Get to know Colt Kirwan
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY AS A CREATOR WITH EPIDEMIC SOUND
For the longest time, I dreamt of one day becoming a creator. In 2023, I made a conscious effort to figure out how to do just that. I started with AdSense for YouTube and eventually discovered the power of sharing affiliate links. Epidemic Sound was a platform that I had been using for a while already. By sharing my referral link, I eventually found myself becoming an Epidemic Sound Ambassador. Since then, it's been an integral part of my creator journey and helps make it a more sustainable career.
Where do you find inspiration to create content?
As an aspiring creator, I observed how other creators did things for inspiration but struggled with how to be original. It’s difficult to be the first to do something new, considering how many people are creating nowadays. In my search for originality, I started to have a breakthrough when I started to self-reflect and grab inspiration from my childhood. The things that make me who I am allow me to add my unique creative perspective, which results in content that's unique to me.
What are your tips for aspiring content creators who want to monetize their channels?
If you’re just getting started, the most important thing to prioritize, before even thinking about money, is developing an audience. It’s going to be hard to sell a product if there’s no one there to buy it. Your audience is important because if you can build a trusting relationship with your following, then they’ll want to support you. Whether that be by clicking affiliate link or buying the products that you’ve made, people are more likely to support a friend rather than a stranger.
"If you’re just getting started, the most important thing to prioritize, before even thinking about money, is developing an audience." - Colt Kirwan
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