2025 was an insane year for being an independent creator, 2023 was very tough and a lot of people quit. Potential upside is bigger but potential downside is unlimited ...

In recent weeks, many prominent CT creators have taken on leading positions in the industry.Very cool to see.But when you start building an audience, that's not the only path open to you.There is also value in being an "independent" creator, the upside is often even bigger than other avenues.However, a long-term position offers more stability and also the opportunity to really be part of something rather than just advising or creating content about it.There are pros and cons to everything.In general, I thin ...