Pokimane, one of the world’s biggest streamers, recently revealed the real earning power of each social platform—debunking myths about TikTok millions and spotlighting YouTube as the long-term winner. Travis and Eric break down her income tiers and explain why the biggest creator wins happen only when you treat content as the marketing engine for an actual business—not just a “viral” hustle.

On this episode we talk about:

Pokimane’s ranking of TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, and YouTube for creator income
The surprising reality behind viral fame and what most followers don’t see
The power (and pitfalls) of back-end monetization, from merch to high-ticket offers
How creators have leveraged audience into massive buyouts (like Sour Strips)
Why meme coins and get-rich-quick schemes always flop—influencer or not

Top 3 Takeaways

1. Don’t trust audience size as a stand-alone predictor of creator income—platform and business model matter much more.
2. Creators who build real products, offers, or companies behind the scenes have the highest financial upside.
3. Never bet your future on platforms’ payouts—build something you own.

Notable Quotes

“Attention isn’t income until you have a business behind it.”
“If you’re not selling something, you’re leaving almost all the money on the table.”
“Creators with back-end offers—not just views—build wealth that lasts after the hype.”

Connect with Pokimane:

X/Twitter: @pokimanelol
Instagram: @pokimanelol
Twitch: pokimane

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