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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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