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Viral Creator Reveals How To Quit Your Job and Be A Content Creator Without Going BROKE | Kallaway Nov 27, 2023

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How To Quit Your Job and Be A Content Creator Without Going Broke. 12 months ago, Kane Kallaway was a Consultant at Deloitte who had not produced a single short form video. Just one year later, he has amassed over 430,000 followers across his social media platforms, gone viral over 50 times and got nearly a billion views through his short form content. In this episode we cover:

00:00 Intro

03:47 You must detach from the matrix in your 20s

07:02 Why do businesses fail?

13:16 Advice from Kamara Usman (UFC Champion) - Go all in

20:59 What LeBron & the Cavs taught me about business

30:26 Why you should choose short form content to start?

33:07 How to choose what social media platform to go all in?

43:00 Lessons from Rick Rubin - hunting in the creative process

51:35 Is consistency the most important factor to be a successful creator?

54:03 How to capitalize on the viral video?

1:02:02 The viral video framework

01:10:00 How creators can make a ton of money with brand deals?

01:16:52 The inside secret of how brands give out deals to creators

01:25:29 The problem with working a job your ENTIRE life

01:37:07 If you are a beginner, DOCUMENT dont create Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency ([https://www.freeagency.com/] Socials Host: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/kanekallaway/

No.1 Leadership Coach: The Art of Manifesting Anything You Want In Under 6 Months Nov 20, 2023

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The Art of Manifesting Anything You Want In Under 6 Months. We have Kevin Cape on the podcast. Kevin is a renowned Leadership coach that coaches and trains 7-figure CEOs In this episode we cover: 00:00 Intro 06:37 How to get anything you want in 6 months or less 12:01 Life changed when I made this bet 19:35 The key is to create non-negotiables 25:13 Weekly routine of a successful leadership coach 34:41 What is good work? 41:15 Most people are forced to fit into a box by their employer 46:37 What makes a good leader? 49:28 How to fix our broken money beliefs and broken self-worth beliefs? 58:52 Create the world you want to live in 01:03:25 Start with something that is simple and weird 01:08:31 You have what it takes to succeed (how to handle imposter syndrome?) 01:13:38 Everything is perfect and right on time Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/listenforthemustnts/

The Success Expert: 7 UNEXPECTED Secrets To Become The Person You've Always Wanted To Be | Polina Pompliano Nov 13, 2023

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7 UNEXPECTED Secrets To Become The Person You've Always Wanted To Be. Polina Pompliano is the author of Hidden Genius: The secret ways of thinking that power the world's most successful people. Polina has spent years documenting and covering how some of the most successful humans have lived their lives. She brings all of that knowledge and secrets to this episode We discuss: 00:00 Trailer 10:29 Creativity is a skill that can be learned. 23:37 Emotion shapes memories 28:50 How uncertainty helps uncover your unique genius 38:47 Openness allows others to help; storytelling matters. 41:43 The weak ties are pivotal to a successful life 48:14 Your biggest insecurity will become your greatest strength 54:40 New York energizes and inspires success-driven individuals. 58:54 Quality relationships determine the quality of life. 01:11:30 Relationship challenges for successful individuals like Musk. 01:15:54 Idolizing others can be destructive 01:23:27 Studying successful people, replicating their strategies. 01:28:31 Fear of the unknown guides decision-making. 01:36:04 Asking about relationships in different life stages. Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calumjohnson1/ My Twitter: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/polina_marinova

How a 18 Year Old DAD Built A $3.2M Business Empire From His iPhone | Dontez Akram Nov 06, 2023

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This week we have Tez Akram on the podcast. A 24 year old multimillionaire who at one point he was homeless taking care of his young daughter before he turned his life around to build several successful clothing businesses. Tez has mastered content and marketing in this digital age and in todays episode he shares his story:

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1:05 Successful entrepreneur's journey from teen dad to millionaire. 7:48 Inspirational story for those feeling demoralized. 11:44 Mind shift: change habits, make decisions, discipline. 17:58 Struggles, faith, gratitude, and self-confidence in life. 23:51 Gamers make great entrepreneurs 36:20 Solving bigger problems for more money. 42:21 Religion changed my life 47:54 Self-awareness shapes actions, influences persist despite temptation. 50:56 Life is fleeting; words can inspire growth. 54:30 Childhood experiences affect self-forgiveness 1:05:13 The value of finding the right woman to be your partner

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The UNTOLD Truth Of Running An 8 Figure Agency | Hunter Hammonds Oct 30, 2023

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The UNTOLD Truth Of Running An 8 Figure Agency. When it comes to building and running 8-figure agencies, Hunter Hammond is your man. He has been doing it for 15 years, he built Everest to be a $10M/ yr business and is now on the path to building Assembly to be a $100M company. In this episode we talk about: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:37 The origin story of Assembly 00:14:41 The creator led business model - the advantages of it 00:21:43 What makes these agency businesses perform so fast 00:31:40 How Hunter became a better operator 00:32:48 The secret sauce to partnering with top creators like Ali Abdaal 00:42:00 The importance of "calm aggression." focusing on priorities and deliberate decision-making. 00:43:56 We prioritize focused work over everything 00:53:37 The primary goal is to offer maximum value at a low price. 01:02:17 Shutting down his previous company 01:13:35 Building an 8 figure company but feeling like something is missing Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/_hunterhammonds

The 3 Secrets To Closing Million Dollar Deals | Miguel Pinto Oct 23, 2023

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The 3 Secrets To Closing Million Dollar Deals. In this episode we sit down with million dollar commercial real estate broker, Miguel Pinto . Miguel is the Founder and CEO of Apex Capital Realty, one of the leading Commercial Real Estate Brokerages based out of Miami Florida. They have done over $2.25 billion in transaction volume and do $500 million dollars in sales Miguel shares valuable insights on navigating the industry, landing big deals, and finding the right balance between work and personal life. Tune in Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://www.instagram.com/apexcapitalrealty/

Changing The Face of Venture Capital | Aaron Samuels Oct 16, 2023

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Changing The Face of Venture Capital. Aaron Samuels is a serial entrepreneur and builder. Co-founder of Blavity, the largest black media company geared toward Black millennials. Co-founder of AfroTech, the largest black tech conference. He is now building Collide Capital, a $66 million fund that is changing the face of venture capital with the goal of ensuring opportunities go to the most deserving, not the most privileged. In this episode we cover: - The Importance of self-belief in determining your outcomes - Why VC needs to change in order to solve the problems in todays world - The power of media & storytelling - How Aaron and his team have built numerous successful companies - $66 million raised from Alphabet, Amazon, Twitter. Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/PoetryAaron

Whats Really Happening with Bitcoin In 2023 | Anthony Pompliano Oct 09, 2023

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Whats Really Happening with Bitcoin In 2023. Anthony Pompliano has been a proponent and an investor in Bitcoin for a number of years. In this episode he talks about where he is at with Bitcoin today, his mindset towards investing, if he would ever change his mind about Bitcoin. Also covers the one mindset that is holding back people from being successful, how the school system encourages this mindset and much, much more Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/APompliano

What Rich People Don't Tell You About Success | Khe Hy Oct 02, 2023

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In today's episode, we have Khe Hy, Khe went from being one of the youngest ever Managing Director's at BlackRock to being a full time creator. Khe shares his journey of self-discovery, the challenges of navigating success, and the importance of finding purpose beyond societal expectations.

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The Myth Of Online Entrepreneurship | Jack Raines Sep 25, 2023

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The Myth Of Online Entrepreneurship. This week we have Jack Raines is on the podcast. Author of the Young Money newsletter, writer, the king of memes and making things go viral on Linkedin & Twitter. In this episode we go deep on Jack's article, Five Career-Related Things I've Changed My Mind On (check it out its great). Jack worked in finance but left it all to go all in on his content and on writing. His dream was always to never have a job but doing his own thing has made him reconsider a few things, we go deep on it in this episode Timestamps 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:23 From traditional employment to freelance travel. 00:10:23 Prioritize your passion over others' expectations. 00:15:05 Starting finance blog to prove my writing ability. 00:20:36 Taking calculated risks with a fallback plan. 00:24:47 Internet trends multiply quickly, but patience needed. 00:30:07 Entrepreneurs succeed by staying active and seizing opportunities. 00:36:08 Making money through ad revenue and sponsored content. 00:46:30 Taking opportunities and producing content yields success. 00:51:11 Making fun of LinkedIn posts for engagement. 00:58:15 Tipping frenzy online leads to funny twist. 01:03:02 Rapid trading and risky investments lead to loss. 01:12:49 Struggled to grow newsletter, almost gave up. 01:18:48 Exercise and fear-setting help clear the mind. Sponsor Check out our sponsor, Free Agency (https://www.freeagency.com/) Socials Host: https://twitter.com/calum_johnson9 Guest: https://twitter.com/Jack_Raines #Podcast#Producer #ContentCreation #OrganicGrowth #MonetizationStrategies #Investing #Entrepreneur #Authenticity #YouTubeAlgorithm

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