
Creator Playbooks
Stories behind some of the world's best creators & entrepreneurs.
Hosted by Callum McDonnell.
Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQtecnleIYyODepmiC-c7PQ
Latest episodes

Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 1min
Marketing Expert: 10 Steps to Build A Profitable Community
Daisy Morris, Founder of The Self Hood, shares her social media strategy for partnerships with Apple and Gucci, building profitable communities in 2024, and the bad habits costing millions. Topics include peer-to-peer advocacy, authentic content creation, transitioning from agency to authorship, organizing engaging events, exceptional branding examples, and shifting marketing strategies towards authenticity on social media.

Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 2min
The New Era of YouTube: Why MrBeast and The Sidemen Hired Me
Daniel McMahon, a British creative known as Dodford, discusses his YouTube success and collaborations with Mr. Beast and the Sidemen. Topics include his strategy for 6 million views, the reality of being a YouTuber, and the importance of timing content. He opens up about the true story behind Dodford and shares insights on crafting viral documentaries and sustaining success on YouTube.

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Apr 9, 2024 • 25min
If I Wanted to Grow On Social Media in 2024, I’d Do This
Experts like Grace Andrews, Calfreezy, Michael Corcoran, and Andrew Bloch share insights on growing on social media in 2024. They discuss authenticity, viral content, reacting to trends, short-form videos, and wealth building for creators.

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Mar 19, 2024 • 60min
How to Grow a YouTube Channel from Zero in 2024 | Damien Talks Money
Damien Jordan, a top UK finance content creator, shares his path to YouTube success, going viral in one day and his strategy from 1k to 200k followers. He discusses strategies for long-term content success, motivations for content creation, and the transition to full-time creator. A valuable listen for aspiring creators looking to thrive in the digital world.

Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 6min
Meet The PR Genius Behind Lord Sugar
Discover the PR genius behind Lord Sugar and his iconic campaigns with brands like HP Sauce and Compare The Market. Learn how to go viral with PR, the reality of working with Lord Sugar, and the secrets behind successful marketing campaigns. Get insights into agency-client relations, innovative PR strategies, and the transition to consultancy for a world-class PR expert.

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Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 24min
Meet The Marketing Genius Who Saved Ryanair
Discover how Michael Corcoran transformed RyanAir's social media strategy, reaching 1 billion organic views and creating viral TikTok content. Learn about the risky tweets, debunking social media pyramid schemes, and the power of disruptive branding. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the marketing genius behind RyanAir's success in this captivating podcast episode.

Feb 1, 2024 • 1h 14min
Meet The YouTube Genius Building A £15,000,000 Empire | Calfreezy
Calfreezy, a prominent British YouTuber and content creator, discusses his YouTube strategy, building the UK's fastest-growing podcast network, the truth about the Sidemen, and the anatomy of a viral video. Plus, he shares insights on working with KSI, the importance of authenticity and collaboration, and the lessons learned from a long-standing friendship.

Dec 29, 2023 • 15min
I Started A Business for £1k and Make £37,000 a Month
The podcast discusses the biggest wins, agency revenue growth, lessons from hiring, biggest failure, removing mediocrity, moving at pace, content as a superpower, personal news, and a message for the future. The hosts emphasize the importance of producing good work, hiring talented individuals, and investing in the hiring process. They also discuss the importance of goals, team building, trusting your gut, protecting your business, eliminating mediocrity, acting at pace, the power of content, personal learning, celebrating success, personal milestones, and pursuing dreams.

Dec 7, 2023 • 54min
Meet The Man Who Solved TikTok: How To Go Viral Every Time
Charlie Lawrance, a smart operator in social media, reveals the social strategy that grew his TikTok to 300k followers in 18 days. He discusses the anatomy of a viral video and shares tips on succeeding from day 1 on social media. The podcast also explores building a personal brand, valuing creators in brand deals, the marketing guru Iman Gansi, and the resurgence of Tai Lopez in the digital marketing world.

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Nov 23, 2023 • 1h 7min
Olly Richards: Turning $1,000 in $10Million
Olly Richards, owner of the $10Million online education business Storylearning, shares valuable insights on finding a USP, growing a high value audience, creating great content, selling without discounting, and designing a life you want to live. The podcast covers various topics including starting a business, revenue streams, selling within an ecosystem, simplifying user experience, understanding the customer journey, finding fulfillment and balance in entrepreneurship.
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