Episode #1343
Generalist vs Specialist – Who Should You Make Content For, and Why?
April 05, 2020

In episode #1343, we compare making content for specialist versus generalist audiences. Big brands have the budgets and other resources to do well with generalist content, but for smaller companies, it is best to specialize and focus on a very specific market. Tune in to hear how you can also increase your revenue through subscriptions by opting for content that speaks to a niche audience. 

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[00:25] Today’s topic: Generalist vs. Specialist: Who You Should Make Content For and Why. 
[00:39] What we mean by “generalist” and “specialist” and examples of each. 
[01:32] Why the majority of those listening should specialize as much as possible. 
[02:26] Specific content that targets specific problems will end up performing better.
[03:00] The traffic to specialized blogs and podcasts seems to be increasing too. 
[04:05] The more you specialize, the more you can ask for subscriptions. 
[04:39] The many benefits of focusing on a specialist audience rather than a generalist one. 
[05:05] That’s it for today!
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