Jack Settleman, creator of Snapback Sports and Nick Ercolano, creator of BDGE Media Inc. yell about the world of content creation and expose everything that Big Media doesn&#39;t want you to know about.

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10 Things to Know BEFORE You Start Vibe Coding (for Non-Coders)

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The AI Episode I've Been Scared to Post.

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0:00 - 1 - enough of the small talk0:37 - 2 - niche down, then niche down more3:05 - 3 - lifestyle content4:55 - 4 - keep the main thing the main thing9:18 - 5 - packaging/chat gpt11:30 - 6 - giveaways, trends and gimmicks12:12 - 7 - talking about things you dont know about13:45 - 8 - tripling down on what works15:40 - 9 - being unprepared, you&#39;re not talented enough join the big content discord: https://discord.gg/eCfJQWAr4Vfollow me: https://linktr.ee/nickercolanowatch Big Content on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3EThtS5listen to Big Content on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DSihtKlisten to Big Content on Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3BQ7RrI this video is about ()

8 Creator Mistakes I Wish I Knew Sooner

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You have SO MANY Followers, But Make NO Money... Here's Why

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we&#39;ve signed over 7-figures ($) worth of brand deals over the years, and today I&#39;m sharing with you the most common mistakes I see almost every youtuber/creator make when signing brand deals and sponsorships 0:00 - its rude to skip introductions0:48 - you shouldn&#39;t be signing brand deals2:53 - getting paid in product4:45 - not actively reaching out to brands that you want to work with7:38 - proper due diligence on contracts• 7:43 - hiring a lawyer for a contract?• 9:28 - companies need creative approval• 11:18 - exclusive advertising in video• 12:23 - contract termination13:33 - proper due diligence on brands/products15:31 - advertising with too many brands16:43 - charge more20:03 - get creative with payment structure join the big content discord: https://discord.gg/eCfJQWAr4Vfollow nick: https://linktr.ee/nickercolanowatch Big Content on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3EThtS5listen to Big Content on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DSihtKlisten to Big Content on Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3BQ7RrI this video is about (marketing,branding,the creator economy,nick ercolano,jack settleman,snapback sports,bdge,bdge fantasy football,big content,big content podcast,big content bdge,big content nick ercolano,brand deals,how do i get a sponsorship,how much to charge for youtube ad,how much should i charge,how much should i charge for sponsorship on youtube,how to get more views on youtube,how to get monetized on youtube,how to get more youtube subscribers)

99% of YouTubers Make These Mistakes When Signing Brand Deals

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0:00 - its rude to skip introductions0:39 - video goals0:52 - the market is the market is the market is the market4:02 - less is more5:50 - thumbnail tips6:10 - clarity over cleverness7:05 - finding your leverage point10:15 - thick skin13:25 - keep it low stakes, until it breaks18:00 - high standards = high self respect19:05 - creative outlet20:15 - network effects21:30 - portfolio join the big content discord: https://discord.gg/eCfJQWAr4Vfollow nick: https://linktr.ee/nickercolanofollow jack: https://linktr.ee/jacksettlemanwatch Big Content on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3EThtS5listen to Big Content on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DSihtKlisten to Big Content on Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3BQ7RrI this video is about (marketing,branding,the creator economy,nick ercolano,jack settleman,snapback sports,bdge,bdge fantasy football,big content,big content podcast,big content bdge,big content snapback,big content nick ercolano,big content jack settleman)

Life Lessons from 10 Years of Making YouTube Videos

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Why Most Creators Should NOT Build a Team Around Them

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Stop Complaining - Just Shut Up and Work

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Quitting The Rat Race Has Become The New Rat Race

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Brett Kollmann Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ8sg7VN5ps&amp;t=2s join the big content discord: https://discord.gg/eCfJQWAr4Vfollow nick: https://linktr.ee/nickercolanofollow jack: https://linktr.ee/jacksettlemanwatch Big Content on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3EThtS5listen to Big Content on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DSihtKlisten to Big Content on Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3BQ7RrI 0:00 - Intro2:21 - Too Much Monetization of Content13:25 - Brett Kollmann: The Future of Sports YouTube31:57 - BDGE Combine Understandings39:59 - Product Trivia Launch this video is about (marketing,branding,the creator economy,nick ercolano,jack settleman,snapback sports,bdge,bdge fantasy football,big content,big content podcast,big content bdge,big content snapback,big content nick ercolano,big content jack settleman)

Make Content For The Love Of The Game

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The Astronomical Rise of Sketch

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0:00 - its rude to skip introductions0:26 - How do you get started in content creation?3:34 - What advice do you have for someone trying to find their niche? 5:10 - What were the biggest challenges you faced starting out and how did you overcome them?8:30 - What are some things that an early content creator should try to avoid?10:41 - How do you come up with content ideas and maintain/promote creativity throughout the process?13:07 - How do you begin the process of monetizing your content and what strategies do you find most effective for generating income?15:31 - How do you decide what platform to start out on?18:31 - Do you think it&#39;s ok to post the same short form content across multiple platforms?20:40 - What software/hardware is necessary for creators who are just starting out?22:54 - Outro Camera Videos:camera video link 1: https://ytube.io/3qmDcamera video link 2: https://ytube.io/3qmE join the big content discord: https://discord.gg/eCfJQWAr4Vfollow nick: https://linktr.ee/nickercolanofollow jack: https://linktr.ee/jacksettlemanwatch Big Content on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3EThtS5listen to Big Content on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DSihtKlisten to Big Content on Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3BQ7RrI this video is about (marketing,branding,the creator economy,nick ercolano,jack settleman,snapback sports,bdge,bdge fantasy football,big content,big content podcast,big content bdge,big content snapback,big content nick ercolano,big content jack settleman,how to start making content,how to start making youtube videos,how to start making tiktoks,how to start making tiktok videos,what do i need to start making youtube videos)

I Get Asked The Same 10 Questions by Every College Kid

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Reacting to Courtney Johnson&#39;s (https://bityl.co/OLMS) 2024 Social Media Predictions 1:05 - In-House Personal Brands OVER Influencers6:50 - Content Series OVER One-Off Content8:40 - Link in Bio OVER Landing Pages11:55 - Private Groups OVER Top of Funnel13:35 - Sneaky Social Media SEO15:15 - Strategic Content Distribution &amp; Content Curation join the big content discord: https://discord.gg/eCfJQWAr4Vfollow nick: https://linktr.ee/nickercolanofollow jack: https://linktr.ee/jacksettlemanwatch Big Content on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3EThtS5listen to Big Content on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DSihtKlisten to Big Content on Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3BQ7RrI this video is about (marketing,branding,the creator economy,nick ercolano,jack settleman,snapback sports,bdge,bdge fantasy football,big content,big content podcast,big content bdge,big content snapback,big content nick ercolano,big content jack settleman)

Reacting to 2024 Creator Economy Predictions

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4 Common Traits of Every Creator Whose "Made It"

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0:00 - its rude to skip introductions0:24 - biggest Ws10:13 - biggest Ls14:30 - social media growth16:39 - best &amp; worst NFL/fantasy takes18:00 - favorite content creators21:20 - favorite newsletters22:15 - favorite podcast episode22:42 - favorite products (hardware)24:15 - favorite products (software)25:54 - best marg26:00 - favorite new hobby27:20 - favorite tv shows27:45 - favorite movies28:22 - favorite new band/artist join the big content discord: https://discord.gg/eCfJQWAr4Vfollow nick: https://linktr.ee/nickercolanofollow jack: https://linktr.ee/jacksettlemanwatch Big Content on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3EThtS5listen to Big Content on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3DSihtKlisten to Big Content on Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3BQ7RrI this video is about (marketing,branding,the creator economy,nick ercolano,jack settleman,snapback sports,bdge,bdge fantasy football,big content,big content podcast,big content bdge,big content snapback,big content nick ercolano,big content jack settleman)

Everything that Happened in 2023 - The Good, the Money and the Ugly

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Livestreamer Goes 37 Straight Hours and Gains 70K Subscribers

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BDGE's CTO Talks About the Importance of Content x Product

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The BIGGEST Mistakes Content Creators Make When Starting Out

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Creator Economy Predictions: YouTube Takes Over TV, Apple VR Headset and The Future of Creator Funds

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Understanding YouTube Analytics, Kevin Fitzgibbons, and The Cost of Selling Out

Jack & Nick expose everything about content creation that Big Media doesn't want you to know

Jack Settleman, creator of Snapback Sports and Nick Ercolano, creator of BDGE Media Inc. yell about the world of content creation and expose everything that Big Media doesn't want you to know about.