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The creator playbook keeps changing. Teens are earning six figures. Scientists are going viral. Even something as random as a mouth retainer can blow up.
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Jordynne Hahn built a six-figure creator business at 17 by breaking two common rules: she focuses on short-form over long-form content, and prioritizes views over follower count. Her lesson for creators? Consistency and authenticity matter more than production value or famous friends..
You're renting your audience from TikTok. Choice architecture helps you buy it back. Simple tweaks like better defaults, bundled value, and removing extra clicks turn casual viewers into paying customers on platforms you own. It's not manipulation. It's smart design that protects your income..
Matthew Watts filmed a 90-second video about a mouth retainer and built 19 million followers from it. His approach? Curiosity, anticipation, and relatability matter more than fancy production. Going viral isn't about being outrageous. It's about having a solid strategy, keeping it simple, and trusting your creative gut over chasing trends..
People want to belong somewhere. Build your tribe right and they'll promote you for free. Four ways to do it: find what unites you, create small rituals, keep it welcoming, and let members tell their own stories. When followers feel like they're part of something, they become your biggest advocates..
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