Podcast
UNBOXED
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I’m Jordan Schwarzenberger, Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur and manager of Europe’s biggest creators, The Sidemen.
In this show I'm on a journey to learn from entrepreneurs killing it in the modern world. Why? So I can become the best entrepreneur I can be.
And I’m sharing everything I learn with you, in real time.
I’m super passionate about levelling up, both for myself, and for the next generation of entrepreneurs, to build THE blueprint for true success in 2023 and beyond.
So let's get into it, together.
An Arcade Media and Listen Production
You can find more UNBOXED content on social @unboxedwithjordan.
Want to hear your brand in this show? Email: unboxed@listen.co.uk
In this show I'm on a journey to learn from entrepreneurs killing it in the modern world. Why? So I can become the best entrepreneur I can be.
And I’m sharing everything I learn with you, in real time.
I’m super passionate about levelling up, both for myself, and for the next generation of entrepreneurs, to build THE blueprint for true success in 2023 and beyond.
So let's get into it, together.
An Arcade Media and Listen Production
You can find more UNBOXED content on social @unboxedwithjordan.
Want to hear your brand in this show? Email: unboxed@listen.co.uk
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Episodes
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67: How Sidemen Sold 100,000 Cereal Boxes in 14 Days
Mar 28, 202400:14:38Tap to summarizeHey, 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.
Transcribe →66: TikTok ban: how to prepare
Mar 20, 202400:11:35Tap to summarizeHey, 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.
Transcribe →65: Amelia (Chicken Shop Date) Was The Real Oscar Winner...
Mar 13, 202400:12:20Tap to summarizeHey, 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.
Transcribe →64: Raye’s Middle Finger To The Music Industry
Mar 6, 202400:15:28Tap to summarizeHey, 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.
Transcribe →63: Kai Cenat SAVED his LIFE?!?
Feb 28, 202400:15:39Tap to summarizeHey, 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.
Transcribe →62: SNEAKO IS EXILED! Sidemen’s Netflix #1 & Zuck’s awkward brand…
Feb 21, 202400:18:32Tap to summarizeHello, 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.
Transcribe →61: Was Usher Scammed?!?
Feb 14, 202400:17:20Tap to summarizeThis 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.
Transcribe →60: Meet GK Barry's Momager (Hannah Holland)
Jan 31, 202400:33:18Tap to summarizeThis 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.
Transcribe →59: Navigate the Film Industry with Ben Doyle (Rvbberduck): KSI Documentary at 21, NOTWOWAYS, and Launching a Production Company
Jan 24, 202401:00:02Tap to summarizeThis 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.
Transcribe →58: Deepfakes Are Coming... MUST Know Info!
Jan 17, 202400:48:59Tap to summarizeThis 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.
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