She Failed a Startup, Then Built… 200K on YouTube | Laurie Wang

What if the most important part of building something wasn't the strategy or the talent, but the willingness to keep going through the seasons when nothing seems to be working?

Laurie Wang built a YouTube channel with nearly 200K subscribers. But before that, she ran a startup that failed, sat in what she calls the "liminal space" - that in-between period when you don't know what comes next - and had to learn how to keep going without knowing where she was going.

In this conversation, we talk about what consistency actually builds (hint: it's not just a following), the failed supper club startup she launched after leaving Google, why she stopped comparing herself to creators ahead of her, and how her calendar became her most honest mirror of what she actually values.

 

 

TIMESTAMPS

 

(00:00) Introduction

(01:06) What kept you going?

(05:10) Laurie's insecurities 

(06:32) When your husband is also a YouTuber 

(10:00) Cultivating the entrepreneurial spark 

(14:45) Habits & decisions 

(16:01) Networking tips 

(21:38) AI vs Youtubers 

(25:05) A lesson from Laurie 

(26:35) Connecting the dots 

(28:44) A failed startup 

(31:01) Pickup yourself up after failure 

(33:20) Challenges outside of YouTube 

(36:56) Things you like & dislike about yourself 

(40:44) Building a business around your life 

(46:39) Actionable Takeaways 

CONNECT WITH LAURIE WANG

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lauriexwang 

Website: https://lauriewang.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriewang/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamlauriewang/ 

CONNECT WITH CHERYL LAU

 

Website: https://cheryllau.com 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cheryltheory 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheryltheory

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryllau

WORK WITH CHERYL LAU

 

I produce distinctive and deeply resonant podcasts for leaders and organizations who want their content to command attention, spark meaningful conversations, and attract high-value opportunities.

I ensure your podcast isn't just another show in the feed - it's an asset that elevates your authority and moves your work forward.

Here are 3 ways we can work together:

✨ 1:1 Editorial Podcast Production

✨ Corporate Podcast Producing & Consulting

✨ Hosting for Corporate Shows

 

Schedule a discovery call for us to explore what working together might look like: https://cheryllau.com/discovery

CONTACT

 

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