Show notes
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/nGDHAhnbuc4TIME-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-OperatorsDon’t forget to help us grow by subscribing and liking on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3owDdLk7HL1dyQnkoBuRew —What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on X or in the comments below.Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review hereSubscribe to Leveling Up on iTunesGet the non-iTunes RSS Feed Connect with Eric Siu: Growth EverywhereSingle GrainLeveling UpEric Siu on XEric Siu on Instagram

