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The HeyCreator Show

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May 2, 2023 • 51min

Copyblogger Has A New Owner

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) reveal the new owner of Copyblogger, and talk about how to process big changes in business, and the future of the brand. They also dig into the reality of content businesses, favorite resources, new AI developments for content marketers, and a few big opportunities for niche sites these days. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show: Seth Godin’s book Linchpin Justin Welsh’s course on content creation The site that grew to 750k visitors per month with only AI content For more great insights, check out… Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.
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Apr 25, 2023 • 57min

Is This Crazy? The Plan To Hit 1m+ Readers Per Month

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about the traffic goals they have for their respective content sites, along with the strategies they’re using to tackle each. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show Ahrefs - the tool Tim uses for keyword research The Hampton Blog The Copyblogger Blog For more great insights, check out…Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.
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Apr 18, 2023 • 54min

Don’t Be Afraid of AI - How to Thrive as an Entrepreneur in the World of Infinite Leverage

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about AutoGPT, and what it means for your career as a content creator. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show: • AutoGPT • AgentGPT • Ben’s Bites AI Newsletter • 100 Things To See In The Night Sky For more great insights, check out… Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.
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Apr 11, 2023 • 53min

Elon Musk Kills Substack and Gives You Reasons To Build Your Own Brand

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about the recent controversy between Substack and Twitter, and what it means for you as you build your brand... Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show: Kevin Shen’s course on Podcast Studio Design The Verge’s story on Twitter - Substack Our episode with Matt McGarry (newsletter growth specialist) Joe Rogan’s interview with Substack Co-Founder Hamish McKenzie’s announcement of substack’s new Twitter-like feature The creator who deleted their email list MakeMyShitBetter.com Prequel Newsletter Substack Beehiiv For more great insights, check out… Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.
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Apr 4, 2023 • 49min

"Who is your role model?" - Newsletter Monetization, Playing it Big, and Personal Growth

In this week's episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn _ethan) dive into several topics that have been on their minds. Tim starts the episode by discussing how he is promoting and monetizing his newsletter. They also discuss Carl Jung's philosophy of shadow work and Marianne Williamson's poem and philosophy.
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Mar 28, 2023 • 56min

joinhampton.com - How to Build Community on a Membership Platform

Tim Stoddart, a community-building guru, joins Ethan Brooks to dive into the art of fostering connections on Hampton. They discuss the unpredictable nature of social media and how viral moments can shape engagement. The duo shares strategies for building a founders' community, balancing automation with personal touch, and reducing loneliness among members. They also cover tools like Thredo for authentic communication and highlight the importance of storytelling in forging deeper community ties. Tune in for valuable insights on navigating the community landscape!
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Mar 21, 2023 • 39min

When to charge for your content | Subscriptions, Newsletters, and Membership Sites

On this week's episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn _ethan) talk content monetization. They discuss what and why people subscribe to content on the internet.
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Mar 14, 2023 • 58min

Ethan wrote a book! | What does it take to write a book?

In this week's episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn _ethan) talk about Ethan's new book, In Case You Forget. They also discuss the mental journey from idea to execution of what it takes to write one.
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Mar 7, 2023 • 1h 13min

Is social media needed to build a successful business?

Tim Stoddart and Ethan Brooks discuss the role of social media in business success, emphasizing effective storytelling and leveraging platforms like TikTok for viral reach. They contrast product quality with flashy business models and explore the impact of social media on companies like Sriracha and Chipotle. The conversation also delves into the success of Uproot Clean in marketing a pet hair remover product through viral social media content and brand loyalty.
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Feb 28, 2023 • 53min

Creators, Brands, and Media Agencies

In this episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn _ethan) discuss the struggles that businesses and brands have connecting with their audiences in the same ways that creators can. They also debate what they think the future of the creator economy will be like.

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