Nick Bell is a self-made Australian entrepreneur and investor known for building a global digital-marketing empire from humble beginnings. He grew up on a farm in rural Victoria, left university early, and launched his first business with only a few hundred dollars. In 2008, he founded WME Group, which he later scaled and sold for millions. Since then, Nick has built and invested in dozens of companies across digital marketing, tech, and reputation management. Beyond business, he’s deeply interested in health, longevity, and emerging technologies, making him a prominent voice in both entrepreneurship and the future-of-health space.
Connect with Nick Bell!
https://www.instagram.com/nickbellau
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Introduction
0:50 – Meet Nick Bell
1:25 – What Nick has been focused on over the past 6 months
3:21 – What billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg do to stay young
5:32 – Can ultra-wealthy people live to 200+ years with emerging tech?
7:05 – Nick’s dinosaur fossil collection
9:01 – How Nick’s fossils have appreciated in value from $400k to $700k
9:31 – Are we becoming weaker due to too much comfort and optimization?
11:28 – Nick's thoughts on Bryan Johnson's experience with India’s air quality
12:49 – How Nick’s upbringing shaped how he raises his kids
15:03 – Nick’s views on AI glasses, Neuralink, and transhumanism
17:40 – What Nick would do if he were 19 years old in today’s world
20:26 – What happens when AI (Sora) clones your niche or personal brand
23:02 – Nick’s main offer and angle for his new health company, Bobby
24:31 – How Nick plans to acquire customers for his health company
25:46 – Nick’s podcast strategy for authority and scale
26:40 – Advice on podcast clipping: volume, team, and workflow
27:30 – Why mass content output (4–5 clips/day) wins
28:51 – How Nick’s marketing agency adapted to the AI era
31:37 – Should you spend $200 on ads or go organic first?
33:47 – Should experts still make how-to content when AI answers everything?
34:59 – Nick shares how he uses ChatGPT for his bloodwork, genetics, and supplements
37:12 – Nick on posting health and longevity content and why he avoids full-time personal branding
38:17 – Nick on why he excels at building companies from scratch but dislikes running large teams
40:32 – Nick’s inner circle and how his friendships have changed
41:57 – How Nick navigates diet confusion in a world of conflicting advice
44:57 – How to deal with doom-scrolling after long, exhausting days
46:57 – Nick's recent life discoveries
48:56 – Nick's personal goal for the next 6 months
50:34 – Connect with Nick
50:48 – Outro
Piers Linney is a tech-focused entrepreneur, investor, and former Dragons’ Den star known for his work in AI, additive manufacturing, and business innovation. He co-founded Implement AI—an award-winning AI startup building scalable digital workforces—and co-hosts The Implement AI Podcast. Piers also chairs Atherton Bikes, creators of world-champion 3D-printed mountain bikes. With a background in law, investment banking, venture capital, and government advisory, he’s a leading voice on AI, emerging tech, and entrepreneurship across major media and global events.
Connect with Piers Linney!
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/pierslinney
https://www.pierslinney.com
https://www.implementai.io
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Introduction
0:45 – Meet Piers Linney
1:01 – What Piers has been focused on over the past 6 months
3:38 – Piers transitions from law into investment banking
4:30 – What the early internet boom taught Piers about exponential tech
6:04 – The story behind Atherton Bikes and 3D-printed bike manufacturing
7:55 – Piers’ involvement in space tech and SEN cameras
8:22 – Building Implement AI and raising $2M to scale it
10:45 – Andy asks whether Piers had major exits that funded his investments
12:52 – Why entrepreneurs chase hypotheses more than money
13:22 – Piers on the “coming wave” of AI and why resistance is pointless
14:10 – Why some people are unaware of AI and robotics
15:11 – How a 19-year-old can position themselves for the AI future
18:53 – Passion vs. skill vs. market: how to identify real opportunities
20:49 – How Piers uses ChatGPT as a thinking partner and creative augmenter
23:15 – Piers’ workflow: ideation → draft → critique → rewrite → SWOT
25:49 – Andy asks if AI can auto-scrape your posts and autopost on your behalf
27:05 – AI-generated video and Sora’s impact on authenticity
28:38 – How Implement AI finds customers and leads
30:16 – The new productized “AI agent teams” Implement AI offers
31:27 – Andy’s story of being fooled by an AI caller
33:34 – The danger of hyper-realistic avatars scamming your parents
34:17 – How Implement AI builds guardrails and safety layers
35:57 – How Piers uses AI to grow his podcast
38:00 – How Piers thinks about raising kids in a rapidly changing world
40:25 – How small moments of mentorship can change someone’s life
45:16 – How AI can sometimes do a better job than humans
48:56 – Why most AI projects fail (MIT study) and why implementation is hard
50:39 – Why Piers believes coding will eventually disappear entirely
52:04 – Why Piers continues building businesses despite the stress
54:29 – Piers explains the layers of AI and exponential improvement
56:48 – The coming shift from AGI to ASI (Artificial Superintelligence)
58:40 – Piers' recent life discoveries
1:00:53 – Piers' goals and focus for the next 6 months
1:01:46 – Connect with Piers
1:02:42 – Why domains and the traditional internet will diminish over time
1:04:02 – Outro
Ryan K. Hudson is an American writer, animator, and cartoonist best known for his darkly funny webcomic Channelate (2008). With a background in animation and design, he’s created viral short animations known for their absurd humor, minimal style, and sharp punchlines.
https://www.youtube.com/@RyanKHudson
https://www.instagram.com/ryankhudson
https://www.facebook.com/channelate
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Introduction
0:59 – Meet Ryan Hudson
1:41 – Unusual sleep schedule and daily routine
2:48 – Transitioned from a regular job into animation and comics
3:34 – The animation and comedy studios Ryan has worked with
4:39 – Focused on over the past 6 months
5:45 – How long Ryan’s short-form animation videos usually are
6:06 – Why Ryan shifted from longer content to short-form animation
7:46 – How Ryan learned to create hooks, comedic timing, and pacing
10:03 – Ryan’s best advice for creators who want to go viral
11:56 – How Ryan interprets a clip that flops (luck vs. editing vs. delivery)
13:08 – Sora and AI animation tools
14:03 – Could AI eventually replace Ryan’s animation workflow?
15:45 – How Ryan fits voiceovers into the pacing of his animations
17:02 – How Ryan comes up with jokes and develops his ideas
20:05 – How many short-form animations Ryan makes per week
21:00 – What keeps Ryan motivated during slow view periods
22:30 – The leap of faith Ryan took when he stopped freelancing
24:59 – Why Ryan turned down freelance work to focus on creating content
26:00 – How Ryan tracks his performance on YouTube and Facebook
27:37 – Why Ryan thinks his views continue to rise over time
29:46 – Can creators survive financially on short-form content alone?
31:00 – Ideal short-form video length
32:17 – How Ryan adjusts joke length to fit the ideal runtime
33:14 – Quality vs. quantity in content creation
35:41 – Which strategy works better: uploading all clips or only the best ones?
36:43 – How algorithms behave after two years of posting
37:40 – Times when Ryan scraps animations mid-way because they don’t feel right
39:16 – How Ryan decides which jokes deserve 8–9 hours of animation work
41:05 – How Ryan picks jokes from his list of ideas
42:41 – How Ryan stores and organizes hundreds of joke ideas
44:18 – Ryan talks about being a “feeler” and managing creative stress
45:39 – Ryan’s mindset in his career while living his dream right now
47:53 – Balancing creativity, work, and being in a relationship
49:58 – How animation technically works (frame-by-frame vs. puppets)
51:15 – Andy’s Rick & Morty analogy: how writers create so many strong jokes
52:37 – Opportunities Ryan has received because of his online reach
54:53 – Ryan shares the story behind his 45M-view clip and how it blew up
57:39 – Whether Ryan edits or re-exports videos when reposting them
58:06 – Why YouTube doesn’t like reposted content even if it’s slightly edited
59:43 – Whether reposting is worth it on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat
1:00:56 – Does the Facebook Shotgun Strategy actually work?
1:01:56 – 1,500-comic archive (2008–2021)
1:03:26 – Process for writing comics
1:04:51 – Why Ryan draws storyboard panels before writing dialogue
1:07:03 – Builds community through recurring characters and inside jokes
1:09:10 – What Ryan is known for: his characters or his own face
1:10:44 – The origin of Ryan’s art style for his animations
1:12:42 – What art style Ryan would choose if he created a TV show
1:13:29 – How Ryan’s characters progress and grow in their stories
1:15:19 – What Ryan’s next career chapter looks like
1:17:26 – Ryan’s plans for creating an animated series
1:21:33 – How lip-syncing works in animation
1:23:57 – Should Ryan launch new animated series on the same channel or separate ones?
1:26:16 – How Ryan grew his YouTube channel from 20K to 1M subscribers
1:28:23 – The origin story behind “Channelate”
1:30:11 – Recent discoveries
1:33:59 – Personal goal for the next six months
1:35:14 – Connect with Ryan Hudson
1:35:49 – Outro
Yvonne An is a Korean entrepreneur and creator based in Manila. She blends creativity with data, even building her own TikTok analysis bot to study trends, performance, and what drives PR and brand deals. Yvonne shares an honest look into her life—balancing startups, mental health, and her experience living in the Philippines—making her a relatable voice for Gen Z builders and creatives.
Connect with Yvonne:
https://www.instagram.com/yvonnean_
https://www.tiktok.com/@yvonnne
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Introduction
0:49 – Meet Yvonne
1:15 – What Yvonne has been focused on
2:21 – Why Yvonne started a company
5:12 – Content creation as stress relief
5:59 – What she enjoys about creating
7:38 – Building a TikTok data bot
9:27 – How the bot measures content ROI
10:44 – How she built the bot
11:58 – Labeling & scraping TikTok data
12:51 – Tracking growth and plateaus
14:11 – Why she signed with an agency
15:27 – Balancing startups + content
16:28 – Her dad’s surprising hobbies
16:56 – Yvonne on her mom & family
19:11 – Where her independent energy comes from
20:24 – Gen Z entrepreneurs
21:59 – Thoughts on Cluely’s content strategy
23:45 – Young entrepreneurs today
24:09 – Her brother’s path
24:40 – Would she want kids?
25:17 – Raising entrepreneurial kids
27:15 – How parents shape business mindset
28:51 – Lessons from her dad’s hardships
32:09 – When her dad left LG
33:48 – How old she was then
34:46 – Andy’s first trip to the Philippines
36:37 – Rockwell run club
38:42 – Filipino “clientele relationship”
41:58 – Building company culture in PH
45:53 – Antidepressants & mental health
47:57 – Impulsive behavior in relationships
48:33 – Andy’s personality quiz (money)
50:11 – Is religion good or bad?
52:14 – Emotional vs. logical
54:01 – Who’s more hardworking?
54:12 – Wait for someone or date who likes you?
54:39 – Her biggest 2024–2025 takeaways
55:55 – Naming a child with two letters
56:40 – What she’d change about Andy
57:37 – Airport ride scenario
59:12 – Last time she asked for help
1:04:18 – Last three times she helped others
1:07:45 – Andy’s reflection on Yvonne
1:09:45 – Guessing each other’s MBTI
1:16:00 – Similar vs. opposite partners
1:16:49 – Does she have ADHD?
1:17:06 – Feeling out of place in PH
1:19:35 – Her day-to-day life in Manila
1:20:43 – Balancing career + relationship
1:22:02 – Purpose of life
1:23:19 – Is life meaningless?
1:23:51 – What puts her in a sad state
1:24:43 – How convo would differ without SSRIs
1:25:35 – Does she need SSRIs long-term?
1:26:49 – Her anxiety
1:27:49 – Plans for the rest of her gap year
1:29:10 – Could she thrive at UC Berkeley?
1:30:40 – Being seen as a “pretty dumb girl”
1:32:07 – Story about people “playing dumb”
1:34:40 – Yvonne’s recent life discoveries
1:35:26 – Her next 6-month goal
1:36:42 – Why Andy thought her life was “nerfed”
1:38:58 – Connect with Yvonne
1:40:14 – Why some girls “play dumb”
1:41:13 – How her personal brand shows only a slice of her
1:42:21 – Outro
George Calombaris is a Greek-Australian chef, restaurateur, and former MasterChef Australia judge celebrated for his inventive approach to modern Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Over the years, he built an empire of acclaimed restaurants under the MAdE Establishment Group and became one of Australia’s most influential culinary figures. Today, George continues to channel his passion for food, mentorship, and hospitality—focusing on creating meaningful experiences and sharing his love for cooking in new ways.
Connect with George Calombaris!
https://www.instagram.com/gcalombaris
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Introduction
1:14 – Meet George Calombaris
1:54 – How many restaurants has George owned throughout his career
2:16 – How Andy first discovered George through watching MasterChef
3:36 – What George has been focused on over the past six months
5:29 – The catalyst behind George’s move and life change
7:12 – George talks about working with investors and building new hospitality ventures
8:55 – Can restaurants achieve consistent cash flow in today’s market?
11:55 – Would George prefer to build a pub from scratch or buy an existing one?
13:55 – George shares his approach to designing a pub menu
16:33 – Comparing cooking to artistry and creativity in hospitality
19:48 – What defines 80% of the customer experience in a restaurant
22:12 – How George builds and leads his long-term hospitality team
25:23 – The venues, pop-ups, and TV projects George is currently managing
28:01 – How George handles finances and stays focused on what he loves
29:21 – George talks about the real value of money for him and his children
31:33 – George discusses his kids and teaching them work values
35:12 – How George balances work, family, and his rest days
36:37 – What dinner looks like at George’s home and his approach to family meals
37:51 – How George has retained chefs and team members for over 15 years
39:52 – Do chefs need ownership or equity to stay motivated long-term?
41:30 – Why George believes social media is the modern-day agora
43:36 – George’s upcoming Australian and Indian TV projects
44:56 – How MasterChef Australia came into George’s life
46:44 – George’s advice for small restaurant owners and entrepreneurs
48:01 – George’s recent life discoveries
49:11 – George’s personal goals and focus for the next six months
50:30 – Connect with George Calombaris
51:21 – Outro
Peter Yee is an industrial designer best known for shaping Oakley’s bold aesthetic from 1993 to 2018. As Oakley’s first formally trained designer and later Vice President of Design, he helped create iconic pieces like the Eye Jacket, Overthetop, and the “O” logo. With over 100 design and utility patents, Yee’s work bridged performance, futurism, and style. Today, he continues innovating through his own design firm PYD.
Connect with Peter Yee!
https://www.instagram.com/peteryeedesign
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Introduction
1:11 – Meet Peter Yee
2:06 – Peter shares his life after Oakley and starting his design consultancy
9:05 – How Peter’s name still carries weight in the design world
11:52 – How design patents and royalties work at Oakley
14:10 – Designing with budgets vs. blank-check creativity at Oakley
16:50 – Did Yeezy master scalable yet unique design?
18:51 – Where does Oakley sit in the market compared to Rolex and Patek?
21:57 – Why eyewear has such high profit margins
24:50 – The iconic Oakley frames that Michael Jordan wore
26:31 – The prescription frame Peter is wearing
30:40 – Advice on finding the right eyewear shape and avoiding counterfeits
33:44 – Peter’s design process and finding inspiration outside of eyewear
36:36 – Examples of cross-industry inspiration in Peter’s designs
37:42 – Peter’s thoughts on AI as a design tool
38:51 – Has any eyewear in the last decade impressed Peter?
40:01 – Peter shares a unique product he owns: the Nixie clock
43:53 – How much of Peter’s collection comes from small creators vs. big brands
45:47 – If Peter designed a pocket knife, how he would ensure quality manufacturing
49:34 – Peter shares his Oakley Time Bomb 2 prototype watch
52:37 – Why Peter started sharing Oakley designs on Instagram
57:16 – The story behind Oakley’s flames logo and hockey jerseys
58:53 – Designs Peter created outside of Oakley
1:00:17 – The naming of Oakley products like Eye Jacket, Romeo & Juliet
1:01:43 – Who is Jim Jannard? The visionary founder of Oakley
1:02:42 – Oakley’s acquisition by Luxottica
1:04:34 – Different fonts Peter uses in his designs
1:06:10 – Peter reveals he designed Oakley’s “O” logo
1:10:26 – The iconic watches Oakley made
1:12:14 – The timeless pieces Peter created for Oakley
1:13:12 – Peter’s approach to fashion as he grows older
1:16:26 – Branding and association: Oakley and The Matrix connection
1:18:11 – How Oakley products appeared in X-Men and Mission Impossible II
1:19:09 – Did Oakley pay for product placements in movies or projects?
1:21:20 – Eyewear designs Peter created for Oakley
1:23:16 – How Peter impacted the Oakley brand as a designer
1:26:45 – The Oakley flames and metallic wave aesthetic
1:30:00 – Peter’s social media consumption habits
1:35:48 – How Peter figured out pricing, retainers, and clients for his consultancy
1:40:06 – Peter’s main focus over the past 6 months
1:41:47 – Peter’s favorite car model and design
1:43:38 – How Peter stays young and fit at 57 years old
1:44:37 – Peter’s approach to his children’s taste in fashion
1:46:19 – Editing his own Instagram videos and thumbnails
1:51:21 – Did Peter ever cross paths with Steve Jobs or Jony Ive in California?
1:53:53 – Peter talks about his friend who worked on key YouTube features
1:55:02 – Before Instagram, how design or fashion students would have known about Peter
1:59:28 – What changed in Peter’s work after seeing a motivational Instagram quote
2:00:28 – Is Peter working on one main project or several across industries?
2:01:52 – Peter reviews Andy’s thrifted sunglasses and watch
2:09:33 – Peter gives feedback on Andy’s daily optical glasses
2:11:50 – The sunglasses Peter wears every day
2:13:37 – Do Peter’s children wear eyewear he designed?
2:14:58 – Peter’s recent life discoveries
2:17:16 – Peter’s calisthenics training routine
2:22:03 – Why Peter has no ambition for Ironman or marathon competitions
2:22:55 – Peter’s personal goal for the next 6 months
2:24:28 – Connect with Peter
2:25:02 – Outro
Ifeanyi “Ify” Imachukwu is the founder and CEO of SeenU, a social discovery app designed to spark real-world connections through proximity-based features while protecting user privacy. Ifeanyi combines his background as a content creator with his entrepreneurial vision to build platforms that prioritize authenticity and genuine human interaction. SeenU has already gained traction on university campuses, reflecting his mission to reshape how people connect beyond traditional social media.
Connect with Ifeanyi Imachukwu!
https://www.instagram.com/itsmeifyy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifeanyiimachukwu
https://www.tiktok.com/@theifys
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Introduction
1:11 – Ifeanyi shares his journey building the SeenU social app
2:16 – What is SeenU, and what makes it different from other social apps?
3:47 – Ifeanyi talks about the challenges of network effects and user growth with SeenU
4:48 – How SeenU protects privacy and location data
5:40 – Do users need to stay active on the app to connect?
6:37 – Ifeanyi shares how SeenU differs from Tinder and Hinge
7:50 – Live demo preview of SeenU’s radar feature
9:08 – Ifeanyi shares how he bootstrapped his app before getting investors
10:00 – Ifeanyi talks about finding the right developer for his app
11:51 – Ifeanyi’s background as a Scrum Master and content creator
13:11 – Ifeanyi talks about growing 2M TikTok followers and why he stepped away
14:59 – Ifeanyi shares how he received recognition from Rihanna and Ariana Grande for his comedic skits on Instagram
16:10 – Ifeanyi shares his deeper “why” behind SeenU
17:32 – Word-of-mouth and launch strategy at universities
20:44 – Ifeanyi talks about the impact of the “Top 5 Friends” feature in his app
22:56 – Ifeanyi talks about transitioning from TikTok to the tech space after setbacks
24:52 – Ifeanyi talks about deleting Instagram after hearing God’s call
27:30 – How Ifeanyi consistently grows across platforms
28:28 – Ifeanyi shares editing tricks vs. keeping content authentic
29:44 – Ifeanyi’s advice to Andy on growing the podcast
33:05 – Ifeanyi opens up about pain, tears, and what he learned from it
34:53 – Ifeanyi talks about his marketing strategy for SeenU
36:19 – Organic marketing vs. outbound outreach
37:50 – Ifeanyi shares what gave him the idea to build SeenU
39:01 – How Ifeanyi would personally use his app daily
41:30 – Ifeanyi shares why they targeted one university when launching SeenU
42:17 – Inspiration from MySpace’s Tom Anderson: everyone’s first friend
44:22 – What “face card” means and why it matters
46:38 – Ifeanyi shares how to get reposted without paying for clips
48:42 – Ifeanyi shares creative ideas to blow up SeenU’s social media
49:46 – Ifeanyi talks about finding your niche with or without trial and error
50:46 – Ifeanyi talks about building the app in just four weeks
52:46 – Ifeanyi’s recent personal discoveries
53:31 – Ifeanyi’s personal goals and focus for the next six months
54:30 – Connect with Ifeanyi
55:03 – Outro
Dr. Nadine Macaluso is a licensed marriage and family therapist, trauma expert, and author. Once married to Jordan Belfort, the "Wolf of Wall Street," she now uses her personal experiences and professional expertise to help others heal from trauma, build healthier relationships, and thrive. She is also the founder of the Surthriver™ community, where she empowers women to transform their pain into purpose.
Connect with Dr. Nadine!
https://www.instagram.com/therealdrnadine
https://www.tiktok.com/@drnaelmft
Visit Her Website To Learn More!
drnae.com
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Introduction
1:45 – Meet Nadine Macaluso
2:50 – Nadine talks about the relationship between her children and Jordan Belfort
3:24 – Has Jordan changed over the years from being a pathological husband?
4:02 – How Nadine raised her kids despite Jordan’s traits
5:02 – Nadine talks about her relationship with her father
5:57 – Andy reflects on being raised by a single mom
7:26 – Nadine’s thoughts on Andrew Tate’s view of “potent time with kids”
8:36 – Should Andy avoid people with childhood trauma?
9:49 – How Nadine was “used” in her past relationship with a pathological husband
11:04 – Nadine shares when she decided to become a therapist
12:02 – Nadine shares how therapy helped her survive chaos
13:22 – Nadine talks about applying psychology to raising her children
14:25 – Should parents cuddle babies every 3 hours or let them cry it out?
15:28 – Nadine talks about the effects of using iPads with kids
17:09 – Why families struggle to communicate feelings
19:08 – Andy reflects on his experience with his dad only calling when he needed money
21:01 – Are men becoming too emotional today?
21:56 – Should men share financial struggles with their partners?
23:10 – Did Andy’s single mom influence his siblings’ love lives?
24:59 – Nadine shares how she met her husband after Jordan
25:49 – Nadine talks about life inside a marriage
26:59 – Nadine shares advice for finding a best-friend partner in life
27:34 – Nadine shares the things she is giving the most of and needs the most in her life
28:55 – How Nadine balances inbound requests vs. reaching out
29:38 – Is Nadine introverted or extroverted?
30:40 – Nadine talks about independence and individuality in relationships
31:27 – Nadine talks about how she built her personal brand
32:36 – Did Nadine finish her studies before or after the movie?
33:26 – Meeting Margot Robbie before filming The Wolf of Wall Street
33:43 – How actors play pathological characters in The Wolf of Wall Street
34:09 – Nadine talks about the difference between narcissistic and pathological people
35:43 – Nadine shares how to spot a pathological person
39:11 – How Nadine’s kids handled the Belfort name and the movie
40:13 – How Nadine built a safe space for her kids
40:55 – Nadine shares how to have proper communication about drugs with children
42:19 – Did Nadine’s kids openly share about their relationships?
42:52 – Nadine shares how her kids always get along with each other
44:01 – Nadine talks about how she built her $30/month Surthriver community for women
46:16 – Does Nadine ever ask Jordan for business advice?
46:41 – Who the Surthriver Community is for and how to join
47:33 – Nadine talks about the meaning of a trauma bond
48:06 – What are codependent relationships?
48:59 – Nadine’s recent life discoveries
50:59 – Nadine’s goals and focus for the next 6 months
51:30 – Connect with Nadine
52:11 – Outro
John Jonas is the founder of OnlineJobs.ph, the largest marketplace for hiring Filipino virtual assistants. Since 2006, he has championed the value of Filipino Online Specialists, building a lifestyle business that allows him to work just 17 hours a week while spending time with his family, golfing, and backpacking. John is passionate about showing entrepreneurs how Filipino talent can transform their businesses and create a win-win for both employers and workers.
Connect with John Jonas!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-jonas-41128b
https://www.youtube.com/@OnlinejobsPh01
OFSGuide.com
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Introduction
1:16 – Meet John Jonas
2:25 – John shares his main focus for OnlineJobs.ph over the last 6 months
4:16 – John explains the new AI hiring feature on OnlineJobs.ph
5:40 – Can employees use ChatGPT to create high-quality cover letters on OnlineJobs.ph?
7:14 – Why some VAs feel the market is tougher today
8:50 – Why OnlineJobs.ph focuses only on the Philippines
9:51 – How John hires his own team through OnlineJobs.ph
16:48 – John explains how he designed his 15-hour workweek lifestyle
19:08 – John shares his purpose for doing podcasts and creating content
20:52 – The philosophy behind the $69 flat fee model on OnlineJobs.ph
24:35 – How is OnlineJobs.ph faring against Upwork and Fiverr?
25:40 – How OnlineJobs.ph grows organically and through ads
26:08 – Has John mastered every part of his business?
27:33 – Why outsourcing things you’re good at is important
31:09 – How John structures communication in a 50-person team
33:46 – How John built his 50-person team over 20 years
34:41 – How John structures his company without regular meetings
36:19 – How John spends his free time outside of work
37:11 – What truly drives John: freedom and family
39:15 – Why OnlineJobs.ph added a time-tracking feature
40:38 – Which roles have the highest-level hires on OnlineJobs.ph
43:04 – The most unique and surprising hires John has seen
44:40 – How to find highly specific talent on OnlineJobs.ph
45:20 – Will the global wage gap shrink in the next 15 years?
45:52 – John shares his thoughts on AI replacing human jobs
46:32 – How job post rankings work on OnlineJobs.ph
47:21 – John’s recent life discoveries
48:21 – How John’s team implemented AI into OnlineJobs.ph
49:14 – John shares his goals and focus for the next 6 months
50:17 – How John met his wife and built his marriage
52:55 – John talks about faith, God, and finding purpose
55:19 – Connect with John
56:40 – Outro
Kylie Woon (@kluesz) is a 16-year-old creator and photographer who grew her Instagram to over 91K followers through her unique blend of surreal photography and viral short-form content. Known for turning creative ideas into visually striking posts, she shares how she balances school, brand deals, and community building while inspiring young creators to grow authentically online.
Connect with Kylie!
https://www.instagram.com/kluesz
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Introduction
1:34 – Meet Kylie Woon
2:19 – Kylie shares how she grew her Instagram following from 0 to 85k+ at 16 years old
3:13 – Kylie's short-form content strategy that helped her grow her socials
4:15 – Kylie shares advice for others who want to grow on social media
4:47 – Kylie explains how she personalizes viral trends
5:40 – Are Kylie’s classmates aware of her 85k followers?
6:51 – Kylie shares how she started doing photography
8:14 – What led Kylie from photography to short-form content?
8:57 – Kylie talks about her siblings and family background
10:07 – Has Kylie’s photography Instagram account led to paid gigs?
10:52 – Kylie shares that her dad teaches her business skills
11:15 – Kylie shares that her parents didn’t know about her Instagram account
12:42 – Kylie talks about pricing for her photo shoots and short-form content
13:21 – Kylie talks about her first brand sponsorship: Filmora
13:35 – Kylie shares how she reached out to a local band for a shoot
15:00 – Kylie shares how she balances school with social media and gigs
16:13 – Kylie talks about a community of creators her age
17:40 – Kylie shares how she plans and organizes her social media content
18:15 – Kylie explains her video structure and hooks
19:04 – What’s Kylie’s plan after finishing high school?
19:51 – Kylie’s advice for someone struggling to grow with 200 followers
20:48 – Do high-effort videos sometimes perform worse?
21:13 – Kylie’s casual approach to 3-second hooks
22:51 – Do encouraging captions increase retention?
23:35 – How Kylie gets more comments and saves on her videos
24:14 – Kylie shares how she manages notifications, DMs, and comments
25:34 – Kylie shares why she hides likes on her Instagram posts
26:11 – How Kylie got her first loyal commenters
26:45 – Kylie shares how she uses Instagram Broadcast Channels for her weekly photo competitions
30:24 – Kylie shares how she uses Instagram Stories
31:02 – Kylie shares her thoughts on AI as a photographer
32:19 – Kylie talks about why story and meaning matter in photography
33:19 – Why talented small creators struggle to grow their social media accounts
34:39 – Kylie shares how her sister grew 24k followers with art content
35:14 – Kylie shares how she reached out to a music festival to do photography
37:31 – Kylie’s recent life discoveries
39:08 – Kylie talks about proactively finding filmmakers to work with
40:53 – Kylie keeps her Instagram success private from her school
42:10 – Kylie’s personal goal for the next six months
43:54 – Kylie shares her lifelong goals
44:21 – Connect with Kylie
46:10 – Kylie talks about the games she used to play and the recent shows and movies she's been watching
48:10 – Outro
Robert van Embricqs is an award-winning Dutch designer known for his innovative, transforming furniture inspired by nature’s intricate forms—like bone structures and plant life. His minimalist approach emphasizes a unique collaboration between designer and material, allowing each piece to “unfold” into its own shape.
Connect with Robert!
https://www.instagram.com/robert_van_embricqs
https://nl.pinterest.com/robertvanembricqs
https://www.robertvanembricqs.com
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Introduction
1:03 – Meet Robert van Embricqs
2:15 – Did Robert film and edit his own viral clips?
3:01 – Childhood creativity and how it influences his design
5:00 – Does Robert still have dreams and fantasies today?
7:05 – Educational background
9:19 – How does Robert test physics and weight distribution in his designs?
11:24 – Robert shares that he works alone in creating his designs
13:29 – What’s Robert’s production volume per design?
15:24 – How he started selling his designs internationally
16:07 – How the Dutch Queen recognized his designs at the Salone del Mobile
17:46 – Does Robert sell directly to consumers or through distributors?
18:45 – Producing older designs from his collection
19:24 – Furniture production after his viral video
21:41 – Robert shares his current and upcoming collection
25:28 – Issues he faced with design copies and replicas
29:47 – Strategy to prevent future copying of his designs
31:23 – What’s the most exciting publication Robert’s work has appeared in?
34:12 – Robert shares receiving compliments from Simon Sinek and Trevor Noah on his furniture
36:47 – Robert's advice for product designers to get featured in publications
39:21 – Robert's marketing approach for his upcoming product launches
41:22 – How do gallery partnerships work with his products?
42:14 – Rising Chair prototype and explains how it works
43:16 – How did Robert come up with his cutting and folding technique?
44:41 – How he balances his time across multiple projects
46:02 – How he organizes design ideas that come to mind
46:59 – Robert shares his admiration for the design of Alfa Romeo cars
52:47 – Robert shares why he likes the GUBI lamp
54:14 – Robert shares some models he keeps that may never become actual products
56:06 – Robert talks about his process of creating models and prototypes
57:05 – What is Robert’s design technique called?
58:45 – Robert shares his typical day and work routine
59:49 – How 3D software translates his foam models into digital 3D models
1:02:41 – Will Robert’s easel product be sold to museums or the public?
1:03:49 – Gravity testing and real-life load testing stories
1:06:55 – How he creates real-life prototypes
1:07:50 – When did Robert officially start his brand?
1:08:46 – How he learned the business side of running his design brand
1:10:19 – How he manages pricing and profit margins for his products
1:11:05 – Does Robert front the manufacturing costs for new products?
1:13:11 – Robert shares that he never expected his wall desk video to go viral
1:15:02 – How he got invited to do a TEDx Talk
1:17:53 – How Robert’s designs ended up featured in the Netflix movie Big Bug
1:21:52 – Robert's advice for designers wanting to go viral or gain media attention
1:23:52 – How Robert maintains uniqueness and handles the pressure of audience expectations
1:25:52 – How his various designs evolved from initial ideas to functional products
1:27:43 – Robert shares the creative and design process behind six of his products
1:33:16 – Robert talks about the function of his fruit bowl design
1:34:24 – Robert shares the packaging advantages of his flat-pack furniture
1:35:17 – Robert shares client feedback and how his work becomes part of their lives
1:37:00 – Focused on over the past six months?
1:38:03 – How Robert uses ChatGPT for creative and business guidance
1:40:33 – Lessons he has learned about brand positioning and pricing
1:42:27 – Robert's personal goals for the next six months
1:43:18 – Connect with Robert
1:43:59 – Outro
James W. Keyes is a former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, now leading innovation through Key Development, LLC. He’s a philanthropist, author of Education is Freedom, and founder of a $450M education nonprofit. A pilot, artist, and athlete, Keyes is also active in civic and cultural leadership.
Connect with James Keyes!
https://www.instagram.com/jkeyesauthor
https://www.jameswkeyes.com
Education is Freedom: The Future is In Your Hands
https://www.amazon.com/Education-Freedom-Future-Your-Hands/dp/B0CH6X6BVB
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Introduction
1:31 – What has James been focused on over the last year?
2:08 – James shares what inspired him to write his book
3:11 – James talks about the rapid adoption of technology in education during the pandemic
7:50 – James discusses the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT and their impact
12:03 – What’s driving James to share his message and book globally?
12:59 – What would James do differently if he were 25 today?
13:59 – James talks about the importance of educational credentials for entrepreneurs
15:27 – How would James approach his child's education if he had one?
17:10 – James shares his thoughts on having children and life trade-offs
18:18 – Was James still flying during his corporate years?
19:43 – James discusses how aviation skills have evolved with technology
22:36 – James talks about fuel costs and the practicality of private flights
25:12 – James shares his favorite part of flying aircraft
27:26 – How much does it cost to fly a private plane to L.A.?
28:55 – How far can James travel with his plane?
29:21 – James talks about flying to distant islands like Hawaii and refueling strategies
31:31 – How do data and technology influence pricing at 7-Eleven and similar establishments?
33:20 – Does pricing above or below market generate more profit?
34:31 – James explains the evolution of retail pricing strategies with technology
35:26 – Concept of continuous price optimization
36:32 – Why are there two 7-Elevens on the same street in Japan?
39:05 – How did 7-Eleven test new products like Red Bull?
41:51 – Japanese retail efficiency analogy drawn from American farming
45:49 – Andy compares content testing strategy to 7-Eleven’s model
47:22 – Price differences between convenience stores and supermarkets in Australia and Japan
49:07 – Why do Starbucks sometimes open across from each other?
50:29 – Who controls pricing in store franchises?
51:32 – 7-Eleven’s private label brand, '7-Select'
52:35 – How James made organic food as affordable as regular food using the Wild Oats brand
56:20 – How they priced organic food the same as non-organic food
58:10 – Raw material costs vs. distribution inefficiencies
59:06 – How retailers manage product margins and consumer demand
1:00:35 – James’ advice for a 25-year-old following a traditional path
1:05:00 – How James builds and nurtures relationships globally
1:06:53 – How James manages anxiety and overthinking
1:09:38 – How to live an interesting life and nurture curiosity
1:12:29 – Embracing change, confidence, and clarity for success
1:13:27 – Using force and knowledge to face the unknown
1:16:04 – Lessons from the 2008 Blockbuster collapse
1:18:28 – Perspective on recessions and global challenges
1:21:07 – Who is the target demographic of James’ book?
1:22:55 – How James ended up collaborating with MrBeast for his book promotions
1:25:49 – Story about being recognized at a concert
1:27:05 – The importance of being opportunistic and saying “yes”
1:29:39 – The viral success of the "School of Hard Knocks" interview
1:31:03 – James shares his experience working with MrBeast
1:33:00 – Meeting the Dalai Lama
1:36:07 – The science behind measuring happiness and positivity
1:38:49 – The uniqueness of personal brands
1:40:11 – How James uses AI tools like ChatGPT
1:42:38 – JRecent life discoveries
1:44:00 – Personal goal for the next 6 months
1:46:23 – How to connect with James
1:47:07 – View on humility, the value of not knowing, and lifelong learning
1:48:28 – Outro
Jessica Woo is a viral content creator, cookbook author, and mother of three known for her creative, culturally inspired bento box lunches. A pioneer in short-form food content, she’s been featured by outlets like Good Morning America, Teen Vogue, and The LA Times. Beyond food, Jessica is a passionate advocate for equality, inclusion, and AANHPI cultural pride, using her platform to inspire and uplift her community.
Connect with Jessica Woo!
https://www.instagram.com/sulheejessica
https://www.threads.com/@sulheejessica
https://www.tiktok.com/@sulheejessica
https://www.youtube.com/@SulheeJessica
https://www.facebook.com/sulheejessica
https://www.snapchat.com/add/jessifluff
Get The Woo Blend Here!
https://www.josu.co/products/woo-bundle
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
1:13 - Meet Jessica Woo, AKA the Bento Box Queen
4:27 - How she created her own seasoning salt, The Woo Blend
7:01 - Jessica talks about her kids’ ethnicities and their fathers’ backgrounds
7:58 - Jessica reflects on her career before social media and becoming a stay-at-home mom
11:08 - Jessica discusses her experience in photography and social media marketing
15:00 - Jessica’s advice for people in 9-to-5 jobs who want to start creating content
17:57 - Jessica shares the story behind her first viral TikTok video with 40M views
21:48 - How she began receiving requests from various media outlets
24:19 - How viral videos affect algorithm reach and follower growth on TikTok
26:42 - Jessica’s advice on starting from zero as a content creator: be consistent and create with passion
28:50 - How she films and edits her videos
32:44 - Why she chooses to speak out publicly on political topics
36:00 - Recent political issues she has publicly addressed
37:36 - How she built her online community
39:48 - How Jessica’s reach and audience have remained consistent over the past five years
42:19 - Collaborating with the NFL, WWE, and The Roast of Tom Brady
44:10 - Strategy of integrating movie quotes, sports, and pop culture to diversify her content
45:01 - Does Jessica feel secure about her audience, or does she view it as temporary?
45:59 - How Jessica landed collaborations with the NFL, Netflix, and other major brands
47:59 - Jessica names other creators she follows and draws inspiration from
49:05 - How Jessica connects with and builds relationships with other creators
51:13 - How she became friends with Kamala Harris' niece, Castcade, Marshmello, and Meghan Trainor
52:40 - Go-to apps and tools for video editing
54:01 - Why she thinks the iPhone 11 has the best camera quality of all versions
54:59 - How her content differs across TikTok, Instagram, Threads, YouTube, and Snapchat
59:16 - Does Jessica create long-form YouTube videos or stick to YouTube Shorts?
1:01:10 - Threads vs. Twitter
1:02:30 - Recent posting volume on TikTok, Instagram, and Threads
1:04:40 - Experience joining Gordon Ramsay's Idiot Sandwich YouTube series
1:06:39 - Asking her exes about her best and worst qualities as a partner
1:11:05 - Relationship with her ex’s mother
1:12:23 - Jessica discusses using the dating app Hinge to meet people
1:14:18 - How transparent she is about her work and relationships with her children
1:15:32 - Jessica emphasizes the importance of communication with her children
1:23:11 - Jessica explains why transparency and open communication with parents matter
1:28:15 - Jessica’s advice to Andy about handling his parents’ subtle jabs
1:30:52 - Jessica shares the answers from her exes in her viral Threads post
1:36:44 - Jessica talks about hanging out with friends and sometimes with her sisters
1:37:16 - Jessica’s recent life discoveries
1:38:11 - Jessica’s goals for the next 6 months
1:38:40 - Jessica shares her parenting approach and how she balances strictness with openness
1:39:51 - Jessica talks about how her sisters bond with her and her children
1:41:57 - Connect with Jessica
1:43:14 - Jessica talks about her use of Snapchat and its potential for creators
1:44:05 - Outro
Jennifer (Vegan Tech Nomad) is a tech and productivity creator known for her unhinged tracking: 24/7 time tracking, aesthetic data dashboards, finance spreadsheets, and more. When she’s not dreaming up of new Notion templates, you can find her at a delicious vegan restaurant, traveling, or training for another marathon.
Connect with Jennifer!
https://instagram.com/vegantechnomad
https://www.youtube.com/@vegantechnomad
https://twitter.com/jenniferchou25
https://www.tiktok.com/@vegantechnomad
https://www.pinterest.ca/vegantechnomad
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chouyic
Creator templates: https://chaotic-creator.beehiiv.com/c/creator-templates
Content business tech stack: https://www.notion.so/Content-business-tech-stack-7112518bd7d5403f8fc78a8af109f374?pvs=21
Productivity tools she use: https://www.notion.so/Productivity-tools-I-use-005b5acdbba5418ab6b96675587e4465?pvs=21
Productivity newsletter: https://vegantechnomad.beehiiv.com
Business newsletter: https://chaotic-creator.beehiiv.com
Storefront: https://vegantechnomad.lemonsqueezy.com
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Intro
0:58 – Meet Jennifer
2:29 – Running routine
4:59 – How she became a content creator
6:06 – Making $6K in one day with her course launch
6:58 – $299 ADHD life-tracking course
9:15 – Choosing Xperiencify for hosting her course
10:25 – Managing DMs
11:39 – Audience demographics
12:17 – How viral videos boosted her following
15:24 – Lead magnets for email opt-ins
16:19 – Testing hooks
18:32 – Revenue breakdown: TikTok vs. Instagram vs. YouTube
19:25 – Using TikTok to test content ideas
20:43 – Posting frequency on TikTok & Instagram
21:50 – $299 vs. $2,000 courses
25:18 – Why her $299 course outsold her $2K course
27:59 – Payment methods for her online course
28:33 – Driving traffic to her landing page
29:32 – Funnel conversion rates + sales data
31:47 – $13.6K revenue from her first cohort
34:04 – Email marketing vs. social media for sales
35:35 – Building a 10k+ email list
36:40 – Newsletter strategy
40:05 – Plans to grow her YouTube channel
42:02 – Fixing and optimizing her sales funnels
43:21 – Daily planning with ABC prioritization
45:00 – How she organizes content files
46:59 – Using ICE scoring to prioritize projects
48:36 – ‘Vibe check’ system in her life-tracking course
50:23 – Tracking daily activities and habits
52:43 – Measuring success by finishing one key task
54:31 – Her time/energy audit course
58:04 – When she started journaling + self-tracking
59:42 – Tracking time via her phone
1:03:26 – How journaling & therapy helped her grow
1:06:35 – Tracking relationships and friendships
1:08:04 – Her tracker marked her ex as a ‘Dislike’
1:09:01 – Tracking cry counts, habits, and emotions
1:11:11 – Marathon training data
1:11:38 – Does she have ADHD?
1:12:13 – Giving an LA-born friend a city tour
1:12:56 – Why she went vegan
1:15:12 – Using AI to analyze journal
1:17:34 – Organizing her content ideas
1:19:09 – Her ‘day in the life’ breakdown
1:20:17 – Last month’s life-tracking data
1:21:37 – Social interactions and relationship tracking
1:23:14 – How she travelled for 8 months while building her business
1:24:09 – Reading communication books
1:26:25 – Turning old newsletters into video ideas
1:27:25 – Setting up her newsletter + onboarding
1:29:54 – Doing what she loves over chasing money
1:31:34 – Hiring a $6K coach for her course launch
1:35:56 – Hitting 60% open rates on newsletters
1:37:19 – Her zodiac animal and ethnicity
1:37:58 – Weekly relationship check-ins
1:39:44 – Talking about her boyfriend
1:41:30 – Earning $6K in a day with just 70k followers
1:42:17 – Andy’s life-tracking data since 2021
1:45:45 – Andy’s running and self-tracking habits
1:46:45 – Friends who track dating and supplements
1:47:54 – Andy’s daily routine checklist
1:51:26 – Phone apps for blocking social media
1:53:45 – Jennifer’s recent life discoveries
1:54:50 – Her goals for the next 6 months
1:56:28 – Where to connect with Jennifer
1:57:06 – Meaning behind ‘vegantechnomad’
1:58:16 – Outro
Sebastian Siegel is a British-American filmmaker, actor, author, and speaker. He directed the 2021 film Grace and Grit, based on Ken Wilber's book, exploring themes of love and spirituality. Siegel has acted in various TV shows and movies and writes on consciousness and personal growth. His work often blends philosophy and psychology, focusing on the human condition.
Connect with Sebastian Siegel!
instagram.com/sebastiansiegel1
x.com/sebastiansiegel
Visit his Website to learn more!
deeplyconscious.com
Watch his Youtube Series: The Eight Questions
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrsuqkj6LGLWyYzTyceEsjJoVeeJMl_qJ&si=Syp2iceWyg2FWdP3
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
1:58 - Meet Sebastian Siegel
2:34 - Sebastian discusses his work in psychology, filmmaking, and lucid dreaming
6:05 - Sebastian talks about his perspective on lucid dreaming and the benefits of escapism in people’s lives
13:28 - Sebastian shares his method for guiding lucid experiences using archetypal keys to access deeper energies
16:28 - Sebastian shares how he manages tough bouts and his awareness during challenges
20:53 - Sebastian talks about the value of challenges and the growth they foster
22:13 - Is social media keeping us from being present, or is it an inevitable part of our human experience?
26:36 - Sebastian shares his experience working with couples for over 15 years
32:01 - Sebastian explains how working with couples has shaped what he looks for in relationships
34:51 - Sebastian talks about the importance of tone and emotion in communication within relationships
36:26 - Sebastian discusses authenticity and intent when inviting friends into one’s life
39:00 - Sebastian shares his experience meeting Ken Wilber for the first time
40:38 - Sebastian reflects on how the life cycle of a flower, mirrors human evolution
42:15 - Sebastian discusses the relationship between earning money and creativity
44:32 - Sebastian talks about balancing certainty and uncertainty in life
46:29 - Sebastian shares his perspective on Andy’s financial challenges
47:57 - Sebastian emphasizes the importance of being playful, present, and trusting the process of growth
51:53 - Sebastian reflects on a movie clip featuring Jerry Seinfeld, highlighting the idea that anything can happen in life
53:34 - Sebastian talks about the importance of being comfortable alone and the paradox of love and independence
1:00:10 - Sebastian shares how he handles going to social events
1:04:04 - Is it hypocritical to enjoy material things while knowing you don’t need them to be happy?
1:08:44 - Sebastian explains why he views money as a puzzle
1:09:42 - Sebastian discusses why he believes self-made people tend to be more fearless
1:10:49 - Sebastian talks about energy management, presence, and the importance of meaningful engagement
1:15:31 - Sebastian shares how he responds to messages, invitations, and stays connected with people
1:17:24 - Sebastian’s recent life discoveries
1:20:39 - Sebastian’s goal for the next six months
1:23:00 - Connect with Sebastian
1:23:30 - Sebastian’s YouTube series: The Eight Questions
1:25:26 - Outro
Nancy is a Gen Alpha beauty content creator from Sydney known for her viral videos, including one that hit 7 million views. She shares beauty tips, skincare advice, and makeup tutorials while managing brand collabs and PR deals.
Connect with Nancy!
https://www.instagram.com/dear.jiayii
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Intro
0:45 – Meet Nancy
1:52 – Her content creation journey
2:59 – How a 7M-view video changed everything
4:33 – What keeps her motivated
5:22 – Types of beauty content she makes
5:42 – Andy asks for pimple tips
6:02 – Where she gets content ideas
6:29 – Reposting IG content to TikTok
7:09 – Filming routine & content planning
7:39 – Organizing video ideas
8:15 – Post-graduation plans
8:45 – How a drama inspired her to consider becoming a flight attendant
9:34 – Fave K-pop groups like BTS
10:18 – Why she’s no longer into NewJeans
10:59 – K-pop concerts she’s attended
11:56 – Andy’s DPR Ian story
13:09 – Her TikTok feed & fave creators
13:55 – Makeup artist rates
15:00 – Filming/editing workflow
15:56 – Using AI voiceovers
16:42 – Hobbies outside content creation
16:52 – Weird DMs from older guys
18:09 – Getting recognized in public
18:39 – Meeting Felix’s sister from Stray Kids
19:51 – Fave Sydney spots & karaoke hangouts
21:59 – Chinese language & family background
23:48 – Thoughts on Jennie & Lisa’s Coachella set
25:10 – Marrying rich or becoming a housewife?
25:39 – Flight attendant dreams at 20
26:28 – Religion in Chinese culture
27:03 – HSC & school subjects
27:47 – Creating content while in high school
28:36 – Other young creators in Sydney
29:56 – Networking with local creators
32:12 – High school friend group dynamics
32:54 – Strict parents & curfews
34:49 – Social media growth journey
36:01 – Getting free PR products
37:30 – $400 worth of free Temu stuff
39:05 – Upcoming brand deals
39:51 – Handling brand approvals
41:26 – How she reached out for PR deals
41:44 – Scoring an $800 paid PR gig
42:15 – Negotiating video rates
43:30 – Skin condition chat
43:58 – Lightning Ridge trip stories
44:48 – Differences between school and family friends
46:10 – Being the only Gen Alpha creator in Sydney
46:52 – Recent life lessons
47:35 – Study routine & habits
48:22 – Snapchat location sharing
49:44 – Gen Alpha mental health & socials
50:38 – Platforms Gen Alpha prefers
50:59 – 743-day Snapchat streak
51:57 – Messaging apps Gen Alpha uses
52:41 – Why they avoid Facebook
53:31 – YouTube content habits
55:20 – 6-month personal goals
55:53 – What content drives growth
56:36 – Viral video stats
57:27 – Fast vs slow viral growth on IG
57:58 – Most viral content = tips
58:37 – $800 post got 50k views
59:22 – Studying other creators’ strategies
1:00:25 – Nancy’s natural marketing skills
1:01:09 – Why she avoids using her own voice
1:02:05 – From hiding to showing her face
1:02:53 – Handling hate comments
1:03:59 – IG notification chaos
1:05:02 – Connect with Nancy
1:05:19 – Story behind her IG handle
1:07:05 – Easter Show expenses
1:07:47 – Casual job plans despite content creation
1:08:33 – Getting recognized by mutuals
1:10:05 – Clubbing content on socials
1:10:33 – Thoughts on smoking, vaping, drugs
1:12:59 – Dealing with shade from classmates
1:14:57 – How she prepped for this podcast
1:18:20 – Short attention span test
1:20:08 – Andy’s story about Felix’s sister
1:20:41 – Ice Bucket Challenge going viral again
1:22:22 – Andy’s celeb-connection story
1:24:04 – Outro
Jade Hsu is an Australian fashion model raised in Sydney and now based in London. Represented by top agencies globally, she’s walked for brands like Burberry and built an international presence across Milan, Paris, New York, and London. Beyond the runway, Jade balances her dynamic modeling career with her personal passions — from music and thrifting to techno clubs and tea rituals.
Connect with Jade:
https://www.instagram.com/jadehsuu
CHAPTERS
0:00 – Introduction
0:57 – Meet Jade Hsu
2:53 – Jade on being 40% introvert and 60% extrovert
4:48 – How Andy discovered Jade through Instagram
6:39 – Why Jade believes London isn’t dangerous
7:55 – The story of Jade’s lost-and-found ring at Din Tai Fung
9:10 – Jade’s modeling journey across the world
14:03 – The risk of agency debt in modeling
16:09 – Andy’s fish tank story
18:01 – The high cost of food in London
20:23 – Jade’s Chinese Bazi element reveal
24:13 – Andy thinks Jade’s a fire sign
26:14 – Caffeine habits, tea love & avoiding vaping
28:27 – Jade’s love for techno clubs and the London underground
29:58 – ADHD and navigating social spaces
31:29 – Family, modeling, and personality differences
34:51 – Her parents' professions and how her dad taught her science
39:26 – Why Jade loves thrifting
40:19 – Irregular sleep schedules and screen time struggles
43:05 – What’s on Jade’s Instagram Explore page
44:23 – Fashion industry’s shift toward unique looks
46:10 – Hair growth struggles and styling choices
47:48 – Being picky about anime
49:56 – Music-making during illness recovery
50:42 – Her classical piano background
52:15 – Navigating social confidence and perceptions
56:04 – Taking initiative in friendships
58:29 – Favorite social activities: museums, nature, culture
59:52 – Why IG stories sometimes feel toxic
1:00:55 – No more waking up depressed
1:02:09 – ADHD diagnosis improving self-esteem
1:03:27 – Jade’s Kanye West story
1:07:43 – Thoughts on diversity and evolving fashion sense
1:13:06 – Podcast idea: Question segment
1:13:56 – Q1: Is religion good or bad?
1:14:39 – Q2: Emotional vs logical people
1:16:18 – Q3: Who works harder?
1:17:45 – Q4: Save mom or dad?
1:19:39 – Q5: Dating dilemmas
1:21:26 – Q6: 2024’s biggest lessons
1:22:06 – Q7: Two-letter baby names?
1:24:12 – Jade reveals her full and Chinese names
1:31:01 – Fashion, body changes, and personal style
1:33:08 – Viral 6.5M TikTok views and content strategies
1:40:54 – Skincare routines and makeup habits
1:42:55 – Friend circles in the fashion world
1:48:08 – Friendship dynamics: can guys and girls stay friends?
1:55:25 – Tattoos and their meaning
1:58:42 – Jade talks about immigration in London
2:02:58 – Overcoming insecurities and rejection
2:07:06 – Beauty standards, favorite models, and fashion icons
2:13:00 – Family trips and life reflections
2:17:41 – Nighttime routines and 6-month goals
2:22:47 – Visa stress and trusting the process
2:29:53 – Past lives, reincarnation, simulation theories
2:31:48 – Outro
Caleb Ralston is a content strategist and creative consultant who has worked with top industry names like Gary Vee and Alex Hormozi. Now running his own consulting firm, Caleb helps entrepreneurs and creators build powerful personal brands, scalable content systems, and high-performing teams.
Connect with Caleb Ralston!
https://www.instagram.com/calebralston
https://www.youtube.com/@CalebRalston
https://www.tiktok.com/@caleb_ralston
Visit Caleb's Website to learn more!
https://www.calebralston.com
CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Introduction
0:57 – Meet Caleb
2:17 – Discovering Caleb via Gary Vee & Hormozi
3:30 – Starting his consulting firm
5:36 – Handling discovery calls
7:29 – Explaining his offers
9:28 – Lead sources
11:26 – Building brand, team & systems
14:04 – Pros & cons of niching down
16:46 – Audience connection & interest stacking
20:07 – Expanding topics with expertise
22:52 – Andy on shifting from eCom to vlogs
26:55 – Repurposing vs. creating new content
29:35 – Why he prefers quality over quantity
33:10 – Standing out as a creator
36:33 – Using 1of10.com to find content ideas
38:41 – Building a name for himself
40:14 – Content compounding over time
41:18 – Evergreen = principles, not tactics
43:33 – Value bait vs. clickbait
45:07 – Value/min vs. retention packaging
50:12 – Free content vs. niche focus
52:42 – Mass appeal = high-ticket conversions
55:09 – Mr. Beast vs. dual-purpose content
56:56 – Posting priorities: YT, IG, LinkedIn, pods
59:25 – Building a consistent content identity
1:01:24 – Scaling with editors
1:03:57 – In-house vs. offshore editors
1:09:18 – Calibrating creative vision
1:15:29 – Editor training pipeline
1:17:57 – Working side-by-side with team
1:20:35 – Testing short-form formats
1:22:38 – Intuition + data in content
1:25:31 – Measuring performance
1:27:29 – Creating his 5–6 hr free course
1:30:46 – Investing $15K into content
1:34:21 – Creating rewatchable content
1:37:38 – Broad vs. specific content for high-ticket
1:39:41 – One vs. multiple content channels
1:41:14 – Managing multiple channels
1:43:06 – Leila vs. Alex content goals
1:44:22 – Hybrid team advantages
1:49:10 – Copying & iterating to find your taste
1:56:26 – Being the “older brother” to your audience
1:57:51 – Removing what doesn’t work
2:01:32 – Viral vs. niche for high-ticket
2:03:09 – Is viral key for low-ticket sales?
2:05:08 – Running an agency while creating content
2:07:37 – Staying grounded as a creator
2:10:10 – Content ideas for retired founders
2:11:22 – Why Gary gets fewer views than Hormozi
2:13:50 – Helping build brands but doubting own
2:15:51 – How he met Trevor
2:18:35 – Building agency in his team
2:21:02 – Long hours at Gary’s team
2:22:42 – From Gary → Hormozi → his own path
2:24:59 – Thoughts on AI content & brand focus
2:25:53 – Recent personal discoveries
2:27:00 – 6-month personal goals
2:28:22 – Key takeaway from shadowing Gary & Alex
2:29:19 – Connect with Caleb
2:29:56 – Outro
Lynne Karina Hutchison is a British rhythmic gymnast turned actor. She competed for Team GB at the 2012 London Olympics and won bronze at the 2010 Commonwealth Games. After retiring from gymnastics, she trained at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and now works as an actor, dancer, and model, sharing her work on Instagram.
Connect with Lynne!
https://www.instagram.com/thejapanstagram
https://www.instagram.com/lynnekarinahutch
https://www.tiktok.com/@thejapanstagram
https://www.youtube.com/@thejapanstagram
0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - Meet Lynne Karina
1:56 - Lynne talks about her upbringing
2:44 - Lynne shares her main focus
4:26 - Lynne discusses her work at tourism companies in Japan
6:33 - Lynne's experience as a media member at the Olympic Channel during the Paris Olympics
8:04 - Lynne met celebrities and pro athletes at the Paris Olympics, including Simone Biles
8:38 - How she transitioned from gymnastics to acting and dancing
10:06 - How her high school schedule was unusual because of her gymnastics training
11:20 - Competing in the 2012 London Olympics and the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India
11:45 - Lynne's Olympics experience
13:08 - Lynne talks about her brother's jiu-jitsu career
15:22 - How she visits her brother every time she goes to Japan
16:08 - Desire to live in Japan someday
17:19 - Travel experiences in Japan and where she wants to live in the future
18:20 - Why she wants to live in Tokyo, Japan, in the future
19:53 - Personality in Japan versus in the UK
21:15 - Japan's unique culture
22:24 - Japan’s financial/population crisis and current economy
23:32 - How Japanese culture influences people in London and around the world
24:50 - Itinerary and work schedule while in Japan
26:38 - Acting and dance class experiences in Japan
27:29 - Experience and challenges with the Japanese language
29:28 - Being perceived as a foreigner in Japan despite her heritage
31:42 - How locals perceive foreigners across different parts of Asia
34:16 - Why Tokyoites are serious while Osakans are chill and friendly
36:38 - Mental health and self-expression in Japan
39:24 - Andy shares his experience with Japanese people not answering questions directly
41:45 - Daily life in Japan
42:21 - Eating out in Japan is more affordable than buying groceries
43:38 - Eating and grocery habits in Japan
45:10 - Typical Japanese home-cooked meals
47:25 - Experiences with haircuts in Japan and the UK
48:23 - What led her to keep returning to Japan
49:39 - Why it's important to stay aware of your surroundings in big cities in the UK and other countries
51:09 - Raising kids in Japan versus in the UK
52:43 - Cons of raising kids in Japan
54:15 - How her Instagram grew from a fun hobby to professional content creation
55:52 - What catalyzed her to start her Japan Instagram account
57:15 - How she started receiving inbound requests for paid gigs on her Instagram account
59:09 - Why she doesn’t care about using a 3-second hook in her IG
59:54 - How an overly rigid itinerary can make your Japan trip less enjoyable
1:01:47 - How she built an engaged community on Instagram through story interactions
1:03:48 - How she creates her Instagram stories to engage with her community
1:06:10 - What takes up most of her time in her work as a freelancer
1:07:04 - Recent life discoveries
1:08:24 - Career journey in acting and dance
1:09:18 - How Lynne’s gymnastics background helped with her acting foundation
1:10:40 - How she became more quirky after starting her acting career
1:12:06 - Is being half-Asian an advantage or disadvantage in the acting industry?
1:13:55 - Goal for the next 6 months
1:15:27 - How she has made a diverse group of friends worldwide
1:16:37 - Determination to be part of a movie that people will love to watch
1:17:41 - How watching La La Land in concert further inspired her acting career
1:18:55 - Connect with Lynne!
1:19:43 - Outro
Cheyenne Beam is a public relations executive with over nine years of experience in music, entertainment, lifestyle, and fashion. Based in New York, he has led PR campaigns for top artists at Interscope and Island Records, including Rae Sremmurd, Swae Lee, Willow Smith, Toni Braxton, and Jessie Reyez. Specializing in brand strategy, media relations, and crisis management, he continues to drive impactful campaigns and build lasting brand equity.
Connect with Cheyenne Beam!
https://www.instagram.com/cheyennebeam
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:56 - Meet Cheyenne Beam
2:18 - Cheyenne shares his journey from launching a bow tie company to entering the PR industry
7:48 - Cheyenne explains why he stopped his bow tie company
9:27 - Cheyenne shares his thoughts on Timothée Chalamet's outfit upon his promotional tour for his Bob Dylan movie
10:14 - Were Brad Pitt’s uniquely styled outfits during his divorce from Angelina Jolie intentional for PR?
11:43 - Behind-the-scenes insights on PR during campaigns and promotional tours
13:13 - How a publicist assists with press and podcast outreach during event promotions
15:33 - How to start working in the PR industry from scratch
18:47 - How PR professionals build relationships with the media, press, and writers
20:47 - Cheyenne shares his experience as a freelancer after leaving Interscope Records
22:46 - PR strategy for getting artists into mainstream publications
24:53 - Can an artist get into Vogue magazine without the help of PR?
27:20 - How a publicist starts and grows with an artist throughout their career
29:05 - The combination of PR strategies and social media presence to achieve an artist's success
30:54 - Why it’s important to combine social media presence with journalism
32:56 - Cheyenne shares the publicists who inspire him: Chris Chambers and Yvette Noel-Schure
35:43 - Behind-the-scenes: How does PR expert Chris Chambers works with his clients
36:53 - Cheyenne shares behind-the-scenes PR work at major red carpet events like the Oscars and Grammys
39:35 - How publicists handle having multiple clients at the same event
41:21 - Publicist pitches vs. Direct invitations: How are guests chosen for major events like Grammys?
42:46 - Do celebrities choose their interviews or follow publicist recommendations?
45:02 - Podcast vs. television: Are podcasts the new go-to for campaign runs?
46:30 - Cheyenne explains why even successful artists like Beyoncé and Drake need a publicist
49:31 - PR's role in handling paparazzi harassment and negative media coverage
53:42 - Cheyenne's thoughts Michael Jackson's PR spin during his slander controversy
55:03 - Cheyenne shares his thoughts on the "No statement or disappear for 6 months" media avoidance strategy
56:05 - Kourtney Kardashian & Mason Disick controversy: Do celebrities create media distractions to hide the truth?
58:33 - Cheyenne’s thoughts on the Smith family controversy during Red Table Talk
1:00:50 - Cheyenne shares behind-the-scenes moments from Jessie Reyez's album promotions
1:03:23 - Cheyenne discusses PR strategies used during Jessie Reyez's album promotions
1:05:02 - Cheyenne shares how they helped Jessie Reyez reach diverse media outlets when promoting her music
1:08:44 - Do PR firms give new employees access to industry contacts, or do they have to build their own?
1:10:02 - Cheyenne shares how freelance publicists acquire new clients and reconnect with old ones
1:10:47 - Cheyenne provides email subject line tips for media outreach
1:11:41 - How do publicists coordinate press tours for celebrities like Beyoncé?
1:12:46 - Cheyenne shares his thoughts on Kanye using Twitter to promote his new albums
1:14:12 - Has Cheyenne been able to merge his passion for music, fashion, and film into his PR work?
1:16:37 - Staying ahead of fashion trends vs. sticking to classic style
1:18:25 - Cheyenne’s recent life discoveries
1:19:54 - Cheyenne’s personal goals for the next six months
1:21:56 - Connect with Cheyenne
1:22:42 - Outro