The Do You Even Blog Podcast

I don't think AI is actually going to replace your voice as a creator! HOWEVER, I see a growing trend I'm worried about... Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER! https://petemcpherson.com/ OTHER WAYS I CAN HELP YOU: - Do You Even Blog: A+ blog posts, podcast episodes, and YT videos to help you grow your audience. - Topical Map AI 1,000 keywor...

Screw motivation. This is better. Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER! https://petemcpherson.com/ OTHER WAYS I CAN HELP YOU: Do You Even Blog: A+ blog posts, podcast episodes, and YT videos to help you grow your audience. Topical Map AI 1,000 keywords in 1 click. Promptimizer: Organize & deploy your AI prompts faster than you can say "Hey Ch...

In this episode: Offer ➡️ List Gadget is LIVE and 50% off! Poll Results ➡️ Is blogging still worth it? Strategy ➡️ The top marketing strategy of 2025 (easily) Podcast ➡️ Unlocking AI's Potential: Reid Hoffman Discusses 'Superagency' Life Pro Tip ➡️ Up your music audio quality in 1 click. Follow-up Life Pro Tip ➡️ Lossless vs Lossy music Now ➡️ What I'm working on right now LINK...

Pete's roundup for creators & entrepreneurs! Here's what we chat about today: Quick Tip 1 ➡️ The general public doesn't know about marketing Quick Tip 2 ➡️ Feed Alex Hormozi to ChatGPT Experiment ➡️ I ditched Google email, Drive, Photos, and Chrome YouTube ➡️ Videos that don't leave you Note ➡️ List Gadget launches NEXT WEEK AHHHH 🎊🍺💌 Thread ➡️ Nearly 2 years phoneless t...

Here's some fun & helpful stuff for creators & entrepreneurs ;) Links & Resources: Poll 1 - Do you think blogging is worth it? Poll 2 - Which course? Learn to code, or Pete's Productivity System ? BROWSER GAMES: MapsTD - A tower defense game overlaid on top of Google Maps! Starts easy. Gets really hard. Cookie Clicker - The gold standard for incremental games. GeoGuessr - You...

In this week's roundup, Pete goes into... Weekly Poll ➡️ Which "100-Second Guide" should I send next week? Help(?) ➡️ I need 10 beta testers for my new app (it's free) Tech Tip ➡️ MacOS "Where's my disk space??" Quick Tip ➡️ Give people more chances to buy / opt-in Cool Tool ➡️ Flowdrafter Internet Fun ➡️ OK Go's new music video Now ➡️ What I'm working...

Pete interviews Cat & Andrew from https://fiveyearyou.com/! We chat about: - How to nail down what you WANT (surprisingly hard but important??) - Helpful questions to ask yourself (for planning) - A-ha moments and lessons learned from clients - and more Enjoy! Sign up for Pete's weekly roundup newsletter here: https://petemcpherson.com/ You can grab Cat & Andrew's free "Soul...

In this episode: Reminder ➡️ "Most Productive Month Ever" starts next week Copywriting Tip ➡️ I saw this lame diamond ad News & Opinion ➡️ Authority Hacker CLOSES their SEO program Podcast ➡️ Entrepreneurship on Your Terms, Virginia Elder's podcast Strategy ➡️ Heta-uma ('bad but good') YouTube ➡️ How I made $100k last year from AI-coded apps Make The Internet Fun Again...

Pete breaks down the current state of opportunities and strategies for 2025: Blogging, podcasting, AI, courses, memberships, YouTube, email marketing, and more. PLUS--bold predictions for the coming year ;) 00:00 Introduction  01:17 Blogging opportunities 07:45 Podcasting 13:05 YouTube  14:12 E-commerce 17:04 Email marketing 22:56 Online courses  24:00 Community / memberships 26:59 Coding and SaaS...

Loads of helpful stuff for creators & entrepreneurs today ;) Grab the Roundup Newsletter here: https://petemcpherson.com/ STUFF MENTIONED: Fake Raygun video Sadie's "Profitable Pivots" program ($17) Field Notes Holiday Train ***** If you're inclined, here are 5 ways I can help you: Do You Even Blog: A+ blog posts, podcast episodes, and YT videos to help you grow your audien...

In this episode, Pete dives into tools you should (and shouldn't) bother with, holiday promotions, and a bizarrely inspiring look at ROCK LOBSTER . Plus, an easy traffic strategy you haven't tried, a spicy Twitter/X rant, and a killer Black Friday bundle reveal. ;) LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED: Grammarly Premium B-52s "Rock Lobster" on SNL Ryan Holiday’s Career Advice Post E...

In today's show: Quick N' Dirty Review - Sendy (self-hosted email marketing!) Quick Tip - I deleted 40K emails Strategy ➡️ 2 opposite strategies to fight OVERWHELM Podcast ➡️ "Meme War" Marketing Playbook Archive ➡️ Podcast Gear for Beginners Video ➡️ I made a tool to manage affiliate links! Thread ➡️ "Monetizing your hobbies is not normal" Now ➡️ What I'm workin...

Lots of handy resources for creators & entrepreneurs today! LINKS:  I built an AI chatbot in 20 mins: https://youtu.be/9-QokO5hK5Y My code: https://github.com/petemcpherson/rut How to Fight Back Against a Traffic-Less Web: https://sparktoro.com/blog/how-to-fight-back-against-a-traffic-less-web/ Hackers are destroying the Internet's history book right now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N...

Passwords are boring and annoying. 2-factor auth is even more annoying-er. Today we're diving into PASSKEYS! What they are, how they work, and how they can save you time and energy ;) LINKS & RESOURCES: Here's a link to the Sticky Note image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C2nUMrWkbyAdLzSl8e46C8Pbgyawd57r/view?usp=sharing Here's the blog post version with more notes: https://p...

LOTS of fun & helpful stuff for fans of the internet! Aff Tracker: https://afftracker.co/ Steve Irwin video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77ZRgyN9WsY codes with ai YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@codeswithai?sub_confirmation=1 Sticky Note Series (WiFi) Twitter thread: https://x.com/doyouevenblog/status/1839637978500505872 Cancel Threatening Reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/...

I dove DEEP into how to improve your wifi at home--so you don't have to. Here's what to do. WANT TO SEE (hear?) more Sticky Note Series episodes?? Email me at pete@doyouevenblog.com! Here's the sticky note image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KVNDxgpW6AqmaFMKqqb0kPmLbk4wit_x/view?usp=sharing LINKS: https://www.wiisfi.com/ Here's the new AX6000 router I bought: https://amzn.t...

Efficiency, 10X Business Ideas, and Fun Internet Tools: Pete's Roundup Pete discusses his latest roundup for the Do Even Blog podcast. He explores the concept of never apologizing for efficiency, sharestips on discovering 10X easier business ideas inspired by Seth Godin, and recommends tools like YouForm and the creative website EveryoneDraw.com. Pete also experiments with morning hydration f...

Get the weekly roundup here: https://petemcpherson.com/ Links Mentioned: Bitwarden: https://bitwarden.com/ Thread ➡️ "Practice recovering your digital life": https://www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/1fcq7qe/lpt_practice_recovering_your_digital_life Bobby Fingers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bobbyfingers Topical Map AI: https://topicalmap.ai/

In this episode 👇 Random ➡️ Easiest $1k I've ever made Strategy ➡️ How do I know when a project is a failure--and I should move on? Freebie ➡️ Here's 65 product ideas for the personal finance niche Cool Tool ➡️ Scratchpad (sticky note app) Health ➡️ Sleeping Heart rate since starting pickleball Life Pro Tip ➡️ Buy Legos used Now ➡️ What I'm working on right now SHOW NOTES: Random ➡...

In this episode, Pete shares how he grew his second YouTube channel to 3 million views and over $150,000 in revenue, all without using social media or an email list. He dives into his niche choice, the unique strategies he employed, and the lessons learned along the way. Topics include video-first content, leveraging low-competition products, and effective thumbnail and title tactics. Pete also pr...

Two things today: 1) The hidden benefits of podcasting (even in a saturated market!), and 2) My insanely simple podcast workflow. Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or new to the scene, my tips on capturing ideas, recording, and editing will streamline your process and enhance your content. 00:00 Introduction and Purpose 01:33 Why Podcasting is Still Valuable 04:44 Podcasting Workflow and Te...

Pete shares an inspiring mini-episode about the importance of exploring curiosity without a specific purpose. Drawing from Benjamin Franklin's approach to 'play,' Pete discusses how indulging in hobbies and creative pursuits can lead to unexpected and valuable benefits. Encouraging creators and entrepreneurs to give themselves the freedom to explore, Pete emphasizes that useful outc...

Let's dive into an unconventional marketing strategy inspired by a YouTube video with 6M+ views in 7 days from a NEW creator... The episode explores the concept of 'opposite content' using a viral video from the Goobie and Doobie channel and Pete's own YouTube experience. We'll highlight EXACTLY how producing content that contrasts starkly with the mainstream can increase...

In this episode, Pete addresses the challenges of losing motivation in online ventures. He shares personal struggles with fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome that led to a hiatus from podcasting. Pete offers introspective questions and four actionable tips for reigniting passion: reassessing your 'why,' setting small achievable goals, embracing imperfection, and finding accountabilit...

Today's guest is the one and only Sadie Smiley! This blogger-turned-boss lady overcame thyroid cancer and a serious case of hustler burnout to build her online empire. We dive into the blogosphere's glow-up, Modern SEO (and horror stories about algorithm and AI word-vomit. Sadie keeps it real on whether blogging is still a viable career option in 2024 or just a hobby for masochists. Also...