078: Sahil Bloom – Using Flywheels to Build Longevity in the Creator Economy

The Nathan Barry Show

Description

In today’s episode, I sit down with investor, entrepreneur, and content creator, Sahil Bloom (in front of a live audience) to unpack the key strategies and lessons that will help you achieve longevity and sustainability in the creator economy.

Sahil has had a fascinating journey, transitioning from the world of private equity to making a name for himself in the creator economy (his bi-weekly newsletter alone has more than 400K subscribers). Upon entering this new sector, Sahil found himself occupied with the question of how to ensure longevity and set about putting together the ideal business operating system for content creators.

In today’s conversation, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how Sahil built a thriving ecosystem as a content creator by acquiring businesses that would resonate with his audience and partnering with the right collaborators. You’ll also hear Sahil’s answers to live audience questions where he sheds light on finding the right partner, knowing when to pivot, and the future of the creator ecosystem.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How Sahil became one of the first people to popularize the use of long-form on Twitter
Why to focus on building an audience with whom your work resonates rather than chasing vanity metrics
How to figure out if you're creating inspiration-driven content operation-focused content (and where you lie on the spectrum)
How to escape the need to create new content daily by putting strategies in place
How to use flywheels as the operating system for your business
How to find the right collaborators
How Sahil uses agencies to turn cost centers into profit centers
When to pivot on a project or company
Habits for creating and managing your time as a creator