Nathan Barry - Founder and CEO at ConvertKit | The Secret To Becoming A Billion-Dollar Creator

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➡️ About The Guest

Nathan Barry, founder and CEO of ConvertKit, has transformed email marketing for creators worldwide. Leveraging his background in design and development, Barry built ConvertKit into a leading platform serving over 500,000 subscribers. His innovative approach has made the tool indispensable for content creators, from bloggers to online educators, looking to engage their audiences effectively.

Beyond ConvertKit, Barry is recognized as a thought leader in digital marketing and entrepreneurship. He's authored influential books and resources for the creative community, and is a sought-after speaker on building and scaling digital businesses. Barry's success stems from his deep understanding of creators' needs and his commitment to developing tools and resources that drive their success in the digital landscape.

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https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry/

➡️ Books

https://www.amazon.com/Authority-Become-Following-Financial-Independence/dp/1612060919   

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➡️ Talking Points
 

00:00 - Introduction

02:24 - Becoming a Billion-Dollar Creator

04:50 - Building vs. Investing: The Creator's Path

10:15 - From Scratch: Launching ConvertKit

12:58 - Nathan’s Journey Begins

23:32 - Spotting Entrepreneurial Red Flags

25:28 - Purpose and Drive for Creators

32:19 - The Spark Behind ConvertKit

34:50 - Why Writing Matters

36:18 - Four Key Mantras for Creators

42:04 - Sponsor: Roadway Moving & iDigress Podcast

43:55 - The Evolving Creator Economy

54:30 - Nathan’s Mindset Shift

1:01:48 - Vision for “Kit”

1:04:06 - Standing Out in Email Marketing

1:07:17 - The Future of the Creator Economy

1:15:00 - Advice to His Younger Self

Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.