THIS is what it takes to become a full time creator

📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00 What I would do to become a full-time creator from scratch
01:13 Step 1: Choose an enjoyable & profitable niche
03:54 Step 2: Pick the right platform(s)
06:45 don't forget to integrate email marketing in your strategy!
07:38 Step 3: Build out income streams
09:22 Step 4: Be patient & persistent

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[dna]

Great video! Just a suggestion: try using a limiter on your audio before exporting your video to prevent the sudden loud audio spikes. Hurts the ears with headphones. Not trying to be annoying, just a genuine suggestion from a fellow editor / audio background

[angelapotentialocity]

So glad you mentioned the need for self-care and paying attention to mental health. Most people need to do more self-care.

[dreamlikediana]

I didn't know personal development could be a niche. I think when a lot of us think of the word niche we think topic. When we have so many interests. With personal development though, there's so many things that could fit into it or "content pillars" as you call it. Like lifestyle, adventure, planning, changing the products you use, showing up for yourself, learning new things, dream life, ideal life, goal setting, etc. I have my clear vision & why, but this whole "niche" always tripped me up.

I think people need to start saying a niche is not a topic, it's a broad spectrum or an umbrella of sorts.

[patrizia.cavaliere]

The one that stresses me out the most is TikTok, to be honest. I don’t like how the pace and “noise” of the content I need to watch in order to familiarize myself with “trends” makes me feel, and I hate the pressure to spit out 4-5 TikTok’s per day minimum to build my brand. On top of everything else that needs to be done, including that old fashioned thing called life. I can’t spend my whole day in front of a screen, it doesn’t feel healthy and it doesn’t make me happy. Yet, I enjoy what I want to share with the world and I love my audience. It’s not easy. And then seeing people with millions of views on TikTok doing nothing but looking good can be demoralizing. I’m glad you talk about this, as we all should more.

[doun]

Lol... 1min into it and she already touched my pain point.... Having a clear vision and a clear why

[Marta_is_here]

Not every new content creator wanna be is a young person, some of us are over 40, or 50, new to all of this.
What equipment do you have to purchase. What basic computer knowledge do you have to learn? What exactly IS seo? How much money can you expect to initially invest.
A person has a skill, a talent, knowledge, how do they turn that into a social media skill, if social media is not something that has been part of their normal lives as of yet.

[LydiaReneeDarling]

Thanks so much for this, Katie! I would love to see more content about creator careers in the future (loved this one) + hear more about your YouTube and TikTok strategies. I’m on the entertainment marketing side of things and love hearing from other pros like you. ✨ Appreciate you and your content so much! ☀️

[MarketingHarry]

All these steps are super important! Number 2 is probably the most crucial step and shouldn't be underestimated. Being a full time creator ain't easy but it's totally worth it👌

[charlimarieTV]

Thanks for sharing the State of the Creator Economy report Katie! Loved hearing your takes on the data 🙌

[GrowWithWill]

Glad to hear you're promoting email marketing. I think a lot of content creators underestimate the power of good emails because of how popular social media platforms are now.

[lifewithmargot]

You just popped up on my feed and I’m really loving your videos! Plus you have a soothing voice that I love listening too 💗💕💗

[dragostanase]

1:34 I come home after school and check your channel every day. I love you bro

[VikingInspired]

Thank you for the info, I definitely have a very small niche - unfortunately it feels this makes my journey slightly longer. I have only gone from 2 - 39 subs in 2 weeks! Seems like loads of work so I wish everyone loads of luck!

[umokay]

I feel that successful entrepreneurs are successful because they already had a skill they loved, then found a way to monetize it. I tend to find most “educators” and “coaches” disingenuous because it feels more like “hey I want to be an entrepreneur but don’t know what to do.” The whole “those who can’t do, teach” adage. Most are just over-saturating the market and don’t actually bring value. I guess I’m trying to say, start with something you’re already doing (photography, painting, clay making, web design, home decor..) becoming an entrepreneur should be the result, not the initial idea.

[ThePsychicStylist]

This is an incredible video - very rare. I'm not willing to burn out anymore. You're my new favorite channel, btw!

[heytherekman]

1:53 You really are the best youtuber. You make all of our days better

[gothwitchdesigns]

This is one of my favorite video from you! Best tips ever, thank you 🥰

[HollyHargreaves]

Love your channel. This is feedback on sound: it needed to be levelled out on this video. Levels go up and down. ( trying to be helpful) 💫🙌

[TheHouseExperts]

I am first time on your YouTube Suggested Video from YouTube Home Page.
Thank You for the useful content

[pitch-rudy-peter]

This was immensely helpful! I just discovered you last week and you are my most favorite content creator right now. Thank you for all the work you put into it!