Best David Elikwu Podcasts (2024)

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106. The Secret Weapons of Colonialism with Charles C. Mann 42:34

3h ago42:34

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David speaks with Charles C. Mann, a journalist and author, specializing in scientific topics. He is the author of the bestselling books 1491, which won the National Academies Communication Award for Best Book of the Year, 1493, and The Wizard and the Prophet. He is the co-author of four books, and contributing editor for Science, The Atlantic Mont…

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Should Creators Focus on Quality or Quantity? ft. Marcelo Russo vs. David Elikwu 33:30

24d ago33:30

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How can creators strike the right quantity vs quality balance with their content for sustainable growth? Marcelo Russo debates David Elikwu! Build a platform you own. Start with ConvertKit today at: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CreatorDebatesConvertKit06102024 Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "A…

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105. Dreams, Doubts and Creative Conflict with Kelly Wilde Miller 35:01

7d ago35:01

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David speaks with Kelly Wilde Miller, a writer and speaker giving voice to the necessity of authentic self-expression. She is a self-help author who was challenged to write and publish her first book in 5-days, an award-winning speaker and creator of the growing newsletter Wild on Purpose. They talked about: 📉 Lessons from missed opportunities 🎭 Fi…

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Should you sell to beginners? (ft. Jay Clouse) 22:36

10d ago22:36

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My BFF Jay Clouse joins me to work through an internal debate he's having over whether or not to create a new offer. Join Kick's affiliate program and enjoy free '24 bookkeeping: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CDKick06242024 Build a platform you own. Start with ConvertKit today at: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CDConvertKit06242024 Big thanks to Kick …

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104. Systemic Racism and Healthcare with Layal Liverpool 39:24

14d ago39:24

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David speaks with Layal Liverpool, an author and science journalist with expertise in biomedical science, particularly virology and immunology. She worked as a biomedical researcher at the University College London and the University of Oxford in the UK. Her writing has appeared in Nature, New Scientist, WIRED, the Guardian, and elsewhere, and she …

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103. Mindset, Stress, and Resilience with David Robson 27:44

21d ago27:44

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David speaks with David Robson, an award-winning science writer specializing in the extremes of the human brain, body, and behaviour. He has previously worked as a features editor at New Scientist and senior journalist at the BBC. He is the author of The Intelligence Trap, which has been translated into fifteen languages, The Expectation Effect, an…

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102. The Path to Effective Leadership with Dave Kline 40:27

28d ago40:27

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David speaks with Dave Kline, an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, and coach who trains leaders on the playbook for leading high-performance teams. He is the founder and developer of the MGMT Accelerator, a cohort-based program that helps executives improve by developing established management playbooks and systems. He also owns SkillScouter, a leadin…

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101. Conversation, Curiosity, and Connection with Joe Ferraro 38:44

1M ago38:44

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David speaks with Joe Ferraro, a teacher, professional speaker, and the host of The One Percent Better Podcast, where he’s interviewed some of the world's most successful people. He is also the founder of DamnGoodConversations.com, a company whose mission is to teach repeatable ways to have the best conversations in your life and work. They talked …

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Should Creators Ever Sell Their Business? 34:31

1M ago34:31

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Attend the best conference for creators. Buy your Craft + Commerce ticket today: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CDCCpromo Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.creatorwizard.com/branddealwizard Join 32K+ creators getting paid sponso…

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100. The Expectation Effect with David Robson 45:08

1M ago45:08

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David speaks with David Robson, an award-winning science writer specialising in the extremes of the human brain, body, and behaviour. He has previously worked as a features editor at New Scientist and as a senior journalist at the BBC. He is the author of The Intelligence Trap, which has been translated into fifteen languages, The Expectation Effec…

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99. Level Up Your Startup with Rob Fitzpatrick 38:26

2M ago38:26

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David speaks with Rob Fitzpatrick, author of three books, including The Mom Test and Write Useful Books, both of which are among the most universally recommended books for early entrepreneurs and non-fiction writers. His books are used in universities such as Harvard, MIT, and UCL, and are also manuals for training at companies like SkyScanner and …

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Should you Create Trending or Evergreen Content? ft. Avi Gandhi & Phil Ranta 26:59

2M ago26:59

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Is chasing trends cringe? Doesn't it make more sense to create evergreen content? Time for a debate! Attend the best conference for creators. Buy your Craft + Commerce ticket today: https://go.creatorwizard.com/CDCCpromo Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter…

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98. Curiosity, Creativity, and Careers with Buster Benson 34:57

2M ago34:57

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David speaks with Buster Benson, an entrepreneur and former product leader at Amazon, Twitter, Slack, and Patreon. He writes for Medium and busterbenson.com and is currently the CEO of 750words.com. He is the author of ‘Why Are We Yelling? The Art of Productive Disagreement.’ They talked about: 🌱 Having a positive mindset despite early experiences …

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97. Science, Reasoning, and The Intelligence Trap with David Robson 39:17

2M ago39:17

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David speaks with David Robson, an award-winning science writer specializing in the extremes of the human brain, body, and behavior. He has previously worked as a features editor at New Scientist and as a senior journalist at the BBC. He is the author of The Intelligence Trap, which has been translated into fifteen languages, The Expectation Effect…

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96. The Path to Authentic Writing with Anne-Laure Le Cunff 30:06

2M ago30:06

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David speaks with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, a neuroscientist, writer, entrepreneur, and the founder of Ness Labs, which provides content, coaching, courses and community to help makers put their minds at work. They talked about: 🌟 Choosing authenticity over Mimetic desires 🎨 Embracing individuality ⚖️ Work-life balance as an entrepreneur 💪 Overcoming se…

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95. The Power of Pivoting with Jenny Blake 39:35

3M ago39:35

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David speaks with Jenny Blake, an international keynote speaker and author of Pivot: The Only Move That Matters is Your Next One, winner of the Axiom Best Business Books award in the careers category. She hosts two podcasts with over one million downloads combined: Free Time for heart-based business owners, and Pivot with Jenny Blake for navigating…

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94. Leading with Purpose with Ryan Hawk 37:09

3M ago37:09

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David speaks with Ryan Hawk, the host of “The Learning Leader Show,” renowned as one of the most dynamic leadership podcasts available. Ryan is also the author of several highly acclaimed books on management, leadership, and excellence, including “Welcome to Management,” which Forbes hailed as one of the best leadership books of 2020. They talked a…

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93. Wealth, Investing, and Personal Finance with Rob Dix 34:46

3M ago34:46

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David speaks with Rob Dix, a co-founder of Property Hub. Rob is a co-host of The Property Podcast, which is one of the biggest business podcasts in the UK, and the author of 3 popular books about property and investing including The Price of Money which was a Sunday Times Bestseller. They talked about: 📈 The secrets of wise investing 📊 Investing in…

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92. Neuroscience, Writing, and Mindful Productivity with Anne-Laure Le Cunff 38:49

3M ago38:49

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David speaks with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, a neuroscientist, writer, entrepreneur, and the founder of Ness Labs, which provides content, coaching, courses and community to help makers put their minds at work. They talked about: 📒 The importance of journaling ✍️ Developing as a writer 👩‍💻 Anne-Laure's journey from Google to Ness Labs 🧠 Embracing uncerta…

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91. The Art of Storytelling with Lawrence Yeo 38:22

4M ago38:22

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David speaks with Lawrence Yeo, a writer, illustrator, storyteller, and the creator of “More To That”, an illustrated long-form blog read by tens of thousands of people. They talked about: 📖 How stories influence thinking 🔍 The value of exploring different genres 🕰️ How history changes beliefs. 🌍 How broad taste can influence creativity 🎨 The uniqu…

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90. The Pursuit of Excellence with Ryan Hawk 46:53

4M ago46:53

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David speaks with Ryan Hawk, who’s the host of "The Learning Leader Show," labeled as the most dynamic leadership podcast around, and author of some very popular books about management, leadership and excellence. And including Welcome to Management, which Forbes called one of the best leadership books of 2020. They talked about: 🏆 The impact of gre…

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89. The Price of Money with Rob Dix 45:40

4M ago45:40

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David speaks with Rob Dix, a co-founder of Property Hub, co-host of The Property Podcast, which is one of the biggest business podcasts in the UK, and author of 3 popular books about property and investing including The Price of Money which was a Sunday Times Bestseller. They talked about: 📈 Why the cost of living is rising 👩‍💼 Why economists see t…

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88. The Economics of Elites with Garett Jones 45:24

4M ago45:24

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David speaks with Garett Jones, an Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University, and the author of 3 books: Hive Mind, 10% Less Democracy, and The Culture Transplant. They talked about: 📉 Good economic policies that people still hate 👥 The power balance between the public and the elites, and why we secretly love them ❓ Where do we go…

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87. The Career of a Practical Creator with Lawrence Yeo 46:24

5M ago46:24

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David speaks with Lawrence Yeo, a writer, illustrator, storyteller, and the creator of “More To That”, an illustrated long-form blog read by tens of thousands of people. They talked about: 🎨 Balancing practical work with creativity 💡 Cultivating and pursuing passion 🚫 Avoiding mimetic desires 📝 Writing good stories 🔍 How to discover new ideas 👥 Bal…

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86. Creativity, Conditioning and Athletic Development with Jamie Smith 36:26

5M ago36:26

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David speaks with James Smith, founder and Head Sports Preparation coach of The U of Strength. They talked about: 🔄 Translating skills across different sports 🤹 The importance of play in sports training 🏆 Working with UCONN's championship team 🌟 How players mature at different times in their careers 🏈 How good coaching and conditioning help athlete…

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85. AI, Careers, and Risk Management with Taylor Pearson 43:15

5M ago43:15

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David speaks with Taylor Pearson, an entrepreneur and author of The End of Jobs. They talked about: 🤖 How AI will impact career choices 🚀 The future of work 🛠️ AI in automating jobs 🎓 How AI might affect career choice heuristics 🔄 The concept of Ergodicity 💼 Tail risks in investing 🚌 The Helsinki Bus Station theory This is just one part of a longer…

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Solving Arvid Kahl's Sponsorship Dilemma 44:02

5M ago44:02

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Book your free Uscreen demo: https://go.creatorwizard.com/UscreenYTVideo1Feb24 Thanks to Uscreen for sponsoring this video! When you support them, it allows me to continue to bring you awesome free videos like this! 🙏 Should Arvid keep his rates the same with his current sponsors or raise them? After all, what if the brand thinks you're greedy and …

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84. Contrarian Ideas, Reading, and Publishing with Eric Jorgensen 41:23

5M ago41:23

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David speaks with Eric Jorgenson, the CEO of Scribe Media. He also has a rolling fund investing in pre-seed and seed-stage tech companies, and is the author of two books: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness; and The Anthology of Balaji. They talked about: 🔬 Truth and misinformation in academic research 🧠 Social manipulat…

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Meet the King of YouTube Brand Deals (Jay Clouse x Justin Moore interview) 1:07:12

5M ago1:07:12

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In this bonus episode with my buddy Jay Clouse of Creator Science, you'll learn: - The right way to pitch yourself to brands - How to negotiate without leaving money on the table - How to handle contracts - And that you're probably wrong about some things Follow Jay Clouse: 🌐 Episode page: https://podcast.creatorscience.com/ju... 🧰 Get My Gear List…

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83. Taste, Judgement, and the Traits of Great Founders with Sondre Rasch 29:39

5M ago29:39

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David speaks with Sondre Rasch, Co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing, a global social safety net for remote workers and companies. They talked about: 🌐 Choosing the right projects 💡 Independent thinking and developing taste 🤔 How ideas and individuals evolve over time 🚀 The traits of great founders 🎯 Audience capture 🌐 How algorithms influence beliefs …

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Hate pitching sponsors? Listen to this. 47:30

6M ago47:30

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A proactive approach to sponsorships can feel a little intimidating. You might think: “I’ve got all these brands coming to me anyways, so do I really need to start reaching out myself?!” But if that’s your mindset, I guarantee you’re gonna be making at least 50% the sponsorship revenue that you could be. That’s why I challenged Lexi on her sponsors…

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82. Building World-Class Athletes with Jamie Smith 38:49

6M ago38:49

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David speaks with Jamie Smith, founder and Head Sports Preparation coach of The U of Strength. They talked about: 🌦️ Impact of Climate on Sports Performance 🌍 Environment’s effects on athlete development 🤸 Effects of early sports specialisation 🤕 Dealing with injuries and burnout in sports 🏀 Coaching and mindset in sports 🧠 How the athlete's psycho…

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Upgrading Amanda Goetz’s Sponsorship Strategy 43:08

6M ago43:08

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Figuring out how to pitch to a brand’s marketing team can feel intimidating for any creator. Heck, despite her background as a founder and Chief Marketing Officer, being on the other side of the curtain has left even Amanda feeling uncertain. But if you don’t wanna rely solely on brands just popping up in your inbox, this is a skill you have to lea…

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81. Skill Stacks and Career Evolution with Taylor Pearson 45:15

6M ago45:15

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David speaks with Taylor Pearson, an entrepreneur and author of The End of Jobs. They talked about: 🚀 Deciding not to pursue law ⚠️ The trap of traditional career paths 🤐 The silent risk of staying in a job too long 📊 The concept of a personal balance sheet 🌍 Experiencing different cultures 🌱 How living abroad affects personal growth 🛠️ How to buil…

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80. Leverage, Luck, and Happiness with Eric Jorgenson 36:18

7M ago36:18

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David speaks with Eric Jorgenson, the CEO of Scribe Media. He also has a rolling fund investing in pre-seed and seed-stage tech companies, and is the author of two books: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness; and The Anthology of Balaji. They talked about: 🤓 Working smarter, not harder 🚀 How leverage helps achieve success…

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I've run Cohort-Based AND Evergreen Courses. Here's what's BEST. 21:19

7M ago21:19

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Today we’re talking about the pros and cons of cohort-based vs. evergreen courses. Join the Creator Network today: https://creatornetwork.com Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.creatorwizard.com/bdw-overview First of all, what’…

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79. Building Enduring Digital Companies with Sondre Rasch 33:14

7M ago33:14

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David speaks with Sondre Rasch, Co-founder and CEO of SafetyWing, a global social safety net for remote workers and companies. They talked about: 🌐 Conceptualizing digital countries 💼 Sondre's early entrepreneurial experience 🌱 Formative experiences and aspirations 🎯 Choosing the right problems to solve 🤔 Exploring intuition and judgement in decisi…

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How to Renegotiate with a Brand or Long-term Sponsor ft. Josh Summers (All Things Secured) 57:01

7M ago57:01

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New Epidemic Sound users can use code "WIZARD50" at checkout to get 2 months free for personal or commercial plans. Expires Jan 1, 2024. Thanks to Epidemic Sound for sponsoring this video! Most creators allow long-term sponsorships to just… chug along. After all, it can feel like a lot of effort to renegotiate the terms of an already-lucrative rela…

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78. Business Finance, Failure, and Friends with Brandon Pindulic 34:35

7M ago34:35

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David speaks with Brandon Pindulic, President of Spacebar Ventures, a digital business incubator and investment firm. He also previously founded OpGen Media. They talked about: 🔍 Reviewing business decisions 🤝 The role of trust in business operations 💼 Building a personal holding company 💰 Business success on personal finances 🚫 Avoiding mistakes i…

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Hire a team vs. stay solo? ft. Justin Welsh & Barrett Brooks 37:16

7M ago37:16

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Today we’re talking about the pros and cons of building a team OR staying a solo creator. Join the Creator Network today: https://creatornetwork.com Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.creatorwizard.com/bdw-overview I’m gonna ge…

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77. Scaling Newsletters and Building Audiences with Josh Spector 33:25

7M ago33:25

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David speaks with Josh Spector, a newsletter publisher and an audience and business growth strategist. Josh helps creative entrepreneurs to grow their audience and businesses and he also writes a great newsletter called For The Interested. They talked about: 🎬 Josh’s early days in the entertainment industry 📺 Traditional media and digital media 💡 H…

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Fixing Jay Clouse’s Brand Deal Strategy 42:25

7M ago42:25

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Most creators see sponsorships as something that happens to them. The brand reaches out, we slot them into our ad “inventory.” But even if your inventory is booked out for the next few months, this approach is actually preventing you from unlocking the *true* revenue potential of sponsorships. That’s why I’m giving @CreatorScienceYT some tough love…

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76. Techno-optimism and The Anthology of Balaji with Eric Jorgenson 51:02

8M ago51:02

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David speaks with Eric Jorgenson, the CEO of Scribe Media. He also has a rolling fund investing in pre-seed and seed-stage tech companies, and is the author of two books: The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness; and The Anthology of Balaji. They talked about: 📚 Impact of Naval and Balaji's books 👤 How Balaji Srinivasan becam…

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When to Close a Chapter in your Life ft. Paul Millerd 45:59

8M ago45:59

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Today we’re talking about life transitions, opportunities, and how to know when to say no. Join the Creator Network today: https://creatornetwork.com Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.branddealwizard.com When my wife April and…

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75. Building, Buying, and Scaling Businesses with Brandon Pindulic 40:40

8M ago40:40

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David speaks with Brandon Pindulic, President of Spacebar Ventures, a digital business incubator and investment firm. He also previously founded OpGen Media. They talked about: 💼 Early business ventures and lessons 🎓 Reflections on college and early career 🏢 Building OpGen Media 🤝 Landing big clients and growing the business 🔄 Reflections on sellin…

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74. Self-deception and decision-making with Robin Hanson 47:56

8M ago47:56

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David speaks with Robin Hanson, an associate professor of economics at George Mason University and co-author of The Elephant in the Brain. They talked about: 🕵️‍♂️ The hidden self-deception in our beliefs 🤔 How to improve your thinking 🙈 Hidden desires in social and economic policy 🤵‍♂️ Experts, elites, and the institution reform 🏢 Stratification i…

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73. Upgrade your thinking with Eric Jorgenson 39:27

8M ago39:27

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David speaks with Eric Jorgenson, the CEO of Scribe Media. Scribe is the first, biggest, and best professional publisher. He is also an Angel investor and entrepreneur. He launched his rolling fund on AngelList, a rolling fund investing in pre-seed and seed-stage tech companies. He authored the books The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealt…

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72. Maps, meaning and intuition with Bob Gower 31:54

9M ago31:54

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David Elikwu speaks with Bob Gower, a consultant, speaker, and author of two books. He also frequently contributes to publications like the Huffington Post and Inc. magazine. They talked about: 🗺️ How Bob’s upbringing shaped his trajectory 💰 Cults and the contradictions of Prosperity Gospel ❓ The role of intuition in decision-making 🔓 Positive and …

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Should Creators Stop Trading Time for Money? ft. Sara Loretta 52:37

9M ago52:37

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Today we’re talking about whether you should trade time for money. Join the Creator Network today: https://creatornetwork.com Big thanks to ConvertKit for sponsoring this episode! Join Brand Deal Wizard to Access "After Dark" episodes & become a supporter of the podcast: https://www.creatorwizard.com/bdw-overview You’ve seen the threads, you’ve see…

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71. Awareness, Creativity and Self-discovery with Michael Ashcroft 50:17

9M ago50:17

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David speaks with Michael Ashcroft, a writer and Alexander Technique teacher who previously spent 10 years consulting on clean energy innovation. A lot of Michael's work centres around helping people expand their awareness. He's written several essays and posts I've loved, particularly about the concept of grinding, and how paying attention to our …

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