The 10 Minute Personal Brand Kickstart (FREE): https://the505podcast.courses/personalbrandkickstart What’s up, Rock Nation! Today we’re joined by Sam Newton - filmmaker, creator, and the king of community. In this episode, Sam shares how he grew 120,000 followers off just four Instagram posts, and why going viral means nothing if no one sticks around. We dive into why showing up as yourself is the real growth hack, how to create depth with your audience, and the storytelling strategy behind his ...
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 21 min
The 10 Minute Personal Brand Kickstart (FREE): https://the505podcast.courses/personalbrandkickstart Win $100k from Artlist here: https://artlist.io/lp/100kfund/?utm_source=al_social&utm_medium=ugc&utm_term=100K&utm_content=100K&utm_campaign=100K What’s up, Rock Nation! Today we sit down with Oren John, the internet’s creative director. In this episode, Oren breaks down why most branded content flops and how to fix it. He unpacks the secret to building a world around your brand, t...
Jul 17, 2025•1 hr 36 min
The 10 Minute Personal Brand Kickstart (FREE): https://the505podcast.courses/personalbrandkickstart What’s up, Rock Nation! Today we sit down with Mike Lazerow, the founder of Buddy Media, a billion-dollar startup he sold to Salesforce, and the author of Shoveling Sht: A Love Story, one of the realest takes on entrepreneurship you’ll ever read. In this episode, Mike unpacks the hidden cost of success - from nearly dying after scaling too fast, to rebuilding his identity after stepping away from ...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 42 min
The 10 Minute Personal Brand Kickstart (FREE): https://the505podcast.courses/personalbrandkickstart What’s up, Rock Nation! Today we sit down with Caleb Ralston — the brand strategist behind the scenes of Gary Vee and Alex Hormozi, and the creator of the most in-depth content strategy course on the internet (yes, the 6.5 hour one). In this episode, Caleb unpacks how to build a brand people want to copy, not just follow. He breaks down why your social strategy is broken, how to create content tha...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 44 min
The 10 Minute Personal Brand Kickstart (FREE): https://the505podcast.courses/personalbrandkickstart Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here: https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970 Check out Hydrant here: https://2ly.link/27h83 What’s up, Rock Nation! Today we sit down with none other than Gary Vee – the king of content, CEO of Vayner Media - a $365M agency, a...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr
The 10 Minute Personal Brand Kickstart (FREE): https://the505podcast.courses/personalbrandkickstart Check out Motion Array here: https://motionarray.com/?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970 What’s up, Rock Nation! Today we welcome the elusive and ultra talented Karl Shakur - a creator who went from sleeping in his car to shooting campaigns for Bugatti, hitting a million followers, and building one of the ...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 8 min
The 10 Minute Personal Brand Kickstart (FREE): https://the505podcast.courses/personalbrandkickstart Check out Hydrant here: https://2ly.link/27h83 What’s up, Rock Nation! Today’s episode is a masterclass in LinkedIn growth with Vin Matano — the founder of Creator Buzz and the guy quietly building one of the most powerful B2B creator agencies in the game. After leaving his comfy 9-to-5, Vin hit $750K in his first year and hasn’t looked back. We get into all of it: how to actually go viral on Link...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 22 min
The 10 Minute Personal Brand Kickstart (FREE): https://the505podcast.courses/personalbrandkickstart What’s up, Rock Nation! Your content strategy might be keeping you broke, and in this episode, we break down why. If you’re a creator trying to grow your personal brand, land dream clients, or sell products/services online, this is the playbook you've been waiting for. We’re giving you 10 game-changing content strategy tips that’ll shift how you think about content, forever. Whether you're on IG, ...
May 29, 2025•46 min
The 10 Minute Personal Brand Kickstart (FREE): https://the505podcast.courses/personalbrandkickstart Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here: https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970 What’s up, Rock Nation! Today we’re joined by Tejas - the filmmaker and creator behind one of the most thoughtful and vulnerable docuseries on YouTube. After spending 9 months craft...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 36 min
The 10 Minute Personal Brand Kickstart (FREE): https://the505podcast.courses/personalbrandkickstart What’s up, Rock Nation! Today we’re joined by Kane Kallaway — the creator and strategist behind one of the fastest-growing YouTube channels on the internet. After his first channel flopped, Kane rebuilt from the ground up, hit 100K subs in under 5 months, and turned his content into a full-blown business. In this episode, we go way beyond surface-level advice and break down the real blueprint: why...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 40 min
Our 5 Positioning Tips to Land Bigger Clients (FREE Download): https://the505podcast.courses/5positioningtips Learn the 6 Questions to ask on Every Discovery Call (FREE Download): https://the505podcast.courses/6questionsfordiscoverycall What’s up, Rock Nation! Today we’re joined by Garrett and Chelsea - The married creative duo behind Stache.Haus, a New York-based creative agency. A year ago, they left everything behind in LA, and moved across the country to launch a premium boutique agency in o...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 27 min
SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report What's up Rock Nation, today we're reviewing your work. We appreciate everyone who submitted their work to us! If we reviewed your work, please let us know below! The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guide Our FREE 5 positioning tips download: https://the505podcast.cou...
Apr 30, 2025•52 min
SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report What’s up, Rock Nation! Today we’re joined by Marshal Crews — the founder of Tamed Psychotic, a drop-based clothing brand doing $100K in 30 minutes without spending a dollar on ads. At 17, Marshal was homeless. Now, he’s built one of the most exciting underground streetwear brands online. In this episode, we dive into how he turned personal pain into creative fuel, why scarcity is the secret behind his brand’s success, and...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 45 min
SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report What's up Rock Nation, today we have on Chrystopher Rhodes - better known as YCImaging. In this episode we sit down and talk to Chrys about what he sees working on social media right now, and how to turn your creative passion into a full-time living with YouTube. Check out Chrys here: https://www.youtube.com/ @YCImaging https://www.instagram.com/ycimaging/ The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creat...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 12 min
What's up Rock Nation, today we're breaking down how we're approaching social media in 2025. Let us know which tip or strategy is your favorite, and if you're team short form or long form. SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the boulders https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/pricing-guide Our FREE 5 positioning tips download:...
Mar 25, 2025•49 min
What's up Rock Nation, today were spitting game for 65 minutes straight. We've taken everything we've learned in the last 10 years doing this thing, and broken it down into 21 pieces of advice. Enjoy! Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months for free here: https://artlist.io/artlist-70446?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970 SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report The Cr...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 5 min
What’s up, Rock Nation! Today, we're sitting down with the internet’s best friend, JB Copeland. If you've ever scrolled past one of his videos, chances are, you stopped, laughed, and thought, damn, that’s so true. JB has a way of capturing the little moments we all experience but never put into words. His content isn’t just viral—it’s relatable in a way that makes you feel like he’s speaking directly to you. Whether he's breaking down life’s everyday struggles or dropping advice that actually hi...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 38 min
What's up Rock Nation, this may be the most value packed episode we have ever done on this podcast. This is a true no bullsh*t guide to making more money as a creative. We guarantee if you put everything we talked about into practice, you will land bigger and better clients. And if you're looking for even more help on taking your creative business to the next level, our Dream Client Accelerator is now open for enrollment: https://the505podcast.courses/ Collab with Artlist and get 2 extra months ...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 24 min
What’s up, Rock Nation! Today, we're sitting down with Jake Kassan. Jake is the founder of MVMT Watches, who built and sold his company for $300M, personally making $100M in the process. But after reaching what most would consider the pinnacle of success, he found himself lost - struggling with purpose, identity, and what came next. In this episode, Jake opens up about the rise of MVMT and how he built a powerhouse brand from scratch, what it was like selling his company for $300 million, losing...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 23 min
What’s up, Rock Nation! Today, we’re joined by Eric Floberg. Eric is a filmmaker and YouTuber passionate about finances and helping other creators build sustainable careers by mastering both their craft and their finances. Over the years, he has built a thriving career combining his love for filmmaking with smart financial strategies, helping other creators achieve financial freedom while doing what they love. In this episode, we dive into his journey as a filmmaker, his approach to personal fin...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 42 min
What’s up, Rock Nation! Today, we’re joined by Megan Batoon - a multifaceted creator, dancer, and TV host. After nearly a decade on YouTube, Megan landed a dream role as a host on Netflix’s The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals. From the outside, it looked like she was thriving, but behind the scenes, she was burnt out and needed a break. So, she stepped away from everything she had built and took a two-year hiatus. Now, she’s back—refreshed, recharged, and ready to create again on her own t...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 29 min
What’s up Rock Nation, today we’ve welcome the Hall of Fame NBA Photographer Andrew Bernstein. Andrew D. Bernstein isn’t just a photographer - he’s a storyteller who has spent over four decades documenting the greatest moments in sports history. From courtside at Lakers championships to behind-the-scenes with Kobe Bryant, his lens has shaped the way we see the game. A Hall of Fame photographer, longtime NBA shooter, and the co-author of The Mamba Mentality, Andy has built an unparalleled career ...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 34 min
What’s up Rock Nation, today we welcome back Nate Norell and Dylan Bradshaw! Nate and Dylan teamed up to co-direct a commercial for the Doritos Super Bowl ad competition and they made TOP 3! If they win, not only does their ad play at the Super Bowl, but they win $1 million! Voting is super easy! All you have to do is select their ad "Abduction" and enter your email. You can vote everyday, and every vote counts! Vote for their ad "Abduction" here: https://doritoscrash.com/ Check out Nate and Dyl...
Jan 21, 2025•49 min
What's up Rock Nation, today is all about how to make more money as a creator. You asked, and we answered. Let us know what you think of our answers, and if you have any other questions, leave them in the comments! Subscribe to our new channel 505 Studios: https://www.youtube.com/@UC7nszFAFmzglJlVs8lNRgXA SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services Coupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 of...
Jan 15, 2025•58 min
What’s up Rock Nation, today we’ve got the legend Chris Hau on the pod! Chris is a filmmaker, photographer, and entrepreneur who’s completely flipped the script on how creators work with brands. After building a 600K-subscriber YouTube channel and crushing it on social media, Chris realized that all the views, likes, and followers didn’t actually bring him happiness. Instead, he stepped back, redefined his goals, and went all-in on his production company, proving you don’t need massive teams to ...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 27 min
What's up Rock Nation, this is the last pod of 2024! As always, we wanted to share our wins of 2024 and our goals for the new year. Along with some tips for how to set goals, and dominate social media in 2025. Let's all have a year, what do you say? Subscribe to our new channel 505 Studios: https://www.youtube.com/ @505StudiosOfficial SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services Coupon Code...
Dec 31, 2024•57 min
What's up Rock Nation, today we're bringing you our holiday gift guide. If you're a creative, or looking for a gift for a creative, this is the episode for you! Check out Motion Array here: https://motionarray.com/?artlist_aid=the505podcast_2970&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=the505podcast_2970&utm_campaign=the505podcast_2970 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services Coup...
Dec 18, 2024•33 min
What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Omar Eltakrori. Omar is a multifaceted content creator, entrepreneur, content coach, and pastor with a passion for helping others thrive. Recently, he embarked on a transformative journey, elevating both his personal brand and business by launching his podcast and coaching fellow entrepreneurs. Through his content, Omar empowers businesses and brands to amplify their impact using the power of video. His promise is simple yet profound: every video you watch...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 23 min
What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Landon Bytheway. In this episode we talk to Landon about his recent acquisition of Full-Time Filmmaker, going from freelancing to taking over a company, and how his whole business is structured. Check out Landon here: https://www.instagram.com/landonbtw/ https://www.youtube.com/ @fulltimefilmmaker SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-report The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services Coupon Co...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 24 min
What's up Rock Nation, today we welcome Brady Bessette. In this episode we dive deep into Brady's YouTube journey, how he's balanced YouTube and his cinematography career, and what he feels makes an incredible DP. Brady is a Cinematographer and lighting extraordinaire! Whether it's on YouTube or making movies, Brady just wants to create. This was our first podcast ever outside, so we hope you enjoy! The Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative Services Coupon Code: ROCKNA...
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 11 min
