
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

Dec 12, 2023 • 48min
Britney Muller: The Truth About AI's Roles in Writing and Marketing
Britney Muller, AI and machine learning expert, discusses the explosion of AI and the importance of making technical information accessible. She explains how large language models work and talks about AI-generated content and its limitations. The impact of AI on writers and content accessibility is also discussed, along with newsjacking and the use of AI for writing and other tasks.

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Dec 5, 2023 • 54min
Dan Go: How He's Building a Massive Personal Brand and Business Using Social Media
Dan Goh shares insights on building a massive personal brand and business using social media. Topics discussed include fatherhood, not being concerned about external judgments, the role of social media, success, staying grounded and hungry for more, and the benefits of using Hype Fury as a social media scheduling tool. They also talk about creating content with a target audience, working with entrepreneurs, making decisions for long-term goals, and appreciation, foundations, and business discussions.

Nov 28, 2023 • 51min
Jose Rosado: How I Went from Job Loss to Online Success
Jose Rosado, a success story of achieving online success despite language barriers and job loss, shares his journey on the podcast. They discuss the power of consistent action, building social media following with Hype Fury, overcoming fear, embracing discomfort, and the importance of having a coach for accountability.

Nov 21, 2023 • 53min
Greg Isenberg: How to Successfully Build a Portfolio of Companies
Greg Isenberg, Founder of Late Checkout & Community Empire, talks about his unique website design and its success in generating revenue. They discuss the benefits of using Hype Fury for social media scheduling and building a personal brand. Greg shares his experiences in building a portfolio of companies and the importance of authenticity. They also delve into the challenges of overwhelm, saying no, and sleep struggles. The podcast explores communities as a brand-building mechanism and ends with website recommendations and thanks.

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Nov 14, 2023 • 56min
Yong-Soo Chung: How to Build a Personal Holding Company
Yong-Soo Chung discusses building a personal holding company and turning hobbies into businesses. They explore leveraging skills and building a team, challenges of managing multiple projects, transitioning from operator to capital allocator, and the power of building trust and reputation.

Nov 7, 2023 • 49min
Darrell Vesterfelt: Finding Success in a Hidden Niche
Darrell Vesterfelt, founder of Homestead Living magazine, shares his transition into the homesteading business and the opportunities it presents. He discusses building a social media following with Hype Fury and the concept of homesteading and self-sufficiency. The success of Homestead Living's transition from digital to print is explored, along with a vision to educate people on self-sustainability and homesteading.

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Oct 31, 2023 • 59min
Nicolas Cole: The Path to Self-Publishing Success
Guest Nicolas Cole, an expert in self-publishing and legacy publishing, discusses the downsides of traditional book deals, the intersection of art and business, flaws in the bestseller list, the taboo of talking about money, and the challenges and advantages of self-publishing.

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Oct 24, 2023 • 49min
Brian Clark: The 22 TRILLION Dollar Opportunity
Brian Clark, Founder of Copyblogger and Longevity Gains, shares his experience of selling parts of his company and his shift in values. They also discuss the financial influence of baby boomers and the misconception of marketing to older demographics. The chapter concludes with Brian emphasizing the importance of passion and purpose in work.

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Oct 17, 2023 • 53min
Ramit Sethi: How to Build Remarkable Products to Grow Your Business
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 – iwt.com/earn
Ramit on Twitter
Ramit on Instagram
Tim on Twitter
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Oct 10, 2023 • 60min
Jarod Bauman: How Tim Nets $250k Per Year With Directory Sites
Jarod Bauman interviews Tim Stoddart on how he transitioned Sober Nation to a directory model, generating revenue through exposure. They discuss the importance of trusted employees and a systematic workflow. Tim also shares his journey from sobriety to successful media company owner, and insights on building and managing profitable directory sites.