The # of followers you have doesn't mean š© without this!
24 May 2024 Ā· 1 min

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In this solo YouTube monologue, Alex Cattoni argues that the number of socialāmedia followers a creator has is an unreliable metric because accounts can be hacked or algorithms can change, instantly wiping out reach and revenue. She stresses that creators should instead focus on building a direct, owned audience through an email list. Cattoni explains that all her content across platforms is designed to funnel viewers to her email list, and she cites a recent study showing that across generations most people still prefer brand communication via email. The core message is to stop obsessing over follower counts and prioritize email list growth as a stable, longāterm business asset.










