
The HeyCreator Show
The HeyCreator Show is for building your creator business.
Each week, host Matt Ragland various guests talk through all stages of the creator journey, intentionally designing each conversation to meet you where you’re at along the way. We’re sharing lessons from over a decade of helping digital creators launch and scale courses, communities, and coaching services — along with building newsletters, YouTube channels, and podcasts to millions of subscribers and downloads for our clients.
For more about our show, company, and community go to heycreator.com.
Latest episodes

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Dec 24, 2024 • 26min
037: The Best of HeyCreator 2024
Dive into the highlights of 2024, where creators share pivotal insights on community engagement and personal branding. Discover the shift from traditional career paths to embracing outcomes and risk in online businesses. Learn about the journey to on-camera confidence, and the evolving nature of audience growth in today’s digital landscape. Explore the need for authenticity and niche definition, along with contrasting business models that focus on targeting high-value products for sustainable success.

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Dec 16, 2024 • 31min
036: The Future of Creativity (with Dan Shipper)
Dan Shipper, Co-founder and CEO of Every, dives into the future of creativity and AI. He discusses how advanced language models can revolutionize creative production by lowering technical barriers. The conversation explores empowering non-technical creators and balancing creative pursuits with business responsibilities. Shipper also emphasizes the importance of cultivating personal taste and self-awareness as creators use AI tools to enhance their unique voices. Strategies for managing life demands while nurturing creativity are shared, making this a deep and insightful discussion.

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Dec 10, 2024 • 21min
035: My EXACT Strategy for Crushing New Year Promotions
Discover how to leverage the New Year for your business. The podcast explains the power of strategic email marketing to engage motivated customers. Learn a step-by-step approach to position your product as the solution and build excitement. Unlock the secrets to crafting high-converting promotional emails that can double your revenue while helping your audience achieve their goals. It’s all about making a big impact as the calendar flips!

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Oct 29, 2024 • 23min
034: The Case For Going All-In on ONE Format
Uncover the secret power of focusing on a single content format! Creators share their success stories, illustrating how commitment to one style, like vlogging, can amplify audience engagement. Learn about the balance between ease and effectiveness, and discover how niching down enhances visibility. Dive into the complexities of creative management and see why a dedicated approach can lead to substantial growth. With real-life examples, this discussion highlights the journey of finding your unique voice in the digital landscape.

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Oct 22, 2024 • 40min
033: Sell 10x more with one sentence (with John Meese)
In this episode, John Meese, an author and entrepreneur, shares his unique approach to sales without relying on social media. He introduces the concept of 'serve calls,' transforming typical sales interactions into value-driven conversations. John emphasizes crafting a compelling '10X promise' to showcase massive outcomes for clients, using clear and engaging language. He also discusses the significance of personal branding and communicating effectively to resonate with audiences, providing insights into scaling coaching programs and documenting success for growth.

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Oct 15, 2024 • 49min
032: To win, you must see content EVERYWHERE (with Clifton Sellers)
Clifton Sellers, an expert in personal branding and content creation, shares insights on how founders can leverage consistent quality content. He emphasizes that everything can be turned into content, urging creators to seize every moment. The discussion touches on establishing unique positioning, effective writing techniques for founders, and the transition to YouTube. Clifton also highlights the importance of balancing authentic storytelling with delivering genuine value, all while building a supportive community.

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Oct 8, 2024 • 35min
031: Making Business Growth Damn Near Automatic (with Darrell Vesterfelt)
Darrell Vesterfelt, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Hey Creator, shares his journey from humble beginnings to automated business growth. He emphasizes the power of building genuine relationships and community for success. Darrell explores how addressing customer problems through storytelling can enhance marketing efforts. He provides actionable strategies for achieving product-market fit and highlights the importance of tailoring solutions to specific customer needs, showcasing that understanding your audience is key to sustainable growth.

Oct 1, 2024 • 38min
030: The Importance of Simple Systems (with Tim Grahl)
Tim Grahl, an expert in building effective systems for content creators, shares invaluable insights on simplifying the creative process. He emphasizes starting with manageable systems to avoid overwhelm and illustrates this with Gaul's law. Grahl advises focusing on one platform, like YouTube, for maximum growth and improved lead conversion. The importance of community and enjoyment in creation is highlighted, as well as practical tips for navigating challenges on social media while fostering authentic connections with audiences.

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Sep 24, 2024 • 46min
029: Creator Monetization Frameworks (with Tim Stoddart)
In this insightful discussion, Tim Stoddart, who specializes in creator monetization frameworks, shares his experiences with navigating the complexities of content monetization. He highlights the importance of not solely relying on social media platforms like Facebook and instead emphasizes adopting SEO and email marketing strategies. Tim also discusses how to leverage social media to cultivate supportive communities for creators, while outlining effective monetization strategies and success stories that can lead to sustainable income.

Sep 17, 2024 • 46min
028: The Art of Business (with Bonnie Christine)
Bonnie Christine, a successful entrepreneur and advocate for creative businesses, shares her journey at the HeyCreator Summit. She challenges traditional success metrics, emphasizing joy and impact over mere numbers. Her insights on balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood reveal unique mindset shifts and time management strategies. She discusses the importance of stepping out of comfort zones to grow creatively and advocates for identifying one’s 'desire zone' to maximize productivity. Christine encourages embracing risk as a pathway to significant growth in business.