How to be a creator with 200K YouTube subscribers AND work a full-time job

[Newsletter] The latest stories, product updates, and how-tos for creators making a living online.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ​ [ConvertKit]()​ The latest stories, product updates, and how-tos for creators making a living online. ​ Letter from the editor Hey {NAME}, Now more than ever, connecting with your audience on one or multiple social media platforms can be a powerful tool for growing your business as a creator. Not only is it a great way to share more of your work and passions, but it can also be a poignant window into more of who you are as a human. This connection goes a long way in building not just a following, but a community. Many creators can quickly become overwhelmed at the thought of social media because of one misconception in particular- the idea that to be successful as a creator online, you must be on every major platform. This, however, is not the case. Just like each creator (that’s you!) brings a unique flavor and message, each social media platform has a different feel. This does not mean you must create on every single platform. Great news, right? You can simply choose the platform(s) that best align with your brand and your style as a creator. Enjoy the process of creating your content and connecting with your audience. Then, no matter where you choose to share your message, it will come through as authentically YOU. The future is yours! Haley C at ConvertKit ​ ​ 5 ways creators can use email and social media together [Read the article]()​ Social media is a natural starting point to promote what you’re doing—after all, it’s where your customers are. But social media isn’t truly yours to command. What makes social media powerful for business growth is how you can build awareness for your brand and funnel your followers into a property you do own: email. We spoke with two creators to find out how they connect social media and email to magnify the impact on their business so you can do the same. [Read the article]() ​ ​ ​ How to be a creator with 200K YouTube subscribers AND work a full-time job [Read the story](=)​ Do you struggle to balance your day job and creative projects? In this Creator Story, our very own Creative Director, Charli Prangley, explains how she came to be a designer with over 200K YouTuber subscribers all while working full-time jobs. Charli gets candid about narrowing your niche, being true to yourself, and even shares her exact salary history. She also shares about the burnout she faced after posting a video every week for five years. [Read Charli's story](=) ​ ​ ​ How to use TikTok to grow your email list [Read the article](​ Niche creators are finding fast success on TikTok in comparison to other social platforms. Here's how you can use TikTok grow your brand and strategically move your followers to your email list. [Read the article]( ​ ​ ​ ​ How Pinterest coach Cara Chace uses opt-ins and evergreen automations to grow her audience [Read the case study]()​ Many creators build a business because it feels like a better fit for their lifestyle than any other job out there. This was the case for Cara Chace, who left her career as a Special Agent to build a digital marketing agency. She then narrowed her focus to Pinterest and created the Pin Power Method, a 12-month marketing program she teaches to busy entrepreneurs. Learn how Cara uses Pinterest opt-ins to grow an engaged email list and market her membership. [Read the case study]() ​ ​ ​ The creator’s guide to Facebook Custom Audiences [Read the article](​ As a creator, you also don’t want to take chances with your hard-earned dollars. Promoting your business using Facebook ads might feel intimidating at first. But with Facebook Custom Audiences, you can be sure you’re always landing your ads in front of the right people at the right time. Check out our tips for using Facebook Custom Audiences and how to create your own using ConvertKit. [Read the article]( ​ ​ ​ Watch/Learn/Work Watch: [MOAR you with Shante Cofield]()​ From Craft + Commerce 2022, coach and influencer Shante Cofield talks about the importance of bringing your whole self into everything you do. 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