UNBOXED

Hey, I'm Jordan, and I’m the manager of the Sidemen. Welcome to Unboxed. In this series, I'll become the manager you never had, aiming to help you navigate your career to build a personality brand that lasts. How? By unboxing the biggest stories from the world of talent to find lessons that will help your growth. In this episode, I'll be unboxing the Sidemen’s cereal brand BEST, and how (I think) it’s been able to succeed at scale early on. Got questions? Want to share your thoughts? Please drop a comment below. I'm 100% focused on making this channel for YOU, and I'll be answering your questions every week. Stay tuned, and let's keep the conversation going.

Hey, I'm Jordan, and I’m the manager of the Sidemen. Welcome to Unboxed. In this series, I'll become the manager you never had, aiming to help you navigate your career to build a personality brand that lasts. How? By unboxing the biggest stories from the world of talent to find lessons that will help your growth. In this episode, I'll be unboxing the story behind why TikTok may be banned and cover what that ban will mean for you as a creator. Timestamps: 0:00 - Why is TikTok going? 3:50 - Why you need to pivot 6:04 - Find your value proposition 8:00 - Create a LinkedIn Presence 8:50 - Get networking 9:30 - Own your data Got questions? Want to share your thoughts? Please drop a comment below. I'm 100% focused on making this channel for YOU, and I'll be answering your questions every week. Stay tuned, and let's keep the conversation going.

Hey, I'm Jordan, and I’m the manager of the Sidemen. Welcome to Unboxed. In this series, I'll become the manager you never had, aiming to help you navigate your career to build a personality brand that lasts. How? By unboxing the biggest stories from the world of talent to find lessons that will help your growth. In this episode, we'll cover the following: How Amelia Dimoldenberg is taking over the world Lessons learned from Luke Littler Why TikTok might be banned in the US 1:06 - Amelia takes the Oscars 3:01 - Luke Littler 5:12 - End of TikTok? 8:20 - Why is Amelia Dimz so successful? 9:13 - What the Oscars tells us about celebrity 10:18 - Why is TikTok really getting banned? 11:20 - I want to be a mainstream presenter, how do I do it? Got questions? Want to share your thoughts? Please drop a comment below. I'm 100% focused on making this channel for YOU, and I'll be answering your questions every week. Stay tuned, and let's keep the conversation going.

Hey, I'm Jordan, and I’m the manager of the Sidemen. Welcome to Unboxed. In this series, I'll become the manager you never had, aiming to help you navigate your career to build a personality brand that lasts. How? By unboxing the biggest stories from the world of talent to find lessons that will help your growth. In this episode, we'll cover the following: 1. Raye proves independence in music, showing labels aren't necessary. 2. Eddie Abbew emphasizes consistency as key to success. 3. The Sidemen's cereal launch offers insights into diversifying ventures. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - How Raye proves you don't need a label? 4:50 - How Eddie Abbew proves consistency wins? 6:55 - Sidemen Launch BEST Cereal - What I’ve learnt... 10:40 - Do artists need record labels? 11:30 - What does the next generation of creators look like? 13:00 - Is YouTube the future of TV? 14:00 - Should I become a full time content creator? Got questions? Want to share your thoughts? Please drop a comment below. I'm 100% focused on making this channel for YOU, and I'll be answering your questions every week. Stay tuned, and let's keep the conversation going.

Hey, I'm Jordan, and I’m the manager of the Sidemen. Welcome to Unboxed. In this series, I'll become the manager you never had, aiming to help you navigate your career to build a personality brand that lasts. How? By unboxing the biggest stories from the world of talent to find lessons that will help your growth. In this episode, we'll cover the following: 1. How Kai Cenat proves the audience is more powerful than cash 2. How Shane Gillis is changing cancel culture 3. How you can build an audience on TikTok Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Kai Cenat saves Ms. Omah Lay's Boyfriend! 3:03 - What should the boyfriend do now? 5:22 - Danny Aarons Retires his dad? 7:30 - How Shane Gillis is changing comedy? 9:58 - Working with brands: biggest myths? 10:45 - Should I put my manager's email in my bio? 11:27 - Most controversial take about creators today? 12:20 - How to build an audience on TikTok? 14:50 - Who will be the next Sidemen? Got questions? Want to share your thoughts? Please drop a comment below. I'm 100% focused on making this channel for YOU, and I'll be answering your questions every week. Stay tuned, and let's keep the conversation going.

Hello, I'm Jordan Schwarzenberg, manager of the Sidemen and Co-Founder of Arcade Media. Welcome to Unboxed. In this series, I'll do my best to act as your manager, aiming to help you navigate your career and online journey. In this episode, we'll cover: 1. Why Sneako has been outcast by the streaming community 2. What it means for the Sidemen to reach number one on Netflix 3. How Mark Zuckerberg demonstrates that you can't buy a personal brand Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Sneako Exiled from the Twitch Community 6:01 - Sidemen Reach Number 1 on Netflix 9:09 - How Mark Zuckerberg Proves You Can't Buy a Personal Brand 12:00 - How to Handle Being Cancelled 13:43 - Quickest Way to Earn £100,000 as a Creator 14:50 - Difference Between a Good and Bad Manager 15:30 - How to Sell a Documentary to Netflix 16:52 - Is Radio Dead? Got questions? Want to share your thoughts? Drop a comment below! I'm 100% focused on making this channel for YOU, and I'll be answering your questions every week. Stay tuned, and let's keep the conversation going.

This season, we're shaking things up. Our format is changing, and we’re looking to become your go to resource for everything you need as an aspiring personality brand. We're diving into topical stories, to unbox the biggest moments in the world of talent, all from my POV as a professional manager. My aim is to share my expertise openly with you guys, and help as many people as I can to build careers with longevity. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Unboxed is back 0:30 - Usher at the Super Bowl 4:10 - Kai Cenat 5:50 - Sidemen Documentary 8:20 - New Segment 8:40 - What you should to get the best presenting gigs 11:19 - How to get more leads and fresh talent for my business 12:30 - How to protect your brand as a streamer 16:22 - Outro Got questions? Want to share your thoughts? Drop a comment below! I'm 100% focussed on making this channel for YOU, and I'll be answering your questions every week. Stay tuned, and let's keep the conversation going.

This week on Unboxed, we are joined by the incredible Hannah Holland, founder of HLD Talent and manager of stars like Tennessee, GKBarry and many others. Don't miss this inside look at Hannah's innovative approach in the entertainment industry. In this episode, Hannah reveals: - What women creators should be doing to thrive in the industry - Why women often get paid more than men in the industry - The importance of management - What it's like working with GKBarry Time stamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Who is Hannah Holland & what is HLD Talent? 6:10 - Traits of a long term plan for women talent? 9:20 - The reality for presenters 10:17 - Role of management 13:45 - GKBarry 20:20 - Lessons from GKBarry 23:00 - Importance of audience demographics 24:10 - Saving Grace Podcast 26:10 - Importance of building a network 25:55 - Why women get paid more than men 30:00 - Value of a female based audience 31:50 - Advice to 21 year-olds 32:55 - Outro Sign up here for my weekly newsletter and get a dose of inspiration every Friday: https://www.jordanschwarz.com/one-last-thing Connect with Hannah on: IG Follow me on: IG Twitter LinkedIn TikTok Brought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

This week on Unboxed, we welcome the exceptionally talented Ben Doyle, known as RVBBERDUCK. He's not only a creative film director but also the co-founder of AfterParty Studios. Remarkably, he made a feature film about KSI at the age of 21. In this episode, Ben reveals: - How he got courage to make a feature film for KSI at 21 - How he makes campaigns for the likes of Sky and NOTWOWAYS - How he founded AfterParty Studios with Callux - His atypical film education Time stamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:49 - How Ben got started? 6:25 - Meeting Callux 9:12 - Feature film at 21 18:40 - Disapointing KSI 24:10 - The reality of your film career 29:40 - Working with NOTWOWAYS 34:40 - Working with brands (Sky) 40:50 - What's the best film education? 47:20 - Ben's creative process 55:20 - How to get gigs? 59:30 - Outro Sign up here for my weekly newsletter and get a dose of inspiration every Friday: https://www.jordanschwarz.com/one-last-thing Connect with Ben on: IG Follow me on: IG Twitter LinkedIn TikTok Brought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

This week on Unboxed, we are joined by Henry Ajder, an expert deepfake and Gen AI advisor for some of the biggest companies in the world. In this episode, Henry reveals: Why deepfake technology is more dangerous than you think How to prepare for the future of AI Methods you can implement now to protect your future job from AI The tools you should be keeping an eye on Time stamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Goodbye interns. Hello AI 4:15 - Education vs AI models 7:00 - Are we forgetting to think? 14:40 - How can I prepare for the future of AI? 18:30 - What tools should I be using? 21:20 - Tools for content creators 27:20 - Why deepfakes are dangerous... 34:07 - Unboxing 1: What the new ChatGPT updates mean? 37:10 - Unboxing 2: How to secure your job in the world of AI? 40:39 - Unboxing 3: Why the Elon Musk x Rishi Sunak conference was weird? 44:15 - How entrepreneurs can navigate this space? 48:35 - Outro Sign up here for my weekly newsletter and get a dose of inspiration every Friday: Jordan Schwarz Newsletter Connect with Henry on: LinkedIn Follow me on: IG Twitter LinkedIn TikTok Brought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

This week on Unboxed, we are joined by Grace Andrews, the Marketing Director for Steven Bartlett's personal brand and podcast, Diary of a CEO. In this episode, Grace reveals: Why 50% of the DOAC's guests cry The tools the DOAC team uses to stand out The secret to creating good content The most common mistakes marketers make on social media The importance of social proofing yourself Time stamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - How Grace Started at DOAC? 2:30 - Story of DOAC 3:55 - Biggest Mistakes? 9:55 - How to build a community in 2024 13:00 - Sustainability 16:12 - Tools to keep ahead 19:33 - What does good content look like? 22:44 - Which platforms should you be using? 26:00 - How to market a podcast? 30:00 - How long it takes to grow to the size of DOAC? 33:30 - What's next for DOAC? 40:15 - Unboxing 1: Why 50% of DOAC's guests cry? 45:25 - Unboxing 2: Why DOAC is more than just a podcast? 47:00 - Unboxing 3: What makes DOAC trailers special? 49:30 - Unboxing 4: The importance of social proofing 52:20 - Unboxing 5: DOAC Book Launch 55:55 - What you should do when starting out? 57:40 - Outro Sign up here for my weekly newsletter and get a dose of inspiration every Friday: Jordan Schwarz Newsletter Connect with Grace on: LinkedIn IG Follow me on: IG Twitter LinkedIn TikTok Brought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

This week on Unboxed, we are joined by Sam Uwins (Your favourite Creator's accountant) for part 2 of our 3-part series. In this episode you'll learn: - Whether you should rent or buy? - Where is best to be a digital nomad? - Is the cost of university still worth it? - The best paying skills of the coming decade This insightful series is brought to you by Starbox Accountants, your ally in navigating the financial landscape. Discover more at Starbox Accountancy Time Stamps: 0:00 - Trailer 0:45 - How to survive the economic climate 3:30 - Is the Cost of University still worth it? 7:48 - Ad: StarBox Accountants 8:12 - How do student loans actually work? 14:25 - Where should I work abroad? 17:09 - Rent or Buy? 21:35 - Best paying jobs for the next 10 years? Sign up for my newsletter for a weekly dose of inspiration every Friday — ⁠here Connect with Sam Uwins on: LinkedIn Follow me on: IG Twitter LinkedIn TikTok Brought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

This week on Unboxed, we are joined by Kimberley Wilson the clinical psychologist, nutritionist and author of 'How the Food We Eat is Fuelling Our Mental Health Crisis'. In this episode you'll learn: - How you can increase your IQ by 15 points - The effects of coffee intake - How to get past brain fog - The diet you need to be the most productive you can be Time Stamps: 0:00 - Trailer Introduction 0:46 - Impact of Food on Health and Brain: How Nutrition Slows Brain Ageing 3:06 - Key Nutrition Facts: The Disregard of Health by Brands 5:10 - Poor Food Habits and Decision Architecture 8:40 - Message to Regular Coffee Drinkers 12:30 - The Importance of Sleep 16:30 - Consequences of Long-Term High Sugar Levels 21:50 - The Problems with Processed Foods 25:30 - Processed Foods vs. Whole Foods 29:40 - Affordable Nutrition Tips 36:00 - How Nutrition Influences Your Behaviour 39:50 - Nutrition and Poverty: The Impact on Babies and later life behaviour 43:20 - Unboxing 1: Brain Fog 46:20 - Unboxing 2: Potential 15-Point IQ Reduction Due to Iodine Deficiency 49:10 - Unboxing 3: The Problem with Processed Foods Like Huel 56:30 - Unboxing 4: Most are cells are not Human 58:20 - Nutritional Advice for People in Their 20s Connect with Kimberley: IG Follow me on: IG Twitter LinkedIn TikTok Sign up for my newsletter for a weekly dose of inspiration every Friday — ⁠here Brought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

This week, we take Unboxed to Max Fosh's kitchen! We hope you enjoy this follow-up interview. Thank you, Max, for letting us use your house, and a big thank you to the rest of the team for making this happen. Find Max: IG Twitter Follow me on: IG Twitter LinkedIn TikTok Sign up for my newsletter for a weekly dose of inspiration every Friday — ⁠here Brought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

This week on Unboxed, we are joined by Sam Uwins (Your favorite creator's accountant) for part 2 of our 3-part series. In this episode you'll learn: - How to manage your money as a business - Why working a 4-day week might be financially smarter - About hidden tax traps - What you need to do to get ready for the new tax year This insightful series is brought to you by Starbox Accountants, your ally in navigating the financial landscape. Discover more at Starbox Accountancy Don't miss this indispensable guide for the entrepreneurial creator: 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - How do I organise my money? 5:30 - Should I be VAT registered? 7:00 - Why should you open a USD account? 8:30 - Tax bracket secrets 11:30 - Sponsor: StarBox Accountancy 12:00 - Why should you have your own company? 14:25 - How do I prepare for the new financial year? 17:00 - Common mistakes business owners make 20:20 - Outro Sign up for my newsletter for a weekly dose of inspiration every Friday — ⁠here Connect with Sam Uwins on: LinkedIn Follow me on: IG Twitter LinkedIn TikTok Brought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

Hayden Hillier-Smith is the former editor to Logan Paul and Mr Beast. In this episode Hayden gives us the full master class on how to become a millionaire YouTube editor. He reveals: - How to become the top 1% of editors - How much money a YouTube editor can make - How important film school is - What's it like working for Logan Paul and Mr Beast - How to deal with difficult managers/clients I really hope you got as much form this conversation as I did! Time Stamps: 0:00- Trailer 0:41 - Is it still possible to 5:15 - Who is Hayden Hillier-Smith? 10:30 - Haydens editing philosophy 14:00 - How to edit for YouTube? 17:50 - How much can an editor make on YouTube? 22:20 - How to get to the top 1% of editors 25:50 - Should you go to film school? 30:00 - What Hayden would do if he started again? 38:00 - How to manage tough conversations with clients? 43:00 - How to get the most out of your editor? 46:20 - What are the main mistakes managers make? 49:55 - Why managers have to run a business like football coach? 54:44 - Old Logan Paul 55:14 - The problem with Mr Beast 57:00 - Will AI replace editors? 59:55 - What is the best editing software 1:03:25 - One piece of advice for aspiring editor 1:04:28 - Outro Sign up for my newsletter for a weekly dose of inspiration every Friday — ⁠here Follow me on: IG Twitter LinkedIn TikTok Keep up with Hayden Here: YouTube Instagram Brought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

This week on Unboxed, as we dive into the world of youth culture with Cora Deleany, founder of EYC Ltd. Cora, a visionary in brand consultancy, launched her agency in 2019. Her company EYC Ltd is known for its diverse clientele, including luxury giants like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Fendi, alongside influential musicians and content creators such as Aitch and Lola Clark. In this episode we explore the strategies behind her success in creative consultancy, event planning, and connecting next-generation creators with global audiences. Get an exclusive look at how EYC Ltd's team of young professionals from fashion, music, and entertainment industries are redefining industry norms. Cora will share insights into the agency's commitment to staying ahead of trends and their dedication to crafting tailor-made services that resonate with today's youth. Time stamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Who is Cora Delaney 2:20 - Starting in the Industry 3:30 - Starting EYC 4:30 - EYC's Client 6:20 - How to get into the industry 7:55 - How to attract high end fashion 9:18 - How to go viral 10:50 - Cora's favourite brand launches 14:00 - What makes a good party 16:40 - Aitch 19:49 - How important is University for getting into the industry 21:10 - How to put on a great campaign 23:00 - Fashion week 24:50 - Unboxing 1 25:50 - Unboxing 2: EYC Valuation 26:45 - Unboxing 3: GullyGuyLeo 27:17 - Unboxing 4: Why fashion brands should put influencers in charge 28:43 - Advice for young people wanting to get into the fashion industry Sign up for my newsletter for a weekly dose of inspiration every Friday — ⁠here Follow me on: IG Twitter LinkedIn TikTok Brought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

This week on Unboxed, join Sam for the first instalment of a thrilling three-part series exploring the origins of arcade gaming and its profound influence on the creator economy. Dive into the monetization strategies of top content groups like the Sidemen, and gain practical tips for financial success as a creator. Sam sheds light on talent management, offering guidance for assembling a team that supports lasting achievement. This insightful series is brought to you by Starbox Accountants, your ally in navigating the financial landscape. Discover more at ⁠Starbox Accountancy⁠: Don't miss this indispensable guide for the entrepreneurial creator: 0:00 - Trailer 0:33 -Sam Uwins 1:18 - Getting started in the Creator Economy - Marcus Butler 6:55 - AD: Starbox Accountants 7:19 - Who are Starbox's clients: KSI, ChrisMD & many more 10 - The importance of good management 11:58 - How Arcade got the Sidemen as clients 15:30 - The Sidemen's long-term strategy 19:30 - How creators can make their business a reality 22:10 - How creators can get corporate finance for their business 25:15 - How to choose a good manager 30:22 - How protect yourself financially in 2023/24 32:55 - Outro Sign up for my newsletter for a weekly dose of inspiration every Friday — ⁠here Connect with Sam on: LinkedIn Follow me on: IG Twitter LinkedIn TikTok Brought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

This week on Unboxed we have thet 20-year-old entrepreneur Callum Carver, the founder of Project Kaizen and one of the discoverers of Social Media Influencer Pooling (SMIP). In this episode Callum shares his journey of learning from past failures to generating £100,000 in revenue in just six weeks. Callum's Instagram: @itscallumcarver 0:40 - Who is Callum 3:40 - Freelancing 5:30 - Discovering SMIP 10:10 - Psychology of managing £100,00+ at 19 ‘ 12:43 - Why you need to skill stack to make money 16:40 - Why being young is the biggest advantage 20:40 - No excuse for not learning in 2023 22:10 - What are the best skills to learn? 26:18 - Unboxing 1: Callum on passing his milestones 27:55 - Unboxing 2: Iman Ghazi 28:47 - Unboxing 3: Importance of setting goals 30:09 - Unboxing4: Kaizen 31:00 - Why you need to just start 34:10 - Outro You can sign up to my newsletter — a weekly hit of inspiration of inspiration every Friday — here Follow… IG Twitter LinkedIn TikTok An Arcade Media production, with Listen.

This week on Unboxed, we're excited to host 19-year-old Fred Talks Fighting, the viral sensation who's secured some of this year's biggest boxing and celebrity interviews, including KSI, Logan Paul, Andrew Schwarz, and more. In this episode, we delve into the world of YouTuber boxing and talk about the power have for achieving success. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Trailer 0:48 - Fred Talks Fighting 2:23 - Meeting Logan & KSI 4:20 - KSI Fight Reaction 5:10 - Dillon Dannis Street Fight 6:50 - Gratitude 9:30 - Fred's Mentality 10:52 - Parent's Thoughts 12:10 - Fred's FYP 13:25 - Sacrifice 15:00 - Young People's Biggest Asset 16:37 - Audience = Opportunity 17:33 - Unboxing 1: Slim VS Salt Papi 18:21 - KSI VS Joe Weller 18:48 - Message to 16 Year Old Self 19:29 - Outro You can sign up to my newsletter — a weekly hit of inspiration of inspiration every Friday — here Follow… IG Twitter LinkedIn TikTok An Arcade Media production, with Listen.