Podcast
Operation GOTH
Hosted by EKARD and OTK · EN
Operation GOTH aka Operation Get Out The Hood, is a podcast hosted by Michael Smith-Grant (commonly known as Ekard) with his partner-in-crime and co-host Kayla. This podcast will cover a range of topics mainly from stories of obtaining financial freedom, to the highs and lows. Ekard is a full-time content creator while Kayla is a full-time working-class consumer.
Operation GOTH is a motto Ekard came up with that works in multiple phases. Phase 1: Getting Out The Hood (achieve a state of financial security), Phase 2: Stay Out The Hood (Improving ones financial security to financial stability) and Phase 3: Help Other Get Out The Hood (The ultimate step after obtaining wealth in both knowledge and financials).
As a content creator, Ekard will offer insight about how he has tried to grow on platforms, the best and worst sponsorships he's had, and especially the worst experiences working with brands. Ekard will also share insight on what he's learned in trying to build his following over the past 13 years as a content creator.
As a consumer who has dabbled in content creation but now works full-time, Kayla will offer her stance on someone who consumes content and her stance on the realities of 'Get Rich or Die Tryin' as a person trying to escape the rat race of life and the dreaded 9-5.
Welcome to an adventure like no other as this operation gets underway!
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Episode 6: Is Going Viral With Reaction Based Content Worth It?
Jan 2, 202401:09:36Tap to summarizeBack in September, Ekard had an instagram reel go viral which brought a lot of traction to his account. It was a reaction video and in the current age of social media, a lot of people consider reaction videos as stealing content. Ekard talks about his experiences after his first viral video as him and OTK tackle the benefits and issues behind this form of content.
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Episode 5: Manifesting a Toy Business in NYC ft. Grimshark
Sep 14, 202301:32:57Tap to summarizeMichael and Kayla interview upcoming Toy creator Grimshark and his grind to move from a 9-5 job towards making Toys full-time while living in New York City,
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Episode 4: Monetizing Goals for the Future, Twitter/X Pays But At What Cost?
Sep 7, 202301:14:11Tap to summarizeIn today's podcast episode, Michael and Kayla go over their upcoming plans to monetize the Operation GOTH podcast for the future as well as tackling the positives and negatives that will come with the X/Twitter payouts
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Episode 3: Working a 9-5 While Trying To Be A Full Time Content Creator
Aug 22, 202301:16:27Tap to summarizeWelcome or welcome back to another insightful episode of the Operation GOTH podcast with your hosts, Michael (Ekard) and Kayla (OTK). This episode, we’re diving deep into the world of content creation — especially the challenges and realities of juggling a full-time 9-5 job while striving to make it big in the content sphere. We all hear the success stories, but what about the gritty in-betweens? The stress, the burnout, and the sheer commitment needed to feed two beasts? Michael and Kayla share their personal journeys and the myriad hurdles they faced in their transition to becoming full-time content creators. Buckle up for an episode packed with stories, insights, and actionable tips!
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Episode 2: Twitter Becomes X, NPC Tiktok Trends, Managing Social Media Content
Aug 15, 202301:14:42Tap to summarizeWelcome or welcome back to another episode of the Operation GOTH podcast with Michael (Ekard) and Kayla (OTK). This episode we tackle the transformation of Twitter to X as well as the new monetization for the platform. We take a quick dive into the Tiktok Trend that recently took over with NPC Tiktok blowing up with Pinkydoll and the ramifications of the trend. Last but not least we go over managing social media content as a content creator for a consumer and hear points of views on how creators could better spread the awareness of their content. #twitterx #tiktoknpc #howtogrowonyoutube
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Episode 1: Hollywood Strike's Effect on YouTube and Social Media Content
Aug 7, 202301:15:13Tap to summarizeThe Hollywood Strikes that occurred recently will have an effect on the social media and online creator market for months to come. YouTube, Tiktok and Instagram will see an influx of new content creators rise from the writers strike and actors strikes. On today's episode of Operation GOTH, we discuss some of what is happening with the hollywood strikes and the particular effects it will have on creating content online as well as how to make money online
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Operation GOTH: Rehashing the Past for the Future | Episode 0
Jul 30, 202301:36:12Tap to summarizeThe unofficial official first episode we've decided to name Episode 0. Operation GOTH, which stands for Operation Get Out The Hood is a podcast hosted by Ekard with fellow co-host Kayla! Michael aka Ekard is a content creator that has been engrossed with social media for years while Kayla is a consumer of various content within the world of social media. Together, they discuss Kayla's current financials, where she sees herself in the future and their past as they tried to build a media company within the K-pop that few international K-pop fans may know as Seoulwave.Episode 0 is essentially a raw look into current circumstances to layer what some of the goals for the future are with the podcast as well as giving listeners a glimpse into the previous adventures Ekard and Kayla have shared.
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