Clients from Content
Clients From Content is a no-fluff podcast that gives you proven strategies to get more leads, sales, and customers from the content you create. In each episode, you get to eavesdrop as content strategist Josh Spector coaches one of his clients on how to use content to grow their business and accomplish their goals.
Wed, April 16, 2025
A beginner's guide to cold outreach
How to find and reach out to people you want to hire you. My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ Things you'll learn in this episode: 5:00: The most important factor in cold outreach success 8:00: How to use the concentric circle approach to cold outreach 12:00: A 6-step plan to find your ideal clients 14:00: An AI prompt that will help you find clients 21:00: The 6 most common cold email mistakes 25:00: How to write a cold email subject line 32:00: 5 ways you can get people to engage with your cold emails 36:00: What to do when people ignore your cold outreach 41:00: A "crazy" approach to cold outreach that worked for a realtor Show Notes: Blog Post - Take The First Step: https://joshspector.com/take-the-first-step/ Skill Session: The Relationship Builder: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Clients from Content Podcast Episode: A PR Pro Reveals How To Get Media Coverage For Yourself: https://youtu.be/m88nJY7XB-Y?si=G9jmHWZNz-4kIIcV Clients from Content Podcast Episode: How To Get Your Ideal Client’s Attention: https://youtu.be/cZBQfSj4Uvs?si=qOuLcMpBj-aT_jBE To Connect with Seetha The Comic: Website: https://www.seethathecomic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seethathecomic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aheJzSX5A2Uuz5--Kd-wQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seetharaman.radhakrishnan To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, April 02, 2025
People like your content. Now what????
What to do when people enjoy your content. My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ Things you'll learn in this episode: 02:00: The first two questions to ask yourself about your content 06:00: Why I changed the title of my podcast 18:00: 2 growth questions every content creation should ask themselves 19:00: 5 ways to clarify who your content is for 25:00: How I use my podcast to get clients 31:00: How to create a growth loop for your podcast 37:00: What a personal archive is and why everyone should create one Show Notes: Clients from Content: How To Craft The Perfect Offer: https://youtu.be/YD4V64jp3IQ?si=o7Vf0BATBs0StHOa Clients from Content: How To Get Clients From Your Podcast: https://youtu.be/4OtQQd9QP0M?si=bEiZ2mMx5cEPxUwt How To Build A Notecard System That Powers Your Creations: https://fortheinterested.com/how-to-build-a-notecard-system-that-powers-your-creations/ Cultish Creative Podcast Episode with Josh: https://youtu.be/TOnluvD8kM8?si=3xI0hOHo8wXrCRYL The Notebook: A History of Thinking on Paper: https://amzn.to/4leygWg To Connect with Matt Zeigler: Website/Newsletter: https://cultishcreative.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-zeigler/ Twitter: https://x.com/CultishCreative To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Clients from Content Program: https://joshspector.com/program/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, March 19, 2025
Selling a course? Try these tactics.
How to get feedback, improve your course sales page, and surface buyers. My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass --> https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ Things you'll learn in this episode: 01:00: How to get feedback from course buyers 05:00: What to say to get more people to fill out a survey 09:00: How I'd rewrite a course sales page 11:00: The dangers of using the word "learn" 24:00 When to share your personal story with your audience (and when not to) 27:00: The email subject line I used to offer a discount to my audience 30:00: How to use LinkedIn polls to surface potential buyers
Wed, March 05, 2025
A beginner's guide to starting and growing a newsletter
How to set a newsletter up and get your first 100 subscribers. My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ Things you'll learn in this episode: 04:00: The first big decision to make when you build an email list 08:00: 5 things to consider when choosing an email service provider 17:00: Why you don't need to be intimidated by the technical process of setting up a newsletter 24:00: How to handle email addresses you collected before you had an email list 28:00: How to get your first 100 newsletter subscribers 36:00: 5 places to promote your newsletter that take less than 10 minutes to set up 39:00: The real reason you should write a newsletter 45:00: 6 reasons people will share your newsletter 49:00: How to turn one newsletter issue into 20 issues Show Notes: The newsletter platform I recommend: https://partners.kit.com/56sny9q27uaq To Connect with Mark Wigginton: Website: https://focusingonresults.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/focusingonresults/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, February 19, 2025
How to sell paid partnerships - even with a small audience
A step-by-step guide from someone who got me to buy one. My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ Things you'll learn in this episode: 02:00: The difference between a paid partnership and traditional ads 13:00: The most important thing NOT to do if you offer paid partnerships 14:00: The first 3 things to do if you want to offer paid partnerships 23:00: What to include in a partnership proposal 27:00: Partners aren't paying for what you think they're paying for 33:00: How (and why) to incorporate a video into your proposal 42:00: How to figure out what to charge for a partnership 47:00: The 3 most effective ways to attract partner leads Show Notes: Christopher Nguyen, Founder of UX Playbook: https://bit.ly/413lRLu LaShonda Brown: https://www.youtube.com/@LaShondaMBrown Double Your Price by David Falzani: https://amzn.to/3EJiOAI Oversubscribed by Daniel Priestley: https://amzn.to/3X9hQnD To Connect with Lex Roman: Newsletters: https://lexroman.com/newsletters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexroman/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, February 05, 2025
How to get more buyers (10 expert tactics)
How to get your ideal clients to buy. My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ 12 things you'll learn in this episode: 04:00: The most important thing to learn when interviewing your customers 09:00: How to apply the "jobs to be done" theory to your product 13:00: The difference between understanding buyers and understanding why they bought a product 19:00: How to combine customer research with customer conversations you already have 24:00: The two questions I ask everyone who buys from me 27:00: 3 powerful questions to ask in a customer discovery call 33:00: 3 assumptions marketers make that are usually wrong 41:00: The one thing you should assume drives most customer decisions 46:00: How to get more conversions from your headlines 47:00: How to improve your call to action 50:00: The best way to improve your email list signup page 1:01:00: The best news perfectionists will ever hear Show Notes: The Innovator's Dilemma by Clayton M. Christensen: https://amzn.to/4jHcAkR The Innovators Solution by Clayton M. Christensen and Michael E. Raynor: https://amzn.to/4jCvwBn Breakthrough Advertising by Eugene Schwartz: https://amzn.to/3CLDerZ To Connect with Katelyn Bourgoin: Website: https://learnwhywebuy.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/KateBour LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katebour/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, January 22, 2025
How To Go From Content Creator To Media Empire
This is how you build a media company. My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ Things you'll learn in this episode: 00:00: Introduction 07:00: How to use emotional brainstorming to create a successful newsletter 13:00: Two newsletter format that work in any niche 18:00: 4 ways to create a newsletter/social media flywheel 30:00: Never be the only evangelist for your brand 32:00: 5 times you need to be visible as a founder (even if you're not the face of your brand) 38:00: A must-read book for anyone who plans to sell merchandise 47:00: The story of Dad Gang 48:00: How to sell branded merchandise Show Notes: Zarna Garg Episode: https://youtu.be/TGmTVySCCIQ?si=y-CEXkyLJlaxvPF_ This Is Not a T-Shirt: A Brand, a Culture, a Community--a Life in Streetwear by Bobby Hundreds: https://amzn.to/4jq9v8E To Connect with Rob: Website: https://www.wtfdivorce.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/wtfdivorce Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wtf-divorce/id1592952913 To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Tue, January 21, 2025
This podcast is changing (sort of)
10 updates about the past, present, and future of this show.
Wed, January 08, 2025
Creative ways to monetize your content
A crash course in content monetization. My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ Things you'll learn in this episode: 00:00: Introduction 01:00: How to monetize your audience when there's no obvious product to sell them 11:38: What to do if you have multiple different business ideas within the same niche 18:35: How to balance your high-ticket and low-ticket offers 26:27: How to start selling sponsorships To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, December 18, 2024
How To Get Your Ideal Client's Attention
Struggling to get the right clients? This can help. My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass --> https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ 8 things you'll learn in this episode: 00:00: Introduction 02:00: Why you need to be careful what you optimize for 05:00: 6 things to do if your audience isn't growing 09:00: 6 simple ways to borrow other people's audiences 20:00: Everyone falls into one of two categories when it comes to audience growth 24:00: The biggest reason an audience doesn't buy 35:00: 3 ways to convert more leads into sales 40:00: 3 counterintuitive ways to make your product more valuable 55:00: 5 ways to boost the perceived value of a course you sell Show Notes: The Two Ways To Grow Your Audience: Do More or Do Less To Connect with Sally Ivester: Website: https://www.hisallyivester.com TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@hisallyivester Instagram: https://instagram.com/hisallyivester To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, December 04, 2024
Design Tips for Non-Designers
Simple ways to improve the look of your creations without hiring a designer. My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ 8 things you'll learn in this episode: 02:00: How to audit your current designs in 10 minutes 05:00: How to choose fonts and colors 11:00: An unexpected place to find design inspiration 17:00: The 3 biggest decisions to make when designing your brand 25:00: The one mistake that will doom your rebrand 30:00: How to design your brand when you're not sure what your brand even is 32:00: How to decide when to rebrand 37:00: A huge list of design tools to help you Show Notes: Tools: Design: https://www.figma.com/ Canva: https://www.canva.com/ Photos/Visuals: https://visualelectric.com/ Fonts: https://fonts.google.com/ Fonts: https://fontshare.com/ Fonts: https://www.myfonts.com/ Fonts: https://www.latinotype.com/ Colors: https://colorai.app/ Colors: https://www.realtimecolors.com/ Copy: https://www.typingmind.com/ Moodboard: https://www.playbook.com/ Mind Mapping: https://whimsical.com/ Headshots/Photography: https://photoai.com/ Newsletter: https://kit.com/ Website Design: https://www.framer.com/ Books: The Brand Gap by Marty Neumeier: https://amzn.to/4icgIIK Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller: https://amzn.to/4ik2dT9 Thinking with Type by Ellen Lupton: https://amzn.to/3VoGyiS To Connect with Nate Kadlac: Website: https://www.kadlac.com/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspe
Wed, November 13, 2024
How to craft the perfect offer (for you and your clients).
What to offer, how to deliver it, and how to communicate it. My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ 9 things you'll learn in this episode: 03:00 - The most important thing to beware of when defining your niche 08:00 - Why I ask clients to write down their answers to my questions 13:00 - How choosing a nemesis helps you attract your ideal clients 14:00 - A simple exercise to identify your own superpower 25:00 - How to turn a discovery call into a client 27:00 - How to choose the way you want to work with clients 35:00 - 7 key questions to ask yourself when creating an offer 41:00 - The biggest misconception about paid communities 46:00 - 5 keys to structuring a successful recurring revenue product Show Notes: Oversubscribed: How To Get People Lining Up To Do Business With You by Daniel Priestly: https://amzn.to/4fINM9o To Connect with Jessica Williams: Website: https://techbizgurl.com/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/techbizgurl LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jessicalavernewilliams Instagram: http://instagram.com/techbizgurl Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/techbizgurl Jess Picks Newsletter: https://techbizgurl.com/jesspicks/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, October 30, 2024
Clever Ways To Monetize A Niche, Create Content, and Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Listen in on one of my group coaching calls! My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass --> https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ 7 things you'll learn in this episode: 1. A no-brainer option you should include in your newsletter if your readers want to reach your other readers It's at the 3-minute mark. 2. A behind-the-scenes look at how I turn my sent emails into social content It's at the 8-minute mark. 3. The most valuable questions to ask your audience in a survey It's at the 12-minute mark. 4. The golden rule of understanding survey responses It's at the 15-minute mark. 5. What to do instead of offering discounts It's at the 25-minute mark. 6. Exactly what to say in the first email you send to people who join your email list It's at the 40-minute mark. 7. How one tiny mindset shift can help you overcome imposter syndrome. It's at the 45-minute mark.
Wed, October 16, 2024
How I've Used LinkedIn To Get Hundreds Of Clients
What to post on LinkedIn, how to optimize your profile, and how to use direct messages. My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass --> https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ 11 things you'll learn in this episode: 03:00: Are you optimizing for the wrong clients? (Probably.) 09:00: The most common LinkedIn bio mistake 10:00: How LinkedIn influencers use their header images 12:00: A clever way to make your featured link more prominent 14:00: The 4 questions you need to ask yourself about your LinkedIn profile 22:00: How asking yourself one question can make ALL your content better 25:00: A crash course in how the LinkedIn algorithm works 32:00: The 5 types of content to post if you want to get clients 42:00: The surprising place to find some of your best content ideas 48:00: When to ignore what the algorithm wants 53:00: 6 ways to use direct messages to get clients (without being annoying or spammy) Show Notes: Cheryl Tan’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryltanmedia/ I Want To Know Justin Welsh Episode: https://youtu.be/sDLGQR5c4NQ?si=c7eINTy9E6VwFy28 To connect with Cheryl Tan: Website: https://cheryltanmedia.com/ Camera Ready Newsletter: https://cheryltanmedia.com/newsletter/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryltanmedia/ YoutTube: https://www.youtube.com/cheryltan To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, October 02, 2024
How to get clients from your podcast (a growth expert tells all!)
My favorite podcast growth expert shares a step-by-step guide. My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass --> https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ 14 things you'll learn in this episode: 02:00: 3 things to do in the month before you launch a podcast 04:00: The most important goal for your podcast (that most podcasters overlook) 05:00: How to reverse engineer a marketing strategy for your podcast 13:00: 3 things to do when your podcast growth has flatlined 19:00: The easiest way to grow your podcast 26:00: How to convert 5 of your 500 podcast listeners into clients 37:00: How to turn podcast listeners into email subscribers 39:00: The single best way to pick a show format 42:00: The single best way to pick a show name 43:00: The single best way to create episode titles 46:00: The single best way to create podcast cover art 48:00: The single best way to write episode descriptions 49:00: The single best tip for show intros 52:00: The single best way to use social media to grow your podcast Show Notes: Podcast Marketing Academy Audit: https://earsaudit.scoreapp.com/ Podcast Marketing Trends Explained: https://podcastmarketingacademy.com/podcast-marketing-trends-explained/ To Connect with Jeremy Enns: Website: https://podcastmarketingacademy.com/josh/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, September 18, 2024
How To Use Unexpected Content To Grow Your Newsletter And Social Following
Newsletter and social media growth strategies I've never shared before. Proven strategies to get clients from your content: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ 8 things you'll learn in this episode: 05:00 - Five newsletter growth strategies I've never shared before 17:00 - What Rick Rubin said to Johnny Cash when they started working together 21:00 - How to make sure you optimize for the right goal (and the right goal is rarely more followers) 24:00 - How to estimate the size of your target audience 28:00 - The best book I've ever read about audience growth 31:00 - 4 ways to attract more social media followers (that are rarely talked about) 39:00 - Why most creators take the wrong lesson from what works for other creators 40:00 - 4 ways to create more innovative content Show Notes: I Want To Know Zarna Garg Episode: https://youtu.be/TGmTVySCCIQ?si=3qbWhMnO_y9tzENP I Want To Know Dylan Redikop Episode: https://youtu.be/r9aCr1sS1TI?si=KLpyUo_ICDlRKxLh I Want To Know Justin Moore Episode: https://youtu.be/nvm5wQnBofM?si=TTqr5TC3A-OADwrg I Want To Know Jamie Northrup Episode: https://youtu.be/eGjqB16eEGQ?si=s2iqu2r-w4dJA8s9 I Want To Know Justin Welsh Episode: https://youtu.be/sDLGQR5c4NQ?si=FEUI6vAh_RN_em6E “Tribes” by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3XsfrUy To Connect with Jerrica Long: The Laugh Strategy Newsletter: https://the-laugh-strategy.beehiiv.com/subscribe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerricalong/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, September 04, 2024
How To Offer Guarantees, Turn Free Content Into A Paid Product, and Revamp Your Sales
Listen in on one of my private group coaching calls! Proven strategies to get customers from your content: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ 7 things you'll learn in this episode: 1. A reason NOT to offer a money back guarantee. It's at the 1-minute mark. 2. Guarantees you can offer instead of a money back guarantee. It's at the 4-minute mark. 3. How to figure out if not offering a money back guarantee is costing you customers. It's at the 6-minute mark. 4. How to turn your free content into a paid product (and what to charge for it). It's at the 9-minute mark. 5. Does EVERYTHING you offer need to be featured on your website? It's at the 17-minute mark. 6. How big the price difference should be between multiple products you offer. It's at the 22-minute mark. 7. How to rewrite your sales page to make it more clear. It's at the 24-minute mark.
Wed, August 21, 2024
How To Create Content That Attracts B2B Buyers
Content creation tactics I've used to attract 500+ clients. Proven strategies to get clients from your content: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-pod/ Questions: 01:23: How do you make sure your messaging resonates with a hyper-specific niche audience? 19:24: What kind of content should you publish to attract B2B buyers? 36:56 How can you make sure the services you offer align with the needs of your ideal customer? Show Notes: How To Differentiate Yourself: https://youtu.be/nvVLyJIUrBU?si=734P4_zxRz-ino4T To Connect with Mike Malloy: Website: https://malloyindustries.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwmalloy/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, August 07, 2024
How To Write Emails That Drive Sales (Without Annoying Your Audience)
A masterclass in email marketing with NO fluff. Proven strategies to get customers from your content: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ To Connect with Dylan Bridger: X : https://x.com/dylan_bridger LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-bridger-8469005a/ Website : https://www.dylanbridger.com/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ X: https://x.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, July 24, 2024
How To Create Content That Grows Your Membership Business
Content strategies for membership businesses. Proven strategies to get customers from your content: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/?utm_source=YTPromo How do you get people to join a membership community whose main value is an emotional benefit instead of a financial one? What kind of content can you publish to attract new members? And how do you get existing members to refer new ones? You're about to find out. To Connect with Brock Briggs: Twitter: https://x.com/BrockHBriggs LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brockbriggs/ Podcast: https://www.scuttlebuttpodcast.co/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/
Wed, July 10, 2024
Customer Discovery Calls, Podcasts Based On Newsletters, and Copy For A Consultant's Website
Listen in on one of my private group coaching calls! Proven strategies to get customers from your content: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/?utm_source=YTPromo In this recording from a recent Jam Session group coaching call, I give my Skill Session members advice on how to turn a customer discovery call into an actual paid client, whether it's worth creating an audio version of your newsletter, and how to write effective website copy if you're a consultant.
Wed, June 26, 2024
How To Write A Daily Newsletter That Grows Your Business (And Doesn't Overwhelm You!)
How did I create a one-paragraph daily email that 35,000 people read, and what am I doing right now to grow it? But most importantly, how can you use email to grow YOUR business? You're about to find out. Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Emily Ryan. Emily is a top MailChimp expert. She's listed on page one of the MailChimp experts directory and is obsessed with helping brands grow via email marketing. In the last nine years, she's worked on a wide range of emails, from Columbia University to Sparkling Ice to your mom-and-pop hardware store. Her work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Inc.Magazine, and Entrepreneur.com, as well as on the MailChimp blog. You can find her on Instagram stories daily @EmilyRyanLikes and subscribe to her popular email, Nine Things Sunday, which is a link roundup of fun from around the internet.. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 12:36 - 6 Keys To Consistently Publishing A Daily Newsletter 27:27 - 7 Ways I Grew My Newsletter To 35,000 Subscribers (Without Spending Money) 42:50 - The 5 Elements A Newsletter Needs (If You Want It To Get You Customers) Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Emily Ryan: Newsletter: https://www.emilyemails.com/get Twitter: https://x.com/emilyryantweets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyryanlikes To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, June 12, 2024
How To Differentiate Yourself, Your Business, and Your Content
How can you differentiate yourself from everyone else who does what you do? How can you come up with a big sexy idea and communicate it clearly in only seven seconds? And what can you do to make sure your brand gets noticed and remembered? You're about to find out. This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Marky Levy. Mark is a differentiation expert. The ideas he and his clients have created are known by hundreds of millions of people. His clients include Simon Sinek of “Start with Why” fame, David Meerman Scott, the former head of the strategy unit of the Harvard Business School, and the head of a division of two different White House administrations. Mark has also worked on shows that have been on Netflix and The History Channel. Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Mark Levy: Website: https://www.levyinnovation.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levyinnovation/ “Accidental Genius” (Book): https://amzn.to/3xq6WjA To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, May 29, 2024
How To Create Powerful Content (Without Spending More Time On It)
Want to know the secret to my most effective content flywheel? How to figure out if you're giving away the wrong content for free? Or the best way to juggle multiple content websites? You're about to find out. Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Alex Howson. Alex teaches freelance medical writers how to launch and grow a specialist continuing medical education writing niche. She offers courses and coaching and runs WriteCME Pro, a professional development membership that provides ongoing support to CME writers. Alex also hosts Write Medicine, a weekly podcast that explores best practices in creating CME content. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 09:40 - Content Flywheel: How I Repurpose My Podcast Content 28:05 - Free vs. Paid Content: 6 Signs You're Giving The Wrong Stuff Away For Free 40:08 - Your Website Will Suck Less If You Consider These 10 Questions Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Alex Howson: Website: https://www.alexhowson.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexhowson/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, May 15, 2024
Want More Paid Subscribers, Traffic, or Sales?
How can you easily improve your sales email? Which of your website data points should you pay most attention to? And how can you get your book in front of the people who are most likely to buy it? You're about to find out. 00:00 - Introduction 01:28 - Suggestions on improving a product sales email 13:36 - What data to look for to grow your audience 22:12 - How to market something to the people who are most likely to buy it Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, May 01, 2024
How To Scale Your Expert-Based Business (Without Doing Everything Yourself)
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Ryan Deiss. Ryan is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. He started 17 companies and exited four. His portfolio of companies generated an excess of $200 million in revenue last year alone. But he's also an author, speaker, and creator, and he knows what it takes to scale from a one-person expert-based business into a scalable and even sellable enterprise. How do you build an operating system for your business? Is it possible to scale a business based on your individual expertise? And how do you find the right people to hire or partner with? You're about to find out. Here are some of the most valuable moments in the conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 05:42 - How To Create A Business Process Map Using Post-It Notes 21:52 - Do You Want To Build A Business Beyond You? 28:40 - Personal Brand vs. Business Brand: Which Is Better? 36:15 - Who To Hire First Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Ryan Deiss: Free Book “Get Scalable”: https://www.getscalable.com/free/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ryandeiss To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, April 17, 2024
How To Use A Book To Grow Your Business (Without Selling Many Copies)
Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Andy Brown. Andy's an award-winning advisor and coach for people-based businesses, helping them grow and increase their value. He's also the author of “The Emotional Overdraft: 10 Simple Changes for Balancing Business Success and Wellbeing.” Published on January 22, 2024, “The Emotional Overdraft” identifies the 10 drivers of an emotional overdraft and the hidden cost line in many leaders' P&L statements. The book enables leaders to create healthier relationships with their businesses, loved ones, and themselves. What's the best way to use a book to grow your business? Do you know when it makes sense to give your book away for free? And does your book need to sell a lot of copies in order for it to help you? Well, you're about to find out. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 09:19 - 3 Ways To Use Your Book To Create Value For Yourself (Without Being A Best-Seller) 17:37 - Give Away Your Book For Free (To These 8 People!) 35:10 - Are You An "Expert?" 3 Misconceptions You Likely Have About Authority Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Andy Brown Website: https://andybrown.coach/ Book: https://emotionaloverdraft.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/byandybrown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andybrownprofile/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, April 03, 2024
How To Fix 4 Annoying Newsletter Problems
How to improve your newsletter by getting more out of your archives, shortening your sales sequence, making it easier to publish frequently, and more. Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, March 20, 2024
How To Get Your Community To Throw Their Money At You
Today, my guests on the I Want To Know podcast are Melanie Marsell and Kathleen Hall. They run Dive the Americas, a boutique ocean travel company that specializes in scuba diving travel experiences in Latin America. Their mission is simple: to inspire a love for the ocean and contribute to its protection through dive-focused travel. They have more than two decades of combined experience in travel planning and live locally in Mexico and Costa Rica. Do you know how to build anticipation for your upcoming product launch or how to turn a free community into a moneymaker? And how do you decide when the right time is to launch a paid membership? Well, you're about to find out. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 14:31 - 5 Ways To Build Anticipation For Your Product 25:59 - How To Monetize A Free Community 36:49 - Don't Launch A Paid Community! (Until You Check These 4 Boxes) Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Melanie and Kathleen: Website: https://divetheamericas.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divetheamericas/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divetheamericas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivetheAmericas/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, March 06, 2024
Tactics To Grow Your Coaching Business That No One Talks About
Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is John Brewer. Jon assists high-performing individuals in transforming their success strategies, emphasizing the importance of well-being through his coaching venture, Authentically Led, and his newsletter, The High Performance Paradox. You can find him on Twitter at @LeadAuthentic, where he shares insights related to performance, personal transformation, and his skill for selecting the ideal GIF. In addition to his coaching role, he's an executive in the mental health field, a practicing clinician, and an academic professor. I pulled together my best tips for how to grow a coaching business and shared them in this episode - including how to get clients, use social media as a coach, and make sure you pick the right niche. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 07:04 - Hey Coaches! Avoid These 6 Social Media Mistakes 27:32 - 3 Clever Ways To Get Coaching Clients Without Spending A Dollar 36:57 - Should You Change Your Niche? Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube How To Use A Newsletter To Get Clients: https://joshspector.com/newsletter-to-get-clients/ To Connect with John Brewer: Website: https://johnbrewer.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeadAuthentic The High Performance Paradox Newsletter: https://highperformanceparadox.info/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, February 21, 2024
Simple Ways To Use Email Automation (From The Expert Who Helped Justin Welsh Do So)
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Email automation doesn't have to be complicated. In this episode, expert Brennan Dunn reveals simple ways you can use automation and segmentation to better serve your newsletter subscribers and drive more sales - including how he helped Justin Welsh do just that. Brennan helps businesses better understand and individually sell to their audience at scale. He's the author of This is Personal. The founder of Right Message. He writes weekly at the Create & Sell newsletter and occasionally does a bit of consulting for partner clients, like Justin Welsh, Smart Passive Income, Dan Go, and others. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 03:58 - Steal This Welcome Email Sequence Template 09:19 - An Email Segmentation Expert Reveals His 3 Favorite Ways To Segment His List 16:45 - The Secret Sauce That Fuels Justin Welsh's Newsletter Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Brennan: Right Message: https://rightmessage.com/ This Is Personal: https://thisispersonalbook.com/ Create & Sell Newsletter: https://createandsell.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/brennandunn To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, February 07, 2024
How To Sell More, Charge More, and Inspire More
Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is James Ellis. James is obsessed with using employer branding to make hiring better for recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates. He's written three books on the subject, including Talent Chooses You , which has been referred to as the new Bible of the industry, The Change Agent newsletter, and is about to launch his third podcast, The Definition of Insanity. Ever wonder how to get someone to pay $7,500 for your work instead of $75? Or maybe on the flip side, how to attract people to a movement and get them to take action that has nothing to do with actually buying something from you? Either way, what are the most underutilized channels and tactics content creators can use these days to accomplish your goals? You're about to find out. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 03:40 - Selling Is Not Convincing (How To Avoid The Biggest Sales Mistake) 08:46 - You Can Make A $100,000 Sale With A Single Sentence 10:17 - 5 Keys To Selling High-Ticket Products 14:50 - The Only 10 Reasons Why Customers Don't Buy 29:19 - 5 Ways To Grow A Movement 35:12 - Content Creation Tips: The 6 Most Underutilized Tactics Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Tribes by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/3wea7tH Get Together by Bailey Richardson, Kevin Huynh, Kai Elmer Sotto: https://amzn.to/42sZX4K Derek Sivers Ted Talk “How To Start A Movement”: https://youtu.be/V74AxCqOTvg?si=OuNFJaHjUQNt3agm Content Maximizer Skill Session: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ To Connect with James Ellis: Website: https://www.employerbrandlabs.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thewarfortalent/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, January 24, 2024
How To Get More Out Of Your Blog
If you've got a blog, you're going to want to check this out. 00:00 - Introduction 02:17 - The One Blog Post Every Expert Needs To Write 05:58 - A Newsletter or A Blog: Which Is More Valuable? 14:15 - Book Marketing: Always Give Two Free Copies Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Mon, January 22, 2024
An Important One-Minute Message
A big change is coming to my Skill Sessions and I want you to be the first to know about it. Learn more about my Skill Sessions and get them here: https://joshspector.com/sessions/
Wed, January 10, 2024
How To Start, Stop, or Shift A Creation
Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Ron Placone. Ron's a comedian, writer, actor, and recent filmmaker. He hosts the podcast 1000 w/ Ron Placone, and writes the webcomic Lucy & Ron. This year he released the short film Loner , had a vertical short called Frank Azuri premiere in Rome, and just finished his first feature that premiered in November called Left at Wall . We talk about how there will come times in your creative life where you need to start, stop, or shift the direction of your work. This episode will help you navigate those tricky times. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 11:37 - 4 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Reinvent Your Brand 22:48 - 5 (Unexpected) Things To Do When You Start A New Project 38:00 - 4 Signs It's Time To End A Project Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Niche Definer Skill Session: https://joshspector.gumroad.com/l/nichedefiner Nathan Berry/Rachel Rogers Billion Dollar Creator Podcast (Flywheel Episode): https://apple.co/4aSsxA4 Seth Godin’s The Dip: https://amzn.to/4aNcGmy To Connect with Ron Placone: Website: https://www.ronplacone.com/ Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/1000wronplacone To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, December 27, 2023
A Podcast Growth Expert Reveals How To Get Your Most Downloaded Episode Ever
Want more people to check out your podcast, but have no idea how to make that happen? Struggling to convert social media followers into podcast listeners? Want to know how to turn any single episode of your podcast into your most popular episode ever? You're about to find out. In this episode, podcast growth expert Lauren Passell reveals exactly how to do each of those things including specific, proven tactics she's used with her Tink Media clients to help them grow their podcasts. It's a true masterclass in podcast growth strategy that's full of simple, actionable advice. And if nothing else... Listen to what she suggests at the 15 minute mark. TOPICS DISCUSSED 15:15 - Podcast Cross Promotion: How To Find Your Podcast Friends 29:43 - Want More Podcast Ratings and Reviews? Watch This! 31:02 - Are Podcast Ratings and Reviews Overrated? 35:23 - A 5-Question Survey Every Podcaster Needs To Try 37:17 - How To Get Featured On Apple Podcasts 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube RESOURCES MENTIONED Podcast Audience Graph: https://rephonic.com/graph Everyone’s Talkin’ Money Podcast: https://everyonestalkinmoney.com/ Share A Podcast: https://pod.link/ Grow My Show / Lauren Passell Episode: https://www.growmypodcastshow.com/guests/lauren-passell/ Pod News: https://podnews.net/ Inside Podcasting Newsletter: https://inside.com/podcasting To Connect with Lauren Passell: Tink Media: https://tinkmedia.co/ Podcast The Newsletter: https://t.co/RSy3bumwG5 Podcast Marketing Magic: https://t.co/kOvB9yrr3X Podcast Database: https://t.co/gl3sCT3Ipp Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurenpassell Tink Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/tinkmediaco Tink Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinkmedia/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ </
Wed, December 13, 2023
How To Go From A Few Sales To A FREAKIN' TON Of Sales
Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Claire Bartholic. Claire has helped hundreds of real runners chase their dreams and conquer what they never thought possible. Her coaching philosophy combines science-based training, plant-based running nutrition, and proven mindset techniques to unlock every runner's true potential. She's a certified running coach, sports nutrition specialist, 2-hour and 58-minute marathoner, and borderline obsessive plant lover. We talk about how to capture people's attention for your unique concept, product, or service and stand out in a crowded niche. Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Claire Bartholic: Website: https://theplantedrunner.com/join/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theplantedrunner/ Book: https://theplantedrunner.com/book/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, November 29, 2023
Landing Page Secrets To Increase Conversions
Watch me share some landing page secrets and rewrite a sales page and newsletter signup page in real-time. 00:00 - Introduction 25:51 - A Must-Do If You Publish On Medium And Your Own Blog! Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, November 15, 2023
Unusual Ways To Capture Attention For Your Unique Concept
Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Anita Chaperon. Anita aims to inspire driven individuals to approach self-development as a craft—a more fluid and nurturing self-care set of practices that don't just aim to change behaviors; they empower you to understand and work with your natural tendencies to move through life with less friction. You cultivate a stance of allowing an intentional life path with more presence, meaning, fulfillment, and joy. You can join the conversations and enjoy her materials at anitachaperon.com. How to capture people's attention for your unique concept, product, or service and stand out in a crowded niche. Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube The Niche Definer: https://joshspector.gumroad.com/l/nichedefiner Get 50% Off: Enter niche25 at checkout The Relationship Builder: https://joshspector.gumroad.com/l/RelationshipBuilder Get 50% Off: Enter relationship25 at checkout To Connect with Anita Chaperon: Website: https://anitachaperon.com/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, November 01, 2023
How The Danny Miranda Podcast Became Huge By Solely Focusing On Quality
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Danny Miranda. Danny hosts The Danny Miranda podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. He's best known for leading deep research interviews to help your favorite entrepreneurs and thinkers go off script. His podcast has been played over a million times, featuring guests like Gary Vaynerchuk, Alex Hormozi, Andy Frisella, Robert Green, and Seth Godin. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the rise of The Danny Miranda Podcast. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 04:21 - How To Ask Good Podcast Questions (Danny Miranda's Approach) 25:23 - How To Promote A Podcast On TikTok And YouTube 26:28 - A Surprising Way To Find Podcast Guests 38:07 - What Every Creator Economy Success Story Has In Common 40:46 - A Creative Formula For Creators Who Care About Quality Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Danny: The Danny Miranda Podcast: https://tapistr.ee/heydannymiranda Art of Interviewing Course: https://www.artofinterviewing.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, October 18, 2023
Coaching Business Tips To Boost Your Revenue
Today, my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Dr. Corey Wilks. Corey is a psychologist and coach who helps creators reach their potential. He has worked with some of the top creators and communities in the creator economy space to help them build fulfilling lives and thriving businesses. Now he shares these insights in his newsletter, Creator Alchemy, where he explores topics like the psychology of human flourishing, online business, and content creation. You can find his work at coreywilkspsyd.com or connect with him on Twitter @CoreyWilksPsyD. If you're looking for coaching business tips about how to price your offers, sell more courses, and create a brand that attracts your ideal clients, you've come to the right place. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 07:30 - Value Ladder Example: The Secret To Pricing Multiple Products 21:59 - How To Sell More Courses By Offering Two Versions Of Yours 38:18 - This Simple Brand Strategy Mistake Is Killing Your Brand Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube The Niche Definer: https://joshspector.gumroad.com/l/nichedefiner Get 50% Off: Enter niche25 at checkout To Connect with Corey Wilks: Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoreyWilksPsyD To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, October 04, 2023
3 Simple Ways To Unlock Business Growth
The secrets to dealing with competition, a high-converting sales page, and picking the right business idea in the first place. 00:00 - Introduction 08:55 - No One Is Stealing Your Customers (It's All In Your Head) 17:49 - Gumroad Tutorial: How I Write My Sales Page 25:01 - How To Choose The Right Business Idea Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, September 27, 2023
The Editor Of This Episode Said She's Never Heard Anything Explained This Well
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Jane Hamill. Jane is the founder of Fashion Brain Academy, which offers online classes and coaching for apparel and accessory designers on the business side of things. Her goal is for every designer to make a living using their creativity while becoming business savvy, even if they hate sales and cringe at the idea of a marketing plan. She ran a successful women's wholesale clothing line and boutique. Her work has been seen in Entrepreneur, CNN, NPR, InStyle WWD, and Lucky. Her clothing line was carried in stores across the country, including Macy's, Saks, and Bloomingdale's. I don't even have the words to describe how much value is packed into this one. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 13:12 - Subscription Product vs. One-Time Fee: Which Should You Offer? 28:52 - Don't Create Another Piece Of Content Until You Ask These 3 Questions 41:59 - The Simplest Strategy I've Ever Found To Choose Your Niche Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube The Sessions System: https://joshspector.gumroad.com/l/SessionsSystem Get 50% Off: Enter system25 at checkout To Connect with Jane Hamill: Website: https://fashionbrainacademy.com/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, September 20, 2023
Mind-Blowing Design Tips For Non-Designers
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Nate Kadlac. Nate is a designer helping non-designers make better design decisions for their brands and businesses with his company, Approachable Design. He writes a weekly newsletter I highly recommend called Make It Yours. He leads design workshops and works as a consultant. Throughout his career, he's worked with early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies and recently led product and brand design at a startup to its mid-eight-figure acquisition in 2021. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 11:11 - How To Choose Your Brand Colors (If You're Not A Designer!) 24:31 - YouTube Thumbnail Tip: The Rule Of Thirds 34:25 - How To Hire A Designer: 3 Questions To Ask Them Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Nate: Website/Newsletter: https://approachabledesign.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kadlac To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, September 13, 2023
Turn Your Newsletter and Offer Into A Winner With These Tiny Tweaks
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Josh Shayne. Josh has spent 15 years helping marketers power and grow their businesses with design. His company DesignBolt is re-imagining the traditional agency model of per-project quotes, contracts, and invoices, and instead offering clients. All the design they need for one simple fixed-rate monthly subscription. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 23:29 - Coaches and Consultants: Never Sell Your Service This Way 32:39 - The Missing Element In Most Sales Page Copy 46:44 - Popup Newsletters: A Better Way To Get Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Kevin Shen’s Home Studio Course: https://dreamstudiocourse.com/ For The Interested Ads: https://fortheinterested.com/ads/ Game Changer Popup Newsletter: https://gamechanger.popupnewsletters.com/ To Connect with Josh Shayne: Website: https://www.designbolt.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-shayne/ To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, September 06, 2023
I'm About To Improve Your Newsletter AND Your Free Products
Typically, I invite a guest to the I Want To Know podcast to ask me three questions, and I help them figure out how to grow their audience in business. But today, I've actually got three guests for you. That's because what you're about to hear are three excerpts from one of my recent Jam Session Q&AS—which are part of my Skill Session membership, which you can check out at josh specter.com/sessions. They are a series of one-hour video presentations where I teach you how to do things like grow your newsletter in five minutes a day, get more clients, create a product in a day, and define your niche. When you become a Skill Sessions member. You also get invited to join me for a monthly jam session Q and A, where I give members specific feedback and suggestions on anything they're trying to figure out. In this Jam Session, I shared tips on the best time to publish your newsletter, how to improve your newsletter signup page, and messaging to get more subscribers, and how to get the most value out of a free product you offer Here are some of the most valuable moments in the Jam Session: 00:00 - Introduction 02:52 - What's The Best Day To Send Your Newsletter? 14:53 - Watch Me Rewrite A Newsletter Signup Page In Real-Time Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, August 30, 2023
A Personal Brand And Copywriting Expert Reveals How To Smash Through The Noise Juggernaut Style
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Hillary Weiss Presswood. Hillary is a creative director and positioning strategist who helps creative service providers develop their statement piece brands and become absolutely unmissable in their corner of the market.Through her weekly newsletters and social media presence, she prides herself on getting to the guts of things and sharing insights on every aspect of her work. From concepting to differentiation, positioning, creating your own visual language, to the ups and downs from over a decade in the entrepreneurial trenches. You can find her on Instagram @hcweiss, where she shares videos, writings, and extremely silly deep dives. And you should come say hey over there because she doesn't bite or so she claims. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 07:53 - The First 3 Things To Consider When Building A Brand 28:53 - Use The "One-Word Trick" To Write An Insanely Powerful Headline 31:37 - A Pro Copywriter Reveals Her Clever Call To Action Strategy! Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Some of Hillary’s clients: Renae Saager: Confidence Coach: https://www.instagram.com/renaesaager/ Maris Corcoran: Copy Mentor + Speaker: https://www.instagram.com/mtoni/ Courtney Townley, Health & Self-Leadership Coach: https://www.instagram.com/gracegrit/ To Connect with Hillary: Website/Newsletter: https://hillaryweiss.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hcweiss/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HCWeiss Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theweissness To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting: https://joshspector.com/consulting/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/ Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, August 23, 2023
Everything You Need To Know About Selling (That No One Told You Yet)
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Marcus Manderson. Marcus, also known as @dafingaz, is a music composer and producer who has worked on music for companies including Disney, National Geographic, Smithsonian, MTV, and Fox. He's a former church musician who works in AV IT by day and as a music composer and producer by night. You can find him on social media, mainly Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @dafingaz, where he shares his latest music and discusses sync licensing, which is about how to get music into movies and tv, movie trailer music, and networking. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 15:35 - How To Create A Course In 4 Steps (If You Have An Audience) 20:44 - I Bet You Don't Sell What You Think You Sell 40:18 - 5 Ways To Turn A One-Off Gig Into Repeat Business Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube The 5/25/150 Networking System: https://fortheinterested.com/the-525150-networking-system/ To Connect with Marcus: Website: https://dafingaz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dafingaz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dafingaz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dafingaz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dafingaz/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dafingaz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dafingaz To connect with Josh Spector: Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, August 16, 2023
Creator Advice: What To Listen To And What To Ignore
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Kieran Drew. Kieran is an ex-dentist-turned-creator who shares ideas on how to make an impact and income by writing online. You can find him on Twitter, where he's built a huge audience of over 166,000 people, or check out his weekly newsletter, Digital Freedom, for deep dives and creator business advice. Recently he had a six-figure launch with his new product, High Impact Writing, and he's here today to try to work out what to do next as he scales his business. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 12:12 - 3 Keys To Email Marketing Mastery (Don't Do What This Guy Did!) 15:29 - The Newsletter Subscriber Loyalty Test 42:51 - Buy Books, Not Courses Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Most Paid Newsletters Fail Because They Offer More Instead Of Different: https://joshspector.com/paid-newsletters/ To Connect with Kieran: Website: https://kierandrew.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ItsKieranDrew To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, August 09, 2023
What To Focus On, What To Charge, and How To Prove You're Worth It
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Luke Simmons. Luke helps faithful pastors be fruitful and fruitful pastors stay faithful by creating resources and coaching experiences through his appropriately named, Faithful and Fruitful newsletter, on Twitter @lukedsimmons, on the Preaching Through podcast, and as a leadership coach. Luke is also a practitioner leading the Redemption Church Gateway in Phoenix, a church he founded in 2009. His favorite job is being a dad to four kids—he has one in high school, middle school, elementary school, and kindergarten, which I'm guessing means he's pretty tired. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 09:28 - 5 Questions That Reveal What You Should Focus On 22:44 - 4 Ways To Share Social Proof (Without Feeling Arrogant) 32:59 - How Much Should You Charge? These 4 Questions Reveal The Answer Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Kevon Cheung: https://twitter.com/MeetKevon How To Get Comfortable Promoting Your Creations: https://joshspector.com/get-comfortable-promoting/ The Newsletter Booster Skill Session: https://joshspector.gumroad.com/l/newsletterbooster Use Code BOOSTER25 to get a 50% discount and get it for $25 For The Interested Ads: https://fortheinterested.com/ads/ To Connect with Luke: Website/Faithful & Fruitful Newsletter: https://faithfulandfruitful.com/links/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukedsimmons To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, August 02, 2023
I'm About To Make Your Sales Page And Newsletter Archives MUCH Stronger
Typically, I invite a guest to the I Want To Know podcast to ask me three questions, and I help them figure out how to grow their audience in business. But today, I've actually got three guests for you. That's because what you're about to hear are three excerpts from one of my recent Jam Session Q&As. I offer a product called Skill Sessions, which you can check out at josh specter.com/sessions. They are a series of one-hour video presentations where I teach you how to do things like grow your newsletter in five minutes a day, get more clients, create a product in a day, and define your niche. When you become a Skill Sessions member. You also get invited to join me for a monthly jam session q and a, where I give members specific feedback and suggestions on anything they're trying to figure out. In this Jam Session, I shared tips on how to improve your sales and pricing page, how to build your content library, and how to capitalize on a viral social post. Here are some of the most valuable moments in the Jam Session: 00:00 - Introduction 03:28 - Watch Me Rewrite A Sales Page Headline 15:48 - No One Posts Their Newsletter On Their Website Like This (But They Should) Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, July 26, 2023
How A Newsletter Became A Must-Read For Creators In 6 Months
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Chenell Basilio. Chenell runs the Growth In Reverse newsletter, where she reverse engineers how top creators grew their newsletter to 50,000 plus subscribers. Each week, she spends around 25 hours researching a creator and writes a deep dive, sharing some of the growth strategies they've used. You can also find her on Twitter @chenellco, talking about newsletters and building an audience. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 13:26 - The Unseen Growth Tactic That Drives Huge Newsletters 27:35 - What To Post On Social BEFORE You Publish Your Next Newsletter Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube I Want To Know - Justin Welsh Episode: https://youtu.be/sDLGQR5c4NQ I Don't Want James Clear To Come On My Podcast (Who I Want Instead): https://youtu.be/_c_1O7rjRsM Jay Clouse Creator Science Podcast: https://podcast.creatorscience.com/ The Danny Miranda Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-danny-miranda-podcast/id1532160275 Nick Loper Side Hustle Show: https://www.sidehustlenation.com/side-hustle-show/ To Connect with Chenell Basilio : Growth In Reverse Newsletter: https://growthinreverse.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chenellco LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chenellco/ To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, July 19, 2023
The Habits That Fuel My Success As A Creative Entrepreneur
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Kody Duncan. Kody helps go-getters build better habits through his Habit Examples newsletter. You can also find him on Twitter @habitexamples, where he is usually dealing habit tips and memes on the regular. Kody draws on lessons learned from the many hats he's worn: from music coach to psychology major to church missionary to web designer to director of marketing to his favorite role being a dad to his two and almost three kiddos. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 12:59 - The Mindset That Changed My Life 20:38 - The Best Kind Of "No" 31:08 - How To Figure Out What You Want To Do With Your Life (In 10 Weeks) Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Kody: Website/Habit Examples Newsletter: https://www.habitexamples.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HabitExamples Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/habitexamples/ To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, July 12, 2023
How To Promote Your Content Like Movies, Biggie, and Tupac
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Anne-Bénédicte Hannotte. Anbé, who's joining us from Belgium, is the creator of the Storylific podcast, a 100% outdoor French podcast with adventurers, explorers, and outdoor athletes. After a dry corporate career, a blessed midlife crisis made her think about what really matters, and she dusted off her old dream of conducting interviews. It's now two years since Storylific was launched, and she's now eager to bring the project to the next level. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 08:16 - The Cure For A Boring Podcast Description 10:45 - How To Promote Your Podcast Like A Movie 22:43 - How To Get Newsletter Sponsors (With A Small Audience) 28:22 - The Biggie-Tupac Donation Strategy Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube How To Monetize Your Podcast (Without Sponsors!): https://youtu.be/vF3yMCO2F7M Four Ways To Grow Your Membership After It Plateaus: https://youtu.be/TrGo4Or-jGw Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy: https://amzn.to/43nsjMu To Connect with Anbé: Website: https://www.storylific.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/storylific/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/storylific LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannotteab/ To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, July 05, 2023
Jam Session: Newsletter Surveys, Social Strategy, and Product Offers
Typically, I invite a guest to the I Want To Know podcast to ask me three questions, and I help them figure out how to grow their audience in business. But today, I've actually got three guests for you. That's because what you're about to hear are three excerpts from one of my recent Jam Session Q&As. I offer a product called Skill Sessions, which you can check out at josh specter.com/sessions. There's a series of one-hour video presentations where I teach you how to do things like grow your newsletter in five minutes a day, get more clients, create a product in a day, and define your niche. When you become a Skill Sessions member. You also get invited to join me for a monthly jam session q and a, where I give members specific feedback and suggestions on anything they're trying to figure out. In this Jam Session, I shared tips on how to survey your newsletter audience, how to improve your social media content strategy, and how to juggle multiple product offers. Here are some of the most valuable moments in the Jam Session: 00:00 - Introduction 07:58 - The Magic "One Word" Survey Question 14:07 - These Social Posts Will Get You Clients 23:34 - You Don't Have To Niche Down, But… Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, June 28, 2023
A Creator Makeover: Simple Shifts To Improve Your Newsletter And Social Content
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Josh Langley. Josh helps primary school-age kids build mental and emotional resilience through his award-winning “Being You is Enough” book series, inspiring kids’ educational programs, and his school talks. His background as an advertising copywriter has helped him create unique, keep-it-simple, and fun resources that are loved by kids, parents, educators, and child health professionals. All this is despite Josh failing high school, being unemployed for many years, and being told he'll “Never amount to anything.” Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 20:07 - How To Choose A Newsletter Topic That Gets You Sales 22:41 - The Most Powerful Micro-Content You Can Create 31:06 - Watch Me Transform A LinkedIn Post Into A Niche Home Run Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube The 90-Day Content Library System: https://youtu.be/if2wqstYmKc How to “Package” Your Social Media Posts to Get More Attention: https://bit.ly/3r3Qke3 To Connect with Josh Langley: Website: https://joshlangley.com.au/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/joshlangleyauth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshlangley_inspiringkids/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshlangleywriter/ Amazon: https://amzn.to/3JBh0tc To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, June 21, 2023
You're Blogging Wrong: How To Write, Promote, and Monetize Your Blog
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Chasity Cooper. Chastity is a Chicago-based award-winning writer and wine culture expert through her wine newsletter, Bright and Balanced, she encourages readers to courageously expand their palettes. Ultimately, her goal is to make wine more accessible and relatable through storytelling, education, and travel experiences. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 07:48- How To Create Content That Attracts Your Dream Sponsor 25:54 - How To Promote Your Content With Paid Ads (Without Wasting Your Money!) 36:26 - A Beginner's Guide To Monetizing Your Expertise (4 Key Questions Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Free 5-Day SEO Email Course How To Monetize Your Expertise: 6 Questions To Ask Yourself How To Make The Most Of Your Side Hustle A Sponsorship Expert Who's Earned $3M From Brands Reveals His Secrets Skill Session: Write Your Most Successful Blog Post Ever Use Code BLOG25 to get it for just $25 To Connect with Chasity Cooper: Website/Bright & Balanced Newsletter: https://chasitycooper.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bychasitycooper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bychasitycooper/ To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, June 14, 2023
You Don't Need A Big Audience If You Create Content Like This
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Daren Smith. Darren is a film producer and creative entrepreneur. He's the founder of Craftsman Films, Craftsman Creative, Light Bulb Courses, and is an author, podcaster, and business strategist for creative business owners. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 19:52 - Does Your Content Make People Say One Of These 5 Things? 25:53 - Do You Have The Guts To Try This Content Exercise? 42:09 - 3 "Crazy" Things You Can Do TODAY To Get Noticed As An Expert Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube I Want To Know How To Avoid Burnout Only Do It If You’re Willing To Do It 100 Times Get Different: Marketing That Can't Be Ignored! by Mike Michalowicz To Connect with Daren Smith Website: http://www.craftsmancreative.co/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/darentsmith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darentsmith/ Workshops: http://workshops.craftsmancreative.co To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, June 07, 2023
How To Use Generosity To Build A Huge Audience (And Business!)
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Arvid Kahl. Arvid is a writer on Twitter who is just trying to help people (best bio ever). He’s written two books and shares his knowledge on the Bootstrapped Founder blog, Bootstrapped Founder podcast, and the Bootstrapped Founder Newsletter. You can engage with him on Twitter @arvidkahl. Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 10:47 - Please Stop Making This Twitter Mistake 25:44 - You're Looking For Product Ideas In The Wrong Place 27:23 - Do You Want An Audience Or A Community? (It's a trick question!) Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: The Bootstrapped Podcast / Josh Spector Episode: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/josh-spector-saying-less-and-making-more/ I Want To Know Podcast / Roberto Blake Episode: https://youtu.be/mdZLrJMz1Xo I Want To Know Podcast / James Clear Clip: https://youtu.be/_c_1O7rjRsM How To Get Comfortable Promoting Your Creations: https://joshspector.com/get-comfortable-promoting/ To Connect with Arvid Kahl Twitter: https://twitter.com/arvidkahl/ Zero to Sold: How to Start, Run, and Sell a Bootstrapped Business (Book): https://t.co/TFlId5SPLT The Embedded Entrepreneur: How to Build an Audience-Driven Business (Book): https://t.co/BXldiSTqDH Newsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletter/ Podcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcast/ Website: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/ To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music P
Wed, May 31, 2023
The Truth About How To Position Your Expertise
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Alicia Johnson. Alicia helps communities and community-centered organizations prepare, respond, and recover from disaster. You can learn more about her work at twolynchpinroad.com and through her newsletter Ready for Anything. As an emergency manager with two decades of on-the-ground experience, she brings connection and peace of mind to those she works with. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 10:19 - Derek Sivers Podcast Strategy Is Brilliant! 11:14 - Do This Before You Start A Podcast (4 Steps) 37:40 - People Will Pay For Your Expertise If You Understand This Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Derek Sivers Podcast Make Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling by Eric Nuzum Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind by Al Ries & Jack Trout Josh Spector Clarity Calls To Connect with Alicia Johnson Website: https://twolynchpinroad.com/ To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, May 24, 2023
Pretty Sure I Just Helped Build An Awesome Brand - Do You Agree?
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Dennis Geelen. Dennis Dennis is an “accidental solopreneur.” He's literally written the book on that. After more than 20 years in the corporate world, Dennis accidentally fell into being a solopreneur when he found himself laid off for the first time at the age of 43. He decided to bet on himself and is now at the age of 48, five years into his solopreneur journey. He's written four books, created three online courses, consulted for dozens of companies, spoken at numerous events, launched a newsletter, and is having a lot of fun helping others do the same. Dennis is also active on Twitter and LinkedIn. Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 22:38 - Self-Promotion Is NOT A Selfish Act 27:44 - The Smartest Book Promotion Strategy I've Seen 32:19 - Watch Me Help Build A Brand In 4 Minutes Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube I Want To Know Newsletter Growth Playlist Skill Session: Newsletter Booster Use Code Booster25 to get 50% off ($25) Spark Loop Partner Program Most Helpful Newsletter For Creators Twitter Thread How To Get Comfortable Promoting Your Creations Daniel Vassallo / Small Bets A Peek Inside The Mind Of A Productivity Expert (Khe Hy) To Connect with Dennis Geelen: Website: https://www.dennisgeelen.me/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dennis_geelen Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-geelen/ The Accidental Solopreneur (Book) Solopreneur Playbook Online Course The Author’s Playbook Online Course Solopreneur Playbook Call The Happy Accidents Newsletter To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: <a href="http://joshspecto
Wed, May 17, 2023
Behind-The-Scenes Of My Most Successful Product Ever
Today is a special episode of the I Want To Know podcast. We're going to do something a little different—I’m going to give you a behind-the-scenes look at my most successful product ever, my Skill Sessions membership. I'm going to get into how and why I created Skill Sessions, how I sell them, and also share some of the most valuable tactics I've presented in the sessions themselves. To help me do this, I have brought on my secret weapon, Emily Benedict, and she will ask me some questions about the sessions. She's the perfect one to do this because she has been to every session, she has helped me with them from the beginning, and she has a unique perspective on them. Here are some of the most valuable moments in our conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 03:22 - How I Package My Expertise Into Products And Content People Love 05:47 - My Most Successful Product ISN'T A Course Or Community 16:44 - How To Turn One Coaching Client Into Two Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Get Josh Spector’s Skill Sessions To Connect with Emily Benedict: Twitter: @emilysbenedict To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, May 10, 2023
A PR Pro Reveals How To Get Media Coverage For Yourself
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Christina Nicholson. Christina is a former TV reporter and anchor turned owner of a PR agency called Media Maven. She's the host of the Become a Media Maven podcast, where she pulls the curtain back on all things media and public relations. Today she's gonna share some tips on how anyone can earn media exposure in places like the Today Show, Forbes, and top podcasts without spending money on ads. Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 16:34 - How To Avoid The Mistake That Prevents Most People From Getting Media Coverage 19:25 - How To Pitch Yourself To Be On A Podcast 37:59 - Should You Spend Your Budget On PR Or Advertising? (The Surprising Answer) Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Podcast Clout: https://podcastclout.com/ Emily Benedict: https://twitter.com/EmilySBenedict To Connect with Christina Nicholson Podcast: Become A Media Maven Masterclass: EarnMediaNow.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChristinaAllDay Newsletter: https://www.mediamavenandmore.com/newsletter Website: https://www.mediamavenandmore.com To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, May 03, 2023
How to Align Your Content With Your Offers
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Danny Gregory. Danny is the author of a dozen bestselling books on art and creativity. As the founder of Sketchbook Skool and Online Art School, he has helped tens of thousands of artists come back to their creativity through his books, courses, workshops, and a paid membership community. He publishes two weekly newsletters, has a long-running podcast, and his YouTube channel has over 200,000 subscribers. Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 07:50 - No One Wants Your Content (Here's What They Want Instead) 15:26 - How To Get Newsletter Subscribers From YouTube Videos 34:04 - Why Ship 30 For 30 Has Been So Successful Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube The Artist Who Couldn't Draw How to do what you love — advice for creatives Don't Update Your Course (Do This Instead) Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan To Connect with Danny Gregory: Sketchbook Skool: https://sketchbookskool.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SketchBookSkool Newsletter: https://dannysessays.com/ Personal Website: https://www.dannygregory.com/ To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, April 26, 2023
Unusual Tactics You Can Use To Learn What Your Audience Wants
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Jay Johnson. Jay is a former collegiate and professional running coach who now serves high school, cross country, and track coaches through digital courses in an annual conference in Boulder, Colorado. He's the author of Consistency is Key, 15 Ways to Unlock Your Potential As a High School Runner, which has sold over 13,000 copies. Jay also writes a weekly email to 8,000 high school coaches, which you can learn about and sign up for at CoachJayJohnson.com—and you can follow him at coach j Johnson on Twitter and Instagram. Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 07:15 - The Most Common Mistake I See Newsletter Writers Make 24:48 - When To Use A Lead Magnet (And When Not To) 34:14 - 4 Must-Ask Survey Questions To Clarify Your Messaging Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Jay Johnson: Website: https://www.coachjayjohnson.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachjayjohnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjayjohnson/ Book: Consistency Is Key: 15 Ways to Unlock Your Potential as a High School Runner To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, April 19, 2023
How To Maximize The Value Of Partnerships
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Matt Cilderman. Matt is a digital agency owner and the creator of Personal Funnels. While working as a public school teacher, he uses his free time to scale a digital agency to better provide for his family, and he's now creating Personal Funnels courses and leading live workshops with The Futur to teach creatives how to achieve the same success. Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 25:51 - How To Turn Competitors Into Collaborators 31:20 - How To Overcome Social Media Imposter Syndrome 37:39 - 10 Ways To "Borrow" My 30,000 Followers (For Free!) Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: The Futur Josh Spector's Twitter Thread On Ways To Borrow His Audience To Connect with Matt Cilderman: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Cildermansolutions LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cilderman-62861149/ To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, April 12, 2023
Audience Growth Tips For Authors
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Emily Klein. Emily is a fiction author who writes about quirky characters who stumble through impossible relationships on their way to happily ever after. You can find her on TikTok and Instagram @EmKleinWrites. Before taking the leap into fiction, Emily published nonfiction essays and articles and worked as a ghostwriter. Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 02:52 - Why Most Author Newsletters Suck 04:42 - How To Figure Out What Your Content Should Be About 14:04 - Stop Posting Stuff No One Cares About Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Josh Spector Clarity Calls Josh Spector Skill Sessions The Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday Austin Kleon John August The Red Hand Files by Nick Cave Freelance Writing Guide - Kaleigh Moore I Want To Know Episode To Connect with Emily Klein: TikTok: @EmKleinWrites Instagram: @EmKleinWrites Website: https://emilyrebeccaklein.com/ To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, April 05, 2023
A Masterclass On How To Run A Membership Community
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Jay Clouse. Jay is the founder of Creator Science. Through its newsletter, podcast, membership, and YouTube channel, Creator Science will help you become a smarter creator. He previously led the community experience team for Pat Flynn and Smart Passive Income, designing their paid membership community and cohort-based course programs. Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 04:28 - 3 Reasons NOT To Launch A Membership Community 16:27 - How To Get People To Join Your Membership Community 28:35 - How To Refresh and Reboot Your Membership Community Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Jay Clouse Website: Creator Science Creator Science Newsletter Build A Beloved Membership Course Twitter: https://twitter.com/jayclouse YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CreatorScienceYT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayclouse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayclouse To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, March 29, 2023
How To Monetize Your Podcast (Without Sponsors!)
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Josh Taylor. Josh is a podcast host who shares true stories from the Old West era through his history podcast, The Wild West Extravaganza. He also has a companion newsletter that focuses on the same topics. And despite being a forklift operator in real life, Josh is actively seeking a way to transition into a new career path, hopefully through his passion for history and storytelling. You can check out all his stuff at wildwestextra.com —you'll also find links there to his newsletter and his YouTube channel. Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 04:35 - How To Monetize Your Podcast By Repackaging Your Episodes 07:12 - How To Create Merchandise Your Audience Will Want To Buy 19:35 - How To Succeed On YouTube (Without Becoming a "YouTuber") Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Tools Of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers by Tim Ferriss Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History podcast This Is Not a T-Shirt: A Brand, a Culture, a Community - a Life in Streetwear by Bobby Hundreds A Sponsorship Expert Who's Earned $3M From Brands Reveals His Secrets My Favorite Murder Podcast Network A YouTube Expert With 500K Subscribers Reveals His Secrets Alt Shift X To Connect with Josh Taylor: Website: Wild West Extravaganza Newsletter: https://wildwestjosh.substack.com/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nr2Lie To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions
Wed, March 22, 2023
How To Build On Your Initial Success
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Jason Pearl. Jason is a faith-forward entrepreneur, founder, and president of Nare Consulting, which specializes in helping businesses under $10 million in revenue grow to more than $10 million as quickly and responsibly as possible, focusing on repeatable, consistent revenue. Since he started his company six years ago, Jason has helped generate approximately $500 million in revenue for his clients. Leadership, growth, and entrepreneurship are his skills, and people are his passion. He also has a growing personal brand where he shares daily advice on what he's learned along the way of his 20-plus-year career of scaling businesses. He's active on LinkedIn. He offers one-on-one intensive coaching calls via his website, JasonMPearl.com, and recently launched his video newsletter, Everyone Can Win, which hits inboxes every Thursday. And in five minutes or less, he gives subscribers actionable tips on leadership, growth, and entrepreneurship. Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 08:47 - How To 10x LinkedIn Growth In 6 Months 18:26 - You Don't Own Your Personal Brand 31:31 - Don't Wait To Iterate (6 Questions To Ask Your Audience) Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Josh’s Inbox to Invoice Group Coaching Program How To Get Unstuck In Your Creative Business (And My 90-Day Content Library System) To Connect with Jason Pearl : Website: https://www.jasonmpearl.com/ Everyone Can Win Video Newsletter: https://www.jasonmpearl.com/newsletter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonmpearl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jasonmpearl To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By <a href="https://uppbeat.io
Wed, March 15, 2023
How To Make The Most Of Your Side Hustle
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Joe Ferraro. today's guest is Joe Ferraro. After recording over 300 conversations and studying thousands more, Joe has figured out what. A damn good conversation. Every week since 2017, he's released a new episode of his podcast, 1% Better, featuring in-depth interviews with some amazing guests, including James Clear, Seth Godin, Mitch Albom, Annie Duke, and even me. When he is not recording, Joe coaches entrepreneurs and authors to communicate their very best through his consulting company, Damn Good Conversations. And when he's away from the mic, he's impacting young people in his 24th year as a high school teacher. Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 08:24 - The First Step To Building A Strategy To Get What You Want 12:02 - Watch Me Show A Podcaster How To Define His Niche 35:19 - I Don't Want James Clear To Come On My Podcast (Who I Want Instead) Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Josh Spector’s 1% Better Podcast Episode To Connect with Joe Ferraro: 1% Better Podcast Damn Good Conversations Twitter: @FerraroOnAir To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, March 08, 2023
Everything You Need To Know About Becoming (Or Hiring) A Freelance Writer
This is a special “Flip the Script” episode! Instead of answering a guest’s questions, host Josh Spector brings on an expert he wants to learn from and asks them three questions. Today’s guest is Kaleigh Moore. For the past decade, Kaleigh has been writing long-form blog content for e-commerce software and the tools that integrate with them. She also has sent a newsletter with writing and freelancing tips since 2015. She co-hosts the Freelance Writing Coach Podcast and contributes to publications like Forbes, Vogue Business, and Inc Magazine. Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 02:48 - The Secrets Of Well-Paid Freelance Writers 11:43 - What Freelance Writers Should Do In Month 1 18:08 - Stop Posting About The Wrong Topics On Social Media 23:53 - How To Find And Hire A GREAT Freelance Writer Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Kaleigh Moore: Twitter: @kaleighf Freelance Writing Coach Podcast Newsletter To connect with Josh Spector: Website: https://joshspector.com/ Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/ Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/ Consulting:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblRMZXY4aE1HbzkxeGlHTkFvV25PVlFnYmpmZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsUTZLa3RROEFLNnBodnJWWkVfTEg0ZF9BR19UdzBGSFJtNGZtbGFQN2wtUklZNU5KMWFMS0FjS1VwM1hhaDJXQUV3NHpLYXFVNWhzUEFvazVLSEFxR1d0aGltNEVKNDc0MENpQnNYd2pQVWs5Zmt0dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fjoshspector.com%2Fconsulting%2
Wed, March 01, 2023
How To Get (And Retain) More Newsletter Subscribers
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Andrew Methven. Andrew helps aspiring Mandarin learners maintain and improve their language skills and stay on top of the latest language trends in China through his slow Chinese newsletter. Each week, he picks one news story out of China, explains how people are discussing it, and shares cool and interesting words and phrases to discuss it in Chinese with his 5,500 readers, who probably won't find that vocabulary in a textbook. Along with the free newsletter, Andrew launched a paid membership and a community of language learners one year ago with nearly 300 subscribers. Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 06:46 - One Thing That Makes Subscribers WAY More Likely To Renew 18:20 - 5 Ways To Turn One Subscriber Into Two 27:00 - How To Optimize Your Twitter Profile To Get More Followers Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Ship 30 for 30 Online Writing Course Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger Traffic Secrets by Russell Brunson To Connect with Andrew Methven: Slow Chinese Newsletter Website Twitter: @AndrewMethven To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, February 22, 2023
How To Get Unstuck In Your Creative Business
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Rochelle Greayer. Rochelle is an author and garden designer who helps homeowners design and create stylish and healthy landscapes and gardens through her online garden design courses, which are the Garden Design Lab and Planting Design Bootcamp. Her book, Cultivating Garden Style, and The Pith and Vigor website and newsletter, and she's a television personality. You can find her on Instagram @pithandvigor, where she chats with fellow garden makers and shares design tips and garden inspiration. In a former life, she was a physicist/pilot/rocket scientist who traveled the world working on F-18 flight simulators and launching commercial satellites. Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 08:30 - I Made Two Lists And It Drastically Improved My Business 18:35 - The 3 Strategies Every Creative Entrepreneur Needs (If You Want To Make A Living) 25:52 - Don't Update Your Course (Do This Instead) 37:04 - The 90-Day Content Library System Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: A Sponsorship Expert Who's Earned $3M From Brands Reveals His Secrets I Want To Know How To Sell Newsletter Ads Sparkloop Partner Program The Lab Community by Jay Clouse 90-Day Content Library System To Connect with Rochelle Greayer: Instagram: @pithandvigor Website/Courses/Newsletter: pithandvigor.com To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, February 15, 2023
The Audience Growth Truths No One Says Out Loud
Today my guest on the I Want To Know podcast is Mark Masters. Mark lives at the beach on the south of England in a town called Poole and helps people and businesses build an audience that isn't wholly dependent on social media. Set out to prove it by building that You Are The Media community. Mark takes a human cannonball approach to test owned media spaces and reports back to the community if his experiments worked or crashed. Here are some of the most valuable moments in their conversation: 00:00 - Introduction 10:32 - Two Super Simple Ways To Figure Out What An Audience Wants (Even If You Don't Have One) 15:15 - You Don't Need More Followers To Get What You Want 25:14 - The Most Underrated Skill For Creative Entrepreneurs Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Get Together: How to Build a Community With Your People by Bailey Richardson Skill Session: Niche Definer To Connect with Mark Masters: Twitter: @markiemasters Website/Newsletter: You Are The Media To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, February 08, 2023
A Sponsorship Expert Who's Earned $3M From Brands Reveals His Secrets
👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on this episode: Negotiation Genius by Deepak Malhotra Why Brands Ghost Creators (10 Reasons) To Connect with Justin Moore: Creator Wizard Newsletter: https://pages.creatorwizard.com/join Twitter: @justinmooretfam To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, February 01, 2023
How I Built My Creative Entrepreneur Business
Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: I Want To Know How To Build A $100K Business The Two Ways To Grow Your Audience: Do More or Do Less To Connect with Yong-Soo Chung: Podcast: First Class Founders Instagram: @YongSooChung To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, January 25, 2023
How To Go From Sort-Of Successful To Super Successful
Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: I Want To Know How To Sell Newsletter Ads To Connect with Rob Roseman: Website: https://www.wtfdivorce.com/ Podcast: WTF divorce Instagram: @wtfdivorce To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, January 18, 2023
How To Get Clear About Who Your Creations Are For
Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Tribes by Seth Godin Get Together by Bailey Richardson Inbox to Invoice Skill Session: Niche Definer Get it for $25 using the discount code: NICHE25 To Connect with Stephanie Fuccio: Website: https://www.stephfuccio.com/ Twitter: @stephfuccio LinkedIn: /in/dstephfuccio/ To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, January 11, 2023
How To Build A Thriving Business Around Your Expertise
Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on this episode: The Business of Expertise by David C. Baker To Connect with David C. Baker: Website: DavidCBaker.com Twitter: @davidcbaker To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, January 04, 2023
The Most Valuable Advice I’ve Given To Creative Entrepreneurs
Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, December 28, 2022
How To Optimize Your Creator Business
Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Tatiana Figueiredo: Website: businessofcommunity.co/ Twitter: @tatfig To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, December 21, 2022
A Peek Inside The Mind Of A Productivity Expert
👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on this episode: The Eisenhower Matrix Radical Candor by Kim Scott To Connect with Khe Hy: Rad Reads Rad Reads Newsletter Twitter: @khemaridh LinkedIn: /in/khehy To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, December 14, 2022
How To Get Actual Value From Twitter
Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Hypefury Twitter Replies Challenge: Triple Your Reach In 30 Days To Connect with Jamie Northrup: Twitter: @MinHustler Medium: @minimalisthustler Minimalist Hustler Daily Newsletter To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, December 07, 2022
My Podcast Promotion Playbook For New Podcasters
👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind by Al Ries & Jack Trout Perennial Seller: The Art of Making and Marketing Work that Lasts by Ryan Holiday The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) by Hal Elrod To Connect with Matt Ritter and Aaron Karo: Matt Ritter Twitter: @mattritter1 Matt Ritter Instagram: @mattritter1 Aaron Karo Instagram: @aaronkaro Man of the Year Podcast To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, November 30, 2022
A YouTube Expert With 500K Subscribers Reveals His Secrets
Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on this episode: Create Something Awesome: How Creators are Profiting from Their Passion in the Creator Economy TubeBuddy Thumblytics What Does It Take to Be a Full-Time YouTuber? (Realistic Numbers) Thinking In Bets by Annie Duke To Connect with Roberto Blake: YouTube: @robertoblake Twitter: @robertoblake Instagram: @robertoblake LinkedIn: /in/robertoblake AwesomeCreatorAcademy.com To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, November 23, 2022
I’m About To Change How You Think About Your Audience
👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: I Want To Know How To Do Creative Work Without Burning Out I Want To Know How To Sell Newsletter Ads To Connect with Leo Notenboom: Twitter: @leonot AskLeo.com Confident Computing Newsletter LeoNotenboom.com To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, November 16, 2022
How I Get As Many High-Paying Coaching Clients As I Want
Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Read This Before You Hire A Social Media Consultant The Brain Audit by Sean D’Souza To Connect with KP: Twitter: @thisiskp_ Website: www.thisiskp.com Day One Website: www.joindayone.com/ On Deck Website: www.beondeck.com LinkedIn: in/karthikpuvvada To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, November 09, 2022
I Want To Know What Jane Friedman Knows
👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on this episode: Book Scan Publisher Rocket K-lytics Kindle Vella Blog Post: Are You Worried Your Ideas or Work Will Be Stolen? To Connect with Jane Friedman: Website The Hot Sheet newsletter Twitter: @JaneFriedman Instagram: @janefriedman LinkedIn: in/janefriedman YouTube: @janefriedman To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, November 02, 2022
Podcast Promotion Strategies You Haven’t Heard Before
👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Toure Show Say Their Name To Connect with Chris Colbert: DCP Entertainment Twitter: @DCPofficial Instagram: @dcpofficial TikTok: @dcp_pods YouTube Facebook: /DCPOfficial To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, October 26, 2022
I Want To Know What Beth Lapides Knows
Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on this episode: UnCabaret So You Need To Decide Audiobook Infinite Creator Workshops Pick Your Next Project Workshop To Connect with Beth Lapides: Website Twitter: @bethlapides Instagram: @beth_lapides Facebook: /bethlapidesofficial Medium: @uncabaret Book A Call w/Beth To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, October 19, 2022
I Want To Know How To Do Creative Work Without Burning Out
👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: How To Use A “No” Template To Make It Easier To Say No To Connect with Roger Nairn: JAR Audio Twitter: @jar_roger LinkedIn: /in/rogernairn604 To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, October 12, 2022
I Want To Know If I Should Start A Newsletter
Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: SparkLoop Partner Program Louis Nicholls ConvertKit Sponsor Network I Want To Know How To Sell Newsletter Ads I Want To Know How To Grow A Newsletter That Boosts Your Business Skill Session: The Newsletter Booster 1 Billion Matches Later, Tinder Can Trace Its To-the-Moon Growth to Signing Up Sorority Girls To Connect with Dylan Redekop: Growth Currency Newsletter Twitter: @growthcurrency Instagram: @growthcurrency TikTok: @growthcurrency To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, October 05, 2022
I Want To Know What Kevin Shen Knows
Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on this episode: Eight Simple Ways To Look Better On Video To Connect with Kevin Shen: Dream Studio Course Twitter: @theKevinShen YouTube: @TheKevinShen To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, September 28, 2022
I Want To Know How To Build A Business From Scratch
Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Mark Modesti: LinkedIn: in/markmodesti/ Twitter: @MarkModesti 2015 Ted Talk on “The Argument for Trouble” To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, September 21, 2022
I Want To Know How To Get More Out Of My Social Media Efforts
Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube To Connect with Zarna Garg: ZarnaGarg.com TikTok: @zarnagarg Instagram: @zarnagarg Facebook: @zarna.garg.5 Twitter: @zarnagarg LinkedIn: @zarnagarg YouTube: @zarnagarg To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, September 14, 2022
I Want To Know What Justin Welsh Knows
Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on this episode: Notion The LinkedIn Operating System The Content Operating System SparkToro To Connect with Justin Welsh: JustinWelsh.me LinkedIn: /in/justinwelsh Twitter: @thejustinwelsh The Saturday Solopreneur Newsletter To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, September 07, 2022
I Want To Know How To Sell Newsletter Ads
👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Emily Benedict Twitter: @emilysbenedict Square ConvertKit Recommendo Unclassified Ads Ann Friedman’s Newsletter Ads To Connect with Jon Santiago: Entrecreator Newsletter Twitter: @itsjonsantiago LinkedIn: /in/jonathansantiago/ To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, August 31, 2022
I Want To Know How To Make People Want To Buy From You
Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Josh’s Newsletter Creators Facebook Group $100M Offers: How to Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying by Alex Hormozi Alex Cattoni’s Write & Ignite Challenge To Connect with Susie Menkes: Healthy Little Sleepers Instagram: @healthylittlesleepers Healthy Little Sleepers Personal Blueprint Healthy Little Sleepers Sleep Solutions A Healthy Little Note Newsletter To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, August 24, 2022
I Want To Know How To Grow A Newsletter That Boosts Your Business
Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Justin Welsh 10 Clever Ways To Use Social Media To Get More Newsletter Subscribers To Connect with Larry Cornett: Invincible Career Newsletter Invincible Career Podcast Invincible Career Coaching Service Twitter: @cornett To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, August 17, 2022
I Want To Know How To Grow A Podcast
👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Podcasting Academy Digital Podcaster Podcast Jeremy Enns To Connect with Dylan Schmidt: Website: https://www.digitalpodcaster.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DigiPodcaster Podcasting Academy: https://podcastingacademy.com/ Digital Podcaster Podcast: https://www.digitalpodcaster.com/podcast To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Intro Music Provided By Uppbeat
Wed, August 10, 2022
I Want To Know What Amanda Natividad Knows
👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: SparkToro followerwonk Evernote To Connect with Amanda Natividad: Website: https://amandanat.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandanat Content Marketing 201: https://maven.com/amandanat/content-marketing The Menu Newsletter: https://amandanat.com/subscribe/ To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/shortie
Wed, August 03, 2022
I Want To Know What You’ve Learned About How To Succeed As A Creative Entrepreneur
👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Thinking In Bets by Annie Duke Workflowy To Connect with Fab Giovanetti: Website: fabgiovanetti.com Book: Reclaim Your Time Off by Fab Giovanetti Alt Marketing School: altmarketingschool.com Twitter: @fabgiovanetti Instagram: @fabgiovanetti TikTok: @fabgiovanetti To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions
Wed, July 27, 2022
I Want To Know How to Sell Without Feeling Fake
👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Josh Spector's Newsletter Accelerator Course To Connect with Nick Heath: Website: thebreathingdiabetic.com The Breathing 411 Newsletter: thebreathingdiabetic.com/newsletter Instagram: @thebreathingdiabetic To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions
Wed, July 20, 2022
I Want To Know How To Get The Right Clients
👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: Past Present Pix How To Use A Newsletter To Get Clients How To Create A Contact Form That Actually Gets More Clients To connect with Josh Spector : Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions
Tue, July 19, 2022
I Want To Know About I Want To Know
👉 Watch this episode on YouTube Mentioned on the episode: To connect with Emily Benedict: Website: emilybenedict.com Twitter: @emilysbenedict To connect with Josh Spector : For The Interested Newsletter: Fortheinterested.com/subscribe Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting Twitter: @jspector Apply to be a guest on the show: Joshspector.com/questions
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