How Creators Make Money
How Creators Make Money
Podcast Description
A podcast that deep dives into the business side of content creation with hosts Justin Nguyen and Grace Ling! They break down how creators that you’ve never heard of make money. Come to learn how to turn your views into dollars, stay for the vibes.
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The podcast dives into various topics related to monetizing content creation, including venture capital for creators, earnings comparisons across platforms like YouTube and TikTok, and case studies on successful creators such as those racing random objects or selling paint on TikTok. Specific focus areas include innovative monetization strategies, content tracking methods, and the evolution of the creator economy.

A podcast that deep dives into the business side of content creation with hosts Justin Nguyen and Grace Ling! They break down how creators that you’ve never heard of make money. Come to learn how to turn your views into dollars, stay for the vibes.
From Reddit money threads to Wall Street creators, this episode breaks down the real side of personal finance.
Justin and Grace unpack the creator money game, what actually matters when building wealth, and why increasing your income beats budgeting every time.
Inside:
💸 Why “saving $3 a day” advice doesn’t work for creators
📈 How to actually increase your income (before worrying about taxes)
🤖 The Reddit flowchart thats better than most financial advisors
🚨 Why YouTube finance advice can be a red flag
Timestamps:
00:00 – When parents start charging rent
05:30 – The struggle of money management as a creator vs. employee
14:00 – Finance YouTubers and the clickbait dilemma
18:30 – Why Reddit might be the most honest finance platform
22:00 – The real truth about financial advisors & commissions
27:40 – Save vs. earn: what actually matters first
33:00 – FIRE, FAT FIRE & the rise of creator early retirement goals
39:00 – Vivian Tu’s rise and what creators can learn from her branding
46:00 – The game of perception, headlines & making people care
52:00 – Final thoughts: pay more taxes → make more money
🎙️ Hosted by Grace Ling & Justin Nguyen
📍 How Creators Make Money — the podcast where we unpack the real strategies behind today’s smartest creators.

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