Content Entrepreneur Expo – is August 24-26, 2025 at the Cleveland Convention Center. CEX is the one event to help content entrepreneurs build audience, drive revenue, and learn better content operations.
*Please note agenda subject to change
02:00 PM-
05:00 PM
Get Hands-On with AI-Powered Content Creation: Strategies, Tactics & Tools*
Room 205B
Rich Brooks
Maliha Khan
02:00 PM-
05:00 PM
02:00 PM-
05:00 PM
Credibility On-Demand: Turning Your Expertise Into a Book That Opens Doors and Drives Revenue*
Room 205A
Matt Briel
Lali Szumowski
06:00 PM-
08:00 PM
Opening Reception
Atrium Networking Lounge
Join us for networking and refreshments as we kick off Content Entrepreneur Expo 2025.
Networking/Breaks08:15 AM-
08:45 AM
08:45 AM-
09:15 AM
Reverse Engineering The Most Successful Creator Businesses in the World
Atrium Ballroom B
Chenell Basilio
09:15 AM-
10:00 AM
10:00 AM-
10:45 AM
10:45 AM-
11:30 AM
From Book to Research to Everywhere. My Step-by-Step Strategy for Reaching 3 Million Readers Per Year
Atrium Ballroom B
Andy Crestodina
10:45 AM-
11:30 AM
A Successful Social Media, Email, and Podcasting Strategy Without Burning Out
Room 205
In this session, you’ll discover how to streamline your podcasting, social media, and email marketing with a simple yet highly effective strategy that maximizes impact while minimizin…
OperationsKatie Brinkley
10:45 AM-
11:30 AM
THE Monetization Blueprint for Creators (Podcasting, Courses, Membership, and More)
Atrium Ballroom A
In this session, Lou shares his step-by-step blueprint for building multiple revenue streams, generating sustainable income, and creating long-term financial stability—while staying t…
RevenueLou Mongello
11:45 AM-
12:30 PM
How to Build a Top 1% Podcast In Your Industry
Atrium Ballroom B
In this presentation, we are going to dive into three SIMPLE podcast growth strategies that will help you grow your podcast audience with ideal-fit listeners….
AudienceAdam Schaeuble
Julia Levine
11:45 AM-
12:30 PM
11:45 AM-
12:30 PM
Craft Your Dream Brand Deal Pitch
Atrium Ballroom A
Join this high-energy, interactive session where you'll learn proven techniques for crafting pitches that resonate with major brands and unlock partnership opportunities….
RevenueJustin Moore
12:45 PM-
01:15 PM
Courses, Community, Coaching: The Future of Human-Centric Online Learning
Atrium Ballroom B
Career transformation coach Anna shares why her business evolved to a more human-centered hybrid model, and what she sees as the future of digital learning….
Lunch & LearnsAnna Belyaeva
Desirée Choquette
01:45 PM-
02:30 PM
Level Up Your Email Marketing (More Subscribers, More Opens, More Clicks)
Atrium Ballroom B
This session will go beyond just boosting open rates and clicks. You'll learn how to rise above the noise and craft emails that foster meaningful 1:1 conversations with your subscr…
AudiencePaul Gowder
01:45 PM-
02:30 PM
Simple Ops: How to Create Systems & Processes for Your Creator Business
Room 205
From brand and content to sales and software, getting your act together with simple ops will enable you to keep growing your revenue and impact without burning out….
OperationsAustin L Church
01:45 PM-
02:30 PM
The Power of Organic & Social Ads – Is Your Business Ready for Them?
Atrium Ballroom A
Ginna Tassanelli
02:45 PM-
03:30 PM
How to Write a Book That Designs a New Market Category & Positions You as The Leader
Atrium Ballroom B
In this high-energy session, Fernando will show you how to write a "Startup Book" that designs and defines a new market category with you as its leader. …
AudienceFernando Labastida
02:45 PM-
03:30 PM
All the Legal Mistakes You Are Making with Your Creator Business
Room 205
As a content entrepreneur, you’re focused on building your brand, growing your audience, and monetizing your work—but are you also protecting yourself legally?…
OperationsRuth Carter
02:45 PM-
03:30 PM
03:30 PM-
04:00 PM
04:00 PM-
04:20 PM
How A Non-Profit Creator Leverages Its Community for Publishing and Growth
Atrium Ballroom B
J. Rita McNeil Danish, Esq
04:20 PM-
04:40 PM
Future Proof Your Creator Business
Atrium Ballroom B
The future of successful creator businesses lies in building community, ownership, and leverage—not just content….
Keynote/General SessionDarrell Vesterfelt
04:40 PM-
05:25 PM
A Framework for Human-Powered Excellence in an AI World
Atrium Ballroom B
Mark Schaefer presents a simple and exciting framework to disrupt our marketing efforts and become the signal against the wall of noise….
Keynote/General SessionMark Schaefer
06:30 PM-
09:00 PM
Lulupalooza Evening Entertainment
Rooftop Terrace (2nd floor)
Returning by popular demand, Lulupalooza is where the CEX community comes together to let loose, connect, and celebrate in true retro style. This isn’t just a networking event, it’s…
Networking/Breaks08:15 AM-
08:50 AM
Speaking as a Superpower: How to Deliver Better Talks to Bigger Audiences, Online and In-Person
Atrium Ballroom B
In this practical yet inspiring session, professional keynote speaker and speaker-coach Jay Acunzo will show you how to design, sell, and deliver talks that generate impact and opportun…
Keynote/General SessionJay Acunzo
08:50 AM-
09:20 AM
You're Playing the Wrong Game: Stop Counting Likes. Start Building Legacy, Impact, Lifestyle & Generational Wealth
Atrium Ballroom B
Amanda Northcutt
09:20 AM-
10:00 AM
Becoming The Role Model: Build Your Brand, Charge Your Worth & Design Your Life
Atrium Ballroom B
Discover Amy Landino’s proven system that transforms ordinary expertise into extraordinary opportunity.
Keynote/General SessionAmy Landino
10:00 AM-
10:30 AM
10:30 AM-
11:00 AM
How to Build, Customize, and Optimize AI Assistants to Drive Your Content Business
Atrium Ballroom B
In this practical, no-fluff session, you'll learn how to turn AI into a productive, brand-aligned team member — one that understands your voice, your goals, and your audience….
Audience IntensivesRich Brooks
10:30 AM-
11:00 AM
How I Built A 7-Figure Educational Consulting Business as a 4-Time College Dropout
Room 205
You’ll gain insight into how to navigate the challenges of entering an unfamiliar space, identify opportunities others may overlook, and use strong operational systems to create stabi…
Operations IntensivesJeff Gargas
10:30 AM-
11:00 AM
Mastering LinkedIn for Sponsorships in Under 50 Minutes
Atrium Ballroom A
Walk away with practical insights and actionable steps to turn your LinkedIn network into a powerful sponsorship engine—all in under 50 minutes!…
Revenue IntensivesLori Zoss Kraska
11:15 AM-
11:45 AM
Behind the Scenes: What Leading Creators Do to Grow Audiences Today
Atrium Ballroom B
Ann Gynn, founding editor of The Tilt newsletter and a content consultant, will share the best ideas gleaned from creator interviews over the past four years and The Tilt’s own conten…
Audience IntensivesAnn Gynn
11:15 AM-
11:45 AM
11:15 AM-
11:45 AM
Video Pro Techniques: Remote Production Tips for Ambitious Creators
Atrium Ballroom A
Elevate your content creation by mastering the art of remote video production, enabling you to produce compelling, high-quality videos without the constraints of traditional on-site set…
Revenue IntensivesA. Lee Judge
12:00 PM-
12:30 PM
12:00 PM-
12:30 PM
10 Productivity Tips Creators Must Consider
Room 205
Attendees will learn practical strategies for enhancing their productivity in order to optimize creativity and reduce stress….
Operations IntensivesCaroline Guntur
12:00 PM-
12:30 PM
Stop Leaking Revenue: Sales Opportunities for Creators Hiding in Plain Sight
Atrium Ballroom A
This presentation reveals the hidden sales channels and emerging revenue models that successful creators are leveraging in 2025….
Revenue IntensivesBrian Piper
12:30 PM-
01:45 PM
12:45 PM-
01:15 PM
Your Best Performance Channel is Hiding in Plain Sight: Unlocking the Power of Newsletters for Growth & Monetization
Atrium Ballroom B
In this game-changing presentation, discover why newsletters are experiencing a renaissance and how you can harness their potential to skyrocket your leads and supercharge your business…
Lunch & LearnsEJ White
01:45 PM-
02:05 PM
Different by Design: Harnessing Friction to Stand Apart In Life and Work
Atrium Ballroom B
Robert Rose
02:05 PM-
02:35 PM
Confessions, Contradictions & Cold Truths: A Book Chat with Ann & Joe
Atrium Ballroom B
A fun and eye-opening discussion between two best-selling authors, writers, and entrepreneurs.
Keynote/General Session