Conversations with Chad McMillan

The global creator economy market size is projected to reach $299.69 billion by 2027, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.8% from 2020 to 2027, according to Fast Company. The total revenue generated by creators across platforms is expected to increase from $104.8 billion in 2021 to $173.2 billion in 2025.In this episode I explore the value and opportunities that I feel are emerging in the creator economy for independent entrepreneurs.ABOUT CHAD MCMILLANI’m a venture capitalist, creative artist, and free spirit. While doing the work to transform my own life, I’ve helped build and finance early stage ventures, grow brands, performed as a multi-disciplinary creative artist and more.Learn more about me at www.chadmc.com or anything of my links below:MY OFFERINGSMcMillan StrategiesMcMillan Strategies offers proven startup and public company consulting and advisory services across various disciplines, including executive management, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate communications, and more.Learn more at www.mcmillanstrategies.comKaypieye MediaKaypieye is an exponential growth marketing agency and builder of world-class online brands. Looking for online marketing help and guidance for your company?Learn more at www.kaypieye.comWokaura Art & InnovationsWokaura is a proprietary, early-stage startup incubator developing exciting new ventures in fast emerging industries.Learn more at https://wokaura.carrd.co/MY SOCIAL LINKSMy Shophttps://www.chadmc.com/collections/allInstagramwww.instagram.com/chadmcmillanYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/chadmcmillanTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thechadmcmillan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Twitterwww.twitter.com/mrchadmcmillanLinkedinhttps://ca.linkedin.com/in/mcchadFacebookhttps://fb.me/mrchadmcmillanPinterestwww.pinterest.com/chad_mcmillanMy Newsletterhttps://chadmcmillan.substack.com/CONTACTchad@chadmc.com

This is a guided meditation hosted by me. I've been meditating for some 10 years now and this meditation with help relax and ground you, as well as help you get clear on your life path and improve how you feel.There's an old meditation joke that says, you should meditate every day for 20 minutes, unless you don't have time, then you should meditate for an hour. Ha. I suggest trying it first thing in the morning every day. Let me know how it goes for you.ABOUT CHAD MCMILLANI’m a venture capitalist, creative artist, and free spirit. While doing the work to transform my own life, I’ve helped build and finance early stage ventures, grow brands, performed as a multi-disciplinary creative artist and more.Learn more about me at www.chadmc.com or anything of my links below:MY OFFERINGSMcMillan StrategiesMcMillan Strategies offers proven startup and public company consulting and advisory services across various disciplines, including executive management, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate communications, and more.Learn more at www.mcmillanstrategies.comKaypieye MediaKaypieye is an exponential growth marketing agency and builder of world-class online brands. Looking for online marketing help and guidance for your company?Learn more at www.kaypieye.comWokaura Art & InnovationsWokaura is a proprietary, early-stage startup incubator developing exciting new ventures in fast emerging industries.Learn more at https://wokaura.carrd.co/MY SOCIAL LINKSMy Shophttps://www.chadmc.com/collections/allInstagramwww.instagram.com/chadmcmillanYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/chadmcmillanTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thechadmcmillan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Twitterwww.twitter.com/mrchadmcmillanLinkedinhttps://ca.linkedin.com/in/mcchadFacebookhttps://fb.me/mrchadmcmillanPinterestwww.pinterest.com/chad_mcmillanMy Newsletterhttps://chadmcmillan.substack.com/CONTACTchad@chadmc.com

Meditation has the power to ground you, relax you, get you more clear with yourself, your life, and your future. There are also a ton more heath benefits than these.In this episode I introduce you to meditation. We don't meditate in this episode, but we talk about it. If you would like to try my free guided meditation, you can do so here: https://bit.ly/3EolCQ7ABOUT CHAD MCMILLANI’m a venture capitalist, creative artist, and free spirit. While doing the work to transform my own life, I’ve helped build and finance early stage ventures, grow brands, performed as a multi-disciplinary creative artist and more.Learn more about me at www.chadmc.com or anything of my links below:MY OFFERINGSMcMillan StrategiesMcMillan Strategies offers proven startup and public company consulting and advisory services across various disciplines, including executive management, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate communications, and more.Learn more at www.mcmillanstrategies.comKaypieye MediaKaypieye is an exponential growth marketing agency and builder of world-class online brands. Looking for online marketing help and guidance for your company?Learn more at www.kaypieye.comWokaura Art & InnovationsWokaura is a proprietary, early-stage startup incubator developing exciting new ventures in fast emerging industries.Learn more at https://wokaura.carrd.co/MY SOCIAL LINKSMy Shophttps://www.chadmc.com/collections/allInstagramwww.instagram.com/chadmcmillanYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/chadmcmillanTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thechadmcmillan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Twitterwww.twitter.com/mrchadmcmillanLinkedinhttps://ca.linkedin.com/in/mcchadFacebookhttps://fb.me/mrchadmcmillanPinterestwww.pinterest.com/chad_mcmillanMy Newsletterhttps://chadmcmillan.substack.com/CONTACTchad@chadmc.com

Improving our mental health can have profound and lasting impacts on our lives, the lives of those around us, and our communities. In Canada, it is estimated that 20% of Canadians experience problems with their mental health in any given year, and half of the population has faced some level of mental health issues by the time they turn 40.In this episode I share tips and strategies that I've used over the years to improve my own mental health, which I feel may help you on your journey as well.ABOUT CHAD MCMILLANI’m a venture capitalist, creative artist, and free spirit. While doing the work to transform my own life, I’ve helped build and finance early stage ventures, grow brands, performed as a multi-disciplinary creative artist and more.Learn more about me at www.chadmc.com or anything of my links below:MY OFFERINGSMcMillan StrategiesMcMillan Strategies offers proven startup and public company consulting and advisory services across various disciplines, including executive management, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate communications, and more.Learn more at www.mcmillanstrategies.comKaypieye MediaKaypieye is an exponential growth marketing agency and builder of world-class online brands. Looking for online marketing help and guidance for your company?Learn more at www.kaypieye.comWokaura Art & InnovationsWokaura is a proprietary, early-stage startup incubator developing exciting new ventures in fast emerging industries.Learn more at https://wokaura.carrd.co/MY SOCIAL LINKSMy Shophttps://www.chadmc.com/collections/allInstagramwww.instagram.com/chadmcmillanYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/chadmcmillanTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thechadmcmillan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Twitterwww.twitter.com/mrchadmcmillanLinkedinhttps://ca.linkedin.com/in/mcchadFacebookhttps://fb.me/mrchadmcmillanPinterestwww.pinterest.com/chad_mcmillanMy Newsletterhttps://chadmcmillan.substack.com/CONTACTchad@chadmc.com

Recently I've noticed several associates of mine complaining about a lack of opportunities, but then failing to capitalize on them when they appear.This episode is for them, and maybe you, if you're wanting to get better at generating and seizing the opportunities that cross your path every day.ABOUT CHAD MCMILLANI’m a venture capitalist, creative artist, and free spirit. While doing the work to transform my own life, I’ve helped build and finance early stage ventures, grow brands, performed as a multi-disciplinary creative artist and more.Learn more about me at www.chadmc.com or anything of my links below:MY OFFERINGSMcMillan StrategiesMcMillan Strategies offers proven startup and public company consulting and advisory services across various disciplines, including executive management, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate communications, and more.Learn more at www.mcmillanstrategies.comKaypieye MediaKaypieye is an exponential growth marketing agency and builder of world-class online brands. Looking for online marketing help and guidance for your company?Learn more at www.kaypieye.comWokaura Art & InnovationsWokaura is a proprietary, early-stage startup incubator developing exciting new ventures in fast emerging industries.Learn more at https://wokaura.carrd.co/MY SOCIAL LINKSMy Shophttps://www.chadmc.com/collections/allInstagramwww.instagram.com/chadmcmillanYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/chadmcmillanTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thechadmcmillan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Twitterwww.twitter.com/mrchadmcmillanLinkedinhttps://ca.linkedin.com/in/mcchadFacebookhttps://fb.me/mrchadmcmillanPinterestwww.pinterest.com/chad_mcmillanMy Newsletterhttps://chadmcmillan.substack.com/CONTACTchad@chadmc.com

Cultivating better, stronger, and long lasting relationships can enhance our life experience. And I don't just mean with a partner, but both with yourself, and everyone you interact with over the course of your day.In this episode I share tips and the insights I've found that have helped me cultivate a strong network over the years and well as improve my interactions with others day to day.ABOUT CHAD MCMILLANI’m a venture capitalist, creative artist, and free spirit. While doing the work to transform my own life, I’ve helped build and finance early stage ventures, grow brands, performed as a multi-disciplinary creative artist and more.Learn more about me at www.chadmc.com or anything of my links below:MY OFFERINGSMcMillan StrategiesMcMillan Strategies offers proven startup and public company consulting and advisory services across various disciplines, including executive management, corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions, corporate communications, and more.Learn more at www.mcmillanstrategies.comKaypieye MediaKaypieye is an exponential growth marketing agency and builder of world-class online brands. Looking for online marketing help and guidance for your company?Learn more at www.kaypieye.comWokaura Art & InnovationsWokaura is a proprietary, early-stage startup incubator developing exciting new ventures in fast emerging industries.Learn more at https://wokaura.carrd.co/MY SOCIAL LINKSMy Shophttps://www.chadmc.com/collections/allInstagramwww.instagram.com/chadmcmillanYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/c/chadmcmillanTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thechadmcmillan?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Twitterwww.twitter.com/mrchadmcmillanLinkedinhttps://ca.linkedin.com/in/mcchadFacebookhttps://fb.me/mrchadmcmillanPinterestwww.pinterest.com/chad_mcmillanMy Newsletterhttps://chadmcmillan.substack.com/CONTACTchad@chadmc.com