SoloCreator #127: Unsexy Creators

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For my Substack nerds: Should you connect a custom domain to your Substack publication

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Hi friends,

being a content creator is tough. Being reliant on the income is even tougher.

I’ve had some hard times in the past. It’s not all peachy, and way too many people make it out to be.

But it’s rewarding to build something yourself, and even more rewarding to earn money for that something you’ve built yourself.

For me, the key to making it as a creator has always been what this quote sums up pretty nicely:

“Every champion was once a contender that didn’t give up.” – Gabby Douglas