About this episode

Tyler Chou discusses how to transform a YouTube channel into a sellable business with Chris Do.

Tyler Chou spent nearly 20 years as a Hollywood attorney at Disney, Buzzfeed, and Skydance before a midlife crisis and a layoff pushed her into the creator economy. Now she's the legal strategist behind some of the most valuable creator-led businesses on the internet, including one valued at $100 million. In this conversation, she and Chris break down what separates a YouTube channel from a real, sellable business: clean IP, an owned email list, the right revenue mix, and partnership agreements from day one. Whether you're chasing a $10M exit or just want to stop being one algorithm update away from losing everything, this one's worth your time. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (01:00) - Tyler's Origin Story (03:00) - YouTube Channel vs. Actual Business (06:55) - Email Lists and Building Owned Audience (08:00) - Best Niches for Creator Businesses (09:40) - Professionals Entering the Creator Space (11:05) - YouTubers as Startup Founders (12:40) - Equity Deals and Advisory Positions (15:35) - Clean IP and Trademarking Early (21:00) - Partnership Agreements from Day One (27:45) - Path to a $100M Exit Check out today's guest, Tyler Chou: Tyler's YouTube…

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