How To Find Your Niche, Build An Audience & Monetise Your Passion As A Full-time Content Creator! w/ Random Stats Guy

Author: Dylan Mullan
Published: Mon 19 Aug 2024
Episode Link: https://shows.acast.com/life-money-love/episodes/how-to-find-your-niche-build-an-audience-monetise-your-passi

In this episode, I sat down with Nathan Corbett, better known as Random Stats Guy, who turned a simple spreadsheet into a life-changing career. From a digital marketer to a full-time content creator, Nathan’s journey is proof that following your passion can lead to incredible success.

Nathan started out just like many of us—working a regular job and dreaming of something more. But instead of just dreaming, he took a chance. What began as a hobby, tracking rugby league stats during lockdown, quickly turned into a viral sensation. With no formal training in social media, Nathan grew his Instagram account from zero to over 35K followers, all while keeping his identity hidden.

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your passion into a career or are looking for inspiration to make that leap, this episode is for you.

In this episode:

How Nathan turned a lockdown hobby into a full-time career: Discover how Random Stats Guy transformed his love for rugby league stats into a thriving online business.
The importance of following your passion: Learn why Nathan believes that pursuing what you love can lead to unexpected success, even when the odds seem against you.
Overcoming fear and self-doubt: Hear Nathan’s personal struggles with self-doubt and how he pushed through his fears to reveal his identity and grow his brand.
The transition from corporate life to full-time content creation: Understand the challenges Nathan faced when leaving his secure job to pursue his passion for sports statistics.
Balancing work and life as a content creator: Nathan shares his experience with managing the demands of full-time content creation while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
The importance of finding a niche: Learn how identifying a unique niche helped Nathan stand out in the crowded world of social media.
The impact of going viral: Discover the moment when one of Nathan’s posts went viral, catapulting him to online fame and opening new doors.
Practical tips for starting a social media page: Get Nathan’s advice on how to start and grow your own social media presence, even if you’re starting from scratch.
The role of community and collaboration in growth: Understand why Nathan values collaboration with other creators and how it has helped him expand his reach.