Johnnie Vibes, a pro poker player and YouTube Vlogger, isn’t holding anything back when it comes to the truth about creating content online. He shares the lessons he has learned, the considerations you must make if you want to crush it, and why the essence of poker will never change. Tune in to hear what Johnnie has to say about technology, growth tips, and the future of live poker – and hear his secret to telling stories in a way that captivates an audience.

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:00 – 20:00 – Johnnie’s background, the story behind his name, his creative inspirations, how things materialized for him, and his thoughts on drama.
20:00 – 45:00 – On “scamming”, influential people in poker, lessons he has learned, why he doesn’t play a lot of tournaments, and the things you must consider to crush it in poker.
45:00 – 01:02:00 – How his growth occurred, vlogging tips, the truth about how most people create content, and how he helps people and makes a living.
01:02:00 – 01:24:00 – On how technology is hurting the game of poker, what you can never duplicate, what poker is at its core, and the future of poker.
01:24:00 – 01:45:00 – Johnnie’s wins, what it’s like to run deep in a tournament vs, play cash games, how to visually tell a story that captures attention, and his end goal in poker.
01:45:00 – 02:03:30 – Why he loves challenges on his channel, why you shouldn’t get caught up on Hendon Mob numbers, and why awareness is the biggest factor when creating content.

3 Key Points

Nothing will replace live poker.
Poker is the ultimate social game.
Be aware and alert.

Contact/Resources

Partner - partypoker
Website - Jeff Gross Poker
Jeff’s Twitch
Johnnie’s YouTube
Johnnie’s Twitter

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