Content Inc. - The Podcast

To successfully develop a Content Inc. business that is scalable, you need to be developing your content process. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi breaks down the ten roles you need to be creating for your content team, even when that team consists of just one person: you. By working with the end in mind on your content process, you will reach a scalable level much faster and develop a stronger understanding of each role along the way.

Probably the most exciting result of the Content Inc. philosophy is that anyone, anywhere can build a successful business using content to reach an audience. In this episode, Joe Pulizzi talks with Matthew Patrick, an online entrepreneur that started his new media empire on YouTube with a channel dedicated to Game Theory. Matthew stresses the importance of creating multiple streams of income once you have a solid content foundation with which to start.

In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi brings on guest Rob Scallon, musican and full-time internet entrepreneur. Rob started sharing his music on YouTube and by doing so, built his own audience over time. He now has over 263,000 subscribers and is able to make a full-time living with his music via the internet. Rob shares the importance of creating content that you truly love. This is key for finding an audience that also loves what you have to offer. Then, just like any investment process, diversify. Once you have your foundation set up on one channel, then begin branching out to other ways to connect with your audience.

Joe Pulizzi continues the conversation of the six steps you need to create a Content Inc. model. This episode breaks down steps three through six, and again, Joe shares relevent examples for each one. Follow the steps, learn from those who have successfully gone before you and embrace the Content Inc. model to grow your business.

Part II of a two part series.

If you are ready to develop the Content Inc. model for your business, this episode will start to put you on track. Joe Pulizzi breaks down the first three steps needed in the six step process to creating a Content Inc. model. Joe also shares real-world examples of each step to show you how real individuals around the world are successfully putting the Content Inc. model to work for them.

This is Part I of a two part series.

A full-blown content marketing strategy requires necessary time and patience to plan, create, implement and analyze the results. But not every company is willing to wait out the necessary time for this to happen. This is when a content marketing pilot program may be just what is needed to introduce the Content Inc. concepts to leaders in the organization. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi breaks down the 10 key steps needed to launch a content marketing pilot program. If your executive team is hesitant to put resources behind a content marketing initiative, a pilot program could be the perfect short term solution to get things moving in the right direction.

The old adage of the overnight success is very often, if not always a myth. There are many twists, turns and lessons that take place over the course of months and years to make a successful company become a success. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi has Michael Stelzner share his origin story for Social Media Examiner. Hear how Michael took lessons learned from a previous business to pivot at the right time and build a Content Inc. company around social media.

Napoleon Hill's book "Think And Grow Rich" is a one of the 'must have' business books in your library. Though published in 1973, Mr. Hill's business advice and tips on success are still relevant today. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares seven key lessons he has taken from this book that can directly apply to creating a Content Inc. business. Listen to find out why Joe believes you can learn so much from a book published almost 80 years ago. And if you haven't already added this one to your book shelf, go out and get it.

As an entrepreneur, you may have already become an avid student of great business tips and success advice. Joe Pulizzi has done much of the same and after eight years growing his company, Content Marketing Insitute where it is today, he has some idea on what to, what not to do and the attitude necessary to make great things happen. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe shares his 15 critical business success tips for start ups that can help you launch and grow with confidence.

You already know that creating quality content for your audience is critical for success in today's marketplace. But who is going to create all of this amazing content? This episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares a simple, yet highly effective trick you can use today to find some of the best content talent within your industry. What is this amazing trick? Listen in and find out. Where your next writer, editor or creative director is located may surprise you.