We talked with  founder, Erica Yang of Real Hype Creative. Erica Yang,  is an expert of Chinese social media and is bringing her expertise to the US market to develop and expand brands on a global scale with influencer marketing. Her clients include brands of the top tier celebrities such as Steve Aoki, Akon, Maggie Q, G-Easy, just to name a few. And we're gonna dive in and talk about how Erica and Real Hype Creative are doing some really fun things in the cutting edge technology and what we can expect to see over on the TikTok app based on China's Douyin app that is years ahead of the US TikTok app. Follow the GuestWebsite: Real Hype CreativeFollow them on Instagram and on LinkedInSupport the show

Looking to build a solid online community? Then this episode is for you!You won't believe how these bird channels are building one of the biggest communities on TikTok right now!! How are they doing it? Using the TikTok group live feature!!Gizmo the Grey Bird, Cosmo the funny Parrot, and Qbert and Friends have been going live together along with many other bird accounts and through their efforts are starting to build a massive community. This community is having a positive experience not only for the many birds who join and watch, but is effecting the hundreds of thousands of people who watch daily in an incredible way in helping with Mental Health! We hope that this episode brings you a lot of fun, joy, laughter and value on how you can start using TikTok features like the lives to grow your online community! Be sure to Follow the BizTok for TikTok podcast wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss a new episode.Follow us on Social MediaKyle Kaplanis - HOSTLinkedIn - Kyle KaplanisTikTok - @theweb3guyInstagram - @kyle_kaplanisYouTube - The Web3 GuyGizmo The Grey Bird Emily Vincent - MumTikTok - @gizmothegreybirdInstagram - @gizmo_the_greybirdYouTube - Gizmo The Grey BirdCosmo the Funny ParrotCindy - MomTikTok - @cosmothefunnyparrotInstagram - @cosmothefunnyparrotYouTube - Cosmo the Funny ParrotQbert and FriendsBruce - DadTikTok - @qbert_the_greyInstagram - @qbert_the_greyYouTube - Bad Gamer Good BirdSupport the show

Mikhael has reimagined what social media can be with Needle Music, the world’s first social platform built to facilitate meaningful connections through music. Despite all the negative effects that social media has on one’s mental health, Mikhael is a firm believer in its positive power. Needle is the perfect case study, bringing together consumers and influencers in a space that rewards both parties for their interactivity. They've placed an emphasis on TikTok marketing, and Mikhael hopes to ride the wave of creator empowerment that the platform has ushered in.Guest:Mikhael Porter - LinkedInNeedle MusicTikTok - @needle.musicInstagram - @needle.musicDownload the Needle Music on the IOS or Android App Store Today!Support the show

COMMUNITY, COMMUNITY, COMMUNITY!!!We are in the new world where your community is where your value is, not in your follower count! We are seeing a massive change on how advertisers are working with creators and due to more resources and tools that advertisers have to track metrics and performance we are seeing advertisers quickly changing their budgets to focus on more creators who actually have a solid community.Join the conversation as we take you through our experience with this right now!Follow me on Social MediaKyle KaplanisLinkedIn - Kyle KaplanisTikTok - @theweb3guyInstagram - @kyle_kaplanisYouTube - The Web3 GuySupport the show

Did you know that the total number of creators with more than 1 million followers is close to 43,000, Trendpop estimates, and my guest today is one of those creators.On today's episode we talk with 19 year old, TikTok creator @Jaksin21 who has 1.2M followers (as of September 15, 2022) about his creator journey and how he grew so quickly by gaining over 1M followers in just 3 months. On this episode we discuss:Jaksin's journey and what his day to day looks like How he creates and the time it takes to createHis strategy to make better content for his audienceHow he plans to make nurturing his audience the number one priorityHow TikTok gifts are not the answer to becoming a top fanThis is one episode you will not want to miss, and one you will be surprised by.Want to watch the video episode of this podcast?Check it out HERE on YouTubeGuestJaksin21TikTok - Jaksin21Instagram - Jaksin21Follow Kyle Kaplanis on SocialsLinkedIn - Kyle KaplanisTikTok - @theweb3guyInstagram - @kyle_kaplanisSupport the show

Major Data Privacy changes are effecting Digital Advertisers around the world like we saw with Apple making significant changes to the privacy settings of its mobile operating system last year, allowing iPhone users to choose whether advertisers could track them.  Since Apple introduced the feature, a vast majority of iPhone users have opted to block tracking.We talk with Ad-Tech Expert, James Prudhomme, who began his career at AOL and is now the Cheif Revenue Officer for Optable, a SaaS data connectivity platform designed for the advertising ecosystem in the age of privacy to discuss the following:How are these changes effecting digital advertisers?What data collection points are being collected and how are they used?What data policy changes can we expect in the years to come?Follow Kyle Kaplanis on SocialsLinkedIn - Kyle KaplanisTikTok - @theweb3guyInstagram - @kyle_kaplanisSupport the show

Content Creators are taking over the Web3 space and are launching some of the biggest Metaverse events and bringing their fans and communities along for the ride. Dillon Smith, CEO of Team Checked, and Creator Industry Expert, is on the show today. Dillon shares his expertise in Crypto and partnering with the Solana based metaverse company, Portals, to build and utilize the metaverse space for his content creators and their fan communities. We also discuss how Gen Z have already emerged themselves in this new Web3 space without even realizing it, and how we can learn from this generation. For more Web3 / Crypto insights and information, follow the Tomorrow Today Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.Guest:Dillon SmithCEO of Team CheckedCreator Network of over 200M followersInstagram: @managerdillonTwitter: @managerdillonWebsite: teamchecked.comCome check out and play in my Portals Ivory Room (Maybe under construction) Support the show

TikTok is the best place to launch your business but not only that the best place to sell out your products! Join me as I talk with Cocktail Cards founder, AJ Rantz. AJ and I talk about his story how COVID ended his bartending job, which lead him to create Cocktail Cards. He talks about the highs and lows to kickstarting a business, and how to overcome them. We also talk about how TikTok completely changed his life, and how his SVL (Story, Value, Lifestyle) strategy can help make your next video one that changes your life! This is an episode you do not want to miss!Guest:AJ RantzFounder of Cocktail Cards335K TikTok followers, (as of August 17, 2022)ORDER COCKTAIL CARDSUse Code "BizTok" for 15% off your orderBe sure to Follow the BizTok for TikTok show wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss a new episode.Follow Kyle on Social MediaKyle KaplanisLinkedIn - Kyle KaplanisTikTok - @theweb3guyInstagram - @kyle_kaplanisSupport the show

Let's talk TikTok for Marketing with Maggie Lower, CMO of HootsuiteGuest:Maggie LowerCMO - HootsuiteTikTok: @hootsuiteInstagram: @hootsuiteYouTube: @hootsuiteHootsuite ResourcesSupport the show

I am excited to announce that I started a brand new podcast called Tomorrow Today with my PRJT Z colleague, Duke Mckenzie. Duke and I are really excited for the launch of our new podcast and are excited to share with you all here at the BizTok for TikTok podcast. Please give our new podcast a follow on your favorite podcast listening platform. The series is designed to give leaders, marketers, influencers, and culture shapers a look into the future of what they should be thinking and taking action TODAY to set them up for TOMORROW'S success. The show will be based on talking to interesting people who are in the spaces of Social media, Web3, and more...Links:https://tomorrowtoday.buzzsprout.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wj0wpWNq0HX624nepDp5vSupport the show

Let's Rant About TikTok And The Frustrations With The TikTok Algorithm I had the opportunity to talk to my good friend, business partner, and CEO of Team Checked, Dillon Smith, all about how him and his creator network are leveraging Web 3, the metaverse, and NFT's.This is an episode you do not want to miss as we talk about the importance this time we are in is, and how educating yourself in this space early will have significant rewards as a creator, or brand or business.Come learn more about the project Portals, and how Dillon and I are using the metaverse to drive creator growth, meet and greets, and monetizing opportunities for our business.Guest:Nimay NdoloTikTok Creator - 340K Followers (as of March 16, 2022) Women in Tech - Software Developer TikTok: @nimay.ndoloInstagram: @nimayndoleaux YouTube: Nimay NdoloVisit Nimay's Linktree to find her other socials! Come check out and play in my Portals Ivory Room (Maybe under construction) Support the show

Let's Talk Web 3, Creator Economy, NFT's and more...I had the opportunity to talk to my good friend, business partner, and CEO of Team Checked, Dillon Smith, all about how him and his creator network are leveraging Web 3, the metaverse, and NFT's. This is an episode you do not want to miss as we talk about the importance this time we are in is, and how educating yourself in this space early will have significant rewards as a creator, or brand or business. Come learn more about the project Portals, and how Dillon and I are using the metaverse to drive creator growth, meet and greets, and monetizing opportunities for our business.Guest:Dillon SmithCEO of Team CheckedCreator Network of over 200M followersInstagram: @managerdillonTwitter: @managerdillonWebsite: teamchecked.comCome check out and play in my Portals Ivory Room (Maybe under construction) Support the show

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How Chris Ivan is Getting Brands Attention by Doing Plunger  Trick Shots on Brand Signs!I talked with the plunger trick-shotter, Chris Ivan (223K followers as of Feb 21, 2022). Chris has been throwing plungers at brands signs, and they are taking notice, but in a positive way. Brands are now challenging Chris to take a throw at their sign and see if it will stick! Chris even had the opportunity to work with American Dream, in which they flew him to New York to stick a plunger on their sign! This episode is full of fun, but a great learning experience for brands on how you too can be fun with creators and be the friend we all need to hone in on driving the biggest audience engagement you have ever seen!Get ready for the trick-shot of your life as you listen to this episode.In this Episode we will be discussing:How Chris got started with his plunger Trick-shotsWhat brands have participated in the plunger trick shotsHow you as a brand or business can use this insight to drive better interactions with your audience and become their best friend.TikTok: chrisivan_10Instagram: chrisivan_10Chris's most viral video with over 15 M views Support the show

Don't Wait... Create! The ultimate guide to getting started on TikTok is as simple as creating content today, even if it sucks!I talked with media strategist, entertainment industry professional, writer, and digital content creator, Erica Barry, about her take on TikTok and what creators can be doing today to get started and create better content. In this Episode we will be discussing:The strategies a new content creator can take to getting started on TikTokWhat has TikTok done in terms of a global aspect and why it mattersWhat steps you can take to be a better creator todayAbout Erica's new book "Don't Wait, Create: How to Be a Content Creator in the New Digital Revolution"About Erica BarryErica Barry is a media strategist, entertainment industry professional, writer, and digital content creator.She studied economics and media studies at Pomona College, where she discovered her passion for media, entrepreneurship, and representation.Growing up in the Internet generation, Erica watched digital media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok transform the entertainment industry and become a way for talented creators to find their audience and tell their story. Thus, she decided to write her inspirational, debut book Don’t Wait, Create: How to Be A Content Creator in the New Digital Revolution.When Erica isn’t creating, you can find her hiking Runyon Canyon, experimenting with new recipes, and catching up on the latest TikTok trends.Buy Don't Wait, Create: How to Be a Content Creator in the New Digital Revolution on Amazon Today!TikTok: @eirbarryofficialInstagram: @eribarrySupport the show

How Liz Hilton, founder of the Swaddelini, used TikTok to take her business to the next level, and generate a ton of income without viral videos. I talked with the incredible TikTok Creator, Liz Hilton. Liz is the founder and CEO of Swaddelini, World's First 3D KnitEscape-Proof Swaddle. Liz started using TikTok and had some big success with a 12 million view video that took her account to the next level, but that was no where she made the most income...In this Episode we will be discussing:How Liz built her business on TikTokWhat is working on TikTok How you can generate income without viral videos Check out the Swadelini at https://swaddelini.com/TikTok: @swaddeliniInterested in purchasing a Swaddelini for yourself, or a friend/family email Liz at http://swaddelini.com/contactsSupport the show

How Cael O'Donnell Made 6-Figures in 6 Months with TikTok Through Hard work and Consistency I talked with the incredible TikTok Creator, Cael O'Donnell. Cale is Australia's Number 1 Psychic and Medium and has turned his business into a 6-Figure empire in just 6 Months and has grown his TikTok channel to over 600K followers.In this Episode we will be discussing:How Hard Work and Consistency is key to growthHow Cale became Australia’s #1 Psychic Medium.How your tribe (audience) is so important!!!Cales new Book "3 Minutes with Spirit"Visit Cale at https://www.caelodonnell.com/ to book in your spirit reading experience TikTok: @imcaleodonnell Instagram: @imcaleodnnellSupport the show

Are you a brand or content creator who is looking to build your business online specifically with TikTok. Are you looking to leverage influencer marketing into your brand strategy or as a creator looking to learn the best ways to monetize your channel and learn the best practices in working with brands?Then this episode is for you!In this episode I talk with Alex Stemplewski best known as @alex.stemp on TikTok. Alex is the most followed TikTok photographer in the world and has amassed a following of over 19.4M followers! He rose to fame by creating a compelling series of photographing random strangers on the streets. Alex has worked with some of the biggest name brands in the industry and has experience in what a great working relationship looks like in working with these brand partners, and what is not working. Be sure to follow Alex across his socials and check out what he is up to.TikTok - @Alex Stemp IG - @alexanderthegreatYouTube - Alex Stemplewski Twitter - @AlexStemplewskiGo watch the Full Podcast Episode via Video over on the BizTok for TikTok YouTube! Support the show

In today’s episode we are bringing Human Resources to the Party, and what not better guest to join me than Leigh Henderson who has over 379K followers on TikTok under @HRmanifestoYou may think HR is all about existing solely to protect the company you work for, or that they are simply just a Purely Bureaucratic Function of a business, or they are just there to hire and fire you… but today on the show we are going to be debunking the misconceptions about HR and they too can be the life of the party!Leigh's brand, HRManifesto, was born on TikTok in June 2021 as a creative outlet for Leigh while she pens her “no BS” workplace survival guide. Focused on tragic work realities and inspired story telling, the goal of HRManifesto is to coach, guide, and support followers in their quest of successfully surviving the workplace and staying employed.Guest:Leigh Henderson @HRManifesto - 379K Followers (As of 10/14/2021)Book Leigh for Virtual Coaching: https://www.thehrmanifesto.comConnect with Leigh on LinkedIn - Leigh Henderson Follow Kyle on Social Media So You Never Miss an Episode!Follow Kyle on TikTok: @kylekaplanisFollow Kyle on IG: @kyle_kaplanisReach out to Kyle directly at kyle.kaplanis@prjtztalent.comFollow Kyle on Linkedin: Kyle KaplanisCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.biztok.coSupport the show (https://paypal.me/biztok)Support the show

If you are a content creator looking to improve your content and TikTok performance or if you are a brand looking to run TikTok ads that actually work then this episode is for you! In this episode I am talking to the founders of TikTalk Marketing Agency, an agency who's focused on TikTok first!  They are an agency focused on bringing top results for your content and campaigns.I am talking with the Podcast hosts, Sam Kaufman Joel Lowinger, who have 20+ years of combined digital marketing experience and are founders of “TikTalkMarketingAgency.com,” the only agency devoted entirely to TikTok marketingWe will be diving into the Top 9 Creative Tips to Improve your TikTok Ads! 61% of all the ads you see on TikTok use more than half of these tips. Guests:Sam Kaufman Joel LowingerFounders of TikTalk Marketing Agency  and Hosts of the TikTok Marketing PodcastSocial Media:Follow Kyle on TikTok: @kylekaplanisFollow Kyle on IG: @kyle_kaplanisReach out to Kyle directly at kyle.kaplanis@prjtztalent.comFollow Kyle on Linkedin: Kyle KaplanisCheck out our website to meet the team, view show notes and transcripts: www.biztok.coSupport the show (https://paypal.me/biztok)Support the show (https://paypal.me/biztokSupport the show