How Dr. Ali Abdaal Quit His Job, Grew His YouTube to 2.6M Subs & Is Now Doing $4M+ a Year

Today on the show Eric talks with Dr. Ali Abdaal about how he quit his job, grew his YouTube to 2.6m subs, and is now doing $4m+ a year. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Ali had been a practicing doctor for only two years. For Ali, it seemed logical to use YouTube to reach a broader audience and introduce them to the educational content he was already producing for aspiring doctors and YouTubers. Today’s episode is jam-packed with insightful anecdotes and useful advice on how to excel at life and business, so make sure you tune in to hear it all! TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [00:15] Today’s topic: how Dr. Ali Abdaal quit his job, grew his YouTube to 2.6m subs and is now doing $4m+ a year. [01:15] Get to know today’s guest Dr. Ali Abdaal and how he went from being a doctor to a creator. [03:10] How Ali’s YouTube channel started as a medium for helping kids learn how to get into medical school and marketing his courses. [05:46] How Ali’s side hustle earns him $3 million a year and why YouTube forms the foundation for it. [06:53] Ali’s plans for the future and why teaching is his true passion. [09:00] Why Ali has an aversion to traditional goal setting, and how he prefers to structure his aspirations. [11:03] Why Ali’s current top priority is writing a book that he is proud of.  [12:02] How Ali’s business has grown and it’s main sources of revenue. [13:43] Some of the core lessons Ali has learned in his transition from creator to entrepreneur. [17:26] The book that Ali is currently working on and why it’s important to him. [20:25] The two podcasts that Ali is a part of and why he enjoys it.  [22:03] Some of the ways to grow your podcast audience. [24:10] How Ali learns and retains information based on the medium he’s using. [27:21] Ali’s favorite book of 2020! [28:33] Ali’s most important business tool at the moment.   Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:   Ali Abdaal: https://aliabdaal.com/ Ali Abdaal on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoOae5nYA7VqaXzerajD0lg Ali Abdaal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AliAbdaal The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich: https://www.amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek-Escape-Live-Anywhere/ The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About It: https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/ Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837 The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive: A Leadership Fable: https://www.amazon.com/Four-Obsessions-Extraordinary-Executive-Leadership/dp/0787954039 Not Overthinking Podcast: https://notoverthinking.com/ Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal Podcast: https://aliabdaal.com/podcast/ The Great CEO Within: The Tactical Guide to Company Building: https://www.amazon.com/Great-CEO-Within-Tactical-Building/ The Ideal Team Player: https://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Team-Player-Recognize-Leadership/ Must Read Book: Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling Must Read Book: Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life   Apple Notes: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notes/