306. From Swiftie to CEO: How Olivia Levin Built a Bestseller and Six-Figure Creator Business Around Taylor Swift

306. From Swiftie to CEO: How Olivia Levin Built a Bestseller and Six-Figure Creator Business Around Taylor Swift

Author: Audioboom Studios June 8, 2026 Duration: 1:01:52

This week on Trading Secrets, Jason Tartick is joined by entrepreneur, creator, and New York Times bestselling author Olivia Levin. What started as a Taylor Swift fan account at age 13 has evolved into one of the most influential fan communities on the internet, with over 630,000 followers, major brand partnerships, a thriving ticketing business, and a bestselling book, The Story of Us.

Olivia shares the incredible story of how a difficult season of layoffs, loss, and uncertainty led her to bet on herself, turn her passion into a full-time career, and build a business at the center of the creator economy. She breaks down the realities of monetizing a niche audience, securing brand deals, helping fans access face-value concert tickets, landing a publishing deal with Simon & Schuster, and consulting artists on fan engagement strategies.

Plus, Jason and Kathryn dive into the power of fandom, Taylor Swift's business genius, creator monetization, entrepreneurship, community-building, and what Olivia has learned from spending more than a decade at the heart of one of the world's most passionate fan bases.

Whether you're a Swiftie, creator, entrepreneur, or simply curious about how passion can become profit, this episode is packed with lessons on business, branding, and building a career on your own terms.


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