The Panel 2026: We Choose Hope
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Jan 9, 2026 They dive into exciting plans for 2026, exploring new ideas in AI, building membership sites, and predicting the rise of unique content. Justin's insomnia sparks creative projects, while Brian embraces the urgency to innovate. They discuss the importance of partnerships and predict a shift in media dynamics, with podcasts gaining prominence. Concerns about social media stress and the need for authenticity emerge. The hosts speculate on AI's mainstream adoption and emphasize the significance of standing out in a crowded landscape.
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Holiday Breaks Trigger Creative Breakthroughs
- Justin calls his late-night idea bursts a "disease" that both fuels product creation and exhausts him.
- Stepping away from work creates the quiet that sparks high-quality ideas for new projects.
Combine Free Book With Membership
- Build the membership plus book model: public original content plus gated new writing and media.
- Use private podcasts, workshops, and member dashboards to add recurring value.
Customize Member Dashboards
- Create a custom member dashboard to show benefits and control access instead of relying on Ghost's modal.
- Integrate membership with private podcast RSS and Discord to unlock tiered perks.
