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Jon Youshaei
Ex-YouTube and Instagram employee Jon Youshaei interviews MrBeast, Logan Paul, Danny Duncan, Liza Koshy, and more. After working inside YouTube and Instagram for 8 years, Jon has been featured in Time, Forbes, and CNBC and known as "The Creators' Creator.™" On this show, he gives an inside look at how to build a business as a creator, improve your creative process, and the latest trends in the Creator Economy.
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Sep 15, 2025 • 29min
Inside MrBeast's "Billion Dollar" Movie (featuring Sticks)
Sticks breaks down their movie starring MrBeast to launch Feastables’ brand-new chocolate milk. Thanks Feastables for sponsoring: grab the new chocolate milk now at Walmart, 7-Eleven, and Speedway nationwide. Get our free YT Hack Pack with the best tools, templates, and tips to grow on YT: https://www.ythackpack.com/ Join my Discord of 6,500 creators helping each other grow: Discord Join my newsletter for latest creator news & tips: https://created.newsSubscribe for more videos: https://tr.ee/YoushaeiYT

Sep 8, 2025 • 25min
Danny Duncan Roasts New YouTubers
Danny Duncan and I showed 3 YouTubers how to improve their videos so you can learn too. Thanks Spotter Studio for sponsoring, get your Free Trial and Bonus Roast: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/jonGet your .Store domain for your merch store for $0.99: https://go.store/jon2025 (code: JON2025)Get your videos roasted: https://vidroast.io/Get my free Thumbnail Hack Pack with my best tips, tools & templates: https://www.ythackpack.com/thumbnail/Join our Discord of 6,500 creators helping each other grow: Discord Join our newsletter for latest creator news & tips: https://created.news(0:00) Intro (0:58) Roast 1: Sneaking Into NHL Game (8:15) Roast 2: I Survived Riding a Bull (18:03) Roast 3: How To Lose 25 Pounds in 2025

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Jul 28, 2025 • 1h 33min
Meet YouTube's Next Billionaire (Codie Sanchez Interview)
Codie Sanchez, a savvy businesswoman and content creator, shares her insights on monetizing YouTube as a platform for creators. She discusses overcoming the stigma around finance content and the critical importance of community engagement. Codie reveals her strategies for avoiding burnout, managing her workflow with Notion, and her perspective on brand deals—emphasizing creative integrity. With a transparent view of her diverse revenue streams, she also touches on the value of public speaking and the transformative role of wealth in society.

Jun 13, 2025 • 31min
72 Hours with Steph Curry & MrBeast
In this lively discussion, YouTube sensation MrBeast shares behind-the-scenes insights from the All-Star Weekend shoot featuring Steph Curry. He dives into the dynamics of NBA players engaging with fans through social media and how platforms like YouTube are reshaping sports media. Listeners are treated to thrilling anecdotes, including a shooting challenge with Curry and thoughts on athlete-driven content. The episode captures the excitement of modern content creation, blending entertainment, authenticity, and the emerging landscape of player-driven media.

May 30, 2025 • 1h 51min
From Homeless to YouTube's 2nd Biggest Channel (Stokes Twins Interview)
In their first ever interview, the Stokes Twins—YouTube sensations and the second biggest creators in the U.S.—share their incredible transformation from homelessness to fame. They discuss buying a $14 million mansion for filming and the costs behind their creative process. Insights into content creation abound, including the ethics of pranking and the fallout from a controversial fake robbery. They candidly reveal personal struggles, including health issues and the emotional weight of family legacy. Their journey is a captivating tale of resilience and creativity.

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May 7, 2025 • 55min
YouTube Masterclass 2025 with MrBeast, MKBHD & Casey Neistat
Dive into a wealth of YouTube wisdom with top creators sharing impactful strategies. Learn to make your intro memorable using the RAINEY framework and the crucial role of eye-catching thumbnails. Discover how leveraging data can guide your content ideas and the power of slight adaptations for innovation. The discussion emphasizes the balance between authenticity and production quality, while embracing the value of imperfection in creativity. Grow your channel by focusing on storytelling and connecting with your audience's interests.

Apr 17, 2025 • 50min
How Dude Perfect Built Their $5 Million Studio
I toured Dude Perfect's new HQ to learn how they built one of YouTube's biggest brands. Get free trial to Opus Clip: bit.ly/ClipYourVideos and get my free YT Thumbnail Hackpack: YTHackPack.com/ThumbnailJoin my Discord of 5,500 creators helping each other grow: Discord Join my newsletter for latest creator news & tips: created.newsSubscribe for more videos: bit.ly/YouTubeYoushaei(0:00) Why build a new HQ?(3:06) Design & Tech(6:25) Video Costs & Production(8:56) Trick Shot(10:39) The Idea Lab(14:56) Thumbnail Design(17:25) The $100M investment(18:32) How the dudes split their equity(23:13) Video feedback sessions(25:17) Does Tyler like being “the face of DP”?(27:25) Creating sports drinks(28:01) Editing Process(30:27) Why DP “can’t” win an Emmy(33:10) Expanding beyond videos(37:33) How DP designs their sets(40:08) Creating new video formats(43:03) Beating their own records(45:30) Different dudes, different roles(46:53) Training for trick shots(48:52) Half court shot(49:19) Little surprise

Apr 11, 2025 • 1h 25min
Beast Games finalists confront MrBeast (Beast Games Reunion Episode)
MrBeast and I brought back the top Beast Games contestants to talk drama, what you didn't see, and what's next. Thanks T-Mobile for sponsoring, learn about Magenta Status at https://www.t-mobile.com/benefits Also get my free YouTube Growth Hack Pack with my best tools, tips, and templates here: https://www.YTHackPack.comThank you to Kyle Rohrmann, Brady Anderson, Sinan Deris, Sean Klitzner, Tyler Conklin, and the entire Beast and Amazon teams for helping bring this idea for the Beast Games reunion to life.Join my Discord of 5,500 creators helping each other grow: Discord Join my newsletter for latest creator news & tips: https://created.newsSubscribe for more videos: https://bit.ly/YouTubeYoushaei(0:00) This is not a normal reunion(1:31) Who didn't deserve their money?(6:31) What the cameras didn't see(11:19) Winning and Losing $10M(17:01) Regrets to rejecting $1M?(18:36) Do you feel like the editing was accurate?(22:22) $10M Coin Flip(24:41) The big mistake (27:36) Unofficial "rules" of Beast Games(31:31) "Tell them the truth"(32:31) Do you regret how you betrayed Deano?(38:21) "I didn't even notice cameras were there"(43:21) "You're negotiating your own demise"(48:11) Surprise (51:01) Did you know you'd become the villians?(51:41) Thank You T-Mobile(52:44) Interviewing Jimmy(55:31) Why were critic reviews so different? Criticism you agree with?(57:21) Rapid Fire: what would Jimmy do as a contestant?(1:01:24) How do you decide when to add more money?(1:02:28) Impact of Beast Games on YT Channel(1:04:11) Getting Married, Buying TikTok & More(1:08:44) Jimmy and I interview $10M Winner(1:09:51) How'd you keep it a secret?(1:11:51) What's happened since winning(1:15:01) First plans to spend $10M and preparing(1:19:04) Are you secretly a pro poker player?(1:20:11) "Screw that, you better win this thing"(1:23:13) One last challenge for $60,000

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Jan 29, 2025 • 24min
Johnny Harris explains how he exposed McDonald's biggest conspiracy
Johnny Harris, an investigative journalist known for exposing corporate conspiracies, dives into the infamous McDonald's ice cream machine saga. He unravels the reasons behind the constant breakdowns, revealing a profit-driven culture that prioritizes costs over customer satisfaction. Johnny shares fascinating anecdotes and highlights the chaotic impact on franchisees. He discusses innovative solutions and emphasizes the importance of accountability in fast food, leaving listeners questioning what really goes on behind the scenes at their favorite chains.

Jan 23, 2025 • 1h 3min
He Rejected Harvard for YouTube...Then Made $10M (Nick DiGiovanni Interview)
Nick DiGiovanni, a successful YouTuber and culinary creator, shares his journey of turning down Harvard for a $10M YouTube empire. He discusses mentorship from Gordon Ramsay and his experiences on MasterChef. The conversation explores his creative ideation process, the launch of his new channel "Nick's Kitchen," and strategies for engaging collaborations with big names like MrBeast and Ryan Trahan. Nick also shares insights on how authenticity in content creation has shaped his success and evolving culinary trends.