955: How to Build a Creator-First Business (That Actually Lasts) with Jay Clouse

Being a creator-first business sounds great in theory, but it can be slow to grow! Today, I’m talking with Jay Clouse, who has been there, built that, and now runs one of the most respected businesses in the creator economy. But, it didn’t happen overnight! In this episode, we talk about creating content, building an audience instead of attracting a crowd, and how to create sustainability in an evolving industry.   ⁠Join The Co-op – The Membership for Online Businesses⁠ Connect with Abagail⁠ ⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠All the Links!⁠ Episode Highlights How Jay Started to Create About Creating [0:02:08]   Consistency: The Key to Creator Science’s Success [0:05:55]  Earning Influence Over an Audience Through Trust [0:09:15]  Where You Can Actually Create Real Value Online [0:12:41] The Steady Drumbeat That Will Bring the Right People to You [0:17:50]  Jay’s Funding Journey Before Monetizing His Newsletter [0:24:24]  Predictions for the Next Chapter [0:31:57]  Advice for Success in a Changing World [0:37:21] Our Advertiser: ⁠FreshBooks⁠ – Get 50% Off for 6 Months Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review The Strategy Hour Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For show notes, go to thestrategyhour.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices