Creator Kit

In this week's episode, we talk with Nico from Creative Juice about financial tools for creators. Each episode of Creator Kit is a deep dive on a particular tool or service that can help you take your creator business to the next level. Creator Kit is presented by HiBeam: we solve comment and DM overload for creators; follow HiBeam on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube for more great content. Full Episode Article and Notes: https://hibeamapp.com/blog/creator-kit-podcast/creator-kit-episode-15-nico-moschopoulos-from-creative-juice Nico Moschopoulos is an early team member at Creative Juice, a banking solution for creators. On today's show we talk about Creative Juice's mission to solve for the unique needs of creator businesses. Nico has a one-of-a-kind professional journey from pre-IPO Airbnb, to fintech, to the kitchen of one of the most acclaimed restaurants in the world - and most recently to engineering financial tools for creators at Creative Juice. Guest Links: Nico on Twitter Creative Juice Creative Juice on IG Creative Juice on Twitter Creative Juice Discord Oompaville's Sour Boys @nvtsmall @battleofthenoodz @tabetomonyc ----- This is Creator Kit, HiBeam's podcast series on the tools that help creators thrive. If you enjoyed the conversation and don't want to miss future episodes, just hit subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or plug our RSS feed in your player of choice. ----------

In this week's episode, we talk with the Founder and CEO of Powder Blue Media about how creators can build lasting businesses. Each episode of Creator Kit is a deep dive on a particular tool or service that can help you take your creator business to the next level. Creator Kit is presented by HiBeam: we solve comment and DM overload for creators; follow HiBeam on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube for more great content. Full Episode Article and Notes Nathan Graber-Lipperman is the Founder and CEO of Powder Blue Media, an agency that helps creators build businesses that last. On today's show, we talk about world building, Nathan's thesis on how creators can execute for the long term by building content ecosystems. Along the way, we touch on everything from J. Cole to J.R.R. Tolkien, to TikTok, and why Nathan is publishing a magazine in 2022. Guest Links: Powder Blue Media Nathan on Twitter Nathan's favorite creator: Ryan Higa The Alternate Timeline In Which J. Cole's Dunk Goes In ----- This is Creator Kit, HiBeam's podcast series on the tools that help creators thrive. If you enjoyed the conversation and don't want to miss future episodes, just hit subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or plug our RSS feed in your player of choice. ----------

In this week's episode, we talk with the co-founder of Supermassiv about the Autonomy Economy and the state of the music industry. Each episode of Creator Kit is a deep dive on a particular tool or service that can help you take your creator business to the next level. Creator Kit is presented by HiBeam: we solve comment and DM overload for creators; follow HiBeam on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube for more great content. Full Episode Article and Notes Jenna is the co-founder of Supermassiv, a one-link commerce hub for recording artists to sell NFT collectibles and other digital goods. On today's show we talk about a megatrend called the “Autonomy Economy”, and a crazy pandemic related entrepreneurial movement some are calling the “Great Formation”. We also cover the state of the music industry in 2022 - and what it takes to earn a living as a musician in the age of streaming and Spotify. Guest Links: Supermassiv Website Jenna on Twitter Jenna's Website ----- This is Creator Kit, HiBeam's podcast series on the tools that help creators thrive. If you enjoyed the conversation and don't want to miss future episodes, just hit subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or plug our RSS feed in your player of choice. ----------

In this week's episode, we talk with the co-founder of Pico about how creator businesses can supercharge growth by managing their audiences. Each episode of Creator Kit is a deep dive on a particular tool or service that can help you take your creator business to the next level. Creator Kit is presented by HiBeam: we solve comment and DM overload for creators; follow HiBeam on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube for more great content. Full Episode Article and Notes Jason is the President and co-founder of Pico, the operating system for creator businesses. On today's show we talk about different ways creators can take back control of their audience relationships to build more sustainable revenue. Guest Links: Pico Website Jason on Twitter Jason's favorite creator: Julius Fiedler @bakinghermann ----- This is Creator Kit, HiBeam's podcast series on the tools that help creators thrive. If you enjoyed the conversation and don't want to miss future episodes, just hit subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or plug our RSS feed in your player of choice.

In this week's episode, we talk with the CEO of Korean Hoon: a creator brand with over 2 million followers on TikTok. Each episode of Creator Kit is a deep dive on a particular tool or service that can help you take your creator business to the next level. Creator Kit is presented by HiBeam: we solve comment and DM overload for creators; follow HiBeam on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube for more great content. Full Episode Article and Notes Ryan is a creator and the CEO of Korean Hoon, a brand and community centered around language learners. Korean Hoon has over 2 million followers on TikTok alone. On today's show we talk about how different platforms serve different purposes, how to build a long term business by dreaming big, and the secret to finding your niche as a creator. Guest Links: Korean Hoon Website Ryan on TikTok Ryan on Instagram ----- This is Creator Kit, HiBeam's podcast series on the tools that help creators thrive. If you enjoyed the conversation and don't want to miss future episodes, just hit subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or plug our RSS feed in your player of choice.

In this week's episode, we talk with the CEO & co-founder Dots about how money moves around the internet. Each episode of Creator Kit is a deep dive on a particular tool or service that can help you take your creator business to the next level. Creator Kit is presented by HiBeam: we solve comment and DM overload for creators; follow HiBeam on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube for more great content. Full Episode Article and Notes Sahil is the co-founder of Dots, a payments infrastructure company that allows anyone to send and receive money with less effort. On today's show we talk about the headaches behind payment options, what makes a marketplace, and how new technology will power creator co-ops. Guest Links: Dots Website Reach Sahil: info@senddots.com Sahil's favorite creator: Achievement Hunter ----- This is Creator Kit, HiBeam's podcast series on the tools that help creators thrive. If you enjoyed the conversation and don't want to miss future episodes, just hit subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or plug our RSS feed in your player of choice.

In this week's episode, we talk with the CEO & founder of VOLV about how creators can make a sustainable living with subscription products. Each episode of Creator Kit is a deep dive on a particular tool or service that can help you take your creator business to the next level. Creator Kit is presented by HiBeam: we solve comment and DM overload for creators; follow HiBeam on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube for more great content. Brent is the founder of VOLV, a behavior change digital product for the Creator Economy. On today's show we talk about how creators can engage with technology companies, why consistency is the secret ingredient to success, and how creators can control their own destiny by adopting subscription business models. Full Episode Article and Notes Guest Links: Brent on Instagram Brent on Twitter VOLV Website Brent's current favorite creator: Mary Shenouda - @paleochef ----- This is Creator Kit, HiBeam's podcast series on the tools that help creators thrive. If you enjoyed the conversation and don't want to miss future episodes, just hit subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or plug our RSS feed in your player of choice.

In this week's episode, we talk with the co-founder of Ampersand about building a product studio for creators. Each episode of Creator Kit is a deep dive on a particular tool or service that can help you take your creator business to the next level. Creator Kit is presented by HiBeam: we solve comment and DM overload for creators; follow HiBeam on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube for more great content. Full Episode Article and Notes Bobby is the co-founder of Ampersand, a venture-backed product studio that builds for and with creators. On today's show we talk about why not all creators have the same product needs, why audience is an undervalued asset, and what the future of the New Internet has in store. Guest Links: Bobby on Twitter Ampersand on Twitter Ampersand Website Bobby's current favorite creator: Elliot Choy ----- This is Creator Kit, HiBeam's podcast series on the tools that help creators thrive. If you enjoyed the conversation and don't want to miss future episodes, just hit subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or plug our RSS feed in your player of choice.

In this week's episode, we talk with the co-founder of Swapstack about how writers can earn a living with newsletter sponsorships. Each episode of Creator Kit is a deep dive on a particular tool or service that can help you take your creator business to the next level. Creator Kit is presented by HiBeam: we solve comment and DM overload for creators; follow HiBeam on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube for more great content. Full Episode Article and Notes Jake is the co-founder of Swapstack, a marketplace that connects newsletter writers with brand sponsorships. He also writes The Premoney List, a newsletter that helps connect founders with advisors and investors. On today's show, we talk about the fast growing newsletter space, what sponsors are looking for when working with writers, and why it's easier than ever for writers to earn without sacrificing their brand or reader experience. Guest Links: Jake on Twitter Swapstack on Twitter Swapstack Website The Premoney List ----- This is Creator Kit, HiBeam's podcast series on the tools that help creators thrive. If you enjoyed the conversation and don't want to miss future episodes, just hit subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or plug our RSS feed in your player of choice.

In this week's episode, we talk with the co-founder of Smart Nonsense Media and Clipt about the power of creator-led startups. Each episode of Creator Kit is a deep dive on a particular tool or service that can help you take your creator business to the next level. Creator Kit is presented by HiBeam: we solve comment and DM overload for creators; follow HiBeam on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube for more great content. Full Episode Article and Notes Henry is the co-founder of Smart Nonsense Media, an agency that specializes in creating “WOW” content, fast, to build brands for creators and companies. He is also the co-founder of Clipt, a technology company that animates videos, podcasts, and short form content. On today's episode, we learn about the power "squatter marketing", about Henry's journey as a creator and co-founder, and why creator-led startups are uniquely able to identify and solve problems. Guest Links: Henry on Twitter Henry on YouTube Smart Nonsense on Twitter Smart Nonsense Media website Clipt website ----- This is Creator Kit, HiBeam's podcast series on the tools that help creators thrive. If you enjoyed the conversation and don't want to miss future episodes, just hit subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or plug our RSS feed in your player of choice.

In this week's episode, we talk with the co-founder of Super about how creators can customize their revenue models. Each episode of Creator Kit is a deep dive on a particular tool or service that can help you take your creator business to the next level. Creator Kit is presented by HiBeam: we solve comment and DM overload for creators; follow HiBeam on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube for more great content. Full Episode Article and Notes Fernando is the Co-Founder of Super, a platform that allows creators to build new revenue models, experiences, and interactions on their own terms. On today's episode, we learn about the power of "super fans" and the role they play in early creator-market-fit, as well as why it's important for creators to make intentional choices about how to make $. Guest Links: Fernando on Twitter - DM for exclusive Creator Kit audience Super invite code! Super on Twitter Super Website Fernando's Favorite Creators: Colin & Samir, Tasting History, ChefPK ----- This is Creator Kit, HiBeam's podcast series on the tools that help creators thrive. If you enjoyed the conversation and don't want to miss future episodes, just hit subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or plug our RSS feed in your player of choice.

In this week's episode, we talk with the founder of Incubateme and learn how creators can grow faster by streamlining back office bookkeeping. Each episode of Creator Kit is a deep dive on a particular tool or service that can help you take your creator business to the next level. Creator Kit is presented by HiBeam: we solve comment and DM overload for creators; follow HiBeam on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube for more great content. Alice is the founder of Incubateme, which offers tech powered business concierge services to e-commerce builders, freelancers, early stage startup founders, and... you guessed it: creators. On today's episode, we learn about Incubateme's MyPocketCFO product and why financial management is such a pain for many small businesses, including creators. Guest Links: Alice on Twitter Incubateme on Twitter Incubateme MyPocketCFO Alice's favorite creator moment: Nathan Apodaca @420doggface208 ----- This is Creator Kit, HiBeam's podcast series on the tools that help creators thrive. If you enjoyed the conversation and don't want to miss future episodes, just hit subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or plug our RSS feed in your player of choice.

In this week's episode we talk to creator economy writer Peter Yang about the 8 step process any creator can use to grow. Each episode of Creator Kit is a deep dive on a particular tool or service that can help you take your creator business to the next level. Creator Kit is presented by HiBeam: we solve comment and DM overload for creators; follow HiBeam on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube for more great content. Peter writes the popular Substack newsletter Creator Economy, and has previously built products for creators as a product manager at companies like Twitter, Twitch, Facebook, and more. On this episode we talk about a framework Peter developed called Creator Hierarchy of Needs, as well as a powerful planning exercise for creators called the Creator Lean Canvas. Guest Links: Peter on Twitter Creator Hierarchy of Needs Created Economy newsletter / blog Build for Creators (includes Lean Canvas for Creators and more) Peter's favorite creators: Garry Tan and videogamedunkey ----- This is Creator Kit, HiBeam's podcast series on the tools that help creators thrive. If you enjoyed the conversation and don't want to miss future episodes, just hit subscribe on iTunes, Google, Spotify, or plug our RSS feed in your player of choice.

In this week's episode we talk to the co-founder and CEO of qoohoo, a platform where creators can interact with their most loyal fans and build subscription income. Each episode of Creator Kit is a deep dive on a particular tool or service that can help you take your creator business to the next level. Creator Kit is presented by HiBeam: we solve comment and DM overload for creators; follow HiBeam on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube for more great content. Vimal Singh Rathore is an EdTech entrepreneur turned Creator Economy builder with a deep appreciation for the way that creativity can bring more meaning to the lives of people from all walks of life. As an early employee at Indian edtech giant Unacademy, Vimal saw how technology can create opportunity for learners - and is now working to do the same for creators. We recently sat down with Vimal to talk about the intersection of EdTech and creator tools, the impact of the pandemic on creativity, and the socioeconomic factors that make India an explosively growing market for creator businesses. Guest Links: Vimal on Twitter qoohoo app Vimals favorite creators: Rahul Subramanian Tanmay Bhat This is Creator Kit, HiBeam's podcast series on the tools that help creators thrive. If you enjoyed the conversation and don't want to miss future episodes, just hit subscribe on iTunes, stream on Spotify, or plug our RSS feed in your player of choice.

Creator monetization is evolving. In this week's episode, we bring you a conversation with someone who is leading the charge to make live streaming pay for creators. Gregarious Narain has seen the evolution of the creator economy first hand. As an early podcaster and blogger, he recognized the opportunity to participate both as a creator (before that was even a thing) and as an entrepreneur - notably as the first employee at Klout (a notable startup launched in 2008 that aimed to rank social influence). From there he launched numerous creator products like Chute and most recently Zealous. As a co-host of The Created Economy (a weekly news show about..you guessed it), Gregarious has his finger on the pulse of creator technology. We recently sat down with Gregarious to talk about the evolution of creator monetization: from ads to subscriptions to live streaming to crypto - and how creators can use Zealous to earn a scalable income. Guest Links: The Created Economy show Zealous Gregarious in on Twitter Gregarious is on Zealous Email: gregarious@zealous.app This is Creator Kit, HiBeam's podcast series on the tools that help creators thrive. If you enjoyed the conversation and don't want to miss future episodes, just hit subscribe on iTunes, stream on Spotify, or plug our RSS feed in your player of choice. You can also read the full transcript of the interview, which has been lightly edited for clarity, below.

Each episode of Creator Kit is a deep dive on a particular tool or service that can help you take your creator business to the next level. Creator Kit is presented by HiBeam: we solve comment and DM overload for creators. In Season 1 we cover how Volv can deliver scaleable advice to your subscribers; how MyPocketCFO can get your bookkeeping and taxes done faster, cheaper, and better; how Zealous can turn your live stream into an interactive experience...and much more. Subscribe to Creator Kit today, wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also follow HiBeam on Twitter and subscribe on YouTube for more great content.