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Melvin H Waller's avatar

People get all excited about all kinds of metrics. The only metric I normally monitor is $$$.

Great reminder.

Mel

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Mark Wils's avatar

Exactly! Vanity metrics are fun, but it’s the $$$ that pays the bills.

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The Pro Wrestling Exuberant's avatar

This post does a great job of getting one to think about what their goals are for putting stuff out there on platforms in the first time. It's all explained very clearly the way this is written. It's the quality of the audience that is key is the takeaway and a must to build from an entrepreneurial perspective.

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Mark Wils's avatar

You got it.

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Jonathan Sosa's avatar

This is a good reminder for anyone wanting to create online. People confuse entrepreneur with creator all the time, and I used to be guilty of this.

Actually now that I'm creating the products and services WHILE creating content, my content is "better" now. So thinking like an entrepreneur can make you a better creator, too.

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Mark Wils's avatar

Totally agree! Thinking like an entrepreneur while creating content brings a whole new level of clarity and focus. It’s amazing how it can elevate your work.

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Cary Cogdell's avatar

Creating value is most important for your audience and community. Add something to their lives. Give more than you receive.

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Mark Wils's avatar

Exactly Cary. Offer value and get paid.

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Charlie Dice's avatar

Great article! Semantics matter. Entrepreneurs by nature are creative, but thinking of yourself as a business owner first and creator second will allow you to build the life you want. After that you can be more of a creator.

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