How to Spark Fans | From Chief Financial Officer to YouTube Star

Sparks

15-11-2023 • 58 mins

In this episode, Chris and Jonna are joined by Stephen Ogden, better known as Thogdad. Sidekick to his son Theo with over 1.29 million subscribers on their YouTube channel the trio delves into the highlights of Stephens’s career as well as talking all things content creation.From pivotal career changes to the power of partnership, discover the importance of flexibility in work and life—can true success thrive without adaptability?Tune in as we navigate the question: In a world of trends how do we really stay our authentic selves? Gain insights into diverse learning styles and as always like, share and subscribe to be part of the Sparks network.

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// Brought to you by Interactive Workshopshttps://interactiveworkshops.com/podcast/// See what we do best⁠www.interactiveworkshops.com⁠// Want to spark something with us?⁠sparks@interactiveworkshops.com⁠// Connect with us on LinkedInChris: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrislissaman/⁠Jonna: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonnasercombe/


00:00 Sparking fandom

02:40 Highlights of Steven’s career

04:45 A career change

10:53 The power of partnership

11:35 The importance of flexibility in work and life

14:25 How to spark fans and/or content

15:50 Authenticity is everything

24:39 Is there a difference between fandom and obsession?

27:56 Obsession with craft as a content creator

30:25 Honing craft through repetition and research

32:40 What makes good video content?

37:20 People learn in different ways

40:17 Japanese concept of Ikigai

41:00 How do you align business and passion?

46:25 Hard work and dedication are key

48:20 How to build successful YouTube content

53:30 ‘No regrets’ strategy

56:58 How Interactive Workshops inspires client content