Creator Economy
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YouTube Studio: Exploring Some Recent Updates for Creators
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 controversy — although YouTube has…
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Is Now the Time to Write a Book? 5 Tips for Starting Your Manuscript While in Quarantine
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 taking advantage of this quarantine…
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How Much Do YouTube Creators Make? What You Need to Know About the YouTube Partner Program and Monetization
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? Admittedly, answering the question “how…
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Work from Home Tips for First-Timers
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 that some companies are making…
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Book Review: “Ideas, Influence, and Income” by Tanya Hall
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 those who want to grow…
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FinCon 2019 Recap: 7 Things I Did Right and Wrong This Year
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 well as inspiration to try…
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“Passive Income” Ideas For Creators, Investors, and Everyone Else
Side hustles are great — but what about side not-so-much hustles? In other words, what if you could supplement your income without adding to your regular workload? That’s basically what the idea of passive income offers. Although generating passive income will involve an investment of some type — be it time or money — the…
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Countdown to #FinCon19: My 11 Most Anticipated Presentations
In just a couple of weeks, I’ll be heading to our nation’s capital to witness the meeting of money and media. That’s right, FinCon 2019 is just around the corner! With this being the second year I’ve had the chance to attend, part of me feels as though I’m basically prepared. However, with a new…
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Teachable Creator Challenge: Looking Back at the Inaugural Event
The strangest thing happened this week: the kids in my neighborhood all headed back to school for some reason. If I didn’t know better, I’d say that this meant that the summer was coming to a close. Well, if that’s the case, then the Teachable Creator Challenge that kicked off this past June is also…
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Blogging Tips for Writing Better Posts
As much as blogging is a learning experience, it can also be incredibly rewarding. Having people read, care about, be entertained by, and gain perspective from your writing is a feeling unlike any other. That’s why putting your all into what you create for your blog is so important.
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Teachable Creator Challenge: Exploring the Platform and More on My Upcoming Course
It’s hard to believe but the second month of Teachable’s Creator Challenge is nearing its end. Therefore, just as I did last month, I figured it was time to check-in and see how things were going for this participant. As it turns out, a lot has happened in the past few weeks and I’m excited…
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5 Things Stopping You From Starting on YouTube (and How to Overcome Them)
Have you ever watched content on YouTube and thought, “I wish I could do that”? Unlike television or movies that might be a bit harder to break into, the beauty of YouTube is that anyone can create a video, upload it, and find an audience. Despite this, there are plenty of reasons people cite for…