Running:
- Cody's parents were runners and he was inspired by them.
- He started running to stay in shape after college and got addicted to it.
- Running helped him regain confidence and happiness during a dark period in his life.
Music Videos:
- Started making music videos as a fun project, combining comedy with high production value.
- Collaborated with producer Diamond Pistols on several songs and music videos.
- Music videos became more expensive over time but received good streams on Spotify.
Creating Products:
- Found it difficult to find the right product that aligned with his comedy style.
- Started creating fitness-related products like Cody's Run Club, which includes running shorts.
- Struggled with finding the right balance between humor and seriousness when promoting products.
Collaborations:
- Collaborated with Noel Miller on music videos, leveraging their comedic skills and creativity.
- Worked with producer Diamond Pistols on several songs, including "Super Xan."
Growth and Success:
- Experienced breakout moments such as hitting one million views overnight or selling out live shows.
Touring and Live Shows:
- Experimented with different formats for live shows, incorporating comedy, music, and stand-up comedy into the performances.
Endurance Races:
- Developed an interest in endurance races through his parents' involvement in running and biking trips.
Business Ventures:
- Explored investing opportunities based on trends observed as a content creator.
Creative Process:
- Finds inspiration by consuming content related to the respective field (music, podcasts, videos).
Confidence and Growth Mindset:
- Believes that anyone can achieve anything if they have the confidence to try it.
- Values audience feedback as a way to gauge progress and make adjustments accordingly.
- Relies on trial-and-error and learning through doing to improve skills over time.
Idea: Frozen S'mores:
- Sharing the idea of combining vanilla ice cream with marshmallows inside a s'more.
Idea: Shark Tank for Creators:
- Brainstorming an unscripted Netflix show focused on amateur business pitches or creators' channels/TikTok ideas.
- Discussing potential incentives such as funding or judges becoming managers in exchange for future earnings.
App Startup Ideas:
- Mentioning I'd Cap That, an app that gained traction but eventually lost popularity.
- Discussing nearly being involved with Cameo, a successful personalized video message app.
- Exploring ideas like an app to locate places selling frozen s'mores and using AI to improve thumbnails/titles for content creators.
Party with Elon Musk:
- Sharing the experience of partying at Elon Musk's house after being invited by Post Malone.
- Describing meeting Elon Musk and Grimes along with a small group of people at the party.