Content Isn't Hard. It's Misunderstood.

19/11/2025 17 min

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Episode Synopsis

Get a breakdown of my content systems in my free newsletter: https://bit.ly/3LJKSreApply to work with me:https://bit.ly/4o4iD3MI've spent the last 4 years working with some of the world's biggest creators and meeting the creators behind Alex Hormozi, GaryVee, Steven Bartlett and many more. I’ve seen the same mistakes again and again - mistakes that are easy to fix but cost creators months (or years) of progress.In this episode, I break down the eight biggest things holding most creators back: the goals problem, the views trap, content without systems, bad brand positioning, weak storytelling, platform misunderstanding, tracking the wrong metrics, and wasting time in the wrong places.If you create content, lead a brand, or want to build an audience that actually converts - this episode will save you a world of pain.Listen on Your Podcast Player:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/creatorplaybooksFollow Callum on socials:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thecallumc/TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@heycallumX – https://x.com/mcdonnellcallumLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/callummcdonnellProduced by 7xContent – make your own Podcast with us: https://www.7xcontent.comTimestamps:0:00 – Introduction0:25 – Mistake #1: Creating content with no goal2:52 – Mistake #2: Why low-view content can be your most valuable3:50 – Mistake #3: Turning your content into a system5:52 – Mistake #4: Brand = consistent association6:42 – Mistake #5: Don’t seek the spotlight — become one9:58 – Mistake #6: Why you must live and breathe your platform11:37 – Mistake #7: Track only the metrics that matter13:01 – Mistake #8: Wasting time on the wrong platforms

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