Digital Creator
Welcome to Digital Creator with Dylan Schmidt. This is the show for content entrepreneurs who have a message to share and want to make an impact. Each week you'll learn cutting edge strategies and best practices with host, Dylan Schmidt. Dylan is the founder of The Creator Club and Content Clips.
Episodes
223 episodes
Spotify opens new money path
In this episode, I’m talking about:A new way to earn money from your Spotify podcast.Why Spotify's latest video features might be worth adding to your workflow.What Spotify's recent brand shift reveals about the fu...
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Season 1
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Episode 223
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7:44
The gap between thinking and creating
Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I’m talking about:The reason your best content ideas can crumble when recording.What Yale researchers discovered about how our brains trick us.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 222
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5:19
The irony of low effort content
Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I’m talking about:The surprising truth about which content performs best (and why your most popular videos might be the ones you care about least).Wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 221
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5:37
How to be confident on camera
Welcome to this week's episode of Digital Creator! In this episode, I'm talking about:The unexpected mindset shift that makes camera confidence easierWhy focusing on the "wrong" things might be holding you backA si...
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Season 1
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Episode 220
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9:37
Why your future is bigger than you think
Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I’m talking about:A personal revelation about learning that changed my perspective on growth.Why your current frame of reference might be limiting yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 219
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13:00
5 Monetization Mistakes Creators Make
Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I’m talking about:The surprising truth about followers and making moneyA clever approach to working with brands (even with a small audience)...
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Season 1
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Episode 218
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9:52
Why are top podcasts adding video?
Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I’m talking about:Simple ways to start incorporating video into your podcast.The importance of creating an authentic environment for your show.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 217
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7:54
Attention spans aren’t shrinking
Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I’m talking about:Why audience attention spans aren't actually shrinking.How social media platforms create a "digital casino" environment.Ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 216
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13:32
Is your marketing strategy outdated? Time to find your meta
Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I’m talking about:Why running more tactics might be sabotaging your successThe easiest way to reach a quarter million people every month without losi...
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Season 1
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Episode 215
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16:44
How to grow your email list using your podcast
Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I’m talking about:Why adding more "value" to your opt-in might be killing your email list growth (and the counterintuitive approach that's workingThe...
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Season 1
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Episode 214
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14:10
Publishing through life’s curveballs
Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I’m talking about:The challenges and rewards of publishing content consistentlyHow life events can impact your content creation scheduleStra...
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Season 1
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Episode 213
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18:15
The hidden cost of brand deals
Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I’m talking about:Why brand partnerships aren't always the best monetization strategyHow to decide if brand deals are right for youThe long-...
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Season 1
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Episode 212
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6:18
How to keep listeners coming back
Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I’m talking about:The art of keeping listeners coming back to your podcastWhy podcast downloads alone don't tell the whole storyCreating a u...
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Season 1
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Episode 211
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13:10
How to win at podcasting
Most podcasters hit plateaus in growth because their strategy isn’t aligned with their primary objective. Let’s talk about it.Step 1: Clarify the primary goalStep 2: Develop a strategyStep 3: Don’t get distractedCoac...
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Season 1
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Episode 210
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14:56
My email newsletter process
I first started publishing email newsletters back in 2012. My process hasn’t changed much. In this episode, I’m sharing the 4 steps I take to send out my email newsletter every week.
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Season 1
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Episode 209
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12:48
Why social media is hard
We can't all be Instagram influencers with a million followers. For some of us, we gotta figure out a different approach. In this episode, I'm laying out the best approach I know for making your social media work for you not against you.
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Season 1
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Episode 208
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33:48
Going Beyond the RSS Feed | With Lloyd George
Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator! In this episode, I’m sharing an episode from the Cr8tor Hub podcast hosted by friend Lloyd George. In this episode, we’re talking about:The challenges of starting a business focused...
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Season 1
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Episode 207
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23:02
Why Your Podcast Isn't Growing (And How to Fix It)
Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator! In this episode, I’m sharing a candid conversation I had with Landon Poburan about:The intimate nature of podcast listening and how it affects content creationWhy consisten...
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Season 1
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Episode 206
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43:11
From Health Struggles to YouTube Success with Diana Gladney
Welcome to this week's episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I'm talking with video expert Diana Gladney about:Her journey from struggling with health issues to becoming a video content creator.How binge-watchi...
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Season 1
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Episode 205
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25:59
The 80/20 Rule for Content Creators | Creating More Time, Refining Your Format, and Letting Go of Perfectionism
Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I’m talking about:How to have more time to create contentFinding a content format that works for youHow to stop obsessing over details your ...
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Season 1
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Episode 204
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20:00
The Future of Video is Here | Runway's Gen 3 Alpha, Enhancing Your Video Production, and Mastering Podcast Ads
Welcome to this week’s episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I’m talking about:Runway's exciting new Gen 3 Alpha AI video creation toolMy refined short-form video editing workflowEffective podcast ad p...
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Season 1
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Episode 203
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20:00
Unique Content Creator Roles | AI Content Creators, Wedding Content Creators, and UGC Content Creators
Welcome to this week's episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I'm talking about:The rise of AI content creators and how they differ from traditional content creators.The unique role of wedding content creators a...
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Season 1
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Episode 202
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20:00
You vs. You | The True Nature of Competition for Creators, Staying Motivated, and Playing the Long Game
Welcome to this week's episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I'm talking about:The difference between virality and success as a creator and how chasing both can affect your brand.What the future of content crea...
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Season 1
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Episode 201
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20:00
TikTok Live Discoveries | Mindset for Growth, Asynchronous Work in Content Clips, and Exploring TikTok Live
Welcome to this week's episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I'm talking about:The power of mindset and staying present to avoid getting stuck in life.How I run my company, Content Clips, with no client meeting...
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Season 1
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Episode 200
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20:00
Empowering Independent Podcasters | Launching a Podcast Conference, Mastering Daily Live Streams, and Embracing Imperfection
Welcome to this week's episode of Digital Creator!In this episode, I'm talking with Marc Ronick about:His upcoming live event, Empowered Podcasting, designed specifically for independent podcasters looking to level up their g...
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Season 1
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Episode 199
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20:00
