In this episode, I talk with my friend Jay Clouse the Founder of Creator Science, an award winning Creator Podcast about what Creator Education looks like beyond the basics, and how we can better monetize through memberships and building creator businesses. The conversation goes deep and we talk about the importance of systems and also the impact of building a strong community to support your brand.

 Key points include:

The need for creators to view their audience as customers to capture the full value they provide, rather than just relying on ad revenue

Strategies for pricing and framing value, such as emphasizing outcomes and benefits over features

The advantages of starting monetization efforts early and setting appropriate expectations with one's audience

Considerations for entertainment-focused creators versus thought leaders when it comes to membership models and community building

The role of persistence and incremental improvement in building a successful content creation business, versus relying on luck or viral success
 

• 00:37 - 01:47: Jay’s origin story, sharing his background and how Creator Science began.
• 02:15 - 04:15: Jay discusses the transition from newsletter to podcasting and eventually YouTube.
• 05:35 - 06:55: Exploring the concept of “relationship platforms” (e.g., email, SMS, private communities).
• 07:10 - 08:50: The value of direct monetization and capturing value from audiences.
• 09:02 - 10:28: Jay’s thoughts on affiliate marketing and the benefits of direct product creation.
• 11:38 - 13:16: Pricing anxiety and the importance of setting boundaries in monetization.
• 14:32 - 15:49: Introducing monetization early on to set consistent expectations with the audience.
• 16:35 - 18:55: Managing perception and value in pricing for creators and entrepreneurs.
• 20:23 - 21:57: Building communities and memberships: content-focused versus community-focused models.
• 23:30 - 24:45: Entertainment creators and business models, like physical products and memberships.
• 26:51 - 28:45: Leveraging membership structures for entertainment creators, including premium content and community.
• 31:05 - 33:30: Jay's perspective on the value of paid education versus freely available content.
• 35:45 - 37:48: Roberto and Jay on the reality of long-term commitment, especially in YouTube.
• 39:10 - 39:55: Final thoughts from Jay and where to find Creator Science.
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Jay Clouse is a creator, entrepreneur, and the host of the 'Creator Science' podcast, where he dives into the strategies and mindsets of top content creators. Known for his analytical approach and commitment to helping creators succeed, Jay brings a wealth of experience in community building, content strategy, and business growth. His work has made him a trusted resource for creators looking to build sustainable careers, and his podcast has become a go-to for insights on the creator economy. Through Creator Science, Jay empowers creators with the tools and knowledge to turn their passion into a thriving business.
 

• Awesome Creator Academy
• Creator Science and The LAB
• Brand Deal Starter Kit
• Spotter Studio
• Kit.com for Email Markting
• Amazon Influencer Program
• Patreon

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Visit Awesome Creator Academy and consider joining the Academy Pro Group if you want to become a full-time content creator and increase your Reach, Reputation and Revenue. We have a community of 100 Members just like you who want to learn more and earn more.

We meet twice each week for Office Hours, we offer a library of over 100 Hours of Exclusive Training in all things content creation for our Pro Group Members, and have our Accountability Club where you can check in with your peers and stay on track with your projects.

You can also post any and all questions and get feedback on your work daily through the private group where you peers can offer critique and constructive criticism.

Check out https://www.awesomecreatoracademy.com/group for more details.

You can also join our FREE Creator Foundations Course

If you're looking to just get started and don't want to make a huge investment, but you know you need direction and guidance, check out my book Create Something Awesome: How Creators are Profiting from their Passion in the Creator Economy. 

Visit Awesome Creator Academy and consider joining the Academy Pro Group if you want to become a full-time content creator and increase your Reach, Reputation and Revenue. We have a community of 100 Members just like you who want to learn more and earn more.

We meet twice each week for Office Hours, we offer a library of over 100 Hours of Exclusive Training in all things content creation for our Pro Group Members, and have our Accountability Club where you can check in with your peers and stay on track with your projects.

You can also post any and all questions and get feedback on your work daily through the private group where you peers can offer critique and constructive criticism.

Check out https://www.awesomecreatoracademy.com/group for more details.

If you're looking to just get started and don't want to make a huge investment, but you know you need direction and guidance, check out my book Create Something Awesome: How Creators are Profiting from their Passion in the Creator Economy.