Why Focus is the Path to Success with Justin Tse

Why Focus is the Path to Success with Justin Tse

Author: Convince & Convert February 23, 2024 Duration: 42:09

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. 

Full Episode Details  

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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