Send us Fan Mail PROFITABLE TALKS... In this episode of The Profitable Creative , Christian Brim interviews Nic Taylor, Head of Product & Growth at Livid, an emerging ad-free video hosting platform positioned as an alternative to Vimeo. The conversation explores why creators choose platforms like Vimeo over YouTube, the market disruption caused by Vimeo’s acquisition by Bending Spoons, and how Livid plans to serve creators and small businesses with a leaner, creator-focused approach. Christian and Nic also dive deep into the broader creative economy, discussing shrinking marketing budgets, changing agency dynamics, the rise of AI-generated content, and why authentic human creativity is becoming even more valuable in a world flooded with automated media. PROFITABLE TAKEAWAYS... Creators want more control over their video content than platforms like YouTube provide  Livid was built as a creator-focused alternative to Vimeo  Vimeo’s acquisition is creating uncertainty and rising costs for users  Video content demand continues to grow despite shrinking marketing budgets   Businesses are prioritizing ROI and authenticity over high production volume  AI can enhance creative workflows, but it cannot replace genuine human creativity  The creators who succeed will be the ones who use AI without losing originality  Audiences are already pushing back against obvious AI-generated content  Join our community of creative entrepreneurs and get a free copy of our No-BS Guide To Making Your Creative Business Actually Profitable delivered straight to your inbox. We’ll share smart, simple tips to help you keep more of what you earn—no boring accountant talk, we promise. https://bit.ly/4uCmlX2