In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi breaks down the definition of content tilt and why this approach is so critical to your content strategy. What makes your approach to a topic different? What makes how your approach to the content of this topic unique? When you tilt, you see something from a different angle or perspective. Creating a content tilt can differentiate you from all the others in your industry. 

Understanding who your audience is when it comes to content creation is critical. Your content can be great, but who you are writing it for provides the context in which you will actually create it. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi breaks down the importance of this context and how understanding the information needs of your audience can make all the difference. 

Skill is important when it comes to creating content, but the secret behind the Content Inc. model is having passion for the subject or topic of the content you produce. In this episode, Joe Pulizzi shares examples of how individuals put their passion first when it came to content and have built an audience, and serious revenue because of it. 

You don't own your audience. They can get up and leave, mentally or physically, at any time. The need for valuable content is critical to engage your audience and provide them the necessary incentive to move from an existing platform to one that is owned by you. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi breaks down the various platforms where you can engage your audience and how the ability to control, both message and where the message is placed is key to understanding your subscriber hierarchy. 

Tracking progress in your marketing efforts are key to understanding what is working and what may need to be modified or eliminated when it comes to growing your business. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares the one metric that is critical for building a Content Inc. approach to your business. Yes, there are a lot of metrics to consider when implementing your marketing strategy. But what is the one area that could change everything for you and be the key ingredient for success? Listen and find out! 

Though creating original content is most often where all content strategy begins, considering to purchase existing content platforms to grow your audience and business may actually be a better decision...in some cases. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares examples of how brands have sought out exisiting content platforms to purchase them vs. starting from scratch when it was time to diversify content. 

You already know that repurposing content can be a great way to leverage what already exists in your organization. This episode of Content Inc has Joe Pulizzi breaking down how planning your repurposing efforts before you publish any content can not only be a great leverage point, but can bring amazing results. 

If you believe that speaking will increase your business objectives, this episode of Content Inc. is a must listen. Joe Pulizzi shares the top ways you can increase your speaking opportunities by becoming more intentional and setting up a plan with action items to achieve this goal. 

In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi breaks down eight key tips to consider before you dive into writing that book. A published book can open up some amazing opportunties for you and your business. It's not an easy project, but one that can be very effective if done right. If writing a book is on your goal list, listen to this episode to get started on the right track. 

Probably the number one reason most business owners struggle with the Content Inc. model is because they don't believe they can come up with enough ideas for content creation. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares three easy ways for anyone, anywhere and at any content level to come up with solid content ideas. Even utiilizing just one of these ideas will get your content ideation kick started today! 

To successfully develop a Content Inc. business that is scalable, you need to be developing your content process. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi breaks down the ten roles you need to be creating for your content team, even when that team consists of just one person: you. By working with the end in mind on your content process, you will reach a scalable level much faster and develop a stronger understanding of each role along the way. 

Probably the most exciting result of the Content Inc. philosophy is that anyone, anywhere can build a successful business using content to reach an audience. In this episode, Joe Pulizzi talks with Matthew Patrick, an online entrepreneur that started his new media empire on YouTube with a channel dedicated to Game Theory. Matthew stresses the importance of creating multiple streams of income once you have a solid content foundation with which to start. 

In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi brings on guest Rob Scallon, musican and full-time internet entrepreneur. Rob started sharing his music on YouTube and by doing so, built his own audience over time. He now has over 263,000 subscribers and is able to make a full-time living with his music via the internet. Rob shares the importance of creating content that you truly love. This is key for finding an audience that also loves what you have to offer. Then, just like any investment process, diversify. Once you have your foundation set up on one channel, then begin branching out to other ways to connect with your audience. 

Joe Pulizzi continues the conversation of the six steps you need to create a Content Inc. model. This episode breaks down steps three through six, and again, Joe shares relevent examples for each one. Follow the steps, learn from those who have successfully gone before you and embrace the Content Inc. model to grow your business.

Part II of a two part series. 

If you are ready to develop the Content Inc. model for your business, this episode will start to put you on track. Joe Pulizzi breaks down the first three steps needed in the six step process to creating a Content Inc. model. Joe also shares real-world examples of each step to show you how real individuals around the world are successfully putting the Content Inc. model to work for them. 

This is Part I of a two part series. 

A full-blown content marketing strategy requires necessary time and patience to plan, create, implement and analyze the results. But not every company is willing to wait out the necessary time for this to happen. This is when a content marketing pilot program may be just what is needed to introduce the Content Inc. concepts to leaders in the organization. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi breaks down the 10 key steps needed to launch a content marketing pilot program. If your executive team is hesitant to put resources behind a content marketing initiative, a pilot program could be the perfect short term solution to get things moving in the right direction. 

The old adage of the overnight success is very often, if not always a myth. There are many twists, turns and lessons that take place over the course of months and years to make a successful company become a success. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi has Michael Stelzner share his origin story for Social Media Examiner. Hear how Michael took lessons learned from a previous business to pivot at the right time and build a Content Inc. company around social media. 

Napoleon Hill's book "Think And Grow Rich" is a one of the 'must have' business books in your library. Though published in 1973, Mr. Hill's business advice and tips on success are still relevant today. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares seven key lessons he has taken from this book that can directly apply to creating a Content Inc. business. Listen to find out why Joe believes you can learn so much from a book published almost 80 years ago. And if you haven't already added this one to your book shelf, go out and get it. 

As an entrepreneur, you may have already become an avid student of great business tips and success advice. Joe Pulizzi has done much of the same and after eight years growing his company, Content Marketing Insitute where it is today, he has some idea on what to, what not to do and the attitude necessary to make great things happen. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe shares his 15 critical business success tips for start ups that can help you launch and grow with confidence. 

You already know that creating quality content for your audience is critical for success in today's marketplace. But who is going to create all of this amazing content? This episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi shares a simple, yet highly effective trick you can use today to find some of the best content talent within your industry. What is this amazing trick? Listen in and find out. Where your next writer, editor or creative director is located may surprise you. 

As Joe Pulizzi continues to dive deeper into research to deduct what makes up a successful content marketing strategy, one thing is clear: less is more. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe discusses the need for companies to relook at their current content creation process and narrow it down to one channel. He is finding that overwhelmingly, the successful Content Inc. model is to go deep with one channel, build the audience and then go wide with more channel options. He asks you to take a good look at your current content tactics and perhaps, make the decision to kill some of it off. 

Taking on a content first mentality with your marketing, means you must be willing to put yourself out there, possibly in ways you never imagined. Taking a stand, having a strong point of view and perhaps even shaking up the status quo are all elements that need to be considered when developing content for your business. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi is joined by Ann Handley, Chief Content Officer, MarketingProfs. Ann shares a story from her grade school years of how being forced to evaluate what it meant to literally sit on the sidelines affected more than just one game of field hockey. You cannot expect to succeed if you are not in the game. 

Too often, as start-ups and even as established companies, the marketing messages we create for our audience share only the features, not the true benefits that will help those we serve. In this episode of Content, Inc., Joe Pulizzi brings on guest Jay Acunzo, VP of Platform for NextView Ventures, to share how to get past the features conversation and go directly to addressing the problems you solve for your customers. Don't fail by leading with your product. Succeed by leading with how you improve the current situation for your customer. 

This episode of Content Inc. Joe Pulizzi has guest Jon Loomer, a Facebook Marketing Expert who has grown his business using a content marketing approach. Jon shares how he grew his audience and subsequently his revenue, by building a solid content base. In his first two years, he generated over 600 blog posts. This was truly a solid base that then allowed him to diversify into other content platforms as well as create products that his audience wanted. Listen to hear more of how Jon became the Facebook Marketing Expert by focusing on content first. 

Launching products on the web is not a new idea today, however, a few years back when Brian Clark started Copyblogger, these ideas and concepts were quite new. In this episode of Content Inc., Joe Pulizzi has Brian share how he launched the first product for Copyblogger and how that initial process continues to evolve and grow the company. Learn why building your audience before you have a product is a critical component to a successful content driven business model.