The Startup Ideas Podcast How To Monetize On YouTube With Harley Morenstein
Sep 15, 2022
Harley Morenstein, co-creator of the viral sensation Epic Meal Time, joins the conversation to share insights on navigating the chaotic YouTube landscape. He discusses the unfiltered journey of starting his channel, revealing early struggles with monetization and the evolving culture of content creation. Morenstein emphasizes the critical role of authenticity while mentioning the impact of fame on personal identity. With a humorous touch, he reflects on audience expectations and the changing nature of online engagement, inspiring creators to stay true to themselves.
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Early Twitter Beef
- Greg Isenberg was involved in an early Twitter beef with Harley Morenstein's friend.
- This online disagreement predates Morenstein's Epic Meal Time era.
Narrowing Overton Window
- The internet, particularly Twitter, has narrowed the Overton window of acceptable speech.
- What was considered funny or acceptable a decade ago can now lead to cancellation.
Early Hustle
- Harley Morenstein, an ex-teacher, was driven to create content, filming rap videos and posting his number online.
- He was desperate for an opportunity.
