The Nathan Barry Show

• From Brain Surgery to $1.6M: How I Built My Dream Business | 074

  Today I'm joined by Sam Vander Wielen, a former lawyer who built a thriving digital product business creator business while recovering from brain surgery.In this episode, we explore how Sam went from burnt-out lawyer to building a $1.6M/year digital product business with just one full-time employee. She shares the strategy behind her evergreen funnel, the mindset shifts that helped her grow, and the systems that kept the business running after losing both of her parents.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:16 Discovering Her True Calling in Business03:00 Frustrations with the Legal Industry06:15 Early Signs of Entrepreneurial Spirit08:55 Food Blog to Legal Templates Pivot10:24 Starting with SEO and Organic Content13:01 First Month Revenue & Early Wins15:47 Scaling to 1.6M with One Product17:19 “All Roads Lead to the Email List”18:42 Evergreen Webinar Funnel that Converts21:04 Ad Strategy & Scaling Mistakes23:29 Voice of Customer Research System26:30 The Power of a Simple Product Suite28:04 Navigating Brain Surgery & Caregiving33:45 Building a Business While Grieving38:50 Dropping Social Media & Saying No41:27 Systems for Automation & Scrubbing43:30 The Power of Writing a Weekly Newsletter44:52 Book Launch: When I Start My Business I’ll Be Happy47:10 Why “Community Over Competition” is BS49:18 Preparing for Craft & Commerce51:17 What’s Next for SamIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comFollow Sam:Newsletter: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/samsidebarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/samvanderwielenWebsite: https://www.samvanderwielen.comBook: When I Start My Business I’ll Be Happy – available wherever books are soldFeatured in this episode:Ultimate Bundle: https://www.samvanderwielen.com/ultimate-bundleKit: https://kit.comMelissa Griffin: https://melissagriffin.comCraft + Commerce: https://convertkit.com/craft-commerce

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• How AI Can Grow Your Business in 2025 (Expert Advice) | 073

  Today I'm joined by Jay Singh, AI expert and founder of Casper Studios, to explore how AI is transforming both product creation and internal workflows for creators and businesses alike.We dive deep into the future of personalized software, unlocking AI use cases for creators, and building tools with platforms like Cursor, MindStudio, and Replit. Jay shares how creators can implement fast, practical automations to save time, boost output, and stay ahead in a rapidly changing AI landscape.You'll learn how to identify your best automation opportunities, spin up AI-driven products from transcripts and meeting notes, and use AI to turn raw data into insight, revenue, and leverage.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction02:17 – Why AI Helps 95% of Tasks—but Gets Used for 50%06:12 – Creators, Voice, and the Future of AI08:33 – Jay’s Background at Microsoft & LinkedIn10:09 – The 3-Step Framework for AI Product Thinking13:26 – Automating Finance, Accounting & Accuracy18:02 – How Jay’s Agency Designs AI Workflows20:19 – Zapier, MindStudio & Real AI Implementations24:36 – Going From Transcript to Product Requirements in Minutes27:11 – V0, Cursor & AI Product Design Workflows33:07 – Kit's App Store Vision & The Future of Personalized Software38:15 – Building AI Tools Without Knowing the Future42:24 – AI Tools Every Creator Should Be Using45:42 – Meeting Transcripts → LinkedIn Content48:19 – AI-Powered Weekly Metrics Reports for Creators51:06 – How to Spot Your Own Automation Opportunities55:09 – Why Everyone Thinks Their Job is “Safe” From AIIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarryX: https://twitter.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comFollow Jay:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysinghX: https://x.com/JSingh_08Website: https://casperstudios.xyzFeatured in this episode:MindStudio: https://mindstudio.comCursor: https://cursor.shV0: https://v0.devFireflies: https://fireflies.aiReplit: https://replit.comKit: https://kit.com

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• How This Musician Makes $500K/year Working 2 Hours A Week | 072

  Today I’m joined by Lars Tiger, a Norwegian music producer who makes $500,000 a year—almost entirely profit—working just two hours a week from his home in the south of France.We dive deep into the experiment that made it possible: releasing thousands of piano tracks with no marketing, using pure volume to generate income and data. Lars shares how he redefined quality, stopped chasing perfectionism, and built a flywheel that creators in any industry can apply.You’ll learn how volume creates financial stability, how to think like a fisherman (not a perfectionist), and why quantity—not quality—is the fastest path to mastery.Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:26 Lars’ $500K/yr, 2-hour workweek model 04:12 Creating 1,000 tracks with zero marketing 08:10 Why 80% quality is enough (and often better) 14:05 The Pottery Class Experiment 17:52 From hits to stability: the math behind his model 20:21 Why Spotify only brings in 15–20% of revenue 22:30 What actually drives plays (hint: not TikTok) 25:42 Helping traditional artists embrace volume 30:38 Can this model scale to $1M+? 34:50 YouTube, repurposing, and platform expansion 39:00 Balancing freedom vs scale 46:04 Faceless creators, pen names, and creative freedom 52:02 What are you optimizing for?If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow Website: https://nathanbarry.comFollow Lars: Website: https://www.larstiger.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larstiger/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larstigerFeatured in this episode: Lars’ Free Music Catalog Course: https://www.larstiger.com ConvertKit: https://convertkit.com Flywheels Course: https://nathanbarry.com/flywheels The Personal MBA: https://personalmba.com#musicproducer #entrepreneur #songwriter

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• Success Story: How to Scale a Coaching Business to $1M+ | 071

  Today I’m joined by Tiffany Uman, a transformational coach and marketing strategist who built her multi‑million dollar coaching business from scratch.In this episode, Tiffany shares the four pillars behind her success, reveals how she transitioned from corporate L’Oréal to launching her business during maternity leave, and outlines her proven strategies for scaling revenue and driving client transformation.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction01:27 – Tiffany’s Four Pillars of Business Growth03:28 – From Corporate Executive at L’Oréal to Entrepreneur06:39 – Starting a Coaching Business While on Maternity Leave11:24 – Balancing Family & Business Growth16:28 – Identifying and Overcoming Key Man Risk20:19 – The Turning Point: Scaling Beyond $500K24:14 – How to Break Past Growth Plateaus32:00 – Diversifying Revenue Streams & Leveraging B2B37:14 – Tiffany’s Approach to Building a Team41:12 – Elevating Team Members to Reduce Dependency on You45:18 – Identifying & Overcoming Limiting Beliefs49:02 – Using Flywheels to Create Sustainable Growth53:17 – Leveraging AI to Streamline Operations1:00:03 – Where to Follow Tiffany & Closing ThoughtsIf you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, share, and leave a comment with your thoughts or questions for a future episode – we read every single one!Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Tiffany Uman:Website: https://tiffanyuman.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffany-uman-career-strategy-coachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.umanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tiffany.uman X: https://x.com/tiffanyumanYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCQqfl93s1XEyc5pbMYoyF_g Follow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry X: https://twitter.com/nathanbarry YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshow Website: https://nathanbarry.com Featured in this episode:Tiffany Uman Coaching - https://tiffanyuman.comAndrew Huberman - https://www.youtube.com/@UC2D2CMWXMOVWx7giW1n3LIg Ryan Holiday - The Obstacle In The Way (book) - https://ryanholiday.net/books-courses/Deliverability Defined Podcast - https://deliverability.transistor.fm/Lil Jon's Wellness Wednesdays - https://liljon.kit.com/newsletterMicrosoft – https://www.microsoft.comL’Oréal – https://www.loreal.comLinkedIn Learning – https://www.linkedin.com/learning

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• The 5-Step Strategy That Lets You Work From Anywhere | 070

  Today I’m joined by Matthew Kepnes (Nomadic Matt) to break down how to turn travel into a profitable business in 2025.Matt has spent over 15 years traveling full-time, building one of the world’s most recognized travel brands. We discuss how travel creators can monetize effectively—through email, events, and brand deals—while staying authentic.Matt shares his five-step system for making money while traveling, from why every creator needs a website to how to sell experiences and build a loyal community.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction01:22 – From Budget Traveler to Travel Entrepreneur03:06 – The Turning Point: How Matt Built His Blog05:04 – The $75 a Day Strategy: Traveling Affordably07:17 – Why Travel Content is Still Profitable in 202509:30 – The 5 Essential Steps to Making Money While Traveling12:57 – Why Every Creator Needs a Website in 202515:25 – The Power of Email Lists & Webinars for Monetization19:48 – Building Community Through Events & Tours22:55 – The Truth About Travel Brand Deals27:21 – Scaling a Travel Business Without Burnout30:57 – Lessons from Attending 15 Taylor Swift Concerts35:10 – How to Monetize a Travel Blog Without Relying on Ads40:16 – The Best Ways to Land High-Paying Brand Deals45:45 – What’s Changed in the Travel Industry Post-COVID50:26 – The Updated Edition of How to Travel the World on $75 a Day52:30 – Closing Thoughts: The Future of Travel Content CreationIf you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe, share it with your friends, and leave us a review. We read every single one.Learn more about The Nathan Barry Show: https://nathanbarry.com/showFollow Nathan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanbarry/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanbarry/X: https://x.com/nathanbarryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenathanbarryshowWebsite: https://nathanbarry.comFollow Matthew:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadicmatt/Website: https://www.nomadicmatt.comX: https://x.com/nomadicmattLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nomadicmatt/Featured in this episode:How to Travel the World on $75 a Day: https://www.nomadicmatt.com/how-to-travel-the-worldKit: https://kit.comHome Exchange: https://www.homeexchange.comSouthwest Airlines: https://www.southwest.comJapan Rail Pass: https://www.japanrailpass.net

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