12-year-old Mr. Waffles hosts this podcast about middle grade books. Also find us on iTunes and Spotify, as well as the Kids Listen & Radio Public apps.
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The HeyCreator Show is for building your creator business. Each week, hosts Matt Ragland and Tim Forkin talk through all stages of the creator journey, intentionally designing each conversation to meet you where you’re at along the way. We’re sharing lessons from over a decade of helping digital creators launch and scale courses, communities, and coaching services — along with building newsletters, YouTube channels, and podcasts to millions of subscribers and downloads for our clients. For m ...
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Unraveling Adoption, hosted by adoptive parent Beth Syverson, is a safe space to delve into adoption's complexities together.
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No-nonsense marketing content and interviews to help you master marketing and grow your business. Hosted by Allan Dib, bestselling author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan and Lean Marketing.
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Strategy Calls that Sell Premium Programs with John Meese
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Ever wondered how top entrepreneurs manage to sell premium programs effortlessly? Our guest today, John Meese, has the answers. John's latest book, 'Serve to Sell,' is a game-changer for anyone looking to monetize their skills sustainably. Join us as we dive into his proven methods. John discusses the importance of understanding clients' goals, cha…
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023: I make $150k/year creating content... now what?
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Sign up for our free 7 day "Creator Blueprint" email course! In today’s episode of The HeyCreator Show, Matt Ragland (@mattragland) and Tim Forkin (@timforkindotcom) take on four Creator Advice questions from X and the HeyCreator community. Thank you to George, Jay, Nausheena and Michael for your questions! (0:00) — Intro (0:38) — George asks, …
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Adoption and Suicidality with Joey Nakao, Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao, Bruce Porth, Janell Strube, Laura L. Engel, Lorraine Dusky, Terri Dreismeier, and Melissa Brunetti - Ep 158
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Adoption and Suicidality with Joey Nakao, Dr. Joyce Maguire Pavao, Bruce Porth, Janell Strube, Laura L. Engel, Lorraine Dusky, Terri Dreismeier, and Melissa Brunetti - Ep 158 "Despite working hard on a daily or moment-to-moment basis to stay alive, the poem revealed a thin thread of hope that by turning toward and befriending my pain, I might just …
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Merging Kaizen with Lean Marketing: Achieving Operational Excellence with Adam Lawrence
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Lean Marketing Meets Kaizen with Adam Lawrence. With over 35 years of experience, Adam discusses how Kaizen—Japanese for 'continuous improvement'—can drive rapid, sustainable improvements in business processes. We delve into case studies, including a game-changing Kaizen event that transformed a client's distribution efficiency, saving them million…
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022: How To Conquer Your Fears as a Creator (with Corey Wilks, Psy.D)
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Sign up for our free 7 day "Creator Blueprint" email course! In today’s episode of The HeyCreator Show, we’re running an expert session from the HeyCreator community with Corey Wilks, Psy.D — a psychologist and executive coach. Corey gives an excellent presentation on The Four Horsemen of Fear before Matt Ragland (@mattragland) joins him on the c…
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Rituals and Relationships in Adoption Reunion with Elizabeth Barbour - Ep 157
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"I think my mom, my adoptive mom, was probably scared that she was going to lose me to my birth family." -- Elizabeth Barbour 📘📘📘Join the Book Launch Team for our book Adoption and Suicidality (which will be published on August 12, 2024) by clicking here: https://forms.gle/JsnpsZUe9EKWNmJT6 📘📘📘 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoptio…
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Biohacking Health and Wealth: Greg Cassar's Blueprint
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The Entrepreneur's Guide to Success: Business, Lifestyle, and Health with Greg Casser. Join as Allan dives into the life and career journey of Greg Casser, a marketing expert, business coach, and successful investor. In this powerful episode, Greg shares his experience in transitioning from a tech enterprise architect to owning multiple companies a…
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021: How Selling High-Ticket Offers ACTUALLY Works in 2024 (with John Meese)
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Sign up for our free 7 day "Creator Blueprint" email course! In today’s episode of The HeyCreator Show, Matt Ragland (@mattragland) is joined by John Meese to walk through his Serve Call framework from his new book, Serve to Sell. Selling high-ticket offers (like 1-1 coaching, cohort courses or mastermind memberships) can feel like a numbers game…
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Understanding The Foster Care to Prison Pipeline with Desmond DeRoo and Sara DeRoo - Ep 156
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“Love is the biggest and best thing that she did — unconditional love." Desmond DeRoo 📘📘📘Join the Book Launch Team for our soon-to-be-published book, Adoption and Suicidality, by clicking here: https://forms.gle/JsnpsZUe9EKWNmJT6 📘📘📘 EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of the podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Desmond DeRoo, a 30-year-old c…
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The Truth About the Success Spotlight with Tim Schurrer
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Sometimes success is not about the size of the platform, success is one life at a time. Tim Schurrer discusses the personal and transformative journey of writing and believing in his book's message and how success can be found beyond traditional metrics. Delving into themes of servant leadership, finding a balance between goal-setting and the daily…
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020: A Masterclass on Video Presence & Production (with Cam Houser)
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Sign up for our free 7 day "Creator Blueprint" email course! In today’s episode, we’re running a stellar presentation Cam Houser (@cahouser) gave in our HeyCreator community about all things video. You’ll learn about what it takes to get comfortable on video, small ways you can improve production, how to come up with better video ideas, and even jo…
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The Impact of Colonization on an Inuit Greenlander Adoptee in Denmark with Kâlánguak Absalonsen - Ep 155
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"We have only ourselves. And when I'm thinking about that, I'm thinking how strong we are. Because we have survived and still live and still create and still talk about our history." -- Kâlánguak Absalonsen 📘📘📘Join the Book Launch Team for our soon-to-be-published book Adoption and Suicidality by clicking here: https://forms.gle/JsnpsZUe9EKWNmJT6 📘…
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Building a Lifestyle Business: Lessons from James Schramko
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Every business is a lifestyle business. It’s just whether it’s a good lifestyle or a shitty lifestyle. In this episode, James Schramko, dubbed the 'Zen monk of entrepreneurship,' discusses his philosophy of simplicity in business and life. James has built and sold several online agencies. Has coached many superstars of the online world since 2009. …
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019: The Fastest Ways To $10,000/Month as a Creator
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In today’s episode of The HeyCreator Show, Matt Ragland (@mattragland) and Tim Forkin (@timforkindotcom) walk through the fastest ways to make $10,000/month as a creator. The episode is split into three different sections — Newsletters, Coaching, and Courses. (0:00) — Intro (1:15) — What’s the fastest way to make $10,000/month with a newsletter…
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Finding Meaning in Adversity with Stephen Rowley - Ep 154
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"The experience of being stuck is a pretty good place to be, I think, a lot of times in therapy and life." - Stephen Rowley 📘📘📘Join the Book Launch Team for our soon-to-be-published book Adoption and Suicidality by clicking here: https://forms.gle/JsnpsZUe9EKWNmJT6 📘📘📘 Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the plea…
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How to Make Friends as an Adult with Nick Gray
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Discover how to make friends as an adult with Nick Gray, the author of 'The Two-Hour Cocktail Party.' In this episode, we dive into the challenges and solutions for making friends as adults. Nick shares his structured approach to hosting events that facilitate new connections and relationships, especially for those who struggle to build a network a…
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018: The 10 Books EVERY Creator Needs To Read
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In today’s episode of The HeyCreator Show, Matt Ragland (@mattragland) talks through the 10 books every creator must read, split up into three categories — Mindset, Business, and Process. Later, Tim Forkin (@timforkindotcom) joins for the first edition of Creator Advice — our new segment where we answer questions from our community, place ourse…
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Unraveling Adoption Update: New Book Launch and Other Collaborations with Beth Syverson - Ep 153
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Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I, Beth Syverson, provide a detailed update on the latest happenings within the Unraveling Adoption community. As an adoptive mom to my son Joey, we are dedicated to delving into the complexities of adoption and providing support to those impacted by adoption. Book Launch Announcemen…
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How to Write, Promote and Monetize a Bestselling Book with Allan Dib
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In this solo episode, Allan Dib, the author of the world-famous The 1-Page Marketing Plan, guides you through writing, promoting, and monetizing a bestselling nonfiction book. Allan is an author who has written two bestselling marketing books—the ones he wishes he had when he was first learning marketing. His book, The 1-Page Marketing Plan, was ca…
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017: The Secret Behind The World's Biggest Online Communities
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In today’s episode of The HeyCreator Show, Matt Ragland (@mattragland) interviewed Gina Bianchini (Co-founder and CEO of Mighty Networks) and Jordan Mix (Partner at Late Checkout) LIVE in-person for a conversation about community design. How do the most successful community builders do it? What makes their communities thrive without their direct …
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Insights from Plant Medicine for the Adoption Constellation with Mee Ok Icaro and Leslie Pate Mackinnon - Ep 152
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“Psychedelics can offer a portal to other consciousnesses and open spaces beyond our regular reality.” -- Mee Ok Icaro (adoptee) “Psychedelics can be a powerful tool for deep work and accessing feelings”. - Leslie Pate Mackinnon (birth mom) “Psychedelics can lead to transformative experiences, dividing life into before and after the journey.” -- Be…
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Balancing Spirituality and Business: Stephan Spencer on SEO and the Art of Success
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Join Stephan Spencer, a renowned 3-time author, prolific blogger, international speaker, and foremost authority on SEO, for an insightful journey into the realms of business success and spiritual growth. Stephan Spencer shares his remarkable evolution from a web development entrepreneur to a leading figure in the world of SEO. Through engaging conv…
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016: Two Income Streams You're Not Thinking About (with Terry Rice)
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How do you create content for your favorite brands and make the big bucks? You already can — but not in the ways you think. You’re probably leaving money on the table. After today’s episode you’ll ask yourself, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Don’t worry, it’s not too late. Terry Rice, our Director of Growth & Partnerships at HeyCreator, is here to t…
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Pride and Resilience: A Transgender Adoptee's Path with Sanjay Pulver - Ep 151
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"Being trans was not in my product description, and my 30-day money-back guarantee return policy has long since expired." -- Sanjay Pulver Read the transcript here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01J0SD1AHPJ1FJB1CNPPBS59TC Episode Synopsis In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the privilege of hosting Sanjay Pulver, a transracial intercountry…
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Audience Based Design: From T-Shirts to Top-Tier Websites with Greg Merrilees
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In this episode, Greg Merrilees discusses the journey and challenges of transforming his business from T-shirt designing to top-tier website and brand creation. He shares valuable insights on understanding the audience, leveraging AI in design, the importance of mentorship, and effective strategies for getting client referrals. -The common mistakes…
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015: Build A Life You Don't Need A Vacation From (with Khe Hy)
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How do you build a life you don’t need a vacation from? That’s why we become creators, right? To skip the 9-5, work for ourselves, help others, and live our dream? To answer the question, Matt interviewed long-time friend and HeyCreator Summit speaker Khe Hy — the perfect person to answer this question, because he walked away from a $2 million sala…
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A Deep Dive into Adoption History and Motherhood with Rebecca Wellington - Ep 150
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"I think it's really important at this moment for us in our society to understand that we collectively and continuously, in every little micro level ways and macro level ways, differentially value mothers in America, and we are still making decisions that are rooted in really bigoted assumptions, that are rooted in racism." -- Rebecca Wellington Re…
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Marketing Practicality: Lessons from 30 Years in the Field with John Jantsch
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John Jantsch is a marketing consultant, speaker, and author of several bestselling books, including "Duct Tape Marketing." With over three decades in the marketing industry, John has helped countless small businesses grow by implementing practical and strategic marketing systems. In this episode, Allan and John explore practical marketing strategie…
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014: If You Want To Sell More Courses In 2024, Do This! (with Billy Broas)
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You want to sell more courses. Billy Broas is an expert in course launch marketing. If you watch today’s episode with Billy, you’ll be able to sell more courses. Therefore, you NEED to watch this episode. Today’s conversation is all about marketing arguments, and how you can use them (like we did above) to write killer copy for your landing pages a…
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Chasing the Buzz: A Foundling's Quest for Identity with Ryan Anderson - Ep 149
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"I'm just enjoying the journey. What happens when the journey is over? Then what? So I'm just chasing the buzz." - Ryan Anderson Read the transcript; or read along while listening, if you have trouble udnerstanding Ryan's lovely Scottish accent: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HZTEF176BBAYC769S710N7JB Podcast Episode Synopsis: In this episode of Unr…
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Deliberate Positioning and Its Impact on Business Success: Insights from April Dunford
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April Dunford, a globally recognized expert in positioning, executive consultant, speaker, and author, takes you on a deep dive into the strategic world of positioning. Guided by Allan’s probing questions, April shares rare insights into the operation of her consulting business and the personal positioning lessons she’s learned. This episode will i…
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013: How To Price Your Digital Products & Services
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“What should I charge?” Every creator asks this question. Don’t worry, we’ve got you! In today’s episode of The HeyCreator Show, Matt Ragland (@mattragland) and Tim Forkin (@timforkindotcom) walk through the Value Ladder framework, discussing how you can scale the same offer up and down the ladder to different price points and levels of involve…
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Behind the Scenes of Because She's Adopted: A Filmmaker's Journey with Kristal Parke - Ep 148
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"I truly felt the weight of the world telling the story. I felt like it was a great responsibility, but I had to do it." -- Kristal Parke Read the transcript here: https://app.swellai.com/t/tp_01HZE3F00W8S92RJM8N2F3METT EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode of Unraveling Adoption, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kristal Parke, an adoptee and filmmake…
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012: How Successful Creators Think (With Amanda Goetz)
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The HeyCreator Show is presented by Riverside — get 15% off a new subscription by using code HEYCREATOR at checkout. In today’s episode of The HeyCreator Show, Matt Ragland (@mattragland) interviews Amanda Goetz (@AmandaMGoetz) LIVE and in-person about her role as a fractional CMO, along with how she thinks about her content, community, and cre…
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The Impact of Divorce on Adopted Children with Jane Spreckley - Ep 147
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“I didn't want to lose them. I loved them both and I thought, it's hard to think about your life separated. I guess now knowing all that I know about being separated from the first person that I was supposed to be with, you know, I just never wanted to be separated from either one of them.” -- Jane Spreckley Episode Summary: In this episode of Unra…
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How To Run A Wildly Successful Podcast With Louis Grenier
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Louis Grenier is a podcasting pioneer and host of Everyone Hates Marketers, a top 1% podcast that's reached 1M+ downloads organically. In this episode, we dive into how the best podcast hosts are able to get their guests off script and create dialogues that leave you feeling like a fly on the wall listening to intimate controversial conversations. …
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011: How To Launch a Profitable Newsletter In 2024 (Step-By-Step Guide)
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The HeyCreator Show is presented by Riverside — get 15% off a new subscription by using code HEYCREATOR at checkout. Everything you need to know about launching, writing and growing an email newsletter is in today’s episode. Matt Ragland (@mattragland) and Tim Forkin (@timforkindotcom) go through the step-by-step process of launching a profit…
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