In this episode, I sit down with Tintin Smith, former Head of YouTube for Ali Abdaal where he helped Ali's channel generate millions in subscriber count and revenue before launching his own business helping educational YouTubers turn their channels into sustainable six-figure businesses. We explore the psychological journey of entrepreneurship including navigating imposter syndrome, pricing psychology, the insecurity of self-promotion, and other psychological aspects of running a successful online business every creator faces.

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CONNECT WITH TINTIN SMITH:

• 100K YouTuber: https://100kyt.com/
• 100K Roadmap: https://100kroadmap.co/
• Tintin's Business Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theyoutubetin
• Tintin's Second Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tintinsmith

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 From Working with Ali Abdaal to Building His Own Business

19:41 Navigating Imposter Syndrome and Charging Premium Prices

34:06 Pricing Psychology and Charging Your Worth

50:34 Doing Aligned Work and Avoiding Golden Handcuffs

01:01:30 Dealing with the Insecurity of Self-Promotion

01:19:17 Final Thoughts

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In this episode, I sit down with one of my favorite no-bullshit entrepreneurs, Jessica Lackey, to talk about what it actually takes to build a successful online business. We dive deep into why most entrepreneurs are gambling with their careers and how to build a sustainable, meaningful business based on conviction and curiosity.

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ABOUT JESSICA LACKEY:

Jessica Lackey is the founder of Deeper Foundations, a consulting and training firm that helps expertise-based business owners grow and scale sustainable companies rooted in stronger business foundations. She brings a unique blend of corporate expertise and soulful business building, drawing on an MBA from Harvard Business School, a coaching certification from iPEC, and experience at McKinsey & Company and Nike, Inc. Jessica has supported over 200 entrepreneurs through her programs, blending systems thinking, operational rigor, and deep values alignment.

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CONNECT WITH JESSICA LACKEY:

• Website: https://www.deeperfoundations.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-lackey/
• Book: https://www.deeperfoundations.com/casino

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Why Building an Online Business Feels Like a Gamble

08:10 When the Math Doesn’t Math

13:37 Understanding Your Business Model

39:04 Common Pitfalls of Early Entrepreneurship

51:10 Languaging, Frameworks, and Resonating with the Right Audience

56:33 The Power of Curiosity and Conviction

01:16:22 Leaving the Casino of Business

01:25:47 Creating an Impact with Your Work

01:36:14 Dealing with the Fear of Ridicule

01:40:45 The Harsh Truth About Building a Business

01:59:35 Advice on Building a Successful Business

02:05:09 Final Thoughts

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The title says it all.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro

01:24 Stop Waiting for Permission

04:08 You’ll Never Find Time

05:52 The Path of Least Resistance is Often the Most Crowded

07:42 You Can Sell Without Being Salesy

11:25 If You’re Not Making Money, You Don’t Have a Business

13:23 A Hobby Work Ethic Won’t Drive Business Results

16:43 Hustle Culture is Just Virtue Signaling for Entrepreneurs

20:09 There’s Prestige in Solving Hard Problems, Not in Making Problems Hard to Solve

21:43 Ideas Don’t Matter

23:27 Listen to People Who Open Their Wallets, Not Their Mouths

27:02 Branding is a Waste of Time

29:20 People Don’t Follow You for Your Content

33:05 Don’t Try to Be a One-Person Media Empire

35:48 Be Less Impressed, More Involved

38:20 No One Wants You to Pick Their Brain

41:26 Who You Can Text Matters More Than Your Follower Count

42:58 Don’t Romanticize Being a Lone Wolf. Lone Wolves Die in the Wild

45:01 Focus on Building a Portfolio of Assets

47:07 Don’t Live on Rented Land

52:31 If You’re Stuck at a Fork in the Road, It Means Both Paths Are Viable

55:20 Metrics Matter Until They Mislead You

57:13 Audience Capture Can Cause You to Lose Yourself

01:01:43 Forget About Work-Life Balance. It’s a Lie

01:04:55 If You Don’t Respect Your Value, No One Else Will

01:07:38 Confidence is Overrated

01:10:08 No One Knows What They’re Doing

01:12:32 It Feels Hard Because It Is Hard

01:15:56 No One Gives a Shit About You

01:17:58 Stories Move People, Not Statistics

01:20:44 Know When to Widen Your Vision and When to Put On Blinders

01:25:58 Don’t Live Online. Live Offline and Share Online

01:28:23 Pick What You Want to Be Great At, Then Accept Being Mediocre At Everything Else

01:30:33 Forget Trends. Focus on Timeless

01:36:49 It’s Going to Feel Like Drinking from a Fire Hydrant for a Long Time

01:39:16 Focus on Resonance Over Reach

01:42:03 Embrace Your Dark Horse Era

01:44:59 Most Productivity Issues Aren’t Due to a Lack of Discipline, But an Abundance of Fear

01:47:17 Final Thoughts

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Website: https://coreywilkspsyd.com/

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