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Caspar Lee: How He Built A 10+ Million YouTube Following In His 20s (And Why He Quit)

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Oct 27, 2022

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Caspar Lee

Caspar Lee, a serial entrepreneur and influential YouTuber, reflects on his remarkable journey from viral fame to successful business ventures. He discusses the struggles of mental health and burnout he faced in his early days, including his experience with Tourette's syndrome. Caspar shares insights on the evolving YouTube landscape, the importance of collaboration, and finding fulfillment beyond fame. He also highlights strategies for long-term consistency in content creation and the significance of mindfulness in managing anxiety, making for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation.

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ADVICE

YouTube Motivation

Find a way to make YouTube fun; focus on intrinsic joy, not just numbers.
If you're motivated solely by money, you'll likely quit before achieving success.

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INSIGHT

The Importance of Watch Time

YouTube's algorithm prioritizes watch time, making consistency crucial.
This shift made it more challenging for entertainers to thrive.

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ANECDOTE

Tourette's and Focus

Caspar Lee openly discussed his Tourette's syndrome in a video, inspiring others.
He found solace in focusing on activities, using YouTube as a creative outlet.

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Navigating the Evolution of YouTube and Creator Challenges

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Balancing Act: Content Creation Challenges

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Strategies for Long-term Consistency in Content Creation

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Finding Fulfillment Beyond Fame

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Navigating Anxiety and Embracing Mindfulness

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Navigating Mental Health and Entrepreneurial Ventures

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Caspar Lee is a serial entrepreneur, investor and an OG YouTuber who’s become one of the most successful content creators of his generation. Caspar gained popularity on YouTube from the age of 17 where his channel that featured sketches, interviews and lifestyle content. Through the growth of his channel he’s collaborated world’s biggest stars like Ed Sheeran, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Anna Kendrick. In 2019 Caspar stopped posting on YouTube to become and serial entrepreneur co-founding a bunch of companies including Influencer.com, Margravine Management, Creator Ventures and Proper Living. He’s also a board member of the Princes Trust RISE and was listed in Forbes 30 Under 30. In the conversation we talk about his journey through YouTube, his experience with burnout, tourettes, and his business advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Enjoy!

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