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17th Oct 2024

Phil Ossai's Journey: Turning Passion into a Personal Brand

In this episode of Full Time Creator, Matt interviews Phil Ossai at Greenhouse about his extensive journey in personal branding. Phil recounts his initial steps in content creation in 2011 with video games, navigating the Instagram and TikTok influencer waves, and finding notable success on LinkedIn in 2021. The dialogue underlines the critical nature of understanding different platform nuances and persisting through content creation challenges. They explore the influence of high-profile creators like KSI and share actionable content strategies. Highlighting real-life successes, the discussion delves into the significance of authenticity on LinkedIn, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the rewards of building credibility and trust. Educational, entertaining, and motivational content are emphasized as keystones in personal branding that can lead to substantial financial gains. Finally, they discuss focusing on mastering one platform before branching out to others to avoid burnout. Listeners are encouraged to subscribe and stay tuned for more insightful episodes.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:49 Phil's Journey to Personal Branding

01:38 Early Content Creation Struggles

04:23 Lessons from Failed Attempts

06:46 Mastering LinkedIn

09:05 Overcoming Age Stereotypes

09:22 The Birth of a Personal Branding Expert

10:53 Finding the Right Clients

11:28 Success Stories and Notable Clients

12:37 The Power of Personal Branding

15:52 Monetizing Your Personal Brand

16:46 Diversification and Scaling

18:33 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Full Time Creator
How to become a full time creator
Welcome to Full Time Creator, the go-to podcast for content creators ready to turn their passion into a thriving career. Hosted by Matt Hughes, the King of Video, creator of the @MattFullTime channel, this podcast is your backstage pass to the world of full-time creators. In each episode, Matt sits down with top creators, influencers, and entrepreneurs to dig into the strategies, mindset, and behind-the-scenes secrets that helped them build their platforms, grow their audience, and—most importantly—get paid for doing what they love.

If you're tired of treating your content as a side hustle and want to take the leap to full-time creator status, this podcast is for you. From monetization hacks and brand deal insights to audience-building tips and going viral, we’ll cover it all. But this isn’t just about success stories—it’s about the journey. Each guest shares the highs and lows, the breakthroughs and setbacks, so you can learn from their experiences and apply their lessons to your own path.

Hosted on the MattFullTime YouTube channel, where Matt is documenting his own transformation from content creator to full-time pro, Full Time Creator offers a unique blend of real-life advice and inspiration. Tune in, learn the ropes, and take control of your creator journey. It’s time to stop dreaming and start creating—full time.

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Matthew Hughes

Matthew Hughes is the King of Video.

In 2013 he started his video company that he ran for 7 years creating video and travelling the world, with clients from one man bands through to billion dollar companies.

Fast forward to 2019 and he created the King of Video brand to help small business owners confidently, create, consistent video content that connects with their audience.

In 2021 Matt turned his focus to YouTube and has the goal of getting 1000 small businesses to 1000 subscribers using YouTube as the primary platform to grow their business and make money by strategically creating video content.