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A creator's strategy for building a successful content business by leveraging platforms and scaling through multiple channels.
Content Distribution Strategy
- Focus on platform-native content
- Quick adoption of new features (Reels, TikTok, etc.)
- Creates viral, quick "life hack" style content
- Leverages each platform's algorithm for maximum reach
Growth Strategy
- Two-pronged scaling approach:
- Horizontal expansion across Microsoft suite
- Started with Excel, expanded to PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
- Gets early access to new Microsoft features
- Creates content highlighting new functionality
- Paid amplification
- Hired performance marketing agency
- Puts ad spend behind most viral content
- Uses engagement to trigger platform algorithms
- Horizontal expansion across Microsoft suite
Revenue Channels
- Course sales
- Making 6-figures monthly
- Has achieved $100k+ in single-day sales
- Current goal: $1M per month
- Corporate training
- Webinars branded as "high energy Excel parties"
- Attracts corporate clients (BCG, Target)
- Customizes existing content for enterprise deals
Operational Structure
- Lean operation
- Works 15 hours per week (excluding course creation)
- One overseas virtual assistant ($500/month)
- Uses Thinkific for courses ($97/month)
- Video editor for course content
- Total monthly expenses under $2,000
Market Position
- Current: Making single-digit millions annually
- Near-term projection: $25M/year revenue potential
- Bold prediction: Potential to reach $100M/year in sales
- Strong Microsoft partnership and media coverage
- Diversified platform presence across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube
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Shaan Puri
Host of MFM
Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.