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In this episode, I’m sharing the real story behind building a content creation career—from how I got started to how I actually make money and why it’s harder (and more rewarding) than it looks. Whether you're just starting out or thinking about turning your content into a business, this is a must-watch.
I cover what it's really like to be a full-time creator, how I transitioned from working in finance to making content online, and how platforms like Skillshare helped me expand my creative skills and income streams.
🎥 What’s inside:
-How I got started in content creation (and why I stuck with it)
-How I make money (digital products, brand deals, affiliate)
-What people get wrong about content creators
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro: Why I’m finally making a video about content creation
01:30 – My background: Finance career to full-time creator
03:15 – The truth: It took me 2 years to make money online
04:50 – The biggest misconception about creators (and my thoughts)
07:00 – Income breakdown: brand deals, digital products, affiliate
10:15 – Creating a sustainable schedule: content batching + planning
12:45 – My favorite tools that keep me consistent
15:00 – How Skillshare helped me build creative & business skills
17:30 – Creator burnout: boundaries, algorithm pressure & overthinking
20:00 – Advice I’d give myself (and you) if I was starting today
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