We talk with Sean Cannell, CEO of Think Media and co-founder of Video Influencers, about business strategy, YouTube tips and more in this post-sauna cooldown conversation.
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00:00 - Sean Cannell
00:15 - What is Sean’s end goal with Think Media?
03:08 - Has Sean raised money for Think Media?
04:42 - Being your own boss
10:53 - Zappos company culture
12:27 - Idea to grow a creator talent pool
16:28 - How does Sean handle giving raises to his team?
20:54 - What does Sean think a healthy company looks like?
22:51 - Creators selling their brands
25:16 - How would Sean spend $100 million?
27:39 - Sean wants to hire a CEO
29:41 - “Who, not how” and hiring from the top down
32:15 - Why Think Media isn’t doing Grow With Video Live next year
33:48 - Hiring from the bottom up versus the top down
35:06 - Sean’s advice for someone starting a YouTube channel
39:20 - The 25% rule (to make your side hustle your full-time job)
46:38 - How has Sean adapted to change?
