How To Actually Grow Past $1M As A Creator

In this episode, Nathan Barry and Barrett Brooks discuss the common traps that creators face when trying to scale their businesses to $1 million in revenue. They identify five key mistakes: relying on outdated strategies, constantly chasing new business models, being risk-averse, abandoning successful strategies prematurely, and failing to step into a leadership role when building a team. They emphasize the importance of adapting to change, focusing on storytelling, embracing calculated risks, systematizing successful strategies, and developing strong leadership skills to overcome these obstacles and achieve sustainable growth.

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The Nathan Barry Show

Introduction to Creator Economy Traps and Coaching Philosophy

Trap 1: Betting on What Used to Work - Adapting to Change

Trap 2: The Illusion of an Easier Business Model

Trap 3: Overcoming Risk Aversion to Maintain Momentum

Trap 4: Moving on Too Fast from What's Working

Trap 5: Hiring a Team Without Stepping into Leadership

How To Actually Grow Past $1M As A Creator

The Nathan Barry Show

00:00Introduction to Creator Economy Traps and Coaching Philosophy

Introduction to Creator Economy Traps and Coaching Philosophy

04:46Trap 1: Betting on What Used to Work - Adapting to Change

Trap 1: Betting on What Used to Work - Adapting to Change

17:46Trap 2: The Illusion of an Easier Business Model

Trap 2: The Illusion of an Easier Business Model

27:01Trap 3: Overcoming Risk Aversion to Maintain Momentum

Trap 3: Overcoming Risk Aversion to Maintain Momentum

39:18Trap 4: Moving on Too Fast from What's Working

Trap 4: Moving on Too Fast from What's Working

55:25Trap 5: Hiring a Team Without Stepping into Leadership

Trap 5: Hiring a Team Without Stepping into Leadership