The HeyCreator Show

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.

Ryan Carr, a growth marketer renowned for his expertise at HubSpot and The Hustle, shares insights on optimizing content strategy and distribution for media companies. He discusses effective techniques for launching and monetizing newsletters, including the importance of compelling sales letters. Ryan also dives into the financial aspects of growth marketing, emphasizing budget-friendly strategies for social media. Listeners will find valuable advice on balancing content creation with strategic distribution to enhance audience engagement and brand growth.

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 Vee (and why Gary Vee called his mom ten years ago)⁠ Why is it that people quit creative projects ⁠Sam Parr’s conversation with Ben Wilson and Jonathan Barshop on Podcasting⁠ ⁠Eric Nuzum’s book, Make Noise⁠ ConvertKit’s Brilliant Method For Growing Their Newsletter Ad Network Sparkloop’s Partner Program (And The Newsletter Doing $3k+ on Just ~15k Subs) 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 traffic, more leads, and more high paying clients. Listeners of this podcast get $50 off their yearly membership to Copyblogger Academy. ⁠⁠Click the link and start seeing success in as little as 30 days!

Tim Stoddart and Ethan Brooks discuss fascinating topics such as historical figures, the ice industry, starting a business with no money, audience capture dangers, and the power of podcasts in fostering an entrepreneurial mindset.