Creator News Live: Discussing the latest social media tools, tips, and tactics with industry experts, innovators, creators, and storytellers
Creator News Live keeps you up-to-date on what's happening in the world of the creator economy! We discuss the latest creator tools, tips, and tactics with industry experts, innovators, creators, and storytellers. We broadcast live so YOU can ask the questions that matter most to you and your business.
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How to Build a Community That Lasts 10 Years (Not Just an Audience)
<p>Building an audience is one thing. Building a community that keeps showing up year after year is something else entirely. </p><p>Mike Potter has spent two decades growing the For Mac Eyes Only podcast and the last ten years turning those listeners into the thriving community behind MacStock Conference & Expo. In this conversation, he shares the lessons he's learned from creating an event people genuinely want to return to.</p><p>Mike explains why the best communities are built around shared experiences instead of endless content, how unplanned hallway conversations often become the most valuable part of an...
AI Is a Dial, Not a Switch (How Creators Win in the AI Era)
<p>What if the real question isn't whether to use AI, but where to use it? </p><p>------------</p><p>Mike Schmitz believes the best creators aren't choosing between AI and human creativity. They're learning where AI adds value, where it gets in the way, and how their own taste remains the one thing no tool can replicate.</p><p>Mike shares his "AI is a dial, not a switch" philosophy, introduces his Creativity Flywheel for turning ideas into original work, and explains how a personal knowledge management system can help creators build better content over time. We also...
The AI Back Office That Does the Work Creators Hate
<p>What if the biggest opportunity with AI isn't creating more content, it's getting your time back? </p><p>----------------------</p><p>Jennifer Bennett believes most creators are using AI in the wrong place. Instead of replacing your creativity, she shows how AI can become the back office that quietly handles the repetitive work, keeping you from doing your best work. </p><p>In this episode, Jennifer shares her Human-Driven AI Integration Method, explains why you should train AI like an employee instead of treating it like a search engine, and reveals the systems that help creators reclaim their mental...
Why The Best Conversations Need You to Shut Up
<p>What separates a memorable interview from one people forget the moment it ends? </p><p>-------------</p><p>Matt Stagliano believes it isn't about asking better questions; it's about learning when to stop talking. Drawing from more than 25 years of interviewing and his new book, Speak Less, Get More, Matt shares a simple framework for leading conversations that create trust, reveal better stories, and leave a lasting impact.</p><p>We explore his PODS interview framework, the power of silence, why great hosts shine the light on their guests instead of themselves, and how AI helps him save hours...
Creator Skills AI Can't Steal
<p>What happens when AI can write posts, create images, and sound increasingly human? What's left that truly belongs to you?</p><p>In this AMA-style episode, Paul Gowder and I take the hot seat to explore two creator advantages that technology can't replicate: your story and your community. We discuss why personal experiences, unique perspectives, and genuine human connection are becoming even more valuable in a world filled with AI-generated content, and how creators can use AI as a tool without losing their authentic voice.</p><p>We also answer audience questions on everything from building an email list...
YouTube Just Changed Everything: What Creators Need to Do Now
<p>What happens when YouTube starts answering questions instead of just serving up videos?</p><p>----------------------</p><p>In this episode, Jerry Potter joins us to break down one of the biggest waves of YouTube updates creators have seen in years. From the new Ask YouTube AI search experience to major changes in how Shorts are evaluated and monetized, Jerry explains what these updates actually mean for creators, solopreneurs, and small business owners.</p><p>We explore how AI-powered search could affect long-form content, why visual demonstrations may become even more important, and what creators should be doing to...
Your Facebook Account Is One Click Away From Being Gone
<p>If your Facebook profile disappeared tomorrow, what would happen to your business?</p><p>In this episode, Facebook community expert Paul Gowder joins us to break down the biggest account security threats creators and business owners are facing right now. From sophisticated phishing scams and account takeovers to unexpected comment restrictions, Paul shares the practical steps you can take today to protect your profile, pages, and community before something goes wrong.</p><p>We also explore Meta Verified, two-factor authentication, backup admin strategies, and what creators should do if they lose access to their accounts. Plus, Paul shares his...
Stop Asking AI Questions. Start Giving It Jobs
<p>What if the biggest mistake creators are making with AI isn’t using the wrong tool… it’s using the right tool the wrong way?</p><p>----------------------</p><p>In this episode, Mike Allton, host of The AI Hat Podcast and one of the leading voices in practical AI for business, explains why most creators and solopreneurs are leaving the majority of AI’s value on the table. Instead of treating AI like a smarter search engine, Mike argues that we should be building specialized assistants that handle repeatable work, save time, and act more like members of our team...
Storytelling in the AI Age (Why Humans Still Win)
<p>Join us for a thoughtful conversation with Zac Brown, host of The Zac Brown Show, as we unpack what storytelling still means in an AI-driven creator world. Instead of chasing algorithms or trying to post more than everyone else, Zac believes the best creators build worlds and emotional experiences, not just publish content.</p><p>Zac shares stories from his childhood obsession with VHS tapes, homemade movies, and the creative spark that eventually led him to podcasting and writing his upcoming book, An Accidental Education. He explains how curiosity, play, and paying attention to emotional pacing shaped the way...
How to Run 2 Side Hustles When You Already Have a Full-Time Job
<p>Can you really build multiple side hustles while working a full-time corporate job… without completely burning yourself out?</p><p>This week, we flipped the script and put my usual co-host, Conor Brown, in the guest chair to close out our Side Hustle Secrets series. Conor shares how he built Vacation Kingdoms and grew into a leadership role at Keys to the Castle Travel, all while continuing to work a full-time marketing career. </p><p>We unpack how his Disney obsession evolved into a real business, the systems and automations that help him juggle multiple roles, and why he be...
