Episode
#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
1:32:55
Published: Mon Jun 13 2022
Description
Tejas Hullur is a creator. Over the past two years, he's gone from no online presence to smoking with Mike Tyson. In this conversation, we spoke about how Colin & Samir became mentors, and the life of a creator in 2022. Topics: (0:00) Intro (1:05) “It’s been the craziest 2 years of my life” (7:21) Nobody really concentrates on the quality of a follower (9:14) “You’re an embarrassment to the fraternity” (10:46) Why was Tejas so passionate about creating? (13:18) “Being a content creator is living 4 years in 1” (14:28) Dropping out of college (17:31) Leverage (20:50) How to make decisions? (24:47) Colin & Samir as mentors (30:41) The highs and lows of creators (32:58) Impactful practices for creativity (36:08) Smoking a blunt with Mike Tyson (45:41) Tejas’ focus on the dark side (49:11) Hiring an editor (53:03) Peer vs. mentor (55:38) Fortune Magazine calling Tejas the modern-day “Tony Robbins” (58:00) Getting recognized (1:00:06) Storytelling: “Build up tension and release it” (1:05:38) 4 elements to be a successful creator (1:07:30) Idea to creation (1:10:55) The importance of family (1:21:22) Record your conversations with friends/family (1:23:10) Dylan Lemay’s ice cream shop (1:28:18) Tejas’ self-awareness (1:29:52) Challenge for creators (1:31:33) Challenge for anyone Resources Mentioned Joe Rogan and Naval (JRE 1309) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qHkcs3kG44 My Ajja. (There Is No Life Without Death) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPloPNaag4Q Tejas on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tejashullur Tejas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tejashullur/ Continue the conversation with me... 🎙 Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1532160275/view 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda 🚨 Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.com/tuesday-treasure
Chapters
A conversation about going from living in a fraternity house to attending the Grammys and smoking a blunt with Mike Tyson and the challenges of balancing creativity and business.
00:00 - 01:34 (01:34)
Summary
A conversation about going from living in a fraternity house to attending the Grammys and smoking a blunt with Mike Tyson and the challenges of balancing creativity and business.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses their experience with networking and how it has led them to connect with individuals above their level.
01:34 - 05:11 (03:37)
Summary
The speaker discusses their experience with networking and how it has led them to connect with individuals above their level. They refer to themselves as a "social hacker" and acknowledge the role that playing their cards right has in being able to make valuable connections.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses the creator economy and social media and the difficulties in knowing who to talk to about it, while emphasizing the importance of being "cool".
05:11 - 11:38 (06:26)
Summary
The speaker discusses the creator economy and social media and the difficulties in knowing who to talk to about it, while emphasizing the importance of being "cool".
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
A content creator shares her experience of starting her own business after taking a gap year from college and how she learned a lot during that time.
11:38 - 14:50 (03:11)
Summary
A content creator shares her experience of starting her own business after taking a gap year from college and how she learned a lot during that time. The episode also mentions the release of a body positivity merch line that includes the question "did you eat yet today?"
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker talks about his initial goal of making $200 to $1000 by creating 60-second videos for startups in LA, with $8000 in his bank account from his previous work.
14:50 - 17:54 (03:04)
Summary
The speaker talks about his initial goal of making $200 to $1000 by creating 60-second videos for startups in LA, with $8000 in his bank account from his previous work.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The podcaster discusses how even though they focus on the quality of their content, view counts can still affect them by up to 10%.
17:54 - 22:46 (04:52)
Summary
The podcaster discusses how even though they focus on the quality of their content, view counts can still affect them by up to 10%.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Tejas Konduru discusses how he prioritizes pursuing his creativity over maximizing profit on his content despite the temptation to do otherwise.
22:46 - 25:31 (02:44)
Summary
Tejas Konduru discusses how he prioritizes pursuing his creativity over maximizing profit on his content despite the temptation to do otherwise.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker reflects on their internal battle between their commitment and desire to improve.
25:31 - 29:06 (03:35)
Summary
The speaker reflects on their internal battle between their commitment and desire to improve. They also recall a memory of noticing their coworkers' focus on ideating titles and thumbnails.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The transition from fulfilling a duty to becoming a full-time content creator can be overwhelming and emotionally taxing.
29:06 - 33:12 (04:06)
Summary
The transition from fulfilling a duty to becoming a full-time content creator can be overwhelming and emotionally taxing. The pressure to create innovative content that resonates with audiences can lead to self-doubt and insecurity.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker taps into the entertaining aspect of TikTok videos as a unique means to gain recognition for personal/professional branding.
33:12 - 36:06 (02:53)
Summary
The speaker taps into the entertaining aspect of TikTok videos as a unique means to gain recognition for personal/professional branding. They reflect on how this kind of content has garnered them attention from their mentors and brands looking for people to support along their journey.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses their experience with getting high at a party and feeling grateful for having a strong friend group and networking connections.
36:06 - 40:47 (04:41)
Summary
The speaker discusses their experience with getting high at a party and feeling grateful for having a strong friend group and networking connections. They also mention a statistic about the number of chicken wings eaten on a certain day.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The interviewee describes how, despite having stability in her life and a job, everyone is still struggling, and how going on walks in the forest in Tennessee and having no phone days is a secondary priority.
40:47 - 43:30 (02:43)
Summary
The interviewee describes how, despite having stability in her life and a job, everyone is still struggling, and how going on walks in the forest in Tennessee and having no phone days is a secondary priority. She also shares her admiration for Mike Tyson's caring nature towards others.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses how social media influencers like one famous youtuber are ruining the mental health of teens, and how the desire for views and likes can drive these influencers to engage in unhealthy behavior that prioritizes popularity over personal well-being.
43:30 - 46:12 (02:41)
Summary
The speaker discusses how social media influencers like one famous youtuber are ruining the mental health of teens, and how the desire for views and likes can drive these influencers to engage in unhealthy behavior that prioritizes popularity over personal well-being.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The negative aspects of social media are often highlighted as they generate more interest and engagement, despite the reality that there are also many positives to its use.
46:12 - 50:12 (04:00)
Summary
The negative aspects of social media are often highlighted as they generate more interest and engagement, despite the reality that there are also many positives to its use. This can be attributed to loss aversion and the low-hanging fruit of presenting the negative aspects in a more attractive way than the positives.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses balancing their role as both CEO of their business and chief director of their content, questioning what percentage of their workload should be focused on business and what percentage should be focused on creativity.
50:12 - 54:06 (03:54)
Summary
The speaker discusses balancing their role as both CEO of their business and chief director of their content, questioning what percentage of their workload should be focused on business and what percentage should be focused on creativity.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker talks about his/her preference to talk about their actions rather than watching themselves on camera.
54:06 - 58:10 (04:03)
Summary
The speaker talks about his/her preference to talk about their actions rather than watching themselves on camera. He/she also mentions about scheduled meetings with people, which would change their perspectives. Finally, the speaker talks about mistakes they made in a month.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker reflects on the impact of having a video with 60,000 views and realizing that it translates to 15,000 people watching a message they put out, and the value of recognition.
58:10 - 1:00:54 (02:44)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the impact of having a video with 60,000 views and realizing that it translates to 15,000 people watching a message they put out, and the value of recognition.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
In this podcast, the speaker talks about how the story behind a relationship, content you consume, or any other medium drives the audience and also about building a successful business as a 23-year-old in New York City.
1:00:54 - 1:04:36 (03:42)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker talks about how the story behind a relationship, content you consume, or any other medium drives the audience and also about building a successful business as a 23-year-old in New York City. He also mentions his TikTok video in which he encourages people to focus on two steps instead of striving for three steps.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Social media creators experience difficulties due to a variety of factors, according to one creator's observations.
1:04:36 - 1:07:23 (02:46)
Summary
Social media creators experience difficulties due to a variety of factors, according to one creator's observations. Despite the lack of available resources, navigating these variables can lead to social media success.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
In this episode, the hosts discuss the process of scripting content for click-bait videos and the importance of being able to concisely summarize ideas.
1:07:23 - 1:10:45 (03:21)
Summary
In this episode, the hosts discuss the process of scripting content for click-bait videos and the importance of being able to concisely summarize ideas. They touch on the challenges of creating content that is both engaging and informative.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker is aware that their grandparents' time is running out and has been mentally preparing for their death for at least three years, especially since their grandmother is at an age when it's difficult to travel long distances.
1:10:45 - 1:14:58 (04:13)
Summary
The speaker is aware that their grandparents' time is running out and has been mentally preparing for their death for at least three years, especially since their grandmother is at an age when it's difficult to travel long distances.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker reflects on how they mistreated their family in the past and how they regret not getting to know them better, realizing that they were just being a nuisance.
1:14:58 - 1:18:57 (03:58)
Summary
The speaker reflects on how they mistreated their family in the past and how they regret not getting to know them better, realizing that they were just being a nuisance.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker shares personal experience of his friend seeking advice on how to communicate better with his kids after he made a mistake and didn't tell his parents the truth about his situation.
1:18:57 - 1:25:03 (06:06)
Summary
The speaker shares personal experience of his friend seeking advice on how to communicate better with his kids after he made a mistake and didn't tell his parents the truth about his situation.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Dylan is interested in making his next investments in the creator economy space instead of the Coldstone partnership that did not work out.
1:25:03 - 1:28:46 (03:42)
Summary
Dylan is interested in making his next investments in the creator economy space instead of the Coldstone partnership that did not work out.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Success cannot be achieved without a proper foundation of mindset, sleep, and nutrition.
1:28:46 - 1:32:01 (03:15)
Summary
Success cannot be achieved without a proper foundation of mindset, sleep, and nutrition. Only when these fundamental aspects are addressed can one move onto the path of self-actualization, according to the speaker.
Episode#237: Tejas Hullur [VIDEO] – Blowing Up On TikTok & Meeting Mike Tyson
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Tejas Hulas unplugs from technology for five days, turning all clocks and devices off, and shares how the experience helped him learn more about himself and led to the creation of his podcast.
1:32:01 - 1:33:14 (01:13)
Summary
Tejas Hulas unplugs from technology for five days, turning all clocks and devices off, and shares how the experience helped him learn more about himself and led to the creation of his podcast.