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➡️ About The Guest
Nathan Barry, founder and CEO of ConvertKit, has transformed email marketing for creators worldwide. Leveraging his background in design and development, Barry built ConvertKit into a leading platform serving over 500,000 subscribers. His innovative approach has made the tool indispensable for content creators, from bloggers to online educators, looking to engage their audiences effectively.
Beyond ConvertKit, Barry is recognized as a thought leader in digital marketing and entrepreneurship. He’s authored influential books and resources for the creative community, and is a sought-after speaker on building and scaling digital businesses. Barry’s success stems from his deep understanding of creators’ needs and his commitment to developing tools and resources that drive their success in the digital landscape.
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https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/
https://x.com/nathanbarry/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry/
➡️ Books
https://www.amazon.com/Authority-Become-Following-Financial-Independence/dp/1612060919
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Hubspot – https://hubspot.com/
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iDigress Podcast – https://idigress.show/
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 – Introduction
02:24 – Becoming a Billion-Dollar Creator
04:50 – Building vs. Investing: The Creator’s Path
10:15 – From Scratch: Launching ConvertKit
12:58 – Nathan’s Journey Begins
23:32 – Spotting Entrepreneurial Red Flags
25:28 – Purpose and Drive for Creators
32:19 – The Spark Behind ConvertKit
34:50 – Why Writing Matters
36:18 – Four Key Mantras for Creators
42:04 – Sponsor: Roadway Moving & iDigress Podcast
43:55 – The Evolving Creator Economy
54:30 – Nathan’s Mindset Shift
1:00:36 – Sponsor: LinkedIn Jobs
1:01:48 – Vision for “Kit”
1:04:06 – Standing Out in Email Marketing
1:07:17 – The Future of the Creator Economy
1:15:00 – Advice to His Younger Self
➡️ Success Story Podcast – Stories Worth Telling
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Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary.
On this podcast, you’ll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups, and entrepreneurship.
Scott will discuss some of the lessons he’s learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures, and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas, and insights.
He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their stories to help pass those lessons on to others through both experiences and tactical strategies for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between.
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