Episode 100

Balancing Act: Financial Success and Personal Joy in the Creator Journey | Justin Moore

In this episode of The Life Shift Podcast, Justin Moore discusses his journey from a childhood surrounded by entrepreneurship to becoming a guide for creators seeking partnerships with brands and companies. Justin's story is a testament to the power of resilience, strategic planning, and the determination to control one's financial future.

Key Takeaways:

The Impact of Early Exposure to Entrepreneurship

Justin's parents ran a successful Supercuts franchise when he was growing up, sparking his interest in business from a young age. This exposure to entrepreneurship played a significant role in shaping Justin's career path. Despite the eventual downfall of his parents' businesses, Justin's early experiences kindled his entrepreneurial spirit, leading him to explore various side hustles.

The Power of Controlling Your Financial Future

One of Justin's most profound lessons from his parents' business failure and subsequent separation was the importance of financial stability. This realization motivated him to control his financial future so that money would never be a factor in his relationships. This mentality drove him to a dual life, combining a stable, nine-to-five job with various side hustles to secure his financial future.

The Transformative Journey from a Stable Job to a Successful Side Hustle

As a sponsorship coach, Justin now helps creators negotiate their dream partnerships with brands and companies, ensuring they are supported throughout their journey. Justin's story is a testament to the power of resilience, the desire for financial stability, and the entrepreneurial spirit. His journey from a stable engineering job to a successful side hustle is a must-listen for anyone seeking to take control of their financial future.

Justin Moore is a Sponsorship Coach & the founder of @CreatorWizard, a school & community that teaches you how to find & negotiate your dream brand deals so that you stop leaving thousands on the table.

He has been a full-time creator for over eight years, along with his wife, April, and has personally made over $4M working with brands. He also ran an influencer marketing agency for over seven years that has helped other creators earn an additional $3M.

Justin brings a unique perspective because not only has he been a creator in the trenches doing sponsorships for years, but by running an agency, he has insider knowledge of how big brands choose which influencers to partner with and why they pass on others. Justin's mission is to enable creators big and small to land 1 million paid brand partnerships by 2032.

https://www.creatorwizard.com/

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Thank you to Ear Worthy - Ear Worthy Independent Podcast Awards

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