How to Grow a Newsletter with Kaitlyn Arford founder of Freelance Opportunities
Release Date: 03/10/2026
What is The Third Space?
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Creators Getting Paid New Online Community. Doors are opening late fall. In today's episode I share what to expect. Around when doors are opening Why it's not always open to join (Closed membership model) What to expect Why I love working with groups
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How to Run a Live Challenge to Grow Your Brand
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This week I finished running my first ever live challenge. I've run workshops, webinars and other sessions but a live 7 Day Challenge was a totally different experience. Today I'm breaking down what worked, what didn't and why I'm so excited to host this live challenge. Check out the
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Influencers and Creators: Here's How to Work with Brands at a Sporting Event
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This podcast episode was inspired by the events that happened at the 2026 US Open (still currently underway as I release this episode). If you're looking to attend a sporting event as creator or with media credentials-I share some tips and advice on how to prepare and how to shop up as an influencer at a sporting event. Avoid making the mistakes that were made at the 2026 event.
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Why I Added KIT to My Tech Stack
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I'm still using Substack as a tool, but for those of you who are looking to sell products, goods or services that direct your audience off the Substack paltform-you may end up getting blocked from your Substack project. Today I share why I added KIT, how I plan on using it and what I'm hoping for moving forward.
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We're Having the Wrong Conversation About the New YouTube Watch Hours
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Are you asking yourself if YouTube is worth doing? I'm in the process of launching a new channel (my first channel) and even though I was annoyed by the changes-I had a completely different reaction to the changes to the qualifying watch hours to become an Ad Partner.
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Consciously Uncoupling From Substack
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Today I share why I've decided to "consciously uncouple" from Substack, why I think Substack is its own worst enemy and wonder why the continued focus on subscriptions is unintentionally making it difficult for creator entrepreneurs to make more money on the platform (within the stated terms of service) I would love to hear what you think and what your experience has been with the platform so far. It's the beginning of my 5th year on the platform-something has to change. Sign Up for the Following Free Webinar: Attend "live" or access the recording after the live taping.
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Why I Decided to Bring My Paywall Back
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Paywalls can be controversial and it also can feel like they're everywhere. In today's podcast episode I share why I've decided to add a paywall back to my newsletter Creators Getting Paid after removing the paywall and keeping a paid tier. You may be surprised by some of the lessons that I learned during the past year. Upcoming Workshop Sign up for the free workshop on Tuesday, August 11th at 6:00 pm MTN/8:00 pm EST via Zoom Become a subscriber of the Creators Getting Paid Newsletter and receive the following free pre-recorded workshop "
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Reflecting on Q1 of Creators Getting Paid (2026)
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In today's episode I reflect on Q1, how things have gone so far and some unexpected things that I've discovered about my business processes and focus. You may relate. The Creator Income Collective Creators Getting Paid Newsletter
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How to Grow a Newsletter with Kaitlyn Arford founder of Freelance Opportunities
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Are you thinking about starting a newsletter? Wondering what success looks like? In today's conversation Kaitlyn Arford the founder of Freelance Opportunities shares what it's like to grow a newsletter to almost 20,000 subscribers, her long-term view of her work and what things are really like behind the scenes. She also shares why it's so important to start imperfectly. Show Notes
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Not an Overnight Success: Rethinking Your Creative Entrepreneurship Journey
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Every once in awhile I think about the concept of time and how long it should take to reach the success that I'm working towards. For many people building brands online and embracing Creator Entrepreneurship they're focused on impact and the opportunity to scale and ultimately make a living doing what they dream of doing. In this episode, I reflect on a recent conversation that I had with Kaitlyn Arford, founder of Freelance Opportunities and specific poin that she made about how she views the work that she's doing and the time that it will take to do it. Her perspective helped me...
info_outlineAre you thinking about starting a newsletter? Wondering what success looks like? In today's conversation Kaitlyn Arford the founder of Freelance Opportunities shares what it's like to grow a newsletter to almost 20,000 subscribers, her long-term view of her work and what things are really like behind the scenes. She also shares why it's so important to start imperfectly.
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