
The Creator's Adventure - Course Creation, Entrepreneurship & Mindset tips for Creators
Welcome to The Creator’s Adventure, where host Bryan McAnulty interviews creators from all over the world to hear their stories and discover their secrets to success. Learn how these creative entrepreneurs turned their passion into successful online businesses. Listen to the success stories of creators and how they monetized their knowledge online with courses, community memberships, and coaching. The Creator’s Adventure is a place of learning and community: join us live every Tuesday!
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Latest episodes

Apr 15, 2025 • 36min
#146: How to Make Money on YouTube with Affiliate Marketing – with Whitney Bonds
⛰️ Get started free with 30 days of unlimited Heights AI access ⛰️Whitney Bonds built a six-figure business on YouTube using affiliate marketing. She started her channel as a stay-at-home mom, with no audience, no product, and no experience - but figured out how to turn content into cash. Now, with almost 150,000 subscribers, she’s helping others do the same. Today, Whitney is here with us to break down exactly how she did it. If you’ve ever wondered how to make money on YouTube without being a big influencer or selling products online, this episode is for you!

Apr 1, 2025 • 39min
#145: The 28-Day Process to Discover Your Purpose & Build a Successful Business - With Erica Carrico
Erica Carrico, an award-winning soul business coach, went from corporate burnout to building a multi-million dollar business doing what she loves—and now, she’s helping others do the same.In this episode, Erica shares her proven 28-day process to help you discover your purpose and turn it into a thriving business. If you’re ready to stop wondering what your purpose is and start living it, this episode is for you!⛰️ Get started free with 30 days of unlimited Heights AI access ⛰️

Mar 18, 2025 • 41min
#144: Why Belonging is the Key to Success – Dan Berger’s $100M Business Lesson
⛰️ Get started free with 30 days of unlimited Heights AI access ⛰️What if the secret to success isn’t just hard work, but a deep sense of belonging? Dan Berger, founder of Social Tables (acquired for $100 million), built businesses that brought people together - and now, he’s helping others find belonging in their own lives. In this episode, Dan shares how his journey as an adapted and immigrant kid shaped his entrepreneurial success, why belonging is the most underrated advantage in business, and how you can create stronger connections in your team, company, and personal life. Learn more about Dan: https://www.danjberger.com/

Mar 4, 2025 • 37min
#143: Strategies for a 7-Figure Course Business that Runs on Autopilot - With Gemma Bonham-Carter
⛰️ Get started free with 30 days of unlimited Heights AI access ⛰️Gemma Bonham-Carter helped over 10,000 students launch and scale profitable courses, and now she’s integrating AI to help creators move even faster.Today, she’s here to share her best strategies for turning what you know into a thriving course business, how AI is reshaping the industry, and what it really takes to build a business that runs on autopilot.Learn more about Gemma: https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/

Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 3min
#142: How Brands Build Obsession and Loyalty – with Mara Einstein from Netflix’s Buy Now
⛰️ Get started free with 30 days of unlimited Heights AI access ⛰️Have you ever bought something you didn't actually need? Or did you splurge on a purchase you could barely afford?Dr. Mara Einstein is here to help us understand why even the most reasonable people fall prey to shady marketing tactics deployed by brands in 2025.For a decade, Mara worked in corporate marketing for some of the biggest names in the business (MTV, Backer Spielvogel Bates, NBC). Today, Mara is here with us to help us understand how we - as consumers - can become more aware of manipulative marketing strategies and - as brands or creators - how we can do better in the way we promote our products.

Feb 4, 2025 • 46min
#141: How Creators Can Build Trust and Inspire with Dane Deutsch
⛰️ Get started free with 30 days of unlimited Heights AI access ⛰️In the age of algorithms and AI, how can creators stay authentic and build real trust with their audience? In this episode, we sit down with Dane Deutsch—former U.S. Air Force Commander, CEO, author of The Tricycle Effect, and leadership expert—to explore how character-driven leadership can transform the way creators grow their influence and business.Dane shares powerful insights on applying The Tricycle Effect to strengthen integrity, build authority, and create meaningful success. Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or leader, this episode will help you lead with character, connect deeply with your audience, and build a business that truly matters.Learn more about Dane: https://www.thetricycleeffect.com/

Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 28min
#140: How to Get Sponsored Without an Audience Interview with Justin Moore
⛰️ Get started free with 30 days of unlimited Heights AI access ⛰️How can new creators, with a small following or even zero subscribers - get sponsored by brands to create content?Join us in this special interview with Justin Moore - who has helped creators secure over $5 million in sponsorships—without needing a massive audience.You’ll discover Justin’s proven, step-by-step strategy for securing brand deals, the top resources and ways to connect with the right brands, and how you can start landing sponsorships—even if with a small audience.Justin Moore is the founder of Creator Wizard and the Brand Deal Wizard course, he is the go-to expert for creators who want to land and negotiate profitable brand partnerships.Whether you have 100 followers or 1,000,000, you can start getting paid by brands and securing sponsorships to turn content creation into a serious income!Get Justin’s new book: https://www.sponsormagnet.com/

Jan 14, 2025 • 18min
#139: A Simple Funnel That Actually Works (Sell Online Courses & Coaching Programs)
⛰️ Get started free with 30 days of unlimited Heights AI access ⛰️In 2025, funnels don’t need to be complicated —and that’s great news for creators who love building products but aren’t fans of marketing. In this episode, Heights Platform’s founder breaks down the streamlined funnel strategy creators can use to sell online courses, community and coaching programs: one lead magnet, one flagship offer, and a simple email nurture sequence. Plus, we’ll share how the Heights team can build this entire funnel for you in just 30 days.

Jan 7, 2025 • 41min
#138: Master Facebook Ads Without Breaking the Bank - with Zach Spuckler
⛰️ Get started free with 30 days of unlimited Heights AI access ⛰️With his step-by-step approach to Facebook Ads, Zach Spuckler has taught countless entrepreneurs how to create ads that not only work but feel good to use—no slimy tactics, no fake scarcity.Today, Zach is here to share his secrets for running Facebook Ads that build your email list fast and effectively.Learn more about Zach: https://www.heartsoulhustle.com/

Dec 24, 2024 • 11min
#137: Top Creator Trends of 2025 to Look Out For
⛰️ Get started free with 30 days of unlimited Heights AI access ⛰️Our founder Bryan McAnulty analyzes the biggest trends in the past year for creators and digital marketers, and shares his views and tips for creators to succeed in 2025.
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