The Creator Spotlight Podcast

The Creator Spotlight Podcast

Podcast door Creator Spotlight

Every week we spend an hour in conversation with a notable creator, discussing their approach to audience growth, monetization, and content production...

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episode Ep. 44: She broke YouTube’s algorithm with a 9-minute lie ft. Jenna Stoeber artwork
Ep. 44: She broke YouTube’s algorithm with a 9-minute lie ft. Jenna Stoeber

This week Francis is joined by Jenna Stoeber, a video essayist and content creator known for her deep dives into video game and media culture. Jenna's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_jenna/ [https://www.youtube.com/@the_jenna/] Jenna's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thejenna.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/thejenna.bsky.social] 00:00:00 Laying the content creator foundation 00:07:00 The art of constructing informative videos 00:09:20 If I create, am I a creator? 00:14:36 The dichotomy of creating and consuming 00:17:19 Beating the algorithm with one simple video 00:20:55 Balancing creativity with optimization 00:29:13 Building diverse and sustainable revenue streams 00:34:25 Sacrificing salary for freedom and autonomy 00:39:27 Knowing your strengths and how to use them 00:46:07 The joys and challenges of podcasting 00:59:02 The art of researching and scripting a video essay 01:05:47 The boss fight: Goals for 2025

30 jan 2025 - 1 h 9 min
episode Ep. 43: Meet the activist who tripled his revenue in 1 year artwork
Ep. 43: Meet the activist who tripled his revenue in 1 year

This week, Francis is joined by Henry Winslow, founder and writer of Tricycle Day, a newsletter focused on psychedelics research, policy, and business. Francis interviewed Henry exactly one year ago, and this conversation is centred around Henry's growth over the past year. Tricycle Day Newsletter: https://www.tricycleday.com [https://www.tricycleday.com] Tricycle Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tricycleday [https://www.instagram.com/tricycleday] 00:00 Sustaining a creator-led business following rapid growth 06:27 The key to growing your first 1000 subscribers 09:23 Understanding your audience and utilizing data 12:44 Hiring an successful team as a creator 16:47 Scaling to a $250k business in year two 18:53 The benefits of advertising to a niche audience 23:27 The struggles of operating in a controversial space 28:03 Building an audience around trust 35:21 Expanding your business beyond the newsletter 38:09 Community is a buzzword, but not this time 41:42 Goals for 2025

23 jan 2025 - 45 min
episode Ep. 42: The blueprint for growing your business online ft. Matt McGarry artwork
Ep. 42: The blueprint for growing your business online ft. Matt McGarry

This week Francis is joined by Matt McGarry, also known as the Newsletter Guy. They discuss his agency Growletter, the nuances of newsletter-only businesses, the challenges of monetization, and the evolving role of creators in the media landscape. Newsletter Marketing Summit: https://newslettermarketingsummit.com [https://newslettermarketingsummit.com] FOR $200 OFF, USE CODE: CS200 Newsletter Operator: https://www.newsletteroperator.com [https://www.newsletteroperator.com] Growletter: https://growletter.co [https://growletter.co] Write Grow Sell: https://writegrowsell.com [https://writegrowsell.com] Matt McGarry: https://x.com/JMatthewMcGarry [https://x.com/JMatthewMcGarry] 00:00:00 Introducing Matt and his businesses 00:01:12 Breaking down Matt's multiple income streams 00:04:52 Newsletters are NOT a business model 00:08:24 CPA is not as important as you think 00:16:06 Creating a winning ad to grow your newsletter 00:19:24 Why you should not start a newsletter only business 00:23:21 Do not paywall your best content 00:29:19 The key to monetizing your audience 00:36:10 The devolution from media founder to creator 00:41:36 The difficulties of marketing a podcast 00:47:13 Maximizing reach and engagement by repurposing content 00:52:55 The must-haves for a growing newsletter 00:56:30 The most saturated areas in the newsletter world 00:59:46 Newsletter trends for 2025

16 jan 2025 - 1 h 4 min
episode Ep. 41: How a journalist becomes an entrepreneur ft. Lindsey Stanberry artwork
Ep. 41: How a journalist becomes an entrepreneur ft. Lindsey Stanberry

This week Francis Zierer speaks with Lindsey Stanberry, creator of The Purse, a newsletter focused on money, motherhood, work, and relationships. Lindsay shares her journey from working in corporate media to becoming an independent creator/entrepreneur. The Purse: https://thepurse.substack.com/ [https://thepurse.substack.com/] 00:00 Introducing Lindsey and The Purse 01:25 Transitioning from Corporate to Independent Creation 06:16 Developing a Blog into a Sustainable Brand 09:30 The Biggest Detriment to Journalists in Media 14:26 Defining Identity: Creator, Journalist, or Entrepreneur? 19:44 The Value of Collaboration and Partnership in Entrepreneurship 24:43 Choosing Your Niche for a Content Franchise 30:54 Growing an Organic Newsletter Audience 32:14 The Challenge of Paid Subscriptions 35:22 Fostering a Community Through Events 38:18 Creator's Concern of Financial Sustainability 42:24 The Evolution of the Newsletter Format 45:05 The Value of Transparency and Trust as a Creator 47:08 The Value of Quality Writing Amongst Abundant Free Content 54:29 Take Yourself Seriously

09 jan 2025 - 57 min
episode Ep. 40: How to build a media company: Use streetwear brand tactics artwork
Ep. 40: How to build a media company: Use streetwear brand tactics

In this episode of Creator Spotlight Francis is joined by Daisy Alioto, CEO, editor and writer of Dirt Media. They explore the evolution of Dirt Media, its unique approach to content and community, and the challenges faced in the current media landscape. Daisy: https://x.com/daisandconfused [https://x.com/daisandconfused] Dirt: https://dirt.fyi [https://dirt.fyi] Tasteland: https://www.tasteland.fyi [https://www.tasteland.fyi] 00:00 Introducing Daisy Alioto and Dirt Media 04:00 Treating Subscribers as Collectors 06:35 The Primordial Soup of the Media Environment 11:49 Running a Media Company Like a Streetwear Brand 16:49 Understanding Your Audience is Crucial 21:29 The Importance of Being Future Focussed in Business 24:56 Collaboration is Key for Growth 30:41 The Growing Responsibilities to Your Audience and Team 34:51 The Internet is Nothing Without Contribution

02 jan 2025 - 37 min
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