In this episode of Escape the Permanent Underclass, dive into Chapter 7 on scaling your creator business to 1 million followers and beyond. Learn when and how to build a team—starting with editors, managers, and operations support—to break through your solo ceiling and multiply your impact. Discover practical benchmarks, hiring tips, and culture-building strategies that turn your content machine into a sustainable empire.

• The "ceiling feeling": Signs you're maxed out solo and leaving growth on the table.
• First hire: Why video editors are non-negotiable and how to find the right fit with test projects.
• Manager magic: Negotiate 2-3x better deals even at 100K followers—find niche experts.
• Operations support: Your "Mission Control" for emails, scheduling, and workflows via VAs on ...