You don't want to create content


Anybody can make content and it's never been easier.

But nobody actually wants to "create content".

You want the lifestyle and the opportunities it can provide for you.

You don't want 100,000 followers.

You want how you perceive 100,000 followers will feel.

But unfortunately, that's not something 99% of people will experience.

When clients hire us as an agency, it’s usually because they know the truth:

They could easily sink hundreds of hours into content and marketing that might not work.

That’s time away from their business.
That’s time away from their family.
That’s time spent chasing an uncertain outcome.

So if you’re going to do this yourself, take it seriously.

Because the gap is widening.

In almost every industry, a small group ends up capturing the lion’s share of attention and opportunity.

Here’s my 2 cents if you're building an audience on your own:

Pick one platform and become obsessed.

Results come from three things:

• Consistent posting
• Relentless experimentation
• Spotting arbitrage - trends, formats, and angles that are producing outsized return
right now

Don’t start another platform unless you’re willing to get obsessed with it too.

Obsession looks like:

  • Testing ideas constantly
  • Studying your analytics after every post
  • Building real relationships with people on the platform
  • Doing unscalable things like responding to messages and getting to know your audience 1:1

Because the reality is simple:

There's never been more content and distraction.

Nobody owes you attention.

Bad content will be ignored.
Good content will be ignored.
Great content
might be seen.
Excellent content gets rewarded.

This message will either excite you or discourage you.

If it excites you - good. Lean in.

If it discourages you - great. You’ve just won back hundreds of hours of your life to focus on something with a better return.

Either way, clarity is power.

Talk soon,

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