Youpreneur: The Profitable Personal Brand Expert Business‪!‬ Chris Ducker

Starting a new channel, whether it's on YouTube, a new podcast, or any other platform, can be an exciting venture, but a daunting one, for sure; especially when you’re entering a new space you’re not completely familiar with. 
In this episode, Chris shares his new exciting project, the one thing that holds people back from starting a new channel, and the mental switch we need to make to overcome it.
Episode Timestamps
[00:30] - What we’ve been up to over the past few months![02:39] - Chris’ new exciting project[06:42] - The audience is already there[08:36] - Being radically different and standing out for the right and sometimes wrong reasons[10:46] - It’s all about doing it for other people
Essential Learning Points From This Episode
The one thing that holds people back when wanting to start a new channelWhy we should always be thinking about how we can be differentYour audience are waiting for you to serve themYou can’t please everyone and that’s okay!

Important Links & Mentions From This Episode 
Follow Along with Chris’ new project, Countryside JourneyConnect with Chris on InstagramJoin the Youpreneur Incubator WaitlistApply for Chris’ Inner Circle, the Round Table MastermindTake the Next Step Business AssessmentSubscribe to Chris’ YouTube ChannelBrowse the Youpreneur FM Podcast Archive

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In this episode, Chris invites Ali Abdaal onto the show to discuss his journey of going from an NHS doctor to now a Multi 7-Figure digital creator, also known as the world’s most followed productivity expert! Ali shares why he believes it’s important to remain transparent in today’s creative space, as well as his top tips for getting the most out of the YouTube algorithm. 
They discuss how Ali’s day-to-day life has changed from when he was a doctor, what he does now to optimize his work day as much as possible and also his dream team behind it all! 
Episode Timestamps
[04:14] - Rewinding to the beginning: Life as a doctor[05:06] - When Ali first started his YouTube channel [06:10] - Generating 20years+ worth of income as a doctor in one year[08:16] - When will it become too much?[09:26] - Ali’s YouTube growth stages and why consistency is key [12:10] - Are collaborations still as effective as they used to be on YouTube?[15:19] - What a day in the life looked like for Ali in 2019[17:13] - What a day in the life looks like today[19:21] - How Ali’s calendar would change if he won the lottery today[22:25] - Deciding what you want your legacy and impact to be[24:28] - Surrounding yourself with other people you can help and serve[26:33] - Full break down of Ali’s team and their roles[30:30] - What the next 5-years look like for Ali and his business
Essential Learning Points From This Episode
The process it’s taken Ali to get to 4.3 million YouTube subscribersThe eye opening moment of generating 20+ years worth of income as a doctor in just one yearHow Ali’s day-to-day life has significantly changed since 2019The dream team behind Ali’s business and their rolesWhat the next 5-years look like for Ali and the business

Important Links & Mentions From This Episode 
Connect with AliCheck Out Ali’s YouTube ChannelJoin the Youpreneur Incubator Waitlista href="http://chrisducker.com/roundtable" rel="noopener...

Henry Ford once said, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."

In this episode, Chris discusses the importance of collaborations with industry peers, and how to do it successfully! He talks about his brand new podcast, This is Online Business, in which he co-hosted with his friend of 10+ years, Jeff Walker.

Chris emphasizes the benefits that collaborations can bring, why it’s a great learning tool for us entrepreneurs and his top five reasons for why it’s essential for positioning yourself as an expert in your niche.

When it comes to balancing work and family life, it can sometimes be difficult to effectively do both. In this episode, Chris invites Steve Chou onto the show to discuss his new book, the Family First Entrepreneur.

They talk about how to achieve financial freedom without sacrificing what matters most, why Steve felt the need to write the book for entrepreneurs who have families, as well as the systems and processes he follows to ensure that he’s not only achieving his business goals, but also being present for his family as and when they need him. If this is something you’re currently struggling with and have been wanting to improve, this episode is perfect for you!

As a self published author, not having your book available to buy on Amazon is a big problem. After five years since Rise of the Youpreneur was first shared with the world, Chris received an email from Amazon KDP informing him that they would be terminating his account... for no reason at all.

After digging around online, trying to make sense of the situation, Chris soon realized that this has happened to a lot of self published authors. In this episode, Chris walks through the timeline from first being notified to the current status of his appeal, what he’s done to stay proactive, and why he’s thankful to have built his business on his online home that he owns, and not rented land.

In this episode, Chris invites Mark Leruste onto the show for the first time to discuss his book, Glow in the Dark! They discuss the challenges of launching a book, including marketing and promotion, and the requirements needed to make it on the Sunday Times bestseller list in the UK.

They also touch on the biggest hurdle Mark experienced on launch day, how he turned it around to play in his favor, as well as the pros and cons of traditional publishing vs. self publishing… plus a whole lot more! If you’re thinking about writing your first (or next!) book, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.