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The Creator Passport PodcastAuthor: Giselle and Stephen Jiroch
"All content creators and digital entrepreneurs want to know the secret to success. The Creator Passport by Giselle and Stephen Jiroch proves that success isnt just about algorithms and trendsits about strategy over hustle, creativity over competition, and mindset over metrics. After scaling our social media to over 1 million followers, generating billions of views, and building a 7-figure business from content creation, were here to break down the biggest misconceptions in the creator economy. Tune in to what works (and what doesnt) to grow and monetizewithout burnout. Language: en-us Genres: Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Episode 111: Why Most Creators Plateau at 10K (And How to Break Through)
Friday, 20 February, 2026
In this episode of The Creator Passport Podcast, we’re diving into what we’re calling the Creator Identity Crisis, the hidden reason so many talented creators stay stuck at 5K, 10K, or even 50K followers even when they “know exactly what to do.”If you’ve ever felt like you have the strategy, the tools, and the education, but you’re still not executing consistently, this episode will probably hit close to home. We’re breaking down the difference between an employee mindset and an entrepreneurial mindset and why the version of you that got to your current level won’t be the version that scales you to the next one. We’re pulling back the curtain on the identity shifts required to go from hobby creator to 6- or 7-figure business owner and why scaling has far more to do with emotional regulation, risk tolerance, and self-trust than it does with hooks, trends, or algorithms.We’re covering:- Why most creators don’t have a content problem they have an identity problem- The employee mindset traps that keep creators stuck- Why perfectionism is silently killing your consistency- The difference between seeking validation vs. trusting your own decisions- Why uncertainty and risk are required for growth- How competition shifts from threatening to motivating- The real reason “I know what to do, I’m just not doing it” happens- The backpack metaphor for scaling to 100K, 500K, and beyond- Why what got you to 10K won’t get you to 100K- How to audit your own mindset and identify what’s holding you backIf you’re a creator who feels plateaued, frustrated that growth isn’t matching your effort, or ready to stop thinking like an employee and start thinking like a CEO, this episode will help you zoom out, raise your standards, and step into the next version of yourself.Because the next level of your business doesn’t need a better strategy.It needs a different identity.LINKS & RESOURCESJoin The Creator Passport WaitlistWatch our new YouTube episodes
