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Welcome to The Creator’s Adventure, where host Bryan McAnulty interviews creators from all over the world to hear their stories and discover their secrets to success. Learn how these creative entrepreneurs truned their passion into successful online businesses. Every week we interview creators who started their adventure from zero and worked their way up to the success of today. Listen to the success stories of creators and how they monetized their knowledge online with courses and coaching. The Creator’s Adventure is a place of learning and community: join us live every Tuesday!
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Want to land more brand deals and turn your content into a full-time income?
In this episode, I’m talking with Elijah Khasabo, founder of Vidovo, a creator content platform that helps brands scale high-performing UGC.
Elijah bootstrapped Vidovo while still in college and grew it to serve 100+ brands with a network of thousands of creators. Now nearing a $1M run rate, he’s here to share what he’s learned from working with both sides — brands and creators.
If you’re a creator who wants to grow your income, stand out in a crowded market, and finally turn content into a real business, this episode is packed with no-fluff insights you can use right now.
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In this episode of The Creator’s Adventure, we’re joined by Lambros Lazopoulos, a former medical student turned full-time course creation expert who has helped over 80,000 students and coached 360+ creators to launch and sell profitable online courses.
Lambros shares how he transitioned from a traditional career in medicine to building a thriving digital business, starting with just $100 made online from a hospital bed.
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What if you could run your business faster, smarter, and make more money, just by using AI the right way?
Lauren Petrullo has done exactly that. She’s an entrepreneur, marketing expert, and the founder of Mongoose Media, an award-winning agency that’s helped brands like Disney, Meta, Coca-Cola, and Pearson grow and innovate.
Lauren was featured in Jasper AI’s very first case study, and since then, she’s used AI to generate over $1 million in sales.
Today, she’s here with us to share the simple ways you can start using AI to save time, serve customers better, and grow your brand faster.
Try Heights Platform — the all-in-one tool for building your online course and community. Start your 30-day free trialIn this episode, we sit down with Kelsey McCormick — Kelsey is the founder of Coming Up Roses: a platform that helps creative entrepreneurs turn their skills into consistent sales through marketing that’s strategic, fun, and authentic..If you’re a creative entrepreneur, you probably have a lot of exciting ideas, and you love building and creating. But when it comes to marketing and selling your products, it can feel boring and overwhelming. That’s where today’s guest, Kelsey McCormick, comes in.Whether you’re a course creator, solopreneur, or aspiring online entrepreneur, this episode is packed with real stories and practical insights.
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Today we’re talking with Emily Bronaugh, the Founder and CEO of Worth of Work, a company that’s revolutionizing how small businesses build teams and create workplaces people actually want to be part of.
Emily is on a mission to help business owners like you build teams, delegate without guilt, and scale without burning out.
She’s going to show you what it takes to grow a small business beyond yourself: how to hire the right people, build systems, and lead in a way that’s fulfilling for everyone involved.
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Katarina Hanssens Carlsson has helped over 2,000 entrepreneurs build a crystal-clear plan on their life and business - based on neuroscience.
She’s a UN Global Speaker, a mentor with TechStars, and the creator of the Entrepreneurial Success Blueprint: a method that helps you validate your business idea, uncover your zone of genius, and build a compelling vision for your future.
If you’re thinking about starting your own business but aren’t sure what direction to take, or you want to feel confident that your idea will actually work - this episode will help.
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Sabir is the growth strategist behind over $1 billion in revenue, and the creator of Rapid 2X - a program that has helped brands across 17 industries boost their growth by an average of 108% in just three weeks.
He’s worked with global names like Canon, Tommy Hilfiger, and Sour Patch Kids, and he’s the guy that Gary Vee, Neil Patel, and Matt Higgins all turn to for e-commerce strategy.
If you’re an online business owner, e-commerce founder, or just curious how to grow a business fast, this episode is for you!
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Have you ever dreamed of selling everything and traveling the world full-time?
Well, that’s exactly what Michael Motamedi did. Along with his wife and 3-year-old daughter, Michael has spent the past three years living a digital nomad lifestyle, exploring the world while building a business and a growing audience of over 400,000 fans online.
Michael is a travel creator, chef, podcast host, and former MasterChef Canada contestant who turned his passion for adventure into a thriving brand.
Oh - and for one whole year, he and his family let an AI choose every move they made, from which country to visit next to what dish to try for dinner!
Today, Michael is here to share his experiences as a digital nomad, including how he earns a living while traveling full-time, and how you can do the same, even with a toddler!
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Whitney Bonds built a six-figure business on YouTube using affiliate marketing.
She started her channel as a stay-at-home mom, with no audience, no product, and no experience - but figured out how to turn content into cash.
Now, with almost 150,000 subscribers, she’s helping others do the same. Today, Whitney is here with us to break down exactly how she did it.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make money on YouTube without being a big influencer or selling products online, this episode is for you!
Erica Carrico, an award-winning soul business coach, went from corporate burnout to building a multi-million dollar business doing what she loves—and now, she’s helping others do the same.
In this episode, Erica shares her proven 28-day process to help you discover your purpose and turn it into a thriving business.
If you’re ready to stop wondering what your purpose is and start living it, this episode is for you!
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What if the secret to success isn’t just hard work, but a deep sense of belonging? Dan Berger, founder of Social Tables (acquired for $100 million), built businesses that brought people together - and now, he’s helping others find belonging in their own lives.
In this episode, Dan shares how his journey as an adapted and immigrant kid shaped his entrepreneurial success, why belonging is the most underrated advantage in business, and how you can create stronger connections in your team, company, and personal life.
Learn more about Dan: https://www.danjberger.com/
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Gemma Bonham-Carter helped over 10,000 students launch and scale profitable courses, and now she’s integrating AI to help creators move even faster.
Today, she’s here to share her best strategies for turning what you know into a thriving course business, how AI is reshaping the industry, and what it really takes to build a business that runs on autopilot.
Learn more about Gemma: https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/
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Have you ever bought something you didn't actually need? Or did you splurge on a purchase you could barely afford?
Dr. Mara Einstein is here to help us understand why even the most reasonable people fall prey to shady marketing tactics deployed by brands in 2025.
For a decade, Mara worked in corporate marketing for some of the biggest names in the business (MTV, Backer Spielvogel Bates, NBC).
Today, Mara is here with us to help us understand how we - as consumers - can become more aware of manipulative marketing strategies and - as brands or creators - how we can do better in the way we promote our products.
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In the age of algorithms and AI, how can creators stay authentic and build real trust with their audience?
In this episode, we sit down with Dane Deutsch—former U.S. Air Force Commander, CEO, author of The Tricycle Effect, and leadership expert—to explore how character-driven leadership can transform the way creators grow their influence and business.
Dane shares powerful insights on applying The Tricycle Effect to strengthen integrity, build authority, and create meaningful success.
Whether you're a creator, entrepreneur, or leader, this episode will help you lead with character, connect deeply with your audience, and build a business that truly matters.
Learn more about Dane: https://www.thetricycleeffect.com/
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How can new creators, with a small following or even zero subscribers - get sponsored by brands to create content?
Join us in this special interview with Justin Moore - who has helped creators secure over $5 million in sponsorships—without needing a massive audience.
You’ll discover Justin’s proven, step-by-step strategy for securing brand deals, the top resources and ways to connect with the right brands, and how you can start landing sponsorships—even if with a small audience.
Justin Moore is the founder of Creator Wizard and the Brand Deal Wizard course, he is the go-to expert for creators who want to land and negotiate profitable brand partnerships.
Whether you have 100 followers or 1,000,000, you can start getting paid by brands and securing sponsorships to turn content creation into a serious income!
Get Justin’s new book: https://www.sponsormagnet.com/
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In 2025, funnels don’t need to be complicated —and that’s great news for creators who love building products but aren’t fans of marketing.
In this episode, Heights Platform’s founder breaks down the streamlined funnel strategy creators can use to sell online courses, community and coaching programs: one lead magnet, one flagship offer, and a simple email nurture sequence.
Plus, we’ll share how the Heights team can build this entire funnel for you in just 30 days.
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With his step-by-step approach to Facebook Ads, Zach Spuckler has taught countless entrepreneurs how to create ads that not only work but feel good to use—no slimy tactics, no fake scarcity.
Today, Zach is here to share his secrets for running Facebook Ads that build your email list fast and effectively.
Learn more about Zach: https://www.heartsoulhustle.com/
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Our founder Bryan McAnulty analyzes the biggest trends in the past year for creators and digital marketers, and shares his views and tips for creators to succeed in 2025.
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Tools like ChatGPT can generate pages of text in just seconds. But can they write as good as a professional copywriter?
Today we are interviewing Jasmine Williams. She is an award-winning writer, content marketing expert, and the founder of Jasmine Williams Media.
She has helped businesses worldwide scale with strategic storytelling, and she’s here to show us how to embrace AI without losing the human touch.
Jasmine is also the founder of Click-worthy Creatives, an education hub for freelance creatives, and she’s been thriving in the content world for over six years.
So, if you’re curious about how copywriters can thrive in the AI era, stay tuned as we dive into Jasmine’s insights, strategies, and predictions for the future of content creation.
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Do you ever feel like you’re chasing someone else’s definition of success?
Today we are interviewing Mel McSherry, an international business & life guide who helps inspired yet overwhelmed entrepreneurs honor their lives and become the architects of their own success.
As an entrepreneur since 2010, Mel has launched two successful businesses, become a 2x published author, spoken almost 200 times all over the US and overseas, and created a true life by design– all while being the primary caregiver to their 13-year-old son who is autistic.
If you’re ready to stop chasing success that doesn’t feel like your own and start building the business and life you actually want, this episode is for you.
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How can you create a brand that stands out, even in the most crowded markets?
Today you will learn how to build a brand identity from zero, and how to promote your brand on social media.
Kristy Campbell is the founder of Pink Pony Creative, a branding agency that has helped countless businesses create unforgettable visual identities.
But what sets Kristy apart is how she built her brand from scratch—starting with a 100-day design challenge that turned her passion project into a thriving business, all while gathering thousands of followers on Instagram and TikTok.
Her success even led to a partnership with Adobe, where she’s been a featured speaker at Adobe MAX, sharing her expertise with designers around the world.
Today, Kristy will reveal her step-by-step approach to building a bold, cohesive brand identity and how to make your business visually unforgettable.
So if you’re a creator or entrepreneur looking to design a standout brand from the ground up, you won’t want to miss this!
Learn more about Kristy: https://www.pinkponycreative.com/
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New solo episode! Our founder, Bryan McAnulty, discusses whether creators (course creators, coaches, community builders, etc...) should offer a Black Friday deal on their products.
Learn the best way to handle this kind of promotion, to increase your sales during Black Friday.
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New solo episode! How Heights Platform's founder Bryan McAnulty used Midjourney and other AI tools to generate 10k professional images in only a weekend.
Learn how to use AI to generate images for your business and how to automate this process.
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Today we talk with Catherine Watkin about how creators can feel more comfortable selling without feeling pushy or compromising their values.
Catherine shares why selling one-on-one first can make it easier to sell online courses and memberships to a larger audience later.
If you’re an introvert or just feel awkward about sales, this episode will help you sell in a way that feels natural and true to you.
Learn more about Catherine Watkin: https://catherinewatkin.com/7steps
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Today, we interview Brad Hart, entrepreneur, mastermind expert, and founder. With over 20 years of experience, Brad has built and managed successful businesses across multiple industries, including real estate, trading, and marketing.
In this episode, Brad shares his journey from achieving a remarkable 106% return with his hedge fund to launching and running over two dozen masterminds that help entrepreneurs scale their businesses and build thriving communities.
Today, we interview Sarah Williams, the Subscription Box Queen and founder of Launch Your Box, a thriving subscription box service that prioritizes self-care for women.
Recently recognized in the Inc 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America, Sarah has turned her dream into a reality by helping countless entrepreneurs launch their own subscription box businesses.
In this episode, you'll learn Sarah's proven strategies for building a successful subscription business and how to create compounding revenue, whether you offer physical or digital products.
Sarah shares her insights on overcoming the fear of getting started, the art of curation, and the key to retaining customers in a subscription model.
Learn more about Sarah Williams: https://www.launchyourboxwithsarah.com/
Today, we interview Natalie Palmer, a top Airbnb host, founder of a vacation rental management company, and host of the No Vacancy podcast, which is in the top 1% worldwide. Natalie has turned her self-proclaimed laziness into a thriving business, proving that working smarter is better than working harder.In this episode, you'll learn how Natalie built multiple income streams through real estate, personal branding, and podcasting. Discover how she manages to work only 18 hours a week while growing a successful business and podcast. Natalie shares her approach to optimizing tasks, outsourcing, and focusing on the 20% that drives 80% of results.
Today, our guest is Jason Duncan, a former school teacher turned entrepreneur coach, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and host of The Root of All Success podcast.
This is the second time that Jason joins us in The Creator's Adventure! Last time, we talked about how entrepreneurs can gain more freedom in their business.
Today, we go deeper into the subject and show you how you can avoid burnout by building self-scaling businesses that don’t rely on the founder’s daily involvement.
Jason has mastered the art of building "vacation-proof" businesses and developed the XOS Method, helping entrepreneurs boost their business value by 30-50% while gaining more personal freedom.Discover the power of exiting your business without selling it, and learn the strategies Jason used to help business owners move from operator to owner-investor, creating a more valuable and sellable business.
Today, we interview Solomon Timothy, the founder of 1IMS, co-founder of ClickX and a growth expert with 15 years of experience in digital marketing and automations.
Solomon has helped countless businesses achieve exponential growth through SEO, lead generation, and innovative AI solutions.
In this episode, you'll discover Solomon’s 10X framework for business growth, how to master customer acquisition, and how to transform your startup into a scalable success.
Solomon shares his proven strategies for driving leads, doubling revenue, and implementing automation in your business.
Today our guest is Kamila Gornia, an entrepreneur who's scaled her business to 6 figures through automation and strategic content creation, touching over 25,000 lives with her companies, Heart Behind Hustle and Evergreen Icon. In this episode, Kamila highlights the importance of understanding customer needs, solving pain points, and fighting perfectionism. Learn how to prioritize revenue-generating tasks and outsource menial processes to avoid burnout.Kamila has been supporting online coaches & course creators with marketing and sales for the last decade. She helps her clients scale by creating an evergreen, scalable, and recurring business foundation so they can get sales without the need for sales calls, social selling in the DMs, or posting daily on social media - allowing them to create true sustainability and freedom in their business.To date, her advice has helped over 25,000 entrepreneurs which has resulted in over $2M+ in revenue. Learn more about Kamila: https://heartbehindhustle.com/
How can you get sponsored by brands for creating content, even if you don't have a lot of followers on social media?
Today you'll learn how to become a micro-influencer and make money online by creating content.
Our guest today is Kristen Bousquet, a Creator Monetization Coach and the founder of Your Soulcialmate.
If you’re an aspiring influencer, a creator looking to land brand sponsorships, or someone eager to build a successful online business, then listen up!
Kristen is here to share her secrets on influencer marketing, tips for new influencers, and how she's building her impressive business empire.
Learn more about Kristen: https://www.yoursoulcialmate.com/
Today, we're joined by LaShonda Brown, an award-winning tech educator and YouTube coach.
We talk about repurposing live streams, the importance of quality over quantity as a YouTube growth strategy, and the value of face-to-face connections in the digital world.
You'll learn about the role of AI in content creation, the best tech tools for YouTube growth, and how to implement the 20-hour workweek in your business.
LaShonda Brown is an award-winning tech educator, YouTube coach, and speaker based in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.
Through her educational company, Bootstrap Biz Advice, LaShonda teaches service providers worldwide how to work less and live more by leveraging tech and YouTube.
Learn more about LaShonda: https://www.lashondabrown.com/
Today we are joined by Mary Pardee, a doctor who found success by bringing her practice online, offering digital consultation and online courses.
Dr. Mary Pardee is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor and Certified Functional Medicine Doctor specializing in preventative medicine and longevity in Los Angeles, California. Growing up, she struggled with stomach issues almost daily.
Her doctors only had one answer: medication, which helped but never solved the core issue. She was told she would have to live with her pain for the rest of her life.
Instead of accepting this fate, she decided to become the doctor she never had. Today, she is finally healthy and free from the chronic stomach pains she once endured.
Today we are interviewing Cody Schneider about how to use AI to generate content for your brand, the best way to use AI ethically and authentically and how to grow on social media by testing different content strategies.
Cody is a renowned AI innovator, digital marketing expert, and the co-founder of Swell AI. Today, he'll share how AI is changing the way creators and brands produce content. From blog posts to videos, Cody's AI solutions are helping creators generate huge volumes of optimized content, boosting brand awareness, and driving organic leads.
Cody Schneider is an acclaimed AI innovator and digital marketing expert.
Lisa Lightner has been a Heights Platform creator for four years now, and today, she is here to share her story of how she started her online course business.
Lisa is a parent and award-winning special education advocate living in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Being a parent of a kid with disabilities, she turned adversities into opportunities and started a profitable business helping other parents who are going through the same hurdles of IEP.
Today, she shares how she got started with her online business, the struggles she faced and the freedom that comes with being a creator and entrepreneur.
SPECIAL EPISODE: Host and founder Bryan McAnulty offers insights into creators' evolving state and how to leverage new advancements in AI for creative growth.
What are the key strategies for success that creators need to leverage in 2024 and beyond?
Learn about Bryan's insights into helping thousands of creators launch their online knowledge businesses, his takeaways after building multiple AI tools, and take a closer look into Bryan's current plan to grow his business.
Today we are interviewing Bryan Harris, the founder who has discovered a way to get over 1'000 leads in less than a month without having a big audience.Bryan calls this approach BOPA, meaning "borrow other people's audience", and he discovered this marketing strategy by accident, about 10 years ago, when Noah Kagan shared one of his blog posts with his audience, positioning Bryan's work in front of hundreds of thousands of people.Today we will share with you how you can replicate this strategy in your own business, and generate a consistent $10k/month in revenue!Bryan Harris is the founder and CEO of Growth Tools, an Inc. 500 company and monthly coaching service that makes it nearly impossible to fail at growing your online business and getting new coaching clients.
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Our guest today is Heather Morrison, and she is going to teach you how to become extremely confident at public speaking, or speaking in front of a camera - so you can better promote your business online, and show up confidently on social media.
Heather has more than 100,000 followers on her Instagram page where she teaches people about public speaking and attracts clients from all over the world.
Learn more about Heather: https://www.deliveryourbest.com/
Our guest today, Miriam Schulman, is an inspiring artist and business owner who traded Wall Street for a paintbrush.
Miriam is an artist, author, and host of The Inspiration Place podcast. She’s helped thousands of creatives around the world develop their skill sets and create more time and freedom to do what they love.
After witnessing 9/11, she abandoned a lucrative hedge fund to become a full-time, thriving working artist. Learn more about Miriam: https://www.schulmanart.com/
In today's episode, we interview Guinevere Stasio: a creator who transitioned from her 9 to 5 job to starting her affiliate marketing business, while amassing an astounding 250k Instagram followers in under a year.
Guinevere Stasio is a mom on a mission to empower women to reclaim their time and financial independence.
After experiencing a significant pay cut upon returning from maternity leave, Guinevere realized she needed to take control of her future and quit her day job.
Our guest today shares her journey as a business owner, which led her working in marketing to starting an interior design business, and how she overcame her fear of failure.
Jacqueline Green is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Strategist of - Behind the Design, a training and education company that provides interior designers and creative business owners with the tools they need to build profitable businesses.
Her mission is to build a stronger design community by reimagining how designers are educated, trained, and supported after college.
Learn more about Jacqueline: https://www.behindthedesignco.com/
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Today we are interviewing Neil Ateem, the Co-Founder of Multiplier, a marketing agency that specializes in helping companies achieve substantial revenue growth.
They have generated $300M+ in revenue for renowned brands like Mindvalley, Catcha Group, Jordan Peterson, Coaching.com, and many others.
With 10+ years of marketing experience, encompassing product launches, marketing strategies, subscription models, and digital product expertise, Neil is well-versed in a range of industries, including FinTech, real estate tech, SaaS, and online education.
Tune in to learn which marketing strategies and mindsets helped Neil gain millions of dollars for his clients and himself!
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Candice Denise reminds us that self-care is not just about pampering ourselves, but about making small, everyday decisions to improve our wellbeing.In the interview, we uncover how entrepreneurs and women in business can prioritize well-being and avoid burnout in today's digital world. And you'll learn the strategies that Candice used to gain over 100k Instagram followers in just one month!Candice Denise is a highly-rated motivational speaker with 3+ years of experience as a speaker, self-care coach, group facilitator, digital & content creator.
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Today, we interview Julie Parker, founder of the Beautiful You Coaching Academy. Julie, a former social worker turned self-made seven-figure business owner, reveals the path she took to becoming a successful coach and mentor.
We'll share Julie's 20-year journey in the coaching industry and how she slowly transformed her side hustle into a full-time business.
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What if you spot a great business opportunity but are not passionate about it? That might be ok!
In fact, it was more than "ok" for Elizabeth Chappel, who started a profitable online quilting business after spotting a gap in the market a few years ago.
Welcome to The Creator's Adventure where we interview creators from around the world, hearing their stories about growing a business.
Today, we're joined by Elizabeth Chappell, a successful entrepreneur in the quilting industry and the brains behind the 'Craft to Career' podcast.
Not originating from a passion for quilting, Elizabeth was instead drawn in by the potential and market opportunity she saw. Since diving in, she has turned this pursuit into a flourishing business, developing courses, writing books, and podcasts on the subject.
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Welcome to The Creator's Adventure, where we interview creators from around the world and hear their stories about growing a business.
In this episode, we are interviewing not one but two successful creators!
They are Angie Holden and Cori George, two bloggers and crafters who teamed up to build their course business, Crafting Camps.
Together, they host virtual educational events for hobby crafters, with an average of 35,000 attendees and multiple speakers. Both Angie and Cori also run YouTube channels with hundreds of thousands of subscribers - and today, they are here to share with us how they built a successful business around arts & crafts and how they launch virtual events that attract thousands of attendees.
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Today, we interview Shana Lynn, an expert at building thriving online communities and keeping engagement levels high.You'll learn how to create & sustain a community, how you can use AI to build and grow your community and the power of interacting one-on-one with your community members.
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Welcome to The Creator's Adventure where we interview creators from around the world, hearing their stories about growing a business.
Our guest today is Caitlin Bacher, the CEO of Scale with Success. In the interview, she shares her journey as an online course creator, and how she transitioned from launch models to an evergreen strategy, which brought her consistent revenue and business growth.
► Get 15% off Riverside with code: " CREATORSADVENTURE " : https://creators.riverside.fm/creatorsadventureIn this episode of The Creator's Adventure, we're delighted to welcome an extraordinary guest: Jerry Rosengarten. A true entrepreneur at heart, he shares his remarkable success story of inventing the popular 1970s fashion item - the leisure suit - how he founded one of New York's most popular hotels and even built a solar farm.Welcome to The Creator's Adventure where we interview creators from around the world, hearing their stories about growing a business.Gerald Rosengarten is a Brooklyn-born entrepreneur known for his knack of spotting opportunities in chaos. His business ventures range from developing dyslexia aid products to innovative real estate and early investments in solar energy. Rosengarten first gained fame in the 1970s with the leisure suit, leading to major New York City projects like the Lofts and The Bowery Hotel. Today, he owns a large solar farm in the Northeast and is dedicated to environmental stewardship and supporting those with learning disabilities.
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Our guest today is Jacques Hopkins, a former electrical engineer, who's transitioned into a successful entrepreneur and has racked up over $4 million in sales with his online piano course, reaching over 10,000 students worldwide.In this episode, Jacques shares his secrets to creating and marketing an online course, and how he built his business PianoIn21Days.comHe takes us through his journey of turning YouTube viewers into dedicated students, transforming criticism into motivation, and establishing a winning strategy based on a 5 step song-learning process.
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Welcome to The Creator's Adventure where we interview creators from around the world, hearing their stories about growing a business.
Soli Cayetano is a 26-year-old real estate investor from the Bay Area who founded the Out of State Investor Academy, a leading community for out-of-state real estate investors. In just three years, she acquired over 40 properties, enabling her to leave her day job and pursue real estate full-time. Soli shares her journey and tips on her Instagram page @lattes.and.leases, focusing on flipping, mid-term, and long-term rental strategies through private funding. Outside of real estate, she loves traveling, exploring new coffee shops, and creating Instagram reels.
Learn More about Soli Cayetano: https://www.lattesandleases.com/
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From this interview, we learned the importance of persistence in content creation. It took Ronny two years to see growth on YouTube, and now he manages a channel with almost 450K subscribers!Ronny Hermosa is a content entrepreneur and a Canva expert who focuses on design and generative AI in the digital marketing space. After working as Canva’s Head of Communities, Ronny started his own business as a content creator and grew his YouTube channel to over 430,000 subscribers. Plus, his courses on Udemy gained more than 80K students.
Yaron Been is an e-commerce entrepreneur, growth coach, and industrial engineer with a passion for helping businesses succeed. He founded EcomXFactor, where Yaron and his team provide Conversion Rate Optimization and E-commerce Coaching services.With a track record of bootstrapping and scaling 7-figure e-commerce stores while traveling the world, Yaron has a wealth of experience to share with us today.Learn more about Yaron: https://ecomxf.com/
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Joe Natoli uses Heights Platform to host his online courses, and he taught over 300,000 students at his UX 365 Academy.In this episode, we explore how great UX design isn't solely about the aesthetic—it's about meticulous consideration, functionality, and alignment with user expectations. Tune in to discover why Joe says good UX doesn't need to be a work of art, and learn how to keep your course lessons engaging, informative, and to the point (5-7 minutes, to be exact!).Learn more about Joe: https://givegoodux.com/
Our guest today is Dr. Corey Wilks, a licensed clinical psychologist and executive coach who's a master at helping creators and entrepreneurs break through their mental barriers.
In this episode, we dive deep into the idea of choosing the problems you want to solve and why that's crucial in your quest for success. Corey shares insights into overcoming fear and limiting beliefs that could be hamstringing your potential.
In today's episode with Cyndi Zaweski, we dive into the world of AI and branding, discussing the fine balance between embracing technology and preserving the personal touch that connects with our audience.
In 2020, Cyndi started her own content marketing agency, Ascent StoryCraft. Since then, she has been instrumental in helping hundreds of business owners gain visibility through impactful content.
Today's episode features Noah Kagan, CEO of AppSumo and a man who's turned the pursuit of what he loves into an $80 million business empire.
Join Noah Kagan and our host, Bryan McAnulty, as they dive deep into the philosophy of making money by doing things that bring joy and the significance of manual work and genuine customer engagement.
Noah Kagan also runs a YouTube Channel guiding 1M+ subscribers toward financial freedom. Before AppSumo.com, he was the 30th employee at Facebook, reporting directly to Mark Zuckerberg and the 4th employee at Mint.com.
In the interview, Noah shares the key principles that he talks about in his brand new book, The Million Dollar Weekend.
You'll learn about the power of taking action, connecting with your customers, and building a business that people are excited to support.
Learn more about Noah and his book: https://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/
In this episode of The Creator's Adventure, we interview Abi Prendergast, a freelance copywriter renowned for her game-changing methodology in crafting successful sales content.
Abi shares her transition from live launches to evergreen funnels, the impact of travel on creativity and copywriting, and the importance of empathy in sales calls.
Learn more about Abi: https://www.aptcontent.co.uk/
Welcome to The Creator's Adventure where we interview creators from around the world, hearing their stories about growing a business.In this episode, your host, Bryan McAnulty, is joined by the inspiring Mark Wills, a successful entrepreneur known for his expertise in digital marketing and creating high-impact online courses. Mark shares invaluable insights on the power of storytelling, the significance of SEO, and the importance of social proof in selling a product or service.
In today's episode, host Bryan McAnulty sits down with the inspiring Katie Krejci, a homesteader and registered dietitian living on a 240-acre property in the Northwoods of Minnesota.
Katie shares her remarkable journey of rapid Instagram growth, going from 3K to 140K followers within a few weeks.
She discusses the challenges of balancing a homesteading lifestyle with the demands of building an online presence, while being a trusted source of information in the homesteading and dietitian space.
Katie's story is one of perseverance, determination, and the pursuit of a self-sufficient lifestyle.
Learn more about Katie Krejci: https://thehomesteadingrd.com/
In this special episode of The Creator's Adventure, Bryan McAnulty shares insights from the past year, reflecting on trends in AI, building communities, and the impact of 90+ interviews on the podcast.
Bryan also dives into the business side, discussing the release of the AI Elevate course and the growth of Creator Climb.
Looking ahead to 2024, he shares his goals and offers valuable advice to creators.
Listen to this episode as we dive into a year-end review and explore what's in store for the future.
Do you want to level up your podcasting game and learn how to automate and start monetizing your podcast?
In this episode, Joe Casabona uncovers the secrets behind his success, including how automation saved him 12 hours per week and allowed him to achieve the freedom to pursue his passions.
Learn how he launched and monetized multiple successful podcasts, including "How I Built It," and hear his tips for new podcasters seeking to make money and grow their audience.
Joe Casabona is a podcast systems coach who helps busy solopreneurs "take back their time".
Joe's strategies come from his many years of experience: over 10 years creating podcasts, more than 15 years teaching, and over 20 years as a web developer.
Learn more about Joe: https://casabona.org/
Justin Moore is a Sponsorship Coach & the founder of Creator Wizard, a school & community that teaches you how to find & negotiate your dream brand deals so that you stop leaving thousands on the table.Along with his wife April, he has been a full-time creator for over 7 years and has personally made over $3M working with brands. Justin's mission is to enable creators big and small, to land a million paid brand partnerships by 2032.Learn more about Justin: https://www.creatorwizard.com/
Today's guest, Coach Tony Blauer, will teach you how to leverage fear as an entrepreneur and how to change your relationship with fear to your advantage.Coach Tony Blauer is a world-renowned self-defense & fear management expert, who has been a visible force in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for over four decades.As the CEO of Blauer Tactical Systems, his organization has grown into one of the world's leading consulting companies specializing in the research and development of performance psychology, personal safety, and close-quarter tactics & scenario-based training for defensive tactics, combatives, and professional self-defense instructors.Learn more about Tony Blauer: https://blauerspear.com/
In today's episode, our host, Bryan McAnulty, sits down with renowned entrepreneur Alex Charfen, co-founder of the coaching company Sharfen.
Listen until the end of the episode to get Alex Charfen's new book for free!
Together, they tackle the challenges and triumphs of being an entrepreneur, discussing the importance of structure, boundaries, and self-care.
Watch this episode to learn about your entrepreneurial personality and what are the keys to achieving sustainable success and fulfillment as a business owner.
Alex Charfen is a renowned entrepreneur who co-founded CHARFEN, a coaching company that helps other entrepreneurs scale and optimize their businesses and achieve new levels of sustainable growth.
Sigrun is an acclaimed business coach, bestselling author, and host of the Sigrun Show podcast.
Known as a leading business mentor in Europe, she's dedicated to advancing gender equality through female entrepreneurship and guiding women to launch and grow their online businesses to 7 figures.
Based between Iceland and Switzerland, she's passionate about helping others kickstart their online businesses.
Learn more about Sigrun: https://www.sigrun.com/
Get Signun's book for free here: https://www.sigrun.com/podcast-bryan-mcanulty [Kickstart Your Online Business: Create the online course that kicks off your online business]
Our guest today - Leah McCloud - is a human design expert, spiritual coach, and wellness guru dedicated to demystifying spirituality and bringing people close to their authentic selves through Human Design.
Over the past three years, Leah has had experience leading retreats, working one-on-one with clients, and couples, and assisting world wellness leaders.
Leah's spiritual philosophy bridges the gap between woo-woo and science, making spirituality digestible, practical, and fun!
Learn more about Leah: https://www.thedesignofyou.com/
Our guest today is Olly Richards, a former jazz musician turned English teacher who transformed his passion for language learning into a $10 million business called StoryLearning.
He now shares his expertise through a newsletter, guiding online entrepreneurs to scale their businesses while serving as a living case study of success.
His mission is to provide mentorship and strategic insights to help 6-figure business owners reach 7+ figures and beyond.
Throughout the episode, Olly shares his insights on various topics, including the importance of building a traffic source and an audience before launching a product, the balance between living in the present and planning for the future as an entrepreneur, and the role of mentors in the creative journey.
Learn more about Olly Richards: http://ollyrichards.co
Learn how to make better decisions in your business, and how to play offense (not only in sports, but also in business!) and taking calculated risks to achieve success.
Paul Epstein is a leadership and sales keynote speaker, bestselling author, and expert on coaching others to play offense in defensive environments by making better decisions faster. Paul has spent nearly 15 years as a professional sports executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, a global sports agency, and the NFL league office.
He then transitioned into coaching for clients like Amazon, Disney and NASA, and became a best-selling author and world-renowned keynote speaker.
Learn more about Paul: https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/
This is a special episode of The Creator's Adventure's podcast, as Bryan and Kevon met in person in Hong Kong to film this interview!
Our guest today is Kevon Cheung: he is the creator of Public Lab, the author of Find Joy in Chaos and the founder Build in Public Mastery.
Watch this interview to learn about the power of building in public and how to do this while growing your audience on social media.
Learn more about Kevon: https://kevoncheung.com/
Morgan is an experienced publishing expert who helps authors navigate the writing and publishing process, and build a loyal readership. Today, we'll be diving deep into the world of book publishing as we discuss whether authors should go the traditional route, self-publish, or opt for a hybrid approach. We'll also explore how authors can ensure that their books provide value for their business. Morgan believes that even an unknown debut author with no connections, platform, or following truly can sell tens of thousands of copies of a book, gather thousands of reviews, and attract fans of their work that will come back for more, year over year. Learn more about Morgan: https://paperravenbooks.com/
Siavash Fashi is the Founder and CEO of Six Pax Gym, a unique “old school” fitness gym based in California. Growing up in Iran during the war, he faced incredible hardships before moving to the United States in 2007 as an asylum immigrant with no money and speaking very little English. Despite the odds, he invested all of his savings and started his own gym. SixPax Gym is now the #1 personal training gym in Culver City. The business now generates $1M in Annual Recurring Revenue and Siavash finally managed to live his American Dream. Learn more about Siavash: https://www.sixpaxgym.com/personal-training-gym
Today's guest, Colin Boyd, will teach us how to better communicate with our audience through the power of storytelling, and how to increase sales by telling the right stories.Colin Boyd is obsessed with helping experts and entrepreneurs grow their businesses through live stages and webinars. He does keynotes at conferences around the world on the topic of persuasive communication. Colin is a CSP, NLP practitioner, ICF certified coach, and his clients include Coca-Cola, Suncorp, Fuji Xero and Hewlett Packard, to name a few. His signature program Sell From Stage Academy® helps people create and deliver presentations that connect with their audience and convert them into clients. He's an Aussie who now lives in Newport Beach, California, with his wife and two little kids.Learn more about Colin Boyd: http://colinboyd.co/
Learn how to secure media coverage for your business, from identifying trending topics to finding the right pitches, and how to track the success of your media publicity efforts.Esther Kiss is an entrepreneur, speaker, PR educator, and the founder of Born to Influence, a boutique PR and marketing agency specializing in helping entrepreneurs and founders get more publicity, leads, and sales. Learn More about Esther Kiss: https://coursecreatorcommunity.net/
Throughout the episode, William provides fascinating insights into the world of special operations, shedding light on the unique mindset and approach these elite forces employ to accomplish their missions.
From William's personal life story and examples, you will learn about the importance of asking for help and the value of leading by example.
Learn more about William: https://www.5sealsecrets.com/
Michael shares his journey of launching his first product that unfortunately failed, but what happened next completely transformed his path to success.
Michael launched his first five-day challenge and made an impressive $30,000. This unexpected success propelled him to continue running more challenges; and within 8-10 months, he generated over $750,000!
Throughout this interview, Michael emphasizes that success doesn't happen overnight. It takes practice, improving belief systems, and honing communication skills.
Macy Robison is the Director of Certified Guides for StoryBrand where she helps equip hundreds of StoryBrand marketing guides and agencies across the globe with the tools and training they need to build the business of their dreams. As a marketing and personal brand strategist, she has been responsible for helping clients launch New York Times best-selling books, reach millions of followers across their social media platforms and email lists, and produce podcasts with a combined 4.5 million downloads.Learn more about Macy: http://macyrobison.com
Welcome to The Creator's Adventure where we interview creators from around the world, hearing their stories about growing a business.
Our guest today is Brad Axelrad, an expert in helping entrepreneurs build a thriving business by facing their biggest fears.
For over a decade, Brad’s been an event producer, consultant, strategist and podcast host, having produced over 150 live events with top business leaders and best-selling authors.
As a consultant and speaker, he utilizes his message to support coaches, visionary entrepreneurs, and consultants by helping them create the business that sets them free to live a life of fulfillment and truth.
He’s a proud founding member of the Association of Transformational Leaders Southern California since 2010 and is a Co-Founder of The Association of Transformational Leaders Costa Rica.
On his Face Your Dragon Podcast he interviews celebrity thought leaders and icons including don Miguel Ruiz, Arielle Ford, JP Sears and The Kin, musicians seen on Conan O’Brien and who opened up for Coldplay and Pink.
Brad’s been featured on numerous media outlets, including NBC Nightly News, PBS Television, OC Register, LA Times, USC News and CBC News Canada.
Learn more about Brad: https://faceyourdragon.com/
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New episodes on Tuesdays. Tune in live to ask our guests questions in the comments.
This show uncovers their journey, tips and tricks to success, failures and pitfalls — so you can learn from their examples and start your own online business following your passion.
Listen to the stories of successful artists, musicians, online coaches, designers, course creators, digital experts, fitness gurus and much more. How did these creators manage to conquer their niche?
Learn more at: http://www.thecreatorsadventure.com
Welcome to The Creator's Adventure where we interview creators from around the world, hearing their stories about growing a business.
Our guest today will share how he discovered the power of guest speaking on podcasts, and how doing so can greatly impact your business and foster growth.
Mischa Zvegintzov is the founder of “The Influence Army,” and he is the host of “The Table Rush Talk Show!”. He loves to share his insights, strategies, and tactics so that you can use your customers' stories, to increase your traffic, leads, sales, and conversions. His obsession with collecting customer stories and testimonials gave him the nickname "the Testimonial Guy."
Learn more about Mischa: https://www.theinfluencearmy.com/guideWatch this episode when it premieres live for a chance to interact with Mischa. Leave your questions for him in the comments!
New episodes on Tuesdays. Tune in live to ask our guests questions in the comments. This show uncovers their journey, tips and tricks to success, failures and pitfalls — so you can learn from their examples and start your own online business following your passion.Listen to the stories of successful artists, musicians, online coaches, designers, course creators, digital experts, fitness gurus and much more. How did these creators manage to conquer their niche?
Learn more at: http://www.thecreatorsadventure.com
Caitlin Spears is a Certified Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach.
With her business - Complete by Caitlin - she has successfully guided people worldwide to achieve their health goals using her proven methods, where she helps clients manage weight, cravings, and stress, while boosting confidence and overall wellness.
As a dedicated health coach, Caitlin offers personalized 1-on-1 coaching programs designed to transform your well-being.
Learn more about Caitlin: http://www.thecbcmethod.com
In today's episode, we are thrilled to have Jasmine Katatikarn, a talented artist, animator, and founder of an academy for aspiring artists.
During the interview, Jasmine shares her insights on being intentional with how we spend our time, the importance of designing our lives around our priorities, and the power of embracing AI in the creative industry.
Jasmine Katatikarn is a creative leader and entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in animation, VFX, and tech. She co-founded the Academy of Animated Art, an online school that brings in six figures in sales yearly.
She manages this while working full-time at a Fortune 500 company. Most importantly, Jasmine is a mom of two young children.
She has designed a life that prioritizes what is most important to her - creating systems and strategies that allow her to excel in her career and business while still being present for her family.
Learn more about Jasmine and her academy: http://www.academyofanimatedart.com
Marc Lesser is a CEO, executive coach, speaker, and Zen teacher. He founded and was CEO of 3 companies and helped develop a mindfulness program inside of Google's headquarters. He is also the author of five books, including Finding Clarity. Marc was a resident of the San Francisco Zen Center for 10 years and has an MBA degree from New York University before he became CEO and started working with clients such as Google and Twitter. Listen to his story in today's episode of The Creator's Adventure!Learn more about Marc: https://marclesser.net/
Learn about the importance of conducting market research, creating unique offerings, and planning effective marketing strategies.
Crystal Bonnet emphasizes the importance of confidence, taking risks, and seeking mentors to overcome imposter syndrome and foster business growth.
Crystal Bonnet is a raw food chef, instructor, and cookbook author. Learn more about Crystal: https://crystaldawnculinary.com/
Our guest today shares his story of business success, and how he founded his company - Single Grain.
Eric Siu is an expert in entrepreneurship and marketing. In today’s interview, Eric shares his journey and valuable insights on building successful businesses, taking care of employees, and leveraging the power of podcasts to reach a wider audience
Ron Douglas is the president of Automated Profits, a digital marketing company established in 2001 which has created multiple 7-figure brands including WebinarCon, the #1 mastermind event for Webinar Marketers.
Today Ron enjoys helping students worldwide use the internet to earn more, work less, and have a greater impact. Learn more about Ron Douglas: https://rondouglas.com/
Our guest today, The Real Jason Duncan, is a best-selling author, TEDx speaker, podcaster, speaker, and coach on a mission to help 100,000 entrepreneurs find true success and balance.
With over a decade of experience as the founder of one of America's fastest-growing privately held companies, Jason knows what it takes to build a profitable business in under 10 hours a week. His proven method, #ExitWithoutExiting, is all about breaking free from the daily grind of business operations so that you can focus on what truly matters in life.
Learn more about Jason: https://www.therealjasonduncan.com/
John Ainsworth is the CEO and founder of Data Driven Marketing. They help online course creators increase revenue by 486% on average. With 20 years experience in building funnels and a degree in Mathematics, John has conducted extensive data analysis of hundreds of millions dollars of online business to create the field of Strategic Funnel Optimisation. Data Driven Marketing has proven this process by helping dozens of online course creators 2x - 5x their revenue, and directly drives several million a year in revenue. He’s a guest lecturer at Greenwich Business school and has been featured on Forbes.Learn more about John Ainsworth and his business: https://datadrivenmarketing.co/
Mike Kim is a brand strategist for business thought leaders, coaches, and authors who want to create an impact with their ideas and get their message heard. Mike’s refreshing approach has made him a sought-after speaker, online educator, and consultant for top thought leaders. His clients include New York Times bestselling authors and experts featured on PBS, TED, CNN, and Fox. Mike is the author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestseller, You Are the Brand. He has been featured in and written for Inc., Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post. He has spoken at industry-leading events, including Social Media Marketing World, Tribe Conference, and Podcast Movement. Learn more about Mike: http://www.mikekim.com
Roxy Saffaie is the founder of Black Belt Beauty, and her mission is to empower women around the world to authentically express their fullest potential in all areas of life that matter most.
Roxy is a writer, speaker + coach in the arena of Self-Mastery + Personal Empowerment. As a contemporary existentialist, a life athlete + relentless GOAL digger, she LOVES to help people win their highest ideals in life.
Learn more about Roxy: https://www.blackbeltbeauty.com/
Karla Alcazar is a mexican born illustrator who likes to explore short narratives, limited color palettes and character design.
She graduated from Norwich University of The Arts in 2014 and has worked as a freelancer since. She's done editorial work for books and magazines and recently has started teaching illustration basics on Skillshare, becoming a top teacher on the platform.
She currently resides in Mexico and she is starting to expand her illustration practice by tapping into children's literature.
Learn more about Karla: https://karla-alcazar.com/
Philip VanDusen is the owner of Verhaal Brand Design a brand strategy and design agency serving SMBs and entrepreneurs. Philip previously served as VP of Design at PepsiCo and Old Navy and as Executive Creative Director at Landor Associates. As a thought leader, @PhilipVanDusen shares his expertise in brand building on YouTube to his 255k subscribers, in his Brand•Muse newsletter and on the Brand Design Masters podcast.Philip brings to his clients, followers and audiences a unique blend of expertise gained from leading brand-building initiatives from both the client-side and agency-side perspectives.Learn more about Philip VanDusen: https://philipvandusen.com
Juliana Garcia is a Latina online entrepreneur who has created a $2.5 million dollar business helping skilled coaches clarify their marketing message to attract premium clients.
Learn more about Juliana: http://julianagarcia.com
Erin is the founder of The MindFix Group, a revolutionary mental optimization program for high achievers with a success rate exceeding 95%.
With The MindFix Group, Erin aims to deliver revolutionary programs that alleviate the self-sabotage our own minds create that holds us all back - and help high performers achieve even more with minimal effort.
Learn more about Erin and her company: https://mindfixgroup.com/
Watch this interview to learn Mallory Rowan's secrets to avoid and effectively treat burnout in entrepreneurs.
Today Mallory Rowan helps entrepreneurs build without burnout: more specifically, she helps them skip the burnout entirely, work less but actually start earning more, and do it on their OWN terms.
Learn more about Mallory: https://malloryrowan.com/
Today's guest is gonna teach us the importance of executing in your business, he is going to share the story of how he became a successful logo designer and gained more than 350K followers on social media with his art.Meet James Martin. He's the founder of Baby Giant Design Co, a brand design agency. Based in the UK, James has helped hundreds of companies around the world build their dreams through his unique old-school approach to brand identity. Learn more about James: https://www.themadebyjames.com/
Today's guest, Smitesh Mistry, is going to share his story of how he started out as a designer and illustrator, and how he creates engaging and viral video content for social media showcasing his art.
His designs range from simple, hand-drawn animations up to abstract, brightly-colored scenes that convey deeper themes.
When he is not designing, Smitesh loves listening to music, lifting weights and reading up on the latest tech.
Learn more about Smitesh Mistry: https://smiteshmistry.com/
Today's guest will teach us the ins and outs of organic marketing and will share her entrepreneurial story of she started her consulting business.
Jessica is the founder and CEO of Jessica Thiefels Consulting, podcast host of Mindset Reset Radio and Thrive Through Marketing, and a 4x published author.
Her mission is to help female-founded mental wellness brands amplify their message with intentional organic marketing.
Learn more about Jessica: https://jessicathiefels.com/
Ashley Nowe is a certified Pre and Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist and Nutrition Coach.
Her journey teaching moms to heal was born from her own struggle with diastasis recti after the birth of her twins.
Ashley founded Strong Like a Mother (SLAM), a total-body health and fitness app that loves your core and pelvic floor. To date, she has helped more than 50,000 women stay strong during pregnancy, heal postpartum, get strong as hell, and ditch diet culture once and for all.
Learn more about Ashley: http://getmomstrong.com
Imagine what you could learn from the guy who coached celebrities, including Academy Award winners like Sean Connery and Angelina Jolie, to Hollywood stars including Sylvester Stallone, Pierce Brosnan, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, to internet sensations such as Tony Robbins!Today's guest actually did it, and he coached some of the most influential and looked-up personalities today. Meet Arthur Samuel Joseph!Founder and chairman of the Vocal Awareness Institute, Arthur Samuel Joseph, is widely recognized as one of the world’s foremost communication strategists and authorities on the human voice. Learn more about Arthur: https://vocalawareness.com/
Brittany Ratelle is a business and intellectual property attorney who helps creators and online business owners get legally legit and set to scale. She’s based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, with her husband and four children.
She helps clients protect and grow their physical and digital offerings, diversify their revenue streams, and protect boundaries with co-founders, partners, collaborators, and vendors. Brittany is a believer in law, and she wants to prove that legal stuff can be approachable and fun.
Learn more about Brittany: https://brittanyratelle.com/
Throughout the interview, we explore how AI is revolutionizing the podcasting industry, making it easier for podcasters to connect with their audiences and for listeners to discover new shows.
We also discuss how Melinda's platform, Podopolo, is leading the charge in creating a personalized podcasting experience for listeners, with recommendations and community features that enhance the listening experience.
Learn more about Melinda and Podopolo: https://podopolo.com/
Today Cat Coquillette shares her secrets to building a profitable brand and licensing her illustrations with major companies.
Cat travels the world full-time as a nomadic artist. Her illustrations are inspired by her firsthand observations and encounters around the world.
Whether Cat is painting florals found in the jungles of Vietnam, exotic wildlife from the Amazon Rainforest, or patterns inspired by Scandinavian textiles, her artwork brings a fresh and modern perspective.
Her artwork is licensed through brands like Target, Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, HomeGoods, and more.
Her brand, CatCoq, aspires to not only provide an exhilarating aesthetic rooted in an appreciation for culture, travel and the outdoors but to inspire people to channel their natural curiosity by expanding their horizons to gain a deeper understanding of our world.
Learn more about Cat Coquillette: https://catcoq.com/
Joshua B. Lee, also known as “The Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn” is the founder of Standout Authority, where he helps business owners and professionals humanize their brands.
Over the last 20+ years, Joshua has he has built 16 businesses, focused on LinkedIn to build authentic relationships, written a book called ‘Balance is Bullsh*t,’ and raised a family with his wife and his two kids.
Learn more about Joshua: https://standoutauthority.com/
Aunia Kahn is a multi-faceted creative entrepreneur and a globally awarded, collected, and exhibited figurative artist/photographer, published author, instructor, and inspirational speaker. She is also the owner of Rise Visible a full-service creative digital marketing agency and Create for Healing.
Her work as an artist has been in over 300+ exhibitions in over ten countries. She has also been a guest on podcasts like Entrepreneur on Fire, with 70 million downloads & 1 million monthly listens.
Learn more about Aunia: https://risevisible.com/
Today we are talking with Azul Terronez about how to write and publish a best-selling book, how he became a successful author and book coach fighting dyslexia and how publishing a book can help you grow a business.
Azul Terronez is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author and book coach who specializes in helping leaders write and publish books that elevate their brand.
As the CEO of the six-figure company Authors Who Lead, he has enabled Wall Street CEOs, professional athletes, and successful YouTubers to write and publish books. He has been a keynote speaker at international education conferences and his TEDx talk, “What Makes a Good Teacher Great”, has been viewed over 3.4 million times.
Learn more about Azul: https://authorswholead.com/
Whether you want to get better at saving money or you want to diversify your portfolio, in today's episode Dustin Serviss will teach you how to manage your money the right way and prioritize what is important in your life.
Dustin Serviss is a successful business owner in the wealth and lifestyle design space and he is the founder of Serviss Wealth Management.
Learn more about Dustin: https://servisswealth.com/
Today we are talking with Maria Aguirre about how entrepreneurs of all sizes can become better at inspiring their teams and peers and how they can lead by example by delegating and motivating their team members.
Maria Aguirre is a bestselling author, thought leader and leadership online coach. She has been an Aviation Management Professional for the past 27 years, and In September 2022, Maria published her first book, The Square-Peg Leader Delusion, from her proven record of turning dysfunctional, low-performing teams, into consistent and engaged high performers.
Learn more about Maria: https://meaningfulleaders.com/
Our guest today is an expert at public speaking and communication, and he is going to share his secrets on how to become better at sharing our message with the world.
Welcome to The Creator's Adventure where we interview creators from around the world, hearing their stories about growing a business.
Brenden Kumarasamy is the founder of MasterTalk. He coaches ambitious executives & entrepreneurs to become top 1% communicators in their industry. He also has a popular YouTube channel called @MasterTalks , with the goal of providing free access to communication tools for everyone in the world.
Learn more about Brenden: https://www.rockstarcommunicator.com/
Today we are talking with Melanie Deziel about content creation, copywriting and promoting a brand through informative content.
Melanie Deziel is a keynote speaker, award-winning branded content creator, and the author of two books. Melanie is also the Co-Founder of The Convoy and GroupUps: B2B marketplaces that help small businesses save money so they can invest more in themselves and their communities.
Melanie was the first editor of branded content at The New York Times, a founding member of HuffPost’s brand storytelling team, and served as Director of Creative Strategy for Time Inc.
Learn more about Melanie: http://storyfuel.co/
How can you change your life, improve your work ethic or get promoted in your job? Adding small but powerful and positive habits to your routine can have a huge impact on your day to day life!
Welcome to The Creator's Adventure where we interview creators from around the world, hearing their stories about growing a business.
Today we are talking with Erica Rooney about the power of setting up new habits and changing your mindset towards life and achievements.
Erica Rooney is an Executive Coach & Consultant, Chief People Officer at Blue Acorn iCi, wife, mom, entrepreneur, and fitness fanatic. She is on a mission to help anyone break out of their sticky floors, and bust through the glass ceiling, to live a life filled with purpose, passion, and peace.
Learn More About Erica Rooney: https://www.fromnowtonext.org/
Today we are talking with Fabi Paolini about how to be clear on your marketing messaging, reach your ideal clients and position yourself as a premium brand.
Fabi Paolini is a Brand Strategist, Online Business Coach and premium brand designer helping coaches and experts position themselves as authorities online by upgrading their marketing through magnetic messaging that attracts weekly high-ticket sales.
Fabi is originally from Venezuela and arrived in the US in 2015, where she built her business and generated $2 Million over the past 4 years.
Learn more about Fabi Paolini: https://www.fabipaolini.com/
Today we are talking with David Pere about how he started his own business, grew his wealth with real estate investing and shifted into entrepreneurship from a military career.
David Pere was an active-duty Marine for 13 years. In 2015 I purchased his first real estate investment, and in 5 years he went from a negative net worth to a millionaire with 100+ rental units. Today he runs an online community called "From Military To Millionaire", where David helps service members, veterans, and their families learn how to build wealth through real estate investing, entrepreneurship, and personal finance!
Learn more about David: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/
Today we are talking with Holly Haynes about how business owners and creators can become less dependent on social media and rely on other marketing and networking strategies.
Holly Marie Haynes helps female entrepreneurs create simple scaleable offers and systems to grow to multiple 6-figures.
After 22 years working for corporate Fortune 500 companies, Holly ditched the office and built a thriving full-time business in less than 2 years together with her husband. All of this during the pandemic and while raising twins.
Learn more about Holly: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/
Today we are talking with Erinn Bridgman about how creators should manage their finances and how they can grow their wealth in today's world.
Erinn Bridgman is a money management and mindset coach. With her coaching business, she empowers female entrepreneurs to design a business that is not just ‘profitable’, but actually grows their personal wealth.
Learn more about Erinn: https://www.erinnbridgman.com/
Today we are talking with Jennifer Dawn about how creators and coaches can increase productivity in their businesses, focus on the important tasks and gain work-life balance.
Jennifer coaches business owners to seven figures and beyond without sacrificing their personal life. Jennifer is a Profit First certified coach, host of the Happy Productive podcast and author. She began her entrepreneurial career at age of 8, selling apples off her grandfather’s tree because a lemonade stand was so “yesterday”.
Learn more about Jennifer Dawn: http://www.JenniferDawnCoaching.com
Today we are talking with Molly Keyser about how she transitioned from a service-based business to selling online courses, and how creators can learn from her experience and launch a profitable online course business.
Molly Keyser is a 7-Figure online course creator. She started as a professional photographer for 16 years, and then decided to turn her knowledge into a business course for other photographers.
Today she teaches online courses to help others build their own courses and grow their business online.
Learn more about Molly Keyser: https://www.profitablecourses.com/
Check out her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MollyKeyser
Welcome to The Creator's Adventure where we interview creators from around the world, hearing their stories about growing a business.
Today I am talking with Sujan Patel on how to grow multiple business ventures, how to be a good CEO and how cold emails can help you grow a business and gain more leads.
Sujan is the managing partner at Ramp Ventures, he is mostly known as the co-founder of Mailshake, owner of other Saas companies such as RightInbox, Pick, and an agency called WebProfits. Aside from running 5+ companies, Sujan has invested in 10+ other business ventures and is a dedicated husband and father of 3.
Learn more about Sujan Patel: https://sujanpatel.com/
Today we are talking with Jim Fricker and May Lario from @Spanish and Go about how they started their language learning business Spanish and Go, the best ways to learn and teach a new language online, and how they adopted a different business model by offering in-person retreats and a podcast membership for their customers.
Jim Fricker and May Larios are the creators of Spanish and Go, an online resource designed to inspire you to learn Spanish, experience the culture, taste the flavors, meet the locals, and appreciate the beauty of each country where Spanish is spoken.
Learn more about Spanish and Go: https://spanishandgo.com/
Today I am talking with Neville Medhora about the power of copywriting, how your messaging can help you sell more and how he stayed his wildly successful online course where he teaches others the art of copywriting.
Neville Medhora is a marketer, copywriter and founder of Copywriting Course - an online program that helps entrepreneurs maximize sales with the help of copywriting. Learn more about his business: https://copywritingcourse.com/
Today I'm talking with a guest who built an 8-figure company by giving away hundreds of millions of dollars. It sounds crazy, but stay tuned, and we'll get into his experience in business and selling training products.
Welcome to The Creator's Adventure where we interview creators from around the world, hearing their stories about growing a business.
Spencer Vann is the co-founder and CEO of SurplusFund. By the time he was 24 y.o. Spender had already built an 8-figure company and helped give away hundreds of millions to people across America who needed it.
Learn more about Spencer Vann: https://www.surplusfund.com/
Today we're talking with Anthony Trucks about how to make a shift to become the person that you want.
If you are at a place where you feel there is a big gap between where you want to be and where you are now, I'd encourage you to listen to this interview because Anthony brought a ton of motivating and actionable advice.
Anthony Trucks is a former Foster Child, NFL Football Player, Competitor on American Ninja Warrior, Author, Shift Coach and Entrepreneur.
From foster care to the NFL, to successful business owner, Anthony Trucks has accomplished what statistics would say is impossible. As a speaker and identity shift coach, Anthony teaches people how to access the power of their identity to expand their capacity, tap into their full potential, and Make Shift Happen!
Learn more about Anthony Trucks: http://www.AnthonyTrucks.com
When do you start using ads in your business and how can you be successful with them? Today we're talking with Ryan Mathews about how he started and sold an education business for multi 7-figures by the age of 20.
Ryan is an expert in marketing online education businesses. He specializes in scaling great products using direct response marketing and creating optimized sales processes.
Learn more about Ryan Mathews and his business: https://www.consultinglabel.com/
Today I'm talking with Scott Rowley about creative ways to find the right niche for your business and how you can get clear on who you serve.
Scott Rowley is the Owner and Founder of Peak Prosper. With his coaching business, Scott has worked with hundreds of men to help them turn their dreams and goals into reality by focusing on business mindset, vision and goals to create an optimal business performance.
Learn More About Peak Prosper: https://www.peakprosper.com/
Today we talked with David van Ooijen about how he prioritizes what makes him happy and how you can do the same with your work, without feeling like you have to jump onto every marketing trend you hear about.
David van Ooijen is a guitar, ukulele, and shamisen player. After touring the world and performing in different countries, David now teaches guitar in person and online, and he is known by his pupils as Meester David.
Learn More About David van Ooijen: https://meesterdavidgitaar.wordpress.com/
What gets someone with no tech or social media experience over 400,000 followers in 2 years? Today I'm talking with Mia Soskic about how she grew her following and business teaching face fitness, and how she made an impact in a niche many people might not even know exists.
Mia is the Founder and Creator of FaceworkoutbyMia. She is an expert in face massage and she has been educating and inspiring clients in the practice of face exercise and massage since 2016.
Learn More About Mia Soskic: https://faceworkoutbymia.com/
Can you change your life by focusing on your passion and creating every day? Today we are talking with Mike Brennan about how to build consistency into your business and creative process, and the power of building a community.
Mike Brennan is a designer and illustrator. He is mostly known for his pop culture art, yoga art, live event sketching and graphic design. Mike helps fellow creatives leverage simple, practical steps for establishing a daily creative habit.
Learn more about Mike Brennan: http://www.mikebrennan.me
4:05 How art helped Mike get out of depression
13:50 Where Mike gets inspiration for his art
16:58 Creating an online course
23:26 The importance of community
26:59 Tips on how to grow an online community
31:50 A question for you
Today we are talking with D'Ana Joi Spencer about what it means to be a multi-passionate creative, how to realize what your passions are and how to integrate them in your business and how to thrive in business by prioritizing tasks and gaining clarity.
D'Ana Joi is a multi-passionate, educator, community builder, and content creator. She believes having many passions is a gift, not a burden and she’s on a mission to rewrite the narrative around “choosing one thing” being the only path to success. Through her e-book, signature course, and podcast, Joi teaches creatives how to make friends with focus, overcome overwhelm, and step into their Multi-Passionate Mastery™️.
Learn More about D'Ana Joi: https://joi-knows-how.com/
(9:40) Niching down as a multi-passionate
(17:59) Gaining the trust of an audience
(24:40) How to uncover your talents
(31:15) Framework to prioritize tasks
Today we are talking with Darran Bruce about how he's recorded over 2300 episodes of his podcast and how you can start your own podcast or show.
Darran Bruce is the executive producer of “The DJ Sessions”, a live podcast on Twitch where he interviews electronic DJs and leaders from the music industry. Darran built “The DJ Sessions” with his 30+ years of experience in the film/broadcast tv/internet distribution industry.
Learn more about Darran: https://www.thedjsessions.com
Today we are talking with Tarzan Kay about how to promote a business with email marketing, writing honest and transparent email copy that converts and how she helps entrepreneurs increase sales with email marketing strategies. Learn more about Tarzan: https://tarzankay.com/
(7:50) importance of heartfelt sales tactics
11:56 what kind of clients does Tarzan cater to
(15:13) email marketing tips for online course creators
(20:09) biggest mistakes online course creators make with email marketing
(22:08) email strategy for online course creators
(28:27) tips for creators who want to grow their email list
Today we are talking with Michael Johnson about how he took his experience as a professional ballroom dancer and applied it to sales and operations in order to help businesses create a more meaningful impact. Learn More About Michael Johnson: https://bizchoreo.com/bchome54570264
Today we are talking with Graham Cochrane about how he built a 7-figure online music business, going from $10,000 year working full time, to $1.6 million a year while working 6 hours a week through automation, delegation, and elimination.
Learn more about Graham: https://www.grahamcochrane.com/
Today we are talking with Cary Jack about how to enjoy the journey in your business, avoid burnout, and find balance in all areas of work and life. Learn more about Cary Jack: http://www.caryjack.com
Today we are talking with Chris Miles about how being over a million dollars in debt helped him gain the skills to build a thriving business, and how you can thrive in business during a recession.
Learn more about Chris: http://www.moneyripples.com
Today we are talking with Jeff Heggie about how to effectively set goals to guide you to success, and how to balance and manage time between your business, family, hobbies, and other areas of life.
Learn more about Jeff Heggie: https://jeffheggie.com/
Today we are talking with Clara Baldwin about how to run a marketing agency, acquire and manage clients, and get out of your comfort zone.
Learn More about Clara Baldwin: https://linktr.ee/clarabaldwin
Today we are talking with Dr. Michael Gerharz about how to think, speak, and lead with clarity so you can have the impact and influence you deserve as a creator.
Learn More About Dr. Michael Gerharz: https://michaelgerharz.com/
Today we are talking with Jasmine Jonte about how to create an online course that gets results for your customers effectively, keeping your audience engaged in your course, and if course completion rate is really as important of a metric as some might think.
Learn More About Jasmine Jonte: https://www.jasminejonte.com/
Today we are talking with Zach Spuckler about how he's generated over $2.4 million dollars in online courses and coaching sales over the last 7 years, and how to build a successful membership site.
Learn more about Zach: http://www.heartsoulhustle.com/
Today we are talking with Brad Hart about his journey from Wall St. to entrepreneurship, how to run a successful mastermind, and help more people to make impact, earn more, and gain fulfillment in their businesses.
Learn more about Brad Hart: https://makemoremarbles.com/
8 Minute Mastermind: https://8minutemastermind.com/get-your-free-resources-and-claim-your-copy-of-the-8-minute-mastermind
Today we are talking with Barak Almog about automating processes in your business, selling on amazon, and unique ways to use online courses.
Learn more about Barak and his business: https://sellerframe.com/
Today we are about with Catherine Watkin on how creators can feel more comfortable selling themselves without compromising their values, and how practice in selling one-to-one makes it easier to sell online courses and memberships to many at once in the future.
Learn more about Catherine Watkin: https://catherinewatkin.com/
My name is Bryan McAnulty, I'm the founder of Heights Platform and today I'm talking with Jacob Cass about branding, traveling the world, and growing an online coaching business.
Learn more about Jacob: https://justcreative.com/
Today we are talking with Lisa Johnson about how she became successful with online courses and challenges, earning over $3 million dollars in a week in 2021 during one launch alone, and how facing adversity early on helped her grow to where she is today.
Lisa Johnson is a multi-seven-figure business strategist who makes 90% of her money through passive or semi-passive income streams.
Learn more about Lisa: https://www.lisajohnson.com/
Today we are talking with Barb McGrath about transitioning from the corporate world into building a business of her own, SEO strategy, and online courses.
Learn More About Barb and her online course: https://abovethefold.live/
Today we are talking with Andrew Warner about how to conduct an interview, learn from people you admire and turn this knowledge into a sustainable business.
Andrew Warner is the founder of Mixergy and a pioneering podcast interviewer who did over 2,000 interviews. In his book, Stop Asking Questions, he explains how to lead interviews and learn from people you admire.
Learn more about Mixergy: https://mixergy.com/
Get Andrew's Book: http://stopaskingquestions.co/
Today we are talking with Jasmine Williams about how she grew her copywriting business, how creators can tailor their writing to better speak to their customers, and lessons that she learned in online course creation.
Learn more about Jasmine Williams: https://jasminewilliams.ca/
Today we are talking with Jeremy Mura about how he built his youtube channel, how to craft a unique brand, and how he grew his course business, and built multiple income streams.
Learn More About Jeremy Mura : https://www.jeremymura.com/
Today we are talking with Jorge Hernandez about how he transitioned from music production to learning digital marketing, and how that journey led him to offer a "business in a box" service to real estate agencies, and now a passion for online course creation.
Learn More About Jorge Hernandez: https://marketingdigitalinmobiliario.com/
Today we are interviewing Nathan Lively about how to improve audio quality in your content creation, the constant evolution in the journey of a creator, and growing an online course business teaching live sound engineers.
Learn more about Nathan and his business: https://www.sounddesignlive.com/
Listen to Nathan's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-design-live-career-building-interviews-on-live/id428175598
Today we are talking with Alex McCarthy about how her decision to quit her job and travel inspired her to start a business of her own, and how her coaching helps others grow their own sustainable businesses.
Learn more about Alex and her coaching business: https://www.alexmccarthycoaching.co/
Today we are talking with Kristy Campbell, founder of Pink Pony Creative and branding expert, about how a social media challenge kickstarted her branding business, how she began creating a community for her audience, and how creators can come up with content for their social media.
Learn more about Pink Pony Creative: https://www.pinkponycreative.com/
Follow Kristy Campbell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinkponycreative/
Today we are talking with Monique Muro about how she grew a business around proofreading online courses, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importance of keeping your content consistent.
Learn more about Monique Muro and her business Proofmango: http://www.proofmango.com
Today we are talking with Jono Petrohilos about how to grow a successful Facebook group and how he built a 7 figure online course business in the fitness industry.
Learn More About Jono Petrohilos: https://coursecreatorcommunity.net/
Check out Jono’s Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/coursecreatorscommunity1
Today we're talking with Jaclyn Gallo about how to be more confident on camera, how to teach others using metaphors, and how to design a business around the life you want to live.
Learn More About Jaclyn Gallo: https://www.instagram.com/jaclyn__gallo
Check out Jaclyn's Podcast: https://sparkyourlight.libsyn.com/
Today we're talking with Miguel Hernandez about how to validate business ideas, how he built a video animation studio and successful youtube channel, and how to grow a successful online course business.
Learn More About Miguel: https://grumo.com
Check Out Miguel's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/grumomedia
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Welcome to The Creator's Adventure where we interview creators from around the world, hearing their stories about growing a business.
My name is Bryan McAnulty, I'm the founder of Heights Platform, and my goal with this show is to inspire and help you learn how these creative entrepreneurs transformed their passions into successful online businesses.
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