UNBOXED

67: How Sidemen Sold 100,000 Cereal Boxes in 14 Days 28.03.2024 14min

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.

66: TikTok ban: how to prepare 20.03.2024 11min

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 proposition8:00 - 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.

65: Amelia (Chicken Shop Date) Was The Real Oscar Winner... 13.03.2024 12min

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 worldLessons learned from Luke Littler Why TikTok might be banned in the US1:06 - Amelia takes the Oscars 3:01 - Luke Littler5:12 - End of TikTok?8:20 - Why is Amelia Dimz so successful?9:13 - What the Oscars tells us about celebrity10:18 - 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.

64: Raye’s Middle Finger To The Music Industry 06.03.2024 15min

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.

63: Kai Cenat SAVED his LIFE?!? 28.02.2024 15min

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 cash2. How Shane Gillis is changing cancel culture3. How you can build an audience on TikTokTime Stamps:0:00 - Intro0:30 - 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.

62: SNEAKO IS EXILED! Sidemen’s Netflix #1 & Zuck’s awkward brand… 21.02.2024 18min

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 community2. What it means for the Sidemen to reach number one on Netflix3. How Mark Zuckerberg demonstrates that you can't buy a personal brandTime Stamps:0:00 - Intro0:55 - Sneako Exiled from the Twitch Community6:01 - Sidemen Reach Number 1 on Netflix9:09 - How Mark Zuckerberg Proves You Can't Buy a Personal Brand12:00 - How to Handle Being Cancelled13:43 - Quickest Way to Earn £100,000 as a Creator14:50 - Difference Between a Good and Bad Manager15:30 - How to Sell a Documentary to Netflix16:52 - 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.

61: Was Usher Scammed?!? 14.02.2024 17min

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 back0:30 - Usher at the Super Bowl4:10 - Kai Cenat 5:50 - Sidemen Documentary 8:20 - New Segment8:40 - What you should to get the best presenting gigs 11:19 - How to get more leads and fresh talent for my business12:30 - How to protect your brand as a streamer 16:22 - OutroGot 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.

60: Meet GK Barry's Momager (Hannah Holland) 31.01.2024 33min

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 GKBarryTime stamps:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Who is Hannah Holland & what is HLD Talent?6:10 - Traits of a long term plan for women talent?9:20 - The reality for presenters10:17 - Role of management13:45 - GKBarry20:20 - Lessons from GKBarry 23:00 - Importance of audience demographics24:10 - Saving Grace Podcast26:10 - Importance of building a network25:55 - Why women get paid more than men30:00 - Value of a female based audience31:50 - 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-thingConnect with Hannah on:IGFollow me on:IGTwitterLinkedInTikTokBrought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

59: Navigate the Film Industry with Ben Doyle (Rvbberduck): KSI Documentary at 21, NOTWOWAYS, and Launching a Production Company 24.01.2024 1h

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 educationTime stamps:0:00 - Intro0:49 - How Ben got started?6:25 - Meeting Callux9:12 - Feature film at 2118:40 - Disapointing KSI 24:10 - The reality of your film career29:40 - Working with NOTWOWAYS34:40 - 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 - OutroSign up here for my weekly newsletter and get a dose of inspiration every Friday: https://www.jordanschwarz.com/one-last-thingConnect with Ben on:IGFollow me on:IGTwitterLinkedInTikTokBrought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

58: Deepfakes Are Coming... MUST Know Info! 17.01.2024 48min

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 thinkHow to prepare for the future of AIMethods you can implement now to protect your future job from AI The tools you should be keeping an eye onTime stamps:0:00 - Intro0:55 - Goodbye interns. Hello AI4:15 - Education vs AI models7:00 - 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 - OutroSign up here for my weekly newsletter and get a dose of inspiration every Friday: Jordan Schwarz NewsletterConnect with Henry on:LinkedInFollow me on:IGTwitterLinkedInTikTokBrought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

57: Meet Diary Of A CEO’s Secret Weapon 10.01.2024 57min

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 cryThe tools the DOAC team uses to stand outThe secret to creating good contentThe most common mistakes marketers make on social mediaThe importance of social proofing yourselfTime stamps:0:00 - Intro1:00 - How Grace Started at DOAC?2:30 - Story of DOAC3:55 - Biggest Mistakes?9:55 - How to build a community in 202413:00 - Sustainability16:12 - Tools to keep ahead19:33 - 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 proofing52:20 - Unboxing 5: DOAC Book Launch55:55 - What you should do when starting out?57:40 - OutroSign up here for my weekly newsletter and get a dose of inspiration every Friday: Jordan Schwarz NewsletterConnect with Grace on:LinkedInIGFollow me on:IGTwitterLinkedInTikTokBrought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

56: Sidemen's Accountant Explains: Buying vs Renting, University Still Worth It? & Why You Should Consider a Labour Job in 2024 20.12.2023 27min

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 decadeThis insightful series is brought to you by Starbox Accountants, your ally in navigating the financial landscape.Discover more at Starbox AccountancyTime Stamps:0:00 - Trailer0:45 - 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 — ⁠hereConnect with Sam Uwins on:LinkedInFollow me on:IGTwitterLinkedInTikTokBrought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

55: Nutrition Expert: “These Brands Don’t Care About Your Health”- Kimberley Wilson 13.12.2023 1h

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 Introduction0:46 - Impact of Food on Health and Brain: How Nutrition Slows Brain Ageing3:06 - Key Nutrition Facts: The Disregard of Health by Brands5:10 - Poor Food Habits and Decision Architecture8:40 - Message to Regular Coffee Drinkers12:30 - The Importance of Sleep 16:30 - Consequences of Long-Term High Sugar Levels21:50 - The Problems with Processed Foods25:30 - Processed Foods vs. Whole Foods29:40 - Affordable Nutrition Tips36:00 - How Nutrition Influences Your Behaviour39:50 - Nutrition and Poverty: The Impact on Babies and later life behaviour43:20 - Unboxing 1: Brain Fog46:20 - Unboxing 2: Potential 15-Point IQ Reduction Due to Iodine Deficiency49:10 - Unboxing 3: The Problem with Processed Foods Like Huel56:30 - Unboxing 4: Most are cells are not Human58:20 - Nutritional Advice for People in Their 20sConnect with Kimberley:IGFollow me on:IGTwitterLinkedInTikTokSign up for my newsletter for a weekly dose of inspiration every Friday — ⁠hereBrought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

54: I asked Max Fosh 32 silly questions (in his kitchen) 06.12.2023 9min

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:IGTwitterFollow me on:IGTwitterLinkedInTikTokSign up for my newsletter for a weekly dose of inspiration every Friday — ⁠hereBrought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

53: The Creator Accountant: the ultimate guide to managing money in 2024 29.11.2023 20min

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 yearThis insightful series is brought to you by Starbox Accountants, your ally in navigating the financial landscape.Discover more at Starbox AccountancyDon't miss this indispensable guide for the entrepreneurial creator:0:00 - Intro0:35 - 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 secrets11:30 - Sponsor: StarBox Accountancy12:00 - Why should you have your own company?14:25 - How do I prepare for the new financial year?17:00 - Common mistakes business owners make20:20 - OutroSign up for my newsletter for a weekly dose of inspiration every Friday — ⁠hereConnect with Sam Uwins on:LinkedInFollow me on:IGTwitterLinkedInTikTokBrought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

52: Hayden Hillier-Smith's Guide on How to Make Millions Editing for Logan Paul & Mr Beast 22.11.2023 1h 5min

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/clientsI 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 Paul55:14 - The problem with Mr Beast 57:00 - Will AI replace editors?59:55 - What is the best editing software1:03:25 - One piece of advice for aspiring editor1:04:28 - OutroSign up for my newsletter for a weekly dose of inspiration every Friday — ⁠hereFollow me on:IGTwitterLinkedInTikTokKeep up with Hayden Here:YouTubeInstagram Brought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

51: Luxury Giants, Central Cee, and the Future of Fashion with Cora Delaney 15.11.2023 30min

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 - Intro0:50 - Who is Cora Delaney2:20 - Starting in the Industry3:30 - Starting EYC4:30 - EYC's Client6:20 - How to get into the industry7:55 - How to attract high end fashion 9:18 - How to go viral10:50 - Cora's favourite brand launches 14:00 - What makes a good party16:40 - Aitch 19:49 - How important is University for getting into the industry21:10 - How to put on a great campaign 23:00 - Fashion week24:50 - Unboxing 125:50 - Unboxing 2: EYC Valuation 26:45 - Unboxing 3: GullyGuyLeo27:17 - Unboxing 4: Why fashion brands should put influencers in charge28:43 - Advice for young people wanting to get into the fashion industrySign up for my newsletter for a weekly dose of inspiration every Friday — ⁠hereFollow me on:IGTwitterLinkedInTikTokBrought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

50: SIDEMEN ACCOUNTANT: Inside The Business of The Sidemen (Part 1) 08.11.2023 36min

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 - Trailer0:33 -Sam Uwins1:18 - Getting started in the Creator Economy - Marcus Butler6:55 - AD: Starbox Accountants7:19 - Who are Starbox's clients: KSI, ChrisMD & many more10 - The importance of good management11:58 - How Arcade got the Sidemen as clients15:30 - The Sidemen's long-term strategy19:30 - How creators can make their business a reality22:10 - How creators can get corporate finance for their business25:15 - How to choose a good manager30:22 - How protect yourself financially in 2023/2432:55 - OutroSign up for my newsletter for a weekly dose of inspiration every Friday — ⁠hereConnect with Sam on:LinkedInFollow me on:IGTwitterLinkedInTikTokBrought to you by Arcade Media, in collaboration with Listen.

49: Secrets of the Self Made Teenager Callum Carver: Project Kaizen, Importance of Skill Stacking & SMIP 01.11.2023 34min

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: @itscallumcarver0:40 - Who is Callum3:40 - Freelancing5:30 - Discovering SMIP10:10 - Psychology of managing £100,00+ at 19 ‘12:43 - Why you need to skill stack to make money16:40 - Why being young is the biggest advantage20:40 - No excuse for not learning in 2023 22:10 - What are the best skills to learn?26:18 - Unboxing 1: Callum on passing his milestones27:55 - Unboxing 2: Iman Ghazi 28:47 - Unboxing 3: Importance of setting goals30:09 - Unboxing4: Kaizen 31:00 - Why you need to just start34:10 - OutroYou can sign up to my newsletter — a weekly hit of inspiration of inspiration every Friday — hereFollow…IGTwitterLinkedInTikTokAn Arcade Media production, with Listen.

48: The Crazy Come Up of Fred Talks Fighting - His secret to interviewing KSI, Logan Paul & Andrew Schwarz at 19. 25.10.2023 20min

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 - Trailer0:48 - Fred Talks Fighting2:23 - Meeting Logan & KSI4:20 - KSI Fight Reaction5:10 - Dillon Dannis Street Fight 6:50 - Gratitude 9:30 - Fred's Mentality 10:52 - Parent's Thoughts 12:10 - Fred's FYP13:25 - Sacrifice 15:00 - Young People's Biggest Asset16:37 - Audience = Opportunity 17:33 - Unboxing 1: Slim VS Salt Papi18:21 - 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 — hereFollow…IGTwitterLinkedInTikTokAn Arcade Media production, with Listen.