What if your fans could support you without ever losing money? In this episode, brothers Justin and Michael Blau break down how they're rethinking creator monetization with Bond, a platform where fans bond money to creators, get instant refunds anytime, and creators earn interest on that support. Justin has generated 6 billion streams and sold over 1 million tickets as a musician, yet he doesn't own any data on his fans. Michael spent years at A16Z Crypto seeing every creator economy experime...

Naomi Metzger of Afrochicks, a former Adidas-sponsored triple jump athlete, shares how she transitioned from athletics to crypto content creation after losing her sponsorship. Naomi discusses how she used NFTs to fund her career and how decentralized platforms like Farcaster and Zora enable creators to earn from day one. She also explains her AfroChicks coin and how it allows fans to invest in her growth. Where to Find Naomi: https://zora.co/@afrochicks https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi...

Tibo discusses how he sold his startups for $8M, emphasizing his approach of shipping one product per week, avoiding VC funding, and focusing on validation. He reflects on his journey with Tweet Hunter and Taplio, and shares his current challenge of growing five apps to $100K in monthly revenue. He stresses that distribution is more important than building in today’s competitive market. Where to Find Tibo https://www.linkedin.com/in/tibo-the-maker/ https://x.com/tibo_maker?lang=en Need Help...

In this episode, Roberto Nickson shares his journey from building apps to becoming a creator and educator with a multi-million dollar media business. He dives into how brand partnerships, content creation, and business strategy helped him scale his career. Plus, we explore how family life, long-term vision, and content formats play into his business growth. Where to Find Roberto https://www.instagram.com/rpn/?hl=en https://x.com/rpnickson Need Help Building Your Empire? Click Below 👇 https:...

2025 has been the year of distribution as the new moat. This episode is a recap of what we've covered on the show so far. It explores how creators win by owning their audience, building trust, and showing up consistently. You’ll hear stories of small podcasts landing major brand deals, newsletters that scale through reliability, and niche businesses that thrive because of who they reach, not just what they sell. These lessons reveal why distribution beats product every time, and how creators ...

Chris Bakke is a 3x founder whose latest startup, Laskie, was acquired by Elon Musk just 90 days after a viral tweet. He’s worked at the intersection of recruiting, SaaS, and media—and even helped build the X Hiring platform from inside Twitter. In this episode, Chris shares the full unfiltered story of building, selling, and walking away. You’ll Learn: How Chris Bakke shares how one viral tweet led to a DM from Elon Musk and the eventual acquisition of his company, Laskie.The Behind the scen...

Ish sits down with Car Dealership Guy (CDG) — the anonymous Twitter account turned media mogul of the auto industry. What started as a pseudonymous experiment to blow off steam has evolved into a trusted, fast-scaling content empire serving 50,000+ car dealers and generating millions in sponsorship and service revenue. From bootstrapped marketing stunts to becoming the most trusted voice in auto — this is a masterclass in audience-first building, owning a niche, and turning trust into a busin...

Andrew Yeung is a former Google PM turned event powerhouse who built a $1M+ business by hosting curated IRL experiences. After quitting Google with $0 in income and a visa that required him to earn fast, Andrew went all-in on community-building through tech events, dinners, and conferences. You’ll learn: How Andrew made $400K in just two months post-GoogleThe exact playbook that gets sponsors to pay him to host eventsHow he runs 100+ events a year for 20,000+ people with a lean teamWhy IRL is...

Zach Yadegari, the founder of Cal AI, a groundbreaking app that simplifies calorie tracking with AI technology. Zach shares his journey from a fitness enthusiast to a successful entrepreneur, discussing how Cal AI allows users to track calories by taking pictures of their food. Discover insights into Zach's entrepreneurial path, the app's rapid growth, and his innovative approach to influencer marketing. https://www.calai.app/ Where to Find Zach https://www.instagram.com/zachyadegari/?h...

Justin Moore is a Sponsorship Coach, author, and the founder of Creator Wizard, a school & community that teaches you how to find & negotiate your dream brand partnerships so that you stop leaving thousands on the table. In this episode, you'll hear how Justin Moore helps creators land big sponsorships: Breaks down his frameworks: ROPE, ARC, and DO RuleExplains why psychographic data beats follower countLive walkthrough of how to pitch brands like RampReal-world pricing tips for...