The Creator Spotlight Podcast

Ep. 59: How his $40K side hustle became a full-time career ft. Colin Rocker


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This week on The Creator Spotlight Podcast, Francis is joined by Colin Rocker, a creator focused on career and corporate content. Colin shares his journey from skepticism about TikTok to becoming a successful content creator with a mission to educate 'first-generation professionals'.

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Timestamps

00:00 Introducing Colin Rocker

01:11 The many failed attempts before finding success

03:23 Defining the niche 'first-generation professionals'

05:46 Diversifying your platforms: Instagram vs TikTok

08:00 The most valuable skills needed as a creator

15:11 Going all in as a full-time creator

18:39 The value of personal brand identity

23:51 Monetizing your audience, ethically

29:21 Attracting a diverse audience

32:32 Managing your time as a full-time creator-entrepreneur

38:29 Creating meaningful, positive content

42:46 Building a welcoming community

46:17 The challenge and rewards of writing a newsletter

49:54 Personal experience in a post-information world

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