In this episode we chat with Nate O’Brien to discover what it takes to become a YouTuber, the importance of building a Personal Brand, and how to start investing in start-ups.
Nate O’Brien is an American investor, entrepreneur, and internet personality. He is best known for his personal finance and lifestyle YouTube channel which has amassed 1.3 million subscribers and more than 50 million views. In addition to YouTube, Nate runs Roadrunner VC, a venture fund focused on early stage technology companies.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:27 - Dream Profession for 7 Year Olds
01:35 - Steps to Becoming a YouTuber
02:24 - Hesitant to Start a Personal Brand
02:50 - Going from 0 to 100
03:53 - Becoming a Better Speaker
04:37 - Finding Your Lane
05:27 - Past and Present Motivation
06:00 - Setting Your Milestones
07:10 - From Creator to Investor
08:25 - Getting Started with Investing
09:35 - Optimizing Your Time
11:32 - Best Platform to Build Your Brand
12:45 - Being Obsessed with YouTube
13:21 - Work LIfe Balance
14:00 - Money, Fame, Power, or Pleasure
14:51 - Losing the Love for It
15:50 - What Creator Would You Want to Be
16:31 - The Power of Personal Brand
17:50 - The Pivotal Moment
19:00 - Thoughts on Caffeine
20:38 - Advice for Starting a Business
21:38 - What Does the Future Look Like