Want to take your creator business to $10 million and beyond?

In this episode, Nathan interviews Ali Abdaal, the internet’s leading productivity expert, to explore the shift from a creator-focused model to a sustainable business, the pivotal role of the creator as a guide, and how to set measurable goals that drive growth.

Join us for a deep dive filled with actionable insights designed to help you efficiently scale your creator business to $300k, $1 million, and even $10 million+

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:16 Metrics And Goals
10:12 You Are Not The Hero
11:54 $300k Vs $1 Million Business
28:48 Reflecting On The List
29:26 Mini Holdco Concept
39:29 Scaling Creator Businesses
45:03 What Skills Do You Need?
51:11 Effective Team Management
53:00 Time Management Strategies
59:33 Setting A Clear Vision And Timeline
01:01:09 Seeking Advice And Learning From Others
01:02:04 Closing Thoughts

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Follow Nathan:
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Follow Ali:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aliabdaal
Twitter: https://x.com/aliabdaal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AliAbdaal
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliabdaal
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-abdaal/
Website: https://www.aliabdaal.com/

Featured in this episode:
School of Greatness - https://lewishowes.com/sogpodcast/
Ryan Deiss - https://www.instagram.com/ryandeiss/
Andrew Wilkinson - https://www.linkedin.com/in/awilkinson
Tiny - https://www.tiny.com/about
ClickFunnels - https://www.clickfunnels.com/
Feel Good Productivity - https://www.feelgoodproductivity.com/
SAS Academy - https://www.saasacademy.com/
Atomic Habits - https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits
Full Focus Planner - https://fullfocus.co/daily-planner/
Barrett Brooks Episode - https://youtu.be/wha8QW_F9co?si=KD4cew8zns8qROGu
Dan Martell - https://www.danmartell.com/
Matt Schnuck - https://www.mattschnuck.com/
Berkshire Hathaway - https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/

Highlights:
03:04 Nathan's insights on revenue goals
17:39 Comparing strip malls and skyscrapers
21:57 Nathan still moves fast and breaks things
33:43 Solar System Model vs. Hierarchical Org Chart
36:45 Nathan's Billion Dollar Creator essay with Michael Hyatt
39:25 Scaling creator businesses beyond the core
53:32 How does Nathan manage his time?

ConvertKit is becoming Kit, and in this episode, Nathan is joined by Creative Director, Charli Prangley, for an in-depth discussion on the rebrand.

They explore why rebranding goes beyond a simple name change, the significance of aligning a company’s name with its broader vision, and the complexities of acquiring domains and other strategic assets.

Tune in as we navigate the challenges and emotional highs of rebranding, share candid reactions from the team and the public, and highlight the importance of transparency throughout the entire process.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
01:05 ConvertKit Is Rebranding
10:39 Rebranding in Public
14:51 Hiring an Agency
17:17 What Does It Mean to Rebrand?
20:05 Crafting the Announcement
30:43 Dreams Realized
36:06 Reflecting on the Company’s Growth
39:22 Rebranding in Public
41:42 Honest Reactions
43:54 Concerns About the New Name
52:30 Acquisitions and Expanding the Brand
59:20 The Future of Kit

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Follow Nathan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry
Website: https://nathanbarry.com/

Follow Charli:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliprangley/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliprangley/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliprangley
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/charlimarietv/
Website: https://charlimarie.com/

Featured in this episode:
ConvertKit (Kit) - https://convertkit.com/
Craft and Commerce - https://conference.convertkit.com/
Koto - https://koto.studio/
Jon Youshaei - https://www.youtube.com/@youshaei/
Ali Abdaal - https://www.youtube.com/@aliabdaal/
Terry Rice - https://terryrice.co/

Highlights:

10:22 Rebranding and teaching everything you know
13:29 Almost every creator goes through a rebrand
19:31 Why Nathan loves the name Kit
30:32 Everything I’ve dreamt of is coming to life
37:02 Who is Craft & Commerce for?
45:42 Reflecting on Apple’s name change
56:19 What does it actually mean to be a “creator”?

In this episode, Nathan is joined by Ricky Zhang, the founder and CEO of Prince of Travel.

They delve into Ricky’s creator business and the specific strategies he can employ to scale it from $1.3 million to $5 million and beyond.

Tune in for an insightful conversation on effective revenue models, leadership in a growing team, and the incremental skill-building essential for business growth.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Revenue Breakdown
02:14 Advertising vs. Product Revenue
04:08 ROI on Creator Economy Attention
07:07 Growing Your Team
09:11 Creator Business Products
11:58 Skills Needed to Start a Business
14:13 Ladders of Wealth Creation
18:12 Skills Needed to Scale a Business
19:42 Leadership and Responsibility Challenges
22:29 Analyzing Competitors
26:24 Expanding the Market
28:47 Advice for Aspiring Creators

If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.

Know more about Billion Dollar Creator: https://www.billiondollarcreator.com/

Follow Nathan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry
Website: https://nathanbarry.com/

Follow Ricky:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realricky/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realricky/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@_Ricky
Website: https://princeoftravel.com/

Featured in this episode:
ConvertKit: https://convertkit.com/
Andrew Huberman: https://www.hubermanlab.com/
Tim Ferriss: https://tim.blog/
James Clear: https://jamesclear.com/
Ladders of Wealth Creation: https://nathanbarry.com/wealth-creation/
The Points Guy: https://thepointsguy.com/

Highlights:04:07 Creators are the best in the world at capturing attention
09:11 The Strip Mall vs. Skyscraper Approach
14:13 The ladders of wealth creation: a step-by-step guide to building wealth
20:48 Team leadership for introverts
30:00 You Today vs. You One Year Ago