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How Bruce Buffer and Judge Judy built personal monopolies
50:12 - 54:01 (03:49)
Bruce Buffer makes up to a hundred grand per UFC event by announcing fighters' names. Judge Judy leveraged her pricing power to turn $113,000 into $47 million a year through the personal monopoly of her TV show.
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Bruce Buffer started as a model, then moved on to become a voice-over artist before becoming the announcer for the UFC, making anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000 for a single night's work.
50:12 - 51:14 (01:01)
Summary
Bruce Buffer started as a model, then moved on to become a voice-over artist before becoming the announcer for the UFC, making anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000 for a single night's work. By creating his personal brand, Bruce has now become irreplaceable in his role and built a net worth in the tens of millions.
ChapterHow Bruce Buffer and Judge Judy built personal monopolies
Episode#182 - How an Astrology App Makes $10m+, Why a Boxing Announcer is Worth $400m & Creating a Personal Monopoly
PodcastMy First Million
The podcast discusses how being a TV host can be a highly profitable business, with Ryan Seacrest's production company making over 100 million dollars in revenue.
51:14 - 52:51 (01:37)
Summary
The podcast discusses how being a TV host can be a highly profitable business, with Ryan Seacrest's production company making over 100 million dollars in revenue.
ChapterHow Bruce Buffer and Judge Judy built personal monopolies
Episode#182 - How an Astrology App Makes $10m+, Why a Boxing Announcer is Worth $400m & Creating a Personal Monopoly
PodcastMy First Million
Judge Judy transitioned from earning $113,000 per year as a judge to building her personal monopoly as the host of "Judge Judy" and earning over $47 million a year.
52:51 - 54:01 (01:10)
Summary
Judge Judy transitioned from earning $113,000 per year as a judge to building her personal monopoly as the host of "Judge Judy" and earning over $47 million a year. By trademarking her name, she was able to leverage her skills into a successful multi-million dollar franchise.