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700 videos. 430 landing pages. 170+ podcast episodes. And a decade of newsletters. So why wasn't anything sticking?

In this mini update episode, Shawn gets real about what's been happening behind the scenes, and the common thread he found running through all of it.

If you've ever felt like you're putting in the work but not getting the traction, this one's for you.

Topics discussed:

Where Shawn's been (00:00)
The numbers that forced the question (00:00)
The common thread — and what it revealed (00:45)
What the last five months looked like (01:15)
What's coming next to the podcast (01:45)
How to co-create the new show (02:00)

Listen to Creators That Crush on Apple: https://apple.co/3duh0xG

Connect with Shawn Buttner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnbuttner/

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