This week, I'm giving myself a challenge. Kelli is out of town, and instead of using that as an excuse to slow down, I decided to use it as a reason to push a little harder. So for the next several days, I'm going live every day. Part of it is simple: I want more reps. We're heading to Gathering of Nations soon, where we'll be using the new version of Ecamm for our live production. I wanted a real reason to dig into the latest features before we get there, not just read about them. But it's...
18 days ago • 1 min read
I still can't believe this! I recently had the honor of being interviewed by Pat Flynn on the Smart Passive Income podcast, and the episode is finally live. SPI 922: Lessons Learned Run... Mar 27 · The Smart Passive Income... 28:48 Pat was one of the very first podcasters I ever listened to. Back when I was still learning, experimenting, and trying to figure things out, his show was one of the voices I kept coming back to. But what meant even more than the opportunity itself was the...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader today I've got 2 email tips for you! This week’s podcast is all about two simple email tips that can make a real difference in how your emails perform. Not just in opens and clicks, but in something even more important, how your readers actually experience your emails. Because better emails are not just about getting attention. They are about building trust, making your message easier to read, and creating stronger relationships with the people on your list. These are not...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Something really cool happened to me this week, and still can't believe it. I got interviewed for a podcast I’ve been listening to for over a decade: Pat Flynn’s Smart Passive Income. That show was a huge for me back when I was working my full-time job, driving back and forth, and trying to soak up every little nugget of marketing advice I could. List building. Email marketing. Community. If Pat talked about it, I was taking mental notes in the car. So to hop on a call with him as a guest was...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I’m calling it right now: my new year starts this week. I got sick right around New Year’s, and it knocked me off my normal rhythm. Travel, recovery, and trying to keep up with everything made the first few weeks of 2026 feel like I was always playing catch-up. So I’m giving myself some grace, taking a breath, and resetting. No guilt. No dramatic “I failed already” story. Just a simple decision: we start now. If your year has felt like that too, I’d love to hear from you. Hit...
3 months ago • 1 min read
I just got back from Ecamm’s Creator Camp in Portsmouth, NH, and it got me thinking: are conferences really worth it for creators? If you’ve ever asked yourself questions like these… Is attending a conference a good investment or just an expensive trip? How do you make sure you walk away with more than a stack of business cards? What’s the best balance between sitting in sessions and actually networking? …then you’ll want to watch this week’s Creator News Live. I sat down with my friend Jeff...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Big thanks to Julie Voris for letting me dig into her email marketing! 🙌 I just finished an audit of julievoris.com, and as you’d expect, Julie is already doing an incredible job with her emails. Honestly, she’s advanced in this space, and there wasn’t a whole lot for me to add. Still, I shared a few insights to fine-tune things even further. Want to hear what she thought of the audit? I HAVE NO WORDS!!!!!!! THIS IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE...my goodness, THIS IS GOLD -Julie Voris If you aren’t...
7 months ago • 1 min read
You know how hard it can be to actually get people to respond to your emails, even when they open them? That’s where ListGadget comes in.(aff link) It’s one of the easiest tools I’ve found to spark real conversations with your audience. I’ve been using it to: Get quick feedback on ideas Segment my list based on interests Learn what people really want next Just have some fun with polls and choices It’s like a choose-your-own-adventure for your email list. Why this matters: Engaged subscribers...
11 months ago • 1 min read
I’ve been to a lot of conferences over the years, but there’s one I always make sure to attend, and this year, I’m excited to be speaking there again. It’s called Momentum Weekend Workshop, hosted by Lou Mongello. And trust me, it’s not your typical sit-and-soak-it-in kind of event. Momentum is hands-on. You don’t just take notes. You roll up your sleeves and actually start doing the work while you’re there. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been building your business for years,...
12 months ago • 1 min read