Creator Ops

On this episode of Creator Ops, I talk with  Chris Erwin , the founder and CEO of RockWater, to break down how capital is flowing into the creator economy — and what this new growth cycle means for creators, operators, and acquirers. Before founding RockWater, Chris began his career on Wall Street doing media and telecom M&A. He later joined one of the first YouTube MCNs and social agencies as...

On this episode of Creator Ops, I talk with the CEO of Dhar Mann Studios,Sean Atkins, to explore how one of the world’s largest creator-led studios is shaping the future of digital content. Before joining Dhar Mann Studios, Sean built an impressive track record leading some of the world’s most recognizable media brands — he’s the former President of MTV, Chief Digital Officer at Discovery, and mos...

On this episode of Creator Ops, I talk with Lukas Runte, the Co-Founder and CEO of Everbloom. Everbloom provides flexible, non-dilutive capital for creators. They offer capital ranging from $ 50,000 to $ 5,000,000 with no minimum monthly payments, no revenue pressure, and most importantly, you retain 100% ownership of your content and IP. Creators use Everbloom’s capital to scale marketing, build...

On this episode of Creator Ops, I talk with James Creech! James is a serial entrepreneur and experienced M&A advisor who has spent over a decade in the creator economy. He was previously the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, an influencer marketing platform that was acquired by Brandwatch in 2022. Currently, he is the founder of Quartermast Advisors, which helps founders navigate the M&A pr...

On this episode of Creator Ops, I talk with Angus Parker who is the General Manager & COO for Ali Abdaal. Ali Abdaal is the #1 productivity creator in the world, with over 6 million YouTube subscribers. A former doctor turned entrepreneur, Ali has built a business by teaching everything from evidence-based productivity to intentional living and creative entrepreneurship. Today, the business ge...

On this episode of Creator Ops, I talk with Chris Smith, the Head of Agency & Partnerships at The Gold Studios — a creative studio that works with YouTube creators to produce some of the platform’s biggest shows.  Chris leads celebrity and brand partnerships, oversees campaign management, and works closely with both agents and rising talent to build standout digital media collaborations across...

On this episode of Creator Ops, I chat with Scott Fisher, the founder of Select Management Group.  Scott started Select 15 years ago and has managed some of the biggest creators, including Gigi Gorgeous, Tyler Oakley, Amanda Steele, and Mindy McKnight. Today, they manage over 450 creators and influencers across many different categories. During our conversation, Scott and I talk through: How Scott...

On this episode of Creator Ops, I chat with Jonny Davies, the manager behind creators Ali Abdaal & Simon Squibb! During our conversation, Jonny and I talk through: The formation of Ali Abdaal's partnership with Headspace Navigating brand deals for Simon Squibb Building long-term IP for creators How to land your first brand deal as an emerging creator How Ali and Simon structure their teams The...

On this episode of Creator Ops, we discuss how creators build world-class products with  Miles Sellyn , the VP of Partnerships @  Course Studio Course Studio is a design and development agency focused on helping creators build products for their audiences. They’ve helped launch products for creators such as Colin and Samir, Dr. Becky, Ryan Trahan, Miss Excel, and many more. During our conversation...

On this episode of Creator Ops, we discuss Klarna's influencer strategy with  Juliann Kane , who works on Influencer, Social, and content at Klarna. -------- About: Creator Ops teaches you how to become a great manager, agent, or operator for creators As the creator economy gains momentum, the need for great operators is dramatically increasing. These are the people behind the creators - the manag...

On this episode of Creator Ops we discuss B2B Influencer & Creator Partnerships with  Sarah Adam  - Head of Partnerships & Influencer Marketing @ Wix -------- About: Creator Ops teaches you how to become a great manager, agent, or operator for creators As the creator economy gains momentum, the need for great operators is dramatically increasing. These are the people behind the creators -...

On this episode of Creator Ops we discuss the rise of creators within healthcare with Jen Pearson, COO of Dr. Mary Claire Haver -------- About: Creator Ops teaches you how to become a great manager, agent, or operator for creators As the creator economy gains momentum, the need for great operators is dramatically increasing. These are the people behind the creators - the managers and agents who he...

On this episode of Creator Ops we discuss the future of sports media with Jomboy Media COO Courtney Hirsch! -------- About: Creator Ops teaches you how to become a great manager, agent, or operator for creators As the creator economy gains momentum, the need for great operators is dramatically increasing. These are the people behind the creators - the managers and agents who help with sponsorships...

On this episode of Creator Ops we discuss investing in creator businesses with Christine Moran, the Head of Creator Partnerships at Electrify Video Partners -------- About: Creator Ops teaches you how to become a great manager, agent, or operator for creators As the creator economy gains momentum, the need for great operators is dramatically increasing. These are the people behind the creators - t...

Creator Ops teaches you how to become a great manager, agent, or operator for creators As the creator economy gains momentum, the need for great operators is dramatically increasing. These are the people behind the creators - the managers and agents who help with sponsorships, content strategy, finances, product development, and a whole lot more. We’ll interview the industry's best managers, agent...