Grow, Connect, and Stand Out
The creator space is changing fast, but one thing always stays true: growth comes from putting yourself out there. Whether you’re just starting out in 2025 or looking to land more gigs and projects, these three strategies can help you level up.
Use Social Media as Free Advertising
Think of your social platforms as digital billboards, except you don’t have to pay for them. Posting regularly is the simplest way to showcase your work, connect with potential clients, and get real-time feedback.
The more you create and share, the more opportunities you give yourself to refine your craft. Analytics can be helpful to track what’s resonating, but don’t overthink it. Instead, focus on consistency, showing up with your work, and tagging the businesses, collaborators, and communities you want to connect with.
Your content doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to exist! Every post is a chance to be seen.
Network Like a Human
AI may be everywhere these days, but nothing can replace a genuine human connection. Make the effort to put yourself out there, both online and at live events.
Networking isn’t about collecting names; it’s about building genuine relationships. Showing up as yourself gives you an edge because people want to know the person behind the portfolio.
And remember: networking extends into your content, too. When you show your personality and let your human side shine, you stand out in a world that often feels automated.
Share Your Journey - Wins and Struggles
People don’t just want polished success stories. They want to see the real process: the lessons, the setbacks, and the small victories along the way.
By sharing your journey, you’re not only telling a more authentic story, but you’re also creating endless content ideas without overthinking. Every challenge and every breakthrough can become a post.
So when you’re struggling? Share that. When you land a win? Celebrate it publicly. When you learn something valuable? Pass it on. These moments are what connect people to you and your work.
Final Thoughts
If you want to grow as a creator in 2025, focus on three things: use social media as your personal ad space, network authentically, and let people see the real journey behind your work.
Perfection isn’t the goal, connection is. And the more you show up consistently and honestly, the more your creative career will thrive!
Guest Author: Dominic Hayles is a UK-based videographer, drone pilot, and creative storyteller, with over 100,000 followers following his visually compelling work on Instagram. As the mind behind Do More Media, Dominic has turned a personal passion for shooting content into a thriving creative agency collaborating with brands like DJI and Mountain Warehouse.
Through his work and storytelling, Dominic inspires fellow creators to embrace risks, refine their craft, and stay authentic along the way.