
E47: Cousin crypto: The Scams You NEED to Know About!
About this episode
Josh Briant is a 23-year-old live streamer and social media virality expert.
He represents the new generation of Youngsters who master the art of building a cult online following and of making tons of money with just a laptop and a Wi-Fi connection.
After blowing up on Tiktok talking about his Fitness and steroids Journey, Josh - Aka Cousin Crypto - took the Web3 sphere by storm thanks to his deep understanding of Crypto coupled with his extremely honest and borderline provocative takes.
Key Topics: - Life in Dubai
- Iman Gadzhi & Luke Belmar
- Saying no to “hoes”
- Happiness: having a mission
- Imposter Syndrome
- How to keep the money you made
- Competing for women in Dubai
- How to get Rich without scamming
- How to make money in crypto
- Timing is everything in crypto
- Social media is like a lottery
- Going viral: the science
- Cult: Turning followers into money
- Advices for youngsters in their 20ies
Sponsor:
We are proud to partner with Coinsilium, a focused Web3 investor and venture builder supporting innovative startups building a decentralized future.
Coinsilium provides vital funding and expert advice to Web3 and AI-powered early-stage technology companies. Coinsilium also provides strategic advisory services to projects looking to issue tokens.
With deep expertise across crypto, DeFi, and Web3, Coinsilium helps accelerate ambitious Web3 startups to the next level.
Learn more at https://www.coinsilium.com
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Chapters:
00:00 Meet Josh
02:01 Navigating Dubai: Traffic and Road Systems
03:03 Living in Dubai: Pros and Cons
06:47 The Dilemma of Social Media Influence
08:14 The Reality of Making Money Online
08:25 The Importance of Authenticity in Content Creation
11:39 The Risks and Rewards of Crypto Investments
13:19 The Power of Social Media Presence
16:21 Dating and Relationships in Dubai
27:12 Overcoming Addictions and Pursuing Success
30:00 Time is Everything in Crypto
31:17 Social Media: A Lottery with Unlimited Free Tickets
36:56 Adding Value to Separate Yourself from Others
40:55 From South Africa to Dubai
46:29 Becoming a Viral Personality
50:30 Final Thoughts and Advice for Young People
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