Mark Manson is an entrepreneur and author of the best-selling book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.

Mark's entrepreneur-first approach has enabled him to speed-run his YouTube success, gaining 2,600,000 subscribers in just two years.

In this episode, we break down Mark's approach to YouTube, from content strategy to setting up his channel for long-term success.

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) YouTubers and Business

(01:13) Why Do YouTubers Suck at Business?

(10:14) Make Brainstorming Ideas Easy with 1of10

(11:50) How to Turn Your Channel into a Business

(15:55) When to Make the Transition

(24:43) When Maximizing Views is Bad

(27:31) The Case For Not Taking Brand Deals

(35:33) 1st Step to Take

(37:48) Futureproofing Your Channel

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