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Ep 72How To Start, Stop, or Shift A Creation
Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Ron Placone. Ron's a comedian, writer, actor, and recent filmmaker. He hosts the podcast 1000 w/ Ron Placone, and writes the webcomic Lucy & Ron. This year he released the short film Loner, had a vertical short called Frank Azuri premiere in Rome, and just finished his first feature that premiered in November called Left at Wall.We talk about how there will come times in your creative life where you need to start, stop, or shift the direction of your work. This episode will help you navigate those tricky times.Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction11:37 - 4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Reinvent Your Brand22:48 - 5 (Unexpected) Things To Do When You Start A New Project38:00 - 4 Signs It's Time To End A ProjectShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeNiche Definer Skill Session: https://joshspector.gumroad.com/l/nichedefiner Nathan Berry/Rachel Rogers Billion Dollar Creator Podcast (Flywheel Episode): https://apple.co/4aSsxA4 Seth Godin’s The Dip: https://amzn.to/4aNcGmy To Connect with Ron Placone:Website: https://www.ronplacone.com/ Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1000wronplacone To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 71A Podcast Growth Expert Reveals How To Get Your Most Downloaded Episode Ever
Want more people to check out your podcast, but have no idea how to make that happen?Struggling to convert social media followers into podcast listeners?Want to know how to turn any single episode of your podcast into your most popular episode ever?You're about to find out.In this episode, podcast growth expert Lauren Passell reveals exactly how to do each of those things including specific, proven tactics she's used with her Tink Media clients to help them grow their podcasts.It's a true masterclass in podcast growth strategy that's full of simple, actionable advice.And if nothing else...Listen to what she suggests at the 15 minute mark.TOPICS DISCUSSED15:15 - Podcast Cross Promotion: How To Find Your Podcast Friends29:43 - Want More Podcast Ratings and Reviews? Watch This!31:02 - Are Podcast Ratings and Reviews Overrated?35:23 - A 5-Question Survey Every Podcaster Needs To Try37:17 - How To Get Featured On Apple Podcasts👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeRESOURCES MENTIONEDPodcast Audience Graph: https://rephonic.com/graphEveryone’s Talkin’ Money Podcast: https://everyonestalkinmoney.com/ Share A Podcast: https://pod.link/ Grow My Show / Lauren Passell Episode: https://www.growmypodcastshow.com/guests/lauren-passell/Pod News: https://podnews.net/Inside Podcasting Newsletter: https://inside.com/podcastingTo Connect with Lauren Passell:Tink Media: https://tinkmedia.co/ Podcast The Newsletter: https://t.co/RSy3bumwG5 Podcast Marketing Magic: https://t.co/kOvB9yrr3X Podcast Database: https://t.co/gl3sCT3Ipp Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenpassellTink Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/tinkmediaco Tink Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinkmedia/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 70How To Go From A Few Sales To A FREAKIN' TON Of Sales
Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Claire Bartholic. Claire has helped hundreds of real runners chase their dreams and conquer what they never thought possible. Her coaching philosophy combines science-based training, plant-based running nutrition, and proven mindset techniques to unlock every runner's true potential. She's a certified running coach, sports nutrition specialist, 2-hour and 58-minute marathoner, and borderline obsessive plant lover. We talk about how to capture people's attention for your unique concept, product, or service and stand out in a crowded niche.Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeTo Connect with Claire Bartholic:Website: https://theplantedrunner.com/join/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplantedrunner/ Book: https://theplantedrunner.com/book/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 69Landing Page Secrets To Increase Conversions
Watch me share some landing page secrets and rewrite a sales page and newsletter signup page in real-time.00:00 - Introduction25:51 - A Must-Do If You Publish On Medium And Your Own Blog!Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 68Unusual Ways To Capture Attention For Your Unique Concept
Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Anita Chaperon. Anita aims to inspire driven individuals to approach self-development as a craft—a more fluid and nurturing self-care set of practices that don't just aim to change behaviors; they empower you to understand and work with your natural tendencies to move through life with less friction. You cultivate a stance of allowing an intentional life path with more presence, meaning, fulfillment, and joy. You can join the conversations and enjoy her materials at anitachaperon.com. How to capture people's attention for your unique concept, product, or service and stand out in a crowded niche.Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeThe Niche Definer: https://joshspector.gumroad.com/l/nichedefiner Get 50% Off: Enter niche25 at checkoutThe Relationship Builder: https://joshspector.gumroad.com/l/RelationshipBuilder Get 50% Off: Enter relationship25 at checkoutTo Connect with Anita Chaperon:Website: https://anitachaperon.com/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 67How The Danny Miranda Podcast Became Huge By Solely Focusing On Quality
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Danny Miranda. Danny hosts The Danny Miranda podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. He's best known for leading deep research interviews to help your favorite entrepreneurs and thinkers go off script. His podcast has been played over a million times, featuring guests like Gary Vaynerchuk, Alex Hormozi, Andy Frisella, Robert Green, and Seth Godin.This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the rise of The Danny Miranda Podcast.Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction04:21 - How To Ask Good Podcast Questions (Danny Miranda's Approach)25:23 - How To Promote A Podcast On TikTok And YouTube26:28 - A Surprising Way To Find Podcast Guests38:07 - What Every Creator Economy Success Story Has In Common40:46 - A Creative Formula For Creators Who Care About QualityShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeTo Connect with Danny:The Danny Miranda Podcast: https://tapistr.ee/heydannymiranda Art of Interviewing Course: https://www.artofinterviewing.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 66Coaching Business Tips To Boost Your Revenue
Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Dr. Corey Wilks. Corey is a psychologist and coach who helps creators reach their potential. He has worked with some of the top creators and communities in the creator economy space to help them build fulfilling lives and thriving businesses. Now he shares these insights in his newsletter, Creator Alchemy, where he explores topics like the psychology of human flourishing, online business, and content creation. You can find his work at coreywilkspsyd.com or connect with him on Twitter @CoreyWilksPsyD. If you're looking for coaching business tips about how to price your offers, sell more courses, and create a brand that attracts your ideal clients, you've come to the right place.Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction07:30 - Value Ladder Example: The Secret To Pricing Multiple Products21:59 - How To Sell More Courses By Offering Two Versions Of Yours38:18 - This Simple Brand Strategy Mistake Is Killing Your BrandShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeThe Niche Definer: https://joshspector.gumroad.com/l/nichedefiner Get 50% Off: Enter niche25 at checkoutTo Connect with Corey Wilks:Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoreyWilksPsyD To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 653 Simple Ways To Unlock Business Growth
The secrets to dealing with competition, a high-converting sales page, and picking the right business idea in the first place.00:00 - Introduction08:55 - No One Is Stealing Your Customers (It's All In Your Head)17:49 - Gumroad Tutorial: How I Write My Sales Page25:01 - How To Choose The Right Business IdeaShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 64The Editor Of This Episode Said She's Never Heard Anything Explained This Well
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Jane Hamill. Jane is the founder of Fashion Brain Academy, which offers online classes and coaching for apparel and accessory designers on the business side of things. Her goal is for every designer to make a living using their creativity while becoming business savvy, even if they hate sales and cringe at the idea of a marketing plan. She ran a successful women's wholesale clothing line and boutique. Her work has been seen in Entrepreneur, CNN, NPR, InStyle WWD, and Lucky. Her clothing line was carried in stores across the country, including Macy's, Saks, and Bloomingdale's.I don't even have the words to describe how much value is packed into this one.Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction13:12 - Subscription Product vs. One-Time Fee: Which Should You Offer?28:52 - Don't Create Another Piece Of Content Until You Ask These 3 Questions41:59 - The Simplest Strategy I've Ever Found To Choose Your NicheShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeThe Sessions System: https://joshspector.gumroad.com/l/SessionsSystem Get 50% Off: Enter system25 at checkoutTo Connect with Jane Hamill:Website: https://fashionbrainacademy.com/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 63Mind-Blowing Design Tips For Non-Designers
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Nate Kadlac. Nate is a designer helping non-designers make better design decisions for their brands and businesses with his company, Approachable Design. He writes a weekly newsletter I highly recommend called Make It Yours. He leads design workshops and works as a consultant. Throughout his career, he's worked with early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies and recently led product and brand design at a startup to its mid-eight-figure acquisition in 2021.Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction11:11 - How To Choose Your Brand Colors (If You're Not A Designer!)24:31 - YouTube Thumbnail Tip: The Rule Of Thirds34:25 - How To Hire A Designer: 3 Questions To Ask ThemShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeTo Connect with Nate:Website/Newsletter: https://approachabledesign.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kadlac To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 62Turn Your Newsletter and Offer Into A Winner With These Tiny Tweaks
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Josh Shayne. Josh has spent 15 years helping marketers power and grow their businesses with design. His company DesignBolt is re-imagining the traditional agency model of per-project quotes, contracts, and invoices, and instead offering clients. All the design they need for one simple fixed-rate monthly subscription.Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction23:29 - Coaches and Consultants: Never Sell Your Service This Way32:39 - The Missing Element In Most Sales Page Copy46:44 - Popup Newsletters: A Better Way To GetShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeKevin Shen’s Home Studio Course: https://dreamstudiocourse.com/For The Interested Ads: https://fortheinterested.com/ads/ Game Changer Popup Newsletter: https://gamechanger.popupnewsletters.com/ To Connect with Josh Shayne:Website: https://www.designbolt.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-shayne/To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 61I'm About To Improve Your Newsletter AND Your Free Products
Typically, I invite a guest to the I Want To Know podcast to ask me three questions, and I help them figure out how to grow their audience in business. But today, I've actually got three guests for you. That's because what you're about to hear are three excerpts from one of my recent Jam Session Q&AS—which are part of my Skill Session membership, which you can check out at josh specter.com/sessions.They are a series of one-hour video presentations where I teach you how to do things like grow your newsletter in five minutes a day, get more clients, create a product in a day, and define your niche. When you become a Skill Sessions member. You also get invited to join me for a monthly jam session Q and A, where I give members specific feedback and suggestions on anything they're trying to figure out.In this Jam Session, I shared tips on the best time to publish your newsletter, how to improve your newsletter signup page, and messaging to get more subscribers, and how to get the most value out of a free product you offerHere are some of the most valuable moments in the Jam Session: 00:00 - Introduction02:52 - What's The Best Day To Send Your Newsletter?14:53 - Watch Me Rewrite A Newsletter Signup Page In Real-TimeShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 60A Personal Brand And Copywriting Expert Reveals How To Smash Through The Noise Juggernaut Style
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Hillary Weiss Presswood. Hillary is a creative director and positioning strategist who helps creative service providers develop their statement piece brands and become absolutely unmissable in their corner of the market.Through her weekly newsletters and social media presence, she prides herself on getting to the guts of things and sharing insights on every aspect of her work. From concepting to differentiation, positioning, creating your own visual language, to the ups and downs from over a decade in the entrepreneurial trenches. You can find her on Instagram @hcweiss, where she shares videos, writings, and extremely silly deep dives. And you should come say hey over there because she doesn't bite or so she claims.Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction07:53 - The First 3 Things To Consider When Building A Brand28:53 - Use The "One-Word Trick" To Write An Insanely Powerful Headline31:37 - A Pro Copywriter Reveals Her Clever Call To Action Strategy!Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeSome of Hillary’s clients: Renae Saager: Confidence Coach: https://www.instagram.com/renaesaager/Maris Corcoran: Copy Mentor + Speaker: https://www.instagram.com/mtoni/Courtney Townley, Health & Self-Leadership Coach: https://www.instagram.com/gracegrit/ To Connect with Hillary:Website/Newsletter: https://hillaryweiss.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hcweiss/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HCWeiss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theweissness To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 59Everything You Need To Know About Selling (That No One Told You Yet)
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Marcus Manderson. Marcus, also known as @dafingaz, is a music composer and producer who has worked on music for companies including Disney, National Geographic, Smithsonian, MTV, and Fox.He's a former church musician who works in AV IT by day and as a music composer and producer by night. You can find him on social media, mainly Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @dafingaz, where he shares his latest music and discusses sync licensing, which is about how to get music into movies and tv, movie trailer music, and networking.Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction15:35 - How To Create A Course In 4 Steps (If You Have An Audience)20:44 - I Bet You Don't Sell What You Think You Sell40:18 - 5 Ways To Turn A One-Off Gig Into Repeat BusinessShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeThe 5/25/150 Networking System: https://fortheinterested.com/the-525150-networking-system/To Connect with Marcus:Website: https://dafingaz.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dafingaz/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dafingazFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dafingazLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dafingaz/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dafingazYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dafingazTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 58Creator Advice: What To Listen To And What To Ignore
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Kieran Drew. Kieran is an ex-dentist-turned-creator who shares ideas on how to make an impact and income by writing online. You can find him on Twitter, where he's built a huge audience of over 166,000 people, or check out his weekly newsletter, Digital Freedom, for deep dives and creator business advice. Recently he had a six-figure launch with his new product, High Impact Writing, and he's here today to try to work out what to do next as he scales his business. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction12:12 - 3 Keys To Email Marketing Mastery (Don't Do What This Guy Did!)15:29 - The Newsletter Subscriber Loyalty Test42:51 - Buy Books, Not CoursesShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeMost Paid Newsletters Fail Because They Offer More Instead Of Different: https://joshspector.com/paid-newsletters/To Connect with Kieran:Website: https://kierandrew.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsKieranDrew To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 57What To Focus On, What To Charge, and How To Prove You're Worth It
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Luke Simmons. Luke helps faithful pastors be fruitful and fruitful pastors stay faithful by creating resources and coaching experiences through his appropriately named, Faithful and Fruitful newsletter, on Twitter @lukedsimmons, on the Preaching Through podcast, and as a leadership coach. Luke is also a practitioner leading the Redemption Church Gateway in Phoenix, a church he founded in 2009. His favorite job is being a dad to four kids—he has one in high school, middle school, elementary school, and kindergarten, which I'm guessing means he's pretty tired.Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction09:28 - 5 Questions That Reveal What You Should Focus On22:44 - 4 Ways To Share Social Proof (Without Feeling Arrogant)32:59 - How Much Should You Charge? These 4 Questions Reveal The AnswerShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeKevon Cheung: https://twitter.com/MeetKevonHow To Get Comfortable Promoting Your Creations: https://joshspector.com/get-comfortable-promoting/The Newsletter Booster Skill Session: https://joshspector.gumroad.com/l/newsletterbooster Use Code BOOSTER25 to get a 50% discount and get it for $25For The Interested Ads: https://fortheinterested.com/ads/ To Connect with Luke:Website/Faithful & Fruitful Newsletter: https://faithfulandfruitful.com/links/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukedsimmons To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 56I'm About To Make Your Sales Page And Newsletter Archives MUCH Stronger
Typically, I invite a guest to the I Want To Know podcast to ask me three questions, and I help them figure out how to grow their audience in business. But today, I've actually got three guests for you. That's because what you're about to hear are three excerpts from one of my recent Jam Session Q&As.I offer a product called Skill Sessions, which you can check out at josh specter.com/sessions.They are a series of one-hour video presentations where I teach you how to do things like grow your newsletter in five minutes a day, get more clients, create a product in a day, and define your niche. When you become a Skill Sessions member. You also get invited to join me for a monthly jam session q and a, where I give members specific feedback and suggestions on anything they're trying to figure out.In this Jam Session, I shared tips on how to improve your sales and pricing page, how to build your content library, and how to capitalize on a viral social post.Here are some of the most valuable moments in the Jam Session: 00:00 - Introduction03:28 - Watch Me Rewrite A Sales Page Headline15:48 - No One Posts Their Newsletter On Their Website Like This (But They Should)Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 55How A Newsletter Became A Must-Read For Creators In 6 Months
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Chenell Basilio. Chenell runs the Growth In Reverse newsletter, where she reverse engineers how top creators grew their newsletter to 50,000 plus subscribers. Each week, she spends around 25 hours researching a creator and writes a deep dive, sharing some of the growth strategies they've used. You can also find her on Twitter @chenellco, talking about newsletters and building an audience.Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction13:26 - The Unseen Growth Tactic That Drives Huge Newsletters27:35 - What To Post On Social BEFORE You Publish Your Next NewsletterShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeI Want To Know - Justin Welsh Episode: https://youtu.be/sDLGQR5c4NQI Don't Want James Clear To Come On My Podcast (Who I Want Instead): https://youtu.be/_c_1O7rjRsM Jay Clouse Creator Science Podcast: https://podcast.creatorscience.com/The Danny Miranda Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-danny-miranda-podcast/id1532160275 Nick Loper Side Hustle Show: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/side-hustle-show/ To Connect with Chenell Basilio:Growth In Reverse Newsletter: https://growthinreverse.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chenellco LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chenellco/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 54The Habits That Fuel My Success As A Creative Entrepreneur
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Kody Duncan. Kody helps go-getters build better habits through his Habit Examples newsletter. You can also find him on Twitter @habitexamples, where he is usually dealing habit tips and memes on the regular. Kody draws on lessons learned from the many hats he's worn: from music coach to psychology major to church missionary to web designer to director of marketing to his favorite role being a dad to his two and almost three kiddos.Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction12:59 - The Mindset That Changed My Life20:38 - The Best Kind Of "No"31:08 - How To Figure Out What You Want To Do With Your Life (In 10 Weeks)Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeTo Connect with Kody:Website/Habit Examples Newsletter: https://www.habitexamples.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HabitExamples Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/habitexamples/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 53How To Promote Your Content Like Movies, Biggie, and Tupac
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Anne-Bénédicte Hannotte. Anbé, who's joining us from Belgium, is the creator of the Storylific podcast, a 100% outdoor French podcast with adventurers, explorers, and outdoor athletes. After a dry corporate career, a blessed midlife crisis made her think about what really matters, and she dusted off her old dream of conducting interviews. It's now two years since Storylific was launched, and she's now eager to bring the project to the next level.Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction08:16 - The Cure For A Boring Podcast Description10:45 - How To Promote Your Podcast Like A Movie22:43 - How To Get Newsletter Sponsors (With A Small Audience)28:22 - The Biggie-Tupac Donation StrategyShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeHow To Monetize Your Podcast (Without Sponsors!): https://youtu.be/vF3yMCO2F7MFour Ways To Grow Your Membership After It Plateaus: https://youtu.be/TrGo4Or-jGwWho Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy: https://amzn.to/43nsjMu To Connect with Anbé:Website: https://www.storylific.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storylific/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storylific LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannotteab/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 52Jam Session: Newsletter Surveys, Social Strategy, and Product Offers
Typically, I invite a guest to the I Want To Know podcast to ask me three questions, and I help them figure out how to grow their audience in business. But today, I've actually got three guests for you. That's because what you're about to hear are three excerpts from one of my recent Jam Session Q&As.I offer a product called Skill Sessions, which you can check out at josh specter.com/sessions.There's a series of one-hour video presentations where I teach you how to do things like grow your newsletter in five minutes a day, get more clients, create a product in a day, and define your niche. When you become a Skill Sessions member. You also get invited to join me for a monthly jam session q and a, where I give members specific feedback and suggestions on anything they're trying to figure out.In this Jam Session, I shared tips on how to survey your newsletter audience, how to improve your social media content strategy, and how to juggle multiple product offers. Here are some of the most valuable moments in the Jam Session: 00:00 - Introduction07:58 - The Magic "One Word" Survey Question14:07 - These Social Posts Will Get You Clients23:34 - You Don't Have To Niche Down, But…Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 51A Creator Makeover: Simple Shifts To Improve Your Newsletter And Social Content
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Josh Langley. Josh helps primary school-age kids build mental and emotional resilience through his award-winning “Being You is Enough” book series, inspiring kids’ educational programs, and his school talks. His background as an advertising copywriter has helped him create unique, keep-it-simple, and fun resources that are loved by kids, parents, educators, and child health professionals. All this is despite Josh failing high school, being unemployed for many years, and being told he'll “Never amount to anything.”Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction20:07 - How To Choose A Newsletter Topic That Gets You Sales22:41 - The Most Powerful Micro-Content You Can Create31:06 - Watch Me Transform A LinkedIn Post Into A Niche Home RunShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeThe 90-Day Content Library System: https://youtu.be/if2wqstYmKc How to “Package” Your Social Media Posts to Get More Attention: https://bit.ly/3r3Qke3 To Connect with Josh Langley:Website: https://joshlangley.com.au/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshlangleyauth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshlangley_inspiringkids/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshlangleywriter/ Amazon: https://amzn.to/3JBh0tc To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 50You're Blogging Wrong: How To Write, Promote, and Monetize Your Blog
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Chasity Cooper. Chastity is a Chicago-based award-winning writer and wine culture expert through her wine newsletter, Bright and Balanced, she encourages readers to courageously expand their palettes. Ultimately, her goal is to make wine more accessible and relatable through storytelling, education, and travel experiences.Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction07:48- How To Create Content That Attracts Your Dream Sponsor25:54 - How To Promote Your Content With Paid Ads (Without Wasting Your Money!)36:26 - A Beginner's Guide To Monetizing Your Expertise (4 Key QuestionsShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeFree 5-Day SEO Email CourseHow To Monetize Your Expertise: 6 Questions To Ask YourselfHow To Make The Most Of Your Side HustleA Sponsorship Expert Who's Earned $3M From Brands Reveals His SecretsSkill Session: Write Your Most Successful Blog Post EverUse Code BLOG25 to get it for just $25To Connect with Chasity Cooper:Website/Bright & Balanced Newsletter: https://chasitycooper.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bychasitycooper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bychasitycooper/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 49You Don't Need A Big Audience If You Create Content Like This
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Daren Smith. Darren is a film producer and creative entrepreneur. He's the founder of Craftsman Films, Craftsman Creative, Light Bulb Courses, and is an author, podcaster, and business strategist for creative business owners. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction19:52 - Does Your Content Make People Say One Of These 5 Things?25:53 - Do You Have The Guts To Try This Content Exercise?42:09 - 3 "Crazy" Things You Can Do TODAY To Get Noticed As An ExpertShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeI Want To Know How To Avoid BurnoutOnly Do It If You’re Willing To Do It 100 TimesGet Different: Marketing That Can't Be Ignored! by Mike Michalowicz To Connect with Daren SmithWebsite: http://www.craftsmancreative.co/Twitter: https://twitter.com/darentsmith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darentsmith/ Workshops: http://workshops.craftsmancreative.co To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 48How To Use Generosity To Build A Huge Audience (And Business!)
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Arvid Kahl. Arvid is a writer on Twitter who is just trying to help people (best bio ever). He’s written two books and shares his knowledge on the Bootstrapped Founder blog, Bootstrapped Founder podcast, and the Bootstrapped Founder Newsletter. You can engage with him on Twitter @arvidkahl.Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation:00:00 - Introduction10:47 - Please Stop Making This Twitter Mistake25:44 - You're Looking For Product Ideas In The Wrong Place27:23 - Do You Want An Audience Or A Community? (It's a trick question!)Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeMentioned on the episode: The Bootstrapped Podcast / Josh Spector Episode: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/josh-spector-saying-less-and-making-more/I Want To Know Podcast / Roberto Blake Episode: https://youtu.be/mdZLrJMz1XoI Want To Know Podcast / James Clear Clip: https://youtu.be/_c_1O7rjRsMHow To Get Comfortable Promoting Your Creations: https://joshspector.com/get-comfortable-promoting/To Connect with Arvid KahlTwitter: https://twitter.com/arvidkahl/ Zero to Sold: How to Start, Run, and Sell a Bootstrapped Business (Book): https://t.co/TFlId5SPLTThe Embedded Entrepreneur: How to Build an Audience-Driven Business (Book): https://t.co/BXldiSTqDHNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletter/Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast/ Website: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 47The Truth About How To Position Your Expertise
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Alicia Johnson. Alicia helps communities and community-centered organizations prepare, respond, and recover from disaster. You can learn more about her work at twolynchpinroad.com and through her newsletter Ready for Anything. As an emergency manager with two decades of on-the-ground experience, she brings connection and peace of mind to those she works with.Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction10:19 - Derek Sivers Podcast Strategy Is Brilliant!11:14 - Do This Before You Start A Podcast (4 Steps)37:40 - People Will Pay For Your Expertise If You Understand ThisShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeDerek Sivers PodcastMake Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling by Eric Nuzum Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind by Al Ries & Jack Trout Josh Spector Clarity CallsTo Connect with Alicia JohnsonWebsite: https://twolynchpinroad.com/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 46Pretty Sure I Just Helped Build An Awesome Brand - Do You Agree?
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Dennis Geelen. Dennis Dennis is an “accidental solopreneur.” He's literally written the book on that. After more than 20 years in the corporate world, Dennis accidentally fell into being a solopreneur when he found himself laid off for the first time at the age of 43. He decided to bet on himself and is now at the age of 48, five years into his solopreneur journey. He's written four books, created three online courses, consulted for dozens of companies, spoken at numerous events, launched a newsletter, and is having a lot of fun helping others do the same. Dennis is also active on Twitter and LinkedIn.Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation:00:00 - Introduction22:38 - Self-Promotion Is NOT A Selfish Act27:44 - The Smartest Book Promotion Strategy I've Seen32:19 - Watch Me Help Build A Brand In 4 MinutesShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeI Want To Know Newsletter Growth PlaylistSkill Session: Newsletter BoosterUse Code Booster25 to get 50% off ($25)Spark Loop Partner ProgramMost Helpful Newsletter For Creators Twitter ThreadHow To Get Comfortable Promoting Your CreationsDaniel Vassallo / Small BetsA Peek Inside The Mind Of A Productivity Expert (Khe Hy)To Connect with Dennis Geelen:Website: https://www.dennisgeelen.me/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dennis_geelen Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-geelen/ The Accidental Solopreneur (Book)Solopreneur Playbook Online CourseThe Author’s Playbook Online CourseSolopreneur Playbook CallThe Happy Accidents NewsletterTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 45Behind-The-Scenes Of My Most Successful Product Ever
Today is a special episode of the I Want To Know podcast. We're going to do something a little different—I’m going to give you a behind-the-scenes look at my most successful product ever, my Skill Sessions membership. I'm going to get into how and why I created Skill Sessions, how I sell them, and also share some of the most valuable tactics I've presented in the sessions themselves. To help me do this, I have brought on my secret weapon, Emily Benedict, and she will ask me some questions about the sessions. She's the perfect one to do this because she has been to every session, she has helped me with them from the beginning, and she has a unique perspective on them.Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation:00:00 - Introduction03:22 - How I Package My Expertise Into Products And Content People Love05:47 - My Most Successful Product ISN'T A Course Or Community16:44 - How To Turn One Coaching Client Into TwoShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeGet Josh Spector’s Skill SessionsTo Connect with Emily Benedict:Twitter: @emilysbenedictTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 44A PR Pro Reveals How To Get Media Coverage For Yourself
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Christina Nicholson. Christina is a former TV reporter and anchor turned owner of a PR agency called Media Maven. She's the host of the Become a Media Maven podcast, where she pulls the curtain back on all things media and public relations. Today she's gonna share some tips on how anyone can earn media exposure in places like the Today Show, Forbes, and top podcasts without spending money on ads. Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation:00:00 - Introduction16:34 - How To Avoid The Mistake That Prevents Most People From Getting Media Coverage19:25 - How To Pitch Yourself To Be On A Podcast37:59 - Should You Spend Your Budget On PR Or Advertising? (The Surprising Answer)Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeMentioned on the episode: Podcast Clout: https://podcastclout.com/Emily Benedict: https://twitter.com/EmilySBenedict To Connect with Christina NicholsonPodcast: Become A Media MavenMasterclass: EarnMediaNow.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ChristinaAllDayNewsletter: https://www.mediamavenandmore.com/newsletter Website: https://www.mediamavenandmore.com To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 43How to Align Your Content With Your Offers
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Danny Gregory. Danny is the author of a dozen bestselling books on art and creativity. As the founder of Sketchbook Skool and Online Art School, he has helped tens of thousands of artists come back to their creativity through his books, courses, workshops, and a paid membership community. He publishes two weekly newsletters, has a long-running podcast, and his YouTube channel has over 200,000 subscribers.Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation:00:00 - Introduction07:50 - No One Wants Your Content (Here's What They Want Instead)15:26 - How To Get Newsletter Subscribers From YouTube Videos34:04 - Why Ship 30 For 30 Has Been So SuccessfulShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeThe Artist Who Couldn't DrawHow to do what you love — advice for creativesDon't Update Your Course (Do This Instead)Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan SullivanTo Connect with Danny Gregory:Sketchbook Skool: https://sketchbookskool.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SketchBookSkool Newsletter: https://dannysessays.com/ Personal Website: https://www.dannygregory.com/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 42Unusual Tactics You Can Use To Learn What Your Audience Wants
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Jay Johnson. Jay is a former collegiate and professional running coach who now serves high school, cross country, and track coaches through digital courses in an annual conference in Boulder, Colorado. He's the author of Consistency is Key, 15 Ways to Unlock Your Potential As a High School Runner, which has sold over 13,000 copies. Jay also writes a weekly email to 8,000 high school coaches, which you can learn about and sign up for at CoachJayJohnson.com—and you can follow him at coach j Johnson on Twitter and Instagram.Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation:00:00 - Introduction07:15 - The Most Common Mistake I See Newsletter Writers Make24:48 - When To Use A Lead Magnet (And When Not To)34:14 - 4 Must-Ask Survey Questions To Clarify Your MessagingShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeTo Connect with Jay Johnson:Website: https://www.coachjayjohnson.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachjayjohnsonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjayjohnson/Book: Consistency Is Key: 15 Ways to Unlock Your Potential as a High School RunnerTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 41How To Maximize The Value Of Partnerships
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Matt Cilderman. Matt is a digital agency owner and the creator of Personal Funnels. While working as a public school teacher, he uses his free time to scale a digital agency to better provide for his family, and he's now creating Personal Funnels courses and leading live workshops with The Futur to teach creatives how to achieve the same success.Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation:00:00 - Introduction25:51 - How To Turn Competitors Into Collaborators31:20 - How To Overcome Social Media Imposter Syndrome37:39 - 10 Ways To "Borrow" My 30,000 Followers (For Free!)Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeMentioned on the episode: The FuturJosh Spector's Twitter Thread On Ways To Borrow His AudienceTo Connect with Matt Cilderman:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CildermansolutionsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cilderman-62861149/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 40Audience Growth Tips For Authors
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Emily Klein. Emily is a fiction author who writes about quirky characters who stumble through impossible relationships on their way to happily ever after. You can find her on TikTok and Instagram @EmKleinWrites. Before taking the leap into fiction, Emily published nonfiction essays and articles and worked as a ghostwriter.Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation:00:00 - Introduction02:52 - Why Most Author Newsletters Suck04:42 - How To Figure Out What Your Content Should Be About14:04 - Stop Posting Stuff No One Cares AboutShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeMentioned on the episode: Josh Spector Clarity CallsJosh Spector Skill SessionsThe Perennial Seller by Ryan HolidayThe Obstacle is the Way by Ryan HolidayAustin KleonJohn AugustThe Red Hand Files by Nick CaveFreelance Writing Guide - Kaleigh Moore I Want To Know EpisodeTo Connect with Emily Klein:TikTok: @EmKleinWritesInstagram: @EmKleinWritesWebsite: https://emilyrebeccaklein.com/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 39A Masterclass On How To Run A Membership Community
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Jay Clouse. Jay is the founder of Creator Science. Through its newsletter, podcast, membership, and YouTube channel, Creator Science will help you become a smarter creator. He previously led the community experience team for Pat Flynn and Smart Passive Income, designing their paid membership community and cohort-based course programs.Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation:00:00 - Introduction04:28 - 3 Reasons NOT To Launch A Membership Community16:27 - How To Get People To Join Your Membership Community28:35 - How To Refresh and Reboot Your Membership CommunityShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeTo Connect with Jay ClouseWebsite: Creator ScienceCreator Science NewsletterBuild A Beloved Membership CourseTwitter: https://twitter.com/jayclouseYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CreatorScienceYTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayclouse/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayclouse To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 38How To Monetize Your Podcast (Without Sponsors!)
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Josh Taylor. Josh is a podcast host who shares true stories from the Old West era through his history podcast, The Wild West Extravaganza. He also has a companion newsletter that focuses on the same topics. And despite being a forklift operator in real life, Josh is actively seeking a way to transition into a new career path, hopefully through his passion for history and storytelling. You can check out all his stuff at wildwestextra.com—you'll also find links there to his newsletter and his YouTube channel.Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation:00:00 - Introduction04:35 - How To Monetize Your Podcast By Repackaging Your Episodes07:12 - How To Create Merchandise Your Audience Will Want To Buy19:35 - How To Succeed On YouTube (Without Becoming a "YouTuber")Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeMentioned on the episode: Tools Of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers by Tim FerrissDan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcastThis Is Not a T-Shirt: A Brand, a Culture, a Community - a Life in Streetwear by Bobby HundredsA Sponsorship Expert Who's Earned $3M From Brands Reveals His SecretsMy Favorite Murder Podcast NetworkA YouTube Expert With 500K Subscribers Reveals His SecretsAlt Shift XTo Connect with Josh Taylor:Website: Wild West ExtravaganzaNewsletter: https://wildwestjosh.substack.com/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nr2Lie To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 37How To Build On Your Initial Success
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Jason Pearl. Jason is a faith-forward entrepreneur, founder, and president of Nare Consulting, which specializes in helping businesses under $10 million in revenue grow to more than $10 million as quickly and responsibly as possible, focusing on repeatable, consistent revenue. Since he started his company six years ago, Jason has helped generate approximately $500 million in revenue for his clients. Leadership, growth, and entrepreneurship are his skills, and people are his passion. He also has a growing personal brand where he shares daily advice on what he's learned along the way of his 20-plus-year career of scaling businesses. He's active on LinkedIn. He offers one-on-one intensive coaching calls via his website, JasonMPearl.com, and recently launched his video newsletter, Everyone Can Win, which hits inboxes every Thursday. And in five minutes or less, he gives subscribers actionable tips on leadership, growth, and entrepreneurship.Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation:00:00 - Introduction08:47 - How To 10x LinkedIn Growth In 6 Months18:26 - You Don't Own Your Personal Brand31:31 - Don't Wait To Iterate (6 Questions To Ask Your Audience)Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeMentioned on the episode: Josh’s Inbox to Invoice Group Coaching ProgramHow To Get Unstuck In Your Creative Business (And My 90-Day Content Library System)To Connect with Jason Pearl:Website: https://www.jasonmpearl.com/ Everyone Can Win Video Newsletter: https://www.jasonmpearl.com/newsletter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmpearl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jasonmpearl To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 36How To Make The Most Of Your Side Hustle
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Joe Ferraro. today's guest is Joe Ferraro. After recording over 300 conversations and studying thousands more, Joe has figured out what. A damn good conversation. Every week since 2017, he's released a new episode of his podcast, 1% Better, featuring in-depth interviews with some amazing guests, including James Clear, Seth Godin, Mitch Albom, Annie Duke, and even me. When he is not recording, Joe coaches entrepreneurs and authors to communicate their very best through his consulting company, Damn Good Conversations. And when he's away from the mic, he's impacting young people in his 24th year as a high school teacher.Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation:00:00 - Introduction08:24 - The First Step To Building A Strategy To Get What You Want12:02 - Watch Me Show A Podcaster How To Define His Niche35:19 - I Don't Want James Clear To Come On My Podcast (Who I Want Instead)Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeMentioned on the episode: Josh Spector’s 1% Better Podcast EpisodeTo Connect with Joe Ferraro:1% Better PodcastDamn Good ConversationsTwitter: @FerraroOnAirTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 35Everything You Need To Know About Becoming (Or Hiring) A Freelance Writer
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Kaleigh Moore. For the past decade, Kaleigh has been writing long-form blog content for e-commerce software and the tools that integrate with them. She also has sent a newsletter with writing and freelancing tips since 2015. She co-hosts the Freelance Writing Coach Podcast and contributes to publications like Forbes, Vogue Business, and Inc Magazine.Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation:00:00 - Introduction02:48 - The Secrets Of Well-Paid Freelance Writers11:43 - What Freelance Writers Should Do In Month 118:08 - Stop Posting About The Wrong Topics On Social Media23:53 - How To Find And Hire A GREAT Freelance WriterShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeTo Connect with Kaleigh Moore:Twitter: @kaleighfFreelance Writing Coach PodcastNewsletterTo connect with Josh Spector:Website: https://joshspector.com/Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/Intro Music Provided By: https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/shortie
Ep 34How To Get (And Retain) More Newsletter Subscribers
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Andrew Methven. Andrew helps aspiring Mandarin learners maintain and improve their language skills and stay on top of the latest language trends in China through his slow Chinese newsletter. Each week, he picks one news story out of China, explains how people are discussing it, and shares cool and interesting words and phrases to discuss it in Chinese with his 5,500 readers, who probably won't find that vocabulary in a textbook. Along with the free newsletter, Andrew launched a paid membership and a community of language learners one year ago with nearly 300 subscribers.Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation:00:00 - Introduction06:46 - One Thing That Makes Subscribers WAY More Likely To Renew18:20 - 5 Ways To Turn One Subscriber Into Two27:00 - How To Optimize Your Twitter Profile To Get More FollowersShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeMentioned on the episode: Ship 30 for 30 Online Writing CourseContagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah BergerTraffic Secrets by Russell BrunsonTo Connect with Andrew Methven:Slow Chinese NewsletterWebsiteTwitter:@AndrewMethvenTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 33How To Get Unstuck In Your Creative Business
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Rochelle Greayer. Rochelle is an author and garden designer who helps homeowners design and create stylish and healthy landscapes and gardens through her online garden design courses, which are the Garden Design Lab and Planting Design Bootcamp. Her book, Cultivating Garden Style, and The Pith and Vigor website and newsletter, and she's a television personality. You can find her on Instagram @pithandvigor, where she chats with fellow garden makers and shares design tips and garden inspiration. In a former life, she was a physicist/pilot/rocket scientist who traveled the world working on F-18 flight simulators and launching commercial satellites.Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation:00:00 - Introduction08:30 - I Made Two Lists And It Drastically Improved My Business18:35 - The 3 Strategies Every Creative Entrepreneur Needs (If You Want To Make A Living)25:52 - Don't Update Your Course (Do This Instead)37:04 - The 90-Day Content Library SystemShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeMentioned on the episode: A Sponsorship Expert Who's Earned $3M From Brands Reveals His SecretsI Want To Know How To Sell Newsletter AdsSparkloop Partner ProgramThe Lab Community by Jay Clouse90-Day Content Library SystemTo Connect with Rochelle Greayer:Instagram: @pithandvigorWebsite/Courses/Newsletter: pithandvigor.comTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 32The Audience Growth Truths No One Says Out Loud
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Mark Masters. Mark lives at the beach on the south of England in a town called Poole and helps people and businesses build an audience that isn't wholly dependent on social media. Set out to prove it by building that You Are The Media community. Mark takes a human cannonball approach to test owned media spaces and reports back to the community if his experiments worked or crashed.Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation:00:00 - Introduction10:32 - Two Super Simple Ways To Figure Out What An Audience Wants (Even If You Don't Have One)15:15 - You Don't Need More Followers To Get What You Want25:14 - The Most Underrated Skill For Creative EntrepreneursShow Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeMentioned on the episode: Get Together: How to Build a Community With Your People by Bailey RichardsonSkill Session: Niche DefinerTo Connect with Mark Masters:Twitter: @markiemastersWebsite/Newsletter: You Are The Media To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 31A Sponsorship Expert Who's Earned $3M From Brands Reveals His Secrets
👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeMentioned on this episode: Negotiation Genius by Deepak MalhotraWhy Brands Ghost Creators (10 Reasons)To Connect with Justin Moore:Creator Wizard Newsletter: https://pages.creatorwizard.com/joinTwitter: @justinmooretfamTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 30How I Built My Creative Entrepreneur Business
Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeMentioned on the episode: I Want To Know How To Build A $100K BusinessThe Two Ways To Grow Your Audience: Do More or Do LessTo Connect with Yong-Soo Chung:Podcast: First Class FoundersInstagram: @YongSooChungTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 29How To Go From Sort-Of Successful To Super Successful
Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTubeMentioned on the episode: I Want To Know How To Sell Newsletter AdsTo Connect with Rob Roseman:Website: https://www.wtfdivorce.com/ Podcast: WTF divorceInstagram: @wtfdivorceTo connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 28How To Get Clear About Who Your Creations Are For
Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Tribes by Seth Godin Get Together by Bailey Richardson Inbox to Invoice Skill Session: Niche DefinerGet it for $25 using the discount code: NICHE25 To Connect with Stephanie Fuccio:Website: https://www.stephfuccio.com/ Twitter: @stephfuccioLinkedIn:/in/dstephfuccio/ To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 27How To Build A Thriving Business Around Your Expertise
Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on this episode: The Business of Expertise by David C. Baker To Connect with David C. Baker:Website: DavidCBaker.comTwitter: @davidcbaker To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 26The Most Valuable Advice I’ve Given To Creative Entrepreneurs
Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 25How To Optimize Your Creator Business
Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Tatiana Figueiredo:Website: businessofcommunity.co/Twitter: @tatfig To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 24A Peek Inside The Mind Of A Productivity Expert
👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on this episode: The Eisenhower Matrix Radical Candor by Kim Scott To Connect with Khe Hy:Rad ReadsRad Reads NewsletterTwitter: @khemaridhLinkedIn: /in/khehy To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Ep 23How To Get Actual Value From Twitter
Show Notes👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Hypefury Twitter Replies Challenge: Triple Your Reach In 30 Days To Connect with Jamie Northrup:Twitter: @MinHustlerMedium: @minimalisthustlerMinimalist Hustler Daily Newsletter To connect with Josh Spector:Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribeSkill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessionsConsulting: Joshspector.com/consultingTwitter: @jspectorApply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questionsIntro Music Provided By Uppbeat