In this special year-end episode, Colin and Jacob reflect on their key learnings from 2024 and share predictions for 2025. They discuss experiences and lessons learned in hiring and team building, the challenges of maintaining focus across different content mediums, and the evolving AI landscape. The hosts also share their commitments for the upcoming year, including Jacob's plans to start creating video content and Colin's goal to hire an assistant. The episode wraps up with gift recommendations, either for another creator in your life, or just a wee festive gift for yourself! Resources Mentioned Pipdecks (strategy cards for creatives) - https://pipdecks.com Thule Paramount 27L Backpack Wenger Bags Cotopaxi Bag Del Dia Alitu Podcast Maker (code: CREATORTOOLBOX for 50% off first month) - https://alitu.com Chapter List 00:00 - Introduction and Episode Overview 05:44 - Lessons Learned: Hiring and Team Building 13:18 - Focus and Content Creation Challenges 20:05 - AI Predictions for 2024 28:24 - Personal Commitments for 2024 40:07 - Gift Ideas for Creators 54:24 - Mistakes and Lessons from 2023