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Online content creation as a business is no longer a fad and it's here to stay. Creators Getting Paid focuses on the following important conversations in a creative business:
1. Where to find inspiration and ideas to grow your online brand
2. How to design, attract and grow predictable revenue into your business (cash flow)
Michelle shares insights learned the hard way about building an online brand, tips and resources to help you get paid for your creative work.
1. Where to find inspiration and ideas to grow your online brand
2. How to design, attract and grow predictable revenue into your business (cash flow)
Michelle shares insights learned the hard way about building an online brand, tips and resources to help you get paid for your creative work.
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I recently spent 5 days planning out my business (and personal) year. In this episode I share a breakdown of what I did, the insights that I gained from the process and how I plan on moving forward with the information that I gained from going through this process. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/how-i-planned-out-my-business-for-2026 Creators Getting Paid (newsletter) https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/newsletter
2025 is just about over and I thought it would be interesting to share some trends that I'm paying attention to for 2026. I would love to know if there's a trend that you would add to the list or take off the list. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/content-creator-economy-predictions-for-2026 Newsletter https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/newsletter
The end of 2025 is closing in on us fast. Here are some announcements that I wanted to share with the Creators Getting Paid Community. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/end-of-year-creators-getting-paid-announcements
2025 is beginning to wrap up and I'm reflecting on the year. It has been...interesting. The lessons that I learned from this year I'm applying to 2026. This year more than any has been a mixed bag. Sometimes that's how things go. Do you resonate with this list? Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/lessons-learned-in-2025-as-a-digital-entrepreneur Newsletter (Holiday Sales Price) Monthly Annual
Are you still waiting to build a list for your brand and or business? Today I share some thoughts (again) about why list building is so important-especially in 2026 Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/why-you-need-to-start-a-newsletter-or-email-list-in-2026 Creators Getting Paid (Newsletter) https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/newsletter
The Recommendations Feature has been "all the rage" for the past few years in the newsletter space. I'm several years into running a newsletter that has been heavily recommended by other creators. I share my thoughts on the downsides of the newsletter recommendations feature and how creators can fight back and build healthier lists. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/the-downsides-to-newsletter-recommendations-how-to-fight-them Creators Getting Paid https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/newsletter
Are you an African-American journalist or "Newsfluencer" considering building your brand on Substack? I'm a long-time user of the platform, long-time member of the Colorado chapter of NABJ (CABJ) and a person who has been building an online brand for several years. I thought it would be good to share the good and the not so good about building a brand on the platform. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/is-substack-the-right-place-for-black-journalists Creators Getting Paid Newsletter https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/newsletter The Creator Income Collective https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/membership Contact Me: If you would like me to speak to your journalism community about building an online brand, please email me at the address listed below. thebrandbuildinglab@gmail.com
Things are changing and I'm so excited to share that doors are opening soon to The Creator Income Collective. In this episode, I share what it is, the evolution of this project and why I decided that it was so important to keep it a low-ticket product. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/what-is-the-creator-income-collective The Creator Income Collective https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/membership
You might not know this about me but I have a romance pen name. I love the business of writing romance and I thought it would be fun to learn from a USA Today Bestseller what it's like to build and grow a romance business focused on Black women as the main character. Today I share a wonderful conversation with author Nikki Payne. I loved the two parts of this conversation-the audio that you're about to listen to and then the video conversation that I share on the newsletter. We talk about the recent success of a Kickstarter campaign that she and 7 other authors participated in that made almost $1.4 million dollars. I share the link to that conversation below. Enjoy the episode. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/author-nikki-payne Video Conversation https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/nikki
It's officially October 2nd, 2025 and it's time to get serious about preparing for the Holiday Sales cycle. In order to keep myself focused so that I can meet my goals-I've designed the first ever Creators Getting Paid Holiday Sales Sprint. Every Sunday from now until Sunday, November 23, 2025 I'm covering a different topic to help the Creators Getting Paid Community prepare for Black Friday. Sign up for Creators Getting Paid to access the livestreams, replays and any supporting matterials. This is a free resource and experience. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/how-to-set-your-holiday-sales-goals How to Make Money on Substack https://stan.store/michellejackson/p/how-to-make-money-on-substack Call for Sponsors I'm looking for sponsors for Q4 2025/Q1 2026. Reach out to me at: thebrandbuildinglab@gmaillcom if you would like to sponsor Creators Getting Paid
https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/newsletterSocial media is more volatile than ever. What if there was a different way to market your brand? Today I reflect on the power of marketing your online brand without social media. Do you have the skills? I share what to consider and how to get started. Show Notes: https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/list-building-without-social-media-a-must-have-skill-in-2026 Show Sponsor HRKyle Services (tell them Michelle Jackson sent you) Creators Getting Paid Newsletter https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/newsletter
I'm a huge fan of the Substack platform and have built a list of almost 4,000 subscribers. So why did I decide to slow down the growth of my paid tier (that was becoming a membership) and move it to a different and more expensive platform? Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/launching-a-membership-off-the-substack-platform How to Make Money with Substack https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/substack-course The Creator Income Collective (Waitlist) https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/membership
I truly love what I'm building on Substack, Creators Getting Paid has been one of the most important projects that I've built out. The community, connection and creative energy growing from this space lifts me up on a daily basis. So, you may be surprised to hear that I'm moving my paid tier to a different tool. There are moments when the tools you're using aren't the right fit for what you're growing towards. Listen to the episode. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/why-im-moving-my-paid-substack-tier-somewhere-else Sign Up For the Free Tier https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/newsletter
We're solidly past the halfway point of the year and I've begun thinking about what events (if any) would I like to attend in 2026. Today I share how I'm deciding what events I'll say "yes" to for next year. Show Notes: https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/how-im-approaching-conference-attendance-in-2026 Episode Sponsor: HRKyle Services
The past 10 months have been emotionally exhausting. I've come to the relevation that during that time I've been grieving. There has been an impact to my business and for those of you who are experiencing grief and trying to grow something that is yours-I hope you feel seen in the following episode. I cry, it's raw and I share how I'm doing. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/how-grief-has-impacted-my-business-in-2025 Join Creators Getting Paid https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/community
Last week I finally hit a goal that I've been working on for months. Today I'm sharing what I did to reach 3,000 subscribers/supporters of Creators Getting Paid (hosted on Substack) I share lessons learned, things to consider and my next big goal. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/hitting-3000-subscribers-on-substack-without-social-media Join the Community https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/start
Are you on Substack and thinking about adding a paywall? Or, are you using any platform where you can add a paywall to your project? I'm at the end of my third year using the Substack platform and I've decided to make a significant change to my paywalled content. In this episode I share why, the outcome that I'm hoping for and how long I will test this out. Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/changing-whats-behind-my-substack-paywall Support Creators Getting Paid with a One-Time Pledge
Are you in the process of growing a newsletter? Have you thought about using the Beehiiv or Substack platforms and aren't sure what the difference is between the two? You keep hearing that they're the same or pretty similar-I break down why we should no longer compare the two products. Also, in the episode I mention that Subtack made a big move on the platform-that move was to add a social media feature via its Notes feature. Disclaimer In order for me to support my blogging activities, I may receive monetary compensation or other types of remuneration for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial and/or link to any products or services from this blog. Please read my disclosure and privacy policy here. 1.) Show Notes https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/why-the-substack-vs-beehiiv-comparisons-need-to-end-in-2025 2.) Get the Course-How to Make Money on Substack (Coming soon) https://creatorsgettingpaid.com/substack-course
Have you ever wondered how some people stay top of mind for the type of work that they do? Are you nervous about marketing and aren't sure where to begin? Lucy Werner, founder of Hype Yourself shares what she does to grow her brand, be noticed and get paid.
I've spent the last 31 Days releasing a podcast a day. It was painful. But, I'm very proud of all of the work that I did and that I actually completed this challenge.
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