Howdy Reader! This is one of my favorite times of the year. Not just because of all the wonderful food (looking at you, pecan pie) but also because of the Christmas music. How early do you start listening? As soon as I push back from the Thanksgiving table, right before I settle my brain for a long winter's nap, I hit play on my favorite curated playlists. BUT, Christmas traditions can generate a lot of controversy… For me, the question of whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie is a...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! Have you noticed search feels… off lately? The Google traffic that used to roll in has now disappeared faster than a toupee in a hurricane, and AI tools are answering questions before anyone even clicks a link. If you create content or rely on it to bring in customers, you can’t ignore what’s happening. That’s why I’m bringing Rich Brooks back on the show this week. Rich is the founder and president of Flyte New Media (nearly 30 years helping businesses grow), runs The Agents of...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! December flips my brain into low‑power mode: work slows down, family time ramps up, and the creative circuits start processing on “reflect.” I’m leaning into it this year. Which brings me to you. As I plan the next few live shows and trainings, I’m lining up topics like: Practical AI workflows you can actually use Building an email list that converts (without spammy tactics) Growing a community that sticks around What would help you most right now? Hit reply with the top 1–2...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! First off, I’m so thankful you’re part of this email community. It’s a noisy world out there, and the fact that you open, read, and often reply means more to me than you know. Thank you. Now, as many of us start prepping for Thanksgiving, I have a very important culinary question: Do you burn the “hairs” off your turkey? I stumbled on an article about Thanksgiving prep in the 18th and 19th centuries, and boy, did it make me grateful for modern conveniences. The short version:...
25 days ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! If you’ve ever posted a YouTube video, checked back the next day, and wondered why the views barely budged, this week’s show is for you. We’re talking with Jerry Potter, YouTube expert, multi-channel builder, and coach to entrepreneurs who want results in half the time. He’s helped creators get recommended, break plateaus, and finally reach the people they’re trying to serve. We’ll dig into: Why YouTube is recommending small channels more than ever The real reason your channel...
30 days ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! First, a quick story. I don’t know about you, but our family has a habit of sending funny videos to each other, especially from Instagram. I shared a funny clip to my daughter Abby, and she responded to me, “Dad, that’s AI!” So two things… First, I was a little embarrassed. I’m the guy who talks and trains people on AI, and I let this slip past me. Second, based on her reaction, does humor hit differently when you know it’s AI? This really got me thinking: Are we (as creators,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! Thinking about using a podcast to grow your business? This week on Social Media News Live, I’m chatting with Katie Brinkley, a longtime podcaster and social media strategist who’s helped major brands and solo creators build shows that actually support business goals. Katie’s “less is more” approach keeps things simple while bringing in more qualified leads (without becoming yet another overwhelming task). We’ll dig into: Structuring a show that attracts the right listeners (and...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! Ever feel like your podcast is running you instead of the other way around? Between recording, editing, and trying to stay consistent, it’s easy to hit that wall where the fun fades and the burnout kicks in. That’s why I’m excited about this week’s Creator News Live episode. We’re talking with Darrell Darnell, founder of Pro Podcast Solutions, who’s been helping creators build professional, long-lasting podcasts since 2013. Darrell knows what it takes to make podcasting...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! I’ve got my head down building some new trainings I’m excited to share soon. But first, two tools in my current workflow that are saving me serious time and might help you, too. Magai: Your AI control centerMost of my speaking gigs this year have been about AI, and Magai comes up in almost every talk. If you’re unsure where to start, this is the one. Access multiple AI models in one place: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Leonardo, DALL·E, Meta AI, Mistral, Stable Diffusion,...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
