Forbes Top Creators Show
Forbes Top Creators Show
Podcast Description
The Forbes Top Creators Show, hosted by Steve Bertoni, brings you unrivaled access behind the brands and businesses of the internet's most watched (and highest earning) creators. Each episode uncovers the incredible stories behind their success, and offers unmatched insights to the next wave of inspiring creators.
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The show covers a broad range of themes related to content creation, social media strategy, and personal branding. Specific topics include the challenges of building a following, monetizing content, and the evolving landscape of digital platforms. For instance, episodes highlight creators like Rickey Thompson discussing making comedic content after bullying, and Vivian Tu sharing financial wisdom tailored for Gen Z.
The Forbes Top Creators Show, hosted by Steve Bertoni, brings you unrivaled access behind the brands and businesses of the internet’s most watched (and highest earning) creators. Each episode uncovers the incredible stories behind their success, and offers unmatched insights to the next wave of inspiring creators.
How did PlaqueBoyMax go from making a 30-slide PowerPoint presentation to convince his parents to let him pursue streaming, to entertaining 50,000 live viewers a day and producing Grammy-nominated music?Welcome to the Forbes Top Creator Show! This week, host Steven Bertoni sits down with the multi-hyphenate creator, musician, and streamer, PlaqueBoyMax.
Max breaks down his “disruptive” approach to content, blending IRL streaming, comedy, and live music production in ways that haven’t been done before. He opens up about the intense reality of entertaining thousands of live viewers, why live streaming creates a community connection that traditional YouTube videos simply cannot replicate, and the mental toll of managing a high-speed live chat for hours on end. Max also discusses how he manages his expanding business team, why he turned down a multi-million dollar gambling sponsorship to protect his younger audience, and how he organically incorporates top brands like Nike and Bose into his streams.
Finally, Max reveals the incredible story behind linking up with Fred again.. and Skepta to produce the track “Victory Lap”—a collaboration born on his stream that made history by earning a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Record.
0:00 Meet PlaqueBoyMax
1:30 “Disruption”: Blending Streaming, Music, and IRL Content
5:18 Rage Bait, Smashed Tables, and Live Stream Chaos
7:56 The Mental Toll & Psychology of Streaming
11:07 Why Live Streaming Creates Deeper Connections Than YouTube
15:41 The 30-Slide Presentation to Skip College
20:33 Managing the Creator Economy
25:07 Making Music Live on Stream with Top Artists
33:13 Unpacking the $30,000 IRL Streaming Backpack
36:42 Authentic Brand Deals & Turning Down Millions
43:31 Making History: A Grammy Nomination for “Victory Lap”
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