As the CEO of Kit, Nathan Barry has a front row seat to what’s working in the most successful creator businesses.
On The Nathan Barry Show, he interviews top...
How to Build a $100,000 Online Community in 3 Easy Steps - Mighty Networks Founder | 062
Today I'm joined by Gina Bianchini, founder of Mighty Networks, to discuss what her data shows makes online communities succeed or fail.Gina shares her frameworks for creating engagement between members and reveals the one metric that predicts a community's success with 93% accuracy. We dive into specific strategies around transitions, monthly themes, and daily engagement that keep members active.You'll learn how to build genuine connections between members, identify the right people to seed your community, and create lasting value that has members sticking around long-term.Timestamps:00:00 Building Your Own Community01:20 Signs Your Community Will Fail05:04 How to Make Money from Your Community07:05 Turning Around a Dying Community08:24 The Role of Network Effects09:19 Creating Member Engagement14:47 Creating Community Engagement with Monthly Themes20:07 How to Use Polls to Drive Community Interaction24:36 Facebook Groups vs Dedicated Community Platforms32:23 What is People Magic and Why It Matters36:35 Creators Defining Their Own Terms38:44 Positioning Your Community: Force of Choice vs Comparison40:59 Building Long-Term Community Success45:13 Using Nominations to Grow a Paid Community50:42 When to Revive vs Restart a Community53:23 How Member Connections Drive Growth01:06:41 Closing ThoughtsIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow Website: https://nathanbarry.com Follow Gina:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginabianchini Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbianchini X: https://twitter.com/ginab Featured in this episode:Mighty Networks: https://www.mightynetworks.com Christopher Lochhead: https://lochhead.com Eddie Yoon: https://www.eddiewouldgrow.com Mastermind Talks: https://www.mmt.community Creator Flywheels: https://creatorflywheels.com Highlights:06:19 The Problem of Churn in Communities44:38 The 70/30 Rule for Community Growth01:00:22 Mighty Networks + Kit Collaboration
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Building a $2,000,000 Business Plan for a Creator in 62 Mins | 061
In this episode, Justin Moore reveals how he built a $600,000 annual business from sponsorship coaching.Justin walks me through his business - from the on-demand course and audit tool that bring in new clients, to his high-touch coaching program that transforms how creators approach brand deals. Then I help him map out a path to $2 million in revenue by leveraging his upcoming book and optimizing his funnel.You'll learn about growing through referrals, using smart tools to attract ideal clients, and finding the balance between aggressive growth and keeping what works.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:13 Revenue Growth: From $88K to $600K+05:33 Building an Effective Marketing Funnel09:01 Newsletter Growth Strategy18:30 Creating Tools That Convert22:12 How to Prioritize Tasks as a Creator23:51 Transitioning from Side Project to Real Business28:29 Setting Work-Life Balance Goals as a Creator29:41 Using a Book to Scale Your Business31:17 Will Writing a Book Hurt Your Business?33:11 How to Package and Position a Book35:25 Why Word of Mouth Matters for Books39:39 Optimizing Your Revenue Streams43:33 Top of Funnel Marketing Strategies that Work01:00:12 Closing ThoughtsIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow Website: https://nathanbarry.com Follow Justin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatorwizard Website: https://www.creatorwizard.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@creatorwizard X: https://twitter.com/justinmooretfam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinnmoore Featured in this episode:Sponsor Magnet (Book): https://www.sponsormagnet.com Morning Brew: https://www.morningbrew.com Spark Loop: https://www.sparkloop.app Creator Network: https://creatornetwork.kit.com Pat Flynn: https://www.patflynn.com Jay Clouse: https://creatorscience.com Atomic Habits (Book): https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Dan Martell: https://www.danmartell.com Buy Back Your Time (Book): https://www.buybackyourtime.com Tiago Forte's Essay: https://fortelabs.com/blog/the-financial-reality-of-a-traditionally-published-book-a-complete-breakdown Bonnie Christine: https://www.bonniechristine.com Darrell Vesterfelt: https://darrellvesterfelt.com Brian Harris (Growth Tools): https://growthtools.com HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com Buffer: https://www.buffer.com Creator Flywheels Course: https://creatorflywheels.com Highlights:16:31 How to Make Money Online19:55 Why Tools Are Great Lead Magnets23:11 Time Management Tips for Creators25:49 Getting Past Startup Trauma as a Creator33:10 The Strategy Behind Successful Book Launches48:45 Choosing Between Multiple Products vs One Focus
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The NEW Way to Become a Full-Time Creator in 12 Months (or less) | 060
Today I'm joined by Jed Eglington to explore an overlooked path to becoming a successful full-time creator.Jed shares his journey from in-house creator to successful business owner, outlining how to develop video, storytelling and production skills that companies actually value. He breaks down what businesses look for when hiring creators and how to position yourself for these opportunities.Learn how to master the essential skills, create a compelling portfolio, and transition from creator to founder by building products your audience wants.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:06 Misconceptions About the Creator Economy02:03 Mapping Out Creator Career Paths02:21 The Role of In-House Creators06:57 Essential Skills You Need as a Creator09:01 Learning Video Editing as a Beginner11:20 Storytelling Tips for Content Creators13:32 Being Confident On Camera17:38 How to Find the Right Company to Work For24:35 Analyzing Video Formats25:21 How to Get Companies to Notice Your Work28:20 Making It Easy to Say Yes30:17 Guide to Going from Creator to Founder31:51 Building an Audience While Working Full-Time40:05 How to Grow Your email List47:20 Closing ThoughtsIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow Website: https://nathanbarry.com Follow Jed:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creatorjed Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatorjed Website: https://www.creatorroom.com Featured in this episode:Dan Go: https://www.instagram.com/danfounder Justin Welsh: https://www.justinwelsh.me Amy Porterfield: https://www.amyporterfield.com HiSmile: https://hismileteeth.com Kit: https://www.kit.com Gary Vee: https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com D Rock: https://www.instagram.com/drock Charli Prangley: https://charlimarie.com Tim Urban (Wait But Why): https://www.waitbutwhy.com Ugmonk (Jeff Sheldon): https://www.ugmonk.com Peter McKinnon: https://www.youtube.com/@petermckinnon Ali Abdaal: https://www.youtube.com/@aliabdaal Casey Neistat: https://www.youtube.com/@casey Karen X Cheng: https://www.instagram.com/karenxcheng Donald Miller (StoryBrand): https://www.storybrand.com Codie Sanchez: https://codiesanchez.com Nick Huber: https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup Highlights:04:49 The Rise of the In-House Creator09:58 Learning More by Copying Others11:27 The Blueprint for Book Titles13:51 Why a Guiding Principle Matters23:48 Documenting Video Performance26:24 How to Get Your Work Seen by the Right Companies32:29 How CEOs Should Approach Employees Building Their Own Audiences38:37 Turning a Crowd into a True Audience41:49 When Are You Sending Too Many Emails?
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How I Used Instagram to Build a $7,000,000 Airbnb Business | 059
In this episode, Isaac French shares how he grew from 5,000 Instagram followers to selling his Texas micro resort for $7 million, just 18 months after opening.Isaac reveals his strategy for leveraging online audiences to support hospitality projects - converting social media followers into guests, email subscribers into customers, and content into major media coverage. He details his journey from restoring a historic train car in Idaho to creating destination properties that attract visitors from 40 states.Learn his methods for crafting viral stories, building valuable email lists, and why combining online influence with physical experiences creates exponential results.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:10 Building Family Businesses10:58 Airbnb Account Suspension12:20 Growing from 5K to 150K Followers in 15 Months22:24 How to Combine Online Marketing with Physical Business26:29 Using Design to Stand Out in Business33:05 Business Lessons from Steve Jobs and Apple40:50 How One Twitter Thread Got 20M Views44:00 The Art of Writing Viral Content48:14 Best Practices for Reposting Content49:13 How to Convert Social Media Followers to Email Subscribers51:31 Creating Successful Short Form Video Content56:01 Why Transparency Builds Trust01:00:17 Using Content Creation to Fund Business Growth01:07:59 Closing ThoughtsIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow Website: https://nathanbarry.com Follow Isaac:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaacfrench_ Website: https://www.isaacjfrench.com X: https://twitter.com/isaacfrench_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaacjfrench Featured in this episode:Live Oak Lake: https://liveoaklake.com Hans Lorei: https://www.instagram.com/hansloreidesign Sam Parr: https://twitter.com/theSamParr James Clear: https://jamesclear.com Al Doan: https://twitter.com/drbillnye Brent Underwood: https://twitter.com/underwoodbrent The Cliffs at Hocking Hills: https://thecliffs.house Highlights:01:17 The Motel Patel Cartel13:27 Creators on a Journey29:46 Power of Good Taste35:13 Lord of the Rings Quality Anecdote46:10 How Nick Huber Engineers Viral Tweets52:54 Getting a Deal Done with a Non-Monetary Value01:00:16 Digital/Physical World Flywheel
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My Advice for Creator Businesses in 2025 (Q&A) | 058
In this episode, Haley Janicek from the Kit team joins me for our new Q&A format to explore building community, creating content, and growing your business in the creator economy.First, we explore the power of in-person connections through our experiences with Kit Studios and Craft + Commerce, discussing how community accelerates growth. Then we tackle your questions about AI in content creation, balancing revenue streams, and transitioning to full-time creation.You'll learn practical strategies for building your minimum viable brand, leveraging AI tools authentically, and creating sustainable growth - whether you're starting out or scaling up your creator business.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:33 Behind the Scenes at Kit with Haley Janicek02:26 Building Kit Studios: From Idea to Reality in 27 Days08:11 Kit Studios Expansion: New Location Coming in February08:47 Why In-Person Creator Communities Matter10:36 What Creators Can Learn from Taylor Swift's Success13:19 How Events Transform Creator Businesses18:40 Inside Craft and Commerce: The Creator Conference19:47 The Strategic Selfie Method for Networking23:09 Why In-Person Events Beat Online Networking24:56 Craft & Commerce 2025: Event Details27:35 Starting the Q&A Session28:18 Using AI for Authentic Content Creation32:28 Where the Creator Economy is Heading in 202533:48 How to Choose the Right Business Strategy35:11 Preventing Creator Burnout While Growing36:41 Growing a Creator Business with a Full-Time Job39:07 Transitioning from Expert to Full-Time Creator43:21 Balancing Profit with Positive Impact45:58 The Journey to Building a $43M Company48:49 Closing ThoughtsIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow Website: https://nathanbarry.com Follow Haley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haleyjani LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haley-janicek X: https://twitter.com/haleyjanicek Featured in this episode:Kit: https://kit.com Craft and Commerce: https://conference.kit.com FinCon: https://finconexpo.com Tim Grahl: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timgrahl Eras Tour: https://www.taylorswift.com/events Village Impact: https://villageimpact.com Jen Hatmaker: https://jenhatmaker.com Mom 2.0: https://mom2summit.com John Meese: https://johnmeese.com Sahil Bloom: https://sahilbloom.com Michael Hyatt: https://michaelhyatt.com Amy Porterfield: https://www.amyporterfield.com James Clear: https://jamesclear.com Kirsten Grove: https://www.instagram.com/simplygrove Happy Happy Houseplant: https://happyhappyhouseplant.com ChatGPT: https://www.openai.com/chatgpt Claude: https://www.anthropic.com Google Notebook LM: https://notebooklm.google Highlights:11:23 Taylor Swift as a Creator14:23 The Value of Community26:40 Craft & Commerce29:39 Navigating AI Tools as a Creator35:53 Creator Flywheels39:21 Personal Branding Advice46:24 Starting a Creator Business
As the CEO of Kit, Nathan Barry has a front row seat to what’s working in the most successful creator businesses.
On The Nathan Barry Show, he interviews top creators and dives into the inner workings of their businesses in his live coaching sessions.
You get unique insight into how creator businesses work and what you can do to increase results in your own business.
One of the things Nathan is passionate about is helping you create leverage.
Creator Flywheels let you create many copies of yourself so you don’t get bogged down with the little things in your business. Flywheels will help you reach a place where you can focus on revenue instead of busywork.
Tune in weekly for new episodes with ideas and tips for growing your business. You’ll hear discussions around building an audience, earning a living as a creator, and Nathan’s insights on scaling a software company to $100M.
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