Nick O’Hara is a Serial Entrepreneur and Content Creator. Growing his TikTok account to over 150 million views in only one year.
In this episode I talk to Nick about how he convinced David Dobrik and Rick Shiels to work with him, the good and bad parts of being a content creator (and his advice on growing your following). How a Ponzi scheme caused him to sell his business, and much more.
TOPICS WE DISCUSS
(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:14) David Dobrik and Homemade Explosives
(00:08:51) Expect The Unexpected: In Business and Life
(00:11:47) Filming with Rick Shiels, the famous golfer
(00:13:15) The Power of Distribution and the Internet
(00:15:11) How to Collaborate With People More Successful Than You
(00:17:08) How to Get Results AND Still Enjoy Life
(00:18:38) The Dark side (and Fun Parts) of Being a Successful Content Creator
(00:21:51) How Frequently Should You Post Content? (As a Content Creator)
(00:23:44) How to Succeed in The Long Run
(00:24:36) Becoming a Slave to The TikTok Algorithm
(00:28:37) Should You Create Content For TikTok or Youtube?
(00:33:19) Warning Signs of Burnout: When to Take a Step Back
(00:43:24) Nick’s Previous Businesses, Successes, and Failures
(00:51:04) Perseverance – Be Successful or Die Trying
(00:53:48) Nick Makes Money Selling Dirt
(00:58:37) Building Virality into Your Business
(00:59:49) Tom Hamilton, Ponzi Schemes, and Selling his Business, Canary
(01:04:31) Do What Doesn’t Scale, Paul Graham
(01:15:50) Advice to Entrepreneurs Selling Their Business
(01:20:37) Knowing What Really Matters in Life
(01:28:25) Advice on Dating and Relationships
(01:35:04) Nick’s Definition of Success
(01:36:50) Parting Advice From Nick