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Create freedom
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Create awesome content. Grow an audience of fanatics. Make more money doing stuff you love on the internet — without the sleazy parts.
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podcast episodes
248
blog posts
9
years doing this
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- Cut 20% of the words
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- Hit publish (yes, today)
PICK YOUR PATH
Three ways to actually start.
Whatever stage you're in, there's a free or cheap thing here designed to get you unstuck — today, not someday.
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Launch a podcast
The Podcast Launch Checklist. The one I wish someone gave me before episode 1.
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159 conversations with the world's best creators.
Long-form chats with bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, and creators who built it without burning out.
HI, I'M PETE
Every blogger can make a difference — and an income.
I'm Pete McPherson, founder of Do You Even Blog. We believe "blogs about blogging" need more transparency and more authenticity — and that it's possible to be honest and highly profitable at the same time. We're here to fight blog mediocrity and help bloggers make more money doing better work.
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get to work.
Pick whatever feels least scary. Start there. The rest will figure itself out.