This week on Upstream, the tables are turned, and Erik is sitting in the guest seat. We're airing an episode the podcast Where It Happens hosted by Greg Isenberg. Greg and Erik discuss B2B creators, how to find profitable niches, how to monetize media businesses, and more.
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We're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.
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LINKS
Greg's newsletter: https://www.gregisenberg.com/
Greg's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GregIsenberg
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X / TWITTER:
@gregisenberg (Greg)
@eriktorenberg (Erik)
@upstream__pod
@turpentinemedia
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TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:54) The rise of the B2B creators
(04:30) Are podcasts worth investing in?
(09:40) How to spot a profitable niche
(11:57) Podcast acquisitions and partnerships
(15:55) Sponsor | Shopify
(19:04) Why media businesses are undermonetized
(29:29) Producers are going to overtake Creators
(39:31) Is there enough room for B2B creators?
(45:15) Businesses that are too good for Venture Capital
(52:55) Steal Erik’s free start up ideas
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Upstream is a production from Turpentine
Producer: Sam Kaufman
Editor: Michelle Poreh
For guest or sponsorship inquiries please contact Sam@turpentine.co