Viral Creator Reveals How To QUIT Your Job and Be A Content Creator As An Introvert | Nicky Saunders
May 20, 2024
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Guest Nicky Saunders shares insights on building an authentic brand, overcoming limitations of a 9-5 job, and transitioning from structured life to freedom. She discusses starting a successful brand from scratch, mindset to push through dark phases, and how to grow on social media. Tips on choosing content types, platforms, and making money with a small following are also covered. Nicky's personal journey from the navy to content creation is emotional and inspirational.
Embrace your natural communication style for authentic content creation.
Seek support from a community of fellow content creators for guidance.
Consistent 1% improvements lead to audience engagement and growth.
Adapt content to platform features while staying true to creative expression.
Deep dives
Starting with Your Natural Communication Style
Begin by identifying your natural mode of communication, whether it's through video, audio, images, or written content. Embrace this natural style to establish authenticity and consistency in your content creation process.
Building a Community of Like-minded Individuals
Surround yourself with a community of individuals who are at a similar stage as you in content creation. Seek feedback and support from these peers to navigate the challenges and uncertainties of creating content.
Striving for 1% Improvement and Consistency
Focus on making continuous 1% improvements in your content creation process. Consistency is key in building an engaged audience over time. Experiment, learn from feedback, and aim for gradual growth in your content.
Leveraging Platform Features, Audience Preferences, and Personal Expression
Utilize platform features that align with your content style and adapt to audience preferences. Pay attention to what resonates with your audience and incorporate elements that engage them. Balance serving the platform and audience needs while staying true to your creative expression for sustained growth and impact.
Building Personal Brand Authenticity
Authenticity in building a personal brand is crucial. Strive to be yourself and stay true to your purpose from day one. Wallow and Wall Street Trapper's journeys exemplify the power of being genuine and relatable. Purpose-driven content resonates deeply with audiences, leading to lasting connections and impact.
Monetization Strategies and Audience Connection
Monetization should align with and enhance your brand's authenticity. From affiliate marketing to exclusive content, choose avenues that reflect your values and connect with your audience. Showcasing the creator's journey and offering unique experiences creates a relatable and engaging space for followers.
Acceptance and Self-Discovery Journey
The journey of self-acceptance and discovery is transformative. Trust in being accepted for who you are. Embrace the idea that not everyone will resonate with you, and that's okay. Overcoming obstacles and self-doubt leads to finding acceptance and connection with those who truly appreciate and understand you.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
2:15 How anyone can build an authentic brand.
5:20 People don’t matter.
19:11 The tough jump between your structured life and freedom.
26:38 How your 9-5 limits you.
36:06 The first step to build a successful brand from scratch
45:11 Overthinking is KILLING you
50:33 The mindset to push through your dark phase.
57:54 What type of content should you start with?
1:06:33 How to sync your content with the platform.
1:11:38 The fastest way to grow from 10k-100k followers
1:16:50 Which platform should you choose?
1:27:57 How to make money with just 100 followers.
1:33:27 How to integrate products with your content.
1:38:05 How to choose what product to sell.
1:49:25 How to know your WHY
1:54:09 Nicky almost committed suicide (Emotional)
About the video.
From a young age, Nicky had no idea what to do with her life, so she joined the navy and worked in IT. She quit after 9 years to work in a bank and still was miserable. She started following celebrity motivational speaker, Eric Thomas and grew his social media from 300k to 2.2 million followers in just 18 months, it felt so natural that she quit her job to build her own brand and has now helped hundreds of people build 6-7 figure online brands. In this episode, she shares how anyone can build an authentic brand from the scratch and make money doing it.
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