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The Nathan Barry Show
Nathan Barry
91 episodes
4 days ago
As the CEO of Kit, Nathan Barry has a front row seat to what’s working in the most successful creator businesses. On The Nathan Barry Show, he interviews top creators and dives into the inner workings of their businesses in his live coaching sessions. You get unique insight into how creator businesses work and what you can do to increase results in your own business. One of the things Nathan is passionate about is helping you create leverage. Creator Flywheels let you create many copies of yourself so you don’t get bogged down with the little things in your business. Flywheels will help you reach a place where you can focus on revenue instead of busywork. Tune in weekly for new episodes with ideas and tips for growing your business. You’ll hear discussions around building an audience, earning a living as a creator, and Nathan’s insights on scaling a software company to $100M. Learn how to get more results with less effort and: Grow faster over time. Work less hard over time. Make more money over time.
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As the CEO of Kit, Nathan Barry has a front row seat to what’s working in the most successful creator businesses. On The Nathan Barry Show, he interviews top creators and dives into the inner workings of their businesses in his live coaching sessions. You get unique insight into how creator businesses work and what you can do to increase results in your own business. One of the things Nathan is passionate about is helping you create leverage. Creator Flywheels let you create many copies of yourself so you don’t get bogged down with the little things in your business. Flywheels will help you reach a place where you can focus on revenue instead of busywork. Tune in weekly for new episodes with ideas and tips for growing your business. You’ll hear discussions around building an audience, earning a living as a creator, and Nathan’s insights on scaling a software company to $100M. Learn how to get more results with less effort and: Grow faster over time. Work less hard over time. Make more money over time.
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The Nathan Barry Show
From Zero To $1M From Content - My 2025 Strategy (Pat Flynn) | 090

In this episode, I sit down with Pat Flynn, entrepreneur, podcaster, and founder of Smart Passive Income, to talk about how creators can build long-term, resilient businesses by putting relationships and community first.

We dive into how Pat went from architect to online entrepreneur, his journey to building multiple 7-figure income streams, and why his approach has always focused on trust before transactions.

Pat also shares his lessons from podcasting for over a decade, how he’s embracing new platforms like YouTube Shorts, and his strategies for staying relevant in a fast-changing digital world.

If you want to build a creator business that stands the test of time, this episode is for you.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 How Pat went from architect to entrepreneur
06:28 Starting Smart Passive Income and finding his niche
10:45 The importance of serving before selling
15:14 Why Pat doubled down on podcasting
20:37 Building multiple streams of income
26:52 Lessons from over a decade of audience building
32:11 How to stay relevant as platforms evolve
38:09 Experimenting with YouTube Shorts and video content
43:25 Balancing family, business, and creative projects
49:18 The key to long-term audience trust
55:03 Final thoughts and takeaways

If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.

Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Follow Nathan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry
X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow
Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Follow Pat:
Website: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patflynn
X: https://twitter.com/patflynn
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatFlynn
Podcast: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/shows/spi

Featured in this episode:
Smart Passive Income: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com
The Smart Passive Income Podcast: https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/shows/spi
Pat Flynn’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PatFlynn
Pat Flynn's Pokémon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@deeppocketmonster
Kit: https://www.kit.com

#patflynn #deeppocketmonster #leanlearning #entrepreneur #creator #businessgrowth

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5 days ago
1 hour 16 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
Expert Coaching: How To Grow A $1M Membership Business In 2025 | 089

In this episode, I sit down with Rose Griffin, founder of ABA Speech, to map out how she can scale her $210,000-a-year business serving speech therapists and BCBAs to over $1 million in annual revenue.

We break down how Rose grew a membership of 500 members, the unique value of offering continuing education credits, and how she can use group sales and direct outreach to grow faster.

Rose also shares her origin story of leaving traditional work to build a life of freedom and impact—and why seven figures represents more than just money for her.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:05 Rose’s journey from clinician to entrepreneur
06:15 Launching her first online product
11:20 How podcasting grew her audience and business
17:33 Balancing multiple revenue streams
23:12 Hiring and building support systems
30:40 Key lessons from scaling an online business
38:11 Managing time as a clinician and business owner
45:20 Tips for clinicians moving into entrepreneurship
52:04 Rose’s approach to marketing and visibility
59:10 Final advice for creators and clinicians

If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.

Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Follow Nathan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry
X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow
Website: https://nathanbarry.com 

Follow Rose:
Website: https://www.abaspeech.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abaspeechbyrose
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abaspeechbyrose

Featured in this episode:
ABA Speech: https://www.abaspeech.org
Kit: https://www.kit.com

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1 week ago
1 hour 1 minute

The Nathan Barry Show
Personal Branding Masterclass: How I Made $10M+ On LinkedIn - Chris Donnelly | 088

In this episode, I sit down with Chris Donnelly to break down how he built a $10M-a-year business with no sales team and no paid ads—powered entirely by content and personal brand.

We dive into how Chris grew from 0 to 1M+ LinkedIn followers in two years, his system for publishing high-quality content at scale, and why creating more volume (not perfection) can unlock massive growth.

Chris also shares his approach to building a lean team, running high-ticket cohorts, and leveraging attention into stable, long-term income.
If you’ve been waiting to go all in on your personal brand, this episode shows you what’s possible.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:20 How Chris grew to 1M+ LinkedIn followers in 2 years
06:16 Choosing LinkedIn over Instagram and YouTube
10:35 The early experiments that validated his model
14:45 Selling his first agency and starting again
19:34 Building an audience without spending on ads
24:26 The structure behind his cohort business model
28:07 Why personal brand leads to better business opportunities
33:37 The content formats LinkedIn prioritizes today
38:12 How Chris structures his content team and systems
43:26 Lessons from growing a $10M business with no sales team
50:02 Advice for creators and entrepreneurs going pro

If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.

Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Follow Nathan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry
X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow
Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Follow Chris:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnellychris
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisdonnellyofficial
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisdonnellyofficial
Wake Up With Chris (Podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/4sFHI1CMPuKWa1brhhY9RB

Featured in this episode:
Wake Up With Chris: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisdonnelly

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2 weeks ago
1 hour 20 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
Forget Courses, Launch This In 2025 To Survive AI | 087

In this episode, I sit down with Jay Clouse, founder of Creator Science and one of the top thinkers in the creator economy, to talk about how to build sustainable memberships, price high-ticket offers, and stay ahead of AI disruption.

We dig into Jay’s insights from 250+ creator interviews, the future of online courses, and how group coaching programs quietly outperform larger audiences.

Jay shares the onboarding system behind his high-retention membership, how he scaled his Lab community, and why trust, not attention, is the metric that matters most in 2024.

If you want to grow a stable, high-leverage creator business, this is a masterclass.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:20 Why AI is going to disrupt course creators
03:42 Hyper-personalized learning vs static curriculum
07:11 What to build next if courses are dying
10:47 Rethinking memberships and peer-to-peer communities
17:21 Pricing for renewal instead of first-year sales
22:04 Why he removed the member cap
25:30 Objective criteria for curating communities
27:00 Who earns the most per follower
30:39 Done-for-you vs group coaching vs DIY
34:32 Building sticky products that actually retain
39:04 The onboarding system behind Jay’s community
46:57 Keeping members engaged after 6 months
50:54 Building habit loops and true community
54:20 Why in-person events are now a priority
58:03 Being authentic when you’re always “on”
01:00:53 Don’t optimize for attention—optimize for trust
01:02:28 Where to follow Jay

If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.

Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Follow Nathan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry
X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow
Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Follow Jay:
Website: https://www.creatorscience.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayclouse
X: https://twitter.com/jayclouse
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jay
Podcast: https://www.creatorscience.com/podcast

Featured in this episode:
Creator Science: https://www.creatorscience.com
The Lab: https://join.creatorscience.com
Kit: https://www.kit.com

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3 weeks ago
1 hour 3 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
We’re Scaling Jefferson Fisher’s Business To $10M (Here’s How) | 086

In this episode, I sit down with Jefferson Fisher—trial lawyer, bestselling author, and communication expert with over 12 million followers—to map out a clear, balanced path to $10 million a year in revenue.

We dive into Jefferson’s wide range of business assets including his podcast, newsletter, book, speaking, AI product, and fast-growing membership.

Then we break down exactly what to prioritize, how to build the right team, and what he needs to stop doing to scale without burning out.

Whether you’re a fast-growing creator or a business owner looking for leverage and balance, this is a blueprint.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:08 Jefferson’s growth from zero to 6M Instagram followers
03:22 Mapping all his revenue channels
06:08 His speaking fees, membership size, and podcast numbers
09:28 Balancing business growth with family time
13:24 The hidden cost of daily content creation
18:25 How batching could change Jefferson’s life
22:32 The power of speaking as leverage
25:31 Planning for $10M while staying present at home
30:34 The surprising value of Jefferson’s DMs
36:04 Why the membership is the biggest opportunity
42:17 Automating conversions with his newsletter
47:44 Building a team to scale
53:19 The role Jefferson should hire next
57:08 Balancing brand vision with freedom
01:04:11 Why we’re pausing the course idea (for now)
01:11:03 Wrapping with Jefferson’s biggest takeaways

If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.

Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Follow Nathan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry
X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow
Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Follow Jefferson:
Website: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher
X: https://twitter.com/jefferson_fishr
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersonfisher
The Next Conversation (book): https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/book

Featured in this episode:
The Next Conversation (book): https://www.thenextconversation.com
Jefferson Fisher: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com
Jefferson’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher
Civility (his company): https://www.jeffersonfisher.com
Kit: https://www.kit.com

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1 month ago
1 hour 17 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
This Mindset Shift Took Me From $700K to $2M | 085

In this episode, I sit down with Tim Grahl to map out how he broke through a 3-year business plateau and scaled his education company from $695K to over $2M.

We unpack how Tim made the leap by completely rebuilding his business model, delivering better outcomes for students, and building a variable-cost team that scales with revenue.

He also shares how he ran 600+ customer interviews, built a coaching program around accountability, and used YouTube and SparkLoop to drive steady growth.

If you’re stuck at a growth ceiling, this episode is a blueprint for getting unstuck.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:13 Breaking through the $1M ceiling
03:12 Revenue history from 2021 to 2024
06:37 The wake-up call promotion
08:00 600 customer interviews in 18 months
12:24 The mindset shift that changed everything
13:03 Why Tim rebuilt the entire business model
17:55 Forecasts vs. goals
20:36 Profit margin and personal runway
23:15 Why most courses don’t deliver transformation
25:18 How Story Grid’s coaching model works
30:08 Team structure and mentor compensation
34:10 Pricing strategy and program design
35:18 Using SparkLoop and YouTube to grow leads
38:02 Tim’s content process and YouTube habits
43:07 The emotional dip before the breakthrough
47:18 Burnout, self-doubt, and freight train focus
51:22 Why building a team unlocked freedom
57:11 Hiring mindset and building lean
01:00:12 The path from 2M to 5M and beyond
01:03:40 The power of product-market fit

If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.

Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Follow Nathan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry
X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow
Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Follow Tim:
Website: https://www.storygrid.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@storygrid
X: https://x.com/storygrid
Tim’s latest book: https://www.storygrid.com/product/the-shithead

Featured in this episode:
Story Grid: https://www.storygrid.com
The Shithead (book): https://www.storygrid.com/product/the-shithead
SparkLoop: https://www.sparkloop.app
Kit: https://www.kit.com

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1 month ago
1 hour 5 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
Stop Setting Goals! Do This Instead | Anne-Laure Le Cunff | 084

In this episode, I sit down with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, neuroscientist, creator, and author of Tiny Experiments, to explore how mindful productivity and scientific thinking can unlock calm, sustainable growth.

We talk about how Anne-Laure built a $250K business while finishing her PhD, her process for designing mental health systems, and why most creators burn out by obsessing over goals.

She shares how tiny experiments, not big plans, led to her success—and why every creator should learn to reflect, quit intentionally, and listen to stress as a signal.

If you want to grow without burning out, this is a masterclass.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Why tiny experiments beat big goals
03:15 Action vs reflection for creator growth
06:05 Quitting YouTube—and why it was the right choice
10:16 Helping your team feel safe to fail
14:07 Designing your own experiment formula
19:13 Breaking the cycle of goal obsession
22:42 The “maximize brain” and how to avoid it
32:22 How Anne-Laure earned $250K working part time
38:00 The business flywheel hidden inside her $49 community
46:57 Building systems for mental health
53:20 Good stress vs bad stress
58:00 Her simple content repurposing system
01:00:49 Final advice for goal-setters

If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.

Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Follow Nathan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry
X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow
Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Follow Anne-Laure:
Website: https://www.nesslabs.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neuranne
X: https://x.com/neuranne
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@neuranne

Featured in this episode:
Tiny Experiments (book): https://nesslabs.com/book
Ness Labs: https://www.nestlabs.com
Kit: https://www.kit.com

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1 month ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
How Jefferson Fisher Built 6M+ Followers In 40 Minutes a Day | 083

In this episode, I sit down with Jefferson Fisher, a trial attorney turned content creator with 6 million Instagram followers, to break down how he built one of the fastest-growing personal brands on social media while running a thriving law firm.

We dive into Jefferson’s content strategy, how he holds attention in 3 seconds, and the exact process behind his viral car videos. Jefferson also shares why attention spans are shrinking, what most creators get wrong in their first 3 seconds, and how he turned daily 40-minute sessions into millions of views and a bestselling book.

If you want to build a magnetic personal brand while staying authentic, this is a masterclass.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Gaining 100,000 followers a day
03:30 How Jefferson built a viral content style
06:02 The first million-view video
09:10 The full content process from idea to post
12:30 How Jefferson hooks viewers in 3 seconds
15:18 The most important metric for content success
18:17 Building trust and impact with short form
22:01 Optimizing content structure and retention
25:46 How social content transformed Jefferson’s law practice
33:30 How his social presence influences legal cases
39:23 How Jefferson balances practice with content
42:21 Maintaining authenticity across all platforms
46:00 Inside Jefferson’s podcast strategy
53:44 Book launch lessons and viral drivers

If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.

Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Follow Nathan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry
X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow
Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Follow Jefferson:
Website: https://www.jeffersonfisher.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher
X: https://twitter.com/jefferson_fishr
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersonfisher
The Next Conversation (book): https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/book

Featured in this episode:
The Next Conversation (book): https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/book
Kit: https://www.kit.com

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1 month ago
1 hour 7 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
$100M CEO Explains How to Build a Personal Brand in 2025 | 082

In this episode, I sit down with Dan Martell—bestselling author of Buy Back Your Time and investor in over 50 companies—to break down the mindset and systems founders need to scale without burning out.

We dive into Dan’s Buyback Loop, his process for delegating and training a team, and how creators can turn a single piece of content into millions of impressions.

Dan also shares why most entrepreneurs hire in the wrong order, how to build systems that run without you, and how he’s using keynotes and content to grow his coaching and education business.

If you want more freedom while growing faster, this is a masterclass.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:05 Why Dan went all in on content
03:32 From marketing department to media company
10:50 Dan’s 3-part Buyback Loop
14:30 How Dan offloads and trains his team
22:00 The Buyback Ladder: audit, transfer, fill
33:37 The Replacement Ladder (who to hire first)
42:51 How Dan makes money while offline
50:03 Behind Dan’s education and coaching business
53:44 Dan’s full media strategy
57:42 Final advice for creators going pro

If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave a review. I read every single one.

Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Follow Nathan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry
X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow
Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Follow Dan:
Website: https://www.danmartell.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danmartell
X: https://twitter.com/danmartell
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@danmartell
Buy Back Your Time (book): https://www.buybackyourtime.com

Featured in this episode:
Buy Back Your Time (book): https://www.buybackyourtime.com
Kit: https://www.kit.com

#danmartell #buybackyourtime #businessgrowth

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2 months ago
59 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
How I Built a Million-Dollar Company Using My Personal Brand | 081

Justin Jackson is the co-founder of Transistor, one of the most beloved podcast hosting platforms for creators. In this coaching episode, we map out the next stage of Justin’s journey—from product founder to thought leader—with a focus on building an audience, growing influence, and creating high-leverage content that compounds.

We talk about what changes when you're the face of a SaaS company, how to get more leverage from existing content, and the unique growth opportunities for creators running software businesses.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:42 Becoming the face of Transistor
05:17 Why Justin stopped sharing behind-the-scenes
08:29 Building a creator identity outside the product
13:52 Which ideas deserve your voice?
17:35 Strategy for launching an email course
22:46 What SaaS founders can learn from creators
26:01 Writing frameworks and newsletter clarity
31:49 Audience trust and high-leverage content
36:42 The long game of thought leadership
41:00 Building in public (the right way)
51:58 Balancing company growth and personal visibility
58:36 Final thoughts on building in public and longevity
01:06:40 What Justin’s learned from years of audience-first business

If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.

Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Follow Nathan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry
X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow
Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Follow Justin:
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/justinjackson.ca
X: https://twitter.com/mijustin
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/justinijackson
Website: https://justinjackson.ca
Transistor: https://transistor.fm

Featured in this episode:
Transistor: https://transistor.fm
Kit: https://kit.com

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2 months ago
1 hour 15 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
Meet The Founder Behind Ambitious Kitchen's Online Empire | 080

Today I’m joined by Monique Volz, founder of Ambitious Kitchen, to explore how she built a thriving food blog into a 7-figure business—with a lean team, kids at home, and a strong sense of purpose.

We dive into the evolution of her brand, her best-performing growth channels, the funnel that sells her digital product on autopilot, and what the future of food content looks like with AI and SEO shifts.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:06 Launching Ambitious Kitchen in 2011
03:00 First income from ads and sponsored posts
05:58 When she knew it could be full-time
06:22 What changed with Pinterest & Instagram
10:00 Email funnel strategy using Grocer’s List
14:02 Plans to build a food media company beyond herself
21:50 TikTok vs. Instagram for discovery
25:34 Inside her full-time team and contractors
31:08 Scaling with kids and working in focused blocks
42:56 SEO, AI, and where food content is going

If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.

Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/show

Follow Monique:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitiouskitchen
Website: https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com
Grocer’s List: https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/grocers-list/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmbitiousKitchen

Follow Nathan:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry
X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow
Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Featured in this episode:
Ambitious Kitchen: https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com
The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook: https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/cookbook/
Kit: https://www.kit.com
Raptive: https://raptive.com/
Food52: https://food52.com/
The Every Girl: https://theeverygirl.com/
The Every Mom: https://theeverymom.com/
5 Types Of Wealth: https://www.the5typesofwealth.com/

#ambitiouskitchen #foodblogger #entrepreneur

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2 months ago
47 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
Coaching Session: Raising $10M With A Small Audience | 079

Independent film producer Daren Smith is raising $10 million to produce ten movies over the next four years—and he’s doing it without flying 200 days a year or building a massive audience.

In this coaching episode, Nathan helps Daren design two high-leverage flywheels to reach high-net-worth investors while maintaining full control of his time.

You’ll learn how to craft a targeted outbound system, build a niche inbound engine with just 200 subscribers, and use systems thinking to raise millions without sacrificing your life.

If you're raising capital, scaling creator income, or just want to get more done with less stress, this episode is for you.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:26 Meet Daren Smith: Film Producer & Author
02:33 Why Writing Books Helped Him Raise Money
06:30 Behind the Scenes of Producing a Feature Film
10:29 Designing the $10M Film Fund Strategy
13:14 Building a Fundraising Flywheel Without Burning Out
15:03 Mapping the Outbound Sales Flywheel
24:39 Measuring Flywheel Progress Weekly
30:24 Avoiding the “Flywheel Stall” Trap
34:39 Inbound Content Flywheel for Film Investors
39:33 The Power of Niche, High-Intent Content
42:55 Segmenting Investors vs Fans vs Filmmakers
45:10 Using Conversations to Generate Content
47:19 Tying Together Inbound and Outbound
54:12 Using Content for Cold Outreach
58:50 What Daren’s Doing Next

If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, share it with friends, and leave a review. We read every one.

Learn more about the podcast: https://nathanbarry.com/show

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Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Follow Daren:
Website: https://www.craftsmanfilms.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darentsmith
X: https://twitter.com/theycallmeds

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Craftsman Films: https://www.craftsmanfilms.co
RightMessage: https://rightmessage.com
Kit: https://www.kit.com
Fathom: https://fathom.video
Grain: https://grain.com
Creator Flywheels: https://www.creatorflywheels.com

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2 months ago
1 hour

The Nathan Barry Show
How To Turn Podcast Guesting Into a $1M Business | 078

Today I’m joined by Dustin Riechmann, founder of Seven Figure Leap, who reveals how podcast guesting became the engine behind his seven figure business.

We dive deep into his journey from traffic engineer to thriving entrepreneur, and break down the exact framework that helped him scale his income and impact.

You’ll learn how Dustin replaced traditional marketing with podcast guesting, why big shows aren’t the secret to growth, and how to turn interviews into clients with his 5 Ps system.

This episode is a must-listen for service providers, coaches, and creators ready to build authority, land high-ticket clients, and drive sales through relationships—not ads.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:13 Meet Dustin Riechmann
03:51 From Meat Sticks to Marketing
08:00 Why Small Podcasts Outperform Big Ones
10:26 A $100K Marketing Shortcut
13:40 Inside Dustin’s $1M Business
15:06 Offers, Pricing, and Scaling
18:20 The 5 Ps Framework for Podcast Guesting
21:19 What Most People Get Wrong
26:01 The Warm Pitch Everyone Gets Wrong
30:55 How to Perform in the Interview
32:55 The Best Type of Call to Action
35:01 The Guest List Strategy That Prints Money
40:03 Live Coaching: Optimizing Nathan’s CTA
43:18 The $3M Scaling Plan
49:10 Why He’s Not Launching a Course
52:25 Systems, Peace, and Focused Growth
55:00 The Power of Referrals and Partners

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Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Follow Dustin:
Website: https://7figureleap.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinriechmann
Instagram: https://instagram.com/7figureleapcoach

Featured in this episode:
Seven Figure Leap: https://7figureleap.com
FireCreek Snacks: https://www.firecreeksnacks.com
Create & Sell (Nathan's newsletter): https://nathanbarry.com

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2 months ago
57 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
How To Turn Your Podcast Into A Full-Time Business | 077

Today I’m joined by Hala Taha, host of the Young and Profiting podcast and founder of YAP Media, to unpack how she built a million dollar business from her podcast—and her exact strategies for growing, monetizing, and creating long-term deals with brands.

We dive deep into dynamic ad insertion, pricing, creative campaigns, PSO (podcast search optimization), LinkedIn growth tactics, and how Hala turns podcast guests into agency clients.

Whether you’re trying to scale your show, build a media business, or monetize your personal brand, this is a masterclass.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:23 $1 million podcast revenue strategy
03:00 How simulcast impressions work
04:00 Modern podcast ad models
05:40 What YAP Media does for creators
08:31 Why YAP podcasters sell out months ahead
10:10 Average sponsorship revenue uplift: 300-400%
13:12 Hala’s 40% revenue from creative campaigns
15:40 LinkedIn growth strategies for podcasting
21:45 How Hala leverages DM retargeting
26:20 Full breakdown of PSO (podcast search optimization)
30:10 How podcast guests become $6M of agency revenue
33:55 The stealth strategy for converting guests into clients
36:02 Paid interview economics
40:41 Creative monetization: webinars and feed drops
46:00 Podcast growth via smart media buying
51:08 Why swaps drive both growth and revenue
57:15 The power of long-term brand deals
01:02:30 How to maximize ad load without hurting audience trust
01:05:50 Hala’s advice for 50K vs. 300K download podcasters
01:08:12 Closing thoughts

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Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Follow Hala:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yapwithhala
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youngandprofitingpodcast
Podcast: https://www.youngandprofiting.com
YAP Media: https://www.yapmedia.io

Featured in this episode:
Young and Profiting Podcast: https://www.youngandprofiting.com
YAP Media: https://www.yapmedia.io
Castbox: https://castbox.fm
Player FM: https://player.fm
Ausha: https://www.ausha.co
Megaphone: https://www.megaphone.fm
AdvertiseCast: https://www.advertisecast.com
Gumball: https://gumball.fm
Kit: https://www.kit.com

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3 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
How To Scale From 500K To $2M (Coaching Session) | 076

Today I’m joined by Jay Singh for a coaching session to map out how he can scale his product studio, Casper, from $500K to $2M in annual revenue—without growing a huge team or sacrificing profit margins.

We dive into ideal client profiles, packaging services for predictable revenue, and how Jay can use LinkedIn to consistently generate high-quality leads while building a business he truly loves.

You'll learn our approach to narrowing customer focus, building scalable agency models, and designing lead gen systems that drive serious growth without creating chaos.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
03:00 Top 3 Problems to Solve
05:03 Pitfalls in Scaling from $500K to $2M
07:18 Mapping Jay’s Best and Worst Clients
10:44 Why Established Creators Might Be the Best Customers
15:03 What Makes a Client Ideal (and What Doesn’t)
20:12 The Flywheel Between Founders, Products, and Creators
28:04 Solving Unpredictable Revenue
33:00 How to Use LinkedIn to Attract the Right Clients
35:55 What Content Positions Jay as the “Go-To” for Creators
41:12 How Jay Can Build a Scalable Lead Gen System
48:12 Why Long-Term Partnerships Beat One-Off Projects
50:19 Recap and Jay’s Action Plan

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow
Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Follow Jay:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysingh10125
X: https://x.com/JSingh_08
Website: https://casperstudios.xyz

Featured in this episode:
Casper Studios: https://www.casperstudios.xyz
Kit: https://kit.com

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3 months ago
52 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
The 7-Step Framework To Build a $30K/Month Coaching Business | 075

Today I'm joined by John Meese, creator of SOLD OUT Coach Club, for a deep dive into his 7-step framework for building a high-ticket group coaching business—with zero social media, zero paid ads, and just 30 hours a week.

We explore how John earns $30K/month with one assistant and a lean coaching model, why most memberships fail, how to launch without scale, and how to turn client wins into your best marketing engine.

You’ll learn how to find your bullseye client, craft a 10x promise, enroll with “hand raiser” emails, and use coaching calls to refine your pitch—all while building a creator business that funds your life and gives you your time back.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:05 What It Means To Be A SOLD OUT Coach
02:08 Why John Ditched Memberships for High-Ticket
04:38 The 7-Step Framework for SOLD OUT Coaches
07:41 Step 1: Find Your Bullseye Client
10:50 Step 2: Craft a 10x Promise
14:53 Step 3: The “Hand Raiser” Email Strategy
20:14 Step 4: Serve to Sell with Free Coaching Calls
24:36 Step 5: Getting SOLD OUT (with Just 5 Clients)
27:59 Step 6: Celebrate Your Clients to Drive Demand
32:36 Step 7: Sell at Scale (Without Losing Your Life)
41:00 John’s Full Automation + Kit Setup
50:33 A Live Hand Raiser Breakdown (Mike Pacchione Story)
57:16 Scaling Without Losing Time, Lifestyle, or Sanity
01:03:01 Closing Thoughts & Free Book Link

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Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Follow John:
Website: https://www.sellyoursmarts.co/
Get the Free Book: https://servetosellbook.com/nathan
Newsletter: https://sellyoursmartsonline.com/
SOLD OUT Coach Club: https://www.soldoutcoachclub.com/

Featured in this episode:
Kit: https://kit.com
Serve to Sell Book: https://servetosellbook.com/
SOLD OUT Coach Club: https://www.soldoutcoachclub.com/
Creator Flywheels: https://creatorflywheels.com

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3 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
From Brain Surgery to $1.6M: How I Built My Dream Business | 074

Today I'm joined by Sam Vander Wielen, a former lawyer who built an eight-figure creator business while recovering from brain surgery.

In this episode, we explore how Sam went from burnt-out lawyer to building a $1.6M/year digital product business with just one full-time employee.

She shares the strategy behind her evergreen funnel, the mindset shifts that helped her grow, and the systems that kept the business running after losing both of her parents.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:16 Discovering Her True Calling in Business
03:00 Frustrations with the Legal Industry
06:15 Early Signs of Entrepreneurial Spirit
08:55 Food Blog to Legal Templates Pivot
10:24 Starting with SEO and Organic Content
13:01 First Month Revenue & Early Wins
15:47 Scaling to 1.6M with One Product
17:19 “All Roads Lead to the Email List”
18:42 Evergreen Webinar Funnel that Converts
21:04 Ad Strategy & Scaling Mistakes
23:29 Voice of Customer Research System
26:30 The Power of a Simple Product Suite
28:04 Navigating Brain Surgery & Caregiving
33:45 Building a Business While Grieving
38:50 Dropping Social Media & Saying No
41:27 Systems for Automation & Scrubbing
43:30 The Power of Writing a Weekly Newsletter
44:52 Book Launch: When I Start My Business I’ll Be Happy
47:10 Why “Community Over Competition” is BS
49:18 Preparing for Craft & Commerce
51:17 What’s Next for Sam

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow
Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Follow Sam:
Newsletter: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/samsidebar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samvanderwielen
Website: https://www.samvanderwielen.com
Book: When I Start My Business I’ll Be Happy – available wherever books are sold

Featured in this episode:
Ultimate Bundle: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/ultimate-bundle
Kit: https://kit.com
Melissa Griffin: https://melissagriffin.com
Craft + Commerce: https://convertkit.com/craft-commerce

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3 months ago
57 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
How AI Can Grow Your Business in 2025 (Expert Advice) | 073

Today I'm joined by Jay Singh, AI expert and founder of Casper Studios, to explore how AI is transforming both product creation and internal workflows for creators and businesses alike.

We dive deep into the future of personalized software, unlocking AI use cases for creators, and building tools with platforms like Cursor, MindStudio, and Replit.

Jay shares how creators can implement fast, practical automations to save time, boost output, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing AI landscape.

You'll learn how to identify your best automation opportunities, spin up AI-driven products from transcripts and meeting notes, and use AI to turn raw data into insight, revenue, and leverage.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
02:17 – Why AI Helps 95% of Tasks—but Gets Used for 50%
06:12 – Creators, Voice, and the Future of AI
08:33 – Jay’s Background at Microsoft & LinkedIn
10:09 – The 3-Step Framework for AI Product Thinking
13:26 – Automating Finance, Accounting & Accuracy
18:02 – How Jay’s Agency Designs AI Workflows
20:19 – Zapier, MindStudio & Real AI Implementations
24:36 – Going From Transcript to Product Requirements in Minutes
27:11 – V0, Cursor & AI Product Design Workflows
33:07 – Kit's App Store Vision & The Future of Personalized Software
38:15 – Building AI Tools Without Knowing the Future
42:24 – AI Tools Every Creator Should Be Using
45:42 – Meeting Transcripts → LinkedIn Content
48:19 – AI-Powered Weekly Metrics Reports for Creators
51:06 – How to Spot Your Own Automation Opportunities
55:09 – Why Everyone Thinks Their Job is “Safe” From AI

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Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Follow Jay:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysingh
X: https://x.com/JSingh_08
Website: https://casperstudios.xyz

Featured in this episode:
MindStudio: https://mindstudio.com
Cursor: https://cursor.sh
V0: https://v0.dev
Fireflies: https://fireflies.ai
Replit: https://replit.com
Kit: https://kit.com

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4 months ago
59 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
How This Musician Makes $500K/year Working 2 Hours A Week | 072

Today I’m joined by Lars Tiger, a Norwegian music producer who makes $500,000 a year—almost entirely profit—working just two hours a week from his home in the south of France.

We dive deep into the experiment that made it possible: releasing thousands of piano tracks with no marketing, using pure volume to generate income and data. Lars shares how he redefined quality, stopped chasing perfectionism, and built a flywheel that creators in any industry can apply.

You’ll learn how volume creates financial stability, how to think like a fisherman (not a perfectionist), and why quantity—not quality—is the fastest path to mastery.

Timestamps:
 00:00 Introduction
 01:26 Lars’ $500K/yr, 2-hour workweek model
 04:12 Creating 1,000 tracks with zero marketing
 08:10 Why 80% quality is enough (and often better)
 14:05 The Pottery Class Experiment
 17:52 From hits to stability: the math behind his model
 20:21 Why Spotify only brings in 15–20% of revenue
 22:30 What actually drives plays (hint: not TikTok)
 25:42 Helping traditional artists embrace volume
 30:38 Can this model scale to $1M+?
 34:50 YouTube, repurposing, and platform expansion
 39:00 Balancing freedom vs scale
 46:04 Faceless creators, pen names, and creative freedom
 52:02 What are you optimizing for?

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Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Follow Lars:
Website: https://www.larstiger.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larstiger/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larstiger

Featured in this episode:
Lars’ Free Music Catalog Course: https://www.larstiger.com
ConvertKit: https://convertkit.com
Flywheels Course: https://nathanbarry.com/flywheels
The Personal MBA: https://personalmba.com

#musicproducer #entrepreneur #songwriter

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4 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
Success Story: How to Scale a Coaching Business to $1M+ | 071

Today I’m joined by Tiffany Uman, a transformational coach and marketing strategist who built her multi‑million dollar coaching business from scratch.

In this episode, Tiffany shares the four pillars behind her success, reveals how she transitioned from corporate L’Oréal to launching her business during maternity leave, and outlines her proven strategies for scaling revenue and driving client transformation.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:27 – Tiffany’s Four Pillars of Business Growth
03:28 – From Corporate Executive at L’Oréal to Entrepreneur
06:39 – Starting a Coaching Business While on Maternity Leave
11:24 – Balancing Family & Business Growth
16:28 – Identifying and Overcoming Key Man Risk
20:19 – The Turning Point: Scaling Beyond $500K
24:14 – How to Break Past Growth Plateaus
32:00 – Diversifying Revenue Streams & Leveraging B2B
37:14 – Tiffany’s Approach to Building a Team
41:12 – Elevating Team Members to Reduce Dependency on You
45:18 – Identifying & Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
49:02 – Using Flywheels to Create Sustainable Growth
53:17 – Leveraging AI to Streamline Operations
1:00:03 – Where to Follow Tiffany & Closing Thoughts

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Follow Tiffany Uman:
Website: https://tiffanyuman.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-uman-career-strategy-coach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.uman
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiffany.uman
X: https://x.com/tiffanyuman
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCQqfl93s1XEyc5pbMYoyF_g

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Website: https://nathanbarry.com

Featured in this episode:
Tiffany Uman Coaching - https://tiffanyuman.com
Andrew Huberman - https://www.youtube.com/@UC2D2CMWXMOVWx7giW1n3LIg
Ryan Holiday - The Obstacle In The Way (book) - https://ryanholiday.net/books-courses/
Deliverability Defined Podcast - https://deliverability.transistor.fm/
Lil Jon's Wellness Wednesdays - https://liljon.kit.com/newsletter
Microsoft – https://www.microsoft.com
L’Oréal – https://www.loreal.com
LinkedIn Learning – https://www.linkedin.com/learning

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4 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Nathan Barry Show
As the CEO of Kit, Nathan Barry has a front row seat to what’s working in the most successful creator businesses. On The Nathan Barry Show, he interviews top creators and dives into the inner workings of their businesses in his live coaching sessions. You get unique insight into how creator businesses work and what you can do to increase results in your own business. One of the things Nathan is passionate about is helping you create leverage. Creator Flywheels let you create many copies of yourself so you don’t get bogged down with the little things in your business. Flywheels will help you reach a place where you can focus on revenue instead of busywork. Tune in weekly for new episodes with ideas and tips for growing your business. You’ll hear discussions around building an audience, earning a living as a creator, and Nathan’s insights on scaling a software company to $100M. Learn how to get more results with less effort and: Grow faster over time. Work less hard over time. Make more money over time.