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Doug DeMuro is a YouTube creator and entrepreneur who reviews cars on YouTube. His company Cars & Bids received a $37 Million investment from the Chernin Group.
Doug’s Channel: @DougDeMuro
Cars & Bids:
00:00 Who is Doug DeMuro
02:30 The Story Behind Doug’s $1,250,000 Porsche
05:18 The Genius of Cars and Bids
10:50 How a first date turned into a YouTube empire
15:56 The secret to Dougs success on YouTube
18:48 Reactive Ideation
20:28 What makes a great review video?
24:30 Why YouTube is harder now
27:50 Why Doug shoots with an iphone
31:50 Authenticity in brand building
35:05 Why Doug Creates Alone
37:00 When Doug DeMuro’s went full time YouTube
40:05 Obsession with views and subscribers
41:50 How to stand out in a crowded field
44:50 The TikTok Invasion
46:30 Doug’s Secret to Lo-Fi Thumbnails
48:55 How many views equals $1
52:35 Transitioning to TiKTok
53:48 The $37 Million Dollar Email
57:30 Doug’s advice for career creators
1:00:33 Why Doug turned down thousands for brand deals
1:02:58 Doug’s role with Cars & Bids
1:04:43 Doug’s guide to launching anything
1:07:38 Selling Cars & Bids for $37 Million to Chernin Group
1:10:15 The Major Drawback to Investing in Creator-Led Businesses
1:14:14 What is Doug using the money for?
1:17:50 The moment Doug’s life changed forever
1:24:07 Doug DeMuro’s next move
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