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Creators Getting Paid
Online content creation as a business is no longer a fad and it's here to stay. Creators Getting Paid focuses on the following important conversations in a creative business: 1. Where to find inspiration and ideas to grow your online brand 2. How to design, attract and grow predictable revenue into your business (cash flow) Michelle shares insights learned the hard way about building an online brand, tips and resources to help you get paid for your creative work.
Episodes
- Creators Getting Paid
How to Market Your Brand with Lucy Werner of Hype Yourself
Have you ever wondered how some people stay top of mind for the type of work that they do? Are you nervous about marketing and aren't sure where to begin? Lucy…
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A 31 Day Podcasting Challenge Recap
I've spent the last 31 Days releasing a podcast a day. It was painful. But, I'm very proud of all of the work that I did and that I actually completed this…
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Why Your Cold Pitches Suck
Are you cold pitching for podcast guests, collaborations and more and no one is getting back to you? Your pitches probably suck. Here are a few quick and easy…
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Your Network is Your Best Work During the Age of AI
Recently, I've spent a lot of time thinking about the rise of AI systems and tools and how they may impact the creator entrepreneurship economy. In today's…
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How a Story Brand Will Always Beat AI
Are you worried about how AI might impact your Content Creator business? In today's podcast I share how you can beat AI one story at a time.
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Is Substack for Discovery and Beehiiv for Making Money
In the newsletter platform battle Substack and Beehiiv have been tussling for best platform. I have different question-are we approaching the use cases for the…
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How to Prepare Your Content Creator Business for a Recession
Economic downturns always happen sooner or later. This episode helps you to prepare for the inevitable.
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How I Find and Curate Epic Interviews and Case Studies
One of the core components of Creators Getting Paid is its case studies. Today I share how I find the creators that share their journeys with me.
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A Week in the Life of a Content Creator
A day (week) in the life of a content creator. Here's a quick and incomplete look at the behind the scenes of what I'm doing as a content creator.
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Content Niches that Could Thrive in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a very...interesting year. If you're a content creator trying to figure out which niche makes sense to double-down on, here are my…
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Content Creators and Freelancers are Getting Jobs Some Food for Thought
Some of you may see the topic of this episode and feel a little conflicted. You're probably thinking to yourself-I didn't quite my job, start an online brand…
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Content Creation vs. Sales
I plan on re-recording this episode due to audio issues. It's short so if you're listening to it-power through. In today's episode I reflect on something that…
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How to Make Your Newsletter as Addictive as Aisle of Shame
Do you love Trader Joe's? Are you addicted to what you thought was the Trader Joe's newsletter? You might be subscribed to Aisle Of Same, produced by a team…
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Is Becoming a Substack Bestseller an Accidental Income Trap
For many creators on the Substack platform, become a Substack bestseller is an alluring goal. In the following episode of Creators Getting Paid, I share why…
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How to Fight Subscription Fatigue as a Content Creator
Have you ever sat down and counted your subscriptions? Does the idea of adding a subscription based product to your brand stress you out and excited you? In…
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What Content Creators Are Getting Wrong
Is your content creation making you broke? That's the topic that I'm reflecting on in today's podcast episode. Show Notes…
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Why I Still Love Affiliate Marketing
Are you trying to monetize your brand? Have you considered affiliate marketing? I absolutely love it and am often confused as to why so many creators shy away…
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The Profound Grief Of Dealing With this Moment in Time
I didn't expect to cry as much as I did in this episode. It felt good. Now I need a few days in the mountains. If you're feeling alone, disconnected and are…
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What to Put in an Email
Again, please excuse the audio quality. I'm still doing the 31 Day podcasting challenge and it is SO HARD!!! Luckily, I'm half-way there. Today I'm sharing…
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9 Mistakes You're Making On Substack
I've spent the last 3 years creating on Substack. I've made mistakes and I've noticed other creators making mistakes too-here are 9 mistakes you're making on…
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What to Put in Your Newsletter
Are you thinking about starting a newsletter? Are you feeling stuck on what to put in it? I have some tips that I've put together after sending out a…
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Avoid These Affiliate Marketing Mistakes
Thinking about affiliate marketing? Here are some helpful tips! Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/affiliate-marketing-mistakes
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How to Stop Struggling with Content Creation
Are you struggling to find great ideas for your brand's content? Not sure where to begin or what to consider? I very rarely deal with this issue and I share…
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How I Plan To Add 4,000 Subscribers to My List This Year
In today's podcast episode I share how I'm thinking about adding an additional 4,000 subscribers to my list in 2025. It's not a pie in the sky goal. It's my…
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How to Build Surprise and Delight Into Your Brand for YOU
Building an online brand can be really tough. Especially during different challenging phases of growing a business: scaling, product design, etc. Remembering…
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How to Create Surprise and Delight Into Your Brand For Your Community
Do you have a surprise and delight practice built into how you serve your community members? Not sure what I mean? Listen to the following (short) podcast…
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How to Use Livestreams on Substack to Grow Your Brand
Before I get started-I need to apologize for the sound quality of this episode. My internet went down and I had to record from my local coffee shop. I couldn't…
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Growing an Energetic Online Business as a Black Content Creator
In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Steven M. Hughes. He is a reiki master, financial coach and a prolific paid speaker. Steven also spills the…
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Does Substack Have a Bullying Problem
Every online platform has an interesting community vibe. In the wake of a well-known author leaving the platform amid a flurry of bullying allegations and bad…
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Is Substack Social Media
I've noticed this question being asked a lot these days and I thought that I would share my .02 cents. In the following short podcast episode I'm answering the…
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Is Your Substack the Product or a Tool
A Substack newsletter doesn't have to be just a newsletter. There are a number of different ways creators/business owners can optimize their newsletter. In the…
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How to Plan a 31 Day Podcast Challenge
Have you ever considered doing a daily podcast challenge? I'm doing a 31 Day Podcast challenge where I release an episode a day. I may be crazy, but I'm up for…
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Podcast Movement Evolutions 2025
Today I share my Podcast Movement Evolutions 2025 review. I love the Podcast Movement events-I've even purchased tickets to gift to my Creators Getting Paid…
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Are Black Content Creators Earning As Much As Others On Substack?
I started using Substack in 2022 and recently I've begun seeing some chatter about what Black creators are earning on the platform. I share some thoughts, a…
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Self-Publishing Could Change Your Online Business
For the entire month of March I'm talking all about self-publishing. I'm a huge fan of self-publishing, creating your own opportunities and the potential to…
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How to Decide If You Should Add a Paywall to Your Substack
Do you host a newsletter on Substack or a similar type of platform? Are you trying to decide if you should paywall some of your content? Are you struggling to…
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Why Aren't Black Content Creators Building Lists
I know that many Black content creators are building lists. But, my sense is that we are behind our other online colleagues in focusing on this important…
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Why Substack is Perfect for GenX Creators
Are you thinking about starting a project on Substack? Aren't sure if it's the right place for you and your brilliance? In this podcast episode I break down…
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7 Strategies to Build a Healthier and Happier Online Biz in 2025
In 2025 I'm convinced that content creators building online brands will need to selfishly focus on building systems that cultivate joy in their businesses. How…
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Online Business Predictions for 2025
I thought it would be interesting to share what I'm thinking may (or, may not) happen in 2025. Here are my online business predicitions for 2025 and how they…
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Thinking about Moving from TikTok to Substack
We are 7 days away from the potential TikTok ban in the United States. It's looking like it's likely to happen and creators are trying to find another platform…
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FinCon 2024 Review Atlanta
Thinking about attending FinCon? Here's my review of FinCon 2024 Atlanta. I share the following: How many FinCon Conferences that I've attended My thoughts on…
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Latinas in Podcasting Virtual Summit with Paulette Erato
I had a fantastic time speaking with my friend (and former mentee) Paulette Erato the founder of Latinas in Podcasting and the Latinas in Podcasting Virtual…
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Why Black and Brown Content Creators Need to Attend Conferences Designed With Us in Mind
Haven't attended a conference or event designed for Black or Brown creators? I argue why it's so important and share the different ways we can support these…
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Should You Have a Substack and a Website?
This question comes up frequently. Both folks currently on the Substack platform and people considering to build on the platform are often working through this…
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How My Dislike of High Ticket Coaching Changed My Business
Are you like me? Do you dislike high ticket coaching? Does it give you the "eck" and you wish someone understood how you felt about it? That someone is me and…
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Should You Start a Newsletter on Substack
I'm starting a series of content all around publishing on Substack. After being on the platform for more than 2 years I wanted to share some insights, what…
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How to Make Money with Printables
Guest expert Cody Berman of Gold City Ventures shares how he got started making money with printables and digital downloands. Episode Show notes…