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Research on Top YouTube Influencers' Post-Retirement Paths: Beauty Products, Merch, Scandals, and Crossovers
Research on Top YouTube Influencers' Post-Retirement Paths: Beauty Products, Merch, Scandals, and Crossovers
 XDash@XDash
调研了一圈 YouTube 上曾经顶流、如今退役/转行/苟着的 top 50 网红（名单来自野兽先生最近的视频）。
- 第二增长曲线最成功的，普遍是去卖美妆、个护；其次是做自己的文化衍生品（服装/周边），同时再多开几个账号集团化运作。
- 最惨的，是承受不了人气下滑或人设塌房，感情破裂、得精神类疾病；或者公司被收购后业绩对赌失败，净身出户。
- 跨度最大的，是成功进军好莱坞，或者当上职业 DJ，或者靠投资房地产作为副业收入。Show More
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XDash summarizes three development paths for top YouTube influencers after retirement: the most successful sell beauty/personal care products and operate group-run merch businesses; the worst suffer from scandals or failed M&A bets; the most adventurous break into Hollywood, become DJs, or invest in real estate.
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Based on a list of top 50 influencers from a recent MrBeast video, XDash researched their career trajectories after retirement, categorizing them into three outcomes. The most successful second growth curves involve pivoting to beauty and personal care, or creating cultural derivatives (apparel/merchandise) with a group-operation model. The worst suffer from declining popularity or PR scandals, leading to relationship breakdowns or mental health issues, or are forced to leave empty-handed after failing performance targets in company acquisitions. The most adventurous successfully enter Hollywood, become professional DJs, or rely on real estate investment as a side income. This analysis provides valuable insights for the creator economy.
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Creator Economy
Influencer Economy
Personal Branding
Second Growth Curve
YouTube
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