If you were starting from scratch as a creator… What would you do? What niche would we choose? Which platform? How much content? Today we talk about: How to think through choosing your niche How to balance research & production Why knowing your constraints is key Hosts: Stephen & Milo Follow us on Socials !...
Jun 07, 2024•51 min
Esports orgs are always evolving and growing in the industry, with content creators now joining these teams it only excels growth for the brand, But how hard is it to maintain this upwards trend? In the episode, you’ll learn about: How Successful Creator Orgs Are Built How Creator Orgs Can Fall Apart How Esports Orgs Have Become Creator Orgs Host: Stephen Ellis Check out our Socials here!...
May 31, 2024•48 min
Getting your content on other platforms sometimes takes more time and effort than what it would be worth, but what if you could have this audience outreach boost without any extra effort? In this episode we talk about: How syndicating content works Why it boosts your audience reach / growth Which creators have put this into effect and seen results Host: Stephen Ellis & Milo Check out our Socials here!...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 10 min
How do you balance content creation and normal life? And how do you make sure you're happy with every step of the way? In this episode we talk about: How to be confident in your decision making Ways to balance your work - life balance with content creation. When to capitalize on opportunities. Host: Stephen Ellis Guest: NoisyButters Check out our Socials here!...
May 15, 2024•46 min
What's the journey from being a creator to having a 1 Million dollar business in the industry? What steps NEED to be taken? In this episode we talk about: Why any opportunity can be the key. When to take the right path for success. How to learn and become a student to industry leaders. Host: Milo Guest: Stephen Ellis Check out our Socials HERE!...
May 08, 2024•49 min
What's the real goal of a content creator? 1 Million subscribers? To still enjoy every aspect of the process? In this episode we talk about: Your identity as a creator in a niche Is YouTube skill based for success? How your goals change throughout your journey . Host: Stephen Ellis Guest: Ducky Check out our Socials here!...
May 01, 2024•52 min
As a creator , it's crucial to diversify your understanding and engagement within the industry... In this episode we talk about: Engagement in the creative industry The Evolution of a content creator How to challenge yourself & adapt Host: Stephen Ellis & Milo Check out our Socials here!...
Apr 24, 2024•59 min
Since the Twitch news, more and more creators are taking to multi streaming . Is it all upside, or can there be drawbacks? In this weeks episode, we're diving into all things multi streaming: Pros and cons How to use it for growth The impact on the industry Host: Stephen Ellis & StoneMountain64...
Apr 17, 2024•53 min
Creating content takes a lot of time, but what if you could create more in less time? This episode you'll learn: - Balancing Quality and Quantity - Time Management - Efficiency Hacks for Content Creation Host : Stephen Ellis Weekly Newsletter Here!
Apr 10, 2024•57 min
It's never too late to start a YouTube channel. In todays episode we are proving why YouTube is not oversaturated . We talk about: - The importance of finding a niche - Staying authentic - Experimenting within your content Host : Stephen Ellis Free thumbnail course here!
Apr 03, 2024•20 min
Success & progression at events hinges on more than just showing up. It's about the prep before and the follow-through after. We're talking about: - What to expect at conventions - How to treat it - How to capitalize on it Weekly Deep-Dives Here! Host: Stephen Ellis Join our NEW Instagram!...
Mar 27, 2024•19 min
Social Media can boost your content sky high.. If done right! In this episode we go over: - Why using socials matter - How to use social media the right way - What it can do for your content Weekly Deep-Dives: https://newsletter.zygomedia.com/ Host: Stephen Ellis Join our NEW Instagram!...
Mar 20, 2024•20 min
The branding through your content creation journey is everything. In this episode we go over: - What brand is. - How to build a strong brand. - Why it's a secret weapon. Weekly Deep-Dives: https://newsletter.zygomedia.com/ Host: Stephen Ellis Join our NEW Instagram!...
Mar 13, 2024•17 min
Making money from your Content is Easier than you think, In this episode we cover more than 5 ways to turn your creativity into pay checks! The rewards are waiting for you! Weekly Deep-Dives: https://newsletter.zygomedia.com/ Host: Stephen Ellis Join our NEW Instagram!
Mar 06, 2024•17 min
In content creation it boils down to either having the set of skills or being confident enough to pull it off... But which one takes the crown for Confidence Vs Competence in this argument? Host: Stephen Ellis Follow us now on Instagram !
Feb 28, 2024•55 min
In content creation, one of the best tools you can use for growth is - Networking . But nobody tells you how to / how not to when it comes to this topic. In todays episode we talk about the UNSPOKEN RULES and how to follow them for success! Host: Stephen Ellis
Feb 21, 2024•27 min
Feel like you’re stuck on the content treadmill ? We go over ways to avoid a creative block & why you shouldn't stop creating content! Overcoming this is the difference between making it - or not. Host: Stephen Ellis Be sure to check out the poll & let us know what you thought of this episode!
Feb 14, 2024•22 min
Growing content creators often make the same mistakes we see time and time again - Can they be avoided? We talk with StoneMountain64 about how and why these mistakes happen and more importantly - how to ensure you don't run into them! Host: Stephen Ellis
Feb 07, 2024•59 min
Building a content team isn't hard, but what you really want is a content dream team! In this episode we go over hiring your first freelancers, how to communicate effectively & how to delegate like a professional Creator CEO. Hosted By: Stephen Ellis
Jan 31, 2024•28 min
How does StoneMountain64 Produce 300 pieces of high quality content per month? And how did he grow his following to over 2.3 Million? We talk about the strategy behind Stone's channel and what steps have been taken to ensure the best quality possible! Host: Stephen Ellis
Jan 24, 2024•43 min
What do you do when your content goes viral? It feels awesome and at the same time, you just raised the bar for yourself. In this episode, we talk about how to leverage virality and build a content engine that supports it. Host: Stephen Ellis
Jan 17, 2024•13 min
Growing faster in content creation is easier than it sounds! In this episode we learn the tips, tricks and techniques with StoneMountain64 and how he achieves his quality and quantity of content on a weekly basis! Host: Stephen Ellis Guest: StoneMountain64
Jan 10, 2024•49 min
The difference between winners and losers isn't the goal - they both want to succeed. The difference is their mindset towards continued growth and success. In this episode, we go deep into the mindset required to win. Host: Stephen Ellis
Jan 03, 2024•20 min
As 2023 comes to a close, host Stephen Ellis is joined by founder and COO of ZygoMedia Gareth Harry to discuss how the content creation industry evolved the past year. Their discussion included platform changes, the emergence of Kick, the further development of AI, and more. As an added bonus, Stephen and Gareth discuss 2024 and the plans for Zygo Media moving forward. Gaming Creator Accelerator Waitlist: https://www.gamingcreator.com/waitlist/ Zygo Media Jobs: https://jobs.zygomedia.com/ Hosts:...
Dec 27, 2023•55 min
Welcome to the next evolution of the podcast: The Creator CEO! In this update episode, we take a step back and take stock of what's been going on the past few months, celebrate a few wins, and discuss where we're taking the podcast heading into 2024. Gaming Creator Accelerator Waitlist: https://www.gamingcreator.com/waitlist Zygo Media: https://zygomedia.com/ Host: https://twitter.com/snoopeh...
Dec 21, 2023•9 min
Finding your niche in streaming and content can be difficult, but what if it was as easy as doing a voice impression? How do you know to double down into that? On this episode of the Becoming a Creator podcast, we dive into P2's journey of finding his voice and leaning into the Pennywise Warzone and gaining millions of views and building his brand across all his platforms. Stonemountain64 dive's into Player2's background of how he started, realizing his voice in content and doubling down on it. ...
Sep 23, 2023•52 min
Slay With Brandy is a talented creator who dives into gaming, react videos, and cosplay! She has been creating content for nearly a decade and has been full time for the past 4 years! Not only has she been full time, she has found ways to incorporate multiple passions into all of her content to keep things fresh for herself and her community. Take a listen as Stonemountain64 dives into her story and she tells us how she left her career as a teacher to pursue her passion in the gaming industry! G...
Aug 26, 2023•34 min
Switching games is one of the scariest decisions a creator can make. The potential to lose your viewership to break into a new game when you are feeling burnt out is a scary possibility. Ash did just that and experienced MASSIVE growth from the switch. Now, not only is he happier with the content he is creating, he is growing his core audience and not just on Twitch. Check out this episode where Stonemountain64 sits down with Ash and talks about his journey plus how he successfully switched from...
Aug 05, 2023•39 min
Going full time in content is not easy, worrying about how to increase revenue, securing the right brand deals, and avoiding burnout. We got the chance to talk to Milo @MrRoflWaffles ! To watch our FREE training visit below 👇 https://www.gamingcreator.com/replay/ If you are interest in joining the Gaming Creator Accelerator, enroll below 👇 https://www.gamingcreator.com/enroll/ ** JOIN PIPELINE FOR FREE ** 👉 https://bit.ly/PipelineFreeTrial FOLLOW Guest - https://twitter.com/MrRoflWaffles Host...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min
That Nerd Violet has been involved with Twitch since the JustinTV days. As much love as she has for the platform she knew that if she wanted to continue to be a creator she needs to branch out and expand to other platforms. However in doing this, she found a new passion for creating through expanding to YouTube. Listen to this episode to find out how she deals with trolls, diversifying her content, and making sure she is taking care of her own health. Listen to this episode with Stonemountain64 ...
Jul 29, 2023•43 min