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The Copyblogger PodcastDec 05, 2023

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Dan Go: How He's Building a Massive Personal Brand and Business Using Social Media
Dec 05, 202353:53
Jose Rosado: How I Went from Job Loss to Online Success
Nov 28, 202350:52
Greg Isenberg: How to Successfully Build a Portfolio of Companies
Nov 21, 202353:09
Yong-Soo Chung: How to Build a Personal Holding Company
Nov 14, 202356:08
Darrell Vesterfelt: Finding Success in a Hidden Niche
Nov 07, 202349:04
Nicolas Cole: The Path to Self-Publishing Success
Oct 31, 202359:09
Brian Clark: The 22 TRILLION Dollar Opportunity

Brian Clark: The 22 TRILLION Dollar Opportunity

In this episode, Tim interviews Brian Clark, the founder of Copyblogger and Longevity Gains. Brian shares his experience of selling off different parts of the company and how his values shifted as he reached the age of 50.

Tim and Brian also discuss which generation has all the money and how it is influencing the economy.

Show Notes:

Follow Brian on Twitter (X)

Follow Tim on Twitter (X)

Longevity Gains

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Learn how to get more traffic, more leads, and more high paying clients. Listeners of this podcast get $50 off their yearly membership to Copyblogger Academy. Click the link and start seeing success in as little as 30 days!

Oct 24, 202349:16
Ramit Sethi: How to Build Remarkable Products to Grow Your Business
Oct 17, 202353:29
Jarod Bauman: How Tim Nets $250k Per Year With Directory Sites
Oct 10, 202359:32
Yannick Veys: The Amazing story of Hypefury’s Massive Success

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

In this episode Tim sits down with Yannick, the co-founder of Hypefury. They discuss how the huge changes at Twitter (X) affected their business and how they navigated it. Yannick also shares how affiliates and word of mouth were key to growing Hypefury initially.


Cool stuff mentioned in the show:⁠

Follow Yannick on Twitter (X) ⁠

⁠Follow Tim on Twitter (X)

Hypefury


Learn how to get more traffic, more leads, and more high paying clients. Listeners of this podcast get $50 off their yearly membership to Copyblogger Academy. Click the link and start seeing success in as little as 30 days!

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Oct 03, 202347:54
Lara Acosta: What all Successful Entrepreneurs Have in Common and How to Crush it on LinkedIn
Sep 26, 202349:37
Eddy Quan: "99% of People Don't Know This Twitter Hack"
Sep 19, 202354:58
Dakota Robinson: From Electrician to Successful Ghostwriter
Sep 12, 202345:40
From Clueless to Successful: Charles Miller's Journey of Learning and Growth
Sep 05, 202350:42
Rethinking Online Business, Lead Generation, and Digital Products: A Conversation with Steve Chou
Aug 29, 202342:21
Finding Your Path: A Conversation with Eric Lam
Aug 22, 202349:33
Building a Dream Business: An Interview with the Founder of Indexsy
Aug 15, 202347:24
What We Actually Look For When Hiring Writers

What We Actually Look For When Hiring Writers

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about their experience hiring writers, and how to get noticed if that’s the kind of work you want to do for a living. They talk about structuring portfolios, how to do outreach, what actually matters, and what’s a waste of time. Plus include examples from their work at Copyblogger, Sober Nation, Stodzy, Trends, and Hampton.

Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show

For more great insights, check out…

Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.



Aug 08, 202344:02
How To Make Money From SEO (With Examples)

How To Make Money From SEO (With Examples)

There are plenty of ways to make money from SEO aside from starting an agency. On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about 5 of them, bringing in real-life examples of websites that are doing 4- to 7-figures in revenue via affiliates, rank & rent, and other SEO-first strategies.

Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show

For more great insights, check out…

Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.

The Write To Roam where Ethan publishes research on how 6- and 7-figure writers make money online



Aug 01, 202301:04:39
The Growth Experiments We’re Running

The Growth Experiments We’re Running

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) go behind the scenes to talk about the different growth experiments they’re testing at Stodzy and Hampton. You’ll learn about giving up founder-led sales, the opportunity in Reddit + LinkedIn, how to decide where to test, plus get a look at a small two-person woodworking publisher that does $1m+ in revenue.


Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show

For more great insights, check out…

Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.

The Write To Roam where Ethan publishes research on how 6- and 7-figure writers make money online



Jul 25, 202351:04
Saying No To Free Money - How And When To Shut A Business Down

Saying No To Free Money - How And When To Shut A Business Down

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about Matt Giovanisci’s decision to shut down two of his companies. Was it the right call? And how should you think through this situation in your own company?

Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show

For more great insights, check out…

Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.


The Write To Roam where Ethan publishes research on how 6- and 7-figure writers make money online

Jul 18, 202351:29
Elon vs Zuck: Should You Start Marketing On Threads?

Elon vs Zuck: Should You Start Marketing On Threads?

Buckle up, we got us a good ole’ fashioned showdown. On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) debate Meta’s new Twitter clone, Threads. Tim is a fan, Ethan’s team-Elon. They debate the merits of both platforms and try to answer the question: Is this worth your time as a creator?

Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show

For more great insights, check out…

Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.

The Write To Roam where Ethan publishes research on how 6- and 7-figure writers make money online


Jul 11, 202301:04:17
Deconstructing Peter Zeihan’s Creator Biz

Deconstructing Peter Zeihan’s Creator Biz

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) take a look at Peter Zeihan, a well-known and controversial author, social media voice, and geopolitical strategist. They dig into his work to show you what you can learn from his approach to research, publishing, and monetization.

No matter what your politics, you’ll learn from this one.

Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show:

For more great insights, check out…

Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.

The Write To Roam where Ethan publishes research on how 6- and 7-figure writers make money online


Jul 04, 202355:03
Building Your Own Podcast Network

Building Your Own Podcast Network

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about Tim’s newest project - re-launching the Rainmaker podcast network that he got as part of the Copyblogger deal. They discuss the “why,” “how,” and whether it’s all worth it.


Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show

For more great insights, check out…

Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.

The Write To Roam where Ethan publishes research on how 6- and 7-figure writers make money online


Jun 27, 202350:14
Ethan’s Half-Baked Newsletter Ideas

Ethan’s Half-Baked Newsletter Ideas

Special episode format! On this week’s episode, Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) records solo to share some behind-the-scenes tips on content creation, plus an interesting newsletter opportunity, a creative affiliate hack, data on the PCAT framework, and what it all means for you…


Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show

For more great insights, check out…

Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.


The Write To Roam where Ethan publishes research on how 6- and 7-figure writers make money online

Jun 20, 202335:29
Case Study: How The Hustle And Other Newsletters Maximize Email Capture

Case Study: How The Hustle And Other Newsletters Maximize Email Capture

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) dive into a detailed breakdown of how The Hustle and several other successful newsletters design their websites to maximize to convert as many visitors as possible into email subscribers. They discuss everything from page design, to the merits of pop-ups, incentivizing subscribers, and how to craft high quality calls to action.

Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show

For more great insights, check out…

Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.


Jun 13, 202301:03:14
Convertkit and Sparkloop: Insights from Nathan Barry, Founder of Convertkit
Jun 08, 202333:33
Here’s How To Spy On Your Competitors’ SEO

Here’s How To Spy On Your Competitors’ SEO

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about reverse-engineering someone else’s SEO, and the tactics/tools you can use to spy on competitors, and sites you like.

Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show

For more great insights, check out…

Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.


Jun 06, 202358:23
Is Personal Brand Even Worth It?

Is Personal Brand Even Worth It?

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about the nuance of developing a personal brand while you’re building a stand-alone business or working as an employee. What is personal brand actually good for? How does it change over your career? What do people typically miss in this discussion? They cover all that and more…


For more great insights, check out…

Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.


May 30, 202347:37
Zuckerberg VS Elon: Leaked Documents Give a First Look Instagram’s New “Twitter Look Alike App.”

Zuckerberg VS Elon: Leaked Documents Give a First Look Instagram’s New “Twitter Look Alike App.”

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about a story that’s making the rounds, purporting to show a new decentralized social media app that Meta’s launching on the Instagram backbone. Why might they be doing this? And what does it mean for you? 

Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show

For more great insights, check out…

Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.


May 23, 202342:31
F*ck It… We’ll Do It Live: Google’s AI Search Demo

F*ck It… We’ll Do It Live: Google’s AI Search Demo

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) live react to Google’s demo of the new AI-powered search features, pausing to discuss what it could mean for the future of ecomm, content marketing, and search in general.


Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show


For more great insights, check out…

Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.


May 16, 202301:02:08
LEAKED DOCUMENTS show that Google is in big trouble

LEAKED DOCUMENTS show that Google is in big trouble

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about Tim's presentation at CEX and go over this leaked document from a Google engineer that shows how terrified Google is of AI. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show: Channelle Basilio’s content There’s An AI For That The text below is a very recent leaked document, which was shared by an anonymous individual on a public Discord server who has granted permission for its republication. It originates from a researcher within Google. We have verified its authenticity. The only modifications are formatting and removing links to internal web pages. The document is only the opinion of a Google employee, not the entire firm. We do not agree with what is written below, nor do other researchers we asked, but we will publish our opinions on this in a separate piece for subscribers. We simply are a vessel to share this document which raises some very interesting points. The leaked Google opinion piece Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.

May 09, 202354:36
Copyblogger Has A New Owner
May 02, 202351:29
Is This Crazy? The Plan To Hit 1m+ Readers Per Month

Is This Crazy? The Plan To Hit 1m+ Readers Per Month

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about the traffic goals they have for their respective content sites, along with the strategies they’re using to tackle each.


Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show

For more great insights, check out…
Copyblogger Academy where you’ll learn the 3 skills you need to become an effective content entrepreneur in today’s world.

Apr 25, 202357:27
Don’t Be Afraid of AI - How to Thrive as an Entrepreneur in the World of Infinite Leverage
Apr 18, 202353:54
Elon Musk Kills Substack and Gives You Reasons To Build Your Own Brand
Apr 11, 202352:43
"Who is your role model?" - Newsletter Monetization, Playing it Big, and Personal Growth

"Who is your role model?" - Newsletter Monetization, Playing it Big, and Personal Growth

In this week's episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn _ethan) dive into several topics that have been on their minds. Tim starts the episode by discussing how he is promoting and monetizing his newsletter. They also discuss Carl Jung's philosophy of shadow work and Marianne Williamson's poem and philosophy.

Apr 04, 202348:58
 joinhampton.com - How to Build Community on a Membership Platform
Mar 28, 202356:29
When to charge for your content | Subscriptions, Newsletters, and Membership Sites

When to charge for your content | Subscriptions, Newsletters, and Membership Sites

On this week's episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn _ethan) talk content monetization. They discuss what and why people subscribe to content on the internet.

Mar 21, 202339:09
Ethan wrote a book! | What does it take to write a book?

Ethan wrote a book! | What does it take to write a book?

In this week's episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn _ethan) talk about Ethan's new book, In Case You Forget. They also discuss the mental journey from idea to execution of what it takes to write one.

Mar 14, 202358:12
Is social media needed to build a successful business?
Mar 07, 202301:12:36
Creators, Brands, and Media Agencies

Creators, Brands, and Media Agencies

In this episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn _ethan) discuss the struggles that businesses and brands have connecting with their audiences in the same ways that creators can. They also debate what they think the future of the creator economy will be like.

Feb 28, 202353:15
A few unconventional business tips that made my company $10 million in the last 5 years

A few unconventional business tips that made my company $10 million in the last 5 years

In this episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn _ethan) dissect one of Tim’s tweets. In Tim’s tweet he talks about 17 unconventional business tips that helped him make over $10 million in the last 5 years.

Feb 22, 202349:46
Coaching and Time Management: Our thoughts on volley.app
Feb 15, 202345:41
Lessons from Hormozi's Book - $100M Offers

Lessons from Hormozi's Book - $100M Offers

In this episode Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan)  discuss some key takeaways from Alex Hormozi's book, $100M Offers. Tim also goes into detail about his "no-brainer" offer.

Feb 08, 202301:07:35
Building an Affiliate Site and Knowing When to Hire for New Roles
Jan 31, 202345:43
When to Take on New Projects and How to do in-depth Research Before Podcast Interviews
Jan 24, 202301:01:26
Hard Work, Hustle Culture, Past Advice, and the Future of the Pod

Hard Work, Hustle Culture, Past Advice, and the Future of the Pod

This week Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) sit down to discuss some things that have been on their minds this last week. They discuss things like hustle culture versus hard work and the benefits and drawbacks to both. Tim and Ethan also go into detail on what they would tell their past selves as well as if they had a second chance at life what would they do.

Jan 24, 202350:04
Here is how we 10Xed our leads with cold outreach

Here is how we 10Xed our leads with cold outreach

This week Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about how the team over at digitalcommerce.com have been able to 10X their leads. They also discuss the different softwares they used that have been instrumental in increasing the amount of cold outreach they are doing.   

Awesome people mentioned:
Mike @the5000goal https://twitter.com/The5000Goal
Jon Nastor @jonnastor https://twitter.com/jonnastor

Cool websites mentioned:
lemlist - https://www.lemlist.com/
Digital Commerce - https://digitalcommerce.com/
GPTZERO - https://gptzero.me/

Jan 13, 202334:12
It's Time for a Creator Spotlight: Chenell Basilio

It's Time for a Creator Spotlight: Chenell Basilio

Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) sit down to discuss what their plans are for their SaaS product as well as a couple really cool creators in the newsletter space.   

Creator mentioned in the show:
Twitter @chenellco https://twitter.com/chenellco?s=21&t=exDIXfp3BkCZLPaADvjsLQ

Jan 07, 202358:34