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S2 Ep7: The Man Behind the Sidemen’s $100 Million Global Empire | Jordan Schwarzenberger

Sep 5, 2025
Join Jordan Schwarzenberger, the mastermind behind The Sidemen, as he breaks down how this group turned content into a $100 million business empire. He shares the secrets of scaling from YouTube to successful ventures like burger chains and viral drinks. Listen in on the biggest mistakes creators make when launching products, the importance of community, and how to create genuinely viral content. Jordan’s insights are invaluable for anyone looking to navigate the creator economy and build lasting brand success.
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ANECDOTE

First Meeting And The Big Pitch

  • Jordan met the Sidemen at their 2016 charity match and saw huge cultural impact but no corporate structure.
  • He pitched to help them build a business to last a decade instead of a few years.
INSIGHT

The End Of Monoculture

  • We moved from a monoculture to fragmented microcultures driven by algorithmic discovery.
  • That fragmentation makes building shared fandoms and merch harder than before.
ADVICE

Lead By Bringing People Along

  • As you gain seniority, lead by bringing people with you rather than steamrolling ahead.
  • Slow down, listen, and use diplomacy to galvanise teams across divisions.
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