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200 MILLION views a month… and he still edits every video himself.On this episode of The Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly sits down with James Dumoulin from School of Hard Knocks, one of the fastest-growing creators in the world.From 0 to 300M monthly views, James breaks down the real playbook behind virality, brand building, monetization, and why most creators fail before they ever win.Chapters:🎯 What You’ll Learn:🎥 Why most creators destroy their brand early⚡ The real difference between viral content and good content🧠 Why the first 3 seconds decide everything✂️ How to turn long interviews into viral short clips💰 Why ad revenue alone is not enough📊 The smartest way to monetize your audience🌍 Why global content is the next big opportunity🔥 Why obsession separates winners from everyone else🚫 Why copying content kills long-term growth🏆 Why mentorship is the fastest shortcut to success🎙️ APPLY OR CONNECT👉 Interested in being a guest? Apply here:https://www.digitalsocialhour.com/apply💼 SPONSORS:QUINCE: https://quince.com/dshSelect Quote: selectquote.com/dshShopify: Shopify.com/dsh📩 Business Inquiries & Sponsorshipssean@digitalsocialhour.com👤 GUESTJames Dumoulin: https://www.instagram.com/realjamesdumoulin/🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST🍏 Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-social-hour/id1676846015🎵 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/5Jn7LXarRlI8Hc0GtTn759📸 Follow the HostSean Kelly on Instagram: @seanmikekelly⚠️ DISCLAIMERThe views and opinions expressed by guests on Digital Social Hour are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host, Sean Kelly, or the Digital Social Hour team.The host and producers are not responsible for statements, claims, or opinions shared by guests during the show. This content is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, financial, or professional advice.Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and consult qualified professionals when appropriate. While we aim to share accurate and reliable information, no guarantees are made regarding completeness or accuracy.🔥 Stay tuned for more conversations with creators, founders, and innovators shaping the digital world.🔑 Keywords:Digital Social Hour, Sean Kelly, James Dumoulin, School of Hard Knocks, content creation, creator economy, how to go viral, viral content strategy, social media growth, YouTube growth, Instagram growth, TikTok growth, monetizing an audience, brand building, creator business, entrepreneurship, mentorship, personal branding, content marketing, James Dumoulin podcast

