Content creators each have their own journeys and secrets to success, but for Justin Tse, content creator and CEO of Feature Media, it’s all about staying focused and consistently creating content that you love.
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Two years since he was last on the show, Justin Tse, content creator and CEO of Feature Media, joins us on this episode of Social Pros to share some insights into how to succeed in content creation.
Justin explains how he’s able to stay focused and invested in his own work while maintaining a healthy audience in multiple niches. Starting out as a tech channel, Justin has branched out into lifestyle, travel, and car content, and this has proven to be beneficial in many ways, especially when it comes to brand partnerships.
We hear Justin’s advice on finding inspiration versus copying what others are creating and why it’s so important to build your own formula for success. Justin also shares his advice for new content creators and explains what he would focus on if he started from scratch today.
In This Episode:
2:58 - How Justin stays interested in content creation
5:51 - Justin tells us about winning Youth Entrepreneur of the Year in Canada
7:04 - Justin’s advice for younger listeners to stay relevant
9:47 - How Justin balances being true to himself and listening to audience feedback
11:51 - Justin shares details about his pivot toward travel content
13:36 - The benefits of working in multiple niches
15:38 - The value of collaborations with creators
16:56 - What’s changed in content creation since Justin first launched his Creator Cashflow course
19:14 – Pivoting between short and long-form content
19:51 - Becoming an influencer without a plan
21:36 - Content that inspires Justin
22:42 - Where Justin would start if he were to begin his creator journey from scratch
24:50 - Why content creation is sometimes about going with the flow
26:46 - Best practices for those working with brand partnerships
29:22 – Can brands compete with influencers?
32:48 – Why Justin moved away from podcasting
33:58 - Justin’s platforms of choice
36:59 – Balancing evergreen content with timely content
37:58 – Recent content projects Justin has worked on
39:59 - Justin’s top tip for those looking to become a social pro
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