Hello Reader,

Where are you on your Creative journey?

In a recent article Jay Clouse recently broke down the 5 stages of being a Creator.

Spoiler alert: Many people never make it past the first or second stage, but if you want to build a comfortable living as a creator, you'll likely need to reach stage four. In this stage, you turn pro and start making money from your content.The five stages are consideration, finding fit, finding traction, going pro, and scaling.

Let's explore each stage's challenges and successes.

The first stage is consideration. At this stage, you're considering becoming a creator and actively exploring if this is something you want to pursue. Challenges at this stage include a lack of self-confidence, knowledge, direction, and fear of the time commitment.

Finding fit is the next stage. This is where you design how you and your content fit into the world by presenting a solution to a clear problem or desire. You need to find clarity on your purpose as a creator, including who you help and why your content needs to exist. Challenges in this stage include finding your creator identity, customer identity, and differentiation.

Stage three is finding traction. Here, you've found clarity on your customers and what makes you different. Your goal is to receive consistent positive feedback from your target audience. Challenges include audience discovery and retention.

Going pro is stage four. At this stage, you start making money from your content. You double down on what's working and monetization becomes a major focus. Challenges include financial stability, audience discovery, and revenue models.

Finally, in stage five, scaling, you aim to grow your business as a creator even further.

Remember, you don't need to achieve all five stages to be successful. Just keep creating, and good luck! 🤞

Warm African greetings

Robyn

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