He Built an Invite-Only Network of 420 Million Followers — Here's How | Ep 143 episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 40 MIN

He Built an Invite-Only Network of 420 Million Followers — Here's How | Ep 143

from The 1% Podcast with Vin and Shane · host Vin Infante, Shane Riggs

Meet Levi Lomey the Face of Syndicate11, top creator and model community, a South African-born model who walked runways for Dior and Kenzo at Paris Fashion Week, built a growth marketing agency, gave a TED Talk, and is now the founder of Syndicate 11, an invite-only private network connecting the world's top creative talent, models, musicians, athletes, and creators, to each other and to life-changing opportunities.Creators are building empires on rented land,and most don't even know it.He breaks down:1. Why most creators are one algorithm update away from losing everything2. The 1,000 True Fans theory that quietly generates $100K/month3. How he built a community of 317 members with 420 million combined followers4. Why authentic connection will always outlast paid masterminds5. What AI is really doing to the creator economy — and who survives itTimescode:00:00 Intro01:32 From Nerdy Kid to Dior05:10 How to Stand Out in Any Room07:10 The Township Hustle at Age 1210:30 Modeling's Golden Handcuffs Explained13:00 Inside Syndicate 1116:30 The No A**holes Policy18:20 How Syndicate 11 Funds Itself22:30 317 Members. 420 Million Followers.25:30 Curated Community Is What's Next26:00 Why Creators Are on Rented Land28:30 The 1,000 True Fans Theory31:00 Turning Your Audience Into a Company33:00 Will AI Replace Influencers?35:00 What Being 1% Really Means38:15 The Best Advice Levi Ever Received39:00 How to Connect With LeviFollow Levi:📸 Instagram: @levilomey → https://www.instagram.com/levilomey/🌐 Syndicate 11 → https://www.syndicate11.coSTAY CONNECTED:https://www.instagram.com/the1percent_podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/the1percentpodcast/http://tiktok.com/@the1percent_podcastPodcastWANT TO CONNECT TO OUR HOST?Vin:Email: Vincentinfante.lifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin.infante/Shane:Email: [email protected] ON OTHER SITESSpotify: https://bit.ly/3HtT10CApple Podcast: https://bit.ly/3HtT10C

Meet Levi Lomey the Face of Syndicate11, top creator and model community, a South African-born model who walked runways for Dior and Kenzo at Paris Fashion Week, built a growth marketing agency, gave a TED Talk, and is now the founder of Syndicate 11, an invite-only private network connecting the world's top creative talent, models, musicians, athletes, and creators, to each other and to life-changing opportunities.Creators are building empires on rented land,and most don't even know it.He breaks down:1. Why most creators are one algorithm update away from losing everything2. The 1,000 True Fans theory that quietly generates $100K/month3. How he built a community of 317 members with 420 million combined followers4. Why authentic connection will always outlast paid masterminds5. What AI is really doing to the creator economy — and who survives itTimescode:00:00 Intro01:32 From Nerdy Kid to Dior05:10 How to Stand Out in Any Room07:10 The Township Hustle at Age 1210:30 Modeling's Golden Handcuffs Explained13:00 Inside Syndicate 1116:30 The No A**holes Policy18:20 How Syndicate 11 Funds Itself22:30 317 Members. 420 Million Followers.25:30 Curated Community Is What's Next26:00 Why Creators Are on Rented Land28:30 The 1,000 True Fans Theory31:00 Turning Your Audience Into a Company33:00 Will AI Replace Influencers?35:00 What Being 1% Really Means38:15 The Best Advice Levi Ever Received39:00 How to Connect With LeviFollow Levi:📸 Instagram: @levilomey → https://www.instagram.com/levilomey/🌐 Syndicate 11 → https://www.syndicate11.coSTAY CONNECTED:https://www.instagram.com/the1percent_podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/the1percentpodcast/http://tiktok.com/@the1percent_podcastPodcastWANT TO CONNECT TO OUR HOST?Vin:Email: Vincentinfante.lifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin.infante/Shane:Email: [email protected] ON OTHER SITESSpotify: https://bit.ly/3HtT10CApple Podcast: https://bit.ly/3HtT10C

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Meet Levi Lomey the Face of Syndicate11, top creator and model community, a South African-born model who walked runways for Dior and Kenzo at Paris Fashion Week, built a growth marketing agency, gave a TED Talk, and is now the founder of Syndicate...

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