“The real value wasn’t in the keynotes—it was the dinners, the hikes, the casual connections.” – Dylan Redekop, first-time C+C attendeeDylan and Chenell reflect on their time at Kit's Craft + Commerce email newsletter conference for creators in Boise. But this episode isn’t just a recap — it’s a deep dive into what made the conference unforgettable: the people, the ideas, and the big shifts in how creators are building authentic businesses. From mastermind dinners with Pat Flynn to keynote takeaways on AI, content strategy, public speaking, and creator community, they unpack what creators should actually focus on in 2025.→ Take your newsletter to the next level with GIR Pro >>KEY TAKEAWAYSThe irreplaceable power of in-person connectionThe difference between “insanely valuable” vs “insanely frequent” contentWhy mastermind-style events create outsized ROIHow to use AI without burning outThe importance of crafting your personal “what do you do” introCreator identity and the fight with impostor syndromeContent strategy lessons from Sam Vander Wielen and Amanda GoetzPat Flynn’s “lean learning” growth loop from 0 to millions of YouTube subsHow to run better meetups and create serendipitous opportunitiesWhat Craft & Commerce nailed — and why you might want to go next yearLINKS MENTIONEDKit's Craft + Commerce creator conferencePat Flynn's Deep Pocket Monster YT ChannelSam Vander Wielen's websiteAmanda Goetz's websiteUltraspeaking (Tristan de Montebello & Michael Gendler)Ask us a question or submit a podcast topic idea: growthinreverse.com/questionsCheck out the 30 Days of Growth FREE >>30 Days of Growth Course Pre-launchGrowth In Reverse PRO CommunityWant your newsletter roasted? Submit it here. Check out past Growth In Reverse Deep Dives: https://growthinreverse.com/archive/FOLLOW ON SOCIALChenell: Twitter | LinkedIn | SubstackDylan: LinkedIn | BlueskyOUR NEWSLETTERSgrowthinreverse.comgrowthcurrency.netSubscribe & Leave a Review:If you found this episode valuable, take a second to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! It helps more newsletter creators find the show. Plus, if you submit a review, you’ll get priority for your own newsletter roast!Thanks to Tim Forkin for editing these episodes.

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