The Nathan Barry Show
Business & Finance
About
As the CEO of Kit, Nathan Barry has a front row seat to what’s working in the most successful creator businesses. On The Nathan Barry Show, he interviews top creators and dives into the inner workings of their businesses in his live coaching sessions. You get unique insight into how creator businesses work and what you can do to increase results in your own business. One of the things Nathan is passionate about is helping you create leverage. Creator Flywheels let you create many copies of yourself so you don’t get bogged down with the little things in your business. Flywheels will help you reach a place where you can focus on revenue instead of busywork. Tune in weekly for new episodes with ideas and tips for growing your business. You’ll hear discussions around building an audience, earning a living as a creator, and Nathan’s insights on scaling a software company to $100M. Learn how to get more results with less effort and: Grow faster over time. Work less hard over time. Make more money over time.
Episodes
- Unreasonable Hospitality: The Secret to an Audience That Never Leaves | 127
Will Guidara and Brian Canlis join The Nathan Barry Show to discuss "unreasonable hospitality," sharing insights from their experiences at Eleven Madison Park and Canlis. They explore building meaningful connections and applying hospitalit…
- Inside a 1M+ Subscriber Newsletter (My Exact Strategy) | 126
Sean Devlin shares his unconventional strategies for building successful newsletters like "All Healthy," which has over 1.3 million subscribers and a 52% open rate. The episode covers his approach to content, monetization, and growth, emph…
- I Met 16 Of The World’s Smartest Authors (Their Best Advice) | 125
In episode 125 of The Nathan Barry Show, Nathan Barry and James Clear hosted a mastermind with 16 top non-fiction authors. They discussed advanced strategies for book marketing and author growth, such as using Instagram reels, paid "tiny o…
- I built a $100K Newsletter Business (Here's How) | 124
Marissa Lovell details how her newsletter, "From Boise," grew into a six-figure business through a unique content strategy and monetization experiments, emphasizing community connections and authenticity.
- The Exact Systems Behind a $1m YouTube Channel | 123
Tintin Smith explains the systems behind a successful YouTube channel, focusing on converting viewers into clients. He details the production system, team building, and strategies for long-term success, including what to do and what not to…
- How To Actually Become A Successful Creator In 2026 | 121
Chase Reeves joins Nathan Barry to discuss the elements of long-term creator success. They cover developing taste through curiosity, the balance between external validation and internal drive, and the importance of authenticity for audienc…
- My Habits For (Almost) Limitless Energy | Simon Alexander Ong | 121
Simon Alexander Ong, author of "Energize," joins Nathan Barry to discuss mastering energy across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. The conversation explores consistency, gratitude, detaching from outcomes, and avoiding…
- How I Helped Grow Diary of a CEO to 14M Subscribers | 120
Grace Miller shares insights on growing the YouTube channel "Diary of a CEO" from 100,000 to 14 million subscribers in four years. The episode covers content creation strategies, experiments, and YouTube growth tactics, including underutil…
- You Only Need This To Become Rich (Millionaire Explains) | 119
This episode of The Nathan Barry Show features Mike Brown, who shares his transition from Navy fighter pilot to a successful entrepreneur. He explains how losing money and peace led him to redefine wealth, emphasizing purpose, service, and…
- Live Coaching: How We're Growing This Business To $5M | 118
In this episode, Nathan Barry coaches Michael Sliwinski, founder of Nozbe, on strategies to grow his SaaS business from $1 million to $5 million in annual recurring revenue. They discuss overcoming revenue plateaus, challenges in crowded m…
- The Ultimate AI Masterclass For Businesses in 2026 | 117
In this episode of The Nathan Barry Show, Dan Cumberland explains how to use AI to enjoy work by eliminating friction and becoming a creator. He details implementing human-centered AI systems that enhance audience connection and purpose, c…
- Become a Bestseller With This Book Launch Formula | 116
Guest Tim Grahl discusses a book launch formula focused on long-term success and enduring impact rather than just bestseller status. The episode explores strategies for building word-of-mouth, leveraging readers, and redefining what consti…
- How To Train Your Mind Like The World's Best Athletes | 115
Performance psychology expert Justin Su'a discusses with Nathan Barry the mindset and tactics of elite athletes, military units, and companies. The episode covers embracing obstacles, seeking feedback, and building strong relationships for…
- How I Actually Grew To 1M+ Subscribers On YouTube (Noah Kagan) | 114
Noah Kagan, founder of AppSumo, shares his experiences growing a YouTube channel to over a million subscribers, launching a book, and the decision to step back from content creation. The episode covers his motivations, content strategies,…
- How To Partner With Anyone In 2026 (Proven Framework) | 113
Julia Taylor, founder of GeekPack, discusses her transition from the intelligence community to entrepreneurship and her "embedded partnerships framework." This strategy, which involves strategic alignment, win-win-win scenarios, custom int…
- The New Way To Grow a Podcast in 2026 | 112
Chris Hutchins, host of the All the Hacks podcast, discusses strategies for podcast growth, optimization, and monetization. The episode covers topics such as networking, effective pitching, leveraging one's inner circle, and strategic gues…
- The Secret To Scaling a $10M+ Business Broken Into 3 Stages | 111
Chandler Bolt shares insights on scaling a business to over $10 million, covering key metrics, the importance of profit over revenue, hiring strategies like "reverse selling," and the benefits of in-person collaboration. The episode detail…
- Million Dollar Coach: How To Be A Great Leader | 110
Dan Putt shares his coaching philosophy emphasizing self-understanding and offers practical tools for founders dealing with challenges like imposter syndrome and conflict avoidance. The discussion covers topics from identifying core desire…
- 34 Minutes of Top Creator Advice For 2026 | 109
This episode compiles essential creator advice for 2026, featuring insights on business growth, community building, and content strategy from industry experts. Topics include scaling tactics, effective community models, and maximizing soci…
- The Only Short-Form Strategy You Need In 2026 | 108
Colin Landforce discusses a unique short-form video strategy for entrepreneurs, arguing that significant business results are achievable regardless of follower count by using a consistent approach and effective hooks. He presents a three-s…
- How Ryan Holiday Built a Million Dollar Content Empire | 107
In this interview, Ryan Holiday shares his strategies for building a successful content business without paid advertising, focusing on creating valuable content and leveraging different platforms. He discusses audience engagement, content…
- How I Built a 50M/Year Company: Frameworks & Reflections | 106
In episode 106 of The Nathan Barry Show, Nathan speaks with coach Dan Putt about building a company to $50 million ARR. They discuss the evolution of Nathan's leadership style, moving from consensus to clarity, and the importance of decisi…
- How To Build a Content Engine & Grow Your Business For Impact | 105
In this episode, Rob Jentsch, an education leader, shares his journey and business strategies with Nathan Barry. They discuss scaling impact, building an online presence, productizing services, and optimizing time through a flywheel approa…
- How To Live a Meaningful Life Using Design Thinking | 104
Stanford professors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans discuss their "Design Your Life" framework, applying design thinking principles to life and career planning. They also cover strategies for promoting their new book, "How to Live a Meaningful…
- How I Went From 0 To $6M With Short-Form Content (Instagram Masterclass) | 103
Nicole Burke, founder of Gardenary, details her strategy for building a 7-figure brand primarily through short-form content on Instagram. The episode covers her content methodology, including reels categorized as entertain, educate, showca…
- How To Build a Million Dollar Business From Your Audience | 102
In this episode, Eric Rhodes, a DJ and content creator with over 3 million followers, discusses monetizing his audience by deepening engagement with music fans and serving aspiring DJs. Strategies include audience segmentation, lead magnet…
- How Creators Can Use AI Voice Agents To Grow Their Business In 2026 | 101
Jay Singh, founder of Casper Studios, joins The Nathan Barry Show to discuss how AI voice agents can help creators grow their businesses. They explore automating workflows, the future of voice-based communication, and how tools like Whispe…
- How To Uncover $100K In Hidden Profit (Business Masterclass) | 100
In this episode of The Nathan Barry Show, guest Jessica Miller, a business strategist, shares four key strategies for uncovering hidden profit within existing businesses. Topics include identifying a strong offer, utilizing add-ons and bun…
- The Harsh Truth About Online Courses (And What Works Now) | 099
In this episode, Erin Green discusses how to create online courses that foster real behavioral change. The conversation covers common pitfalls of online courses, the Hook to Habit framework, and leveraging AI for course design and validati…
- What 16 Years Running a Creative Business Really Teaches You | 098
In this episode, Frannie Wilson shares insights from her 16 years running Ampersand Studios. She covers reinventing her business after buying out her partner, scaling an agency, delegating, and using systems and culture for growth.
- How We're Growing An Agency To $1M (Use These Systems) | 097
In this episode of The Nathan Barry Show, Nathan Barry coaches Lily Jones, founder of Educator Forever, on scaling her education business from $700K to $1M. They discuss her unique flywheel, growth plateaus, the importance of sales, and st…
- Inside the $10M Strategy Every Creator Business Needs | 096
In this episode of The Nathan Barry Show, Kristin Flanary, co-founder of the Glaucomflecken brand, discusses strategies for scaling a creator business from $1.2M to $10M. The conversation covers building systems, productized services, dive…
- The Flywheel Concept That Will Change Your Business - In Just 24 Minutes | 095
This episode explains the creator flywheel concept, detailing its three laws (flow, ease, growth) and how to design and measure them for business growth. It features case studies and examples of successful flywheels that have driven moment…
- How To Actually Grow Past $1M As A Creator | 094
In this episode, Nathan Barry talks with creator coach Barrett Brooks about five common traps that hinder creators from reaching $1M in revenue. They discuss adapting to changes in search and algorithms, overcoming risk aversion, and adopt…
- The Most Important Advice For Creators in 2026 (Nathan Barry Q&A) | 093
Nathan Barry and Haley from Kit discuss building creator businesses, growing newsletters, and scaling software. They cover finding SaaS ideas, business models, audience growth, and the future of creator tools.
- From Jail to $30M: How I Rebuilt My Life and Career | 092
In this episode, Ryan Beck, co-founder of Pray.com, shares his story of overcoming a past in jail to build a $30M platform that reaches millions. He discusses the founding of Pray.com, lessons for creators on scaling content and community,…
- From Stuck Revenue to Scalable $5M Growth in One Year | 091
This episode features a coaching session with Caitlin Copple on scaling her PR agency, Full Swing, from $1.2M to $5M. The discussion covers transitioning from custom services to scalable productized offers, the limitations of retainers, an…
- From Zero To $1M From Content - My 2026 Strategy (Pat Flynn) | 090
Pat Flynn joins The Nathan Barry Show to discuss building creator businesses centered on relationships and community. He shares his transition from architect to online entrepreneur, focusing on trust before transactions and strategies for…
- Expert Coaching: How To Grow A $1M Membership Business In 2026 | 089
Rose Griffin, founder of ABA Speech, shares insights on scaling her business from $210,000 to over $1 million in annual revenue. The episode covers membership growth strategies, the value of continuing education credits, and using sales an…
- Personal Branding Masterclass: How I Made $10M+ On LinkedIn - Chris Donnelly | 088
Chris Donnelly discusses building a $10M business using personal branding and content on LinkedIn. He shares insights on rapid follower growth, content systems, and his cohort business model.
- Forget Courses, Launch This In 2026 To Survive AI | 087
In episode 087 of The Nathan Barry Show, Jay Clouse shares insights on building sustainable memberships and high-ticket offers, and discusses how AI is disrupting online courses. They explore alternatives like group coaching and the import…
- We’re Scaling Jefferson Fisher’s Business To $10M (Here’s How) | 086
In this episode, Nathan Barry and Jefferson Fisher discuss strategies for scaling Fisher's business to $10 million annually. They cover his diverse revenue channels, including a podcast, newsletter, book, speaking engagements, AI product,…
- This Mindset Shift Took Me From $700K to $2M | 085
In this episode of The Nathan Barry Show, Tim Grahl discusses his journey of scaling his education company from $695K to over $2M. He shares insights on rebuilding the business model, enhancing student outcomes, and implementing a variable…
- Stop Setting Goals! Do This Instead | Anne-Laure Le Cunff | 084
In this episode of The Nathan Barry Show, neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff explains how mindful productivity and scientific thinking can foster calm, sustainable growth. They discuss using tiny experiments instead of goals, designing men…
- How Jefferson Fisher Built 6M+ Followers In 40 Minutes a Day | 083
Jefferson Fisher, a trial attorney, shares his strategy for building over 6 million Instagram followers in just 40 minutes a day. The episode details his content creation process, including how he captures attention in the crucial first th…
- $100M CEO Explains How to Build a Personal Brand in 2026 | 082
In this episode of The Nathan Barry Show, Dan Martell shares insights on building a personal brand and scaling a business. He discusses his Buyback Loop system, effective delegation and training methods for teams, and strategies for conten…
- How I Built a Million-Dollar Company Using My Personal Brand | 081
In this coaching episode, Nathan Barry and Justin Jackson, co-founder of Transistor, map out Justin's next stage of growth from product founder to thought leader. They discuss building an audience, growing influence, and creating high-leve…
- Meet The Founder Behind Ambitious Kitchen's Online Empire | 080
Monique Volz, founder of Ambitious Kitchen, details her journey of transforming a food blog into a 7-figure business. The discussion covers brand evolution, effective growth strategies, automated sales funnels, and insights into the future…
- Coaching Session: Raising $10M With A Small Audience | 079
In this coaching episode of The Nathan Barry Show, Daren Smith, an independent film producer, discusses his strategy for raising $10 million to produce ten movies over four years. He explains how he is achieving this without a large audien…
- How To Turn Podcast Guesting Into a $1M Business | 078
Dustin Riechmann, founder of Seven Figure Leap, shares how podcast guesting became a key strategy for his seven-figure business. The episode details his journey, how he replaced traditional marketing, and a framework for turning interviews…