Episodes
This week, the Billion Dollar Creator podcast is thrilled to host an exceptional lineup featuring Nick Huber, Matt Schnuck, Sieva Kozinsky, Xavier Helgesen, and Kurtis Lin. They join Nathan for a captivating discussion on how to pick the right market, what we can learn from our failures, and whether the classic advice to "follow your passion" always rings true in the business world. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Cabo, these esteemed entrepreneurs share their journeys, insights, and...
Published 05/02/24
Join us in Cabo with Matt Schnuck: serial entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and content creator. In this episode, Nathan and Matt explore hiring smart teams, balancing personal and professional brand growth, and leveraging your personal brand for business growth. Tune in to learn about Matt’s entrepreneurial journey, the role coaching has played in his career, and the exact skills and models he has leveraged to optimize performance. If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share...
Published 04/25/24
Published 04/25/24
Trying to scale your small creator business to a $10million/year business? This week, Nathan sits down with Kahlil Greene, a Gen Z educational entertainer and the first Black student body president in Yale’s 318-year history. They explore the importance of creators monetizing their work not just for profit, but to ensure longevity. Tune in for an in-depth breakdown of transitioning from passion projects to building a sustainable business model, creating diverse revenue streams, and...
Published 04/18/24
Are you making the most of your audience as a creator? In this in-depth conversation, Nathan Barry and Nick Huber explore the sheer power and potential of building and leveraging your audience for entrepreneurial ventures. Nick shares the one tweet raised $10 million in just two weeks, the true positive impact that comes with wealth and audience leverage, and the one skill 99% of creators need, but don’t have. If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your...
Published 04/11/24
Steph Smith is a mastermind when it comes to navigating the depths of the internet, understanding its trends, and using it to build communities and create captivating content. In this episode, Nathan and Steph dive into the world of live podcasting events; they stress the importance of connecting with the right audience, rather than a big one; and they share seven indispensable tools for thriving in this space. Tune in to this absolute masterclass to discover invaluable insights into the...
Published 04/04/24
Cameron Herold is a top business consultant, top selling author and speaker. He’s the mastermind behind hundreds of companies’ exponential growth.In this episode, Cameron opens up about the habits that saved his career and the one thing that almost destroyed it.Nathan and Cameron discuss leveraging social media to establish a personal brand, the strategic use of company core values, and exactly how creators and business leaders can build both their personal brand and their business.
Published 03/28/24
Recently, headlines have been buzzing as creators take significant strides in their work. In a deep dive discussion, ConvertKit's Creative Director, Charli Prangley, joins Nathan to dissect some of the recent strategic moves by creators. They explore examples such as MKBHD's (Marques Brownlee's) collaboration with Ridge, Mark Rober's 'Crunch Labs', and James Clear's new app 'Atoms'. Nathan and Charli also share insights into their own professional journeys and lay out future plans for the...
Published 03/07/24
Ever wondered how some creators made it big? Get the real, raw, and unfiltered truth about rising from the ground up, straight from the journey of Jackie Aina, co-founder of FORVR MOOD (and one of the most influential voices in beauty today). Join Nathan and Rachel at ROI: The Millionaire Summit as they delve into conversation with Jackie as she lets us in on her evolution as a content creator, how she grew her audience, and the behind-the-scenes of building her own brand. Gain invaluable...
Published 02/22/24
Would you believe that a tiny town like Hamilton, Missouri could become the ultimate quilting hub, earning the nickname ‘the Disneyland of quilting?’ In this episode, Nathan is joined by the Founder of Missouri Star Quilting Company, Al Doan, who shares the power of physical community and the three Cs of the business’s focus: commerce, community, and content. Hear the inspiring story of how Missouri Star Quilt Company was founded and the challenges and rewards of starting a business in a...
Published 02/08/24
Do you want to make millions of dollars as a creator in your business but have no idea where to start? This week, Nathan is being interviewed by Tiago Forte, creator of Building a Second Brain and Founder of Forte Labs. You’ll hear Nathan share his billion-dollar creator framework and apply it to Tiago’s business. Learn more about the power of becoming a billion-dollar creator and how to create recurring revenue in every area of your business. Hear Nathan coach Tiago on his business, Nathan’s...
Published 02/02/24
What does it take to write a book that keeps selling far into the future? What is the art and science behind writing an amazing book? Tim Grahl is legitimately one of the best book marketers in the world, once simultaneously having five authors on the New York Times Bestseller list. He knows everyone in the industry, everything about the industry, and he’s sharing his secrets with us this week. Discover what it takes to create a book that stands the test of time and makes money for decades....
Published 01/18/24
What kind of systems do you need in place to scale a creator business to eight figures? How do you develop a team that can facilitate this level of growth? Why do some creators fail while others experience massive success? Grant Baldwin and Bryan Harris join Nathan to discuss what it takes to scale a creator business to $10M+.  You’ll learn what it takes to build a team capable of growing and scaling, how to build a sales funnel, and what sets the successful creators aside from the rest. If...
Published 01/11/24
“If I scale my business, doesn’t that just mean more work for me?” Not when you learn how to use creator flywheels Tune in this week because we’re giving you an education on creator flywheels, what they are, and how to build them in your business. You’ll learn why hardcore labor isn’t a scaling solution, we’re sharing the flywheels we use in our businesses to generate millions, and we’re showing you how to start using systems that fly without you. Check out Nathan's essay "Creator Flywheels –...
Published 12/14/23
Even when you create massive success, you still need to take risks as an entrepreneur, and more money on the line means taking bigger and bolder risks. Tune in this week to discover how a billionaire decides to take risks, and why they might decide to hold off and play the long game. We’re discussing the value of thinking in terms of revenue per employee when it comes to taking risks to grow your business and learning from the first Black woman billionaire (no, it's not Oprah) that...
Published 12/07/23
We’re fresh off of our five-city tour and back in the studio. We had an amazing time, we have zero regrets, but there’s a lot to unpack. We’re discussing what went well, what we’d do differently, and what we’d avoid altogether. We started with being scrappy, and now we’re deciding how to continually improve and evolve what we’re offering. Tune in this week to discover what went into our five-city tour, and how we’re up-leveling over here. We’re discussing the difficulties we face as busy...
Published 11/30/23
How do you build a thriving community that lays the foundation for a successful creator business? Gina Bianchini, co-founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, is one of the best in the world at building community, and she’s sharing everything you need to know today. We’re discussing why culture builds a stronger community than guidelines and the difference between building a personal brand versus a community brand. Plus, Gina is sharing her tips for building a community from scratch. Get tickets...
Published 11/23/23
Codie Sanchez, co-founder of Unconventional Acquisitions and founder of the Contrarian Thinking newsletter, is on a mission to create financially free and free-thinking humans. Tune in this week to discover why you can’t chase an audience and money simultaneously or you won’t catch either. Codie shares how to leverage your audience for profit in a sustainable way and why we should be buying businesses, not starting them. Get tickets for our podcast launch tour at...
Published 11/16/23
While growing a highly visible business, Sam Parr has learned a ton about making connections and turning your business into a real competitor. Tune in this week for a conversation with Sam about growing a business, the value of delegation, and the ins and outs of how we approach managing our businesses. We’re also discussing the value of connecting with your competitors, and why you don’t need an original idea to create a successful business. Get tickets for our podcast launch tour at...
Published 11/09/23
Join Nathan and Dan Runcie, founder of Trapital, on this episode to learn the truth about Taylor Swift's masters and who the real winners are. Plus, the ins and outs of the music industry and how the biggest names in the game are going against everything we know about business. They’re exploring how the back catalogs of artists are selling for hundreds of millions of dollars, what really matters when it comes to growing any business, and how artists are innovating their craft as the consumer...
Published 11/02/23
What does a Billion Dollar Creator do that a six or seven-figure creator doesn’t? Most creators are operating in the attention economy, building personal brands. But making billions means doing something different, leveraging your attention to expand beyond your personal brand, and in this episode, we’re diving into how to make that a reality. We're live from FinCon with the incredible creator Paula Pant. We’re profiling the creators who are competing for big money, dissecting what they’re...
Published 10/26/23
Imagine if every minute was your own, to be spent doing exactly what you want, and not connected to your ability to pay your bills. Sound too good to be true? Well, this is exactly what our guests this week have achieved. Tune in this week to discover what it takes to become a time billionaire. Christina and Amon Browning of Our Rich Journey are sharing the details of their investment strategy for achieving time and financial freedom by the age of 40 and the reality of building and selling a...
Published 10/19/23
We’re diving into decision-making and the idea of trusting your gut. We all know how it feels when your gut says something isn’t right, but should it be trusted? How can you look at your track record and decide whether or not you make good choices? And how can you make better decisions? Tune in this week to find out. Get tickets for our podcast launch tour at https://www.billiondollarcreator.com
Published 10/12/23
Discover what it really takes to build a unicorn company with another dope creator, Suneera Madhani. Suneera started Stax Payments from nothing, scaling it to become the fastest-growing fintech company in America, before exiting at over $1 billion in revenue, and 500 employees. Suneera’s all about women’s empowerment and showing that People of Color can build billion-dollar businesses, and she loves sharing her story so others like her can see what’s really possible for them. Get tickets for...
Published 10/05/23
Billion Dollar Creator is officially on the road. This week, we’re bringing you our conversation from our New York City stop. Joining us in this episode is an amazing example of somebody living out the ideas we discuss here on Billion Dollar Creator: Sahil Bloom. Discover what it takes to turn your following into a Billion Dollar Creator business. We discuss how Sahil created his own path in the creator ecosystem, and how he provides value in order to receive value. Plus, Sahil shares his...
Published 09/28/23