The 3 Steps To Start A +$1M Content Business In 2024 | Greg Isenberg (#171)
Nov 7, 2023
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Greg Isenberg, Co-Founder of Late Checkout, discusses personality-led growth in marketing, audience building, and the importance of knowing how to write. They explore the challenges of growing a newsletter, utilizing short-form video, and the impact of quality content and community engagement. They also discuss the potential of B2B businesses and influencer monetization, as well as audience building, developing a personality, and improving writing skills.
Being interesting and a master storyteller is crucial for building a successful business and attracting an audience.
Short-form video is a powerful tool for audience growth, and creating engaging content that resonates with the target audience is key.
Deep dives
The Power of Being Interesting and a Master Storyteller
To build a successful business and attract an audience, it is crucial to be interesting and a master storyteller. This involves being able to package your unique experiences and perspectives in a way that is intriguing and captivating to your audience. It is important to showcase your personality and let what is interesting about you or your company shine through. Additionally, becoming a master storyteller means being able to effectively communicate your experiences and ideas in a compelling manner, whether through written content, videos, or other formats. The ability to be interesting and a skilled storyteller sets you apart and helps you connect with your audience on a deeper level.
The Importance of Short-Form Video in Audience Growth
Short-form video is a powerful tool for audience growth in today's social media-driven landscape. While it may be challenging to gain traction and build an audience in this format, the key lies in being good at video creation, as many people struggle in this area. Creating engaging and entertaining short videos that resonate with your target audience is crucial. Taking inspiration from successful examples, such as Sean Puri's application to the All In podcast, can provide insights into effective strategies. It is also important to write a script before hitting the record button, as it helps in delivering a concise and compelling message. Embracing short-form video as part of an overall content strategy can lead to significant audience growth and engagement.
Differentiating Your Newsletter in a Crowded Market
Building a differentiated newsletter in a crowded market requires finding your unique angle and delivering a distinct experience to your audience. Rather than replicating existing popular formats, such as bullet-point newsletters, it is essential to innovate and offer something that stands out. This could involve creating a more visual newsletter, incorporating videos, GIFs, or captivating images to enhance the reader's experience. Other approaches could be focusing on a specific niche within your industry or sourcing exclusive and compelling content from a well-defined community. By providing a newsletter experience that cannot be easily replicated, you can attract and retain subscribers, driving growth and engagement.
Personality-Led Growth in B2B
Personality-led growth, which has been successful in the B2C space, is also applicable and promising in the B2B realm. Just like in B2C, building an audience, engaging with them through compelling content, and nurturing trust play a vital role. In fact, the competition might be lower in B2B, providing greater opportunities for those willing to take this approach. The key lies in being interesting, telling captivating stories, and finding your unique angle within the B2B landscape. Building a distinct personality and community around your brand can lead to significant growth, even without heavy marketing expenditure. The power of personality-led growth has been exemplified by successful influencers and CEOs like Elon Musk and Warren Buffett.
If you don’t know how to write, you will not win on the internet.
Kipp and Kieran are joined by guest Greg Isenberg (CEO & Co-Founder at Late Checkout) to dive into the growing trend of personality-led growth in marketing. Learn more on approaching PLG in B2B and B2C, a masterclass on audience building, and why knowing how to write is crucial to your success.
About Greg Isenberg
Greg Isenberg is the Co-Founder of Late Checkout, a web3 and community product studio and agency that designs, creates, and acquires internet communities. Besides building internet communities, he is also a growth advisor at TikTok and a venture partner at Indicator Ventures, a tech venture fund. Previously, Greg was the Head of Product Strategy at WeWork, the founder/CEO of Islands, a messaging/community app acquired by WeWork, and the Founder/CEO of 5by, a leading video discovery app acquired by StumbleUpon. He helps build marketing and web3 strategies, communities, and technology products for brands like TikTok, FedEx, NASCAR, TechCrunch, and WordPress.