The Max Tornow Podcast

Today's guest is Oscar Owen, the #1 magic coach in the world turned YouTube strategist for brands like Red Bull, Disney and the BBC.

 

We dive deep into Oscar's story, from teaching magic tricks on YouTube to building a 1.5M subscriber channel with half a billion views. How did he land clients like Red Bull? Why did he hide his channel from everyone until 120K subscribers? What's killing most YouTube channels in the AI age?

 

If you're looking to grow on YouTube, land premium clients through content, or understand where social media is heading - you don't want to miss this episode.

 

 

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As one of the most influential online business consultants Max Tornow has built several multiple-7-figure companies in the online coaching, consulting and agency market.

 

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction

00:58 - How Oscar Got Into Magic

06:10 - Developing His Own Magic Style

10:14 - How Involved Is Oscar in Editing?

12:48 - Clipping for Instagram & Short Form SOPs

15:12 - 0 to 300K on Instagram in 6 Months

17:23 - Why AI Content Is Dying on YouTube

20:04 - Speaking in Hooks & Recycling Content

23:01 - The Most Important Skill on Social Media

25:05 - Why the Hardest Part Is 0 to 1,000 Subs

27:44 - Reposting Strategy & Trial Reels

33:30 - How Oscar Built His YouTube Strategy Channel

37:03 - $50K With No Sales Page

40:12 - First Million in 5 Years, Second in 2 Months

41:39 - How much did Oscar pay for the domain?

42:37 - Closing B2B Clients Like Red Bull & Disney

48:00 - How Oscar Actually Landed Red Bull

52:02 - Max's Origin Story

59:06 - Doing What No One Else Is Willing to Do

1:00:18 - Why Information Is No Longer What People Pay For

1:03:50 - The Shift Back to Cinematic Content

1:07:01 - How Do You Apply This to a Faceless Brand?

1:11:02 - The Future of Media Is YouTube

1:16:36 - Every Creator Is a Media Company

1:19:23 - Why Organic Makes Your Ads Work Better

1:22:05 - The Selling Happens on YouTube

1:24:12 - Treating Content With the Same Respect as a Sales Call

1:26:34 - Outro

Today's guest is Jordan Lee — founder of AI Acquisition and one of the most forward-thinking entrepreneurs in the online space.

 

We dive deep into Jordan’s story, from dropping out of high school to building a nine-figure company. What was the catalyst for his success? When will AI replace salespeople? Does money bring happiness?

 

If you’re looking for entrepreneurial inspiration and cutting-edge insights on AI technology and business, you don’t want to miss this episode.

 

 

Apply now for a free consultation call to start your own online business:

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My secret video to instantly go viral (just like Mr. Beast) 👇

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As one of the most influential online business consultants Max Tornow has built several multiple-7-figure companies in the online coaching, consulting and agency market.

 

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:00 - AI Systems vs. Human Employees
12:00 - Jordan’s Background
14:14 - How to Create Real Wealth
19:05 - Personal Branding
23:20 - When Will AI Replace Salespeople?
27:10 - First AI System That Max Implemented
33:29 - From the Highest Highs to the Lowest Lows
41:20 - What Was the Catalyst for Jordan’s Success?
48:30 - How to Make Money with AI in 60 Seconds
49:15 - How to Go from Factory Worker to Multi-Millionaire
58:53 - Materialistic Things & Happiness
1:10:24 - Why Is the UK on a Downward Trajectory?
1:16:30 - What’s Next for Dubai?
1:19:26 - Wokeness & Raising Children
1:30:38 - Where Do Jordan’s Values Differ from His Wife’s?
1:34:00 - Would Jordan Support His Kids on Their Entrepreneurial Journeys?
1:39:03 - The Importance of Introspection & Innovation
1:49:53 - Will Jordan Work Less When He Has His First Child?
1:55:53 - B-Player Cleansing
2:02:25 - Outro

Today’s guest is Nick Santonastasso - entrepreneur, public speaker, and living example of what it means to turn obstacles into fuel for growth.

In this episode, we dive into Nick’s story of how he moved to Dubai, broke into self-development, and went from unpaid intern to speaking in front of 50,000 people. He shares how he scared Norman Reedus from The Walking Dead, how COVID nearly crushed his business, and what it took to rebuild stronger than before.

We also get real on deeper topics -— how to beat unhappiness, what to do when you feel alone, and why your inner dialogue shapes everything about your future. Plus, Nick opens up about his vision for the next chapter of his life and the future of public speaking.

If you’re looking for raw inspiration, practical mindset shifts, and a masterclass on resilience - this is the episode for you.

Let’s jump in with Nick Santonastasso.

 

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As one of the most influential online business consultants Max Tornow has built several multiple-7-figure companies in the online coaching, consulting and agency market.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
0:04:13 – Who is Nick Santonastasso?
0:05:12 – Nick's moving to Dubai
0:12:04 – How Nick got into self-development
0:19:59 – Getting started in public speaking
0:28:07 – Speaking in front of 50,000 people
0:37:06 – How COVID impacted Nick’s business
0:44:04 – The future of public speaking
0:47:06 – How to overcome unhappiness
0:53:04 – Advice for people who feel alone
0:57:55 – Nick’s plans for the future
1:03:41 – Where to find Nick

Today’s guest is Dominik Rieger, better known as heyDominik - a content creator, agency founder, and one of the sharpest minds when it comes to growth and monetization on Instagram.

In this episode, we dive deep into how he went from launching his first YouTube channel to blowing up to 30 million views in just 40 days, how much you can earn from massive reach, and the clever tactics he used to trick the Instagram algorithm to go viral.

We also explore the mindset behind publishing content, breaking through creative fear, and why so many people are unhappy - even in the creator economy. Plus, we cover AI’s impact on the future of Instagram, working with niche content, and how even the oldest creator he’s seen found wild success online.

If you’re looking to grow, monetize, or simply stay ahead of the curve - this is the episode for you.

Let’s jump in with Dominik Rieger.

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As one of the most influential online business consultants Max Tornow has built several multiple-7-figure companies in the online coaching, consulting and agency market.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
0:01:09 – How Max and Dominik Met
0:06:30 – How Dominik Started His YouTube Channel
0:18:49 – How Dominik Blew Up on Instagram
0:22:25 – How to Grow to 30M Views in 40 Days
0:25:40 – How Much You Can Make with 30M Views
0:36:30 – How to Overcome the Barrier That Stops You from Posting
0:39:59 – How to Trick the Instagram Algorithm to Go Viral
0:55:21 – Why People Are Unhappy
1:05:18 – The Fastest Way to Monetize Content
1:12:10 – The Oldest Person Dominik Saw Succeed on Instagram
1:13:00 – The Future of Instagram
1:19:11 – How AI Will Change Instagram
1:25:38 – The Part of Being a Content Creator No One Talks About
1:34:10 – Working with Exotic Niches  
1:45:00 – What’s the Future of heyDominik  
1:46:24 – The Biggest Opportunities for IG Content Creators Right Now  
1:52:13 – How to Find Dominik

Today’s guest is Janina Karelly, entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Addicted to Models, one of Austria’s leading international modeling agencies working with brands like Gucci, Prada, and Vogue.

She’s not just a force in fashion; she’s also the founder of The Vision Agency, a creative marketing firm, and a passionate advocate for women in business, financial literacy, and wealth building.

In this episode, we dive into the realities of building a global brand, navigating the modeling world, and creating financial freedom through entrepreneurship and smart investing.

Please welcome Janina Karelly.

Apply now for a free consultation call to start your own online business:
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As one of the most influential online business consultants Max Tornow has built several multiple-7-figure companies in the online coaching, consulting and agency market.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
0:02:47 - How many businesses Janina has  
0:03:55 - How Janina started her modeling agency  
0:06:51 - Challenges of running a modeling agency  
0:13:44 - What models can do to become the next big thing  
0:19:53 - The future of modeling  
0:25:03 - What led to opening the social media agency  
0:33:54 - Struggles women face in business  
0:36:55 - How to fully automate your social media agency  
0:39:55 - How to find viral content for brands like Rolls-Royce  
0:46:56 - How investing in real estate led to starting a real estate agency  
0:57:17 - Risks in the real estate business  
1:01:52 - Where Janina sees her future with her personal brand  
1:04:58 - How to protect yourself from envy  
1:16:10 - Character traits needed to become an entrepreneur  
1:27:11 - Are more women getting into entrepreneurship nowadays?  
1:39:53 - Janina's primary and secondary skills  
1:51:52 - How to spot good real estate opportunities in Austria  
2:00:23 - How to find Janina