
Build Your Thing – The Podcast For Content Creators
Are You Looking to Build a Business With Your Content? Then You’re in the Right Place. Matt Giaro and His Guests Are Here to Help You Achieve That.This Show Helps You to Become a Better Content Creator by Finding Your Passion, Build an Audience, and Monetize It On Your Terms!
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Oct 27, 2024 • 48min
How to Write Mini-Books in 7 Days (And Turn Them Into Best-Sellers) With Chris Stanley
Chris Stanley, a mini-book coach and 26-time author, shares secrets to writing mini-books that can become best-sellers. He discusses the power of these shorter works to engage audiences and boost business growth. Chris reveals his streamlined process for creating impactful content, emphasizing planning and audience connection. He also provides insights on Amazon self-publishing, effective marketing strategies, and the importance of captivating titles. Whether you're starting out or looking to publish, Chris offers valuable tips for aspiring authors.

Oct 9, 2024 • 50min
How to Start Writing Part-Time With Derek Hughes
This is an interview with Derek Hughes who started writing online part-time and is making $2,500 a month.
✍️ SHOWNOTES:
Derek's free 5-day email course: https://www.derekhughes.biz
Derek's Substack: https://derekhughes.substack.com
Derek's templates & writing tools: https://derekhughes.thrivecart.com/resourcebank/
Matt Giaro's daily emails: https://mattgiaro.com/private-emails?source=podcast-2024-10-09
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Sep 8, 2024 • 51min
How to Get 1 Million Views on Medium With Scott Stockdale
This is an interview with viral Medium writer Scott Stockdale.
✍️ SHOWNOTES:
Guest’s Website: https://www.scottstockdale.co.uk/
Matt Giaro's daily emails: https://mattgiaro.com/private-emails?source=podcast-2024-09-08
Links mentioned:
https://medium.com/hello-love/i-met-a-medium-writer-after-11-months-of-dating-her-b9a4dd4c9ed2
https://www.scottstockdale.co.uk/blog/you-likely-have-1000-on-your-google-drive-if-not-more
https://medium.com/swlh/youre-wasting-your-time-trying-to-build-an-audience-a5efe17ddd5c
https://medium.com/swlh/reddits-had-a-facelift-and-its-now-a-goldmine-for-writers-48af037c9bc9
https://medium.com/swlh/how-pieter-levels-makes-at-least-210k-a-month-from-his-laptop-with-zero-employees-47d8046f43cd
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Jul 27, 2024 • 53min
The 5-Step Formula to Turn Subscribers Into Sales
✍️ SHOWNOTES:
Andrew Gould on X: https://x.com/AndrewWriteCopy
Matt Giaro's daily emails: https://mattgiaro.com/private-emails?source=podcast-2024-07-27
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Jul 20, 2024 • 56min
How to Send Daily Emails That Make Money Without Selling (With John Bejakovic)
This is an interview with John Bejakovic.
John writes a daily email newsletter about influence, persuasion, and marketing that's read by a lot of big-name business owners and marketers. He's also the author of the book 10 Commandments of A-List Copywriters.
You've probably already heard that the more emails you send… the more money you’ll make.
But here’s the question:
How do you write daily emails that make money… without annoying your audience and sounding like a used car salesman?
This is where John comes into play...
✍️ SHOWNOTES:
John's newsletter & website: https://bejakovic.com
John's book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JZGM43S
Matt Giaro's daily emails: https://mattgiaro.com/private-emails?source=podcast-2024-07-20
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Mar 24, 2024 • 43min
How Storytelling Can Help You Go Viral & Make 6 Figures With Parker Worth
Parker Worth shares how he went from troubled beginnings to online success with storytelling and social media. They discuss the power of storytelling in business growth, conflict mapping for content creation, creating viral content, and tips for aspiring creators.

Nov 7, 2023 • 45min
Web3 and the Future of the Creator Economy With Allen Taylor
What is Web3, and why should creators care about it?
This is exactly what I'll be discussing in this episode with Allen Taylor.
✍️ SHOWNOTES:
Allen's book: https://www.amazon.com/Web3-Social-Creators-Changing-World/dp/B0BW3BJYRQ
Allen on Paragraph: https://paragraph.xyz/@tayloredcontent
Matt Giaro's daily emails: https://mattgiaro.com/private-emails?source=podcast-2023-11-07
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Oct 31, 2023 • 42min
How to Build Million Dollar Audiences With Mike Dillard
Monetizing your expertise online comes down to a simple few elements. One of them is building an audience. Because nobody can buy from you if they don't know you exist.
Audience building is one of the most fundamental skills you could develop that will serve you for a lifetime.
And in this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on how to actually achieve that.
My guest today is Mike Dillard.
Mike is one of the most respected online marketers and has built several multimillion-dollar audiences over the past 15 years by using a simple yet effective strategy.
Let's get started.
✍️ SHOWNOTES:
Mike's Website: https://mikedillard.com
Mike Dillard's To Victory Group: https://www.tovictory.com/
Matt Giaro's daily emails: https://mattgiaro.com/private-emails?source=podcast-2023-10-31
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Apr 11, 2023 • 47min
The Psychology of Becoming a Thought Leader With Jim Rickards
Jim Rickards, a distinguished lawyer, investment banker, and economist with over 35 years on Wall Street, shares his insights on becoming a thought leader. He reveals his secrets for relentless productivity and creativity, underscoring the importance of genuine passion in content creation. Jim discusses the complexities of global supply chains and how they intertwine with the digital economy. He also offers a critical perspective on artificial intelligence, cautioning against overestimating its capabilities.

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Mar 28, 2023 • 38min
How to Turn YouTube Videos Into a Client Acquisition Machine With Daniel Canosa
My guest today is Daniel Canosa.
You know Daniel if you’ve been listening to the podcast because he was one of the first creators I’ve interviewed.
In the past year, Daniel built up his Notion consulting business to 100k/year.
His goal for this year is to go all in on Youtube to acquire new eyeballs.
Why’s that the case and what’s his plan?
This is what you’re about to discover in todays episode.
✍️ SHOWNOTES:
Matt Giaro's daily emails: https://mattgiaro.com/private-emails?source=podcast-2023-03-28
Daniel's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/danielcanosa
Matt Giaro's Second Brain For Content Creators Course: https://mattgiaro.com/signup-sbfcc?source=podcast-2023-03-28
Matt Giaro's Tracking System: https://mattgiaro.com/courses/lead-fingerprinting?source=podcast-2023-03-28
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