HeyCreator by Matt Ragland
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Hey Reader, before we begin I want to remind you about the free training I'm hosting tomorrow with Hayden from Stan.store. In just an hour we will walk you through exactly how to test, launch, and sell a simple offer in hours, not weeks. If youâve ever thought: "How much do I really have to do to create a sellable offer?" This webinar is for you. Here are the details: đ Thursday, May 29 at 2pm ET / 11am PT đĽ Replay available for all who register Click here to register This is going to help...
When your âsimpleâ checklist breaks your brain
Hey Reader, before the newsletter, I want to tell you about a free webinar I'm hosting next week with my friends from Stan.store. Iâm teaming up with Hayden from Stan.store to walk you through exactly how to test, launch, and sell a simple offer in hours, not weeks. If youâve ever thought: âI just want to get this thing live before lunch.â This webinar is for you. Here are the details: đ Thursday, May 29 at 2pm ET / 11am PT đĽ Replay available for all who register Click here to register for...
Why your AI content sounds robotic (and how to fix it)
Hey Reader, Search for AI tips on YouTube and youâll get a dozen or more thumbnails promising you 10 to 12 âeasyâ steps to make your content creation effortless with AI. No wonder that inside the HeyCreator community, we hear comments like this all the time: âI tried using AI to write my newsletter, but the draft sounded nothing like me.â Some creators (like me) enjoy using AI. Others are skeptical. Most are somewhere in the middleâinterested, but unsure how to make it work without sounding...
Why I turned down $10k (and what happened next)
When Your Body Knows Before Your Brain: A Creator's Guide to Energy-Based Decisions Hey Reader, Have you ever turned down what looked like a great opportunity on paper, only to have something even better come along? That's not just luck â it's your intuition at work. Today, I want to share a powerful framework for making decisions that align with your energy, not just your logic. Because here's the truth: Sometimes your body knows what's right before your brain catches up. The $1,000 vs....
The Content Confidence Loop: How Creating More Builds Your Belief
Hey Reader, Ever catch yourself thinking "I'll start posting when I feel more confident"? I hear this all the time from creators, and I used to think the same way. But here's what I've learned after years of creating content and working with thousands of creators: The secret to confidence isn't waitingâit's doing the work. Here's what I mean... Many creators wait until they feel confident before they start publishing regularly. But here's the secret: Confidence isn't a prerequisiteâit's a...
What does your content say about your future?
Hey Reader, Have you ever felt that the content you create isn't fully aligned with who you want to become? I know I have. That's why I started looking at content strategy as more than just a way to reach an audienceâit's a powerful tool for personal transformation. The Identity-Content Connection James Clear says that every action you take is a vote for the type of person you want to become. I've found this especially true with content creation. Each post, video, or newsletter isn't just...
What If Creators Had Post-Game Press Conferences?
Hey Reader, I recently saw a post on X that made me laugh, but then it got me thinking seriously about how we approach our work as creators. What if you had to give a press conference after every major project or launch? What if you were subjected to earnings calls? đ
Imagine standing at the podium: "Yeah, fell short of my subscriber goals this quarter and that's disappointing. Only myself to blame. Got too distracted watching Netflix during a critical stretch and didn't do enough audience...
Why Tiny Experiments Can Unlock Your Creative Breakthroughs
Hey Reader, quick note that going forward the newsletter will go out on Wednesdays mornings. TODAY I'm hosting my friend Terry Rice for a webinar about how to sell your courses to companies. There will be a replay sent if you signup. We go live at 1:00pm ET, 10:00am PT.Register here! Quick Question: Do you ever find yourself stuck because youâve made a task too complicated? This week on the HeyCreator Show I talked with Anne-Laure Le Cunff about her new book Tiny Experiments and how we can...
The Only Content Strategy You Need (It's Simpler Than You Think)
Hey Reader, I had 14 different tabs open the other day while trying to plan my content calendar. YouTube analytics, Twitter scheduling, newsletter metrics... the works. Sound familiar? Maybe you can relate? Ambitious January content goals might be looking a bit overwhelming right now. Trust me, I've been there with the endless whiteboard brainstorm sessions and "perfect" planning that never quite happens. Let me share something that changed everything for me: The best content strategy isn't...
The secret formula top YouTubers use to keep viewers watching
Hey Reader, When I sat down with YouTube expert Aprilynne Alter on The HeyCreator Show, she dropped some serious knowledge about making videos that actually keep people watching. Let me break down the most important parts for you. Those crucial first 5 seconds Hereâs something wild: you only have 5 seconds to deliver on what your title and thumbnail promised. Thatâs it! The simple hack? Repeat your title in your opening line. If your video is âHow I Made $10K From My Newsletter,â start with...
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