In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Frederik Feldt, founder of MonkeWorld. Just at 20 years old he already built a viral 7-figure brand and got over a BILLION views across social media from what just started as posting a funny video with no intentions of creating a business.
We talk about the struggles of entrepreneurship, a stupid comment that became life-changing, building a network in Los Angeles, differences between Denmark and the US, and more.
Enjoy!
Frederik Feldt:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/frederikfeldtt/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FrederikFeldt_
MonkeWorld:
WEBSITE: https://monkeworld.com/
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@monkeworldofficial
Ben Schwede:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/bendzisan/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/bendzisan
YT: youtube.com/channel/UCb7_Sz8RTTRaiRV0ZypOFxg
TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@bendzisan
Better Globally:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/betterglobally/
TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@betterglobally
YT: youtube.com/channel/UC-Iz1gkONN8Xsr30ypRKL2Q
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BetterGlobally
FB: https://www.facebook.com/betterglobally
WEBSITE: https://betterglobally.com/
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:56 MonkeWorld origins
6:03 Desperation and unexpected success
9:07 Starting a business at 19
13:18 Never give up
17:32 The course of failure
22:34 Amazon changing business trajectory
24:03 Lack of focus and partying
29:02 Changing mindset for business
34:21 Entrepreneurial lifestyle and socializing
36:58 Intention and balance
41:32 Girls and OnlyFans perceptions
45:11 Finding success on TikTok
49:00 'TikTok make me buy it' shelves
54:07 Cashflow and payment terms
57:59 Building a seven-figure brand
01:02:45 The beauty of branding
01:06:07 Expanding sales channels
01:12:59 Starting a business after hitting rock bottom
01:15:21 Traumatic moments leading to growth
01:18:10 Regular jobs vs entrepreneurship
01:21:20 Giving 100% in everything
01:27:53 The network in the US
01:31:05 Fast food vs healthy food
01:34:26 People in Miami are distasteful
01:39:10 Assholes and fast cash
01:44:06 Selling bottled water
01:48:52 Starting a business and relationships
01:52:03 Self-respect and relationships
01:54:07 Customer service and empowerment
01:59:09 Becoming a better person
02:03:19 Hunting in Poland