218: How I Escaped 4 Years of Burnout (And Got My Creativity Back)
04/2/2026 | 23 mins.
After 216 episodes, I vanished for 4 and a half years. No warning. No goodbye. Just silence. Today I'm sharing why that happened and the 3 things that brought me back. In 2021, burnout hit me hard. I was coming off back-to-back launches, we'd added 20 new team members, business was booming... and then my brain just stopped. I spent months sitting in a chair, staring out the window, unable to create anything. The shame kept me from talking to anyone about it. If your marketing feels stale, your creative spark has dimmed, or you're just going through the motions without really being there, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why nearly 9 in 10 entrepreneurs struggle with mental health issues (and only 30% feel comfortable talking about it) - The "dirty water filter" principle that was poisoning my creativity without me realizing it - How one text from Dean Graziosi started pulling me out of the darkness - The simple question from Susie Moore that makes hard things feel possible - Why picking a date and declaring it out loud changes everything This is the most personal episode I've ever recorded. And if you're in a season where the ideas aren't flowing, I hope it helps. CONNECT WITH STU: - Website: https://stu.me - Book "Predictable Profits": https://a.co/d/4GIi1uz - Instagram: https://instagram.com/stumclaren - Podcast: https://podcast.stu.me - Membership.io: https://membership.io Subscribe and leave a review if this episode helped you.
217: How He Built 1M Followers in 6 Months (Exact Strategy) - Sam Demma
02/2/2026 | 33 mins.
At 17, three knee injuries ended Sam Demma's dream of playing professional soccer. He felt like he had "wasted his entire life." Today? 1 million followers, thousands of schools reached, and a phone call from someone who believed in him more than he believed in himself changed everything. Sam Demma went from feeling like a "complete failure" after three knee injuries destroyed his soccer dreams to becoming one of the most in-demand youth speakers in North America - with over 1 million followers built in just 6 months.
In this conversation, Sam reveals: • How he dealt with the identity crisis of losing his dream at 17 • The "delusional" cold-calling strategy that launched his speaking career • The phone call that almost broke him - and the friend who saved him • What 6 weeks in Kenya taught him about happiness • The $13,000 overnight fundraiser that brought his story full circle • The exact content system that grew his following from 0 to 1 million in 6 months
📚 FREE RESOURCE: Get Sam's Cold Outreach Framework + The Happiness Discipline Worksheet → https://podcast.stu.me
CONNECT WITH SAM: • Website: https://samdemma.com • Book "Empty Your Backpack": https://a.co/d/cBKDNjN • Instagram: https://instagram.com/sam_demma
CONNECT WITH STU: • Website: https://stu.me • Book "Predictable Profits": https://a.co/d/4GIi1uz • Instagram: https://instagram.com/stumclaren • Podcast: https://podcast.stu.me • Membership.io: https://membership.io
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216: 3 Hacks To Creating Massive Momentum With Your Membership Site
28/4/2021 | 34 mins.
If you've ever sat on an idea waiting for the "perfect time" to launch, listen to this episode. You'll hear 3 hacks to help you build massive momentum in a short period of time.
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215: But I Wouldn't Pay For That
07/4/2021 | 18 mins.
In this episode, I'm talking to you about pricing. How do you price your products or services, programs or memberships, courses, and all the other things that you may be selling? Get Access to the Full Show Notes! To get access to the full story and all the resources mentioned, visit MarketingYourBusiness.com/215
214: A Powerful Strategy For People Who Didn't Buy
22/3/2021 | 13 mins.
When we do a promotion, we've always got those who buy and those who don't. What do you do with those who don't buy? In this episode, I'm going to break down a strategy for you in terms of what you should do and why, because those non-buyers can be one of the biggest gold mines in your business. Get Access to the Full Show Notes! To get access to the full story and all the resources mentioned, visit MarketingYourBusiness.com/214
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Marketing Your Business is a podcast dedicated to all things marketing. It's a behind-the-scenes look at the marketing tactics and strategies that lead to a loyal following, growing sales, and a business that gives you more freedom in your everyday life.
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About Stu McLaren:
For years, Stu has helped experts transform their knowledge and influence into recurring revenue by launching, growing, and scaling 7 and 8-figure membership sites. In 2008, he co-founded the world's most popular membership platform for WordPress (WishList Member). He then went on to partner with New York Times best-selling author Michael Hyatt, helping his company go from a high 6-figure business (with lots of stress) to a high 7-figure business (with low-stress). Michael's profitability soared, his email list grew from 70,000 to over 500,000 and he gained back over 100 days with his family by not having to travel.
Today, he's the Co-Founder of Membership.io, helping creators and entrepreneurs build thriving membership businesses. He's also the author of Predictable Profits, which shows business owners how to create recurring revenue so they can stop chasing new customers and start building real stability.
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