Category: Creator Economy

Latest Posts

Creator Economy

The Author Journey: Combating Headwinds

by Kyle BurbankSep 3, 2020 3

A few months ago, I resolved to finally get cracking on a book idea that had been floating around in my head for some time now. To correspond with this goal, I also decided to launch a monthly blog series taking you through the ups and downs of preparing a...

Creator Economy

The Author Journey: About the Book I'm Working On

by Kyle BurbankAug 6, 2020 3

Over the past few months, I've been penning a blog post series here on Money@30 chronicling a book project I'm writing. In previous editions, I've looked at how I was preparing myself to write as well as sharing the successes and stumbles I've encountered while trying to put pen to...

Creator Economy

The Author Journey: What's Working (and What's Not) With My Process So Far

by Kyle BurbankJul 2, 2020 3

Last month, I kicked off an article series in conjunction with a new book project I'm currently working on. True to my word, with one month now past, I'm back to provide an update and offer some insight into the process. This time around, I wanted to follow-up on a...

Creator Economy

The Author Journey: Book Preparation and Taking My First Steps

by Kyle BurbankJun 4, 2020 3

Next month will mark the five year anniversary of my book The E-Ticket Life. That's absolutely insane to me as it feels like hardly any time has passed since that first box of books arrived at my doorstep. Just as crazy is the fact that it's been nearly three years...

Creator Economy

5 Ways to Refresh Your YouTube Channel

by Kyle BurbankApr 30, 2020 3

Perhaps the most common piece of advice provided to YouTube creators who are just starting out is "be consistent." Typically, this means sticking to a schedule and delivering new content with reliable regularity — something that is incredibly important for growth. However, is it possible to be too consistent? In...

Creator Economy

Is Working for Yourself Really So Risky?

by Kyle BurbankApr 16, 2020 3

Does the thought of starting your own business or being otherwise self-employed scare the crap out of you? It would for me too...if I wasn't already doing it. What's more, my wife recently celebrated two years of the freelance life herself, meaning that neither of us has had a traditional...

Creator Economy

YouTube Studio: Exploring Some Recent Updates for Creators

by Kyle BurbankApr 15, 2020 2

If you’re a creator on YouTube, you may have noticed some changes to YouTube Studio as of late. Little by little, YouTube has been updating the ecosystem in which channels upload their videos, navigate analytics, and more. Like with any changes to popular platforms, these updates haven’t been without some...

Creator Economy

Is Now the Time to Write a Book? 5 Tips for Starting Your Manuscript While in Quarantine

by Kyle BurbankApr 9, 2020

Spending a lot of time at home lately? Unless you're an essential worker, you probably are (or should be). And while most people seem to be spending their newfound free time consuming Tiger King or whatever the new, hot streaming show is by the time you read this, others are...

Creator Economy

How Much Do YouTube Creators Make? What You Need to Know About the YouTube Partner Program and Monetization

by Kyle BurbankApr 4, 2020 3

If you've ever thought about starting a YouTube channel, you've likely pondered how much creators actually make. After all, these days there are entire channels dedicated to giving away ridiculous amounts of money or gifts — so are the people behind these channels really making it rich on the platform?...

Creator Economy

Work from Home Tips for First-Timers

by Kyle BurbankMar 17, 2020 2

First things first: the world is a bit crazy right now (at least at the time I'm writing this). With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to city-wide quarantines in some areas and strongly recommended "social distancing" elsewhere, the lives of many have been directly impacted and severely changed. Among the adjustments...

Creator Economy

Book Review: "Ideas, Influence, and Income" by Tanya Hall

by Kyle BurbankOct 2, 2019 3

There are few titles that still hold as much cachet in our society as that of "author." While the label may have lost some of its luster due a flood of subpar self-publications in recent years, there's no question that having a published book can be a big benefit to...

Creator Economy

FinCon 2019 Recap: 7 Things I Did Right and Wrong This Year

by Kyle BurbankSep 10, 2019 2

First the bad news: FinCon 2019 has come to a close (*le sigh*). But, looking on the bright side, this year's event was a complete success in my book. In addition to seeing friends from last year and meeting new people, I left Washington D.C. with some great ideas as...