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The Creator's Adventure - Course Creation, Entrepreneurship & Mindset tips for Creators

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Welcome to The Creator’s Adventure, where host Bryan McAnulty interviews creators from all over the world to hear their stories and discover their secrets to success. Learn how these creative entrepreneurs turned their passion into successful online businesses. Listen to the success stories of creators and how they monetized their knowledge online with courses, community memberships, and coaching. The Creator’s Adventure is a place of learning and community: join us live every Tuesday! Created by the AI-powered course creation and community software: https://www.heightsplatform.com

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Welcome to The Creator’s Adventure, where host Bryan McAnulty interviews creators from all over the world to hear their stories and discover their secrets to success. Learn how these creative entrepreneurs turned their passion into successful online businesses. Listen to the success stories of creators and how they monetized their knowledge online with courses, community memberships, and coaching. The Creator’s Adventure is a place of learning and community: join us live every Tuesday! Created by the AI-powered course creation and community software: https://www.heightsplatform.com

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English


Episodes
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#109: The Competitors Who Teamed Up for Success: Meet Cori & Angie

4/30/2024
► Get 15% off Riverside with code: " CREATORSADVENTURE " : https://creators.riverside.fm/creatorsadventure Welcome to The Creator's Adventure, where we interview creators from around the world and hear their stories about growing a business. In this episode, we are interviewing not one but two successful creators! They are Angie Holden and Cori George, two bloggers and crafters who teamed up to build their course business, Crafting Camps. Together, they host virtual educational events for hobby crafters, with an average of 35,000 attendees and multiple speakers. Both Angie and Cori also run YouTube channels with hundreds of thousands of subscribers - and today, they are here to share with us how they built a successful business around arts & crafts and how they launch virtual events that attract thousands of attendees.

Duration:00:31:28

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#108: The Secret to Building Thriving Online Communities [with Shana Lynn]

4/23/2024
► Get 15% off Riverside with code: " CREATORSADVENTURE " : https://creators.riverside.fm/creatorsadventure Today, we interview Shana Lynn, an expert at building thriving online communities and keeping engagement levels high. You'll learn how to create & sustain a community, how you can use AI to build and grow your community and the power of interacting one-on-one with your community members.

Duration:00:37:47

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#107: The No-Stress Method for Selling Online Courses [with Caitlin Bacher]

4/16/2024
► Get 15% off Riverside with code: " CREATORSADVENTURE " : https://creators.riverside.fm/creatorsadventure Welcome to The Creator's Adventure where we interview creators from around the world, hearing their stories about growing a business. Our guest today is Caitlin Bacher, the CEO of Scale with Success. In the interview, she shares her journey as an online course creator, and how she transitioned from launch models to an evergreen strategy, which brought her consistent revenue and business growth.

Duration:00:47:26

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#106: Business Lessons from Jerry Rosengarten: Inventor of the Leisure Suit

4/9/2024
► Get 15% off Riverside with code: " CREATORSADVENTURE " : https://creators.riverside.fm/creatorsadventure In this episode of The Creator's Adventure, we're delighted to welcome an extraordinary guest: Jerry Rosengarten. A true entrepreneur at heart, he shares his remarkable success story of inventing the popular 1970s fashion item - the leisure suit - how he founded one of New York's most popular hotels and even built a solar farm. Welcome to The Creator's Adventure where we interview creators from around the world, hearing their stories about growing a business. Gerald Rosengarten is a Brooklyn-born entrepreneur known for his knack of spotting opportunities in chaos. His business ventures range from developing dyslexia aid products to innovative real estate and early investments in solar energy. Rosengarten first gained fame in the 1970s with the leisure suit, leading to major New York City projects like the Lofts and The Bowery Hotel. Today, he owns a large solar farm in the Northeast and is dedicated to environmental stewardship and supporting those with learning disabilities.

Duration:00:40:41

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#105: How Jacques Hopkins Made $4M With Piano Online Courses

4/2/2024
► Get 15% off Riverside with code: " CREATORSADVENTURE " : https://creators.riverside.fm/creatorsadventure Our guest today is Jacques Hopkins, a former electrical engineer, who's transitioned into a successful entrepreneur and has racked up over $4 million in sales with his online piano course, reaching over 10,000 students worldwide. In this episode, Jacques shares his secrets to creating and marketing an online course, and how he built his business PianoIn21Days.com He takes us through his journey of turning YouTube viewers into dedicated students, transforming criticism into motivation, and establishing a winning strategy based on a 5 step song-learning process.

Duration:00:44:17

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#104: Meet the 26 yo Making 10K/month With Real Estate Investing

3/26/2024
Get 15% off Riverside with code: " CREATORSADVENTURE ": ⁠https://creators.riverside.fm/creatorsadventure⁠ Welcome to The Creator's Adventure where we interview creators from around the world, hearing their stories about growing a business. Soli Cayetano is a 26-year-old real estate investor from the Bay Area who founded the Out of State Investor Academy, a leading community for out-of-state real estate investors. In just three years, she acquired over 40 properties, enabling her to leave her day job and pursue real estate full-time. Soli shares her journey and tips on her Instagram page @lattes.and.leases, focusing on flipping, mid-term, and long-term rental strategies through private funding. Outside of real estate, she loves traveling, exploring new coffee shops, and creating Instagram reels. Learn More about Soli Cayetano: https://www.lattesandleases.com/

Duration:00:21:04

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#103: YouTube Growth Tactics & Content Creation with Ronny Hermosa

3/19/2024
► Get 15% off Riverside with code: " CREATORSADVENTURE ": https://creators.riverside.fm/creatorsadventure From this interview, we learned the importance of persistence in content creation. It took Ronny two years to see growth on YouTube, and now he manages a channel with almost 450K subscribers! Ronny Hermosa is a content entrepreneur and a Canva expert who focuses on design and generative AI in the digital marketing space. After working as Canva’s Head of Communities, Ronny started his own business as a content creator and grew his YouTube channel to over 430,000 subscribers. Plus, his courses on Udemy gained more than 80K students.

Duration:00:48:53

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#102: Growth Hacking & Business Automations Strategies With Yaron Been

3/12/2024
Yaron Been is an e-commerce entrepreneur, growth coach, and industrial engineer with a passion for helping businesses succeed. He founded EcomXFactor, where Yaron and his team provide Conversion Rate Optimization and E-commerce Coaching services. With a track record of bootstrapping and scaling 7-figure e-commerce stores while traveling the world, Yaron has a wealth of experience to share with us today. Learn more about Yaron: https://ecomxf.com/ ► Get 15% off Riverside with code: " CREATORSADVENTURE ": https://creators.riverside.fm/creatorsadventure

Duration:00:36:45

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#101: How Joe Natoli Gained 300K Students in his UX Design Courses

3/8/2024
Joe Natoli uses Heights Platform to host his online courses, and he taught over 300,000 students at his UX 365 Academy. In this episode, we explore how great UX design isn't solely about the aesthetic—it's about meticulous consideration, functionality, and alignment with user expectations. Tune in to discover why Joe says good UX doesn't need to be a work of art, and learn how to keep your course lessons engaging, informative, and to the point (5-7 minutes, to be exact!). Learn more about Joe: https://givegoodux.com/​

Duration:00:45:55

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#100: What Happens in the Mind of Entrepreneurs? With Corey Wilks

2/27/2024
Our guest today is Dr. Corey Wilks, a licensed clinical psychologist and executive coach who's a master at helping creators and entrepreneurs break through their mental barriers. In this episode, we dive deep into the idea of choosing the problems you want to solve and why that's crucial in your quest for success. Corey shares insights into overcoming fear and limiting beliefs that could be hamstringing your potential.

Duration:00:38:00

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#99: Leverage AI Without Losing Your Brand's Soul with Cyndi Zaweski

2/20/2024
In today's episode with Cyndi Zaweski, we dive into the world of AI and branding, discussing the fine balance between embracing technology and preserving the personal touch that connects with our audience. In 2020, Cyndi started her own content marketing agency, Ascent StoryCraft. Since then, she has been instrumental in helping hundreds of business owners gain visibility through impactful content.

Duration:00:33:40

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#98: Noah Kagan's Secrets to a $1M Business in One Weekend

2/13/2024
Today's episode features Noah Kagan, CEO of AppSumo and a man who's turned the pursuit of what he loves into an $80 million business empire. Join Noah Kagan and our host, Bryan McAnulty, as they dive deep into the philosophy of making money by doing things that bring joy and the significance of manual work and genuine customer engagement. Noah Kagan also runs a YouTube Channel guiding 1M+ subscribers toward financial freedom. Before AppSumo.com, he was the 30th employee at Facebook, reporting directly to Mark Zuckerberg and the 4th employee at Mint.com. In the interview, Noah shares the key principles that he talks about in his brand new book, The Million Dollar Weekend. You'll learn about the power of taking action, connecting with your customers, and building a business that people are excited to support. Learn more about Noah and his book: https://noahkagan.com/mdwbook/

Duration:00:41:49

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#97: Building High-Converting Sales Funnels with Abi Prendergast

2/6/2024
In this episode of The Creator's Adventure, we interview Abi Prendergast, a freelance copywriter renowned for her game-changing methodology in crafting successful sales content. Abi shares her transition from live launches to evergreen funnels, the impact of travel on creativity and copywriting, and the importance of empathy in sales calls. Learn more about Abi: https://www.aptcontent.co.uk/

Duration:00:36:00

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#96: Mark Wills Shares His Secrets For Online Course Success

1/30/2024
Welcome to The Creator's Adventure where we interview creators from around the world, hearing their stories about growing a business. In this episode, your host, Bryan McAnulty, is joined by the inspiring Mark Wills, a successful entrepreneur known for his expertise in digital marketing and creating high-impact online courses. Mark shares invaluable insights on the power of storytelling, the significance of SEO, and the importance of social proof in selling a product or service.

Duration:00:33:16

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#95: The Self-Sufficient Creator: Katie Krejci's Journey into Homesteading

1/23/2024
In today's episode, host Bryan McAnulty sits down with the inspiring Katie Krejci, a homesteader and registered dietitian living on a 240-acre property in the Northwoods of Minnesota. Katie shares her remarkable journey of rapid Instagram growth, going from 3K to 140K followers within a few weeks. She discusses the challenges of balancing a homesteading lifestyle with the demands of building an online presence, while being a trusted source of information in the homesteading and dietitian space. Katie's story is one of perseverance, determination, and the pursuit of a self-sufficient lifestyle. Learn more about Katie Krejci: https://thehomesteadingrd.com/

Duration:00:30:55

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2023 Recap of The Creator's Adventure Best Moments (& more)

12/19/2023
In this special episode of The Creator's Adventure, Bryan McAnulty shares insights from the past year, reflecting on trends in AI, building communities, and the impact of 90+ interviews on the podcast. Bryan also dives into the business side, discussing the release of the AI Elevate course and the growth of Creator Climb. Looking ahead to 2024, he shares his goals and offers valuable advice to creators. Listen to this episode as we dive into a year-end review and explore what's in store for the future.

Duration:00:21:07

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#94: Automate and Monetize Your Podcast with Joe Casabona

12/11/2023
Do you want to level up your podcasting game and learn how to automate and start monetizing your podcast? In this episode, Joe Casabona uncovers the secrets behind his success, including how automation saved him 12 hours per week and allowed him to achieve the freedom to pursue his passions. Learn how he launched and monetized multiple successful podcasts, including "How I Built It," and hear his tips for new podcasters seeking to make money and grow their audience. Joe Casabona is a podcast systems coach who helps busy solopreneurs "take back their time". Joe's strategies come from his many years of experience: over 10 years creating podcasts, more than 15 years teaching, and over 20 years as a web developer. Learn more about Joe: https://casabona.org/

Duration:00:51:15

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#93: Million-Dollar Creator Sponsorships [with Justin Moore]

12/5/2023
Justin Moore is a Sponsorship Coach & the founder of Creator Wizard, a school & community that teaches you how to find & negotiate your dream brand deals so that you stop leaving thousands on the table. Along with his wife April, he has been a full-time creator for over 7 years and has personally made over $3M working with brands. Justin's mission is to enable creators big and small, to land a million paid brand partnerships by 2032. Learn more about Justin: https://www.creatorwizard.com/

Duration:00:39:35

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#92: How to Use Fear To Your Advantage with Tony Blauer

11/29/2023
Today's guest, Coach Tony Blauer, will teach you how to leverage fear as an entrepreneur and how to change your relationship with fear to your advantage. Coach Tony Blauer is a world-renowned self-defense & fear management expert, who has been a visible force in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for over four decades. As the CEO of Blauer Tactical Systems, his organization has grown into one of the world's leading consulting companies specializing in the research and development of performance psychology, personal safety, and close-quarter tactics & scenario-based training for defensive tactics, combatives, and professional self-defense instructors. Learn more about Tony Blauer: https://blauerspear.com/

Duration:00:44:51

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#91: What is Your Entrepreneurial Personality Type? With Alex Charfen

11/21/2023
In today's episode, our host, Bryan McAnulty, sits down with renowned entrepreneur Alex Charfen, co-founder of the coaching company Sharfen. Listen until the end of the episode to get Alex Charfen's new book for free! Together, they tackle the challenges and triumphs of being an entrepreneur, discussing the importance of structure, boundaries, and self-care. Watch this episode to learn about your entrepreneurial personality and what are the keys to achieving sustainable success and fulfillment as a business owner. Alex Charfen is a renowned entrepreneur who co-founded CHARFEN, a coaching company that helps other entrepreneurs scale and optimize their businesses and achieve new levels of sustainable growth.

Duration:00:45:36