The HeyCreator Show

Matt Ragland and Tim Forkin share valuable advice for new creators in this episode. Tim discusses the importance of expanding beyond your comfort zone, while Matt emphasizes the need to focus on one topic and platform. They touch on building a business vs. creating for fun, avoiding the expert trap, and balancing creativity with business goals.

Nat Eliason and Matt Ragland discuss what it truly takes to be a creator, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, niche selection, and the balance between passion and profit. They explore the pitfalls of chasing trends, the illusion of overnight success, and the challenges of balancing ambition, productivity, and parenting in the creative journey.

Join Matt Ragland and Tim Forkin on a lively discussion about creators getting equity in businesses like MKBHD's deal with Ridge and Authors Equity supported by Tim Ferriss. Learn how creators like John Barchard negotiated deals and how Pop Daddy Snacks and Blenders landed partnerships to scale their businesses. Discover how your creator skills can give you ownership in someone else's business.

Matt Ragland and Tim Forkin discuss pushing through initial resistance to create content, managing time effectively, and balancing quality with limited time. They share tips on succeeding on YouTube with little time and prioritize message quality over production value.

Justin Welsh discusses the importance of niching down for creators, focusing on outcomes and uniqueness. He emphasizes building trust, pricing strategies, and identifying a unique value proposition. The podcast also touches on finding inspiration in creativity and crafting authentic content while filtering distractions.

Creators discuss the importance of niche selection in content creation. They highlight common overthinking pitfalls and reveal their Mount Rushmore of inspiring content. Insights include the value of consistency, experimentation, and embracing imperfections in the creative process.

Discussing the challenges of starting new projects as creators, the hosts share their Mount Rushmore of influential creators who inspire them. They highlight the importance of finding balance between planning and execution, while reflecting on the impact of figures like Seth Godin and Chris Smoove on their creative journeys.

The hosts introduce the new HeyCreator show and discuss upcoming creator trends. They explore separating personal brand from business and what the show will be about. They also touch on positive experiences with the Riverside podcast recording tool and mention influences like Tony Hawk and Seth Godin in content creation.

Exploring the legacy of writer John Milius, fame vs. influence in writing, rediscovering passion, defining long-term goals, why people get what they want, and the importance of setting goals and shaping perception as a writer.

Tim Stoddart, a content creator with over 70,000 followers and 30,000 newsletter subscribers, joins Ethan Brooks to share insights on growing an email list without spending money on marketing. They discuss the importance of understanding your audience’s pain points and psychographics, along with strategies for effective engagement. The duo highlights tools like HypeFury for social media growth and emphasizes the value of automation in email marketing. Listeners will find actionable tips to attract high-paying clients and optimize their reach.