CreativeGuySteve

04/14/2026

I put together something simple this week.
If you’ve heard about AI tools like Claude but felt lost trying to use them, this is for you.
No tech background needed. No weird terminology.
Just a one-page guide that shows:
• what to type
• what to avoid
• how to actually get a useful answer
Print it and keep it next to your computer.
Free download here:
https://creativeguysteve.gumroad.com/l/claude-cheat-sheet
If you know someone who could use this, send it to them.

Print this and keep it next to your computer.This shows you exactly what to type, what to avoid, and how to get a useful answer without guessing.No tech background needed.You’ve probably heard about AI.Maybe you tried it once and got a long, confusing answer back. Closed the tab. Moved on.This fix...

02/12/2026

I’ve been using AI long enough to remember when it was mostly good for writing bad blog posts faster. I even use it as a health advisor, nutritionist, executive assistant and many more things.
What’s happening now is different.

The work didn’t disappear. But the friction sure did.

Research that used to take days now takes hours. Drafting that required a small team now runs through one person with the right tools. If what you do all day happens on a laptop, you might want to pay attention.

This isn’t a “robots are coming” rant. It’s not dystopian. It’s math.
The only question is whether you’re learning to use it or waiting to be surprised by it.

I wrote a piece last night about what’s actually shifting in knowledge work and why “waiting to see how it plays out” isn’t much of a strategy.

It’s direct. No hype. No apocalypse.

If you run a team, build a business, get paid for judgment instead of just ex*****on, or want to know whats coming up behind you, it might be worth a read.

https://creativeguysteve.com/insights/f/youre-waiting-to-see-how-ai-plays-out-thats-the-problem

And if there’s real interest, I’m happy to host a small session and walk through what this looks like in actual marketing work, or for that matter, your life. Not theory. Not slides. The real thing.

A marketing strategist's assessment of what's actually changing in knowledge work - and why the people who figure it out now will own the next two years.

10/27/2025

I didn’t set out to write a devotional. I set out to survive a season where everything felt uncertain about work, finances, health, even faith. Somewhere between the prayers that sounded more like panic and the long bike rides where God did most of the talking, this book started to take shape.

It’s called Freedom from a Scarcity Mindset. Thirty-one short readings about trusting God’s provision when your own math doesn’t add up. It’s not a “how to get rich in 30 days” devotional. It’s more of a “how to stop being scared that you won’t make it” devotional written by someone who’s been there.

If you’ve ever wondered whether God’s goodness runs out, or whether you’re the exception to His care, this might help you breathe again.

You can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXSJLS6M

Thanks for reading and all the quiet encouragement along the way.

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09/12/2025

This Isn’t a Vibe. It’s a Newsletter.

I’m not going to blow smoke up your skirt and say “so many people have been asking me to start a newsletter.” They haven’t.

A few of you have. The rest are just trying to survive Monday.
But I figured if I’m already writing things that matter—to clients, to myself, to Jesus, or the inside of a legal pad—I might as well send a few your way.

It’s once a week-ish.
Some thoughts on business, faith, family and staying halfway sane while trying to build things without burning out or becoming a narcissist.

You won’t get 5 tips to 10X your engagement.
You might get something true.
If that’s your speed, sign up here:

A weekly email from CreativeGuySteve. I offer sharp marketing insight, honest takes on AI, spiritual depth, and real-life discipline for creators, founders, and people who refuse to fake it.

05/07/2025

Sunset at Lifeguard Tower 10 – now available as a digital edition for $19

Captured at the end of a ride I almost didn’t take — just me, the ocean, and this unreal light over Newport Beach.

I didn’t plan the shot.
I just rode into it — and stopped.

This is the first official digital drop from FromWhereIRide.
You’ll get:

🖼️ 3 high-res files for framing or display
📜 A printable story card
🎖️ A certificate of authenticity

Of course, you can get prints on my Shopify store- printed, numbered, and signed by me. And, if you want a larger metal print for your wall, dM me and I'll get back to you.

It’s everything but the sand in your shoes.

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➡️ Available now at my Shopify store through this link: https://p2wj1z-hj.myshopify.com/products/sunset-at-lifeguard-tower-10-digital-art-edition

Bring a moment of the California coast into your own space — instantly. This digital download of Sunset at Lifeguard Tower 10 is designed for collectors, cyclists, and storytellers who want the art without the frame. You’ll receive a downloadable ZIP file link at checkout containing: ✅ 3 high-...

05/07/2025

Latest Newsletter Just Dropped

Hey friends — I just sent out the latest edition of my new newsletter, and it’s built around something I think we all need more of: honesty, hope, and staying grounded when things feel slow or uncertain.

This week’s topics:
🧠 How to stay visible without just adding to the noise
🙏 Trusting God in the waiting seasons
💪 Why running helps me stay sane when business is slow

If you’re building something meaningful, trying to stay encouraged, or just want a little realness in your inbox, give it a read.

👉 https://creativeguysteve.kit.com/posts/standing-out-in-slow-seasons-visibility-without-noise
Let me know what resonates — or tag a friend who might need it. And if you'd like to receive future newsletters in your inbox, sign up!

Why good content doesn’t need to go viral—and what works better instead.

04/10/2025

Just launched something new.

It’s called “Shift Happens: Notes from the Road to Better Marketing.”

It’s my new newsletter where I unpack what’s working (and what’s not) in marketing, content, and brand storytelling—from someone who’s been in the trenches.

This first issue?
👉 Why good content doesn’t need to go viral to work.
Because honestly, most content doesn’t go viral. And it doesn’t need to.

If you’re building a brand, leading a team, or just trying to figure out how to make your content matter—give it a read. You might find it helpful.

📬 Here’s the link
✍️ And if you like it, you can subscribe right there too.

Thanks for the support, friends. Let’s keep making stuff that matters.

Why good content doesn’t need to go viral—and what works better instead.

04/03/2025

McLaren’s going electric—maybe even SUV territory—with this Forseven merger and Abu Dhabi cash behind it. Still the British legend we love, or just another global player now? I wrestled with it on the blog—link’s in my bio.
What’s your call—can they keep that Woking fire alive? Drop it below.
(And yeah, I’m always down to riff on wild ideas—hit me up.)

03/27/2025

You don’t need to dance, point, or drop a trending sound to get results from your content.

Truth is, most viral content is forgettable by next Tuesday.

The real magic?
Content that builds trust. Earns respect. Converts quietly.
That’s the kind of content I help brands create — and it’s working.

✅ Press releases
✅ Thought leadership
✅ Website copy that doesn’t scream “Look at me!” — but makes people stop and read

If you’re a founder, marketer, or small brand tired of chasing the algorithm…
Let’s build something better.

📍DM me or check out the link in bio to view my turnkey projects on UpWork (yes, I’m there too — for now 😎)

03/26/2025

Back in 2019, I passed on the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio because someone said, “It’s just a four-door sedan… and why is it so expensive?” 😬

Now? Alfa’s hinting that its glorious twin-turbo V6 might not go quietly into the EV night. And suddenly I’m back in the feels.

I took the 2024 Giulia Quadrifoglio Carbon for a spin around Orange County—and it reminded me what passion behind the wheel really feels like.

My RS3? Still brilliant. But the Alfa? It’s opera with a redline.

🚗 Full story in my latest review on my CreativeGuySteve.com blog— link in bio.