Creators Getting Paid

One of the most exciting additions to what I'm working on in 2026 is adding and growing a membership community to my brand. I quietly launched it at the end of 2025 and am excited to grow it in 2026. Today I share how I launched it, what I considered and what I said "no" to for right now.

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https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/how-to-start-a-membership-in-2026

For the past 6 months I've thought about using Pinterest again. Today I share why I plan on spending 2026 adding pins to the platform, what I thought about and why I think there's a huge opportunity to grow your brand and reach while using the Pinterest platform.

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https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/why-creators-should-get-back-on-pinterest

I'm going to be honest and say that I have some days when I have a lot of doubts. Doubts about leaning into my dreams, growing what I'm growing as a business creative and the current atmosphere in the United States. As I thought about this while wandering around my town I had an epiphany. This is important.

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https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/selling-as-an-online-entrepreneur-in-2026

You may have heard increasing chatter in content creator spaces about owning your audience. For the majority of creative or bricks and mortar businesses that ownership of community happens through list building and newsletters. That leads us to the next question which is-what newsletter tool will help you better communicate, connect and monetize your brand? I have 2 favorites and today I'm sharing one of them: Beehiiv. This is a quick reflection about what people are getting wrong about the product and why I'm saying "yes" to it in 2026.

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https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/how-beehiivs-new-features-have-changed-the-game

Substack is evolving into something different and I think it's really important for creators on the platform to be proactive around these changes so that they're not frustrated at the end of 2026. No one wants to feel like you've wasted time on a platform. Here's what I'm preparing to do in 2026 on the Substack platform as it leans further towards become a social media platform vs. a newsletter space.

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https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/how-im-changing-how-i-use-substack

Want to grow your podcast downloads? It's possible to add an extra 10,000 downloads. I've shared some strategies to lean into as we begin the 2026 podcasting year.

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https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/how-to-add-10000-downloads-on-your-audio-podcast-this-year

That idea you've been thinking about for the past 3 years. It's time to launch it. That community you've been wanting to build, it's probably a lot simpler than you think to build it. In 2026 it's time to focus on ownership and taking action. Don't overcomplicate your next steps.

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https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/doubling-down-on-ownership-and-taking-action-in-2026

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The title of this episode may surprise you. I deliberately stopped trying to make money on Substack in 2025 and there's a good reason why. Today I'm breaking down what my concerns were, some of what I changed behind the scenes in my business and why I'm excited about 2026

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https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/what-it-felt-like-to-stop-actively-monetizing-on-substack

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Focusing on building your dream can be really stressful. This is why it's so important to add in peace to your brand's business design. Not sure what I mean? If you're feeling like your online business is just as stressful as that toxic job you left to focus on your dream I have some tips for you.

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https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/how-to-add-peace-into-your-online-business-life-in-2026

When you put yourself out there as a creative, a creative entrepreneur, etc. You're going to have some unpleasant experiences that will feel like...rejection. Today we're reframing those experiences with some food for thought.

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