This One Thing Could Destroy My Entire $25M Startup

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When the news of the TikTok ban hit, I picked up my phone and I started recording. This vlog showcases the full live process of that day, ranging from my initial reactions, to meetings with the team, to analyzing revenue projections.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - The News...
01:12 - First Steps
02:09 - Call with Top Creator Entrepreneur
04:21 - Directing the Team
06:34 - Further Context
10:15 - Assessing The Damage
14:31 - The Webinar
19:32 - Next Steps
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КОМЕНТАРІ: 62

@wakeup_samurai 27 днів тому

Give you massive props for acknowledging that there are legitimate national security concerns around tik tok, it's human nature to have blinders on when something can impact your business

@juanvera94 Місяць тому

If Tik Tok gets deported from the US, creators are creative and will find new ways to connect. Stan will evolve alongside creators, grow stronger, and ultimately continue thriving

@jasrajchouhan7591 Місяць тому

‘Gems can’t be polished without friction, nor a man without trial’ You got this Jay. Keep your head up and hustle forward.

@jayhoovy Місяць тому

Love this quote - the other one I like is "A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor." Cheers Jas!!

@marknatividad1099 6 днів тому

Been following your content for a few years and I have to say this was my favorite video of yours yet. The leadership you showed in navigating this fire (and the fires to come) will be what gets Stan to the top. Saw that surfer mentality for sure: instead of getting stuck inside you found the rip to make it back out haha. Keep it up, man.

@nahyar Місяць тому

This is the most transparent series I've had the privilege of watching. Thank you John, you're super inspirational

@jayhoovy Місяць тому

This is one of my favorite comments I've had the privilege of reading. Thank you for your support Nahyar :)

@justinjaewon Місяць тому

"Every dark cloud has a silver lining" is a quote I live by and one that will hopefully inject optimism into you and your colleagues. You've been an instrumental resource to many and we're all rooting for you Jay. If there's any way I can help let me know. Soju on me if we ever cross paths in the future.

@alvicorpuz3899 Місяць тому

Great job in storytelling!! It's also commendable how transparent you are as a company. Hopefully you guys can pivot this thing into a better opportunity. Good luck in the next 5 months!!

@jayhoovy Місяць тому

Really appreciate that Alvi!

@repeatingawesomeness Місяць тому

Great video! We as viewers cant imagine how stressful this is for you and your team Jon. But your leadership portrayed in this video was really admirable. Thanks for the transparency. And just remember you have people rooting for you! 💪🏾

@jayhoovy Місяць тому

Appreciate your support Shayla :)

@shivasuresh5957 Місяць тому

IG and UKposts must be chomping at the bit. UKposts has already been increasing efforts into UKposts Shorts the last couple of years. If this TikTok ban goes through, I can see them rebranding Shorts into its own short form content platform to replace TikTok.

@jeffchen9754 Місяць тому

Amazing video on crisis management , its fascinating how you collected data to make right decisions, and quickly got in front of your customers to help alleviate their concerns . Its times like this that builds alot of goodwill for the brand. its paid off how you were already actively looking to hedge the Tiktok ban back when it was already a rumor. Kudos to your team too for being so adaptable and fast to react. Good luck!

@jayhoovy Місяць тому

Cheers Jeff! Thanks so much for the kind words!

@Galbra1th Місяць тому

Love the real time transparency John! I know that we’ll all come out of this stronger and more resilient.

@shivzz.s Місяць тому

Love the focus and transparency!

@jayhoovy Місяць тому

Thank you Shiva!🙏

@ishangoswami9462 Місяць тому

*This video was actually so so so good! Please keep doing more of these day in a life vlogs!*

@jayhoovy Місяць тому

Thanks Ishan! I'll keep the vlogs coming for ya ;)

@LearningwithJS-ei3ci Місяць тому

🙌 yes this is awesome to watch

@pedrovarrgas Місяць тому

cheering for you jay

@pedrovarrgas Місяць тому

can we join the webinar? when is it?

@diran_io 20 днів тому

"The struggle is real". Yours and your team's actions are exemplary in response to this existential threat, but you'll no doubt become the dominant force for creators. I may be able to help accelerate the 7% of your TT only audience's transition, sent you a DM there

@Anya33 Місяць тому

I believe in u you guys! U got this

@jayhoovy Місяць тому

Thank you Anya!!!

@albertyangyt Місяць тому

Awesome vid! Good luck w everything

@jayhoovy Місяць тому

Appreciate it Albert🙏

@ladgonemad Місяць тому

It will just slow your growth and slash the revenue slightly. BUT, if it does happen I think you should just follow the creators because ultimately you have to go where they go and than double down on that new path. VC pressure might increase :) Rooting for you guys!

@moose1158 Місяць тому

Staying calm and focused despite this terrible situation is inspiring Jay!! Continue to fight and Stan will reach $1B. Youre a great leader Jay, WE BELIEVE IN YOUR VISION!!

@John-a81 Місяць тому

I don’t think it would ruin your business as Instagram traffic will increase!

@Keyklips Місяць тому

Rooting for this pivot 🙌🏼

@jayhoovy Місяць тому

Thank you!!! Appreciate the support🙏

@Keyklips Місяць тому

Of course!! 🔥🔥

@garrettwilliams870 27 днів тому

The scripted vlog format that you've been doing has been awesome (and might appeal to a wider audience than something like this), but I love this slightly different format where you're cutting and splicing actual meetings that you're having day-to-day.

@jayhoovy 27 днів тому

Cheers Garrett! Agreed - I wanted to do this video for the homies (like yourself) who are truly here for the journey - glad to hear you're enjoying!

@nandanparekh4776 Місяць тому

Hi this happened in India already - so you can see the trends on which apps creators pivoted to. It may just be the right opportunity for you to enable your clients on the other platform. Rooting for you 🤛

@jayhoovy Місяць тому

Thanks Nandan! What did you see happening in India right after the ban?

@ishangoswami9462 Місяць тому

@@jayhoovy Most of the creator shifted to Instagram. And few new platforms emerged specifically replacing tiktok (moj, sharechat, and more)

@dawnfmEnthusiast Місяць тому

@@jayhoovy It all shifted to Instagram and Snapchat broski. And there were a couple of clones that tried to copy the TikTok thing, but Reels & Snapchat grew immensely thereafter.

@garrettwilliams870 27 днів тому

Curious to hear your thoughts -- in a world where TikTok in the U.S. goes away completely vs. is sold / spun out, is UKposts or Meta better positioned to win short-form video? My hunch is UKposts but I'm not well versed on either.

@jayhoovy 27 днів тому

I think IG will likely be categorical winner in short-term, UKposts mobile is still kinda iffy and I don't think it's wired into folks' brain like the IG pathway. UKposts will definitely win a ton too to be clear.

@ec-107-eshwar6 15 днів тому

Hey how did you find investors

@JohnMcclaned Місяць тому

john is stresssed - he is going through the same thing people went through went facebook locked down their api after cambridge analytica. Should be fine though, there will be a platform to fill the void.