{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Nathan Barry Show","title":"How To Actually Become A Successful Creator In 2026 | Chase Reeves | 121","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/fc36f4f1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5905,"description":"How do you actually become a successful long-term creator? Chase Reeves, a multi-talented creator ranging from musician to designer to coach, joins Nathan Barry to explore the unexpected ingredients for long-term success. Chase unpacks his unique journey, from pirated Photoshop to crafting captivating content, revealing how developing \"taste\" isn't just about technical skills, but a deep, soulful curiosity. This episode takes a dive into the critical balance between external validation and internal drive, why \"actual\" people connect with authenticity, and how embracing a little chaos might just be the secret sauce for innovation and genuine impact. Get ready to rethink how you approach your craft and cultivate a career that truly resonates.\nTimestamps:\n00:00 Introduction\n02:18 Intentionality and the exploration of feeling\n05:37 How Chase developed taste and his approach to making things\n09:24 The internet rewards performance, not integration\n12:54 How to sustain long-term growth and avoid burnout\n16:53 Connecting with your audience and understanding their needs\n20:47 Being playful and holding things loosely\n24:00 How small groups and men's work create healing through witness\n27:31 The cure for addiction is intimacy\n31:05 The difference between feeling good and being good\n34:10 The role of curiosity in building taste\n37:25 How to make a living while pursuing creative passions\n41:40 The power of saying \"no\" to opportunities\n44:25 Why creators need to protect their mental health\n47:20 Finding your unique voice in a crowded world\n50:10 Building a sustainable creative practice\n01:10:02 Embracing discomfort as a path to innovation\n01:20:30 Final thoughts on being a successful long-term creator\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:...","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}