Episode
#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
3:02:22
Published: Mon Jun 27 2016
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Shay Carl (@shaycarl) got his first computer at age 27. He was a manual laborer for ages and uploaded his first YouTube video while on break from a granite counter top job. Flash forward to today: His SHAYTARDS channel now has roughly 2.3 BILLION views. Celebs like Steven Spielberg have appeared alongside Shay and his family. He co-founded Maker Studios, which sold to Disney for nearly $1 billion. He has been married 13 years and has 5 kids. He has lost more than 100 pounds since his overweight peak. Shay came to San Francisco to spend 2 days with me, we did a bunch of weird shit together (a lot of firsts for Shay), and we covered a ton, including: The most important decisions and inflection points in his life Tools of the trade and tips for creating on YouTube Favorite books, quotes, etc. that he lives by Stories he’s never shared anywhere before And much, much more Enjoy! Show notes and links for this episode can be found at www.fourhourworkweek.com/podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Wealthfront. Wealthfront is a massively disruptive (in a good way) set-it-and-forget-it investing service led by technologists from places like Apple. It has exploded in popularity in the last two years and now has more than $2.5B under management. Why? Because you can get services previously limited to the ultra-wealthy and only pay pennies on the dollar for them, and it's all through smarter software instead of retail locations and bloated sales teams. Check out wealthfront.com/tim, take their risk assessment quiz, which only takes 2-5 minutes, and they'll show you -- for free -- exactly the portfolio they'd put you in. If you want to just take their advice and do it yourself, you can. Well worth a few minutes to explore: wealthfront.com/tim This podcast is also brought to you by Born Fitness Coaching. Born Fitness Coaching offers concierge coaching, a 3:1 coach-to-client model that is customized to your needs, goals, and preferences. That means you receive unlimited interaction and coaching with one certified coach for diet, one for fitness and one to keep track of all the rest (lifestyle, accountability and consistency.) Born Fitness Coaching is offering a special coaching experience based on the principles of The 4-Hour Body. You guys have asked me for this, and this is why I partnered with them for this offer. There are only 100 spots available because I insisted that quality never drops. Each Tim Ferriss Show listener receives $100 off per month. For full details, please visit BornFitness.com/tim. ***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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This episode is brought to you by 5 Bullet Friday, Tim Ferriss' email newsletter with millions of subscribers that sends out five bullet points every Friday of the coolest things he's found that week for free.
00:00 - 01:15 (01:15)
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This episode is brought to you by 5 Bullet Friday, Tim Ferriss' email newsletter with millions of subscribers that sends out five bullet points every Friday of the coolest things he's found that week for free.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode of the Tim Ferriss Show, Tim Ferriss interviews Shay Carl, who went from being a manual laborer to having roughly 2.3 billion views on his YouTube channel, co-founding Maker Studios which sold to Disney for nearly one billion dollars, losing over a hundred pounds, and more.
01:15 - 07:10 (05:55)
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In this episode of the Tim Ferriss Show, Tim Ferriss interviews Shay Carl, who went from being a manual laborer to having roughly 2.3 billion views on his YouTube channel, co-founding Maker Studios which sold to Disney for nearly one billion dollars, losing over a hundred pounds, and more.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Shay Carl Butler talks with Tim Ferris about his incredible journey, which began with meeting Joe Biden at the White House, finding his first email account, his name, and ultimately finding success on the internet.
07:10 - 12:26 (05:15)
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Shay Carl Butler talks with Tim Ferris about his incredible journey, which began with meeting Joe Biden at the White House, finding his first email account, his name, and ultimately finding success on the internet.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses his personal experience growing up in the Mormon Church, including the belief in the priesthood and the influence of male role models in the community.
12:26 - 16:35 (04:09)
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The speaker discusses his personal experience growing up in the Mormon Church, including the belief in the priesthood and the influence of male role models in the community.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses the impact of influential people in his life who taught him to make good choices and think about the consequences.
16:35 - 21:21 (04:45)
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The speaker discusses the impact of influential people in his life who taught him to make good choices and think about the consequences. Additionally, he shares his belief in spirits and how this perspective has helped him prioritize meaningful life decisions.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Ron Campbell, a successful businessman, was known for his ability to tell captivating stories and for his generosity in providing high adventures to his friends.
21:21 - 25:38 (04:17)
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Ron Campbell, a successful businessman, was known for his ability to tell captivating stories and for his generosity in providing high adventures to his friends.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This podcast discusses the importance of positive thinking when it comes to weight loss and how controlling your thoughts can lead to a healthier lifestyle.
25:38 - 29:14 (03:35)
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This podcast discusses the importance of positive thinking when it comes to weight loss and how controlling your thoughts can lead to a healthier lifestyle.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The internet is making the world a more transparent place where people cannot hide their true selves anymore.
29:14 - 37:33 (08:19)
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The internet is making the world a more transparent place where people cannot hide their true selves anymore. Jen Hatmaker emphasizes the need to become an honest and genuine person in preparation for a future where one's true intentions will be easily known to everyone.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker recounts how they started their radio career, from calling into a radio show on their commute to getting their own segment on Saturdays.
37:33 - 42:09 (04:36)
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The speaker recounts how they started their radio career, from calling into a radio show on their commute to getting their own segment on Saturdays.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Casey Neistat discusses the power of being silly in vlogs and how it can improve your mood and others' moods around you.
42:09 - 49:32 (07:22)
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Casey Neistat discusses the power of being silly in vlogs and how it can improve your mood and others' moods around you. He also references research supporting the benefits of posture and well-being.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
He started making YouTube videos as a hobby, hoping to make an extra $1000 a month to pay his mortgage but eventually turned it into a full-time job making that much and more every month.
49:32 - 55:18 (05:46)
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He started making YouTube videos as a hobby, hoping to make an extra $1000 a month to pay his mortgage but eventually turned it into a full-time job making that much and more every month.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker describes their struggle to find their place in the corporate world and how it felt like being a cog in a wheel, having to conform and unable to think outside the box.
55:18 - 1:01:56 (06:37)
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The speaker describes their struggle to find their place in the corporate world and how it felt like being a cog in a wheel, having to conform and unable to think outside the box.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Using your body to change your mood can be essential in improving your mental state.
1:01:56 - 1:10:39 (08:43)
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Using your body to change your mood can be essential in improving your mental state. Tony Robbins teaches the technique of priming in the morning, which is similar to meditation, and serves as an excellent tool to help you feel better mentally and physically.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The founder of Maker Studios talks about his experience living in Venice Beach and the importance of addressing personal struggles and creating an enabling narrative in order to make good decisions.
1:10:39 - 1:16:34 (05:54)
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The founder of Maker Studios talks about his experience living in Venice Beach and the importance of addressing personal struggles and creating an enabling narrative in order to make good decisions.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker talks about his personal experience with alcohol and its role in connecting with people in a creative space.
1:16:34 - 1:25:13 (08:39)
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Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
After realizing that he needed to quit drinking, the speaker had a revelation while swimming in a pool, deciding that the only way to quit was to do it right then and there.
1:25:13 - 1:32:28 (07:15)
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After realizing that he needed to quit drinking, the speaker had a revelation while swimming in a pool, deciding that the only way to quit was to do it right then and there. He managed to quit before a hunting trip with his family, realizing that he didn't want to be the type of person that his addiction was turning him into.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the founder of Maker Studios, Shay Carl, discusses how he and his fellow YouTubers came together to create a business, the risks involved in moving to Los Angeles to start it, and the importance of being willing to take chances when doing something new.
1:32:28 - 1:42:30 (10:01)
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In this podcast, the founder of Maker Studios, Shay Carl, discusses how he and his fellow YouTubers came together to create a business, the risks involved in moving to Los Angeles to start it, and the importance of being willing to take chances when doing something new.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Maker Studios co-founder Lisa Donovan discusses how her company hires social influencers as employees to create and distribute online video content that is more powerful than traditional ads on TV screens.
1:42:30 - 1:49:52 (07:22)
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Maker Studios co-founder Lisa Donovan discusses how her company hires social influencers as employees to create and distribute online video content that is more powerful than traditional ads on TV screens.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The founder of Tricks and Clothing talks about his passion for entrepreneurship and the importance of offering equity to anyone he goes into business with.
1:49:53 - 1:57:48 (07:55)
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Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
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1:57:48 - 2:07:22 (09:33)
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Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast, the host discusses the fear of failure and the importance of not letting it stand in the way of experimentation and personal growth.
2:07:22 - 2:14:28 (07:06)
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In this podcast, the host discusses the fear of failure and the importance of not letting it stand in the way of experimentation and personal growth. He also advocates for utilizing a sense of social accountability to help achieve goals and maintain progress.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
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The camera companies are really coming a long way.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The key to being a good dad is to be there for your kids while finding a balance between being a friend and a parent, setting rules and expectations, and creating a team mentality within the family.
2:21:08 - 2:28:18 (07:09)
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The key to being a good dad is to be there for your kids while finding a balance between being a friend and a parent, setting rules and expectations, and creating a team mentality within the family. The best tip is to think about the things you liked and didn't like about your own parents and change those things for the better for your own children.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Joe Rogan discusses advancements in technology that could lead to human immortality, including the ability to 3D print organs and embed chips in our bodies.
2:28:18 - 2:37:31 (09:13)
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Joe Rogan discusses advancements in technology that could lead to human immortality, including the ability to 3D print organs and embed chips in our bodies.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The guest talks about holiday mega boxes worth 1500 or 5000 dollars and how exciting electric skateboards are.
2:37:31 - 2:44:06 (06:35)
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The guest talks about holiday mega boxes worth 1500 or 5000 dollars and how exciting electric skateboards are. Batteries are getting stronger and more powerful, which is opening the doors for so many new possibilities.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses how strong families teach their children about the inevitability of death and the importance of living life to the fullest.
2:44:06 - 2:49:50 (05:43)
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Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
By practicing self-observation, an individual can separate themselves from their emotions, take objective decisions, and become a better observer of their life.
2:49:50 - 2:59:30 (09:39)
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By practicing self-observation, an individual can separate themselves from their emotions, take objective decisions, and become a better observer of their life. Thus, embracing hard things and doing the necessary work to achieve success becomes easier.
Episode#170: Shay Carl — From Manual Laborer to 2.3 Billion YouTube Views
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Shay Carl talks about Social Blue Book, a platform that provides influencers with their value based on statistics and helps negotiate with brands, in this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show.
2:59:30 - 3:02:17 (02:47)
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Shay Carl talks about Social Blue Book, a platform that provides influencers with their value based on statistics and helps negotiate with brands, in this episode of The Tim Ferriss Show.