This week Francis is joined by Thomas Yeum, an ambitious video-first creator specializing in YouTube and Instagram. Thomas is well known for his Instagram series '125 days to make 10k/month'. Thomas shares his journey from software engineering to content creation, discussing the challenges and opportunities within the creator economy.
Follow Thomas:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thomasyeum/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Toemas
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeumthomas/
00:00 Introducing Thomas Yeum and his creator journey
06:39 Challenges with modern consumption habits
10:03 The creator economy is the new American dream
15:48 Finding a career that fulfils personal values
19:22 125 days to make $10k/mo
26:07 The 3% rule: How to utilize inspiration
27:39 4 steps to making a great video
33:57 Balancing art and business as a solo creator
36:29 Making $100k/mo in 365 days
39:03 A bad video does not equal a bad concept
45:48 Building 12k+ subscriber newsletter from scratch
49:28 Bridging the gap between tradition media and the creator economy
53:15 Advice for aspiring creators
