# From Small Creator to NHL: How Nick Ciavarella Built a Viral Creative Career

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Podcast: [Mitlin Money Mindset](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mitlin-money-mindset-1317779)
Published: 2026-03-25T07:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2033

## Resource

Most people convince themselves they're not ready yet. They need the right gear, the right space, the right moment to start. Nick Ciavarella built two brands in an apartment and now his work runs on NHL social, ESPN, Bleacher Report, and Barstool. In this episode, Nick, aka 716Nick, breaks down how he turned his creative passion into a career, how anyone can turn free work into paid opportunities, and why relationships are the key to getting to the next level. Topics discussed: Introduction (00:00) Nick's origin story and finding his creative voice (01:56) How the Dishin' brand came together (05:51) Leveraging social media to market your brand for free (08:33) Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs (10:56) Creating content for the NHL (12:46) How to speed up your workflow (16:32) Motion tracking and going viral (19:01) Should you work for free in the beginning of your career? (23:24) How working with creatives drives your own growth (27:27) What brought you JOY today? (30:23) If you're a writer who wants to take control of your finances, read Mitlin Financial's Write Your Financial Future: A Financial Guide for Authors : https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/insights/blog/write-your-financial-future-a-financial-guide-for-authors/ Resources: Sending your child to college will always be emotional but are you financially ready? Take the College Readiness Quiz for Parents : https://mitlin.us/CollegeQuiz Doing your taxes might not be enJOYable but being more organized can make the process less painful. Get Your Gathering Your Tax Documents Checklist : https://mitlin.us/DownloadTaxList Will you be able to enJOY the Retirement you envision? Take the Retirement Ready Quiz : https://mitlin.us/RetirementQuiz Connect with Larry Sprung: LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/…

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