Digital Creator

Digital Creator

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Digital Creator episodes

  • How AI helped me lose 43 pounds

    In this episode:

    • A surprising personal transformation that happened during one of my busiest years.
    • How I used AI tools in an unexpected way to reach a major fitness goal.
    • The power of tools that can adapt to life's chaos.
    • And much more!
    13 min
  • I got a million YouTube views, now what?

    In this episode:

    • A major milestone on YouTube and the surprising journey that led there.
    • Why chasing views isn't always the best strategy for content creators.
    • Differences between short-form and long-form content creation.
    • And much more!
    12 min
  • The illusion of platform loyalty

    In this episode:

    • The recent TikTok outage and what it revealed about our relationship with social platforms.
    • Why betting everything on a single platform could put your content business at risk.
    • A smarter approach to content distribution that gives you more control and stability.
    • And much more!
    10 min
  • When creating more earns less

    In this episode:

    • A complete breakdown of the three-tier revenue system for content creators.
    • How to price your services correctly and avoid common monetization pitfalls.
    • Why creating more content doesn't always lead to earning more money, and how to break free from this cycle.
    • And much more!
    20 min
  • He's ignoring YouTube's biggest rule (and still winning)

    In this episode:

    • An unexpected conversation at a Christmas party that reveals important lessons about succeeding on YouTube without perfect production quality.
    • How a creator built a thriving YouTube channel and Patreon community by focusing on audience connection over technical perfection.
    • A simple but powerful thumbnail strategy that could transform your YouTube performance.
    • And much more!
    17 min
  • Why listeners abandon great shows

    In this episode:

    • What I learned from a fascinating Reddit thread about podcasts.
    • The top reasons podcast listeners tune out of shows.
    • A practical framework to evaluate your podcast.
    • And much more!
    9 min
  • Lessons from running a paid community

    Click here to join The Creator Club: https://go.dylanschmidt.com/discord

    In this episode:

    • My surprising decision about The Creator Club after 14 months of running a paid membership community.
    • The hidden challenges of building an online community that nobody talks about.
    • The unexpected path forward and what it means for creators like you.
    • And much more!
    12 min
  • Too many platforms not enough time

    In this episode, I’m talking about:

    • A candid breakdown of today's 10 major social media platforms.
    • An insider look at which platforms are actually worth your time.
    • Where different audiences are migrating.
    • And much more!
    22 min
  • Make Podcasting Easy In 2025 with Eric Silver

    In this episode, I’m talking with Eric Silver about:

    • What a podcast collective is (and how it differs from traditional podcast networks).
    • The current push toward video podcasts on Spotify and YouTube.
    • Finding balance between protecting your hobbies and monetizing your passions.
    • And much more!

    Click here to learn more about Eric Silver.
    Click here to learn more about Multitude Productions.

    24 min

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The show for creators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders who want simpler, smarter ways to grow their online presence.