Darcy Ahrns from Cold Ones (YouTuber group with 10M+ following) joins us today to discuss how he transitioned into the role of producer for millions of fans. We cover his journey starting with making YouTube videos alongside Lachlan Fairbairn (of Fairbairn Films) in high school, his decision to drop out of university after only 3 weeks, moving to a small town where he knew no one to work as a "liftie", and the moment he saved a 4-year-old's life after her father fell out of their ski lift. We also delve into how brand deals work and strategies to get them, why he left Fairbairn Films, how he joined Cold Ones, renting his IG bio for cash and finding his footing in the creator business.

(2:57) Starting YouTube at 7, joining Fairbairn Films, and dropping out of university after 3 weeks

(10:43) Becoming a ski lift operator and saving a 4-year-old's life after her father fell out of the ski lift

(14:37) Transitioning to content creation full-time, navigating brand deals, and adjusting to being recognised in public

(31:33) The reason for leaving Fairbairn Films, joining Cold Ones, and his role as a Producer

(45:39) Renting his Instagram bio for $$$

(55:12) Darcy's journey to finding his place in the creator business and feeling established

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