Attention is power and creators harness it better than anyone else. But they’re not using that attention to create the biggest impact possible and are vastly under monetized. Host’s Rachel Rodgers and Nathan Barry believe you can be a Billion Dollar Creator. Sounds impossible? Over the last 10 years they’ve followed each other on their quests to build billion dollar companies. They’ve studied creators and seen how entrepreneurs build traditional audiences and use them as a launching pad for ...
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The Fort is an entrepreneurship podcast. Here, we uncover the proven strategies, insights, and inspiring stories of today’s greatest leaders in the worlds of business, real estate, entrepreneurship, and investing. Each episode’s mission is to help you to level up your entrepreneurial game by hearing directly from the men and women in the arena. Chris is able to uniquely uncover things not commonly discussed because he is an entrepreneur himself. We not only cover business, but we also cover ...
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If you're a creative or entrepreneur looking for motivation and education to build your brand or business, you'll want to tune into the Create Something Awesome Today Podcast, hosted by Creative Entrepreneur and Public Speaker, Roberto Blake and featuring special guests like Pat Flynn, Nathan Barry, iJustine, Marques Brownlee, Noah Kagan, and Chris Ducker.
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#365 - Mark Gibson - CEO @ JLL Capital Markets - In-Depth Analysis of Current Real Estate Market (2H 2024 - 2025)
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Mark is currently the Chief Executive Officer of JLL Capital Markets, Americas. He also sits on JLL’s Global Capital Markets Board where he shares responsibility for the strategic direction, growth, and client activities of JLL’s global capital markets business. We discuss: The state of Capital Markets The FED and rate cuts The performance of Offic…
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I Sold My $5,000,000 Business… Here’s How | 045
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Thinking about selling your business? Here’s everything you need to know. In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Cathryn Lavery to hear the incredible story of how she sold her business—and then bought it back. We chat about the real challenges entrepreneurs face when selling a business, the must-know tips to protect yourself from making expe…
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How to Make $2,000,000 From Courses and Quit Your 9-To-5 | 044
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Want to break free from the 9-to-5 hustle and build a $1 million creator business? In this week’s episode, I coach Aaron Francis on his course-selling business and explore how to 3x his business by the end of 2025. Join us as we explore how to effectively implement a hub-and-spoke model to build a loyal newsletter list, proven lead magnets that can…
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Zero to $125,000 in 30 Days: My Exact Course Launch Strategy | 043
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Want to learn how to create a successful online course that generates significant revenue? In this episode, I chat with Aaron Francis, Co-Founder of Try Hard Studios, who shares his incredible journey of making $125,000 in just 30 days from their SQLite video course. Aaron reveals the proven strategies that drove their course's success, effective m…
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#364 - Chico West - Getting Sober, Overcoming Trauma, & Winning
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Chico West is a LPC therapist, coach, and consultant. He works with on-site programs and for Construction companies and has a private practice with over 34 years of continuous sobriety. We discuss: - Common themes around addiction - Marriage - Therapy and Counseling in the C-Suite We'd appreciate you filling out our audience survey, so we can conti…
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#363 - Jason Illian - GP & Co-Founder @ Highmount Capital - Growth Equity, Investing in Dude Perfect, Launching Koch Disruptive Technologies
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Jason is the General Partner and Co-Founder of Highmount Capital, a unique investment firm focused on growth stage and middle market investments in transformative technology and other growth-related platforms. He is the former Managing Director and founding member of Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), the venture and growth arm of Koch Industries,…
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$1M Guide: How I’m Scaling a Content Business to 7 Figures in 2025 | 042
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In this episode, I coach Paula Pant, founder of Afford Anything, on actionable strategies to grow her business to over $1 million in just one year. Paula opens up about the significant challenges she's faced, including a $600k+ drop in revenue since 2020. We work together to craft a blueprint for overcoming these obstacles. We dive into why adaptin…
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#362 - Steve Van Amburgh - CEO @ KDC - Developing The BEST Corporate Build-To-Suits in America
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As the CEO of KDC, Steve Van Amburgh manages the firm’s strategic planning while coordinating new business development efforts. He also oversees KDC’s acquisition and development activities. Under his leadership, KDC completed over 154 corporate build-to-suit office and industrial projects valued at over $11 billion and totaling more than 37 millio…
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Business Insider: Zero to $100M Guide for Creator-Led Products | 041
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Are you thinking of building or scaling a consumer product company? This week, we’re joined by John Durant, a prolific investor in the health and wellness space as he reveals the proven strategies and insider insights that will catapult your business to new heights. Tune in to discover common pitfalls that both struggling and successful companies e…
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Our plan to scale this local newsletter from $80,000 to $500,000 per year | 040
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Are you looking to start or scale a newsletter business? In this episode, Nathan is joined by Marissa Lovell, writer of the ‘From Boise’ newsletter, which generates $87,000 in revenue annually. Nathan helps map out various tactics to expand the newsletter’s subscriber base, strategies for increasing revenue per user through sponsorships, and creati…
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#361 - Jeremiah Donati - Director of Intercollegiate Athletics @ TCU - The Business and Future of College Athletics
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Jeremiah Donati was appointed as TCU’s Director of Intercollegiate Athletics on December 11, 2017. Since his arrival at TCU in 2011, Donati has played a major role in enhancing the TCU student-athlete experience through donor-supported facility upgrades totaling nearly $500 million. During Donati’s tenure as athletics director, the Horned Frogs hav…
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Build a $100,000+ Creator Business in 2024 (Full Masterclass) | 039
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This week's episode is a masterclass on scaling your creator business to 7 figures and beyond. With insights from industry giants such as Ali Abdaal, Sahil Bloom, Sam Parr, Rachel Rodgers, and many others, we explore the effective strategies and mindsets that have propelled them to remarkable success. These experts have built massive followings and…
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I Launched a $20,000 Digital Product in 24 Hours, Here’s How | 038
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Are you leaving money on the table with your product launches? Too many entrepreneurs make critical mistakes that tank their sales and leave them wondering “what went wrong?” In this episode, Nathan coaches Frannie Wilson, co-founder of Ampersand studios, on her upcoming product launch. Tune in to discover promotional tactics that’ll have your audi…
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#360 - Andy Weiner - President @ RockStep Capital - Investing in Shopping Malls in Secondary / Tertiary Markets at 15-25% Cap Rates
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Andy Weiner, President of RockStep Capital, started RockStep Capital Corporation in 1996. Weiner has built or acquired over 9 million square feet of shopping centers throughout the United States. Prior to founding RockStep Capital, Weiner served as Vice President of Operations for Weiner Stores, a chain of 159 family clothing stores with locations …
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I Helped Ex-YouTube Employee Grow His Business in 52mins | 037
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In this episode, Nathan is joined by Jon Youshaei to explore his content roasting business idea in detail. The concept centers around a premium service where Jon provides in-depth roasts of videos for content creators. Together, Nathan and Jon delve into topics such as newsletter referral schemes, pricing strategies, and value propositions. Get you…
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Ex-YouTube Employee on How to Get 100,000 Subscribers FAST | 036
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Many creators aim for fame, but only a few build lasting careers while others quickly fade. What sets the long-term successes apart? This week at Craft & Commerce, Nathan interviews Ex-YouTube employee, Jon Youshaei, to uncover the secrets. They discuss the truth behind captivating social content to stand out in the crowded digital landscape, effec…
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#359 - Michael Levy - CEO @ Crow Holdings - 2008 GFC Stories, Restructuring, View on 2024 RE Market, Life at Crow, A Man of Commerce
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Today’s episode is full of incredible career stories and deep market insights as we enter the second half of 2024. Michael Levy is the Chief Executive Officer of Crow Holdings where he is responsible for leading and overseeing the Company’s overall business strategy and activities. The firm’s operations include real estate investment management, re…
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We're Scaling Ali Abdaal’s Business to $10 Million (Here’s How) | 035
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Want to take your creator business to $10 million and beyond? In this episode, Nathan interviews Ali Abdaal, the internet’s leading productivity expert, to explore the shift from a creator-focused model to a sustainable business, the pivotal role of the creator as a guide, and how to set measurable goals that drive growth. Join us for a deep dive f…
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#358 - Phillip Huffines - Co-Founder @ Huffines Communities - The Art Of Building Award-Winning Master Planned Communities
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Continuing a practice of three generations of business and community work in the Dallas area, Phillip and his twin brother, Co-Owner Donald, have developed their Land Development and Land Investing legacy by creating superior master-planned communities and multifamily community living styles. The firm has developed over 15,000 single-family homesit…
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We're Finally Talking About It... Behind the Scenes of Our Rebrand | 034
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ConvertKit is becoming Kit, and in this episode, Nathan is joined by Creative Director, Charli Prangley, for an in-depth discussion on the rebrand. They explore why rebranding goes beyond a simple name change, the significance of aligning a company’s name with its broader vision, and the complexities of acquiring domains and other strategic assets.…
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If I Wanted to Build a $5M Creator Business in 2024, I’d Do This | 033
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In this episode, Nathan is joined by Ricky Zhang, the founder and CEO of Prince of Travel. They delve into Ricky’s creator business and the specific strategies he can employ to scale it from $1.3 million to $5 million and beyond. Tune in for an insightful conversation on effective revenue models, leadership in a growing team, and the incremental sk…
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#357 - Dov Hertz - Founder @ DH Property Holdings, LLC - The Greatest Land Assembler New York City Has Ever Seen
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Before founding DH Property Holdings, Dov was the Executive Vice President of Acquisitions of Asset Management at Extell Development Company. During his 13+ years at Extell, Dov negotiated and supervised the acquisitions of over $20 billion of New York real estate. Dov was directly responsible for sourcing some of the most notable transactions over…
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I Scaled to $40M Using Creator Flywheels (Here's How) | 032
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When your systems are set up correctly, everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Over time, you experience faster growth, less effort, and increased profitability. This week’s episode is a must-watch masterclass on Creator Flywheels—the exact system Nathan used to scale ConvertKit to $40M per year. Reflecting on past conversations with guests, we …
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#356 - Larry Brogdon - Partner @ Four Sevens Oil Company - Tales From The Barnett Shale
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Larry Brogdon is a geologist and Partner with Four Sevens Oil Company with over 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. He has been involved in developing several major oil and gas plays, including the Barnett Shale. We discuss: - The early days of the Barnett Shale - The impact of horizontal oil wells - The role of natural gas in the w…
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$3M to $40M: An Unfiltered Conversation with My Ex COO | 031
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In this episode, Nathan is joined by Barrett Brooks, his former Chief Operating Officer at ConvertKit, for a candid discussion on why Barrett left the company. They explore the nuances of co-leadership, celebrate their biggest achievements, and reflect on lessons learned and what they wish they had done differently. Join us for in-depth learnings o…
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#355 - Michael Fishman & Michael Baum - Shareholders of Global RE Practice @ Greenberg Traurig, LLP - Legal Best Practices & The Egoless Partnership
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In today’s episode I sit down with Michael Fishman & Michael Baum are Co-Chairs of Global RE Practice @ Greenberg Traurig, LLP - one of the world's largest real estate practices. Their practice focuses on real estate, real estate finance, private equity and real estate fund formation. Their clients include institutional investors, investment adviso…
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030: $95,000 From Podcasts in 10 Days: 3-Step Creator Flywheel (Proven Strategy)
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How do you add $95,000 in sales in just 10 days? In this episode, Nathan is joined by Simon Severino, CEO of Strategy Sprints and expert adviser to teams at Google, Roche, BMW, and many others. Tune in for an in-depth breakdown of the strategies creators can use to scale their businesses effectively. The two explore flywheels and franchising, using…
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#354 - Don Tepman (@StripMallGuy) - Strip Malls, Creating Value, Leasing Strategy, X/Twitter, Charlie Munger
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Don Tepman runs a real estate fund that focuses on buying neighborhood strip centers throughout the United States and also runs the 'StripMallGuy' account on X and LinkedIn. Mr. Tepman started his career in 2002 and led his first strip center purchase in 2006. He has completed 40 purchases and raised over $150M in LP capital. We discuss: Don’s care…
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#353 - Chris Powers & Jason Baxter - Foster: How Fort Is Harnessing The Power of Advanced Data & Artificial Intelligence
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I couldn’t be more excited to release today’s episode that shares in great detail how Fort is thinking about and using AI. Jason and I discuss our proprietary operating system, FOS, and how we’re leveraging AI to build Fort's next chapter. We’ve been building this technology for years and now the fun really begins. Jason Baxter joined Fort in 2015,…
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029: Expert Advice: 3 Tips to Make $100,000 Writing Books in 2024
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This week on Billion Dollar Creator, Nathan sits down with Eric Jorgensen, CEO of Scribe Media. Join us as we explore traditional and self-publishing, dissect book marketing dynamics, and discuss the strategic power of audience engagement and content creation. They also delve into Eric’s journey from author to publishing company CEO, the concept of…
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#352 - Ryan Delk - Founder @ Primer - Fixing the Broken US Education System & Saving San Francisco
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Ryan Delk is the CEO and Founder of Primer — a platform that helps the top 1% of teachers launch Microschools in their communities. He’s spent the last decade building tech companies (like Square, Gumroad, and Omni) and was homeschooled K - 8th grade, which served as the early inspiration for Primer. We discuss: - The state of education in America …
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028: 6 Keys to Building a $40M Business (Live Mastermind)
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This week, the Billion Dollar Creator podcast is thrilled to host an exceptional lineup featuring Nick Huber, Matt Schnuck, Sieva Kozinsky, Xavier Helgesen, and Kurtis Lin. They join Nathan for a captivating discussion on how to pick the right market, what we can learn from our failures, and whether the classic advice to "follow your passion" alway…
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#351 - Preston Holland - CCO @ FLYING Finance - Private Aviation 101
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Preston Holland is the Chief Commercial Officer of FLYING Finance, which is an aircraft financing company. Before taking over the finance business, Preston ran FLYING Media Group (now known as Firecrown) as Chief Operating Officer. We discuss: When folks should consider flying privately Costs of owning a plane Chartering, jet cards, and fractional …
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#350 - Mike Beckham - Co-Founder & CEO @ Simple Modern - A Former Pastor Built One Of The Fastest Growing E-Commerce Businesses In The US
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Mike Beckham is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Simple Modern, a leading producer of premium drinkware and lifestyle products. Founded in 2015 and based in Oklahoma, SimpleModern currently generates a nine-figure annual revenue and is committed to generosity, donating at least 10% of annual profits to nonprofit organizations. Under Mike’s…
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