Do you host a newsletter on Substack or a similar type of platform? Are you trying to decide if you should paywall some of your content? Are you struggling to figure out what should go behind the paywall? In this podcast episode, I break down some things to consider. I also spend more time discussing how to paywall you... more
I know that many Black content creators are building lists. But, my sense is that we are behind our other online colleagues in focusing on this important strategy. In this podcast episode I share why I think this is happening and share some tips on how to grow your list. Show Notes: https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/why... more
Are you thinking about starting a project on Substack? Aren't sure if it's the right place for you and your brilliance? In this podcast episode I break down why Substack is perfect for GenX creators. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/substack-is-perfect-for-genx-creators
In 2025 I'm convinced that content creators building online brands will need to selfishly focus on building systems that cultivate joy in their businesses. How we experience the work that we do is just as important as the work. If you're not sure what to focus on, I share 7 strategies to get you started on the road to ... more
I thought it would be interesting to share what I'm thinking may (or, may not) happen in 2025. Here are my online business predicitions for 2025 and how they may impact your business and brand. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/online-business-predictions-for-2025/ Sign Up For the Creators Getting Paid Newsle... more
We are 7 days away from the potential TikTok ban in the United States. It's looking like it's likely to happen and creators are trying to find another platform to build on. I've heard several people mention Substack as the place where they would like to build. In this (slightly unedited) episode I share the Bad, Best P... more
Thinking about attending FinCon? Here's my review of FinCon 2024 Atlanta. I share the following: How many FinCon Conferences that I've attended My thoughts on the Conference content design Favorite noteable people And a few other things I felt like sharing. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/fincon-2... more
I had a fantastic time speaking with my friend (and former mentee) Paulette Erato the founder of Latinas in Podcasting and the Latinas in Podcasting Virtual Summit. If you've thought about launching an initiative or space-listen to this episode. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/latinas-in-podcasting-virtual-... more
Haven't attended a conference or event designed for Black or Brown creators? I argue why it's so important and share the different ways we can support these important spaces. Stop taking them for granted. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/why-black-and-brown-content-creators-need-to-attend-conferences-designed... more
This question comes up frequently. Both folks currently on the Substack platform and people considering to build on the platform are often working through this conundrum...do you need a website when building a platform on Substack. I share what I'm doing, some additional thoughts and some context. Show Notes https://cr... more
Are you like me? Do you dislike high ticket coaching? Does it give you the "eck" and you wish someone understood how you felt about it? That someone is me and I have some thoughts and some suggestions. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/how-my-dislike-of-high-ticket-coaching-changed-my-business
I'm starting a series of content all around publishing on Substack. After being on the platform for more than 2 years I wanted to share some insights, what people are getting wrong and the opportunities that a newsletter makes available to publishers. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/should-you-start-a-newsl... more
Guest expert Cody Berman of Gold City Ventures shares how he got started making money with printables and digital downloands. Episode Show notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/how-to-make-money-with-printables Resources Watch a free printables workshop HERE (please note: I am an affiliate of Gold City Ventures and ... more
In this episode, I speak with my friend Maddy Osman, founder of The Blogsmith Content Agency. We met years ago in the most hilarious way ever. Since then we've both grown very different onine businesses. Maddy is an agency owner and author. We talk about that business model, ponder the question "Is blogging dead" and m... more
If you're interested in how to monetize an offline interest into an online project, Danielle Flores from I Like to Dabble and I talk about how she made money online with her interest in side-hustling. We break down the following: How much time it took to grow and monetize her website Diversifying her income Serving he... more
If you've ever wondered how to create and grow a brand that doesn't sell direct to the people you serve-listen to the following episode. I speak with Julien and Kiersten Saunders founders of the brand Rich and Regular. They drop an amazing amount of knowledge in the show. Then, for paid subscribers of my Creators Getti... more
In today's episode I share my experience on Substack, things that I find confusing and the real question that you should be asking yourself instead of "Should you Start a Substack" Show Notes: https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/should-you-start-a-substack-newsletter
This episode's guest is a pretty big deal in the travel content creation space. Jen Ruiz of Jen on a Jet Plane is an author, TedX speaker and more. In this episode of Creators Getting Paid we talk about how to manage an online brand while dealing with all of the headwinds happening in the content creation space. We cov... more
In the past year I've noticed an increasing amount of tension between Google and online content creators. In this week's episode I ask the following question "Does Google Hate Content Creators?" Listen to episode for the answer. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/does-google-hate-content-creators Creators Gett... more
At the time of this recording the United States' Congress has made the unprecedented move to pressure a social media platform (TikTok) to sell/divest its US positioned business. This move has angered many-especially those who've built a living utilizing the platform to share what might not be shared elsewhere. In this ... more
Are you creating a lot of free content, providing unpaid services and more? In today's episode I'm sharing my perspective on the value of "Free" when building an online or even bricks and mortar business and what to consider when adding free to your business growth strategy. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/w... more
Are you intrigued by the idea of hosting Twitter Spaces? Love Clubhouse but don't want to add an extra social media platform to the mix? In this episode I breakdown how to grow your brand with Twitter Spaces. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/how-to-grow-your-brand-hosting-twitter-spaces
I've been thinking about this question for awhile now. If you've become increasingly less bullish on utilizing social media to grow your brand listen to the following podcast episode. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/do-you-need-social-media-to-grow-your-brand-and-business
What if I told you that you could grow your personal brand utilizing Twitter Spaces? If you're looking for a low energetic lift area of focus with massive return-listen to the following podcast episode. Learn how to prepare for a Twitter space, how to create a big impact and why you don't necessarily have to be a host ... more
There comes a point in life when you have to set some boundaries. When building and growing an online business recognizing which boundaries to set and when can be hard. As 2023 winds down I've made some decisions about what I won't be doing next year. Listen on. Show notes: https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/setting-bound... more