The HeyCreator Show is presented by Riverside — ⁠get 15% off a new subscription by using code HEYCREATOR at checkout.⁠ In today’s episode of The HeyCreator Show, Matt Ragland (⁠@mattragland⁠) and Nat Eliason (@nateliason) jam about what it actually takes to be a creator. Topics include Nat’s take on niching down, the main ways creators become replaceable, choosing between money and passion, why consistency alone isn’t enough, and much more. (3:18) — Nat’s article Be Yourself, Not a...

The HeyCreator Show is presented by Riverside — ⁠get 15% off a new subscription by using code HEYCREATOR at checkout.⁠ In today’s episode of The HeyCreator Show, Matt Ragland (⁠@mattragland⁠) and Tim Forkin (⁠@timforkindotcom⁠) discuss equity for creators — more specifically, how and why creators should think about owning pieces of others’ businesses. Stories include MKBHD’s deal with Ridge, the launch of Authors Equity, Blenders X Coach Prime, Pop Daddy Snacks and more. (0:00) — Presented...

The HeyCreator Show is presented by Riverside — get 15% off a new subscription by using code HEYCREATOR at checkout.⁠ In today’s episode of The HeyCreator Show, Matt Ragland (⁠@mattragland⁠) and Tim Forkin (⁠@timforkindotcom⁠) push through initial feelings of not wanting to record. The conversation evolves into how creators can make the most of their limited time — both in what they spend their time on and the quality of what they create. (0:00) — Presented by Riverside (1:43) — Rundown of...

The HeyCreator Show is presented by Riverside.fm — ⁠get 15% off a new subscription by using code HEYCREATOR at checkout.⁠ In today’s episode of The HeyCreator Show, Matt Ragland (⁠@mattragland⁠) and Tim Forkin (⁠@timforkindotcom⁠) talk about the value of niching down as a creator and what it can do for your business.  After, we’re sharing the highlights from Justin Welsh’s (@thejustinwelsh) session at the HeyCreator Summit. Justin dives deep on why creators need to focus on outcomes, being...

The HeyCreator Show is presented by Riverside.fm — get 15% off a new subscription by using code HEYCREATOR at checkout.⁠ In today’s episode of The HeyCreator Show, Matt Ragland (⁠@mattragland⁠) and Tim Forkin (⁠@timforkindotcom⁠) center in on the common ways creators overthink their work — highlighting a clip from Darrell Vesterfelt (@dvest) in which he talked about the importance of picking one niche to build your content and business around. After, Matt & Tim reveal their Mount...

The HeyCreator Show is presented by Riverside.fm — ⁠get 15% off a new subscription by using code HEYCREATOR at checkout.⁠⁠ In the first official episode of the HeyCreator show, Matt Ragland (⁠⁠@mattragland⁠⁠) and Tim Forkin (⁠⁠@timforkindotcom⁠⁠) talk about facing the challenges of starting a new creative project. Then, the team goes deep into their past, revealing their Mount Rushmore of Creators Who Inspired Us. (0:00) — Presented by Riverside.fm (1:45) — Rundown of today’s show (2:26)...

The HeyCreator Show is presented by Riverside.fm — get 15% off a new subscription by using code HEYCREATOR at checkout. On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (⁠@timstodz⁠) talks about the changes coming to The Copyblogger Podcast and introduces Matt Ragland (@mattragland) and Tim Forkin (@timforkindotcom) as the new hosts of The HeyCreator Show. The group discuss the change, touch base on upcoming creator trends, and paint a picture for how the show will sound moving forward. (00:00) —...

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (⁠@timstodz⁠) and Ethan Brooks (⁠@damn_ethan⁠) talk about John Milius, the writer behind many of the most famous action movies of our generation. They explore the ideas of fame, cancel culture, and writing for the masses. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show The pro’s and con’s of watching your own content as a creator ⁠Arnold Schwarzenegger’s autobiography, Total Recall⁠ ⁠John Milius, the most influential writer you’ve never heard of⁠ ⁠BETA Camp: The...

On this week's throwback episode, ⁠@timstodz⁠ and ⁠@damn_ethan⁠ talk about an interesting Twitter thread that was written and published by ⁠Alex Garcia⁠. Both Tim and Ethan had some really interesting insights to this thread, and they added as much value as possible to teach you how to build an email list and grow your audience without breaking the bank. Your personal assistant to grow & monetize your 𝕏 (Twitter) audience. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Give Hypefury a try and grow your personal brand.⁠⁠⁠⁠ This is...

On this week’s throwback episode, Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talks to growth marketer, Ryan Carr (@ryan_boat). They discuss their work at HubSpot and The Hustle. Ryan also speaks about ad creative, sales letters, and content distribution. Your personal assistant to grow & monetize your 𝕏 (Twitter) audience. ⁠⁠⁠Give Hypefury a try and grow your personal brand.⁠⁠⁠ This is the exact tool I used to build my brand to almost 100,000 followers and 20,000 newsletter subscribers. Learn how to...

Tim Stoddart (⁠@timstodz⁠) and Ethan Brooks (⁠@damn_ethan⁠) talk about podcasting, how to stick with it, and how to keep it easy. They also discuss ConvertKit’s new ad network, other players in the market, and how you might use these if you’re building your own newsletter. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show Our interview with Danny Miranda⁠ Check out Danny’s ⁠newsletter⁠, ⁠podcast⁠, and ⁠twitter⁠ accounts ⁠Tim’s interview with Danny Miranda back in the day⁠ ⁠Danny’s interview with Gary...

This week we have another Throwback episode. In this episode, Tim Stoddart (⁠@timstodz⁠) and Ethan Brooks (⁠@damn_ethan⁠) touch on everything from old-time gunslingers to the Inc. 5000, including the story of a NYC entrepreneur who started a brilliant business with no money, and the dangers of audience capture. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show Two of the greatest history podcasts of all time: ⁠Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History⁠ and ⁠Ben Wilson’s How to Take Over The World⁠ ⁠Ethan’s...

This week we have another Throwback Episode. In this episode, Tim Stoddart (⁠@timstodz⁠) and Ethan Brooks (⁠@damn_ethan⁠) take a break from marketing and business in order to talk about the ins and outs of story-telling, fear of failure, and how to put yourself out there. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show ⁠Tim’s new article on Seth Godin’s book Linchpin⁠ ⁠Seth Godin’s Book Linchpin⁠ ⁠Flatland⁠ ⁠Tim Urban, Wait But Why⁠ ⁠DALL-E Art Creating AI⁠ ⁠Watchmen by Alan Moore⁠ ⁠The Ocean...

On this week's episode Tim Stoddart sits down with Noah Kagan from AppSumo. They discuss Noah's new book Million Dollar Weekend, becoming a successful YouTuber, and what it takes to achieve all of it. Cool things mentioned in the show: Noah's Newsletter - https://noahkagan.com/Noah's Book - https://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/Tim on Twitter - https://x.com/TimStodz?s=20Noah on Twitter - https://x.com/noahkagan?s=20 Your personal assistant to grow & monetize your 𝕏 (Twitter) audience. Give...

The Milk Road grew from 0 to 150k+ subscribers in less than seven months. On this week's throwback episode, Tim Stoddart (⁠@timstodz⁠) and Ethan Brooks (⁠@damn_ethan⁠) dig in to show you what you can learn from their content, growth, and monetization strategies. Tim also breaks down the lead-gen industry with a live look at a website Ethan’s thinking of buying. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show ⁠The Milk Road Newsletter⁠ ⁠Tim and Ethan’s 3-Part Creator Model⁠ ⁠Overview of the Newsletter...

This week we have another throwback episode. On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (⁠@timstodz⁠) and Ethan Brooks (⁠@damn_ethan⁠) talk about how media veteran Lexi Grant landed her first 1k subscribers, then earned thousands from that list. The guys are also both working on product launches, and take you behind the scenes to talk about self doubt, idea validation, and how to allocate your energy across projects as a creator. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show ⁠SoberNation Staging Site⁠ ...

On this week’s throwback episode, Tim Stoddart (⁠@timstodz⁠) sits down with Ethan Brooks (⁠@damn_ethan⁠) to dig into one of Tim’s recent viral Twitter posts and unpack a 5-part accelerated learning framework you can use to become a better writer (or take on other skills). Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show ⁠Tim’s Tweet ⁠Neil Gaiman’s interview with Tim Ferriss⁠ ⁠The Graveyard Book narrated by Neil Gaiman⁠ ⁠Norse Mythology narrated by Neil Gaiman⁠ ⁠Joe Rogan interview with Chuck...

In this throwback episode of the Copyblogger Podcast, Tim interviews Nicolas Cole about the secrets of writing high-performing online content. Show notes: Follow Cole on Twitter Follow Tim on Twitter Check out ship30for30 Your personal assistant to grow & monetize your 𝕏 (Twitter) audience. Give Hypefury a try and grow your personal brand. This is the exact tool I used to build my brand to almost 100,000 followers and 20,000 newsletter subscribers. Learn how to get more...

In this episode, Tim Stoddart sits down with Kevin Espiritu aka "Plant Daddy." They discuss the importance of soil health and the alarming state of our soil today. Tim expresses his fascination with bacteria in soil and highlights the lack of understanding among the general public about the crucial role soil plays in food production. They also discuss how Kevin is building Epic Gardening into the thriving business it is today. Show notes: Tim on Twitter Kevin on Twitter Epic...

In this episode, Tim Stoddart sits down with Britney Muller, about her interests and current projects in the world of AI and machine learning. Muller discusses the explosion of AI and the need for more foundational information to understand and navigate the changing future. She emphasizes the importance of making technical information accessible to a wider public to drive adoption and innovation. They also talk about the common misconceptions about AI and explains how large language models...

The podcast episode features a conversation between Tim Stoddart and guest Dan Goh, covering topics like fatherhood, not being concerned about external judgments, and the role of social media. They also talk about success and how Dan remains grounded and hungry for more despite his accomplishments. Your personal assistant to grow & monetize your 𝕏 (Twitter) audience. Give Hypefury a try and grow your personal brand. This is the exact tool I used to build my brand to almost 100,000...

In this podcast episode, Tim Stoddart is joined by guest, Jose Rosado. They discuss Jose's journey as a testament to anyone being capable of achieving success, even without English as their first language. They also talk about Jose's experience of being fired from his job, starting freelancing, and eventually building his online presence. Follow Tim on Twitter Follow Jose on Twitter Check out Jose's YouTube Your personal assistant to grow & monetize your 𝕏 (Twitter) audience. Give...

In this podcast, Tim Stoddart interviews Greg Isenberg. They discuss Greg's website, Late Checkout, which is designed to resemble a theme park and offers a unique user experience. He explains how despite its unconventional design, the website has been successful in generating revenue and driving word of mouth. Follow Tim on Twitter Follow Greg on Twitter Late Checkout Community Empire Greg Isenberg Website Your personal assistant to grow & monetize your 𝕏 (Twitter) audience. Give...

In this podcast episode, Tim interviews Yong-Soo Chung about the concept of building a personal holding company. They discuss how a personal holding companies involve turning hobbies into projects and eventually businesses. The concept is similar to a lifestyle business, where individuals can have multiple businesses based on their interests. They talk about the differences between different forms of leverage and how anyone can now build a company using digital leverage. Follow Tim on...