How to Sell Your YouTube Channel w/ Tyler Chou | Ep 443

Tyler Chou spent nearly 20 years as a Hollywood attorney at Disney, Buzzfeed, and Skydance before a midlife crisis and a layoff pushed her into the creator economy. Now she's the legal strategist behind some of the most valuable creator-led businesses on the internet, including one valued at $100 million. In this conversation, she and Chris break down what separates a YouTube channel from a real, sellable business: clean IP, an owned email list, the right revenue mix, and partnership agreements from day one. Whether you're chasing a $10M exit or just want to stop being one algorithm update away from losing everything, this one's worth your time.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:00) - Tyler's Origin Story

(03:00) - YouTube Channel vs. Actual Business

(06:55) - Email Lists and Building Owned Audience

(08:00) - Best Niches for Creator Businesses

(09:40) - Professionals Entering the Creator Space

(11:05) - YouTubers as Startup Founders

(12:40) - Equity Deals and Advisory Positions

(15:35) - Clean IP and Trademarking Early

(21:00) - Partnership Agreements from Day One