In this episode, I had Ryan Hashemi, known for building the successful media company Jubilee that has 10 million subscribers and 5 billion views on YouTube. We discussed the concept of creator-operators and the importance of long-form content. Ryan shares his insights on creating compelling thumbnails and titles, as well as the need for a strong storytelling approach. We also touch on the trend of creators building businesses outside of content creation.

Watch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/nGDHAhnbuc4

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:


(00:00) Introduction and Background


(02:23) Mission-Oriented Approach and Content Formats


(07:39) Creating Compelling Content and Holding Audience Attention


(09:09) Experimentation and Learning from Failure


(11:30) Collaborating with Influencers and Partnerships


(14:41) Hiring and Developing Talent


(29:00) Dealing with Copycats and Protecting Originality


(37:44) Investing in Up-and-Coming Creators


(39:11) Unlocking Value and Participation


(41:06) Balancing Work and Family


(47:19) Building an Agency for Freedom


(52:12) The Power of Audience and Distribution


(58:02) The Importance of Compelling Packaging


(01:06:29) Asking Hard-Hitting Questions


(01:09:48) Leveraging Pre-Existing YouTube Audiences


(01:14:28) The Shift to Long-Form Content


(01:15:52) The Rise of Creator-Operators


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