Remarkable Creator Business Growth: What Are Ali Abdaal’s Strategies?

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Because of how much I’ve learned from him, Ali Abdaal is one of my favorite YouTubers. The growth of his creator business is also an inspiring success story with teachings all its own.

In my latest Video Mojo interview, I was thrilled to feature Tommy Mallen, Head of Product for the massively successful YouTuber (4.3 million subscribers+), author, and creator entrepreneur, Ali Abdaal.

This episode focuses on the transformation of Ali Abdaal’s Part-Time YouTuber Academy and its new approach following the conclusion of their last live cohort. Tommy offers valuable insights into the relationship between value and monetization and shares how the Ali Abdaal organization navigates decision-making processes and future plans.

Video Mojo is an expression of my commitment to helping B2B content marketers and entrepreneurs leverage an authentic and engaging video presence across all social media platforms, with a keen focus on TikTok and YouTube.

This is a must-watch episode if you’re a creator seeking growth strategies or interested in the intersection of authenticity and marketing.

Don’t forget to check out the Part-Time YouTuber Accelerator.

For more resources and to stay connected with me, Jon Leland, visit: https://play.combridges.com/

Amazing Story: How Did Having Fun on TikTok Help Her Build a Better Life?

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At 62 years of age, Helen Polise is a force of nature.

She models how playing and having fun on TikTok can be a life changer and, for her, a career changer. In this Video Mojo interview, she shares valuable insights and tips about how to grow your video presence on TikTok and beyond. She also talks about how she used TikTok while going blind and then how she survived and thrived despite a serious cancer diagnosis.

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8 Powerful Business Marketing Apps I Use

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Truth: I spend a bunch of my time researching and experimenting with the apps that I use to run my business.

This video spells out the ones that I have come to rely on and value the most. I recommend them to you because I hope you’ll find them as helpful as I do.

Chapters for Your Convenience
0:00 – Intro
0:32 – Best Email Marketing App: ConvertKit
1:42 – Best Website Development App: Squarespace
3:09 – Best File Sharing App: Google Drive
3:48 – Best Video Editing App: Descript
4:49 – Best Personal Email App: Superhuman
5:45 – Best AI Apps for Business: ChatGPT & Hyperwrite
7:13 – Best Notetaking App: Notion
8:38 – Best Headline Writing Tool: CoSchedule’s Headline Studio
10:00 – Wrap up and link to my video on AI-powered Video Apps

I have affiliate relationships with two of these. If you are moved to do so, please use these links to support my video creator journey. Thanks!

https://convertkit.com?lmref=sbnJBw
https://www.descript.com?lmref=1dEA5A

Huge Impact: TikTok + ChatGPT + Video Reveals Surprising Truths About Marketing

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Both TikTok and ChatGPT are game changers.

Together they also inspired this conversation between two experienced creator-marketing pros – Eliya Finkelstein of datadrivenrebel.com and Jon Leland, host of the Video Mojo vodcast – about how the world of marketing has been changed forever and what you can do about it.

Subjects covered include:

  • The erosion of trust in marketing and how to address it.
  • What does it mean to “follow the Juice” and how can that be productive?
  • How TikTok “opened the floodgates” for what Eliya has to say.
  • Why conversion rates and landing pages are often over-rated.
  • Why ChatGPT prompt books are a waste of money.
  • Similarities between ChatGPT & TikTok.
    And much more.

Resources mentioned:

– George Kao, Authentic Business Coach (affil link)

– Marketing AI Institute

– Adam Grant, author

– Eliya Finkelstein, Data-Driven Rebel