On this episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) learn about Howard Luck Gossage, who was a brilliant ad man who saved the Grand Canyon. We also give a behind the scenes look at the business model of The Copyblogger Pod, as we brainstorm ways to monetize the show.

In this episode, Tim sits down with the Twitter avatar, (@boredelonmusk). This is a different type of interview, because BoredElonMusk is not a real person, at least not in the way we think of it. He goes by the nickname of Bored, and in this interview, he gives Tim a…

On this week’s episode, Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talks to email marketing expert, Chris Orzechowski (@chrisorzy), founder of Orzy Media and The Email Copywriter. They talk about copywriting, voice, famous ad writers, and paid newsletters (including a guy who used direct mail to drive $47k+ in business off of 800 fliers).…

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about the nitty-gritty of high-performance community building, including strategies, tactics, and specific tools. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show ➨ Gary Gulman’s Tips on Writing - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TaM56etMb9ohry8voaLvWf1-FA_DczKdOOcKIJQVh-0/edit ➨ Tom Segura and Christina P.’s Interview with Anthony Jeselnik -…

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about podcasting, how to stick with it, and how to keep it easy. Thay also discuss ConvertKit’s new ad network, other players in the market, and how you might use these if you’re building your own newsletter. Cool…

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) explore writing, humour, and how to avoid getting burned by the explosion of AI-generated content. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show ➨ Gary Gulman’s tips on professional comedy writing - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TaM56etMb9ohry8voaLvWf1-FA_DczKdOOcKIJQVh-0/edit ➨ Learning to write Copy Work (Sam Parr…

On this week’s episode, Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) sat down with podcaster and newsletter writer, Danny Miranda to talk about storytelling, the business of content, the art of interviewing, and how to grow a podcast. Check Danny out on Twitter, with his Podcast (The Danny Miranda Show) or at his newsletter.…

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about a bunch of creators, from Youtubers to OnlyFans models, and everything in between. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show ➨ Dream Studio Course - https://dreamstudiocourse.com/, for creators who need home studios ➨ Tim’s video output system (including…

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about Tim’s recent piece on looking into the darkness, and how it applies to everything from world events, to controversial creators, AI chess players, and more. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show ➨ Tim’s recent piece on looking…

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about John Milius, the writer behind many of the most famous action movies of our generation. They explore the ideas of fame, cancel culture, and writing for the masses. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show ➨ The pro’s…

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk through Tim’s recent article on decision making. They discuss haters, having skin in the game, how to lead teams through decisions making, how to (actually) start saying no to stuff, and a whole lot more. Cool Stuff Mentioned…

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk through one of Tim’s favorite companies – 8&9MFG. Tim shows how they’re taking the business to a whole new level, and shares the story about how he (temporarily) tanked their SEO (for good reasons). Also… Tim’s got a…

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about The Newsette, a newsletter that did $40m in 2021 with just 500k subscribers (VERY small for that much revenue – amazing!). They break down the unique model, compare it with other companies, and show you where the…

Matt McGarry works behind the scenes growing some of the most popular newsletters in the world. On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Matt (@JMatthewMcGarry) dive into the nitty gritty details of growth. We’re talkin’ audience sizes, landing page conversion rates, current ad formats that are working well, and…

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) touch on everything from old-time gunslingers to the Inc. 5000, including the story of a NYC entrepreneur who started a brilliant business with no money, and the dangers of audience capture. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show ➨ Two…

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about Psychology Today, a publication older than Rolling Stone, New York Magazine, and People, whose success defies expectations. Tune in to hear why their model is so surprising, the specific SEO strategies that make them one of Tim’s…

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about the incredible case study of Meh.com, an ecomm site that breaks all the rules and still finds massive success. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show ➨ Last week’s episode on YouTuber Miss Rachel - https://www.copybloggerpod.com/hidden-businesses-crushing-it-on-youtube-and-insta/ ➨ Joey…

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about entrepreneurs you’ve probably never heard of who are crushing it on YouTube and Instagram, showing you what you can use in your own business. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show ➨ Ms. Rachel’s Songs for Littles -…

The Milk Road grew from 0 to 150k+ subscribers in less than seven months. On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) dig in to show you what you can learn from their content, growth, and monetization strategies. Tim also breaks down the lead-gen industry with a…

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) break down the brilliant pricing and aqcuisition strategy being used by virtual CFO Ali Ladha to grow his service business. You’ll hear tips and tactics you can copy, as well as some helpful info on when/how to hire bookkeepers…

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) dissect 9 killer growth hacks from The Motley Fool. Steal them, and use them to grow your own biz now. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show ➨ Jordan’s Twitter Thread - https://twitter.com/dipietromedia/status/1542142224913268736 ➨ Loom From Jordan About How to…

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk through lessons learned from past recessions, including data from 100+ businesses on what helped them succeed (or fail) and hands-on experience on everything from pricing to partnerships. Cool Stuff Mentioned In The Show ➨ The Mystery Twitter Thread…

“Being a pro doesn’t mean you’re beating yourself up all the time. It just mean you’re looking in the right direction.” On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about frameworks for overcoming imposter syndrome and increasing your value. Also… Tim’s dad hit publish on his…

On this week’s episode, Tim Stoddart (@timstodz) and Ethan Brooks (@damn_ethan) talk about several keys to running successful service-based businesses, including mindset exercises that will help you understand your value and raise your prices. They also discuss Sahil Bloom, and chart his path to 100k email subscribers and 600k Twitter…