274. Insights on Growing Your Online Following with Austin Armstrong & Syllaby

In this episode of Creative Chats, Mike Brennan and Austin Armstrong explore the journey of creativity and entrepreneurship. Austin shares his early experiences with creativity, his entrepreneurial spirit from a young age, and the importance of mentorship in his career. They discuss the evolution of Austin's business, Syllaby, which leverages AI to help content creators streamline their video production process. The conversation also touches on practical tips for aspiring content creators, emphasizing the importance of consistency, community, and experimentation in the digital landscape.

3 Key Takeaways:

🎨 Embrace Consistency - Austin emphasizes that content creation should be a long-term commitment, akin to daily habits like exercising. Regular posting builds reliability and trust with your audience.

🎨 Use Humor and Creativity - Small, unexpected elements in your videos can significantly boost engagement. Techniques like intentional mispronunciations or surprising backgrounds can keep viewers intrigued and interactive.

🎨 Leverage Mentorship - Finding mentors, whether in-person or through online content like Gary Vaynerchuk's, is crucial for growth. Austin attributes his success to the guidance and support from mentors along his journey.

Episode Highlights:

[09:15 ] - Austin discusses his early start in social media, growing an audience on Myspace at age 14. [17:42 ] - The evolution of social media tactics from Myspace to modern platforms. 
[28:30 ] - Insights into using AI-driven tools like Syllaby for content creation and management.

Links and Resources:

• Austin Armstrong’s Website:

  http://austinarmstrong.ai

• Syllaby Platform:

  http://syllaby.io

• Syllaby Content Creators Facebook Group:

  Syllaby Facebook Group

• Mike Brennan's Webite:
  https://www.MikeBrennan.me

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