The Future Belongs to Creators
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Habits of Prolific Creators With James Clear and Ryan Delk
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Productivity and output are two of the most important areas on which creators can focus. As a show dedicated to helping creators take charge of their ...
12 Product Ideas You Could Launch in 2020
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a creator, you should know how to identify the activities that make money. However, selling something doesn’t always mean having a physical produ...
Q&A Friday - Hiring Employees, Setting Up Your Business, and Transitioning to a Paid Product
14 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Setting up your own business can be tedious, especially when it’s time to hire your first employees. When you start the hiring process, there are ...
How to Become a World-Class Podcast Interviewer
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the easiest ways to start a podcast is to start an interview show. However, most people are not good at interviewing. The upside is, interviewi...
Q&A Friday - Self Promotion + Tough Decisions
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the questions we get are tough and thought-provoking and we try not to shy away from them. It’s always good to push ourselves to dig deepe...
How to Set Up the Second Half of the Year for Success
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the second half of the year begins, it’s important to ensure that you set yourself up for success. It’s been an unconventional year so far, to ...
Q&A Friday - Creator Sessions + Our Dream Creator List
31 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Filling in for Barrett today is the wonderful Haley Janicek. Haley is the head of the Creator Sessions series here at ConvertKit. Today, we answer que...
Q&A Friday - Working With International Clients, High-Stakes Design Projects, Balancing Full-Time and Side-Hustles, and More!
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan is taking some much-needed vacation time, so, filling in for him is one of our great designers, Charli Prangley. She leads the creative side of...
How to Launch Your Next Digital Product (with ConvertKit Commerce)
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re getting close to the launch of ConvertKit Commerce, so today we’re talking about it in more detail. As a teaser, we’re going to show you s...
Q&A Friday - Defining Your Mission, Vision and Values and Knowing What You Want From Life
17 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Both of us have products dropping in the near future and we’d love to make you aware of them. Nathan’s book Authority is getting a refresh and is ...
What Are You Optimizing for as a Creator?
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re asking a deeper question meant to give you a moment of reflection. What are you optimizing for, or really, what are you doing all of th...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Your Minimum Viable Income
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A great way to create a step-by-step guide is to start with where you want to be and work backward. We’ve got advice, we’ve got spreadsheets, we’...
Q&A Friday #14
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Q & A Friday, we answer questions on creating creative momentum, how to share your art during periods of unrest, WordPress plugins, a...
The Big Announcement
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We have a big announcement today and are very excited to share it with you. ConvertKit is launching ConvertKit Commerce, allowing ConvertKit users to ...
Q&A Friday #13
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As an organization, we’re taking off Juneteenth as a paid holiday. We’re still taking time to listen and learn and we hope you are as well. In tod...
What Makes Work Meaningful?
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What makes work meaningful? This is a big question on the surface, but an important one that requires deep investigation. We’re outlining eight thi...
Q&A Friday #12
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As you may have noticed, we took some time off. We wanted to make sure that there was space for those raising their voices to be heard over the past f...
Black Lives Matter + Q&A Friday #11
19 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It has been a tough week. We want to make sure that you take the time to talk to someone if you’re struggling with your mental health. We know we’...
Building a Great Thank You Page
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A Thank You page is the first thing your subscribers should see after subscribing to your email list. As such, it’s an often overlooked, but importa...
Q&A Friday #10
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Q&A Friday, we talk about mission-driven design vs conversion-driven design, tips and strategies for improving email opt-ins, hiring,...
How to Conduct an Effective Retro
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A “retro”, or a retrospective, is an intentional review and analysis of past events or projects. A retro consists of breaking down the event or pr...
Here's What Makes a Content Curation Business Stand Out Online
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a particular style of content production that allows you to leverage existing resources: content curation. It’s like tastemaking, but for ...
How to Make Connections With Your Dream Network
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Growing your dream network isn’t fast or easy, but it is incredibly valuable. Over time, amassing creative acquaintances can be the path forward to ...
How to Price and Package Your Product
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pricing is tough, there’s no denying it. Deciding what people should pay for your product is hard to gauge properly, especially if you’re new to t...
Q&A Friday #9
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Q&A Friday, we talk about what to expect as a creator when trying to make a living out of it, media consumption, using coaches and th...
Lessons & Inspiration for Creators from Hamilton — with special guest Isa Adney
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all have things that put us in a “green” mood. No matter what’s going on, at the moment you’re experiencing that thing, you’re green. For...
Tools for Resiliency in Times of Need with Dan Putt and Andy Crissinger - Part 2
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Note: This is Part 2 of a two-part episode about resiliency. Be sure to check out episode 042 for Part 1.What is resiliency? How do we obtain it? And ...
Tools for Resiliency in Times of Need with Dan Putt and Andy Crissinger - Part 1
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part episode about resiliency. Be sure to check out episode 043 for Part 2.What is resiliency? How do we obtain it? And ...
On Ambition
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Where does the idea of ambition come from and how do we tackle it, especially when we’re not reaching our full potential?Creative ambition can be ev...
Structure Your Day for Productivity as a Full-Time Creator
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk about how to structure your time when you’ve gone full-time as a creator. You would think this wouldn’t be much of a problem, but th...
Q&A Friday #8
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Q&A Friday, we talk about serving a diverse customer base, hiring a professional coach, growing multiple email lists, staying motivat...
How to Write a Great “About” Page
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you don’t need a website. It sounds counterintuitive at first, but more and more creators are using mediums like Spotify or Instagram to sell ...
When Should You Quit Your Job and Go Full-Time as a Creator?
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Quitting your job and being your own boss is something many creators dream about. However, it’s not always clear when you should make that leap. ...
Coming up With a Business Model
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In preparing for our board meetings this month, we started thinking about our business model and the role it’s played in our business development an...
Never Stop Being a Student
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being a student isn’t just for the years you’re in school. There is always something to learn and new people to learn from, whether they are your ...
Q&A Friday #7
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Q&A Friday, we talk about the pros and cons of a generous affiliate program, marturing marketing channels, staying in your wheelhouse...
How to Deal With Hate and Unwanted Attention as a Creator
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As creators, we put our work out there for public consumption. But sometimes that brings out the haters. Charli Prangley joins Nathan to discuss how t...
Creating a Content Strategy From Scratch
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you already have a content strategy or are truly starting from scratch, today’s episode will provide you with the tools you need to create a...
Striving for Better While Maintaining a Sense of Gratitude
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us set lofty goals and milestones but once we get there, is it enough? Do you know how much is enough for you? The balance between being grate...
Using Twitter to Grow an Audience
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Twitter is a place where you can meet really interesting people and is a great channel for sharing original content and ideas. It’s a platform where...
Q&A Friday #6
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Q&A Friday, we talk about why we have a board as a private company, generating side income, podcasts vs. YouTube for creators, and mo...
Building Relationships From Scratch to Break Into a New Industry
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Building relationships is challenging even when you’ve been in an industry for a long time and have domain expertise you can demonstrate with your w...
Premortems: Predict Every Way Your Idea Might Fail and Move Forward Anyway
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Premortems are a tool for decision making with confidence. This exercise allows you to think through all the ways a project might fail and how to move...
Create a Strong Relationship With Your Audience From Day One With Email Automation
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Getting into the habit of creating content is a lot of work, but it’s only the beginning of the process. Creating quality content is about connectin...
Make Something You Are Proud Of
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As creators, we often spend a lot of time thinking about why we create. Making money, serving people, gaining notoriety, etc, are all reasons why we m...
Q&A Friday #5
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Q&A Friday, we talk about dealing with haters, creating content where your audience is, managing remote employees, and more!I’d lik...
5 Templates for a High-Quality Podcast Episode or Article
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a podcast or blog can be overwhelming. And while it’s important to develop your own voice and point-of-view, you don’t have to reinvent t...
Dealing With Anxiety: Permission to Not Be on Your “A” Game During Challenging Times
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Uncertainty, loss, and shifts in our daily life can create new forms of anxiety that we haven’t experienced before. Understanding that life is diffe...
Defining Your Flywheel for More Creative Output
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Though we’ve mentioned the creative flywheel in past episodes, we want to go a step further and help you figure out your own flywheel. While every ...
The Gap Between Our Taste and Ability
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a creator, you will naturally have ideas for things that you want to create. The problem most people run into is turning those ideas into realities...
Q&A Friday #4
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Q&A Friday, we’re joined by guest co-host, Cory Miller. We talk about how our goals changed over time, acquisitions, handling commu...
Creating From a Vulnerable Place
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by special guest host, Alexis Teichmiller, and we’re talking about vulnerability.Vulnerability has become a bit of a buzzword in...
Using Constraints to Power Creative Output
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Constraints can be a great way to lock yourself into a project and force yourself to create on a regular basis.You will undoubtedly run into natural c...
Finding Leverage as a Creator
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leverage is one of the most important ways that you, as a creator, can push your product out to the world.The key to finding leverage is through a goo...
The Creator Journey
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We often have assumptions built into our thinking about what it looks like to start a creative business — things that might not be obvious if you ha...
Q&A Friday #3
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Q&A Friday, we talk about extending your networks, early mistakes and what we learned from them, combining email lists, and more!If y...
Your Work Deserves to Be Promoted. Here’s How.
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s likely that you enjoy the process of creating a lot more than you enjoy the process of promoting. However, promoting is a skill that you can le...
How to Incentivize Your Subscribers to Join Your Email List
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
People are more protective than every of their email accounts, so it can be hard asking them to join your mailing list. And if you do ask, they may ...
Designing a Great Landing Page for Your Next Creative Project
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re creating a landing page on the fly. Rather than put a lot of planning into it, we decided it would be more authentic to create a landing page ...
Mastermind Groups: How to Surround Yourself With Remarkable People
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mastermind groups are a great way to share ideas with like-minded people in your field and to cheer each other on. In a mastermind group, your peers ...
Q&A Friday #2
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Q&A Friday, we talk about our audio setup, tools for writing, building a SaaS company, books, how to read an article, hobbies, and mo...
How to Create and Launch a Course in 72 Hours
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We greatly underestimate what can be accomplished in 72 hours. With the right mindset, it’s possible to create and launch something others will be h...
How to Change Your Business Model in Uncertain Times
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
COVID-19 has forced businesses to change almost overnight. But this isn’t just about our current circumstances. Adaptability is always important.Thi...
Eight Creative Business Ideas We’d Start Today
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, new businesses are popping up online every day. But that doesn’t mean everything’s been done, or that the market is saturated. In fact, there...
The Ladders of Wealth Creation
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Ladders of Wealth Creation is an idea that came from an article Nathan wrote in 2019 called, “The ladders of wealth creation: a step-by-step roa...
Q&A Friday
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It’s our first Q&A Friday! Instead of our usual segments, each Friday we’re going to take your questions and do our best to give thorough and ...
How to Be Productive Working From Home
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling productive is getting harder and harder. As most of us find ourselves working from home, how can we cultivate a new kind of productivity that ...
Building an Audience Is a Superpower
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There’s never been a better time to build your audience. They are the people who will cheer you on and champion your work. It’s essentially a ‘c...
Why Being a Creator Is More Important Now Than Ever
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We believe the future belongs to creators. What started as an idea at Craft + Commerce, has since become an ever-increasing part of our mindset. Bein...