Influence School

Tim Schmoyer is the founder of Video Creators, a YouTube growth agency, and is widely known for his strategies and tactics to help creators grow their audience and business. Although we work in the same industry and have the same goal— to help our clients' YouTube channels grow— our approaches are completely different, which makes me wonder: do his strategies really work? In this episode, I'll explain the main principles Tim teaches for YouTube growth, compare the differences between his strategy and mine, and give a concrete example that will show which one produces more effective results.

One of the golden rules of entrepreneurship is to work on your business, not in it. This is an important principle that allows entrepreneurs to create a system that can essentially operate by itself, so they can make the most of their time and energy focusing on their priorities in life. In this episode, we'll talk about my experience reaping the benefits of growing my business to where it is now and what achieving certain levels of success means for entrepreneurs.

Many people choose to become entrepreneurs for various reasons, but, more often than not, we all share the common goal of acquiring more freedom with our time. However, businesses are built from hard work and dedication, so this is not a benefit that can be obtained immediately; rather, it's something that we can gain along our journey as entrepreneurs. In this episode, we'll go into some of the thoughts and realizations I've had about time management as I scaled my business and the challenges that come with balancing my priorities in life.

One of the advantages of my business is having the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele. Each of them is an expert in their own field and gives not only me but also my team members a chance to learn something new every day. In this episode, we'll talk all about how my clients have influenced me to make smarter investments and opened opportunities for me to grow. I'll also be sharing some business ideas that I have for possible services we can offer in the future.

Entrepreneurship is more than just running a business; it's also a journey of personal development. There are many thoughts and beliefs that entrepreneurs have during their early years that often change or improve as their mindset grows alongside their business. In this episode, I'll share a bit more about how my thoughts have transformed as an entrepreneur and the fulfillment that comes with being a part of my client's success stories.

Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos— these are some of the most famous names in the world of entrepreneurship, and their success is what most entrepreneurs strive for. But to reach their level requires more than just hard work, they have certain qualities and attributes that push them towards reaching their goals and making an impact in the world. In this episode, we'll discuss what differentiates successful entrepreneurs like Elon Musk from the rest and share the things that bring me fulfillment as an entrepreneur.

One of the most common challenges entrepreneurs encounter, especially at the beginning of their journey, is the transition from working in their business to working on it instead. Although it may feel like your company needs a hands-on approach, the best thing you can actually do as a business owner is to step back. In this episode, we'll reveal the secret to creating a company that runs on its own and share how you can apply this even outside of entrepreneurial endeavors.

Most businesses fight to capture their target audience's attention from the hands of their competitors, but for a company with unique services like mine, this is hardly ever a problem. A lot of beginner entrepreneurs that try to build businesses from unique ideas don't often realize the challenges they might face to get it off the ground. In this episode, we'll debunk common misconceptions people have when starting their own business and share important advice for those who want to venture into entrepreneurship.

There's a reason why most startups fail within the first few years, and it's because people make the mistake of jumping straight into entrepreneurship empty-handed. It takes more than just inspiration to build a successful business and keep it running like a well-oiled machine. In this episode, we'll talk all about what you really need to do when starting your own business, the art of creating systems, and the steps I'm taking to create the perfect funnel for my business. 

We live in an ever-changing, fast-paced world with new businesses sprouting everywhere we turn. Although it may feel like young entrepreneurs are achieving success earlier than ever, it's important to remember that truly great things take time. Everyone is on their own path to the top, and there are lessons to be learned along the way that will shape you into the entrepreneur you're meant to be. In this episode, I'll share the details of my journey to entrepreneurship, what paved my way to success, and give a little sneak peek of what the next chapter holds for my business.