Dhar Mann's Plan to Buy Your Favorite YouTuber

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Dhar Mann, just named a Titan on the TIME100 Creators List for 2025, joins Creator Upload to reveal the strategy behind his global media empire. In a candid conversation, Dhar shares why he stepped down as CEO, his playbook for acquiring other creators, and his vision for why brands need to start thinking like creators.Plus, hosts Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen break down the massive news of TikTok's plan to launch a US-only app this fall and discuss how Amazon is doubling creator commissions for Prime Day to capitalize on the platform uncertainty.00:00 Intro 01:40 TIME100 Creators List 2025 Revealed08:07 TikTok to Debut a US-Only App 11:53 Welcoming Dhar Mann 13:35 Dhar Mann on Stepping Down as CEO 19:50 Dhar's Focus After the CEO Role 22:54 The Future of Dhar Mann Studios 26:34 Acquiring Other Creators: The Disney Playbook 27:56 Should Every Creator Build a Big Business? 32:44 Why Dhar Mann Avoided Traditional Brand Deals & Merch 35:16 Why Brands Need a Chief Creator Officer 38:06 Where to Find Dhar Mann's Content 39:34 Uploads & Downloads 39:55 Amazon Doubles Creator Commissions for Prime Day 40:58 Kai Cenat Launches TONE Body Care Line in Target 41:44 OutroCreator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen.Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand

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This episode was published on July 11, 2025.

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Dhar Mann, just named a Titan on the TIME100 Creators List for 2025, joins Creator Upload to reveal the strategy behind his global media empire. In a candid conversation, Dhar shares why he stepped down as CEO, his playbook for acquiring other...

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