The Do You Even Blog Podcast

What is a "NAS", and why are they awesome? Here's a beginner-friendly, 100-second detour into a random-but-useful topic!!blog post & resources for this side quest here: https://petemcpherson.com/blog/nas<3

I lost it 2 days ago lol.Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER WAYS I CAN HELP YOU:Do You Even Blog: A+ blog posts, podcast episodes, and YT videos to help you grow your audience.Bulletfinity.com: infinite bullet points!Promptimizer: Organize & deploy your AI prompts faster than you can say "Hey ChatGPT!".Aff Tracker: All your affiliate links in one place.List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

PKM (second brain), how to IDENTIFY potential automations/systems, when to use AI for content (and when NOT to), and more!Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER WAYS I CAN HELP YOU:Do You Even Blog: A+ blog posts, podcast episodes, and YT videos to help you grow your audience.Bulletfinity.com: infinite bullet points!Promptimizer: Organize & deploy your AI prompts faster than you can say "Hey ChatGPT!".Aff Tracker: All your affiliate links in one place.List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

My biggest fear right now (plus what I'm doing about it)Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER WAYS I CAN HELP YOU:Do You Even Blog: A+ blog posts, podcast episodes, and YT videos to help you grow your audience.Bulletfinity.com: infinite bullet points!Promptimizer: Organize & deploy your AI prompts faster than you can say "Hey ChatGPT!".Aff Tracker: All your affiliate links in one place.List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

An idea, an opportunity, and a question to think about.Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER WAYS I CAN HELP YOU:Do You Even Blog: A+ blog posts, podcast episodes, and YT videos to help you grow your audience.Bulletfinity.com: infinite bullet points!Promptimizer: Organize & deploy your AI prompts faster than you can say "Hey ChatGPT!".Aff Tracker: All your affiliate links in one place.List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

My brain was tricking me, and you can learn from this!Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER WAYS I CAN HELP YOU:Do You Even Blog: A+ blog posts, podcast episodes, and YT videos to help you grow your audience.Bulletfinity.com: infinite bullet points!Promptimizer: Organize & deploy your AI prompts faster than you can say "Hey ChatGPT!".Aff Tracker: All your affiliate links in one place.List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

The world is crazy--but that doesn't mean you can go out on your own! Here are my honest (and blunt) advice for "quittin the ole' day job" and moving into self-employment.Question? Email [email protected], I'd love to hear from you!!https://doyouevenblog.com/https://petemcpherson.com/

Just a grab bag of the issues & questions y'all sent in!Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/0:00 Intro 1:43 Selling SaaS Products4:52 Top of Funnel Activities6:45 Blogging Landscape 2026 7:04 Blogging Viability 10:49 YouTube vs. Blogging14:41 Systems22:56 Facebook Ads Experience28:21 Phases of Business Growth33:39 Outro OTHER WAYS I CAN HELP YOU:Do You Even Blog: A+ blog posts, podcast episodes, and YT videos to help you grow your audience.Bulletfinity.com: infinite bullet points!Promptimizer: Organize & deploy your AI prompts faster than you can say "Hey ChatGPT!".Aff Tracker: All your affiliate links in one place.List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

Forget algorithms and deliverability myths — learn how to send emails real people actually open, click, and reply to.FIND CHERYL's STUFF:https://www.instagram.com/cherylrerickmarketing/https://cherylrerick.com/https://cherylrerick.com/deliverability-webinar/https://cherylrerick.com/time-to-conversion/Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER WAYS I CAN HELP YOU:Do You Even Blog: A+ blog posts, podcast episodes, and YT videos to help you grow your audience.Bulletfinity.com: infinite bullet points!Promptimizer: Organize & deploy your AI prompts faster than you can say "Hey ChatGPT!".Aff Tracker: All your affiliate links in one place.List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

This episode contains a few curse words, be forewarned! I'm about to drop what FinCon *confirmed* for me last week--something I've been feeling for months now.Sorry in advance for the rant.Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER WAYS I CAN HELP YOU:- Do You Even Blog: A+ blog posts, podcast episodes, and YT videos to help you grow your audience.- Bulletfinity: Free note-taking app!- Promptimizer: Organize & deploy your AI prompts faster than you can say "Hey ChatGPT!".- Aff Tracker: All your affiliate links in one place.- List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

This has been a game-changer for me lately! Felt lost, created a spreadsheet, used AI, felt better ;)Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER 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.- List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

Easy & practical tips for SPEAKING better (YouTube? Podcast? Speaking? Sales? Webinars? everything).Enjoy!Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER 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.- List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

ALL of these are viable and doable! This comes from my private Trello board of ideas ;)You can view all of them here: http://codeplaybook.com/ideasGet -33% off Code Playbook using code SUMMER25 :)-Pete

In this special 8th birthday episode of Do You Even Blog, I’m pulling back the curtain on the full journey—from the early “rise and grind” days of 2017, to burnout and pivots, to where things stand now in my unpredictable, messy, full-time creator life. I’ll share the behind-the-scenes story of how DYEB started, why I walked away (twice), what I’ve learned through niche sites, YouTube channels, SaaS experiments, and how chasing my version of success changed everything. If you’re a creator or entrepreneur searching for clarity, direction, or just a dose of real talk—you’ll want to hear this one.AI wrote that ☝️;)Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER 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.- List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

If I had NOTHING right now, here's my 6-step plan for growing a profitable business.My notes are below 👇**1 - i'd start with an area of life I'm really INVOLVED with. Probably a hobby, or job-related- hifi gear- teaching- pickleball- drumming/percussion- mobility (i.e. health & fitness for people 35+)2 - i'd start with building an audience in the most "non-asking" way possible- aka social media- aka giving myself time to identify a PROBLEM to solve- you can't go wrong by building a targeted audience3 - i'd start building a NETWORK of peers (including companies)- talking to people (or hearing from people) is really valuable4 - WHAT DO I NEED - services for quicker and easier cash--long term, i'd start with micro solutions, software if I could5 - get 10 customers mindset, evaluate6 - continue building the audience, always**Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER 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.- List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

You could be happier & more fulfilled TODAY. Here's what I mean...Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER 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.- List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

Some tips you've heard, some you haven't...here are the daily practices that help me manage depression, anxiety, and boredom.Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER 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.- List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

New project coming soon? Between projects? NO projects yet? This simple move can FUTURE-PROOF your career, help the right people find you, and make your next pivot way easier—even if you’re starting from scratch.Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER 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.- List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

I'm laying it all on the table for you, along with a nice takeaway.Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER 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.- List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

I recorded 10 ways, and here's a bonus 0.5 way:START before you're ready. Do NOT wait for inspiration to strike. Do NOT wait until you have an idea fully fleshed out--because you will ALWAYS get more ideas, better ideas--once you've already started.Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER 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.- List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

Here are 40 of my favorite things ;)BLOG POST WITH THE LINKS: http://petemcpherson.com/40-thingsWant 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER 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.- List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

Still clinging to SEO like it’s 2015? Let’s break down what’s actually working—and what’s killing your blog in 2025.Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER WAYS I CAN HELP YOU:- Do You Even Blog: A+ blog posts, podcast episodes, and YT videos to help you grow your audience. - Code Playbook - Learn how to code apps w/ AI (in days, not months)- 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.- List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

🚀 Tired of spending hours editing your podcast? In this episode, I break down how to streamline your workflow, sound professional, and ditch the editing timeline—without sacrificing quality.Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER 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.- List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

Wanna try your hand at building apps with AI? It's never been easier, FOR SURE. Here's how I currently do it ;)NEW COURSE: https://codeplaybook.com/Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER 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.- List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

I don't think AI is actually going to replace your voice as a creator! HOWEVER, I see a growing trend I'm worried about...Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER 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.- List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

Screw motivation. This is better.Want 1 roundup email of fun & useful resources for creators? JOIN MY NEWSLETTER!https://petemcpherson.com/OTHER 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.List Gadget: Skyrocket your email list engagement

In this episode:Offer ➡️ List Gadget is LIVE and 50% off!Poll Results ➡️ Is blogging still worth it?Strategy ➡️ The top marketing strategy of 2025 (easily)Podcast ➡️ Unlocking AI's Potential: Reid Hoffman Discusses 'Superagency'Life Pro Tip ➡️ Up your music audio quality in 1 click.Follow-up Life Pro Tip ➡️ Lossless vs Lossy musicNow ➡️ What I'm working on right nowLINKS & STUFF:https://listgadget.com/MFM Podcast funnel bro dude: https://www.mfmpod.com/the-tiktok-strategy-thats-printing-millions-right-now-ft-rob-the-bank/Content brief: https://motionapp.notion.site/Creative-Brief-for-YouTube-Ad-Creators-a3418ddd5c534a1db518ac50dede4f27Kevin Rose & Reid Hoffman: https://www.kevinrose.com/p/unlocking-ais-potential-reid-hoffmanhttps://doyouevenblog.com/https://petemcpherson.com/

Pete's roundup for creators & entrepreneurs! Here's what we chat about today:Quick Tip 1 ➡️ The general public doesn't know about marketingQuick Tip 2 ➡️ Feed Alex Hormozi to ChatGPTExperiment ➡️ I ditched Google email, Drive, Photos, and ChromeYouTube ➡️ Videos that don't leave youNote ➡️ List Gadget launches NEXT WEEK AHHHH 🎊🍺💌Thread ➡️ Nearly 2 years phoneless thanks to Apple Watch.RESOURCES & LINKS:Alex's Value Equation blog postChris Thile - Morning Bell cover (YouTube)List Gadget!No phone, only Apple Watch (Reddit)Get Pete's weekly newsletter here: http://petemcpherson.com/

Here's some fun & helpful stuff for creators & entrepreneurs ;)Links & Resources:Poll 1 - Do you think blogging is worth it?Poll 2 - Which course? Learn to code, or Pete's Productivity System?BROWSER GAMES:MapsTD - A tower defense game overlaid on top of Google Maps! Starts easy. Gets really hard.Cookie Clicker - The gold standard for incremental games.GeoGuessr - You guess the location on Earth based on Google Street view photos. Also, people are really, really good at this game. YouTube it.Gaps.com "Goliath Tracker" Midlife.engineeringhttps://listgadget.com/:) :) :)

In this week's roundup, Pete goes into...Weekly Poll ➡️ Which "100-Second Guide" should I send next week?Help(?) ➡️ I need 10 beta testers for my new app (it's free)Tech Tip ➡️ MacOS "Where's my disk space??"Quick Tip ➡️ Give people more chances to buy / opt-inCool Tool ➡️ FlowdrafterInternet Fun ➡️ OK Go's new music videoNow ➡️ What I'm working on right nowGet the weekly roundup newsletter here: https://petemcpherson.com/STUFF MENTIONED:Vote in the weekly poll(!): https://listgadget.com/QPbkLXgoRQbGCwnXEZBHvPkPHFS2/V_ILRxn6LbumWiFi guide: https://petemcpherson.com/blog/wifiPasskeys guide: https://petemcpherson.com/blog/passkeysBeta Tester Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYO8qpjTBI_pQe70J1dsmSvD6xHhpbpJ5_hHLCGzqkJFPd2w/viewform?usp=sharingMacOS Disk Space Quick Tip: https://www.reddit.com/r/mac/comments/1c3ldoi/wheres_my_disk_space_what_is_taking_up_all_the/Flowdrafter: https://flowdrafter.pickupyourpen.com/OK Go treadmill video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTAAsCNK7RAOK Go "This Too Shall Pass": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qybUFnY7Y8wOK Go zero gravity vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWGJA9i18CoOK Go 64 iPhones vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOEULOSVNK4Thanks so much for listening!!

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 moreEnjoy!Sign up for Pete's weekly roundup newsletter here: https://petemcpherson.com/You can grab Cat & Andrew's free "Soul Purpose Discovery Workbook" here: https://fiveyearyou.com/pete/

In this episode:Reminder ➡️ "Most Productive Month Ever" starts next weekCopywriting Tip ➡️ I saw this lame diamond adNews & Opinion ➡️ Authority Hacker CLOSES their SEO programPodcast ➡️ Entrepreneurship on Your Terms, Virginia Elder's podcastStrategy ➡️ Heta-uma ('bad but good')YouTube ➡️ How I made $100k last year from AI-coded appsMake The Internet Fun Again ➡️ Do you return your shopping cart?NOTE: These roundups start as a free newsletter, which you can grab here: https://petemcpherson.com/STUFF MENTIONED:MPME: https://petemcpherson.com/mpmePodcast ➡️ Entrepreneurship on Your Terms, Virginia Elder's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMX1YEcK4oMHeta-uma: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heta-umaYouTube ➡️ How I made $100k last year from AI-coded apps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPS4RYrxqI4Shopping 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 opportunities07:45 Podcasting13:05 YouTube 14:12 E-commerce17:04 Email marketing22:56 Online courses 24:00 Community / memberships26:59 Coding and SaaS opportunities29:12 AI33:26 Predictions

Loads of helpful stuff for creators & entrepreneurs today ;)Grab the Roundup Newsletter here: https://petemcpherson.com/STUFF MENTIONED:Fake Raygun videoSadie's "Profitable Pivots" program ($17)Field NotesHoliday Train*****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 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 PremiumB-52s "Rock Lobster" on SNLRyan Holiday’s Career Advice PostElon Musk Twitter/X ArticleIf 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 emailsStrategy ➡️ 2 opposite strategies to fight OVERWHELMPodcast ➡️ "Meme War" Marketing PlaybookArchive ➡️ Podcast Gear for BeginnersVideo ➡️ I made a tool to manage affiliate links!Thread ➡️ "Monetizing your hobbies is not normal"Now ➡️ What I'm working on right nowRESOURCES 👇https://dyeb.link/sendyHow to Use Search Operators to Find Emails in Gmailhttps://www.mfmpod.com/election-expert-were-in-the-age-of-meme-warfare/YouTube: Podcasting equipment for beginnershttps://afftracker.co/YouTube: Building Afftracker!Reddit thread - monetizing your hobbies is not normalTELL 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-QokO5hK5YMy code: https://github.com/petemcpherson/rutHow 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=N3ZGNT5S5IUhaveibeenpwned.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=1Poor 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=sharingHere's the blog post version with more notes: https://petemcpherson.com/blog/passkeysBitwarden: 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=77ZRgyN9WsYcodes with ai YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@codeswithai?sub_confirmation=1Sticky Note Series (WiFi) Twitter thread: https://x.com/doyouevenblog/status/1839637978500505872Cancel 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=1Batcat: 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=1Topical 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 Overview00:28 Introducing AF Tracker: A New Tool for Affiliate Links02:33 New YouTube Channel: Codes with AI03:51 ICYMI: Sticky Note Series on Wi-Fi04:35 Unethical Tip: Cancel Threatening08:46 Inspiration from Steve Irwin11:56 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=sharingLINKS:https://www.wiisfi.com/Here's the new AX6000 router I bought: https://amzn.to/3THpmo5

Efficiency, 10X Business Ideas, and Fun Internet Tools: Pete's RoundupPete discusses his latest roundup for the Do Even Blog podcast. He explores the concept of never apologizing for efficiency, sharestips on discovering 10X easier business ideas inspired by Seth Godin, and recommends tools like YouForm and the creative website EveryoneDraw.com. Pete also experiments with morning hydration for improved energy and concludes by highlighting his latest projects in coding and app development. Tune in for practical advice and engaging insights!00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:38 Rant: Embracing Efficiency03:23 10X Easier Business Ideas06:37 Cool Tool: YouForm07:44 Experiment: Drink Water First Thing in the Morning10:01 Make the Internet Fun Again: EveryoneDraw.com11:09 Current Projects and Closing RemarksLINKSYouForm: https://youform.com/Too Much Water: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/water/art-20044256Everyone Draw: https://everyonedraw.com/

Get the weekly roundup here: https://petemcpherson.com/Links Mentioned:Bitwarden: https://bitwarden.com/Thread ➡️ "Practice recovering your digital life": https://www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/1fcq7qe/lpt_practice_recovering_your_digital_lifeBobby Fingers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bobbyfingersTopical Map AI: https://topicalmap.ai/

In this episode 👇Random ➡️ Easiest $1k I've ever madeStrategy ➡️ How do I know when a project is a failure--and I should move on?Freebie ➡️ Here's 65 product ideas for the personal finance nicheCool Tool ➡️ Scratchpad (sticky note app)Health ➡️ Sleeping Heart rate since starting pickleballLife Pro Tip ➡️ Buy Legos usedNow ➡️ What I'm working on right nowSHOW NOTES:Random ➡️ Easiest $1k I've ever madeWanna do this? First, read my blog post: How to Get Amazon Influencer Videos Approved: Tips and TricksFreebie ➡️ Here's 65 product ideas for the personal finance nicheClick here for the Google Sheet!Cool Tool ➡️ Scratchpad (sticky note app)I'm currently trying out Scratchpad ($2.99 and Mac only), though there are TONS of apps for Mac & Windows.Article: New Apple research highlights the health benefits of pickleball

In this episode, Pete shares how he grew his second YouTube channel to 3 million views and over $150,000 in revenue, all without using social media or an email list. He dives into his niche choice, the unique strategies he employed, and the lessons learned along the way.Topics include video-first content, leveraging low-competition products, and effective thumbnail and title tactics. Pete also provides tips on creating engaging hooks and useful resources such as Morningfame and Darryl Eves’ book 'The YouTube Formula'.RESOURCES:- Book: The YouTube Formula, by Derral Eves 👉 https://amzn.to/4fVqXQq- Article & Audiobook-style Podcast 👉 https://doyouevenblog.com/how-to-grow-a-youtube-channel/- Tool 👉 https://dyeb.link/morningfame00:00 Introduction and Overview00:33 Results and Revenue Breakdown01:03 Choosing the Niche: Mechanical Keyboards02:12 Content Strategy: Video First Approach03:22 Product Reviews and Competition07:04 SEO and Search Strategy12:59 Thumbnails, Titles, and Hooks21:06 Resources and Final Thoughts

Two things today: 1) The hidden benefits of podcasting (even in a saturated market!), and 2) My insanely simple podcast workflow.Whether you're a seasoned podcaster or new to the scene, my tips on capturing ideas, recording, and editing will streamline your process and enhance your content.00:00 Introduction and Purpose01:33 Why Podcasting is Still Valuable04:44 Podcasting Workflow and Tech Stack06:59 Recording and Editing Process11:02 Final Steps and Publishing14:16 Conclusion and Call to Action

Pete shares an inspiring mini-episode about the importance of exploring curiosity without a specific purpose. Drawing from Benjamin Franklin's approach to 'play,' Pete discusses how indulging in hobbies and creative pursuits can lead to unexpected and valuable benefits. Encouraging creators and entrepreneurs to give themselves the freedom to explore, Pete emphasizes that useful outcomes often emerge from curiosity-driven activities.00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast00:41 Inspiration from Benjamin Franklin02:08 The Value of Hobbies and Curiosity03:01 Personal Examples and Benefits04:04 Final Thoughts and Sign Off

Let's dive into an unconventional marketing strategy inspired by a YouTube video with 6M+ views in 7 days from a NEW creator...The episode explores the concept of 'opposite content' using a viral video from the Goobie and Doobie channel and Pete's own YouTube experience. We'll highlight EXACTLY how producing content that contrasts starkly with the mainstream can increase engagement and visibility.Here's Goobie's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25LUF8GmbFUHere's my old video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izbGibyG1_I00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:17 A Mind-Blowing YouTube Video01:04 The Viral Success of Gooby and Doobie01:49 Analyzing the Content03:14 Personal Example: Opposite Content04:55 Defining Opposite Content07:09 Applying Opposite Content to Your Niche08:54 Conclusion and Call to Action

In this episode, Pete addresses the challenges of losing motivation in online ventures. He shares personal struggles with fear, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome that led to a hiatus from podcasting. Pete offers introspective questions and four actionable tips for reigniting passion: reassessing your 'why,' setting small achievable goals, embracing imperfection, and finding accountability. He announces plans for a series on social-first websites, aiming to provide insights and strategies in this emerging field. Tune in for a candid discussion on staying motivated and achieving online business success.00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back00:41 Facing Self-Doubt and Fear02:02 Rediscovering the Passion03:28 Questions to Reignite Motivation05:41 Four Tips to Reboot Your Passion07:46 Upcoming Episodes Preview08:28 Conclusion and Farewell

Today's guest is the one and only Sadie Smiley! This blogger-turned-boss lady overcame thyroid cancer and a serious case of hustler burnout to build her online empire.We dive intothe blogosphere's glow-up,Modern SEO (and horror stories about algorithm and AI word-vomit.Sadie keeps it real on whether blogging is still a viable career option in 2024 or just a hobby for masochists.Also, we talk a TON about creating profitable memberships. I'm a huge fan of her approach here...Learn more about Sadie Membership Formula here 👉 https://dyeb.link/pipAND--she built a discount code for my audience! Use code 'DYEB' for a nice discount :)Join Pete's Roundup Newsletter here 👉 https://petemcpherson.com/roundup

Today, I'm sharing an incredibly simple (and fun!!) exercise that can help you get unstuck, generate great ideas, and make your work FUN AGAIN.Here's a link to that Google Doc that I mentioned with some notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TQ6NV9PrndhwG_kQTFRrUpAF1B4e-SE8XGxjJGArGO4/edit?usp=sharingGo to File > Make a CopyAnd here are the "categories" that I brainstormed off the top of my head:products?- high end services- high end products- $19 products- $9/mo membership- 1-day workshop ideas- 1-video mini trainingContent?- mega guide- haiku that would be valuable to your audience- webinar- 3-video weekend training- 10-part youtube series- 5-min TED talk-style- 1 hour livestream- 10 hour livestreamMarketing- local- 1-on-1- paid ads- partnerships- organic- viralMOREWeekly email round-up 👉️ https://doyouevenblog.com/AI writing that doesn't suck 👉️ https://fabb.ai1,000 keywords in 1 click in 1 minute 👉️ https://topicalmap.ai0:00 Introduction to Link Whisper4:36 The Rules and Process of Bad Idea Brainstorming6:31 Scheduling Creative Time and Bringing Supplies7:37 Choosing the Area and Brainstorming Categories10:54 Brainstorming Bad Ideas for Each Category