Transforming News Media, Marketplaces and Crowd-funding | SG Podcast Episode 137 with Sam Anthony

In this episode of the Solopreneur Grind podcast, host Josh Schachnow chats with Sam Anthony, founder of YourNews.com, about the future of news media and entrepreneurship. Sam discusses his venture into a hyper-local news platform, covering everything from local events to national news. 

He explains the downfall of traditional media, the transition to digital platforms, and the new ways to monetize news through local journalism. Sam also shares insights on his journey from investment banking to creating a scalable news model, and the role of equity crowd funding in raising capital for startups. 

Tune in to learn about the innovative changes in media and how entrepreneurs can navigate the evolving landscape:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:34 Sam Anthony's Background and Business Overview
01:09 Challenges in Traditional Media and the Shift to Digital
02:51 The Birth of a New Business Model
04:41 Scaling and Monetizing Local News
07:44 Building a News Marketplace
13:21 Advertising Strategies and Future Plans
17:38 User-Generated Content and Liability
20:28 Challenges of Scaling a Business
22:36 Equity Crowdfunding Explained
30:46 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
34:02 How to Get Involved and Invest
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