167. A.I. is Causing a Creator Bloodbath. Here’s How to Survive

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What’s up, Rock Nation, today we're talking about A.I. - it's reshaping the entire creator economy, and most creators aren’t ready... Content is being pumped out at scale, algorithms are shifting daily, and brands are starting to care more about results than who actually made the content.

In this episode, we break down why the old way of growing on social media is no longer enough and what you can do to survive the coming wave. From content overload to the rise of A.I. influencers, we cover the biggest shifts happening right now, and how they’ll impact creators, freelancers, and creative businesses.

But it’s not all doom and gloom. We’re sharing the 10-step Creator Survival Plan to help you stand out, build a brand that lasts, and use A.I. as your copilot, not your replacement. Whether you're a creator or creative business owner, this episode is your playbook for staying relevant in a world that's changing fast. Let’s get into it.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

0:35 - One Handed Crack

1:25 - We’re worried about A.I. as creators

3:42 - The bad news

6:01 - A.I. will understand humans better than humans

6:52 - Content Overload

10:13 - A.I. is good enough

11:20 - You Can’t Tell What’s Real Anymore

13:48 - Why people will prefer a.i. content

15:28 - Brands Don’t Care Who Made It — Just That It Works

17:09 - How production companies will have to evolve

18:30 - The government’s role

19:53 - The travel influencer

20:24 - A.I. is improving exponentially

21:20 - Job’s will be lost

25:32 - Algorithms Are Shifting — and Turning On Creators

27:31 - If You’re Not Using A.I., You’re Already Behind

29:23 - Why Most Creators Will Get Obliterated

30:31 - The Creator Survival Plan (10 tips)

32:15 - Use A.I. as your copilot

33:35 - Build a home, not just a feed

36:28 - Create what A.I. can’t steal

40:38 - Be a Brand, Not Just a Creator

41:25 - Remove friction where you can

42:37 - Document Over Produce

44:39 - Use Brand as a Filter

46:03 - AI Can’t Replicate Community

47:56 - YouTube has the biggest barrier to entry. Lean in

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54:37 - We both moved out of 505

55:36 - We’re going to Houston to podcast

59:58 - Podcasting with Gary vee

1:02:11 - 505 growth

1:03:53 - Don’t wait for things to be perfect to start

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