In this episode, we explore the power of the ‘creator mindset’ with creative director turned creator Alex Antolino. It’s a deep dive into the creator economy and what brands can learn from people like Mr. Beast. Looking for a summary? Scroll down and you’ll find the AI summary of the transcript.

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The AI-summary

* Alex Antolino talks about the disconnect between big brands and the importance of understanding the creator economy.

* Stef Hamerlinck introduces Alex Antolino, a creative director turned creator, and the podcast topic of the creator economy and its relevance to branding and marketing.

* They discuss the definition of a creator and the creator economy, and the difference between a creator and an influencer.

* Alex talks about the opportunity for creators to make content, build a business around it, and have different revenue streams.

* They discuss the relevance of the creator economy to brands, and how it can be used to reach a larger audience for less money.

* Stef questions the feasibility of building an audience as a brand that needs to grow fast and Alex explains that organic content is like buying a house, a long-term investment.

* Alex explains that brands can still use paid advertising to grow fast, but should also acquire creator skills to engage their audience in a relatable way.

* They discuss how creators use engagement to create better ads, and how brands can use creator skills to make their ads better.

* They discuss the importance of learning creator skills and how brands can apply those skills to paid ads and content.

* The transcript ends with Alex dropping a bombshell that is not further elaborated on.

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