Introduction

The HeyCreator Show is presented by Riverside — ⁠get 15% off a new subscription by using code HEYCREATOR at checkout.⁠

In today’s episode of The HeyCreator Show, Matt Ragland (⁠@mattragland⁠) and Tim Forkin (⁠@timforkindotcom⁠) give out their best advice for new creators. Tim lays out the lessons young creators need to learn in order to grow, while Matt speaks to established professionals looking to become side-hustle creators.

(0:00) — Presented by Riverside

(6:06) — Tim: Can you get past your immediate circle?

(12:25) — Matt: Pick one topic, one platform, for one audience

(16:40) — Tim: Don’t be an expert or idol when you aren’t

(22:43) — Matt: Are you making content for fun, or are you building a business?

(27:30) — Tim: Real artists don’t starve

(30:51) — Matt: What long-term project can you build alongside your content?

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