The Streamer Framework

Streaming is not a one-stop shop: Find out why your audience needs more When you are building a new channel, separating an effective strategy from a false lead can be challenging. You may be tempted to create content that appeals to a broad audience in order to satisfy your current viewers and attract new ones. This can result in trying to keep up with every new game release or copying popular streamer show formats, leading to a one-stop show approach where you aim to provide everything for all viewers and hope something sticks. Nevertheless, this method is not sustainable, since your channel is unlikely to be the only one your viewers watch. Most viewers tend to watch various streamers and prefer unique content rather than seeing the same subject covered by multiple sources. To provide the best experience for your viewers and to maintain your own happiness, it’s important to focus on what you excel at and let others excel in their own areas of expertise.  The Overrated nature of F...

  Develop a consistent streaming habit Starting your streaming journey is an exciting experience, and you put a lot of effort into setting up your channel. However, before you know it, you miss one of your scheduled streams due to unforeseen circumstances. The following week, work commitments and other priorities cause you to miss even more streams. Eventually, it becomes overwhelming, and you put your streaming on hold, feeling like you just don’t have time for it. Sound familiar? It is a common scenario not only in streaming but in everyday life whether it is working out, dieting, writing, or any other new skill you may want to develop. Making streaming a habit is crucial in maintaining consistency and never missing a scheduled broadcast. Let’s talk about how to turn your passion for streaming into a sustainable routine.  Overcoming the Opposition For those who have yet to stream consistently for weeks, the struggles that come with it may not be fully understood. If you are ...

  A guide to overcoming streaming challenges Everyone has weaknesses, not just one, but multiple areas where we struggle in life. This extends to streaming where technical difficulties, audio issues, graphics, self-confidence, and interaction with viewers are just a few of the challenges we may face. Instead of trying to fix your weaknesses, a better approach is to focus on your strengths and enhance them. By going in the opposite direction and focusing less on your weaknesses, you can become a more well-rounded streamer.  Enhancing life through min-max strategies You may be wondering if I abandon efforts to improve my shortcomings, won’t that make me even weaker? It’s a valid concern as it aligns with conventional wisdom which has always taught us to improve ourselves. However, consider the following scenario. Imagine you have struggled with cursive writing since elementary school and received low grades for it (yes I’m showing my age here). In spite of the fact that you are ...

Elevate your streams:  Ditch the apologies and focus on Improvement We have all undoubtedly missed a stream or two and the first thing we say the next time we go live is “Hey I’m sorry for missing yesterday’s stream”. Instead of starting with apologies for missed content, try a different approach such as; “Hey, welcome back to the stream! I’m excited to be back, and I’m ready to have some fun and catch up with all of you.” This way you are not bringing up the fact that you missed a stream and instead, you are focusing on the present. It also gives your community a sense of reliability and consistency, which is important for building trust and loyalty.  The Power of Independent Action It is a common instinct to look for excuses and seek forgiveness for missed streams. This has been ingrained in us from a young age through our experiences at home, in school, and at work. We have learned that having a valid reason can lead to leniency, such as the ability to retake a test or take...