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In this episode, I had Ryan Hashemi, known for building the successful media company Jubilee that has 10 million subscribers and 5 billion views on YouTube. We discussed the concept of creator-operators and the importance of long-form content. Ryan shares his insights on creating compelling thumbnails and titles, as well as the need for a strong storytelling approach. We also touch on the trend of creators building businesses outside of content creation.
Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/nGDHAhnbuc4
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
(00:00) Introduction and Background
(02:23) Mission-Oriented Approach and Content Formats
(07:39) Creating Compelling Content and Holding Audience Attention
(09:09) Experimentation and Learning from Failure
(11:30) Collaborating with Influencers and Partnerships
(14:41) Hiring and Developing Talent
(29:00) Dealing with Copycats and Protecting Originality
(37:44) Investing in Up-and-Coming Creators
(39:11) Unlocking Value and Participation
(41:06) Balancing Work and Family
(47:19) Building an Agency for Freedom
(52:12) The Power of Audience and Distribution
(58:02) The Importance of Compelling Packaging
(01:06:29) Asking Hard-Hitting Questions
(01:09:48) Leveraging Pre-Existing YouTube Audiences
(01:14:28) The Shift to Long-Form Content
(01:15:52) The Rise of Creator-Operators
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