Hey there. Today we're discussing TikTok money and beating procrastination. If you want to get paid and get work done, then stick around for this one!

Now, let's get into the good stuff! 👇

TikTok's Move To Start Really Paying Creators 💰

TikTok has finally rolled out TikTok Pulse, which it originally announced in May.

What is TikTok Pulse? A way for TikTok creators to start making some real money. It gives eligible TikTok creators the chance to monetize their content (if Pulse ads are placed adjacent to their videos) AND offers a 50/50 creator/TikTok revenue split.

What does this means for you as a TikTok creator? If you have over 100,000 followers, you immediately have the opportunity to start monetizing your TikTok videos. TikTok did however state that not all eligible accounts will have Pulse ads placed adjacent to their videos. This right is reserved for the top 4% of videos on the platform at any given time. We'll just have to wait and see how this plays out.

What if you don't have 100,000 TikTok followers? In their initial Pulse announcement in May 2022, TikTok announced that they're working on more monetization methods to help creators of all sizes start to get rewarded for their work.

We'll keep you updated as more ways to get paid on the platform become available.

How To Stop Procrastinating As A Creator 🛑

There's so many tips out there for how to conquer procrastination as a creator. There's even $100+ courses on the subject that thousands of people are paying for. We're here to help you save that $100+ and learn how to stop procrastinating now - NOT after 15 hours of video lectures.

1. Set one major goal daily. Ask yourself first thing in the morning, "If I only get 1 thing done today, what does it need to be?" Then, do that thing. If you do this every day, you will see progress and feel less temptation to procrastinate.

2. Give yourself an hour of undistracted time to start on the major goal. This means ABSOLUTELY no phone or other sites/social media open on your computer. Sit down, set a timer for 60 minutes, and get to work on that major goal from step 1. Chance are you won;t complete the goal in one hour, but once you see progress, you'll be motivated to continue working.

3. Try different time management techniques. For instance, the Pomodoro Technique is a time management technique in which you work for 25 minutes, take a 5 minute break, and repeat. Do some research, try different methods, and stick with what works for you.

4. Stick to a schedule even when you don't feel like it. If you say you're going to film from 10am - 12pm, then film at 10am - 12pm. It's easy to get off track or carried away with a task that is taking more time than you scheduled it, but it's best to stick to a schedule and get in a habit of doing what you said you would do.

5. Remind yourself of the consequences that would come if the task/major goal isn't completed. This one sucks, but might be the motivation you need to stop scrolling TikTok and start taking action.

Now quit procrastinating, and start working.

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Content Idea of the Day 💭

Calling all NBA creators. The regular season started this week and NBA videos are all over the Trending page on YouTube.

So, how can you get some of this viewership while the hype is still alive? Well, you could do what everyone and their father is doing - analysis or picks. That would be fine, but difficult to differentiate yourself.

Instead, what would be a better/more creative idea would be something along the lines of "I DM'd 100 NBA Players And You'll Never Guess Who Responded."

Taking a trending topic and creating some sort of entertaining challenge involving that topic is a sure-fire way to get views. You just need to make sure to deliver on the title and thumbnail because NOBODY likes clickbait.

P.S. This can work in any niche. "I DM'd 100 Millionaires Asking How To Make $100K/Year" or "I Asked 100 1M+ Follower Creators How To Get Your First 1,000 Followers"... the list goes on.

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