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Helping bloggers, podcasters, and online business entrepreneurs grow their business! Host Pete McPherson chats with the world's TOP creators, including names like Seth Godin, Michelle Schroeder-Gardner, Neil Patel, Matt Mullenweg (creator of WordPress), John Lee Dumas, and way more.Topics include blogging (duh), SEO, affiliate marketing, podcasting, and monetization (especially digital products and FUNNELS!). ;)
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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 …
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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: - …
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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. - Pr…
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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://petemcpher…
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Here are 40 of my favorite things ;) BLOG POST WITH THE LINKS: http://petemcpherson.com/40-things 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…
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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.…
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🚀 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+ b…
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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 video…
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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 aud…
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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 pr…
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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 music Now ➡️ What…
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Pete's roundup for creators & entrepreneurs! Here's what we chat about today: Quick Tip 1 ➡️ The general public doesn't know about marketing Quick Tip 2 ➡️ Feed Alex Hormozi to ChatGPT Experiment ➡️ I ditched Google email, Drive, Photos, and Chrome YouTube ➡️ Videos that don't leave you Note ➡️ List Gadget launches NEXT WEEK AHHHH 🎊🍺💌 Thread ➡️ Nea…
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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 increme…
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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-in Cool Tool ➡️ Flowdrafter Internet Fun ➡️ OK Go's new music video Now ➡️ What I'm wor…
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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! Sign up for Pete's weekly roundup newsletter here: https://petemcpherson.com/ You can gra…
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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 T…
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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 24:0…
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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 ***** 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…
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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 Holid…
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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 ➡️ …
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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 righ…
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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 ver…
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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 Threat…
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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 r…
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Efficiency, 10X Business Ideas, and Fun Internet Tools: Pete's Roundup Pete 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. P…
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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_life Bobby Fingers on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bobbyfingers Topical Map AI: https://topicalm…
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In this episode 👇 Random ➡️ Easiest $1k I've ever made Strategy ➡️ 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 niche Cool Tool ➡️ Scratchpad (sticky note app) Health ➡️ Sleeping Heart rate since starting pickleball Life Pro Tip ➡️ Buy Legos used Now ➡️ What I'm working…
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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 e…
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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 Purpose 01:33 Why Podcasting is St…
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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 explor…
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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…
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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…
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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 into the 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 2…
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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=sharing Go to File > Make a Copy And here are the …
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Louise Brogan (https://louisebrogan.com/) is THE expert on all things LinkedIn (which I've been looking into more and more!) In today's episode, we chat: Meeting King Charles (really) Who is LinkedIn for, and how can we benefit? How to optimize your profile Content Strategies for LinkedIn Show notes here >>> https://doyouevenblog.com/louise…
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On today's show, my good friend and personal finance guru (the good kind) Nick True drops by for a cozy chat. He's not just a wizard with numbers; he's a master of mapping out the future too. We dive into Nick's "Life Vision Template" – a brilliant tool he crafted to help folks get crystal clear on what they really want from life and work. It's all…
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Pete shares his 2023 lessons learned, best & worst decisions, most impactful moments, and more. Notes: Arthur C. Brooks — How to Be Happy, Reverse Bucket Lists, The Four False Idols, Muscular Philosophies, Practical Inoculation Against the Darkness, and More (#692)] https://tim.blog/2023/09/11/arthur-c-brooks/ My First Million with Steph Smith - ht…
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Whether you approve of the AI revolution or NOT...you can't deny its power. Today, Casey Botticello (Blogging Guide) joins Pete to discuss the two AI sites he started in early 2023. Specifically, Pete wants to know about how Casey chooses the niches (SUPER important), as well as a deep-dive on keyword research + topic mapping. Show notes here: http…
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In today's chat, Doug and I are BOTH going to weigh in on 3 questions: 1. Is blogging dead? (Or will it die in the next year?) 2. Where is blogging going (in a world of AI)? 3. What are Doug and Pete doing RIGHT NOW in their business? Show notes here: https://doyouevenblog.com/doug FIND DOUG HERE: Niche Site Project: http://nichesiteproject.com/ Yo…
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Want to quit your job? Or just make your biz more sustainable and profitable? Money expert Tiffany Grant (Money Talk with Tiff!!) joins us today to share her journey, AND share lots of brilliant financial advice to apply in your business! Show notes here: https://doyouevenblog.com/tiffBy Pete McPherson
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Were you hit the past 2 weeks? Want to future-proof your site & business? I have tips to survive and THRIVE w/ companies like Google, Apple, Pinterest, Spotify--controlling the algorithms. Resources mentioned: 16 companies control most of Google results: https://detailed.com/google-control/ From Google: Ask yourself these questions to diagnose your…
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