009: 3 Ways to Get Out of a Content Creation Rut

Creating content for your business can feel like a full time job. while content creation is one of the hottest marketing tools around (and probably isn't going away anytime soon), it's extremely time consuming.To me, the benefits outweigh the workload, as it is the key to driving value to your existing and potential customers without actually having to market to them and advertise to them. Today I'm sharing three ways you can get out of a content creation rut, come up with new content ideas, and better manage the amount of content you're creating in your business.Clocking In with Haylee Gaffin is produced and brought to you by Gaffin Creative, a podcast production company for creative entrepreneurs. Learn more about our services at Gaffincreative.com, plus you’ll also find resources, show notes, and more for the Clocking In Podcast.Review the Show NotesContent Creation as a Marketing Strategy (1:10)Content I Produce on a Weekly Basis (1:55)- a weekly podcast episode, - a weekly blog post about podcasting - a weekly newsletter- two Instagram accounts - one Facebook page- one Facebook groupHow to Get Out of a Content Creation Rut (3:15)Focus on the Things You Love to Create (3:20)If you're not enjoying the content you're creating, you're not putting forth your best effort, which leads to less valuable content.Look to Your Clients and Audience for Ideas (5:31)What questions are potential clients asking you?What resources are potential clients looking for?Content Planning Exercise (6:36)Think of one question you're often asked, now think through 5 additional topics related to that question that you could make a resource from.Haylee's Content Planning Example:The Question: What should I consider before I launch a podcast?The Solution Content: Episode 006: What to Consider Before You Launch a PodcastSupporting Episode: Episode 007: How Much Does It Cost to Make a Podcast?Supporting Downloadable: Podcast Budget WorksheetSupporting Blog Post 1: Podcast Equipment for BeginnersSupporting Blog Post 2: Where You Can License Royalty Free MusicSupporting Blog Post 3: Three Reasons You Need to Transcribe Your PodcastOutsource Your Content (9:18)Content I Manage:- Podcast Episodes- Social Media Posting on @hayleegaffin- Weekly NewsletterContent I Outsource:- Podcast Blog Content - gaffincreative.com/podcast-production- Social Media Posting on @gaffincreativestudio- Pinterest Planning & Scheduling for Blog Content - pinterest.com/gaffincreativeRecap (11:52)Women I’m cheering for This Week (12:41)VictoriaAmanda Warfield - amandawarfield.com/contentOther Episodes Mentioned in this Episode:006: Episode 006: What to Consider Before You Launch a Podcast007: Episode 007: How Much Does It Cost to Make a Podcast?Blog Posts Mentioned in this Episode:Podcast Equipment for BeginnersWhere You Can License Royalty Free MusicThree Reasons You Need to Transcribe Your PodcastLinksgaffincreative.com/podcast-productioninstagram.com/hayleegaffinReview the transcript at gaffincreative.com/009. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.