://marketingmisfits.co/


Whether you think email is old news or you’re building the next media empire, you’ll love this content-rich episode. Join Norm, Kevin & Nate Kennedy as they unpack how to monetize newsletters, build hyper-engaged communities, and WIN in today’s algorithm-driven world. From real talk on AI, micro-newsletters, to list hygiene, sponsorships, and more. Get actionable tactics you can use today. You’ll also learn: - How to build your list & keep it clean - Real revenue numbers for selling ads, CPM, and sponsorships - The difference between audience & community - The art of irresistible, value-packed content - The future of digital newsletters (and how you can stay ahead!)


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⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 – The Email Resurrection Begins

00:27 – Song Debates

01:01 – Behind the Scenes

03:00 – List Assets: The Real Distribution Advantage

04:45 –The Guest Reveal: Enter Nate Kennedy

05:14 – Monetizing Newsletters & List Health

10:34 – Digital Beginnings & Affiliate Discoveries

13:41 – How Newsletters Build Real Community

16:48 – Newsletter Content: Value vs. Pitch

19:25 – Micro Newsletters vs Media Titans

20:49 – AI, Automations & Tool Hacks

26:58 – Curation, Voice, & Consistency

30:29 – Content Ideas: From Social Surfing to Walking Wisely

35:00 – Ad Read: Stack Influence Secret Sauce

38:00 – Case Studies & Authority: Real Results

41:00 – Sectioned Success: Format, Design & Skimmability

46:57 – List Hygiene Systems: The 90/60/30 Policy

54:00 – Monetization Models: From CPM to High Ticket

59:20 – Community Building: WhatsApp, Slack, & The 3-Referral Rule

01:04:00 – Membership Models & Printable Value

01:09:00 – The Authority Multiplier: Print, Events, and Data Libraries

01:11:09 – The Power of Commitment: Never Miss a Send

01:13:00 – Lightning Round: Misfits, Mentors & Recommends

01:14:29 – Where to Find the Experts

01:15:03 – The Balloons Moment & Outtakes

01:16:03 – Podcast & Newsletter Growth


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