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The Sauce PodSocial Platform Updates for Creators & Marketers | The Sauce PodI'm BACK after a brief hiatus! Sorry it's audio only – cameras will be back in action soon 🎥 For now, listen to the full digest of EVERYTHING that's gone down over the last few weeks when it comes to social platforms, content tools, and trends for 2024. In this episode, I talk about: • The Rise of Custom GPTs: Exploring the hype and implications of custom Generative Pre-trained Transformers. • The Latest in AI and Tech: Updates on AI-powered wearables, Figma's AI tools, YouTube's new feed, and TikTok ads. • Platform Updates and Trends: Analyzing changes on platforms like 𝕏 and...2023-12-0342 minThe Sauce Pod[Rob Lennon] $500K in One Year Selling Courses on 𝕏/Twitter [Interview Series]Learn how Rob Lennon skyrocketed from $0 to over $500K in just one year selling online courses leveraging Twitter's marketing power. In this video, Rob shares his step-by-step process for creating a lucrative online course business from scratch. He reveals how he identified his niche, built his personal brand on Twitter, developed a premium course, promoted through affiliates and drove over $500K in sales. 🚀 Key Moments: Intro to Rob Lennon's Success Story The Power of Investing in Yourself How Rob Made a Half-Million in Under a Year The Role of AI in Rob...2023-11-101h 36The Sauce Pod[Matt Wolfe] From AI Niche to YouTube Stardom [Interview Series]Ever wondered how Matt Wolfe transitioned from an AI niche to YouTube stardom? In this special episode of The Sauce Pod, host Taylor Peterson delves into a captivating conversation with entrepreneur-turned-YouTuber, Matt Wolfe (@mreflow), the visionary behind FutureTools.io. Explore Matt’s expedition of garnering nearly half a million subscribers in less than a year, fueled by a unique fusion of AI, content creation, and entrepreneurial zeal. Uncover the strategies that propelled Matt's YouTube channel to the forefront, as he navigated the intricate world of AI. From the genesis of Future Tools to his insights on AI et...2023-10-261h 05The Sauce PodDALL-E 3's secret debut, LinkedIn's play for creators, & the X rundown | Ep. 31Welcome back to another week in The Sauce Pod. Hosted by Taylor Peterson, we discuss the trends, and advice creators and content marketers need to know on the journey to growth. Served with an extra side of realness. Here's what we're covering this week: 🎨 DALL-E 3 quietly rolls out in Bing (+ how to access it) 🌐 The return of ChatGPT web surfing 🔍 Google's AI search, SGE, gets expanded to more users 👁🗨 Pika Labs has a new feature for adding hidden messages to AI videos 🔗 LinkedIn's profile CTA buttons becoming more visible 🤷...2023-10-2019 min
The Sauce PodCreator News: ChatGPT goes multi-modal, YouTube's new AI tools, updates on 𝕏Welcome back to another week in The Sauce Pod. Hosted by Taylor Peterson, we discuss the trends, and advice creators and content marketers need to know on the journey to growth. Served with an extra side of realness. Here's what we're covering this week: 🤖 ChatGPT can now see, hear, and speak (multimodal goes mainstream) 🎥 YouTube launches new AI tools for creators 🧵 Threads knows it has work to do – so here’s what it’s planning ✅ The 𝕏 rundown (link throttling, Circles, and Elon Musk’s biography) ________________ Don't miss a beat: ...2023-10-0321 min
The Sauce PodCreator News This Week (AI tools, Procreate Dreams, Elon vs The ADL) | The Sauce Pod [Episode 29]Welcome back to another week in The Sauce Pod. Hosted by Taylor Peterson alongside co-host and editor Anna Klawitter, the duo discuss the news, trends, and advice creators and content marketers need to know on the journey to growth. Served with an extra side of realness. Here's what we're covering this week: 💰 What you need to know before launching a paid members site (h/t Roberto Blake) 🤖 Train a prompt builder like G-Prompter for more consistent AI images 💎 How to upscale your AI images with tools OTHER than MidJourney 🎨 Procreate Dreams is making animati...2023-09-1831 min
The Sauce PodBobbi Althoff's Viral Podcast Playbook | The Sauce Pod [Episode 28]Welcome back to another week in The Sauce Pod. Hosted by Taylor Peterson alongside co-host and editor Anna Klawitter, the duo discuss the news, trends, and advice creators and content marketers need to know on the journey to growth. Served with an extra side of realness. Here's what we're covering this week: - The latest on X (Twitter) for content creators - Meta, Instagram, & Threads updates - How Bobbi Althoff went viral from a few key interviews - Plus, tooling updates for creators (MidJourney inpainting is here!) ________________ Don't mis...2023-09-0441 min
The Sauce PodWhy Elon Musk's X Sign Was Dismantled | The Sauce Pod [Episode 27]This week on The Sauce Pod, Taylor Peterson and Anna Klawitter are serving up everything creators need to know (and some stuff you probably don't – but it'll make you sound great in meetings). Here’s what we’re diving into this week: - Stability just dropped SDXL 1.0 and it might be able to compete with MidJourney - AI heavyweights team up to form the Frontier Model Forum - Elon's X sign stunt is a hot mess - X platform gets a makeover: Darkmode going full time? - Threads is running out of stea...2023-08-1626 min
The Sauce PodThe Big Twitter/X EpisodeBIG NEWS THIS WEEK! Twitter is now X, which means The twitter era is over. In this week's episode, we dive into what that means, along with a few other key stories you should know about. WormGPT is ChatGPT, but evil Twitter v. Threads That weird Grimace trend and what McDonald's think Welcome back to another week in The Sauce Pod. Hosted by Taylor Peterson alongside co-host and editor Anna Klawitter, the duo discuss the news, trends, and advice creators and content marketers need to know on the journey to growth. Served with an extra side of r...2023-08-1034 min
The Sauce PodTwitter Creator Payouts, xAI, Stable Doodle, SDXLWelcome back to another week in The Sauce Pod. Taylor discusses news, trends, and advice creators and marketers need to know on the journey to growth. Served with an extra side of realness. Here's what Taylor covers this week: Elon Musk's new AI venture, xAI Claude 2 chatbot public beta Stability AI's doodle-to-art service SDXL 1.0 model live on Discord Twitter's creator payouts & other news TikTok's watermark-free downloads (we need this) What’s going on with Threads? Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1oo5NEd... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Subscribe to t...2023-08-0113 min
The Sauce PodMeta's Threads | Twitter monetization | ChatGPT Code InterpreterWelcome back to another week in The Sauce Pod. Hosted by Taylor Peterson alongside co-host and editor Anna Klawitter, the duo discuss the news, trends, and advice creators and content marketers need to know on the journey to growth. Served with an extra side of realness. Follow us on YouTube & Twitter to stay up to date on the latest. Subscribe on Substack Get full access to The Sauce at thesauceffs.substack.com/subscribe ________________ The Sauce is a creative collective sharing tips, tutorials, and resources with our community of digital entrepreneur...2023-07-2526 min
The Sauce PodAI Ads, Twitter's Chaotic Weekend, ThreadsWelcome back to another week in The Sauce Pod. Hosted by Taylor Peterson alongside co-host and editor Anna Klawitter, the duo discuss the news, trends, and advice creators and content marketers need to know on the journey to growth. Served with an extra side of realness. Subscribe to the newsletter: https://thesauceffs.substack.com/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesauce_ffs & https://twitter.com/spacecasetay Get full access to The Sauce at thesauceffs.substack.com/subscribe2023-07-1925 min
The Sauce PodMidJourney 5.2, Mad Men, & Elon vs ZuckWelcome back to another week in The Sauce Pod. Hosted by Taylor Peterson alongside co-host and editor Anna Klawitter, the duo discuss the news, trends, and advice creators and content marketers need to know on the journey to growth. Served with an extra side of realness. Here's what we cover this week: • The overuse of "AI" in tech marketing • Launch of MidJourney V5.2, an update for generative AI images • Dropbox's new AI-powered tools for improved file management • Vimeo's AI tools for easier video creation • OpenAI plans for an AI app store • Cage match bet...2023-07-0739 min
The Sauce PodLike ChatGPT but for speech? This week's creator newsWelcome to another episode of The Sauce Pod! Join hosts Taylor Peterson and Anna Klawitter to dig into the latest news for creators and entrepreneurs. For all the latest updates, don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube and Twitter channels, and sign up for our weekly newsletter on Substack. We've got the sauce, and we're here to share it with you! 🔥🎧 Follow us on YouTube & Twitter to stay up to date on the latest. Subscribe on Substack Get full access to The Sauce at thesauceffs.substack.com/subscribe ...2023-06-2820 min
The Sauce PodWTF is going on with Reddit? Everything Creators Need to KnowWelcome to another episode of The Sauce Pod! Join hosts Taylor Peterson and Anna Klawitter to dig into the latest news for creators and entrepreneurs. For all the latest updates, don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube and Twitter channels, and sign up for our weekly newsletter on Substack. We've got the sauce, and we're here to share it with you! 🔥🎧 Follow us on YouTube & Twitter to stay up to date on the latest. Subscribe on Substack Get full access to The Sauce at thesauceffs.substack.com/subscribe ...2023-06-2336 min
The Sauce PodInside Apple's Vision Pro, AI Overhaul, Social Media Power Shifts | Latest Social Media TrendsAnother flavor-packed episode of The Sauce Pod! Join hosts Taylor Peterson who's flying solo this week to dig into the latest news for creators and entrepreneurs. In this episode, we dive into: Significant shake-ups in the AI sector, with Google's investment in Runway, NVIDIA's game-changing Neuralangelo, and Adobe's innovative Photoshop Generative Fill. How Character.AI is making waves in the AI scene and its unique value proposition to users. Snapchat's deeper dive into generative AI and the big reveal of 🍏 Apple's Vision Pro headset. Public trust (or lack thereof) in AI companies and the growing demand for...2023-06-1524 min
The Sauce PodTHIS WEEK: AI, Twitter Drama, and Insider Creator Tips Spice up your week with The Sauce Pod! Join Taylor Peterson and Anna Klawitter as they serve up the latest tips and news for content creators and online entrepreneurs. In this episode, they discuss: The impact of AI-driven content and the challenge of capturing audience attention. The blurry line between permissible and prohibited AI-generated content. Updates on AI regulation and its future implications. Google's AI-powered search engine and its effect on PPC advertising. Exciting features on Twitter, including picture-in-picture video playback and potential changes to group tweeting. Behind-the-scenes look at Meta's Twitter clone, Barcelona, and its integration with...2023-06-0640 min
The Sauce PodTwitter's Legal Battles, Voice Cloning, and AI Regulation HearingsTune in and level up your growth game with The Sauce Pod 🎙️ Join hosts Taylor Peterson and Anna Klawitter to delve into the hottest social, tech, and AI news. Every week, they serve the secret sauce for creators, marketers, and entrepreneurs bootstrapping growth online. These week, we've got: The Supreme Court continues protecting social media giants Instagram introduces Stories scheduling feature Montana becomes first official state to ban TikTok TikTok launches Effect Creator Rewards program for AR creators TikTok tests location discovery and prompts for user reviews Twitter gets heat for pirated movie uploads Twitter...2023-05-2950 min
The Sauce PodMeta isn't giving up on Reels | Twitter names a new CEOTune in and level up your growth game with The Sauce Pod 🎙️ Join hosts Taylor Peterson and Anna Klawitter to delve into the hottest social, tech, and AI news. Every week, they serve the secret sauce for creators, marketers, and entrepreneurs bootstrapping growth online. These week, we've got: Meta goes heavy on Reels at NewFronts for advertisers TikTok makes a play to give music artists more exposure Twitter announces a new CEO An update on YouTube ad blockers Meta goes multi-modal with new AI model 2023-05-2225 min
The Sauce PodTikTok's Creativity Program to AI Breakthroughs: Decoding the Latest Social Media TrendsTune in and level up your growth game with The Sauce Pod 🎙️ Join hosts Taylor Peterson and Anna Klawitter to delve into the hottest social, tech, and AI news. Every week, they serve the secret sauce for creators, marketers, and entrepreneurs bootstrapping growth online. These week, we've got: Twitter's latest algorithm update The new Twitter Highlight Tab IG AI Stickers in action Branded Content Ads on Instagram Musings on the new BlueSky social app Discord usernames are changing BeReal's RealPeople and Bonus Posts TikTok expands Creativity Program Insights from Snap's NewFronts Presentation Microsoft Bing and Cheg...2023-05-1537 min
The Sauce PodBlueSky beta | Meta's Twitter Competitor | Snapchat AI BotWelcome back to The Sauce Pod – we've got a loaded episode this week. BlueSky, the decentralized Twitter alternative backed by Jack Dorsey, is taking off as it enters the first phase of beta testing and reached its first 55,000 new users over the weekend. Over on Twitter, the blue checkmark saga continues, and now verified accounts are being prioritized. Meanwhile, Meta's Twitter-competitor app (code name: Barcelona) is on the horizon. Over on Instagram, they're taking inspiration from TikTok once again with a new feature, and TikTok is releasing an AI avatar effect. Snapchat's AI cha...2023-05-0941 min
The Sauce PodYouTube Shorts Updates | AI News for Creators | BeReal, Instagram, TwitterJoin Taylor & Anna on The Sauce Pod as we cover the latest digital news and trends for creative entrepreneurs in this episode. We discuss YouTube's latest update, allowing creators to select a specific frame as their Shorts thumbnail and reply to comments with a Short. We also talk about Twitter's recent chaos, with legacy blue checkmarks being removed and impostor accounts popping up. We explore Bluesky, the decentralized Twitter alternative, and how Elon Musk plans to boost Twitter's subscription revenue. In addition, we cover the latest updates from BeReal and Instagram, including the ability to...2023-05-0534 min
The Sauce PodTikTok Banned In Montana | Twitter Drama | AI News for CreatorsJoin Taylor & Anna on The Sauce Pod as we cover the latest digital news and trends for creative entrepreneurs in this episode. We dive into Chat GPT Prompts and the TikTok drama in Montana, including ad spends and the 10-minute limit. We also chat about Snapchat's latest update, NPR leaving Twitter, and Twitter executives suing. Plus, we discuss the BBC interview with Musk, the beef between Twitter and Substack, and IG's new metrics and features. We explore Hustle GPT, The Hive's weekly AI Spaces mention, Auto GPT, and Amazon's Bedrock AI. And to wrap it...2023-04-2152 min
The Sauce PodClubhouse still exists | YouTube updates | FanFix for creator monetizationIn this episode, we're covering everything from France's crackdown on social media dishonesty to the latest developments in AI technology. We discuss FanFix, Clubhouse's continued relevance, and the ongoing competition between Substack and Twitter. We also talk about YouTube's new podcast feature, Snapchat's AI backgrounds, and the S.A.M. model for segmenting anything. Plus, we delve into some AI horror stories, including legal action against Chat GPT in Australia, and the Open Letter to Pause AI Development. But it's not all serious business - we lighten the mood with Cat GPT, Barbie Meme Generator...2023-04-2048 min
The Sauce PodTwitter's Ranking Algorithm | Meta's new App | AI News for CreatorsWelcome to The Sauce Pod, where every week Taylor and Anna spill the tea on the latest digital news and trends. In this episode, we dive into Bytedance's new app, Lemon8, and how it's taking over the top spot in the app store. We also discuss Twitter's plans to deprioritize free users and make paying for verification the norm, and reveal Twitter's algorithm for ranking content in the feed. In other news, LinkedIn introduces 'Suggested Posts' and Instagram launches collaborative 'Collections' functionality. Plus, we ask the question - is 'Barcelona' the name of Meta's new...2023-04-0736 min
The Sauce PodTwitter's Source Code Leaked (Latest Tech Talk for Creators)Welcome to The Sauce Pod, where every week Taylor and Anna serve up the secret sauce for creatives and entrepreneurs looking to grow online. In this episode, we dive into the digital news and trends that happened online this week – from Elon Musk's opening up to the press to YouTube Shorts to Twitter's leaked source code, we've got the details covered. Plus, we explore the newest AI-powered tools and features from Adobe, Google, Canva, and more. Grab your favorite drink and let's get into the sauce. Follow us on YouTube & Twitter to stay up to da...2023-03-3028 min
The Sauce PodAI Takeover: Bing, Slack & Discord Level Up With AIThis week's episode of The Sauce Pod brings you the latest news and trends for content creators and digital entrepreneurs. We discuss Meta pausing its creator monetization program (formerly known as the Reels Bonus Program), TikTok launching something called 'Series' for creators to share premium content, Twitter raising prices on their API access, Bing clearing 100 million daily active users, Slack introducing AI tools, and Discord's chatbot Clyde getting an AI upgrade. Tune in next week to stay up to date on all the latest news in the content creator world. Follow us on YouTube & Twitter...2023-03-2034 min
The Sauce PodIs BeReal Dead? / Inside the First Month of YouTube Shorts MonetizationOn this week's episode of The Sauce Pod, we're talking all about the latest news and trends in The Socialverse, including the buzz around BeReal's fading popularity, LinkedIn's AI-powered collaborative articles, and Snapchat's new snap streak options. Plus, we dive into TikTok's new scroll limit for minors and the recent Twitter app outage. In our AI Scoop segment, we explore Youtube's new AI-powered tools for creators, Meta's plans for a headset, Snapchat's chatbot, and the game-changing impact of Controlnet on AI visual creators. As creators and marketers ourselves, we know the importance of staying up-to-date...2023-03-1343 min
The Sauce PodTikTok is influencing apps everywhereWelcome back to The Sauce Pod – we've got a loaded episode this week! We'll start off with why building a community around your brand is so important – and some considerations for doing it. We'll be taking a deep dive into the world of TikTok and getting excited about their new creativity program and that irksome TikTok Trivia game. We'll also be dishing on Twitter's open-source algorithm and the recent controversy over disabling two-factor authentication. Plus, we'll spill the tea on Meta's verification process and whether Tumblr will be jumping on that bandwagon anytime soon. Next up...2023-03-0144 min
The Sauce PodShopping on TikTok: What You Need To Know This week on The Sauce Pod, we're diving into some heavy social updates – especially for TikTok. From TikTok's new 'Insights' tool (which added 7,000 data points) to its new in-app shopping feature (flashback to IG a few years ago, anyone?), there's a lot to unpack. We also discuss Instagram's new 'Channels' feature, Elon Musk's special system for showing you all his tweets first, and Bing’s new chatbot (code name: Sydney). Plus, don't miss the exciting updates on what's happening in the community (spoiler alert – it involves plenty of valuable, free resources ready to dig into). G...2023-02-2743 min
The Sauce PodSuper Bowl to Twitter: Ad Takeaways and the Latest Musk Tea This week, we're discussing Super Bowl ad takeaways and diving into the hottest Twitter tea of the week. We're also updating you on the latest happenings with Instagram, YouTube shorts, and a TikTok refresh. We get into the knitty-gritty AI news on Bard and Bing. Don't worry, we're giving ChatGPT a well-deserved break this week. Finally, we're thrilled to share a special creator spotlight with you. We recently had a chance to sit down with Asher Oliver and Luke Walwyn, where we explored their unique and unconventional journeys to building their creative, entrepreneurial businesses. You w...2023-02-1632 min
The Sauce PodChatGPT, TikTok Search Ads, & Twitter Business Verification [Feb. 9, 2023]In this episode of The Sauce Pod, we dive into a new TikTok-style feed app (but for written content!), Twitter's potential NEW subscription model for businesses, the latest on ChatGPT (the fastest growing consumer app), and Google's new conversational AI service, Bard. Stay up to date on the latest trends and news in creative entrepreneurship with The Sauce Pod. Every week, we serve up the secret sauce for creators like you. The Sauce Pod is produced in partnership with Food Fight Studios. Copyright 2023. Get full access to The Sauce at thesauceffs.substack.co...2023-02-0933 min
The Sauce PodWhat's going on with the Twitter algorithm?In this week's episode, we talk about Instagram's new dynamic profile picture feature that lets you add a Meta avatar to your account and 'flip' between the two. We also dive into Instagram custom lead forms for profile CTAs, some Pinterest posting tips for 2023, and Twitter's status quo for generating revenue. Stay tuned til the end for a special announcement on a free, community-building cohort we're running through April 2023. The Sauce Pod is produced in partnership with Food Fight Studios. Copyright 2023. Get full access to The Sauce at thesauceffs.substack.com/subscribe2023-02-0235 min