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Check out Spotter Studio: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colinandsamir In our fifth interview with Jimmy Donaldson, we break down MrBeast's biggest year yet. From launching the most expensive unscripted reality show of all time—Beast Games on Prime Video—to scaling Feastables, and pushing the limits of YouTube, Jimmy opens up about the challenges of such fast-paced growth. In the interview, we cover the relationship between creators and Hollywood, his mission to disrupt Big Chocolate, how he continues to innovate on YouTube and more.

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An Honest Conversation with Linus Tech Tips

December 26, 2024 2:12:16 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

YouTube Creators, Try Spotter Studio Free: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/colinandsamir Today we're joined by Linus Sebastian, founder of Linus Tech Tips and Linus Media Group. He has been a staple in the YouTube tech scene for 16 years. What began as a corporate task creating videos for a computer store has evolved into a media empire with 16 million subscribers. Linus shared the highs and lows of scaling his business, from nearly running out of money during the channel’s infancy to becoming a leader in the creator economy.

An Unfiltered Conversation with Jake Shane

December 10, 2024 1:14:40 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek on the Future of Podcasts

November 26, 2024 0:58:05 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

On this episode the Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with Spotify CEO and Founder Daniel Ek. We talk through Spotify's recent announcements on podcast monetization, discovery and data, and Daniel's vision for the future of video on Spotify.

Dude Perfect on their path to Billion-Dollar YouTube Brand

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November 18, 2024 0:36:28 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

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November 04, 2024 1:35:53 0.0 MB Downloads: 0

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