Matt Garland, President and Co-Founder of SPI Media, talks about the realities of running a business in today’s creator economy. Matt shares his journey from corporate leadership to becoming a driving force behind SPI’s shift from courses to community-based models. He breaks down how simplifying your offer stack can be a game changer, the importance of focusing on recurring revenue, and the evolution of business strategies in a crowded market. If you’re looking for actionable insights on building a future-proof business, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 – The Struggles No One Talks About
• 00:00:38 – Meet Matt Gartland: Master of the Creator Economy
• 00:01:22 – From Baseball Cards to Business Mogul
• 00:02:09 – The Bold Leap: Corporate Life to Startups
• 00:03:23 – Surviving and Thriving in the Creator Economy
• 00:04:43 – How Content Publishing Changed Forever
• 00:07:08 – Behind the Scenes with Pat Flynn and SPI
• 00:09:03 – The Secret Shift to Community-Driven Business Models
• 00:15:28 – Reinventing SPI’s Business Model and Offer Stack
• 00:19:03 – Community Offers: What Makes Them Irresistible
• 00:20:56 – Personal Growth Through Business Evolution
• 00:22:37 – Leadership Changes at SPI: A New Era
• 00:24:41 – The Next Big Move for Matt Gartland
• 00:25:49 – Beyond SPI: Expanding Matt’s Vision
• 00:29:56 – Unlocking the Power of Community Engagement
• 00:32:44 – Stay Connected with Matt Gartland

Links and Resources

• Matt on LinkedIn 
• SPI Media 
• Smart Passive Income Podcast
• SPI Masterminds
• Dustin on LinkedIn
• Simple Success Coaching
• Engaged Marriage
• 7 Figure Leap
• FireCreek Snacks

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