The Playbook For Creating A Media Company with Brad Wolverton
Before The Hustle was acquired by Hubspot, it started as an event business. But the real value came from growing that audience into a newsletter with over 1.7MM readers. Brad Wolverton joins Stewart Hillhouse to discuss what the true value of a media business is and what others can
Behind-the-Scenes of a 2M+ Person Email List with Phoebe Bain
If you're going to put in the effort to build an audience, it's a smart move to actually own that relationship. Email newsletters is one of the most tried and true method to do so. Phoebe Bain joins Stewart Hillhouse to share behind the scenes of writing for hundreds of
How To Attract More Of Your Favourite Customers with Adrienne Barnes
Being clear on who your ideal customer will mean the difference between hearing thunderous applause and crickets. Adrienne Barnes joins Stewart Hillhouse on Top Of Mind to explain how to create your best buyer persona and attract more of your best customers. Listen on your favourite podcast player Who's The
Writing In Public: Why, How & What's Next with Stew Fortier
There has never been a better time to share your ideas publicly as a writer. But at the same time, it has never been harder to stand out from the crowd. Stew Fortier joins Stewart Hillhouse on this episode of Top Of Mind to explain the ins and outs of
Does Building In Public Actually Work?
Paul Yacoubian, the founder of the software business Copy.ai has been building in public. He shares everything: businesses revenue, user base, and biggest failures. Every month, anyone who's interested can look up how many new signups his business has. Now that they’re building momentum, the numbers look impressive.
From Creator To CMO: Why Content Matters with Blake Emal
We might not know where the Creator Economy will end up, but one thing is for sure: those who create content will have more opportunities than those who don't. Blake Emal joins Stewart Hillhouse to share how creating content allowed him to fast-track his career towards being a CMO. Listen
Pomplamoose: The Band That Operates Like A Content Business
Even before the pandemic shut down live music, bands and musicians have needed to be innovative in how they get people to listen to their music. The band Pomplamoose is a living (and thriving) example of how a music group might create other content on top of their music to
Content Creators: The New Marketing Agency with Roger Figueiredo
Professional content creators are amazing at creating engaging content that their audiences love. So for a partnership between a brand and a creator to work, there need to be some ground rules. Roger Figueiredo joins Stewart Hillhouse to explain how the best partnerships are formed. Listen on your favourite podcast
A Peek At The Future Of Marketing Roles with Tracey Wallace
With more channels than ever and more noise to overcome, marketing teams are seeing a drastic evolution in what they can look like. Tracey Wallace joins Stewart Hillhouse on Top Of Mind to explain what the future of marketing roles looks like. Who's The Guest?👤 Name: Tracey Wallace 💪 What They
Create For An Experience, Not For A Result
While planning a creative project, defining success based on specific results can feel like the right way to measure yourself: Number of subscribers, revenue generated, words published. But while looking for specific results seems logical, it also often leads to a sense of failure even if the project goes well.
How To Build Momentum (And Get Buy-in) with Benyamin Elias
The best content marketers understand two things: how their work affects the business and how to get someone's attention. Benyamin Elias joins Stewart Hillhouse on Top Of Mind to explore how you can use momentum to make a dramatic effect on your business and to get the attention of the
How To Ruin Your Brand Overnight: The Robinhood Story
Even if you have no interest in investing or the stock market, you've no doubt heard of the stock trading app Robinhood after the fiasco that went on between the Reddit community r/WallStreetBets and hedge funds in early February 2021. I'm not going to get into the financial details