#3 On Haters, Saying NO, Niches and Creative Processes

06/21/23 • 76 min

In episode 3 of the Making It Podcast, Suga and Faisal discuss the importance of choosing a niche, being authentic, and creating content aligned with your passion and expertise. They share their creative processes and debate whether expensive gear is necessary. The duo talks about filming oneself, making time to create, and the skills you can learn from YouTube. They touch on consistency, handling criticism, dealing with perfectionism, and repurposing content. They also compare TikTok and Instagram and give a glimpse of what's coming up in Season 1.

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#2 Art vs. Content, Algorithms and Starting YouTube

Ep.2 - Suga and Faisal share their personal experiences with starting YouTube channels and their creative journeys. They cover the value of consistency, the importance of a creative outlet, and strategies for overcoming obstacles. They dive into the balance between patience and algorithms, the privilege of attention, and the rewards of the creative process. Join them on this inspiring journey and unlock valuable insights for your own creative endeavours.

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#4 Creative Systems, Monetising & Making Educational Content

In Episode 4, Faisal and Suga cover a wide range of topics related to their creative endeavours. They discuss Faisal's new medical education platform (Hippocampus TV), the responsibility they feel towards their educational content, and the concept of creating popular science content. They share insights into their creative strategies, planning processes, and the essential gear needed for content creation. The hosts also touch on the psychology of branding, the editing process, monetising a media business, and hiring people. They wrap up the episode with a sneak peek into what's coming up in Season 1. It's a punchy and informative episode that provides valuable insights for aspiring content creators and entrepreneurs.