🎮 Ninja Gives His Best Advice for Creators

CREATOR ECONOMY NEWSLETTER


Ninja is one of the most prolific streamers in the world, with a whopping 18.3 million followers on Twitch. The scale of his success is aspirational for many creators, but it came after years of grinding and working up to 18 hours a day. Now, he has a whole team—Team Ninja—that helps him, and he has since expanded into film, television, and philanthropy. Passionfruit reporter Grace Stanley spoke with Ninja about growing his brand, the biggest challenges for up-and-coming creators today, and his best advice for those looking for a career in content creation.


TIPS & TRICKS

Ninja shares how he scaled his business and his best advice for aspiring creators

“I’m not sure there’s a secret sauce, I can just say what’s worked for me.”

By Grace Stanley, Passionfruit Reporter

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