The Upload

By Rob Balasabas

🎙 The Upload is your daily download of creator economy news, hosted by Rob Balasabas—creator business strategist and industry insider. Start your day with bite-sized updates, platform changes, and fr... more

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The podcast currently has 212 episodes available.

The Upload episodes:

May 23, 2025 3 Revenue Streams Every Video Creator Should Know
If you’ve ever wondered “How do I actually make money from this content thing?”—this episode is for you. I’m sharing the exact framework creators use to monetize smarter (without chasing the algorithm). It’s short, packed with practical tips, and includes a free invite for a coaching session with me.

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+ Ecamm http://ecamm.balasabas.live
+ Opus Clip https://www.opus.pro/?via=rob
+ Streamyard https://streamyard.com/?fpr=golive
+ Uscreen https://www.uscreen.tv

Connect with me on LinkedIn
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17min
May 21, 2025 The Sidemen Just Lanched a VC Firm (and what it means for you)
The Sidemen just launched their own venture capital fund — UPSIDE VC — and it’s a massive move for the creator economy. In this episode, we break down what this means not just for the Sidemen, but for you as a creator, entrepreneur, or brand in the space.

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Thank you to our partners:
+ Opus Clip https://www.opus.pro/?via=rob
+ Streamyard https://streamyard.com/?fpr=golive
+ Uscreen https://www.uscreen.tv
+ VidPros https://app.vidpros.io/r/MYOLL6

Connect with me on LinkedIn
+ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbalasabas

Follow me on Instagram
+ https://www.instagram.com/rob.balasabas

Business + Partnership Inquiries: [email protected]
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7min
April 28, 2025 Meta’s New Edits App, Bluesky’s Blue Checks, and Roblox Goes Global
In today’s episode of The Upload, we’re diving into three of the biggest headlines in the creator world:

- Meta just launched Edits, a standalone video app built specifically for creators — not just Instagram users
- Bluesky is rolling out a new blue check verification system with a unique twist you won’t find on X.
- And Roblox is giving creators more control with regional pricing for global monetization.

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+ https://balasabas.substack.com

Thank you to our partners:
+ Opus Clip https://www.opus.pro/?via=rob
+ Streamyard https://streamyard.com/?fpr=golive
+ Uscreen https://www.uscreen.tv
+ VidPros https://app.vidpros.io/r/MYOLL6

Connect with me on LinkedIn
+ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbalasabas

Follow me on Instagram
+ https://www.instagram.com/rob.balasabas

Business + Partnership Inquiries: [email protected]
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7min
April 24, 2025 OpenAI’s Social Network, TikTok Footnotes & MrBeast + Sidemen TV Takeover
In today’s episode of The Upload, we’re diving into three of the biggest headlines in the creator world:

- OpenAI might be building a ChatGPT-powered social network (yep, seriously).
- TikTok rolls out Footnotes, its version of Community Notes—but is it a fix or a Band-Aid?
- And MrBeast, Sidemen, and other creators are making major moves from YouTube to big-budget streaming TV.

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+ https://balasabas.substack.com

Thank you to our partners:
+ Opus Clip https://www.opus.pro/?via=rob
+ Streamyard https://streamyard.com/?fpr=golive
+ Uscreen https://www.uscreen.tv
+ VidPros https://app.vidpros.io/r/MYOLL6

Connect with me on LinkedIn
+ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbalasabas

Follow me on Instagram
+ https://www.instagram.com/rob.balasabas

Business + Partnership Inquiries: [email protected]
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14min
April 23, 2025 🚀 New Name, New Vibe — Welcome to The Upload
Coffee with Content Creators is now The Upload! In this kickoff ep, I’m sharing why the name change, what to expect, and how this daily pod will keep you in the loop on all things creator economy. Let’s go! 🎙️💥

Subscribe to The Upload Newsletter
+ https://balasabas.substack.com

Thank you to our partners:
+ Opus Clip https://www.opus.pro/?via=rob
+ Streamyard https://streamyard.com/?fpr=golive
+ Uscreen https://www.uscreen.tv
+ VidPros https://app.vidpros.io/r/MYOLL6

Connect with me on LinkedIn
+ https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbalasabas

Follow me on Instagram
+ https://www.instagram.com/rob.balasabas

Business + Partnership Inquiries: [email protected]
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7min
April 18, 2025 KEENYA KELLY (Short Form Video Expert)
+ Get the FREE "Creator Business Success Map" https://open.substack.com/pub/balasabas/p/the-creator-success-map

Connect with our Guest: Keenya Kelly
+ Website https://www.keenyakelly.com
+ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/keenyakelly
+ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@keenyakelly

Thank you to our partners:
+ Opus Clip https://www.opus.pro/?via=rob
+ Streamyard https://streamyard.com/?fpr=golive
+ VidPros https://app.vidpros.io/r/MYOLL6
+ Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter https://balasabas.substack.com

+ Tools that I use
🔗 uscreen, build your video-based membership: https://www.uscreen.tv/
🔗 superhuman, this will save you hours from your emails: http://try.sprh.mn/robbalasabas
🔗 adobe express, design awesome graphics: https://prf.hn/l/XvPmWVQ
🔗 ecamm, your own broadcast studio (mac-only): http://ecamm.balasabas.live

+ Follow me
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linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbalasabas

+ Business, sponsorship, and media kit inquiries
email [email protected]

#creatoreconomy #memberships

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The Coffee with Creators podcast is a show that talks all about the Creator Economy, Content Creation, Influencer Marketing, and about all the ways that Content Creators can build successful Revenue Streams using their own Content. This show is hosted by Rob Balasabas, the Head of Partnerships & Community at Uscreen.tv who also happens to be a Content Creator himself, sharing all that he knows and is currently learning inside the Creator Economy.
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34min
April 15, 2025 LIZ KOHLER BROWN (Surface Designer and Letterer)
+ Get the FREE "Creator Business Success Map" https://open.substack.com/pub/balasabas/p/the-creator-success-map

Connect with our Guest: Liz Kohler Brown
+ Website https://www.lizkohlerbrown.com
+ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lizkohlerbrown

Thank you to our partners:
+ Opus Clip https://www.opus.pro/?via=rob
+ Streamyard https://streamyard.com/?fpr=golive
+ VidPros https://app.vidpros.io/r/MYOLL6
+ Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter https://balasabas.substack.com

+ Tools that I use
🔗 uscreen, build your video-based membership: https://www.uscreen.tv/
🔗 superhuman, this will save you hours from your emails: http://try.sprh.mn/robbalasabas
🔗 adobe express, design awesome graphics: https://prf.hn/l/XvPmWVQ
🔗 ecamm, your own broadcast studio (mac-only): http://ecamm.balasabas.live

+ Follow me
instagram: https://instagram.com/robsotheraccount
linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbalasabas

+ Business, sponsorship, and media kit inquiries
email [email protected]

#creatoreconomy #memberships

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The Coffee with Creators podcast is a show that talks all about the Creator Economy, Content Creation, Influencer Marketing, and about all the ways that Content Creators can build successful Revenue Streams using their own Content. This show is hosted by Rob Balasabas, the Head of Partnerships & Community at Uscreen.tv who also happens to be a Content Creator himself, sharing all that he knows and is currently learning inside the Creator Economy.
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47min
April 13, 2025 JAMES HICKS (Technologist and Founder)
+ Get the FREE "Creator Business Success Map" https://open.substack.com/pub/balasabas/p/the-creator-success-map

Connect with our Guest: James Hicks
+ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhicks
+ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jhicks

Thank you to our partners:
+ Opus Clip https://www.opus.pro/?via=rob
+ Streamyard https://streamyard.com/?fpr=golive
+ VidPros https://app.vidpros.io/r/MYOLL6
+ Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter https://balasabas.substack.com

+ Tools that I use
🔗 uscreen, build your video-based membership: https://www.uscreen.tv/
🔗 superhuman, this will save you hours from your emails: http://try.sprh.mn/robbalasabas
🔗 adobe express, design awesome graphics: https://prf.hn/l/XvPmWVQ
🔗 ecamm, your own broadcast studio (mac-only): http://ecamm.balasabas.live

+ Follow me
instagram: https://instagram.com/robsotheraccount
linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbalasabas

+ Business, sponsorship, and media kit inquiries
email [email protected]

#creatoreconomy #memberships

------------------------------

The Coffee with Creators podcast is a show that talks all about the Creator Economy, Content Creation, Influencer Marketing, and about all the ways that Content Creators can build successful Revenue Streams using their own Content. This show is hosted by Rob Balasabas, the Head of Partnerships & Community at Uscreen.tv who also happens to be a Content Creator himself, sharing all that he knows and is currently learning inside the Creator Economy.
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37min
February 25, 2025 VICTORIA TAYLOR (Head of Content, Visme)
+ Get the FREE "Creator Business Success Map" https://open.substack.com/pub/balasabas/p/the-creator-success-map

Connect with our Guest: Victoria Taylor + LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-alana-taylor/

Thank you to our partners:
+ Opus Clip https://www.opus.pro/?via=rob
+ Streamyard https://streamyard.com/?fpr=golive
+ VidPros https://app.vidpros.io/r/MYOLL6
+ Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter https://balasabas.substack.com

+ Tools that I use
🔗 uscreen, build your video-based membership: https://www.uscreen.tv/
🔗 superhuman, this will save you hours from your emails: http://try.sprh.mn/robbalasabas
🔗 adobe express, design awesome graphics: https://prf.hn/l/XvPmWVQ
🔗 ecamm, your own broadcast studio (mac-only): http://ecamm.balasabas.live

+ Follow me
instagram: https://instagram.com/robsotheraccount
linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbalasabas

+ Business, sponsorship, and media kit inquiries
email [email protected]

#creatoreconomy #memberships

------------------------------

The Coffee with Creators podcast is a show that talks all about the Creator Economy, Content Creation, Influencer Marketing, and about all the ways that Content Creators can build successful Revenue Streams using their own Content. This show is hosted by Rob Balasabas, the Head of Partnerships & Community at Uscreen.tv who also happens to be a Content Creator himself, sharing all that he knows and is currently learning inside the Creator Economy.
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37min
January 03, 2025 What's Your Creator Success Stage?
+ Get the FREE "Creator Business Success Map"
https://open.substack.com/pub/balasabas/p/the-creator-success-map
+ Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:34 Go to the Creator Success Map (link in description)
06:10 Stage 1 of Creator Success
11:09 Stage 2 of Creator Success
14:27 Stage 3 of Creator Success
16:51 Stage 4 of Creator Success
21:09 Stage 5 of Creator Success
Thank you to our partners:
+ Opus Clip https://www.opus.pro/?via=rob
+ Streamyard https://streamyard.com/?fpr=golive
+ VidPros https://app.vidpros.io/r/MYOLL6
+ Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter https://balasabas.substack.com
+ Tools that I use
🔗 vidpros, best video editing service: https://www.uscreen.tv/
🔗 uscreen, build your video-based membership: https://www.uscreen.tv/
🔗 superhuman, this will save you hours from your emails: http://try.sprh.mn/robbalasabas
🔗 adobe express, design awesome graphics: https://prf.hn/l/XvPmWVQ
🔗 ecamm, your own broadcast studio (mac-only): http://ecamm.balasabas.live
+ Follow me
instagram: https://instagram.com/robsotheraccount
linkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbalasabas
+ Business, sponsorship, and media kit inquiries
email [email protected]
#creatoreconomy #memberships
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The Coffee with Creators podcast is a show that talks all about the Creator Economy, Content Creation, Influencer Marketing, and about all the ways that Content Creators can build successful Revenue Streams using their own Content. This show is hosted by Rob Balasabas, the Head of Partnerships & Community at Uscreen.tv who also happens to be a Content Creator himself, sharing all that he knows and is currently learning inside the Creator Economy.
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30min

FAQs about The Upload:

How many episodes does The Upload have?

The podcast currently has 212 episodes available.