The NEW Way to Become a Full-Time Creator in 12 Months (or less) | 060

Today I'm joined by Jed Eglington to explore an overlooked path to becoming a successful full-time creator. Jed shares his journey from in-house creator to successful business owner, outlining how to develop video, storytelling and production skills that companies actually value. He breaks down what businesses look for when hiring creators and how to position yourself for these opportunities. Learn how to master the essential skills, create a compelling portfolio, and transition from creator to founder by building products your audience wants. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:06 Misconceptions About the Creator Economy 02:03 Mapping Out Creator Career Paths 02:21 The Role of In-House Creators 06:57 Essential Skills You Need as a Creator 09:01 Learning Video Editing as a Beginner 11:20 Storytelling Tips for Content Creators 13:32 Being Confident On Camera 17:38 How to Find the Right Company to Work For 24:35 Analyzing Video Formats 25:21 How to Get Companies to Notice Your Work 28:20 Making It Easy to Say Yes 30:17 Guide to Going from Creator to Founder 31:51 Building an Audience While Working Full-Time 40:05 How to Grow Your email List 47:20 Closing Thoughts If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one. Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show Follow Nathan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow Website: https://nathanbarry.com Follow Jed: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creatorjed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatorjed Website: https://www.creatorroom.com Featured in this episode: Dan Go: https://www.instagram.com/danfounder Justin Welsh: https://www.justinwelsh.me Amy Porterfield: https://www.amyporterfield.com HiSmile: https://hismileteeth.com Kit: https://www.kit.com Gary Vee: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com D Rock: https://www.instagram.com/drock Charli Prangley: https://charlimarie.com Tim Urban (Wait But Why): https://www.waitbutwhy.com Ugmonk (Jeff Sheldon): https://www.ugmonk.com Peter McKinnon: https://www.youtube.com/@petermckinnon Ali Abdaal: https://www.youtube.com/@aliabdaal Casey Neistat: https://www.youtube.com/@casey Karen X Cheng: https://www.instagram.com/karenxcheng Donald Miller (StoryBrand): https://www.storybrand.com Codie Sanchez: https://codiesanchez.com Nick Huber: https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup Highlights: 04:49 The Rise of the In-House Creator 09:58 Learning More by Copying Others 11:27 The Blueprint for Book Titles 13:51 Why a Guiding Principle Matters 23:48 Documenting Video Performance 26:24 How to Get Your Work Seen by the Right Companies 32:29 How CEOs Should Approach Employees Building Their Own Audiences 38:37 Turning a Crowd into a True Audience 41:49 When Are You Sending Too Many Emails?