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Chapters 00:00 Erin 00:04 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:44 Siri Mishap and Water Troubles 05:20 Mental Health and Daily Struggles 11:00 Physical Health and Exercise Challenges 18:45 Productivity Tools and Sponsor Message 21:57 Sponsor Break: Copilot Money 23:59 On Aging 24:53 Vision and Aging 26:55 Intelligent Design and Evolution Debate 28:58 Blogging and Social Media Verification 29:13 The Cost of Verification 30:18 Embracing the Content Game 33:12 Exploring Blogging Platforms 48:10 The Decline of Blogging 50:54 Navigating Employment and Content Creation 55:54 The Art of Dating and Bits 58:30 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Show Links Gestimer In Your Face Ghost Join the Conversation Merch Come chat on Discord! Twitter/ovrtrd Instagram/ovrtrd Youtube Get the Newsletter Thanks! You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network Check out more episodes at overtiredpod.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Find Brett as @ttscoff, Christina as @film_girl, Jeff as @jsguntzel, and follow Overtired at @ovrtrd on Twitter. Transcript Erin [00:00:00] Introduction and Guest Introduction Brett: Hey, welcome to Overtired. It’s me, Brett Terpstra. Um, Christina and Jeff are both out this week, but I have Erin Dawson here to fill the void. Hi, Erin. How you doing? Erin: Hi Brett. I’m well. How are you? Brett: I’m, I’m, I’m okay. So before, like, for people that haven’t tuned in with an episode with you before, give your, give yourself a brief introduction. Erin: Hey folks, my name is Erin. I, uh, make art under the name Genital Shame. I’m based in Los Angeles, California, and I used to work with Brett Terpstra. Siri Mishap and Water Troubles Erin: I’m doing, I’m doing, uh, you know, that broadcast voice, but I’ve started to. When I’m using CarPlay, I’ve started to speak to Siri in my own Siri kind of as a bit, but I really enjoy doing it.[00:01:00] Hey Siri, play REM. Oh shit. It just, I shouldn’t have done that. I’m so sorry. That activated mine. Um, oh no. And now my home pods are doing it. Can you hear that? Brett: I can Erin: I literally have to turn that off now. I really apologize. Ready? Brett: we’ll wait. Erin: Anyways, that’s, this is a shit show. Okay. I’m turning it off. Uh, that’s who I am. I’m someone who activates, um, the, the dingus. Brett: activates digital assistance. That’s amazing. Um, so update on me. I got water back after four and a half days with no running water. Um, but now I’m showering and washing dishes like a pro. Erin: Oh my God, I’m so that, that truly sounds horrific. Brett: It was, you don’t realize exactly how much of your life [00:02:00] revolves around just running water. Um, it’s true of like anything, when your power goes out, when your internet goes out, when your water goes out. We’ve had all of those things happen frequently over the last year. Um, and you, you realize exactly like how handicapped you are without these kind of. The modern conveniences we take for granted? Erin: Did your pipes break? Brett: No, uh, they did freeze. Uh, the solution to the water problem was heat lamps on the well pump. On the on the pipe, the underground pipe that goes from the well pump into the house is about a foot underground, and that’s where the freeze happened. So we had heat lamps on the ground for two days while we were waiting for a plumber to show up. We just decided to try heating things up and after two days it finally creaked [00:03:00] into life, and then we ran a bunch of water and got it all cleared out. And then you Erin: have a TLC show. Now you’re Brett: you know, Erin: solving Pioneer Living. Uh, Brett: You know what happened because of that, to flush the toilet while that was happening, we were melting snow on the stove and on the fireplace and dumping it into the toilet. But when I first started, I didn’t know you could just dump like a gallon and a half of water into the bowl and it would flush. So I was filling the tank up, which takes about twice as much water. And because I was doing that, I was putting a bunch of silt from the snow. Into the tank. So the little, the rim holes around the inside of the rim of the toilet where the water swirls in those filled up with silt. So once we got running water again, the toilet wouldn’t flush all the way. And I had to go in with a coat hanger and try to clean out all of those holes in the toilet. And I got it [00:04:00] clean and it flushed all the way twice and now it’s. Stuck again because I’m just pushing shit in with the coat hanger. And the silt Erin: by shit you mean you mean silt. Brett: silt? Yes. The, the, the silt is still there and as the water runs it just fills the holes again. And I don’t yet know how to fix that, so that’s gonna be a thing. That’s what I’m doing after this. ’cause, uh, the toilet. It sounds like it flushes all the way, but then you leave and the next person comes in and says, oh my God, why didn’t you flush? Because you know there’s floaters in the toilet. Erin: I. Just watched a Todd Salons movie and, and there is a scene in which, um, a character is, is being sort of abused by her family and the abusive family says, we’re laughing with you, not at you. And she [00:05:00] says, but I’m not laughing. You know, and I apologize. I don’t mean to laugh, but that, that sounds truly horrific. Brett: Yeah, that, Erin: I mean, the shower alone, I, I don’t know about you. I use showers to process, Brett: sure. Erin: you know, showers and walks. That’s where I do it most. Mental Health and Daily Struggles Erin: And like I, yeah, I need it to, this is a very 2019 way to frame mental health, which we can pivot to. Um, but I use it to regulate. Do you remember when we used to say, I feel unregulated? We don’t say that anymore. Brett: I do remember. That was a while ago. Erin: Yeah, it’s 2019 to me, but it maybe had a shelf life beyond that. I don’t know. Brett: Yeah. Erin: but yeah, I use showers to regulate. So even if you’re kind of like me, I, my heart goes out to you that that is really not just inconvenient, but like bad for your mental health. Brett: Your quote reminded me [00:06:00] of an and or quote that’s been going around where it, it’s so, uh, I can’t remember who, but someone says, uh, if you’re doing nothing wrong, what do you have to fear? And the response is, I fear your definition of wrong. Erin: Mm. Brett: I’m like, yeah, nope, that, uh, that’s very apropos to the current situation in Minnesota. Um, but yeah, let’s do mental health. Tell me about your mental health. Erin: Yeah. Uh, I’ve seen better days have been the star of many plays. Do you remember that song, Brett? Brett: No, I don’t know what you’re talking about. Erin: All right, cool. Um, I don’t believe in resolutions because I, I went to college, but, but I do believe in the power of January as a moment of. [00:07:00] Intentional reflection and yeah, goal setting, which can be different than resolutions. And for this January, January, 2026, I put a lot of pressure on myself to sort of remake my physical life, which I hoped would have knock on effects for my mental life. So what’s that mean for me? Every year for the last three or four years, I have done dry January dj, and in the past, the keto diet has worked well for me. So I thought in January that I would, with, with these powers combined, I would become, you know, a superhuman. I’m like 20, 26. I’m getting really, I’m gonna get really hot. And I’m going to [00:08:00] be very critical about the role that alcohol plays in my life. And what had happened was, without getting too much into it, I had a bad first week and it kind of snowballed, reverse snowballs. How does a snowball, what is it? I don’t know. It just got a lot of your, your, your toilet silt in it. Yeah. And, um, and I had no release valves for dopamine. Um, because on keto you’re not eating bread. You are not having sugar. I wasn’t having any alcohol. Um, also, and, and I’ll, I’ll shut up about this in a second. I have a foot injury. A right foot injury, something called turf toe, not TERF, but TURF. [00:09:00] Um, it’s basically what happens if you kind of stove your big toe. There’s a in the ball of your foot that’s like a repetitive stress injury. I’m not a p uh, podiatrist, but that’s, that’s my beat. Very basic understanding. And so what does all this mean? That mean this means that it was like a perfect storm of like. I can’t exercise and I exercise is really, plays a really huge role in my mental health. I am in two different basketball leagues, you know, uh, I take a lot of walks. I’m a runner. Couldn’t do any of that. And I couldn’t have Alfredo and I couldn’t have fornet. And so no wonder. And in hindsight with therapy, I’m like, yeah, no wonder I, I just didn’t have any release valves, um, for joy. So in the third week I’m like, fuck [00:10:00] it, I am gonna have fries and I’m going to have a tiki drink. And I don’t regret doing that, but I fear. That, and I think, I think you have this too, Brett, the like, puritan guilt, complex guilt for just like not organizing a particular corner of your fridge correctly, just like that level will give me, be like, oh man, I, I really do suck. Huh. Um, so that scales, you know, that feeling and that complex scales and so it’s easy for me to be like, man, I have no integrity. Huh? I really just. When I got tough, I just, uh, which is also an unhealthy way to think about things, but, um, but I’m, I’m kind of over it now. Uh, but uh, I was pretty disappointed in myself for a while there. I still kind of am. That’s how I’m doing. Brett: Wow, that sounds, that sounds pretty rough. [00:11:00] Physical Health and Exercise Challenges Brett: I, uh, I don’t, I, so I haven’t had a drink in as long as I can remember. Um, because I have a very short memory. It’s only been a matter of months, but, um, I do, I don’t miss drinking. I miss having that release. Um, and I, my only substitute has been CBD. Which is, you know, doesn’t do jack shit. Uh, it’s like a mental game for me. Um, have a, I I I’ve switched to drinking CBDT ’cause it’s way cheaper than like CBD carbonated beverages. Um, so for like 50 cents I can have a mug of five milligrams of CBD and pretend I feel okay. Um, that’s. It’s alright. Um, I do, so my release has been consuming [00:12:00] these outshine coconut bars, which. I find a perfect blend of fatty and salty and sweet and, um, they, as of like two weeks ago, outshine has discontinued them, which had an outsized effect on my mental health. Erin: Yeah. Brett: I bought the last three boxes that were at the grocery store, and those lasted a little bit, and then I was down to two bars and I decided, I, I I would ration them. And night after night, I just looked at those bars, but I wouldn’t, ’cause if I ate one of them, that would mean I only had one left. So it’s easier for me to have two left. So I had two sitting in the fridge, and then yesterday l went to a different grocery store and I said, just on the off chance would you check. And she came home with seven [00:13:00] boxes, six to a box. So yeah, I, I got, I hugged her. They were not expecting it. I like jumped up, just effusively, Erin: What do you, I have never had even this affinity for like my favorite meal. What do you like about these bars? Brett: Oh my God. They just like, I don’t know my, they like dopamine rush, pupil, dilate. Um, Erin: D filled? Brett: no, they’re just sugar. It’s sugar and coconut. Sugar and coconut. Dairy free. Gluten-free. Like it’s a, it’s a sugary snack and. Uh, so I’ve been like my, I don’t know what happened. Uh, it somewhat coincided with my last weight gain, but not exactly. But now I can’t stand up for more than about five minutes. [00:14:00] Um, just like if I empty the dishwasher, the, the act of bending over a few times, I have to sit down and I have to recover for 10 minutes. My back just freezes up and I’ve gone through physical therapy and I have, I like push myself every time it happens. I like, without injuring myself, I try to push it and try to strengthen and nothing helps, like nothing changes at all. That combined with my dizziness, which is still a thing, means the only exercise I’m getting is like half an hour a day on a recumbent bicycle, um, which gives me leg exercise and a little bit of cardio and not much else, and it doesn’t seem to strengthen my back at all, and it doesn’t seem to help me sleep and I keep doing it because I have that guilt thing. If I don’t do anything then. I’m a piece of shit. Um, but [00:15:00] man, I, yeah, the coconut bars are like the only, the only way out. Erin: The Brett: all I’ve got. I’m working, I’m working on finding something new because seven boxes will last a while, but not forever. It’s still a finite amount. Um, Erin: of spring, maybe you Brett: yeah, no way. I eat, I eat a couple a day. Erin: Oh, okay. Brett: a once a week treat for me. Um, so, so I, I’m trying to like ration and I’m trying to find an alternative that is more healthy, not less healthy. Um, we’ll see. I’ll keep you posted. Erin: The guilt thing. I’m gonna, I’m gonna be thinking about the, uh, digital device dingus thing later, there are people for whom, you know, but wait back to the, the treats and living a treat based [00:16:00] lifestyle, which I’m really trying not to do. I’m really trying not to Brett: reinforcement. Erin: I think I, this is the second time I’m, I’m bringing up therapy, but I think I, I brought up that I live a treat based lifestyle up to my therapist and she didn’t, doesn’t love that paradigm of thinking. Um, but it’s kind of all I know. And for me, you know, given this month the treat that I have had before breaking. And now I’m in this habit, and now I’ve, I’m in a trap. I have taken two using, having heavy whipping cream in my coffee each morning. Um, and it’s like adding ice cream to coffee. And so I make my coffee and I have my heavy weapon cream, and I get my little frother that [00:17:00] looks like a vibrator. A very small vibrator, and I do vibrate heavy whipping cream with my coffee in a deli container. And that, unfortunately, I, I’ve tried going back to black coffee, which is my norm. Can’t do it now. I, I really, I’m trapped and unfortunately that is the height, that is the best part of my day. Brett: Do, do Erin: coffee. Brett: I have a suggestion? Um, have you ever tried barista blend oat milk? Erin: I don’t do oat milk. I’ll just say it. Brett: Okay. Erin: Yeah. Brett: It’s all I do. I, I like for me, whatever milk I’m used to is the milk. That’s good. Um, and like I got used to soy milk and everything else tasted crappy. And I got used to almond milk and then I finally like switched to oat milk, got used to that. And [00:18:00] now every other milk tastes terrible. But once Erin: Yeah. Brett: I switched to oat milk, I no longer could like make a good, um, like latte. And I like, it didn’t, uh, it didn’t foam at all. But then I found Barista Blend from C Calisa Farms, and it’s like a full fat oat Erin: Oh Brett: for as much fat as you can get out of oats. And it, it, it fros. You can put it in a steamer and get a nice big frothy latte out of it. Um, but just a suggestion. I can’t do the heavy cream, or I probably would just by lactose intolerance and Erin: Yeah. Brett: lactose allergy. Productivity Tools and Sponsor Message Erin: We talked about, I’m gonna try to combine two topics right now. We talked about Gude and you also suggested before we started recording that I stop you at a half hour [00:19:00] for the A read. We’re not quite there, but as soon as you said that, I pulled down on my. Menu bar, a little app called Just Timer. Brett: I love that app. Erin: Do you Brett: yes. Erin: I, I have, I do have not upgraded to the sequel. Just Timer two, I think it’s Brett: I haven’t tried that. Erin: I think I, I think I tr I did a trial Brett: It’s just such a good idea. Erin: it’s great. And so. have about nine minutes before you’re requested, but I, I just wanted to, I guess, shout out Jess Heimer because it rules. Brett: Yeah. No, it’s such, it’s so for anyone who hasn’t used it, it’s just a way to like, it’s almost like pulling a cord. To set a timer, and it’s just this simple, like you reach up to your menu bar and you just pull down and you pull down the amount you want and you let go and you’ve got a [00:20:00] timer running and it’ll remind you in that amount of time Erin: The main use case I had for that when we worked for the Borg together on the Borg team, was using text expander to, you know, if we had a meeting at three o’clock, I would pull it down for 2 55 and type. MTNG, and that would create a, a string that just says meeting in five exclamation mark. Um, it’s just, it’s just a great time saver and, and keeps you honest and yeah, it’s a great app. Brett: I, uh, I’ve written a lot of command line utilities, so I can like, just on the command line, I can just type, remind me five minutes and then a string, whatever to do, and it runs in the background and it uses like terminal notifier, whatever’s handy at the time to like pop up a reminder. But I kind of gave that up. So now I use just timer. And have you seen in your face. Erin: I don’t know in your [00:21:00] face. Brett: In your face ties into your calendar. You tell it to go off, say five minutes or one minute, or on the time, and anytime an event happens, it blocks out your screen. Pops up a little dialogue telling you what you’re supposed to be doing at that minute and you have to like say, join call or dismiss. And, um, ’cause I, I miss notifications all the time. And when we were working for the board, I would just completely miss meetings because I’d get into coding. I wouldn’t notice the little. Things in the corner, I’d be focused on code and I’d look up two hours later and be like, oh God, I gotta text someone. Sorry I missed the meeting. So in your face stops me from working and like, takes over the screen. Erin: That Brett: So those are, that was our gratitude. I’m gonna do a, a quick sponsor read. Sponsor Break: Copilot Money Brett: This episode is brought to you by [00:22:00] copilot money. Copi copilot money is not just another finance app. It’s your personal finance partner designed to help you feel clear, calm, and in control of your money. Whether it’s tracking your spending, saving for specific goals, or simply getting a handle on your investments. Copilot money has you covered as we enter the New year. Clarity and control over our finances have never been more important with the recent shutdown of mint and rising financial stress for many. Consumers are looking for a modern, trustworthy tool to help navigate their financial journeys. 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Download copilot money on your devices or visit, try. Do copilot domo slash Overtired today to claim your two free months and embrace a more organized, stress-free approach to your finances. Try that’s, try copilot money slash Overtired. On Aging Brett: Ugh. [00:24:00] people are, people aren’t gonna know how many edits I put in that. had a rough time with that one. Erin: Reading’s hard. Brett: I’m, I’m, I’m working on my two big displays. I have two, like 27 inch high def displays, but I, I’m used, I’ve been working on my couch on my laptop for months now. Um. Like Mark II was written entirely on my couch, not, not at this fancy desk I have. Um, and on this desk everything is about three feet away from my face, and I don’t have the resolution set to deal with the fact that my eyes are slowly turning to shit, so I can barely read what’s on my screen anymore. I have to like squint and lean in, and. Vision and Aging Brett: It is so weird that I, I’m told this is just a normal thing that happens at my age, but when I try [00:25:00] to read small print on something, I can’t see it. But if I lift my glasses up and remove my glasses, everything within a foot of my face is clear as day, and that never used to be the case. But now I can see way better without my glasses than with my glasses at very close range. Which means when I wear contacts I really can’t see either. They gave me a, a special kind of contact that the eyes are interchangeable. I have different prescriptions in each eye, but it doesn’t matter which. So the contacts are kinda like universal. I don’t know how it works, but they’re supposed to give you pretty good distance and pretty good closeup while not being especially good at either. And they’re okay. Um, I can’t really, I have to squint to read street signs and I have to squint to read medication bottles and I just spend a lot more time in glasses. Now. Erin: This is one of those [00:26:00] moments where I cannot relate, but I am here Brett: Do you have 2020 vision? Erin: I believe I do. Brett: Wow. Must be nice. Erin: It is nice and I’m gonna own that. Yes, I’m privileged. Ocularly, get off my back about it. Brett: I, I wasn’t giving a shit. I’m, I’m happy for you. I had 2020 vision up until I was about Erin: 2020. Brett: 10. Erin: Oh Brett: I got glasses when I was 10. I. Erin: mm. I bet you Brett: I guess no, I did not have 2020 vision. ’cause I remember at the age of 10 when I got glasses and realized that from a distance, trees had leaves, um, I was like, oh my God, I’ve been missing out on Erin: God is real, bro. Intelligent Design and Evolution Debate Erin: You know, Christians usually, I don’t know about you, but sometimes I, I grew up [00:27:00] with this idea that like. Intelligence, intelligent design is a thing because take something as incredibly complex as the human eye. Tell me that there wasn’t a designer for that, but also like if you’re over 30, like take something as complex as like the human back. it’s not that they’re not that they’re saying that eyes don’t have quality issued degradation over time. It’s a different argument, but it’s just like also like not everything’s that intelligent. I mean, Brett: but the other part that I grew up with was that our, we aged and our eyes went bad, and our back went bad because of sin. It was all like a result of the original sin, and according to like Young Earth creationists, like every generations of humans that get farther away from Adam and Eve. Get [00:28:00] are, are in worse health. They’re, they’re genetically deteriorating, uh, Erin: they’re genetically sinful. Brett: Yeah. And it, it is. I don’t know. It took a long time to unlearn a lot of that stuff, but my dad brings Erin: evil. Brett: it’s called the watchmaker argument. Um, and my dad brings it up anytime we start talking about evolution, which I generally avoid these days, but he brings up the idea of the, the eye, the human eye. Erin: They love the human eye. Brett: I explain to him the, the process of like light sensing cells on amoebas. Erin: Our skin Brett: how, and how they developed into maybe a light sensing cell with a water sack, and then that developed into over time a retina. And like it’s not designed. Um, dad, it, Erin: Oh dad. Brett: yeah. Erin: Anyways. Blogging and Social Media Verification Erin: Can I talk to you about [00:29:00] blogging? Brett: Could you please? Erin: Well, here’s, let me set the table so I not to brag. Became Instagram verified recently. Why? Brett: Must be nice. The Cost of Verification Erin: Yeah, Brett: More privilege. Erin: the first, the eyes are now $13 a month. I don’t know, I don’t know how the bank’s, you know, letting me spend all this, but, um, I did it because, as I said at the top, when the REM may have been drowning me out, I don’t know. Um, I make music under the name Genital Shame and. Over time, as my account has grown on that particular platform, I have had other people alert. I’ve had followers alert me that there’s a new genital shame that just popped up in their feed asking for, Hey, my account was just hacked. [00:30:00] Like, can you help? You know? And I just thought that like for $13 a month, you know Brett: That’s how they get you. Erin: That’s fine. Yeah, get me. I’ve, they already, they already got me. Um, unfortunately, Brett: Zuckerberg that cloned your account. Erin: I got sucked. Embracing the Content Game Erin: So I, so now that I’m verified, I’m, I’m kind of leaning into playing the stupid content game, which is this, which is how, here’s how I think about it. I believe in my art. I believe in what general shame is and I want the maximum amount of people to experience it. The maximum amount of people are in the primary world, which is to say the digital world and the folks with who would resonate with general shame the most are on a platform called Instagram. So it makes sense [00:31:00] for me to play the game, which is like get the. Aforementioned eyeballs on my stuff. ’cause again, I believe in it. So I’ll do whatever it takes. Inc. Like we live in the world of Caesar. We own to Caesar. What a Caesar, in this case, Zuckerberg is Caesar, whatever. So one of my January projects, you know the, the Capital G. Capital M, good month that I was supposed to have was to block out some ugh content. To record some videos, right? Some reels of me playing Bach, of me playing, um, my favorite carcass riff or whatever. And so I found myself writing little essays about each of these things. You know, for the Bach one, there’s, I started writing about how, you know, I don’t believe in God anymore really, but [00:32:00] if I was to cite one thing that gets me. Close to it, it would be Bach like. I’m not predictable like it is. It resonates with me so fundamentally and so deeply that like that is the one thing. And I ended up writing way more than can probably fit within an Instagram comment. And then I got bit by the bug, which is like, do I, should I? Extend this to a platform that is more appropriate for long form writing. So then I’m like, okay, Erin, be realistic about starting projects that you don’t finish or won’t be consistent with. So for me, I’m defining that as one blog per month seems reasonable enough. I don’t know, but I really, I’m a writer. When we were part of the [00:33:00] Borg, you know, we were writers partially, and I found that writing alongside these stupid reels was really satisfying. Exploring Blogging Platforms Erin: So then I’m like, okay, what in 2026, what levers do I have to pull? For this type of platform. We got Ghost, we got Tumblr kind of making it a comeback. We’ve got Substack, which has shitty politics. Um, I could do something on my GitHub pages or something if I wanted to, but I. Don’t know. I don’t know how to make this decision. This is, I, I’m just bringing this up as a topic. I don’t have anything further than that. I think you may have mentioned a platform that you like, but I just thought it might be interesting to talk about. Probably Brett: No, there are, there are a lot of options. I personally. Have gone the way of static site [00:34:00] generators like GitHub pages would be, um, and will probably never go back to anything that’s based on a database or requires an online subscription. Um, I just pay a few bucks a month for a shared host and our sync, my blog to it, um, which is a super nerdy way to blog. Um, but ultimately you get. A, a folder full of markdown files that you can do anything you want with, and you can turn it into a book. You could turn it into a searchable database in obsidian. Um, you could load it up in NB ultra and have full text, rapid search, and all these things that you can’t really do with something like WordPress or Ghost. Um, WordPress is still the heavyweight. as much as it’s kind of a beast and I don’t enjoy using it, um, but ghost, [00:35:00] I just, so I’ll tell you why I bring this up in a second. But, um, ghost seems like maybe the best intermediate option. Um, I, I don’t like blogger. I don’t like Google. Um, I don’t have a lot of faith in Tumblr. be, uh, to have longevity. That’s the other thing about a static site is. I am in full control, and if I want to sunset it at any point, I just cancel the domain. But as long as I have a web server, I have a website, and I’m not dependent on any service that, you know, showed up and failed to make a profit and then terminated, as we’ve seen multiple platforms do, um, or, or turn into like a heavily paywall system that is geared like medium. Substack where [00:36:00] ultimately it’s supposed to be a moneymaking endeavor for the writers and like I use my blog as a marketing tool, but I don’t expect a lot of people to pay to read my blog. That said, I am pay walling some content these days, um, just to get people to pitch in a few bucks a month because. I never got into Patreon or anything, but I’m building this tool. This is a side note. Um, I showed you the icon for it the other day, but I didn’t show you the tool. Um, it’s called blog book. And right now it works perfectly with WordPress, but I, this morning I’ve been working on adding Micro blog, which is another good option. Um, and it might, micro blog might actually be kind of, no, it’s not, it’s got like a 300 character limit for most posts. But, um, anyway, uh, [00:37:00] micro Blog and Ghost. I’m adding so that if you’ve had a blog for a couple years and you want some kind of hard copy. This app will pull in all of those posts, let you Filch them by author or by tag or category or a date range, and it’ll generate a markdown book for you. And you can load that up in Mark three, and you can create an eub that you could go sell if you Erin: Oh wow. Brett: Um, you could turn it into like a PDF for distribution or just for your own archiving. Um. I may add more platforms to it over time. Medium killed their API. Um, so I can’t, as much as I would love to have it work for Medium, I think it would be really useful for medium authors. Um, medium made that impossible, but, um, but yeah, I actually, I built that app in about a week and I’m gonna sell [00:38:00] it on the app store as kind of a companion to Mark three. Um, as like a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Um, but yeah, I, I love blogging and I love blogs. I’ve been blogging for 30 years and I, I don’t know what I would do for expression, ’cause I’m not, I, I, I use Mastodon and that’s about it for social media. Um, I still have, uh, uh. Instagram account and I log on and I, I love seeing your, your older reels where you would just like, just fuck around with a cord or a simple progression and the face you would make when you messed up. I love that. Erin: I’ve never messed up. I don’t know what you’re talking about. Brett: I would watch just to see you make that like grossed out face. Like, what the fuck sound was that? Um, um, [00:39:00] but. Yeah, I, social media is so ephemeral though. It’s, there’s no guarantee of your post being anything other than AI fodder and like, I left x, I left Twitter. Erin: Everything app. Brett: Yes. Um, completely deleted myself there. Um, deleted myself on threads. I still have a Facebook account. Um, Facebook and Blue Sky are actually surprisingly my political activity accounts. Um, Facebook is where I complain about billionaire. Um, about Zuckerberg’s and the what not. Um, and it’s where I share with my activist friends in the area, like it’s mostly for local people. And then Blue Sky is where I get like all my anarchists. News and all of the news right now from like the [00:40:00] front in Minneapolis, the people that are out there doing direct action and, and uh, mutual aid and seeing things live as they happen. And I never appreciated blue sky until the federal occupation of Minnesota and then suddenly it became my primary news source. Um, so Erin: pretty good for that. There’s a, there’s a journalist I follow there. I think she’s pretty, like the, the, the trans beat is her beat. Erin Reed. Um, she’s really great. Um, but you’re, you’re all, all that to say, I think blue sky functions really well. Yeah. As like a, a new, like, I canceled, I canceled my New York Times subscription, um, because god damn, Brett: Yeah. Erin: just their opinion section alone is just trash. Also, yesterday, um, you know, the time of this recording was, there was a protest in March yesterday, which very cool. I also. Canceled. The, [00:41:00] another, another dimension of that day was about, you know, anti consumption, not spending anything, not buying anything, and canceling subscriptions if you can. And yesterday I did cancel my prime subscription, which was hard to do. But, you know, I did, I and I, I was thinking about this a couple months ago before moving, but I was like, you know, I’m gonna move. I’m only human. Like the two day shipping thing is going to come in handy for real. Like ordering things to the new apartment knowing that it’ll get there. You know, I’m glad I did that. That’s cool. But like, now’s the time where I’m a little more settled and I can do that. And so I did that yesterday. Um, but anyways, blue sky’s cool for political stuff. Brett: I. I have been trying to cut Amazon out. I removed Alexa from my life entirely. Um, I had it, Alexa is a good [00:42:00] cheap solution for like whole home automation. Um, so, but I replaced that with home pods and, um, I only buy from Amazon if I absolutely can’t find something somewhere else. Um, because these days, because of competition with Amazon, almost every vendor will offer free shipping. Not always two day shipping ’cause they don’t have the infrastructure for that. Um, but, uh, but I’ll get free shipping and I’ll get comparable prices. And Prime doesn’t really save me anything anymore, and I never use Prime video and I’m Erin: terrible streamer. It’s a terrible streamer. Brett: I’m on the verge of canceling that as well, and once I do that, I will be mostly free of Amazon. Erin: That rocks do. I think that’s really cool. I, I was thinking about this the other day too, that like canceling Amazon [00:43:00] has knock-on effects that I think are really positive as well. For example, you know, I’m lucky to live in a city where, you know, I have within walking distance to me a lot of options. So if I needed packing tape or I needed. I don’t know, some pilot G twos or whatever, like instead of for let’s say, let’s say it’s a project specific thing, like I need a certain type of pen or whatever. Instead of being like, I will order these, do the two two day shipping and put off that project for when I have that tool. Instead, which shifts the nature of the project. Like on a project level, you’re thinking about differently already. And so instead, by not having the affordance to do that, I can get out of my house. That’s a good get sun. That’s another capital G. Good. See human beings interact with human beings, you [00:44:00] know, and then also do the project the same day and not give money. To AWS, which is the backend for a bunch of evil shit. Like, it just like, you know, it stacks. Brett: Yeah. Erin: So, I don’t know. Brett: Yeah. I don’t have options Erin: It’s a lot. It’s a privilege at see above, like I’m very ocularly privileged. Brett: Yeah, no, I, I mean, there are, there are some good. Stores in my little town. Um, we are, we are fortunate to have a community that will support some more esoteric type of stores. And I don’t shop at Target and I don’t shop at Walmart, so, um. I have to depend on the limited selection in small town stores, and a lot of times I can make due with what I can find locally. Um, but I do have to [00:45:00] order. Online a lot, which is why it’s been a slow process to wean off of Amazon. But Amazon is shit now too. Like you, it seems like you have selection, but you really don’t. It’s just a bunch of vendors selling the same knockoff thing and, uh, you don’t save any money if you’re buying like an original version of a product that Amazon didn’t already like bastardize and undersell, um, or undercut the seller on. Um, and it’s so much low quality and they tell you every time you buy Prime tells you you’ve saved $5 with Prime, but if you went to the actual vendor website, you would’ve saved that $5 anyway. Um, it’s shit. Amazon is shit, but yeah. So anyway, about, about, yeah. Erin: Um, uh, go ahead. Brett: I was gonna ask that we, we kind of trailed off on the blog discussion, but I just wanted to say [00:46:00] like, if you have questions about any platform or you do wanna do like a static site, I’m more than happy to help. Erin: Thanks Brett. I think I was gonna, I might take you up on that I, another direction I was going to go with this is like, I could also see someone saying like, systems order thinking. Like, what is your goal? Like, who is this for? And that’s also where I have some internal resistance because I’m on the precipice of being a douchey content creator or something in which this fits in. being cute about it, but like this fits into an ecosystem of like maybe a new career pivot for me. ’cause we’re not part, part of the Borg. So like I’ve started teaching guitar, like I went to school for music. I used to teach guitar a lot, classical and jazz guitar, and I haven’t done it for like 15 years. I just started doing that again and I can’t believe. [00:47:00] A couple things. How good I am at it. I’m a natural, like I, it sucks to be good at something, but you know, it, it doesn’t pay at all. So it’s like, um, so a couple things like do I want to start teaching again and do I want a blog to sort of be part of a funnel into a Patreon? And do I want the Patreon and. All these questions, you know, start forming around this. Like, well, I just want a blog. It’s like, why, why do I wanna blog? And I, I don’t think I have to have the answers to those questions right now. I don’t. But it seems like the choices you make, the very, like the zero width choice you make for a tool like this is really important. So that’s, that’s the other kind of. I’m having [00:48:00] internally about it, who cares? Like all the stakes. Ultimately, who, who gives a shit? Like, there are no stakes here. But I, I do think about it as a sort of like, you know, The Decline of Blogging Brett: I, I will say that everything about my career is due to blogging. Like since, since like the year 2000, um, every job I’ve gotten has been because people found me via my blog. Um, and when I have like applied for a job, they’ve used my, they’ve been like, oh, we went and read your blog and we think you’re a great candidate. Erin: But don’t you think the excuse my use of this term, the meta around blogging has changed? Or do you think it’s like that stalwart Brett: it, it, it really has like tremendously. Um, Erin: like just to be crude about it. Okay. Brett: Yeah. So like in, uh, maybe. [00:49:00] 2015, I was doing about a hundred thousand page views a week. Um, right now I’m down to more like, I think last time I checked I was doing like 8,000 page views a week. And if I look at the charts, it’s just been a steady downward trend. Um, people are not you, pe so, okay. That said, I still get about 30,000. Hits a week from RSS, which means there’s, for a nerd, for a tech site, for a tech blog. Like there’s still an audience that uses the ancient technology, RSS, um, and I get a lot of traffic from that. But in general, like social media has eaten my lunch as far as blogging. But that said, like, the only reason anyone knows who I am, and I’m not saying I’m famous, but like I, I Erin: I’ve been to Max. [00:50:00] You you have an aura? Yeah. Brett: and uh, it’s all because of 30 years of blogging. And I think, honestly think it takes like 10 years just to build up a name. So it’s not like a, oh, I’m gonna start a blog for my shop and everything’s gonna take off, Erin: Yeah, I think, I think if you, for, for the employment alone, it might, it might be worth it, I think. I think that’s huge. Like, you know, the Borg or Pre Borg, a OL where, you know, like if, if, if they were like, oh my God, yeah, you’re Brett Terpstra from Brett TURPs. Uh, like that’s worth it even if you’re getting zero clicks and they found, you know, Brett: What do you Nell from the movie Nell? Um, did you Did what? Oh. Did you give up on finding, uh, gainful employment? Navigating Employment and Content Creation Erin: no. But I give I [00:51:00] gainful employment. Um, no, but I’m taking it a little sleazy and I’m taking it a little easy. Um, unfortunately, it is a truth universally acknowledged. My version of every gainful employment that I’ve, that I’ve enjoyed is through blogging. My version of that is any. Job at that level that I’ve enjoyed has started with a dm. It’s never started with a, a shot in the dark application through Workday. Like it’s just, and I’m convinced that that’s true for everyone. Like I suspect that’s maybe the dark truth that. The it, it’s not what you are or what you can do, it’s who you know, unfortunately is an organizing principle for anything in life basically. And [00:52:00] being under someone’s employee is probably no different. So on one hand, the Puritan. Really creeps up on me here. On one hand, I’m like, oh, I’m not really spending a lot of time crafting my portfolio. I’m not really spending a lot of time crafting my resume and tailoring it to this position. I should really be doing that. I, the economy is be, my bank accounts are really behooving me to do that. But on the other hand, I’m balancing it with that truth, which is. waiting for the dm. I’m sending dms. I can play that game if I want, and I’m kind of trying to, but only to get the guilt monkey off my back, not because I have good. It’s a good faith bid for the universe, for some HR hiring manager, whatever, to be like, okay, I’m gonna Filch by this. I’m Filch by this. This is a cool candidate. It won. I’m convinced it won’t [00:53:00] happen like that. I could be wrong, and maybe that’s the case for you too, but like it’s more of a personal connection off of CRMs, know? Brett: I, uh, I stopped panicking. My, my app income is sufficient right now to survive, and I’m working to make it more than just survival. And like over the, over the course of a few months, I sent out prob, probably 150 resumes, like shots, shots in the dark. But I had, I had referrals, multiple referrals from. AWS Google, apple, like meta, like I had people at all of these places and I still, I could barely get a response. Um, I would apply for jobs I was wholly qualified for. I would, Erin: Probably overqualified Brett: I would craft the resume. I would take my time, and I wrote a different resume for each, at least [00:54:00] for the big ones. And, yeah. Yeah, I did it all. I had a whole, I had a whole workflow, an automated workflow where I could just write like in markdown and then hit a button. It would generate like a nice PDF that I could Erin: God damn right. Yeah. Brett: Um, and none of it, it didn’t do any good. And eventually I just stopped wanting it. Um, I would much rather just make my own way at this point. I couldn’t. I can’t wrap my head around being in a corporate environment anymore. I just don’t, I don’t wanna play that game. I want the money, I want the steady paycheck, but I just, I can’t play the game. Erin: Is the game to you doing the like, um, dom sub theater of like, I must respect my manager. My manager knows the way, even if they’re wrong, I ch raise my, you know, objections lest I Brett: know me, you know, I objected all the time. [00:55:00] I, I was full of objections and I, I don’t like, I don’t like the, I don’t like sitting in meetings. I don’t like pretending to care about someone else’s project. Erin: That’s it. That feels wrong to you, I feel like. Is that right? Yeah. Brett: Yeah. Erin: Yeah. I’m happy to do that for Brett: I’m not an employee. I can’t. Erin: Yeah. I don’t identify as an employee. I heard someone say, I think around. Last year’s pride as a bit, um, that we need to add con a content creator, stripe and color to the L-G-B-T-Q-I-A flag. And when I said that, I repeated that as I just said to you, to someone, and they didn’t laugh. I was like, oh no. Why have I surrounded myself with your life? Go away from me anyways. The Art of Dating and Bits Erin: I was on a date the other day. Brett: Yeah. Erin: And, um, Brett: Must be nice.[00:56:00] Erin: date privilege. Yeah. Being single. Mm. Love it. And, um, you know, I’m very sensitive to people who don’t do bits. Uh, I have an allergy to like selfer people. And, and this woman who was in like so attractive, like so attractive did a power move where she was like, we, we met at a coffee shop. And she was like, whatcha gonna get? I was like, oh, I’m gonna get a nice espresso. And when she went to order and I thought we were gonna do Dutch or whatever, she ordered her thing and then she was like, and a nice espresso as well. And I was like, oh, hot, cute. You harvested me for information and then used that as a power thing anyways, so that it was going well. But then we started talking and I was like, oh, she’s not really picking, I’m giving her, it’s like some like B [00:57:00] plus material and she’s not really responding at all. And we were talking about, I find it helpful on dates to acknowledge that we’re on a date and that we met on a dating app. So one way that I did this on this date was to say like, I saw someone with this word in their profile. What do you think it means? And the word was, or the phrase was, the desire was that they like to be corded, which I. I, I didn’t, I got into a sort of like debate with my other friend about what that means, what that means when someone puts that and they’re pan like, is that gendered, is that like a power thing? Is that like a noble abl thing? Like what is that? So we started talking about what it means to be courted on a date and she said something like, you know, a part of it too is probably that they like to be whined and dined. And I was like, in 69. She gave me nothing. I was like, [00:58:00] oh no, I forget why I brought this up. Um, Brett: I forgot too. Um, I like, I like that you associated corded with noble abl just. Erin: uh, Brett: As like a matter of course there, um, maybe they wanna gesture. Erin: oh, I think I brought it up because. I said that content creators deserve Brett: Mm, right, right, right. The bits we’re talking about Erin: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Um, Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts Brett: All right. Well, you gotta get going. I know we have like eight minutes. Erin: ooh, Brett: So we should give you some time to prep for whatever it is you’re cutting us short for. I’m not kidding. I’m just kidding. It’s like fif. We’re 58 minutes in. This is good. This was a good episode. Thank you so much for coming. Erin: I just did it ’cause I wanted to catch up with you to be Brett: Yeah. I feel like this was good. This was good for that. Erin: Yeah. Brett: Yeah. Erin: Thanks Brett. Brett: Well, good luck with everything. [00:59:00] been fun. Erin: Say the line. Brett: Get some sleep. Erin: Get some sleep. Brett, I.

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a16z cofounders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz join a16z general partner Erik Torenberg and Not Boring founder Packy McCormick for a conversation on how the media and information ecosystem has changed over the past decade. The discussion breaks down the shift toward a more open and decentralized speech environment, the rise of writer- and creator-led platforms like Substack, and the erosion of centralized media gatekeepers. Marc and Ben also tie these dynamics to their investing worldview, outlining how supply-driven markets, major technological step changes, and reputation-driven venture platforms shape outcomes in the AI era.Timecodes: 00:00  Introduction00:46  How the media ecosystem is changing4:20  Why a16z invested in Substack6:28  Supply-driven markets and new content creation8:07  Why writers felt trapped by media companies10:09  Databricks and the 10x cloud multiplier13:58  Long-form podcasting proves demand15:40  What the new fund signals about the future16:24  AI as a universal problem solver18:49  Why market sizing is broken20:45  Go-to-market, policy, and platform power22:37  Turning inventors into confident CEOs25:58  Borrowing power to scale faster27:29  Building dreamers, not killing dreams30:46  Reputation as a core competitive advantage35:57  Taking arrows in public38:56  Avoiding big company failure modes40:39  Autonomous teams inside a16z41:54  Venture capital as the last job46:01  Why intangibles matter more than ever48:17  Original thinkers with charisma50:06  Why Zoomers are differentResources: https://www.notboring.co/p/a16z-the-power-brokershttps://www.a16z.news/p/firm-fundFollow Marc Andreessen on X: https://twitter.com/pmarcaFollow Ben Horowitz on X: https://twitter.com/bhorowitzFollow Erik Torenberg on X: https://twitter.com/eriktorenbergFollow Packy McCormick on X: https://twitter.com/packyM Stay Updated:If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg](https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.  Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Show on SpotifyListen to the a16z Show on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Think blog traffic is dead? Think again. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to get eyes on your blog in 2026 without burning out or depending on one algorithm to rule them all. If you've been putting in the work to write valuable content but no one's reading it, this one's for you. We're continuing our blog series (catch up on Episodes 381 and 386 if you missed them!) with a full traffic game plan: five key sources to help you bring consistent, diversified traffic to your blog. From SEO to Pinterest to strategic collaborations, I'll walk you through what works, what to expect, and how to stay consistent. ✨ Want to ask me a question on the podcast? Leave me a message >> ✨   Find It Quickly 02:34 - The Reality of Blog Traffic 04:56 - Diversifying Traffic Sources 05:32 - SEO: The Long-Term Traffic Driver 09:30 - Pinterest: The Visual Search Engine 13:08 - Leveraging Social Media 15:27 - Email Lists: Your Most Engaged Readers 18:42 - Collaborations and Guest Posts 22:47 - Creating a Traffic Plan   Mentioned in this Episode 381: How to Pick the Right Blog Platform Based on Your Goals 386: What to Write on Your Blog as an Influencer: Your Guide to Content Pillars, Keywords, & Calendars Ask a Question: thrivetogether.blog/askbree Boldfluence Tailwind Canva Templates Why Flodesk is the Best Email Marketing Tool for Influencers Flodesk ManyChat

Ofcom has launched an investigation into X over its AI tool Grok – but what does it mean when the platform is widely used by the government? Plus, Pippa and Kiran discuss Nadhim Zahawi's defection to Reform UK, and why it could both help and hinder the party. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about Google Workspace Studio, AI Image Generation, Holiday Promos and more! Direct Link to File Google Workspace Studio – Agent that can work with your inbox and calendar. Opal is new built in as a new type of Gem 4:38 – 6:40 Use Framer to get websites up and […] The post Examining Ridiculous Holiday Marketing appeared first on Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast.

Today I am joined by Julia Dzafic! Julia is the creative force behind @lemonstripes, a colourful lifestyle and motherhood account that she started in 2010 as a blog, where she shares her passions for style, healthy cooking, home decor, motherhood, and wellness.In 2024, Julia published her debut cookbook, Garden Grown, filled with more than 100 seasonal, wholesome recipes, bringing her fresh, approachable cuisine from garden to table.She lives in Westport, CT, with her husband Anel, two kids, their pit-mix, Boots, and 12 chickens.In this episode, Julia and I talk about her 16 year career in blogging, how the industry has changed, secrets for becoming a blogger, her cookbook, and so much more! Julia's Instagram Julia's WebsiteFilling in the Blanks

This episode looks ahead to 2026 as a transition year for AI, search, and work. It explains why the next stage of AI is less about replacement and more about adaptation, and how small, practical habits now can help website owners, and people, stay relevant and valuable in a rapidly changing environment.Timestamps[0:00] Introduction[0:42] Why 2026 is a transition year for AI[1:31] Job loss fears and historical parallels[2:12] Why AI replaces hesitation, not people[3:32] Learning AI without overwhelm[4:10] Choosing an AI tool to start with[6:14] Why better inputs create better outputs[8:10] Using projects or GPTs for memory[10:19] Where AI memory breaks down[11:26] Using dates to anchor AI context[14:00] Blogging as a practical AI starting point -- CONTACTLeave Feedback or Request Topics:https://forms.gle/bqxbwDWBySoiUYxL7

Welcome to the 2025 State of Health by Haven and the first episode of Season 4 of the podcast. In this episode, I give you my state of the union of 2025 - both personally and professionally. I evaluate the year in a month by month recap and review the goals I set for myself in 2025 - those I accomplished and those I fell short of. I forecast what I want 2026 to look like for myself and the business of Health by Haven, including goals for the podcast, health coaching, running, events and more!I hope this episode gives you insight into the behind the scenes of Health by Haven, as well as some ideas on how to review your 2025 and set goals for what you want your 2026 to look like! Let's Connect!2 week FREE trail of the THE DINNER CLUB on Substack!Inquire about holistic health coaching or run coaching with HxHRun the 2026 Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon or Half Marathon with me!Support the show: pledge less than the cost of a cup of coffee each month! Follow Health by Haven on Instagram: @healthbyhaven Subscribe to the HxH NewsletterHxH Recipes, Articles & More: healthbyhaven.com Thank you to our season 4 sponsor, Avodah Massage Therapy! Support the show

Happy Holidays and such. 2026 is near (or here) and I'm giving my good points of my professional moves, as well as the bad points. It's a few things I have to praise, as well as get off my chest, so before midnight hits for 2026, I'm sharing. Thank you to anyone who has subscribed, supported, and enjoyed the content in 2025. More to come (I promise). Happy New Year and see you on the other side. #TOTHETOP ***********************************Follow Mr. Al Pete socials and site below:Website: https://mralpete.comInstagram: @mralpeteThreads: @mralpeteFacebook: Mr. Al PeteYouTube: https://youtube.com/mralpeteSubstack: https://substack.com/@mralpete Discord: https://discord.gg/HVZCDEPYPowered by The MPN Network.***********************************Follow The MPN Network socials and site below:Website: https://mpn-llc.comInstagram: @mpnmanagement Threads: @mpnmanagementFacebook: The MPN Network YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mpnmanagementDiscord: https://discord.gg/HVZCDEPY#mpnnetwork #blackpodcastnetwork #medianetwork

Close your eyes and imagine this: You wake up tomorrow, check your email, and find a message that says "Your new lead magnet is done. PDF designed, opt-in page copy written, email delivery sequence set up. Ready for your review."You didn't spend hours fighting with Canva. You didn't agonize over headlines. You didn't watch three more YouTube tutorials about lead magnet design. It just... exists now. Done. Ready to grow your email list while you sleep.This episode is different from the others. This is where I stop diagnosing the problem and start showing you what the solution actually looks like. What it feels like to have someone in your blogging business with you. Not coaching from the sidelines. Not giving advice and leaving you to implement alone. Actually in the work, building alongside you.After eight years of coaching bloggers through content strategy, email marketing, SEO, Pinterest, digital products, and everything else that goes into building a profitable blog, I finally understood something that changed everything: the gap isn't knowledge. It's capacity. And you can't course your way out of a capacity problem.In this episode:The difference between blog coaching and partnership (and why it matters for your blog growth)What I discovered after eight years of teaching bloggers who still couldn't implementWhy capacity, not knowledge, is the real barrier to building a money-making blogWhat it actually looks like to have someone creating your blog assets, writing your email sequences, and mapping your content strategy for youThe myth of the solo blogger who does everything themselves (and why it's keeping you stuck)Why needing help with your blog business isn't failure, it's wisdomA full vision of what partnership looks like: from lead magnet creation to sales page copywriting to email marketing to project managementThis is what I built Blog Execution Manager Plus to be.Not another blogging course to consume alone. Not coaching where you get advice and figure out implementation yourself. Actual partnership. Someone in your blog business with you.Up to 16 hours per month of done-for-you work:→ Lead magnets designed and written → Email welcome sequences and nurture sequences created → Sales page copy for your digital products and offers → Offers created and fully sold for you → Content strategy and blog post frameworks → Project management and weekly priorities handled → AI assistants configured for your specific blog and niche → Tech setup and integrations sorted → All your blogging questions answered→ And so much moreYou stop drowning in decisions. You stop fighting with Canva at midnight. You stop wondering what to work on next. You start building, with someone who actually knows what works to make money blogging and is doing the work alongside you.$500/month at beta pricing. Less than hiring a copywriter, designer, strategist, and VA separately. One partnership that covers it all.Beta spots are limited and filling faster than The Productive Blogger Method did.Learn more: www.bossladybloggers.com/blog-execution-manager

Anna Brakefield's story begins on her family's cotton farm in North Alabama, where she grew up surrounded by the rhythms of agriculture and the values of hard work, stewardship, and tradition.Her father, Mark Yeager, instilled in her a deep appreciation for the land and the premium cotton it produced—lessons that would later inspire a business built on craftsmanship and sustainability.After earning a degree in graphic design and marketing from Auburn University, Anna pursued a career in advertising in New York and Nashville. Though she thrived in the corporate world, her roots kept calling her back home, planting the seed for what would become Red Land Cotton.In 2016, Anna and her father launched Red Land Cotton with a mission to bring American-made, farm-to-home textiles to market. Armed with her marketing expertise and a passion for storytelling, she shaped the company's identity, ensuring that each product—crafted from the cotton grown on their farm—embodied quality, authenticity, and Southern heritage.As Red Land Cotton continues to flourish, Anna balances entrepreneurship with family life, finding inspiration in the land that started it all. Her journey is a testament to the power of honoring one's roots while embracing the possibilities of growth and innovation.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:00] Intro[00:39] Sponsor: Taboola[02:24] Building new ventures from existing resources[05:08] Turning constraints into strategic clarity[07:25] Sponsor: Next Insurance[08:38] Validating demand while building in public[10:21] Callouts[10:32] Blogging company journey for early engagement[12:03] Teasing progress to convert followers into buyers[13:48] Meeting customers where they are[17:15] Experimenting with traditional advertising[20:10] Sponsor: Electric Eye[21:19] Sponsor: Freight Fright[23:22] Investing in skills when hiring isn't an option[25:18] Balancing creativity with marketing strategy[26:57] Matching products to the right channels[28:46] Leveraging cross-channel marketing effectively[30:09] Leading with purpose beyond just making moneyResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeLuxury American-Made Bedding & Towels redlandcotton.com/Follow Anna Brakefield linkedin.com/in/anna-brakefield-94389734Reach your best audience at the lowest cost! discover.taboola.com/honest/Easy, affordable coverage that grows with your business nextinsurance.com/honest/Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectTurn your domestic business into an international business freightright.com/honestIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Hour 2 - Jess Haynie Blogging with the Boys Pt. 2, Cowboys Draft Pick, Blake's Thought's on the Cowboys full 2756 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 02:07:34 +0000 ueeQqbGPIgErFmrG91CUkINJp0eqrn89 sports The Fan After Dark sports Hour 2 - Jess Haynie Blogging with the Boys Pt. 2, Cowboys Draft Pick, Blake's Thought's on the Cowboys The Fan After Dark includes a rotation of hosts offering a truth-telling sports entertainment experience that gets listeners right on the biggest sports topics in and around DFW, across the country, and around the world. Focusing on the Cowboys, Rangers, Mavericks, etc., The Fan After Dark airs M-F from 7-11 PM and is the only live and local sports radio show in the MetroplexCome 'Get Right' with Reg on The Fan, and be prepared for sports talk on a whole new level. You can follow Reg on Twitter @regadetula © 2024 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

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You've tried the habit trackers. You've set the alarms. You've written "BE CONSISTENT" on sticky notes that have faded into background noise you no longer even see. You've promised yourself that this Monday would be different, that this month you'd finally stick to your blog content calendar, that this year would be the year you stopped starting and stopping and starting again.And every time you've failed to show up consistently for your blog, your email list, your content creation, you've added another piece of evidence to the case you're building against yourself.This episode is going to dismantle that case entirely.I'm exposing the discipline myth that the self-improvement and online business industry has been selling you for years. The lie that says successful bloggers and online entrepreneurs just have more willpower than you. That if you wanted blog income badly enough, you'd find a way. That your inconsistency with content creation, email marketing, and social media is a character flaw you need to fix.It's not. And I'm going to prove it.I'm also sharing the story of a client who came to me convinced she was fundamentally incapable of blogging consistency. She called herself scattered, flaky, undisciplined. Within three months, she had more published blog posts than she'd created in the previous two years, her email list was finally growing, and she'd launched her first digital product. What changed? Not her willpower. Not her character. Something else entirely.In this episode:Why willpower is a finite resource and what that means for your blogging scheduleThe three things blogging consistency actually requires that are nearly impossible to maintain as a solo bloggerHow working alone sabotages your blog growth, email marketing, and content strategyThe real reason your content calendar, batch days, and posting schedule keep getting abandonedWhat happened when my "scattered" client finally got support with her blog businessWhy trying harder will never solve a structural problem for work-from-home entrepreneursThis is exactly why I built Blog Execution Manager Plus.Not another blogging course to consume alone. Not another blog strategy to implement in isolation. But actual partnership. Someone in your corner building your profitable blog alongside you. Done-for-you blog content assets, email sequences, lead magnets, sales pages, opt-in funnels, and a custom blogging roadmap that adjusts when life happens.Because you don't need more discipline to make money blogging. You need support.Beta spots are filling faster than The Productive Blogger Method did.Learn more: www.bossladybloggers.com/blog-execution-manager

You feel busy all the time. You're watching blogging tutorials before work, saving Instagram posts about content strategy during lunch, taking notes on email marketing courses after dinner. You're exhausted from all the effort. So why does your blog look exactly the same as it did a year ago? Why is your email list still stuck? Why haven't you launched that digital product yet?This episode reveals the formula that took me from 847 saved screenshots and zero dollars to consistent $13K months as a full-time blogger. It's not complicated. It's not some elaborate system that requires a hundred-dollar course to understand. But it will challenge everything you've been taught about how blog growth and online business success actually work.I'm breaking down the exact ratio of where your energy should go, and I'm willing to bet you have it almost perfectly inverted. Most bloggers spend 70% of their time learning about SEO, Pinterest strategy, affiliate marketing, and list building, 20% planning their content calendar, and maybe 10% actually creating blog posts, writing emails, or building offers. I'm going to show you why flipping that ratio changed everything for me, and how you can flip yours too.Fair warning: I'm going to ask you to audit your own time. And what you discover might be uncomfortable.In this episode:The 50/20/15/10/5 Formula that transformed my blogging businessWhy the smartest women often have the most inverted ratiosThe truth about consistency and persistence that nobody talks about (because it doesn't sell courses)What happened when I tracked my time with brutal honestyHow I went from endless consumption to $13K months monetizing my blog in six monthsWhy you probably already know enough about blog traffic, email marketing, and passive income to succeed right nowReady to flip your ratio with someone in your corner?Blog Execution Manager Plus gives you done-for-you blog assets, email sequences, lead magnets, sales pages, and a complete content roadmap so you can finally focus on execution instead of endless learning.Learn more: www.bossladybloggers.com/blog-execution-manager

Megan chats with Cheryl Norris about what the transition from corporate employee to full time blogger really looks like and how to navigate it with purpose. Cheryl Norris is the founder of the Bakes by Brown Sugar baking blog, where she specializes in baked goods for the homebaker. She combines her technical background as a mechanical engineer and self-taught baker to write detailed recipes and explain the baking science behind her recipes. She lives in Porltand, OR with her husband. She recently left her full time job and now operates her food blog full time. In addition to her business, Cheryl loves to travel. Her favorite city is Paris, but her favorite food country is Japan. She also loves to read and is always up to learning something new. Cheryl's story is raw, honest, and deeply helpful for anyone dreaming of going full time. She walks through the emotional and logistical challenges of leaving a 37 year career, the mindset shift that changed everything, and the systems that helped her step into entrepreneurship with clarity instead of chaos. This conversation is a roadmap for anyone craving freedom but unsure how to get there. Key points discussed include: Be the driver in your own transition: Learn how Cheryl reclaimed control during layoffs and turned fear into clarity. Know your numbers before you leap: She breaks down the financial reality that helped her make a confident decision. Plan your first 90 days intentionally: Hear how a transition roadmap reduces stress and brings direction. Write your own job description: Understand your role, hours, and expectations the same way you would in any company. Create an ideal week you can stick to: Build structure so your time expands your work rather than swallows it. Expect the emotional dip: Cheryl names the "pit of incompetence" and why it is a normal part of leveling up. Use systems that support your brain: Learn why tools like ClickUp or a simple planner can be the difference between drifting and momentum. Remember why you started: Returning to the love of baking helped Cheryl find joy and energy again. Connect with Cheryl Norris Website | Instagram

Good Sunday to you, Before we begin, let me flag this week's commentary. This a trade with a remarkably successful hit rate, a clear timescale and a relatively easy risk to manage - you know pretty quickly if it isn't working. 8 of last year's 9 ideas worked. By my reckoning you will find the biggest bargains of the year tomorrow, Monday December 22, and Tuesday December 23. So take a look: Right, so today I am marking my own homework.Every year, as old timer's will know, I like to offer some predictions for the year ahead - usually 10, but with inflation being what it is, it ends up higher. Today we look back and see how I did. The usual disclaimers apply - the more outlandish the prediction, the more entertaining - so the more likely I am to make it. But the less likely it is to actually happen. I try to strike a balance …As events change, so do opinions. Process is gradual. But when you jump a year, with no scope to revise as events turn in a different direction, quoted out of context and with the benefit of hindsight, predictions can look really, really stupid. Don't judge me, bro.I often find that the worse my predictions, the better my portfolio performs, which is odd, but there you go.If you want to read last year's piece in full, it's here. But I'll quote quite copiously below.A reminder of the scoring system: 2 points for a direct hit, 1 for a quite good, 0 for a miss, and -1 for an epic fail, giving me a maximum of 30 and a minimum of -10. How did I do? Let's find out. 1. The long overdue correction in the UK housing market finally begins.You can read my reasoning here, but it boiled down to: richer people being net sellers as they leave the UK, few foreign buyers, fewer buyers more generally because of high moving costs (Stamp Duty etc), little bullish sentiment in the economy meaning a reluctance to borrow and invest and the 18-year-property cycle turning down.What actually happened is by no means clearcut, but I'll try and summarise.Price growth and transaction volume were relatively high in the first 3 months, until Stamp Duty changes came into effect in April, after which the market became “subdued”. Overall, the north saw some increase, while London fell 2.4% in the year to October. Average growth was 1.7%, which is some 2% below official inflation rates - real inflation is of course much higher - meaning there have been price falls in real terms. This is even with the Bank of England bringing rates down, thereby enabling more money to enter the market via increased borrowing.Overall, transactions volumes increased by 9% on 2024, to get back in line with the 10-year average, though there is a very different story at the upper end of the market.The housing market has big problems, especially in the south, but it hasn't cratered - though nor has it soared. I'm giving myself 1 point. 2. Keir Starmer survivesEveryone thought he was toast this time last year - and he is - but my argument that “it's too early for Labour MPs, worrying about their seats, to give him the shove” prevailed. 2 points. 3. Gold hits $3,000.And the rest. It's $4,300 as I write and going higher. I was too conservative. 1 point. BTW. If you live in a Third World Country such as the UK, I urge you to own gold or silver. The pound is going to be further devalued. The bullion dealer I recommend is The Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. More here.4. Microstrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) becomes a top 100 company by market cap.Oops. When Strategy hit $450 in July, its market cap would have been around $130 billion, making it perhaps a top 300 company but not a top 100. It would have needed to get above about $250 billion to make the cut. And since then it has the skids so badly it's now a tax loss opportunity.-1.5. Bitcoin goes to $200,000 then crashesI got the crash bit right. Sort of. $126k was the high, having begun the year at $91k. Today it's $88k. 0 points.6. Sterling has big problemsNope. It's had a good year. -1.7. X thrives, Blue Sky dies, Blogging Blue SkiesWell sort of. X saw strong numbers growth in the first part of the year, but these have tailed off. It is now a key place to go for breaking news and a leading news app, but by no means the Governor. The exodus to Blue Sky has slowed, but BS (LOL) is still growing albeit at a much slower rate. Blogging, as evidenced by Substack, is thriving. I'll give myself 1 point.8. The S&P500 Rises 10%15% actually. We predicted a decent year, despite year 1 of the electoral cycle tending to be the weakest. 1 point. Do I get 2? Nah.9. Oil ranges.Oil would neither crater nor moonshot, we argued. We saw a range of $60-90. Its actually been $55-80. 1 point.10. Small Caps ThriveThe Russell 2000 has had a good year - rising 12% - but the large caps are still winning. 1 point.11. The US Dollar Index breaks out to 20-year highs. Oops. I was looking for a high around 117 in the US$ index. It didn't get above 110. It fell! -112. The BRICS don't come out with a proper US dollar alternative … yetEveryone says it's coming, but it never actually does. 2 points.13. Silver disappoints … as always$33 is the high, $22 the low, I said. Ha! $28 was the low, and the high - $68. To be fair to myself, I said multiple times it was going to $50 and if it gets above there it goes to $90+, but the call was still an epic fail. Irony: silver has been a huge winner for readers this year and our pick, Sierra Madre Gold and Silver (SM.V), has been a joy to own. From 45c north of $1.50 :(I still get -1 though.14. Despite all the crap, the world becomes a better place to live.We live longer, we eat better, tech keeps improving things. We advance. AI makes us more productive and betters living standards.It's so obvious I can't believe I even said it. I'll give myself a point, but not 2.15. Your Bruce-y bonus sports prediction.Liverpool win the league. Ipswich, Southampton, and Leicester all go down.Bullseye. I should take up sports betting. 2 points.I don't actually follow football any more, but one of my son's told me that's what would happen.So, overall, a very poor showing for the DF Predictions, possibly my poorest year ever: totalling a measly 7 points.And, as always seems to be case, a much better year for my portfolio of companies. Here's hoping I get all next year's predictions similarly wrong.I'll be making those early next year - so look out for that.Thank you so much for being a subscriber to the Flying Frisby. I wish you and your family a very happy Christmas. Don't eat too much, go easy on the booze, pray, sing, get plenty of exercise, avoid toxic people and the lurgy, and be thankful for the many good things there are in your life.Once again - I urge you to take a look at the tax loss opportunities. Tomorrow and Tuesday are the buy days.Here's to a healthy, wealthy 2025. Until next time,DominicPS This Wednesday being Christmas Eve I almost certainly won't be putting out any commentary. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

In this Marketing Over Coffee: Craig talks about his new book that helps the loved ones of addicts understand their behavior Direct Link to File The book is now available to order – buy Getting Beyond the Lies here Going clean, and then becoming the decoder ring for the addict’s behavior Addiction as family disease […] The post Getting Beyond the Lies with Craig Jackson appeared first on Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast.

Send Rita a text with your thoughts!Finally work on your travel business at Summer Camp at Sea: https://strategictravelentrepreneurpodcast.com/summer-camp-at-sea/Join us for the Business Maintenance Webinar: https://programs.steeryourmarketing.com/products/offers/view/1190839So I did something a little crazy in November...I challenged myself to write a blog post every single day. Spoiler alert: I didn't hit my goal of 30 posts, but what I gained was way more valuable than just checking off a to-do list. I'm sharing all the messy details about keyword research struggles, using AI to speed up my workflow, and why I had to give myself grace when life decided to life. Plus, you'll get the real numbers on how blogging has already doubled my website traffic even with fewer posts than I planned. Questions this episode answers:How long does it take to write a blog post using AI? What is keyword research and why does it take so long? How many blog posts do you need before your website gains traction? What tools are best for keyword research for bloggers? How do you use AI to write blog posts faster? What is the difference between main keywords and supplementary keywordsHow many times should you use your main keyword in a blog post? What happens when you blog every day for a month? What are long tail keywords and how do they help small bloggers? How can blogging help travel advisors grow their business? What is keyword competition and how does it affect blog rankings? How do you overcome blogging inconsistency?Link to Nina Clapperton's Blogging and AI Resources: https://ritaventures--ninaclapperton.thrivecart.com/sheknowsseo/ (affiliate link)I have purchased and used: 6 Months to 50K Sessions, SEO Spreadsheets, and Group Growth Accelerator.  I'm also part of Profitable Part Time Blogger (https://ritaventures--ninaclapperton.thrivecart.com/profitable-part-time-blogger/), which is currently in the She Knows Everything Bundle: https://ritaventures--ninaclapperton.thrivecart.com/she-knows-everything-bundle/Join us for the Project Management Webinar: https://programs.steeryourmarketing.com/products/off---------------------------------------------------------------Check out EVERYTHING I offer to support your travel business journey: https://strategictravelentrepreneurpodcast.com/everything/Say HI on Social:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritaperez19/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/takethehelmvbsFB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/529490048073622 Direct EMAIL:rita@steeryourmarketing.com

In this conversation, Karol Markowicz sits down with writer and commentator John Hawkins to discuss the evolution of blogging, political discourse, and cultural commentary in the digital age. Hawkins shares insights into his newest project, Culturcidal, a platform designed to move beyond clickbait and offer meaningful perspectives on culture, self-help, and personal growth. Karol and John explore the challenges of forming real friendships in an increasingly online world, why people struggle to reach out, and how technology has reshaped human connection. Hawkins reflects on career decisions, lessons learned from working with a life coach, and how intentional action can change personal and professional outcomes. Check out John's site HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most private practice owners don't struggle with marketing because they lack ideas. They struggle because their marketing falls apart when client work gets busy, then turns into random posting when things slow down. If you are a dietitian, therapist, or service provider trying to get more clients without spending hours and hours a day on social media, this episode shares the exact step that fixes that pattern. In this episode, Kathy walks you through Week 4 of the Marketing Your Practice in 1-hour-a-week plan, where the work is not about creating new content. It is about formatting, publishing, and scheduling what you already created so your marketing stays consistent during both busy and slow seasons. Listen in to learn:Why formatting your blog effectively helps you book more consults and clientsHow to avoid the biggest marketing mistake private practice owners make during busy and slow seasonsWhy focusing on blog content over social media content helps grow your private practiceKathy explains how proper blog formatting supports SEO, creates steady visibility for your private practice, and helps potential clients actually find you online. You'll also hear what keeps your marketing moving and prevents last-minute and panic-marketing. This episode is part of an ongoing series designed to show private practice owners what to do with just one hour a week.Be sure to listen in and check out the resources mentioned on our show notes page at http://marketingyourprivatepractice.com/172 Download the free Blogging checklist at: https://academy.pepperitmarketing.com/blogchecklist   Click here to send Kathy a text message about this Episode

Before his Alzheimer's diagnosis, Greg Nelson spent his career as a leadership developer helping others grow. About a year and a half ago, his wife Shasta began to notice changes in his memory and urged him to get evaluated. They went to UC Davis's  Healthy Aging Clinic, where cognitive testing suggested mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A neurologist later ordered a PET scan and by mid-February, Greg had an official Alzheimer's diagnosis.For Greg, who didn't want to retire and loved his work, this set off a shift in identity. Part of adjusting has meant finding a new voice. He now writes candidly about his experience living with Alzheimer's — keeping a blog and sharing posts for his kids, his community, and for others going through similar challenges. Greg says that writing about his experience and connecting with others online has been a game changer, helping him find community and purpose after his diagnosis.In this conversation with Being Patient's Mark Niu, the couple breaks down early signs, from trouble with tracking TV plots to feeling overwhelmed by multi-step instructions. They also share what the diagnostic process can really look like: months-long waits, hours of neuropsychological testing and the importance of establishing a clear baseline. They explain why they chose to be public about Greg's diagnosis — writing blog posts and having candid public conversations to reduce shame, invite support, and help others feel less alone as they navigate Alzheimer's in real time.If you loved listening to this Live Talk, visit our website to find more of our Alzheimer's coverage and subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beingpatient.com/Follow Being Patient: Twitter:   / being_patient_  Instagram:   / beingpatientvoices  Facebook:   / beingpatientalzheimers  LinkedIn:   / being-patient  Being Patient is an editorially independent journalism outlet for news and reporting about brain health, cognitive science, and neurodegenerative diseases. In our Live Talk series on Facebook, former Wall Street Journal Editor and founder of Being Patient, Deborah Kan, interviews brain health experts and people living with dementia. Check out our latest Live Talks: https://www.beingpatient.com/category...

You've been thinking about joining The Productive Blogger Method. You've listened to the episodes. You've read the sales page. But something's still holding you back.In this episode, I'm answering every question I've received through DMs and emails, plus the questions I know you're thinking even if you haven't asked them out loud. No more wondering if this is right for you. It's time to get the answers you need.Questions Addressed in This EpisodeWhat if I don't have time? (Hint: the program is designed to save you time, not add to your workload)What if I'm too new? (This might be the best time to start, and here's why)What if I've already tried productivity systems that didn't work? (This isn't a generic system, and that matters)What if I don't follow through? (The execution-based guarantee puts the risk on me, not you)Is this just templates? (Templates plus workshops plus a weekly rhythm plus accountability)Is $47 really worth it? (And why the price increases after the beta closes)The Beta Closes in 3 DaysFounding member pricing: $47 (increases to $97 after beta)Help shape what this program becomesPersonal support for every questionExecution-based guaranteeHave a Question I Didn't Answer?DM me. I'll respond personally. Don't let an unanswered question be the reason you miss this.Resources[The Productive Blogger Method Beta, $47]

You've asked a lot of great questions about blogging this year, but we have a few more to wrap up before we head into 2026.Episode Highlights:Blog Post ImagesAre Free Blogger Websites Worth It?Wordpress.com vs. Wordpress.orgIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts so we can help as many teacher business owners as possible.BIRTHDAY SALE: Save 40% on Bring Your Own Traffic and the coaching add-on during the month of December 2025. Just use the code BIRTHDAY at checkout!https://stephanieroyer.podia.com/bring-your-own-trafficHave a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Ask it here: stephanieroyersolutions.com/podcastDive into my signature course: Bring Your Own Traffic!Check out my favorite places to look for fresh blog post ideas!Or if you're ready to hire support for blogging and Pinterest, check out my services.Your one stop shop for organic traffic resources: https://stephanieroyersolutions.comConnect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanieroyersolutions/

In this Marketing Over Coffee: Erik talks about two of his books that came out this year delivering great advice on managing your personal brand, and serving up laughs in his latest novel! Direct Link to File Check out the past interview with Erik on The Owned Media Doctrine and co-Author of No BS Social […] The post Erik Deckers’ Books on Personal Branding, and Satire appeared first on Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast.

In this episode, Karol Markowicz sits down with comedy writer and podcaster Jim Treacher for a candid conversation about the art of humor and the evolving world of creative writing. Treacher shares the story behind his comedic voice, reflecting on the early blogging era, the development of his online persona, and how cultural shifts have shaped modern comedy. The discussion dives into practical advice for aspiring writers, the challenges of staying funny in a rapidly changing landscape, and the surprising ways AI may reshape creativity and writing in the years ahead. Follow Jim Treacher on XSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we break down Blogging 101 for clinics and healthcare practices. You will learn whether your clinic really needs a blog, how often you should publish, how long posts should be, and how to create content that not only attracts visitors but also turns them into new patients. We will cover how to fill content gaps, do simple keyword research, and position your clinic as a trusted authority in your specialty so you can grow your audience and boost your online visibility.Episode Webpage & Show Notes: https://propelyourcompany.com/blogging-101/Send in your questions. ❤ We'd love to hear from you!NEW Webinar: How to dominate Google Search, Google Maps, AI-driven search results, and get more new patients.>> Save your spot

Don't miss my discussion with Mike Pesca of The Gist about-- How the conservative blogosphere actually kept populism bottled up-- Why Tucker Carlson secretly became the most powerful man at Fox using Daily Caller analytics no one else had-- How iPhones + social media rewarded “Cat Turd” over Jonah Goldberg and made ideological gatekeepers irrelevant-- Why both parties now reach for the chainsaw instead of the scalpel (DOGE, DEI purges, Gaza, immigration)-- Whether Democrats can win just by waiting for Trump to implode — or if they need a genuine rock-star celebrity candidate in 2028-- Marco Rubio's quiet double-agent role in Trump 2.0, the Gretchen Whitmer “kidnapping” plot truth, and why Josh Shapiro might actually have “it”-- And MUCH more!If you care about how technology actually changed politics more than any philosopher or activist ever did — this is the deepest, funniest, most honest conversation you'll hear this year.Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2025, BBL & BWL, LLC

In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about electric vehicles, solar energy, carbon harvesting and more from the man behind SuperCool! Direct Link to File Starting with the plan of being a spy in the CIA! Teaching at Nanjing University and working for Kryptonite Watching China ramp up and wondering what a billion cars on the […] The post Green Energy Update with Josh Dorfman appeared first on Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast.

What if your story is the one thing that changes everything in your business?On Grow Your Business and Grow Your Wealth, Gary Heldt sits down with media visibility expert and Cre8tive Con founder Julie Lokun for a powerful conversation about the real drivers of visibility. Julie shares how she moved from journalism to law to entrepreneurship and discovered that every business grows when its story is clear, confident, and consistently shared. She explains why earned media beats paid ads, why your digital footprint matters more than ever, and how any entrepreneur can begin simple PR steps without a big budget. Julie also breaks down crisis transparency, on-camera confidence, and how a strong story becomes your most significant competitive advantage. Key Takeaways• Your story is the strongest part of your brand• Earned media builds trust faster than paid promotion• Visibility grows through clarity and repetition• Transparency wins during a crisis• Every business owner can start PR today Visibility Tools Julie Recommends• Google Alerts shows where your name appears online• Google Trends highlights what topics are heating up• MUCKRACK helps you find journalists in your niche• Twitter is a prime place for journalist requests using journorequests or journorequest• Featured connects publishers with expert voices• Help a Reporter Out HARO connects journalists and sources• Qwoted helps reporters find reliable experts• Blogging on your site and on Medium strengthens your authority and digital footprint Julie's quote: “Your voice is your currency. When people see it clearly, everything changes.” Explore Cre8tive Con at cre8tivecon.com and reach Julie at julie@cre8tivecon.com Catch the latest episodes of Grow Your Business and Grow Your Wealth on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 297 of Where Brains Meet Beauty, founder and CEO of Glamazon Beauty Cosmetics Kim Baker and content creator and Your Glow Guide author Felicia Walker sit down to talk about building careers that did not exist when they were kids.Kim's path starts at 13 as a model with Elite, crossing paths with legends like Andy Warhol and Basquiat, then being pulled out of the industry for her own safety. She later returns, co-pioneers plus-size modeling and eventually pivots into makeup artistry after years of struggling to find foundation that matched her skin. Mixing shades behind the counter at brands like Prescriptives and Bobbi Brown became an education in undertones and inclusivity that now powers Glamazon Beauty. Today, she is part artist, part founder, part motivator, writing handwritten notes to customers and using public speaking to help women feel “beautifully empowered.”Felicia's journey began in a different place: HR executive by day, beauty obsessive by night. She launched a blog simply to pour out everything living in her head about skincare, ingredients and routines. That curiosity turned her into an early “digital beauty space architect,” breaking down formulas and skin types long before ingredient education was mainstream. Blogging opened doors to editorial, product development and now authorship. Her focus has evolved into helping people truly understand their skin and spotlighting 50+ skincare and longevity, a demographic she rarely saw represented.Together, Kim and Felicia talk about listening to the “whisper” of a calling, balancing data with gut, handling comments with grace (and a bit of edge when needed), and using influence to educate rather than just sell. One builds confidence with a foundation stick, the other with a framework for skincare, but both are expanding what it means to have a career in beauty on their own terms. Check out more from Kim at glamazonbeauty.com & Felicia's book Your Glow Guide.

What if you could create just one piece of content and let it do the work of fifty? That's exactly what we're unpacking in today's episode. Latesha Lynch joins us in today's episode to introduce us to her concept of inception marketing—the idea that you don't need a million pieces of content to drive engagement, conversions, and trust. Through smart structure and intentional seeding, one high-value piece can become the engine of your entire ecosystem.Find It Quickly00:50 - The Social Media Exodus01:27 - Inception Marketing Explained02:12 - Balancing Motherhood and Business05:07 - Inception Marketing Strategies09:12 - Content Organization and AI Tools11:59 - Adapting Marketing to Different Channels15:39 - Understanding Different Buyer Types18:10 - Content Consumption Habits18:37 - The Importance of Guiding Your Audience18:45 - The Shift from Blogging to Social Media19:19 - Seeding Content Across Platforms20:32 - Planning Your Marketing Strategy21:27 - Setting Up Core Content22:44 - Connecting Content for Better Engagement23:42 - Creating and Tracking Content26:50 - Balancing Marketing and Sales30:12 - Engaging with Your Audience32:28 - Tools and Tips for Effective MarketingMentioned in this EpisodeContent Organization HubSegmentation EpisodeConnect with Lateshahermarketingcoach.cominstagram.com/hermarketingcoachlinkedin.com/in/lateshalynch

In this episode, I talk with content writer Alison Ver Halen about why your best-performing marketing channel in 2026 might be the one you already own. We break down how blogging still drives search visibility, fuels answer engines, and helps turn curious visitors into confident buyers. Alison and I keep it practical and honest as we walk through what durable, long-lasting content really looks like today.We also dig into how AI is changing the way people search, why depth and clarity matter more than ever, and how to write posts that earn chatbot citations. Alison shares simple ways to use AI tools without losing your voice, how often to publish, what metrics matter, and why an owned content library will always outperform rented reach. If you want blogging to feel doable again, this conversation is your guide.Alison's WebsiteSerpstatAnswer the PublicSend us a textSupport the show Show Notes Apply to be featured on My Weekly Marketing! Take the Marketing Clarity Quiz and get instant insights on your marketing strategy.

Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz sit down with Margit Wennmachers—the woman who turned two unknown entrepreneurs with $300 million and zero investing track record into the most talked-about firm in venture capital. She unpacks how they weaponized transparency in an industry built on secrecy, why Fortune's cover story triggered a cartel meltdown, and the exact moment a casual lunch conversation became "Software Is Eating the World." This is the origin story of how A16Z broke every unwritten rule, made enemies of every top-tier firm, and permanently rewired what it means to build companies in public. Resources:Follow Marc on X: https://x.com/pmarcaFollow Ben on X: https://x.com/bhorowitzFollow Margit on X: https://x.com/wennmachersFollow Erik on X: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Stay Updated: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!Find a16z on X: https://x.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zListen to the a16z Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5bC65RDvs3oxnLyqqvkUYXListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16z-podcast/id842818711Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Stay Updated:Find a16z on XFind a16z on LinkedInListen to the a16z Podcast on SpotifyListen to the a16z Podcast on Apple PodcastsFollow our host: https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Pods Like Us, Marv sits down with William Corbin, Chief AI Officer and co-founder of Inception Point AI, to discuss the evolution of AI in podcasting, the creation of AI-generated voices, the business model behind Inception Point AI, and the future of content creation. William shares behind-the-scenes stories, ethical considerations, and how AI is making content more accessible and personalized.  Timestamps - 00:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome  ● Marv introduces William Corbin and the founding team of Inception Point AI.  ● William's current role as Chief AI Officer.  01:30 – The Founding Story  ● How William assembled the founding team using AI.  ● The unique process of selecting Janine Wright as CEO via AI analysis.  02:30 – Company Motto & AI-First Culture  ● Inception Point AI's creed: “Always AI, always forward, always fun.”  ● How AI is integrated into every aspect of the company.  02:50 – William's Podcasting Origins  ● Early podcasting experiments in 2004 with RSS feeds.  ● The journey from hobbyist to professional podcaster.  05:00 – The Coronavirus 411 Podcast  ● Launching a daily COVID-19 news podcast.  ● Achieving syndication on 1,800 radio stations and becoming the #2 daily news podcast.  06:30 – The Power of Niche Content  ● Using AI to create hyper-targeted podcasts (e.g., fishing reports for specific lakes).  ● The value of serving small, passionate audiences.  08:00 – AI's Role in Content Accessibility  ● How AI transforms raw data into engaging stories.  ● Making content accessible for people with disabilities.  10:00 – The Evolution from Blogging to Podcasting  ● The shift from written blogs to audio content.  ● Podcasting as the new “blogosphere.”  12:00 – Quality Control & AI-Generated Voices  ● Challenges with AI-generated content: glitches, fact-checking, and quality assurance.  ● Moving from voice clones to fully AI-generated voices for ethical and legal reasons.  15:00 – Ethical Considerations in AI Voice Creation  ● Avoiding unauthorized use of real voices (e.g., Siri's voice actress story).  ● Transparency and consent in AI voice usage.  18:00 – The Origin of “Inception Point”  ● How the company name was chosen with the help of AI.  20:00 – AI Voices as Non-Characters  ● Creating backstories for AI voices without misleading listeners.  ● Ensuring authenticity and transparency.  22:00 – Business Model & Monetization  ● Three revenue streams: licensing, ad revenue, and partnerships.  ● AI personalities as brand ambassadors.  25:00 – The Future of AI in Content Creation  ● AI's growing intelligence and its impact on media.  ● The importance of advocating for AI as a new form of intelligence.  28:00 – Addressing Backlash & Industry Resistance  ● Reactions to AI in Hollywood and the podcasting community.  ● The importance of starting conversations about AI's role in media.  32:00 – AI vs. Human-Hosted Podcasts  ● Surprising listener growth after switching to AI hosts.  ● Where AI excels and where human hosts still shine.  35:00 – Content Longevity & Accessibility  ● The value of evergreen podcast content.  ● Making content accessible to all, including those with disabilities.  38:00 – The Impact of AI on Jobs  ● AI's role in creating new job opportunities.  ● The need for optimism and adaptability in the face of technological change.  41:00 – Reviving Underutilized Content  ● Using AI to give new life to old research, university archives, and media catalogs.  44:00 – Serving Underserved Audiences  ● Producing “critical content” for niche audiences (e.g., allergy reports, space weather).  47:00 – Embracing Mistakes & Continuous Improvement  ● The importance of learning from errors in AI and human content creation.  50:00 – The Diversity of Podcasting  ● The wide range of podcast genres and formats.  ● The role of smart speakers in podcast discovery.  53:00 – Living Biographies & Real-Time Updates  ● AI-powered biographies that update as public figures' lives evolve.  56:00 – Novelty Podcasts & Audience Insights  ● Unique podcast concepts (e.g., “A Moment of Silence,” “Bird Songs for Cats”).  ● Data-driven content creation.  59:00 – Final Thoughts & Contact Information  ● William's passion for accessible content and technology.  ● How to contact William and Inception Point AI.    Contact & Resources - William Corbin: william@inceptionpoint.ai | LinkedIn  ● Inception Point AI: info@inceptionpoint.ai  ● Pods Like Us: themarvzone.org   

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In this Marketing Over Coffee: Chris and John onsite at the Omni in Boston’s Seaport District talk about the event, Gemini 3, GEO, and more! Direct Link to File Live from MarketingProfs B2B in Boston! Google Gemini 3 Released – The smartest AI on the market Google serving up GenAI pages over organic SERP results […] The post Live From Boston at MarketingProfs B2B! appeared first on Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast.

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Lisa Bass is a mom of 9 who shares wholesome from scratch recipes, natural living, handmade projects and her simple life in their 1860s farmhouse. Blogging is her family's full-time gig. She has a podcast called Simple Farmhouse Life where she shares the same thing, but in audio form what she shares on her blog and YouTube channel, Farmhouse on Boone. After the pandemic, she was known for her sourdough. She also does DIY, family recipes, sewing, and is a homeschool mom. You can follow Lisa Bass through the resources below: - Blog - Farmhouse on Boone - https://www.farmhouseonboone.com - YouTube - Farmhouse on Boone - https://www.youtube.com/@FarmhouseonBoone - Podcast - Simple Farmhouse Life - https://www.youtube.com/@Simplefarmhouselife orhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-farmhouse-life/id1494284839-OUR FAMILY MUSIC ACADEMY:Affordable and effective online weekly music lessons designed for families. https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.comUse coupon code: PODCASTVMA for 10% off each month

Once a stalwart of Hong Kong's journalism scene, Wang Jian has found a new audience on YouTube, dissecting global politics and US-China relations since the pandemic. To his fans, he's part newscaster, part professor, part friend By Lauren Hilgers. Read by G Cheng. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod