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The most vulnerable blog post I’ve ever published

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Every Bit Of Advice I Shared In January

Josh Spector — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:53:00 -0800

I shared a TON of content strategy advice in January and I bet you missed a bunch of it.

Here's an easy way to catch up in just 28 minutes.

03:00: New Year, New You (or maybe not?)

03:38: How I Edit A Client's Writing

04:53: The 7 Words That Defined My Year

09:03: How To Overcome Your 11 Excuses

11:48: How I Write 5 Newsletter Issues In An Hour

13:09: 10 One-Sentence Principles To Keep In Mind

14:14: Always Assume Success

16:14: A Lesson From My Favorite David Letterman Photo

17:15: Overrated/Underrated: LinkedIn Edition

18:38: The Post Boosting Scorecard

20:05: What To Send To A New Follower

21:15 - A Different Way To Approach Marketing

22:23 - 10 Opening Lines For Your Content

23:43 - Is Social Media Already Dead?

24:25 - A Crazy Newsletter Experiment

26:09 - 13 Things I Believe About You

Links Mentioned In The Episode:

Email Templates That Turn Subscribers Into Buyers

30 Days of Doing It

LinkedIn Experts Playbook

Lessons from a David Letterman photo

To connect with Josh Spector:

Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/

Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatjoshspector/

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This Episode Is Ridiculous

Josh Spector — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:40:06 -0800

In the first ever fictional fan mail episode of this podcast, I tackle the following pressing issues:

01:22: What 3 celebrities do I most want to see write a newsletter?

08:44: If I created a new social network, what would it be?

12:22: What 3 unscalable things would I do for my audience if they were magically scalable?

16:47: What's the craziest idea I've ever had for a product?

19:43: What's the dumbest thing I ever posted on LinkedIn?

To connect with Josh Spector:

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I've Never Published An Episode Like This

Josh Spector — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:49:57 -0800

A new chapter of this podcast kicks off with my riffs about:

00:34: Doing the work I want in the way I want

06:07: My new "Completion Theory" approach to productivity

11:58: Lessons from the old Seth Godin book "Small Is The New Big"

16:17: The role of my "notebook" blog

19:01: My experiment with boosting LinkedIn posts

Links Mentioned In The Episode:

“Small Is The New Big” by Seth Godin: https://amzn.to/4bGUyNZ
Josh’s "Notebook" Blog: https://notebook.joshspector.com/
Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/
Interested in a Writing Partnership with Josh? Email josh@joshspector.com
DO Lectures / Lazy Discipline: https://thedolectures.com/online-courses/lazy-discipline/

To connect with Josh Spector:

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It’s Time For A Break

Josh Spector — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:04:16 -0800

Want more of your email subscribers to buy something from you?
My Email Templates That Turn Subscribers Into Buyers can help you make that happen --> https://joshspector.com/email-templates/

To connect with Josh Spector:

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How To Get Coaching Clients (Without Cold Outreach or Discounts)

Josh Spector — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:22:54 -0700

My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass --> https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe

9 Things you'll learn:

05:18: The biggest danger of offering discounts

06:39:People aren't buying what you think they're buying from you

11:49: 3 signs you've overpriced your offer

14:00: 3 signs you're undermessaging the value of your offer

18:21: 5 ways to generate leads without offering discounts

28:39: How to do outreach without doing "outreach"

32:04: 6 ways to generate more inbound leads

42:17: 2 questions to clarify who your ideal client is

45:13: A 6-item checklist to determine if a potential client is a good fit for you

Show Notes:

Clients from Content Episode
How I Get As Many High-Paying Coaching Clients As I Want: https://youtu.be/EtY0AJHDaF8?si=9X1Bew1VOdI5T3vF

Clients from Content Episode
Coaching Business Tips to Boost Your Revenue: https://youtu.be/aVYBy7ACvRw?si=9cpFn2FTJ_NNSPVt

To connect with Josh Spector:

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To connect with Maliha Mannan:
LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/thesideblogger

How To Simplify Your Business (And Grow Faster)

Josh Spector — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0700

The world's most useful content strategy newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/

8 things you'll learn in this episode:

00:00: Introduction

02:10: 3 things you can do to simplify your offer

07:33: How to make your offer more specific

13:42: How to make your offer visual and easy to talk about

22:42: Why you should name your offer

31:31: How to figure out where your time is going in your business

34:26: The best time management decision I ever made

41:35: A 3-step process to free up your time

45:05: The Referral Message Creator tool

Show Notes:

Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/
Toggl Time Tracker: https://toggl.com/
Text Expander: https://textexpander.com/

Establish Yourself Podcast Episode: I Save 5+ Hours a Week with a $4 Tool You’ve Never Heard of: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/17-i-save-5-hours-a-week-with-a-%244-tool-youve-never-heard-of/id1643167863?i=1000703582339

Establish Yourself by Annie Franceschi: https://amzn.to/4mPYY7T

Referral Message Creator: https://www.greateststorycreative.com/message

To Connect with Annie Franceschi:

Website: https://www.anniefranceschi.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniefranceschi/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/establish-yourself-clear-brand-messaging-offers-and/id1643167863

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How I Built A 6-Figure Business On A $99 Product

Josh Spector — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:27:28 -0700

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10 things you'll learn:

02:28: How I built a thriving business on a $99 product

05:41: How to get $1,000 from a $99 buyer

07:57: The one place you DON'T want to be with your pricing

09:22: Why my membership doesn't have a message board

10:35: What to do if you're struggling to publish content consistently

16:36: Your podcast doesn't have to be as long as you think

20:35: What's better: A free masterclass or a paid workshop?

25:39: Is it a mistake to give away too much for free?

29:02: How I'd improve a course launch email

32:40: How to counter the 3 most likely reasons people don't buy from you

To connect with Josh Spector:

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How To Organize Your Content Like A Pro

Josh Spector — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0700

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Get clients from your content: https://joshspector.com/program

00:00: Introduction
03:17: The first step to creating a content system

05:18: The quickest way to create new content

08:57: What to do when a piece of content works well

10:26: How to figure out if you can post less

13:45: Four content creation systems to try

27:24: The secret to content success when you have multiple niches

29:48: 5 ways to approach content when you have multiple niches

34:52: Don't overrate social media metrics

37:04: 3 ridiculously simple ways to track content you want to repurpose

Show Notes:
Skill Session: The Strategy Clarifier: https://joshspector.com/list/
Clients from Content Episode
How to Create Content That Attracts B2B Buyers: https://youtu.be/M1bjOp5JTCM
Clients from Content Episode
How To Create Powerful Content (Without Spending More Time On It): https://youtu.be/ZZGz8mXlkvk

To Connect with Nicaila Matthews Okome:

Website: https://sidehustlepro.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicailamatthewsokome/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidehustlepro/

To connect with Josh Spector:

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How To Use Content To Get Clients (In 30 Minutes A Day)

Josh Spector — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0700

What to do if you only have 30 minutes a day to create content.

My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/

Things you'll learn in this episode:

00:00: Introduction

03:00: What a content library is and why you need one

15:00: The only types of social posts that matter

17:00: What I'd do if I only had 30 minutes a day for 30 days to build a content library

27:00: How content about a non-client can get you a dream client

33:00: 5 subtle ways to reference your clients in your content

36:00: How to get your clients to create content for you

39:00: An AI prompt to help you incorporate testimonials into your content

45:00: How to get potential clients excited about what you do

Show Notes:
40 One-Sentence Blogging Tips: https://joshspector.com/one-sentence-blogging-tips/

40 One-Sentence Writing Tips: https://joshspector.com/one-sentence-writing-tips/

40 One-Sentence Social Media Tips: https://joshspector.com/one-sentence-social-media-tips/

40 One-Sentence Email Tips: https://joshspector.com/one-sentence-email-tips/

40 One-Sentence Marketing Tips: https://joshspector.com/one-sentence-marketing-tips/

40 One-Sentence Tips To Get More Twitter Followers: https://joshspector.com/one-sentence-twitter-follower-tips/

“Free Coaching Time” LinkedIn Post: https://bit.ly/3H13nVX

“Case Studies That Close Sales” by Brian McCarthy: https://a.co/d/elHvmiM

“The Sponsor Magnet” by Justin Moore: https://a.co/d/dSPb8mK

Clients From Content Episode “People Like Your Content. Now What?”:https://youtu.be/PyoxIIR_PME?si=l53kj30poL7qge-r

Clients From Content Episode “How To Write A Daily Newsletter That Grows Your Business”: https://youtu.be/SaeEOnnVav4

To Connect with Maigen Thomas:

Free Website Evaluation: https://freewebsiteevaluation.com/

Website: https://maigenthomas.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maigen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maigen

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A landing page expert reveals how to boost your conversions!

Josh Spector — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Landing page tips for headlines, design, copy, and more.

My free Clients From Content newsletter --> https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/

9 things you'll learn in this episode:

00:00: Introduction

05:00: How to figure out what people need from your landing page

08:00: The most important question to ask yourself about your landing page

12:00: The most common mistake when it comes to social proof

15:00: How to create urgency on a landing page (without being dishonest)

19:00: A review of what's wrong with my membership landing page (and how I can improve it)

23:00: How to use a short video on a landing page

32:00: How to organize the sections of your landing page

38:00: How to use images on your landing page

40:00: The most important thing to test on a landing page

Show Notes:

Selling a course? Try these tactics: https://youtu.be/8fzqDPJp6BQ

How to craft the perfect offer (for you and your clients): https://youtu.be/YD4V64jp3IQ

To Connect with Blake Emal:

Website: https://pagetear.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uxblake/
Twitter: https://x.com/heyblake

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Surprising strategies for focus, newsletter growth, and LinkedIn

Josh Spector — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0700

A behind-the-scenes peek at advice I gave my Clients From Content members.

00:00: Introduction
03:00: The hard truth you need to accept to be productive
04:00: The magic of a one-item to-do list
10:00: How to celebrate a newsletter milestone in a way your readers will care about
14:00: A clever way to get your readers to share your newsletter
19:00: How to use a 3 bucket content strategy when you have two different target audiences

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LinkedIn: Secrets no one shares

Josh Spector — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0700

8 LinkedIn strategies to get more reach and clients.

More LinkedIn tips in my newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/

00:00: Introduction

01:00: What the LinkedIn algorithm measures

03:00: Your LinkedIn connections are probably hurting your reach

05:00: Why you should engage with your own posts

08:00: What kind of images to use to get more reach

10:00: How to use LinkedIn search to grow your following

12:00: The surprising truth about sharing links in posts

14:00: The importance of the magic hour

15:00: How to make someone 85% more likely to see your posts

To connect with Josh Spector:

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How to improve your course launch plan

Josh Spector — Wed, 28 May 2025 07:00:00 -0700

Listen in as I review a client's course launch plan.

My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/

Things you'll learn in this episode:

03:00: 7 key concepts to remember when promoting a course

10:00: How to improve the headline on your sales page

15:00: Words to avoid on your sales page

19:00: A more powerful way to talk about the topic of your course

23:00: A clever way to use a LinkedIn poll to promote your course

27:00: How to write promotional emails your readers will love (even if they don't buy)

32:00: How to choose excerpts to share in your promotion

40:00: The one social post that should be part of any promotional campaign

To Connect with Daphne Gray-Grant:

Website: https://www.publicationcoach.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphne-gray-grant-thepublicationcoach/

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3 business growth questions I've never answered before

Josh Spector — Wed, 14 May 2025 07:04:13 -0700

Including one that's going to make you jealous.

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Things you'll learn in this episode:

01:00: How to make the most of free time in your business

04:00: A simple way to get someone to promote your newsletter every month

08:00: How to get someone you meet in person to subscribe to your newsletter

11:00: A ridiculous thing you can do to make it easier for people to

14:00: The most important shift to make on your sales page

16:00: How to give people a reason to hire you instead of someone else

18:00: A template you can use to speak to multiple audiences on one sales page

27:00 A unique way to monetize content

A sales coach's shocking approach to sales

Josh Spector — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0700

What to do (and not do) on your next sales call.

My free Clients From Content: 1-Page Masterclass: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe-yt/

Things you'll learn in this episode:

1:00: How to avoid the 4 most common sales call mistakes
4:00: A perception-shifting definition of "sales"
11:00: Why every sales meeting should end early

13:00: How to approach a sales call with someone who isn't aware of what you do

17:00: Why you don't need to transition into an actual sales "pitch"

25:00: How to approach selling a year-long coaching package

31:00: The one slide you must have in your sales deck

32:00: Why objections are a good thing

36:00: How to incorporate AI use into sales

38:00: What to do if you feel uncomfortable selling

42:00: The "one last thing" attention grabber

Show Notes:
Clients from Content Podcast Episode: How To Get More Buyers: https://youtu.be/YRGBtRBg2Nc?si=_XkvOypWKhIYNeWd
Clients from Content Podcast Episode: How To Craft The Perfect Offer: https://youtu.be/YD4V64jp3IQ?si=Jn4N2EZFpTNpdgjK

To Connect with Brendan McAdams:

Website: https://www.kiinetics.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanmcadams/

To connect with Josh Spector:

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A beginner's guide to cold outreach

Josh Spector — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0700

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

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People like your content. Now what????

Josh Spector — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0700

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:

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Clients from Content Program: https://joshspector.com/program/

Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/

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Selling a course? Try these tactics.

Josh Spector — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0700

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

A beginner's guide to starting and growing a newsletter

Josh Spector — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:58:48 -0800

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:

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How to sell paid partnerships - even with a small audience

Josh Spector — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0800

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:

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How to get more buyers (10 expert tactics)

Josh Spector — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0800

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How To Go From Content Creator To Media Empire

Josh Spector — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:34:59 -0800

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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This podcast is changing (sort of)

Josh Spector — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:04:45 -0800

10 updates about the past, present, and future of this show.

Creative ways to monetize your content

Josh Spector — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0800

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How To Get Your Ideal Client's Attention

Josh Spector — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0800

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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Design Tips for Non-Designers

Josh Spector — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0800

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How to craft the perfect offer (for you and your clients).

Josh Spector — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:45:45 -0800

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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Clever Ways To Monetize A Niche, Create Content, and Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Josh Spector — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0700

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.

How I've Used LinkedIn To Get Hundreds Of Clients

Josh Spector — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0700

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How to get clients from your podcast (a growth expert tells all!)

Josh Spector — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0700

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How To Use Unexpected Content To Grow Your Newsletter And Social Following

Josh Spector — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How To Offer Guarantees, Turn Free Content Into A Paid Product, and Revamp Your Sales

Josh Spector — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0700

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.

How To Create Content That Attracts B2B Buyers

Josh Spector — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0700

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/

X: https://x.com/dylan_bridger

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How To Write Emails That Drive Sales (Without Annoying Your Audience)

Josh Spector — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0700

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:

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/

X: https://x.com/jspector

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How To Create Content That Grows Your Membership Business

Josh Spector — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0700

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

Customer Discovery Calls, Podcasts Based On Newsletters, and Copy For A Consultant's Website

Josh Spector — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 09:53:35 -0700

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.

How To Write A Daily Newsletter That Grows Your Business (And Doesn't Overwhelm You!)

Josh Spector — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0700

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How To Differentiate Yourself, Your Business, and Your Content

Josh Spector — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:23:05 -0700

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How To Create Powerful Content (Without Spending More Time On It)

Josh Spector — Wed, 29 May 2024 07:00:00 -0700

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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Want More Paid Subscribers, Traffic, or Sales?

Josh Spector — Wed, 15 May 2024 07:00:00 -0700

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How To Scale Your Expert-Based Business (Without Doing Everything Yourself)

Josh Spector — Wed, 01 May 2024 07:00:00 -0700

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How To Use A Book To Grow Your Business (Without Selling Many Copies)

Josh Spector — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0700

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How To Fix 4 Annoying Newsletter Problems

Josh Spector — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0700

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How To Get Your Community To Throw Their Money At You

Josh Spector — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0700

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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Tactics To Grow Your Coaching Business That No One Talks About

Josh Spector — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0800

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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Simple Ways To Use Email Automation (From The Expert Who Helped Justin Welsh Do So)

Josh Spector — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0800

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How To Sell More, Charge More, and Inspire More

Josh Spector — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0800

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How To Get More Out Of Your Blog

Josh Spector — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0800

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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An Important One-Minute Message

Josh Spector — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:14:02 -0800

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/

How To Start, Stop, or Shift A Creation

Josh Spector — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0800

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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A Podcast Growth Expert Reveals How To Get Your Most Downloaded Episode Ever

Josh Spector — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0800

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How To Go From A Few Sales To A FREAKIN' TON Of Sales

Josh Spector — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0800

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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Landing Page Secrets To Increase Conversions

Josh Spector — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0800

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

To connect with Josh Spector:

Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/

Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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Unusual Ways To Capture Attention For Your Unique Concept

Josh Spector — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0800

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How The Danny Miranda Podcast Became Huge By Solely Focusing On Quality

Josh Spector — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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Coaching Business Tips To Boost Your Revenue

Josh Spector — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0700

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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3 Simple Ways To Unlock Business Growth

Josh Spector — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

To connect with Josh Spector:

Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/

Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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The Editor Of This Episode Said She's Never Heard Anything Explained This Well

Josh Spector — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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Mind-Blowing Design Tips For Non-Designers

Josh Spector — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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Turn Your Newsletter and Offer Into A Winner With These Tiny Tweaks

Josh Spector — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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I'm About To Improve Your Newsletter AND Your Free Products

Josh Spector — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

To connect with Josh Spector:

Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/

Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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A Personal Brand And Copywriting Expert Reveals How To Smash Through The Noise Juggernaut Style

Josh Spector — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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Everything You Need To Know About Selling (That No One Told You Yet)

Josh Spector — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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

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Creator Advice: What To Listen To And What To Ignore

Josh Spector — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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:

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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What To Focus On, What To Charge, and How To Prove You're Worth It

Josh Spector — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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:

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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I'm About To Make Your Sales Page And Newsletter Archives MUCH Stronger

Josh Spector — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

To connect with Josh Spector:

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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How A Newsletter Became A Must-Read For Creators In 6 Months

Josh Spector — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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:

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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The Habits That Fuel My Success As A Creative Entrepreneur

Josh Spector — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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:

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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How To Promote Your Content Like Movies, Biggie, and Tupac

Josh Spector — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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:

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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Jam Session: Newsletter Surveys, Social Strategy, and Product Offers

Josh Spector — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

To connect with Josh Spector:

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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A Creator Makeover: Simple Shifts To Improve Your Newsletter And Social Content

Josh Spector — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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:

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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You're Blogging Wrong: How To Write, Promote, and Monetize Your Blog

Josh Spector — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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:

I Want To Know How To Avoid Burnout

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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You Don't Need A Big Audience If You Create Content Like This

Josh Spector — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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:

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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How To Use Generosity To Build A Huge Audience (And Business!)

Josh Spector — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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:

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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The Truth About How To Position Your Expertise

Josh Spector — Wed, 31 May 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

Make Noise: A Creator's Guide to Podcasting and Great Audio Storytelling by Eric Nuzum

Derek Sivers Podcast

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:

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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Pretty Sure I Just Helped Build An Awesome Brand - Do You Agree?

Josh Spector — Wed, 24 May 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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:

Get Josh Spector’s Skill Sessions

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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Behind-The-Scenes Of My Most Successful Product Ever

Josh Spector — Wed, 17 May 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

To Connect with Emily Benedict:

Twitter: @emilysbenedict

To connect with Josh Spector:

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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A PR Pro Reveals How To Get Media Coverage For Yourself

Josh Spector — Wed, 10 May 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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:

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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How to Align Your Content With Your Offers

Josh Spector — Wed, 03 May 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

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:

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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Unusual Tactics You Can Use To Learn What Your Audience Wants

Josh Spector — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

Book: Consistency Is Key: 15 Ways to Unlock Your Potential as a High School Runner

To Connect with Jay Johnson:

Website: https://www.coachjayjohnson.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachjayjohnson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjayjohnson/

To connect with Josh Spector:

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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How To Maximize The Value Of Partnerships

Josh Spector — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

Josh Spector's Twitter Thread On Ways To Borrow His Audience

Mentioned on the episode:

The Futur

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:

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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Audience Growth Tips For Authors

Josh Spector — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

Josh Spector Clarity Calls

Mentioned on the episode:

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:

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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A Masterclass On How To Run A Membership Community

Josh Spector — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

Creator Science Newsletter
Build A Beloved Membership Course

To Connect with Jay Clouse

Website: Creator Science

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:

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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How To Monetize Your Podcast (Without Sponsors!)

Josh Spector — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

Tools Of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers by Tim Ferriss

Mentioned on the episode:

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

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To Connect with Josh Taylor:

Website: Wild West Extravaganza

Newsletter: https://wildwestjosh.substack.com/

YouTube: https://bit.ly/3nr2Lie

To connect with Josh Spector:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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How To Build On Your Initial Success

Josh Spector — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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

Josh’s Inbox to Invoice Group Coaching Program

Mentioned on the episode:

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:

Josh Spector’s 1% Better Podcast Episode

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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How To Make The Most Of Your Side Hustle

Josh Spector — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0700

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:

To Connect with Joe Ferraro:

1% Better Podcast

Damn Good Conversations
Twitter: @FerraroOnAir

To connect with Josh Spector:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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Everything You Need To Know About Becoming (Or Hiring) A Freelance Writer

Josh Spector — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0800

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

Freelance Writing Coach Podcast
Newsletter

To Connect with Kaleigh Moore:

Twitter: @kaleighf

To connect with Josh Spector:

Website: https://joshspector.com/

Newsletter: https://fortheinterested.com/subscribe/

Skill Sessions: https://joshspector.com/sessions/

Apply to be a guest on the show: https://joshspector.com/questions/

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How To Get (And Retain) More Newsletter Subscribers

Josh Spector — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:01:00 -0800

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

Ship 30 for 30 Online Writing Course

Mentioned on the episode:

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:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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How To Get Unstuck In Your Creative Business

Josh Spector — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:01:00 -0800

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

A Sponsorship Expert Who's Earned $3M From Brands Reveals His Secrets

Mentioned on the episode:

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:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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The Audience Growth Truths No One Says Out Loud

Josh Spector — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:01:00 -0800

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

Get Together: How to Build a Community With Your People by Bailey Richardson

Mentioned on the episode:

Skill Session: Niche Definer

To Connect with Mark Masters:

Twitter: @markiemasters

Website/Newsletter: You Are The Media

To connect with Josh Spector:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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A Sponsorship Expert Who's Earned $3M From Brands Reveals His Secrets

Josh Spector — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:01:00 -0800

Negotiation Genius by Deepak Malhotra

Mentioned on this episode:

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:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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How I Built My Creative Entrepreneur Business

Josh Spector — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:01:00 -0800

Show Notes

I Want To Know How To Build A $100K Business

Mentioned on the episode:

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:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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How To Go From Sort-Of Successful To Super Successful

Josh Spector — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:01:00 -0800

Show Notes

Mentioned on the episode:

To Connect with Rob Roseman:

Website: https://www.wtfdivorce.com/

Podcast: WTF divorce

Instagram: @wtfdivorce

To connect with Josh Spector:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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How To Get Clear About Who Your Creations Are For

Josh Spector — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:01:00 -0800

Show Notes

Get Together by Bailey Richardson

Mentioned on the episode:

Tribes by Seth Godin

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:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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How To Build A Thriving Business Around Your Expertise

Josh Spector — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:01:00 -0800

Show Notes

The Business of Expertise by David C. Baker

Mentioned on this episode:

To Connect with David C. Baker:

Website: DavidCBaker.com

Twitter: @davidcbaker

To connect with Josh Spector:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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The Most Valuable Advice I’ve Given To Creative Entrepreneurs

Josh Spector — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:01:00 -0800

Show Notes

To connect with Josh Spector:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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How To Optimize Your Creator Business

Josh Spector — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:01:00 -0800

Show Notes

To Connect with Tatiana Figueiredo:

Website: businessofcommunity.co/

Twitter: @tatfig

To connect with Josh Spector:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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A Peek Inside The Mind Of A Productivity Expert

Josh Spector — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:01:00 -0800

Radical Candor by Kim Scott

Mentioned on this episode:

The Eisenhower Matrix

To Connect with Khe Hy:

To connect with Josh Spector:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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How To Get Actual Value From Twitter

Josh Spector — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:01:00 -0800

Show Notes

Twitter Replies Challenge: Triple Your Reach In 30 Days

Mentioned on the episode:

Hypefury

To Connect with Jamie Northrup:

Twitter: @MinHustler

Medium: @minimalisthustler

Minimalist Hustler Daily Newsletter

To connect with Josh Spector:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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My Podcast Promotion Playbook For New Podcasters

Josh Spector — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:01:00 -0800

Positioning: The Battle for Your Mind by Al Ries & Jack Trout

Mentioned on the episode:

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:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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A YouTube Expert With 500K Subscribers Reveals His Secrets

Josh Spector — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:01:00 -0800

Show Notes

Create Something Awesome: How Creators are Profiting from Their Passion in the Creator Economy

Mentioned on this episode:

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:

I Want To Know How To Do Creative Work Without Burning Out

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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I’m About To Change How You Think About Your Audience

Josh Spector — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:01:00 -0800

👉 Watch this episode on YouTube

Mentioned on the episode:

Confident Computing Newsletter

To Connect with Leo Notenboom:

Twitter: @leonot

AskLeo.com

LeoNotenboom.com

To connect with Josh Spector:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

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How I Get As Many High-Paying Coaching Clients As I Want

Josh Spector — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:01:00 -0800

Show Notes

Read This Before You Hire A Social Media Consultant

Mentioned on the episode:

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:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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I Want To Know What Jane Friedman Knows

Josh Spector — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:01:00 -0800

Mentioned on this episode:

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:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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Podcast Promotion Strategies You Haven’t Heard Before

Josh Spector — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:01:00 -0700

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:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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I Want To Know What Beth Lapides Knows

Josh Spector — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0700

Show Notes

So You Need To Decide Audiobook

Mentioned on this episode:

UnCabaret

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:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

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I Want To Know How To Do Creative Work Without Burning Out

Josh Spector — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0700

How To Use A “No” Template To Make It Easier To Say No

Mentioned on the episode:

To Connect with Roger Nairn:

JAR Audio

Twitter: @jar_roger

LinkedIn: /in/rogernairn604

To connect with Josh Spector:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

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I Want To Know If I Should Start A Newsletter

Josh Spector — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0700

Show Notes

SparkLoop Partner Program

Mentioned on the episode:

Louis Nicholls

ConvertKit Sponsor Network

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:

Eight Simple Ways To Look Better On Video

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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I Want To Know What Kevin Shen Knows

Josh Spector — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:01:00 -0700

Show Notes 👉 Watch this episode on YouTube

Mentioned on this episode:

To Connect with Kevin Shen:

Dream Studio Course

Twitter: @theKevinShen

YouTube: @TheKevinShen

To connect with Josh Spector:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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I Want To Know How To Build A Business From Scratch

Josh Spector — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:01:00 -0700

Show Notes

2015 Ted Talk on “The Argument for Trouble”

To Connect with Mark Modesti:

LinkedIn: in/markmodesti/

Twitter: @MarkModesti

To connect with Josh Spector:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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I Want To Know How To Get More Out Of My Social Media Efforts

Josh Spector — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:01:00 -0700

Show Notes

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:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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I Want To Know What Justin Welsh Knows

Josh Spector — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:01:00 -0700

Show Notes

The LinkedIn Operating System

Mentioned on this episode:

Notion

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:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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I Want To Know How To Sell Newsletter Ads

Josh Spector — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:01:00 -0700

Recommendo Unclassified Ads

Mentioned on the episode:

Emily Benedict

Twitter: @emilysbenedict

Square

ConvertKit

Ann Friedman’s Newsletter Ads

To Connect with Jon Santiago:

Entrecreator Newsletter

Twitter: @itsjonsantiago

LinkedIn: /in/jonathansantiago/

To connect with Josh Spector:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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I Want To Know How To Make People Want To Buy From You

Josh Spector — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:01:00 -0700

Show Notes

Josh’s Newsletter Creators Facebook Group

Mentioned on the episode:

$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:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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I Want To Know How To Grow A Newsletter That Boosts Your Business

Josh Spector — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:01:00 -0700

Show Notes

10 Clever Ways To Use Social Media To Get More Newsletter Subscribers

Mentioned on the episode:

Justin Welsh

To Connect with Larry Cornett:

Invincible Career Newsletter

Invincible Career Podcast

Invincible Career Coaching Service

Twitter: @cornett

To connect with Josh Spector:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

Twitter: @jspector

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I Want To Know How To Grow A Podcast

Josh Spector — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:01:00 -0700

Digital Podcaster Podcast

Mentioned on the episode:

Podcasting Academy

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:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Consulting: Joshspector.com/consulting

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I Want To Know What Amanda Natividad Knows

Josh Spector — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:01:00 -0700

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:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Twitter: @jspector

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I Want To Know What You’ve Learned About How To Succeed As A Creative Entrepreneur

Josh Spector — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:01:00 -0700

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:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Twitter: @jspector

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I Want To Know How to Sell Without Feeling Fake

Josh Spector — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:01:00 -0700

Josh Spector's Newsletter Accelerator Course

Mentioned on the episode:

To Connect with Nick Heath:

Website: thebreathingdiabetic.com
The Breathing 411 Newsletter: thebreathingdiabetic.com/newsletter
Instagram: @thebreathingdiabetic

To connect with Josh Spector:

Skill Sessions: Joshspector.com/sessions

Twitter: @jspector

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I Want To Know How To Get The Right Clients

Josh Spector — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:01:00 -0700

How To Use A Newsletter To Get Clients

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Josh Spector — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:07:58 -0700