This week, Jud talks with Reade Milner, founder of Rogue Pine, about the power of authentic content and email marketing in driving business growth. Reade shares how his agency helps clients build impactful newsletters and marketing strategies by tapping into their unique stories and expertise. They explore the importance of consistency, the value of email lists over social media, and the benefits of a streamlined content creation process through anchor sessions. Reade emphasizes creating content that reflects personality and authenticity while being engaging and fun for the audience. With practical tips on growing newsletters and leveraging tools like Beehive and referral engines, Reade explains how businesses can sustain growth and build genuine connections. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (00:44) - Meet Reade Milner (03:22) - Working with family: Challenges and rewards (05:16) - Scaling content creation for clients (09:53) - The importance of consistency in marketing (14:28) - Tools and platforms for effective newsletters (16:53) - Creating engaging and fun content (19:58) - Capturing unique client stories (23:26) - Team structure and operations (25:53) - Growing your newsletter audience (30:56) - Connect with Reade Key Takeaways Consistency is Key in Marketing Success: Consistently delivering high-quality, engaging content is essential for building trust and generating long-term ROI. Reade emphasizes that regular efforts, like newsletters and email campaigns, create reliable connections and lead to sustainable business growth. Content Should Reflect Authentic Personality and Expertise: The most effective content comes directly from the client’s experiences and beliefs. By developing a rapport with clients and capturing their authentic voice, Reade’s team ensures the content resonates with the audience and builds genuine relationships. Anchor Sessions Streamline Content Creation: Monthly or quarterly anchor sessions with clients are central to Rogue Pine’s strategy. These sessions allow for deep dives into storytelling, which can then be repurposed across various formats like newsletters, videos, and social media posts. Email Lists are a Business’s Most Valuable Asset: Building and nurturing an email list offers unmatched value compared to other platforms. Email marketing provides a direct line to the audience without the ever-changing restrictions of social media algorithms, making it an invaluable tool for fostering brand loyalty and driving results. Make Content Interesting and Fun: Bland, overly formal content won’t engage audiences. By incorporating relatable and enjoyable topics, such as personal stories or community highlights, businesses can spark meaningful interactions and encourage readers to keep coming back for more. Links Beehiiv: https://www.beehiiv.com Mailchimp: https://mailchimp.com HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com ConvertKit: https://convertkit.com Connect with Reade https://www.linkedin.com/in/reademilner https://www.roguepine.co https://www.growrogue.co https://www.webuildnewsletters.com Connect with Jud https://turncast.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/judmackrill Subscribe and stay in touch Website: https://risingtidepod.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rising-tide/id1776713161 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0OVgci9xeCj991Q0gkFptF YouTube: https://youtube.com/@turncast Produce game-changing content with Turncast Turncast helps your company grow by producing top-quality content and fostering transformative conversations. We specialize in content generation, podcasting, digital strategy, and audience growth for fintech and financial services companies. Learn more at Turncast.com.
