The Nathan Barry Show

Most creators focus on viral hits or massive subscriber counts, but Tintin Smith, former Head of YouTube for Ali Abdaal (where he helped grow the channel from 3 to 6 million subscribers and millions in revenue), reveals that true success lies in a meticulously crafted system designed to convert viewers into high-ticket clients. He breaks down the exact production system used by top educational YouTubers, outlining the critical roles, tasks, and surprisingly, what *not* to do, if you want to turn your audience into a sustainable six-figure business. From strategic positioning to the art of packaging your content, Tintin delivers a masterclass for any entrepreneur ready to leverage YouTube beyond ad revenue.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:30 Ali Abdaal's YouTube strategy09:50 YouTube production system overview16:15 Building your YouTube team26:00 Calls to action (CTAs) and lead magnets36:40 Editing: Why you shouldn't do it yourself44:10 Cost analysis of a YouTube team47:50 Five things the entrepreneur MUST do55:40 Five things the entrepreneur should NOT do1:02:50 The mindset of long-term YouTube success1:10:40 Highest leverage activities for YouTube growth1:14:00 Where to find Tintin SmithIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comKit: https://kit.comFollow Tintin:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TintinSmithWebsite: https://100kyt.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tintin-smith-9b4720174Newsletter: https://tintinsmith.kit.com100K Roadmap: https://100kroadmap.coX: https://x.com/TintinSmithFeatured in this episode:Kit: https://www.kit.com1 of 10: https://1of10.comFrame.io: https://frame.ioPsychometrics: https://psychometrics.comHighlights:03:30 Ali Abdaal's Strategy09:50 Production System16:15 Building Your Team26:00 CTAs & Lead Magnets55:40 What NOT to Do1:02:50 Long-Term Mindset

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.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:18 Intentionality and the exploration of feeling05:37 How Chase developed taste and his approach to making things09:24 The internet rewards performance, not integration12:54 How to sustain long-term growth and avoid burnout16:53 Connecting with your audience and understanding their needs20:47 Being playful and holding things loosely24:00 How small groups and men's work create healing through witness27:31 The cure for addiction is intimacy31:05 The difference between feeling good and being good34:10 The role of curiosity in building taste37:25 How to make a living while pursuing creative passions41:40 The power of saying "no" to opportunities44:25 Why creators need to protect their mental health47:20 Finding your unique voice in a crowded world50:10 Building a sustainable creative practice01:10:02 Embracing discomfort as a path to innovation01:20:30 Final thoughts on being a successful long-term creatorIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comKit: https://kit.comFollow Chase:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasewreevesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chasereevesWebsite: https://chasereeves.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chasereevesFeatured in this episode:Kit: https://www.kit.comTroubadour: https://www.troubadourgoods.comRedwood Outdoor Sauna: https://www.redwoodoutdoors.com/Cold Plunge: https://thecoldplunge.com/Wandered: https://www.wandrd.com/Pact: https://pact.com/Studio Neat: https://www.studioneat.com/Highlights:01:51 – Musicians to content creators is an underused path06:26 – Your nervous system matters in business09:03 – Taste is higher than capabilities in the beginning12:00 – Make something that's an exact copy15:18 – Deep sense of insecurity fuels learning19:50 – The internet rewards performance, not integration27:31 – The cure for addiction is intimacy 

How do you live an energized life—not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? Simon Alexander Ong, author of the bestselling book "Energize," joins Nathan in a captivating conversation that unpacks the profound difference between simply managing time and mastering energy. Simon, whose journey from the high-stakes world of finance to a renowned speaker and coach, offers a unique perspective on consistency over intensity, the power of gratitude, and why detaching from outcomes is the secret to sustained creativity and joy. This episode is a must-listen for creators and leaders striving to avoid burnout, cultivate a positive mindset, and harness their inner force to achieve their biggest goals.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:14 From finance to fulfillment06:05 From comparison to inspiration12:00 Mission, purpose, and seeing life as a game16:16 Wisdom begins with knowing yourself22:36 Finding stillness and inner rest28:10 The emotional side of action34:00 The power of loosening up41:40 Shifting from control to connection46:00 The four dimensions of energy50:11 Seasonal approach to energy54:26 Inspiration from outside your industry58:30 Leveraging novelty for marketing1:04:19 Question storming for deeper insights1:08:26 Leading with proud energy1:12:30 Expressing gratitude verbally1:18:18 Energetic decision-makingIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comKit: https://kit.comFollow Simon:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderongX: https://twitter.com/SimonAlexanderOInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonalexanderoYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@simonalexanderoWebsite: https://simonalexanderong.comFeatured in this episode:Kit: https://www.kit.comThe Aughts Hotel: https://aughts.coAdam Grant: https://www.adamgrant.comBasecamp: https://basecamp.comHighlights:06:05 From comparison to inspiration16:16 Wisdom begins with knowing yourself34:00 The power of loosening up46:00 The four dimensions of energy58:30 Leveraging novelty for marketing1:12:30 Expressing gratitude verbally

She helped grow a YouTube channel from 100,000 to 14 million subscribers in just four years, all while balancing a suite of other successful podcasts and media ventures? Grace Miller, Head of Failure and Experimentation at Flight Story, the powerhouse behind "The Diary of a CEO" and other massive shows, shares her unique insights. In this episode, Grace pulls back the curtain on the world of high-stakes content creation, revealing the ingenious experiments and surprising failures that have fueled their meteoric rise. If you're obsessed with crafting great content and eager to understand the nuanced mechanics of YouTube growth, this conversation offers an unparalleled look into how one of the industry's leading teams navigates the ever-evolving digital landscape.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:00 The Scale of Diary of a CEO & Flight Story04:40 When Doubling Content Backfired08:01 Why Multiple YouTube Channels?13:00 Measuring YouTube Experiments15:37 Underutilized YouTube Features21:55 The Power of YouTube Chapters26:06 Anatomy of a Successful Experiment29:20 The Localization & Dub Experiment35:45 Designing Effective Experiments37:33 Core Metrics for YouTube Growth40:08 Tactics for Returning Viewers47:20 The Culture of Failure and Learning51:40 YouTube vs. Podcast Content54:26 Embracing Failure Personally59:00 The Value of Action Over Inaction1:03:00 Fostering a Culture of Experimentation1:11:57 AI in Content Creation1:16:17 The Future of the Creator Economy1:20:24 Targeting the Right Audience, Not Just All Audiences1:25:21 Grace's Personal Experimentation Journey1:28:31 Lead vs. Lagging Indicators for GrowthIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comKit: https://kit.comFollow Grace:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graceexperimentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-miller-linked-inFeatured in this episode:Kit: https://www.kit.comHighlights:04:40 When Doubling Content Backfired08:01 Why Multiple YouTube Channels?13:00 Measuring YouTube Experiments15:37 Underutilized YouTube Features21:55 The Power of YouTube Chapters

Most people chase a single number, believing it holds the key to lasting happiness and an end to their worries. But what happens when you hit that number, or even exceed it, and find yourself staring into an emotional abyss? This week on The Nathan Barry Show, we sit down with Mike Brown, a former Navy fighter pilot who built and sold an eight-figure oil and gas company. He achieved what many dream of – supercars, a beautiful home, and immense wealth. Yet, he still found himself losing peace and $1.5 million in a failing venture, prompting a profound shift in his definition of "rich." Join us as Mike shares his powerful journey from external validation to true freedom, revealing why our pursuit of wealth often misses the point entirely.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:10 Mike sells his supercars and updates his values03:55 Embracing the "buy the ticket, take the ride" philosophy06:20 From Navy fighter pilot to oil and gas entrepreneur08:45 Finding a new definition of wealth: freedom15:58 Shifting from outcome goals to process goals20:55 Understanding dirty vs. clean fuel for motivation31:05 External validation and the never-ending treadmill36:30 The power of clean fuel: purpose and service41:15 How money serves two purposes44:10 The value of experiences over material possessions48:30 The spectrum of dirty and clean fuel52:30 When greatness comes at a cost57:25 Mechanical and emotional fixes for financial fear1:05:40 Maximizing return on happiness: experimental spending1:08:00 The highest leverage investments for entrepreneurs1:10:45 The invaluable cost of peace and personal growthIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comKit: https://kit.comFollow Mike:Website: https://berichnow.comNewsletter: https://unbreakablewealth.com/newsletterInstagram: https://instagram.com/mbrown.coX: https://x.com/mbrown_coYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mbrown_coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebrownactualFeatured in this episode:Kit: https://www.kit.comHighlights:02:37 – How Your Bank Account & Calendar Show Your Values08:00 – Hitting Rock Bottom for a New Foundation16:00 – The Power of Process Goals Over Outcome Goals23:32 – Why Angel Investing Can Be "Dirty Fuel"37:35 – The Joy and Fulfillment of Serving Others44:50 – Maximizing "Return on Happiness"