Airborne Entrepreneurs: Sam Parham's Journey from Freerunning to Business | Episode 51

Sam Parham, a digital nomad, entrepreneur, storyteller, and freerunner, discusses his journey in the parkour and stunt industry. He reflects on his time with the freerunning team 3Run and the impact of their videos on YouTube. Sam shares the lessons he learned from his experiences, including the importance of preparation, the power of social media distribution, and the value of surrounding yourself with talented individuals. He also talks about his transition into the stunt industry and highlights some of the incredible opportunities he had, such as being in a fight scene with Jackie Chan. Sam concludes by discussing his current role as an entrepreneur and his continued connection to the stunt world. 03:52 The Genesis Story and Early Days of Parkour 08:15 Building a Brand and Business with 3Run 13:20 Lessons from the Early Days of YouTube and Social Media 22:27 Becoming a Digital Nomad and Working with Brands 25:17 From Parkour to Stunts: Making Dreams Come True 29:29 Staying Connected to the Stunt World and Future Opportunities 32:42 Surrounding Yourself with the Right People 34:10 The Role of Intuition and Gut Feelings in Talent Management 36:04 Work Ethic and Passion as Indicators of Success 41:46 The Power of Storytelling in Branding and Marketing 43:37 Adapting to the Changing Landscape of the Creator Economy 49:39 The Value of Traveling and Personal Growth 53:34 Finding Joy in the Process of Achieving Success Find Sam here: https://www.1dscollective.com/ https://www.samparham.com/ All my socials: https://solo.to/snowmanfilms Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ConversationsWithCreators Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-with-creators/donations