Are you overwhelmed by the countless options for building your creator community and delivering courses? Discover the pros and cons of popular platforms and find the perfect fit for your needs!

Colin Gray and Jacob Anderson, from The Podcast Host and Alitu, dive deep into the world of community and teaching platforms. They share their personal experiences, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various options, and provide valuable insights to help you make an informed decision for your creator business.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The key features to look for in community and teaching platforms
• Pros and cons of popular options like Circle, WordPress, Thinkific, Podia, Teachable, and Mighty Networks
• How to balance community-building with course delivery
• Considerations for scaling your creator business beyond content creation
• Strategies for maintaining consistency in your content creation efforts

Tools and platforms discussed:

• Circle
• WordPress (with plugins like BuddyBoss)
• Thinkific
• Podia
• Teachable
• Mighty Networks

Top 5 Takeaways:

1. Consider your primary focus (community vs. courses) when choosing a platform
2. Evaluate the customization options and ease of use for each platform
3. Think about long-term scalability and integration with other tools
4. Don't underestimate the power of consistency in content creation
5. Be cautious when scaling your business into physical products or merchandise

Featured Creator: Seth Godin

Colin and Jacob discuss Seth Godin's impressive blogging streak of over 7,000 daily posts since 2002. They highlight how this consistency has helped Seth develop his thoughts, gain perspective, and build a dedicated following. Key takeaways from Seth's approach:

• Commit to a daily practice and stick to it
• Focus on the act of creation rather than perfection
• Use consistent content creation as a tool for personal growth and audience building

Try This Workflow: Personalized Email Marketing

Colin shares their new approach to email marketing, which you can adapt for your own creator business:

1. Create an evergreen email sequence for new subscribers
2. Tailor content based on the subscriber's interests and level
3. Send two emails per week: one personalized and one automated digest
4. Keep automated digests brief and focused on recent content
5. Test and iterate based on open rates and click-through rates

Additional Resources:

• The Podcast Host's guide to being your own boss
• "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield
• Upwork - for finding freelancers and outsourcing tasks
• ConvertKit - email marketing platform

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