The School of Greatness

1086 Building & Monetizing a Mass Social Media Audience w/Josh Richards

Mar 19, 2021

In this engaging conversation, Josh Richards, a dynamic social media influencer and entrepreneur with over 30 million followers, shares his secrets to success. He emphasizes the importance of building genuine connections with your audience and treating them like friends. Josh dives into his journey from sports to social media stardom, highlighting innovative monetization strategies and the impact of mentors. He also reflects on mental health challenges and the art of nurturing a niche audience while discussing his future aspirations in entertainment and angel investing.

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Intro

4min

From Teen Dreams to Entrepreneurial Success

14min

From Sports to Social Media Stardom

5min

Monetizing Social Media: Shifts in Content Strategy

3min

Building Genuine Connections in Social Media

19min

Future Aspirations in Entertainment and Business Growth

2min

From Drama to Partnership: A Media Journey

18min

The Reality Behind Social Media Success

4min

True Bonds and Creative Evolution

4min

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Empowering Conclusion: Consistency and Connection

2min

“Your goal can’t just be, I want to make money and be famous.”

Today's guest is Josh Richards, a social media influencer, entrepreneur, musician, writer, actor, and podcast host, who has also accumulated over 30 million followers across platforms. He’s the founder of TalentX, the largest TikTok management and production company, as well as the co-founder of the energy drink Ani Energy. Josh is also an angel investor in dozens of companies and was called a “mogul in the making” by Newsweek.

In this episode Lewis and Josh discuss how Josh became one of the top social media influencers, how you can build a massive audience, and how to overcome insecurities and put yourself out there.

For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1086

Check out Josh’s YouTube channel: Josh Richards

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