YT creators are known for wanting more views and more subscribers, usually so they can earn more money. But if that happens, then what? How much is enough? Why are we creating in the first place?

Today’s guest knows all about that journey. Dan Currier began in the world of software systems engineering, started creating on YouTube as a hobby, then transitioned into seriously studying the fundamentals behind growth on YouTube and helping others in their journey. As the founder of Creator Fundamentals, Dan helps his community create their own freedom. And over the last year, he’s discovered a way to create content that’s well on its way to becoming the single largest passive income stream for Dan and his students.

You’re gonna want to take notes on this one.

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SHOW NOTES

0:00 Why build more views, subscribers, and money?

2:22 Dan’s professional background – from art school to software engineering 

7:33 Dan’s beginning on YouTube 

10:54 When Dan started taking YouTube seriously

12:58 Starting as a hobby is safe – being a pro means being open to failure

14:17 The importance of self-serving motivation – Dan’s search for freedom

16:37 What does freedom actually look like?

18:07 Dan’s focus on passive income systems

20:36 The need to be realistic and patient over time

22:25 The need for systems to support creativity – going against a culture of professional time-waters

28:39 Mistakes that are actually chances for learning

30:02 How Dan discovered the Amazon Influencer program 

32:24 Discussing Dan’s other income streams – affiliate sales, AdSense, digital products

34:40 Dan’s idea of freedom – hiring teams to experiment on ideas

36:18 How the Amazon Influencer program works for creators

40:17 Avoiding pitfalls in getting approved for the Amazon Influencer program

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