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New blog posts every week about YouTube, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Productivity, and Mindset.

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5 years of freelancing - These were the steps I took

It was a big decision for me (as an introvert) to start freelancing. I knew deep down that I wanted to create something of my own but I had a ton of questions circulating in my head:
How does it work? How do I find clients? Do I have to do cold-calling? How do I handle invoices and taxes? Will I have the confidence and self-discipline that I need?

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5 things I wish I knew about focus

Maximizing your focus is an essential part of being a content creator when... Coming up with ideas, writing out scripts, filming videos, editing, marketing/distributing etc... Video creation takes a lot of time. Simply "working more" is not the solution. Instead, you want to get the most out of every minute you spend working.

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Are you a decision-making athlete?

Last week, I heard something that really resonated with me. Creators are decision making athletes. Much of your responsibility as a creator lies in prioritising and making the right decisions.
You are probably doing enough, but are you doing the right things?

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How to build confidence on camera

Confidence can be one of the hardest things to build as a content creator. Especially as an introvert (like myself). But it's very rewarding when you do. (Further down in this blogpost I'll share 5 benefits of improving your โ€œon camera confidenceโ€. ๐Ÿ‘‡)

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Move faster by slowing down

Starting your content creation journey can be exciting. You have decided on a niche/direction based on your skills and interests. You have a publishing schedule to commit to. You have gotten an initial confidence boost from your traction. Well done! The first step is complete. A lot of people doesn't even start. But then... you get ahead of yourself...

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I changed my life in 6 months (this is how)

Often, the biggest obstacle between a person and their dream life is their mindset. Humans are curious creatures. We like to make sense of the world. We like to label things, connect the dots, fill in the gaps, and we draw conclusions based on previous experience. So when we don't have the experience or the knowledge in a certain area, the conclusion starts with words like...

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How I reached 3 years of weekly uploads (and 5 million views)

3 years ago, I was struggling to create videos consistently. But last week, I hit 5 000 000 views on my YouTube channel (mostly thanks to just that: consistency). Another important thing that got me there? Alignment. In this blog post, I will share how I created alignment for my YouTube channel and what 3 things you need in order to reach 5 million views.

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How I reach milestones

I just reached 3 milestones I'm super proud of:
๐Ÿ† 16 000 subscribers on YouTube
๐Ÿ† 5 000 000 views on YouTube
๐Ÿ† Launching my online program "Streamlined Creator"
Looking back to this time last year, I can see how much I've grown. It's easy to recognize other peopleโ€™s big leaps and feel overwhelmed, when they are in fact just the result of countless small steps.

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Small actions, big results (why you need to start today)

Want to become a full-time creator? ๐ŸŽž๏ธ Want to work remotely and double (or triple) your income? ๐Ÿ’ฐ Want to sit at a pool, under a palm tree, with your laptop? ๐ŸŒด๐Ÿ’ป Want to travel the world with just a camera and your camera and your backpack? ๐Ÿ“ธ๐ŸŽ’ All of this is possible, so why are you not doing it? Ok, let's break this down.

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Push forward, step back or pivot?

How often do you think about your future? Maybe you've thought about saving money, changing job, starting a YouTube channel, investing in crypto, buy real estate, getting into the stock market... Some kind of investment for the future.

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5 steps to monetize with YouTube

I'm going to go straight to the point ๐ŸŽฏ here: When growing a YouTube channel, you are leaving money on the table by relying on the YouTube Partner Program alone. I'm going to share some insights into another income stream I've created (thanks to my reach on YouTube) and that is digital products.

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