#202: Zack Honarvar – What he learned from working with 10,000 creators

Zack Honarvar started managing YouTubers like Yes Theory and Airrack BEFORE they were the massive channels you know them as today. He also co-founded CreatorNow, a learning community that’s helped creators like Jenny Hoyos and Daniel Wall blow up their channels. Zack has worked with more than 10,000 creators since 2017, so I wanted to ask him: What separates the top .1% from the rest? In this episode, you’ll learn The traits of highly successful creators How you should measure growth Non-obvious pitfalls you need to avoid And how to set yourself up for long-term success Full transcript and show notes Zack's Website / Twitter / Instagram / YouTube / TikTok / LinkedIn The Danny Miranda podcast with Zack Honarvar *** TIMESTAMPS (00:00) What Separates the Top 0.1% of YouTubers? (01:12) What Makes Someone “Have It”? (06:24) Does Consistency Matter? (09:16) Why You Should Do Things the Hard Way (17:12) What Role Does Work Ethic Play? (22:40) Does Your Personality Matter? (27:48) Avoid These Mistakes At All Costs (31:22) How You Should Define Success (35:46) Not All Views Are Created Equal (39:41) Best Advice for Small Creators (43:05) Zack’s Hot Take (44:34) Is There Less Opportunity for Creators Today? *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → #167: Jenny Hoyos – How she averages 10 million views per video (YouTube Shorts) *** ASK CREATOR SCIENCE → Submit your question here *** WHEN YOU'RE READY 📬 Creator Science Newsletter 🚀 Get CreatorHQ (creator operating system) 🧪 Join The Lab (private membership community) 🧞‍♂️ Get a Personalized Offer *** CONNECT 🐦 Connect on Twitter 📸 Connect on Instagram 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 📹 Subscribe on YouTube *** SPONSORS 💼 View all sponsors and offers *** SAY THANKS 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify

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