{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Nathan Barry Show","title":"$100M YouTube Lawyer Reveals How to Protect Your Channel in 2026 | Tyler Chou | 145","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/7e925e40\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4643,"description":"What does it take to turn a YouTube channel into a valuable, sellable business? That's what I wanted to explore with this week’s guest, Tyler Chou (aka The Creators' Attorney).\nHaving spent 20 years as an entertainment attorney at giants like Disney and BuzzFeed, Tyler now represents some of YouTube's biggest channels, helping them navigate exits and build sustainable enterprises.\nIn this episode, Tyler pulls back the curtain on the legal mistakes creators often make, the crucial steps to take to protect your assets, and why sometimes, a creator doesn't need to sell at all - they just need a sabbatical. Tyler shares insights on how to build a business that can eventually sell for 8 or 9 figures, and what investors are really looking for beyond just views.\nTimestamps:\n00:00 Introduction\n01:09 Private equity looks to buy YouTube channels\n03:52 Creator burnout\n04:52 Protecting your IP and avoiding mistakes\n08:20 Diversifying revenue beyond AdSense and brand deals\n10:43 Avoiding misclassification lawsuits\n12:46 The problem with reaction channels\n17:45 Why buyers love recurring revenue and technical products\n23:11 The power of artificial scarcity\n28:20 How to make your brand less dependent on the creator\n37:48 Should creators sell their business?\n43:49 You might need a sabbatical, not an exit\n45:00 How to protect yourself from predatory buyers\n51:08 Hiring operators to run products\n54:19 The power of angel investors on your cap table\n56:29 The value of books for creators\n1:11:08 Building a network of channels\n1:14:10 Where to find Tyler\nIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.\nLearn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/show\nFollow Nathan:\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry\nX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow\nWebsite: https://nathanbarry.com\nKit:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/94Z7X6faUKE41kiKTRfZPH0m-h9g7ytYNEt5v0i7EJE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kODMx/YjU2MDE1OGMwYTVj/YWE2MjUyOTkwNTVi/YmJkMy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}