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Apply to join the creator talks discord here: https://link.trykarat.com/DiscordYT@OfflineTV is a content powerhouse featuring streamers like @DisguisedToast,ââ @LilyPichu and @MichaelReeves, now meet their creative director who helps make the magic happen, @Brofain. Today Brodin shares his creative vision for OTV and the thought process behind OTVâs viral video- along with his own inspirations across music, modeling, film, anime, and more!------------Follow Karat athttps://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Now available on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/Follow Eric Wei at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Brodin athttps://www.instagram.com/brodinplettââ @Brodin Plett Follow OTV atââ @OfflineTV https://www.instagram.com/offlinetv------------00:00 - Intro01:26 - Why he HATES the number "3"02:37 - Why OfflineTV needed him05:18 - COVID got him his OTV job06:45 - Separating friendship and the drama 07:42 - The first thing he changed at OTV10:16 - The Office influenced OfflineTV11:16 - OfflineTV Anime film Coming Soon?!14:09 - Fear Pong, Condiment Girl and Hide & Seek15:23 - Taking the channel in a new direction18:08 - Creative VS Business: handling brand deals 19:59 - This 19yo's YouTube video is becoming MOVIE21:33 - A flood caused him to miss TwitchCon23:06 - He owes his success to Coachella '1924:14 - Is he weird for this?25:43 - Preparing to work for YouTube as a middle schooler31:04 - I didn't getting paid for MONTHS while in esports33:13 - Working for Marshmello and the FBI37:22 - Filmmaker by day, musician by night39:09 - Where he'll be in 10 years41:00 - The superior ATLA bending skill 42:15 - Working on this skillset as a 30yr old44:50 - Does he think he's a good manager?47:45 - Closing thoughts
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Karat Banking waitlist: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-banking@williamosman just hosted the world's coolest science fair with top creators like @NileRed & @MarkRober - and it cost him $2M and his sanity.Today - he shares the real story behind his event Open Sauce, what it was like working with MrBeast, and why he's quiet quitting his main channel.------------Follow Karat athttps://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Now available on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/Follow Eric Wei at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow William at:@williamosman https://www.instagram.com/crabsandscience/------------0:00 - INTRO2:59 - Fyre Festival...was it that bad?3:59 - Open Sauce is the next World's Fair 6:44 - His budget went from $300k to $2M9:49 - Spending $2,000,000 on what?!11:17 - No backing out, no regrets 13:12 - He quit YouTube to throw the largest science fair14:58 - Open Sauces' secret sauce...shh it's secret!18:04 - Working with MrBeast was a NIGHTMARE23:22 - How he felt after filming with MrBeast27:12 - His only video, his grandparents can understand30:36 - Leaving his main channel behind 31:05 - Creators that influenced him34:25 - The only way to make it on YouTube35:25 - 7 jobs he had before YouTube40:00 - His side job became his first viral video41:25 - Science is SH*TTY44:30 - His favorite homemade project 45:04 - His house BURNED down49:47 - Spending his GoFundMe money51:52 - Meeting and moving in with Michael Reeves53:33 - Michael Reeves changed his content56:19 - Holding in WHAT during his interview with CNN1:00:14 - Is he happy?
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Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights@FrugalAesthetic got a new girlfriend, moved in with her, then tragically broke up & got jacked - except it was all staged.Today Christian shares why he did it, how he pulled it off, and how he almost lost his mind.------------Follow Karat athttps://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Now available on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/Follow Eric Wei at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Christian at:@FrugalAesthetic https://www.instagram.com/vansatthemetgala/------------0:00 - Intro1:10 - What happened?6:11 - let's make it as cringe as possible7:54 - Is she into him?11:56 - this was a crazy amount of work - why??15:36 - this isn't even staged now- Christian LOSING his mind16:47 - Christian turning emo17:58 - you found a grey area to LIE with18:56 - this is an IRONIC thirst trap, please ignore!!!19:56 - Eric says something pretty suss24:31 - Christian's identity as an "Outsider"29:15 - the trilogy Christian made - meet cute to breakup32:49 - Does he believe in fate?35:36 - Why Eric flew to New York to film this36:32 - Christian's went through his own "Past Lives" trauma39:40 - Eric's SHITTY breakup email42:55 - Christian's going to start saying this to flake on everyone43:47 - producer Jack emerges from the deep to share his opinion44:55 - Christian lost a girl and now he's doing this whole bit51:52 - Christian discusses his new brand52:58 - Eric models the first jacket Christian made54:54 - What makes his brand different?58:59 - Christian ACTUALLY goes to the MET GALA1:02:06 - How has Eric changed since his breakup?1:07:16 - Would past Christian be proud of him today?1:09:24 - What's next?1:13:41 - Outro
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Subscribe to our new pod together at @jomopod !and try our new Karat Insights tool at https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights ~ @chloeshih lived two lives: by day she was a PM at Discord, by night she was a YouTuber. Then Discord laid her off.She made videos about it and went viral - getting over 25M views and coverage in the Wall Street Journal. Today she shares what that was like - and her journey going from tech worker to empowered creative.------------------Follow Karat athttps://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Now available on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/episodeFollow Eric Wei at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Chloe here:@chloeshihhttps://www.instagram.com/chloe.shih/Follow JOMO podcast on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0sJAtVorz8TsYDzzyM04cq?si=a60a4b3007de44f4--------------------------00:00 - Intro02:41 - Why Discord laid me off05:39 - Getting hate for being Gen ZâŠIM A MILLENNIAL 06:53 - Why your viral vid should reflect your channel08:27 - Getting hundreds of job offers after Discord10:20 - Having a RSF (Resting Smiling Face)12:40 - I left America because I was bullied so much15:54 - The smartest way to get started as a content creator18:02 - Having a traumatic childhood 20:30 - Finding the motivation to work hard22:53 - Starting a platform based on positivity 25:32 - I left a toxic relationship and met my soulmate 29:05 - My parents kicked me out for going to UCLA32:29 - Flying the Hello Kitty airplane cured my anger issues35:31 - What it's like marrying a software engineer37:41 - Being my fiancee's first date41:51 - What is a 30's mindset?44:46 - Eric left me on read on LinkedIn46:36 - Starting therapy after my ex dumped me50:52 - Finding a new passion after Discord 55:51 - Chloe's first YouTube video 58:32 - Getting on the cover of Forbes 30 under 301:01:22 - Living a life of CHIF...what's CHIF?1:03:00 - Two things I regret in life1:08:09 - Producing my first short film1:10:32 - SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENT 1:11:46 - Outro
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Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights@internetshaquille makes over $250K on YouTube without selling out his soul - because he relies on his Patreon community & selling handmade ceramic cookware. He's actively turned down chances to make 3x more - join us today to learn why and how he does it!------------Follow Karat athttps://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Now available on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/Follow Eric Wei at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Internet Shaquille here:@internetshaquillehttps://www.instagram.com/internetshaquille/------------0:00 - Intro2:00 - How much does he make today?3:05 - Barkley breakdown6:34 - How he funded his business - full income breakdown15:47 - One product he will NEVER buy again17:13 - Adsense income breakdown - is it worth it?19:29 - He sells pictures of his WHAT on Patreon??21:44 - His fanbase holds a convention that he CANT go to24:43 - Why using a debit card is costing you money31:30 - Shaq breaks down his ENTIRE finances42:20 - He earns how much from brand deals?!46:29 - Will he keep making content forever?48:31 - What he taught before becoming a YouTuber57:10 - Has he found his meaning of life?59:58 - What's the dream for his content?1:00:20 - Videos that he HASN'T made yet1:01:08 - A message for his fans1:17:09 - The decision to create cooking content1:19:14 - Does he use A.I. for his content?1:20:52 - Outro
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Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights@JustKiddingNews cofounders Bart Kwan and Joe Jitsukawa grew up working in gangs in the "pharmaceutical industry" - but wanted to be better and make good. In 2007 - they started the Just Kidding YouTube empire.17 years later - despite fellow creators quitting & AdSense dropping - they're still going strong- and today share the secret to their success.------------Follow Karat athttps://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Now available on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/Follow Eric Wei at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Bart Kwan here: @BartGeo @barbellbrigade https://www.instagram.com/bartkwan/Follow Joe Jitsukawa here:@JoeJitsukawahttps://www.instagram.com/joejitsukawa/Follow JustKidding News here:@JustKiddingNewshttps://www.instagram.com/justkiddingnews/--------------0:00 - Intro2:09 - Troubled youth to Youtube stars4:29 - Bart's special high school program5:45 - How did Bart get KICKED OUT of military school7:49 - Joe's story of being in a street gang at 1511:25 - He went to college to buy w**d with financial aid money11:57 - Why he decided to assimilate into society16:26 - How would their lives be different if they had Youtube in High School19:23 - How MMA brought them together23:55 - How he maintained a 4.0 GPA after being in a gang24:32 - How Just Kidding Films started25:56 - How did Bart shift from Marine Corp/Doctor to Youtube?29:35 - How did Joe get to where he is now & shifting priorities to JK media37:58 - When did they realize JK media was a business?42:21 - Did money change their business?42:54 - Their Youtube EMPIRE: Rise and Fall50:23 - Their businesses outside of JK media54:32 - How being a dad CHANGED him57:08 - The unique experience all Asian Americans share58:15 - Bart and his family relationship1:04:00 - Struggling to fill a void in life1:05:22 - Why have they stayed friends after all this time?1:09:15 - Eric's strange relationship with his cofounder1:10:37 - How they each drive each other crazy1:14:17 - A moment when they needed each other1:15:46 - What is the secret to their success
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Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @realadamrose never had a normal life - from playing Robin Williamâs son at just 9yrs old, starring in an Oscar nominated film, to going viral during the pandemic and landing a Fortnite brand deal. Today Adam talks about the secret to gaining 150 MILLION views monthly online and how heâs returning to Hollywood to produce his first film.------------Follow Karat athttps://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Now available on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/Follow Eric Wei at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Adam Rose at https://www.instagram.com/realadamrose/ @realadamrose --------------0:00 - Intro1:14 - Why he started using a FAKE name2:21 - His childhood struggle with disease4:55 - He Co-Starred with WHAT actor?6:23 - He recently sold his OWN movie?9:57 - How Fortnite made him go viral12:40 - The future of acting is TikTok16:46 - Adam's most PASSIONATE moment20:35 - Adam was a DELINQUENT23:00 - What is it like having money?25:17 - How a "Dead End" brought him to LA26:43 - How was he so successful as a child actor?31:58 - What's the dream now?
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Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights@steezykane is done. He's quitting his Youtube channel with over 3 million subscribers. Steezy Kane was a fake persona created by Isaiah Shepard to get famous. Now, Isaiah is moving onto Hollywood. Today he discusses his collaboration with The Weeknd, his new show "Views" that will change Youtube, and why he's afraid of AI.------------Follow Karat athttps://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Now available on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/Follow Eric Wei at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Isaiah Shepard at https://www.instagram.com/steezykane/ @steezykane --------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:17 - How Isaiah got chased during the eclipse2:48 - Why he lost motivation to post videos3:28 - Why Steezy Kane is DEAD6:57 - Why he stopped making content for views9:45 - His $32,000 FAILURE15:49 - Classic films that started off as failures21:30 - How Smosh tanked their channel24:30 - Why TikTok is investing in AI influencers26:20 - Why is Isaiah afraid of AI?32:21 - What is his dream for his content?33:46 - His sketch he made for The Weeknd38:47 - Does he feel burnout on projects outside of his YouTube channel?41:38 - Why did he start "Steezy Kane"44:54 - Why Steezy Kane is a poor YouTuber?46:46 - Isaiah describes his BAD financial situation48:47 - How the pier jump saved his life51:41 - Why is he crying in his YouTube channel picture?54:44 - He didn't talk until high school.57:47 - Why are so many creators quitting?59:41 - Why he thinks shorts will fail?01:02 - What does he want to make now?
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Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights@michaelamostly voiced Toph in Avatar. Then she quit acting to go to Yale and become a doctor and live what she thought would be a "normal" life- but that's not what happened. Today she shares what post-Avatar life looks like, how she really feels about Netflix's Avatar, and her own creative dreams.------------Follow Karat athttps://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Follow Eric Wei at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Michaela Murphy at https://www.instagram.com/michaelamostly/@michaelamostly --------------Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:50 - Michaela's thoughts on drugs04:16 - How Michaela feels about being public05:44 - Being "that theater kid" in school 06:38 - The real reason Michaela's returning to YouTube09:49 - The best social platform for actors 12:11 - Making the shift from actor to content creator12:44 - Hustling with 5 jobs in a year13:55 - Michaela sets the record straight 17:42 - Is Michaela moving away from Toph?21:23 - Michaela's honest thoughts on Netflix's Avatar23:52 - Playing Azula in 202424:33 - Why Michaela scares her dates away28:19 - Shoot your shot 29:24 - Do people know they're dating Toph?30:37 - What is Tinsel with Toph?31:04 - A 10yr career plan at 5yrs old37:38 - Working with her dream director41:57 - PSA: FaceTime your dates 45:23 - How to boost your creator career48:24 - Toph is Turning 30...FINALLY 53:22 - Supporting local artists at comic con56:10 - Michaela's biggest life saver 57:49 - Why she'll never go behind the camera59:48 - The hardest part of her career1:02:30 - One year later...what's changed1:05:56 - Outro
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Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights@jubilee produces crazy videos - like 'Speed dating 30 people IRL' or 'Flat Earthers vs Scientists' - now meet Jubilee's founder Jason Y. Lee on *why* and Jubilee's real mission to spread empathy.Today Jason shares why he's focused today on love & relationships - and why Jubilee just launched its new relationships app!----------------------Check out Jubilee's new relationships app at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nectar-love-compatibility/id6476018063Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Jubilee @jubilee https://www.instagram.com/jubileemedia/Follow Jason Y. Lee athttps://www.instagram.com/jasonylee_/----------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:51 - How Jubilee media started4:53 - Why making a video measuring men's đ is important7:19 - Why Jason started making content10:23 - Jesus would have been a YouTuber10:37 - Why controversial debates are so important14:34 - Jason's message for Jubilee copycats16:12 - How Jubilee deals with guests they don't agree with16:42 - Episodes Jason wasn't comfortable making19:10 - The one rule for ALL Jubilee guests21:17 - Why Eric is spiritual himself21:54 - Did Jason feel loved growing up religious?26:22 - How Jason hasn't burnt out after 15 years28:47 - The goal of Jubilee34:02 - What his parents taught him about love34:59 - The moment he realized he would marry his wife37:45 - Jubilee's new app!40:25 - How personality types play into a relationship45:06 - How he plans to change the way people love46:07 - The new app might poke holes in friendships50:53 - Is cheating a dealbreaker?52:55 - His wife's Dad said NO to them marrying each other55:13 - Why Jason won't take credit for Jubilee
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Subscribe to our creator economy newsletter at https://news.trykarat.com!@humphrey became a millionaire by working normal jobs - and saving money - before taking giant risks like starting his own business and YouTube channel. Today - he shares how to beat the system and follow his footsteps.----------------------Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Available now on SpotifyFollow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Humphrey Yang at@humphrey https://www.instagram.com/humphreytalks/----------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:39 - Gen Z trusts Humphrey more than Warren Buffet2:59 - Entrepreneur vs YouTuber3:39 - He had his own business at a 9yrs old6:33 - A boomer's perception of wealth11:05 - How much is Humphrey net worth?11:32 - Financial creators don't talk about this13:47 - The secret to get 1M followers on TikTok15:08 - The habit that's keeping millennials "poor"16:47 - Why financial creators won't post their losses 18:39 - Humphrey breaks down his portfolio 25:34 - Middle class DOSEN'T exist anymore28:27 - Humphrey's earnings in GameStop 202131:29 - They best way to get a higher salary35:26 - Do this trick to get a pay raise early in your career38:09 - Running a meme page on the side40:54 - Humphrey made 6-figures selling posters47:34 - Good gamers = successful entrepreneurs 51:38 - What Humphrey is investing in next52:25 - Things we should unlearn53:27 - Chasing views is never a good mindset55:08 - The Humphrey "Brand"57:41 - When to use clickbait 59:56 - Why SVB failed?1:05:48 - Meeting viewers IRL1:06:31 - Making the move from financial to life advise content1:08:20 - How often Humphrey meditates 1:12:01 - outro
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Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights @Jackconte cofounded Patreon as a starving artist desperate to support himself - now he's trying to save the Internet from the algorithms running it.Today he shares why top YouTubers are quitting, how to rebuild a more sustainable Internet, and how to balance pursuing art with building a billion dollar business. ----------------------Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Jack Conte at @Jackconte@Pomplamoose @ScaryPockets https://www.instagram.com/jackconte/----------------------00:00 - intro02:10 - Jack's humble beginnings as a musical savant08:41 - the internet is changing and it's NOT what you think13:19 - why the "social Internet" is indestructible21:22 - how creators and YouTube are misaligned... and how to solve It22:09 - why YouTube will NOT brainwash me25:47 - Jack's purpose in life 27:13 - Jack's gift to his friend28:09 - the 3 minute film Jack spent 4 years (!) making30:55 - what artists & creators desire the most33:13 - Jack's gift to his wife38:29 - the downsides of being CEO48:42 - find your north star53:14 - Jack's opinions on AI57:01 - Jack's personal life vs Patreon, which he prefers58:16 - the internet has changed... but not for the better1:00:41 - outro
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Subscribe to Karat's Creator Newsletter at https://news.trykarat.com Check out Jed's new merch drop at https://ruleofthirds.com/!@jedcal got crazy views as a fulltime creator living in a creator house w friends like Kelly Wakasa & ur mom ashley. But he felt burned out.Today he shares why he decided to step back on YouTube and return to software engineering - and ensure that content is a small but meaningful part of the broader life he wants to live âš----------------------Follow Karat athttps://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Jed at@jedcal https://www.instagram.com/jedcal/Follow his new project athttps://ruleofthirds.com/----------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:30 - Jedcal is getting JACKED1:59 - is Jed *actually* 6 ft tall4:17 - Why @ColinandSamir call Jed the "Casual Creator" and Jed's burnout6:04 - Jed's secret trick to doing vlogs FAST7:44 - @urmomashley's advice for vloggers8:15 - why ââ Jed says: be careful of vloggers9:15 - why Jed LEFT the creator house 11:05 - What MrBeast DOESN'T do in his videos12:39 - How to build an audience for vlogging13:00 - what Jed would make if the views didn't matter13:56 - endgame for Jed is...14:31 - Jed started his own company17:10 - How much is he making from Ratemydorm.com?19:43 - What will end Jed's content career?21:46 - Jed's chess rating vs @BotezLive24:36 - Jed is a 4th degree black belt25:10 - why Jed needs to do chessboxing26:21 - What changed when he left Guam?27:54 - How he built so many friends in the Youtube space29:08 - When he found his Youtube niche31:10 - How was his mental health during covid when he couldn't make content?33:58 - How much he made from Youtube when he quit his job37:16 - Jed talks about his clothing brand38:15 - Jedâs DATING life40:19 - Would he ever form a content group?40:48 - What he's working on41:18 - The biggest thing on Jed's mind & how he keeps his male audience engaged48:36 - How does Jed celebrate his subscriber growth?49:40 - Last video he's most proud of
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Subscribe to Karat's Creator Newsletter at https://news.trykarat.com In just 3 years - OTK has grown into a top profitable content org that owns a gaming PC company, a videogame publisher, and a talent management arm - all managed by co-owners @AsmonTV @EsfandTV @MizkifYT @Emiru @sodapoppin @nmplol Their fearless leader?OTK's CEO - @TipsOutBaby. Today Tips shares why OTK has succeeded when other groups have failed, how he makes decisions with 6 other streamer co-owners, and OTK's ultimate dream.----------------------Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow OTK at@OTKchannel https://www.instagram.com/otknetwork/https://twitter.com/OTKnetworkFollow Tips athttps://twitter.com/TipsOut----------------------Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:42 - Why start OTK?7:04 - The dangers of starting a podcast with friends9:13 - From construction to gaming - which pays more?12:10 - How much Tips makes now compared to his early days13:35 - What Tips sacrificed for his dream job15:32 - How World of Warcraft ruined streaming 16:38 - Working with content creators is DIFFICULT19:08 - Is Tips happy?21:21 - Tips shares OTK's secret to its success26:21 - How OTK started its gaming PC company28:14 - Is OTK profitable?29:30 - Publishing our first OTK game!33:02 - Making decisions with SEVEN Co-owners37:53 - Tips puts OTK Talent rumors to REST39:22 - How Tips really feels about EMIRU43:07 - Knowing OTK would become a legit business48:20 - Tips shares thoughts on ASMON49:10 - The truth about MIZKIF49:42 - True feelings about ESFAND50:23 - How Tips feel about NICK51:20 - Thoughts on SODAPOPPIN?52:33 - OTK Co-owners get emotional 55:11 - His family FLED Syria59:18 - Outro
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Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights@TomBilyeu sold Quest Nutrition for $1bn. He used to hate his life & his own mom thought he'd fail - until he fixed his brain. Today he shares why you don't have free will & why that's ok, how to overcome the evolutionary impulses keeping you unhappy, and how to build a $1bn business.Check out Tom's courses at http://impacttheoryuniversity.com/Follow Karat athttps://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Tom at@TomBilyeu https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeuhttps://www.facebook.com/tombilyeuhttps://twitter.com/tombilyeuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tombilyeu/Check out Tom's upcoming video game at https://www.projectkyzen.io/---------------00:00:00 - Intro00:03:12 - Success is never guaranteed 00:05:39 - The secret to succeed at anything 00:09:06 - Wanting more will ALWAYS lead to failure00:10:21 - Holding yourself accountable 00:11:35 - You become what you REPEAT00:15:21 - Act as if YOU ARE in Control00:18:20 - Tom's #1 rule to live by00:21:51 - Motivating 98% of the world00:25:50 - Video games are BETTER than film at storytelling00:28:46 - One thing Tom and his dad bonded over00:31:55 - How Tom's mom SCARED him straight00:34:14 - Tom's psychedelic experimental phase00:38:16 - Filling the God-Shaped Hole in the Heart00:41:42 - The Brutality of History00:45:24 - Nature's Brutality and the Concept of God00:48:38 - The Decision of Having Kids00:51:41 - Finding Fulfillment in Life00:54:49 - Fear of Death and Living Fully00:58:02 - The Importance of Accurate Predictions in Behavior01:01:07 - Balancing Business and Relationships01:04:20 - The Role of Equality in a Successful Relationship01:07:24 - Mapping Strengths and Weaknesses01:10:49 - Project Kyzen: Blurring the Line Between Real Life and Video Games01:13:50 - The Impact of Technology on Society
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@PrestonPlayz made over $35M last year through YouTube. He's CEO of TBNR - a media empire with 100 employees, 9 channels and over 80M followers - but started as a kid making Runescape videos.Other top YouTubers are quitting. What keeps Preston going? Today he shares how he avoids burnout, how he scaled from creator to CEO, and he makes consistently compelling videos.----------------------Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Preston at
@PrestonYT@PrestonPlayz https://www.instagram.com/prestonplayz----------------------------------------------Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro1:29 - Will Preston ever leave YouTube?5:41 - Preston's #1 secret to success10:43 - Where Preston's faith comes from18:10 - ChatGPT is Preston's sensei21:27 - Mr. Beast's formula will NEVER work for Preston24:39 - Viewers always come first26:01 - Hiring my first editor32:53 - Growing up with Call of Duty XBox LIVE chat34:54 - How to be 100% honest36:13 - Preston's Mom: business partner and biggest critic40:31 - "Fake" Preston42:44 - I will NEVER retire43:38 - His Minecraft server has made HOW MUCH?46:17 - Does Preston need to be in his own content?47:59 - Why Preston doesn't believe in work hierarchy49:56 - Expanding the team55:33 - Preston's hardest interview questions56:46 - Preston's biggest flaw?59:13 - Preston's greatest piece of advice1:03:44 - What philosophical principles has Preston gotten from anime?1:06:55 - The last time Preston cried?1:08:27 - Is there an inherent meaning in what we do?1:12:35 - Preston discusses alcoholism in his family1:13:30 - Preston go to nutrition hacks1:15:01 - Thoughts on AI and does Preston use it in his content1:16:27 - Breaking down Preston's different brands1:20:43 - Will Preston ever make more personal based content1:21:59 - Why did Preston get married so fast?1:24:24 - Looking to the next 10 years
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Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insights@TaylorBell just quit her prestigious six figure corporate job to do YouTube full time - because passion is more important than money and prestige. Today she shares when she knew she had to quit - how to make smart bets on yourself that payoff - and how to build a YouTube empire part-time.----------------------Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Taylor Bell at@TaylorBellhttps://www.instagram.com/taykbell/ ---------------------Timestamps:00:00 - intro01:37 - Taylor quits her job01:57 - how did your boss take it?02:56 - why Eric left Instagram06:18 - Taylor's dream07:23 - Taylor has crazy Ivy League credentials 10:19 - what Taylor's mom did and how her parents met12:09 - Taylor's first youtube video12:42 - Taylor was a model14:38 - Taylor did a music video16:15 - Was Taylor cool in high school?17:45 - Taylor's college application essay19:40 - Taylor spills tea on consulting21:30 - How Taylor made a risky decision not risky25:49 - Taylor's changing her content27:43 - is Taylor more of a creative or a businesswoman?29:00 - who are Taylor's friends?31:00 - Why Eric's friend group changes every few years33:36 - Taylor opens up on her romantic relationships and being single35:14 - how being single pushes you to develop friendships37:12 - Taylor feels lonely sometimes40:53 - Does Taylor take big risks?41:32 - Taylor & Eric talk about therapy
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Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insightsJonnie Park grew up alone on the streets - so he hardened himself - becoming Dumbfoundead a battle rapper who'd *make* you respect him.In a life of machismo, partying, and clout - he got millions of fans, praised by Drake, featured in movies - but now he shares why he's going sober, reconnecting with family, and looking for his feminine energy.----------------------Follow Karat athttps://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Jonnie Park aka dumbfoundead at https://www.instagram.com/dumbfoundead/https://www.instagram.com/funwithdumb/ ----------------------------------------------Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:43 - Touring colleges when I was just a teen02:46 - Balancing masculinity and femininity in my life03:40 - Phone calls with my dad only last 1 min06:02 - Family gatherings make me uncomfortable06:53 - Unconditional love is complicated08:30 - Trying not to forget childhood memories 09:43 - Why waste your time with stubborn relatives10:25 - After everything, I just want my dad to be happy12:23 - Why I'll pay my mom's rent until the day she dies14:40 - I'll always keep my "shitty" friends around16:18 - Don't just ghost your toxic friends - try to fix the friendship17:14 - Seeking validation is worthless20:30 - Death is my deadline for accomplishing my goals21:47 - Why Eminem is WRONG24:06 - Dumb's podcast is not his only project in the works25:29 - Why I move in silence26:30 - Defending the Asian community in my first rap battle27:36 - T.V. raised me when my parents didn't29:09 - I wanna be the Scorsese of my craft31:47 - Why I'm going sober after drinking since I was 1535:08 - What still gets me insecure39:04 - Dumb's advice to young artists41:06 - Outro
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Sign up for free access to Karat Insights: https://link.trykarat.com/yt-insightsGraham Stephan is quiet quitting his main channel - and he's focused now on the podcast he started with Jack Selby - a former bus boy who cold emailed Graham in 2019 to work for him.Why is Graham quitting? How did Jack convince Graham to partner with him? How have they tripled the podcast's audience in the past year?Find out today on the Karat podcast đ----------------------Follow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Graham & Jack's podcast at @TheIcedCoffeeHour Follow Graham at@GrahamStephan https://www.instagram.com/gpstephan/ Follow Jack at@jlsselby https://www.instagram.com/jlsselby/ ----------------------------------------------Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro1:35- Competing with @CalebHammer 2:10 - How we went from 300k to 1M subs in 1 year4:18 - Why Graham is quiet quitting his main channel with 4.5 million subs7:30 - Why @TheIcedCoffeeHour is Jack's BABY8:33 - Why bring on such CONTROVERSIAL guests?9:48 - Who WON'T they have on the podcast?10:51 - Jack and Graham's Bromance13:33 - How Graham took a chance on Jack16:16 - Does Graham consider Jack a friend?17:59 - What Jack and Graham WONT agree on21:02 - Why @TheIcedCoffeeHour guests need to mediate Jack & Graham 24:36 - Why Graham is willing to loose money for this...28:52 - Why we started a podcast in the first place?29:51 - Jack's cringe content he doesn't want you to see30:59 - Graham's skateboard/jackass phase 33:15 - Why Jack & Graham DON'T want their kids to be YouTubers35:40 - Jack dropped out of college to make $6k a month39:41 - How our content is maturing with each guest we bring on41:19 - What guests made us change the way we think42:43 - If it doesn't bring me value, it doesn't matter45:15 - Graham's dating advice for Jack45:52 - Eric does his Graham Stephan impersonation 47:07 - The secret to @TheIcedCoffeeHour's success 49:00 - Jack's feedback to Graham51:13 - Graham's feedback to Jack 52:39 - We resolve everything with a coin flip59:02 - Outro
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As a kid, @Stanzipotenza nearly died. She suffered PTSD but couldn't afford therapy - so she found escape in theater & comedy. Today - she's a top creator & comic with sold out shows, millions on TikTok, and a feature in the NY Times. She helped Biden win the Senate and successfully fooled Dr. Phil on national television.On the podcast today - she shares why you need therapy, how to channel emotional pain into creative work, and how to be funny!----------------------------------------------Learn more about Karat at https://www.trykarat.comFollow Karat at https://www.instagram.com/trykarat/Follow Eric at https://www.instagram.com/erictway/Follow Stanzi at@Stanzipotenza https://www.instagram.com/stanzipotenza/https://www.tiktok.com/@stanzipotenza----------------------------------------------00:00 - Introduction01:54 - My parent's divorce got me into theater03:14 - Theater helped me escape my trauma04:37 - Reliving a traumatic childhood experience04:55 - I couldnât afford therapy after my near-death experience05:29 - How I almost DIED at 1106:25 - A stranger sacrificed his life for me07:56 - My world was falling apart08:52 - Seeing my mom struggle10:16 - No one wanted to be my friend10:57 - Theater was my lifeline11:58 - The Pacific changed my acting career13:20 - The turning point in my acting career14:08 - What are people saying about me on Reddit?16:19 - My first viral video17:49 - My parents are my biggest cheerleaders18:41 - Giving people confidence and validation21:41 - My teacher humiliated me22:30 - Receiving male validation 27:32 - Acting is more than playing pretend28:23 - I was emotionally unavailable to protect myself29:53 - The moment I changed35:16 - Being vulnerable is scary36:37 - Therapy invited Scumbag Dad into my life38:17 - Iâm telling you the truth because I care42:25 - I prioritized my relationship and not my career43:29 - Therapy gave me the confidence to post online46:42 - The best advice for posting on social media48:40 - The New York Times called me cringe52:14 - Dr. Phil was wrong about me56:51 - How becoming an artist changed my life forever1:00:04 - Why people donât become artists1:04:38 - I want to be a household name1:07:19 - I sold out my first stand-up comedy show1:11:42 - Rejection is redirection1:16:01 - How I view my content1:19:03 - I helped Joe Biden win the election1:24:10 - I want my art to have an impact on people
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