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HapitalistHow 30 people can beat 1,000,000* Listen on the app of your choiceThis episode is part of the January Joy(ful) Growth Club with Russell and Claire program I’m running with Claire Venus ✨. Join and get access to special challenge and interviews all month. Join by clicking here.In it, I sat down with Seth Werkheiser from SOCIAL MEDIA ESCAPE CLUB to talk about why social media is making people miserable, and how it’s not actually helping most of us build sustainable creative careers.We talked a lot about:* Why creators keep chasin...
2026-01-0857 min
SMEC: CURRENTS21 - Proximity and PresenceI dive into what happens when real-world connection replaces scrolling. From a punk rock flea market table with some neon flyers and old music gear, the conversations quickly turned to leaving social media, quitting Spotify, and the hunger for face-to-face exchange. Along the way, I reflect on why proximity carries so much energy, and how experiments like a “confession booth” might spark deeper honesty than any platform ever could.
2025-09-0905 min
Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media🏁 The State of Substack & How to Fall Back in Love with the Internet — with Seth WerkheiserSeth Werkheiser was one of the first 3000 people on Twitter. Now he runs Social Media Escape Club and helps people get off X, Facebook, Instagram, and more.In this conversation, we chart how we’ve each spent 20+ years online — beginning with AOL, Tumblr, and Twitter all the way through Instagram, TikTok, and the current state of Substack.This one goes out to everyone feeling lost online and looking for the magic of the early internet era again. Join us for this journey through:Amelia’s cringe-inducing 2013 Tumblr blog & Twitter handle 😬Seth’s path from AOL Music t...
2025-09-051h 03
Social Media Escape ClubMax Pete talks about tech burnout, offline community, and creative balanceMax Pete joins to talk about chasing tech dreams, the rise (or comeback?) of offline community, and how creatives can find balance between being seen online and actually living their lives.
2025-08-2948 min
Social Media Escape ClubWriting, Zoom Calls, and Creative Life with Frederick WoodruffIn this wide-ranging conversation with writer and astrologer Frederick Woodruff, we dive into the shifting landscape of newsletters and paid memberships, why he moved away from Substack, and what it really means to create outside of social media. We also talk astrology (including the Saturn–Neptune conjunction), Frederick’s new book The DMER Diaries, and the slow, grounding power of email lists and small communities.
2025-08-1958 min
What Am I Making PodcastVideo: Seth Werkeiser Invites Me Over To HangOn Friday morning, I went live on Substack with my pal Seth Werkheiser over at Social Media Escape Club to talk about my massive live album project with The Wild Honey Collective, and oh so much more. What began as a simple chat about the details of my project quickly evolved into a dialogue on the overarching importance of storytelling, and the power of permission.In our conversation, I walk Seth through the machinations of the Wild Honey project, including the details of how we’re planning to record, mix, master, promote, and release a record on a...
2025-08-161h 10
Social Media Escape ClubMatty C on Crowdfunding, Storytelling & Surviving as an ArtistSeth talks with musician Matty C about the unvarnished truth of creating and releasing an album in 2025 — from launching a $20k Indiegogo campaign to pressing vinyl, filming a live show, and telling the deeper story behind independent art. They dig into the realities of streaming payouts, building community, choosing platforms, and why story matters more than algorithms.
2025-08-151h 11
Social Media Escape ClubAngela Hollowell (again!) and Ditching Social Media for Real Connections & Content OwnershipPrioritizing real-life connections: Angela Hollowell shares how focusing on in-person events over constant social media brought her valuable contacts, new opportunities, and even an award. She notes that “in real life, it just matters that much more,” and that her name still traveled through rooms even when she wasn’t there.Owning your platform and content: Creators should control their own domains and archives instead of relying solely on LinkedIn, Substack, or other platforms. Angela is moving her LinkedIn archive to her own site, calling it a permanent “home on the internet” where all her work can live.
2025-08-1258 min
Honey & HustleLeave social media and grow your creative business. | Seth WerkheiserThis is a slightly edited version of my conversation with Seth Werkheiser, founder of the Social Media Escape Club newsletter. We spoke on Substack live about leaving LinkedIn (and social media in general), and what it truly looks like to build your own newsletter and website. I hope you enjoy and join us for the next one (hint: it's Monday, August 11, 2025, at noon EST)!Find Seth Werkheiser online: https://sethw.xyz/Social Media Escape Club: https://socialmediaescape.club/Thanks for listening! Let's keep the convo going: Join the community, Please Hustle...
2025-07-3054 min
Social Media Escape ClubEscaping Social Media & Building Sustainable Creative Work (with Angela Hollowell)Angela Hollowell (Please Hustle Responsibly) and Seth from Social Media Escape Club talk about stepping back from algorithm-driven platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram to build slower, calmer, more sustainable creative practices.Topics include:• Replacing daily posting habits with long-form writing• Why a newsletter is a better foundation than social media• Website strategies and owning your content• Hosting Zoom calls and building a deeper creative community• Letting projects “cook” and resisting the instant-gratification trapRecorded live on Substack, July 2025.
2025-07-281h 01SMEC: CURRENTS020 - You're not marrying a platformBased off of this post: https://socialmediaescape.club/2025/youre-not-marrying-a-platform/And here's a link to that James Hart post.
2025-07-2209 min
Social Media Escape ClubTalking with Brie-Anna Willey about leaving social media, making our websites as sticky as social media, and writing 5,000 word emails (or not).I spoke with Brie-Anna Willey about how scrolling works. That’s why social media has had such a hold on us—because we just scroll. There’s nothing to it. Then look at our websites, filled with links and categories and the wide images, it’s just like—decisions. Options.Do I want to click on their About page?Do I want to click on their Category page?Remember the blog post? Here’s a photo, then here’s the full text. And then there was the next one.What else does that look...
2025-07-1645 minSMEC: CURRENTS019 - Seek The JoyIndie Thinkers interview with Angela Hollowell: https://indiethinkers.substack.com/p/angela-hollowell
2025-07-1004 minSMEC: CURRENTS018 - WHEN YOU HIT SEND, IT'S NOT THE ENDThat’s a little catchphrase I came up with: When you hit send, it’s not the end. Maybe I invented it, maybe someone else did—but it’s true either way.Right now, it’s summertime—open rates are down, comments are down, “likes” are down. But when you hit send, that doesn’t mean you’re done. Especially if you’re on Substack, you have the direct URL for every post you send. Sure, it lands in inboxes, but that’s just the beginning.
2025-06-2702 minSMEC: CURRENTS017 - THE PODCAST HAS MOVED HEREA lot has changed since the last Voice Note in May.I’ve moved all paid memberships to Memberful, and I’m now posting these audio entries here on Transistor. That means a new RSS feed, which you can grab here: https://feeds.transistor.fm/smec-currentsAnd all episodes are here: https://smec-currents.transistor.fm/episodesThis new podcast (called SMEC: Currents) isn’t listed publicly on all the major platforms, so I’d love if you shared it with your friends.I’m not playing the game of formatting...
2025-06-2607 min
Social Media Escape ClubCamilla Wickman talks new album, growing a newsletter, finding support, and moreCamilla Wickman links!https://camillawickman.com/https://camillawickman.bandcamp.com/album/red-rock-seal-skin
2025-06-2433 min
Social Media Escape ClubKristen Tweedale on memberships, keeping things simple, and growing communitySome of the big things we covered:You need a space that’s truly yours (and feels safe to show up in)Real community comes from real connectionLeading something long-term? set boundaries, stay saneStart small, try stuff, be okay with messyChase meaning, not just follower counts
2025-06-201h 03
Sparkle on Substack(Live) Should you add a 'buy me a ☕️' or donation button on your Substack?Popping this here for those of you who are curious of my opinion on the ‘buy me a coffee’ buttons here on Substack.Is it a trend? A bridge to confidence as a paid writer or a long term strategy to diversify writing income?Seth Werkheiser and I talk it out..Also cute abundance story… When I was in New Orleans a lady wrote me a poem on a typewriter for $11. It cost $11 because that’s all I had in my purse. If I’d had $100 she could have had that.
2025-06-081h 02
Sparkle on Substack(Live) Why we don’t need 1001 paid subsThank you Jo Hutton, Sarah Sadie, Seth Werkheiser, Laura Zug, Mika ,David Venus, Katie Kastner, Megan Auman, and many others for tuning into my live video inspired by this note.Join my month long mini-mind to get crystal clear on how your Substack fits with your business and content eco-system, your long term goals and your vision once and for all. More here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sparkleon.substack.com/subscribe
2025-05-3054 min
Creative Rebels211 - Escape Social Media with Seth WerkheiserSocial media has changed my life.I’m able to support myself as a full time artist. When I have a new show, event or print release, I post online and make sales. I’ve managed to connect with incredible creatives and famous celebrities. It’s a powerful tool.But I don’t enjoy it. I hate the pressure. I feel like everyone all of a sudden hates my work if a post performs badly. I don’t post consistently so I’m often in the instagram dog house. Making a reel takes me forever; I need B rol...
2025-05-2657 min
Social Media Escape ClubRyan J. Downey of Stream N Destroy talking about losing work online and connecting with your fanshttps://streamndestroy.substack.com/https://www.ryanjdowney.com/
2025-05-1441 min
Social Media Escape ClubMax Pete on community, making your own job, and networking the right wayMore details here! https://socialmediaescapeclub.substack.com/p/max-pete-on-community-making-your
2025-05-1333 minSMEC: CURRENTS016 - It's all a delivery truckI’m starting to think of all this as a delivery truck.I make the thing, and the delivery person comes and picks it up. It goes on the truck, and then it’s out of my hands.You’ve seen the disclaimers from online shops—‘we’re not responsible for what happens during shipping.’ I’m kind of feeling that for myself now. Once I hit send, I’m out.I don’t want to look at the tracking details. I don’t need to know how fast it got there. I don’t want to care abo...
2025-05-0904 min
Mornings in the Lab with Keith & Friends#2040 | I Took a Risk and Changed Careers—Here's My AdviceMornings in the Lab: Inspiring Creativity, Authenticity & Human Connection In today's electrifying episode of 'Mornings in the Lab with Keith and Friends,' hosts Keith and John delve into an array of dynamic topics to get your day started right. The morning kicks off with an exuberant celebration of the Winnipeg Jets' thrilling victory, setting the tone for a discussion about sports, determination, and the spirit of winning. Special guest Justin Aarons, Chief Creative Officer at Rule29, joins to talk about the transformative power of creativity in business and life. Justin shares inspiring stories from his career, including a...
2025-05-052h 03SMEC: CURRENTS015 - Your newsletter isn't your permanent addressPut something new on your website, and link it in your next newsletter. Your newsletter isn’t your permanent address, it’s a delivery vehicle. Build an archive of work on your website and link to your stuff from your newsletter!Oh, and this is the Alex Dobrenko` interview where his guest Isabel Cowles Murphy talks about someone else who says writing is your legacy.https://botharetrue.substack.com/p/how-to-write-about-the-vulnerable
2025-05-0203 minSMEC: CURRENTS014 - You're an artistA reflection from today’s Escape Pod Zoom call, regarding Seth Godin’s ‘What is your art?’ post from 2015.I define art as having nothing at all to do with painting.Art is a human act, a generous contribution, something that might not work, and it is intended to change the recipient for the better, often causing a connection to happen.Five elements that are difficult to find and worth seeking out. Human, generous, risky, change and connection.Read that full post here.
2025-04-2803 minSMEC: CURRENTS013 - Keep reminding peopleToday’s episode is a bonus add-on to today’s post:“You’re not bothering them if they’re fans,” said kate ellen, about reminding your audience about what the heck you’re doing. We think our subscribers know about our latest work, but that’s hardly ever true.https://socialmediaescapeclub.substack.com/p/print-your-tour-diary-start-a-conversationKeep telling people about the thing you do!
2025-04-2503 minSMEC: CURRENTS012 - Make stuff with your readersIn today’s voice note, I reflect a bit on last Friday’s post, and talk about the idea of building side quests with your audience—not just broadcasting at all of them.Inspired by this zine project by Kel Rakowski: https://rakowwwski.substack.com/p/the-zine-we-made-togetherI riff on some small ways to collaborate: ask for summer memories, favorite songs, books, whatever.Start small, ask a few folks directly, and let it grow from there.Not everyone will engage—and that’s normal. You’re not trying to rally the entire stadi...
2025-04-2304 min
Social Media Escape ClubLive with Kate Ellen: Ghosting Spotify, reaching fans without social media, and moreLinks and more info here: https://socialmediaescapeclub.substack.com/p/kate-ellen-on-ghosting-spotify-reachingMusic: cat therapy by L.Dre
2025-04-2337 min
Social Media Escape ClubSarah Fay on Substack Live, Email Lists, and Getting Paid for Your WorkOkay, so I was Sarah's guest on this, but figured I'd repurpose in podcast form. Enjoy!
2025-04-1736 minSMEC: CURRENTS011 - Ask for lessA common trap is treating your website like the finish line.“How do I get people to my WordPress,” is the wrong question.Your blog and your newsletter should work together—your blog builds the archive, your newsletter delivers the value right where people already are.Weave links into real writing. Offer substance in the inbox. Let readers wander deeper on their own, clicking a link on occasion. Don’t make it a requirement.Feed the people that showed up, right where they are.
2025-04-1604 min
Substack Live PodcastWhat you need to know about Substack right nowThank you Joy Sullivan, Henry Oliver, Danielle Bean, Britany Robinson, Aimee Liu, and many others for tuning into my live video with Seth Werkheiser!Should Seth and I turn this into a regular show? If so, what should we call it???Suggestions: * S&S on Substack* Substack Entrepreneurs at Work This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.substackwritersatwork.com/subscribe
2025-04-1636 minSMEC: CURRENTS010 - Lead your fans to bigger placesThanks to Parker Gates for sending me this clip: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHqrfkYxskXWhere could you lead your current subscribers?
2025-04-1004 min
Social Media Escape ClubBeing yourself, human marketing and more with Tim BaileyTim's newsletter: https://soberlivinginthemusicindustry.substack.com/
2025-04-0845 min
Social Media Escape ClubMario Fraioli of The Morning ShakeoutSubscribe to Mario's Morning Shakeout Newsletter! https://themorningshakeout.substack.com/
2025-04-0854 minSMEC: CURRENTS009 - Explore biggerFrom today’s episode:“A website and a tool cost money, I know. But platforms cost money too. A lot of them are free, but they charge you per transaction. And then because they charge you different fees, they call the shots. So they set up the guidelines. So if they don't like what you're putting up there, they can take it down. Then you're not making any money. So you might as well start with a website anyway.”If you're a paid member you get two rounds of Email Guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/watch...
2025-04-0704 min
Social Media Escape ClubClaire Venus on Donation buttons, Substack Live, and hosting Zoom calls with subscribersFind out more about Claire Venus here: https://sparkleon.substack.com/
2025-04-041h 02SMEC: CURRENTS008 - Build a foundationI included a Seth Godin quote in my latest newsletter with Laura Kidd:“The false proxy of how many people are following you on social media is a trap,” says Seth Godin, “I know people who have gotten 40 million views of a TikTok, and sold $200 worth of stuff to go with it.”It starts a bit after the 10:00 mark of this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zcnK6Lx_p4Are you chasing more? Or are there people right in front of you who still don’t really know everything you have to offer?
2025-04-0204 minSMEC: CURRENTS007 - Use your voiceUse your voice, even if it’s not a full fledged podcast, or 4K video.“This is who I am. If you're along for the ride, cool. Maybe hit subscribe. If you're not, hit unsubscribe. That's fine, too. And so, I think whether you want to do video or not, or if you want to do podcast audio or not, you don't have to do any of them. Find what's true for you and and show it to your friends.”As I said in this episode, I think we’re so terrified of publishing our own vide...
2025-03-2805 min
Social Media Escape ClubMansi talks about generosity and ignoring metricsFind Mansi here: https://notes.mansimakes.com/
2025-03-2656 min
Social Media Escape ClubLaura Kidd talks selling albums, email list best practices, Patreon and moreGet on Laura’s email list here: https://penfriend.rocks/helloGet Laura’s music on Bandcamp!
2025-03-251h 13
Are Both True?How to quit social media without quitting the internetLooooove me some time with Seth Werkheiser of SOCIAL MEDIA ESCAPE CLUB !! Topics discussed during our chat include: * How Seth’s a Main St. guy in Kutztown PA* A neighbor and her pig * The challenges of leaving tech platforms and ecosystems like Google* Substack’s evolution toward becoming more of a social media platform* Numbers anxiety!! * The myth of "being discovered" versus actively reaching out for opportunities* Why direct connection with fans beats social media every time * Finding contentment with current circumstances rather than...
2025-03-251h 12SMEC: CURRENTS006 - Borrow from other industriesIn a recent talk with Olivia Rafferty I asked if there was a take away from her work that someone could adapt to their own:"If musicians don't just focus on what other musicians are doing, and how they're making music. If people on Substack who make newsletters start to think like how could I make a newsletter in the way that like a ceramicist would like make a pot, you know? Like just try and like recontextualize things."Look at how others are making their work, and think how you could adapt that into...
2025-03-2206 minSMEC: CURRENTS005 - Think who, not whatSomeone asked me recently via my Email Guidance offering about starting a newsletter, and the classic “what’s it gonna be about?”I replied that instead of asking, "what should I write about?" try asking, "who should I write about?"Your experiences, projects, and adventures likely involved other people, so write about them.When you highlight someone in your newsletter, you can send it to them, which can spark conversations, build connections, and create momentum.This human-centered approach bring more energy to your newsletter, especially in the early days when growth feels...
2025-03-1904 min
Social Media Escape ClubQuitting Spotify, making an album and more with Olivia RaffertySubscribe to Olivia's newsletter here: https://oliviarafferty.substack.com/And check out her new album here: https://oliviarafferty.bandcamp.com/album/typical-forever
2025-03-1936 minSMEC: CURRENTS004 - Success is given, not earnedWatched this great interview with actor Anthony Mackie on the Pivot Podcast, about success being given, not earned. This part is at about the 14:04 mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqFfX0A8UAcSuccess is different for everyone, and heck, you might not even be playing the game - and that’s fine!But for a lot of us, trying to pay rent or get the new gig, we gotta get picked.
2025-03-1804 min
Social Media Escape ClubExploring Michigan Music and community with Chuck MarshallThis episode is from a Substack Live we did on March 10th, 2025, where we discussed Chuck Marshall's nonprofit, GIG: The Art of Michigan Music, which he started to showcase and support the visual artists involved in the Michigan music scene. Chuck also talked about Life in Michigan, the website and newsletter he runs with his wife, Brenda, which focuses on local beer, music, and travel in Michigan. They discussed their move to Substack for their newsletter and the positive, more community-focused experience compared to social media. Finally, we touched on the thriving local...
2025-03-1731 minSMEC: CURRENTS003 - Be mindful of where we're seenToday I reflect (not a reaction clip) on a video by photographer Noah Kalina, who questions the instinct to post creative work online, comparing social media to a "cursed room" where content is lost in a sea of distractions (starting at the 1:40 mark in the video below).https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBRuUj0pXAMI explore this modern dilemma, and of course urge creative folk to be intentional about where they share their work.
2025-03-1604 min
Life In Michigan PodcastFeeling Awesome and Inspired by the People Around YouCheers, and Happy Sunday, friends! The sun is hanging out a little bit more each day. Pretty soon, the spring peepers will be…well…peeping. Today, I’m going to share some recent experiences with inspiring people. Then I’ll drag you through a bunch of events happening over the next two weeks, share some fabulous substack restacks, a look at a book, a spin on the turntable, and your moment of zen!Hanging Out with Inspiring PeopleYou are probably aware that inspiring people are everywhere. Especially in times like these when your news feed is...
2025-03-1631 minSMEC: CURRENTS002 - Let go of what’s no longer usefulToday I’m reflecting on Andy J. Pizza’s recent post about letting go of outdated strategies. Ways of working that don’t serve us anymore.“Let go of what’s no longer useful,” as Mr. Pizza puts it.I’m also emphasizing the shift away from exhausting social media efforts and instead urging you to focus on email list building by sharing valuable work naturally (work you’ve already made), rather than simply screaming “sign up for updates!”What’s your biggest struggle with growing your email list?
2025-03-1505 minSMEC: CURRENTS001 - Talk to good peopleThis will be a collection of voice notes from me, from your pal Seth, because I just got too many ideas. And they all don't need to be blog posts. They all don't need to be newsletters. They all don't need to be videos.The stuff just comes to me a lot. So I want to get these out here, out and about.And I really came to come to that from a conversation I had today with Amber Carnes. We got on the phone. We got on a Zoom.That's how ideas...
2025-03-1403 min
Social Media Escape ClubGetting "Artfully Cacophonous" with Sean Reid: Collecting, Signaling, and Childlike WonderSean R Reid was a guest on one of our recent Escape Pod Zoom calls, and he dropped the phrase “artfully cacophonous,” which led to some good laughs!He talked about all the toys and other fun items he collects, and I was reading the part of Austin Kleon’s ‘Show Your Work’ where he talked “Don’t be a hoarder,” and I’m so glad Sean isn’t hiding his fun decor - I think you’ll appreciate this interview!
2025-03-1258 min
Social Media Escape ClubOwning your data, losing access to social media accounts, email lists, and more with Michael GilbrideSpoke to Michael Gilbride of Mad Records on Substack Live yesterday (Wed, Mar 5, 2025) and we covered a lot of ground here. Buckle up.Directly reaching your audience with an email listBuilding trust in your work and how you present yourselfApproaching the business side of all this creativelyBe the RoombaGetting back to TALKING again, in personBe sure to subscribe to The Mad Records Monologue to keep up to date with everything Michael is doing:https://madrecords.substack.com/
2025-03-0658 min
What Am I Making PodcastWAIM Podcast #078 - Seth Werkheiser of Social Media Escape ClubSeth Werkheiser has spent the last ten years walking away from social media. If you ask him for his two cents, he’ll tell you that you should walk away as well. For more than a decade, Seth has been helping creative artists build community and teaching them how to engage more intentionally with their fans and followers. In the process, Seth has found a new way of looking at life, creativity, and connection. When I first reached out to Seth about being on the pod, I was primarily curious about the ways in which he was cre...
2025-03-031h 49
Are Both True?Gaza, God, and turning toward the hard stuff without needing to solve itNoha asked me not to swear during this because her kids might watch. Not only did I swear, I also told her to tell her kids that I was the Mr. Beast of Substack for some reason. But besides those two ERRORS on my part, the conversation was genuinely so good. You can watch / listen here on Substack OR on your podcast app by clicking here.Topics covered include:* our shared anxiety and the weird pressure to be perfect, even when no one’s asking us to be.* how Ar...
2025-02-231h 03
Katie Lee's Top Secret Project PodcastWhere do you get your ideas from?Writers hate being asked where they get their ideas from, don’t they? Not me, though. If you ask me, I will tell you in precise and possibly quite dull detail where I get each of my ideas from.So, at the very strong risk no one gives even a slight hoot, I’m going to take this moment to give you the full recipe for the sausage.The Man In The WallMy mate Elham Ehsas His new film, There Will Come Soft RainsOur film: Your Hand Foun...
2025-02-2109 min
Social Media Escape ClubDitching algorithms and seeking connection with Alex DobrenkoWe covered a lot on this nearly hour and a half chat, including, but certainly not limited to:Owning your work and backing it up.Why waiting to be "discovered" is a flawed.How email and direct outreach beat relying on social media algorithms.Focusing on conversations and connections instead of chasing numbers.https://botharetrue.substack.com/
2025-02-121h 20
Social Media Escape ClubMarketing, good energy, small business sustainability and more with Sarah Faith GottesdienerSarah Faith Gottesdiener and I talked about building a sustainable business with an email list, rather than relying heavily on social media.Sustainable can mean a lot of things, but we found in our conversation that it means ease, calm, peace. Like sharing resources, and solving problems together.
2025-01-1356 min
Substack Live PodcastAuthentic Substack Growth: Two Under-the-Radar Success StoriesThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.substackwritersatwork.comFind out how the title of your Substack, building community, and tapping into the Substack network can lead to real, meaningful growth.Authentic Growth PDF toolkit below.I bring you my interview with (and case study of) two amazing Substack creators—and, I’m proud to say, clients—Seth Werkheiser and Cassidy Frost.They both found extraordinary success on Substack: * Seth grew from 541 to over 4000 subscribers in one year through experimenting with h...
2024-12-1110 min
Social Media Escape ClubTalking offline community building with Joi KatskeeSocial media companies want you sitting on your couch consuming as many ads as possible. It feels like a leisurely activity, but really you’re working very hard to increase shareholder value for massive corporations.Sara Eckel wrote about this in ‘The People Who Don't Want You to Sleep,’“Social media companies don’t want you to go out and have fun with your friends—they want you to look at pictures of your friends having fun without you.”Eckel references the the book Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention--And How to Think Deeply Again, in whic...
2024-12-0232 min
Sparkle on Substack(Live)Socials, Substack and your SanityWell this was an ABSOLUTE treat. Seth and I have clocked each other’s Notes for a little while and I was delighted he was up for a chat about socials/ social media on Substack and all the rest.My top tip for you is to understand what you do in service to your readers by emailing them from Substack. Then the rest of the strategy of ‘being online’ for growth, personal development and fun can follow. Thank you Andy Adams, Jo Hutton, Diamond-Michael Scott, marine eyes, Cruda, and many others for tuning into my live v...
2024-12-021h 01
Social Media Escape ClubColin Czerwinski sold most of his photo books at book fairsColin Czerwinski spent his own money making his first photo book and sold most of them by being in the right room.Being in the right room is an elusive destination for many creative people, mostly because we find it very easy to be in the wrong room on many occasions.Colin and I talked about our friends Diana Pappas and Tom Bland, who recently set up at a local art fair, and it didn’t go so well:“As soon as we walked in the door to the art fair, we realized we were...
2024-11-2614 min
Social Media Escape ClubCody Cook-Parrott says “marketing is a creative practice”Hey! I spoke with Cody Cook-Parrott about NEWSLETTERS, so this video is packed with some ideas that you could use for your own projects:Segments!Using lead magnets!Creative bothering (Cody came up with that one during this interview)!FlodeskZapierCody’s Newsletter classSubstack’s RecommendationsSee How Teenage Wrist Promote Their Tour By Telling a StorySeth WerkheiserTeenage Wrist email (web version)“Marketing is a creative practice.”“Creative bothering”
2024-11-0325 min
Transcendent SolopreneurshipIs Substack the Secret to a Solopreneur’s Marketing Success?To Substack or not to Substack? Lots of folks are asking this question! And the most accurate answer is that it depends! Join Seth Werkheiser and Scott Perry for a jam session about why they're on Substack, how it fits into their business growth strategy, and what's worth thinking through before you opt-in or go all in.Click here to go further.Please drop your reflections and questions in the comments!Prefer to watch? Here’s the video replay. This is a public episode. If you'd li...
2024-05-301h 25
Now We KnowTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)In honor of the upcoming release of Perpetual Teenager Seth Rogen's take on Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello and the rest, Kevin brings Chris the former #1 turtle movie to reassess. Is it totally tubular or a major bummer? And which of our heroes has more Cowabunga Attitude? Peel the shell open and see!
2023-07-311h 27Staying Inspired
Dino is talking to more and more people about how they stay inspired, how they stay engaged, and what gives them the power to think they have something to stay. Seth Werkheiser is from the old days, Skulltoaster, Buzzgrinder, working at AOL, and now Closed Mondays.
2020-12-2656 minNow We KnowEarthbound (Mother 2)Following Kevin's completion of perhaps the most important video game of Chris' childhood, Earthbound for the Super Nintendo, the guys are joined by returning guest Seth Millstein and first-timer Sean Sterling to break down the all-time cult classic RPG. If you only know Ness from Super Smash Bros. it's time to get wise!
2019-06-251h 19
Dumb & DumbestEpisode 78: Interview With Seth Werkheiser of Close MondaysWe are honored to have the chance to talk with Seth Werkheiser, the music industry impresario and tech genius behind Close Mondays! This is literally one of the BEST episodes we have ever done with some GREAT marketing info.
In his words: "Web, social, back end operations: it’s digital busy work. I do it, so you can focus on what you do best."
In lieu of the normal links we encourage you to check out his work here:
https://www.closemondays.com/
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2019-01-0432 minNow We KnowProblem Child 2This time, Seth Millstein ― of Now We Know intro and outro theme fame ― joins Kevin and Chris for a revisiting of Problem Child 2, in which the entire plot hinges on John Ritter being the most undeniably sexually attractive man on Earth.
2018-05-141h 11Run, Podcast! Run!Keith Uhlig of Wausau Daily Herald has a plan to run in 72 counties throughout Wisconsin in 2017. Seth Werkheiser of The Workbench Podcast runs because it makes him feel good. Amanda Maltbey likes the long-distance run. Dino and Eric run our mouths. We all got together to talk about running.
2017-07-011h 07
Urban AchieverSeth WerkheiserSeth Werkheiser (Buzzgrinder, Noisecreep, Skulltoaster, Workbench Podcast) knows what it means to hustle! He also knows what riding 70 miles on a bicycle feels like. Seth has been responsible for creating and curating a mighty mountain of content on the internet. He was also once the bass player in Pink Daffodils and sole member of a one man band. Seriously, look at all this work Seth has produced! Seth W - http://sethw.com/ Buzzgrinder - http://buzzgrinder.com/ Noisecreep - http://noisecreep.com/ The Bike Nerd - http://thebikenerd.com/ Skulltoaster - http://skulltoaster.com/ Novelty And Nonsense E-Mail...
2015-04-181h 14
Build & LaunchEP11: I'll be your birth coachDo you have a bunch of projects that you've started, but not launched? This is the show where we build and launch something every 7 days.
In this episode Justin does a mid-week checkup with Adam to see how he's doing with his podcasting course.
Once you've promised the world that you're going to make something, that's when things get scary. Because now you have to make it. Most of us would rather create things in our cave and not launch, because that's safe. It's time for you to go public.
Community updates
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2015-02-1713 min
Build & LaunchEP11: I'll be your birth coachThis is the show where we build and launch something every 7 days. In this episode Justin does a mid-week checkup with Adam to see how he's doing with his podcasting course.Once you've promised the world that you're going to make something, that's when things get scary. Because now you have to make it. Most of us would rather create things in our cave and not launch, because that's safe. It's time for you to go public.Community updatesMarc Eglon built Letterlist.comRobert is launching Emails that Win on Feb 18.Seth Werkheiser has an awesome...
2015-02-1713 min