How Tim Sykes Parlayed His 8 Figure Education Business Into Popular Nonprofit Karmagawa (With Millions of IG Followers)

Today we have Timothy Sykes on the show! Tim is the CEO of TLC Media, which is an educational community that allows members to interact with the best traders online. Their philosophy is one of transparency and so the experts on the platform, including Tim, show all their wins and losses. Our guest is also the co-founder of Karmagawa, which is a social charity, dedicated to improving living conditions and the environment around the world. Tim currently funnels all of his stock trading profits into this cause and one of his main goals is to inspire and help others to give more! Tim tells us about his approach to the aspects of his life, from being real and leading by example, to differentiating yourself in a market. We also get into some thoughts on going viral and Tim's attitude of experimentation for his wide-ranging ventures. He explains his commitment to playing to his strengths and outsourcing the rest, before we discuss a long term attitude towards success and putting impact over profits. Tim urges listeners to get loud and get attention, and makes a strong case for more honesty in the business and trading worlds. To hear it all from an energetic and impactful figure, join us today!
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:
[00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast!
[01:03] Tim's social and charity work and the resultant founding of Karmagawa. 
[02:28] The transition Tim made from focussing solely on materialism. 
[03:36] The financials around Karmagawa and how it remains possible. 
[05:30] Tim's aspirations to inspire others to give more!
[07:26] The optics of charity and getting away from looking slimy and fake.
[08:52] How Tim stays abreast of all the issues he wants to help with. 
[10:34] An overly busy schedule and Tim's continual challenge of keeping up!
[12:01] How Tim's educational business operates; the lessons he offers from TLC Media. 
[12:59] A look at the growth of TLC Media and the speed at which this happening.
[14:09] Tim's focus on his strengths and the employment and outsourcing around those. 
[16:20] This moment in history; remote work, considering health, and bringing back morality.
[18:31] Tim's daily routine content stack; trading, charity work, eating, and more!
[19:56] The pricing at TLC Media for different programs.
[20:29] The evolution of Tim's business strategy and marketing plan.
[21:20] Changes in the mission and the ongoing task of cutting through the BS.
[23:39] Tim's advice for growing your Instagram account and going viral.
[27:01] Throwing everything out there to see what sticks; forget about the strategy!
[29:19] Impact over profit — gaining credibility through honesty.
[30:41] The business trends that have Tim excited right now.
[33:47] The media that Tim has recently enjoyed the most.
[35:29] Tim's must-read book recommendation: Hit Makers.
 
Resources From The Interview:
 

Timothy Sykes 

TLC Media 

Karmagawa 
Bow Wow 
Chuck Finney
Bill Gates

Warren Buffett  

Robinhood 

CELCIUS 
Elon Musk

Tesla 

Evernote  

mmhmm 
Kardashians

Medici 
 
Game of Thrones
 

Dan Bilzerian  
 
Must read book: Hit Makers
 
 
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Today we have Timothy Sykes on the show! Tim is the CEO of TLC Media, which is an educational community that allows members to interact with the best traders online. Their philosophy is one of transparency and so the experts on the platform, including Tim, show all their wins and losses. Our guest is also the co-founder of Karmagawa, which is a social charity, dedicated to improving living conditions and the environment around the world. Tim currently funnels all of his stock trading profits into this cause and one of his main goals is to inspire and help others to give more! Tim tells us about his approach to the aspects of his life, from being real and leading by example, to differentiating yourself in a market. We also get into some thoughts on going viral and Tim's attitude of experimentation for his wide-ranging ventures. He explains his commitment to playing to his strengths and outsourcing the rest, before we discuss a long term attitude towards success and putting impact over profits. Tim urges listeners to get loud and get attention, and makes a strong case for more honesty in the business and trading worlds. To hear it all from an energetic and impactful figure, join us today!

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[00:21] Before we jump into today’s interview, please rate, review, and subscribe to the Leveling Up Podcast! [01:03] Tim's social and charity work and the resultant founding of Karmagawa.  [02:28] The transition Tim made from focussing solely on materialism.  [03:36] The financials around Karmagawa and how it remains possible.  [05:30] Tim's aspirations to inspire others to give more! [07:26] The optics of charity and getting away from looking slimy and fake. [08:52] How Tim stays abreast of all the issues he wants to help with.  [10:34] An overly busy schedule and Tim's continual challenge of keeping up! [12:01] How Tim's educational business operates; the lessons he offers from TLC Media.  [12:59] A look at the growth of TLC Media and the speed at which this happening. [14:09] Tim's focus on his strengths and the employment and outsourcing around those.  [16:20] This moment in history; remote work, considering health, and bringing back morality. [18:31] Tim's daily routine content stack; trading, charity work, eating, and more! [19:56] The pricing at TLC Media for different programs. [20:29] The evolution of Tim's business strategy and marketing plan. [21:20] Changes in the mission and the ongoing task of cutting through the BS. [23:39] Tim's advice for growing your Instagram account and going viral. [27:01] Throwing everything out there to see what sticks; forget about the strategy! [29:19] Impact over profit — gaining credibility through honesty. [30:41] The business trends that have Tim excited right now. [33:47] The media that Tim has recently enjoyed the most. [35:29] Tim's must-read book recommendation: Hit Makers.

 

Resources From The Interview:

 

Timothy Sykes 
TLC Media 
Karmagawa  Bow Wow  Chuck Finney Bill Gates
Warren Buffett  
Robinhood 
CELCIUS  Elon Musk
Tesla 
Evernote  
mmhmm  Kardashians
Medici 

 

Game of Thrones

 

Dan Bilzerian  

 

Must read book: Hit Makers

 

 

Leave Some Feedback:

 

 

What should I talk about next? Who should I interview? Please let me know on Twitter or in the comments below. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please leave a short review here
Subscribe to Leveling Up on iTunes
Get the non-iTunes RSS Feed

 

 

Connect with Eric Siu: 

 

 

Growth Everywhere Single Grain Eric Siu on Twitter

 

 

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