How Creators Make Money

A podcast that deep dives into the business side of content creation with hosts Justin Nguyen and Grace Ling! They break down how creators that you’ve never heard of make money. Come to learn how to turn your views into dollars, stay for the vibes.

How Creators Make Money is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 47 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.

Unknown Host hosts How Creators Make Money, a business show with 47 episodes published.

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  How Creators Make Money

  The Super Bowl Isn’t About Football Anymore (Here’s Who Actually Wins)

  Feb 8, 202642 minS0

  <p>The Super Bowl looks like a football game — but it’s really a business event.</p><p>In this episode, Grace and Justin break down how the Super Bowl became one of the most powerful money-making machines in the world, and what that means for creators, brands, and anyone paying attention to where attention actually flows.</p><p>This turns into a broader conversation about scarcity, spectacle, and why the biggest sports moments are no longer built for fans — they’re built for advertisers, executives, and creators who know how to position themselves in the right rooms.</p><p>We also...

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  Episode #49

  How To Succeed as a Creator in 2026 | Insights From a 350-Page Report

  Jan 2, 20261h 10mS0

  <p>Here is a link to the 350 page 2025 social trends deck: https://docs.google.com/presentation/u/0/d/1aSrP4Pojh7EZde8EZL5kTOH_DAY0SoXzEWF6o2RmFg4/</p><p>In this episode, Grace and Justin react to a massive deck that shares social trends of 2025, where the industry is headed, and what most people still don’t understand about social media.</p><p>This turns into a real conversation about creator income, incentives, platforms, and why so many creators feel stuck even when things look “successful” on the outside.</p><p>Inside this episode:</p><p>Why someone would build a 350...

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  Episode #48

  Why Most Creators Are Broke (Even With a Big Audience)

  Dec 19, 202555 minS0

  <p>In this episode, Justin and Grace sit down with JC Rodriguez to break down how creators should be thinking about building multiple income streams to thinking about cash flow, taxes, and long-term financial stability as a creator.</p><p>Inside:</p>Revenue vs. profit — why many creators get this wrongHow creators should think about taxes, savings, and reinvesting incomeCommon financial mistakes creators make early onWhen to monetize vs. when to grow distribution• Building long-term financial security as a creator<p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 – Intro & JC Rodriguez’s background</p><p>05:30 – How JC thinks about creator income streams</p><p>12:10 – Revenue, pro...

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  How Small Creators Are Making 6 Figures with UGC

  Dec 4, 202558 minS0

  <p>This episode breaks down the real world of UGC. How creators with tiny audiences are making six figures, why most creator panels are useless, and how brands actually manufacture viral moments on TikTok.</p><p>Grace also dives into portfolio mistakes, agency vs. direct pricing, and what Handshake looks for when hiring UGC creators.</p><p>Inside:</p>How small creators quietly earn 6 figures with UGCWhy most creator panels suck (and what actually matters)Agency rates vs. direct brand rates — 10x differenceHow brands “flood TikTok” to push products viralWhat Handshake looks for in UGC creatorsWhy comedians are the best teache...

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  Billionaire Career Advice: How to Actually Use Your 9–5

  Nov 28, 202553 minS0

  <p>Inside This Episode:</p><p>This one goes deep into the creator × career crossroads — how personal branding actually impacts job offers, whether “dream jobs” are real or a scam, and what Grace & our guest learned from breaking into tech, navigating identity shifts, and growing online while working full-time.<br>Plus… the Lucy Guo saga, getting into VC-backed startups, and the real game behind “prestige hiring.”</p><p>⏱ Timestamps<br>00:00 — Imposter syndrome & your online reputation<br>02:45 — How personal branding actually gets you hired<br>05:30 — Why top-of-mind beats résumés<br>07:50 — Inside his new role + onboarding realities in tech<br>10:45 — Why relationships are the real...

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