Howdy Reader! I’ve gotta say… I did NOT expect the responses I got from that last email. Seriously. I asked about your “wait… what?!” story, and you delivered. I heard from: Someone in a Blues Brothers cover band A lawyer/magician who opened for some pretty incredible acts And a bunch more that made me stop and go, “Okay, that’s awesome…” And that was just scratching the surface of what people wanted to share. There are a LOT of interesting people on this list. (Yes… that includes you.) Which...
2 days ago • 1 min read
Howdy, Reader! AI is making content faster than ever. But here’s the real question… Is it actually making it better? This week on Creator News Live, Paul Gowder and I are sitting down with Ryan Koral to talk about what AI can’t replace, and why your story matters more now than ever. If you’ve been using AI tools, or even just thinking about it, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Here’s what we’re getting into: Why some content feels human… and some just doesn’t The biggest mistake...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! I don’t know about you, but I love finding out new things about my friends and colleagues that I interact with online. For example, friends who casually mention they were in the Disney College Program or that they once worked as a LEGO master builder. What about you? Ok, I see that you’re nervous.I’ll go first… I’ve been able to do some pretty cool things in my 50+ years. From being able to fly the space shuttle simulator at NASA, to living and working in a fire station while I...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader!Quick question... Have you ever wished you could gather a few smart creators around a table, explain a challenge you're dealing with, and get honest feedback from people who actually understand the business? That’s the idea behind a mastermind group. And this week on Creator News Live, we’re doing something a little different. Instead of our usual format, we’re going to run a mastermind session that Paul Gowder and I do weekly LIVE, so you can see how it works. I promise we won't...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! I’ve mentioned this a couple of times on the show and podcast, but I’ve been fascinated by the process of creativity and how people can lean into habits and tools that can help you be more creative. Last week, Conor and I went through some of the most impactful books we read, and many of those had to do with creativity. One underlying current in the research that I’ve found is this: unplugging is one of the biggest ways to boost your creativity. A recent trend is leaning into...
16 days ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! I know. It’s Friday, and if your week's been anything like mine, the ole’ brain cells are a little bit fried this morning. So…. Here’s the TL;DR version. Conor and I are doing a show today all about the top books that shaped how we think. You can watch it LIVE here! It’s really happening! A NEW show all for creators and makers. Katie Fawkes and I will be doing a community-style show called The Maker’s Table, where she crochets, and I wood-carve LIVE, and we chat with friends....
22 days ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! My friend Lou Mongello left a career in law to build a business around something he genuinely loves. Not as a side hustle.Not as a hobby.As a real company. Through his WDW Radio podcast and community, he’s built events, books, live experiences, and multiple revenue streams, inside a very specific niche. That didn’t happen by accident. This Friday on Creator News Live, Lou joins us to talk about what actually turns content into income. We’ll dig into: How to think about...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! Listen, I know it’s weird to promote another person’s podcast in your own email…BUTThis is an exception I think you’ll thank me for. My friend Paul Gowder of PowWows.com and PaulGowder.com was just featured on Social Media Examiner’s podcast. They must have figured out what we’ve known for a long time…Paul is a master when it comes to email. We’ve had Paul on quite a bit on Creator News Live, and he’s always delivered, so I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss this episode since...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! Have you ever looked at your email list and thought… “I should be further along by now.” More subscribers. More replies. More revenue. But growth feels inconsistent. Or flat. Today, on Creator News Live, we’re joined by Chenell Basilio, founder of Growth In Reverse. She’s analyzed hundreds of newsletter growth strategies and built her own list to more than 40,000 subscribers. We’re not chasing random tactics. We’re unpacking what actually moves the needle: What actually makes...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
