content entrepreneurs

A very special Content Inc. episode, recorded live from Creator Economy Expo. Jay Acunzo, founder of Creator Kitchen, interviews Nathan Barry, CEO of ConvertKit.

These two professional content creators take a deep dive into what it takes to be a successful content entrepreneur. Idea bombs (and secrets) explode in this very special (and candid) episode.

This episode is sponsored by Lulu.com

46% of creators surveyed by The Tilt said that one of their biggest challenges was monetizing their content. I can tell you that one tried and true method is to become a published author. Turning your blog or newsletter content into a printed book with Lulu has never been easier and more profitable. Lulu’s ecommerce plugins allow you to sell directly to your fans from your site, while they handle all of the printing and shipping. You keep all of your customer data and 100% of your profits.

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Sometimes we forget why we do the things we do as content creators and content entrepreneurs.

In this episode, Joe takes a page from the movie "Vision Quest" as a peptalk for those content creators who need to hear this the most. 

This episode is sponsored by Lulu.com

Think about the most respected and trustworthy leaders in your industry. I bet they’ve published a book. Whether you already have content prepared or you’re starting from scratch, getting your expertise into a printed book with Lulu has never been easier and more profitable. Lulu’s ecommerce plugins allow you to sell directly to your fans from your site, while they handle all of the printing and shipping. You keep creative control, customer data, and 100% of your profits.

Create a free account today at Lulu.com to get started.

I have this friend who seems to be failing. Why? He's not limiting himself in two different ways...and he's making the two biggest mistakes that content entrepreneurs make.

If you limit yourself, opportunities will open before your eyes. But YOU have to make the decision.

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In this episode of The 10k creator, Joe & Daren discuss the next phase in the content entrepreneur journey - 500-1000 email subscribers and making your initial money.

They talk about the importance of selecting a platform, why you need to create a consistent content publishing schedule, and how to craft offers for your audience to convert them into customers. Joe shares how he targets keyword phrases to own a niche online and how that has served his businesses in the past. Daren shares his experience trying to emulate creators with larger audiences by being everywhere at once - and how that impacted the growth of his business. 

At this phase, you take the work that you did from episode 2 - discovering your sweet spot and identifying your content tilt - and turn that into momentum that will start growing your creative business. Joe recommends looking at and thinking about sponsors early on, and gives Daren a challenge to seek out sponsors for all of his creative projects. They discuss the differences and benefits to hourly rate work versus project rate consulting, and how to find your initial clients and customers.

Creators mentioned:

Ann Handley - annhandley.com

Justin Welsh - Content OS and LinkedIn OS

Josh Spector - become a habit for people

James Clear - jamesclear.com

David Perrell - perrell.com

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The 10k Creator is sponsored by three amazing companies.

If you need to publish a book, go to Lulu. Go get your email on at ConvertKit. Video and audio your way to success with Streamyard.

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The most successful content creators and content entrepreneurs in the world focus on being great at one thing. To become a successful content business, our strategy must be about saying no to most everything, so we can say yes to the thing that counts.

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Most content creators/content entrepreneurs never plan for an exit...it just happens to them.

Exit planning for content creators starts at the very beginning. It includes setting the goal and then identifying the initial buyers.

Here's a simple process to get you started with your exit strategy.

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This episode is sponsored by ConvertKit.

ConvertKit is the creator marketing platform made for creators by creators with powerful tools to help you learn about, connect with, and sell to your audience.

Find out why this is the no. 1 platform for creators like you. Visit convertkit.com.

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