Howdy Reader! Ever feel like you're shouting into the void on social media? Sure, the likes and comments are nice, but wouldn't it be better to have a thriving community of people who actually PAY to hang out with you? (Spoiler alert: It's totally possible, and I’ve got the guest who will show you how!) That's why I'm super excited to have membership expert Vincent Pugliese joining us on the show. Vincent has built some incredible communities, including his Unconference for Entrepreneurs, and...
8 days ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! Have you ever had your email inbox explode? Well, that's exactly what happened after last week's "Did OpenAI just kill Canva?" newsletter. (Stay tuned for more on that - I just was interviewed by the fabulous Kate Ahl from Simple Pin Media about this very topic!) But right now, I've got some HUGE news that could change how we all work as creators. Remember back in the day when we had to chunk up long text just to feed them into ChatGPT because it had a memory like a goldfish?...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! Ever feel like you're wrestling with AI tools that just don't "get" you? Like watching Elaine from Seinfeld try to dance - there's movement happening, but something's definitely... off? 😅 I get it. We've all been there, copying and pasting prompts from YouTube videos, hoping they'll magically transform our workflow. (Spoiler alert: they usually don't!) That's why I'm SUPER excited to have my old friend Mike Allton on the show this week. Fun fact: Mike was actually there when I...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! You know what's funny about conferences? Just when you think you've got everything figured out, our AI overlords throw you a curveball that makes your slide deck about as relevant as My Space templates. I just got back from speaking at Social Media Marketing World, and my head is BUZZING with all the amazing insights and innovations. I can't wait to share with you. This year was especially mind-blowing because they added their first-ever AI track. The amount of game-changing...
22 days ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! Ever feel like you're doing ALL the productivity hacks but still spinning your wheels? You're not alone. I've been thinking a lot about productivity lately as I prepare to speak at Social Media Marketing World in San Diego this week. And let me tell you, nothing tests your productivity systems quite like getting ready for a conference! Speaking of testing things... I recently discovered something cool at the Newsletter Marketing Summit in Austin that I HAD to share with you....
29 days ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! Ever wish you could clone yourself just to get everything done? (Without the whole evil twin subplot, of course!) I get it. As creators, we're constantly juggling multiple tasks, wearing ALL the hats, and somehow trying to maintain our sanity in the process. That's exactly why I'm excited about this week's show. We're digging into the world of automation and systems with someone who's mastered the art of doing more by doing less. Meet Joe Casabona, the wizard behind the curtain...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! Listen, I try not to get too excited about every new AI tool that comes along (there are about 47 launched every day, am I right? 😅) But this one? This one's different. Google just quietly dropped what might be the biggest AI image creation breakthrough of the year - and the best part? It's completely FREE. I know what you're thinking... "Jeff, we've already got DALL-E and Midjourney. What's the big deal?" Here's the thing - this isn't just another image generator. This is...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! Ever feel like your LinkedIn profile is about as exciting as a 12-part documentary on how to boil water? Or maybe you're tired of sending connection requests and feeling like you're back in Jr. High, passing notes that say, “Do you like me? Check yes, no, or maybe.” Trust me, I get it. LinkedIn can feel like trying to crack a code sometimes - especially when you're not sure if you're doing it "right." That's why I'm super excited to have marketing strategist Cassie Tucker...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Howdy Reader! I just finished watching The Diary of a CEO podcast with MrBeast, and holy moly, did it get my creative wheels turning! You know MrBeast, right? He's literally the biggest YouTuber on the planet, pulling in millions of views per video, running a burger empire, selling chocolate bars, and giving away more money than most of us will see in our lifetime through his philanthropy work. But here's the thing that really hit me between the eyes - his attitude toward experimentation and...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read