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Previous issues of The Creator Academy:
October 15, 2022
The “C” Word That Confuses so Many Creators
In this email, I want to break down a commonly held belief that prevents so many “creators” from taking action. A glance into my DM inbox shows that early-stage creators focus on the wrong things:
Jessie van Breugel
September 24, 2022
One Thing I Wish I Had Started 5 Years Ago
The 10 steps to build an engaged audience in 90 days (or less).
Jessie van Breugel
September 17, 2022
90% of LinkedIn Can’t Network Properly.
Pay close attention and you spot it instantly: They talk too much about themselves.Besides this big one, there are other reasons why so many people struggle to build a valuable network on LinkedIn. Good news for those of you who make an effort to learn, and get better than the herd.
Jessie van Breugel
September 10, 2022
Two Ways to Create Content That Attract Your Ideal Audience
The right content should do two things:Help your audience solve their problemPosition you as the expert to help themAt first sight, they look the same, but there’s a not-so-subtle difference.Let’s unpack them.
Jessie van Breugel
September 3, 2022
I Went Viral but This Didn’t Get Me Closer to My Goals.
Many of you will be familiar with the “1,000 superfans” principle Kevin Kelly wrote about: A creator can make six-figure income by getting 1,000 super fans to pay $100 a year. Sounds pretty cool, right?
Jessie van Breugel
August 27, 2022
10 Strategies to Grow Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn
By now, you’ve probably heard LinkedIn is the “new” hot platform for online writers. After reading this email, you know exactly how to grow your personal brand there.
Jessie van Breugel
August 14, 2022
One Framework to Write Your First Viral Post for LinkedIn
Go viral on LinkedIn with this 4-step process to craft a great story your audience can relate to.
Jessie van Breugel
July 30, 2022
12 Months, 1 Platform, 1 Outcome
Two months ago I made a bold statement on LinkedIn: I wasn’t the only one thinking this if you look at the insane response on the post. Let me share with you a secret here: There’s money to be made for the creators who are brave enough to take
Jessie van Breugel
July 27, 2022
The One Principle That Can Revolutionize Your View on Audience-Building
In this email, I’m going to share a principle that can revolutionize the way how you look at audience-building. After learning about this principle, growing your audience becomes easier, more fun, and more profitable.
Jessie van Breugel
July 20, 2022
Build a Personal Brand That’s Not About YOU
A personal brand can be your most valuable asset. But, in their attempt to build one, many creators actually harm it more.
Jessie van Breugel
July 9, 2022
I’m Sorry LinkedIn, for Hating You for so Long
Ignorant of the insane potential LinkedIn has to offer. It took me way too long to understand this: The fact that LinkedIn isn’t a place for creators YET is our chance.
Jessie van Breugel
July 1, 2022
9 Lessons I Learned from Writing One Email a Day for 30 Days
Nearly 18,000 emails sent with an 47,1% open rate. Not too bad, right? Here’s a 2-minute rundown of what I learned from this challenge.
Jessie van Breugel
June 23, 2022
5 Ways to Silence Your Imposter
Okay, I’m not going to lie here: The life of a creator is hard. You compare yourself to others putting their content out and you think by yourself: I can never be as good as them.How can I build an audience from scratch and thrive as a creator?I’
Jessie van Breugel