A peek behind the curtain at my 2025 Retro
Welcome back to Creator Science! In this special episode, host Jay Clouse pulls back the curtain on his business with a transparent look at his May Retro—an in-depth monthly review where he walks through key metrics, goals, wins, challenges, and behind-the-scenes decisions. You’ll get a firsthand listen to the kind of content usually reserved for The Lab community, as Jay shares real revenue numbers, growth strategies, creative experiments, and honest reflections about everything from team building to business structure to personal growth.
Whether you’re curious about what drives Creator Science or looking for inspiration and practical insights to apply to your own creative journey, this episode delivers a candid, actionable tour through the ever-evolving world of modern content entrepreneurship. If you enjoy going behind the scenes, you’ll love this one—let’s dive in!
Full transcript and show notes
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Event Planning Amid Illness
05:41 Course Sales Surge with Email Automation
09:26 "X Content Repurposing Success"
10:15 Shifting Focus: YouTube Over Social Media
15:50 Family Vacation & Home Updates
18:43 Over-Budget Event: Trust Seminar Dilemma
20:31 Crafting Trust: A Vital Skill
24:39 "Expanding Offline Community Effectively"
26:17 Tool Upgrades and Membership Strategy
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