Today I'm joined by Gina Bianchini, founder of Mighty Networks, to discuss what her data shows makes online communities succeed or fail.

Gina shares her frameworks for creating engagement between members and reveals the one metric that predicts a community's success with 93% accuracy. We dive into specific strategies around transitions, monthly themes, and daily engagement that keep members active.

You'll learn how to build genuine connections between members, identify the right people to seed your community, and create lasting value that has members sticking around long-term.

Timestamps:

00:00 Building Your Own Community

01:20 Signs Your Community Will Fail

05:04 How to Make Money from Your Community

07:05 Turning Around a Dying Community

08:24 The Role of Network Effects

09:19 Creating Member Engagement

14:47 Creating Community Engagement with Monthly Themes

20:07 How to Use Polls to Drive Community Interaction

24:36 Facebook Groups vs Dedicated Community Platforms

32:23 What is People Magic and Why It Matters

36:35 Creators Defining Their Own Terms

38:44 Positioning Your Community: Force of Choice vs Comparison

40:59 Building Long-Term Community Success

45:13 Using Nominations to Grow a Paid Community

50:42 When to Revive vs Restart a Community

53:23 How Member Connections Drive Growth

01:06:41 Closing Thoughts

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Follow Gina:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginabianchini 

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Featured in this episode:

Mighty Networks: https://www.mightynetworks.com 

Christopher Lochhead: https://lochhead.com 

Eddie Yoon: https://www.eddiewouldgrow.com 

Mastermind Talks: https://www.mmt.community 

Creator Flywheels: https://creatorflywheels.com 

Highlights:

06:19 The Problem of Churn in Communities

44:38 The 70/30 Rule for Community Growth

01:00:22 Mighty Networks + Kit Collaboration

In this episode, Justin Moore reveals how he built a $600,000 annual business from sponsorship coaching.

Justin walks me through his business - from the on-demand course and audit tool that bring in new clients, to his high-touch coaching program that transforms how creators approach brand deals. Then I help him map out a path to $2 million in revenue by leveraging his upcoming book and optimizing his funnel.

You'll learn about growing through referrals, using smart tools to attract ideal clients, and finding the balance between aggressive growth and keeping what works.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:13 Revenue Growth: From $88K to $600K+

05:33 Building an Effective Marketing Funnel

09:01 Newsletter Growth Strategy

18:30 Creating Tools That Convert

22:12 How to Prioritize Tasks as a Creator

23:51 Transitioning from Side Project to Real Business

28:29 Setting Work-Life Balance Goals as a Creator

29:41 Using a Book to Scale Your Business

31:17 Will Writing a Book Hurt Your Business?

33:11 How to Package and Position a Book

35:25 Why Word of Mouth Matters for Books

39:39 Optimizing Your Revenue Streams

43:33 Top of Funnel Marketing Strategies that Work

01:00:12 Closing Thoughts

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Website: https://nathanbarry.com 

Follow Justin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatorwizard 

Website: https://www.creatorwizard.com 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@creatorwizard 

X: https://twitter.com/justinmooretfam 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinnmoore 

Featured in this episode:

Sponsor Magnet (Book): https://www.sponsormagnet.com 

Morning Brew: https://www.morningbrew.com 

Spark Loop: https://www.sparkloop.app 

Creator Network: https://creatornetwork.kit.com 

Pat Flynn: https://www.patflynn.com 

Jay Clouse: https://creatorscience.com 

Atomic Habits (Book): https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits 

Dan Martell: https://www.danmartell.com 

Buy Back Your Time (Book): https://www.buybackyourtime.com 

Tiago Forte's Essay: https://fortelabs.com/blog/the-financial-reality-of-a-traditionally-published-book-a-complete-breakdown 

Bonnie Christine: https://www.bonniechristine.com 

Darrell Vesterfelt: https://darrellvesterfelt.com 

Brian Harris (Growth Tools): https://growthtools.com 

HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com 

Buffer: https://www.buffer.com 

Creator Flywheels Course: https://creatorflywheels.com 

Highlights:

16:31 How to Make Money Online

19:55 Why Tools Are Great Lead Magnets

23:11 Time Management Tips for Creators

25:49 Getting Past Startup Trauma as a Creator

33:10 The Strategy Behind Successful Book Launches

48:45 Choosing Between Multiple Products vs One Focus

Today I'm joined by Jed Eglington to explore an overlooked path to becoming a successful full-time creator.

Jed shares his journey from in-house creator to successful business owner, outlining how to develop video, storytelling and production skills that companies actually value. He breaks down what businesses look for when hiring creators and how to position yourself for these opportunities.

Learn how to master the essential skills, create a compelling portfolio, and transition from creator to founder by building products your audience wants.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:06 Misconceptions About the Creator Economy

02:03 Mapping Out Creator Career Paths

02:21 The Role of In-House Creators

06:57 Essential Skills You Need as a Creator

09:01 Learning Video Editing as a Beginner

11:20 Storytelling Tips for Content Creators

13:32 Being Confident On Camera

17:38 How to Find the Right Company to Work For

24:35 Analyzing Video Formats

25:21 How to Get Companies to Notice Your Work

28:20 Making It Easy to Say Yes

30:17 Guide to Going from Creator to Founder

31:51 Building an Audience While Working Full-Time

40:05 How to Grow Your email List

47:20 Closing Thoughts

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Website: https://nathanbarry.com 

Follow Jed:

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creatorjed 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatorjed 

Website: https://www.creatorroom.com 

Featured in this episode:

Dan Go: https://www.instagram.com/danfounder 

Justin Welsh: https://www.justinwelsh.me 

Amy Porterfield: https://www.amyporterfield.com 

HiSmile: https://hismileteeth.com 

Kit: https://www.kit.com 

Gary Vee: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com 

D Rock: https://www.instagram.com/drock 

Charli Prangley: https://charlimarie.com 

Tim Urban (Wait But Why): https://www.waitbutwhy.com 

Ugmonk (Jeff Sheldon): https://www.ugmonk.com 

Peter McKinnon: https://www.youtube.com/@petermckinnon 

Ali Abdaal: https://www.youtube.com/@aliabdaal 

Casey Neistat: https://www.youtube.com/@casey 

Karen X Cheng: https://www.instagram.com/karenxcheng 

Donald Miller (StoryBrand): https://www.storybrand.com 

Codie Sanchez: https://codiesanchez.com 

Nick Huber: https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup 

Highlights:

04:49 The Rise of the In-House Creator

09:58 Learning More by Copying Others

11:27 The Blueprint for Book Titles

13:51 Why a Guiding Principle Matters

23:48 Documenting Video Performance

26:24 How to Get Your Work Seen by the Right Companies

32:29 How CEOs Should Approach Employees Building Their Own Audiences

38:37 Turning a Crowd into a True Audience

41:49 When Are You Sending Too Many Emails?

In this episode, Isaac French shares how he grew from 5,000 Instagram followers to selling his Texas micro resort for $7 million, just 18 months after opening.

Isaac reveals his strategy for leveraging online audiences to support hospitality projects - converting social media followers into guests, email subscribers into customers, and content into major media coverage. He details his journey from restoring a historic train car in Idaho to creating destination properties that attract visitors from 40 states.

Learn his methods for crafting viral stories, building valuable email lists, and why combining online influence with physical experiences creates exponential results.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:10 Building Family Businesses

10:58 Airbnb Account Suspension

12:20 Growing from 5K to 150K Followers in 15 Months

22:24 How to Combine Online Marketing with Physical Business

26:29 Using Design to Stand Out in Business

33:05 Business Lessons from Steve Jobs and Apple

40:50 How One Twitter Thread Got 20M Views

44:00 The Art of Writing Viral Content

48:14 Best Practices for Reposting Content

49:13 How to Convert Social Media Followers to Email Subscribers

51:31 Creating Successful Short Form Video Content

56:01 Why Transparency Builds Trust

01:00:17 Using Content Creation to Fund Business Growth

01:07:59 Closing Thoughts

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Follow Isaac:

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Website: https://www.isaacjfrench.com 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacjfrench 

Featured in this episode:

Live Oak Lake: https://liveoaklake.com 

Hans Lorei: https://www.instagram.com/hansloreidesign 

Sam Parr: https://twitter.com/theSamParr 

James Clear: https://jamesclear.com 

Al Doan: https://twitter.com/drbillnye 

Brent Underwood: https://twitter.com/underwoodbrent 

The Cliffs at Hocking Hills: https://thecliffs.house 

Highlights:

01:17 The Motel Patel Cartel

13:27 Creators on a Journey

29:46 Power of Good Taste

35:13 Lord of the Rings Quality Anecdote

46:10 How Nick Huber Engineers Viral Tweets

52:54 Getting a Deal Done with a Non-Monetary Value

01:00:16 Digital/Physical World Flywheel

In this episode, Haley Janicek from the Kit team joins me for our new Q&A format to explore building community, creating content, and growing your business in the creator economy.

First, we explore the power of in-person connections through our experiences with Kit Studios and Craft + Commerce, discussing how community accelerates growth. Then we tackle your questions about AI in content creation, balancing revenue streams, and transitioning to full-time creation.

You'll learn practical strategies for building your minimum viable brand, leveraging AI tools authentically, and creating sustainable growth - whether you're starting out or scaling up your creator business.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:33 Behind the Scenes at Kit with Haley Janicek

02:26 Building Kit Studios: From Idea to Reality in 27 Days

08:11 Kit Studios Expansion: New Location Coming in February

08:47 Why In-Person Creator Communities Matter

10:36 What Creators Can Learn from Taylor Swift's Success

13:19 How Events Transform Creator Businesses

18:40 Inside Craft and Commerce: The Creator Conference

19:47 The Strategic Selfie Method for Networking

23:09 Why In-Person Events Beat Online Networking

24:56 Craft & Commerce 2025: Event Details

27:35 Starting the Q&A Session

28:18 Using AI for Authentic Content Creation

32:28 Where the Creator Economy is Heading in 2025

33:48 How to Choose the Right Business Strategy

35:11 Preventing Creator Burnout While Growing

36:41 Growing a Creator Business with a Full-Time Job

39:07 Transitioning from Expert to Full-Time Creator

43:21 Balancing Profit with Positive Impact

45:58 The Journey to Building a $43M Company

48:49 Closing Thoughts

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Follow Haley:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haley-janicek 

X: https://twitter.com/haleyjanicek 

Featured in this episode:

Kit: https://kit.com 

Craft and Commerce: https://conference.kit.com 

FinCon: https://finconexpo.com 

Tim Grahl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timgrahl 

Eras Tour: https://www.taylorswift.com/events 

Village Impact: https://villageimpact.com 

Jen Hatmaker: https://jenhatmaker.com 

Mom 2.0: https://mom2summit.com 

John Meese: https://johnmeese.com 

Sahil Bloom: https://sahilbloom.com 

Michael Hyatt: https://michaelhyatt.com 

Amy Porterfield: https://www.amyporterfield.com 

James Clear: https://jamesclear.com 

Kirsten Grove: https://www.instagram.com/simplygrove 

Happy Happy Houseplant: https://happyhappyhouseplant.com 

ChatGPT: https://www.openai.com/chatgpt 

Claude: https://www.anthropic.com 

Google Notebook LM: https://notebooklm.google 

Highlights:

11:23 Taylor Swift as a Creator

14:23 The Value of Community

26:40 Craft & Commerce

29:39 Navigating AI Tools as a Creator

35:53 Creator Flywheels

39:21 Personal Branding Advice

46:24 Starting a Creator Business

Today I'm joined by Corina Holden, who turned her fashion blog into a $375,000/year business with a mix of digital products, subscription software, and a proven system that helps women build confident wardrobes.

Corina breaks down how she built multiple revenue streams through Meta ads, Pinterest, and automated systems - sharing how she's grown with 35% profit margins while raising five kids.

Then I work with her to map out a path to $250K in take-home pay with less hands-on time, transitioning from her current 15-20 hour workweeks to a more automated business that can run while she's away.

You'll get both tactical marketing insights and high-level strategy: from testing ad creative and leveraging Pinterest to creating Creator Flywheels that let you scale without sacrificing family time or freedom.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

01:16 How to Build a $2 Million Creator Business

02:39 Finding Your Customer Pain Points

03:55 Starting a Blog That Makes Money

05:21 First Digital Product Launch

06:51 Meta Ads Strategy for Digital Products

15:26 Email Welcome Sequence Strategy

24:06 Creator Business Revenue Growth Analysis

31:56 Building Recurring Revenue with Software

35:36 Balancing Business Growth with Family Life

36:09 Setting Profit Margin Goals

37:07 SaaS Product Customer Analysis

38:50 Digital Products vs Software Revenue Models

39:33 Growing Software Sales as a Creator

40:50 How to Simplify Subscription Pricing

46:44 Business Partnership Strategy for Creators

49:20 Pinterest Marketing Strategy

51:15 Creating High-Quality Blog Content

52:34 Building a Pinterest Marketing System

57:20 Scaling Meta Ads Successfully

58:01 Niche vs Broad Market Strategy

01:04:51 Closing Thoughts

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Follow Corina:

X: https://twitter.com/nowthaticando 

Website: https://nowthaticando.com  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/frumpfighters 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowthaticando 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frumpfighters 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinaholden 

Featured in this episode:

Frump Fighters: https://www.frumpfighters.com 

Todd Herman (90 Day Year): https://www.toddherman.com 

Kit: https://www.kit.com 

E-Myth Revisited (Book): https://www.emyth.com 

Highlights:

02:00 Teaching High-Value Skills and Niche Pursuits

05:21 The Power of Leverage

58:35 Scaling Strategies

01:02:15 Decision-Making Frameworks

01:07:31 Corina's Flywheel

Today, I have a slightly different episode for you. I’m joining Tiago Forte on stage at his Second Brain Summit to discuss all things creator economy and audience monetization.

I reveal my top strategies for starting out as a creator, how to grow the right audience, and how to monetize that audience.

Tiago and I also take some of your questions from our audience, so there’s definitely something in this episode for everyone. I hope you find this episode valuable and inspiring.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:28 Building a Meaningful Audience

03:23 The Power of a Niche Audience

04:02 Insights from Successful Creators

07:35 Monetizing Attention

09:45 Challenges and Strategies for Creators

12:33 How Celebrities Are Monetizing Attention

19:16 The Business Of Being a Creator & Email Lists

22:35 What IS A Creator?

26:58 Overcoming Plateaus in Growth

29:10 Balancing External and Internal Focus in Business

31:34 Advice for Beginner Creators

33:49 The 90-9-1 Rule: From Consumer to Creator

41:45 Choosing the Right Platform for Your Content

51:08 The Four C's Framework

53:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Follow Tiago:

Website: https://fortelabs.com 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TiagoForte 

Twitter: https://x.com/fortelabs 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiagoforte 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortelabsco 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fortelabs 

Follow Nathan:

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Website: https://nathanbarry.com 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow 

Featured in this episode:

Kit: https://kit.com 

Missouri Quilt Company: https://www.missouriquiltco.com 

Lex: https://lex.page 

Theory Of Constraints: https://fortelabs.com/blog/theory-of-constraints-101 

Highlights:

04:10 Creator Economy Has a Thriving Middle Class

09:51 Turning Attention into Equity

14:58 Creators as Entrepreneurs

26:51 Breaking Growth Myths

32:55 Nathan's 90-9-1 Rule for Sharing and Monetizing Knowledge

43:32 Refining Ideas

46:45 Finding Your Niche

Today I’m joined by Mark Manson, author of 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck', shares his journey from broke blogger to selling over 16 million copies of his best-selling book.

In this episode, Mark reveals how he's navigating the creator economy - from managing traditional media during the pandemic to launching ambitious new projects in documentary-style video and interactive self-help courses.

You'll learn how to build multiple revenue streams while staying true to your creative vision, plus get a behind-the-scenes look at his collaboration with Will Smith.

Timestamps:

00:00 Mark Manson on Building a $17M Book Business

01:10 How Mark Manson Started Blogging in 2007

03:22 How Facebook's News Feed Led to Millions of Readers

05:42 From Blogger to Bestselling Author: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck Journey

15:43 Why Mark Manson Left Hollywood After His Movie Deal

17:53 Why Mark Manson Switched from Writing to YouTube

19:57 Mark Manson's Current Business Revenue Breakdown

21:32 Creator Sponsorships and Brand Deals

37:04 Building an Online Course and Community Platform

38:52 Investing Book Money into Creator Business

40:01 Timeline for Launching an Online Course in 2024

49:13 Planning Creator Business Revenue Strategy

50:37 Why YouTube Will Replace Television

52:55 Creating High Production Value YouTube Content

56:11 MrBeast's Business Model and Organization Issues

01:04:25 Behind the Scenes of Writing Will Smith's Biography

01:08:10 Closing Thoughts

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Follow Mark:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmanson/ 

X: https://twitter.com/iammarkmanson/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAmMarkManson/ 

Website: https://markmanson.net/ 

Featured in this episode:

Mark Manson: https://markmanson.net/ 

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (Book): https://markmanson.net/books/subtle-art/ 

Universal Studios: https://www.universalstudios.com/ 

MrBeast: https://www.youtube.com/@MrBeast/ 

Casey Neistat: https://www.youtube.com/@casey/ 

Four Hour Work Week (Book): https://tim.blog/tim-ferriss-books/#the-4-hour-workweek/ 

Harper Collins: https://www.harpercollins.com/ 

Will Smith: https://www.instagram.com/willsmith/ 

Andrew Schulz: https://www.theandrewschulz.com/ 

Highlights:

12:13 Authors and Fame

38:14 Setting Clear Constraints

39:48 Launch Fast, Then Perfect

56:13 Building Connected Content Channels

In this episode, keynote speaker and marketing strategist Clay Hebert shares his approach to crafting the perfect introduction.

Clay breaks down why traditional elevator pitches fall short and introduces his 'verb-their-noun' formula to help you create clear, engaging, and memorable intros that foster real connections.

Listen in to discover practical storytelling techniques, avoid common pitfalls, and transform how you present yourself and your business.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:58 Top Mistakes to Avoid in Your Introductions

02:44 3 Common Myths About Introductions Debunked

02:56 Myth 1: Why Introductions Shouldn't Be About You

03:24 Myth 2: Why "Completeness" Hurts Your Intro

04:16 Myth 3: The Problem with Prioritizing Accuracy in Intros

05:19 How to Create Human Connection in Your Introductions

08:06 The Ultimate Formula for Crafting a Perfect Introduction

11:50 The Verb-Their-Noun Formula for Strong Introductions

16:09 How to Avoid Buzzwords and Tell Simple, Impactful Stories

20:52 How to Use Intrigue to Capture Attention in Your Intro

28:37 Why Clarity Is the Key to Effective Communication

31:14 Using Analogies to Make Your Introductions Clearer

32:05 How to Make Your Intro Referable and Shareable

34:19 How to Craft Transformation-Based Introductions That Engage

35:46 How to Make Your Introduction Short, Memorable, and Impactful

42:03 The Power of Storytelling in Making Memorable Intros

44:03 How Customer Success Stories Can Improve Your Introduction

50:04 Scalability of Effective Intros

54:42 Closing Thoughts

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Follow Clay:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clayhebert/ 

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Website: https://clayhebert.com/ 

Featured in this episode:

Clay Hebert: https://www.clayhebert.com/ 

Nathan Barry: https://www.nathanbarry.com/ 

Monster Energy: https://www.monsterenergy.com/ 

Liquid Death: https://www.liquiddeath.com/ 

Seth Godin: https://www.sethgodin.com/ 

Gary Vaynerchuk: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/ 

Jeff Spencer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjeffspencer/ 

Sean Stevenson: https://www.sleepsmarter.com/ 

Tim Grahl: https://timgrahl.com/ 

Kit: https://www.kit.com/ 

Craft & Commerce: https://conference.kit.com/ 

Donald Miller: https://www.donaldmiller.com/ 

Nisha Bora: https://rainbowplantlife.com/about/ 

Moo: https://www.moo.com/ 

Indiegogo: https://www.indiegogo.com/ 

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/ 

Quartz: https://www.qz.com/ 

Highlights:

03:37 Why Intros Shouldn't Be Complete

09:44 How to Increase Your Luck Surface Area in Business

29:34 How Clarity Drives Higher Conversion Rates

42:27 The Power of Strong Copywriting

47:22 Kit's Example: Using Customer Transformation Stories

In this episode, I sit down with author, speaker, business consultant and expert at getting noticed, Dorie Clark.

Dorie tells me how she got started writing for Forbes, shares some insights from her incredible book ‘Entrepreneurial You’, and explains how you can turn social proof into sustainable streams of income.

Watch this episode to learn the actionable steps that you can take to advance your creator business, and make over $1 million per year.

00:00 Introducing Dory Clark
01:07 Breaking into the writing industry
03:04 Building social proof and credibility
07:24 Gaining national recognition at Forbes
20:19 Diversifying income streams
29:45 Monthly Webinars and Mastermind Programs
30:44 Splurges and lifestyle choices
33:51 Business strategies and email marketing
36:39 Balancing work and personal Life
38:07 Optimizing newsletter content
42:55 Time management and productivity
52:56 Future plans and wishlist for kit

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Follow Dorie Clark:

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doriec/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorieclark/ 

Twitter: https://x.com/dorieclark 

Website: https://dorieclark.com/ 

Featured in this episode:

Terry Rice: https://terryrice.co/ 

Entrepreneurial You: https://dorieclark.com/entrepreneurialyou/ 

The Long Game: https://dorieclark.com/longgame/ 

Reinventing You: https://dorieclark.com/reinventingyou/ 

Stand Out: https://dorieclark.com/stand-out/ 

Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/ 

HBR: https://hbr.org/ 

Brennan Dunn: https://twitter.com/brennandunn/ 

Highlights:

1:26 Terry Rice & Entrepreneurial You

9:05 - Cold pitching and working for Forbes

17:43 - Annual revenue

24:41 - Subscription models

30:44 - VIP Disneyland tours & business class

52:29 - Future of the show & Kit