The Nathan Barry Show

This week on Billion Dollar Creator, Nathan sits down with Eric Jorgensen, CEO of Scribe Media.Join us as we explore traditional and self-publishing, dissect book marketing dynamics, and discuss the strategic power of audience engagement and content creation.They also delve into Eric’s journey from author to publishing company CEO, the concept of “creator capitalists,” and exactly how Warren Buffet leveraged his public image.If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryWebsite: https://nathanbarry.com/Follow Eric:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erjorgenson/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erjorgenson/Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricJorgensonWebsite: https://www.ejorgenson.com/Featured in this episode:The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: https://www.navalmanack.com/Berkshire Hathaway: https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/Epic Gardening: https://www.epicgardening.com/Missouri Star Quilt Company: https://www.missouriquiltco.com/Highlights:02:38 The Almanack of Naval Ravikant is one of Nathan’s favourite books16:44 Nathan provides feedback on Scribe Media’s business model27:14 Discussing Dan Martell’s flywheel38:29 Uncertainty from Nathan on whether or not to publish his next book traditionally59:30 Nathan on Justin Rhodes who makes $3 million/year homesteading01:00:51 Nathan says Trent Dyrsmid has a plethora of transferrable skills01:03:05 Nick Huber and the power of an audience in professional niches01:04:22 How much of Warren Buffet’s success is attributed to his public image?

This week, the Billion Dollar Creator podcast is thrilled to host an exceptional lineup featuring Nick Huber, Matt Schnuck, Sieva Kozinsky, Xavier Helgesen, and Kurtis Lin.They join Nathan for a captivating discussion on how to pick the right market, what we can learn from our failures, and whether the classic advice to "follow your passion" always rings true in the business world.Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Cabo, these esteemed entrepreneurs share their journeys, insights, and invaluable advice for those looking to build successful ventures.If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryWebsite: https://nathanbarry.com/Follow Nick:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sweatystartupInstagram: https://instagram.com/sweatystartupFollow Matt:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattschnuck/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattschnuckInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattschnuckFollow Sieva:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skozinsky/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SievaKozinskyFollow Xavier:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xavierhelgesen/Twitter: https://twitter.com/XavierHelgesenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/xavierhelgesen/Follow Kurtis:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtislin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtisjlinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurtisjlin/Featured in this episode:ConvertKit - https://convertkit.com/Better World Books - https://www.betterworldbooks.com/Enduring Ventures https://enduring.venturesStorage Squad - https://storagesquad.com/Pinwheel - https://www.pinwheelapi.com/Dan Martell - https://www.danmartell.com/Liquid Death - https://liquiddeath.com/Highlights:5:26 The benefits of climbing entrepreneurial ladders9:34 The From Boise newsletter’s Instagram reel marketing tactic16:59 It’s important to like the people in your industry - are these the kind of people you want to hang out with for the next decade?23:47 On the topic of margin for error, recurring purchases are crucial26:40 Teach skills that make money to people who have money29:16 Nathan’s new obsession with “network effects”34:43 ConvertKit’s loom hiring strategy41:45 Nathan wants to do more hosting similar to Dan Martell’s founders’ hike48:03 Challenging the Silicon Valley joke of “the moment your founder starts posting regularly on Twitter, you should just write off the investment.”

Join us in Cabo with Matt Schnuck: serial entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and content creator.In this episode, Nathan and Matt explore hiring smart teams, balancing personal and professional brand growth, and leveraging your personal brand for business growth.Tune in to learn about Matt’s entrepreneurial journey, the role coaching has played in his career, and the exact skills and models he has leveraged to optimize performance.If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryWebsite: https://nathanbarry.com/Follow Matt:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattschnuck/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattschnuck?s=20Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattschnuckWebsite: https://www.mattschnuck.com/Featured in this episode:Marshall Goldsmith: https://marshallgoldsmith.com/Matt Mochary: https://mocharymethod.com/Gregg Popovich: https://www.nba.com/spurs/greg-popovichDr. John Gottman: https://www.gottman.com/Zone of Genius: https://zoneofgenius.com/ConvertKit: https://convertkit.com/Cameron Herald Episode: https://youtu.be/4vF1bKfOLso?si=bfVCBPDpd7DZbtlIHighlights:6:52 Nathan revisits a common topic on the podcast: finding talent7:52 Using Marshall Goldsmith’s case study for talent development9:52 Should Nathan hire a chief of staff?10:28 Using the Zone of Genius framework for expanding your team12:31 How to create content consistently17:25 Nathan sees himself as a creator 75% and entrepreneur 25%20:30 Nathan struggles with balancing ConvertKit’s brand and his personal brand25:46 Nathan breaks down his current team and his next steps28:07 What should Nathan do with his flywheels content?42:06 Nathan’s struggle with maintenance in content creation

Trying to scale your small creator business to a $10million/year business?This week, Nathan sits down with Kahlil Greene, a Gen Z educational entertainer and the first Black student body president in Yale’s 318-year history. They explore the importance of creators monetizing their work not just for profit, but to ensure longevity.Tune in for an in-depth breakdown of transitioning from passion projects to building a sustainable business model, creating diverse revenue streams, and externalizing skills to a team.If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryWebsite: https://nathanbarry.com/Follow Kahlil:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kahlil.greene/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kahlil-greene/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kahlil_greeneTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kahlilgreene?lang=enWebsite: https://www.kahlilgreene.com/Featured in this episode:Skims: https://www.skims.comCasamigos Tequila: https://www.casamigos.com/en-usKylie Cosmetics: https://kyliecosmetics.com/en-imPrimal Kitchen: https://www.primalkitchen.com/The Hustle: https://thehustle.co/HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com/

Are you making the most of your audience as a creator?In this in-depth conversation, Nathan Barry and Nick Huber explore the sheer power and potential of building and leveraging your audience for entrepreneurial ventures.Nick shares the one tweet raised $10 million in just two weeks, the true positive impact that comes with wealth and audience leverage, and the one skill 99% of creators need, but don’t have.If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryWebsite: https://nathanbarry.com/Follow Nick:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sweatystartupWebsite Personal Brand: https://sweatystartup.com/Website Business Brokerage: https://nickhuber.com/Nick’s Book: https://antientrepreneur.com/Featured in this episode:ConvertKit: https://convertkit.com/Support Shepherd Overseas staffing: https://www.supportshepherd.com/AdRhino Performance Marketing: https://www.adrhino.com/RecruitJet Recruiting: https://www.recruitjet.com/ Titan Risk Insurance: https://www.titanrisk.com/ Huber method: https://www.hubermethod.com/ Preston Holland: https://www.instagram.com/prestonholland6/ Fly with Trent: https://www.youtube.com/@trent_dyrsmidSelf Storage: https://boltstorage.com/Bold SEO: https://boldseo.com/Landing Page / Web Development: https://webrun.com/Cost Segregation: https://recostseg.com/Pest control: https://spidexx.com/ https://pestforce.com/

Steph Smith is a mastermind when it comes to navigating the depths of the internet, understanding its trends, and using it to build communities and create captivating content.In this episode, Nathan and Steph dive into the world of live podcasting events; they stress the importance of connecting with the right audience, rather than a big one; and they share seven indispensable tools for thriving in this space.Tune in to this absolute masterclass to discover invaluable insights into the creator economy. Gain actionable advice on how to enhance your digital presence and engagement, while navigating the challenges and seizing the opportunities that lie ahead.Timestamps:Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryWebsite: https://nathanbarry.com/Follow Steph:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreverintheair/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniesmith93/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioWebsite: https://stephsmith.io/Featured in this episode:My First Million: mfmpod.comHuberman: hubermanlab.comFounders Podcast: founderspodcast.comTiago Forte Episode:StoryGrid: storygrid.comTravel Alone Idea: youtube.com/c/TravelAloneIdeaInternet Pipes: internetpipes.com/MSCHF: mschf.comNeal.funUnnecessary Inventions: unnecessaryinventions.comAhrefs: ahrefs.comKeywords Everywhere: keywordseverywhere.comGummy Search: gummysearch.com/Jungle Scout: junglescout.comHelium 10: helium10.comImport Yeti: importyeti.com

Cameron Herold is a top business consultant, top selling author and speaker. He’s the mastermind behind hundreds of companies’ exponential growth.In this episode, Cameron opens up about the habits that saved his career and the one thing that almost destroyed it.Nathan and Cameron discuss leveraging social media to establish a personal brand, the strategic use of company core values, and exactly how creators and business leaders can build both their personal brand and their business.

Recently, headlines have been buzzing as creators take significant strides in their work.In a deep dive discussion, ConvertKit's Creative Director, Charli Prangley, joins Nathan to dissect some of the recent strategic moves by creators. They explore examples such as MKBHD's (Marques Brownlee's) collaboration with Ridge, Mark Rober's 'Crunch Labs', and James Clear's new app 'Atoms'.Nathan and Charli also share insights into their own professional journeys and lay out future plans for the Billion Dollar Creator podcast.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Ever wondered how some creators made it big? Get the real, raw, and unfiltered truth about rising from the ground up, straight from the journey of Jackie Aina, co-founder of FORVR MOOD (and one of the most influential voices in beauty today).Join Nathan and Rachel at ROI: The Millionaire Summit as they delve into conversation with Jackie as she lets us in on her evolution as a content creator, how she grew her audience, and the behind-the-scenes of building her own brand.Gain invaluable insights on creating longevity in your creator business, recognizing red flags in partnerships, and the importance of having a clear mission.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Would you believe that a tiny town like Hamilton, Missouri could become the ultimate quilting hub, earning the nickname ‘the Disneyland of quilting?’In this episode, Nathan is joined by the Founder of Missouri Star Quilting Company, Al Doan, who shares the power of physical community and the three Cs of the business’s focus: commerce, community, and content. Hear the inspiring story of how Missouri Star Quilt Company was founded and the challenges and rewards of starting a business in a town with a unique identity and appeal. Learn more about the power that physical communities can bring to a business and the importance of forming strong partnerships when embarking on ambitious creative ventures.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Do you want to make millions of dollars as a creator in your business but have no idea where to start?This week, Nathan is being interviewed by Tiago Forte, creator of Building a Second Brain and Founder of Forte Labs. You’ll hear Nathan share his billion-dollar creator framework and apply it to Tiago’s business.Learn more about the power of becoming a billion-dollar creator and how to create recurring revenue in every area of your business. Hear Nathan coach Tiago on his business, Nathan’s wisdom on how to make millions of dollars as a creator, and the importance of building more than a personal brand in your business.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show

What does it take to write a book that keeps selling far into the future? What is the art and science behind writing an amazing book? Tim Grahl is legitimately one of the best book marketers in the world, once simultaneously having five authors on the New York Times Bestseller list. He knows everyone in the industry, everything about the industry, and he’s sharing his secrets with us this week.Discover what it takes to create a book that stands the test of time and makes money for decades. We’re discussing books that are an example of what to do in this industry, and Tim is discussing how he uses a perfectly executed flywheel in his business Story Grid.If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.

What kind of systems do you need in place to scale a creator business to eight figures? How do you develop a team that can facilitate this level of growth? Why do some creators fail while others experience massive success? Grant Baldwin and Bryan Harris join Nathan to discuss what it takes to scale a creator business to $10M+. You’ll learn what it takes to build a team capable of growing and scaling, how to build a sales funnel, and what sets the successful creators aside from the rest.If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.

“If I scale my business, doesn’t that just mean more work for me?” Not when you learn how to use creator flywheelsTune in this week because we’re giving you an education on creator flywheels, what they are, and how to build them in your business. You’ll learn why hardcore labor isn’t a scaling solution, we’re sharing the flywheels we use in our businesses to generate millions, and we’re showing you how to start using systems that fly without you.Check out Nathan's essay "Creator Flywheels – The Operating System for Your Business": https://nathanbarry.com/creator-flywheels/If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.

Even when you create massive success, you still need to take risks as an entrepreneur, and more money on the line means taking bigger and bolder risks.Tune in this week to discover how a billionaire decides to take risks, and why they might decide to hold off and play the long game. We’re discussing the value of thinking in terms of revenue per employee when it comes to taking risks to grow your business and learning from the first Black woman billionaire (no, it's not Oprah) that billionaires worry about money too.If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.

We’re fresh off of our five-city tour and back in the studio. We had an amazing time, we have zero regrets, but there’s a lot to unpack. We’re discussing what went well, what we’d do differently, and what we’d avoid altogether. We started with being scrappy, and now we’re deciding how to continually improve and evolve what we’re offering.Tune in this week to discover what went into our five-city tour, and how we’re up-leveling over here. We’re discussing the difficulties we face as busy creators, what we’re planning for the future of Billion Dollar Creator, and some of the innovative content we’ve got in the pipeline.If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.

How do you build a thriving community that lays the foundation for a successful creator business? Gina Bianchini, co-founder and CEO of Mighty Networks, is one of the best in the world at building community, and she’s sharing everything you need to know today.We’re discussing why culture builds a stronger community than guidelines and the difference between building a personal brand versus a community brand. Plus, Gina is sharing her tips for building a community from scratch.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Codie Sanchez, co-founder of Unconventional Acquisitions and founder of the Contrarian Thinking newsletter, is on a mission to create financially free and free-thinking humans. Tune in this week to discover why you can’t chase an audience and money simultaneously or you won’t catch either. Codie shares how to leverage your audience for profit in a sustainable way and why we should be buying businesses, not starting them.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show

While growing a highly visible business, Sam Parr has learned a ton about making connections and turning your business into a real competitor.Tune in this week for a conversation with Sam about growing a business, the value of delegation, and the ins and outs of how we approach managing our businesses. We’re also discussing the value of connecting with your competitors, and why you don’t need an original idea to create a successful business.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Join Nathan and Dan Runcie, founder of Trapital, on this episode to learn the truth about Taylor Swift's masters and who the real winners are. Plus, the ins and outs of the music industry and how the biggest names in the game are going against everything we know about business. They’re exploring how the back catalogs of artists are selling for hundreds of millions of dollars, what really matters when it comes to growing any business, and how artists are innovating their craft as the consumer landscape shifts.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show

What does a Billion Dollar Creator do that a six or seven-figure creator doesn’t? Most creators are operating in the attention economy, building personal brands. But making billions means doing something different, leveraging your attention to expand beyond your personal brand, and in this episode, we’re diving into how to make that a reality.We're live from FinCon with the incredible creator Paula Pant. We’re profiling the creators who are competing for big money, dissecting what they’re doing right, and showing you three rules for thinking bigger and creating a billion-dollar offer.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Imagine if every minute was your own, to be spent doing exactly what you want, and not connected to your ability to pay your bills. Sound too good to be true? Well, this is exactly what our guests this week have achieved.Tune in this week to discover what it takes to become a time billionaire. Christina and Amon Browning of Our Rich Journey are sharing the details of their investment strategy for achieving time and financial freedom by the age of 40 and the reality of building and selling a business. Plus, we’re showing you why retiring young is more doable than you probably believe.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show

We’re diving into decision-making and the idea of trusting your gut. We all know how it feels when your gut says something isn’t right, but should it be trusted? How can you look at your track record and decide whether or not you make good choices? And how can you make better decisions? Tune in this week to find out.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Discover what it really takes to build a unicorn company with another dope creator, Suneera Madhani. Suneera started Stax Payments from nothing, scaling it to become the fastest-growing fintech company in America, before exiting at over $1 billion in revenue, and 500 employees. Suneera’s all about women’s empowerment and showing that People of Color can build billion-dollar businesses, and she loves sharing her story so others like her can see what’s really possible for them. Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Billion Dollar Creator is officially on the road. This week, we’re bringing you our conversation from our New York City stop. Joining us in this episode is an amazing example of somebody living out the ideas we discuss here on Billion Dollar Creator: Sahil Bloom.Discover what it takes to turn your following into a Billion Dollar Creator business. We discuss how Sahil created his own path in the creator ecosystem, and how he provides value in order to receive value. Plus, Sahil shares his advice for betting on yourself and creating content that resonates with people and gets you paid.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Being a successful creator means you need to shift and evolve with the times. A billion dollar creator not only shifts and evolves, but they also make strategic, tactical moves - or, they play chess, not checkers. Today, we’re diving into exactly what this looks like in practice.We explore some of the entrepreneurs that are out there playing chess and experiencing enormous success, while everyone else is busy playing checkers. We’re showing you how to go beyond the obvious and get creative when it comes to marketing, growing your business, and standing out from the crowd.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Why are we here talking to all of you about Billion Dollar Creator? We have tons of unique insights, from running our own companies to being behind the scenes with some of the most successful and influential creator entrepreneurs, so we’ve got a lot in store for the future of this podcast.Learn everything you need to know about your gracious hosts over here at Billion Dollar Creator. We’re discussing what motivates us, how creator businesses are built, and the deep conversation about what’s possible that not enough people out there are having.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Have you ever wondered what it would look like if someone came into your business with the intention of turning it into a billion-dollar business? In this episode, we’re doing some real-life case studies, discussing how we’d go into a creator business and turn it from what it is into a billion-dollar money-making machine.We brainstorm how to take a successful business and turn it into a billion-dollar venture. We’re discussing the problems that different creator businesses have to solve in reaching the billion-dollar mark and coming up with practical, innovative, and sometimes silly ways of taking some businesses to the next level.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show

How can you make a whole lot more money from your business? Have you ever considered that the road to becoming a billionaire could be more than just a distant dream? You may believe billionaires are a rare breed, but the path to incredible success is within reach, and on Billion Dollar Creator, you’ll learn the strategies that turn billion-dollar ideas into billion-dollar businesses.Rachel Rodgers and Nathan Barry break down what creators should be doing to make an impact, what they’re actually doing, why it isn’t working, and how you can make the moves that allow you to scale toward your own billion-dollar business.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show