Show Notes
Nearing the end of Q1, I've been doing a lot of reflection on where the creator economy is heading, and where I want to take Creator Science. There's something interesting happening on the ground: the same energy that used to funnel beginners into content creation has largely shifted to AI and vibe coding. And honestly? I think that's a good thing. The people still showing up for this work seem to have their heads and hearts in the right place.
In this episode, I walk you through 9 priorities on my mind right now — some tactical, some strategic, some still just ideas. From returning to the 1,000 True Fans model and posting more educational content about trust, to building internal AI tools for Creator Science, redesigning member onboarding, and taking November and December completely off. If you're a creator thinking about where to focus your energy in the back half of 2026, I think there's something here for you.
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TIMESTAMPS
(00:00) The shifting energy in the creator space
(05:01) Overview of 9 priorities for 2026
(05:38) Priority 1: Return to 1,000 True Fans
(12:44) Priority 2: Being more outspoken
(14:53) Priority 3: Increasing the rate of experiments in business and The Lab
(17:45) Priority 4: Updating member and subscriber onboarding
(23:52) Priority 5: In-person events and experiences for the broader audience
(27:57) Priority 6: Getting more time back — taking November and December off
(31:58) Priority 7: Building internal tools for Creator Science
(42:59) Priority 8: Fewer, longer-term sponsorship partnerships
(44:33) Priority 9: Making contact without expectation
(46:52) Full recap of all 9 priorities
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