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Interview with Noah Kagan: The Million Dollar WeekendEPISODE OVERVIEW:In this episode, we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Noah Kagan, an eight-figure founder known for AppSumo and his impactful presence on YouTube. Noah discusses his latest book, "The Million Dollar Weekend," providing insights on generating revenue in less than 48 hours. The conversation covers his origin story, real business versus online facade, the importance of real-world experiences, and strategies for aspiring entrepreneurs and content creators. Time Stamps:00:00 - Introduction to Noah Kagan03:15 - Noah's entrepreneurial journey and origin story10:30 - The concept behind "The Million Dollar Weekend"15:45 - Discussion on real businesses vs. online content creators20:20 - Importance of work experience in shaping entrepreneurial skills25:40 - Strategies for building an audience and product validation30:55 - Noah's take on the creator economy and content creation35:00 - Insights on achieving success without a large audience40:10 - Noah's advice on starting and scaling a business45:25 - Discussion on overcoming imposter syndrome and the value of persistenceBrief Guest Bio:Noah Kagan is a renowned entrepreneur and content creator, best known for founding AppSumo, a leading software deal site for solopreneurs and startups. Starting his career at Facebook and Mint.com, Noah faced setbacks that led him to embrace entrepreneurship. His journey includes creating a successful business from scratch with just $50 and growing it into an $80 million revenue company. Noah is also a prolific YouTuber, where he shares business insights and motivates the 'underdogs' of the entrepreneurial world. Resources Mentioned:"The Million Dollar Weekend" (Book)AppSumo.comNoah Kagan's YouTube ChannelSponsors of the Podcast:Streamyard - https://geni.us/getstreamyardStreamYard makes live streaming simple, giving you easy to use tools and no complicated software to download. Multi Stream to all of your favorite platforms and you can also use this to bring on guests with one simple click.OpusClip -https://geni.us/getopusclipRepurposing your content to every platform possible, is one of the fastest ways to grow your reach, reputation and revenue. OpusClip uses AI tools for nearly perfect repurposing for short form vertical videos, wide screen clips and can help you with scheduling your content across your platforms, making it automated and easy.Streamable -https://geni.us/getsteamableIf you want a better and affordable alternative to Dropbox then I recommend Streamable. Their solution is perfect if you need a convenient way to host and share high quality video or want to share videos privately with your team or clients.Kajabi -https://kajabi.com/robertoblakeThe perfect all-in-one solution for your online business is Kajabi, offering Courses, Cohorts, Coaching and Community all with no-code tools, unlimited video hosting and built-in email marketing! Visit Awesome Creator Academy and consider joining the Academy Pro Group if you want to become a full-time content creator and increase your Reach, Reputation and Revenue. We have a community of 100 Members just like you who want to learn more and earn more.We meet twice each week for Office Hours, we offer a library of over 100 Hours of Exclusive Training in all things content creation for our Pro Group Members, and have our Accountability Club where you can check in with your peers and stay on track with your projects.You can also post any and all questions and get feedback on your work daily through the private group where you peers can offer critique and constructive criticism.Check out https://www.awesomecreatoracademy.com/group for more details. If you're looking to just get started and don't want to make a huge investment, but you know you need direction and guidance, check out my book Create Something Awesome: How Creators are Profiting from their Passion in the Creator Economy.
Interviewing my friend @patflynn about his second YouTube Channel @deeppocketmonster and how they grew to 500,000 Subscribers in 2 Years! We discuss Content Strategy, YouTube Growth, Becoming the MrBeast of your Niche, and how to Niche Down without being Trapped.
CREATE SOMETHING AWESOME TODAY PODCAST 33 - STOP WORRYING ABOUT BEING RELEVANT Chasing trends in an attempt to be relevant may win the short-term game, but you want to build a brand that you can live with for the rest of your life. Reputation is everything and you need to protect it at all cost. You also need to give your brand room to grow, since you want to be able to grow as a person. SHOW NOTES FOR CSAT PODCAST 33 Don't Worry About Being Relevant, Become Undeniable Build a Reputation You Can Be Proud Of Create Brand Assets With a Long Shelf-life Don't Chase Trends, Controversy or Clout Don't Cultivate "Fickle Fans" Protect Your Brand at All Cost Think About Your Legacy Stand By Your Values GEAR TO HELP YOU CREATE SOMETHING AWESOME TODAY https://www.amazon.com/shop/creatorgearguide TODAY’S SPONSORS & DISCOUNTS http://awesomecreatoracademy.com 33% OFF CODE FOR YOUTUBE STARTER KIT: AWESOMEPODCAST http://www.awesomecreatoracademy.com/store/dPpRoH8h RESOURCES FOR YOUR BIZ: Build a Website With Bluehost and Get a Discount! Bluehost http://robertoblake.com/bluehost Start Email Marketing with LeadPages and ConvertKit LeadPages http://robertoblake.com/leadpages ConvertKit http://robertoblake.com/convertkit Disclaimer: Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, we will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you in achieving your goals and creating something awesome.
CREATE SOMETHING AWESOME TODAY PODCAST 32 - DOMINATE YOUR NICHE IN SOCIAL MEDIA Being the same as everyone is else, is the easiest way to get lost in the noise. If you really want to stand out in social media, you have to set yourself apart from the crowd and sometimes that is going to mean either being a misfit or stepping up your game to be world class. SHOW NOTES FOR CSAT PODCAST 32 Ways to Stand Out and Be Competitive in Your Niche Visual Branding and Presentation Quantity of Content and Consistency Not competing for Trends Higher Level Production Values Having a Unique Voice and Personality TODAY’S SPONSORS & DISCOUNTS http://awesomecreatoracademy.com 33% OFF CODE FOR YOUTUBE STARTER KIT: AWESOMEPODCAST http://www.awesomecreatoracademy.com/store/dPpRoH8h RESOURCES FOR YOUR BIZ: Build a Website With Bluehost and Get a Discount! Bluehost http://robertoblake.com/bluehost Start Email Marketing with LeadPages and ConvertKit LeadPages http://robertoblake.com/leadpages ConvertKit http://robertoblake.com/convertkit Disclaimer: Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, we will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you in achieving your goals and creating something awesome.
Creative entrepreneur, YouTuber, and vlogger, Roberto Blake tells us why we need to create video and great content to achieve financial freedom and a strong personal brand in the 21st century. Guest Biography Roberto Blake is the CEO and Creative Director of Create Awesome Media, LLC., where he develops and produces digital content and online media properties. Currently he is the host of a popular Creative Education Channel on YouTube, "Always Be Creating". Roberto also host and co-produces the "Create Something Awesome Today Podcast", in partnership with Liebsmedia. As a practitioner in video marketing, Roberto has a background in advertising, marketing and brand development based in a long career in the creative services industry. Leveraging skills in Graphic Design, Photography and Video Editing, Roberto uses his versatility as and advantage in social media platforms and content that rely on these advanced skills. As a Public Speaker he covers a variety of topics that fall within his wheel house such as: video marketing, personal branding, entrepreneurship, career development, and social media. He has attended various events as a speaker including PePCon, AdobeMax, Vloggerfair, and HOW Desigm LIVE. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/067 In this episode, you will learn: The importance of creativity and why we are all creators, no matter what our occupation. As a teenager, Roberto struggled and suffered in silence. He'll talk about tough times, thoughts of suicide, and offer tips on how to handle bullying based on his personal experiences. A glimpse into how Roberto monetizes his business from YouTube ad revenue, affiliate income, consulting/speaking to build a multi-6-figure income. Find more from our guest: awesomecreatoracademy.com robertoblake.com YouTube Twitter Facebook Linkedin Mentioned in this episode: DuckTales Boy's Life Magazine Hint Water Alexander the Great Ryan ToysReview Runnymede Money Tip of the Week: BuyLocalNJ.com Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.
Create Something Awesome Today Podcast 30: Chris Ducker Rise of the YouPreneur. Today's interview is with Entrepreneur and Best Selling Author Chris Ducker, discussing Personal Branding and his new book Rise of the Youpreneur. SHOW NOTES FOR CSAT PODCAST 30 Guest: Chris Ducker Youpreneur Podcast: http://www.chrisducker.com/podcast/ Youpreneur Community: http://youpreneur.com Rise of the Youpreneur Book: http://amzn.to/2sEK3a5 Virtual Freedom: http://amzn.to/2BFJEXR TODAY’S SPONSORS & DISCOUNTS awesomecreatoracademy.com 33% OFF CODE FOR YOUTUBE STARTER KIT: AWESOMEPODCAST www.awesomecreatoracademy.com/store/dPpRoH8h RESOURCES FOR YOUR BIZ MENTIONED IN THIS SHOW: Build a Website With Bluehost and Get a Discount! Bluehost robertoblake.com/bluehost Start Email Marketing with LeadPages and ConvertKit LeadPages robertoblake.com/leadpages C onvertKit robertoblake.com/convertkit Disclaimer: Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, we will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you in achieving your goals and creating something awesome.
Create Something Awesome Today Podcast Episode 015: How to Stop Being a Starving Artist. Host: Roberto Blake http://robertoblake.com Checkout the Create Something Awesome Today Podcast at http://createsomethingawesometoday.com SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE AWESOME CREATOR OF THE DAY Syd Weiler Website http://sydweiler.com/ Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/sydweiler Twitter https://twitter.com/SydWeiler RECOMMENDED BOOKS https://kit.com/robertoblake/books-to-grow-your-business RECOMMENDED RESOURCES YouTube SEO Tool: http://tubebuddy.com/awesome (affiliate) Professional Website: http://robertoblake.com/bluehost (affiliate) Professional Email Marketing: http://robertoblake.com/convertkit (affiliate)
#AskTheExpert with YouTube star Roberto Blake. Hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe. Subscribe to the podcast: https://rossbrandrecordings.com (https://rossbrandrecordings.com). On #AskTheExpert hosted by Ross Brand of Livestream Universe, https://www.youtube.com/user/robertoblake2 (YouTube star), keynote speaker and video marketing strategist Roberto Blake talked about latest features and upgrades to live video platforms and the gear he uses to produce videos. Roberto discussed his experience livestreaming his talk at Summit.Live on YouTube Live Mobile. He also shared his thoughts on the announcement of YouTube TV and strategies that he recommends for video marketing on YouTube and other platforms. Roberto Blake is the CEO and Creative Director of Create Awesome Media, LLC., where he develops and produces digital content and online media properties. Currently he is the host of a popular Creative Education Channel on YouTube, “Always Be Creating”. Roberto also host and co-produces the “Create Something Awesome Today Podcast”, in partnership with Liebsmedia. As a practitioner in video marketing, Roberto has a background in advertising, marketing and brand development based in a long career in the creative services industry. Leveraging skills in Graphic Design, Photography and Video Editing, Roberto uses his versatility as and advantage in social media platforms and content that rely on these advanced skills. As a Public Speaker he covers a variety of topics that fall within his wheel house such as: video marketing, personal branding, entrepreneurship, career development, and social media. He has attended various events as a speaker including PePCon, AdobeMax, Vloggerfair, and HOW Desigm LIVE. Find Roberto on Twitter: @RobertoBlake.
PewDiePie has been in the news as of late for insensitive videos he created off the backs of a partnership with Disney and as part of the Google Preferred Advertiser Program. With both brands dropping him, many have asked: "how can brands be safe from influencers?" In this riveting discussion Rob Hix and Vincenzo Landino are joined by Roberto Blake and Chris Brogan as they discuss this with a live audience. Articles of reference: Washington Post Forbes Chris Brogan About Chris Brogan Chris Brogan is CEO of Owner Media Group , providing strategy and skills for the modern business. He is also a highly sought after professional speaker and the New York Times bestselling author of nine books and counting. His latest is called Find Your Writing Voice. Chris has spoken for or consulted with the biggest brands you know, including Disney, Coke, Google, GM, Microsoft, Coldwell Banker, Titleist, Scotts, Humana Health, Cisco, Sony USA, and many more. He’s appeared on the Dr. Phil Show, interviewed Richard Branson for a cover story for Success magazine, and once even presented to a Princess. People like Paulo Coelho, Harvey Mackay, and Steven Pressfield enjoy sharing their projects and best ideas with Chris, because they know he’ll share them with you. Tony Robbins had Chris on his Internet Money Masters series. Forbes listed Chris as one of the Must Follow Marketing Minds of 2014, plus listed his website as one of the 100 best websites for entrepreneurs. Statsocial rated Chris the #3 power influencer online. Most importantly, Chris provides education and tools to help you make your life and your business thrive, by teaching you which actions will get you what you want. Through books, speeches, courses, and workshops, Chris is dedicated to helping you grow your capabilities and connections and to getting you to that next level of success, no matter where you are in the process right now. About Roberto Blake Roberto Blake is the CEO and Creative Director of Create Awesome Media, LLC., where he develops and produces digital content and online media properties. Currently he is the host of a popular Creative Education Channel on YouTube, "Always Be Creating". Roberto also host and co-produces the "Create Something Awesome Today Podcast", in partnership with Liebsmedia. As a practictioner in video marketing, Roberto has a background in advertising, marketing and brand development based in a long career in the creative services industry. Leveraging skills in Graphic Design, Photogaphy and Video Editing, Roberto uses his versatility as and advantage in social media platforms and content that rely on these advanced skills. As a Public Speaker he covers a variety of topics
CSAT - 003 Staying Motivated as a Creative. Create Something Awesome Today Podcast.
The Create Something Awesome Today Podcast is hosted by Graphic Designer, Author and Marketer Roberto Blake. This podcast features motivation, education and guidance for any creative individual looking to learn, grow and live the creative life they've always dreamed of.