Pete interviews Cat & Andrew from https://fiveyearyou.com/!

We chat about:
- How to nail down what you WANT (surprisingly hard but important??)
- Helpful questions to ask yourself (for planning)
- A-ha moments and lessons learned from clients
- and more

Enjoy!

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In this episode:

• Reminder ➡️ "Most Productive Month Ever" starts next week
• Copywriting Tip ➡️ I saw this lame diamond ad
• News & Opinion ➡️ Authority Hacker CLOSES their SEO program
• Podcast ➡️ Entrepreneurship on Your Terms, Virginia Elder's podcast
• Strategy ➡️ Heta-uma ('bad but good')
• YouTube ➡️ How I made $100k last year from AI-coded apps
• Make The Internet Fun Again ➡️ Do you return your shopping cart?

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STUFF MENTIONED:

MPME: https://petemcpherson.com/mpme
Podcast ➡️ Entrepreneurship on Your Terms, Virginia Elder's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMX1YEcK4oM
Heta-uma: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heta-uma
YouTube ➡️ How I made $100k last year from AI-coded apps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPS4RYrxqI4
Shopping Cart Theory: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shopping_cart_theory

Pete breaks down the current state of opportunities and strategies for 2025:

Blogging, podcasting, AI, courses, memberships, YouTube, email marketing, and more.

PLUS--bold predictions for the coming year ;)

00:00 Introduction 
01:17 Blogging opportunities
07:45 Podcasting
13:05 YouTube 
14:12 E-commerce
17:04 Email marketing
22:56 Online courses 
24:00 Community / memberships
26:59 Coding and SaaS opportunities
29:12 AI
33:26 Predictions

Loads of helpful stuff for creators & entrepreneurs today ;)

Grab the Roundup Newsletter here: https://petemcpherson.com/

STUFF MENTIONED:

Fake Raygun video
Sadie's "Profitable Pivots" program ($17)
Field Notes
Holiday Train

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If you're inclined, here are 5 ways I can help you:

1. Do You Even Blog: A+ blog posts, podcast episodes, and YT videos to help you grow your audience.
2. Topical Map AI 1,000 keywords in 1 click.
3. Promptimizer: Organize & deploy your AI prompts faster than you can say "Hey ChatGPT!".
4. Aff Tracker: All your affiliate links in one place.
5. FABB.ai AI blog posts in 1 click--that don't stink

In this episode, Pete dives into tools you should (and shouldn't) bother with, holiday promotions, and a bizarrely inspiring look at ROCK LOBSTER.

Plus, an easy traffic strategy you haven't tried, a spicy Twitter/X rant, and a killer Black Friday bundle reveal. ;)

LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Grammarly Premium
B-52s "Rock Lobster" on SNL
Ryan Holiday’s Career Advice Post
Elon Musk Twitter/X Article


If you're inclined, here are 5 ways I can help you:

Do You Even Blog: A+ blog posts, podcast episodes, and YT videos to help you grow your audience.

Topical Map AI - 1,000 keywords in 1 click.

Promptimizer: Organize & deploy your AI prompts faster than you can say "Hey ChatGPT!".

Aff Tracker: All your affiliate links in one place.

FABB.ai AI blog posts in 1 click--that don't stink.

In today's show:

• Quick N' Dirty Review - Sendy (self-hosted email marketing!)
• Quick Tip - I deleted 40K emails
• Strategy ➡️ 2 opposite strategies to fight OVERWHELM
• Podcast ➡️ "Meme War" Marketing Playbook
• Archive ➡️ Podcast Gear for Beginners
• Video ➡️ I made a tool to manage affiliate links!
• Thread ➡️ "Monetizing your hobbies is not normal"
• Now ➡️ What I'm working on right now

RESOURCES 👇

• https://dyeb.link/sendy
• How to Use Search Operators to Find Emails in Gmail
• https://www.mfmpod.com/election-expert-were-in-the-age-of-meme-warfare/
• YouTube: Podcasting equipment for beginners
• https://afftracker.co/
• YouTube: Building Afftracker!
• Reddit thread - monetizing your hobbies is not normal

TELL A FRIEND!
❤️ https://petemcpherson.com/
❤️ https://doyouevenblog.com/
❤️ https://topicalmap.ai/
❤️ https://fabb.ai/

Lots of handy resources for creators & entrepreneurs today!

LINKS: 

I built an AI chatbot in 20 mins: https://youtu.be/9-QokO5hK5Y

My code: https://github.com/petemcpherson/rut

How to Fight Back Against a Traffic-Less Web: https://sparktoro.com/blog/how-to-fight-back-against-a-traffic-less-web/

Hackers are destroying the Internet's history book right now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ZGNT5S5IU

haveibeenpwned.com: https://haveibeenpwned.com/

Apple Shortcut: https://www.reddit.com/r/shortcuts/comments/1fvthke/upgraded_to_a_16_pro_heres_my_action_button_setup/?share_id=GM1hxOzxsTqa_8I90UUx4&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1

Poor Jeremy: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/10/13/557652159/jeremy-the-lonely-left-twisting-snail-dies-but-knows-love-before-the-end

Passwords are boring and annoying. 2-factor auth is even more annoying-er. Today we're diving into PASSKEYS! What they are, how they work, and how they can save you time and energy ;)

LINKS & RESOURCES:

Here's a link to the Sticky Note image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C2nUMrWkbyAdLzSl8e46C8Pbgyawd57r/view?usp=sharing

Here's the blog post version with more notes: https://petemcpherson.com/blog/passkeys

Bitwarden: https://bitwarden.com/
Website that lists supporting websites: https://passkeys.directory/

LOTS of fun & helpful stuff for fans of the internet!

Aff Tracker: https://afftracker.co/
Steve Irwin video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77ZRgyN9WsY
codes with ai YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@codeswithai?sub_confirmation=1
Sticky Note Series (WiFi) Twitter thread: https://x.com/doyouevenblog/status/1839637978500505872
Cancel Threatening Reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/NonPoliticalTwitter/comments/1foaezt/anyone_know_if_this_works/?share_id=J-ih1EmF8VeMynLOZ0aLt&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1
Batcat: https://www.reddit.com/r/Bossfight/comments/1ezzkvo/batcat_the_shadow_prowler/?share_id=rD0lHP80J7KIoe2J8HPut&utm_content=1&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1
Topical Map AI: https://topicalmap.ai/

In this episode, Pete McPherson from 'Do You Even Blog' discusses his new tool AF Tracker for easy affiliate link management, currently on sale for $29 lifetime. He introduces his new YouTube channel 'Codes with AI' where he builds various tools. Pete also provides tips on how to get discounts by threatening to cancel subscriptions, shares an inspiring clip from the late Steve Irwin, and updates on his current projects, including Topical Map AI. Tune in for practical advice and motivational content.

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:28 Introducing AF Tracker: A New Tool for Affiliate Links
02:33 New YouTube Channel: Codes with AI
03:51 ICYMI: Sticky Note Series on Wi-Fi
04:35 Unethical Tip: Cancel Threatening
08:46 Inspiration from Steve Irwin
11:56 Current Projects and Closing Remarks

I dove DEEP into how to improve your wifi at home--so you don't have to. Here's what to do.

WANT TO SEE (hear?) more Sticky Note Series episodes?? Email me at [email protected]!

Here's the sticky note image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KVNDxgpW6AqmaFMKqqb0kPmLbk4wit_x/view?usp=sharing

LINKS:

https://www.wiisfi.com/
Here's the new AX6000 router I bought: https://amzn.to/3THpmo5