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Thanks for chiming in. I know what you’re saying but I guess I’m coming from a different perspective. My channel is for real coaches and creatives who use their lived experience (content) to make deep, resonant connections with their clients. Not at all motivated by virality (if it happens great but it’s not their motivation). From my view, if two videos on the exact same topic with the exact same title appeared in my feed, I’d choose the real person with a real story to share about x topic before id ever click some AI bot generated video. My audience and their clients would never appeal to that either which is who my content is directed towards. If the goal is to go viral and get lots of views fast without caring who it reaches or if they stick around to become loyal followers and engaged fans, then AI is perfect for those creators, but that’s not who I work with at all. I’m also seeing a lot of new creators kill it online by sharing about topics they love and they know about with low to no editing and just speaking into an iPhone. It’s very hopeful for small authentic creators and plenty of space for the people who care about making a genuine impact with their message. Just not racking up numbers and likes.

I'm so happy it was helpful and resonated with you. I agree, it's exhausting and not sustainable. I also love how you put it, "focus on making content that connects". I think it's the key to everything else. Thanks for your thoughts.

Thanks :) What type of online business do you have?

@@theslowcreative Hello animation i totally got what you where saying

i could talk to you some more pick your brains

Thanks. I’m not working 1-1 currently, but periodically open space via my website or newsletter:)

@@kimdepole7659 what a beautiful comment to receive. Thank you 🤍 I’m so happy to hear this video resonated with you. I love how you’ve worded it, too “forest of frustration” I think that perfectly sums up the landscape many of us Solopreneurs are trying to navigate. Thanks again for your kind words.

@@theheathertobin hey 👋🏻 Heather! Thanks for stopping by 😉 glad you agree too! 🤍🤍

@@doanyvon this sounds so familiar. I took an unintentional yearlong sabbatical in my business too. I had no idea how to jump back in. Then I decided bc my break was so long a reintroduction on IG would be helpful and a heartfelt note to my email subscribers. I think I even did a “where I’ve been” podcast episode or mentioned it in one. The easiest I found was just to be open and honest about the break. I bet your audience will be so welcoming 🤍

I love this and am so happy for you. I’m in a bit of an opposite place with content, I’m loving TH-cam and substack, I am leaning into long-form content and I’d say I’m on Instagram light mode! 😂 I am feeling pulled to repurpose content for IG again tho! So are you posting long form content on IG? Reels? Carousels? What is working best for you?

@@theslowcreative right now I’m primarily utilizing reels. I am excited to get into log-form content again and I think podcasting would be a much better fit for me.

@@downbythebanks2018yes! Podcasting is great. A few years back I started mine because I could do it after my kids went to bed. I’m sure you have a ton of reels and captions to expand into longer form posts, too.

@@theslowcreative yes! I have pages of ideas. Lol I listened to your podcast episode about podcasting and it was so incredibly encouraging and validating.

@ oh I’m so happy to hear that it was helpful! I’ve just reignited the podcast and slowly bringing that back too! Stay tuned 🤍

No, you are definitely not losing your mind! In fact there is a growing community of solopreneurs who follow this approach so they are out there! What do you find the most challenging about marketing? Are you already following a slower more quiet approach?

@@theslowcreative Thank you for your reply! I'm a brand designer and I'm coming from this fast-paced work environment, ad agencies, marketing departments etc. I'm super tired of my profession, it definitely feels wrong to continue like that. I'm now discovering digital gardening approach.

Thank you!! I appreciate you letting me know! Curious what resonates most for you?

I am going to switch to a simpler website platform and half the monthly fees. Also going to cancel an unused subscription.

@@studio.tess.ohalloranthat’s perfect! I’m considering downgrading my website plan too as I’m not using all the features. If you find a simple website platform you love, please let us know! ❤

Thank you for sharing your beautiful reflection, and welcome to the business journey! What type of work do you do?

@@theslowcreative Fashion Consulting and Travel Blogger (in the making - ha) Shared your vid and my biz partner loved it as well! Have a good evening.

@@awanderfullifeblog Ah lucky you! I travel vicariously through others. Haha Thank you so much for sharing and for your sweet words! x

Thank you so much! Your comment genuinely brought a smile :) Thank you for sharing that you don't have a business 😌 I'd love to know what brings you to my channel?

I'm sorry I don't speak Spanish. I wish!

@@sameetabbasov3918 oh! How would you describe the video? Text overlay? Perhaps I used the wrong terminology

@ This term connection to Photoshop. For example, you have some photo and you want to light effect. You can easily color match. The function has different types. Like : Liner, Overlay, Normal ect.

@@sameetabbasov3918​​⁠ah I see where you’re coming from now. My followers typically don’t use PS and just want to know how to have the image appear through with enough contrast between the text and this was the only way I could think to describe that! :)

I'm glad it resonated with you :) Thank you for your feedback, I completely agree. In some of my more recent videos (ones that were recorded after this one), I did turn the volume down so hopefully, you'll notice a difference going forward :)

@@theslowcreative I went through the same thing with music on my channel and subsequently turned it off unless I had a stretch of no talking at all. Keep posting. You have good things to say.

@@WendyDewarHughes Thank you, appreciate your kind words :)

Beautiful, Wendy. I love it when that happens :) What do you do?

@@theslowcreative I'm an artist.

@ I LOVE your channel 🤍

@@theslowcreative Thank you so much!

Hello, I'm back from Canada. :) Thank you for sharing where you're watching from. I love Japan; I've been there once. Do you have an online business?

Welcome to the channel, Eleonore. It's so lovely to have you and thank you for your thoughtful comment. Do you have an online business, and if so, what do you offer? Also, if there is something you'd like to see me cover, please let me know. I'm just returning from a long break due to a big life transition and am open to input. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out here or through my website :)

You're welcome! Did something resonate specifically, Bianca?

@ Yes. Authentic connections are important to me. Even in business and especially as a children’s author. A small part of me was worried about numbers and it was hard to silence that. I guess it’s human.

@@Kassandra555-2 Thank you for your response, Bianca. I agree, feeling angst when the numbers aren't growing is very common. I find focusing on the people who are in my audience and going deep with those connections helps me stay focused on the greater goal of gaining deeper insight into who they are and what they need from me. Then (and this is the hardest part) I try to let go and trust that by creating deeper resonance my audience will grow in due time. Wishing you so much success and joy on your journey 🤍

Thank you, Rosalia. I love this idea! I will definitely work on this. I appreciate your input :) Do you have an online business?

I love that, Briana, thank you so much for your thoughtful comment and for following along. What is your TH-cam channel about? Wishing you so much joy and fulfilment as you grow 🤍

@kristabauercreative my channel is about self directed pregnancy and sovereign birth. I've really been enjoying the process.

@@christina40426 beautiful, Christina. I see you have a business, what resonated with you most?

You're so welcome! Glad it was helpful :)

Thank you for your thoughtful comment, I always love to see how others do it in their business, too. What niche are you in?

Making a good and quality content showing up how my business can make impact in others business helping them to grow.

@@rkgiusti Love that, thanks for sharing. What is your business about?

@@theslowcreative I'm software engineer and I have a tech consultancy and 2 channels about it, one in portuguese and one in english...now I've learning digital marketing for grow all does business... I whatched your videos and you have a great content! I'm following your tips and I hope to reach the next up stair, thank you for share your knoledge.

@@rkgiusti Wow, balancing multiple channels in multiple languages is a feat! What is your biggest struggle right now with growing your business? What drew you to this channel?

@@carollinewalker Welcome, Carolline 🤍What resonated most with you?

The beautiful thing is that it tends to be less crowded that way 🥰

Thanks for subbing! It's so nice to chat with you here now, too! Was there something specific that resonated, Jess? x

Hello 😊

Thank you, Jasmine. So happy this was helpful for you, and thanks for subscribing. I'd love to know how you found this vid and any other topics you're interested in. x