Creator Ops

Creator Ops teaches you how to become a great manager or operator for creators.As the creator economy gains momentum, the need for great operators is dramatically increasing. These are the people behind the creators who help with product development, finances, sponsorships, content strategy, and much more.We’ll interview the industry's best managers and operators to understand how they're shaping this rapidly changing space. If you have any questions, comments, or feedback, send me a note - thomas@creatoropsmedia.com

Creator Ops is a business podcast hosted by Thomas Schreiber, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Thomas Schreiber hosts Creator Ops, a business show with 15 episodes published.

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  The Fundamentals of Creator Economy M&A Explained

  Dec 22, 202545 minS0

  <p>On this episode of Creator Ops, I talk with Chris Erwin, the founder and CEO of RockWater, to break down how capital is flowing into the creator economy — and what this new growth cycle means for creators, operators, and acquirers.<br>Before founding RockWater, Chris began his career on Wall Street doing media and telecom M&A. He later joined one of the first YouTube MCNs and social agencies as COO back in 2012, where he helped co-lead the sale of the company in 2014. After seeing the lack of specialized advisory firms serving creator-led and digital-first businesses, Chris launched RockWater to...

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  The CEO of Dhar Mann Studios (26 Million Subscribers)

  Dec 22, 202556 minS0

  <p>On this episode of Creator Ops, I talk with the CEO of Dhar Mann Studios,Sean Atkins, to explore how one of the world’s largest creator-led studios is shaping the future of digital content.<br>Before joining Dhar Mann Studios, Sean built an impressive track record leading some of the world’s most recognizable media brands — he’s the former President of MTV, Chief Digital Officer at Discovery, and most recently served as President at Jellysmack, helping scale creator businesses globally.<br>Dhar Mann is the #1 digital scripted content creator in the world, reaching over 130 million followers across platform...

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  How to Raise Money as a Creator (Without Losing Ownership)

  Dec 22, 202535 minS0

  <p>On this episode of Creator Ops, I talk with Lukas Runte, the Co-Founder and CEO of Everbloom.<br>Everbloom provides flexible, non-dilutive capital for creators. They offer capital ranging from $ 50,000 to $ 5,000,000 with no minimum monthly payments, no revenue pressure, and most importantly, you retain 100% ownership of your content and IP.<br>Creators use Everbloom’s capital to scale marketing, build teams, and launch new products. So far, Everbloom has deployed over $15 million across more than 175 creators.<br>During our conversation, Lukas and I talked through:</p>The right time for creators to raise capital and how to approach it wi...

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  The Ultimate Guide to Selling Your Creator Business: Preparation, Valuation & Exit Options

  Dec 22, 202545 minS0

  <p>On this episode of Creator Ops, I talk with James Creech! James is a serial entrepreneur and experienced M&A advisor who has spent over a decade in the creator economy.<br>He was previously the Co-Founder & CEO of Paladin, an influencer marketing platform that was acquired by Brandwatch in 2022. Currently, he is the founder of Quartermast Advisors, which helps founders navigate the M&A process to successful exits.<br>In this episode, we break down the essentials of selling a creator business, including: </p>What buyers expect and how to navigate due diligenceStrategies to reduce key person riskHow v...

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  The Manager Behind Ali Abdaal (6 Million Subscribers)

  Dec 22, 20251h 10mS0

  <p>On this episode of Creator Ops, I talk with Angus Parker who is the General Manager & COO for Ali Abdaal.<br>Ali Abdaal is the #1 productivity creator in the world, with over 6 million YouTube subscribers. A former doctor turned entrepreneur, Ali has built a business by teaching everything from evidence-based productivity to intentional living and creative entrepreneurship. Today, the business generates well over $5M per year, and Angus has been a critical part of its success. <br>During our conversation, we talk through a ton, including 3 of Ali’s products:</p>Part Time YouTuber Academy - Ali’s courses, syste...

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