Hope you guys enjoy this one. If you want to watch the other videos in this One Person Business series, here's the playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLB4ePXk6nBaeG3fD13NaRMsRsEc2iCsV4.html
The problem I have with these videos is they all seem to be targeted at someone who's already got a business that isn't making much money. What many people would benefit from is starting from zero... How to create the business to begin with. Most people don't know how to create a website that can make them money.
Hi, Dan. Thank you so much for this great value delivery, I consider you a different value. I'm opeyemi from Nigeria I'll love it if you could talk about how to convert my knowledge into liquid cash and how can I brand myself for people to buy me as a product.
If you like to read, I think you're gonna love this: // One-sentence-summary of the video: Dan explains the common mistake of sacrificing leverage for social media growth or money, and outlines the three types of distribution and three stages of a creator while emphasizing the importance of monetization and growing your brand with content. // Summary, longer version: Dan discusses how many creators make the mistake of sacrificing leverage for social media growth or money. He explains that while it may be tempting to focus on increasing followers and getting more attention on social media, it's important to also focus on monetization and growing your brand with content. This will allow you to create a sustainable and profitable business. Dan then outlines the three types of distribution: the network effect, the eternal markets, and the long tail. He explains that understanding these types of distribution can help you to better understand how to grow and monetize your business. Dan also discusses the three stages of a creator, from beginner to advanced. He explains that at the first stage, creators are focused on building their brand and creating content, but may not have a clear understanding of how to monetize their work. At the second stage, creators have a better understanding of their audience and have begun to monetize their work, but may still be struggling to grow their business. At the final stage, creators have a well-defined brand, a clear understanding of their audience, and are able to consistently monetize their work. Dan emphasizes the importance of not getting stuck in one business ideology and being open to pivoting as needed. He also mentions his self-paced course on digital economics, which teaches the systems for productizing yourself and growing your brand with content, leading people into your product or service, and automating or systematizing it to be profitable and efficient. // Key findings in the video: 1. Many creators make the mistake of sacrificing leverage for social media growth or money. 2. It's important to focus on monetization and growing your brand with content, rather than just increasing followers. 3. There are three types of distribution: the network effect, the eternal markets, and the long tail. 4. There are three stages of a creator: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. 5. It's important to not get stuck in one business ideology and be open to pivoting as needed. 6. Dan offers a self-paced course on digital economics which teaches the systems for productizing yourself and growing your brand with content, leading people into your product or service, and automating or systematizing it to be profitable and efficient. // Pieces of advice: 1. Don't aim for followers or just grow really fast and followers because then you're not going to be able to monetize because they're very generic. 2. If you understood marketing to any extent, you can raise the awareness level of that audience to the point of being a buyer. 3. Stick at a low audience and you're in that cycle of I need to reach out and do manual labor or I need to get more followers. 4. Don't get trapped in one business ideology. 5. Don't be afraid to pivot. 6. Consider enrolling in Dan's self-paced course on digital economics to learn the systems for productizing yourself and growing your brand with content, leading people into your product or service, and automating or systematizing it to be profitable and efficient. 7. Understand the three types of distribution to better understand how to grow and monetize your business. 8. Focus on monetization and growing your brand with content. 9. Don't sacrifice leverage for social media growth or money. 10. Don't get caught up in the hype of other creators or business models and try to emulate them. 11. Find a balance between growing your brand and monetizing your work. 12. Don't be afraid to ask for help or seek out resources to help grow your business. 13. Use automation and systemization to make your business more efficient and profitable. 14. Don't be afraid to experiment with different business models and strategies to find what works best for you. 15. Keep learning and growing as a creator and business owner. 16. Don't be afraid to take risks and try new things in order to grow and succeed. 17. Use your unique strengths and skills to differentiate yourself from others in your field. 18. Be consistent and persistent in your efforts to grow and monetize your business. 19. Don't get discouraged by setbacks or failures, but use them as opportunities to learn and improve. 20. Subscribe to Dan (that's my addition, lol). // Single most important concept: It's difficult to identify a single most important concept in this video, as Dan discusses a range of topics and offers several pieces of advice. However, a key concept that is mentioned throughout the video is the importance of focusing on monetization and growing your brand with content, rather than just increasing followers. This is emphasized as a key factor in building a sustainable and profitable business. Dan also discusses the importance of understanding different types of distribution and the various stages of a creator's journey, and offers advice on how to grow and monetize a business effectively. // Main topics covered in the video: 1. The mistake of sacrificing leverage for social media growth or money. 2. The importance of focusing on monetization and growing your brand with content. 3. The three types of distribution: the network effect, the eternal markets, and the long tail. 4. The three stages of a creator: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. 5. The importance of not getting stuck in one business ideology and being open to pivoting. 6. Dan's self-paced course on digital economics. 7. The importance of understanding marketing to raise the awareness level of your audience. 8. The importance of finding a balance between growing your brand and monetizing your work. 9. The benefits of automation and systemization for a business. 10. The importance of experimenting with different business models and strategies. 11. The importance of learning and growing as a creator and business owner. 12. The value of taking risks and trying new things in order to grow and succeed. 13. The importance of using your unique strengths and skills to differentiate yourself from others in your field. 14. The value of consistency and persistence in growing and monetizing a business. 15. The importance of not getting discouraged by setbacks or failures, but using them as opportunities to learn and improve. // Feedback for @DanKoeTalks: Great video, Dan! I really appreciate the roadmap you provided for one person businesses. It's clear that you have a lot of experience and knowledge in this area, and your insights are really valuable. I especially appreciated the tips on monetization and growing your brand with content. That's something I've been interested in, so it was really helpful to hear your perspective. Your advice on not getting stuck in one business ideology and being open to pivoting was also really eye-opening. I can't wait to check out your self-paced course on digital economics and see how it can help me grow my business. Keep up the great work, and thanks again for sharing your expertise!
I am not easily impressed by "self improvement business gurus", neither do I regularly comment on TH-cam videos, but I have to say, you are a blessing and a genius, keep up the good work Dan Koe.
You're the first influencer I'm ever going to purchase a product from, either the parasocial is insanely powerful or you're providing insane value for free 🤷♂️
Yea what's parasocisl. Also bro you're making the right choice. Such a blessing for your first product. Dudes a legend and honest as fuck. Can't wait for his book and software. I'm like you bro, I don't buy shit because I see through the noise, but this is the first time I'm excited for products from a creator and it's a great feeling to have the kind of relationship with someone online. 🤘
@@iGhostr the relationship that most content creators try to achieve with their audience. The sensation that they're watching someone they know personally despite never having met them. A perfect example of this is someone like Hamza who breeds an army of fanboys whove lost all critical thinking skills.
@@jordendarrett1725 try not to pedestalise influencers or you'll find it impossible to accomplish what they have. Dan's just a dude same as you and me, who's been doing the right things for a lot longer than us, that's the difference.
I found you yesterday. Everything you say is making so much sense to me. My last day of work was Friday, today is Sunday. I have liked and subscribed, because I’m spending the rest of today reviewing as many of your videos as I can so that I can make a roadmap for myself using my unique type and experience. You are an incredible gift Dan. THANK YOU!❤
This is possibly one of the greatest videos I have ever watched. You have made this all so straightforward and simplified it into Actionable steps instead of being vague like most people. Thank you so much for this Dan, it is truly appreciated!
I am 19 years old, came from brazil and I have a financial goal for 2023, I created my house painting business in Massachusetts 1 year ago and this year I will do anything to reach my goals. Your videos help me see that the "boring work" is not boring is just a mindset. I play video game some times but I'm trying to stop the meaningless things in life. (its hard)
@@dannyb7166 sure it is. But also, we live in a society that i think emphasize to much just in the money, and forget the others aspects of life. But I'm sure, he'll learn that by himself
This is BEYOND helpful. I've slowly been coming to a lot of these conclusions on my own (the early stage ones, because that's where I am), but having them articulated like this really hammers them home and helps me focus on what's next. Totally resonates with where I am right now and gives me a path for the future.
@@DanKoeTalks I am learning so much by just watching and rewatching. Thank you for great content and immense value. I’ll go buy the Masters right now. See you on the other side boss 💸
Was in a low today after shooting some new YT videos and getting in my head about marketing. This videos was insanely helpful to get my thoughts aligned and refocused. As a creator I always have moments of self doubt, esepcially while in the building distribution phase. I can say i ahve always had amazing products and services but never had distribution or understood it. Your channel has been an immense side kick to other learing mechanisms over the past year! Thanks and know you are appreciated!
"when the student is ready the master will appear" I found your channel (by accident?) at the exact moment in life when I need it :) I'm going to use a lot ot your wisdom (and courses 😁) this upcoming year to build my brand of a language coach in Poland. Thank you, Dan 🙏🏼
Am a 50 yr old 30yrs solopreneur, I am very impressed with your delivery, eloquence & mindset. Of course your videos are teaching me a lot. Keep up changing the word, Sr.!
Interesting. If you must engage, I will kindly remind to always start with genuine curiosity. We don’t know what we don’t know… we we speak without knowledge or assumptions we loose the opportunity to communicate.
@@corinatello I am asking the question "for myself". Why don't you answer then and tell me what I don't know? Why can't you tell me how to be an equally good person? Or else, tell me how evil I really am. I want BLUNT, in your face, HONEST, DIRECT approaches to my questions that are based on nothing more or less than the letter of what is written to your face.
Dan I've got say thank you. Ive been wading through an ocean of videos, looking to learn real shit, about different ways to be a one person business. What i've found is many people offering to teach how they did whatever they did. While never really giving any big picture ideas or honest commentary. Mostly just how easy it is to do whatever it is without really needing to lift a finger. Your insights are meaningful and profound. You are one of the only people offering this kind of truth. I thank you.
BY FAR YOU AND GRAHAM COCHRANE ARE 2 OF THE MOST AUTHENTIC PEOPLE IN THIS FIELD!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO MANY PEOPLE ARE GIVING FLUFF...NOT GOING DEEP..YOU AND GRAHAM CAN'T HELP YOURSELF...IT'S WHO YOU ARE DEEP PEOPLE!!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND BEING AUTHENTIC...I AGREE WITH YOUR VIEWS
It is amazing to think about the amount of your content that I have consumed, I don’t know how to thank you for these videos you produce. Watching your videos has made me realise that what I want to create is not impossible, I want to start a business that I am passionate about, that allows me to attain financial freedom without having to build an empire with thousands of employees. I’ve been having a hard time tying myself to a specific career and now I’m learning that I don’t have to, I can explore my interests, without necessarily having to go to College to study to get a job, share what I learn and monetise the knowledge I have.
3 types of distribution are mentioned in this video: 1. Built. You build distribution by growing on Social media nowadays to gather an audience or a readership for value. 2. Borrowed. This thing is for podcasts, where you can get someone else’s podcast and promote yourself and your product. 3. Bought. So, you buy distribution by paying for ads on Facebook, Instagram, and Google.
Right on. What you want out of life is your personal brand or the unique signature that is supposed to attract the prospects and clients who resonate with you.
Really fantastic roadmap! I actually started out as a freelance content writer in 2009 and learned DR copywriting and email automation in 2017 and got into brand strategy shortly after (basically stage 2). I got trapped in working about 18 hours a day (not good), so I shifted (slightly, I'm still a consultant and writer) to a membership model with a newsletter (stage 3). Stage 3 actually felt the most natural because pattern recognition is really natural for me and I have lots of different experience (like my neuropsychology + cultural anthropology degrees -- with a dash of Star Trek -- I can bring to branding that carves out a space that's just me -- and makes it really obvious when people copy, which they do). I never consciously worked stage 1, even though I had a small-but-mighty, loyal audience through networking (rather than continuously testing out short-form content), so I'm going back to that stage to work that more intentionally to go even deeper with the other stages. And I do think with a model like this, it's more of a spiral where we continuously revisit the stages to reach a deeper depth (for lack of a better word) instead of just checking it off the list and not going back. I know I've found that as I've grown the last 13-14 years and have more of a community focus, my audience has grown and shifted, too, so it's beneficial to ditch the ego and experiment with new ideas, short content, and quick ideas to see what'll resonate with my current audience at their current level rather than getting trapped in this idea that "I'm beyond this." (Which is bullshit and limiting anyway.)
I have come across you time and time again and you never disappoint the way you think about concepts and things.. I feel the same way. Monetizing what I know and my experiences and my faith based concepts of life,love, and business. Thank you for letting me see I'm on the right track and stop letting other people put me in a biz model box. I'm hard to replicate with my thoughts and experiences and can't wait to join your community. I have been around the internet a little while and wish I had seen your concepts sooner. I have felt kinda lost with all the copying and crap stuff being taught. I feel like I had to be an expert in everything everyhwhere and lost myself for a minute. This has helped me come back to center. I love love love reading books and you have given me great ideas! Thank you Dan Koe!
With this video I can officially say for myself, I am starting to get the whole idea and the concept that Dan is teaching. Hale-freaking-lujah. I am excited to keep on growing. Thank you Dan.
What you said about having a "Mental Monopoly" resonated with me big time. It's been literally happening to me every time I think of some things from your content that have impacted me the most. For instance: - If you're lost, educate yourself. After that, execute. Then stay consistent. - Social media makes you stupid. It's like being locked up in a room with all your best friends for a long period of time. It gets cringy. - We make sense of things by metaphors, concepts and stories. - If you're someone who's getting started and willing to get paid for something like a freelance service, why not just simply share that information online for free and get started as a creator. - Some people escape from reality, some people accept reality. Others CREATE reality. - Have a vision of yourself where you are a video game character with all maxed attributes. - You're the sum of the stories you tell yourself. You can rig the game in your favor. - When someone takes your advice, they're actually taking their own advice, not yours. A piece of advice comes from the sum of experience and perspective of reality you have. When someone takes it from you, they filter through their own sum of experiences and perspective of reality. - Your attention breeds life to whatever you're focused on. (RIP JIMMY) - "Crevices of reality" - I don't know, I just love those words together xD Thanks for dropping those nuggets. They've been literally changing my life. Please, continue on your journey to bridge the gap between the physical, spiritual and digital worlds. You're killing it dude 💪
hey man! the stuff you've written here is seriously meaningfully resonating. Could you share where exactly you found these guiding words in Dan's videos? Was it a specific one since I really wish to watch for myself
Gary V said it years ago... You already know enough to get started and make a transitional change in your life and business venture or ideas in the making. We (me included) continue to search, learn, watch and listen instead of just taking fcking action! Seek help and advice once you get stuck in your venture... Ready, Fire, Aim. Best of luck 👊 btw liked and subscribed haha. Great value here!!
This is so good. There is so much to think about and implement in this 45 minutes, that im probably going to need to watch it a number times to squeeze out every nugget of gold thats here. Thanks so much for sharing. Im sure its going to save me years of me fumbling around by myself!
Grateful for your time & focus on creating this framework for building the “you” brand. 2023 is the shift time, may be uncomfortable in new territory yet the future is glowing 🎉
You’re not delusional. The proof is the success of your work. We’re slowly getting better. @18:25 That was powerful!! I agree 100% You are seriously helping me overcome bs excuses that I use to stop myself from doing this important work.
Thanks Dan, great video, thank you ❤️ I really need to start a consistent habit of using social media to spread the word about my business, your videos give me confidence that it can be done!
I know you love Twitter, because it works for you. I’m a female creator in AI, X is not a friendly place for women in a sea of tech bros so I have to find my platform. I suspect it’s here on YT
My goal is to create a software company starting small with content creation to test market which includes a newsletter. If there are 100 steps (hypothetical) I must test each one on what works and what doesn't until I reach step 100. It won't happen overnight just as it didn't when I started weight training 10 years ago. 10 years ago I knew nothing about weights or form. I believe same principal applies to an on line business.
Dan thing is what I glean from all of this is that you are way smart, articulate. It’s obvious from what you say, how it flows out of you to camera. I take am now immersed in all of you r videos and courses but deep down I just don’t feel like I’ve for the brain power or intelligence to pull it off. But I’m gonna persevere coz as you say this can be looked upon as a lifetime of work and improvement.
Wow! 40 minutes video, i couldnt stop listening, very immersive. Intense value in there, i was just about to do this journey regardless, but this one provided me more then you could imagine. Intense mental clarity and its just a luck for me that is also what interests me most. Thanks for sharing, "As to methods there may be a million and then some but principles are few. The man who grasps principles can succesfully select his pwn methods" Very enlightening quote and content. Can't wait to catch up.
What are your thoughts on no niche but when social media accounts? Like how on this youtube it seems like a podcast. Would you not do "How to make a website in 2023"? Tutorials etc. You still keep your content to a specific style/format/theme.
Very helpful birds-eye-view of the creator journey and what you need to prioritize when. Part of me wants to parallel process a bunch of this even though I'm a stage 1 creator. Obviously prioritizing growth makes sense early on though. Big takeaway for me was that Social Media growth is a learnable skill. I'm often tempted to believe it is random chance or getting in early - but no, it is a skill, and if I'm not growing it is because I haven't developed the skill.
Cheers, Dan. Great content and insight as always. Although, I'm not focused on growth right now; Writing newsletters is sticky business for a first-timer like me. You're putting out 2-3 newsletters before I can finish 1! Your connection between spirituality and business is 100% the reason why I followed along btw. Thanks to you, my interest in spirituality has the soil to grow. Your '7-Days to Genius Ideas' Challenge gave me a creative outlet for my ideas and perspectives. I am forever grateful. Even though I may be doing this wrong in terms of money and growth, I'm following my intuition to give out the most value I can.
As someone who has been around awhile, worked in different fields, and has done a ton or two of reading on this and other topics, I have to say I’m pretty impressed with you so far. Your video is much more compelling than some of your written material, I think primarily because you definitely come across as real and wanting to be helpful - without the “salesman” approach that i am soooo tired of (and makes me want to pull my brain out of my head with my hand to show the salesman that I really do have one). So I am dipping my toe in for a bit to see what transpires. Looking forward to the journey.
Love how simple and easy to follow you make your videos. Huge help in focusing on what matters. It’s easy to get lost in the many things you can do when getting started💯
Perfectly balanced, sophisticated and clear. Thanks for your work: the intelligent creative, grounded, multidimensional approach makes all the difference! It resonates and expands ideas and perspectives!
I feel like my interests would be considered indulgent or even dangerous. My interests are dating international chicks, shooting, hunting, boxing, literature and philosophy, travelling the Latin world and Latin and African dance. I also speak four languages. Currently I'm working as an online academic teacher and keep all of my lifestyle well-hidden in the background as it kind of contrasts with how respectable the teaching profession requires us to present ourselves.
"...it's a competition with your distracted mind", that's very deep and resonates a lot with me, by watching your videos I am finding a lot of gaps that I have, please it would be very helpful to keep posting more stuff about one person business, very interesting, thanks
This video is a treasure trove of insights for any content creator looking to evolve in their journey. I particularly resonated with the idea of using social capital as a means of growth and the emphasis on synthesizing big ideas in long-form content. However, I wonder if there's a risk of losing the personal touch in pursuit of these broader concepts. It's crucial to remember that at the heart of every successful brand is a unique voice and personal connection with the audience. Keep pushing the boundaries, but don't forget the power of individual stories and experiences in creating truly impactful content. Let's keep learning and evolving together!
Excellent... It's interesting how creators often intermingle and trade their skills and followers into a larger community. Very different than for instance Coke vs Pepsi where they view their individual tribes as proprietary enemies lol. Thanks again for sharing! James
One thing I can say is like what you're putting down. You resonate with me and I like your style. I can make it fully discernible. Keep it up and maybe I'll see you in this class that I'm watching.😊
@DanKoe do you go over what exactly you were selling at each follower count in the Digital Economics course? What type of product at what price point and so forth? I imagine these would be my pain points, to exactly know how much value to offer without over or under delivering.
Also have had spikes up to 50k months 4x with less than 50k followers, but it wasn't sustainable. I can feel it in my bones that it is possible to keep this consistentttttt
I'm also interested in more of what you have to say about other things, some people talk well and are interesting to listen to about anything. That's you maeng.
I'm feeling really strong resistance to the stage two. That's super scary to me, so the question I ask myself is, do I figure out out how to skip it or go super all in on it BECAUSE it scares me. You've been super helpful, totally breaking my brain in such a fun way; and you're absolutely right, I'm into it because of the philosophical notes.
One of the things that I talk about on my channel is that we need to change the identity of these tools that we call "Social Media" and instead more accurately begin to identify them as "BRANDING MEDIA"
Key insights: - Leverage digital tools, network effect and human psychology for sales - Pursue genuine curiosity, help others and create mental monopolies - Focus on growth in stage 1, authority/authenticity in stage 2 and diversify audience in stage 3 - Leverage social capital to grow quickly on other platforms - Prioritize longform content //made with ai, curated by me, enjoy!
Hope you guys enjoy this one.
If you want to watch the other videos in this One Person Business series, here's the playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLB4ePXk6nBaeG3fD13NaRMsRsEc2iCsV4.html
we always do :)
The problem I have with these videos is they all seem to be targeted at someone who's already got a business that isn't making much money. What many people would benefit from is starting from zero... How to create the business to begin with. Most people don't know how to create a website that can make them money.
Hi Dan, maybe I missed it. Could you talk about conversion rate and product/price offered to get to your numbers at 25:14?
Hey Dan, I just found you. Wondering if your system would work well for an apparel business? I’m just starting one. Thanks mate.
Hi, Dan.
Thank you so much for this great value delivery, I consider you a different value. I'm opeyemi from Nigeria I'll love it if you could talk about how to convert my knowledge into liquid cash and how can I brand myself for people to buy me as a product.
If you like to read, I think you're gonna love this:
// One-sentence-summary of the video:
Dan explains the common mistake of sacrificing leverage for social media growth or money, and outlines the three types of distribution and three stages of a creator while emphasizing the importance of monetization and growing your brand with content.
// Summary, longer version:
Dan discusses how many creators make the mistake of sacrificing leverage for social media growth or money. He explains that while it may be tempting to focus on increasing followers and getting more attention on social media, it's important to also focus on monetization and growing your brand with content. This will allow you to create a sustainable and profitable business. Dan then outlines the three types of distribution: the network effect, the eternal markets, and the long tail. He explains that understanding these types of distribution can help you to better understand how to grow and monetize your business.
Dan also discusses the three stages of a creator, from beginner to advanced. He explains that at the first stage, creators are focused on building their brand and creating content, but may not have a clear understanding of how to monetize their work. At the second stage, creators have a better understanding of their audience and have begun to monetize their work, but may still be struggling to grow their business. At the final stage, creators have a well-defined brand, a clear understanding of their audience, and are able to consistently monetize their work.
Dan emphasizes the importance of not getting stuck in one business ideology and being open to pivoting as needed. He also mentions his self-paced course on digital economics, which teaches the systems for productizing yourself and growing your brand with content, leading people into your product or service, and automating or systematizing it to be profitable and efficient.
// Key findings in the video:
1. Many creators make the mistake of sacrificing leverage for social media growth or money.
2. It's important to focus on monetization and growing your brand with content, rather than just increasing followers.
3. There are three types of distribution: the network effect, the eternal markets, and the long tail.
4. There are three stages of a creator: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
5. It's important to not get stuck in one business ideology and be open to pivoting as needed.
6. Dan offers a self-paced course on digital economics which teaches the systems for productizing yourself and growing your brand with content, leading people into your product or service, and automating or systematizing it to be profitable and efficient.
// Pieces of advice:
1. Don't aim for followers or just grow really fast and followers because then you're not going to be able to monetize because they're very generic.
2. If you understood marketing to any extent, you can raise the awareness level of that audience to the point of being a buyer.
3. Stick at a low audience and you're in that cycle of I need to reach out and do manual labor or I need to get more followers.
4. Don't get trapped in one business ideology.
5. Don't be afraid to pivot.
6. Consider enrolling in Dan's self-paced course on digital economics to learn the systems for productizing yourself and growing your brand with content, leading people into your product or service, and automating or systematizing it to be profitable and efficient.
7. Understand the three types of distribution to better understand how to grow and monetize your business.
8. Focus on monetization and growing your brand with content.
9. Don't sacrifice leverage for social media growth or money.
10. Don't get caught up in the hype of other creators or business models and try to emulate them.
11. Find a balance between growing your brand and monetizing your work.
12. Don't be afraid to ask for help or seek out resources to help grow your business.
13. Use automation and systemization to make your business more efficient and profitable.
14. Don't be afraid to experiment with different business models and strategies to find what works best for you.
15. Keep learning and growing as a creator and business owner.
16. Don't be afraid to take risks and try new things in order to grow and succeed.
17. Use your unique strengths and skills to differentiate yourself from others in your field.
18. Be consistent and persistent in your efforts to grow and monetize your business.
19. Don't get discouraged by setbacks or failures, but use them as opportunities to learn and improve.
20. Subscribe to Dan (that's my addition, lol).
// Single most important concept:
It's difficult to identify a single most important concept in this video, as Dan discusses a range of topics and offers several pieces of advice. However, a key concept that is mentioned throughout the video is the importance of focusing on monetization and growing your brand with content, rather than just increasing followers. This is emphasized as a key factor in building a sustainable and profitable business. Dan also discusses the importance of understanding different types of distribution and the various stages of a creator's journey, and offers advice on how to grow and monetize a business effectively.
// Main topics covered in the video:
1. The mistake of sacrificing leverage for social media growth or money.
2. The importance of focusing on monetization and growing your brand with content.
3. The three types of distribution: the network effect, the eternal markets, and the long tail.
4. The three stages of a creator: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
5. The importance of not getting stuck in one business ideology and being open to pivoting.
6. Dan's self-paced course on digital economics.
7. The importance of understanding marketing to raise the awareness level of your audience.
8. The importance of finding a balance between growing your brand and monetizing your work.
9. The benefits of automation and systemization for a business.
10. The importance of experimenting with different business models and strategies.
11. The importance of learning and growing as a creator and business owner.
12. The value of taking risks and trying new things in order to grow and succeed.
13. The importance of using your unique strengths and skills to differentiate yourself from others in your field.
14. The value of consistency and persistence in growing and monetizing a business.
15. The importance of not getting discouraged by setbacks or failures, but using them as opportunities to learn and improve.
// Feedback for @DanKoeTalks:
Great video, Dan! I really appreciate the roadmap you provided for one person businesses. It's clear that you have a lot of experience and knowledge in this area, and your insights are really valuable. I especially appreciated the tips on monetization and growing your brand with content. That's something I've been interested in, so it was really helpful to hear your perspective. Your advice on not getting stuck in one business ideology and being open to pivoting was also really eye-opening. I can't wait to check out your self-paced course on digital economics and see how it can help me grow my business. Keep up the great work, and thanks again for sharing your expertise!
Fire brother, are you on Twitter or other socials?
Thank you for this 🙌🏻
Did you use AI to retrieve this from the video?
say hi to gpt from me
@@georgekhmaladze5940 oh you're a fucking G, thank you for that. I wonder how he did it though? With YT link?
I am not easily impressed by "self improvement business gurus", neither do I regularly comment on TH-cam videos, but I have to say, you are a blessing and a genius, keep up the good work Dan Koe.
You're the first influencer I'm ever going to purchase a product from, either the parasocial is insanely powerful or you're providing insane value for free 🤷♂️
What is parasocial
Yea what's parasocisl. Also bro you're making the right choice. Such a blessing for your first product. Dudes a legend and honest as fuck. Can't wait for his book and software. I'm like you bro, I don't buy shit because I see through the noise, but this is the first time I'm excited for products from a creator and it's a great feeling to have the kind of relationship with someone online. 🤘
I was just thinking this. This guy is truly a genius
@@iGhostr the relationship that most content creators try to achieve with their audience. The sensation that they're watching someone they know personally despite never having met them. A perfect example of this is someone like Hamza who breeds an army of fanboys whove lost all critical thinking skills.
@@jordendarrett1725 try not to pedestalise influencers or you'll find it impossible to accomplish what they have. Dan's just a dude same as you and me, who's been doing the right things for a lot longer than us, that's the difference.
I found you yesterday. Everything you say is making so much sense to me. My last day of work was Friday, today is Sunday. I have liked and subscribed, because I’m spending the rest of today reviewing as many of your videos as I can so that I can make a roadmap for myself using my unique type and experience. You are an incredible gift Dan. THANK YOU!❤
This is possibly one of the greatest videos I have ever watched. You have made this all so straightforward and simplified it into Actionable steps instead of being vague like most people. Thank you so much for this Dan, it is truly appreciated!
I am 19 years old, came from brazil and I have a financial goal for 2023, I created my house painting business in Massachusetts 1 year ago and this year I will do anything to reach my goals. Your videos help me see that the "boring work" is not boring is just a mindset. I play video game some times but I'm trying to stop the meaningless things in life. (its hard)
Great business, good luck
Hey man, life is not just about work. Galera no leito de morte falam q deveriam ter feito diferente
@@01-lh75 the kids 19 great time to start a business and work for himself
@@dannyb7166 sure it is. But also, we live in a society that i think emphasize to much just in the money, and forget the others aspects of life. But I'm sure, he'll learn that by himself
This is BEYOND helpful. I've slowly been coming to a lot of these conclusions on my own (the early stage ones, because that's where I am), but having them articulated like this really hammers them home and helps me focus on what's next. Totally resonates with where I am right now and gives me a path for the future.
Same! ❤
Same!
Exact say thing for me too in Aussie!! He's given me an even greater looking-lens as an educator!
I feel the same!
I swear with each video I get more and more tempted to buy. You are a genius my sir.
LOL its the immersion man. Just watching the content consistently, learning more, etc makes you want to get more into it. Goes for all areas/interests
@@DanKoeTalks I am learning so much by just watching and rewatching. Thank you for great content and immense value. I’ll go buy the Masters right now. See you on the other side boss 💸
Was in a low today after shooting some new YT videos and getting in my head about marketing. This videos was insanely helpful to get my thoughts aligned and refocused. As a creator I always have moments of self doubt, esepcially while in the building distribution phase. I can say i ahve always had amazing products and services but never had distribution or understood it. Your channel has been an immense side kick to other learing mechanisms over the past year! Thanks and know you are appreciated!
"when the student is ready the master will appear" I found your channel (by accident?) at the exact moment in life when I need it :) I'm going to use a lot ot your wisdom (and courses 😁) this upcoming year to build my brand of a language coach in Poland. Thank you, Dan 🙏🏼
Wtf 😂
so did I!
Easily my favorite content creator who provides immense value and inspiration. Keep it up!
Am a 50 yr old 30yrs solopreneur, I am very impressed with your delivery, eloquence & mindset. Of course your videos are teaching me a lot. Keep up changing the word, Sr.!
Interesting. If you must engage, I will kindly remind to always start with genuine curiosity. We don’t know what we don’t know… we we speak without knowledge or assumptions we loose the opportunity to communicate.
@@shimrrashai-rc8fq worry about yourself. Keep commenting. That only helps Dan.
@@corinatello I am asking the question "for myself". Why don't you answer then and tell me what I don't know? Why can't you tell me how to be an equally good person? Or else, tell me how evil I really am. I want BLUNT, in your face, HONEST, DIRECT approaches to my questions that are based on nothing more or less than the letter of what is written to your face.
Dan I've got say thank you. Ive been wading through an ocean of videos, looking to learn real shit, about different ways to be a one person business. What i've found is many people offering to teach how they did whatever they did. While never really giving any big picture ideas or honest commentary. Mostly just how easy it is to do whatever it is without really needing to lift a finger. Your insights are meaningful and profound. You are one of the only people offering this kind of truth. I thank you.
If you're delusional I'm delusional too, and it's not a bad delusion.
Keep spreading this message
I love how you are giving better content than the fake gurus with out even asking for money
You mean the $5000 course he sells?
BY FAR YOU AND GRAHAM COCHRANE ARE 2 OF THE MOST AUTHENTIC PEOPLE IN THIS FIELD!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO MANY PEOPLE ARE GIVING FLUFF...NOT GOING DEEP..YOU AND GRAHAM CAN'T HELP YOURSELF...IT'S WHO YOU ARE DEEP PEOPLE!!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING AND BEING AUTHENTIC...I AGREE WITH YOUR VIEWS
24:20 stage 2. 26:00 direct response marketing. 28:25 minimum viable offer. 29:30 long form
This Video is literally gold i cant say more
It is amazing to think about the amount of your content that I have consumed, I don’t know how to thank you for these videos you produce. Watching your videos has made me realise that what I want to create is not impossible, I want to start a business that I am passionate about, that allows me to attain financial freedom without having to build an empire with thousands of employees.
I’ve been having a hard time tying myself to a specific career and now I’m learning that I don’t have to, I can explore my interests, without necessarily having to go to College to study to get a job, share what I learn and monetise the knowledge I have.
3 types of distribution are mentioned in this video:
1. Built. You build distribution by growing on Social media nowadays to gather an audience or a readership for value.
2. Borrowed. This thing is for podcasts, where you can get someone else’s podcast and promote yourself and your product.
3. Bought. So, you buy distribution by paying for ads on Facebook, Instagram, and Google.
Right on. What you want out of life is your personal brand or the unique signature that is supposed to attract the prospects and clients who resonate with you.
I can't be grateful enough for your work, Dan.
Wow. I have almost 500 followers and I had no idea that even a 2k month was doable at that range. This gives me a lot of hope.
Really fantastic roadmap!
I actually started out as a freelance content writer in 2009 and learned DR copywriting and email automation in 2017 and got into brand strategy shortly after (basically stage 2). I got trapped in working about 18 hours a day (not good), so I shifted (slightly, I'm still a consultant and writer) to a membership model with a newsletter (stage 3).
Stage 3 actually felt the most natural because pattern recognition is really natural for me and I have lots of different experience (like my neuropsychology + cultural anthropology degrees -- with a dash of Star Trek -- I can bring to branding that carves out a space that's just me -- and makes it really obvious when people copy, which they do).
I never consciously worked stage 1, even though I had a small-but-mighty, loyal audience through networking (rather than continuously testing out short-form content), so I'm going back to that stage to work that more intentionally to go even deeper with the other stages.
And I do think with a model like this, it's more of a spiral where we continuously revisit the stages to reach a deeper depth (for lack of a better word) instead of just checking it off the list and not going back.
I know I've found that as I've grown the last 13-14 years and have more of a community focus, my audience has grown and shifted, too, so it's beneficial to ditch the ego and experiment with new ideas, short content, and quick ideas to see what'll resonate with my current audience at their current level rather than getting trapped in this idea that "I'm beyond this." (Which is bullshit and limiting anyway.)
Sometimes I think your style is very serious, but your points are so sharp
still one of my favorite TH-cam channels, been off youtube for a while and I see your videos have improved incredibly man, congratulations.
100k soon.
For me happiness is in the same market as wealth. You might be rich but can’t be really wealthy without being happy.
I've seen small bites of this sold for thousands...❤I'm very impressed; keep up the excellent WORK
I love how clearly you communicate these concepts.
Amazing video! I love the breakdown of stages and the path you laid out! Thank you!
"Distraction and comfort are the only things that can get in the way." That hit. Attracted to the idea that the "unlock" is on here, not out there.
I have come across you time and time again and you never disappoint the way you think about concepts and things.. I feel the same way. Monetizing what I know and my experiences and my faith based concepts of life,love, and business. Thank you for letting me see I'm on the right track and stop letting other people put me in a biz model box. I'm hard to replicate with my thoughts and experiences and can't wait to join your community. I have been around the internet a little while and wish I had seen your concepts sooner. I have felt kinda lost with all the copying and crap stuff being taught. I feel like I had to be an expert in everything everyhwhere and lost myself for a minute. This has helped me come back to center. I love love love reading books and you have given me great ideas! Thank you Dan Koe!
With this video I can officially say for myself, I am starting to get the whole idea and the concept that Dan is teaching. Hale-freaking-lujah. I am excited to keep on growing. Thank you Dan.
What you said about having a "Mental Monopoly" resonated with me big time. It's been literally happening to me every time I think of some things from your content that have impacted me the most. For instance:
- If you're lost, educate yourself. After that, execute. Then stay consistent.
- Social media makes you stupid. It's like being locked up in a room with all your best friends for a long period of time. It gets cringy.
- We make sense of things by metaphors, concepts and stories.
- If you're someone who's getting started and willing to get paid for something like a freelance service, why not just simply share that information online for free and get started as a creator.
- Some people escape from reality, some people accept reality. Others CREATE reality.
- Have a vision of yourself where you are a video game character with all maxed attributes.
- You're the sum of the stories you tell yourself. You can rig the game in your favor.
- When someone takes your advice, they're actually taking their own advice, not yours. A piece of advice comes from the sum of experience and perspective of reality you have. When someone takes it from you, they filter through their own sum of experiences and perspective of reality.
- Your attention breeds life to whatever you're focused on. (RIP JIMMY)
- "Crevices of reality" - I don't know, I just love those words together xD
Thanks for dropping those nuggets. They've been literally changing my life. Please, continue on your journey to bridge the gap between the physical, spiritual and digital worlds. You're killing it dude 💪
hey man! the stuff you've written here is seriously meaningfully resonating. Could you share where exactly you found these guiding words in Dan's videos? Was it a specific one since I really wish to watch for myself
Gary V said it years ago... You already know enough to get started and make a transitional change in your life and business venture or ideas in the making. We (me included) continue to search, learn, watch and listen instead of just taking fcking action! Seek help and advice once you get stuck in your venture... Ready, Fire, Aim. Best of luck 👊 btw liked and subscribed haha. Great value here!!
3:30 6:45 markets 9:00 11:00 12:00 distributions 15:50 17:30help 19:00 steal high performing 20:45 high performing content 23:00 short form 24:35 stage 2 10k 26:15 27:15 28:25 29:30 30:30 31:29 hi creator 33:00 35:0 38:00
Just started my own journey as a one Person Business. Thank you so much for making in depth videos!
It's a fun journey, enjoy it! And thank you🙏
This is so good. There is so much to think about and implement in this 45 minutes, that im probably going to need to watch it a number times to squeeze out every nugget of gold thats here. Thanks so much for sharing. Im sure its going to save me years of me fumbling around by myself!
You're the older brother I never had.
Thank you!
Takeaway: "It's fun to push more in business." ❤️
Grateful for your time & focus on creating this framework for building the “you” brand. 2023 is the shift time, may be uncomfortable in new territory yet the future is glowing 🎉
Relating with style, bumping into functionality, ideation selection implementation evaluation, love what you share Dan, beautiful.
This is gold. Thank you so much! I will be rewatching this over and over.
Wow, you're one of the few people whose videos are worth watching many times over.
You’re not delusional. The proof is the success of your work. We’re slowly getting better. @18:25 That was powerful!! I agree 100% You are seriously helping me overcome bs excuses that I use to stop myself from doing this important work.
Thanks Dan, great video, thank you ❤️ I really need to start a consistent habit of using social media to spread the word about my business, your videos give me confidence that it can be done!
This dude is a master at the "reframe". Glorious to witness.
Why are you capable to nail this so proficient? This is amazing!
I know you love Twitter, because it works for you. I’m a female creator in AI, X is not a friendly place for women in a sea of tech bros so I have to find my platform. I suspect it’s here on YT
My goal is to create a software company starting small with content creation to test market which includes a newsletter. If there are 100 steps (hypothetical) I must test each one on what works and what doesn't until I reach step 100. It won't happen overnight just as it didn't when I started weight training 10 years ago. 10 years ago I knew nothing about weights or form. I believe same principal applies to an on line business.
Dan thing is what I glean from all of this is that you are way smart, articulate. It’s obvious from what you say, how it flows out of you to camera. I take am now immersed in all of you r videos and courses but deep down I just don’t feel like I’ve for the brain power or intelligence to pull it off. But I’m gonna persevere coz as you say this can be looked upon as a lifetime of work and improvement.
Thank you so much, I have been really strugling with systems, and trying to sleect the right type of bussines. This is amazing. Bless you!
Wow! 40 minutes video, i couldnt stop listening, very immersive.
Intense value in there, i was just about to do this journey regardless, but this one provided me more then you could imagine.
Intense mental clarity and its just a luck for me that is also what interests me most.
Thanks for sharing,
"As to methods there may be a million and then some but principles are few. The man who grasps principles can succesfully select his pwn methods"
Very enlightening quote and content. Can't wait to catch up.
What are your thoughts on no niche but when social media accounts? Like how on this youtube it seems like a podcast. Would you not do "How to make a website in 2023"? Tutorials etc. You still keep your content to a specific style/format/theme.
Very helpful birds-eye-view of the creator journey and what you need to prioritize when. Part of me wants to parallel process a bunch of this even though I'm a stage 1 creator. Obviously prioritizing growth makes sense early on though.
Big takeaway for me was that Social Media growth is a learnable skill. I'm often tempted to believe it is random chance or getting in early - but no, it is a skill, and if I'm not growing it is because I haven't developed the skill.
Thank you Dan, glad I read your book and am taking the 2-hour writer now!!!!!!
Cheers, Dan. Great content and insight as always.
Although, I'm not focused on growth right now; Writing newsletters is sticky business for a first-timer like me.
You're putting out 2-3 newsletters before I can finish 1! Your connection between spirituality and business is 100% the reason why I followed along btw.
Thanks to you, my interest in spirituality has the soil to grow. Your '7-Days to Genius Ideas' Challenge gave me a creative outlet for my ideas and perspectives. I am forever grateful.
Even though I may be doing this wrong in terms of money and growth, I'm following my intuition to give out the most value I can.
This channel is definitely a gem
I'm so glad that I found your content! I can already tell how beneficial your content will be for my journey. Thank you!
I'm pretty impressed by the type of zoomed out perspective and information so far. Thanks.
As someone who has been around awhile, worked in different fields, and has done a ton or two of reading on this and other topics, I have to say I’m pretty impressed with you so far. Your video is much more compelling than some of your written material, I think primarily because you definitely come across as real and wanting to be helpful - without the “salesman” approach that i am soooo tired of (and makes me want to pull my brain out of my head with my hand to show the salesman that I really do have one). So I am dipping my toe in for a bit to see what transpires. Looking forward to the journey.
Love how simple and easy to follow you make your videos. Huge help in focusing on what matters. It’s easy to get lost in the many things you can do when getting started💯
Exactly! You stand out because you incorporate spirituality and philosophy into business, which is incredibly rare to find on social media.
Perfectly balanced, sophisticated and clear. Thanks for your work: the intelligent creative, grounded, multidimensional approach makes all the difference! It resonates and expands ideas and perspectives!
You tell the truth. Really enjoy your content and frame of mind.
I feel like my interests would be considered indulgent or even dangerous.
My interests are dating international chicks, shooting, hunting, boxing, literature and philosophy, travelling the Latin world and Latin and African dance. I also speak four languages.
Currently I'm working as an online academic teacher and keep all of my lifestyle well-hidden in the background as it kind of contrasts with how respectable the teaching profession requires us to present ourselves.
Great video, thank you for your authenticity and depth, brother. Blessings!
"...it's a competition with your distracted mind", that's very deep and resonates a lot with me, by watching your videos I am finding a lot of gaps that I have, please it would be very helpful to keep posting more stuff about one person business, very interesting, thanks
Maybe I have found the content creator that speaks not only to my conscious, but also to my soul.
I have to watch you with a notebook handy next time 😅 Thank you. So great 👍
Dan, im from BRazil starting today follow your ideias and videos, Thanks for valuable information
really nice, i learn a lot, never stop evolving and creating
This video is a treasure trove of insights for any content creator looking to evolve in their journey. I particularly resonated with the idea of using social capital as a means of growth and the emphasis on synthesizing big ideas in long-form content. However, I wonder if there's a risk of losing the personal touch in pursuit of these broader concepts. It's crucial to remember that at the heart of every successful brand is a unique voice and personal connection with the audience. Keep pushing the boundaries, but don't forget the power of individual stories and experiences in creating truly impactful content. Let's keep learning and evolving together!
Im learning so much. Calming the confusiom in my mind.
Excellent...
It's interesting how creators often intermingle and trade their skills and followers into a larger community. Very different than for instance Coke vs Pepsi where they view their individual tribes as proprietary enemies lol.
Thanks again for sharing!
James
One thing I can say is like what you're putting down. You resonate with me and I like your style. I can make it fully discernible. Keep it up and maybe I'll see you in this class that I'm watching.😊
Can really relate to what you're talking about here!
Thank you for all the good videos you've been producing lately!
And thank you for watching my friend🤝
you're amazing. I really needed to hear this and your latest content. Been doubting about niching down, you solved it :)
much love.
Clean crisps thoughts. Super grateful to have stumbled across your stuff. Thank you Dan. Got you a new subscriber!
One of the most valuable videos I've ever watched. Very condensed, concise, and knowledgeable
Thank you for sharing valuable, structured and very helpful content, Dan.
This is what I’ve been praying about for my business!!
I don't want to make a 1 person business but your videos are great, a make you think in different ways. Adding this to my watch later list
@DanKoe do you go over what exactly you were selling at each follower count in the Digital Economics course? What type of product at what price point and so forth? I imagine these would be my pain points, to exactly know how much value to offer without over or under delivering.
❤ This video will be rewatched again and again... thank you for providing so much value!
omg. this is so amazing.... i am stuck in stage 2 and i am so determined to bust into stage 3 this year!
Also have had spikes up to 50k months 4x with less than 50k followers, but it wasn't sustainable. I can feel it in my bones that it is possible to keep this consistentttttt
I just recently subscribed and I swear your videos are changing my life!
Holy shit 3k sub growth in 2 days that’s insane I’m glad you’re going up
Dude, good stuff - all the time! Thanks and Kudos to you and your success!
Thank you from Korea. Your one-person-business creation ideas instruct me what I have to do next. I am stage 1.
Kick-ass video! Very grateful for this🙏
Thank you Dan for sharing thus helpful content. I'll put it into practice.
I'm also interested in more of what you have to say about other things, some people talk well and are interesting to listen to about anything. That's you maeng.
More comin at you my friend. Just getting out a bunch of business stuff based on feedback. Have a lot of concepts in the backlog
I'm feeling really strong resistance to the stage two. That's super scary to me, so the question I ask myself is, do I figure out out how to skip it or go super all in on it BECAUSE it scares me. You've been super helpful, totally breaking my brain in such a fun way; and you're absolutely right, I'm into it because of the philosophical notes.
You're simply awesome! Thank you so much for your sharing and authenticity. Keep it up!
Bought your writing course & couldn't put into words how excited I am 😂 but will once I start. Big up 23 all 😉👍🙏
🎉 So what now , what do you think about it? Any results?
One of the things that I talk about on my channel is that we need to change the identity of these tools that we call "Social Media" and instead more accurately begin to identify them as "BRANDING MEDIA"
Always putting out great content thanks again
Really good value in this. I appreciate it. I'd love to know how you plan / structure the points for a long form video like this.
Key insights:
- Leverage digital tools, network effect and human psychology for sales
- Pursue genuine curiosity, help others and create mental monopolies
- Focus on growth in stage 1, authority/authenticity in stage 2 and diversify audience in stage 3
- Leverage social capital to grow quickly on other platforms
- Prioritize longform content
//made with ai, curated by me, enjoy!