Behind the Craft · Sunday, August 30, 2026
Yusef, also known as FaZe Apex, a well-known gamer and creator, has launched a new business called Train Nearby using Relace. The platform aims to connect local businesses with local creators for word-of-mouth marketing. Train Nearby is reportedly achieving upwards of $100,000 in ARR.
“If you're familiar with gaming at all, if you've ever been a gamer or been in those communities, you definitely know of FaZe, the the clan that is incredibly popular, one of the most successful gaming groups out there and FaZe Apex, Yusef, he's he's a phenomenal, very famous and very successful gamer.”
“And his co-founder and, for this company called Train Nearby. And they're upwards of $100,000 ARR, um, when we last chatted with them.”