Behind The Frames Podcast

Tal Schwartz is the founder and author of the Canadian FinTech Newsletter, a platform for news and analysis for financial technology executives, investors and hobbyists. Tal began his career in policy & research at the Canadian Lender Association and later worked as a product manager at a Canadian fintech company Nomis Solutions. In my conversation with Tal, he shared his processes with crafting an engaging weekly newsletter covering news and trends, how he thought expanding the platform to cover detailed industry research and the launch of his early stage venture capital fund --- Newsletter: https://canadianfintech.substack.com/p/canadian-fintech-wealthsimples-very Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talbschwartz/ -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [01:26] Origin of Newsletter [03:29] Writing Process [09:08] Differences between US & Canada [12:45] Newsletter Format [18:00] Defining Success [20:00] Marketing Platforms [23:01] University, Rugby, Thinkwire [27:11] Evolution of FinTech [30:45] Venture Fund [39:32] What does Tal want to be known for

Matt Phillips is a realtor based in Toronto, who makes educational content about real estate on TikTok. Ronald is also a graduate of McMaster Degroote School of Business with experience working in the financial service industry. In this episode we talked about the how journey to becoming a Realtor, his creative process when it comes to making videos and the importance of prioritizing a personal brand than optimizing for traffic --- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/discover/mattphillipsrealty?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattphillipsrealty?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social Company Website: https://mattphillipsrealty.com/?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction  [01:48] University  [04:00] Relationship with Content  [06:01] Career in Real Estate  [09:05] Getting Started with TikTok [17:20] Toronto Realtor Market [19:26] Content Process [21:50] Balancing Content & Business [24:31] Personal/Educational Videos Trump House Tours [28:00] Appetite for Sponsored Posts/Videos [30:45] Leads Distribution (Buyers/Sellers, Residentials / Commercials, Rent vs Own) [34:20] Benefits of a Team [38:44] Matt’s Routine, Avoiding Burnout

Laura Wilson is a creator entrepreneur on TikTok providing tax services for individuals, families and businesses. In this episode. We talked about her journey marketing her businesses on TikTok, how she engages her audience with TikTok Live, and her strategy to owning her audience via email lists. --- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wilsontaxsolutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilsontaxsolutions Company Website: https://www.wilsontaxsolutions.com/ -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of the podcast [01:15] Background [02:54] Working as a Tax Preparer [07:11] How These Businesses Market Themselves [10:07] Starting Her Own Business [13:42] Making Videos [18:50] Creator Stack [21:03] Key Audiences [22:24] TikTok Live [25:28] Referrals and TikTok as Lead Gen Sources [29:36] Process & Workflow [35:00] Message to Younger Self [35:55] What Laura learned from the TikTok Ban

Louis Shulman is a serial entrepreneur and podcast host for The Louis Kyle Show, a business podcast focused on interviewing top business leaders, entrepreneurs and athletes with over 200 episodes recorded. Louis is also the co-founder of Orbit Metrics and Inbox Ghosts.  In my conversation with Louis, he shares his perspectives on why you do not have to have a target audience for podcasting, how to set up a system to stay disciplined, and key lessons he learned about business building --- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisshulman/ Louis & Kyle Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/6chPE0bbKDMCvX67xrQlKt?si=7d56093b499f48f6 Orbit Metrics: https://www.orbitmetrics.io/ GhostInbox: https://www.inboxghosts.com/ -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of the podcast [01:22] University  [03:01] Heros & Role Models [05:22] Meeting Kyle & Organizing Dinners [09:15] Hardest Part with Podcasting [14:39] Purpose of Podcasting [19:35] You Don’t Need an ICP  [25:46] Imposter Syndrome  [29:33] Business Lessons  [35:02] Importance of Setting Boundaries & Scoping  [44:02] Message to Young Self

Kate is the managing director of Youth and Profiting Media (YAP Media), media company that specializes in social channel branding and advertising services for creators in the professional, business and self-improvement niches.  In my conversation with Kate, we talked about why she left her job at Nielsen to work in YAP Media, we talked about the business structure of YAP Media, and we talked about how to grow on Linkedin. Welcome to my conversation with Kate. --- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateponzi/ YAP Media: https://yapmedia.com/ -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of the podcast [01:20] Studying Marketing in University  [04:06] Volunteering at YAP [13:50] YAP Media Three Businesses [19:50] Draw Your Income Activity (Income Mix) [23:15] Podcast Network  [26:44] Linkedin Strategy [33:10] Advice for Beginners [38:30] Common Traits from Successful Podcasters [40:55] Message for Creators

Steve McAllister is a sports journalist who have led Toronto Maple Leafs, Globe and Mail as the sports editor, and led the Canadian Sports News at Yahoo, now he is the founder of Gaming News Canada, country's leading source for coverage of the gaming and sports betting industry.  In my episode with Steve, we talked about the evolution of media and our interactions with sports, we talked about his experience working in the sports industry, and his process of starting Gaming News Canada. Welcome to my conversation with Steve.  --- Gaming News Canada: https://www.gamingnewscanada.ca Homestand Media: https://www.homestandsports.com -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of the podcast [01:00] Background [06:08] Changing Sports Media Landscape [08:22] Sports Culture Evolution [11:13] Permissionless Factor [14:10] Leaving Globe & Mail to Lead Yahoo [17:29] Building Gaming News Canada [19:40] Parleys Group & Gaming News Canada [26:34] Advice on Building Newsletter  [30:31] Paid Memberships vs Advertising  [33:51] Advice for the Audience

Swish Goswami is the co-founder and cohost of the Track Limits podcast, and also the founder and CEO of Surf, a white-label loyalty and rewards platform that helps enterprises capture consumer behaviours. Track Limits is a global media platform with podcast episodes around post-race discussions and guest interviews with motorsports leaders and drivers. In my conversation with Swish, he shares his perspectives on his early experience with entrepreneurship, how he got started with the Track Limits podcast, and his vision/strategies to build Track Limits to a globally recognizable motorsports brand. advice for aspiring creators and much more. --- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cIRT9ZtXKqTcRhymhwdRU?si=ca053781e3a84097 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tracklimitspod Follow Swish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goswish/ -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of the podcast [02:45] Entrepreneurial Background [04:43] Debat, Linkedin, University [09:44] Online Writing [11:35] Personality-Based vs Messenger [13:15] Origin of Track Limits [15:25] Importance of a Complementary Team [20:08] Similarities & Differences between Media vs Software Business [22:35] Traveling Across the World for the Podcast [25:41] Future of Track Limits [30:00] Importance of Reputation for Podcasts [31:38] How to Impress Your Guest [34:30] Rapid Fire Questions

Ryan Carr is the founder for Tailwind Studio, an agency that helps brands and creators build, scale and monetize their newsletter. Previously, Ryan was an early member at TheHustle, which then was sold to Hubspot for $27 million.  In my conversation with Ryan, he shares his thesis about the importance of an owned audience (vs rented audience), his lessons learned from working at TheHustle, his journey to discovering his ICPs and the future state of the newsletter industry. --- Tailwind Studio: https://tailwindstudio.co/ Newsletter Operator: https://open.spotify.com/show/1DrxSXQ4jzu3qcTOcRlbJ2?si=0209dfbf63af4b91 -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [01:45] Introduction of the podcast [03:19] What is Tailwind Studio / Newsletter Agency [05:30] TheHustle [08:50] Beginning of Tailwind Studio [10:00] Ideal Customer Profiles [15:51] Qualifying Leads [18:25] Organizational Structure [21:58] Product-First vs Media-First? [24:17] Income Streams [28:58] Venture-backed newsletter [32:24] Advice to TikTok Creators 

CJ Gustafson is the writer and founder for Mostly Metrics, a newsletter media platform about finance and strategy for startup with over 44,000 subscribers. CJ also serves as the Chief Financial Officer for PartsTech, a growth stage software company that helps auto shops manage their supplies. In my conversation with CJ, he shares about the path he took to land content market fit, how content creation can be complementary with his job, and various case studies on his experiences building products with his newsletter brand. --- Mostly Metrics: https://www.mostlymetrics.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-gustafson-13140948/ -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of the podcast [2:01] CJ’s Finance Career [05:10] Beginning of Mostly Metrics [08:12] Genesis Version of the Newsletter [12:45] Selling Digital Products [15:06] Case Study on Headcount Research Product [18:20] Managing Mostly Metrics and Job as a CFO [24:05] Income Streams [30:55] CJ’s Challenges [34:53] Future of Mostly Metrics

Hyunwoo Sun is the founder of Talk To Me In Korean (TTMIK), a foreign language brand to help people learn Korean. He founded TTMIK in 2009 and built one of the largest media brand where the company has sold over 1 million copies of their books. Today TTMIK operates with a team of 20+ people, educating 2 million individuals how to talk to people in korean. In my conversation with Hyunwoo, he shares his lessons from building TTMIK over the last 15 years, how he makes decisions at TTMIK , and his advice for aspiring creators to get started. --- Talk To Me In Korean Website: https://talktomeinkorean.com/ Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@talktomeinko... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ttmik Join the TTMIK Discord Community: https://discord.com/invite/cXEqGy8 – The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfb... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindthef... --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of the podcast [03:20] Proudest Moment [05:42] Learning English [08:12] Starting TTMIK [11:52] Monetization in the Early Days [16:59] Building Teams [20:03] Starting a Cafe [21:40] Process Ideas [24:47] Reflection on Youtubers Quitting [31:00] Future of TTMIK [35:32] Biggest Worry [38:42] Hyunwoo’s Message and Name Origin

Simon Owens is the founder of the Simon Owen’s Media Newsletter, a media platform that educates media and brand executives about the media industry. Simon Owens has worked as a corporate and freelance journalist for over a decade until 2020 when he decided to switch his focus to build his newsletter full-time. In my conversation with Simon, he shares the evolution of newsletter platforms, how he approaches writing his newsletter issues and the range of business models happening in the publication industry. --- Simon Owen’s Media Newsletter: https://simonowens.substack.com/ Simon’s Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@nomissnewo/videos -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of the podcast [01:50] History of Media [05:50] Evergreen Analysis [13:45] Step-By-Step Writing Process [16:59] Engaging with Audience Daily [23:08] Paid Membership Business Model / Income Streams [31:50] Favourite Moment [38:42] Simon’s Message

Joyee Yang is a personal finance creator on TikTok and Instagram. She started her journey in early 2023, sharing her journey of working multiple jobs, managing investments and ways to develop habits to help you achieve financial freedom. In my conversation with Joyee, she shares her journey of how she started working three jobs at the age of 19 and worked her way to purchasing her first property at 23, her journey with building a following of over 150k within 16 months, and her beliefs in the key factors to succeed as a creator. -- Learn more about Joyee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyeeeyangg/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyeeyang0Social Blossom Profile: https://blossomsocialapp.page.link/joyeeyang -- Videos Mentioned Joyee’s Most Viewed TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joyeeyang0/video/7243158500996599046 Download Social Blossom: https://www.blossomsocial.ca/ -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ -- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of the podcast [02:11] Buying a condo at 23 [06:35] Figuring her target audience [09:40] Videos that do well [12:28] Social Blossom [18:11] Draw your income activity - income stream reveal [20:50] Joyee’s thoughts on saturated niche [24:00] Reality as a creator [25:56] Negative experience with brand deals [29:55] Future of the Joyee Yang brand [33:30] Message for the world

Stetson Stallworth is the director at Brandon Turner’s A Better Life podcast. Stetson is a entrepreneur who had sold a cleaning business and held an MBA from California Lutheran University, with experiences working at sponsorship at Las Vegas Events. In my conversation with Stetson, we spoke about how he went above and beyond to connect with Brandon Turner, his role in the organization as the director of guest relations and the step-by-step process of how he manages the logistics at the podcast. --- Stetson’s Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/YDMStetson Stetson’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ydmstetson/ A Better Life Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mkm7wrfHiBBYmK32faCfk?si=8ecae8efb8234995 Resource Mentioned: Brand Called You: https://www.amazon.com/Brand-You-Transform-Distinction-Commitment/dp/0375407723 The One Thing: https://www.amazon.ca/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776 4x4x48 Challenge by David Goggins: https://www.gogginschallenge.com/ -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of the podcast [01:48] Highschool / College Football Career [04:00] Landing a Role with Brandon Turner [07:19] Role as the Director of Guest Relations [16:24] Podcast End-To-End Process [28:40] Managing the Timeline / Backlog [31:51] Monetization [35:40] Personal Endeavors / Principles

Pete Judo is a Youtube video creator, focuses on investigative content around academia and behavioural science. Pete also works in NatWest Group, the largest UK bank as a behavioural scientist. In my conversation with Pete, he shares his experiences with creating content on Youtube since he was 16, he shares about how he managed imposter syndrome by learning from Gotham Chess, and we talked about the future vision of his channel. --- Pete’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PeteJudo1/videos Pete’s Website: petejudo.com Pete’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-judodihardjo-183a17155/ -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of the podcast [01:55] Behavioural Science [09:18] University of Warwick [14:47] Rory Sutherland [18:00] Beginning of Youtube [22:05] Explore & Exploit [28:49] Nature of Educational Channels [32:50] How to Be More Creative [37:48] Channel Transition

Nathan Kennedy is a personal finance creator on Instagram and TikTok, and the host of New Money podcast. Nathan is a veteran creator who began creating short-form content since 2020, Nathan is known for his content around conversational skits around every day scenarios from salaries negotiation to parental conversation, with the goal to help people make better financial decision. In this episode, we talked about his undergrad experience with saving money an, his perspectives creating video skits about finance, and his view on how to extend a creator's longevity --- Nate’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newmoneynate Nate’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natenewmoney/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MgepClNyqBmWL4Xu1oVxO?si=10a39bf299784beb Video Mentioned: Colin & Samir’s Episode with Yes Theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vbZvRHpM8w -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:10] Introduction of the podcast [01:10] University Days [06:25] Why is so hard to find financial education [10:57] TikTok, Conversion Storytelling [21:25] Creative Process [25:14] Quitting His Job at Pepsi [31:34] Misconception around Success [34:30] Start on TikTok [38:10] Learning from Previous Creators [42:55] Parting Challenge

Ken Fung is a video creator on Instagram creating videos about immigration in Hong Kong. He immigrated from Hong Kong to Canada in 2021 and began making videos about living expectations and differences between Canada and Hong Kong and his life in Canada. In my conversation with Ken Fung, he shares his journey immigrating from Hong Kong to Canada as an adult, how he goes about planning his videos, and his thoughts about the Instagram commenting culture. --- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ken_fung/ Videos Mentioned Outfit Comparison Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cp_4UZ... 12 Degree in Canada vs Hong Kong: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsNTjV... Driving School Comparison Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cymuu-... -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfb... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindthef... --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [01:11] Moving to Canada [05:43] Creating Content [07:55] Video Ideas [11:34] Growing up in Hong Kong [15:40] Channel Vision [18:27] Ken's Content System [22:00] Instagram's Comment Culture [24:45] Community Building [26:45] Parting Challenge

Nic Conley is the founder and author of The Follow Up, a newsletter designed for B2B sales professionals with over 10,000 subscribers. Previously, Nic spent 6 years working in sales, and previously left Amazon as a business development manager to work on his newsletter full-time Today we sat down with Nic to talk about his early career in sales, his experiences with newsletter founding Three Money Making Ideas on Sunday and a newsletter referral tool Subshark which he sold on Microacquire, and his writing process. Welcome to my conversation with Nic. Shoutout to Panera Bread. --- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/niconley The Follow Up Newsletter: https://www.jointhefollowup.com/subscribe -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [0:00] Introduction [01:10] Newsletter Sparks, Reddit [4:58] Early Career in Sales [15:58] Importance of Proof of Concept [18:22] Referral Program, Founding Subshark [24:26] Building a Product vs Building a Newsletter [27:16] The Follow Up [31:00] Sponsorships [47:24] Challenges [37:18] First Million Pod, Copywriting

Welcome to the podcast, this is a podcast where we have conversations about creativity, content, and entrepreneurship. Today we are joined by Ronald Hae, Ronald is a high school teacher at Appleby College, standup comic and a podcast host of the Teachers Hotline. In today’s episode, we talked about the story of how Ronald started the Teachers Hotline podcast when Covid-19 hit, we talked about teaching and making career decisions, and we talked about standup comics. Welcome to my conversation with Ronald Hae. “I don’t know how I would have figured out without actually doing it” --- The Teacher Hotline Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/25aLzUnHdkuwaaz26Nar9K?si=662c824670084a8d Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theteacherhotline/ -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ Previous Episodes include: Hayden Cashion, Seiji (Gundam Universe), Jason Lai --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [01:12] Teaching & Childhood [07:10] Advice for Students as a Teacher [11:37] Why Ronald left his Job in Kraft [14:07] White Socks [17:00] Teachers Hotline [20:19] Standup Comedy [30:51] On-Stage Personalities [35:26] Acting [40:44] Goals

Welcome to the Behind The Frames podcast, today we are joined by James Klusaritz. James is the comedic video creator behind James Leonidas1, James Leonidas2, a poker and college comedy account with a community of over 150k people. Today we talked about how James got started with blogging from an entrepreneurship club event he ran, and how that evolved into the TikTok channel he is building today, we talked about how creators can create relatable viral videos, and we talked about engaging with your audience. Welcome to my conversation with James Klusaritz --- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jamesleonidas2 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesleonidas2/ -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [01:09] Daniel Dart, Blogging [05:50] Starting on TikTok [13:30] Undergrad, Economics & Philosophy [20:00] Creative Process & Relatability [28:12] Looking At Other People Inhibits Originality [32:25] Engaging with Audience / Community [38:00] Future Vision [43:30] Advice & Parting Challenge

Welcome to the podcast, this is a podcast where we have conversations about creativity, content, and entrepreneurship. Today we are joined by Vash, also known as Turbanografer, he is a professional portrait photography creator based in India, and now he is starting a tourism venture leveraging his photography skills.  In Today’s episode, we talked about the story of how Vansh came from working from 8pm to 5am at a travel company to working as a professional photographer for weddings and portraits, we talked the challenges with photography creators and we talked about his new venture around incorporating photography toosl/advice in the existing tourism businesses. Welcome to my conversation with Vansh. “Knowledge always increase when you distribute it” --- Vansh’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/turbanografer/ Vansh’s Most Viewed Reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CXllyOmDsnz/ -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [01:36] How we met [03:40] Photography  [10:35] Content Creation [16:33] Favourite Video [22:02] Two Types of Relationships [25:30] Reality of Travel Creators [29:18] New Venture in Tourism [46:00] Goal to Earn Love

Julian is the creator behind Gundam Universe, a community page for Gundam fans. Julian started the page in 2013, with reposting screenshots of shows on Instagram, and now the page has grown to over 110k followers on Instagram and he also began posting anime commentaries on Youtube and livestream on Twitch. We talked about how his relationships with the content and the Gundam franchise has changed overtime. We talked about the collaboration he did with the franchise owner Bandai Namco, and we talked about his strategy and vision for the page. Welcome to my conversation with Julian “you want to people to come back for your personality ” --- Follow Julian’s (Seiji’s) Page: https://www.instagram.com/gundam_universe/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/NewtypeSeiji Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NewtypeSeiji -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:00] Intro [02:01] Gundam Universe [07:00] Passion & Authenticity [10:45] Future Vision [14:30] Conversation with Professor [18:10] Youtube [22:41] High School to University [32:00] Dependency with Franchise Development [35:48] Origin of Seiji [40:38] Bandai Namco Collab [48:48] What he would have done differently? [53:12] Parting Challenge

Jason Lai is a video creator and a full-time management consultant in London. He makes videos about personal development and a career in management consulting. He started his YouTube channel when he was studying Law at the University of Durham and his goal is to inspire and create positive impacts for people around him. In my conversation with Jason, he shared his perspectives about his upbringing as someone who moved from Hong Kong to London, his creative process with creating long-form and short-form content, and building good habits with reading and meditation.  “Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you” --- Follow Jason’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jason_lai/videos Jason’s Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/jason.yslai/ Resource Mentioned Steve Jobs Clip on Secret of Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYfNvmF0Bqw Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Barbarians at the Gate by Bryan Burrough 4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss  -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [01:32] Shoe Dog [04:10] Growing up in Hong Kong, moving to London [08:15] Jason’s 3 Personal Statements for University [09:56] First Video [14:13] Video Planning [18:30] Creating on Youtube vs Instagram  [25:27] If your old videos aren’t cringy, you aren’t improving  [28:40] Reading  [33:35] Building Habits  [38:42] What Jason’s friends would describe him

Podcast  Frank Chen is the Head of Finance & Operations for a Restaurant Software company Captain AI, the podcast host for Ideas Can’t Wait and a founding member of the founder community Acesocial. Previously, Frank co-founded and led a startup Sumer, which provides 15-minute grocery delivery in Toronto.  In my conversation with Frank, he shared his perspectives on founding Sumer, his interview with Y-Combinator, and how those led to him starting Ideas Can’t Wait, a podcast focused on young founders navigating their startup journey and personal development “If you haven’t found the problem you feel convicted to, you should keep building projects” --- Follow Ideas Can’t Wait: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cXVvT87W12AJHuCihJLa0?si=62c5104ff3634138 Frank’s Twitter / X: https://twitter.com/frankt002 Resource Mentioned: Buildspace: https://buildspace.so/ Y-Combinator: https://www.ycombinator.com/ Paul Graham Essays: www.paulgraham.com -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [01:29] Frank’s First Half Marathon [06:20] Frank’s Upbringing [13:00] Founding Sumer [16:52] Right Mindset to Starting Business  [19:20] Y-Combinator Interview  [24:53] Post-Sumer Career  [31:00] Ideas Can’t Wait [38:39] Founder Community [42:59] What Makes a Good Podcast [51:03] BuildSpace Challenge

Danny Desatnik is the host of the ⁠Creator Culture Podcast⁠ and the head of partnership at ⁠Creator Camp⁠. Previously Danny was leading #Paid as a creator initiative manager, a role he created at the company because of his passion for activating creator relationships. Meanwhile, Danny started an initiative called Playlist Stoytellers where he brings together artists/creatives to share stories around music they created/enjoyed.  In my conversation with Danny, he shares his early journey working in accounting, sales, social media marketing and how he discovered his passion for creators, how he began building the Creator Culture podcast and his experience with curating experiences for creators through MeetTheCreators and Playlist Storytellers and more. “it was obvious to me that I kept spending all my time thinking about creators. I did not care about anything else.” --- Follow Creator Camp: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/creatorcamps/⁠ Follow Danny’s Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannydesatnik/⁠ Creator Culture Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3nNlfbLHiSlHh6jk3p44aJ?si=7e857150583140c9⁠ Episode with Corporate Natalie: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MozqH59TVQ0mBB03zQEPQ?si=924fabba89c24ee4⁠ -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/⁠ --- Show Notes [00:00] Introduction of the podcast [01:22] Danny’s Source of Dopamine  [03:54] Early Career  [13:40] Creating his own role at #Paid [21:58] How do you get to those roles that don’t exist? [26:13] Advent of Creator Culture, First Episode [33:20] Identifying patterns in talents  [38:33] Communication styles and building connections [45:00] Status of the Podcast   [50:33] Playlist Storytellers [56:45] Finding Passion 

Matt Parkin is an account executive at a software startup and a serial entrepreneur. Having founded organizations such as LEAP Canada, Paragon Consulting and Coble. Matt Parkin is known for his content with MorningswithMatt, which started as a career consulting platform which has now evolved to a B2B agency focusing on Linkedin content marketing. In my conversation with Matt, he shares his perspectives on his experience on building communities, how COVID-19 compelled him to start posting on Linkedin, as well as how his brand and his approach have evolved overtime. “It would be ridiculous to stop what I’m doing because I have had so many amazing things from building a brand” [Due to technical difficulties, video is only available for the first half of the podcast] --- Follow Matt’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-parkin/ MorningswithMatt Consulting: https://mwmconsulting.org/ Resources Mentioned Founders Beta 30U30: https://www.foundersbeta.com/top-30/leaders/#matt LEAP Canada: https://www.instagram.com/leap.canada/ -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes/ --- Show Notes [00:00] Intro [01:45] Matt’s Background with LEAP / Paragon Consulting [04:52] Understanding your audience [07:21] Motivation to Keep Posting [08:55] Hardest Part with Content [12:42] Power of Personal Branding [13:38] New Approach [19:38] First Client [24:20] Experimenting with TikTok [26:00] Future Goals [28:42] Matt’s Challenge

Hayden Cashion is the owner of a B2B marketing agency Cashion Marketing and a B2C education company Modern Market Certificates. Currently, he has a TikTok following of 130k where he makes content around digital marketing. Today we spoke about his entrepreneurial journey with Cashion Marketing, how he began posting on TikTok, and how his drive to build real connections. Welcome to my conversation with Hayden. “Nothing you did up till now matters because today is the first day of the rest of your lives” --- [Timestamp] Show Notes [00:00] Introduction [03:30] Early Interest with Marketing / Entrepreneurship [07:57] Visiting Gary Vee in NYC [12:27] Personal Training Session [17:00] Running 2 Businesses at the same time [22:03] Biggest Struggle with Content [23:42] Most Memorable TikTok [28:08] Brand & Relationships [33:10] Virality Content [37:20] Hayden's Routine [43:07] Parting Advice / Challenge -- More about Hayden: Hayden’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haydencashion Hayden’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hayden.cashion/ Cashion Agency: https://cashionmarketing.com/ Modern Marketing Certificates: https://modernmarketingcertificate.com/certificate/ Email: [email protected] -- Resource Mentioned:  The Richest Man in Babylon: https://www.amazon.ca/Richest-Man-Babylon-George-Clason/ GaryVee: https://www.instagram.com/garyvee/ -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes

Brandon Yu is a serial founder and content creator. He has co founded iAscend to help high school students with post-secondary transitions, Nucleate Dojo is one of North America’s largest biotech student communities.In this conversation, we spoke about his drive for building communities, the story behind his Youtube channel as well as his 60-day reel challenge that he committed over the summer. Welcome to my conversation with Brandon Yu. “What is the last thing on this earth I would ever do?” --- [Timestamp] Show Notes [00:00] Guest Introduction  [01:45] Maintaining Relationships with Newsletters [06:19] Studying Life Science in UofT [09:45] Youtube  [20:48] What does a great community look like? [32:52] 90-Day Reel Challenge [41:06] Building products to help people build meaningful relationships -- More about Brandon: Follow Bradon’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@brandonnnyu Brandon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonoliveryu/ Brandon’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandonoliveryu Brandon’s 60 Day Reel Challenge: https://www.instagram.com/brandonnnyu/ Brandon’s Relationship Newsletter: https://brandonyu.substack.com/ -- The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes

Ronald Chen is a videographer and director for CantoMando, a YouTube channel that focuses on Asian heritage, culture and food. Ronald is a graduate of the Toronto Metropolitan University where he studied media & production. In my conversation with Ronald, he shares his perspectives on his aspirations to work in TV production, how he met and joined the CantoMando squad, the reality of working full-time for a YouTube channel, advice for aspiring creators and much more. "Always keep pushing your limit" --- Show Notes [00:00] Guest Introduction  [01:06] Arts and Media in High School [05:38] Career Paths / University [10:13] Getting Involved in CantoMando [18:36] Ronald’s Role at CantoMando [28:30] Traveling For Work [34:05] Imposter Syndrome [40:13] Hardest Moment at CantoMando -- More about Ronald Follow CantoMando’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CantoMando Ronald’s Photography Page: https://www.instagram.com/ronshots/ Ronald’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronaldchens/ -- Videos Mentioned Eating 10,000 Calories Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqODKbLg1Lg Ikea Hide and Seek Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_pbktYfV68 Current Collaboration with Uncle Roger: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX16t0lJAqY&t=465s -- About Behind The Frames The Behind The Frames Podcast is owned and operated by Alex Ha. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmfbQzELkztAIHzLebqeqeQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_behindtheframes

Trailer for the Behind The Frames Podcast with Alex Ha, which premieres November 6th. This is a Podcast about Creators.