BREAKING NEWS: Dave Portnoy Now Part Owner of Rumble w/ CEO Chris Pavlovski | PBD Podcast | Ep. 354

Jan 23, 2024

Chris Pavlovski, the dynamic Founder and CEO of Rumble, shares insights on the platform's evolution and recent strategic partnership with Barstool Sports. He reveals surprising user demographics that challenge perceptions of Rumble as a right-leaning site. The conversation dives into Vivek Ramaswamy's hefty $25 million investment and discusses the differences between Rumble and platforms like X and YouTube. Chris also hints at innovative features on the horizon, showcasing Rumble's commitment to authenticity and deeper engagement.

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ANECDOTE

Barstool Sports Joins Rumble

Barstool Sports officially joins Rumble, causing Rumble's stock to surge over 30%.
This move is significant, with figures like Dana White acknowledging the partnership.

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Portnoy's Equity Deal

Dave Portnoy joined Rumble primarily for equity, not a cash payout.
This indicates Portnoy's belief in Rumble's long-term potential and vision.

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Intentional Content Consumption

Rumble differentiates itself by focusing on intentional content consumption.
Users visit Rumble with the specific purpose of watching certain creators, unlike discovery platforms like X.

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Patrick Bet-David, Adam Sosnick, Tom Ellsworth, and Vincent Oshana are joined by Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski. Chris Pavlovski is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Rumble. As a three-time successful entrepreneur, Mr. Pavlovski has over 20 years’ experience in the online marketing and advertising space. Subscribe to Barstool Sports, now on Rumble: https://bit.ly/3HpUZvX 5:00 - Chris explains why Barstool Sports made the move to Rumble. 11:00 - The difference between X and Rumble. 15:00 - Vivek Ramaswamy was an early investor of Rumble and invested $25 million into the website. 18:00 - Are Rumble users Democrats or Republicans? The answer may surprise you. 23:00 - Who are the most viewed streamers on Rumble? 28:00 - The mistakes that Parlor made that Rumble hasn't. 30:45 - Rumble files first patent to make Rumble Studio available to the public. 37:57 - The winner of the Minnect Challenge is announced! 42:34 - UFC audience chants "F*ck Trudeau" during this weekend's fight. 48:28 - Dana White discusses allowing UFC fighters to say whatever they want. 1:09:00 - Ron DeSantis drops out of the 2024 Presidential Primary. 1:19:10 - Who is Trump going to pick as his VP candidate for 2024? 1:29:40 - Is the NFL considering making the Super Bowl a PPV event? 1:42:00 - Nikki Haley claims she was discriminated against because she was a "brown girl." Connect one-on-one with the right expert to get the answers you need with Minnect: https://bit.ly/3MC9IXE Purchase Patrick's new book "Choose Your Enemies Wisely": https://bit.ly/41bTtGD Register to win a Valuetainment Boss Set (valued at over $350): https://bit.ly/41PrSLW Get a free "Future Looks Bright" Hat & T-Shirt: Purchase two "Future Looks Bright" Hats and one "Future Looks Bright" T-Shirt & use the promo code "pbdpodcast2024" at checkout! Get best-in-class business advice with Bet-David Consulting: https://bit.ly/40oUafz Visit VT.com for the latest news and insights from the world of politics, business and entertainment: https://bit.ly/472R3Mz Visit Valuetainment University for the best courses online for entrepreneurs: https://bit.ly/47gKVA0 Text “PODCAST” to 310-340-1132 to get the latest updates in real-time! SUBSCRIBE TO: @VALUETAINMENT @vtsoscast @ValuetainmentComedy @bizdocpodcast @theunusualsuspectspodcast Want to be clear on your next 5 business moves? https://bit.ly/3Qzrj3m Join the channel to get exclusive access to perks: https://bit.ly/3Q9rSQL Download the podcasts on all your favorite platforms https://bit.ly/3sFAW4N Patrick Bet-David is the founder and CEO of Valuetainment Media. He is the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller “Your Next Five Moves” (Simon & Schuster) and a father of 2 boys and 2 girls. He currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.