Matti Haapoja Podcast
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Unscripted behind-the-scenes interviews and conversations about the creator economy, technology, and trends with other creator friends, business leaders, and, well.. other cool people!
Matti Haapoja is a YouTuber, content creator, and filmmaker with over 1M subs who has a knack for navigating this creator economy space.
If you're an aspiring content creator wanting to break free from the traditional way of doing things, a small/medium-sized business wanting to grow, or brands operating in the creator economy - this podcast will for sure have some nuggets of gold for you.
Location:
United States
Description:
Unscripted behind-the-scenes interviews and conversations about the creator economy, technology, and trends with other creator friends, business leaders, and, well.. other cool people! Matti Haapoja is a YouTuber, content creator, and filmmaker with over 1M subs who has a knack for navigating this creator economy space. If you're an aspiring content creator wanting to break free from the traditional way of doing things, a small/medium-sized business wanting to grow, or brands operating in the creator economy - this podcast will for sure have some nuggets of gold for you.
Language:
English
Website:
https://mattihaapoja.com/
Episodes
EP 018 | Weirdest Vine Brand Deal EVER with MATT PAQUETTE
11/1/2022
Matti’s former editor, former vine star, former Ryan Reynolds editor, now Web3 Programmer Matti Paquette sits down with Matti and Manager Tyler. They dig into Matt’s interesting career path of always being on the cutting edge of what is happening on the internet! From having 760k followers on Vine, to now programming Web3 Matt has always had a knack for knowing what is next and becoming a fast expert. This was a fun conversation!
Matthew Paquette
YouTube:...
Duration:01:08:26
EP 017 | How to go full time YouTube faster with LILA
10/25/2022
Matti sits down with Lila (from YouTube)! She shares her journey from why she started YouTube, when she went Full Time YouTuber, and what she would recommend to people starting YouTube now! They discuss their top revenue streams and why understanding the importance of knowing your brand value is KEY. This will help with negotiations with brands and agencies!
LILA YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/lilafromyoutube
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilafromyoutube/
Twitter:...
Duration:00:57:00
EP 016 | Consequences of VIRAL success with HAYDEN PEDERSEN
10/18/2022
In this episode Hayden walks us through his filmmaking journey. Starting from a school project that took him to Utah, to over 1M subscribers on YouTube. With that quick rise, Hayden started reflecting on meaning and purpose and started to look inward through meditation to try and avoid burnout, but like many, succumbed to it. Now on the other side, he shares what we went through and his new perspective on life! A great insight into the ups and downs of YouTube success.
Hayden...
Duration:01:00:28
EP 015 | Making Money from Instagram in 2022 with ALEN PALANDER
10/11/2022
Matti sits down with the most mysterious man on the internet, Alen Palander. Alan has a large Instagram and YouTube following and has worked with the most premium brands on earth. He shares how he used to have @newyorkcity and @toronto before he realized how valuable they were. Alen shares his thoughts on where Instagram is today and what it was previously, where he was actually on calls and sharing some of his ideas with Instagram! We learn why Matti’s YouTube audience helped his Instagram...
Duration:00:38:38
EP 014 | Going crazy viral with JULIE NOLKE
10/4/2022
Matti and Julie do a deep dive into what it’s like to go viral, how that changed Julie’s life, and how many things stayed the same. They also dig into the importance of taking breaks. They discuss battling the traditional tv/movie vs new-school way to entertain people, and how Julie is starting a new sketch channel Pulp Comedy as a new way to make SNL-like sketches more accessible!
Julie Nolke YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FeelingPeckish/videos
Pulp Comedy:...
Duration:01:03:44
EP 013 | How Becki and Chris became Helicopter Flying Photographer YouTubers
9/27/2022
Beck and Chris (literally) fly into the studio and share their journey of becoming the YouTubers they currently are, one's where their niche is... them! From written blogs to video vlogs, they share how owning their interests under one banner, and not ‘niching-down’ into one specific niche works best for them and why! They discuss the teamwork involved in running a channel like theirs and how to navigate Chris working a ‘traditional job’ as a doctor, and Becki having a new-school career. If...
Duration:00:57:07
A Quick Update + Secret Livestream Q&A
7/26/2022
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Don't be alarmed, we aren't going anywhere! Check out this brief episode for an update!
Watch/Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/12alD27zoykW7FdZvoVsHD?si=9e7d5b5a290342a5
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-matti-haapoja-podcast/id1605668768_
Matti Haapoja YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mattih
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattih/
Twitter:...
Duration:00:15:01
EP012 | How We Mentor YouTubers with Manager Tyler Wells
7/19/2022
In this episode, Manager Tyler sits down with Matti!
Matti and Tyler have together built a mentorship program that supports fellow creators, helping them make sense of the ever changing YouTube space. They sit down to share how this idea came to be and what it looks like to run a company of this level.
Tyler Wells
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TylerWells
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerrichardwells/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tylerrichwells
Matti Haapoja
YouTube:...
Duration:01:05:41
EP 011 | 2+ Million Subs While Living Off the Grid with My Self Reliance
7/12/2022
Finding new and exciting niches on YouTube is what keeps the platform fresh and constantly growing. In this episode, Matti sits down with Shawn AKA My Self Reliance whose channel is dedicated to sharing his experience living off the grid and how he grew his channel from that.
Shawn (My Self Reliance)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ShawnJamesMySelfReliance
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myselfreliance/
Matti Haapoja
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mattih
Instagram:...
Duration:01:14:03
EP 010 | LIZZIE PEIRCE on building a Brand vs building a Business
7/5/2022
In this episode, Matti sits down with Lizzie Peirce. A Toronto based filmmaker, sharing her perspective on what it looks like to build a brand and grow as a creative in a male-dominated industry.
Lizzie Peirce
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LizziePeirce
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizziepeirce/
Matti Haapoja
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mattih
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattih/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattiHaapoja
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Unscripted...
Duration:01:07:29
EP 009 | How SHEVON SALMON Hustled Best Buy for Free Camera Gear
6/28/2022
In this episode, Matti sits down with Shevon Salmon. Together they dive into his inspiring story of his come-up on YouTube and the ways he has nurtured his passion for content creation, in the hustle of life as a creator.
Shevon Salmon
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shevonsalmon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shevonsalmon_/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/its_shevi
Matti Haapoja
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mattih
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattih/
Twitter:...
Duration:01:08:12
EP 008 | Why Nike Director left for YouTube With MARK BONE
6/21/2022
In this episode, Matti sits down with Documentarian, Filmmaker, YouTuber, and friend, Mark Bone. How did they inspire each other? What made Mark's journey into so unique? Crack open a Bubbly and get ready to be inspired!
Mark Bone
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/markandrewbone
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markandrewbone/
Matti Haapoja
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mattih
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattih/
Twitter:...
Duration:01:09:30
EP 007 | How He Quit His Finance Job For YouTube with STEVE ANTONIONI
6/20/2022
In this episode, Matti sits down with Steve Antonioni AKA Cash College. They dive into how Steve's niche and past career working in finance turned into his now YouTube channel where he gives financial advice, and exploring the economy for creators and others.
Steve Antonioni
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS4ITAOQlFP9_ny2Zl5b0ig
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveantonioni/
Matti Haapoja
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mattih
nstagram:...
Duration:00:51:13
EP 006 | Is Full-Time at 80,000 Subs Possible? with TEPPO HAAPOJA
6/7/2022
In this episode, Matti sits down with brother and fellow filmmaker Teppo Haapoja. They dive into what it really looks like to start YouTube full-time and how Teppo has made that jump work fro him since working for Matti.
Teppo Haapoja YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TeppoHaapojaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/teppohaapoja/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HaapojaTeppo
Matti Haapoja YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mattihInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattih/Twitter:...
Duration:00:43:23
EP 005 | Why The Matti & Pete Show Stopped with PETER MCKINNON
5/31/2022
The boys are back! In this episode, Matti sits down with friend Peter McKinnon. They catch up on their past couple of months, the premiere of Casey Neistat's new documentary and why their podcast, The Matti & Pete Show, stopped.
Peter McKinnon
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PeterMcKinnon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petermckinnon/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/petermckinnon
Matti Haapoja
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mattih
Instagram:...
Duration:00:45:12
EP 004 | How Matti Ruined His Engineer Career with JAKE FREW
5/24/2022
Jake Frew quit his stable engineering job to pursue YouTube, in part because of Matti. We’ll just say that it’s all Matti’s fault! Matti gets more insight into what Jake’s decision-making process was for that huge life decision, what he’s doing now, and they dig into his unique niche mix of van life, filmmaking, and visual essays!
Jake Frew
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JakeFrew
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jake.frew/
Matti Haapoja
YouTube:...
Duration:00:48:43
EP 003 | Going Full Time YouTube at 40 with DAN BECKER
5/17/2022
In this weeks episode, Matti goes back and forth with Dan Becker. Dan takes the expression of bringing the office outside to a whole different level. From once owning an insurance agency to now becoming peoples go to guide on the best ways to get out and see the world, call him the Swiss Army Man.
Dan Becker
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DanBecker
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danbeckeroutdoors/
Matti Haapoja
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mattih
Instagram:...
Duration:00:43:32
EP 002 | From Lil Dicky Intern to First Feature Film With DANNY GEVIRTZ
5/10/2022
In this episode, Matti sits down with good friend and fellow film maker Danny Gevirtz as they walk through Danny's come up. From touring with Lil Dicky, starting his YouTube channel and now to the birth of his first feature film, I Think I'm Sick, Danny shares the value of dream chasing and cold emails.
Danny Gevirtz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DannyGevirtz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannygevirtz/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DannyGevirtz
Matti Haapoja YouTube:...
Duration:00:52:56
EP 001 | Freelance to 550,000 Subscribers With CHRIS HAU
5/3/2022
In this exciting first episode, Matti sits down with Chris Hau to pick his brain on his journey from freelance to full-time YouTuber, entrepreneur, videographer, and storyteller. They talk dreams, travel, and share their perspectives working in the YouTube space.
Chris Hau
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisHau
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechrishau/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheChrisHau
Matti Haapoja
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mattih
Instagram:...
Duration:01:25:29