In episode #2621, We explore the strategies of successful content creators, drawing inspiration from figures like Chamath Palihapitiya and Andrew Wilkinson, both millionaires who have activated paid subscriptions for their Twitter accounts. We discuss their keen understanding of the value of building and leveraging an audience for various opportunities, highlighting the potential for financial success through subscriptions, investments, and business deals. We draw parallels with other content creators, such as Jason Lemkin and Harry Stebbings, who have successfully built conferences, and venture capital opportunities, and gained access to deal flow through their respective platforms. We emphasize the strategic move of building an audience as a means to stand out from the crowd and create diverse opportunities.
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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
- (00:00) Today’s topic: Why Millionaires & Billionaires are Becoming Content Creators
- (00:01) Chamath and Andrew Wilkinson are becoming content creators
- (01:50) Building an audience helps make money and get business deals
- (03:51) Examples of successful content creators: Jason Lemkin and Harry Stebbings
- (05:13) Tim Ferriss has a large audience and makes money from investing
- (06:31) Building an audience is a smart move for success
- (07:12) That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe!
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