ALL of these are viable and doable! This comes from my private Trello board of ideas ;) You can view all of them here: http://codeplaybook.com/ideas Get -33% off Code Playbook using code SUMMER25 :) -Pete
In this special 8th birthday episode of Do You Even Blog , I’m pulling back the curtain on the full journey—from the early “rise and grind” days of 2017, to burnout and pivots, to where things stand now in my unpredictable, messy, full-time creator life. I’ll share the behind-the-scenes story of how DYEB started, why I walked away (twice), what I’ve learned through niche sites, YouTube channels, SaaS experiments, and how chasing my version of success changed everything. If you’re a creator or en...
If I had NOTHING right now, here's my 6-step plan for growing a profitable business. My notes are below 👇 ** 1 - i'd start with an area of life I'm really INVOLVED with. Probably a hobby, or job-related - hifi gear - teaching - pickleball - drumming/percussion - mobility (i.e. health & fitness for people 35+) 2 - i'd start with building an audience in the most "non-asking" way possible - aka social media - aka giving myself time to identify a PROBLEM to solve - you can't go wrong by buildin...
You could be happier & more fulfilled TODAY. Here's what I mean... 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 prompts faster than you can say "Hey ChatGPT!". - Aff Tracker: All your affiliate links in one place....
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 audience. - Topical Map AI 1,000 keywords in 1 click. - Promptimizer: Organize & deploy your AI prompts faster than you can say "Hey ChatGPT!"...
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: - 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. - Pro...
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. - Promptimizer: Organize & deploy your AI prompts faster than you can say "Hey ChatGPT!". - Aff Tracker: All your affiliate links in one place. - ...
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://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 M...
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 1,000 keywords in 1 click. - Promptimizer: Organize & deploy your AI prompts faster than you can say "Hey ChatGPT!". - Aff Tracker: All your af...
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. - Code Playbook - Learn how to code apps w/ AI (in days, not months) - Topical Map AI 1,000 keywords in 1 click. - Promptimizer: Organize & d...
🚀 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+ blog posts, podcast episodes, and YT videos to help you grow your audience. - Topical Map AI 1,000 keywords in 1 click. - Promptimizer: Organize &...
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 videos to help you grow your audience. - Topical Map AI 1,000 keywords in 1 click. - Promptimizer: Organize & deploy your AI prompts faster than yo...
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 audience. - Topical Map AI 1,000 keywords in 1 click. - Promptimizer: Organize & deploy your AI prompts faster than you can say "Hey ChatGPT!". -...
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 prompts faster than you can say "Hey ChatGPT!". Aff Tracker: All your affiliate links in one place. List Gadget : Skyrocket your email list enga...
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 I'm working on right now LINKS & STUFF: https://listgadget.com/ MFM Podcast funnel bro dude: https://www.mfmpod.com/the-tiktok-strategy-thats-pri...
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 ➡️ Nearly 2 years phoneless thanks to Apple Watch. RESOURCES & LINKS: Alex's Value Equation blog post Chris Thile - Morning Bell cover (YouTube) ...
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 incremental games. GeoGuessr - You guess the location on Earth based on Google Street view photos. Also, people are really, really good at this ...
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 working on right now Get the weekly roundup newsletter here: https://petemcpherson.com/ STUFF MENTIONED: Vote in the weekly poll(!): https://listgadget.c...
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 grab Cat & Andrew's free "Soul Purpose Discovery Workbook" here: https://fiveyearyou.com/pete/...
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 The Internet Fun Again ➡️ Do you return your shopping cart? NOTE: These roundups start as a free newsletter, which you can grab here: https://petem...
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 24:00 Community / memberships 26:59 Coding and SaaS opportunities 29:12 AI 33:26 Predictions...
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 help you grow your audience. Topical Map AI 1,000 keywords in 1 click. Promptimizer: Organize & deploy your AI prompts faster than you can sa...
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 Holiday’s Career Advice Post Elon Musk Twitter/X Article If you're inclined, here are 5 ways I can help you: Do You Even Blog: A+ blog posts, podcast ...
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 ➡️ What I'm working on right now RESOURCES 👇 https://dyeb.link/sendy How to Use Search Operators to Find Emails in Gmail https://www.mfmpod.com/election...
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 right now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3ZGNT5S5IU haveibeenpwned.com: https://haveibeenpwned.com/ Apple Shortcut: https://www.reddit.com/r/shortc...
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 version with more notes: https://petemcpherson.com/blog/passkeys Bitwarden: https://bitwarden.com/ Website that lists supporting websites: https://pa...
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 Threatening Reddit thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/NonPoliticalTwitter/comments/1foaezt/anyone_know_if_this_works/?share_id=J-ih1EmF8VeMynLOZ0aLt&u...
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 router I bought: https://amzn.to/3THpmo5
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. Pete also experiments with morning hydration for improved energy and concludes by highlighting his latest projects in coding and app development. Tune ...
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://topicalmap.ai/
