THE 505 PODCAST

In this engaging conversation with Gary Vaynerchuk, the CEO of VaynerMedia, he offers insights into winning on social media by 2025. Gary emphasizes the power of organic content and how creators can leverage attention for success. He shares personal stories from scaling his business and stresses the importance of quality content over perfection. The chat dives into TikTok's evolution and explores the implications of AI influencers on marketing. He also encourages young creators to take risks and focus on personal branding.

Join Karl Shakur, a creator renowned for his striking campaigns with Bugatti and a unique visual style on Instagram, as he shares his incredible journey from living in his car to becoming a million-follower sensation. He discusses turning a $70K brand deal into a career launchpad and highlights his 6-pillar strategy for sustainable content creation. Karl emphasizes the balance between personal storytelling and commercial work, the importance of authenticity, and how collaboration can boost creativity, offering invaluable insights for aspiring creators.

In this conversation, Vin Matano, the founder of Creator Buzz, unveils the secrets to mastering LinkedIn for business success. He shares how he skyrocketed to $750K in his first year after leaving a 9-to-5 job. Vin emphasizes the importance of personal storytelling over brand messaging, which fosters genuine connections. He reveals effective content strategies, including the shift towards visual storytelling and the importance of engagement metrics, making LinkedIn a goldmine for creators seeking brand deals and client connections.

Discover why your content strategy might be holding you back from success. Learn ten transformative tips for optimizing your approach, focusing on authenticity and genuine connections. Explore how storytelling can enhance your brand and foster a loyal audience. The discussion emphasizes the importance of consistency and specialization in personal branding. Dive into effective monetization strategies that prioritize value over mere follower counts, and understand the vital role of newsletters in building a thriving community.

Tejas Hullur, a filmmaker known for his heartfelt YouTube docuseries, shares insights on crafting meaningful content. He reveals how his series on attractiveness sparked over 1.7 million views and deep personal conversations. Tejas dives into the balance of creative freedom and commercial pressures, the authenticity needed in storytelling, and his experiences with creative burnout. He also contrasts the audience dynamics of TikTok and YouTube, stressing the importance of vulnerability and community engagement in building a caring audience.

Joining the discussion is Kane Kallaway, a YouTube creator and strategist who built a channel to 100K subscribers in just five months. He shares the keys to audience targeting, effective content strategies, and the importance of understanding viewer psychology. Kane also dives into innovative engagement tactics, exploring storytelling and video quality. Additionally, he highlights the role of AI in content creation and discusses sustainable business models for creators aiming to successfully monetize their work.

Garrett King, known as Shortstache, and Chelsea Moon are the creative duo behind Stache.Haus, a boutique agency in New York. They share their journey of leaving LA to build a business in one of the toughest markets, facing sleepless nights and financial strains. The couple discusses the emotional challenges of transitioning to freelancing and the importance of authenticity in client relations. They also highlight the balance between creativity and structure, emphasizing the need for transparent budgeting and nurturing community through creativity.

SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-reportWhat's up Rock Nation, today we're reviewing your work. We appreciate everyone who submitted their work to us! If we reviewed your work, please let us know below!The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideOur FREE 5 positioning tips download:https://the505podcast.courses/5positioningtipsLearn the 6 Questions to ask on any discovery call (FREE Download):https://the505podcast.courses/6questionsfordiscoverycallJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKG Presets Vol. 1https://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresetsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackTimestamps: 0:00 - One Handed Crack0:49 - NYC2:10 - Storytime2:30 - Kostas is moving out3:03 - Fig's Amazon Brand Deal3:44 – Work Review 1 (Will Coley Colavito)6:17 – Work Review 2 (Jay Velasquez)9:34 – Work Review 3 (Myles Curry)11:07 – Work Review 4 (T McKinley – G League)14:29 – Work Review 5 (Keith – Portrait Photography)16:30 – Work Review 6 (Ryan Garcia by Riley)18:50 – Work Review 7 (Nathan – Gym Edit)21:02 – Work Review 8 (Caden Peso – Baseball Edit)25:08 – Work Review 9 (Denton Taylor – Mini Doc)28:31 – Work Review 10 (Mark Studio – Deadlift Gym Video)32:01 – Work Review 11 (Elijah Moses – Sports Photography)33:30 – Work Review 12 (Remy LaVert – Short Sci-Fi Film)36:19 – Work Review 13 (Milo Norton – Sports Photography)38:04 – Work Review 14 (Jackson – Full Portfolio Review)41:39 – Work Review 15 (Gabriel Flores – Portraits & Misc)45:26 – Work Review 16 (Yasmani Hernandez – Gym Video)47:02 – Work Review 17 (Joe Alberti – Under Armour Spec Ad)If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-reportWhat’s up, Rock Nation! Today we’re joined by Marshal Crews — the founder of Tamed Psychotic, a drop-based clothing brand doing $100K in 30 minutes without spending a dollar on ads. At 17, Marshal was homeless. Now, he’s built one of the most exciting underground streetwear brands online. In this episode, we dive into how he turned personal pain into creative fuel, why scarcity is the secret behind his brand’s success, and what every creator needs to know about building hype, community, and a movement without paid marketing.Check out Marshal here:https://www.instagram.com/marshalcrews/https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@marshallcrews_⁩  The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideOur FREE 5 positioning tips download:https://the505podcast.courses/5positioningtipsLearn the 6 Questions to ask on any discovery call (FREE Download):https://the505podcast.courses/6questionsfordiscoverycallJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKG Presets Vol. 1https://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresetsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer0:31 - Intro1:08 - One handed crack1:35 - Going all in on clothing4:05 - Why clothing came naturally after success in fitness8:42 - Turning a messy past into a movement12:49 - The unseen hours behind every viral drop16:58 - Starting Tamed Psychotic out of necessity, not money21:03 - Why he refuses to run ads and prioritizes scarcity25:32 - Email is outdated — SMS is his main channel29:36 - Supreme’s playbook: build a world, not a product33:42 - Scarcity vs. upsetting customers — the trade-off38:12 - Behind the scenes: broken supply chains and production chaos42:41 - How he preps for a drop and ships 1000s of orders47:00 - Discord backfired — managing a community is hard51:20 - The content loop: obsessing over every touchpoint55:48 - How he drives sales through storytelling, not ads59:59 - People just don’t understand the grind1:04:07 - The mental toll of growth and pressure to keep going1:08:27 - Deep childhood stories that shaped the brand1:12:48 - The closet moment that changed his mindset forever1:16:58 - Chasing the next challenge instead of the money1:21:31 - The emotional highs of customer support wins1:25:47 - Always evolving the creative and product1:29:54 - The community and brand come before profits1:34:07 - Why the goalpost keeps moving — and that’s okay1:38:34 - The power of world-building and creative direction1:42:45 - Obsession, late nights, and why he still edits everythingIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-reportWhat's up Rock Nation, today we have on Chrystopher Rhodes - better known as YCImaging. In this episode we sit down and talk to Chrys about what he sees working on social media right now, and how to turn your creative passion into a full-time living with YouTube. Check out Chrys here:https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@YCImaging⁩  https://www.instagram.com/ycimaging/The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guideOur FREE 5 positioning tips download:https://the505podcast.courses/5positioningtipsLearn the 6 Questions to ask on any discovery call (FREE Download):https://the505podcast.courses/6questionsfordiscoverycallJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKG Presets Vol. 1https://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresetsKostas’ Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejChase’s Totality LUT pack:https://www.chasealexanderfilm.com/color/totalitylutpackTimestamps: 0:00 - Trailer0:25 - Intro0:52 - One Handed Crack1:30 - Become a full time creator in 12 months2:23 - What’s working right now on Long Form and Short Form3:21 - What Chrys is most focused on right now content wise3:51 - Why Chrys doesn’t like short form content5:19 - Why YouTube is the best platform6:27 - Longer videos are working on YouTube7:59 - The state of Filmmaking YouTube8:55 - Chrys’ gear setup10:58 - Chrys’ YouTube process12:09 - How much consistency is necessary for success14:25 - Going all in on YouTube17:28 - Having a support system18:52 - Chrys hates business21:55 - Brand Deal Nightmares22:51 - How to start doing brand deals24:21 - Negotiating brand deals25:29 - Chrys’ biggest brand deal pay day26:25 - Multi-deal partnerships30:14 - Learning from other creators31:50 - Diversifying income33:36 - Favorite brand partnership35:25 - Making your first $1,000 as a creator36:43 - Building trust with your audience41:18 - Creative Freedom43:40 - Chrys is leaning more into storytelling45:45 - Trying new formats and styles47:08 - How to attract return viewers50:00 - Will Chrys be making videos at 7052:16 - How Chrys structures his week around content54:51 - Dealing with Burnout56:23 - Dialing in storytelling58:28 - Do creators need an exit plan?1:01:32 - Why you don’t want to go viral1:03:34 - Mistakes young creators are making1:07:04 - The hamster wheel of content creation1:10:25 - Advice to your 18 year old selfIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/