Episode #80
Stuart Edge
Youtube & Social Media Influencer With Over 3 Million Subscribers Shares How He Built An Amazing Career Making Videos
Guest Bio:
Five years ago, Stuart Edge was cleaning porta-potties. As he cleaned, he dreamt of someday quitting that job and creating viral videos that, not only made people laugh but also feel inspired. Ever since his first video went viral in December 2012, he's been able to do just that.
Featured as a performer on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and many other notable media outlets, he now Amazes and Inspires an audience of over 3 million followers and has garnered over 500 million video views across all of his social channels. His videos have been mentioned on shows and websites like Good Morning America, Today, CNN, Billboard, and have also caught the eye of many celebrities like Chris Pratt, Carly Rae Jepsen, Scooter Braun, and Justin Bieber. Most recently, Stuart had his acting debut as John Brooke in the upcoming movie "Little Women" acting alongside Lea Thompson, Lucas Grabeel, and Ian Bohen.
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Show Notes
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Introduction (1:47)
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How Stuart went from a janitor to a huge influencer (3:32)
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The opportunity that Stuart got with Jimmy Fallon (6:05)
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Stuarts "big break" working with a good company (13:00)
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Learning to trust your own instincts (15:31)
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Most viewed video on YouTube (18:50)
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Stuart on doing corporate gigs (28:15)
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Creating a plan on being an influencer for business (35:38)