Get 30 days free of Manychat Pro with my code! https://manychat.com/creators?utm_source=influenceru0026utm_medium=coldu0026utm_campaign=KatieStecklyYTu0026utm_content=YT CODE: KATIESTECKLY ✨ If you want to become a full-time creator in 2026, I've got the guide for you! In this video, I’m walking you through the exact 12-month roadmap that will take you from hobby creator to running a profitable content business in the next year 🙂

Most “how to become a full-time creator” videos focus only on audience growth *only*. But to actually do this as a full-time job, you also need to know how to make money. So we’re talking about income streams and financial planning to help you actually quit your job and be a creator full-time.

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📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00 THIS is your plan to go full-time as a content creator
00:58 Q1 – Getting started u0026 setting goals
01:55 copy and paste this beginner content strategy for growth
03:46 clarify your goals!
05:10 set your financial goals
05:40 why content creators are VERY susceptible to lifestyle inflation
07:18 Q2 – Build your income streams!
09:36 the power of DM automation
11:01 start dreaming about brand deals
11:41 Q3 – Lock in your content strategy
12:30 perform a content analysis
13:21 perform a competitive analysis
13:54 plan a signature series!
14:45 now, it’s time to start posting more often
15:21 Q4 – Now it’s time to get some brand deals!
15:42 make a media kit!
16:05 optimize your content for brand awareness
16:50 and now we pitch!
17:44 my content creator starter kit includes all of the templates I’ve mentioned so far!
18:36 don’t be discouraged, good things take time (and work!)

🔗 LINKS 🔗
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👋🏻 ABOUT ME
Hey, I'm Katie! I make videos about social media strategy and content creation. In addition to being a YouTuber, I also run a small agency that provides video editing services for YouTubers and podcasters. If you want our help or just want to learn more, check out https://www.creatorlymedia.com

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