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If you love women’s soccer, you know The Equalizer. Founded by Jeff Kassouf, The Equalizer has set the gold standard for women’s soccer journalism—breaking stories, delivering expert analysis, and ensuring the game gets the spotlight it deserves. Today, we’re celebrating six years of membership with The Equalizer and their incredible journey in independent journalism. Their commitment to providing fans with in-depth coverage and a trusted voice has made a lasting impact on the game.

The #1 question every creator should ask: How can I build a creative business that supports me long-term, even when I’m not constantly creating? Making a living as a creator is harder than it looks. From the outside, it seems like a dream: create content, grow a following, land brand deals, and watch the revenue roll in. But behind the scenes, it’s a different story. Creators deal with relentless pressure to stay relevant, unpredictable income, and the exhaustion that leads to creative burnout. Many believe that rapid growth—more followers, more viral moments—will secure long-term success. But here’s the truth: attention alone isn’t a business model. Growth only matters if it’s built on a stable foundation—one that can withstand shifts in trends and platforms. https://lnkd.in/dGwWjZ9p

?? Big news! You can now upload & publish videos directly on your Memberful site—no embeds, no third-party platforms. Just seamless, high-quality streaming built right in. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dZ7bxpqQ

How to discover your niche and make a living as a creator: Struggling to find your niche? You’re not alone. But instead of searching for a perfect niche, think of it as something you discover by doing. Here’s how: ? Follow your curiosity – What do you genuinely enjoy creating? Start there. ? Solve a problem – What questions are people asking that you can help with? Lean into that. ? Experiment & refine – Test different angles, formats, and styles. The more you create, the clearer your niche becomes.

Today, we celebrate Memberful customer, God Save The Points for 4 years of membership. ??? God Save the Points was founded by Gilbert Ott, an ever-curious traveler and one of the world's leading travel experts. Obsessed with deals, destinations, and luxury travel — Ott is constantly in search of an edge, and shares every travel trick he learns on GodSaveThePoints.com. Making it the ultimate resource for travel news, deals, points, airline tips, earning miles, and opportunities to travel better. Congrats on 4 years of membership, Gil! We are so honored to work with you!

Following trends to grow your audience? Here’s the problem: Trends come and go, but your brand lasts forever. How to build an audience and a brand that will stick around: ?? Be authentic: Your unique voice will resonate far more than imitation ever will. ?? Be helpful: Create content that offers real value to your audience. ?? Be Present: Respond to comments, build relationships, and foster trust. Forget trends—focus on authenticity and connection for long-term growth.

?? If you are a founder, investor, or business professional and you want to understand where consumer culture is really headed, The New Consumer is essential reading. For 6 years, Dan Frommer has been delivering valuable, independent insights on how tech is "changing how things are created, experienced, bought, and sold." What you won’t find here is robotic, commodity news. Just sharp, member-supported independent publishing designed to be “essential to the most influential but approachable to everyone.” Congrats to Dan Frommer and The New Consumer on 6 years of building something truly special! We’re honored to play a part in powering your membership. #membership #ecommerce #consumerinsights #futureofbusiness

Think brand deals are the holy grail for creator monetization? Think again. Here’s the truth about brand partnerships: ?? Lack of creative control: Brands often dictate your content, limiting your creative freedom. ?? Inconsistent income: Sponsorships aren’t guaranteed, leaving you vulnerable to fluctuating earnings. ?? Ethical dilemmas: Promoting products you don’t truly believe in can damage your credibility and alienate your audience. The most successful creators build income streams they control—free from external constraints, and with long-term growth in mind.

Celebrating 5 years of membership with Memberful customer, Podcast Notes!

? Memberful Product Update ? Automatically share new podcast episodes with your members: Keeping your members engaged just got easier. With our new feature, every time a new podcast episode is released, we’ll automatically create a Memberful post for you. This post will be sent directly to your members via email and published on your member site—ensuring they never miss an episode. Plus, it creates a space for your community to interact and engage with your podcast content. https://lnkd.in/desWJ7gT