160. Meet the creator who got paid 70k to quit his job forever ft. Karl Shakur

160. Meet the creator who got paid 70k to quit his job forever ft. Karl Shakur

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What’s up, Rock Nation! Today we welcome the elusive and ultra talented Karl Shakur - a creator who went from sleeping in his car to shooting campaigns for Bugatti, hitting a million followers, and building one of the most distinct visual styles on Instagram.


Karl takes us deep into how he turned a $70K brand deal into proof-of-concept for his entire career, why he left architecture behind, and how he now approaches content like a business - with a 6-pillar strategy built to grow depth, not just followers. We talk about the balance between personal and commercial work, how to build longevity as a creative, and why injecting yourself into your work is the ultimate differentiator.


If you’re a photographer, filmmaker, or content creator trying to turn your art into a full-time career - this is the blueprint.


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Timestamps:

0:00 - Trailer

0:36 - Intro

1:25 - The $70,000 brand deal that changed his life

3:04 - How he used the money

4:15 - Proving his parents wrong

7:53 - Why brands pay Karl so much

11:54 - Where Karl’s love for storytelling came from

13:32 - Motion Array

14:19 - Karl’s creative strategy

18:35 - Does gear matter?

20:05 - How Karl pushes his creative limits

22:05 - Karl’s insane instagram growth

25:28 - Karl’s 6 pillars of content

29:32 - Building depth with your audience

30:53 - Karl is hyper competitive with content

34:21 - Why You Have to Keep Reinventing as a Creator

35:13 - Karl’s fitness routine

38:10 - Tips for Instagram success

40:41 - Why Showing You Is the Key to Standing Out

42:35 - Brands Want You, Not Just Your Art

44:48 - How Karl Lands & Delivers High-End Brand Deals

47:00 - The importance of collaboration

48:37 - The misconception about being a full time creator

50:02 - Karl’s favorite piece of creative work

53:19 - Karl’s new project - The Shkr.club

1:00:53 - Perfectionism is a creative killer

1:03:38 - The Hidden Cost of Chasing Your Dream

1:05:46 - Advice to your 18 year old self


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58. Quitting my Dream Job (Concert Photographer)

58. Quitting my Dream Job (Concert Photographer)

Well rocks... The time has come for me to walk away from being Loud Luxury's photographer. Let me explain why, and what I've learned along this journey.STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!)Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

19 Apr 202358min

57. Rising Above: Tej Patel's Minority Creative Journey

57. Rising Above: Tej Patel's Minority Creative Journey

Today we welcome Tej Patel! Tej is a photographer and filmmaker from Dallas, Texas. He’s made content for the NFL, NBA, a plethora of musicians, and is the creator of the viral sound “So you’re an artist.”STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/sports-opt-inCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.CHECK OUT TEJ HERE:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tejxpatelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tejxpatel/DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!)Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

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56. Turning TikTok Fame into 6 Figure Consulting Business w/ Daniel Bennett

56. Turning TikTok Fame into 6 Figure Consulting Business w/ Daniel Bennett

Today we welcome Daniel Bennett! Daniel makes relatable comedy style videos on TikTok, where he amassed over 550,000 followers. He has leveraged his following and knowledge of branding and social media to consult for both brands and artists. He’s also now an aspiring marathon runner. Get ready to learn how you can leverage your knowledge of Social Media for big $ through consulting!COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.CHECK OUT DANIEL HERE:TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/dxnielbennettInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dxnielbennett DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!)Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

5 Apr 202348min

55. How to Run Your Creative Business like a PRO w/ Edward Lee and Paul Weaver

55. How to Run Your Creative Business like a PRO w/ Edward Lee and Paul Weaver

Today we welcome Edward Lee and Weaver. Together they hosts the "MIDCONVO" Podcast. They are photographers, videographers, and business owners. This episode is jam packed with nuggets that will allow you to take your creative business to the NEXT LEVEL!COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.CHECK OUT EDWARD LEE HERE:https://www.instagram.com/edwardleefilms/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoH1KZPFsL-cLyGIOqtWYCATikTok: @EdwardleefilmsCHECK OUT PAUL WEAVER HERE:https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/https://www.instagram.com/thefreelancephotog/CHECK OUT THE MIDCONVO PODCAST HERE:https://www.instagram.com/midconvo/DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!)Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

29 Mars 202345min

54. Sam Cahill on Directing Machine Gun Kelly's Hulu Documentary

54. Sam Cahill on Directing Machine Gun Kelly's Hulu Documentary

Today we welcome Sam Cahill. Sam is a photographer, filmmaker, and director who was recently nominated by iHeartRadio for favorite tour photographer. In 2022, Machine Gun Kelly's Hulu Documentary "Life in Pink" was released, which Sam not only shot and directed, but also edited.COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.CHECK OUT SAM HERE:https://www.instagram.com/samcahill/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzTBTuq_I4gN6jgR4zYl0qghttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm9285541/DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!)Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

22 Mars 20231h

53. Client RED FLAGS and how to Navigate them

53. Client RED FLAGS and how to Navigate them

Sh*tty clients, we've all had em... Hopefully this helps you identify red flags in clients and how to navigate them. We'd love to hear some stories of your worst clients in the comments!COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps:If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!)Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

15 Mars 202339min

52. How Sam Newton became a Canon Sponsored Filmmaker

52. How Sam Newton became a Canon Sponsored Filmmaker

Today we welcome Sam Newton to the show! Sam is a man of many talents. Not only a travel filmmaker, but an incredibly talented musician. Sam has seen incredible growth over the last year on YouTube, so much so that he was selected to be an official Canon ambassador.COP THE "SKETCH BOY HOURS" MERCH NOW! https://the505podcast.com/COP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKTimestamps:If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.CHECK OUT SAM HERE:https://www.youtube.com/@SamNewtonhttps://www.instagram.com/samnewton/DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!)Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

8 Mars 20231h 2min

51. How LOUD LUXURY became Canada's BIGGEST DJ Duo

51. How LOUD LUXURY became Canada's BIGGEST DJ Duo

ROCK NATION WE ARE BACK!!! Boy do we have a lot to talk about!First off, we just want to say thank you so much for the support on Season 1. This journey has been incredible, and we truly feel like we are just getting started! If you have watched only one clip, or every single episode we've put out, we appreciate you! The messages we've received over the past year+ have been unreal!COP THE "SKETCH BOY HOURS" MERCH NOW!www.the505podcast.comCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKOn today's episode, we welcome 2 very special guests. Canadian superstar DJ's LOUD LUXURY! We know them as Joe and Andrew around here though. You most likely have heard their SMASH HIT, Body, which is 10x platinum in Canada. And if you’re a fan of the pod, you know these are the guys Kostas spends his weekends with, traveling around and shooting their shows.This episode has been a long time coming, and we are so happy to finally be putting it out for you!If you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on.DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!)Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chaseronii/TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/

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