The Creator's MBA Show

I run a $30K-a-month business on five hours a week. This show is how.

Weekly episodes on the growth systems and AI workflows behind a digital product business that runs without you glued to it.

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The Creator's MBA Show with Dr. Destini Copp
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Systems you can run twice. Not one-off tactics.

I'm Dr. Destini Copp. I run two digital product businesses and teach the systems behind them. Every episode is something I've already tested in my own business or watched a guest run in theirs.

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The numbers behind the offers

What something made, what it cost, and what broke along the way.

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AI workflows I actually use

The prompts, skills, and connectors running my marketing right now.

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Creators bring their list size, open rates, and revenue. We find the leak on air.

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Latest Podcast Episodes

Here you’ll find the resources to grow your digital product business. Keep scrolling for all of our latest podcast episodes.

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266: What Dave Ramsey's Business Model Taught Me About Selling Digital Products

Most digital product creators are building a collection of offers. The ones who build businesses that last are doing something different — they're building around a framework. In this episode, I use Dave Ramsey's business model as a case study to show you exactly what that looks like, and walk you through four questions to find the framework you probably already have.

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265: Everyone Says Newsletters Are Saturated…But Are They?

Are newsletters really saturated, or is there still opportunity for creators and entrepreneurs?

In this episode of the Creator’s MBA Podcast, Dr. Destini Copp hosts a roundtable with six newsletter creators who share their insights on growing email lists, monetizing newsletters, and what the future of email marketing may look like. From audience growth strategies to subscription models and creator-led media, this conversation explores how newsletters are evolving in today’s digital landscape.

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264: 5 Big Lessons About AI, Newsletters, and Digital Business from the New Media Summit

If you’ve ever wondered whether newsletters still matter in an AI-driven world, the answer is yes—more than ever. After attending the New Media Summit in Austin, we unpack the biggest insights about AI tools, newsletter monetization, paid advertising, and why owned media is becoming one of the most valuable assets for digital entrepreneurs.

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263: Where AI Clones Fit — and Where They Don’t

AI clones are powerful—but they’re not a fit for every business. In this post, I break down the difference between judgment and creation, what makes an AI clone effective, and how to know if your expertise is truly ready to be cloned. Plus, I share who my AI Clone Implementation Lab is for (and who it’s not).

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262: How Experts Are Using AI Clones Without Losing Control of Their IP

Worried that an AI clone might dilute your expertise or give away your paid content? You’re not alone. In this post, I share how experienced creators are building AI clones that stay true to their frameworks—by setting clear limits, testing rigorously, and keeping teaching and judgment separate. If you're AI-curious but IP-cautious, this is your starting point.

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261: The AI Inbox Shift: Why Your Email Strategy Needs a Job

AI is changing how inboxes decide what’s relevant — and many creators are wondering if email just got harder.

Here’s the truth: this isn’t a panic moment. It’s a clarity moment.

In this episode, Dr. Destini Copp explains why consistency alone is no longer enough and how to make sure your email strategy actually supports your revenue. If your newsletter doesn’t have a clear job in your business, AI inbox filtering may expose the gaps.

Listen in to learn how to audit your last five emails, align your content with your customer journey, and design an email strategy that works with AI — not against it.

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260: Why Courses Aren’t Supporting Implementation Anymore

Even great courses can leave students stuck—not because your content is weak, but because your delivery model isn't built for real-world implementation. In this post, I unpack why traditional course models are struggling more than ever, what learners actually need, and how expert creators are adapting with scalable, judgment-based support.

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259: What an AI Clone Actually Is

Most people think an AI clone is just a chatbot in disguise. In this post, I explain what an AI clone really is—and how it applies your expert thinking to help clients make better decisions without you needing to be in the room. If you're curious whether your business is ready for a clone, start here.

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253: How to Grow Your Email List with Easy Events (No Burnout Required)

If you’ve ever wished you could grow your email list without doing live launches or running yourself ragged, this episode is for you. I’m chatting with Michelle Pontvert, the queen of “easy events,” about how to attract aligned leads through low-lift collaborations like audio summits, email series, and simple bundles. Get ready to rethink how you show up, scale, and simplify.

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252: Why Smart Business Owners Stall (And How to Start Moving Again)

Ever feel like you should be further along—but can’t quite figure out why you’re stuck? If you’ve launched, grown, and even hit major business milestones, yet something feels off, you’re not alone. In this post, I dive into why smart, experienced creators stall after momentum kicks in—and how decision friction might be the hidden bottleneck holding you back. If you’ve been circling the same questions or struggling to pick a clear direction, keep reading.

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251: What Actually Worked in 2025 (and What We’re Ditching in 2026)

Real Strategies, Real Wins, Real Talk
What actually worked in 2025 for online business owners? In this unfiltered roundtable, seven experienced creators (including myself, Dr. Destini Copp) share what moved the needle, what we’re letting go of, and how we’re simplifying for 2026. From inbox experiments and evergreen funnels to premium offers and deep boundaries, this honest conversation is full of takeaways you can apply right now—no sugarcoating, just sustainable strategy.

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250: The Newsletter Money Map: 5 Metrics That Drive Revenue

Struggling to understand your newsletter numbers? In this episode, I share the 5 key metrics every digital product business must track—and how to use them to grow your revenue. You’ll learn how to read your numbers like a CEO, what to fix first, and why your email list is more than just a marketing tool—it’s a business asset.

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249: Why Yearly Planning Doesn’t Work — And What to Do Instead

Yearly planning looks good on paper — but if you're running a fast-moving digital product business, it’s probably failing you. In this post, I share why I ditched annual planning and started running my quarters using the Creator’s Growth Flywheel. You’ll learn how to audit your business, prioritize projects with ICE scoring, and build momentum with a system that flexes with you.

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248: Inside the HobbyScool Growth Flywheel: What’s Working, What’s Changing

HobbyScool has grown like wildfire, but behind the scenes, I knew something had to change. In this post, I’m walking you through exactly how I applied the Creator’s Growth Flywheel to my own business. You’ll see what’s working, what feels heavy, and the big shifts we’re making in 2026 to scale smarter, reach new audiences, and finally escape the low-ticket hamster wheel.

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247: The One Stage That’s Slowing Down Your Entire Business

Your business isn’t broken. It’s just misaligned. In this episode of the Creator’s MBA podcast, I walk you through why your efforts may not be converting to growth, and how to fix it. Learn how the Creator’s Growth Flywheel can reveal the single stage slowing down everything and how to use a quick diagnostic to get clarity and results fast. If your business feels close but not quite there, this is the clarity you’ve been missing.

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