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Where creative entrepreneurs get their questions answered. I Want To Know is a no-fluff, 30-minute weekly podcast to help you grow your audience and business. In each episode, host and For The Interested newsletter creator Josh Spector answers three questions from a creative entrepreneur to help them overcome their challenges and accomplish their goals. Each answer becomes a 10-minute conversation in which Josh shares advice based on proven strategies he’s used to grow and monetize his audie ...
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The Connected Comedy podcast is an ongoing discussion about the comedy business and how comedians can use new technologies to attract and engage with their fans. It features a rotating lineup of hosts including Connected Comedy founder Josh Spector, comedians Chelcie Rice, Jordan Cooper, and other comedians and industry experts from across the country.
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The podcast for creators by creators! Listen in to conversations with your favourite creators and experts within the creator economy about:🎨 being a creator📈 managing a business🍃 having a creator-work-life balance
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Discover how the best media brands and solo operators are winning at newsletter growth & monetization. Hosted by SparkLoop's cofounder Louis Nicholls and SparkLoop's newsletter nerd, Dylan Redekop—we take you behind the scenes and share the strategies, trends, and tactics you need to know to build your email audience and revenue. Featuring exclusive interviews with the smartest media experts and operators out there today. Including from the Hustle, Morning Brew, Workweek, The Pour Over, and ...
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The Madhappy Podcast is a series of conversations on mental health hosted by Madhappy founders Mason Spector and Peiman Raf. At its core, the show aims to create more conversation around mental health by illuminating the full spectrum of mental health. The highs and the lows. We have weekly conversations with special guests to help remind us all just how much we have in common, and how much value there is in our shared life experiences. Past guests include Emma Chamberlain, Logic, Jay Shetty ...
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How did I create a one-paragraph daily email that 35,000 people read, and what am I doing right now to grow it? But most importantly, how can you use email to grow YOUR business? You're about to find out. Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Emily Ryan. Emily is a top MailChimp expert. She's listed on page one of the MailChimp experts d…
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How can you differentiate yourself from everyone else who does what you do? How can you come up with a big sexy idea and communicate it clearly in only seven seconds? And what can you do to make sure your brand gets noticed and remembered? You're about to find out. This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s question…
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Want to know the secret to my most effective content flywheel? How to figure out if you're giving away the wrong content for free? Or the best way to juggle multiple content websites? You're about to find out. Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Alex Howson. Alex teaches freelance medical writers how to launch and grow a specialist con…
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How can you easily improve your sales email? Which of your website data points should you pay most attention to? And how can you get your book in front of the people who are most likely to buy it? You're about to find out. 00:00 - Introduction 01:28 - Suggestions on improving a product sales email 13:36 - What data to look for to grow your audience…
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This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Ryan Deiss. Ryan is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. He started 17 companies and exited four. His portfolio of companies generated an excess …
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Enjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE >> ================================== Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Josh Spector—marketing st…
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Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Andy Brown. Andy's an award-winning advisor and coach for people-based businesses, helping them grow and increase their value. He's also the author of “The Emotional Overdraft: 10 Simple Changes for Balancing Business Success and Wellbeing.” Published on January 22, 2024, “The Emotional Overdraft” id…
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Enjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE >> ================================== Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Gunnar Holm of Grow Joy, …
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Enjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE >> ================================== Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Gunnar Holm of Grow Joy, …
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How to improve your newsletter by getting more out of your archives, shortening your sales sequence, making it easier to publish frequently, and more. Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://josh…
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Enjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE >> ================================== Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Ryan Sneddon of Naptown S…
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Enjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE >> ================================== Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. In this episode, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop sits down with Alex Brogan of …
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Today, my guests on the I Want To Know podcast are Melanie Marsell and Kathleen Hall. They run Dive the Americas, a boutique ocean travel company that specializes in scuba diving travel experiences in Latin America. Their mission is simple: to inspire a love for the ocean and contribute to its protection through dive-focused travel. They have more …
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In this week's episode of the Send & Grow podcast, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop sits down with Jeremy Enns, the bearded brains behind the Scrappy Podcasting newsletter and Podcast Marketing Academy. Jeremy is not just a podcast marketing expert; he's a master at intertwining the worlds of newsletters and podcasts to create a unique blend of content th…
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Enjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Ryan Sager & Jesse Watkins of Who Sponsors Stuff. In this episode, Dylan, Ryan & Jesse discus…
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Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is John Brewer. Jon assists high-performing individuals in transforming their success strategies, emphasizing the importance of well-being through his coaching venture, Authentically Led, and his newsletter, The High Performance Paradox. You can find him on Twitter at @LeadAuthentic, where he shares ins…
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Enjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Noor Chopra. Noor writes the Touristy newsletter: "quick bites on Business, Tech and the Futu…
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Do your big ideas need a better strategy? Tommy Mallen was the Chief Product Officer behind Ali Abdaal's $2 million product launches. From profitable side-hustles to millions in revenue, Tommy helps creators efficiently build, effectively launch and authentically sell their courses. In today's episode of Creators on Air, Tommy Mallen shares everyth…
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Enjoying the podcast? Then you'll LOVE the Send & Grow newsletter where we share deep dives, tips, and news for smart newsletter operators like you. Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Chenell Basilio. Chenell writes the popular Growth In Reverse newsletter. Since publishing he…
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This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Email automation doesn't have to be complicated. In this episode, expert Brennan Dunn reveals simple ways you can use automation and segmentation to better serve your news…
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Does the fear of pursuing a solo career strike fear into your heart? Ole Lehmann is the founder of AI Solopreneur. He grew from 0 to 100,000 followers on Twitter in just 65 days and built a six-figure business in the space of four months. In today's episode of Creators on Air, Ole Lehmann shares how he successfully launched digital products as a so…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Tarzan Kay. Tarzan has written a weekly newsletter to her email list for over 7 years. In that time, she went from making $15,000/yr as a piano teacher to over $2M a few years later. But the success wasn't all it was cracked up to be. She's s…
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Are you spending endless hours trying to make your content stand out? Niharikaa Kaur Sodhi is a Content Creator working just 2-4 hours each day. She gained 75,000 LinkedIn followers in just twelve months and became a Top Writer on Medium. In this episode of Creators on Air, writer Niharikaa Kaur Sodhi shares her advice on honing your craft, buildin…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Tom Alder of Strategy Breakdowns — a weekly newsletter diving into . Tom recently quit his job at Atlassian to go *all in* on Strategy Breakdowns—a big gamble for many, but with a LinkedIn audience of over 75k followers, Tom has increased his…
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Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is James Ellis. James is obsessed with using employer branding to make hiring better for recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates. He's written three books on the subject, including Talent Chooses You, which has been referred to as the new Bible of the industry, The Change Agent newsletter, and is ab…
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Tired of spending hours optimizing your YouTube content only to end up with a low conversion rate? Ed Lawrence is the Founder of Film Booth. He helps over 13,000 newsletter subscribers with actionable tips to grow their channels and YouTube businesses. In this episode of Creators on Air, YouTube educator Ed Lawrence shares his advice on the power o…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Yong-Soo Chung, the visionary behind First Class Founders – a cutting-edge platform designed to intertwine the creative and entrepreneurial spirits. Yong-Soo, a serial entrepreneur, has embarked on a journey from owning several businesses to …
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed as a creator, it may be time to streamline your workflow. Nat is the founder of Brand Nat and Future AI Lab. She helps businesses to implement humanised automation to save time and grow revenue. In this episode of Creators on Air, Nat shares her advice on automating content creation, how to effectively use CTAs, and ho…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Tyler Parker & Colton Sakamoto, the co-founders of Office Party, a free 2x-weekly newsletter that's a curated guide for career advancement, tackling everything from job market trends to the impact of AI on employment. Colton and Tyler's partn…
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Welcome to Episode 137 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week Mason, Peiman and Phineas sit down to discuss the new flagship store, the importance of consistency, and a show update. We talk about some serious topics on this show. We are not professionals and are not giving advice. If you or someone you know needs help, please text start to 741741 and f…
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If you've got a blog, you're going to want to check this out. 00:00 - Introduction 02:17 - The One Blog Post Every Expert Needs To Write 05:58 - A Newsletter or A Blog: Which Is More Valuable? 14:15 - Book Marketing: Always Give Two Free Copies Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheintere…
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Are you feeling overwhelmed as a creator? Are you worried about your growth, products, and roadmap? Here’s where systems can help you scale your growth in 2024. Sara Loretta is the founder of SYSTMS™ - helping creative entrepreneur scale their businesses without burning out. In this episode of Creators on Air, Sara joins us for a discussion on the …
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Bill "Doc" Kerr, founder of Open Source CEO, a weekly newsletter helping founders, investors, and leaders in tech who want to outperform the competition. Bill's journey as the founder of Open Source CEO offers a unique perspective on newslett…
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Welcome to Episode 135 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome Erick The Architect onto the show to learn more about his mental health journey growing up in Flatbush and navigating the music industry. We kick things off as Mason asks Erick to elaborate on his childh…
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Welcome to Episode 136 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome Whitney Port to the show to learn more about her mental health journey and her experience in the public eye. To kick things off, they discuss early life and her introduction to a career in reality TV and eventually the fashion world (1:37). Whitney also speaks to t…
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What are the best ways to niche down as a creator? Or balance making content you love vs. what your audience wants? How about the best ways to navigate uncertainty? Rowena Tsai started her YouTube journey in 2016, creating content on personal development and productivity, and has over 700,000 subscribers on the platform to date. In this episode of …
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with LeQwane Lynch, founder of Alerts Daily, a daily newsletter he started, scaled, and sold in under a year. In this episode, Dylan & LeQwane discuss… The Rapid Growth of Alerts Daily: LeQwane shares how he leveraged a private community & social …
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Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Ron Placone. Ron's a comedian, writer, actor, and recent filmmaker. He hosts the podcast 1000 w/ Ron Placone, and writes the webcomic Lucy & Ron. This year he released the short film Loner, had a vertical short called Frank Azuri premiere in Rome, and just finished his first feature that premiered in…
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How can you build and monetize a newsletter that attracts the right audience? Dru Riley, the founder and CEO of Trends.vc, joins the podcast this week to break down proven methods for growth online. Dru Riley has built his Trends.vc newsletter to over 60,000 subscribers - with an audience of founders, investors, and thought leaders in companies lik…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Anthony Castrio of the Bot Eat Brain newsletter. Anthony launched Bot Eat Brain (BEB) in Sept. '22 alongside his full-time project, Indie Worldwide. Despite BEB being a side project, Anthony earned over $50k in revenues for 2023 and scaled gr…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Dan Barry of the Revenews newsletter. Dan has managed brand partnerships for major media businesses like Finimize and The Daily Upside where he was responsible for bringing in over $3M in ad sales revenue in just over 3 years. In this episode…
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Want more people to check out your podcast, but have no idea how to make that happen? Struggling to convert social media followers into podcast listeners? Want to know how to turn any single episode of your podcast into your most popular episode ever? You're about to find out. In this episode, podcast growth expert Lauren Passell reveals exactly ho…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop chats with Amanda Goetz of the Life's a Game newsletter. Amanda's journey in the newsletter world is as fascinating as it is instructive. From her experiences in marketing and entrepreneurship to finding her unique voice in the newsletter space, she sha…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. This week, podcast host Dylan Redekop sits down with Tiffany Uman, a career coach and workplace expert, and the creator of the Peak Performers newsletter. With her Peak Performers newsletter, Tiffany channels her wealth of experience from her time at L'Oreal into empowering others in their…
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Welcome to Episode 134 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome creator Nailea Devora onto the show to learn more about her journey and the mental health realities she has experienced transitioning from Texas to Los Angeles to pursue her career. We kick off the episo…
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Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Claire Bartholic. Claire has helped hundreds of real runners chase their dreams and conquer what they never thought possible. Her coaching philosophy combines science-based training, plant-based running nutrition, and proven mindset techniques to unlock every runner's true potential. She's a certifie…
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Welcome to Episode 133 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are running one of our favorite episodes from the archive. We are excited to welcome Chelsea Cutler onto the show to learn more about her mental health journey throughout her music career. We kick things off as Chelsea speaks to how her music became an outlet for her to talk about mental…
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Welcome to another episode of the Send & Grow podcast. Today, SparkLoop's Dylan Redekop sits down with Brad Barrett, co-founder of ChooseFI, to explore the pivotal role of newsletters in the journey of content creation and community building. Brad shares his rich journey from modest beginnings with a personal finance blog to the monumental success …
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Welcome to Episode 132 of The Madhappy Podcast. This week, we are excited to welcome RUEL on to the show to learn more about the evolution of his music and songwriting career. To kick things off, RUEL speaks to his background and how his dad’s music taste inspired him to start singing, writing lyrics and recording his work (5:26). Peiman asks RUEL …
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