My reaction to MrBeast's LEAKED 36 page production document

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Sep 20, 2024

Dive into the secrets behind viral content with insights from MrBeast's leaked production document! Explore the importance of clarity in goals and the A, B, C player framework for building a high-functioning team. Discover why YouTube is dominating media and how creators should think like data scientists. The discussion also highlights the necessity of obsession and communication in content creation, plus strategies for audience engagement and creative constraints. It’s a fascinating look at what fuels success in the digital landscape!

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Platform-Specific Content

MrBeast acknowledges that different media platforms require different content strategies.
What works on TV or in movies doesn't necessarily translate to YouTube's format.

ADVICE

Going Viral on YouTube

Understand your target audience and platform when creating content.
MrBeast's viral strategies may not apply to niche or B2B content.

INSIGHT

Data-Driven Content Creation

Successful YouTubers like MrBeast prioritize data analysis.
They treat audience retention metrics like scientists, not just entertainers.

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My notes on mr beast's LEAKED 36 page leaked "how to succeed in mr. beast production" document

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:12 Initial Thoughts
02:38 Clarity of the Goal
03:27 YouTube is eating all media:
04:27 A, B, C player framework
05:15 How to go viral
08:21 Why isn’t MrBeast building the Y-Combinator of Creators?
09:12 He defines his own language. ie: lull, reengagement
11:26 Startup Idea 1: Audience and Engagement Insights Software for YT
12:32 Obsession is a prerequisite
13:13 Bias for Action
14:01 Grounds Himself
15:54 Constraint Fuels Creativity
17:39 Always have a Backup Day
18:54 Communication is key
19:37 Leverage Experts
21:55 "No does not mean no" can get toxic
22:43 Meritocracy
23:27 His numbers are HUGE
28:02 Keep things simple
27:15 Work Life Balance Debate
28:20 What is the goal of our “content”
29:37 Ads as Content
30:18 Does his culture scale
31:12 His incentive structur
32:28 Final thoughts

1) YouTube is eating all media:
• 99% of TV shows would flop on YouTube
• Platform-specific content is crucial
• MrBeast: "We are not Hollywood"

2) A-player mentality:
• Only hire obsessive, coachable people
• B-players can be trained, C-players must go
• "There's only room for A-players here"

3) Re-engagement strategy:
• Hook viewers at 3-minute mark
• Use spectacles that only MrBeast can do
• Example: Carl watching Josh in prison video

4) Data-driven content:
• Creators are data scientists, not just entertainers
• 60M views = same as presidential debate
• Obsess over audience retention graphs

5) Constraints fuel creativity:
• Don't rely on big budgets
• Example: Year's supply of Doritos is more engaging than $20k cash
• "Creativity is the answer, not money"

6) Communication is key:
• Define when to use in-person, email, or text
• No excuses, move on mentality
• "Late" isn't in MrBeast's dictionary

7) Consultants are cheat codes:
• Leverage expert knowledge
• Example: Call previous world record holder
• "Consultants are a gift from God"

8) Brand deal integration:
• Make ads part of the content
• Avoid boring, scripted brand mentions
• Goal: No viewer realizes it's an ad

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