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Creator News Live: Discussing the latest social media tools, tips, and tactics with industry experts, innovators, creators, and storytellers

Creator News Live keeps you up-to-date on what"s happening in the world of the creator economy! We discuss the latest creator tools, tips, and tactics with industry experts, innovators, creators, and storytellers. We broadcast live so YOU can ask the questions that matter most to you and your business.

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54:23

Side Hustle Secrets: 20 Years of Turning Livestreams...

Creator News Live: Discussing the latest social media... ·

2026/04/16

What does it really take to turn livestreaming into a long-term, sustainable income?In this episode, Tanya Smith shares what she’s learned from over 20 years of building a side hustle, and how livestreaming became a core part of that. She walks through how she went from avoiding the camera entirely to committing to a year-long live video experiment, and how that decision changed everything for her business.We also get into the systems behind her consistency, including how she structures her

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55:32

How to Grow a Side Hustle While Working Full-Time...

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2026/04/11

Ifyou’veevertriedtobuildsomethingonthesidewhileworkingafull-timejob,youknowhowquicklythingscangetoverwhelming.Inthisepisode,Sean“Tater”Roberson,thecreatorbehindButMostlyDisney,shareshowhe’sbeenabletogrowhisbrandwhilestillbalancingafull-timecareer.Wegetintohowheworkswithinthelimitsofhisschedule,howheapproachescreatingcontentconsistently,andmostimportantly,aboutmanagingexpectations.Heshareshistakeonwhatgrowthreallylookslikewhenyou’renotdoingthisfull-time,andhowtokeepshowingupevenwhenprogressfeelsslow.T

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48:43

Facebook Monetization Explained: How to Get Paid +...

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2026/04/03

Ifyou’vebeenwonderingwhetherFacebookisstillworthyourtimeasacreator…thisepisodeanswersthatprettyclearly.PaulGowderbreaksdownexactlyhowFacebookmonetizationworksrightnow,includingwhat’sactuallypaying,what’schanged,andwhoactuallygetsthoseelusivebonuses($30,000??!)everyonekeepstalkingabout.TopicsCoveredHowdoyouqualifyforbonusprograms?Doyouneedalargefollowingtostartearning?Whattypeofcontentperformsbestrightnow?Whatshouldyouactuallybecheckinginyourdashboard?WhoThisEpisodeIsForCreatorstryingtomonetizetheirco

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52:10

AI Can’t Replace This: Why Your Story Matters More...

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2026/03/27

AIcanwriteyourcaptions,generateyourimages,andevenhelpscriptyourvideos.Sowheredoesthatleaveyou?That’sexactlywhatIexploredinthisepisodewithRyanKoral.Ryanhasspentyearshelpingcreators,filmmakers,andbusinessownerstellbetterstories.Andwhatcameupagainandagaininourconversationisthissimpletruth:thethingthatactuallyconnectswithpeopleistheonethingAIcan’treplicate…yourstory.Wetalkedaboutwhysomanycreatorsstruggletosharetheirstory,howAIfitsintotheprocesswithoutreplacingyou,andwhatitreallytakestocreatecontentthatpe

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56:41

How Mastermind Groups Help Creators Grow Faster (Live...

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2026/03/19

What happens when you stop learning alone and start building alongside other creators who actually get it? Business growth, accountability, friendship… the list goes on. That’s exactly what I’ve experienced in my weekly meetings with fellow solopreneurs Paul Gowder, Rich Watts, Jim Fuhs, Kira Pogge Brewka, and Amy Kehs, where we talk through what’s actually working, what’s not, and where we’re stuck in our businesses. And what is this mystical council of creatives called, you may be asking? A

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50:41

10 Books That Changed How We Think About Business and...

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2026/03/12

What books actually change the way you think?In this episode, Conor Brown and I share ten books that have shaped how we approach business, creativity, and life. We each brought our top picks, a mix of fiction and nonfiction, and talked about why these stories and ideas stuck with us long after we finished reading them.From leadership and creativity to storytelling and personal growth, these books have influenced how we make decisions, solve problems, and think about the world around us. If you’re

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48:28

How Creators Monetize Their Content (Without Chasing...

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2026/03/05

Monetizing content is something a lot of creators talk about, but not everyone actually figures out how to do it without burning out or chasing every new trend that pops up. In this episode, we sit down with Lou Mongello, the creator behind the award-winning WDW Radio podcast, to talk about what sustainable monetization actually looks like when you build a brand around community, trust, and long-term relationships.Lou shares how he transformed a passion project into a thriving business that includes

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54:27

How to Grow an Email Newsletter as a Creator (What...

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2026/02/25

Everyone says you should build an email list. Fewer people can tell you how to actually grow one.In this episode, we sit down with Chenell Basilio, founder of Growth in Reverse, to talk about what’s really working right now when it comes to newsletter growth. Chenell studies fast-growing newsletters for a living, and what she shares isn’t theory. It’s patterns she sees over and over again across creators who are adding thousands of subscribers without massive audiences.If you’ve been sending emails

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54:44

Why Most Creators Struggle With Money (And It’s Not a...

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2026/02/19

If you’ve ever thought, “I just need to make more money, and everything will be fine,” this episode might surprise you. I sat down with licensed accountant, Ralph Estep Jr. to talk about why most creators struggle financially, and why the issue usually isn’t taxes, write-offs, or some secret loophole they’re missing.Ralph explains that the real challenge for creators is often mindset, structure, and clarity around cash flow. We get into why inconsistent income makes planning harder, why mixing

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54:33

Why Writing a Book Still Matters for Creators (and...

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2026/02/05

A lot of creators think writing a book is something you do after you’ve “made it.” In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Vassallo to talk about why that mindset is backwards, and why a book can still be one of the most powerful credibility tools a content creator can have. We get into how books build authority, open doors, and help people take you seriously long before you have a massive audience.Lauren also breaks down how AI is changing the publishing process, not by replacing writers, but by

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53:36

Why Great Brands Are Ignored (And How PR Builds Trust...

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2026/01/31

If you’ve ever thought, “We’re doing good work… so why is nobody paying attention?” this episode is going to hit close to home. I sat down with Amy Kehs, who’s spent decades helping museums, including the Smithsonian, go from overlooked to deeply loved. And while her background is in museums, everything we talk about applies directly to creators, solopreneurs, and small businesses.We dig into why marketing alone isn’t cutting it anymore, especially in a world where people are overwhelmed with

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54:20

Why Creators Are Going More Human in an AI World

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2026/01/26

There’s a lot of noise right now about AI replacing creators, automating everything, and turning content into something fast, polished, and forgettable. In this episode, I sit down with Paul Gowder to talk about why the opposite shift is happening, creators are leaning more human, more personal, and more real, not less.Paul has spent decades building community online, long before algorithms and AI tools were part of the conversation. We talk about why raw content is starting to outperform polished

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53:21

How Creators Actually Make Money With Brand Deals,...

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2026/01/24

A lot of content creators talk about monetization, but very few explain what it actually looks like. In this episode, we chat with Billy Thorpe, who’s built a real business around brand deals, shoppable videos, and live selling without relying on a massive audience or viral hits.Billy breaks down why most creators misunderstand brand deals, especially the idea that you need big follower counts to get paid. We dig into what brands really care about: usable content, clear demos, reliability, and why

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54:15

How AI Is Changing Graphic Design (And What Creators...

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2026/01/05

If design has ever felt overwhelming, especially with AI tools popping up every five minutes, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Maliha Khan, founder of Khanect the Dots, to talk about what’s really happening at the intersection of AI, Canva, and modern design workflows, and how creators can use these tools without spiraling into chaos.Maliha has a great way of describing where many creators get stuck, the “messy middle” between strategy and execution. We dig into how AI can either

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55:23

AI Is Changing Search Forever: How Creators Can Still...

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2025/12/17

If you’ve noticed your content isn’t getting found the way it used to, you’re not imagining things. Search is changing fast, and AI is right in the middle of it. This week, I’m joined by my friend Rich Brooks, digital marketing veteran, agency owner, and host of the Agents of Change podcast, to break down what’s actually happening behind the scenes with search and what creators need to do next.We talk about why informational SEO is taking a hit, how AI overviews and answer engines are changing

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55:40

Why Your YouTube Channel Isn’t Growing (And How to...

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2025/12/10

If you’ve ever wondered why your YouTube channel seems stuck (fewer views, flat growth, confused analytics), you’re not alone. In this episode, Jerry Potter joins us to break down what’s actually changed inside YouTube’s ecosystem in 2025 and why creators who “used to do everything right” are now struggling. Jerry has grown multiple successful channels and now teaches business owners how to build a thriving YouTube presence in just 90 minutes a week, without burnout.Jerry explains the shift from

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51:38

How to Use Podcasting to Grow Your Business and...

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2025/12/03

If you’ve ever wondered why some podcasters seem to attract clients effortlessly while others feel like they’re shouting into the void, this conversation with Katie Brinkley is the one you want in your earbuds. Katie has been helping business owners turn podcasts into strategic assets for years, and in this episode she breaks down how you can use your show to build trust, shorten your sales cycle, and stop treating your podcast like a hobby that’s supposed to magically “go viral.”We dig into why

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59:21

The Secret to Sustainable Podcasting (Without Losing...

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2025/11/19

If you’ve ever felt like podcasting is equal parts joy and chaos, you’re in good company. In this episode, I sit down with Darrell Darnell, the founder of Pro Podcast Solutions, to talk about what it actually takes to build a show that lasts. Darrell’s been producing podcasts since the early days, and he’s seen just about every possible mistake, burnout cycle, and “why am I doing this?” moment creators run into.What I love about Darrell is that he’s built his entire career around making podcasting

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55:20

Beyond SEO: How AI Is Changing Content Discoverability

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2025/11/12

Search is changing fast. We’re no longer just writing for algorithms; we’re writing for AI. This week, I’m joined by Brian Piper, co-author of Epic Content Marketing and Director of Content Strategy at the University of Rochester, to talk about how discoverability works in the age of AI.Brian breaks down how search results are shifting toward AI answers and virtual assistants, what “AEO” (Answer Engine Optimization) means for creators, and why the days of relying solely on keywords and backlinks are

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55:53

Audio Myths Busted! Laura Davidson on Gear, Growth,...

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2025/11/05

Bad audio is one of the fastest ways to lose an audience, no matter how great your content is. But sounding better doesn’t have to mean buying piles of gear or learning how to mix audio like a pro. This week, I’m joined by Laura Clapp Davidson, musician, content creator, and market development manager at Shure, who knows exactly how to make creators sound their best.Laura explains how to simplify your setup, fix common mistakes, and pick the right mic for your space and budget. We talk about

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