(Part 2/2) Content Marketing for Founders - Fundamentals, Challenges, Distribution Strategies (feat. Dessire Ugarte)
Software Development, Finance and AI24 Joulu 2023

(Part 2/2) Content Marketing for Founders - Fundamentals, Challenges, Distribution Strategies (feat. Dessire Ugarte)

In this podcast episode, Dessire Ugarte discusses the importance of distribution in content marketing. She emphasizes that creating great content is not enough; it must be actively shared and distributed to reach the intended audience. Desi explains that distribution involves sharing content on various channels, such as social media, subreddits, and industry-specific platforms. She advises against giving up on content that doesn't initially perform well, suggesting that it may just need some adjustments or context. Dessi also highlights the importance of persistence and not giving up, using examples from the music and business industries to illustrate the value of perseverance in content marketing. In this conversation, Dessi and Krish discuss various aspects of content marketing. They emphasize the importance of change and adaptation, encouraging entrepreneurs to be open to modifying their products and strategies. They also highlight the need to avoid being married to one idea and instead make incremental changes to improve content and products. The conversation delves into the debate of quality versus quantity in content marketing, with Dessi emphasizing the importance of resonating with the target audience. They also discuss the impact of language on content resonance and the considerations for choosing the right channels for content distribution. Finally, they explore the decision of hiring a developer versus hiring a content marketer and provide a summary of the key takeaways. Takeaways
  • Distribution is fundamental in content marketing and involves actively sharing and distributing content to reach the intended audience.
  • Content should be shared on various channels, including social media, subreddits, and industry-specific platforms.
  • Don't give up on content that doesn't initially perform well; it may just need adjustments or additional context.
  • Persistence is key in content marketing, and success often comes from continuous effort and learning from mistakes. Be open to change and adaptation in your content marketing strategy.
  • Avoid being married to one idea and be willing to make incremental changes.
  • Focus on resonating with your target audience rather than prioritizing quantity over quality.
  • Consider the impact of language on content resonance and tailor your content accordingly.
  • Choose the right channels for content distribution based on your target audience and goals.
  • When hiring, consider the stage of your business and the specific needs of your product or service.
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:06 Recap of Previous Podcast and Introduction to Distribution 03:30 Importance of Distribution in Content Marketing 09:21 Types of Content and Channels for Distribution 13:44 Quality vs Quantity of Content 17:31 Dealing with Content that Doesn't Perform Well 22:27 Avoiding Dramatic Changes and Learning from Mistakes 27:07 Persistence and Not Giving Up 31:02 Examples of Persistence in Content Marketing 38:39 Importance of Setting Context in Content 43:29 Motivation to Keep Going 44:47 The Importance of Change and Adaptation 49:15 Don't Be Married to Your Ideas 50:36 Making Incremental Changes 56:48 Quality vs Quantity in Content Marketing 01:01:00 Language Considerations in Content Marketing 01:04:11 Choosing the Right Channels for Content Distribution 01:08:18 The Impact of Language on Content Resonance 01:21:46 Hiring a Developer vs Hiring a Content Marketer 01:27:20 Summary and Closing Thoughts

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