Tag Archives: creator

Why I Write a Blog in 2022

I have a blog. It’s andycormier.blog (this website), and it largely covers the same topics I make videos on. You might say blogs are so 2008, but I beg to differ—blogs and personal websites may be one of the best assets a creator and professional can have. No, this isn’t sponsored by SquareSpace or Wix orContinue reading “Why I Write a Blog in 2022”

Two Types of Creators Companies Love Working With: Pros and Stars

I’ve been interviewing for jobs in social media and influencer relations, and one company asked me what constitutes the ideal creator for brand deals. Somehow, I’d never deeply thought about this, as I prefer a more personal approach, but I answered without hesitation: either those with the best professionalism or with star-tier content. Ideally, aContinue reading “Two Types of Creators Companies Love Working With: Pros and Stars”

Applying Your Creator Side to Your Career

Many creators pursue the goal of going full-time with their content and other endeavors, but not everyone makes it.

However, the time you spent working on your content isn’t a waste: you can always take the skills you gained with you.

Build a Content Temple

Every piece of content you make is like a brick.

Many people’s content ends up being a series of disorganized bricks on the ground, like a significantly less impressive and less organized version of Stonehenge.

Savvy creators organize their content bricks, build connections between them to fortify and support them, organize major central content pillars, and with intention, build something strong, cohesive, and engaging out of it.

Why Streaming Isn’t a Sustainable Career (And How to Stream Sustainably)

Many hopeful creators want specifically to become streamers. Streaming is a ton of fun and a great way to connect with your community, but it is extremely unsustainable if your goal is to turn your creativity into a career.

We’ll discuss why that is and what you should consider instead to make streaming more sustainable.

Why Not To Pursue Brand Deals

Making money is important for turning your creative pursuits into your career, but money isn’t the only factor to consider.

This post will discuss reasons why you might not want to pursue sponsorships in their entirety or particular brand deals on a case-by-case basis.

Monetize Your Content Without Brand Deals – #GetSponsored

It’s a lot easier to go full time as a creator the more sources of income your content generates.

Many people pursue sponsorships to supplement that income, but there are many more ways to monetize your content without brand deals.

Why Companies Benefit When You Get Sponsored

If you’ve ever had a company offer to sponsor your content, or if you’ve ever thought about getting sponsored by a brand or company, here’s something to consider: brands and companies WANT to work with creators because it benefits them too.

In fact, the company likely benefits from your sponsorship as much as (if not more than) you do. Here are some of the ways that companies benefit from sponsoring content creators!