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...
15 days 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...
about 2 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...
5 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...
6 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...
9 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,...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Today’s the day — registration is officially open for a FREE workshop I’m doing with my friend Lindsay Dollinger, and we want YOU there! “Why You Need to Be Using Email in 2025 to Grow Your Business” 🗓️ Monday, May 6th at 7 PM ET 🎯 Live and totally free 👉 Save your spot now If you’re tired of chasing social media trends that fizzle out fast… If you’re building a side hustle, brand, or business that actually lasts... It’s time to stop renting space on someone else’s platform — and start owning...
10 months ago • 1 min read
The Only List-Building Summit You Actually Need I know, I know—another digital summit? Feels like everyone and their grandma is hosting one these days. But hear me out. I’m speaking at List Building Live, and this lineup? It’s like the Super Bowl of email growth (minus the commercials and overpriced snacks). Now, no… you won’t see the usual “internet famous” guru names. (Unless, of course, you count me. 😂) BUT… The value in this summit? Absolutely next level. Check this out: ✅ A real ecomm...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Wow, what a whirlwind Podfest was! Between all the amazing sessions, reconnecting with friends, and even squeezing in a day at Hollywood Studios with the Ecamm crew, I’ll admit… I’m still recovering – mentally and physically. I wanted to take a moment to thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. You’ve probably seen a few emails from me since the event, and I hope they’ve been helpful. If you’re like me, though, Podfest might have felt like drinking from a firehose – so much incredible...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read