This 21yo built a TikTok empire | James Dumoulin, School of Hard Knocks, Unlocking Moves Ep. 10

How did 21 year old James Dumolin help build a social media empire with over 700 MILLION video views in a few years? Join us for Episode 10 of Unlocking Moves, the show that dives into the pivotal moments in an entrepreneur's journey that unlocked their true potential. Many business leaders only like to talk about their success stories - but host Kurt Wilkin is a firm believer that we learn more from the stumbles and mistakes.This episode of Unlocking Moves features a conversation between Kurt and James about his work building the School of Hard Knocks TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube channels. In each video, James or his brother Jack interview a successful person to share advice and strategies with the younger generation. They are inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs through their videos – and James shares a lot of key insights into both how and why they do what they do.(00:00:01) Opening & Introduction(00:00:32) Guest Spotlight: Meet James Dumoulin – Streetwise Career Counsel(00:00:45) Crazy Career Advice: “Buy a Lamborghini” Explained(00:01:02) DC Roots & Early Mentorship: From Eagle Scout to Digital Pioneer(00:01:22) Embracing the Creator Economy: Building a Personal Brand(00:02:32) Launching School of Hard Knocks: Interviews that Inspire(00:03:37) Sponsor – Higher Better: Your Strategic Talent Partner(00:04:00) Timeless Questions: “What Would You Tell Your 20-Year-Old Self?”(00:04:57) Monetizing Content: Ad Revenue, Brand Deals & Short-Form Agency(00:05:46) Earnings at a Young Age: Multiple Six-Figure Success(00:06:12) Three Key Principles: Risk, Relationships & Putting God First(00:07:08) Memorable Interview Moment: The Versace Robe Story(00:08:31) Handling Controversy: Navigating Legal Hurdles in Interviews(00:10:08) Introducing “Who’s Your MC?”: Entrepreneurial Archetypes Unveiled(00:10:57) Unlocking Move: The Transformative Power of Moving to Austin(00:11:24) Balancing UT & Business: Strategies for the Modern Student(00:18:23) Advice for Parents: Encourage Exploration & Entrepreneurial Freedom(00:19:56) The Unasked Question: Seeking Self-Improvement & Relationship Wisdom(00:20:59) Connect with School of Hard Knocks: Follow Us on Social(00:21:34) Wrap-Up: Do You Wanna Know Who's Your Mike? Take the Quiz Here-----------Learn more about HireBetterhttps://www.HireBetter.comFollow HireBetter on LinkedInhttps://bit.ly/2S9sigx-----------About James Dumoulin James Dumolin is Co-Founder of Hard Knocks LLC, a social media and video production company that has taken the entrepreneurial world by storm. Together with his brother Jack, the 21-year-old interviews successful entrepreneurs, creating inspiration for aspiring millennial and Gen Z entrepreneurs. Their social media empire includes over 1.5 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, and over 700 million video views. James is also a student at UT Austin’s McCombs School of Business – but the School of Hard Knocks is the University for Everyone!About Kurt Wilkin Kurt Wilkin is a connector - of dots, ideas, and people. For the past 30 years, he has advised high-growth companies, starting his career with Ernst & Young, and today in his roles as co-founder and visionary of HireBetter and managing partner of Bee Cave Capital. He is a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful exits and has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and CEOs build their companies. -----------YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HireBetter#UnlockingMoves #HireBetter