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What’s up, Rock Nation! Today we’re joined by Sam Newton - filmmaker, creator, and the king of community. In this episode, Sam shares how he grew 120,000 followers off just four Instagram posts, and why going viral means nothing if no one sticks around.

We dive into why showing up as yourself is the real growth hack, how to create depth with your audience, and the storytelling strategy behind his most viral content. Sam also breaks down how to use short-form to funnel into long-form, the difference between reach and resonance, and why creators need to stop chasing views and start chasing connection.

If you’re tired of surface-level growth and want to build a brand that actually lasts, this episode is your roadmap.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

1:10 - Gaining 120,000 followers with 4 posts

5:20 - Call to action

6:43 - How to win on YouTube

9:26 - Learn to communicate your story

10:02 - How to be better on camera

11:31 - What makes a content stand out

14:20 - Personal Brand Kickstart

14:34 - Long form vs short form strategy

17:01 - Earning a break as a creator

19:49 - Travel Filmmaking

22:44 - Community Building

28:43 - Creating is a solo sport

30:03 - Sam Newton filmfest

33:01 - Don’t try and speak to 1,000 people

35:47 - How girls consume content

37:16 - People consume alone

38:38 - Start where you are

40:24 - Gaming talk

44:04 - Should you niche down?

46:50 - What to do when views are low

48:50 - How to make a travel film

52:14 - Making something out of nothing

56:13 - How to get in the zone

58:57 - How to decide which idea is worth making

1:04:08 - Gratitude is key

1:05:35 - What sam’s learned this year about himself

1:08:27 - Environment matters

1:10:58 - Sam’s 10 year plan

1:15:26 - When Sam gave up client work

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