Do your big ideas need a better strategy? Tommy Mallen was the Chief Product Officer behind Ali Abdaal's $2 million product launches. From profitable side-hustles to millions in revenue, Tommy helps creators efficiently build, effectively launch and authentically sell their courses. In today's episode of Creators on Air, Tommy Mallen shares everyth…

Does the fear of pursuing a solo career strike fear into your heart? Ole Lehmann is the founder of AI Solopreneur. He grew from 0 to 100,000 followers on Twitter in just 65 days and built a six-figure business in the space of four months. In today's episode of Creators on Air, Ole Lehmann shares how he successfully launched digital products as a so…

Are you spending endless hours trying to make your content stand out? Niharikaa Kaur Sodhi is a Content Creator working just 2-4 hours each day. She gained 75,000 LinkedIn followers in just twelve months and became a Top Writer on Medium. In this episode of Creators on Air, writer Niharikaa Kaur Sodhi shares her advice on honing your craft, buildin…

Tired of spending hours optimizing your YouTube content only to end up with a low conversion rate? Ed Lawrence is the Founder of Film Booth. He helps over 13,000 newsletter subscribers with actionable tips to grow their channels and YouTube businesses. In this episode of Creators on Air, YouTube educator Ed Lawrence shares his advice on the power o…

In this episode, we're going to talk about programmatic SEO. This is about how businesses get customers by creating lots of pages aimed at specific topics. They use tools and AI to make content. We'll look into where SEO is heading, like more use of no-code tools, more competition for less common keywords, and how to deal with searches that don't l…

If you’re feeling overwhelmed as a creator, it may be time to streamline your workflow. Nat is the founder of Brand Nat and Future AI Lab. She helps businesses to implement humanised automation to save time and grow revenue. In this episode of Creators on Air, Nat shares her advice on automating content creation, how to effectively use CTAs, and ho…

In this episode, we're going to look at how influencer marketing is changing and what it might be like in the future. We'll explore how brands are promoting themselves differently now, find out how to use trust and attention to your advantage, and learn about the good and bad things in this exciting area. We'll talk about the growing trend of virtu…

Are you feeling overwhelmed as a creator? Are you worried about your growth, products, and roadmap? Here’s where systems can help you scale your growth in 2024. Sara Loretta is the founder of SYSTMS™ - helping creative entrepreneur scale their businesses without burning out. In this episode of Creators on Air, Sara joins us for a discussion on the …

In this podcast episode, we're going to talk about making money from open-source projects. We'll talk about the problems of being stuck with one vendor and how to make money from open-source work. We'll look at what might happen in the future, like big new projects, networks owned by users, and changes in digital items and smart contracts. We'll ex…

What are the best ways to niche down as a creator? Or balance making content you love vs. what your audience wants? How about the best ways to navigate uncertainty? Rowena Tsai started her YouTube journey in 2016, creating content on personal development and productivity, and has over 700,000 subscribers on the platform to date. In this episode of …

In this episode, we're looking at how no-code tools are changing the way software is developed. We'll see how these tools make it easier to work with things like web3, machine learning, and creating games. They're changing how people work and making it cheaper to develop software. We'll talk about how this could lead to more specialized products, o…

How can you build and monetize a newsletter that attracts the right audience? Dru Riley, the founder and CEO of Trends.vc, joins the podcast this week to break down proven methods for growth online. Dru Riley has built his Trends.vc newsletter to over 60,000 subscribers - with an audience of founders, investors, and thought leaders in companies lik…

In this episode, we're going to talk about fractional ownership. This means owning a part of something valuable, like big buildings or digital items like NFTs. We'll see how breaking up these big investments into smaller parts makes it possible for more people to invest in things that used to be out of reach. We'll talk about how this could lead to…

In this podcast episode, we're diving into the FIRE movement, which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. We'll look at the different ways you can do it, the risks, and the good things that come with it. We'll talk about how being financially independent isn't just about stopping work early, but also about managing different kinds of wea…

In this episode, we're going to talk about on-demand manufacturing and how it's changing things. We'll see how building trust and telling stories can make products more valuable. We'll also look at how this way of making things reduces the risks of having too much inventory, wasting money, and market uncertainties. We'll explore how local manufactu…

In this podcast episode, we're going to explore the Creator Economy. We'll see how technology is making it easier for people to start their own businesses without needing big companies. We'll talk about how creators are now more valuable than before and how things are changing. We'll look at how people share their content, guess what might happen w…

In this episode, we'll talk about how companies are changing from focusing on sales to focusing on their products to grow. We'll look at why it's getting more expensive to get new customers and how things are more than just about product features. We'll see how sales-led growth and product-led growth are different. Companies like Canva, Slack, and …

In this episode, we look at the world of micro private equity as it revolutionizes business acquisitions. See why buying existing businesses is gaining momentum over starting from scratch and how this trend leverages the value of time in generating wealth. Dive into predictions forecasting increased financing options, the impact of analytics tools …

Discover the evolving landscape of consulting in this podcast episode. Dive into the significance of consultants guiding clients versus contractors fulfilling specific tasks. Explore the emerging opportunities in specialized consulting, fractional roles and productized services, along with strategies to build a value ladder and leverage top-of-funn…

In this episode, we dive into the strategy of an audience-first approach for product development, exploring its importance in validating products, constructing effective distribution networks and maintaining accountability. Highlighting real-world examples like James Clear, Rob Walling and Jane Portman, we unravel the power of building trust with y…

In this episode, we dive into the dynamics of platform ecosystems, uncovering the pivotal role they play in modern businesses. From predictions on platform behaviors to insightful opportunities for growth across industries and platforms, this episode provides a comprehensive exploration of the evolving landscape. Join us as we look at the nuances o…

Join us in this episode as we look at the blueprint for million-dollar, one-person businesses, unveiling strategies and predictions to thrive in today's entrepreneurial landscape. Dive into the power of abstraction through tools and platforms and the shifting value of labor. Learn how to leverage partnerships, build trust with audiences and create …

In this podcast episode, we explore the world of agencies. From solving short-term needs to evolving into Software as a Service (SaaS), agencies play a crucial part in providing specialized skills and filling important roles for companies. We discuss the trends, challenges and opportunities faced by agencies, including their interdependence, global…

In this episode, we look at Micro-SaaS (Software as a Service) and why it's a game-changer for individuals and small teams. Exploring how these nimble apps focus on solving specific problems for particular groups, we discuss predictions on their growth, the rise of open-source alternatives and their resilience despite platforms imitating their feat…

In this episode, we dive into the dynamic world of online courses, exploring their impact on careers and business ventures. From predictions about the future of influential educators and interactive platforms to opportunities for creators, we unravel this evolving landscape. Key lessons, strategies to address common objections and insights into the…

In this episode, we dive into the world of productized services, exploring how freelancers can switch from selling time to offering outcome-based solutions. We talk about the scalability and predictability of productized services compared to traditional freelancing and agency models. We discuss examples spanning transcription services, design sprin…

In this episode, we dive into managed marketplaces and why they matter. From enhancing the connection between supply and demand to addressing trust issues through verification and two-way rating systems, we explore the multifaceted roles these platforms play. Our discussion spans predictions about AI's impact, the rise of member-owned marketplaces …

Celebrate a milestone with us in the inaugural episode of the Trends Podcast, where we revisit a gem from our backlog dated February 10, 2021. This episode takes a deep dive into fragmented markets, discussing strategies for businesses to go from pioneering an idea to dominating a niche. We'll explore the concept of going from one to many, scaling …

Ali Abdaal’s 4.5 million subscribers is impressive But what’s more impressive is his business is projected to make £5 million this year So how exactly has he scaled? Ali Abdaal went from making YouTube videos in his spare time to building a creator business that's projected to make £5 million this year. But how exactly has he done it? Meet the man …

Unpopular opinion: in order to succeed as a creator, you need to do LESS. A few signs that you’re overcomplicating the creator journey: You’re posting on too many platforms You’re not sure who your content is for You feel overwhelmed Being a creator doesn’t have to be difficult. Make it easy for yourself. Josh Spector has over 50,000 subscribers fo…

What are the growth tactics behind the world’s largest and fastest growing newsletters? Think Codie Sanchez, Sahil Bloom and The Hustle. We asked Matt McGarry, the mastermind behind them all Matt McGarry is the founder of Newsletter Operator and GrowLetter. He’s worked with the world’s leading creators and brands, from Sahil Bloom to The Hustle, to…

Ruri Ohama reached 1 million subscribers on YouTube in 2 years But before that she had 4 channels which failed ✖️ Ruri Ohama is a full-time Youtuber with over 1 million subscribers. In this episode of Creators on Air, Ruri joins us to discuss how she grew her YouTube channel, how to create viral videos, and how to generate ideas. Follow Ruri: 📸 Ins…

Ali Abdaal built PTYA Marie Forleo built B-School Amy Porterfield built Digital Course Academy Educational creators can turn their knowledge into wealth and John Meese can show you how ⚡ This episode is for educational creators 📚 John Meese, the author of Always Be Teaching, runs a newsletter called Sell Your Smarts. He helps creators turn their wi…

Imagine going from $0 to $50k/month…. in just 5 months 💰 Michael Houck is a former VC turned full-time creator who began his career as part of the early teams at Uber and Airbnb. His newsletter, Houck's Newsletter, reaches over 60,000 founders and has enabled him to earn $50,000 in monthly revenue. In this episode of Creators on Air, Michael Houck …

Kieran Drew left his job as a dentist to write online And he recently made $140,000 in 4 days 💸 Kieran Drew left his job as a dentist to pursue his passion for writing. He now has an audience of over 185,000 people and a newsletter called Digital Freedom, in which he shares strategies on how to build your business by writing online. In this episode…

Everyone wants to build a community But no one wants to start a community for it to go dead in the first few weeks. Jordan Mix is the Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Late Checkout, a design firm that funds community-based businesses. He currently leads the community and newsletter for one of their projects, You Probably Need A Robot, which has over 30…

From popular podcast to a real estate business: 350,000 monthly listeners a high ticket service business a community of over 70,000 people with over 350,000 monthly listeners, the Property Podcast is the UK’s most popular property podcast, and there’s a good reason behind this. In this episode of Creators on Air, Rob Dix, Author, Marketer and Co-Fo…

Struggling to niche down? You’re probably a multipotentialite. A multipotentialite is someone with many interests and creative pursuits. But it doesn’t mean you can’t be a successful creator. Jake McNeill is the founder of Creative Hackers. He has developed mental models and frameworks to help Multipotentialites leverage their divergent thinking an…

Writing a newsletter and hitting send every week? You might be missing out. With 11 years of experience in building automated newsletter businesses, Brennan Dunn shares his strategies through his newsletter Create & Sell. In this episode of Creators on Air, Brennan joins us to discuss: audience segmentation personalised experiences automated sequen…

You need to change your relationship with creativity. You don’t need: -Growth hacks -SEO -Social media promotion Lawrence Yeo is the writer, illustrator and storyteller behind More To That. He’s attracted millions of blog readers and over 26k subscribers by word of mouth alone. In this episode of Creators on Air, Lawrence shares how to find inspira…

You’ve probably heard of the phrase “building in public”, but do you know what it actually means? Kevon Cheung helps creators grow their personal brand and business by building in public. He runs a newsletter with 3k subscribers, has almost 20k followers on Twitter, and earns a living as a creator with his cohort-based course, ‘Build in Public Mast…

Is AI replacing creativity? Among creators, there are those who embrace AI to augment their content and those who are scared of it. But if you’re not using AI, you could be missing out. Matt Wolfe is passionate about all things AI and future tech tools. After quitting his job back in 2009, he decided to pursue digital marketing to focus on being an…

Are you wondering why your growth strategies aren't working? Kevin Indig is all about organic growth. With over 8.8k newsletter subscribers and a Twitter and LinkedIn following of over 30k, Kevin has led SEO and growth at companies like Shopify and Snapchat and shares his best strategies in his newsletter. In this episode of Creators on Air, we tal…

What's the best platform to go viral and monetise? There's no better person to ask than Eric Struk. He has built a combined audience of almost 10 million on both TikTok and YouTube and has now found a successful niche in travel content. In this episode of Creators on Air, we talk about what makes a video go viral, how to find your value as a creato…

Danny Miranda is the host of The Danny Miranda Podcast. He started this project over 3 years ago and is now in the top 1% of podcasts in the world. His guest appearances include Gary Vee, Derek Sivers, and Chris Williamson. Danny is known for having great conversations with people who are an inspiration in his life. In this episode of Creators on A…

Kelsey Rodriguez is a full-time artist, YouTuber and all around content creator. She started out on YouTube back in 2020 and has since been able to build an audience of over 160k subscribers. She has managed to turn her hobby into a career by helping other artists build their businesses and developing different revenue streams. In this episode of C…

Alex Llull is a content writer and strategist who helps creative entrepreneurs start, grow and scale their audience and income. With his newsletter, ‘The Steal Club’, he dissects the tactics and strategies that top creators use to grow and monetize their audiences. In this episode of Creators on Air, Alex shares some of the best strategies to ‘stea…

Oliur is a designer, creator and developer who started making money online in 2010. He quickly saw the potential of digital products after seeing his Tumblr themes significantly increase his income. That quickly evolved into creating other digital products and delving into YouTube, which resulted in Oliur having multiple income streams. In this epi…

Arvid Kahl is an entrepreneur, software engineer, writer and all-around creator. He describes himself as ‘He Who Does Everything’ and empowers founders and creators to build sustainable businesses in public. He is also a huge part of the Twitter community. In this episode of Creators On Air, Arvid shares how he found his audience, how to be a selfl…

Khe Hy left his corporate finance job 8 years ago to pursue content creation. He is now the Founder and CEO of RadReads and has been called the ‘Oprah for Millennials’ by CNN. By his own admission, he’s not the best at going viral, but he still managed to build a viable business around his newsletter. In this episode of Creators On Air, we talk abo…