The NEW Way to Become a Full-Time Creator in 12 Months (or less) | 060
Today I'm joined by Jed Eglington to explore an overlooked path to becoming a successful full-time creator.
Jed shares his journey from in-house creator to successful business owner, outlining how to develop video, storytelling and production skills that companies actually value. He breaks down what businesses look for when hiring creators and how to position yourself for these opportunities.
Learn how to master the essential skills, create a compelling portfolio, and transition from creator to founder by building products your audience wants.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:06 Misconceptions About the Creator Economy
02:03 Mapping Out Creator Career Paths
02:21 The Role of In-House Creators
06:57 Essential Skills You Need as a Creator
09:01 Learning Video Editing as a Beginner
11:20 Storytelling Tips for Content Creators
13:32 Being Confident On Camera
17:38 How to Find the Right Company to Work For
24:35 Analyzing Video Formats
25:21 How to Get Companies to Notice Your Work
28:20 Making It Easy to Say Yes
30:17 Guide to Going from Creator to Founder
31:51 Building an Audience While Working Full-Time
40:05 How to Grow Your email List
47:20 Closing Thoughts
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Featured in this episode:
Justin Welsh: https://www.justinwelsh.me
Amy Porterfield: https://www.amyporterfield.com
HiSmile: https://hismileteeth.com
Kit: https://www.kit.com
Gary Vee: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com
D Rock: https://www.instagram.com/drock
Charli Prangley: https://charlimarie.com
Tim Urban (Wait But Why): https://www.waitbutwhy.com
Ugmonk (Jeff Sheldon): https://www.ugmonk.com
Peter McKinnon: https://www.youtube.com/@petermckinnon
Ali Abdaal: https://www.youtube.com/@aliabdaal
Casey Neistat: https://www.youtube.com/@casey
Karen X Cheng: https://www.instagram.com/karenxcheng
Donald Miller (StoryBrand): https://www.storybrand.com
Codie Sanchez: https://codiesanchez.com
Nick Huber: https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup
Highlights:
04:49 The Rise of the In-House Creator
09:58 Learning More by Copying Others
11:27 The Blueprint for Book Titles
13:51 Why a Guiding Principle Matters
23:48 Documenting Video Performance
26:24 How to Get Your Work Seen by the Right Companies
32:29 How CEOs Should Approach Employees Building Their Own Audiences
38:37 Turning a Crowd into a True Audience
41:49 When Are You Sending Too Many Emails?
