Brendan Kane - One Million Followers: How I Built a Massive Social Following in 30 Days: Growth Hacks for Your Business, Your Message, and Your Brand from the Worlds Greatest Minds

First of all, Id like to thank my literary agent, Bill Gladstone, without whom this book wouldnt be possible. Bill, its truly momentous that someone with your stature, having represented more than $5 billion dollars worth of book sales, has taken the time to shepherd this project and my career as an author. Thank you for the continuous support and I look forward to working with you on future books.

Latham Arneson, thank you for being such a great friend. I always loved working with you at Paramount Pictures, especially when we had our deep and meaningful conversations about how to achieve maximum results for all of the movies we worked on. I look forward to continuing these conversations with you. Thanks again for being a part of this book.

To Erick Brownstein, I truly appreciate all the insight and guidance youve given me over the years. Its been amazing to see how much youve achieved in even the short amount of time that weve known each other. What your team does at Shareability is truly extraordinaryyou were kind enough to offer valuable insight to the readers of this book on how to create more significant and powerful content.

Eamonn Carey, thank you for all of the inspirational conversations we have had over the years, especially when discussing the global picture of digital and business. Over the last ten years, Ive learned a tremendous amount from the information youve shared with me.

Thank you Ray Chan of 9GAG; I really appreciate the time you took to share your wisdom for this book. Theres no doubt in my mind about why 9GAG has been so successful. The many important lessons you provided in this book can help foster anyones growth trajectory and social strategy.

To Ken Cheng, thank you for being such a great friend and collaborator over the years. Its always been exciting to discuss different concepts, strategies, and business models with you.

Katie Couric, thank you so much. Working with you the past three years has been outstandinga true honor and pleasure. Its always fun to collaborate in the creation of compelling interviews and I look forward to continuing our work together. Additionally, I look forward to seeing the transformative content youll produce in the coming years.

Thank you, Julius Dien, for taking the time for the interview at Web Summit. The level of growth youve generated is truly remarkable. This premise of this book started with achieving a million followers in thirty days, but you took it to the next level by generating 15 million followers in 15 months. Your contents continuous growth and virality is unmatched in my eyes.

To Pedro D. Flores, its been amazing to know you over the years and hard to believe that it was ten years ago that we created one of the first ever influencer campaigns on YouTube (around the movie Crank with Jason Statham). Its always fun to watch the creativity and content you produceyoure one of the true original YouTube creators.

Tim Greenberg, thank you for taking the time to be a part of this book. Ive always learned a tremendous amount from your incredibly innovative approach to fostering a global community around the World Surf League.

Thank you, Phil Ranta. Our meetings have always been motivatingeven way back in the early days when you worked at Fullscreen. What youve achieved thus far in this industry is phenomenal. I continually learn from you and I want you to know that everything you share is truly appreciated.

To Jon Jashni, thank you for your eloquence. Youre one of the most intelligent people Ive met in the entertainment industry and every word that comes out of your mouth is like poetry. Id also like to thank you for your continuous guidance and the deep conversations we have, not just about digital and the entertainment industry but also about life in general.

Mike Jurkovac, thank you. Its been incredible to work together over the past eight years, starting with our collaborations on Fashion Trust to Adriana Lima to now VAST. I really appreciate our collaborations and look forward to developing more innovative projects together.

Thank you, Jeff King. Your teachings about the Process Communication Model (PCM) have been transformative in my life. Im grateful for all the support and guidance. I love our conversations about communication and how it not only impacts business, content, and social but also our daily lives. PCM and your presence in my life and career have been greatly significant.

To Rob Moran, thank you for your friendship and continuous guidance. Its been wonderful to work with you the past few years and I look forward to collaborating and working together in the near future.

Nate Morley, your intelligence and experience in branding are unmatched in my eyes. I see branding as one of the most important and critical factors for long-lasting growth. Whether working with Nike, Skull Candy, or DC Shoes, you always find the most innovative ways to create compelling content that engages and impacts the target audience. Thank you for the knowledge you provide in every conversation we have.

Thank you for your contribution, David Oh. I tell people that you are the smartest internet marketer Ive ever met. Your level of expertise, experience, and insight is truly unmatched. I learn a tremendous amount every time we talk, and Im always amazed by the growth you achieve in all the companies youve built over the years. The impressive growth that FabFitFun has achieved cannot be attributed to luck, but to your insight and experience. I look forward to collaborating with you on future projects.

To Kario Salem, your friendship means a great deal to me. I always enjoy our conversations and look forward to watching your continuous growth, not only as a screenwriter but also as a musician. Working and collaborating with you on social campaigns for your music is fun and exciting.

Jonathan Skogmo, thank you. Its unbelievable that we moved out to LA together from Chicago and that you formed Jukin Media out of the apartment in which we lived at that time. Seeing your personal growth and that of your company is astounding. When I walk through your office Im inspired by and proud of your companys accomplishments. Weve come a long way together.

Thank you, Joivan Wade. Our conversations are truly wonderful. To meet someone from the other side of the world that has the same mind-set and goals as I do is really exciting. I always love your inspirational insights and I look forward to collaborating with you in the future.

To AJ Wilcox, thank you. What youve achieved on LinkedIn is remarkable. Managing more than $100 million of spend on the LinkedIn platform is a true testament to your level of expertise and knowledge. Ive always enjoyed our conversations and I look forward to future collaborations.

Chris Williams, youre truly a sensational person. I remember the first time we met, when you were still the chief community officer of Maker StudiosI knew then that you were one of the smartest guys in digital. Your insights are invaluable to this book and to my own knowledge and growth. The growth and scale that youve achieved in such a short period of time with your new company, pocket.watch, is truly inspiring.

Id like to thank Prince Ea. Thank you for taking the time to share your wisdom in our interview for this book and for influencing me with your inspirational and motivational approach to producing digital content. What youve achieved in such a short period of time is truly remarkable. By creating some of the most viral videos on the planet, youve taught us all how to create great social content and how to live positive and impactful lives.

Knowledge and insight was gleaned from all of the interviewees who dedicated their time to this project, many of whom were previously mentioned. Im truly grateful for all of your time and participation. A special thanks to everyone who participated, including Christy Ahni, Anthony Arron, Chris Barton, and Chris Carmichael.