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#285 More Content Won't Make You Rich, But This Will

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Apr 27, 2025
Darren Lee, an Irish entrepreneur thriving in Bali, runs a media company focused on helping businesses grow through content. He discusses the importance of authenticity and building trust over just generating likes. Listeners learn that a strong business model is essential for monetizing content effectively, even with a smaller audience. Darren emphasizes problem-solving and creating valuable content as keys to fostering high-value client relationships, proving that success lies in truly understanding and addressing customer needs.
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ANECDOTE

Darren's Journey to $3.5M Business

  • Darren Lee started podcasting broke to learn from experts by interviewing influential people.
  • His company now generates $3.5 million yearly, blending content with backend services.
ADVICE

Content Is Business, Not Just Followers

  • Focus on the backend offer, not just content or followers, to make money from content.
  • Provide valuable content to solve a painful problem and use a clear sales process to convert leads.
INSIGHT

Trust Recession Changes Content Impact

  • We are in a trust recession; people are skeptical of sellers and agencies.
  • Building trust through content shows you solved the problem yourself, easing customer skepticism.
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