itsleesimpson
@itsleesimpson.bsky.social
Founder @ Creator Playground • Shaping the future of the creator economy • Los Angeles
https://www.itsleesimpson.com/links
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Publishing these LinkedIn Starter Packs has been a great way to drive engagement. People really love them, but more importantly, they're getting some actual use out of them.
July 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Publishing these LinkedIn Starter Packs has been a great way to drive engagement. People really love them, but more importantly, they're getting some actual use out of them.
Last week, I started sharing LinkedIn Starter Packs — short lists of people I think are worth following based on the kind of work you care about.
The response was insane. Probably because discovery on LinkedIn is terrible; folks want to use it, but most people's feeds are filled with crap.
The response was insane. Probably because discovery on LinkedIn is terrible; folks want to use it, but most people's feeds are filled with crap.
July 24, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Last week, I started sharing LinkedIn Starter Packs — short lists of people I think are worth following based on the kind of work you care about.
The response was insane. Probably because discovery on LinkedIn is terrible; folks want to use it, but most people's feeds are filled with crap.
The response was insane. Probably because discovery on LinkedIn is terrible; folks want to use it, but most people's feeds are filled with crap.
I've been skeptical about no-code type tools in the past, but after trying out a few things this week, I've been pretty impressed.
April 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
I've been skeptical about no-code type tools in the past, but after trying out a few things this week, I've been pretty impressed.
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No, *YOU* spent more of your own precious time making an animated holographic version of your silly Pokémon in-joke!!
#tcgpocket
#tcgpocket
March 31, 2025 at 9:41 PM
No, *YOU* spent more of your own precious time making an animated holographic version of your silly Pokémon in-joke!!
#tcgpocket
#tcgpocket
Literally 30 seconds into using @plausible.io, and I'm already very happy with my decision to move www.friendswetrust.com off GA.
March 31, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Literally 30 seconds into using @plausible.io, and I'm already very happy with my decision to move www.friendswetrust.com off GA.
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Be wary of a bitch that only gives you a fish instead of teaching you how to fish
March 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Be wary of a bitch that only gives you a fish instead of teaching you how to fish
Today, we launched Group Text — a content hub for Friends We Trust and a space for practical, expert-backed insights on how creators build and run their businesses.
grouptext.friendswetrust.com
grouptext.friendswetrust.com
Group Text
Expert insights and practical guidance for creators from Friends We Trust.
grouptext.friendswetrust.com
March 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Today, we launched Group Text — a content hub for Friends We Trust and a space for practical, expert-backed insights on how creators build and run their businesses.
grouptext.friendswetrust.com
grouptext.friendswetrust.com
People are asking ChatGPT questions, posting a screen shot of the results, and calling it content.
March 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
People are asking ChatGPT questions, posting a screen shot of the results, and calling it content.
Founders, creators, entrepreneurs:
Are you hiring to get more done or to figure out what actually needs to be done?
Are you hiring to get more done or to figure out what actually needs to be done?
March 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Founders, creators, entrepreneurs:
Are you hiring to get more done or to figure out what actually needs to be done?
Are you hiring to get more done or to figure out what actually needs to be done?
We are recruiting for user research. If you're thinking about launching a podcast in the next 12 months, no matter where you are in planning, I would love to talk.
March 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We are recruiting for user research. If you're thinking about launching a podcast in the next 12 months, no matter where you are in planning, I would love to talk.
If you feel stretched thin as a creator, adding more hands might not be the answer. You might need someone to help rethink your entire approach.
March 20, 2025 at 4:48 PM
If you feel stretched thin as a creator, adding more hands might not be the answer. You might need someone to help rethink your entire approach.
Great things aren't built in isolation. Don't stay stuck.
March 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Great things aren't built in isolation. Don't stay stuck.
Creators burn out when the work shifts from making great stuff to managing all the stuff.
March 17, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Creators burn out when the work shifts from making great stuff to managing all the stuff.
Creative control is great. Creative capacity is better.
The more time you spend on things outside your zone of genius, the less time you have to actually create.
The more time you spend on things outside your zone of genius, the less time you have to actually create.
March 16, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Creative control is great. Creative capacity is better.
The more time you spend on things outside your zone of genius, the less time you have to actually create.
The more time you spend on things outside your zone of genius, the less time you have to actually create.
Doing everything yourself feels efficient — until it isn’t.
March 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Doing everything yourself feels efficient — until it isn’t.
If you run a business, it’s never been easier to bring in specialized expertise. Not every hire has to be full time.
March 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
If you run a business, it’s never been easier to bring in specialized expertise. Not every hire has to be full time.
I’m building a tool to help creators and makers find reputable membership managers. If you’re launching on Patreon, Substack, Mighty Networks, or another platform, hit me up.
March 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I’m building a tool to help creators and makers find reputable membership managers. If you’re launching on Patreon, Substack, Mighty Networks, or another platform, hit me up.
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Pinboard made $228,000 in 2024.
Launched in 2009, it is still run by one person.
He even managed to acquire Delicious in 2017 🤯
Zero dollars in funding for all these years.
And its design is awesome 👇
Launched in 2009, it is still run by one person.
He even managed to acquire Delicious in 2017 🤯
Zero dollars in funding for all these years.
And its design is awesome 👇
February 12, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Pinboard made $228,000 in 2024.
Launched in 2009, it is still run by one person.
He even managed to acquire Delicious in 2017 🤯
Zero dollars in funding for all these years.
And its design is awesome 👇
Launched in 2009, it is still run by one person.
He even managed to acquire Delicious in 2017 🤯
Zero dollars in funding for all these years.
And its design is awesome 👇
We really need to normalize demos and practical examples.
"How to replace your entire C-Suite using ChatGPT..."
OK. Prove it. Show me.
"How to replace your entire C-Suite using ChatGPT..."
OK. Prove it. Show me.
January 25, 2025 at 8:07 PM
We really need to normalize demos and practical examples.
"How to replace your entire C-Suite using ChatGPT..."
OK. Prove it. Show me.
"How to replace your entire C-Suite using ChatGPT..."
OK. Prove it. Show me.
Designers get disenfranchised by the industry, so they start selling courses.
January 24, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Designers get disenfranchised by the industry, so they start selling courses.
Spend any amount of time on LinkedIn and you’ll notice the biggest criticism of AI powered tools comes from agency owners.
January 23, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Spend any amount of time on LinkedIn and you’ll notice the biggest criticism of AI powered tools comes from agency owners.