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I’m Jordan Schwarzenberger, Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur and manager of Europe’s biggest creators, The Sidemen.
In this show I'm on a journey to learn from entrepreneurs killing it in the modern world. Why? So I can become the best entrepreneur I can be.
And I’m sharing everything I learn with you, in real time.
I’m super passionate about levelling up, both for myself, and for the next generation of entrepreneurs, to build THE blueprint for true success in 2023 and beyond.
So let's get into it, together.
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You can find more UNBOXED content on social @unboxedwithjordan.
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The Mastermind Behind Sidemen's Content Machine
Victor Bengtsson is Head of Content of globally-renowned content creators the Sidemen. He’s also a friend and a colleague.
Here, we dig deep into what it’s like working behind the scenes with Ethan, Harry, JJ, Josh, Simon, Tobi and Vik.
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Why bad gut health is slowing down your brain with Dan Murray-Serter
Dan Murray-Serter is one of the most exciting entrepreneurs in the UK today. He’s also an expert in nutrition, diet and the gut-brain link - and how tweaking these parts of life can lead to life-changing results.
0:00 - 0:20 intro
0:20 - 2:58 Dan’s story
2:58 - 4:53 Entrepreneurialism
4:53 - 9:23 Modern entrepreneurship + IP
9:23 - 12:27 Brand value and consistency
12:27 - 23:05 Dan’s health story with Heights
23:05 - 25:58 Diet + Nutrition
25:58 - 28:53 Nutrition as a mindset
28:53 - 34:01 The gut-brain link
34:01 - 38:46 Your second brain
38:46 - 43:52 The healthcare paradigm
43:52 - 46:55 UNBOXING — this too, shall pass
46:55 - 48:55 The House of Lords
48:55 - 54:20 Finding peace
54:20 - 56:28 Dan’s Bar Mitzvah
56:28 - 1:00:24 Open-mindedness
1:00:24 - 1:03:27 Priorities
1:03:27 - 1:07:43 Advice
1:07:43 Key takeaways -
CALM CEO: How to Stop the Suicide Epidemic & the Power of the Sidemen's Community
Simon Gunning is CEO of the Campaign Against Living Miserably — and a renowned expert on mental health.
We cover everything from suicide as a cultural disaster to the power of community and The Sidemen in getting people to talk.
I’ve just launched a weekly newsletter to help round off your week with inspiration. For snippets of insight every Friday, head here: https://www.jordanschwarz.com/one-last-thing
0:00 - 1:20 Intro
1:20 - 4:03 The prevalence of suicide
4:03 - 7:12 The baton of shame
7:12 - 11:00 A public health emergency
11:00 - 13:45 Looking after each other
13:45 - 15:29 Helping through community
15:29 - 21:58 Getting through COVID
21:58 - 23:52 Learnings from lockdown
23:52 - 26:18 Government response
26:18 - 28:25 Changing culture
28:25 - 30:50 Destigmatisation
30:50 - 32:45 Working with The Sidemen
32:45 - Concluding thoughts
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Nikki Lilly: I was called a monster
Nikki Lilly’s story of resilience is one of the most moving I’ve come across. This is a content creator at the top of her game — and with personal reflections to rival someone twice her age.
0:00 - 1:12 Intro
1:12 - 4:18 Nikki’s origin story
4:18 - 9:33 Life with AVM
9:33 - 11:51 Time at school
11:51 - 18:33 Life with a chronic illness
18:33 - 24:05 Family and treatment
24:05 - 28:10 Starting on Youtube
28:10 - 32:26 Prejudice and maturity
32:26 - 37:27 Growing opportunities
37:27 - 42:17 Attending events
42:17 - 49:24 UNBOXING
49:24 - 51:18 Advice for other creators
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Josh & Archie: The Big Business of Pranks
Josh and Archie have created some of the most culturally significant YouTube content of the past decade. Always hilarious and often political, the cornerstone of their success flows from one principle: taking big — but calculated — risks. Here’s how they’ve built out an audience that includes politicians, millions of fans, and Stormzy.
0:00 - 1:07 Intro
MPB 1:07 - 1:48
1:48 - 5:22 Starting out and joining forces
5:22 - 7:53 Initial success
7:53 - 11:21 Dabbling in TV
11:21 - 14:38 Blowing up on YouTube
14:38 - 17:14 Appetite for risk
17:14 - 20:34 Just Stop Oil
20:34 - 23:22 Their partnership and biggest risks
23:22 - 26:54 Mainstream attention
26:54 - 37:02 UNBOXING
37:02 - 38:55 Inspiration for taking risk
39:00 - 40:23 Thank you!
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Callux: From A Council Estate To Building A £20M Brand
Callux is one of his generation’s greatest YouTubers. Growing up on a council estate, he has transformed his life through content — and perfectionism. Here’s how he’s done it, and his incredible plans for the future 🚀
0:00 - 0:48 Coming up
0:48 - 2:15 UNBOXED 2.0 & MPB
2:15 - 7:22 Callux’s beginnings
7:22 - 9:03 Expanding his network and AfterParty
9:03 - 11:55 Launching notwoways and first pitches
11:55 - 14:10 ADHD and business ideation
14:10 - 18:39 Manifesting the nowtoways vision
18:39 - 20:48 The reality of product delivery
20:48 - 27:05 Scaling and creating the business
27:05 - 31:42 The financials of notwoways
31:42 - 33:49 Pitching to friends
33:49 - 35:31 The pressure of investment
35:31 - 45:05 Box reveal and the design
45:05 - 48:44 The struggle of high achieving
48:44 - 50:29 Looking after himself
50:29 - 54:39 ADHD and personality
54:39 - 56:30 The new era of the internet
56:28 - 1:01:09 The problems it poses and the algorithm
1:01:09 - 1:04:02 Spectacle vs personality
1:04:02 - 1:05:41 Coming up with ideas and consistency
1:05:41 - 1:13:18 UNBOXING 2.0
1:13:18 - 1:15:42 Being kind to yourself
1:13:18 - 1:16:29 Key takeaways