Everyone hates influencers... Still want to be one? 

Really thinking about changing my upload date to Thursdays, not that anyone would notice but me. 🤔😂 ANYWAYS... if you want more advice on how to 'make it' as a creator, definitely check this video out. There's tons of overlap, but tons of extra nuggets. ➡ ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cyCxuooyogs.html

The problem is that content creators think they are influencers and influencers pretend they are content creators. These are two distinct jobs. One creates things I need, the other creates the background to sell a product. The difference is like reading a book on cooking and watching a wonderful TV commercial selling you a book about cooking.

Such an important point about not deserving engagement 👏 I talk to Pablo about this a lot… more often than not we need to reflect on our content, it’s not the audience’s fault

Depends on the money. We all want money.

Glad YT recommended your video! Been watching YT for years and have noticed the changes in some creators I’ve followed. Feels like the actual video subject or vlog is an afterthought to the sales pitch.

Avoiding to join the capitalistic bandwagon and staying true to who you are (as in your personality, values, likes) is key, I think. Great video!

Another spot on video! And I love that you reminded people that your influence is not just on IG but spread out across multiple platforms, including your blog, which you OWN! So important!

Great points! Thanks for sharing!

I loved what you shared about humility. This is truly connected to that fact that so many creators seem to be stuck in their main character syndrome era which can be so offputting.

This confirmed I am on the right track. Just posted a video I recorded a few months ago. Thank you for sharing!

I love your videos about influencers, and love your audio quality. What microphone are you using?

Great video! Like you said, people really do want to see creators succeed when they present themselves as genuine and authentic instead of trying to build a presence only to sell something. I have no problem using (or even going out of my way to) use affiliate links from creators whose content I enjoy and watch regularly and have built a genuine online presence/community, but I would not from someone whose videos feel like a sales pitch. On a separate note, would you consider making a video about building/growing a blog and how that fits into your strategy? I haven’t found many creators who talk about social media + blogging, and a lot of content about blogging specifically seems heavily geared towards “best (insert product)” product list websites that are focused on affiliate income only but have mediocre content.

Love the video! AI will only replace people who are not practicing and polishing their skills. The demand for those who have been taking the crafts seriously is about to skyrocket. Good stuff!

your videos are always so interesting to watch kaya!! i love the way you write your video scripts hehe

Great information! I'm so happy I stumbled upon your channel a month ago. Even though I'm new to this and I have a faceless travel channel, you are educating me through your content and I appreciate it. By the way, I love Jackie Aianna too and I have watched her from the beginning. It is amazing to see how far she has come. I'm definitely rooting for her to keep climbing. 🙏🏾❤

This is such an interesting video and you’re right as usual!

Great video! I agree about AI, I don't think that will take out influencers or content creators BUT like you said, people will be forced to be more creative in how they deliver educational content if they want to stand a chance at competing moving forward.

Hi beautiful Kaya. Another awesome video and yes influencers that have become celebrities can become out of touch with their viewers/subscribers/followers because their lifestyle/wealth is often different from their followers. Love 🥰 the video and love 💕 Kaya.

Love this! So much good info.

Great video! I agree that utilizing multiple streams of income would help with not feeling like everything is a cash grab. Even as a content creator, I feel tired of being sold to all the time (I’m looking at you target 😂)

Great video!!! Would u ever do a video on hosting websites? Like which ones you recommend for new bloggers ?? For those who cannot do self hosting bc that’s way too webdev lol. What hosting site do u currently use?

MAH NOTES: * Sexism - yes, but unless the demographics have significantly changed, I've thought that there were always more women successful in the creator economy than men, but that may have changed with this current wave of video content. (And even then, so many of the really popular names tend to be men, so despite the sheer number of women out there, there still being a glass ceiling is pretty insane, but there you go.) * You know my feelings - it's all about storytelling. The stories I'm scripting for RU-vid will be the things I've come to understand as a 40-year-old married dad of two who's trying to fit as many minutes of creation as I can in my rather intense world, with the hope that younger creators or peers who are my age can see ways that they can chase after their dreams even when the world tells them that they can't. If it eventually attracts sponsorships, I need to make sure they fit in the right way and I don't spend all my time doing that instead of telling stories. It'll be a fun balance to keep! * I hear you on AI. I mean, let's be honest; it took almost 20 years of me consuming RU-vid to really get behind the idea of where I fit into this world, but that just goes to show you that storytelling can fit in any medium. I'm convinced that despite how much AI is weaving into our world, humanity still has an appeal (like you said), and I look forward to sharing stories and experienced that I hope will serve others. * Thanks as always for the content on the industry! Looking forward to getting back into it sooner than later 😂

Everyone hates influencers and still want to be one, Creating with Kaya. Hey. I'm back. And I'm back. And I'm back and I'm watching you again. I'm seeing you. That is half the battle right? That is what it is all about. Your content is cool. I like what you got going on. So I have you bookmarked on my pc. You are actually part of a list I made up of content creators I like. I got a list saved in my email of about 150 people. I try and go through that list once every other month and check out what's new with those people. And engage and etc. Interesting video. I like your stuff. I like when people post real videos with real topics. I like when people give an actual opinion. I like when people post stuff that I can actually write an intelligent comment on. I can't write an intelligent comment on someone eating a sandwich. I can't write an intelligent comment on someone going to Walmart or someone cleaning their house or brushing their teeth. Vlogs suck. VLogs are the worse. YT should discontinue them. They serve no purpose........................ But back to your video. I have never bought anything from a YT influencer. I come on here to be entertained. So I like the people that actually make real videos with real content. And have real topics and actually have something to say. Of course I'm a fan of artists, singers, actors, dancers and etc.................... Now there was a RU-vidr I use to watch once that was promoting a movie. And I did buy the movie. So maybe that counts as me buying a product from an influencer. But that person had a really cool channel. She was more on the comic/ actor realm of content. As in she was a comedian and an actress and her channel was focused on doing skits. And then one day she was promoting a movie that she was going to be in. And I bought it. It was an independent film. It had it's own website that you had to go on to buy the film at. Also, there have been some artists on here that I have bought their singles on Itunes. There was an artist named, Jillisa Lynn. I saw her on RU-vid. And I bought a few of her singles on Itunes. This was years ago, about 7 years ago. Now, I just listen to them on spotify. But spotify views still count as money. I guess. Maybe. I don't buy a lot of products from people on this platform. Although, I sometimes watch a product review. Like when I bought a camera a few years ago. I watched some product reviews to determine if I wanted to buy that camera or not. I have looked at and been influenced by product reviews. I will say that. Like camcorders, lighting, recording equipment and etc. But mainly I look at people for their content and I think people get rewarded by getting more views. Adsense adds up. I watch a lot of VladTV. VladTv only makes money from adsense. Vlad says he has a 20 million dollar company. That's what I'm trying to do. Great video! I am and I continue to be a proud subj7scriber to your channel. I am and I continue to be. I am an advocate on this platform for engaging with others and supporting one another. And returning love and reciprocating feedback. I think that kind of community on here is what we need. If there were more people like me, you might have an extra 10,000 fans and friends to your channel; right now. Extra. I truly am being sincere when I write that. Let me get half the battle too. Let me know that you see me. Who knows you might even like one of videos there.

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