Orbit for Creators

In this conversation, Charles Haynes, a seasoned talent manager at Ziggurat XYZ, shares insights from a decade of guiding YouTube creators in factual entertainment. He discusses the importance of finding the right manager and how they can unlock a creator's potential. Charles highlights the evolving creator economy, emphasizing quality over quantity in content to combat market saturation. He also explores the significance of short-form content and building a supportive creator community to combat feelings of isolation and foster collaboration.

Jackie Lamport, Head of Special Projects at Lower Street and a key player in transforming Money Wise into a YouTube-first podcast, shares her expertise on captivating audiences. She discusses the challenges of shifting from audio to engaging video content, emphasizing strategies like innovative recording and narrative pacing. Jackie tackles the balance between short-form and long-form content, the importance of community building, and how true success transcends metrics, focusing instead on passion and resilience in the creative journey.

Get Weekly Strategies to Grow as a Solo Creator → https://orbitforcreators.beehiiv.com @Tapakapa  is one of the most interesting creators I know. Because he build a sustainable YouTube channel and income through Patreon without ever showing his face and spilling his whole personality online. He grew an audience over nearly a decade, not with virality, but with trust and consistent storytelling. Despite not showing his face and covering niche topics like tram lines, flags and potatoes. Chapters0:00 Intro0:52 Who is Tapakapa1:33 Making people care3:44 How do you show personality5:18 How to hold attention7:53 How do you choose topics9:54 Video packaging11:30 Being a faceless YouTuber15:00 Monetizing through Patreon18:40 How to get started20:23 What is success

Get Weekly Field Notes For Creators → https://newsletter.orbitforcreators.com/I never thought LinkedIn would be a platform I'm raving about. But here we are. Out of all the social media platforms this has been a hidden gem for me where I genuinely enjoy spending time on and can post without the pressure to perform. Help me cross 1000 followers on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vfarkasch/Chapters0:00 Intro1:45 LinkedIn Opens Doors You Didn't Know Existed3:51 Posting On LinkedIn Is Low Pressure8:33 LinkedIn Creates Connections11:35 LinkedIn Showed Me My Personal Brand15:21 LinkedIn is a Lean In Experience17:32 How To Get Started On LinkedIn

Go to https://newsletter.orbitforcreators.com/ for weekly thoughts on being a content creator. In this episode, I break down the power of audio-first podcasting with Regina Larko, covering how she built a top 5% global podcast without video, why audio creates a safer space for new voices (especially women), and how to start before you feel ready. We also unpack the emotional side of podcasting — from imposter syndrome to redefining what success really means. Whether you're an independent creator or just starting out, these strategies will help you launch your podcast with confidence, overcome perfectionism, and create impact on your own terms.Find her athttps://reginalarko.com/Chapters0:00 Intro1:10 Audio vs Video Podcasts5:05 The simplicity of audio podcasts7:36 Creating without being measured11:43 How to get started13:45 The biggest challenges15:53 How to create impact20:06 What makes a creator who can have impact22:19 What does success look like

Go to https://newsletter.orbitforcreators.com/ for weekly thoughts on being a content creator. Check out the Thumbnail magnet: https://tools.orbitforcreators.com/A couple days ago I got a visit from my friend Alex who loves notion and helps people build better workflows. He asked me a few question about how I work and what it's really like to be a YouTuber. We spend a day together and in this video you can get a peek behind the doors of my day to day as a content creator in Europe. Chapters0:00 Intro0:33 Where are you now? 0:58 Community & Content3:40 Niche & Focus5:43 Artificial Inteligence7:37 Getting Outside

Go to https://newsletter.orbitforcreators.com/ for weekly thoughts on being a content creator. What if a single 30-day challenge could change your life? @JustinEspejo  is a creator who turned one month of posting short-form content into a full-time creative career. From landing a major brand collaboration with Adobe to writing a book that helps other creators find their voice, Justin’s journey proves that it’s not about the gear — it’s about the story.His most high-profile video wasn’t filmed on fancy cameras or edited with high-end software. It was shot entirely on the stock iPhone app, no color grading, no gear. But it still worked because it had a story people connected with. If you're starting out, forget the pressure to over-edit or over-produce. Justin shares how storytelling and relatability keep people watching, even with just a phone in your hand. Attention comes from feeling, not effects.Justin’s process isn’t perfect — it’s evolving. Some days he has a script, some days he just feels like making something. That commitment to creating no matter what is what sustains him — and what might inspire you to finally press record.Follow Justin and pre-order the book at:https://www.instagram.com/justin_joseph_espejo/Chapters0:00 Intro1:04 Making Short Form Content in 20252:38 How to stand out on Instagram4:41 Justin's Creation Process7:44 Solving the edit9:17 The book deal11:57 How to master short form content15:16 Who is the book for? 16:23 Where to start?19:35 What is success? Being a solo creator can feel isolating. We are here to change that.https://community.orbitforcreators.com/

Get Weekly Strategies to Grow as a Solo Creator → https://newsletter.orbitforcreators.com/After two years of building a YouTube channel as a solo creator, I’m sharing everything I’ve learned — the mistakes, the mindset shifts, and the systems that actually made a difference.This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the real story of growing slow, staying sane, and figuring out what matters.If you're trying to build something meaningful without burning out, this one’s for you.

Get Weekly Strategies to Grow as a Solo Creator → https://newsletter.orbitforcreators.comSimone went viral on TikTok. But his first product? Made $8.Now he runs a 6-figure course business — and spends thousands a month on ads to scale it.In this episode, we unpack how Simone went from posting presets that didn’t sell… to building the Home Studio Blueprint — a product his audience actually wanted.We talk:→ Why most creators fail to monetize→ What makes a course actually sell→ The moment he left Skillshare to build his own system→ And how paid ads changed everythingWhether you're sitting on a half-finished course or scared to sell at all — this one’s for you.📲 Learn more about Simone: https://www.instagram.com/sferro21🎥 His course: https://simoneferretti.net/💡 Join the Orbit community: https://community.orbitforcreators.com/

Get Weekly Strategies to Grow as a Solo Creator → https://orbitforcreators.beehiiv.comI published a 10/10 and freaked out But not anymore. Now I do a 5 minute Pre-Mortem. A 5-question checklist that predicts how a video will perform before I hit upload... and actually helps me stay sane when it flops.Think of it as emotional damage control for solo creators.If you’re deep in the YouTube studio refresh loop, this is your exit ramp.No hacks, no hustle. Just a simple mindset shift that makes publishing feel less like a panic attack and more like a creative practice.Chapters0:00 Creator Support0:40 What's a Pre-Mortem?1:38 Question 12:42 Question 24:40 Question 36:08 Question 48:50 Question 510:16 Wrap UpBeing a solo creator can feel isolating. We are here to change that.https://community.orbitforcreators.com/