56 min
55: From Slums to Cartel Lands: Transforming Risk into Views - Arab BAD Marketing Podcast with Eddie Maalouf
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- Marketing
We're back with the THIRD episode of Eddie's brother, Arab, the fearless YouTuber who dives headfirst into the world's riskiest places to bring back stories that blow your mind. Arab's not your typical traveler; he's out there making friends with people in dangerous slums and even spending days with the Mexican cartel. His adventures are wild, but getting them on YouTube? That's a whole other story, thanks to all the rules about what you can and can't show.
In this episode, Arab deep dives on how he turns his adrenaline-pumping experiences into viral videos that millions watch. We talk about the fine line between creating content that's real and raw versus keeping it safe for the web. Arab shares his struggles and successes, giving us a peek into his life as a creator who's always pushing the limits.
Tune in to hear all about Arab's journey, the behind-the-scenes of making content that stands out, and how he manages to keep his cool when things get super intense. It's a conversation filled with laughs, insights, and a few edge-of-your-seat moments that you won't want to miss.
FOLLOW ARAB:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/arab
Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourfellowarab
ArabUncut: https://www.arabuncut.com/
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
2:10 - Arab's YouTube numbers are crazy...
5:50 - What does Arab do for his content?
7:24 - Arab's experience living with the Mexican Cartel.
12:22 - Interviewing an actual hitman for 90 minutes.
19:51 - The difficulty of managing a business while trying to remain creative.
23:52 - Arab reflects on the challenge of leading a team as a creative individual.
32:34 - Selling BAD Marketing?! + future creative plans.
42:20 - What is Arab's next plan? + Eddie's prediction.
45:27 - The challenges of figuring out what to censor for YouTube guidelines.
48:10 - Shorts/analytics, splitting channels & why it's not a good idea.
55:14 - Closing thoughts.
We rebranded our marketing agency from 4Media to BAD Marketing. If you would like to work with us, please apply at: https://www.badmarketing.com
FOLLOW BAD Marketing:
Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BAD.Marketing
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx7auVTseV865Mu1CZX0WQ
Website: https://www.badmarketing.com/
Join Our Team: https://bad-marketing.breezy.hr/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badmarketing
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4media.marketing
EDDIE:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eddiemaalouf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imakeBADads
Marketing Course: https://www.brilliantmarketers.com/
We're back with the THIRD episode of Eddie's brother, Arab, the fearless YouTuber who dives headfirst into the world's riskiest places to bring back stories that blow your mind. Arab's not your typical traveler; he's out there making friends with people in dangerous slums and even spending days with the Mexican cartel. His adventures are wild, but getting them on YouTube? That's a whole other story, thanks to all the rules about what you can and can't show.
In this episode, Arab deep dives on how he turns his adrenaline-pumping experiences into viral videos that millions watch. We talk about the fine line between creating content that's real and raw versus keeping it safe for the web. Arab shares his struggles and successes, giving us a peek into his life as a creator who's always pushing the limits.
Tune in to hear all about Arab's journey, the behind-the-scenes of making content that stands out, and how he manages to keep his cool when things get super intense. It's a conversation filled with laughs, insights, and a few edge-of-your-seat moments that you won't want to miss.
FOLLOW ARAB:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/arab
Twitter: https://twitter.com/yourfellowarab
ArabUncut: https://www.arabuncut.com/
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
2:10 - Arab's YouTube numbers are crazy...
5:50 - What does Arab do for his content?
7:24 - Arab's experience living with the Mexican Cartel.
12:22 - Interviewing an actual hitman for 90 minutes.
19:51 - The difficulty of managing a business while trying to remain creative.
23:52 - Arab reflects on the challenge of leading a team as a creative individual.
32:34 - Selling BAD Marketing?! + future creative plans.
42:20 - What is Arab's next plan? + Eddie's prediction.
45:27 - The challenges of figuring out what to censor for YouTube guidelines.
48:10 - Shorts/analytics, splitting channels & why it's not a good idea.
55:14 - Closing thoughts.
We rebranded our marketing agency from 4Media to BAD Marketing. If you would like to work with us, please apply at: https://www.badmarketing.com
FOLLOW BAD Marketing:
Main YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BAD.Marketing
Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNx7auVTseV865Mu1CZX0WQ
Website: https://www.badmarketing.com/
Join Our Team: https://bad-marketing.breezy.hr/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badmarketing
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@4media.marketing
EDDIE:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/eddiemaalouf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/imakeBADads
Marketing Course: https://www.brilliantmarketers.com/
56 min