This week on The Creator Spotlight Podcast, Francis is joined by Colin Rocker (@careercolin), a creator focused on career and corporate content. Colin shares his journey from skepticism about TikTok to becoming a successful content creator with a mission to educate 'first-generation professionals'.
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Follow Colin:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinrocker/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careercolin
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@careercolin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@careercolin
Weekly All Hands newsletter: https://colinrocker.kit.com/profile
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00:00 Introducing Colin Rocker (@careercolin)
01:11 The many failed attempts before finding success
03:23 Defining the niche 'first-generation professionals'
05:46 Diversifying your platforms: Instagram vs TikTok
08:00 The most valuable skills needed as a creator
15:11 Going all in as a full-time creator
18:39 The value of personal brand identity
23:51 Monetizing your audience, ethically
29:21 Attracting a diverse audience
32:32 Managing your time as a full-time creator-entrepreneur
38:29 Creating meaningful, positive content
42:46 Building a welcoming community
46:17 The challenge and rewards of writing a newsletter
49:54 Personal experience in a post-information world
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