Think you need 10,000 followers before brands will pay attention? Billy Thorpe built a profitable creator business by questioning that assumption, focusing on direct brand relationships, repeatable systems, and opportunities other creators overlooked.
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How to Write and Actually Ship Your First Book (No Publisher)
Have an idea for a book but aren’t sure how to actually make it happen? Lisa DiNoto Glassner shares how she turned years of experience into The RunDisney Companion, self-published it on her own terms, brought in brand partners, and built an entire content ecosystem around the book.
How to Build a Community That Lasts 10 Years
What does it take to build a community that people can’t wait to return to? Drawing from 10 years of MacStock, Mike Potter shares practical lessons on designing meaningful experiences, encouraging authentic connections, building lasting partnerships, and creating traditions that keep communities thriving long after the event ends.
AI Is a Dial, Not a Switch (How Creators Win in the AI Era)
What if creativity wasn’t something you waited for, but something you could build? Mike Schmitz shares how Personal Knowledge Management, intentional AI workflows, and his Creativity Flywheel help creators organize ideas, develop their unique perspective, and produce better work without relying on inspiration alone.
The AI Back Office That Does the Work Creators Hate
Most people expect AI to work like magic. Jennifer Bennett explains why that’s the wrong mindset.
Instead of treating AI as a finished employee, she recommends treating it like a new intern that needs guidance, feedback, and access to your trusted business knowledge. She shares how documenting your processes, reducing mental bandwidth, and building systems before buying software creates AI workflows that actually save time without sacrificing your personal touch.
Why The Best Conversations Need You to Shut Up
Hosting a better podcast isn’t about talking more. Learn how Matt Stagliano’s PODS framework, Lantern Mindset, and practical AI workflow can help you create deeper conversations that your audience will actually remember.
Creator Skills AI Can’t Steal
What would happen to your business if you lost access to Facebook tomorrow? Paul Gowder breaks down the security settings every creator should enable, the new scams fooling experienced users, what’s working on Facebook right now, and why your email list is still the most valuable asset you own.
YouTube Just Changed Everything: What Creators Need to Do Now
YouTube’s latest AI updates have many creators wondering if they need to rethink their entire strategy. In this conversation with Jerry Potter, we explore what actually matters, from creating High Leverage Assets and improving Return on Effort to making videos AI can’t easily replace. If you’re using YouTube to grow your business, these are the strategies worth paying attention to.
Your Facebook Account Is One Click Away From Being Gone
What would happen to your business if you lost access to Facebook tomorrow? Paul Gowder breaks down the security settings every creator should enable, the new scams fooling experienced users, what’s working on Facebook right now, and why your email list is still the most valuable asset you own.
Stop Asking AI Questions. Start Giving It Jobs
If your AI workflow starts and ends with asking ChatGPT questions, you’re missing the biggest opportunity. Mike Allton shares how creators and entrepreneurs can build AI workers, conduct a friction audit, and create an AI Chief of Staff that saves time, reduces administrative drag, and helps them focus on higher-value work.