Latest Convertkit Podcast Episodes
Deliverability FAQs
Deliverability Defined - May 28, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutesIn this episode of Deliverability Defined, Alyssa and Melissa answer frequently asked questions about domain reputation, handling spam complaints, understanding the promotions tab, reasons for declining open rates, the implications of blocklists, the impact of unsubscribes, and much mor...
Level Up Your Lead Magnets
Deliverability Defined - May 21, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutesWhile a lead magnet might seem insignificant, creating a high-quality and high-impact offer requires some strategic planning. An effective lead magnet provides a solution that's both valuable and efficient, which creates trust and lays the groundwork for a loyal subscriber base. In thi...
The Future of Newsletters
Deliverability Defined - May 14, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutesThe creator landscape thrives on connection, and newsletters have always been a powerful tool for nurturing these relationships. However, email marketing is changing. Just as domain reputation has become a crucial factor in email deliverability, the future of newsletters hinges on creat...
Leveling Up Your Email Engagement with Tarzan Kay
Deliverability Defined - May 07, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutesIn this episode of Deliverability Defined, Alyssa talks with email marketing expert Tarzan Kay. They discuss the value of building an engaged email list and prioritizing real connections over high numbers. Tarzan shares her strategies to boost email engagement and deliverability while a...
Building an Email Course Flywheel with Sean Stewart
Deliverability Defined - April 30, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutesMany creators understand the importance of email marketing but need help to transform it into a sustainable growth engine. An email course offers a solution that's both powerful and efficient. This strategic approach provides a structured learning experience, establishes credibility, an...
Coaching Session: Tips from a Newsletter Pro — with Josh Spector of For The Interested
Send & Grow by SparkLoop - April 23, 2024 12:07 - 1 hourEnjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE >> ================================== Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This we...
Optimizing Subscriber Experience for Better Deliverability
Deliverability Defined - April 23, 2024 07:00 - 30 minutesMany people find their inboxes overflowing with generic emails and promotional content, all vying to grab their attention. But what separates an email that gets deleted from one that gets opened, sparks engagement, and drives results? Ultimately, effective emails prioritize value over p...
Redefining Local Media Success: Strategic Insights with Geoff Sharpe of Lookout Media
Send & Grow by SparkLoop - April 16, 2024 12:28 - 38 minutesEnjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE >> ================================== Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This we...
How Does Shared Reputation Work?
Deliverability Defined - April 16, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutesDomain reputation has been a theme this season. And for good reason. In the world of email, IP addresses and domains have reputations that can make or break an email’s journey. While it might seem a little technical, understanding these nuances can have a big impact on your email delive...
The Secret Sauce to Paid Ads — with Gunnar Holm of GrowJoy
Send & Grow by SparkLoop - April 09, 2024 12:05 - 34 minutesEnjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE >> ================================== Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This we...
Benchmarks for Email Metrics
Deliverability Defined - April 09, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutesIf you’ve ever found yourself in a tangle of numbers, wondering which email metrics actually matter, this episode is for you. This week, Alyssa and Melissa unravel the tangled web of open rates, bounce rates, click rates, and complaint rates, guiding email senders toward clarity. They...
How to build a local newsletter business — with Ryan Sneddon of Naptown Scoop
Send & Grow by SparkLoop - April 02, 2024 12:07 - 46 minutesEnjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE >> ================================== Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This we...
A Creative Way to Boost Replies
Deliverability Defined - April 02, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutesIn this episode of Deliverability Defined, Alyssa and Melissa explore some creative ways to boost email replies and enhance deliverability. From leveraging engagement signals and building community to using incentive-driven tactics, they share valuable strategies to amp up replies and s...
Growth Secrets from a Newsletter Expert — with Alex Brogan of Faster Than Normal
Send & Grow by SparkLoop - March 26, 2024 12:03 - 40 minutesEnjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE >> ================================== Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. In thi...
Keeping Your List Healthy While Using Recommendations
Deliverability Defined - March 26, 2024 07:00 - 25 minutesIn this episode of Deliverability Defined, Alyssa and Melissa dive into the topic of using recommendation tools to grow your email list while maintaining healthy deliverability. They explore the potential impact of using ConvertKit’s Creator Network recommendation tool, and provide insi...
Does your newsletter need a podcast? With Jeremy Enns of Scrappy Podcasting
Send & Grow by SparkLoop - March 19, 2024 12:03 - 41 minutesIn this week's episode of the Send & Grow podcast, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop sits down with Jeremy Enns, the bearded brains behind the Scrappy Podcasting newsletter and Podcast Marketing Academy. Jeremy is not just a podcast marketing expert; he's a master at intertwining the worlds of...
A Guide to DMARC
Deliverability Defined - March 19, 2024 07:00 - 33 minutesEver feel like you're decoding an ancient script when trying to comprehend email authentication? DMARC may seem like just another complex acronym in the world of email, but it's a guardian against the spoofers and spammers. Setting up DMARC is like locking your digital doors—it's not ...
Navigating Newsletter Ads in 2024: Expert Strategies with Ryan Sager & Jesse Watkins of Who Sponsors Stuff
Send & Grow by SparkLoop - March 12, 2024 12:04 - 32 minutesEnjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Ryan Sager & Jesse Watkins of...
Managing Your Domain Reputation
Deliverability Defined - March 12, 2024 07:00 - 47 minutesIf managing your domain reputation sounds complicated, you’re not alone. Recent changes to Yahoo’s and Google’s authentication rules have forced all email senders to take a more active role in the path to the inbox. In this episode of Deliverability Defined, Alyssa and Melissa untangl...
How This Doctor Turned YouTuber and Author Learned to Create on His Own Terms Again
I Am A Creator - March 08, 2024 08:00 - 16 minutesAli Abdaal never expected to leave his medical career to become a productivity expert with over 5 million YouTube subscribers (and a major book deal). But he thought teaching on YouTube was fun, and that changed everything. This is how he started and scaled his business to millions in r...
How Noor Chopra grew Touristy to 100k+ subscribers 100% organically
Send & Grow by SparkLoop - March 05, 2024 12:42 - 35 minutesEnjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Noor Chopra. Noor writes the ...
A Guide to Google Postmaster Tools
Deliverability Defined - March 05, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutesIf you’ve ever wondered how to improve your domain reputation, Google Postmaster Tools is here to help. In the wake of Google’s and Yahoo’s changes and authentication requirements, Google Postmaster Tools has become a crucial resource for email senders. In this episode of Deliverability...
Deep Dives & Community Ties: Unlocking Newsletter Growth — with Chenell Basilio of Growth In Reverse
Send & Grow by SparkLoop - February 27, 2024 14:24 - 32 minutesEnjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Chenell Basilio. Chenell wri...
An Update on Yahoogle Requirements
Deliverability Defined - February 27, 2024 08:00 - 23 minutesWelcome back to Season Five of Deliverability Defined! Do you ever feel like you're navigating the Bermuda Triangle when it comes to understanding the latest email marketing requirements? You're not alone. Staying ahead of these changes and requirements is crucial in maintaining email d...
Crafting newsletters that connect — with Tarzan Kay
Send & Grow by SparkLoop - February 20, 2024 14:17 - 48 minutesWelcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Tarzan Kay. Tarzan has written a weekly newsletter to her email list for over 7 years. In that time, she went from making $15,000/yr as a piano teacher to over $2M a few years lat...
The LinkedIn Growth Playbook for your newsletter — with Tom Alder of Strategy Breakdowns
Send & Grow by SparkLoop - February 13, 2024 14:42 - 39 minutesWelcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Tom Alder of Strategy Breakdowns — a weekly newsletter diving into . Tom recently quit his job at Atlassian to go *all in* on Strategy Breakdowns—a big gamble for many, but with ...
The Future of Newsletters: Insights & Predictions — with Yong-Soo Chung of First Class Founders
Send & Grow by SparkLoop - February 06, 2024 14:40 - 33 minutesWelcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Yong-Soo Chung, the visionary behind First Class Founders – a cutting-edge platform designed to intertwine the creative and entrepreneurial spirits. Yong-Soo, a serial entreprene...
The Power of Partnership - with Colton Sakamoto and Tyler Parker of Office Party
Send & Grow by SparkLoop - January 30, 2024 20:08 - 31 minutesWelcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Tyler Parker & Colton Sakamoto, the co-founders of Office Party, a free 2x-weekly newsletter that's a curated guide for career advancement, tackling everything from job market tre...
How to Build a Newsletter as a Full-Time CEO - with Bill Kerr of Open Source CEO
Send & Grow by SparkLoop - January 23, 2024 18:56 - 42 minutesWelcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Bill "Doc" Kerr, founder of Open Source CEO, a weekly newsletter helping founders, investors, and leaders in tech who want to outperform the competition. Bill's journey as the fo...
From Launched to Sold in 11 months: How LeQwane Lynch grew & sold the Alerts Daily newsletter — with LeQwane Lynch
Send & Grow by SparkLoop - January 16, 2024 19:07 - 28 minutesWelcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with LeQwane Lynch, founder of Alerts Daily, a daily newsletter he started, scaled, and sold in under a year. In this episode, Dylan & LeQwane discuss… The Rapid Growth of Alerts Dai...