HeyCreator

The HeyCreator Show

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The HeyCreator Show is for building your creator business. Each week, host Matt Ragland various guests talk through all stages of the creator journey, intentionally designing each conversation to meet you where you’re at along the way. We’re sharing lessons from over a decade of helping digital creators launch and scale courses, communities, and coaching services — along with building newsletters, YouTube channels, and podcasts to millions of subscribers and downloads for our clients. For more about our show, company, and community go to heycreator.com.

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HeyCreator

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Business

Podcast website

heycreator.com

Latest episode

Jul 23, 2025

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Episodes

Tim Stoddart & Ethan Brooks: How to Build an Email List Without Paid Marketing 27.02.2024

On this week's throwback episode, ⁠@timstodz⁠ and ⁠@damn_ethan⁠ talk about an interesting Twitter thread that was written and published by ⁠Alex Garcia⁠ . Both Tim and Ethan had some really interesting insights to this thread, and they added as much value as possible to teach you how to build an email list and grow your audience without breaking the bank. Your personal assistant to grow &...

Ryan Carr: How to Work Smarter with the Content You Create 20.02.2024

On this week’s throwback episode, Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talks to growth marketer, Ryan Carr (@ryan_boat). They discuss their work at HubSpot and The Hustle. Ryan also speaks about ad creative, sales letters, and content distribution. Your personal assistant to grow & monetize your 𝕏 (Twitter) audience. ⁠⁠⁠ Give Hypefury a try and grow your personal brand. ⁠⁠⁠ This is the exact tool I used...

Thoughts On Podcasting, Newsletter Ads, (And $3k+ Per Mo. On 15k Subs) 13.02.2024

Tim Stoddart ( ⁠@timstodz⁠ ) and Ethan Brooks ( ⁠@damn_ethan⁠ ) talk about podcasting, how to stick with it, and how to keep it easy. They also discuss ConvertKit’s new ad network, other players in the market, and how you might use these if you’re building your own newsletter. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show Our interview with Danny Miranda⁠ Check out Danny’s ⁠newsletter⁠ , ⁠podcast⁠ , and ⁠twitt...

Tim Stoddart & Ethan Brooks: Opportunity Is Everywhere 06.02.2024

This week we have another Throwback episode. In this episode, Tim Stoddart ( ⁠@timstodz⁠ ) and Ethan Brooks ( ⁠@damn_ethan⁠ ) touch on everything from old-time gunslingers to the Inc. 5000, including the story of a NYC entrepreneur who started a brilliant business with no money, and the dangers of audience capture. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show Two of the greatest history podcasts of all time:...

Tim Stoddart & Ethan Brooks: Concrete Steps For Overcoming Fear Of Failure As A Writer 30.01.2024

This week we have another Throwback Episode. In this episode, Tim Stoddart ( ⁠@timstodz⁠ ) and Ethan Brooks ( ⁠@damn_ethan⁠ ) take a break from marketing and business in order to talk about the ins and outs of story-telling, fear of failure, and how to put yourself out there. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show ⁠Tim’s new article on Seth Godin’s book Linchpin⁠ ⁠Seth Godin’s Book Linchpin ⁠ ⁠Flatland⁠...

Noah Kagan: How He Went From Fired at Facebook to CEO of AppSumo 23.01.2024

On this week's episode Tim Stoddart sits down with Noah Kagan from AppSumo. They discuss Noah's new book Million Dollar Weekend, becoming a successful YouTuber, and what it takes to achieve all of it. Cool things mentioned in the show: Noah's Newsletter - https://noahkagan.com/Noah's Book - https://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/Tim on Twitter - https://x.com/TimStodz?s=20Noah on Twitter -...

Tim Stoddart & Ethan Brooks: From 0 to 150k+ Subscribers In 7 Months 16.01.2024

The Milk Road grew from 0 to 150k+ subscribers in less than seven months. On this week's throwback episode, Tim Stoddart ( ⁠@timstodz⁠ ) and Ethan Brooks ( ⁠@damn_ethan⁠ ) dig in to show you what you can learn from their content, growth, and monetization strategies. Tim also breaks down the lead-gen industry with a live look at a website Ethan’s thinking of buying. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The...

Tim Stoddart & Ethan Brooks: How to Make Thousands On A 1k Person Email List 09.01.2024

This week we have another throwback episode. On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart ( ⁠@timstodz⁠ ) and Ethan Brooks ( ⁠@damn_ethan⁠ ) talk about how media veteran Lexi Grant landed her first 1k subscribers, then earned thousands from that list. The guys are also both working on product launches, and take you behind the scenes to talk about self doubt, idea validation, and how to allocate your energ...

Ethan Brooks & Tim Stoddart: F*ck College! Here’s How To (Really) Learn To Write 02.01.2024

On this week’s throwback episode, Tim Stoddart ( ⁠@timstodz⁠ ) sits down with Ethan Brooks ( ⁠@damn_ethan⁠ ) to dig into one of Tim’s recent viral Twitter posts and unpack a 5-part accelerated learning framework you can use to become a better writer (or take on other skills). Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show ⁠Tim’s Tweet ⁠Neil Gaiman’s interview with Tim Ferriss⁠ ⁠The Graveyard Book narrated by Ne...

Nicolas Cole: What is the secret to writing high-performing content online? 26.12.2023

In this throwback episode of the Copyblogger Podcast, Tim interviews Nicolas Cole about the secrets of writing high-performing online content. Show notes: Follow Cole on Twitter Follow Tim on Twitter Check out ship30for30 Your personal assistant to grow & monetize your 𝕏 (Twitter) audience.  Give Hypefury a try and grow your personal brand.  This is the exact tool I used to build my brand to a...

Kevin Espiritu: Building a Business and 3.5+ Million Follower Audience in the Gardening Niche 19.12.2023

In this episode, Tim Stoddart sits down with Kevin Espiritu aka "Plant Daddy." They discuss the importance of soil health and the alarming state of our soil today. Tim expresses his fascination with bacteria in soil and highlights the lack of understanding among the general public about the crucial role soil plays in food production. They also discuss how Kevin is building Epic Gardening...

Britney Muller: The Truth About AI's Roles in Writing and Marketing 12.12.2023

In this episode, Tim Stoddart sits down with Britney Muller, about her interests and current projects in the world of AI and machine learning. Muller discusses the explosion of AI and the need for more foundational information to understand and navigate the changing future. She emphasizes the importance of making technical information accessible to a wider public to drive adoption and innovation....

Dan Go: How He's Building a Massive Personal Brand and Business Using Social Media 05.12.2023

The podcast episode features a conversation between Tim Stoddart and guest Dan Goh, covering topics like fatherhood, not being concerned about external judgments, and the role of social media. They also talk about success and how Dan remains grounded and hungry for more despite his accomplishments. Your personal assistant to grow & monetize your 𝕏 (Twitter) audience. Give Hypefury a try and gr...

Jose Rosado: How I Went from Job Loss to Online Success 28.11.2023

In this podcast episode, Tim Stoddart is joined by guest, Jose Rosado. They discuss Jose's journey as a testament to anyone being capable of achieving success, even without English as their first language. They also talk about Jose's experience of being fired from his job, starting freelancing, and eventually building his online presence. Follow Tim on Twitter Follow Jose on Twitter Check...

Greg Isenberg: How to Successfully Build a Portfolio of Companies 21.11.2023

In this podcast, Tim Stoddart interviews Greg Isenberg. They discuss Greg's website, Late Checkout, which is designed to resemble a theme park and offers a unique user experience. He explains how despite its unconventional design, the website has been successful in generating revenue and driving word of mouth. Follow Tim on Twitter Follow Greg on Twitter Late Checkout Community Empire Greg Ise...

Yong-Soo Chung: How to Build a Personal Holding Company 14.11.2023

In this podcast episode, Tim interviews Yong-Soo Chung about the concept of building a personal holding company. They discuss how a personal holding companies involve turning hobbies into projects and eventually businesses. The concept is similar to a lifestyle business, where individuals can have multiple businesses based on their interests. They talk about the differences between different forms...

Darrell Vesterfelt: Finding Success in a Hidden Niche 07.11.2023

In this podcast episode, Tim Stoddart interviews Darrell Vesterfelt, who shares the story of how he transitioned from running multiple businesses to scaling a homesteading business. Despite initially leaving behind his rural upbringing, Darrell saw an opportunity in the growing trend of homesteading during COVID-19 and decided to use his skills in e-learning and marketing to create Homestead Livin...

Nicolas Cole: The Path to Self-Publishing Success 31.10.2023

In this episode of the Copyblogger podcast, Tim sits down with Nicolas Cole. They discuss Cole's ability to write and publish content, even as his business expands. Cole also goes deep into self-publishing and legacy publishing and what he wishes writers knew about the differences. Show notes: Follow Cole on Twitter Follow Tim on Twitter Check out ship30for30 Your personal assistant to grow &a...

Brian Clark: The 22 TRILLION Dollar Opportunity 24.10.2023

In this episode, Tim interviews Brian Clark, the founder of Copyblogger and Longevity Gains. Brian shares his experience of selling off different parts of the company and how his values shifted as he reached the age of 50. Tim and Brian also discuss which generation has all the money and how it is influencing the economy. Show Notes: Follow Brian on Twitter (X) Follow Tim on Twitter (X) Longevity...

Ramit Sethi: How to Build Remarkable Products to Grow Your Business 17.10.2023

Tim Stoddart had the opportunity to speak with entrepreneur,  New York Times  bestselling author, and founder of iwillteachyoutoberich.com, Ramit Sethi. Tim and Ramit dig into tricks for great copywriting, going for “big wins” to move the needle in your life and business, and product development that serves your audience better. The Show Notes Copyblogger.com iwillteachyoutoberich.com How to Write...

Jarod Bauman: How Tim Nets $250k Per Year With Directory Sites 10.10.2023

In this episode Tim Stoddart is interviewed by Jarod Bauman from the Niche Pursuits Podcast. They discuss how Tim decided to transition Sober Nation to a directory model to generate revenue, listing treatment facilities and generating revenue through exposure. They also talk about the importance of having a core group of trusted employees and a systematic workflow. Show notes: Niche Pursuits Podca...

Yannick Veys: The Amazing story of Hypefury’s Massive Success 03.10.2023

In this episode Tim sits down with Yannick, the co-founder of Hypefury. They discuss how the huge changes at Twitter (X) affected their business and how they navigated it. Yannick also shares how affiliates and word of mouth were key to growing Hypefury initially. Cool stuff mentioned in the show:⁠ Follow Yannick on Twitter (X) ⁠ ⁠Follow Tim on Twitter (X) ⁠ Hypefury Learn how to get more traffic,...

Lara Acosta: What all Successful Entrepreneurs Have in Common and How to Crush it on LinkedIn 26.09.2023

In this episode, Tim and Lara discuss the choice between happiness and contentment. Lara goes on to explains why she transitioned from a fitness influencer on Instagram to personal branding expert on LinkedIn. They also talk about the importance of authenticity, purpose, and gratitude on social media. Cool stuff mentioned in the show:⁠ Follow Lara on LinkedIn ⁠ Subscribe to Lara's Newsletter ⁠...

Eddy Quan: "99% of People Don't Know This Twitter Hack" 19.09.2023

In this episode, the Tim interviews Eddy, who shares his experience with Copyblogger and how it impacted his life. They discuss the value of Copyblogger as a resource for learning about online business and copywriting. They also discuss the significance of studying human behavior for success on social media, like Twitter. They emphasize the need for active engagement in spaces and interacting with...

Dakota Robinson: From Electrician to Successful Ghostwriter 12.09.2023

In this episode of the Copyblogger podcast, Tim Stoddart interviews Dakota Robertson, founder of GrowthGhost, about his entrepreneurial journey. Dakota shares how he stumbled upon an opportunity in online writing and built an audience of over half a million followers. They discuss the relatability of not feeling like a natural-born entrepreneur and how to embrace opportunities that come your way....

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