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Lexi Grant brings up a very tough topic: is it more difficult today to become a successful content creator?

I think she's right and it is. But maybe there are things we can do now so we don't fall into the failure trap.

Read Lexi's LinkedIn post here.

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A special (longer) episode dedicated to how an author (or content creator) can build a successful content business with a book at the core.

In this episode, Joe covers:

• Finding your sweet spot
• Tuning into your content tilt
• Building your base
• Growing your audience
• Creating and then diversifying revenue
• Exit or go big

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An important piece of advice from David Bowie gets us talking about if we are really taking enough risks and getting uncomfortable enough with our content to be successful.

See David Bowie Discuss This

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How did Billy Joel, one of the greatest songwriters in history, come to hate the process of writing?

It happens to all of us.

But what he did to start loving the process again will surprise you...and it's something that all content creators and writers need to be doing.

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I had to make one key decision in the early days of my content creator model in order to succeed. It was extremely difficult to make, but that decision led to all my success.

Unfortunately, most content creators won't make this change, and that is why they will fail.

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Here's a bonus episode that runs through (in a way) the eight best decisions I've ever made. These include:

• Set Goals. Create Habits.
• Get a Roth IRA
• Get a 529 Account
• Call Your Boss
• Hire a Scheduling Manager
• Spend Time with Your Kids Separately
• Assign Housework
• Get a Password Manager

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The incredible music executive Rick Rubin says that those who create art should NOT be creating that art for an audience. Art should be created only to satisfy the needs of the creator...and that's what will be best for an audience.

This is great...except that content creators aren't creating art. It's commerce. Some entrepreneurs are confused by this. Don't make this huge mistake.

Episode Links

Rick Rubin Video on Creating Art

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Here's a personal story about a day in the life of my content-creator journey. Everything changed that day. It was challenging, but I don't regret it. Hopefully this story will help you in your journey as well.

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An extended podcast covering six key ways you can take your content business to the next level. These include:

• Rethinking your exit strategy
• Taking your content tilt seriously
• Are you a creator or a media business?
• The focus on email
• Your base plus OPC
• Adding content pillar projects

Plus a bonus idea you won't want to miss!

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If you had just one year to live, how would you change your content creation business?

This episode could change your life and career. I hope it does.

Links: Tim Minchin's Commencement Speech

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