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...

In this podcast episode, Tim Stoddart interviews Darrell Vesterfelt, who shares the story of how he transitioned from running multiple businesses to scaling a homesteading business. Despite initially leaving behind his rural upbringing, Darrell saw an opportunity in the growing trend of homesteading during COVID-19 and decided to use his skills in e-learning and marketing to create Homestead Living magazine. Follow Tim on Twitter Follow Darrell on Twitter School of Traditional Skills...

In this episode of the Copyblogger podcast, Tim sits down with Nicolas Cole. They discuss Cole's ability to write and publish content, even as his business expands. Cole also goes deep into self-publishing and legacy publishing and what he wishes writers knew about the differences. 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...

In this episode, Tim interviews Brian Clark, the founder of Copyblogger and Longevity Gains. Brian shares his experience of selling off different parts of the company and how his values shifted as he reached the age of 50. Tim and Brian also discuss which generation has all the money and how it is influencing the economy. Show Notes: Follow Brian on Twitter (X) Follow Tim on Twitter (X) Longevity Gains Your personal assistant to grow & monetize your 𝕏 (Twitter) audience. Give...

Tim Stoddart had the opportunity to speak with entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of iwillteachyoutoberich.com, Ramit Sethi. Tim and Ramit dig into tricks for great copywriting, going for “big wins” to move the needle in your life and business, and product development that serves your audience better. The Show Notes Copyblogger.com iwillteachyoutoberich.com How to Write Emails that Get Opened with Ramit Sethi The Briefcase Technique Earnable...

In this episode Tim Stoddart is interviewed by Jarod Bauman from the Niche Pursuits Podcast. They discuss how Tim decided to transition Sober Nation to a directory model to generate revenue, listing treatment facilities and generating revenue through exposure. They also talk about the importance of having a core group of trusted employees and a systematic workflow. Show notes: Niche Pursuits Podcast Jarod Bauman on Twitter (X) Tim Stoddart on Twitter (X) Learn how to get more...

In this episode Tim sits down with Yannick, the co-founder of Hypefury. They discuss how the huge changes at Twitter (X) affected their business and how they navigated it. Yannick also shares how affiliates and word of mouth were key to growing Hypefury initially. Cool stuff mentioned in the show:⁠ Follow Yannick on Twitter (X) ⁠ ⁠Follow Tim on Twitter (X) ⁠ Hypefury Learn how to get more traffic, more leads, and more high paying clients. Listeners of this podcast get $50 off their...

In this episode, Tim and Lara discuss the choice between happiness and contentment. Lara goes on to explains why she transitioned from a fitness influencer on Instagram to personal branding expert on LinkedIn. They also talk about the importance of authenticity, purpose, and gratitude on social media. Cool stuff mentioned in the show:⁠ Follow Lara on LinkedIn ⁠ Subscribe to Lara's Newsletter ⁠Follow Tim on Twitter (X) ⁠ Learn how to get more traffic, more leads, and more high paying...

In this episode, the Tim interviews Eddy, who shares his experience with Copyblogger and how it impacted his life. They discuss the value of Copyblogger as a resource for learning about online business and copywriting. They also discuss the significance of studying human behavior for success on social media, like Twitter. They emphasize the need for active engagement in spaces and interacting with others to achieve growth and monetization. Cool stuff mentioned in the show: Follow Eddy on...

In this episode of the Copyblogger podcast, Tim Stoddart interviews Dakota Robertson, founder of GrowthGhost, about his entrepreneurial journey. Dakota shares how he stumbled upon an opportunity in online writing and built an audience of over half a million followers. They discuss the relatability of not feeling like a natural-born entrepreneur and how to embrace opportunities that come your way. Cool Stuff mentioned in the show: Dakota's Newsletter Follow Dakota on Twitter (X)...

In this episode of the Copyblogger podcast, host Tim Stoddart interviews Charles Miller, a freelancer, entrepreneur, and coach. They discuss Charles' journey into the world of online writing and how he discovered his passion for it. Charles shares his origin story, highlighting his initial interest in e-commerce and his pursuit of self-employment. Cool Stuff mentioned in the show: Charles Miller's Website Follow Charles on Twitter (X) Follow Tim on Twitter (X) Learn how to get...

In this episode, Tim welcomes Steve Chou, founder of Bumblebee Linens and mywifequitherjob.com, to the show. They discuss the power of digital products and the success Tim has achieved from his course. The conversation sets the stage for an intriguing discussion to come. Give this episode a listen for a ton of valuable insights from Tim and Steve. Follow Tim on Twitter (X) Follow Steve on Twitter (X) My Wife Quit Her Job Bumble Bee Linens For more great insights, check out… Copyblogger...

In this episode, Tim interviews Eric Lam who has gained momentum for his work on the Exploding Ideas newsletter. They discuss Eric's background in music and how it led him to his current business. Their conversation also touches on Reddit, recognizing potential, and building a personal brand. Listen in to learn more about Eric's journey and his experiences in the world of content creation. Follow Tim on Twitter (X) Follow Eric on Twitter (X) Eric’s newsletter: Exploding Ideas For more...

In this episode, Tim welcomes his friend Jackie to the podcast. They discuss Jackie's business, Indexsy, which is Tim's dream business. Jackie explains that Indexsy started as an SEO agency but eventually he decided to start buying online businesses for himself. They talk about the importance of SEO and share similar stories of building their own web assets. It's an insightful conversation about entrepreneurship and online business. Follow Jacky on ⁠X⁠ Follow Tim on ⁠X⁠ Learn more about...

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about their experience hiring writers, and how to get noticed if that’s the kind of work you want to do for a living. They talk about structuring portfolios, how to do outreach, what actually matters, and what’s a waste of time. Plus include examples from their work at Copyblogger, Sober Nation, Stodzy, Trends, and Hampton. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show Copyblogger’s recent article on building writer...

There are plenty of ways to make money from SEO aside from starting an agency. On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about 5 of them, bringing in real-life examples of websites that are doing 4- to 7-figures in revenue via affiliates, rank & rent, and other SEO-first strategies. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show Copyblogger’s recent article on SEO For more great insights, check out… Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills...

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) go behind the scenes to talk about the different growth experiments they’re testing at Stodzy and Hampton. You’ll learn about giving up founder-led sales, the opportunity in Reddit + LinkedIn, how to decide where to test, plus get a look at a small two-person woodworking publisher that does $1m+ in revenue. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show The Facebook Ad Library TikTok’s Ad Library Ethan’s Reddit...

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about Matt Giovanisci’s decision to shut down two of his companies. Was it the right call? And how should you think through this situation in your own company? Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show Matt’s full loom on why he shut the business down Matt’s lifestyle business manifesto Swim University Money Lab Brew Cabin The One Thing Buy Back Your Time For more great insights, check...

Buckle up, we got us a good ole’ fashioned showdown. On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) debate Meta’s new Twitter clone, Threads. Tim is a fan, Ethan’s team-Elon. They debate the merits of both platforms and try to answer the question: Is this worth your time as a creator? Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show CJ Chilvers Twitter CJ Chilvers Blog Ryan Hall - Weather Influencer The new DeSo Protocol, ActivityPub Jacky Chou - SEO...

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) take a look at Peter Zeihan, a well-known and controversial author, social media voice, and geopolitical strategist. They dig into his work to show you what you can learn from his approach to research, publishing, and monetization. No matter what your politics, you’ll learn from this one. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show: Lara Acosta - Building Personal Brands Chuk in ATX Peter Zeihan’s Twitter...

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about Tim’s newest project - re-launching the Rainmaker podcast network that he got as part of the Copyblogger deal. They discuss the “why,” “how,” and whether it’s all worth it. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show Rainmaker For more great insights, check out… Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world. The Write To Roam...

Special episode format! On this week’s episode, Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) records solo to share some behind-the-scenes tips on content creation, plus an interesting newsletter opportunity, a creative affiliate hack, data on the PCAT framework, and what it all means for you… Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show Miguel Correia IPO Brief Newsletter The SEC EDGAR Database Sponsy Passionfroot Matt McGarry Matt’s new affiliate hack Lundin Matthews GetRamen...

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) dive into a detailed breakdown of how The Hustle and several other successful newsletters design their websites to maximize to convert as many visitors as possible into email subscribers. They discuss everything from page design, to the merits of pop-ups, incentivizing subscribers, and how to craft high quality calls to action. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show The Hustle Milk Road Morning Brew 1440...

This week, we have a special episode of The Copyblogger Podcast. At the CEX conference, Tim sat down with Nathan Barry, the founder of Convertkit. We talk about ... - the Convertkit sponsorship network - how Nathan deals with the weight of running such a big company - how creators can create "flywheels" of growth - why using Sparkloop to generate revenue is such an important first step. Links - Convertkit - Convertkit Creator Network - Sparkloop.app