Newsletter Operator Presents
How Ted Williams Sold Charlotte Agenda For $5M and Played a Pivotal Role In The $525M Axios Acquisition
Live Podcast With Ted Williams
Ted co-founded Charlotte Agenda, which led to its remarkable $5 million acquisition by Axios. He currently writes Tiny Money—a local and personal finance newsletter.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, newsletter operator, or media founder, or simply someone looking to make better money moves, this is your chance to connect with Ted for an insightful conversation on how to start, grow, and sell a media company.
Why You Should Attend:
Get insights from Ted’s decade of experience shaping local media and how he built powerhouse brands that continue to thrive
Hear untold stories of the pivotal role Ted played in Axios’s $525 million acquisition
Learn how Ted’s latest venture, Tiny Money empowers Charlotte residents to make smarter financial decisions and find fulfilling work
Networking opportunities with fellow founders and operators during the hour-long networking session
Drinks included with purchase
Thursday, November 21st Timeline
Workshop 12PM to 4PM (Purchase as a Bundle Below)12:00 PM: Doors open & quick intros
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM: Paid Acquisition Workshop Led By Matt McGarry
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM: Catered Lunch + Networking
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM: Networking with fellow workshop attendees
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Paid Acquisition Workshop Continues
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Feedback, Coaching, and Q&A
Only 20 spots to ensure you get tailored advice and leave with actionable strategiesLive Podcast 6:00 PM to 8:30PM6PM - 6:30PM: Grab a Drink & a Seat
6:30PM - 7:30PM: Podcast Recording (includes audience Q&A)
7:30PM - 8:15PM: Drinks + Networking + Food Options
8:15PM: Last Call
8:30PM: Event Concludes
Podcast Event is limited to 80 participants
Live Podcast & Networking Event
Ticket Sales Closed
Your ticket includes:
Admission to the event
General seating while recording
Post-podcast Q&A session with Ted
Three drink vouchers to use at the bar
Networking session with fellow attendees
Podcast link one week before it's shared publicly
10% discount code for our inaugural conference in Feb 2025
Live Podcast Event + Half-day Workshop
Ticket Sales Closed
Your ticket includes everything in the live podcast event ticket PLUS:In-person Workshop led by Matt McGarry:
Admission to workshop
Audio recording of workshop
Catered lunch and refreshments
Visual attendee list to encourage connecting before/after
Live Podcast Extras:
Meal voucher
Reserved seating
Discount codes from our event partners
20% discount code for our inaugural conference in Feb 2025
The Venue
PINE is located in the heart of NODA, a bustling arts neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina.We chose this venue for its versatility, which allows us to host the live podcast and seamlessly transition into the social hour near the built-in bar.
The Host
GrowLetter founder and CEO Matt McGarry will lead the conversation with Ted. Matt is also the host of the Newsletter Operator Podcast, where he interviews the best newsletter operators, media founders, and creators on how they grow and monetize their audiences. Matt has worked with the world's most successful newsletter-first media companies and creators including The Hustle, James Clear, Codie Sanchez, 1440, Chartr, WorkWeek, and more.
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FAQs
Where will the event be held?
Podcast venue: The podcast event will held at Pine event space in the NODA neighborhood: 4100 Raleigh St Charlotte, NC 28213.Workshop location: The workshop venue will only be disclosed to those who purchase admission.Will I be able to buy tickets to the podcast event at the door?
We will not be selling tickets at the door. We anticipate this event will sell out. So we plan to let our venue host and food vendor know how many attendees to expect based on pre-sold tickets. This will help with a smoother bar and food service.Is parking available?
There will be ample parking lot parking available.
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any additional questions about the event:
Ahrif Sarumi, Head of Events