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What you’ll learn in this episodeYour smartphone just out-muscled Madison Avenue. Creator-generated content is set to capture $185 B in ad dollars this year—and more than $1 T by 2030. In this deep-dive, Sara Lovestyle and Tilmon Keaton break down:
- Why brands like Unilever are hiring 20× more creators
- The hidden cost gap that’s killing traditional agencies
- Three ways founders can win right now: be the creator, partner with creators, or build a creator network
- How LinkedIn video is the ultimate cheat code for B2B growth
- Our $76 K rebound deal (after losing three six-figure jobs) and the mindset that made it happen
If you’re still pouring budget into old-school ads, this conversation is your wake-up call—and your playbook.
⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Your phone vs. Madison Ave: $185 B shift 01:07 – The numbers behind creator domination 02:50 – WPP report & the $1 T ad forecast 04:30 – Traditional media’s cost problem 06:15 – Social is marketing, not the thing 08:05 – Community > followers: trust that converts 10:20 – Oversaturation myth & Jackie Aina’s edge 13:00 – Brand–creator alignment that actually sells 16:40 – Unilever’s 20× influencer plan & Cannes Lions scoop 19:20 – 3 roads for founders: be, partner, or network 22:00 – LinkedIn = cheat code for decision-maker reach 25:00 – Sara’s red-carpet growth hack (from takeover to paid host) 28:30 – Athletes, Walmart & the rise of retail studios 31:20 – YouTube eats TV: 200 B Shorts views per day 34:45 – Platform stack: IG, YT, TikTok—where to start 37:30 – Building a personal brand from zero: step-by-step 41:15 – Content pillars that sell while you sleep 44:00 – Founder storytelling that moves product 47:00 – The $76K comeback & resilience blueprint 48:40 – Key takeaways + next steps
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