Hey, We’re Colin and Samir, YouTube creators and podcasters that break down the latest news in the creator economy from a creator's perspective. We have a long history building communities and brands through digital content. New episodes of The Colin and Samir show go live every Monday on Spotify and YouTube.com/ColinandSamir.
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Subscribe for conversations that raise your consciousness. Previous guests include Gary Vaynerchuk, Alex Hormozi, Robert Greene, Seth Godin, Andy Frisella, Chris Williamson, Kamal Ravikant, Iman Gadzhi, Anthony Pompliano, George Heaton, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, Miss Excel Kat Norton, Ariel Helwani, James Altucher, Sam Parr, Shaan Puri, Colin and Samir, Gay Hendricks, and 350+ incredible humans.
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Blueprint is a live creative brainstorm with your favorite creator/entrepreneurs. The goal of each episode is to better understand the blueprints each creator uses to find success around their personal brand, products, content, monetization & more. We put an emphasis on the tactics. If you're a maker, builder, founder, or dreamer, this podcast is for you. Watch all episodes on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kallaway
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Helping crochet and knitting pattern designers navigate the ins and outs of running a fulfilling business, marketing their designs, and living a life they're passionate about.
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A look into the business side of the modern creator. Over the past 8 years, Ian Borthwick has worked with over 1,000 creators. Now he wants to show listeners the businesses these entrepreneur-creators are building. If you're interested in why Cody Ko has his own mug company, why Emma Chamberlain has her own coffee, and why Mr. Beast has his own burger...then this podcast is for you.
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A Different Look at Success Metrics - Inspired by YouTubers Max Fosh and Colin & Samir
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Creative entrepreneurs are a special kind of entrepreneur, and as a creative entrepreneur, I say that in the most positive and loving way. Our mission, our fuel, and our inspiration are different than others. We have a passion for creating, and sometimes that can make entrepreneurship difficult. Sometimes we feel like it's a constant pulling betwee…
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19-year-old Harvard economics student Wesley Wang will be writing and directing a film based on his short nothing, except everything., which he uploaded to YouTube in Sept. 2023. On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we talk to Wesley about how he got a deal with Sony Pictures and Darren Aronofsky. We also talk to Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw abou…
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Kallaway's Blueprint (#042) -- Content trends, creators are the new celebrities, platform slants, Ryan Reynolds, 4 quick creator mindset checks, hair regrowth
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This is episode 042 of Kallaway's Blueprint Series. What is Kallaway's Blueprint? Each week since going full-time as a creator/entrepreneur, Kallaway has documented his journey and biggest learnings at blueprint.game. Think of it like an investor letter packed with valuable frameworks, experiments, and metrics. Designed to be a 1/1 knowledge bomb f…
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#463: Judson Kauffman – David Goggins Meets Brene Brown
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Judson is a former Navy SEAL, seasoned entrepreneur, and transformational coach. In this episode, we talk about why men need to become emotionally vulnerable, how he went from being a Navy SEAL to a transformative Coach for the Modern Man, and his 4 step process on how you can live a more fulfilled life. My info:My Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyd…
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They sold their company to Snapchat (and then became YouTubers)
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The Bucket List Family is a family channel that documents the adventures of Jessica, Garrett and their kids as they travel around the world. In this interview, we cover why they started their channel, their work with National Geographic and the family content genre.By Colin and Samir
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Kallaway's Blueprint (#041) -- Headscratching content experiments, the insane story of Wesley Wang, two creator mindset boosts, Kallaway's Toybox
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This is episode 041 of Kallaway's Blueprint Series. What is Kallaway's Blueprint? Each week since going full-time as a creator/entrepreneur, Kallaway has documented his journey and biggest learnings at blueprint.game. Think of it like an investor letter packed with valuable frameworks, experiments, and metrics. Designed to be a 1/1 knowledge bomb f…
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Cultivating Community & Creating Smile-Inducing Crochet Patterns - with Carolyn of CouleeCraft
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Rather than asking what Carolyn has done, perhaps we should be asking, "what hasn't she done?!" From pattern designing to teaching classes in the local yarn shop she co-owned to working with creatives on Patreon (and so much more), Carolyn of Coulee Crafts truly has dabbled in so many areas of the fiber arts industry (and beyond)! I believe she tru…
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Creator, author, and Vlogbrother John Green first broke out into the mainstream spotlight when the film adaptation of his best-selling book 'The Fault in Our Stars' grossed over $300 million at the box office in 2014. Ten years (and two more adaptations) later, John's 'Turtles All the Ways Down' is releasing on Max. Ahead of the in-person premiere,…
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The HUGE opportunity for B2B creators with TiffInTech
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Episode 021: Kallaway sits down with Tiffany Janzen to discuss her transition from modeling to coding, growing as a B2B creator, balancing a full-time job and creator workload, B2B creator opportunities and more If you're a maker, creator, or entrepreneur, Blueprint is for you. It's designed to be a live creative brainstorm for creators in the tren…
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We've seen a lot of creators ask their audience to pay for content. Sometimes it goes well, and sometimes it doesn't. On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we break down a recent example of this going poorly and why. Learn about Creator Startup: https://www.colinandsamir.com/creatorstartup Get our free Idea Generation Framework: https://cour…
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Kallaway's Blueprint (#040) -- 10 month strategy update, brand satellite accounts, when to hop on new platforms, 2 creator mindset hacks
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This is episode 040 of Kallaway's Blueprint Series. What is Kallaway's Blueprint? Each week since going full-time as a creator, Kallaway has documented his journey and biggest learnings at blueprint.game. Think of it like an investor letter packed with valuable frameworks, experiments, and metrics. Designed to be a one of one knowledge bomb for cre…
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2 Years of Podcasting - Throwback & Chance to Win a Free Coaching Call!
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The Pattern Design Circle Podcast just celebrated its second birthday! I don't know if I'm feeling like “it's already 2 years old?!” or “it's only 2 years old?!” But I do know that it's definitely something I really love doing, and that I've been continuing to make it more and more a focus in my business. I love how I can show up authentically and …
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Making $125K/month as an AI creator with Riley Brown
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Episode 020: Kallaway sits down with Riley Brown to discuss creator monetization (how Riley is making $125K/month), community building, content strategy, niching down, and more If you're a maker, creator, or entrepreneur, Blueprint is for you. It's designed to be a live creative brainstorm for creators in the trenches To watch the video version of …
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How Mark Rober built the perfect creator business
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On this episode of the show, we take you behind the scenes of our video with Mark Rober. We spent a full day with Mark to learn more about CrunchLabs. Watch our full video with Mark Rober: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piDuorC2Zm4 Sign up for our course: https://www.colinandsamir.com/creatorstartup…
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#462: Cal Callahan – Insights On Breaking Free, Truth, Family, and Finding Purpose
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Cal Callahan is an entrepreneur and podcast host. In this episode, he shares his transformative journey from a successful trading career to a path of deeper self-discovery and healing. My Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/ Cal's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal.callahan/ Cal…
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Stop Letting Them Hold You Back. Stop Letting Them Tell You What's (Not) Possible.
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Recently, I've been feeling very inspired by listening to content from creatives outside the arts and crafts industries. A couple of weeks ago I watched the Project Iceman documentary produced by Yes Theory!, and I absolutely loved it, and keep mentioning in all sorts of conversations. It's one of those pieces of content that not only resonated wit…
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We asked MKBHD about his 'devastating' Humane AI pin review
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Subscribe to The Publish Press → https://bit.ly/publish-press We talked with MKBHD Marques Brownlee about his largely negative Humane AI pin and Fiskr Ocean reviews.By Colin and Samir
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#461: Will Ahmed – How to Balance Ambition and Gratitude as an Entrepreneur
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Will Ahmed is the founder of WHOOP a recovery-focused fitness tracker. In this episode, we explore the balance between ambition and gratitude, how Amazon copied his product, and the impact of personal choice in life and business. 00:00 Intro 00:36 The Impact of Meditation on Will's Life 05:15 Learning to Meditate is a Superpower 06:48 Controlling Y…
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How to develop discipline: A conversation with Ryan Holiday (2022)
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Author and philosopher Ryan Holiday writes about Stoicism, which is the belief that we can’t control or rely on external events but we can control our ourselves and how we react to them. Ryan is a prolific creator – he’s written 12 books in ten years, and he writes two daily emails and hosts a daily podcast. But he’s not a YouTube creator, and he t…
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Understanding Contracts in Creative Business - with Kiffanie Stahle of the artist's J.D.
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Something I hear over and over again is, "I didn't get into this because of the business side of things; I got into it because I love knitting!" and I know it's something that most of my audience can relate to. So, chances are pretty high that you don't jump up and down with excitement over "all the legal stuff." Thankfully, I'm going to introduce …
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#460: Tej Dosa, Elle Beecher, & Talia Jacqueline – Finish The Feeling, Circle Of Consciousness, Living In Love
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Tej, Elle, and Talia have changed my life, and this is the first time I get to record an episode in person with all of them.In this episode we dive into spiritual wisdom, the power of money, and the journey toward emotional integrity.My Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/Tej's Twitte…
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The TikTok ban, Ryan’s World and YouTube Shorts monetization
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Subscribe to The Publish Press Colin covers three creator economy headlines with Publish Press writers Nate Graber-Lipperman and Hannah Doyle.By Colin and Samir
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Attending Festivals & Events as a Business Owner in the Knitting Industry
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It's no secret at all that there can be a lot of "need to," "have to," and "should" ideas that circulate the industry (and our brains) when it comes to running a creative business... and it's not always easy to discern how important those things actually are. In this podcast episode, we're diving into the topic of industry festivals and events. Is …
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#459: John Shahidi – Social Media Mogul On Getting Healthy, Trends, & Prioritizing Family
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John Shahidi is the president of Happy Dad. In this episode we dive into the importance of health, spirituality, and maintaining close family ties, how the social media landscape is changing, and the delicate balance between promoting products like alcohol and encouraging a culture of health and wellness. Timestamps: 00:30 Intro 00:00 John's Weight…
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An Unfiltered Conversation with Jesser (18.6M subscribers)
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On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we talk to Jesse Riedel about growing his YouTube channel, the future of watching sports and more.By Colin and Samir
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How to Use Affiliate Marketing as an Additional Revenue Stream
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Maybe your current impression is a bit like mine was, and it feels a bit slimy and annoying. Or, maybe your ready to dive into it and wanting to know all the details. Or, maybe you're not very familiar with affiliate marketing, and you're looking for the basics of what it is, how it works, and how it could fit into your business. Whichever scenario…
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A masterclass on building paid communities and the future of content with Jordan Mix
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Episode 019: Kallaway sits down with Jordan Mix (Partner at Late Checkout) to power of paid communities, the future of content, advice for building a community, the LCA flywheel, Boring Marketing, a marketplace for #2 operators, Dowithin, and more If you're a maker, creator, or entrepreneur, wknds is for you. It's designed to be a live creative bra…
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#458: Dominic Schlueter – How Running & God Changed His Life
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We had a profound discussion that dives deep into spirituality, personal growth, and the transformative power of running. Discover how a passion can turn into a mission that inspires others and challenges conventional paths.My info:My Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydannymiranda/Dominic's Info…
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Why does it seem like so many creators are retiring from YouTube, and then coming back? Colin and Samir explain.By Colin and Samir
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#457: Kyle Fields – Building a Business Through Fitness and Faith
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Kyle Fields is the co-founder of @TheFortNYC a dynamic, community-driven strength and conditioning facility. I met Kyle on a flight, and since then we have become great friends.In this episode we get into Kyle's incredible story, how Alex Hormozi saved his business, the power of creating a vision for yourself, and our connection to God.My info:My T…
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Creating Authentic Content for an Overwhelmed Audience (as an Overwhelmed Business Owner) - with Kinsey of Authentic AI for Entrepreneurs
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In a world that feels like it's constantly becoming less and less "real," so much of society - and our customers - are craving what's genuine and authentic. But in a world that demands SO MUCH of business owners, how can we possibly do it all?! Showing up online, marketing, creating our products and services, and serving our audience... it can get …
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Inside Nebula, the Creator-Owned Streaming Service
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On March 19, creator-owned streaming service Nebula announced its updated slate of scripted and unscripted original content, starting with a new division: Nebula News. To hear more about the platform's increasingly ambitious projects, Publish Press writer Nate Graber-Lipperman called up Dave Wiskus, the CEO of Nebula. You can listen to their conver…
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Building an audience will change your life with Oren John
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Episode 018: Kallaway sits down with Oren John ( @orenmeetsworld ) to explore becoming the Internet's Creative Director, why building an audience will change your life, creator monetization, building Valuable, Oren's content playbook, physical vs digital products, the future of commerce, the importance of names, and more If you're a maker, creator,…
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MrBeast reveals his biggest project ever
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On this episode of the Colin and Samir Show, we talk to MrBeast about his Amazon deal, his company Feastables, the future of YouTube, brand deals, and more. Sign up for Spotter's Title Exploder: https://sptr.la/title_exploderBy Colin and Samir
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#456: yung pueblo – Lessons From Meditating For 45 Days Straight
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Diego Perez is a meditator and #1 New York Times bestselling author who is widely known on Instagram and various social media networks through his pen name, Yung Pueblo. Online he has an audience of over 3 million people. His writing focuses on the power of self-healing, creating healthy relationships, and the wisdom that comes when we truly work o…
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#455: Matt McLeod – Living A Life Of Love, Encouragement, & Balance
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Matt McLeod is a coach in transformation, not just in body, but in mind and relationships as well. From fitness coach to a beacon of hope, Matt reveals how personal growth, emotional intelligence, and deep connections enriched his life and can do the same for you.My Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda My Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…
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Episode 017: Kallaway details the future of the wknds podcast. If you're a maker, creator, or entrepreneur, wknds is for you. It's designed to be a live creative brainstorm for builders in the trenches. To listen to the audio version of the show, check out https://wknds.fm Show Notes: 0:00 - Where are we going from here ---------- Follow Kallaway: …
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Inviting Success into Your Business by Being Prepared ("Be Ready so You Don't Have to Get Ready")
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In the previous episode we talked all about who might be watching you, ready to hand you your next great opportunity... but are you ready for it? In this episode of the Pattern Design Circle, let's chat all about how to be ready so you aren't scrambling to get ready when that opportunity arrives! From your social media to your website, from your pa…
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