A lot of creators come to us with the "sprint mentality." They want to blow up their channel with their next video. And although we strongly preach that YouTube is a marathon and not a sprint, there are things that you can do now that can help your channel grow faster. So if you are needing some practical strategies and tools  to see a quicker boost, this episode is for you.  Links in this Episode Socialblade: https://socialblade.com/  Andrew Huang: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdcemy56JtVTrsFIOoqvV8g  Thumbsup.tv vidIQ Daily Ideas: https://vidiq.com/features/daily-ideas/  VidIQ 1:1 Coaching: https://get.vidiq.com/  Creator Hooks: https://creatorhooks.com/  Stable Video Diffusion: https://stability.ai/news/stable-video-diffusion-open-ai-video-model 

Shorts are not really a new thing anymore. They have been out for a couple years now. But the process of integrating them into our channels has definitely been a rollercoaster. Are things going to be different in 2024? Should everyone be using shorts in their content strategy? Are even more changes coming? Let’s get into it.    Links in this Episode Sam Sulek: https://www.youtube.com/@sam_sulek  Life of Riza: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeOfRiza The Cottage Fairy: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCottageFairy  Dr. Julie: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJulie  Mr. Beast: https://www.youtube.com/@MrBeast/shorts  vidIQ 1:1 Coaching: https://get.vidiq.com/ 

There has been a rise in successful channels that many would consider “unoptimized." Have you noticed this? One example of this is Sam Sulek . He is a fitness creator who is blowing up even though he breaks all the rules of YouTube with his thumbnails, video length, and low production value. It's leaving so many people to wonder, "How is this working for him?!?"  Recently, VidIQ put out a great video on this. But, we wanted to share more thoughts around the topic because this is a pattern we are seeing with many types of channels and there are some great lessons that can be learned and applied to us all.    Links in this Episode  Sam Sulek: https://www.youtube.com/@sam_sulek  vidIQ’s Sam Sluek Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNYUAIgIjq0 vidIQ Coaching: https://get.vidiq.com/  Bard: https://bard.google.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2024enUS_sem7&gclid=CjwKCAiA44OtBhAOEiwAj4gpOXxwtdhBTA-8cZjSamu4iSSUJ1_FHE2LEZ9rHog3F3rHzFlWpyEybhoCPdUQAvD_BwE 

A new year means new goals for your YouTube channel. Maybe your goals are subscriber based or maybe they are focused on producing a certain amount of content. But regardless of what they are, we have found that the biggest thing that can make or break your channel happens before you even hit record. Success on YouTube really all boils down to your mindset. So with the new year underway, take a second and reevaluate your approach to your channel. It might be the most important thing you do all year. Links in this Episode VidIQ Max: https://vidiq.com/max/ 1:1 Coaching: https://get.vidiq.com/ 

What would happen if everyone who viewed your channel page hit subscribe? Wouldn't that be amazing! Well, we aren't sure we can guarantee every single one of them will subscribe, but there are things you can do to get a whole lot more of them to! And that's what we are talking about today: One of the most overlooked strategies to turn viewers into subscribers. Let's get into it.    Links in this Episode: https://www.youtube.com/@YesTheory  https://www.youtube.com/@KetoFocus  https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorMike https://www.youtube.com/@boyceavenue  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ 

It can be frustrating trying the same thing over and over and not getting any traction. We've been there and it can bring such a helpless feeling. But don't worry! We are here to help you find your authentic voice and start seeing results. When we think about some of the great YouTubers out there a specific format comes to mind. We have Ryan Trahan and his penny series, Colin and Samir and their podcast style interviews, and Sean Evans on Hot Ones with a very different format for his interviews. It can be a long and difficult process to figure out what your style is. You want to stand out, but you also absolutely must be authentic to yourself as well. What is the format that will work on YOUR channel?  We can't answer that for you. But, we can help you think through things to help you find your unique voice, your special approach and where to even start. That's what we are going to talk about today. Links in this Episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorBoz https://www.youtube.com/@GrahamStephan https://www.youtube.com/@Nerdforge https://get.vidiq.com/ 

It can be frustrating trying the same thing over and over and not getting any traction. We've been there and it can bring such a helpless feeling. But don't worry! We are here to help you find your authentic voice and start seeing results. When we think about some of the great YouTubers out there a specific format comes to mind. We have Ryan Trahan and his penny series, Colin and Samir and their podcast style interviews, and Sean Evans on Hot Ones with a very different format for his interviews. It can be a long and difficult process to figure out what your style is. You want to stand out, but you also absolutely must be authentic to yourself as well. What is the format that will work on YOUR channel?  We can't answer that for you. But, we can help you think through things to help you find your unique voice, your special approach and where to even start. That's what we are going to talk about today. Links in this Episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorBoz https://www.youtube.com/@GrahamStephan https://www.youtube.com/@Nerdforge https://get.vidiq.com/ 

So many creators are overlooking a huge opportunity that could greatly enhance their growth on YouTube. What are they missing? It's a little something called, CTAs or "Call to Actions." It seems simple, but using these well can make all the difference in turning a passive audience into a thriving community. Let's get into it.   https://get.vidiq.com/ 

As I'm sure you know, the creator journey is a bumpy one. There are roadblocks and challenges that can be super frustrating to come up against. We've totally been there and want to help.  Maybe you’re struggling with thumbnails, growth or you just feel like Youtube and the algorithm is against you. These are just a few of the roadblocks we'd like to help you overcome today. https://get.vidiq.com/

It’s almost 2024 and we know that you want to take your channel seriously and reach your goals. We want that for you too! So today, we want to unpack our predictions for 2024 and give you everything you need to know to be successful on YouTube next year.   Links in this Video Dry Creek Wrangler School: https://www.youtube.com/@DryCreekWranglerSchool  Ryan Trahan - I stayed in Luxury Tiny Homes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INQw5iRweUI  Get Your Personal YouTube Coach: https://get.vidiq.com/ 

A lot of creators we talk to have the goal of making a full time income. This is a great goal and totally possible. But unfortunately, many creators think they can do this by just relying on AdSense. The reality is that in order for this to be possible, you would need a HUGE channel and most of us just aren't there.   But there is good news! There are many monetization opportunities outside of AdSense that so many creators aren’t taking advantage of. Today, we am going to share what those opportunities are and teach you the best ways to utilize them so that you earn more as you grow on YouTube.  Links in this Episode vidIQ Coaching: get.vidiq.com 

Everybody talks about how to create your next viral hit, but what’s often overlooked is the importance of getting these viewers to come back to your channel. Today I'm going to walk through how to see who is new or returning and  what you can do to ensure that you get those new viewers to come back and again and again. This will lead to long-term momentum for your channel and overall YouTube success.  Links in this Episode Alex Hormozi: How to get ahead of 99% of People  Recording a Song Underwater Power Tip vidIQ Coaching 

As creators, sometimes we feel like we are doing everything right, but just can't seem to get our channel to grow. (Been there? I know I have.) Well, what if I told you there might be somethings holding you back, that you’re not even aware of? Today we’re going to uncover some of the most common pitfalls we see every day with creators and teach you what you can do to overcome them.   Links in this Episode Join our “Fish Tank” vidIQ AI Tools

Ever wonder how some creators become the go-to channel in their niche, amidst a sea of YouTube channels? In October, I attended VidSummit where thousands of creators attended and it got me thinking: With the amount of creators on YouTube accelerating, how do you stand apart and become an authority in your niche? Is it possible? I say that it is and I'll tell you how to make it happen for you.   Links in this Episode Space Cadet Rewind How to Edit Documentaries like Dodford Get Your Coach

Ever wonder how some creators become the go-to channel in their niche, amidst a sea of YouTube channels? In October, I attended VidSummit where thousands of creators attended and it got me thinking: With the amount of creators on YouTube accelerating, how do you stand apart and become an authority in your niche? Is it possible? I say that it is and I'll tell you how to make it happen for you.   Links in this Episode Space Cadet Rewind How to Edit Documentaries like Dodford    

I've been there: Feeling overwhelmed, alone, and uninspired. Thankfully, we can help with that. Recently at Vidsummit, I got the opportunity to sit down with Rob Wilson, Ingrid, and Sam and we had a very open conversation about what if feels like to be a YouTube creator and how having a coach can help you to work through roadblocks and feel confident in what you’re doing. Links in this Episode: Why We Watch YouTube Get your own coach

Going viral on YouTube is the dream, right? A million views overnight, subscribers pouring in, comments flooding your notifications. But the big question is why do some YouTube videos go insanely viral while others barely get noticed? It's seems so random and unfair. Well, virality isn’t just pure luck. There’s a science to it and today I'll dive into the key elements that could turn your video into the next big hit on YouTube.  Links in this Episode: Hexnut into Diamond Ring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgnlbDVuPdg  Matt D’avella: https://www.youtube.com/@mattdavella 

We see this happen all the time. Your favorite creators suddenly go silent, disappearing from your feed without a trace. Burnout is real and something we are all in danger of. Have you felt the pull of burnout yourself? If so, you’re in luck because we have some tips to help you avoid it and find long term success on YouTube. Links in this Episode https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ 

Mr. Beast has it. Ryan Trahan’s got it. Casey Neistat definitely has it. ...What is the thing that they have? Viewers that hang on their every word. The question becomes, "How are they doing that???" Is it luck or is there a simple strategy behind it all? Listen and find out.   Links in this Episode: Primal Branding: https://www.primalbranding.co/  YouTube Consultation: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ 

Hard work pays off, right? So if you want channel growth, just make more videos! Well... I would disagree with that idea. Working your tail off doesn't always mean you are guaranteed more views or subs. So what can you do when you feel like you've done it all and can't get any further? The answer is to start experimenting.    

The wave of "challenge content" has dominated YouTube for years. From the "Cinnamon Challenge" to the "Last One Out of the Circle Wins $10,000", creators have jumped on the bandwagon to attract viewers and gain viral fame. But, times have changed. More and more, people are seeking genuine, authentic content. They want to connect with creators on a deeper level, valuing authenticity over sensation. Today we will talk about why this shift is happening and what it means for you as a creator and your YouTube success. Links in this Episode The Office Ladies Podcast AI Made Gaming Content Power Tip 

You probably started out with the idea, "If I create it, they will come." Buuuuut, they aren't coming. At least not as many as you hoped. A lot of people come up with reasons for this such as, "The algorithm is against me!" or "YouTube is trying to squash small channels!" We are saying this with all love in the world, but the brutal truth is that the reason your channel isn't succeeding might be that your content just needs some work. On this episode, we are going to take a hard look in the mirror. Please, try to be open-minded and come along with me as we attempt to do things a different way. I know different is scary, but it also produces different results. And if we are ever going to "make it on YouTube," different results is exactly what we need.  Links in this Episode: vidIQ YouTube Channel vidIQ One-on-one Coaching

Creators want to pivot their channel due to many different reasons. Have you ever been there? Maybe you feel tired of your niche, bored of your content, or are just maturing in your journey as a creator and ready to move in a new direction. Pivots come with a lot of fear and anxiety. Is this a good idea? Will I break my channel if I do this? We are here to tell you that it is possible to pivot successfully!   Links in this Episode Ryan Trahan Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R879uYpy00  Most Watched Short on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tDc8dnyw7B4  Mark Roper’s Son: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybPgmjTRvMo 

I've been saying it for years. If you want to succeed on YouTube, you need to master the art of storytelling. YouTube thrives on captivating stories. This is what sucks you into a video and prevents you from being able to look away. Have you heard of the phrase "open loops?" It's a psychological phenomenon that you can use in your videos to keep your audience hooked until the end. Today, I'll explain how.  https://videocreators.com/ 

Wouldn't it be great if you always had amazing content ideas? You could just pop a coin into a machine and a great video idea would pop out any time you wanted. Well, what if I said this can be your reality? Ok, well, not the candy machine, but you can have a never-ending stream of YouTube video ideas. I'll tell you how.    Links in this Episode:  Turn 1 Good Idea into 30 Awesome Ideas: https://www.youtube.com/live/o0K3o3UrJtA 

YouTube began as social media. It was a place of expression, connection and building community. But as monetization has come on the scene, it has become a major driver in how people approach their content and sometimes the only thing people think about while making content. Now with AI tools coming on the scene, the entry level to making content has become even lower with complete AI channels. How do we navigate this as creators? How do we use AI while keeping the human connection? We will talk about all of this today.   Links in this Episode: AI Pizza Commercial  Nerd Out with Sam & Play Runescape Quest Guide Pulitzer Opal The Spiffing Brit The Dream Interview

If you’re serious about growing your YouTube channel, you can’t do it alone. We hear it all the time, “two heads are better than one,” and that's 100% true when it comes to YouTube strategy. Since teaming up with vidIQ, I have had the pleasure of getting to know so many interesting people. One of those people has been Vyyyper, the head of social media for vidIQ. He has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to collaborations. So whether this is something you're interested in or something you've been avoiding like the plague, this conversation is worth a listen. Links in this Episode: TubeTalk Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mxYXHAyBpybrAQlqYDByV 

Bigger isn't better. And broader isn't better either. If you cast the widest net, you will catch the most fish, right? It sounds good, but we have found that if you talk to everyone, you connect with no one.  So many of the creators we work with are struggling with this. They can't come up with content ideas, connect with their viewers, or keep their viewers coming back to their channel. And all of this is because their channels are way too generic. If you are in this boat, don't worry. Today we will walk you through how to fix it.   Links in this Episode Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvAoYSLNLAMmYgRxPia2EQ  Discovery Call: https://videocreators.com/discoverycall 

How's your retention going? Are you struggling to keep your viewers engaged with your content? Are people viewers dropping? Are you getting less watch time and slow channel growth? If so, don't worry. I have a simple formula to keep your viewers watching from beginning to end. And that's what I will be sharing today.   Links in this Episode:  Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/@carriewallis  Discovery Call: https://videocreators.com/seven-signals/discovery-call/  Shrek Video: https://youtu.be/Mm8zpDuOqCc Driver61: https://youtu.be/8HsCB8gdV3c  Hot Ones: https://youtu.be/1NzDSQk5c1M Movie Trailer for Airrak: https://youtu.be/9BuBws1Wy6w?t=690 

The one silver lining from the pandemic was that everyone learned how to connect with others live in Zoom. Sure, it was awkward at first to be live on camera. But, as time went on, it just became second nature and allowed for some genuine connections. If you haven’t transferred those skills to YouTube Livestreams yet, you are missing out on a potentially great source of traffic, views, and deeper connection with your audience. Plus, it’s a GREAT way to sell something. Today, I’ve got a Livestream strategy that you can incorporate into your YouTube Strategy right now.   Links in this Episode https://livestreamingpros.com/ https://videocreators.com/discoverycall 

Viral videos may seem like the ultimate goal for any aspiring YouTube creator. It's like hitting the easy button to explode your channel right? But what if I told you that in the long run, focusing on creating a viral hit can actually be counterproductive and even harmful to your channel's growth? Today, I'm going to reveal the hidden truth about viral videos and why you might want to rethink your strategy for YouTube success.   Links in this Episode Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/madebychance Discovery Call: https://videocreators.com/discoverycall 

In the vast ocean of creators, it can often feel like a daunting task to stand out. We begin to wonder if we can even make a mark for ourselves amongst all these YouTube giants.  Today I am going to discuss one of these YouTube heroes, Ryan Trahan. He has exploded on the platform and broke out from the sea of creators all around him. But, how did he do it? That's what I will discuss today as I break down his strategies, talk about how he made his mark in a saturated field, and analyze what you can learn from his YouTube journey and apply to yours. Links in this Episode Ryan Trahan: https://www.youtube.com/ @ryan   Editing Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zM4azN1c1Tw   Ryan’s New Penny Series: https://youtu.be/7_hVt4Eq0qw

Have you ever felt like you don't quite fit in on YouTube? Do you doubt that you're skilled enough to be successful, so you hesitate to even create? If so, don't worry. You aren't the only one who has struggled with imposter syndrome. It affects so many creators and leads them to feel embarrassed and give up on their dreams. I've totally been there, but I've learned how to overcome it. That is what I will share with you today. Links in this Episode Creator Spotlight https://www.youtube.com/@PilotNancy  Discovery Call: https://videocreators.com/discovery-call/ Join the VidIQ Discord: https://discord.com/invite/E9RF4rm 

Has this ever happened to you? You see an amazing video on YouTube that is getting a zillion views and you think, I should just do that! It works for them, it should work for me, right? Right?? Actually.... no. That's now how it works. Imitating successful channels on YouTube can be tempting, but this approach can actually hinder your growth and be morally wrong. Copying isn’t always a form of flattery. It can be actually be considered theft. But, the real danger is that it prevents you from unlocking your true potential, and worse, potentially lead you to burnout. So instead, we are going to teach you how steal ideas the RIGHT way.   Links in this Episode Creator Spotlight Orange Jumpsuit Thumbnail Emma Chamberlin Joshua Weissman Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

The YouTube hamster wheel has gotten the best of many of us (myself included.) We want to grow, get more views, get more subs, make more money, etc. But, it all comes at a price. And many people never get there because they focus on the wrong things. A couple weeks ago, I was able to sit down with Justin Brown from ​Primal Video ​and talk about just this. During our interview, Justin broke it all down into 3 things to focus on in order to help you grow a massive YouTube audience for your business, without sacrificing everything you love in the process.   Links in this Episode  Justin's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO4Nw0vUpxgb0zsziJ1SaMg  Primal Video: https://primalvideo.com/ 

Do you have a product or course that you promote with your Youtube channel? How are your sales? If people aren't buying, it’s likely because you are trying to bombard your audience by asking them to buy the product in every single video. It makes sense to make the pitch every time, but unfortunately, it overwhelms the viewer. Plus, you haven’t provided enough value to earn their trust. But we have a solution! Using the 3 bucket strategy you can earn the know, like and trust factor that you need to convert those sales. We will talk about this strategy and more to get you the sales you are wanting.   Links in this Video  Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnnyBrunet Drew Gooden Branded Spot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJRTM36jANc  Square Space Pete: https://youtu.be/674m3U8zRsQ?t=266  Three Bucket Strategy: https://youtu.be/5PgDUaef30Q  Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators 

Do you realize that your title and thumbnail could literally make or break your video? It doesn’t matter how incredible your content is, the story you told, or the fancy video editing you’ve done. All that work will go to waste if the title and thumbnail fail to do their job. We aren't trying to scare you here. But we know how much effort you are putting into your videos and we hate to see them being left unviewed due to having bad titles and thumbnails. But don't worry, we are going to tell you how to change that. Links in this Episode:  Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/@drkristieennis Discovery Call: https://videocreators.com/seven-signals/discovery-call/  https://thumbsup.tv/ My Xbox: https://www.youtube.com/@Nerdforge/featured Why So Soft:https://www.youtube.com/@Driver61  Green Grilled Cheese Sandwich: https://www.youtube.com/@NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW  Hexbolt into Diamond Ring: https://www.youtube.com/@PabloCimadevila Power Tip:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW04tbnmTdY&ab_channel=CreatorInsider  LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

There is SO much misinformation out there on the YouTube Algorithm. It’s not some big, bad, beast we’re trying to trick or bribe into surfacing our content on YouTube. The algorithm is not out to get you (even if it feels that way sometimes.) Believe it or not, it's primary goal is to surface your content to the highest number of the right people. - The people who actually want to see it! The confusing part is just figuring out how to properly communicate who those people are to the algorithm. Let's break down how to do that...   Links in this Episode: Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/@HapticGarage  Power Tip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KcsknbKOpE&ab_channel=CreatorInsider   JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

We know, we know. You want to create the best content, for the right person so you can grow your channel and business. But your channel isn't growing, and you don't know why. Well, we do. There is a GOOD chance that you are looking at the creation process backwards. This mistake has probably not only been causing you frustration, but also confusing your viewers and holding you back from achieving your full potential on YouTube. If you're ready to start creating videos in the most optimal way, stick around because we’ve got the solution that will get your viewers to click on your video and love it so much they become a die hard fan. Links in this episode Power Tip:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW04tbnmTdY&ab_channel=CreatorInsider  Discovery Call: https://videocreators.com/seven-signals/discovery-call/  LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

First impressions on YouTube are everything. Without clarity, your audience will fail to connect with you and your mission. If they don't instantly know what you are about, potential subscribers will quickly abandon your channel and keep looking for their people. If that's you, we can help with that. This podcast is all about turning confusion into clarity. We will give you the steps you need to take so that your viewers instantly know who you are and fall in love with your channel.   Links in this Episode: Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/@DarbyWilcock   Family Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/@LessJunkMoreJourney  Solo Vlog: https://www.youtube.com/@ChristianSchaffer/videos Visual Storytelling: https://www.youtube.com/@YesTheory   Channel Leaders: https://www.youtube.com/@dudeperfect  Our Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ    Leave a Voice Message: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

I give you my opinion on YouTube all the time. But, today I want to give you the insider, tried and true opinions of one of the great YouTube experts of our day. If you have been feeling like you're struggling, this conversation is a literal blueprint for your content and how to win at YouTube today. Links in this Episode Roberto Blake on YouTube Roberto Blake on Instagram Create Something Awesome  Chapt-GPT Mid-Journey AI LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators  

Did you know there are two hooks in every video? Crafting these hooks are INCREDIBLY important if you want to keep your viewers watching. If you're losing viewers, this might be a reason why. Links in this Episode Example of Loop -  https://youtube.com/shorts/H8GSF_1Vsp0?feature=share  Example of How Music Matters - https://www.tiktok.com/@nrecaps.tv/video/7185926924756077829  LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

After helping thousands of channels over the years with their YouTube strategy, we see the same mistakes from creators over and over and OVER again. Today, we want to share what those mistakes are and how to avoid making them yourself.     Links in this Episode:   https://www.youtube.com/c/AnAlaskaHomestead https://www.youtube.com/@KetoFocus https://www.youtube.com/@VideoCreators  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Making videos is fun. But what isn't fun is figuring out WHAT to talk about. And the longer that you've been creating, the less fun this can be. Well, today we are going to put the fun back into ideation.  Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/c/ JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Data can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Data tells a story, but if you don't understand what it's telling you, it can be frustrating at best and misleading at worse. At Video Creators, we have a passion for analytics and we want to help you understand them so you can make the right decisions for your channel.    Links in this Episode:  Creator Spotlight  https://www.youtube.com/@TextInChurch  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Viewers abandoning your content is terrible for your channel. If people leave your content early, they are sending a HUGE negative viewer signal to the YouTube algorithm saying, "People don't like this!" And because of this, your video gets surfaced to less people. Nobody wants that! Thankfully, there are a lot of things we can do to avoid this problem. We will talk about those today.   Links in this Episode: Creator Spotlight:  https://www.youtube.com/@prestonflanikensellscars9640  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Maybe you've been using YouTube shorts for awhile or maybe you haven't even bothered with it. But, shorts have changed a lot in the past few months and we want to talk about how you can best leverage them for channel growth. And if you aren't making shorts yet, you're missing out. Today, we will tell you why. Links in this Episode Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/@iCaveDave/  New YPP Ad Rev Program: https://youtu.be/xMs4e9esYkg YT Support: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/12504220?hl=en  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

If you're treating your YouTube Channel like a business, something that goes hand-in-hand with that is an email list. Do you have an email list for your channel? Do you know how to grow it? Do you need convincing that it's a good idea to have one? We will discuss all of that today.   Links in this Episode Three Bucket Strategy Video: https://youtu.be/5PgDUaef30Q  Sub for Sub video: https://youtu.be/Qh0NhsDeBqs  Free Guide: https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/  Convertkit Affiliate Link: videocreators.com/convertkit  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Part of being a YouTube creator is finding that balance between what we think is good and what the data actually tells us is good content. We want better content and better results, but we have a tendency to do things that irritate our viewers. Because of these things, no one clicks or people abandon our content quickly which makes the YouTube algorithm throw us in its proverbial garbage bin. If only there was a way to know what these things were so we can prevent that.... Good news: There is! And that's what we are going to talk about today. Links in the Episode Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDIYCabinGuy Discovery Call: https://videocreators.com/seven-signals/discovery-call/  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

We surveyed our audience and regardless of size, everyone seemed to be dealing with the issue time. Across the board, everyone felt like they needed more time to get everything done and achieve their goals on YouTube. Do you feel that way? Well, we feel like this thinking is flawed. Today we are going to talk about that and give you a different perspective on how to grow without worrying so much about the time and being overwhelmed. Links in this Episode: Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectorToolbox Breakdown Episode: https://youtu.be/4Be5wfkxdh0   JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad   LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

When we joined with vidIQ, we knew that eventually the information in our courses would get merged inside of vidIQ. We are totally ok with that because we are creating some really exciting things with vidIQ that is going to help a lot of people. But, it looks like the first course to go is Video Labs. Because of this, registration for Video Labs will be closing March 8, 2023.  So this is the last call...forever.  Start your journey towards transforming your channel today. 

If you're running a business along with your channel, at some point you need to get your audience off of YouTube and to your website, right? But, this is a negative viewer signal for YouTube. So your videos are tanking. Ugh. How do you make a sales video that helps your growth and actually converts into sales? We'll talk about that today. Links in this Episode Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/@LaneVids  How we helped a creator 5x his income with the 3 bucket strategy: https://youtu.be/5PgDUaef30Q JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

To truly grow on YouTube, you need more than great ideas and amazing content. A crucial part of your strategy needs to be community. Unfortunately, that is something we see creators get very uncomfortable putting into their content. But have no fear! Today we have a practical approach to creating the "know, like and trust factor" on your channel. So listen away and start implement these today!  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

On our community tab we asked you guys, "In what way does YouTube provide you with meaning and purpose?" We had some very thought provoking answers, but one really stuck out. Today we are going to talk about it. Links in this Episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DadBodFitness https://youtu.be/KjSZs7hjpD8  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators  

Doesn't it just chap your hide when you put time and energy into your "how to" video, (making it beautiful, with graphics and high production value) and then some kid with a cell phone uploads a one-take, shaky cam video with bad lighting and it out performs yours? WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN?!?! You're the expert here. You should be getting all the views! In this episode, we are going to talk about that and how to make your content the go-to videos in your niche. JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Coming up with a good title is HARD. They are SO important, so the pressure of making the perfect title can be paralyzing. Thumbnails get them to stop scrolling, but the title is what gets them to click. - So it HAS to be GOOD! It's vital to have a strategy for getting a good title every time. And that strategy is what we are going to talk about today. Clickable Thumbnail patterns from THE BEST on YouTube -  https://youtu.be/9-86X753aIo  Get more clicks on your thumbnails -  https://youtu.be/bW2dSJ8l6_Y  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Years goals at this point. Maybe you've cheated on your diet or just feel discouraged by your progress and are ready to just give up. Because of that, we wanted to give you a game plan to help you NOT give up on your goals for YouTube in 2023.  Links in the Episode YouTube.com/TimSchmoyer  Good to Great by Jim Collins Popular YouTube metrics we think you should ignore for better YT growth   JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Did you know that 50% of all podcasts are listened to on YouTube?? It's actually the #1 way people discover new podcasts. So, are there ways to maximize YouTube for the benefit of growing your podcast? There sure is! And that's what we are talking about today.  Links in this Episode YouTube.com/podcasts   Microphone for iPhone  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

2022 was quite the year for YouTube. - There were 80 BILLION views on YouTube LAST MONTH ALONE. Throughout the year many things have changed for creators, but the hunger and need to hack the algorithm hasn't. Today we are going to talk about what has changed and how knowing this can set you up for success this year. Links in this Episode Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/@LearningtheHarp Mark Rober: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkRober  Casey Neistat: https://www.youtube.com/@casey  The One Thing by Gary Keller: https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results-ebook/dp/B00C1BHQXK/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=CjwKCAiAkrWdBhBkEiwAZ9cdcMGtCHNOAEWQklZbxGUEHWy93sqa4VRwO6OnDg8zhhfIGuffFxKTWhoCRRcQAvD_BwE&hvadid=409948532533&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9019637&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=17008055291187499525&hvtargid=kwd-390049847659&hydadcr=22591_11320394&keywords=the+one+thing+gary+keller+book&qid=1672337761&sr=8-1 vidIQ YouTube Coach: app.vidiq.com/chat  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Sometimes we get it in our heads that we need certain things to grow our channel. But honestly, there are a lot of things that contribute to channel growth that creators overlook - that are far more effective in the long run. We are going to talk about those things today.  Links in This Episode (So Many) Discovery Call: https://videocreators.com/seven-signals/discovery-call/  Viva La Dirt League: https://www.youtube.com/@VivaLaDirtLeague Ryan George: https://www.youtube.com/@RyanGeorge The Comments Section with Brett Cooper: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCommentsSection Dude Perfect: https://www.youtube.com/@dudeperfect Jordan B Peterson: https://www.youtube.com/@JordanBPeterson  Johnny Harris: https://www.youtube.com/@johnnyharris  CaseyNeistat: https://www.youtube.com/@casey Van Neistat: https://www.youtube.com/@vanneistat Colin and Samir: https://www.youtube.com/@ColinandSamir Stephanie Wittek: https://www.youtube.com/@stephwittek Joshua Weissman: https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWeissman  Primal Branding: https://www.amazon.com/Primalbranding-Create-Zealots-Company-Future/dp/1451655312  Building a Story Brand: https://www.amazon.com/Building-StoryBrand-Donald-Miller/dp/B0B31R6M6Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3J2QFGNWWGFL1&keywords=story+brand+donald+miller&qid=1671556718&s=books&sprefix=story+brand+%2Cstripbooks%2C116&sr=1-1 Storyworthy: https://www.amazon.com/Storyworthy-Engage-Persuade-through-Storytelling/dp/1608685489  Power Tip: Steps for using Story: https://videocreators.com/steps-for-using-story-to-build-a-deep-and-lasting-connection-with-your-audience-feat-matthew-dicks-ep-279/   JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

It is SUPER common for creators to plateau in their YouTube journey. Hitting a plateau can be very frustrating. What used to get results isn't working any more and you can't figure out why. What you really need is a proven strategy that will break that barrier and help you gain some traction, and begin to pull in a bigger audience. That's what we are going to talk about today.  Links in This Episode Creator Spotlight:  https://www.youtube.com/@AdventuresonZero  Discovery Call: https://videocreators.com/seven-signals/discovery-call/  Descript: https://www.descript.com/home-2?lmref=fI-MNQ YouTube.com/TimSchmoyer  Power Tip: https://youtu.be/H2PPMtyWh98   JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

A few weeks ago, my team gave you all the opportunity to ask me anything and everything you want over on our YouTube Community Tab. Some of the questions were about YouTube while some of them are about parenting and my personal life. So today, I am answering all your burning questions.   Links in this Episode:  Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPt-T6kAzK4-uUJOGR37eSw  YT Community: https://www.youtube.com/@VideoCreators/community  Business Marriage Family Podcast: https://www.businessfamilymarriage.com/  Power Tip:  https://youtu.be/teuIJ-f7Nfc    JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

It's a common story. You feel like you need to chase views to continue to be successful. But then, you start to lose the love for what you're doing. The passion is gone. You watch your competition and start forcing your content into what you think it needs to be. It becomes a task, which makes you forget why you started in the first place. This is a red flag, that ultimately can lead to creator burn out. Have you been there? Are you there? If so, this is for you.    Links in this episode Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/c/TortureTestMagazine Discovery Call: https://videocreators.com/seven-signals/discovery-call/  Why You’ll Quit YT in 5 Years:  https://youtu.be/2jc_KoxYw54  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Whether you're just starting to get an audience on YouTube or have an established channel, one of the questions creators ask us all the time is how do you monetize your audience and influence beyond adsense? And how do you do that without feeling slimy? Well we're going to dig into all of that today. Links in this Episode Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/c/JimNix  Three Bucket Strategy: https://youtu.be/5PgDUaef30Q  Darrel Eves Sub for Sub: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfZeW-BzFCk  Sub4Sub Can Get your Channel Terminated: https://youtu.be/Qh0NhsDeBqs $100M Offers: How to Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No: https://www.amazon.com/100M-Offers-People-Stupid-Saying-ebook/dp/B099QVG1H8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KTYT3ZWOG620&keywords=%24100+million+offers&qid=1669912806&sprefix=100+million+offers+%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1  Power Tip:  https://youtu.be/JSEkfOHUbLk   JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators  

We work with tons of creators and we see this problem all the time. You feel like you made the perfect video, but it just falls flat. It was perfect! What happened?! Well, the problem is, you can be really good at getting information across without making any personal connection. And without making your viewer feel SOMETHING, they probably won't care enough to subscribe or buy something from you. In this episode, we are going to talk about how to fix that. Links in this Episode: Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/user/amithaverma Discovery Call: https://videocreatorsdiscovery.youcanbook.me  Primal Branding: https://www.amazon.com/Primalbranding-Create-Zealots-Company-Future/dp/1451655312  Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad

A little over a year ago, YouTube released "shorts." Since then, there has been a lot of experimenting with it - YouTube included, in regards to how it effects their algorithm. Today we want to talk about not everything, but almost everything you need to know to have a successful YouTube Shorts Strategy. Links in Episode: CREATOR SPOTLIGHT, "Power for Parkinsons"  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9QTes9SMZKbSzDS-nvhr3g  Discovery Call: https://videocreatorsdiscovery.youcanbook.me  Peter McKinnon: "50 Million Views in 10 Minutes"  https://youtu.be/ArsG6Jd5JbY  Power Tip:  https://9to5google.com/2022/07/29/create-youtube-shorts-from-exisitng-videos/  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Why do some channels grow millions of views a month, have millons of subs, develop a die-hard following just to plateau and fall off the face of the planet? Today we will talk about the mistakes creators make that cause this and what you can do to prevent doing them. Links in this Episode Faith Womack Video Creators Discovery Call Primal Branding (affiliate) Ingrid's Channel Yes Theory Emyth (affiliate) 

A lot of us are creating content, selling courses, making podcasts, etc which provides a lot of value to our audiences. But today I want to talk about coaching, which has a lot of benefits as well. With coaching, you can give and sell your information directly to those who want it. And you can tailor your expertise to each client and apply it exactly to their situation, helping them out so much more than posting a video. Links Mentioned in this Episode Travis Chambers on Instagram $100 Start Up  4 Hour Work Week Trust Me I'm Lying, Confessions of a Media Manipulator Sign up for Volley’s “Consult With Me”  Volley for Creators Volley for Coaches JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Good content strategy on YouTube isn't about hacks and tricks. It's all about learning to think about your content the way YouTube thinks about it. When we align our content strategy with what YouTube wants to surface, it increases the likelihood that our content gets surfaced. One of the ways we can learn how YouTube thinks is to understand their story, both how and why they made certain decisions along the way. Like Comment, Subscriber: Inside YouTube's Chaotic Rise to World Domination by Mark Bergen: https://www.amazon.com/Like-Comment-Subscribe-YouTubes-Domination/dp/0593296346 Bloomberg Podcast on Video Creators: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/youtube-whisperer-guiding-creators-through-perilous/id1161880916?i=1000457267949  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

"If you turn your play into your work, you will never have to work a day in your life." FALSE. If you turn your play into your work, eventually it becomes work. And you need to find new play. JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

We have big goals for ourselves. As creators, we want X amount of subs and we want to make X amount of dollars in X amount of time. When we actually reach these goals, we expect this huge momentous experience. But in all reality, it can be a huge let down. Roberto Blake and I were able to sit down recently and discuss what happens when you actually get what you want on YouTube. We aren't trying to crush your dreams here, but simply put you in a better place mentally for the journey. Get Roberto's book: https://amzn.to/3WiquhE (affiliate) WANT MORE YOUTUBE GROWTH STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST for more in-depth YouTube strategy. - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 3) LET'S CONNECT on the socials for other quick YouTube tips and strategy advice. -- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/videocreatorstv -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- Tim's Instagram: https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- Video Creator's Instagram: https://instagram.com/videocreators -- Tim's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timschmoyer/ 3) DOWNLOAD THIS FREE YOUTUBE STRATEGY GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 4) SCHEDULE A YOUTUBE CONSULTATION so we can give you feedback and plan a YouTube growth strategy for your channel: https://videocreators.com/consulting 

I don't know about you, but I find it SO frustrating to work incredibly hard on a video, upload it and get the same amount of views over and over over. In this video, we are going to talk about how to get out of the rut and grow your channel to get more views and reach more people. Brian B West Coast Swing: https://www.youtube.com/c/WestCoastSwingOnline Podcast on making personal connections: https://youtu.be/iot0VpkG47o  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Putting out great content is only going to get you so far. Great discoverable content brings people to you. But, you really must have the "Know, Like and Trust" factor if you want to keep them around. In this video we're going to talk about advanced tips and tactics around building a die hard audience on your channel. - even if it's educational... JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Most people think that YouTube's job is to get more views for their videos. But it's actually the opposite! YouTube is trying to get the right video in front of the right people. People who will want to watch that video! So what can you do to make it more likely for YouTube to surface your video to the right people? Stick around and you'll find out. JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Selling a business on YouTube doesn’t always seem viable. But it is possible! In this video, we talk about how to craft a business that could be sellable one day and the steps to take so that it can grow beyond you and be tangible and viable to someone else.  Books Mentioned: Built to Sell by John Warrillow E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

If you're a YouTube creator who makes educational videos, how tos, DIY, and other informational-based videos, integrating story can feel like a challenge. How do you tell a story around something you just want to teach? In this episode we talk about how we help creators do exactly that. And we make it simple, too. It's doesn't have to be hard of complicated. In fact, there's a formula you can follow in your very next video to help you tell a story around your information on your very first attempt. JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

The title says it all! vidIQ has acquired Video Creators and I am thrilled! Here’s what this means for you and what's in the future of Video Creators as we work together to reach more people and change more lives. JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

YouTube doesn't rank videos because you got the right keywords crammed into the right spaces. Doing so doesn't convince YouTube that your video is worth surfacing for anyone. They look at viewer signals instead. So instead of doing keyword research, we recommend you do topic research. What's topic research? How do you research your video ideas before hitting record so that you can make a fundamentally better video? Good questions! That's what we discuss in this episode. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Keren Tamir's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/KerenTamir VIDEO LABS: Sam is ready to work with you to grow your channel! Join him and a small community of other dedicated creators for 12 weeks inside of Video Labs! He'll work with you through the assignments, provide feedback, and help you implement a strategy that will grow your channel. Register here: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ POWER TIP: YouTube is also rolling out improved Analytics. The Engagement and Reach tabs are being combined into a new Content tab. On the Content tab you can easily filter the stats by content type: videos, shorts, livestreams and posts. Get all the details here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfhBJ3bVKUk JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

What's going on when you publish a video, it flops, and then your next videos after that flop, too? Does the performance of one video on your channel impact the next? Yes and no. There's two different ways to look at this phenomenon on YouTube. One way is an algorithmic perspective in terms of what YouTube's algorithm thinks about your next video based on the videos that were published before it. The second way is an audience perspective of how they behave with future content if you publish a video that doesn't connect with them. In this episode, we talk about both perspectives of this situation as well as many other questions you've submitted about hiring contractors on UpWork, recording voice overs, and when to update the metadata of older videos to breathe new life into them again. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Gary's channel, Tips for Travelers: https://www.youtube.com/c/tipsfortravellers BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL: Get get into a call where we can hear your story, what you're doing on YouTube, and how we can help you take it to the next level: https://videocreators.com/discoverycall LINK MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Todd from YouTube says, "You get a fresh start every time you upload a new video." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4qXzri4rd0 POWER TIP: There are several new YouTube video player updates to make it easier to see the content you are interested in: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/164099151 JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

If you're growing a business on YouTube, it's very important that you can drive that traffic to your website. Or, sometimes the opposite is true: you already have a website with traffic, but you need to drive some of that traffic to YouTube to grow your channel. Many creators have tried this before in the past and ended up completely killing their traffic as a result. In this episode we talk with Nate Black about his experience in growing both YouTube channels and websites and get his strategy for how to drive traffic from one platform to another without killing your channel. Check out Nate Black's channel, "Channel Makers," here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChannelMakers CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Dalia's channel, "Welcome to Chickenlandia," here: https://www.youtube.com/c/WelcometoChickenlandia QUICKLY CONVERT NEW VIEWERS INTO FANS: Are you ready to quickly connect with first-time viewers in your very next video? In this FREE training you’ll learn the 7 signals every viewer needs in order for your YouTube videos to grow! Get the free training here and then schedule a free discovery call to see how we can help you grow: https://videocreators.com/seven-signals/ POWER TIP: The YouTube Shorts editor is rolling out a Green Screen option on iOS devices. https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/163245781 JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Most creators on YouTube go through a lifecycle where they work hard, achieve success, and then fade away. It tends to be about 5 to 7 years long. After observing that pattern on YouTube for over a decade, Matt Koval decided to start talking more publicly about this issue and how we can continue to serve our audience well and grow our business for years to come. You can check out Matt's channel, Creator Dynamics, here: https://www.youtube.com/c/CreatorDynamics Check out the Creators Calculator here: https://creatorscalculator.com/ Check out Mighty Networks here: https://www.mightynetworks.com/ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Adam's channels: Haxman: https://www.youtube.com/haxman Will It Slime?: https://www.youtube.com/c/WillItSlime QUICKLY CONVERT NEW VIEWERS INTO FANS: Are you ready to quickly connect with first-time viewers in your very next video? In this FREE training you’ll learn the 7 signals every viewer needs in order for your YouTube videos to grow! Get the free training here and then schedule a free discovery call to see how we can help you grow: https://videocreators.com/seven-signals/ POWER TIP: Clips are now available on all YouTube channels. Learn how it works: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10332730 JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

What is the top advice Austrailia's top creator has for us with 26 million subscribers and 400 million montly viewers? It's to not build your business on YouTube! What? Why not? What happens if you do? Well, that's what we discuss today. You can check out Shannon's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/Bouncepatrolkidstv CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Adam Garner's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRelationalProject REGISTER FOR VIDEO LABS: Work with us for 12 weeks as we coach you through our data-driven YouTube growth process. https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ POWER TIP: YouTube rolling Channel Membership Giftings to more creators. The recipients of a gift Membership get one month of member access. More info here: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/163130117 JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Jessica spent a few years growing her channel by focusing on search. It's not that it didn't work -- it did. She got to over 100k subscribers, but it took years to get there. And then search started to backfire on her. In fact, she went from making $10k/month to $1,300/month in her Adsense revenue because of it. She's here to tell her story because, look, if you're focusing on ranking videos in search results as your primary traffic source for growth, there's some inherent risks with that, all of which you can easily mitigate by expanding your focus for even better results. Check out Jessica's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_htUlq7eYumecIoQai4HzQ REGISTER FOR VIDEO LABS: You'll not only learn how YouTube growth works sustainably for the long-term, but you'll work with a YouTube Strategist to implement a strategy that works for growing your channel. https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ POWER TIP: When your livestream ends, you can send your viewers to a different livestream or Premiere, even on someone else’s channel. More info here: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/162234978/live-redirect-move-your-audience-to-the-live-stream-or-premiere-of-your-choice?hl=en JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

If you want your viewers on YouTube to take action because of content they watched from you, it will only happen because you elicit an emotion from your viewer. The bigger, the deeper the emotion, the bigger action they'll take. In this episode we talk about this on a brand level - getting someone to subscribe and watch more -- but also on a specific level that you can use in each video if you want. A few months ago I heard Tamsen Webster speak at a conference about this topic and thought, "I need to get her on a podcast episode to talk more about this. This is fantastic and so helpful." Tamsen is a message strategist, speaker and author and, thankfully, she agreed to be interviewed for our podcast! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Find out more about Tamsen on her website here: https://tamsenwebster.com/ Check out Tamsen's book, "Find Your Red Thread: Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible." https://amzn.to/3mNUx0f (affiliate) JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

We talk a lot about using storytelling to create videos that quickly create an emotional connection with viewers. When that happens, viewers watch longer, subscribe, and come back for more. However, it's equally important that our brand also quickly creates an emotional connection with viewers. Thankfully, the same tool, storytelling, helps us do that on a brand level for our channel just like it does on an individual video level. Park Howell, host of the Business of Story podcast, joins us today to share his ABT Method for how creators can quickly bring clarity to their brand and make it easy for people to feel something about them. LINKS MENTIONED - Learn more about Park Howell here: https://businessofstory.com/ - Take Parks' course called, "The ABTs of Branding:" https://businessofstory.thinkific.com/courses/abts-of-branding - Subscribe to the, "Business of Story," pdocast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/business-of-story/id1012379862?mt=2 CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Caleb Ashton's channel, "Phoenix Resale," here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWd5Q-C8M-OeDzKo86CAeg BOOK A 1 HOUR YOUTUBE CONSULTATION: We'd love to learn what your challenges are on YouTube, look at your channel, and come prepared to discuss next steps for you to reach goals. Book a session with us here: https://videocreators.com/consulting POWER TIP: YouTube has a new stricter setting for flagging inappropriate comments: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9483359 JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Yes, Google and YouTube are owned by the same company, but that doesn't mean that what works on Google works on YouTube. Just look at their homepages to see that they have very different goals, different objectives, and that people use them very differently. We need to ditch our "Google Mentality" and have a YouTube mentality instead in order for our videos to reach more people. That primarily comes down to 3 different mentalities when it comes to our content: Keywords vs. Topics Search traffic vs. Browse traffic Education vs. Entertainment We'll talk about all 3 of these and more in today's episode. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Joe Scott's channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-2YHgc363EdcusLIBbgxzg JOIN VIDEO LABS: For Joe and many other creators, the journey to turning YouTube into a full-time income, whether that be through ad revenue or growing their business, it started with Video Labs. Join us in 12 weeks of personal YouTube coaching. You'll get video chat access with a YouTube Strategist Monday through Friday while working through our data driven YouTube growth program and all of the assignments that come with it. Register here: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ POWER TIP: Super Thanks is now available to all channels in the YouTube Partner Program. More info here: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/super-thanks-expanding-today/ JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

No matter what you try, you can't get more than a few views on your video. Or, maybe you used to be growing, but now all of the sudden you aren't. Why did the algorithm turn on you? Why are there other channels in your niche that are doing the same thing you are, but are growing faster than you? Why does the algorithm favor them over you? So many good questions! We tackle them in this episode as well as what you should try next if any of those scenarios are true for you and your content on YouTube. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Bobby Krull's channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/BobbyKDesigns  REGISTER FOR VIDEO LABS: Work with us for 12 weeks as we coach you through our data-driven YouTube growth process. https://videocreators.com/video-labs/  POWER TIP: Check out Christy-Lyn's channel, "Learning The Harp," here: https://www.youtube.com/user/christylynmusic  Download the process we use to survey our audience for free here: https://videocreators.com/product-to-profit/  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad  LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators 

Which is more important: titles or thumbnails? Should you delete your top performing video if it's an old video that's embarassing? What about keywords? And podcasting on YouTube? All good questions you asked and more that we answer today. The best part is that the YouTube Strategists in this episode don't all agree on what the right answer is to some of these questions. It's a fun episode! CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Mariah and Daniel of the, "Paws of Prey," channel here:: https://www.youtube.com/c/pawsofprey  BOOK A YOUTUBE CONSULTATION: Consistency is great if the strategy is working, but if it's not, don't keep moving forward with it and expect different results. Book a consultation with us, let's evaluate your channel, and put together a new strategy for growth. https://videocreators.com/consulting  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE BREAKING NEWS: YouTube is Developing a Podcasting Update [Ep.#291]: - YouTube: https://youtu.be/4q7x_cpn1n4  - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-news-youtube-is-developing-a-podcasting/id1073455415? i=1000541956521 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Blu0Go7CQh0230tW2UNVX?si=Hzv-HVLiSAWr7f5fqSBzYw  Complimenting your YouTube strategy with a video podcast (feat. Cliff Ravenscraft) [Ep. #299] - YouTube: https://youtu.be/qXV1J4aA28U  - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/complimenting-your-youtube-strategy-with-a-video/id1073455415?i=1000547439263  - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Zu8bXFYxFwPcWPnKFprCD?si=OCcXqeLpQs-dsobTfYgXjA  POWER TIP This is our first listener submitted power tip! Check out Chris Baird's channel, "Self Publishing Made Easy Now," on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBq3AN09qY1eyljXixFiFUw  LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad 

It's all wrapped up together: your YouTube channel, your business, your passion, your dreams for life, everything. Sometimes we get everything we wanted and, when we do, find out it's not really what we thought we wanted. Other times the success we're looking for feels unattainable. In both cases, the culprit is often an unclear vision for what we really want and a false assumption that the thing we think we want is the thing that will grant us peace and satisfaction. We started this conversation in an earlier episode titled, "The hustle mentality kills your soul. Invest into these 5 efforts for growth instead." You can listen to it here:  - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dpr-NcaWnLk - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hustle-mentality-kills-your-soul-invest-into/id1073455415?i=1000551748733 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JiG1CJb6k0UbYuB3aaHqH?si=YUJFGLC7SlqemrAl-6YMBQ This is the follow-up based on questions and feedback we received from you about it. This is real life stuff, so we're excited to dive in. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Josh Goldstein of the channel, "Immigration Station," here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeNqIms3FSLVyZkWIeoCwsA LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE - Get the "Family Vision" course for 75% off with promo code VIDEOCREATORS: http://outpostacademy.net/  LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad 

Can you resurrect a stagnant channel or do you need to start over with a new channel? This is something we're working on ourselves here at Video Creators. For personal reasons, which I share in this episode, I had to stop making videos. Now we're getting back to resurrecting the channel. How do we get back to doing millions of views per month after taking a break for a while? That's what we discuss today. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Check our Robyn's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/minimalisthome  SCHEDULE A CHANNEL CONSULTATION To book a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with someone on the Video Creators team, go to https://videocreators.com/consulting  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Tim tells more of his story about, "Life After Burnout," in this video: https://youtu.be/4Be5wfkxdh0  LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad

If you've been creating videos for any period of time now, it can sometimes be a struggle to come up with good video ideas. You feel like you're making the same video over and over again and are kind of bored with it. You may feel backed into a corner because your videos won't perform as well if you stray from the usual stuff. Or, maybe you feel like you've made every video there is to make in your niche. If you don't know what to do next and feel stuck despite your growth and success, this episode is for you. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Check out David Wallimann's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/Wallimann REGISTER FOR VIDEO LABS Spend 8 weeks working with a YouTube strategist who is dedicated to helping you succeed in growing your channel. Register here: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Get the survey we use with our audience each year and use it to get to know your audience better. It'll provide you with a lot of new ideas. It's in the, "Product to Profit," guide, which you can download for free here: https://videocreators.com/product-to-profit/  LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators  JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad

When I was starting my business and growing my channel, I quickly felt overwhelmed with how much work there was to do: email, shooting, editing, publishing, social engagement, creating products, writing sales pages, and more. I was reluctant to hire a virtual assistant because of the money and the time it would cost. But after I did it, I wished I had done it sooner. I made some initial mistakes at first, but was then able to start working on my business again instead of being stuck working in the business. Today we talk about some of my mistakes and how I find and train people today for my team in a way that enables us to move forward and take new ground as a business. And we'll do that by talking with my most recent hire, Katlyn, who is now my executive assistant. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT:  Check out Matthew Ferrell's channel, "Undecided," here: https://www.youtube.com/undecidedmf BOOK A YOUTUBE CONSULTATION: If you'd like us to sit down, look at your channel, and provide next steps for how you can move forward, schedule a consultation here: https://videocreators.com/consulting POWER TIP: You can now see which videos are growing your audience on the Audience tab in YouTube Analytics. This can help you understand your new audience growth. More info here: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9314416 LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad

Asking for subscribers in order to grow your subscriber count is such a common practice in the world of YouTube. But, what if this practice is actually hurting your channel? Let's talk about that. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT:  Mike Greiner - The Democratic Activist Mike's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Democraticactivist Join our YouTube coaching program, Video Labs to grow your channel like Mike did: https://videocreators.com/video-labs Primal Branding book by Patrick Hanlon: https://amzn.to/3wfIA94 (affiliate) POWER TIP: From Creator Hooks: "Talking about why something is NOT working is a lot more interesting than talking about something that does work. [Example:] Give 10 reasons for why a popular tool or technique isn’t working for your audience." Signup for the Creator Hooks newsletter here: https://go.creatorhooks.com/signup JOIN THE POD SQUAD AFTER-PARTY IN VOLLEY: We love answering questions, hearing your feedback, and discussing each podcast episode with you and hundreds of other creators in our video chat Volley space. Join us here: https://videocreators.com/podsquad LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

If you're growing your YouTube Channel to grow your business, THIS is the episode for you. Tara Simon has 800,000 subscribers and in this episode, we talk about how she got there and how she now brings 90% of her business in through her YouTube Channel. Enjoy the episode! Tara's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/Tarasimonstudios/ VIDEO LABS: Work with us for 8 weeks to grow your channel in our coaching program! Learn how the YouTube algorithm works, how to leverage it for more views from the home page, suggested videos, and search results. We'll also show you how to make videos that perform better on YouTube and how to use your analytics to spot further opportunities for growth. Register here: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Getting good content out regularly often comes down to one thing: ditching perfectionism to focus on human connection. Let's get real and talk about that. CHAPTERS 0:00 | Who we are at Video Creators 0:49 | Welcome to the podcast! 1:55 | Team catchup 6:20 | Creator Spotlight 23:28 | How to take your channel to the next level 24:40 | How to avoid “analysis paralysis” 28:24 | The two different work styles 35:08 | A message for perfectionists 38:53 | Why raw content works better 41:00 | The importance of making your viewer feel something 44:48 | Every video doesn’t need to be the best video ever 47:45 | Power Tip ⚡️ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Mike Carter - Mike's Office Channel URL: https://www.youtube.com/c/MikesOffice If you're looking for the same educational and community-oriented environment  to take your channel to the next level, check out Video Labs: https://videocreators.com/video-labs POWER TIP YouTube is optimizing more for podcasts. If you're struggling to keep up with all of the engaging editing, podcasts can be more lax, so if you've been thinking about starting a podcast anyways or are looking for a more lax version of content, you might consider doing podcasting on YouTube:  Uploading a podcast to YouTube - https://castos.com/upload-a-podcast-to-youtube/ Should you upload your podcast to YouTube? - https://youtu.be/ikf3JCUgrz0

While we love most of the updates YouTube is rolling out lately, some of them have us scratching our heads while others just downright annoy us. Either way, the updates help us understand the direction YouTube is taking as a platform and what their goals are so we can make better videos that align with their goals and see better performance than they otherwise would. Today four of the YouTube strategists on the Video Creators team sat down and reacted to many of the updates YouTube has announced and started rolling out while we also discuss what it means for us as creators who are growing our audiences here. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Hannah's channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/WifeWithoutKids VIDEO LABS: Work with us for 8 weeks to grow your channel in our coaching program! Learn how the YouTube algorithm works, how to leverage it for more views from the home page, suggested videos, and search results. We'll also show you how to make videos that perform better on YouTube and how to use your analytics to spot further opportunities for growth. Register here: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ UPDATES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 1. Picture-in-Picture: https://gizmodo.com/youtube-releases-picture-in-picture-mode-on-ios-1848778408 2. Google Multisearch: https://blog.google/products/search/multisearch/ 3. A.I. content is spam: https://thenextweb.com/news/google-says-it-classifies-ai-generated-content-as-spam 4. New way to create and watch YouTube Shorts: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/159877972/new-ways-to-create-and-watch-shorts?hl=en 5. Add a subtitle editor to your channel: https://www.peggyktc.com/2020/01/add-youtube-manager-editor-data-viewer.html 6. New search insights for your audience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbkC3jaflww 7. Set channel guidelines: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/11895180?hl=en 8. No more option to sort oldest to newest: https://www.tubefilter.com/2022/04/08/youtube-creator-insider-search-filters-timed-reactions/ 9. Timed comments, and now timed reactions: https://www.tubefilter.com/2022/03/30/youtube-timed-reactions-comments-test/ POWER TIP: I use keyboard shortcuts all the time on YouTube to quickly navigate videos. Here's the full list of them: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7631406?hl=en LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

As the creator economy continues to grow, so do brand deals. But brand deals are different today than they were 5 years ago. How have they changed? What do brands look for now that's different than what they were looking for 5 years ago? Has the opportunity for creators to make money with brand deals grown with time or declined because of more competition? Today D'Laina and I talk with Jonathan Katz, a YouTube lawyer in this industry who sees a lot of these deals coming across his desk all the time. He shares his perspective on how the state of brand deals on YouTube has evolved over the past 5 years to what it looks like now for us today. CONNECT WITH JONATHAN KATZ: Website: https://jskatz.com  Email: jonathan@jskatz.com LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Brand deals and sponsorships are a great way to make money for your channel, even if you already have a business around it of your own products and services. When you're not in the middle of launching your own next course or promotion, you can leverage the down time to do brand deals, make more money, and introduce your audience to products that are useful for them. Today I talk with Justin Moore about his experience in working with brands. He shares his process for reaching out to brands, pricing, and making money with sponsorships on YouTube, Instagram, and even TikTok. 14 BRAND DEAL SECRETS: Enroll in the newest course in the Video Creators Academy for FREE! Justin and I collaborated on it to create a course that dives into the 14 biggest topics surrounding profitable brand deals and sponsorships for your YouTube channel: https://videocreators.com/vc-academy/ JUSTIN'S EMAIL NEWSLETTER: Sign up to get brand deal opportunties sent to your Inbox! https://creatorwizard.com/join BRAND DEAL WIZARD COURSE: Check out Justin's 4 week cohort experience for better leveraging brand deals for your YouTube channel: https://branddealwizard.com/ LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

We all know that enticing titles are critical for the success of a YouTube video, but do we know what principles to follow that actually lead to more clickable titles? Today we interview Jake Thomas of Creator Hooks who breaks down why certain titles work, why others don't, and the three principles we need to consider when crafting our own video titles. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Neil's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/RealTerrainHobbies YOUTUBE CONSULTING: Schedule a one hour YouTube channel consultation with us! We'll look at your channel ahead of time, prepare notes, and come ready to give you the next steps you need to take to unlock growth on your channel. Book your session here: https://videocreators.com/consulting REGISTER FOR CREATOR HOOKS: Sign up to get Jake's weekly email newsletter where he breaks down titles and thumbnails that are working on YouTube today: https://go.creatorhooks.com/signup LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Hello, Creator! We're coming at you with a new podcast episode today. I recently got to go to the Social Media Marketing World conference and hang out with a creator friend of mine - Brian G. Johnson! Brian also teaches creators how to grow their YouTube channels and businesses online and it was great to get to connect with him. I asked Brian a little bit about his growth process because the strategies that get you to 10,000 subscribers aren't the same strategies that get you to 100,000.  Here's what Brian had to say. VIDEO LABS: We'd love to coach you through our advanced YouTube growth training! It's like having a YouTube strategist in your pocket! Register for Video Labs here: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ VOLLEY FOR CREATORS: Join me and several hundred other creators in the, "Volley for Creators," space here and let's talk! https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=9xhm23nEKPiMXMW3ZsSRks-tk LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

There's a few big differences between YouTube channels and businesses that reach 100k subscribers and annual revenue and those who reach a million subscribers an annual revenue. Today we'll dive into one of those growth factors and discuss what it means for us practically as creators. Reply to this video and join hundreds of other creators in the, "Volley for Creators," space on Volley! https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=uMkm0PsNeAXxMbTtHLK3wD-tk CHAPTERS 0:00 Branded Intro 0:49 Topic intro 7:11 Topic starts 18:25 Topic wrap-up YOUTUBE CONSULTING: Book a 1 hour call YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/consulting LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

We're all busy and there's a LOT of information out there about social media strategies. I mean, how many podcast episodes and YouTube videos do we have on this stuff? Too many, probably. So, how would someone like yourself just cut straight to what you actually need to know to grow on YouTube in 2022? Well, I want to share with you what those 5 things are. 0:00 | Podcast Intro 0:49 | Welcome to the podcast! 1:51 | Quick team catch up (there’s a good story in this one!) 8:21 | Creator Spotlight 15:04 | What we LOVE seeing in creators & what to do when you’re stuck 17:07 | The first strategy: titles & thumbnails 21:42 | The second strategy: let your thumbnail inform your title 26:27 | The third strategy: It’s ALL about the AI 34:32 | The fourth strategy: storytelling 41:42 | The fifth strategy: focus on keeping viewers on platform 49:45 | Power Tip CREATOR SPOTLIGHT - Julien Klepatch - EatTheBlock channel: https://youtube.com/c/EatTheBlocks Book a 1 hour call with us: videocreators.com/consulting YouTube's AI: https://cloud.google.com/video-intelligence POWER TIP - TIKTOK style LIVE rings on YouTube now:https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/21/22944111/youtube-live-rings-tiktok-instagram LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

This episode highlights some of questions you all have sent us recently via voicemail. We discuss the ideal video length for YouTube videos. Do 10 minute videos perform better than 2 minute videos? And what kind of impact do video chapters have on how a video performs and is optimized for YouTube? We also discuss if it's still necessary to ask people to, "Like, Comment, and Subscribe," and much more. CHAPTERS 0:00: Podcast Intro 0:49: Welcome to the Podcast! 3:00: Team catch up 7:04: Creator spotlight 10:20: An exciting announcement  12:51: What length of videos does YouTube prefer? 20:16: Should you use Chapters in your video? 27:03: Should you ask people to subscribe — especially if you’re under 1K? 33:07: A kind message from one of our subscribers 38:21: Power Tip ⚡️ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Caroline Beck of, "Mediterranean Minutes," https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbem7mZCzat_gZmB532XoBQ VIDEO LABS: We'd love to coach you through our advanced YouTube growth training! It's like having a YouTube strategist in your pocket! Register for Video Labs here: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ VOLLEY FOR CREATORS: Join me and several hundred other creators in the, "Volley for Creators," space here and let's talk! https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=9xhm23nEKPiMXMW3ZsSRks-tk Listen to the episode, "What we learned from launching and shutting down 5 paid membership programs" Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-we-learned-from-launching-and-shutting-down-5/id1073455415?i=1000548102114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cMjA4unYrxkFYVE4Hl162 YouTube: https://youtu.be/9YBFcny2KB4 LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

If you've poked your head into your YouTube analytics, then you know that it can be an overwhelming place to spend your time. On top of that, you've got a bunch of YouTube experts telling you what matters the most to YouTube - maybe you've heard that all YouTube cares about is watch time, or maybe you've heard that you need to get more people like & subscribe from your video in order to grow faster, or maybe you've even heard that your title & thumbnail make or break your channel so all you need to pay attention to is your impressions click-through rate to grow more. So, I want to help you narrow down what metrics you can totally disregard (and what to pay attention to instead), despite what the rumors may say. 0:00: Welcome to the Podcast! 0:48: Intro — meet D’Laina 4:14: Creator Spotlight 19:16: Why speaking to one is more effective than to everyone 21:13: Metrics you shouldn’t glorify 23:29: Metric 1: Watch time 29:36: What to look at instead of JUST watch time 32:52: Metric 2: When your viewers are on YouTube 35:42: What to do instead 36:28: Metric 3: Your video’s overall performance 45:16: What we’ve seen & what we recommend focusing on instead 48:59: Power Tip ⚡️ Creator's Name: Jessica Freeman Creator's channel URL: https://www.youtube.com/c/JessicaFreeman818 Book a 1 hour video call with us: videocreators.com/consulting Video D'Laina mentioned about thumbnails & clickbait: https://youtu.be/S2xHZPH5Sng POWER TIP Using the Trim tool to improve your audience retention after posting the video. https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9057455?hl=en&ref_topic=9257785  

When you first start your YouTube channel and your business, you're all excited to jump in! You have a great vision of what the future is going to look like: freedom, independence, spreading your message, changing people's lives, doing something you're passionate about, etc! And then you start making money and achieve the thing you set out to accomplish. But soon you find that the excitement gives way to a grind. It's a hustle mentality that you can't sustain at the same pace going forward into the future. You want to slow down, but you can't. The business requires too much from you. You feel stuck and disillusioned because the the life you thought your YouTube channel and business would provide ends up providing the same experience you had when working a 9-5. In this episode we're going to talk with the guys who own the financial advisory firm Tim Schmoyer uses. It's not who you'd normally think of when it comes to solving this problem of grinding, burnout, building a business around your passion, and getting unstuck from it all, but it'll make sense as we get into this conversation. They know that there's actually 5 efforts that need to work together in order for our personal life, our money, our business, our family, and our work to all align together. In this episode they share what those 5 efforts are so we can ultimately thrive in life and in our business. Check out Mark and Steven's financial advisory firm here: https://www.outpostadvisors.net/ Listen to their podcast, Abraham's Wallet: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abrahams-wallet/id1462593706 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbcf3IhayaoKB4sTegPRw?si=YOSA23r7SDmV3pR7IXMIZw&dl_branch=1 LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

It honestly hurts our hearts to see creators get burnt out because they're spending so time, money, and brain power on tactics & strategies that aren't getting them any closer to where they want to be. So, we want to bring some relief to your YouTube journey by sharing with you the top 5 strategies that are a wasting your time. Number 5 is probably going to throw you through a loop. Life Church channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/lifechurchtv Video Labs: videocreators.com/videolabs How to Make Any Story Interesting: https://youtu.be/NjbmUhKpp7k Using samples from long form content for Shorts content: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/10623810?hl=en&ref_topic=10343432

The YouTube and Business grind can get HARD... These two things that once felt so invigorating & passionate, can start to feel like more of a job. Why is that? We  discussed exactly that in a private conversation between, and we want to share that with you in hopes to enlighten and encourage your journey through business and YouTube. Enjoy! Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Good-Endeavor-Connecting-Your/dp/1594632820/ref=sr_1_1?crid=32ZZMIIU97FCC&keywords=every+good+endeavor+tim+keller&qid=1643851884&sprefix=every+goo%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1 Making Ideas Happen: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Ideas-Happen-Overcoming-Obstacles/dp/1591844118/ref=sr_1_1?crid=17LK34T5GWQC5&keywords=making+ideas+happen&qid=1643851943&sprefix=making+ideas+happen%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1

If you feel burned out, stressed out, and overwhelmed with creating a sustainable business around your YouTube channel, that's unfortunately a very common feeling. Most creators think that if they just hire people to do some of their work for them that everything will be solved, but that's not true. The time your team frees up just ends up getting filled with other responsibilities, and that's assuming you even find someone in the first place who's can meet your expectations for quality work. It's hard! Grant Thompson started, The King of Random, and grew it to 6 million subscribers. He hit his max and then learned how to scale everything around his channel. When he passed away in 2019 his channel continued to grow even without him. Today his channel has new hosts and 13 million subscribers. Today I talked with his late wife about what life was like when he was stressed out on his channel, how he broke free from that stress, got back to 5 hour work weeks, and even left behind a channel that grows in his absence. Check out The King of Random on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thekingofrandom SCHEDULE A 1 HOUR YOUTUBE CONSULTATION WITH US: We'll look at your channel prior to our session, analyze it, and come prepared to discuss the next steps you need to implement in order to reach new growth. Book your session with us here: https://videocreators.com/consulting LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Feeling like your channel is stuck? There's a solution! And it starts with some YouTube Analytics features that we know are the not-so-exciting ones. However, they are vitals parts of YouTube strategy that can answer so many questions you have about your channel. We've got 5 Analytics Features for you to that will help you craft a powerful, effective YouTube Strategy. For a deep dive into some the strategies we discussed in this episode, as well as guidance on how to actually implement a killer YouTube Growth Strategy, then you'll want to check out our next Video Labs session. It opens for enrollment on February 7th. Video Labs: videocreators.com/videolabs LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Paid membership programs are often promoted as really good, easy revenue for educators and entertainers alike on YouTube, but after launching 5 different paid memberships and doing everything we knew to do in order to grow it, eventually we ended up shutting every one of them down. Why? We just shut down our most recent paid membership effort, called The Growth Network, after a year and a half of giving it everything we had. But through that experience, I think we're getting closer to the thing that's actually going to work. In this episode I share what we tried, what happened, why I think it didn't work, and what we learned from it going forward for our business. Plus, I introduce you to a new platform we're using that's been incredible for our business. JOIN ME IN VOLLEY! And get free access to a mini-course that the co-founder and I put together to help set you up for success in using it to grow your business and your audience at the same time. Click here: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=UmD8rkwMfnfPbyFunZ7auE-tk (I said I'd be here until the end of January, but we're having so much fun that I'll be hanging out in this Volley space with you until the end of February instead! Come say hi!) LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Check out our YouTube foundations course, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," here: https://videocreators.com/30days Our new Video Creators Academy free 1 month trial: https://videocreators.com/vc-academy/ To register for the next session of our advanced YouTube group coaching program, Video Labs, go here: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ To have us create a custom YouTube growth strategy for you that meets your goals, let's start by doing a one-hour consultation first. Sometimes people find they get everything they need from that one hour first and don't end up needing our full, hands-on custom Action Plan. https://videocreators.com/consulting EPISODE CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 1:08 I'm not anti-membership 2:29 My first failed membership program 5:21 I tried Patreon instead 7:55 A math exercise for my time and effort 8:44 My most recent membership attempt 14:37 Evaluating what I did wrong 20:59 What the data is leading me to try instead 28:42 The main lessons I learned through all this 30:40 Stumbling across something GREAT for us 33:29 Discovering Volley as a perfect solution 39:53 Trying Volley with our other programs 41:26 Volley directly solves our problems 42:05 Creators who could benefit from Volley 44:03 Get direct access to me in Volley 48:07 Conclusion

As podcasting continues to grow on YouTube, it's a format that many of us can now consider as part of our YouTube strategy. So I sat down with my friend (and neighbor!) to talk about how podcasting works and how we can use it to compliment our YouTube strategy. Cliff shares more about what podcasting is and isn't, how to use it as a video podcast, and ways to use a video podcast on YouTube. LISTEN TO EPISODE 291: https://videocreators.com/breaking-news-youtube-is-developing-a-podcasting-update-ep-291/ CHECK OUT CLIFF'S PODCAST: https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/podcasts/podcast-answer-man LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

After working here at Video Creators for the past 3 years, Lennon is launching out on his own business full-time. We'll miss him around here, but we're excited about what's to come for him. In this episode, he shares a bit about his journey in growing his business and how he came to understand when it's time to launch out on your own business full-time. There are also a lot of sentimental memories and reflections wrapped up in this final episode with Lennon, too. Follow Lennon's future at https://www.instagram.com/stopthestarvingartist/  LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Is it sometimes hard to know what you should do next on your channel to help it grow? Yeah, probably always. And that's probably because you haven't yet dug up all of the different corners of your channel to actually reveal the real areas of opportunity that will help you reach more viewers on YouTube so that you can grow your business and change people's lives. So, we want to help you do that in today's episode. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Steve Porter's channel called, "Tronicsfix," here: https://www.youtube.com/c/Tronicsfix/videos REGISTER FOR THE NEXT SESSION OF VIDEO LABS: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ POWER TIP: New "videos growing your audience," feature in the YouTube Studio: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9072033 LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

As we head into the new year, it's helpful to pause and reflect on everything that's changed on YouTube over the past year and use that history as an indicator to see what's to come in 2022. Today we discuss the top changes that occurred on YouTube last year, use that to predict what's coming in this next year, and most importantly, consider what implications it has for our content strategy going into the new year. We discuss YouTube Shorts, video chapters, community tab changes, hidden dislike counts, podcasting on YouTube, storytelling for educations, and much more! CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Bill Sweet's channel, "The Dad Bod," here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSrYXYezhDxRWxsc4kmi1BQ REGISTER FOR THE NEXT SESSION OF VIDEO LABS: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Today we take some of the most common advice that's given for, "How to grow your YouTube channel faster," and our panel of YouTube experts reacts to each one. Which are true, which are false, and which are a little bit of both? It's a fun time breaking down how channel growth works on YouTube!   CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Vegan Michele at https://www.youtube.com/c/VeganMichele   REGISTER FOR VIDEO LABS: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/   LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

As we're growing our businesses on YouTube, it can easily start to feel like we're running out of video ideas. We'll hear a lot of creators say things like, "I feel like I've already made this video a thousand times!" The struggle is real! As creators ourselves who have made over a thousand videos talking about the same three things -- getting more views, subscribers, and money on YouTube -- today we'll talk about how to overcome that frustration. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Laura Volpes's channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/LauraVolpes REGISTER FOR THE NEXT SESSION OF VIDEO LABS: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ Use, "Answer The Public," to generate new video ideas: https://answerthepublic.com/ YOUR VOICE QUESTIONS Send us a quick audio clip asking us your YouTube question for future Q&A episodes: https://speakpipe.com/videocreators

When we're growing a business around YouTube, much of our time is focused on the efforts we feel are growing our business and channel. However, when we stop and look objectively at our business, often we find that the activities that are making us busy and not the same things that are making us money. What activities are we doing on our YouTube channels and in the business we're growing around that audience? Of those activities, which ones are making us money and which ones aren't. Which ones serve our audience and customers the best? Which ones don't? Often those two things are connected in some way. Where do we make the most profit? This isn't about extracting as much as we can from people, but rather, money is an indicator, it's one way to measure how well you're serving people. We wrestle with that question here today. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Irene Bearly of, "Girl Talks Fish." https://www.youtube.com/c/GirlTalksFish REGISTER FOR THE NEXT SESSION OF VIDEO LABS: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ Check out YouTube's new site for YouTube Creators: https://www.youtube.com/creators/ YOUR VOICE QUESTIONS Send us a quick audio clip asking us your YouTube question for future Q&A episodes: https://speakpipe.com/videocreators

We have several great questions from you all, our podience, about attracting the right viewers to your YouTube channel, if and when you should have multiple topics per video, how to tell a story in a video that has nothing to do with a story, and much more. If you want to submit a question for us to tackle in a future Q&A episode go to https://speakpipe.com/videocreators CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Check out Adam Vandergrift's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/HAXMAN YOUTUBE CONSULTING We'd love to dive into your channel with you for a one-on-one session and give you the next steps you need to go to the next level. Book a session with us here: https://videocreators.com/consulting

We have several interesting moves from YouTube this past year in regards to a podcasting update on the platform. They're making moves that indicate that podcasting will become a focus of the platform, which is very interesting for us as creators for many different reasons. What does all this mean for us as creators? If we have a podcast, what should be our next moves? Is it time to start a podcast? Is it time to move existing podcasts to YouTube? Same channel? Different channel? Should they be audio-only or video? The answers to these questions have significant implications for how YouTube crafts its product in the future, which will impact our own content strategy, as well. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Check out Morgan Gold's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjl3zDun9SazYI0UWWu6_1A YOUTUBE CONSULTING Schedule your one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us here: https://videocreators.com/consulting YOUTUBE'S AUDIO PODCAST, "THE UPLOAD." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_PrJNerCD0&list=PLbpi6ZahtOH6w-edZ_21_fsLTYm74yWmN&index=2 YOUR VOICE QUESTIONS Submit your questions about podcasting and YouTube here: https://speakpipe.com/videocreators

Brad owns the channel, Fix This Build That, which has over 1 million subscribers and supports a successful business selling PDFs of his building plans. In this episode, he shares the behind-the-scenes principles that took him from a soul-sucking corporate job to doing what he loves: building in his garage. There are some big takeaways here, especially for creators who struggle to gain traction with a tutorial or educational-based channel. Brad's channel would be a tutorial channel by default, too, but he does some things that make it easier for people to come back and watch more, even if it's not a tutorial they feel like they need. You'll learn all about that as a part of Brad's story in this episode.   Check out Brad here: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYSw4XKO_q1GaChw5pxa-w Website: https://fixthisbuildthat.com/ Sign up to get notified about Business Labs by registering for, "Product to Profit," here: https://videocreators.com/product-to-profit/

Today we're talking with several YouTube creators about not only their best tips for growing a channel on YouTube, but we're also taking time to answer your questions so you can grow, too. CHECK OUT THESE CREATORS HERE - Adam Visnic, P.I.: https://www.youtube.com/c/AdamVisnic - New Ed Tech Classroom: https://www.youtube.com/c/newedtechclassroom - Sam Gavis-Hughson: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSYAntBbdd2SLYUqPIxo0w - Margaret Martin, Physical Therapist: https://www.youtube.com/c/melioguide   REGISTER FOR THE NEXT SESSION OF VIDEO LABS: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/

You undoubtedly hear gurus telling you to fill up your video descriptions on YouTube. They say to give Google as much information about your video as you can and to use your keywords in there and other variants of your keywords. They encourage people to put a lot of links in there, too, because you never know which link someone will want to click on. But then you see that most of the top creators on the platform either have little or nothing in their description boxes. At the very least, some use some default text that’s the same for every video on their channel. So is there an opportunity here for more views or is it just a meaningless description box? That’s what we want to help you understand here today.   CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Kids Toys Play on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/c/KidsToysPlayChannel   YOUTUBE CONSULTING: If you'd like to put together a growth plan for your videos and your channel, we'd love to get into a private consultation with you, too! Go to https://videocreators.com/consulting   POWER TIP: YouTube recently introduced the ability to use automatic video chapters for your videos. Video chapters allow viewers to jump forward to a specific section of a video. You can now allow or opt-out of automatic chapters in bulk on existing videos in YouTube Studio. More info about that here: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9884579   LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

We see a lot of clients lose up to 50% of their viewers in the first 20 seconds of a video. Obviously, this is detrimental in getting YouTube to surface your content to a new audience, not to mention keeping your existing audience feeling like they're getting something fresh video after video.  But what's the difference between videos that feel like "nothing" is happening, but you're still intrigued, and those where the trolls are lurking in the comments saying, "Shut up and get to the point?"  Let’s answer that question in this episode. By the end of it, we hope you’ll be equipped with several new ideas of how to improve the opening seconds of your video to better grip that viewer’s attention for more watch time and thus better performing videos.   CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Dr. Lane on YouTube here https://www.youtube.com/c/DrLane   30 DAYS TO A BETTER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: This 30-day process will help you optimize your YouTube channel and your videos to better convert new viewers into subscribers. It’s the process Dr. Lane used to get to almost 900 subscribers from his very first few videos. Check it out here: https://videocreators.com/30days   Much of our discussion today is based on this article: https://www.masterclass.com/articles/tips-for-writing-an-attention-grabbing-hook#why-is-a-good-hook-important   LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Patreon can be a great way for YouTube creators to monetize their videos and grow a fan base of people who want to financially support the channel. However, many creators have attempted to launch a Patreon campaign to their subscribers and only get crickets. In this interview, we talk with an employee of Patreon about how to best set up your Patreon account and introduce it to your audience so it actually resonates with them. We also discuss what perks and rewards would be good for your audience, mistakes that make Patreon unprofitable, ideas for reducing churn and turnover in your patrons, and when to consider YouTube Memberships or other platforms instead.   30 DAYS TO A BETTER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: If you want to follow a step-by-step process for optimizing your YouTube channel for growth, our online course will walk you through exactly what you need to do to start getting more views and more subscribers on YouTube. Check it out here: https://videocreators.com/30days   LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Many creators are taking advantage of an opportunity to repurpose their existing YouTube videos into other content on other platforms. They simply take their YouTube video, reformat it to fit the aspect ratios of other platforms, add a headline, burn-in some captions, and boom! Now your YouTube video is ready for Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, and other platforms. However, it's not quite as simple as just reformatting your videos to a different aspect ratio. There are some important things to consider about each platform and how you position the content there in order to actually see the content grow and perform well. In this interview I sit down with Erich Lochner, VP of Creator Partnerships at Jellysmack, to talk about how they optimize repurposed content for multiple platforms. We talk about how they test the content before they publish it, some of the nuanced implications for how you optimize content for different platforms, how much more of an audience you can reach off of YouTube, and more.   NOTE: This episode is NOT sponsored by Jellysmack.   You can reach out to Erich Lochner, VP of Creator Partnerships at Jellysmack, at e.lochner@jellysmack.com   30 DAYS TO A BETTER YOUTUBE CHANNEL: If you want to follow a step-by-step process for optimizing your YouTube channel for growth, our online course will walk you through exactly what you need to do to start getting more views and more subscribers on YouTube. Check it out here: https://videocreators.com/30days   LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

There's a lot of conspiracy theories out there about YouTube. Everything from how the CEO keeps her job to why YouTube suppresses smaller channels to what you have to do to be picked up by the algorithm. Today's episode is a bit more fun where we kick back and get into some of the conspiracy theories about YouTube that you all submitted to us. We answer some of them, but others are just so far out there, sheesh, we don't really know what to say. Haha, This is a fun one! CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Ryan Bos has grown to over 100k subscribers because he's already doing some things well. He's here to share what some of those things are but also shares what he's working on next to go to the next level with his channel. Check out The Funny Carpenter here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFunnyCarpenter YOUTUBE CONSULTING: If you want to jump into a one-on-one consultation with us to review your channel and get some actionable next steps for moving forward, we're about to open up a lot of availability. Book your session at https://videocreators.com/consulting LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

You don't have to look long to find some bad advice online about how the YouTube algorithm works, how to rank your videos, how to "SEO" your channel, rank number 1, and get more views. Most of it is rooted in an antiquated understanding of how YouTube works despite being promoted still today as "best practices." I went to a few blog posts on sites that are considered authoritative on Google SEO and pulled out some of the bad advice and most common myths I hear. I'm going to share each one with Lennon and D'Laina, two of the other YouTube Strategists on our team here at Video Creators, and get them to react. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Leslie took a break for several years from his channel and now wants to grow it again. So we hopped into a consultation to discuss his next steps for infusing growth into his inactive channel. He shares more about one of the tactics he'll be using on his channel to do just that.   Check out Leslie's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/InteractivebiologyTV   YOUTUBE CONSULTING: If you'd like to put together a growth plan for your videos and your channel, we'd love to get into a private consultation with you, too! Go to https://videocreators.com/consulting   LEAVE A VOICE MESSAGE: Have comments, reactions, questions, a YouTube tip to share, or just want to say hi? Leave a voice message for us and we may use it in an upcoming podcast episode. https://www.speakpipe.com/videocreators

Stories can feel REALLY intimidating for creators. In this episode, we want to break down the simple ingredients of a story, how to put them in the right order, and how to find stories in your everyday life that you can use in your content.  Check out the book Stories that Stick Kevin's Channel - relax and learn guitar.  https://www.youtube.com/c/Relaxandlearnguitar Sign up for video labs!  https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ How to use clips on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A63imEmP_-I

Whether it's the process of creating content that just isn't enjoyable anymore, or whether you're not getting the results that you want from the content you're creating -- or maybe even both! Let's talk about 3 ways to light your fire again, as well as to get YouTube to show that fire content to more people. Audrey Crawford's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AudreysLittleFarm Sign up for our next Video Labs class here: http://videocreators.com/videolabs POWER TIP Resource: https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/next-phase-searching-youtube/

When a creator is struggling to see growth on their YouTube channel, they commonly start trying some other tactics to get more views and subscribers showing up on their videos. Today we tackle several of them to help you know if they're worth your time or not, including backlinks, stealing another creator's audience, sharing videos to your email list vs. letting the video grow organically first, tapping into a competitor's audience, growing your audience with advertising, balancing videos intended for growth vs. those intended for building community, and more. We also tackle some topics around YouTube Shorts, such as how many shorts you should be publishing each week, whether or not you should use thumbnails on Shorts, notifications for Shorts, and much more. Our final Video Labs session for the year starts in only a few weeks! To join a small group of creators and work through our YouTube growth process for us for 8 weeks, register here: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/

On YouTube, you only get a few seconds to quickly hook someone's attention and get them to feel something that holds their attention throughout the video. Storytelling is one of the best ways to do that, but how? How do you use storytelling to connect with your audience and build a relationship with them? Which stories should you pitch with your titles and thumbnails? How should you open your stories to quickly grab someone's attention? How do you use stories when you're an educator? Should you just teach or tell the story or a combination of both? What if your video doesn't naturally have stakes involved or conflict? Today we talk with Matthew Dicks, a world-renown storyteller and the author of Storyworthy. He guides us through all these questions and more. Check out, "Storyworthy," by Matthew Dicks: https://amzn.to/3ggtnMt (affiliate) Some story examples on Matthew Dicks' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Jg09cVP1jCrmXGLmOCuLQ We only have 1 more session of Video Labs this year! Register today to reserve your spot in our small group coaching program to better master storytelling and channel growth strategy: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/

Let's be real - running a YouTube channel is HARD. Sometimes so hard that we question whether or not we should keep going. But what if we're just on the brink of having our first breakout video? What can we do to get out of this funk and prevent this kind of feeling from happening? That's what we'll be talking about in today’s podcast!    Sign up for Video Labs - http://www.videocreators.com/videolabs Check out Spencer's channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MyWildBackyard/videos Check out more about "Super Thanks!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qtRNbRKiVk

These creators have been trying a few things on their channel and learning along the way. Today they share some of their top growth tips and ideas for how you can continue to grow your channel, too. We also answer some questions from the live audience to help you move forward. CHECK OUT THE CREATORS HERE: - Caroline Beck of, "Spain Eats:" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbem7mZCzat_gZmB532XoBQ - Luke Weeks of, "Classic Man:" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCe4-dP7mdlI6JujEWRgNbw - Neily of, "Neily on Nutrition:" https://www.youtube.com/user/NeilyonNutrition  - Lisa Chaves of, "Lisa Chaves:" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIgNjvvOXG3PM7p9hczXUg VIDEO LABS is our 8 week, group coaching experience where you learn how the YouTube algorithm works, how to rank for home page, suggested, and search traffic, how to hold viewers' attention with storytelling, how to use your analytics to spot opportunities for growth, and much more. Register for the next Video Labs session here: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/

We get a lot of questions about YouTube Shorts and we've been hesitant to really jump into the conversation with definitive answers because it's a pretty new thing on YouTube. Earlier this week I was in an all-day meeting with Google hearing about updates and changes coming to YouTube. There's a lot coming, most of which I can't yet discuss, but I can talk generally about some of it, especially around what's happening with Shorts. During this meeting, I had a mental shift about YouTube Shorts as I heard more about where the product is going. In my head, it was mostly a reaction to TikTok, which I still think it obviously is. But it's a lot more than that, too. This isn't just another feature YouTube is adding. If you're not using Shorts, are you missing out on something? Should you use it? And if you do, should it be on the same channel or a different channel? Hopefully, all those questions and more will be answered by the end of this episode.   CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Check out, "This Is My Alaska," on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisIsMyAlaska/   CONSULTING We'd love to jump into a 1-hour private consultation with you to discuss your next steps for growing your channel! Book a session with us here: https://videocreators.com/consulting

Life can get crazy sometimes. How do you fit YouTube into your already busy schedule? How do you handle all that craziness in a way that allows you to get back into working on what matters most to you? One of the best solutions is to hire someone. Now hear us out. I know most of us are like, "No way. I can't afford to hire someone." Or, "I don't want to have to manage someone else's work in addition to my own." Don't worry. We'll discuss the fears that come up with hiring, how to get past them, and a step-by-step process to get your first hire working to the best of their ability.  CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Check out Sam Montoya's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp7jjGugxDvhDSiZsfzYaDw The next session of Video Labs starts in a few weeks! Register here to go through our 8-week advanced YouTube training that gives you the system to infuse growth into your channel: http://www.videocreators.com/videolabs

Chad and Steve have over 24 years of combined experience on YouTube, growing their channels to almost 2 million subscribers each. Over the past decade, they've each seen YouTube go through a lot of changes, they've grown their businesses, and they've reached a lot of people. Today Tim interviews them about what they learned about growing an audience, building a business, and keeping their mental health intact all at the same time. This is their top advice for us. Check out, "Chad and Steve Have a Podcast!" Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/chad-and-steve-have-a-podcast/id1535077104 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/30J6A2HLkn0c3lDYvpz81e Steve's channel, "Woodworking for Mere Mortals." https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBB7sYb14uBtk8UqSQYc9-w Chad's channel, "Clean My Space." https://www.youtube.com/user/cleanmyspace

It's easy to feel stuck on YouTube. Whether you're just getting started on YouTube, or are looking to take your channel to the next level, these 3 most common mistakes that YouTube creators make are probably what's holding your growth back. Book a consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Make or Break Shop: https://www.youtube.com/makeorbreakshop POWER TIP: YouTube giving comments back to Kids Channels: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/1805616/update-on-our-actions-related-to-the-safety-of-minors-on-youtube?msgid=1805616

If you're an expert in your space or an educator of some kind on YouTube, this is a common question. You want to provide helpful information to people online with your videos, but you can't give it all away. You need something left to sell. So how do you show your expertise without giving everything away for free? Today we share how we approach it with our business and what seems to work for other creators in a similar situation. By the end of this episode, you should know exactly what to do share freely and what to sell. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Matt Roberts of, "Nerdzoic" here: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nerdzoic VIDEO LABS: Our next in-depth YouTube training session starts on July 22 with Lennon! Go to https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ to register. It's only available to the first 20 creators. TIM'S PERSONAL PODCAST: Check out Tim's new personal podcast called, "Business, Family, Marriage." iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-family-marriage-with-tim-schmoyer/id1573344035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1y7YfpsVlVw6jEmRD6Olgo Anchor: https://anchor.fm/businessfamilymarriage

In this episode, we take a look at some of the channels we've worked with that experienced massive, breakout growth and evaluate what each of them did that created that kind of growth on their channel. Fortunately, each of the principles they implemented is one that we can all implement, too. By the end of our conversation, you'll have several, practical ideas for how you can grow your own channel more quickly.   CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Tom Rees of, "Eat, Sleep, Dream English" here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu4AP8qmYnXNUipUeyPQKig   YOUTUBE CONSULTING: If you feel stuck with your channel want to get to the next level on your channel, sometimes it takes the perspective of someone who's outside your channel and can look at it with a fresh perspective to see the things you can't see. We'd love to help you break out of your current growth trajectory. Go to videocreators.com/consulting and book a private, one-hour session with us!   TIM'S PERSONAL PODCAST: Check out Tim's new personal podcast called, "Business, Family, Marriage." iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-family-marriage-with-tim-schmoyer/id1573344035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1y7YfpsVlVw6jEmRD6Olgo Anchor: https://anchor.fm/businessfamilymarriage

Whether you're a full-time YouTube creator, full-time business owner, or just started working at home for the first time over this past year, then you know that being productive while being at home presents a whole new set of challenges. It seems that there's always something that we can be working on, but how do we decide what's the most valuable way to spend our time, so that we can ensure that our time spent is actually going to move the needle on our channel, our business, and our personal lives? That's why we want to share what we've learned about staying productive as creators and business owners.  Today we'll discuss a few concepts that will help you solve that so you stand out and grow. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Erin - Well Plated: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMambbp0uQZbuVGBQIYklvg REGISTER FOR THE NEXT VIDEO LABS: https://videocreators.com/videolabs Rory Vaden's Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/y2X7c9TUQJ8 Power Tip Info: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6140493#link

This episode is for those creators who are starting to feel like some of the life has gone away from their channel. Maybe you're not enjoying it as much as you used to. It's starting to feel like a chore instead of something you really enjoy. In this one, we'll be talking about some reasons why that might be happening and how you can breathe new life and excitement into your YouTube vision! Sign up for VideoLabs at http://www.videocreators.com/videolabs Check out Steve Gow - https://www.youtube.com/c/SmokeTrails/videos How to change your profile picture and your channel name - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG9Vdlqyo1Y

You want to stand out and get people to notice your videos. You want them to stick around, for it to grow into an amazing community, and grow your business. But it seems like there are already so many people doing something similar to you. If you can't find a way to stand out from the crowd, your content becomes too skimmable. A new viewer will get the information they need and then click away, never coming back to watch more. So you make another video hoping this next one will actually contribute to your channel's growth, but it likely doesn't. Today we'll discuss a few concepts that will help you stand out and grow.   CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Johnny Harris - https://www.youtube.com/user/johnnymangosteen   REGISTER FOR THE NEXT VIDEO LABS IN JUNE: https://videocreators.com/videolabs

We talk a LOT about how to best utilize YouTube analytics in order to grow your reach. Because, with YouTube analytics, you can learn so much about how your audience is or is NOT interacting with your content, and thus, you can know what you need to work on in order to get your viewers (or potential viewers) to engage more with your content, which gets your videos in front of more people on YouTube. But, what if I told you that using YouTube analytics is actually crippling your growth? We see this in creators more often than not, and so that's what we want to talk about today. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Christ Butler of Project Finance: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYOHtOzMZGwXBLZX1Ltf78g SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE YOUTUBE CONSULTATION WITH US: https://videocreators.com/consulting

Most creators shoot on a nice camera, edit on a big screen, listen to their videos through nice speakers, and publish from the desktop. Mobile considerations don't often enter the picture, but that's a huge mistake because a massive amount of viewership on YouTube takes place on mobile devices like cell phones and tablets. In 2021, we have to consider mobile viewers when it comes to how we craft and optimize our videos. But what does that look like? How do we do that? And how does the viewing environment change the expectation people have for our videos? We're going to talk about that today and help you out with some ideas so your videos perform better with the massive mobile audience on YouTube. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Bernd Geropp: https://www.youtube.com/berndgeropp VIDEO LABS: Join us for 8 weeks inside our advanced YouTube training experience called, "Video Labs." We'll take you through our YouTube growth process that almost 1,000 other creators have followed to infuse growth into their channel. The next session starts in a week, so register here before the limited 20 spots are sold out. https://videocreators.com/video-labs/

You're likely doing keyword research all wrong on YouTube. In fact, when we start working with a YouTube creator and they tell us how they're doing keyword research, all I usually have to do to make my point is ask, "That sounds great. How's that working for you so far?" and typically they chuckle and say that it's not. It's not surprising because the whole idea of keyword research is based on an outdated understanding of how YouTube's search and discovery systems work. The idea is that if I can find keywords that have a lot of search volume with low competition, then there's a greater chance that I could rank for that keyword and thus get a lot of that traffic. But just because there's high competition and high search volume doesn't mean you can't outrank everything that's there. It happens all the time! Maybe you've experienced it yourself with a video that performed well for years, but now suddenly isn't. Someone else's video took over. Furthermore, there's no such thing as ranking number one for anything anymore. Search results are so personalized based on each viewer's history, viewing habits, the type of content they gravitate towards, even the channels they're subscribed to. It also makes a difference what kind of device you're searching from, your geographic location, and what age YouTube thinks is making the search query. Keyword research assumes that YouTube's search and discovery systems are positioning videos based on the keywords in the title, description, and the tags. However, YouTube announced they were switching away from this keyword matching system on August 10, 2012. Almost 10 years ago! Instead, they favor viewer signals to learn which videos to position, where to position them, when to position them, and for whom. So, here at Video Creators, we don't actually talk about keyword research. Instead, we talk about "topic research," which is a different approach and produces different results. Today, Lennon, D'Laina, and I are going to talk about how the two differ, and hopefully, by the end of this episode, you'll be equipped with a better process for researching your video ideas. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: His and Her Money - https://www.youtube.com/c/HisandHerMoney/ REGISTER FOR VIDEO LABS: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ Test an image to see what Google's AI thinks of it: https://cloud.google.com/vision Free trial of the VidIQ Chrome Extension: https://vidiq.com/videocreatorstv

These creators just finished 8 weeks in our advanced YouTube growth course called Video Labs. It's been fun to see how much their channels have grown and changed over the past two months. Today they'll share with you some of their best YouTube growth advice as well as answer some of your YouTube growth questions from our live stream audience. We answer questions like: How to grow views and subscribers faster on YouTube. Ideas for increasing the likelihood of increasing traffic from YouTube's homepage and suggested videos. Why one channel grows slowly, but other similar channels grow quickly. How to stand out from other competitors on YouTube. And much more. CHECK OUT THE CREATORS HERE: Jet Cowan - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCImUwCVfltqvU25-CPc9QMw Imperfect Paintings - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg4350M6n5yvOK5a8cdH4xA Bernd Geropp - https://www.youtube.com/user/MoreLeadership Jake Frei - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgIfzEQa2gmcqXYaiDOuwOQ REGISTER FOR THE NEXT VIDEO LABS SESSION HERE: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/

It's easy to feel stuck in a content creation hamster wheel, questioning whether you're just running in circles with your channel, or just simply not moving forward. If you're not generating the results that you want, it's probably because your focus is in the wrong place. And these 5 YouTube analytics features can tell you exactly where your focus needs to be. JOIN OUR NEXT VIDEO LABS SESSION - http://www.videocreators.com/videolabs CHECK OUT BLAKE'S CHANNEL HERE -  https://www.youtube.com/user/EverydayHDR

Want to be recognized as a thought leader in your industry, but feel stuck on where to start? Feel like people are watching but not sticking around? Not getting the engagement or attention you want? In this episode, we're going to talk about how to become known for something by defining what you're against. BOOK A CONSULTATION WITH US HERE - http://www.videocreators.com/consulting CHECK OUT TOM'S CHANNEL HERE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZgzqH2MiIMHQbLoJXvA5_Q HERE'S THE TITLE GENERATOR! https://www.impactplus.com/blog-title-generator/blogabout

These creators just finished 8 weeks in our advanced YouTube growth course called, Video Labs. It's been fun to see how much their channels have grown and changed over the past two months. Today they'll share with you some of their best YouTube growth advice as well as answer some of your YouTube growth questions LIVE! CHECK THEM OUT HERE: Alla Shapiro - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6kCkaRC9Q0ZQ9BPJXB2wgg Rokas Leonavičius - https://www.youtube.com/martialartsjourney  Norm & Kim Doyle - https://www.youtube.com/mountainbeaches  Fifi Patel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfqT4TWqvfWrzvIT5U7aiqQ  Martin Johnson - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE5kQIOFH2NeFqWFyEJ91Jw  Blake Rudis - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCtxWq6RSZNFxz_d4hCKxgA  REGISTER FOR THE NEXT VIDEO LABS SESSION HERE: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ 

After working with thousands of YouTube creators, we've seen a few patterns in what creates success when growing a business around that audience. Today we share with you our top 9 rules for success if you're growing a business on YouTube.  LINKS MENTIONED Check out Larry Gibbons' channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGibbonsGroup/ Register for Video Labs, our advanced level YouTube growth process for creators who are ready to take their channel growth seriously and infuse growth into their channel: https://videocreators.com/videolabs

If you're considering paid ads on YouTube as a strategy for growing your channel, you're making some assumptions about your content as well as about how YouTube works. Today we'll address those assumptions and discuss whether or not using paid ads is a good method for growing your YouTube channel or not. LINKS MENTIONED Schedule a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us here: https://videocreators.com/consulting New audience metrics in YouTube Analytics: https://youtu.be/PW1lgRYjfWQ

The normal approach for most creators making educational content on YouTube is to just straight up teach the content. Provide the cold, hard facts and wrap up the video. After all, years of experience in the modern educational system have taught us to deliver information void of emotion, feelings, and sometimes even context. While there is still certainly a place on YouTube for tutorials and educational content that delivers information in that way, there's another approach to education that, when done well, many people don't even notice that it's actually education. That's because the education is wrapped up in a story that captures the viewer's attention, holds their attention, and actually makes them feel something. It gets the viewer's heart involved and, before long, causes them to even build a perceived relationship with the educator. Those are the channels that often find the most success on social media platforms like YouTube. Justin Rhodes is a great example of this. As a homesteading channel, if his videos were strictly about how to raise chickens and plant a garden, he'd have some success, but he'd be at a much higher risk of blending in with literally thousands of other videos that essentially say the same thing as his videos. Instead, Justin has quickly risen above the competition by wrapping engaging and heart-felt stories around the education he provides and, as a result, has grown a successful business that now supports his family and a small team. In this episode, Justin will share his process for how he takes what most people would turn into a normal tutorial or educational video and instead wraps a story around it that captures not only your attention, but your heart, too, which more quickly converts viewers into subscribers, subscribers into fans, and fans into customers. Check out Justin's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSGEokQQcdAVFuL_Aq8dlg

It’s one thing to have a channel with a big subscriber number, but it’s another to have a thriving community of people surrounding the channel. People that, if you didn’t show up to post would be DM’ing you to see if you’re okay. People that comment on every video and defend you to the haters. People that even PAY you.  The problem is that we see community as something we build. Something that if we post consistently and ask people to comment, that’s all it takes. But, community is not built - it’s earned. We’re not here to lay the right tactical bricks so people sit in our house, it’s our job to foster a culture that allows them to lay the bricks alongside us.  Today we’re going deep into how you can start to build a thriving community that serves your channel, your business, and each other. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Mike and Erin of, "Our Wyoming Life," are a perfect example of what a strong, online, earned community looks like. Check out their channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/OurWyomingLife/featured SCHEDULE A PRIVATE YOUTUBE CONSULTATION WITH US: videocreators.com/consulting

Many creators feel frustrated when they don't understand why some videos take off and others fall flat. Or why one thing on their channel is working well, but everything else isn't. Or when the thing that used to work no longer is. Is it possible that there's a process, or even a formula, that any creator can follow and get predictable results? There is. Derral Eves has been actively growing YouTube channels for years. In fact, he's behind over 70 billion views on YouTube. He recently wrote a book called, "The YouTube Formula," where he breaks down everything he's learned about growing channels and millions of views and subscribers. In this episode, he introduces us to the YouTube Formula and provides insights into the mistakes that often hold creators back as well as the things they should be doing, but often aren't. Take this information, implement it, and watch your channel grow! GET DERRAL'S BOOK HERE: www.ytformula.com CHECK OUT DERRAL'S CHANNEL HERE: https://www.youtube.com/derraleves

When creators get started on YouTube, it can be very exciting at first -- you have fresh expectations and are looking forward to the potential. However, it doesn't take very long before you start to feel like the YouTube creator life is really not all it's cracked out to be -- especially if you are working a full-time job, have kids, or are a business owner. How are we supposed to work a full-time job AND have a family AND eat healthy AND workout AND implement new YouTube strategies AND get our videos out on time? We're going to talk about the 5 time management mistakes that most creators make AND how to fix them. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Oscar's channel, "Inside The Score," here https://www.youtube.com/c/InsidetheScore/featured DOWNLOAD "PRODUCT TO PROFIT" HERE: https://videocreators.com/product-to-profit/

When the things you always used to do to grow your channel no longer produce the same results, it's time for another approach. Today we discuss three questions you should wrestle with when trying to figure out how to move forward. These aren't easy questions to answer but should provide clarity, focus, and direction that will help you ultimately spark new growth on your YouTube channel and the business that surrounds it. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Check out Brad's channel, Fix This Build That, right here: https://www.youtube.com/fixthisbuildthat REGISTER FOR VIDEO LABS: Join us in our 8-week channel growth process that shows you how the algorithm works, how to rank on home, suggested, and search traffic, and how to create videos that utilize storytelling skills to capture and hold your audience's attention. It's limited to only 20 creators per session, so register today at videocreators.com/videolabs POWER TIP: Click here to learn more about setting up Studio Permissions for brand accounts on YouTube: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9367690

We often work with YouTube creators who are frustrated with their channel because they can't seem to predict what's going to help them grow and want's not. Why do some videos perform well while others fall flat? Why do their views seemed to be capped no matter what they try? Today we'll give you 7 ideas for how you can stabilize your channel growth so it's more consistent as you move forward with your content strategy.  CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Check out Scott Mansell of Driver61 here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtbLA0YM6EpwUQhFUyPQU9Q CONSULTING: Book a private YouTube consultation with our team here: https://videocreators.com/consulting LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Check out, "Primal Branding." https://amzn.to/37r8FFn 5 ways to use stakes in your stories to grip your audience's attention: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-ways-to-use-stakes-in-your-stories-to-grip-your-viewers/id1073455415?i=1000501196325 Blur faces or a custom area of a video: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9057652

Today we focus our conversation on how to launch an online course to your YouTube audience. We've done it here several times at Video Creators, sometimes successfully, sometimes not. About a year ago we started working with Wade Alters who specializes in course publishing for YouTube creators. He and his team have a process that they use with YouTube creators that have led to millions of dollars in course sales. His process certainly worked for us! And today he's going to share with you what the process looks like so you can experience similar results with your next online course launch. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Bulk Reef Supply was stuck at about a half-million views per month, but after working through our YouTube growth process, they quickly saw that grow to almost 1.5 million views per month. Today they share some of the main tactics they implemented that resulted in tripling their views. Check out their channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcJv2rQDivg8NwXIxydJ86A SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE YOUTUBE CONSULTATION: We'd love to dive into your channel with you for an hour and give you the insights you need that will unlock your growth potential. Schedule a consultation with us here: https://videocreators.com/consulting WORK WITH WADE: Learn more about how Wade can help you create and launch your next online course here: https://www.wadealters.com/

Google is always tweaking its search algorithms. In fact, they're making changes to it every single day. But last month they rolled out a big core update that was clearly noticeable, which they tend to do several times a year. December's core update impacted a lot of websites and, while we won't get into all the details of what that looks like on the website, it paints a picture for us of where YouTube's search and discovery systems are headed in 2021. Today we want to dive into what that is, what we can learn from it, and what we need to focus on as creators in 2021 if we want YouTube's improving algorithms to continually surface our videos to the right viewer at the right time. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Annie Long's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/AnnieLong/ SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE YOUTUBE CONSULTATION: We'd love to dive into your channel with you for an hour and give you the insights you need that will unlock your growth potential. Schedule a consultation with us here: https://videocreators.com/consulting In this episode, we mentioned Google's insights into what you should consider when creating quality content that ranks well across their platform. Here's the link to their full post: https://developers.google.com/search/blog/2019/08/core-updates

A lot has happened on YouTube this past year! The platform is constantly changing, updating, adding new features, taking old ones away, tweaking algorithms, not to mention all the different trends that are being created! Today we summarize the biggest changes that happened this year on YouTube and talk about how those changes impact our channel growth strategies next year. REGISTER FOR VIDEO LABS: Let's dive into your channel together for 8 weeks in Video Labs and work through a process that hundreds of creators have used to unlock growth on their channel. Register here: https://videocreators.com/videolabs CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Scott Mansell grew from almost a new channel to 350k subscribers and 6 million views per month in 1 year. He shares what he did to accomplish that. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtbLA0YM6EpwUQhFUyPQU9Q

This year we worked with over 650 YouTube creators as clients, helping them with their YouTube strategy. From everything we learned this year by working with these creators, today we share the top lessons we've learned about YouTube growth, strategy, and tactics that you will take forward into 2021 with you for your own successful YouTube channel strategy. REGISTER FOR VIDEO LABS: Let's dive into your channel together for 8 weeks in Video Labs and work through a process that hundreds of creators have used to unlock growth on their channel. Register here: https://videocreators.com/videolabs PRIMAL BRANDING: https://amzn.to/3ajoRur (affiliate) CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Brad surpassed 1 million subscribers with his woodworking tutorials that combine storytelling elements in them. He shares what he does to capture and hold a viewer's attention today. Check out his channel, Fix This Build That, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHYSw4XKO_q1GaChw5pxa-w

Successful thumbnail designs tend to go in trends. Every few years the trend of what's working and what's not seems to change. Of course, it's important to identify what's currently working and where the trends are going in order to craft thumbnails that entice people to click and keep watching. So today we look at some of the top thumbnail design trends we currently see and identify what you need to do going into 2021 to ensure that people click your videos and watch them. REGISTER FOR VIDEO LABS: Let's dive into your channel together for 8 weeks in Video Labs and work through a process that hundreds of creators have used to unlock growth on their channel. Register here: https://videocreators.com/videolabs

YouTube's algorithm can feel really complicated sometimes. We spend hours and hours and hours drafting, filming, editing, and posting our videos only for us to upload it and then... crickets. We immediately slip into thinking that maybe there's something wrong with YouTube? Maybe it glitched (again)? But maybe, just maybe, it's not the algorithm. Maybe it's your content. Today we talk about a few reasons why YouTube might not be surfacing your videos to more viewers and what you can do about it.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Spend 8 weeks in a small group with Tim and his team in Video Labs to grow your channel this January. Learn how the algorithm works and how to craft videos that people love, watch, and keep watching. https://videocreators.com/video-labs/

Creating an emotional connection with your viewers is one of the best ways to get them to watch more, boost watch time, get them to watch more videos, subscribe, and keep coming back for more. Crafting your videos around a story is one of the best ways to do that, but it's a difficult skill to learn. Many people think they are telling a story, but no one really ends up caring about it because there's no stakes. There's not a reason to care about the character nor what they want nor if they even end up getting what they want.   In today's episode we talk about 5 ways that you can raise the stakes in your story to make your videos more interesting and better engage your audience.   CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Paula doesn't have a huge channel, but you don't need a large channel to grow a successful business. People think that a bigger audience equals more money, but that's not necessarily true. She'll tell you a bit about her story here with Lennon. Check out her channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/CanineCountryAcademy   JOIN VIDEO LABS: Video Labs is a step-by-step program specifically designed to help you build a highly engaged YouTube channel in 8 short weeks. Our next session starts in January, so register here to work with us through our proven YouTube growth process: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/

Having a YouTube channel is a ton of fun, but a TON of hard work, critical thinking, and creativity. And especially if you're in a place of trying to implement new strategies, it can all become very daunting and kick your motivation and energy right in the butt.   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Spend 8 weeks in a small group with Tim and his team in Video Labs to grow your channel this January: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ Learn more about finding your "why." https://www.developgoodhabits.com/your-why/

Black Friday is coming up soon! If you create and sell your own products on your channel, this can be a great time to increase sales as well as get new customers for future promotions. Today we'll talk through some ideas of how to incorporate your YouTube channel into that sales process next week, how to structure a sales video, follow-up, and more so you can better monetize and serve the audience you've built on YouTube.   CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Craig Palsson of Market Power shows us that you can still definitely grow a channel in a very small, specific niche. Not every market on YouTube has the same amount of potential audience, but there is an audience for every channel if you follow the advice that Craig shares in today's podcast. Check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9a_V7YbGGmWphAzk8_4LFQ   LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Download our free guide, "Product to Profit:" https://videocreators.com/product-to-profit/ The 5 Sales Tactics I Used to Earn over $1 Million on YouTube [Ep. #229]: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-sales-tactics-i-used-to-earn-over-%241-million-on-youtube/id1073455415?i=1000487784418 Sell on YouTube Without Being Sleazy (and other business questions) [Ep. #228] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sell-on-youtube-without-being-sleazy-other-business/id1073455415?i=1000487298945 QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "An entrepreneur is someone who jumps off a cliff and builds a plane on the way down." -- Reid Hoffman

Being a YouTube creator can get, well, really messy really fast, especially if you’re here learning about all the new strategies that you should be incorporating into your content. It feels like there's so much to do, so many things to remember, and so many tips you have to get right if you really want to get views on your videos. If one of the tips falls through the cracks, then your video doesn't perform as well as it could've.   Because our brains can only remember so much, today we'll discuss some tools, systems, and tips that you can set you up to succeed with every video you plan and publish.   CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Jamesons Travels: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-N44TadAniwC7v8Zj858nQ He’s a former US Marine and he talks about military history, sharing his perspective and opinion on it, often adding commentary to other military documentaries, assumptions, and facts.   Today he shares the main things he did on his channel to grow from 100,00 to 14 million views per month in only 5 months.   Register for, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," and start optimizing your channel for growth today! https://videocreators.com/30days   LINKS MENTIONED ClickUp: http://videocreators.com/clickup Their free tool is great! You can upgrade to their unlimited plan for $5/month. Storytelling tips for YouTube creators: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvxDZJe1lbabanT9n59CUDaTYIuT_cwpp

Any successful creative or business endeavor requires hustle in order to succeed. Yet, as Tim is personally experiencing, that hustle can become unhealthy over time and leave you in a pretty bad place. So today we'll discuss Lennon's HUSTLE definition, which provides a healthier framework for evaluating our own work, both creatively and inside our business and helps ensure that life remains more balanced. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Carlos Devis grew his channel from 40,000 subscribers to 250,000 subscribers in less than a year. He shares the main things that contributed to his growth in this episode. Check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/carlosdevis/ Schedule a consultation with Tim or another YouTube strategist on the Video Creators team to work on next steps for growing your channel and business: https://videocreators.com/consulting Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/reclaiming-the-hustle-mentality

Today I'm talking about a system that I often use with clients when they're curious about how they can create more content around a certain topic or product. This system is incredibly simple once you know who you're talking to, and what they need, so get your pencil out and take some notes! Want to book a consult with me or another member of the team so we can deep dive into these tactics with your channel? Click here - https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/turn-one-good-video-idea-into-30-awesome-ideas-without-using-google

Wow, I cannot believe how much value is packed into this single episode! It's basically a full-blown course on how find and manage brand deals for your YouTube channel. We even talk about Instagram deals, too. Chad Rader, who does 6 figure brand deals on YouTube with brands like Disney and Best Buy, reveals everything you need to know about how to make money on YouTube with brand deals and sponsorships. We discuss... - Where to find brand deals - How to price yourself - Tactics for negotiating with brands - Invoicing the brands for your deals - Terms you should know about the contracts - When to get lawyers involved - What YouTube managers do for you and when to know when you're ready for one - Much, much more Check out Chad's channel at GabeBabeTV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0VcpXqaW4m_JsHVGlOqb-w Examples of Chad’s brand deals: - HBO Max dedicated video - https://youtu.be/hnrzpZGI-YE - Visible dedicated video - https://youtu.be/Avj319znWT4 - Dove Men + Care dedicated video - https://youtu.be/Io8U9PR29fQ - Google integrates video - https://youtu.be/ijiUrjzoPVU - Vistaprint (IG only): https://www.instagram.com/p/CFiMGyjJa-O/?igshid=112qrkjmf03sa - Danimals (IG only): https://www.instagram.com/p/CEcdkwkDBQ7/?igshid=fcevgmnn9r2g Download our FREE guide, "Product to Profit," to follow our process for turning your audience into a profitable business: https://videocreators.com/product-to-profit/ Looking for a lawyer to review your brand deal contracts with you? This is Tim's lawyer for his YouTube needs: https://kunklelaw.com/ Here's the video we reference in the episode about how to write a media deck for brand deals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASGsaPpsFyU Here's a playlist of other helpful videos about how to make money on YouTube with brand deals: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvxDZJe1lbabi7C4fOgpIqS8-zwWnwo2Z Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-making-money-with-brand-deals-in-2020-feat-chad-rader

Today we discuss how you can decide what video to make next so that you reach your audience better, get more views, more subscribers, and continue to grow your YouTube business. Whether it be a better streamlined process that keeps your audience engaged for the long haul or reading analytics effectively to learn what’s working and what’s not, we’ll give you some ideas for experimenting with new video ideas to reach new viewers without upsetting your core group of dedicated viewers. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: When Ransford James of "Foreign Man in a Foreign Land" first started his channel, he had a hard time knowing what direction to take, what video to make next, and how to get momentum on his channel. After doing a consultation with Lennon, they landed on a value proposition that provides direction for him and a reason for his viewers to stick around and watch more. Check out this channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1qBXNO9sM4xV0wKC0_SlYQ SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CHANNEL CONSULTATION: We'd love to dive into your channel with you for an hour and give you practical steps for how to move forward with your audience, your channel, and your content. Schedule a session with us here: https://videocreators.com/consulting PRODUCT TO PROFIT: Download our free guide that contains the survey Tim mentioned in this episode along with instructions on how to use it. https://videocreators.com/product-to-profit/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/what-video-should-you-make-next-combining-analytics-with-experiments-to-keep-viewers-engaged/

Your channel feels like it's at a standstill. It's stuck in a rut. You put out high quality content, but just doesn’t seem to be enough. One video may do really well on the first few days but the views go down really fast too. A particular series of videos may gain a lot of views and subscribers, but the other videos don't get the same attention. Are you going the right direction with your channel? What about when you're torn between the direction you want to go with your channel and the direction that seems to be earning the most growth? Yes, you could do this thing and grow the channel, but you don't really want to do that thing. You have a broader vision for it than just this one thing that's getting traction. Which direction should you take? How can they have steady growth while also exploring other topics and other strategies? Or maybe you're still trying to figure out what direction to take. Since you're not sure what to do, you publish new videos inconsistently and never really sure if what you're doing is worth your time. Such good questions. Today we want to address this issue so you can move forward confidently with a direction for your channel. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Carolyn was working hard on her YouTube channel and grew it to about $100 per month, but no matter what she did, she wasn't seeing much success beyond that. So she did a consultation with Lennon and went through our course, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel." After she started implementing the things she learned, within only 3 videos later YouTube was paying for her mortgage. You can check out her channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFJclFblUdyXGdKLuWsfGQ REGISTER FOR, "30 DAYS TO A BETTER YOUTUBE CHANNEL," HERE: https://videocreators.com/30-days-to-a-better-youtube-channel/ SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE YOUTUBE CONSULTATION WITH US HERE: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

As a creator who wants to grow your channel into something that brings joy into your life and really serves your viewers well, you obviously want more subscribers. But is subscribers the thing we should really be focusing on? What happens when we don’t hit the number? What happens when you hit the number of subscribers, but your videos still aren’t getting many views? So many times we put our focus and energy into things that we have no control over, and subscribers and views are usually two of those things. If we're constantly measuring our success on something that is out out of our control, when we don’t hit that mark, we feel like a failure in our pursuits. If we DO hit that mark without having measurable points along the way, we realize that the reward isn’t as great as we thought it would be. We believe that it’s important to not only have goals and pursuits, but measurable ones that allow you to see your progress unfold along the way, so you can sustain the long game of building your YouTube channel into a business that thrives and changes your life, and the lives of others. Today we’ve got 5 MEASURABLE things that you have a LOT more control over when it comes to creating growth, and we’ll also talk about how you can make each of these things measurable, so you KNOW you’re making progress in the right way. Unlock your YouTube growth with, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," here: https://videocreators.com/30days Schedule a consultation with us to review your YouTube channel: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

Whenever it comes to growing on YouTube, it often starts out really exciting and full of hope. After creating for only a few months while seeing little to no return on your time, money, and energy invested, it can become incredibly draining. You lose your creative spark, you’re fighting yourself to figure out what to create next, and you just feel like this all shouldn’t be as hard as it is. And you’re right. It shouldn’t. Let’s talk about the mindset issues behind why it is so hard and how to overcome those so you can get back to creating with the passion you started! Unlock your YouTube growth with, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," here: https://videocreators.com/30days Schedule a consultation with us to review your YouTube channel: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

The tactics that grow your channel when it's new and small aren't necessarily the same tactics that grow your channel when it's more established. After working with hundreds of clients who have hundreds of thousands of subscribers, we broke down the top principles we see for continuing channel growth as you become more established. In this episode, we share those tactics with you so you can continue to grow and avoid the plateau that often comes from finding the thing that worked to get you to this point and then sticking with it for too long. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Expedition Overland produces amazing stories about their treks driving off-road from Alaska to Argentina, and now a new series in the arctic! While they've had success growing to several hundred thousand subscribers, they're looking for next steps to grow and reach a new audience. Check out their channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/ExpeditionOverland Next steps for growing after 100k Focus on the business side of your channel. Hiring a team, product development, marketing systems, etc. Collaborate with other creators. Connect what's known with what's unknown Revisit your TA and VP and primal branding elements. Dial it in so your content resonates even more deeply with them. Consider a pivot or going to version 2.0 of your brand and content before it gets stale and declines. Keep momentum going. Experiment with new ideas. Don't get stuck in what worked in the past. Improve your storytelling ability, both verbally and visually. Unlock your YouTube growth with, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," here: https://videocreators.com/30days Schedule a consultation with us to review your YouTube channel: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/

Today is the recording some of highlights from a live stream I hosted on my channel where we answered questions like: - What's the best strategy for discovering what product your audience wants to buy from you? - How do you take a break from your social media business without feeling guilty or like it's going to hurt your growth? - How do you appropriately give disclosures for affiliate promotion? - How do you keep better track of your income? What accounting programs should you use? - How do you know when it's time to hire someone? And how do you grow a team for success in the first place? All good questions that we tackle in today's episode. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Kyle Easter worked hard to grow his YouTube channel by about 150 new subscribers per month, but after going through, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," and changing how he does his titles and thumbnails, he quickly grew to 750 new subscribers per month. Today he shares what those tweaks were that helped him grow. Check out his channel, Jump 15, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoN9wqjR-wr8-UjNskvVDKQ Register for, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," here and learn how to unlock subscriber growth on your channel: https://videocreators.com/30days PRODUCT TO PROFIT: Download my free guide, "Product to Profit," to learn how to learn what product your audience actually WANTS to buy from you, how to test the idea, and then sell it on YouTube: https://videocreators.com/product-to-profit/ Schedule a consultation with us to review your YouTube channel: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/creating-a-product-tracking-income-growing-a-team-and-other-youtube-business-essentials

Growing a successful business around your YouTube audience requires a different mindset than just being a creator or an "influencer." Too many creators focus on the creator side of their business, but fail to recognize that they're actually a CEO and need to think like one in order to make money in their business. Today, Josh Zimmerman, The Creator Coach, joins us to share more about what that mindset is, how to get it, and what it means for us as creators who are growing a business on YouTube. Learn more about Josh at https://www.creatorcoach.com. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Steve started growing his YouTube channel to help people have a better experience and save money when they visit London. After going through, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," his channel started to grow and people in his target audience started contacting him. He shares his story in today's episode, as well as what the 3 key things were in the course that sparked growth on his channel. You can check out his channel, "London Visited," here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCit1-VGh0IqfOO7wt0DKq0Q Register for, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," here: https://videocreators.com/30days Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/to-grow-your-youtube-business-you-need-this-ceo-mindset-feat-josh-zimmerman

When we evaluate our clients' videos that aren't performing well, there's several things we often see in common that are holding the video back. Fortunately, these are simple mistakes to fix if you know what to look for and what to consider as you're planning and shooting your videos. Today we'll share 5 of the most common things we see, as well as a few bonus tips to help people like your videos more. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Mike Bracken worked hard for 6 months to get to 275 subscribers. He knew he was doing something wrong, but wasn't sure what it was. So he went through, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," as well as, "Video Labs." Within a year, he grew by over 17,000 subscribers. Today he shares what his main takeaways where that unlocked growth on his channel. Check out Mike here: https://www.youtube.com/user/FulciVivo Unlock your YouTube growth with, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," here: https://videocreators.com/30days Schedule a consultation with us to review your YouTube channel: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/five-common-reasons-why-more-people-dont-like-your-videos

If you're a creator who shoots the video and then tries to figure out how to make it get views and subscribers on YouTube, you're doing it backwards. Videos often perform much better with some strategic planning ahead of time so you end up shooting exactly what you need to make the best video possible. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Remmington went through, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," prior to creating and publishing any videos. He wanted to start on the right foot and feel like he was doing everything the correct way for growth. After going through about half of the course, he published 7 videos and quickly earned over 100 subscribers from it. Now he's excited for more growth and feels confident he's heading in the right direction. Check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2zSgHXm0BECwMTqgyPQjag Register for, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," here: https://videocreators.com/30-days-to-a-better-youtube-channel/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/5-strategic-ways-to-plan-your-videos-for-more-views-before-you-start-shooting

Today we're talking with 7 YouTube creators about not only their best tips for growing a channel on YouTube, but we're also taking time to answer your questions so you can grow, too. Check out these creators here: - Pressure Wash Help - https://www.youtube.com/FCPWLLC - Multilingual Kids - AskTetsu - https://www.youtube.com/user/asktetsu - Nick Lituanio - https://www.youtube.com/nicklituanio - Fruit Mentor - https://www.youtube.com/fruitmentor - Melissa K. Norris: Modern Homesteading - https://www.youtube.com/melissaknorris - Own The Chaos Investing: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpZqTguGOptG9ek2WLkV0zA The next Video Labs session starts August 20. Register here: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ Check out, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," here: https://videocreators.com/30days Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/7-creators-share-their-best-tips-for-more-views-more-subs-and-growth-on-youtube

Over the past few years I've started several online businesses. Video Creators itself has earned millions of dollars on YouTube and today I want to share with you the 5 sales tactics I used that allowed me to grow the business and serve an audience of YouTube creators better than ever before. Use these 5 principles to grow your own business on YouTube and increase sales so you can serve the people best who need what you're offering. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Mike and his family have a profitable YouTube channel, but they're working very hard to just make ends meet with it. Through a business consultation with Tim, they learned how to better focus their energy and spend time on the things that are the most profitable for their business. Check out, "Our Wyoming Life," on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDz_dmieFd0neB_VClG8PzA SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION WITH US: We'd love to sit down with you and discuss your channel, your business, and next steps on how you can grow both it's reach and revenue. Schedule a session here: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ FREE DOWNLOAD Get my brand new, free guide, "Product to Profit: Turn Your Audience into a Thriving Business," https://videocreators.com/product-to-profit/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 4) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/the-5-sales-tactics-i-used-to-earn-over-1-million-on-youtube

If you're using YouTube to grow your business or even create a business, we know you have all kinds of questions about what that looks like, what works best, and how to translate business practices to an online video format. After generating several million dollars on YouTube for my businesses, we're here to help you figure out how to do the same. In this episode we answer questions about selling, managing the taxes and finance side of the business, business models for entertainment channels, and more. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Tetsu worked for months on growing his channel with little results, but after going through our channel growth process at, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," he's seeing exponential growth. Check out Tetsu's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/asktetsu Register today for, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," here: https://videocreators.com/30-days-to-a-better-youtube-channel/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 4) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/sell-on-youtube-without-being-sleazy-and-other-business-questions

When you're a smaller channel, you typically follow a growth strategy that focuses on search, keywords, and making the content as short and to-the-point as possible. While there's nothing wrong with that, you'll notice that many channels with several million subscribers do NOT do that. They're not focused on keywords and there's a lot of "unnecessary" fluff. Why? If you already have some traction on YouTube, but it feels too slow, today we want to share with you a different strategy for growth, one that more closely emulates what successful channels are doing. Channels mentioned: - Pro Home Cooks: https://www.youtube.com/user/BrothersGreenEats - Seth's Bike Hacks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu8YylsPiu9XfaQC74Hr_Gw - Mark Rober: https://www.youtube.com/user/onemeeeliondollars Register today for, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," here: https://videocreators.com/30-days-to-a-better-youtube-channel/ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Ingrid worked on her channel for years and slowly grew to 5,000 subscribers, but after going through, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," she removed some of the barriers to her growth and quickly grew to 35,000 subscribers. Today she shares with us what the main thing was that she had to change on her channel in order to grow. Check out Ingrid's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/IngridBlackburn LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/the-growth-strategy-that-earned-several-million-subscribers-for-these-channels

If you want to optimize your videos for growth, most people unfortunately focus primarily on the content itself: cool shots, fancy editing, and high energy. Those things can be nice, but they don't grow momentum on your channel as well as focusing on who the viewer is and what they want. Today, Liron from VidIQ joins us to talk through how we can get to know our target audience and its implications for how we craft videos that earn millions of views and subscribers. Learn more with VidIQ at https://www.youtube.com/vidiq Follow Liron's channel at https://www.youtube.com/lironsegev Go through our course, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," here: https://videocreators.com/30-days-to-a-better-youtube-channel/ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Brad Smith, "Own The Chaos Stock Trading," https://www.youtube.com/user/smiththdctr LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-knowing-your-perfect-viewer-leads-to-millions-more

One creator asked us, "How do I optimize YouTube's ads to make the most money? Should I just select all the options and let YouTube pick? Should I disable certain ad formats and force others to run more? is there anything I can do to make more money from YouTube's ads on my videos?" Another creator asked us, "How do I double my channel growth with tips you've never shared?" This question usually presumes that they're doing everything we've already said, still aren't experiencing growth on their YouTube channel, and want the secret, next level tactics. While we love talking about the next level tactics, if you're not experiencing growth with the foundational principles, the advanced principles will not work. Today we answer audio questions from channel members about: - Optimizing YouTube's ads to make the most money. - Effectively using the community tab to drive more views. - Maintaining growth as "shelter in place" slows down. - When to test different title and thumbnail ideas. - Software for managing your copyright ownership on YouTube. - How to double channel growth with tips we've never shared. - And much more. Submit your question for an upcoming Members-Only Q&A episode by joining us at the "collaboration" level here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Todd Harris, The Parenting Ninja (no channel yet) Schedule a one-on-one YouTube channel evaluation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/optimizing-youtubes-ads-to-make-the-most-money

If you're a business on YouTube and are using your videos to drive traffic to your website, products, and service, there's a few myths these business creators often believe that hold them back from really seeing success on YouTube. Today, Dane Golden will join us to discuss those myths and give us practical advice for how we can overcome them and use our YouTube channels to grow our business. Learn more about Dane Golden and VidTarget at https://vidtarget.io/ Schedule a YouTube channel consultation with us and let's plan your next steps for growing your channel: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Creator Spotlight: Check out Mike's home cooking channel at https://www.youtube.com/prohomecooks LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/the-top-13-youtube-strategy-myths-that-hold-business-creators-back

Here at Video Creators, we receive over 100 email inquiries a day. As your channel and brand grows, it will start to feel unmanageable. But you MUST manage it for the sake of serving your audience and responding to business opportunities that arise. So here's how we manage it. This is our process and hope it helps you manage your community better, too. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Changing Lanes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2o84Ea1Z-HiiYlbBbKkVqw Schedule a YouTube channel consultation with our team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Check out HelpScout for managing your email: https://videocreators.com/helpscout (affiliate) LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-handle-a-daily-onslaught-of-email-inquiries

I sat down with a YouTube employee to discuss some of the things they see on their side that are mistakes that are holding creators back, what makes for a "good" video, how do we know if it's "good enough," and much more. Check out Creator Insider on YouTube for more behind-the-scenes updates from YouTube themselves: https://www.youtube.com/creatorinsider LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/youtube-employee-interview-whats-a-good-video-mistakes-that-hold-creators-back-and-more

Yes, there’s all the obvious skills like video production, editing, and YouTube strategy, but today we want to go beyond that. If your goal is to make money doing what you love and you’re growing that business on YouTube, you need many more skills than video production. After over 10 years of growing online businesses and generating millions of dollars, these 7 skills are the essential ones you must acquire if you want your revenue to be sustainable long-term. Schedule a 1 hour consultation with us here: https://videocreators.com/consulting LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/the-7-required-skills-for-growing-a-successful-online-business

This episode is more for the business minded creator -- those who plan to turn their channel into a business or people who are growing a business with their YouTube channel. At VC, about 90-some percent of our revenue is funneled through our website. It's a very critical tool for us as we generate leads with YouTube, nurture those relationships with email, or even sell directly from our channel. There's an opportunity for us as creators to not only get more views and traffic on our videos, but also on our website. And as we do that and are embedding videos in our website, we get more views on those videos, too. The way most people think about this is that they should drive traffic from their videos to their website, and that's certainly one way to do that, although we're cautious to do that outside of a video that designed to be a sales video because YouTube favors content that increases people's viewing sessions. Instead, today we want to talk about organically growing the traffic to your website. Use your website to get more people to discover your videos, capture their email, make a sale, get someone to sign-up, register, or whatever the action is you want them to take. LINKS MENTIONED: - Learn more about Nate Dame and Profound Strategy at: https://profoundstrategy.com/ - Technical SEO Guide: https://profoundstrategy.com/blog/technical-seo-decision-makers-guide - SEO Tool Recommendations: https://profoundstrategy.com/insights/seo-tools - 30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel: https://videocreators.com/30-days-to-a-better-youtube-channel/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/build-your-youtube-business-by-driving-more-traffic-to-your-website

After working through our YouTube growth process in Video Labs for 8 weeks, these 6 creators share some of the top ideas, tips, tactics, and strategies that have helped them see their channels grow so that you can see the same thing happen on your channel. REGISTER FOR VIDEO LABS: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ CREATORS IN THIS EPISODE - Dimitra's Dishes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkGxxHdqlH3snkPaelh7VMg - Hawthorn Law: https://www.youtube.com/hawthornlaw - Go See Christy: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4XGWX6eheTisHo8UBsdOWA - Ski PT: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkiPTCynthia - Cooking with Kalisha: https://www.youtube.com/user/CookingWithKalisha Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/six-creators-share-6-proven-tips-for-growing-your-youtube-channel

Some search queries have a lot of search volume that could account for a lot of traffic on your videos, but they also tend to have a lot of competition. How do you get your videos to outrank all the competition and become the #1 video that people watch when for a particular query? Well, our approach is a bit different than most. Here's what we've found to have the most success. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Retroblaster https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiQgUHJh80Lu_XGr33eMLmA REGISTER FOR VIDEO LABS: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ YOUTUBE CONSULTATION Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/open-youtube-qa-how-can-we-help-you-grow

Books are an amazing resource of inexpensive, in-depth, detailed information. There's a few books that have been consistently influential in helping creators turn their channels into sustainable, full-time businesses as well as help them grow their channels' viewership. Today we'll review those books so you can be better equipped to get better results on your channel, as well. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: George Gammon https://www.youtube.com/georgegammon REGISTER FOR VIDEO LABS: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ Get any of the books we mentioned FREE as an audiobook with an Audible trial: https://videocreators.com/audible (affiliate) D'LAINA'S BOOKS: - Vlog Like A Boss: https://amzn.to/2AHpmyL - Making Ideas Happen: https://amzn.to/3bCMdZ6 - Everything is Figureoutable: https://amzn.to/2LGIXBe - The Slight Edge: https://amzn.to/2WGba1A LENNON’S BOOKS - Rework: https://amzn.to/2Xdc1FS - Catching the Big Fish: https://amzn.to/3fXZb74 - The Culture Code: https://amzn.to/3bJ0qnd - Zag: https://amzn.to/3bJOEt1 - The War of Art: https://amzn.to/2AJMLQh TIM'S BOOKS - Every Good Endeavor: https://amzn.to/2LDh3Gr - Personal MBA: http://amzn.to/2amXDAK - The Pumpkin Plan: https://amzn.to/3dXVf4w - E-Myth: https://amzn.to/2X7pGhN - Ready, Fire, Aim: https://amzn.to/2ZeJxyk - A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: https://amzn.to/2X6BpNz - Storyworthy: https://amzn.to/3bJBM5S - Primal Branding: https://amzn.to/3dU3ZZk YOUTUBE CONSULTATION Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comment on our post here: https://videocreators.com/books-id-recommend-for-growing-views-and-money

Everyone wants their videos to be discovered on YouTube, but many are misguided when it comes to the tactics they ned to implement in order to actually rank their videos in search, suggested, and home page. In fact, the approach completely all wrong. Today, we'll share what you're likely spending your time on to get your videos to rank that you can safely stop doing so you have time to focus on the things that actually DO impact you the discoverability of your videos. LINKS MENTIONED - Creator Spotlight: TJ Hanes https://www.youtube.com/pianoclubhouse - Filename in video title debunked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hTaArM96z7A&t=109 - Weight of tags for rankings: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/146402?hl=en - Video Labs: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ YOUTUBE CONSULTATION Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/11-common-youtube-seo-tactics-that-are-a-waste-of-your-time

Here at Video Creators, we have some favorite YouTube channels that we love to watch personally. Today we'll discuss the principles of what these creators do well that makes it so easy for us (and others!) to fall in love with their videos and want to watch more and more. YOUTUBE NEWS STORIES MENTIONED - Video Chapters coming to YouTube: https://youtu.be/BvyQ70PVI4s - Permission settings expanded: https://youtu.be/nMZqxczIP3I - Longer titles, comments collapsed by default on mobile: https://youtu.be/2CExDc6saF4 - FameBit self-service is shutting down and moving to full-service. https://youtu.be/dVHxv2lQl-I - See when subscribers are most active on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zerg1rH1Iu4 - Filter to see data on videos published within a designated time frame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdIhloWyFvw - Google’s ad revenue is down: https://www.blog.google/inside-google/alphabet/alphabets-q1-2020-earnings-call/ LENNON'S FAVORITE CHANNELS - The Futur: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSkoolRocks - Sara Dietschy: https://www.youtube.com/user/saradietschy - Andrew Huang: https://www.youtube.com/user/songstowearpantsto - Dan Mace: https://www.youtube.com/user/DanTheDirector1 - Mango Street: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5bp5_6h-ZxkBz6S_33ZUVg D'LAINA'S FAVORITE CHANNELS - Pick Up Limes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq2E1mIwUKMWzCA4liA_XGQ - Amy Landino: https://www.youtube.com/user/savvysexysocial - Glam&Gore: https://www.youtube.com/user/GlamAndGoreMakeup - Binging with Babish: https://www.youtube.com/user/bgfilms - Corridor Crew: https://www.youtube.com/user/samandniko TIM'S FAVORITE CHANNELS - Dude Perfect: https://www.youtube.com/user/corycotton - Creator Insider: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGg-UqjRgzhYDPJMr-9HXCg - Jimmy Fallon Home Edition: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLykzf464sU98lwxyHHBqnqx-r0xtOMLjt - Justin Rhodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSGEokQQcdAVFuL_Aq8dlg - I Like To Make Stuff: https://www.youtube.com/user/iliketomakestuffcom - Wood Working for Mere Mortals: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevinmarin YOUTUBE CONSULTATION Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/what-makes-our-15-favorite-channels-watchable

As your channel grows and turns into a business that generates income for you and your family, it's important to not get caught working in the business. Instead, you should be working ON the business. One of the first steps a lot of creators take to solve that problem is to start hiring other people who work in the business instead. Today we'll talk through a few ideas of how to determine what roles you should hire first and how to hire them. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: The Business Brush TV - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4SEac3mbGdOFefXc1jvIVg RECOMMENDED LINKS SHARED IN THIS EPISODE: - How To Grow and Manage a YouTube Team: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvxDZJe1lbaaDFNtWGATnvlQz7NOjQPa3 - Julia, my video editor: http://studiolilum.com/ - My account, bookkeeper, and CFO: http://midatlanticcpas.com/ YOUTUBE CONSULTATION Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/first-team-members-you-need-for-your-youtube-channel

As we work with YouTube creators, we hear a lot of common questions that creators want to tackle that they feel are stunting their growth. Some of them are accurate, some of them are not. So, today, we want to dive into the top questions creators ask us about building momentum on YouTube and our advice for how to break through the roadblocks and move forward. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Our Wyoming Life https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDz_dmieFd0neB_VClG8PzA YOUTUBE CONSULTATION Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/if-youre-struggling-to-grow-momentum-on-youtube-heres-our-best-advice

As many of you are ramping up your efforts on YouTube with your new-found free time and declining bank accounts, we want to help you with your questions about how to turn that around. If you have questions about growing a business or making money on YouTube, bring them to us in today's live Q&A session and we'll help you do it faster. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Wesrom: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJ8jaN-gYCcu5rU0Jj-FAg NEWS STORIES WE MENTIONED - Monetization update on COVID-19 content: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9803260 - Increased automations and slower responses from YouTube: https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2020/03/protecting-our-extended-workforce-and.html - Trending is becoming Explore on the YouTube app: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/33277848 - YouTube to Limit Video Quality Around the World for a Month: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-24/youtube-to-limit-video-quality-around-the-world-for-a-month - YouTube Has Been Building A TikTok Competitor For Some Time: https://brendangahan.com/youtube-has-building-a-tiktok-competitor-for-some-time/ YOUTUBE CONSULTATION Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/your-top-questions-on-how-to-make-money-on-youtube-faster

If you've had some success with growth on your channel, but are still struggling with now to turn it into a business that makes money, before you jump to selling merch and setting up a Patreon account, listen to this. We'll walk you through the first steps you need to implement in order to make money on your channel that will serve your audience better while also earning more money for you. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Tech Steve: https://www.youtube.com/user/techstevehd YOUTUBE CONSULTATION Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/first-steps-for-turning-a-mid-sized-channel-into-a-profitable-business

As more and more people are now working from home, many are finding the transition to be more difficult than they thought. How do you work, spend time with family, and be creative all in the same space? At Video Creators, we've actually been living this lifestyle for years and today we'll share some of our best tips and ideas for how to work efficiently from home without sacrificing your creativity. Creator Spotlight - Speak English with Christina: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtWyH1MB_A3OggdzoGtkeQA Registration for Video Labs is now open: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/IbraheemMustafa LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-work-and-be-creative-from-home-from-people-who-have-done-it-for-10-years

If you have more time at home and are now planning to turn your channel into a business, there's a few skills you must have in order to make it successful. Today we'll discuss what those skills are, which ones can be taught and which one's can't so you can better setup your own business launch for success. Registration for Video Labs is now open: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ Sign up for a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Creator Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/IbraheemMustafa When You're Ready to Quit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVB54YtggEU LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/the-skills-youll-need-to-turn-your-channel-into-a-business

These creators have a lot of great ideas, tips, and pieces of advice to share with you about how they're growing their channels. It'll be a rapid-fire session from them about how they're getting results on YouTube! - Wright Near Home - https://www.youtube.com/wrightnearhome - Adulting with Money - Dan Hinz - https://www.youtube.com/adultingwithmoney - Melissa Goodwin - https://www.youtube.com/melissagoodwin1 - Boomer Benefits - https://www.youtube.com/boomerbenefits - Georgia Bulldogs on Dawg Post - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCou5Sp-CSBkzWM0CqOQjifA - Grown Up Orlando - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLdBtfNwyRGmP4TqjiyAnWQ Learn more about Video Labs: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/6-creators-share-their-top-6-tips-and-advice-for-youtube-growth

As your channel grows, you face new sets of challenges and obstacles. They're different from the ones you faced when growing from 0 to 10,000 subscribers and even from 10,000 to 100,000 subscribers. Today we're going to address some of those common challenges and provide some ideas on how to get past them, but mostly spend our time focused on Q&A. We want to help you get past where you're currently stuck. NEW STORIES MENTIONED - If you have Memberships enabled on your YouTube channel, you can now create a members-only live stream. Memberships are currently available to non-gaming channels in the YouTube Partner Program with at least 30,000 subscribers (gaming channels only need 1000 subscribers). https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7544492 - YouTube Is Demonetizing Coronavirus Videos Under Its Long-Standing “Sensitive Events” Policy https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/03/05/youtube-demonetization-coronavirus-videos-sensitive-events-policy/ - Instagram Reportedly Toying With ‘Video Response’ Feature For IGTV https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/03/06/igtv-experimenting-video-response-feature/ - Google defeats conservative group’s YouTube censorship appeal https://venturebeat.com/2020/02/27/google-defeats-conservative-groups-youtube-censorship-appeal/ DIVE INTO OUR PROGRAM, "30 DAYS TO A BETTER YOUTUBE CHANNEL." https://videocreators.com/30-days-to-a-better-youtube-channel/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/mid-sized-channel-qa-growing-from-100k-to-1mm-subscribers

Being able to manage your time well is such a key part of being a successful YouTube creator. The fight for time is a never ending battle that we all face. I think at the end of the day we all just want to have peace of mind that everything that needs to get done is going to get done and that we’d just like our days to feel a little less frantic. That’s why time management is a KEY component of being consistent on your YouTube channel, and your life, really. D'Laina, one of the strategists on the Video Creators team, has spent the whole past year implementing and figuring out time management tactics and she's learned a LOT about what works and what doesn’t work along the way. She's here in this episode to share some key takeaways that she's learned when it comes to being more effective with your time. LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-be-a-youtube-creator-and-still-get-everything-done

Today we're adding a few new segments to our podcast live stream, including a quick online video news update. Then we'll dive into our routines as full-time YouTube creators and strategists. We'll share the tips that allow us to focus on what's most important to us and what consistently produces results. NEWS STORIES MENTIONED - YouTube Classic Studio is going away in a few weeks, so switch now if you haven't already. If you checked it out a while ago and haven't gone back, they've made a lot of improvements over the past few months. Added new metrics and features even in the past few weeks that are only available on the new YouTube Studio. - New metric added: Look at the notification performance on a video level, not just the channel level like before. See how many notifications were sent and how people engaged with those notifications for each video. Still rolling out to more creators. Not available for everyone yet. https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/28300805?hl=en - Partner Program being developed for IGTV: https://www.tubefilter.com/2020/02/12/instagram-prototyping-monetization-program-igtv/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/our-daily-routines-as-full-time-creators-and-strategists

When people try to grow their YouTube channels, many of them jump straight to discoverability growth thinking that's all they need in order for their channel to grow, but you actually need to lay a foundation of some strategies that position your channel to grow much faster. We'll go over those 5 basic strategies here today. If you want to dive deeper into these 5 strategies and go through a step-by-step process for integrating them into your channel, my course, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," is now available! And for today only, you can get two free bonus courses with it for FREE: https://go.vcreators.co/2u9kwrc LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/the-5-strategies-that-position-you-for-massive-growth-on-youtube

When you're trying to keep up with posting videos on a regular schedule, having a solid process in place is the key to maintaining consistency. It's also what guarantees that your videos maintain a certain level of quality, too. Today we'll run through a process you can take and use to make better videos in less time. To get notified about the upcoming launch of, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," make sure you've downloaded our free guide, "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience," here: https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/a-process-that-makes-better-videos-in-less-time

If your YouTube channel revolves around teaching your knowledge about a topic, then creating an online course can be a great way to not only provide more value to people and serve them better, but also make some money. Today we'll talk about our process for creating an online course and tips we've learned about how to sell it. To get notified about the upcoming launch of, "30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel," make sure you've downloaded our free guide, "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience," here: https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-we-create-online-courses-that-sell

Earning a full-time income on YouTube isn't limited to just Adsense and brand deals. Although that can work fine for some people, it's not the only way to make money on YouTube. In today's episode, I'll introduce you to two of the YouTube strategists on my team who work with our clients. They'll share stories of other ways you can earn a full-time income on YouTube, including their own personal stories. LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/theres-more-than-one-way-to-make-a-full-time-income-on-youtube

Over the past year of live streams and YouTube videos, we've assembled some of the top questions creators ask when it comes to growing their YouTube channels. While any of these questions could be an episode all by themselves, we're going to attempt to answer 9 of the most common ones all in one episode, including: 1. How do I know if my niche is too broad or too specific? Is it ok to have more than one niche? 2. What equipment should I invest in? 3. How do I increase watch time, CTR, and comments? 4. How do I get people on other social platforms over to my YouTube videos? 5. How do I do that without coming across as greedy or spammy? 6. When can you repurpose your YouTube video on other platforms? 7. Should you re-optimize or delete old videos on your channel? 8. How do I start collaboration with other creators? 9. Should I use a giveaway to grow my channel? Here's a look at some of the tools and equipment I use for making videos: https://videocreators.com/tools-i-use/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/answers-to-the-top-9-questions-creators-ask-when-growing-their-channels

If you're looking at your YouTube channel and thinking, "2020 is the year I'm going to make this thing grow!" then this is the episode for you. Today we're going to cover a step-by-step process that will help you launch your channel so it gets viewed by the right people, you earn subscribers, and makes money for a successful 2020. Video Labs Registration Ends on Wednesday: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ Using YouTube Analytics to Discover Growth Opportunities: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvxDZJe1lbaZtk0UjCdSpRIMhwyCXH9nk LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/small-channel-youtube-strategy-growing-from-0-to-10000-subscribers-in-2020

If you're working hard to grow your channel, but not getting the traction you'd like, you likely find yourself in one or more of these categories: 1. I'm not getting any views. I don't know how many times I've heard creators say, "Well, just stay consistent and eventually you'll get your break-through moment." Several years ago when a creator told me that, I asked him, "How long have you been waiting for that break-through moment?" His response? "About 10 years." 10 YEARS!!?! C'mon! That's not a strategy, that's just a waste of time. Break-through videos don't happen just because you keep repeating the same mistakes over and over again. 2. No one is subscribing to my channel. Watch almost any video on YouTube and you'll hear the creator ask you to subscribe multiple times in the video. They ask in the beginning before you leave, they'll include a subscribe graphic half-way through, and then ask you again when the video is over. The result? Still no growth. Turns out people don't subscribe just because you ask them to. 3. My videos aren't ranking in search. When discussing a creator's growth strategy, I often hear, "I'm spending a lot of time on keyword research and am optimizing my titles, descriptions, and tags with all the right words." When I ask, "Great! How's that working out for you so far?" they hesitate a second, take a deep breath, and say, "Well, not so great." That's because YouTube's search and discovery systems don't care about your keywords. Their algorithms actually moved away from that system back in 2012 and have focused on watch time since then. 4. I'm not making any money. I feel bad for creators who work very hard to become eligible for monetization on YouTube, are finally approved, and then realize that they're only making a few dollars per month... and that they need to reach a minimum threshold of $100 before YouTube pays them. It takes them another year of hard work just to get that first $100 payout. The amount of effort that takes just isn't worth it. There's got to be better ways to make money on YouTube... and there definitely is! 5. I don't know if my videos are good or not. It can feel like a guessing game when you're trying to grow your channel. Why isn't anyone watching? What do you need to do to do better? What does your potential audience actually want? How do you find out if no one is there in the first place? All great questions. Those are all common growth problems and today we're going to help you start addressing each one on your channel so you start to grow. If you want to work with me and my team for 8 weeks through a process that has dramatically grown channels for hundreds of creators, register for Video Labs: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/top-5-channel-growth-problems-and-how-to-overcome-them

Last year was a big year for Video Creators. We worked with more creators than ever before, saw more growth with our clients than ever before, and hired more and more people to keep up with the results we were getting for clients. It was fun! And we learned a lot along the way in terms of what really does matter and what really doesn't matter for growing a channel on YouTube. In this episode, I want to share with you the top 7 things I learned this last year about what makes a difference in channel growth and what doesn't. I expect these trends will carry forward into 2020 and allow us to reach even more people than ever before. We'll also discuss some of the top lessons you've learned about channel growth this year, too. I'm looking forward to all of us sharing our experiences together in this episode! Join us in our next session of Video Labs for personalized training with me and my team: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/top-7-lessons-i-learned-in-2019-about-growing-a-youtube-channel

A lot of people will start 2020 with a goal to grow their YouTube channels. However, many of them will not succeed because just wanting something to happen and focusing on it a bit doesn't typically yield results. If we truly want something to become successful, whether it be our business, our channel, or something else, we need to follow a better process for setting, tracking, and reaching goals. Rich Theil has been helping me with reach my business goals with the same process that companies like Intel, Google, and IBM, and more have used to grow their business. The model applies not only to your business, though, but to any goals you want to set, including growth on your YouTube channel. He joins us today to share that process so that you can take it and implement it in 2020 and see amazing results on YouTube and in your business next year. Download Rich's free guide on how to set objectives and grow your business on YouTube in 2020: http://vc.noblefoundry.net LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-plan-and-track-a-successful-2020-for-youtube-growth-feat-rich-theil

My team and I have worked with an amazing group of YouTube creators over the past 8 weeks. Today they're here to share some of their biggest "ahh ha!" moments, tips, and ideas that have grown their channels and you can take and use to grow your channel! Get notified when the next session of Video Labs opens in a few weeks: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ CHECK OUT THESE CREATORS HERE The Horror Geek — https://www.youtube.com/c/TheHorrorGeek Storytime for Kids - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb8Ho4EYFUOgLVR2B4Q9sYA RV Odd Couple - https://www.youtube.com/rvoddcouple Gary the Water Guy - https://www.youtube.com/user/WaterStoreMidland AggressiveFun - https://www.youtube.com/c/aggressivefun Working Mom Warrior - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxg1_TTFJHgJhNh5ad2vnAA Nona Snowden Cooks - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ODh5KP3KP4kbgHITWQH8g LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/top-7-youtube-growth-tips-from-7-creators

Today's podcast features YOU! It's creators like yourself who have big dreams for their YouTube channels in 2020. We want to hear what those goals are and answer any questions you have about how to reach them and what you need to do now in order to hit it. Check out Laura's channel: https://www.youtube.com/howtogyst Check out Eric's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ModernDayFamilyMan LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/live-qa-your-2020-youtube-goals-and-how-to-reach-them

As we wind down 2019 and look forward to 2020, it's important to start thinking about, "What are we going to do differently in 2020 to grow our channels and reach our goals?" All of us have room for improvement and, thankfully, YouTube Studio gives us a LOT of data to utilize in making decisions about how we we can better improve our content and better reach our goals. Today I'll look at some of the top metrics to track and evaluate on your channel that lead to the most practical insights for how to grow your channel in 2020. Episodes that dive deeper into metrics we discussed: - The 2 Primary Metrics that Spark Faster Growth on YouTube: https://videocreators.com/the-2-primary-metrics-that-spark-faster-growth-on-youtube/ - How to stand out from the crowd and rank #1 on YouTube: https://videocreators.com/how-to-stand-out-from-the-crowed-on-youtube-and-your-other-qs-answered/ - Improve your impressions and CTR in 3 simple steps: https://videocreators.com/improve-your-impressions-ctr-in-3-simple-steps/ - Analytics that reveal why your channel is declining: https://videocreators.com/analytics-that-reveal-why-your-channel-is-declining/ - The most important CTA for YouTube growth (It's not, "Subscribe!"): https://videocreators.com/the-most-important-cta-for-youtube-growth-its-not-subscribe/ LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/top-analytics-for-planning-a-successful-2020-on-youtube

I wish this was clickbait, but it's not. As the legal proceedings take place between YouTube and the FTC over COPPA laws concerning children, the implications are much deeper and impactful for YouTube as a whole than we originally thought. And not just for creators in the USA. YouTube's new policies will impact every creator on the platform regardless of where they reside. Jeremy Johnston will join us to discuss the issues that are at stake for creators, which are currently scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2020. He's uniquely qualified to talk about this because he is a successful family YouTube creator with almost 2 million subscribers, he's a dad of 5 kids, and he's a lawyer. He flew out to Washington DC several times to meet with the lawyers who drafted the case against YouTube and has several surprising things to share about what this means for us as creators and what we need to do about it now before it's too late. If we don't change the course the FTC is on, then it's a very real risk that many of us will lose most of the revenue we currently earn through YouTube's ads. - Learn more about the issue here from Jeremy: https://youtu.be/1b9HGNHm-aQ - Write a comment to the FTC: https://bit.ly/31XAEXJ - See comments written by others: https://bit.ly/31ZefJi - Suggested Talking Points for Creators: https://bit.ly/31SwLmI - Suggested Talking Points for Viewers: https://bit.ly/2Wptf1U - Sign our Petition: http://chng.it/kLnwsSJzFv - See comments written by others: https://bit.ly/31ZefJi LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/your-youtube-revenue-is-at-stake-ftc-vs-youtube

After decades of experience of editing television shows in Hollywood, Jeff Bartsch joins me to discuss the key principles you need to consider in order to tell a good story with your next YouTube video, including the master key to making good content, the roadblocks that are holding you back, strategies to overcome them, gear considerations, and more. Check out Jeff's channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS4I5wtqpPcGI3VuUnRLBYg Learn more from Jeff and how to create your ultimate YouTube video here: http://sgreplay.com (time sensitive) LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/jeffs-guide-to-creating-your-ultimate-youtube-video

The opening seconds of your video are perhaps the most important. Someone clicked on your title and thumbnail with a certain expectation. You need to open the video in a way that immediately hooks their attention and gets them to keep watching so you get the watch time your video needs to succeed. Today we'll discuss the main principle that makes a hook work and a few different ideas for how to execute them on your channel. LOVE VIDEO CREATORS AND WANT TO GROW ON YOUTUBE? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS! 1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1 2) FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience/ 3) BECOME A MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking that Join button! Or, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join 4) LET'S CONNECT! -- https://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- https://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/timschmoyer -- https://instagram.com/videocreators 5) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify 6) LET'S REVIEW YOUR CHANNEL: Book a private one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or someone on his team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-create-a-great-hook-that-captures-your-audiences-attention

There's a lot of information in your YouTube Analytics about how your videos are performing, so where should you focus your time and attention for the best results? More and more I've been looking at two primary metrics that seem to have the greatest impact on channel growth. These numbers typically indicate the difference between getting a few views and getting millions of views. In this episode, I'll explain what they are and how to use them to grow your channel. Links mentioned in this episode: - How To Do A/B Testing in YouTube Analytics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA6FwIWtTXM - How To Optimize your End Screen for Clicks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GDdyJVX61s - How To Use Storytelling to Grow Your Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvxDZJe1lbabanT9n59CUDaTYIuT_cwpp - Improve Your Impressions & CTR In 3 Simple Steps: https://youtu.be/NhNMMj54ffw Channel members get Q&A priority! SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CHANNEL CONSULTATION: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/the-2-primary-metrics-that-spark-faster-growth-on-youtube

A lot has happened on YouTube this month! With all the of attention that the FTC, COPPA, and kids content got, a few other things fell through the cracks, which we'll discuss today. - Filter YouTube comments: https://www.peggyktc.com/2019/09/filter-your-youtube-comments-by-sub.html - Community contributions no longer automatically published: https://www.peggyktc.com/2019/08/youtube-no-longer-automatically.html - YouTube rolls out destination for fashion: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2019/09/welcome-to-youtubecomfashion.html - YouTube Music app now pre-installed on Android 10: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2019/09/YouTube-Music-App-Android10.html - YouTube Music Charts updated: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2019/09/maintaining-credibility-and-consistency.html - YouTube updates eligibility requirements for verification checkmark: https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2019/09/updates-to-youtubes-verification-program.html and https://www.peggyktc.com/2019/09/youtube-revises-changes-to-verification.html Channel members get Q&A priority! SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CHANNEL CONSULTATION: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/top-5-overlooked-changes-on-youtube-this-month

If you want to stand out from the crowd on YouTube, there's 3 main things you really have to nail down in order to gain that kind of momentum. And to rank #1 in search results, you need to think through the viewer's entire journey and how you're going to get them from one step to the next in order for Google to surface your video more. Today we dive into all of that so you can start reaching more people, growing your business, getting more views and subs, and changing more people's lives. Channel members get Q&A priority! SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CHANNEL CONSULTATION: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-stand-out-from-the-crowed-on-youtube-and-your-other-qs-answered

YouTube has been under investigation by the FTC for several years. A few weeks ago YouTube and the FTC announced their settlement, which came with a few repercussions for creators who create videos for children ages 13 years old and younger. There's a lot of misinformation and concern floating around in regards to what this means for creators who have built their livelihood on this genre, but after visiting YouTube last week and meeting with product and policy managers, here's what we know and don't yet know about what's going on and the impact it will have on us as creators. - YouTube's official announcement: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2019/09/an-update-on-kids.html - Upcoming changes coming to kids content on YouTube: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/13557434?hl=en - Overview of what's changing: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9383587 Channel members get Q&A priority! SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CHANNEL CONSULTATION: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/the-longterm-impact-of-the-ftc-and-kids-content-on-youtube

Register for the next session of Video Labs! We have Video Labs is happening at 3 different times now. - Tuesdays with me at 2:00pm Eastern Time starting on September 17. Register here: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ - Wednesdays with D'Laina at 9:00pm Eastern time starting on September 18. Register here: https://videocreators.com/video-labs-with-dlaina/ - Thursdays with Lennon at 9:00pm Eastern Time starting on September 19. Register here: https://videocreators.com/video-labs-with-lennon/ These creators just finished 8 weeks in Video Labs and have a tip, idea, or piece of advice for you, creator to creator. CHECK OUT THE CREATORS IN THIS LIVE STREAM The How Do Gardener - https://www.youtube.com/thehowdogardener Green Olive Cooking Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/greenolivecookingchannel Desca Cosplay - https://www.youtube.com/descacosplay YesterKitchen - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL4lpAhR7PohmTk0Z-isNXg The Sound of Cooking - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgd3AVPotyN6VzBS6_8SNw JohnRiggs - https://www.youtube.com/user/riggstalgic Doors In Time - https://www.youtube.com/DoorsInTime Quinnipiac University - https://www.youtube.com/user/QuinnipiacUniversity TaylorIsHere: Marketing for Creators - https://www.youtube.com/user/taylorishere TheKidsCookingSchool - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy4GlrtERIBDwNrOKnCbISg Mary @ Sketch My Story - https://www.youtube.com/c/sketchbookstories   Leave your comments on our page here: https://videocreators.com/11-more-youtube-ideas-and-advice-from-11-creators-ep-185

If you're growing an audience on YouTube, you've probably bumped into a few questions about how to best do it, which tactics are helpful, which ones no longer work today, and which ones should be working, but just don't seem to work for you. Today I'll sit down and help you work through as many of those as I can. Channel members get Q&A priority! SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CHANNEL CONSULTATION: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/open-qa-on-youtube-audience-growth-tactics

If you're a traditional YouTube creator, having a website might not be that high of a priority for you, but should it be? Having a website, as intimidating as that might sound, can really help you compliment your YouTube efforts and establish your brand in ways that a YouTube channel can't. Today we'll talk with Hashtag Jeff about things like: - How does having a website help you as a YouTube creator? It takes a lot of time to create and maintain yet another platform. Is it worth it? - What are some common ways that YouTube creators use their website? - How do I get started creating a website, especially if I have no technical skills? - What are some basic information that my website should contain? - What first steps should I take to make my website discoverable in Google? Check out Jeff at https://hashtagjeff.com SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CHANNEL CONSULTATION: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/using-a-website-to-compliment-your-channel-feat-hashtag-jeff

With school starting again and people getting into new rhythms and routines as summer ends, it's easy for our YouTube channels to be left behind. It's important to publish new videos consistently for your audience, but sometimes that's just too difficult to do with everything else going on. Before you know it, your channel becomes inactive and so does the audience you worked so hard to build. Today we'll discuss some ideas for how to stay consistent with creating and publishing new videos even when your life gets crazy and hectic. It happens to everyone, including me, so this is how I handle it so I never miss a week of new videos on this channel. SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CHANNEL CONSULTATION: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

Today we'll dive into your questions, starting with questions that channel members submitted about using YouTube as a sales funnel to get clients for their business, how to best use YouTube Stories, sub for sub, and what to do when you make videos that a particular audience really needs, but those people don't watch as much as another series on your channel. We'll dive into all of that and more on today's episode! SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CHANNEL CONSULTATION: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/sales-funnels-on-youtube-youtube-stories-and-other-qa

When you're creating videos on a consistent schedule for your channel, it's possible to go from one video to the next with no real system or structure in place for creating them. However, it's probably the most inefficient way to do it. You'll waste a lot of time and get an inconsistent results with each video. Laura Hutchinson is here to share what her creative process looks like and give you plenty of ideas for how to streamline your process so you create better videos in less time. Check out Laura's channel: https://www.youtube.com/howtogyst SCHEDULE A ONE-ON-ONE CHANNEL CONSULTATION: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/streamlining-your-creative-process-for-better-videos-in-less-time

YouTube recently announced several new features that help us make money, grow our channels, and serve our audiences better. We'll review what each of them are and discuss a few ideas on how we can utilize them best. LINKS MENTIONED: - Live from VidCon: Creating new opportunities for creators: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2019/07/live-from-vidcon-creating-new.html - More information and better tools to resolve manual Content ID claims: https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2019/07/better-tools-to-resolve-manual-Content-ID-claims.html - YouTube Premium users getting $2 in free, monthly Super Chat credit: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/04/17/youtube-premium-users-getting-2-in-free-super-chat-credit/ - See subscriber notification metrics in Analytics: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/9336507?hl=en BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/youtubes-8-new-creator-features-and-what-they-mean-for-us

To get viewers to come back time and time again you need to really get them to connect with you. Just presenting good content will give them good information, but after they get the information they'll leave and forget about you, your brand, and your channel unless you do two primary things to really help them remember you, like you, and come back for more and more. BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/the-best-way-to-form-a-deep-connection-with-your-viewers

Last week YouTube announced a new update that creators have been calling a "new algorithm" that's impacted their views, especially from suggested videos. Some people are claiming to have lost 90% of their views! What's the update really about and how do we modify our strategy to take advantage of the new tools YouTube is providing to viewers? That's what we'll discuss today. LINKS MENTIONED - Giving you more control over your Homepage and Up Next videos: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2019/06/giving-you-more-control-over-homepage.html - Analytics That Reveal Why Your Channel is Declining: https://videocreators.com/analytics-that-reveal-why-your-channel-is-declining/ Schedule a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or the Video Creators team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/everything-about-junes-new-algorithm-update

This is a special episode that's dedicated to answering questions that channel members have submitted with a short audio recording. We plan do to these about once a month, so if you want your questions answered in an upcoming episode, become a member and submit your question for the next one. BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER: Access special community perks on our channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join The questions we discussed in today's episode: - Ace: Does live streaming negatively impact how the algorithm sees my channel? - Grace: How do I start growing an email list with my YouTube channel? - Nicole: How do I give someone access to my analytics without making them a manager of my channel? - Omm: How do I grow my channel again? - Laura: What do I look at in analytics to figure out why my channel is declining? Schedule a one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with Tim or the Video Creators team: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/analytics-that-reveal-why-your-channel-is-declining

When viewers click and then quickly abandon your videos, there's a few things causing that. Some of them can be addressed in the planning and branding stage of your content that a lot of creators overlook. In this episode, one of the strategists on my team, D'Laina, joins us to walk through an exercise that help more people resonate with your videos and watch more. Listen to, "How to structure an engaging story for your next video:" https://videocreators.com/how-to-structure-an-engaging-story-for-your-next-video-feat-joshua-gott-ep-146/ Book a 1 hour one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with our team to start moving your channel towards your goals: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-setup-up-your-videos-to-resonate-with-viewers

You start your YouTube channel because you're passionate about an idea, a topic, and a way of delivering that value to others. But after a while, your YouTube journey becomes less about the passion and more about the data. It's about views, subscribers, money, and doing whatever we can to keep the stats up. If that's you, don't worry -- that happens to most creators over time. Today we want to talk about a few ideas for how to return back to the passion that got us started so we can again focus on what ultimately matters. Book a 1 hour one-on-one YouTube channel consultation with our team to start moving your channel towards your goals: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Please leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-recover-when-data-overtakes-passion-on-youtube

As your channel grows, one of the first hires you may want to make is a video editor. They can free up a tremendous amount of time to enable you to continue working "on the business instead of in the business." Plus, you may get better videos, more watch time, hire retention, and more views as a result. But how do you find a good video editor, hire them, and work with them for best results? Today you'll meet Julia, the person who's edited my videos here at Video Creators for about 5 years and we'll share our behind-the-scenes story as well as give you a process to follow for finding, hiring, and working with your own video editor. Connect with Julia: http://studiolilum.com BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-find-hire-and-work-with-a-video-editor

These creators just finished 8 weeks of Video Labs. They learned a lot, worked hard, formed some good relationships, and are here to share some of their best tips and ideas for growing their channels. Sign up to get notified when the next session of Video Labs opens for registration: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ CREATORS IN THIS LIVE STREAM Underdog Strength - https://www.youtube.com/underdogstrength Tanto Monta En La Cocina - https://youtube.com/TantoMontaEnLaCocina SpousesBuyingHouses - https://youtube.com/SpousesBuyingHouses Malcolm Lawson - REALTOR - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKCXzw4V62g44ExQWXvaPNg That's Sage - https://www.youtube.com/thatssage Mary's Nest - https://youtube.com/marysnest K Michael Russell - https://www.youtube.com/c/KMichaelRussell Dave Perrotta - https://www.youtube.com/daveperrotta TrainLab - https://www.youtube.com/trainlab Changer le monde en 2 heures - https://www.youtube.com/changerlemonde Social Media Examiner - https://www.youtube.com/socialmediaexaminer The BrickNurse - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLfg320ARc0SCdgqRexWrOg Kristen Maldonado - http://www.youtube.com/kaymaldo FluffyKawaiiJo - https://www.youtube.com/FluffyKawaiiJo Automate Your Life - https://youtube.com/c/automateyourlife The Emotional Alchemist - http://youtube.com/theemotionalalchemist Media Lab YYC - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC41pYdYE__w0lwGrrYsy0cw Chariot Palmistry - http://www.youtube.com/chariotpalmistry Stephanie Wittek - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIWG9B6Lcwq6ksRqjKp2wCg Christine Byer - https://www.youtube.com/user/christinebyer The Secret of Everything - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfKASdyqVDtbosqzbxhYbtg Clean Eating Kitchen - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDF9Mm65XQYaTCSmNa_BH_A The Home Improvement Navigator - https://www.youtube.com/c/trustpatrick Benjamin Sahlstrom - https://www.youtube.com/bensahlstrom SYD and MACKY - https://www.youtube.com/sydandmacky Simon Panrucker - https://www.youtube.com/user/simonpanrucker Zested Foods - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClXdyh9ppqNWzlfg92AaCGw MangakaQuest - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddSrRUJO3yvqvhlOl1MUwQ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/23-youtube-growth-tips-from-23-growing-creators-ep-172

In order to make money on YouTube you need to be able to sell. Whether that be your own product, a sponsor's product, or something else, you need to be able to promote something in order to make money. But sometimes selling too much or doing it the wrong way causes viewers to leave your videos or leave YouTube, which YouTube doesn't like. So how do you promote and sell things without hurting your channel's growth and views? Owen Video is here to help us understand how to do that as well as answer your questions about it. Check out Owen Video's channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5Alv3DDd_otfn2cdaGNTuw BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-sell-on-youtube-without-tanking-your-views-feat-owen-video-ep-171

A mistake a lot of creators make is they bring what they know about optimizing websites for Google and bring those same assumptions over to YouTube thinking that it will help their channels grow, too. While there are some similarities, most of how Google.com functions is very different from how YouTube.com functions. They have different goals and provide different opportunities for discovery. In this episode I talk through some of those differences and how we need to think about discoverability on YouTube vs. Google so we can better grow our channels, reach people, and change their lives. LINKS MENTIONED: - Register for the next session of Video Labs: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ - Schedule a one hours channel consultation with me or someone on my team: https://videocreators.com/resources/youtube-certified-consultant/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Please leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/why-you-cant-bring-your-google-seo-to-youtube-ep-170

Throughout a normal YouTube creator's video, they ask people to do certain things. Everything from commenting, liking, subscribing, and even clicking a link in the video's description. All of these can potentially have some kind of impact on the video's growth, but there's really only one thing that makes a significant difference in terms of growth. In this episode, we talk through the top 6 call-to-actions that creators make and list them in order of least amount of impact to most impact on channel growth. LINKS MENTIONED: - Sign up to get notified about the next session of Video Labs: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ - Schedule a one hours channel consultation with me or someone on my team: https://videocreators.com/resources/youtube-certified-consultant/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/the-most-important-cta-for-youtube-growth-its-not-subscribe

Growing from zero can be daunting, but Darrel Eves has a simple process that he implements to get massive results. With over 50 million views across various platforms, Darrel has proven the effectiveness of his strategy time and time again. His most recent project received almost $11 million in support, so he knows exactly what it takes to start from scratch and see huge growth. In this video he's laying it all out for you, step by step, so you can replicate his formula and start seeing your own massive growth. LINKS MENTIONED: - Check out Derral's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/derraleves - And his latest project: https://studios.vidangel.com/the-chosen/ - Schedule a one hours channel consultation with me or someone on my team: https://videocreators.com/resources/youtube-certified-consultant/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

Today hundreds of YouTube creators asked some of their most pressing questions about growing their channels. In this hour I answer as many of them as possible. Topics range from recommend creator tools, motivation for when you want to quit, now to rank better in search and suggested videos, and more. LINKS MENTIONED: - Schedule a one hours channel consultation with me or someone on my team: https://videocreators.com/resources/youtube-certified-consultant/ - How To Dominate Suggested Videos for Millions of Views: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-6o_7TL3c0 - A Guide to Not Quitting on YouTube Dreams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBsrNFxnnuY - When You're Ready to Quit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVB54YtggEU - Ignore The Algorithm. Grow Overnight like Peter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYXZoJbaQt4 - How To Turn Your Music Channel into a Career: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOiCn0J9xms BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

If you've done any research on how YouTube creators make money you've undoubtedly come across things like Adsense and the YouTube Partner Program, affiliates, brand deals, and sponsorships. However, those types of income may not work for every creator. Today we'll discuss a few ways to make money through your YouTube efforts that are a little less common and not discussed as much as some other things. BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/uncommon-money-making-strategies-for-youtube-creators

When one of your videos starts growing with views pretty quickly, there's a few things you can do to help it gain even more momentum. There's also a few mistakes you could make that will kill the growth of that video. We'll discuss a few of those things here today and will answer your questions, too. BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

For the past few years creators have been encouraged to post as often as possible on YouTube, claiming it helps grow channels faster and that people want to consume every day from someone. That may be true for some niches, but I think the era of "quantity" is coming to a close and being replaced with "quality." In this episode I share some of my own places for the "quality vs. quantity" debate as well as some strategic perspectives we should have as creators as we grow our channels to reach people and change their lives. D4Darious's video, "Quality doesn't matter..." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7C8P1NNRyMw Channel members, join our member-only call-in live show today at 3pm ET: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/community?lb=UgxuvWGWdLBlZISwu5B4AaABCQ&pbjreload=10 BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/which-is-best-for-youtube-growth-quality-vs-quantity

Live streaming on YouTube is really one of the best ways to build a community with your audience. You can interact with them directly, in real time, and provide an experience that videos-on-demand cannot deliver. Nick Nimmin and I both live stream pretty regularly on our channels, so we'll share some of our experience and some ideas on how to use live streaming to build the community around your channel. Nick Nimmin: https://www.youtube.com/nicknimmin BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify  Leave your comment in our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-build-your-community-with-live-streaming-feat-nick-nimmin-ep-163

If you want to get more views from suggested videos on YouTube, it's important to understand how YouTube determines which videos will be suggestion and which ones won't. Then you can start doing a few things to influence how your videos are positioned, which we'll discuss today so that your videos get more views, more subscribers, and ultimately so you reach people and change their lives. BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-get-more-views-from-suggested-videos-on-youtube

Video Labs registration opens on Thursday! Sign-up to get notified: https://courses.videocreators.com/courses/video-labs A group of creators just finished 8 weeks of Video Labs Online and saw some great results! Together they'll share some of their best YouTube tips, ideas, and advice for what's working to grow their YouTube audiences so you can reach more people and grow your YouTube channels' views and subscribers, too. CHECK OUT THESE CREATORS - Karen Campbell: https://www.youtube.com/karencampbellartist - Brian and Diane: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNBinEmH-J-gP2qMab7A4RQ - Sam DeZeeuw: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjVNuERXBGhAWWtikMn3gvQ - Glory Borgeson: https://www.youtube.com/gloryb-tv - Amber Baldwin: https://www.youtube.com/storychasing - Star Wars IRL: https://www.youtube.com/c/StarWarsIRL - Tiffany Dawn: http://www.youtube.com/c/tiffanydawn - Renee Kelly: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCln4iOcpxMtBelLEEK-CE_g - Cynthia Tiddly: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqLz1Xa3yUYxEeZlKXHOpAw - Trevor Jones: https://www.youtube.com/trevorjonescreator - Dan Thompson: https://youtube.com/gunsandguitars BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/10-growth-tips-from-10-growing-youtube-creators

One of the best ways to increase watch time, get more views, and subscribers overall is to get the viewer you already have to watch more and more of your content. YouTube provides two tools for us to do that: playlists and end screens. We talked about playlists last week and how to optimize them for more views and watch time, so today let’s talk about how we can best use end screens to do the same. BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Please leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-optimize-end-screens-for-higher-click-through-rates

Playlists are such an underutilized tool on YouTube for getting people to watch not only one video, but another video and another video and another video. It’s one of the few tools we have that actually allows us to craft the viewer’s viewing session and get them into another one of our videos. When that happens, we’re getting our most valuable viewer — someone who’s given us a higher-than-normal view duration — to do it again on another video. That not only increases watch time across videos, but extends the viewing session, both of which are important signals for YouTube in determining what videos to make more discoverable across the platform. Today we’ll discuss some ways to better utilize playlists so you get more views, more watch time, and grow your channel overall. BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-optimize-playlists-for-more-views-ep-159

If you're launching a new YouTube channel or have a new channel that you'd like to launch well, I'll walk you through the strategy I use to give a new channel as much of a push as possible. We spend most of our time interacting and doing Q&A and answering your questions on how to get traction on your new YouTube channel! Links mentioned in this episode: - Express VPN: https://videocreators.com/expressvpn (affiliate) - Find Your Voice: https://courses.videocreators.com/courses/find-your-voice - Video Labs: https://courses.videocreators.com/courses/video-labs - Turn YouTube into your Career: https://courses.videocreators.com/courses/turn-youtube-into-your-career/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/my-strategy-for-launching-a-new-youtube-channel

There's a lot of competition on YouTube, but our guest today, Matt Gielen, has a new article about how we can take a few different ideas and combine them to make something new and unique that stands out from the competition on YouTube. He'll join us to walk us through the taxonomy of a digital video that performs well in 2019. BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-create-video-ideas-that-grow-faster-on-youtube

On the outside, YouTube success looks great! Fame, fortune, and freedom. And, while it can include those things, there's actually an unspoken side of YouTube success that's difficult to talk about publicly because it can sound ungrateful or because there's a social stigma against such conversations. It's not uncommon for successful creators to feel burned out, stressed out, and on the brink of wanting to quit due to all the pressures they feel. Today, Matthew Tabor of Vsauce joins us to help us understand what causes so much stress for creators, how we can manage those stress levels, and some of the positive side effects of creating in this environment. Check out Matt's podcast, "The Create Unknown." He explores the new dream job of YouTube creator by interviewing some of the most well-known, successful people on the platform. From talking motivation with SmarterEveryDay and iJustine to dissecting the art of the meme with Dr. Grandayy, Dolan Dark, and Vsauce’s Michael Stevens, The Create Unknown goes deep into what it’s actually like to make content for the online world -- and how any passion can be turned into a sustainable venture. https://www.youtube.com/thecreateunknown Listen and subscribe to The Create Unknown on all podcast platforms: http://thecreateunknown.com/ Get a free audiobook at http://www.audibletrial.com/videocreators (affiliate) BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/the-dark-side-of-youtube-success

Use promo code "SFvideocreators20" for 20% off all annual plans at https://www.powtoon.com [SPONSORED] When you're a busy person, it's easy to get behind on making videos or even quit. Some styles of videos do take a considerable amount of effort, but today we'll discuss a few ideas that will help you stream line your process and make a lot more videos in a shorter amount a time, even if you have a busy schedule like we do. - Powtoon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/powtoon - Powtoon Photoshop Extension: https://www.powtoon.com/powtoon-for-photoshop/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-make-30-videos-in-30-days-as-a-busy-person

Use promo code "SFvideocreators20" for 20% off all annual plans at https://www.powtoon.com [SPONSORED] Interviews are a great way to not only capture solid content for your YouTube audience by talking with someone your audience may not normally have access to, but a great way for you to build a relationship with someone else and even tap into their audience. But it only works if the interview is engaging, holds a viewer's attention, and provides amazing value. Otherwise, people leave because it's just a conversation between two other people. Today we'll share some ideas on how to conduct videos interviews that help your YouTube channel perform well and gets attention for you, the person you're interviewing, and your channel. - Powtoon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/powtoon - Powtoon Photoshop Extension: https://www.powtoon.com/powtoon-for-photoshop/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-conduct-a-video-interview-that-gets-attention

Use promo code "SFvideocreators20" for 20% off all annual plans at https://www.powtoon.com [SPONSORED] Growing your channel means making videos that generates sales for you or your sponsor. Since this year we're diving more into the business aspect of growing a channel and making money on YouTube, today we'll discuss 5 different video ideas you can use that will help you sell something to your audience on YouTube. - Powtoon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/powtoon - Powtoon Photoshop Extension: https://www.powtoon.com/powtoon-for-photoshop/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/5-video-ideas-that-sell-for-you-in-2019-ep-153

In 2019 there are 6 categories of goals I'm focusing on for growing my own channel and revenue around Video Creators. I want to share those categories with you because I think they're important for all creators to consider as they develop YouTube strategies and growth plans for 2019. I'll also share with you an example of one of my goals for each of those categories to provide some context as to what fulfilling that goal actually looks like. Let's make 2019 be the year we all hit our goals on YouTube, grow, reach people, and change lives! Story Greenlight: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS4I5wtqpPcGI3VuUnRLBYg Video Labs: https://courses.videocreators.com/courses/video-labs BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/focus-on-these-6-youtube-goals-for-growth-in-2019

Today we'll discuss how to create a successful video marketing campaign in 2019 that will help you grow your channel's views, exposure, subscribers, and sales conversions. Use promo code "SFvideocreators20" for 20% off all annual plans at https://www.powtoon.com [SPONSORED] Powtoon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/powtoon Powtoon Photoshop Extension: https://www.powtoon.com/powtoon-for-photoshop/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-create-a-successful-video-marketing-strategy-for-2019

It's important that our videos are engaging so we get the watch time and viewer loyalty we need to continue to grow our channels, but doing so can take a lot of time. Thankfully, there's tools like Powtoon that help us make those videos look professional and feel engaging in less time. Renee Teeley joins us from Powtoon to tell us how. - Use promo code "SFvideocreators20" for 20% off all annual plans at https://www.powtoon.com [SPONSORED] - Powtoon YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/powtoon - Powtoon Photoshop Extension: https://www.powtoon.com/powtoon-for-photoshop/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-create-engaging-videos-in-less-time-with-powtoon-ep-150

A fun group of YouTube creators is here to share with you some of their best YouTube tips, ideas, and strategies for growing on YouTube. They just completed Video Labs and are in the process of implementing a lot of what they learned, both through the class as well as from each other. Today they'll share some of their best tips with you so that you can continue to reach people and change their lives on your YouTube channel. CHECK OUT THESE CREATORS - BE Adventure Partners - https://www.youtube.com/BEAdventurePartners - Retro Crunch - https://www.youtube.com/retrocrunch - Sound and Patterns - https://www.youtube.com/soundandpatterns - Haunted Road Media - https://www.youtube.com/hauntedroadmedia - Mark Draper - https://www.youtube.com/user/mdraper37 - The Amber and Amy Show - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5xsFGqkTcoc384UzR8c3Jg - Juan Tutors - https://www.youtube.com/c/JuanTutors Sign up to get notified about the next session of Video Labs: https://courses.videocreators.com/courses/video-labs BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/top-youtube-tips-from-7-growing-creators-ep-149

We saw a lot happen in 2018, trends that impacted the way we all grow our audiences on YouTube. Today, some of those trends continue into 2019 and are important for us to consider as creators as we plan out next year's growth strategy. Reza Izad, the co-founder and CEO of Studio71, joins us to share what they see coming up in 2019 as industry trends we should be aware of in 2019, including platforms, business models and monetization, algorithms, OTT, podcasting, and more. Reza Izad is co-founder and global CEO of Studio71, a multi-platform media company that produces and distributes original entertainment programming. As global CEO of Studio71, he helms the most engaged digital network on YouTube with 1,300 channels driving 7 billion views a month. Check out Studio71 at https://www.studio71.com. BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/top-trends-in-2019-that-will-impact-your-growth-strategy-feat-reza-izad-ep-148

YouTube has a lot of search and discovery features built into their "algorithm" because their goal is to surface the right video to the right person at the right time. Since YouTube WANTS to surface videos to people, it's up to us to make video that people want. There's a few ways we can measure that, which we'll discuss today, but we'll focus our time primarily on answering your questions about YouTube search and discovery, how to get found, and how to get people watching in the first place. Sign-up to get notified about the next Video Labs: https://courses.videocreators.com/courses/video-labs BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-youtube-search-works-in-2019-qa-ep-147

When you tell a good, meaningful story, your audience retention goes up, you get more watch time, and your brand connects with people on a deeper, emotional level. Telling a good story, however, is much more difficult than it sounds unless you know the basic structure of of a good story. Once you know the basic elements, you can be more intentional about how you piece together your stories so that your videos perform better, reach more people, and have a higher potential to change their lives. Check out Joshua Gott's website for more information about him and his work: https://www.joshuagott.com BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-structure-an-engaging-story-for-your-next-video-feat-joshua-gott-ep-146

Hollywood has mastered the art of telling engaging stories. It's led to tremendous success for that industry, and it can lead to similar success for us as creators on YouTube. Jeff Bartsch, who edits TV in Hollywood, is joining us to share some of the secrets Hollywood uses to craft engaging stories that hold an audience's attention so that we can do the same with our videos on YouTube. Jeff Bartsch, Story Greenlight: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS4I5wtqpPcGI3VuUnRLBYg BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/hollywood-secrets-of-crafting-engaging-stories-from-hollywood-feat-jeff-bartsch-ep-145

It's difficult for some creators to take an educational channel and turn it into a storytelling channel that still educates viewers while also entertaining viewers and inspiring them with a meaningful story. Sierra is experimenting with integrating storytelling and narrative content into her channel while also staying true to her channel's overall value proposition, the value her subscribers expect to get from her videos. Today she'll share the behind-the-scenes story of how she started the, "Confidence Makeover," series, what she's learned from it, and advice she has for creators like us who find ourselves facing a similar challenge. Check out Sierra Schultzzie's channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyKlcayeNPgJ_05ItVRLy2g Here's Seirra's, "Confidence Makeover," series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZBTsMtQH5c&list=PLDf7atNag0SWU3hzHrbgexPFhrzN_W2t7 BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-sierra-educates-and-inspires-viewers-for-maximum-impact-ep-144

I've been doing several experiments on YouTube this year to test ideas and theories in how we can better engage audiences, get viewers to watch more videos, increase audience retention and watch time, and a lot more. Some of the experiments didn't make much of a difference, but a few of them did. Today I'll discuss some of the experiments I've tried that worked effectively and the impact they had overall so you can implement the ideas that make the most sense for you and see better results on your channel. #AlwaysBeTesting BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/my-7-youtube-experiments-in-2018-that-actually-worked-ep-143

Today was an open Q&A live stream on my YouTube channel. We talked about a lot of different topics, including the best way to go full-time on YouTube, time management, thumbnail design, and more. I'm curious to hear what you guys think of this format as podcast listeners. Let me know! BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/going-full-time-on-youtube-thumbnail-design-work-life-balance-and-more-live-qa-ep-142

YouTube tends to go through trends of what's popular, what works, what doesn't, and the barriers creators need to break through in order to find success. There's two significant shifts happening on YouTube now that will impact who still has a thriving channel in a few years from now, so it's important that we learns to address these trends now before it's too late. EXAMPLES OF WHAT'S HAPPENING - Shane Dawson’s Jake Paul docuseries is an exhausting reinvention of YouTube norms: https://www.polygon.com/2018/10/2/17927810/shane-dawson-jake-paul-documentary-episode-3-backlash-apology - Casey Neistat on Shadowing Shawn Mendes for His YouTube Documentary: 'He Has This Singular Focus' https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/8478137/shawn-mendes-casey-neistat-youtube-documentary - Shane Dawson and Jake Paul: How a YouTube series 'could be making millions' https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-45705129 - The Science of Storytelling: Why Telling a Story is the Most Powerful Way to Activate Our Brains: https://lifehacker.com/5965703/the-science-of-storytelling-why-telling-a-story-is-the-most-powerful-way-to-activate-our-brains BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/what-you-have-to-do-now-to-be-relevant-on-youtube-in-2-years-ep-141

Over time, some of your subscribers will become more passive and watch less and less of your videos. It's normal to have high sub counts and relatively low view counts as time goes on. Here's a few suggestions that can help mitigate that as much as possible, though, and it all has to do with how well we form a connection with the viewer through our videos. These five tips should help. BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/elements-that-keep-subscribers-engaged-long-term

I've been to many YouTube conferences and conventions, but they're not all created equal nor do they all provide similar value for creators. Here's my review of the 9 I've been to recently and some of my thoughts on on them. BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/my-review-of-10-youtube-and-social-media-conferences-ep-139

TV is now YouTube's fastest growing market. Mobile is still growing, but more and more people are watching YouTube on their smart TVs. It's interesting to see people moving away from broadcast TV and streaming YouTube videos instead. In this live stream we'll discuss a few ideas for optimizing our videos and our content for television viewers so we can capitalize on this growing market. YouTube: TV is our fastest-growing market: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/sep/14/youtube-tv-is-our-fastest-growing-market Check out VidSummit: https://vidsummit.com BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ Leave your comments on our post right here: https://videocreators.com/optimize-for-youtubes-fastest-growing-market-tv-ep-138 LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

YouTube made an update about what ads are available to what creators and the result is that creators in the Partner Program can now earn more money with non-skippable ads. Plus, YouTube is rolling out some new tools for non-profits to use, as well as tools we can use for non-profits to help raise funds for our favorite charities. And much more! ARTICLES DISCUSSED TODAY - Want to earn more money from ad revenue? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH4twWUw2OI - Introducing YouTube Giving: New tools for charitable giving on YouTube https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2018/08/introducing-youtube-giving-new-tools.html - Facebook rolls out its Watch video service worldwide: https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/29/facebook-watch-launches-worldwide/ - For IGTV, Instagram needs slow to mean steady https://techcrunch.com/2018/08/25/igtv-views/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/youtube-ad-change-more-for-creators-ep-137

A group of creators just finished 8 weeks of Video Labs Online! Together they'll share some of their best YouTube tips, ideas, and advice for how to grow your audience, reach more people, and have the impact you want your channel to have. If you're interested in joining the waiting list for the fall session of Video Labs, sign-up here: https://videocreators.com/product/video-labs/ CHANNELS IN THIS LIVE STREAM - Kids Toys Play Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmKsULSe7oGtdGcv3bz-_bw - freiundwunderbar: http://www.youtube.de/freiundwunderbar - Kristen Leake: http://youtube.com/kristenleake - James Dunne: http://youtube.com/jamesdunne - Nick Redmark: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCelBWcrP8AgasYKbwE9ihYA - The FilmMaker's Formula: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJtEkGYUbldWo8Lqo9MrKQw - Sean Chandler Talks About: https://www.youtube.com/user/KirkNeverDied - Buffalo and Brandy: https://www.youtube.com/user/buffaloandbrandy - SGTWOBBLE: https://www.youtube.com/sgtwobble - muchelleb: http://www.youtube.com/muchelleb - Heidi Dean: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeidiDeanMarketing4Actors - Rusty Dobbs: https://www.youtube.com/c/RustyDobbs - SablePixelAdventures: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvu36GUx_njtJsl4J_jtONg - Kate Shaffer Fine Art: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8PkP5zV8krBiAMjMv5YkA - David-Dorian Ross: https://youtube.com/drtaichi - Busbee Style: https://www.youtube.com/user/BusbeeStyleTV - Rush Voorhis Outdoors: https://www.youtube.com/rushvoorhisoutdoors - BlueprintDIY: https://www.youtube.com/user/blueprintdiy BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/top-youtube-growth-tips-from-20-creators-ep-136

If you want a process for building a sustainable YouTube career, Ben Grubbs is here to tell us how to make money on YouTube and make our creativity last. Previously, Ben was the Global Head of Top Creator Partnerships at YouTube where he oversaw the strategy and investments driving the growth and sustainability of YouTube's top content creators. Now, with Next 10 Ventures, he's raised $50M to partner with creators, diversify their business, and pave the way to a long-lasting career. Ben has unparalleled expertise in the space and he loves discussing the wars going on between Twitch / IGTV / YouTube and how creators should be building their business. Check out Next 10 Ventures at https://www.next10ventures.com/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify   Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/50mm-investor-shares-his-process-for-building-a-sustainable-youtube-career-ep-135

In an effort to grow their channels faster, creators sometimes buy views and subscribers using various services that are available. Unfortunately, most of the time this can really hurt their channels despite claims and promises otherwise. In today's live stream I'll talk about the impact that buying views and subscribers can have, especially when it's fake views and subscribers, and what to watch out for in the promises many websites make about how they help you grow on YouTube. The Flourishing Business of Fake YouTube Views: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/08/11/technology/youtube-fake-view-sellers.html BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-buying-views-can-ruin-your-channel-ep-134

Growing a YouTube channel takes a lot of hard work. More and more full-time creators are quitting, burning out, and even experiencing some mental health issues along with some addictions for coping. There is a lot to manage when you consider what it takes to create videos, build a community, sustain the business, and put yourself out there emotionally on a regular basis. It's tiring, draining, and makes you want to quit at times. I'm no exception, but I have been doing this for over 12 years now. Here's what I do to avoid burnout and balance real life with YouTube life so I can continue to serve viewers the best way possible. Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/burnout-how-to-stay-sane-with-crazy-youtube-demands-ep-133 ARTICLES REFERENCED - Why YouTubers are feeling the burn: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/aug/12/youtubers-feeling-burn-video-stars-crumbling-under-pressure-of-producing-new-content - Lucy Moon: I made a YouTube video about my alcohol problem: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-45115673 - Turn YouTube into Your Career: https://courses.videocreators.com/courses/turn-youtube-into-your-career/ BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

There's a lot of emphasis placed on search traffic, which isn't bad because it's a powerful traffic driver for a lot of channels. However, YouTube has some other traffic sources that should not be overlooked and can be even more powerful than search itself for a lot of channels. So today I want to talk about why it's been a few years since I've intentionally targeted search traffic and my approach that let's me not only continue to get views from YouTube search, but also get traffic from other sources, as well. Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/why-i-dont-target-search-traffic-on-youtube-ep-132 BECOME A MEMBER OF MY CHANNEL: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/join FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

YouTube updates where hashtags are positioned, giving them more visibility above the video's title on YouTube. This is very prominent placing and may influence how creators strategically optimize their videos for discoverability in terms of YouTube SEO and video optimization. Leave your comments on our post here:  https://videocreators.com/more-youtube-has…re-places-ep-131/ - Sponsors can call-in using the phone number here on this sponsor-only post: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/community?lb=Ugyrm0bYBr7jxgL6fwZ4AaABCQ - YouTube support page on hashtags: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6390658 BECOME A COMMUNITY SPONSOR: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/sponsor FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

There's a lot of common mistakes people make when it comes to growing their YouTube channel. Today we're going to discuss the top 3 quick fixes people can do that will grow subscribers, get more views, and help you become a more successful YouTube creator. If you're stuck at being a small YouTube creator with a small channel, these fixes may help you break through and achieve the growth you really want. Come learn my me and my team LIVE in Cincinnati this August 23-24! Apply at https://vclabs.com Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/3-fixes-small-youtube-channel-ep-130 BECOME A COMMUNITY SPONSOR: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/sponsor FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

As YouTube continues to add monetization options for YouTube creators, Facebook has slowly working on some new tools that help Facebook creators do the same. Now they're becoming more accessible to more creators and the obvious question is, how do Facebook's new monetization tools compare to YouTube's monetization tools? And which tools will help creators best reach their audience, make money, and serve everyone best? Rachel Farnsworth is a full-time blogger who runs her Facebook page, "The Stay At Home Chef," which has almost 2.5 million followers. She's been using Facebook's monetization tools for a while and will share with us the good, the bad, the ugly, and how it compares to YouTube's monetization tools. Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/facebooks-new-monetization-vs-youtube-ep-129 Check out our guest, Rachel Farnsworth, on, "The Stay At Home Chef" - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStayAtHomeChef/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thestayhomechef STORIES DISCUSSED IN THIS LIVE STREAM - Facebook introduces video monetization tools to lure creators away from YouTube: https://venturebeat.com/2018/06/19/facebook-introduces-video-monetization-tools-to-lure-creators-away-from-youtube/ - Facebook launches Brand Collabs search engine for sponsoring creators: https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/19/facebook-brand-collabs/ - Facebook Takes Aim at YouTube, But It Faces an Uphill Battle: https://www.thestreet.com/technology/facebook-takes-aim-at-youtube-14628641 BECOME A COMMUNITY SPONSOR: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/sponsor FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

Last week at VidCon YouTube announced a lot of new tools and features. We'll review each of them, but focus on the 3 new monetization features they're rolling out for creators, including ticketing, merchandise, and memberships. Leave your comments here: https://videocreators.com/reviewing-youtubes-3-new-monetization-tools-ep-128 SPONSORS ONLY: Go here to get the phone number to call-in to today's show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/community?lb=Ugyz4Q2trZp3RjnQ9Tx4AaABCQ STORIES DISCUSSED - Helping creators earn more money and build stronger communities: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2018/06/vidcon-2018-helping-creators-earn-more.html - YouTube Music and YouTube Premium launch in 17 countries: It’s all here: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2018/06/youtube-music-and-youtube-premium.html - A visual of what ticketing looks like: https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/14/youtube-partners-with-ticketmaster-to-sell-concert-tickets-on-artists-video-pages/ BECOME A COMMUNITY SPONSOR: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/sponsor FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

Last week Instagram announced IGTV! Instagram TV allows users to create a channel and upload videos up to 10 minutes in length. Videos can also be edited professionally and uploaded with a thumbnail, title, and description, all similar to YouTube. So what does this mean for us as YouTube creators? How do we leverage IGTV? In this live stream a former employee of YouTube, Rachel Melby, will join us to discuss her thoughts on the impact IGTV will have on YouTube, the differences between the two platforms, and some advice for creators who are wondering how to best use IGTV as part of their YouTube strategy. Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-best-leverage-instagram-tv LINKS REFERENCED - Learn more about Instagram TV: https://instagram-press.com/blog/2018/06/20/welcome-to-igtv/ - Is IGTV a YouTube killer? https://medium.com/@catchfoot/is-igtv-a-youtube-killer-4745e56dba20 - Flowchart for creating a second Instagram account: https://mailchi.mp/9e77f335c06a/newinstagram - More about Rachel Lightfoot: https://www.catchfootandrun.com BECOME A COMMUNITY SPONSOR: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/sponsor FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

With everything else going on in life, being a YouTube creator is often a small part of what we do. There's plenty of other things demanding for our time and attention, like school, family, relationships, work, fitness, and other personal goals. Today we'll do some live Q&A on productivity and time management as a YouTube creator. Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/live-qa-time-management-and-productivity-for-youtube-creators Check out Roberto's channel: https://www.youtube.com/robertoblake2 E-Myth: https://amzn.to/2lfasVo (affiliate) Turn YouTube into your Career: https://courses.videocreators.com/courses/turn-youtube-into-your-career/ BECOME A COMMUNITY SPONSOR: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/sponsor FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

A recent study shows that Facebook is continuing to decline among teenagers while YouTube continues to grow. In teens' list of top social networks, YouTube is #1, Instagram and Snapchat are #2 and #3, with Facebook dropping to #4. What does this mean for us as YouTube creators and how can we capitalize on the growth of YouTube among teenagers? That's what we'll discuss in this live stream with Benji Travis. Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/growing-on-youtube-while-teens-abandon-facebook STORIES REFERENCED - Teens are abandoning Facebook in dramatic numbers, study finds: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/jun/01/facebook-teens-leaving-instagram-snapchat-study-user-numbers - Facebook edged out of top 3 social networks by U.S. teens: https://venturebeat.com/2018/05/31/facebook-edged-out-of-top-3-social-networks-by-u-s-teens/ Check Benji out on YouTube: - Video Influencers: https://www.youtube.com/user/videoinfluencers - BenjiManTV: https://www.youtube.com/user/BenjiManTV BECOME A COMMUNITY SPONSOR: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/sponsor FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

Starting a YouTube channel is one thing, but promoting it and getting discovered is something else. In this episode we discuss your questions about promoting your channel. Check Benji out on YouTube: - Video Influencers: https://www.youtube.com/user/videoinfluencers - BenjiManTV: https://www.youtube.com/user/BenjiManTV Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/promote-youtube-channel-feat-benjimantv-ep-124 BECOME A COMMUNITY SPONSOR: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/sponsor FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

It's difficult to pivot your channel and still keep people engaged when they subscribed for one thing, but you no longer want to do that one thing. How do you change directions with your channel and still keep viewers on board? It's hard to do and depends mostly on how well you established your brand prior to the switch. In this episode we'll talk about how to make that shift to a different topic or niche with your audience. "Primal Branding," by Patrick Hanlon: https://amzn.to/2GCabEk (affiliate) Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/pivot-channel-keep-viewers-engaged-ep-123 BECOME A COMMUNITY SPONSOR: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/sponsor FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

Last week YouTube announced some changes to their YouTube Red offering by renaming it and adding another offer! It looks like YouTube is feeling more comfortable charging people for using the service, which could be great for us as creators if our audiences feel like it's more natural to make a transaction on this platform. That may prove to be a necessary and valuable mindset shift with the inclusion of the new sponsors feature and more! Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/people-are-getting-used-to-paying-money-for-youtube STORIES DISCUSSED - Introducing YouTube Premium: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2018/05/introducing-youtube-premium.html - YouTube Music, a new music streaming service, is coming soon: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2018/05/youtube-music-new-music-streaming.html - YouTube Shines a light on next generation of superstars with Artist on the Rise program: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2018/05/youtube-shines-light-on-next-generation.html - YouTube is working on an incognito mode for its Android app: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/15/youtube-incognito-mode-android-app/ - YouTube TV turns on 'voice remote' feature for some users: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/14/youtube-tv-voice-remote-feature-some-users/ - YouTube can now tell you who made the music in that video: https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/16/youtube-music-in-this-video/ BECOME A COMMUNITY SPONSOR: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/sponsor FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

Creators who are frustrated with YouTube point to several indicators that the platform is dying, but is that really the case? I suppose it depends on your perspective and personal experience with YouTube. Let's look at some data and overall numbers, especially in comparison to Facebook, and see how YouTube is growing or declining, and what it means for us as creators. Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/youtube-finally-dead-hardly-heres-2018s-stats-ep-121 STORIES DISCUSSED IN THIS LIVE STREAM - YouTube Is Growing Users Nearly Twice as Fast as Facebook: https://www.fool.com/investing/2018/05/11/youtube-is-growing-users-nearly-twice-as-fast-as-f.aspx - YouTube Feigns Interest In Your Digital Wellbeing With 'Take a Break' Notifications: https://gizmodo.com/youtube-feigns-interest-in-your-digital-wellbeing-with-1825980514 - YouTube Red Renews Cobra Kai for Season 2, Just a Week After Its Debut: http://www.adweek.com/tv-video/youtube-red-renews-cobra-kai-for-season-2-just-a-week-after-its-debut/ Check out the course, "Turn YouTube into Your Career," at https://courses.videocreators.com/courses/turn-youtube-into-your-career/ BECOME A COMMUNITY SPONSOR: Access special community perks on our YouTube channel and support our trainings by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ/sponsor FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

When Kelsey started her YouTube channel, she started with 0 views and 0 subscribers, just like everyone else. As she grew her channel, quitting her day job and going full-time on her channel was a major goal for her, so she started doing a few other things that would earn money besides waiting for the advertising dollars from Adsense to add up. Today she's full-time on YouTube and continues to do things that add value to her audience and earn money to make it sustainable for her. Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-kelsey-launched-full-time-on-youtube-with-a-small-channel Hear Kelsey's top, pro tips for editing better videos with Premiere Pro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti8oP1ixMjM Learn more about Premiere Pro with Kelsey at: https://www.youtube.com/premieregal Check out the course, "Turn YouTube into Your Career," at https://courses.videocreators.com/courses/turn-youtube-into-your-career/ Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay - Spotify: https://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify

A few months ago a lot of channels lost a lot of videos, got community guideline strikes, lost monetization, and even lost their entire channels. Now YouTube is sharing a bit more of what happened, how many videos were effected, and are being more transparent about it going forward. We'll talk about what some of the impact was on creators and how you can see what impact your reporting has on YouTube as a whole. Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/know-videos-flag-actually-removed-ep-119 LINKS DISCUSSED - An update on what we’re doing to enforce YouTube’s Community Guidelines: https://youtube.googleblog.com/2018/04/more-information-faster-removals-more.html - Your report history: https://www.youtube.com/reporthistory - YouTube Community Guidelines enforcement: https://transparencyreport.google.com/youtube-policy/overview - Google to improve YouTube Kids app to let parents control what children watch: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/apr/25/google-youtube-kids-app-parent-control-what-children-watch Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

Luria was one of the very first online Internet celebrities. She grew a large audience around video podcasting in the tech world and saw a lot of success in her business. However, her personal life struggled. She ended up living her divorce publicly online and eventually gave up the business she built over 10 years online. But that didn't stop her from doing it again. Sometimes you have to let go of something that's successful to grow something that's healthy and serves both you and your audience even better than before. Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/luria-found-success-letting-go-2m-followers-ep-118 Learn Luria's best pro tips for how to engage an audience with live streaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md5amKV4WGU Follow Luria's live streaming expertise at: - Website: https://livestreamingpros.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LiveStreamingPros/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DavidFosterChannel Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

Adblock and browser extensions like it block ads from appearing on sites across the Internet. Some consider this to be completely innocent while others say it's stealing, disrespectful, and harms the online ecosystem. Google is obviously not in favor of Adblock, so they've tried a few things to mitigate it's impact. Today we'll talk about one of the things they're trying that's not being implemented on YouTube yet, but maybe gives us an idea of something they're testing in determining it's effectiveness. Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/youtube-may-beat-adblock-make-us-money-ep-117 LINKS DISCUSSED - Helping publishers recover lost revenue from ad blocking: https://blog.google/topics/ads/helping-publishers-recover-lost-revenue-ad-blocking/ - An Update on Our 2018 Priorities: https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2018/04/an-update-on-our-2018-priorities.html - YouTube Red: https://www.youtube.com/red Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

When Antonio started his business, he was working a lot of hours and not really feeling like he had the freedom he wanted. Through the course of several traumatic events, he decided to focus on what mattered most to him -- his family -- and that's when his business and channel really started to grow the most. Today he has almost 2 million subscribers and spends only about 4 hours a month on it! Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/roberto-blake-overcomes-youtube-roadblocks-ep-115 Watch Antonio's top tips for reaching 1.8M subscribers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAg_y1Af1Pk Check out Antonio's channel at https://www.youtube.com/realmenrealstyle Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

Every YouTube creator bumps into roadblocks and challenges when growing their YouTube channel. Every creator starts at 0 and grows from there. Roberto Blake is no different. He's faced many challenges on YouTube, both related to his channel and some related to challenges in real life. Here's his story of how he approaches challenges and overcome them on YouTube. Check out Roberto Blake's channel: https://www.youtube.com/robertoblake2 Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/roberto-blake-overcomes-youtube-roadblocks-ep-115 SPONSOR: Check out https://customthumbnails.com to get professional custom thumbnails created for your videos! I've been using them for about 5 months and love it! Use coupon code VIDEOCREATORS to get 50% off your first order. Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

Peter Hollens grew his YouTube channel primarily with factors outside of YouTube's algorithm. Yes, metadata like titles, descriptions, and tags are important, but Peter found that relationships, collaborations, and creating solid content that people notice and watch are all bigger factors in growing a YouTube channel. Here's his story about how he went to being a full-time YouTube creator overnight. Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/ignore-algorithm-grow-overnight-like-peter-instead-ep-114 LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO - Hear Peter's story about how he grew his channel and went full-time on YouTube overnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYXZoJbaQt4 - Hear Peter's pro tips for growing a music channel into a career: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOiCn0J9xms - Hear Peter's advice for how to turn Patreon into a full-time income: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RymAHaHJfQ&index=1&t=0s&list=PLvxDZJe1lbaZRSINBR8m23Y5PhJCB_nJ2 - Check out Peter Hollen's channel at: https://www.youtube.com/peterhollens - Check out the Peter Hollens Creator Academy: https://www.hollenscreatoracademy.com/ Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

Last week there was a lot of controversy in the YouTube world regarding how YouTube's notifications work, the subscribe button, advertiser-friendly policies, and more. While the facts being discussed are true, the hype around it feels like it's based on a misunderstanding of what the subscription experience is really like for the viewer. So, let's discuss that here today as well as how we, as creators, should respond to it in order to best reach our audiences with our videos. Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/ahh-controversy-youtube-notifications-ad-policies-ep-113 LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE - The original YouTube notifications comments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgZ2ABxFp6g - YouTube Notifications in-depth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gd_J-5QBBhY - Notifications with Thumbnail Preview: https://9to5google.com/2018/03/30/youtube-android-test-thumbnail-preview/ - Ad policy checkbox: https://youtu.be/jd-aU41W_G4 - Advertiser guidelines discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x58Ff1-joeU - Advertiser friendly guidelines: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6162278?hl=en Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators

Sean Cannell grew his channel from 0 to over 30,000 new subscribers every month. That's around 1,000 new subscribers a day. It wasn't because he had a viral video. It was because he kept going, pushed himself, continued to learn, and was driven by a personal conflict that made it necessary for him to succeed. His story will not only help you grow your channel, but also grow it for the right reasons. Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/sean-went-0-30000-new-subscribers-per-month-ep-112 SPONSOR: Visit http://www.customthumbnails.com to get clickable, custom thumbnails created for your videos. Get 50% off using PROMO CODE: videocreators LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE - Think Media TV: https://www.youtube.com/user/THiNKmediaTV - Video Influencers: https://www.youtube.com/user/videoinfluencers - Audible trial and free audio book: http://www.audibletrial.com/videocreators - Tim's family channel: https://www.youtube.com/schmovies - Pro Tips with Sean Cannell: Search for the video at https://www.youtube.com/videocreators Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

I just finished 8 weeks in Video Labs with 20 creators! It was a blast! Some of them are here to share with you their top YouTube tips for growing on YouTube. Some of them are already experiencing great results with these tips. Others are about to start implementing them on their channels. Learn from what other creators are doing and thinking and take the ideas that make sense for your efforts on YouTube. Leave your comments on our site here: https://videocreators.com/top-13-youtube-growth-tips-13-youtube-creators-ep-111 Register for the next Video Labs session: https://courses.videocreators.com/courses/video-labs Check out each of the creator's channels in this live stream: - Jessica (Jess Creatives): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCis0sjz5ma8PQoztJm4Wmg - Kylie Carlson: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCspObHwy06AGKrF5OX-68Eg - Schellea (Fabulous 50s): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiWPU83VmOXjQ6xY0gIrhIQ - Kristen (GoodKnitKisses): https://www.youtube.com/goodknitkisses - Alex (Koaw Nature): https://www.youtube.com/c/KoawNature - Ric Lindberg: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY-60xIhAv1wz8-vGgYaw0Q - Cindy Guentert-Baldo: https://www.youtube.com/c/cindyguentertbaldo - Paul (Curious Droid): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC726J5A0LLFRxQ0SZqr2mYQ - Rory (Dirty Smith): https://www.youtube.com/dirtysmith - Rabbi John Carrier: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgyP-FeM6CGHmEPQfy3C69Q - Ralph (Chase & Cole Adventures): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtvYrG5IeaYNeHDKjKJJNRA - Susan Cingari: https://www.youtube.com/user/susancingariMMA - Gary (Funnel Junkies): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0SPis95yTttKvC6kVh3OQ - Rampage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaYJe7zwOBfu7vyd2PUe69Q Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

Like most creators, Grant Thompson hit burnout on his channel. He already had a lot of success and growth, but the demands of keeping up with all that was making him feel like he wanted to quit. That's a common feeling for a lot of us as creators who are just trying to keep up with all the demands of a YouTube channel, whether we have a small channel or a big one. Grant found a way to overcome the burnout and turn it into the most freedom he's ever felt while experiencing new levels of success. He shares what that is in his story here today. Leave your comments on our website: https://videocreators.com/grant-thompson-hit-burnout-recovered-9m-subscribers-ep-110 LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE - Check out Chelsea's channel at https://www.youtube.com/thekingofrandom - Check out the Video Creators channel at https://www.youtube.com/videocreators - E-Myth: Why most small businesses don't work and what you can do about it http://amzn.to/2uai4zS (affiliate) - Get one free audio book on Audible: http://www.audibletrial.com/videocreators (affiliate) Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

Chelsea started on YouTube five years ago and quickly grew, but now her interests have changed and she wants to go a different direction with her videos. She's working through how she does that, which isn't an easy thing to do. How do you keep your audience interested and get them to grow up with you when your own interests change? I'm going through something similar here at Video Creators, so it was good to have this discussion together. Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/chelsea-crockett-helping-long-time-audience-stay-engaged-ep-109 Check out Chelsea's channel at https://www.youtube.com/beautyliciousinsider SPONSOR: Visit http://www.customthumbnails.com to get clickable, custom thumbnails created for your videos. Get 50% off using PROMO CODE: videocreators Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

Last week YouTube announced their new metrics in YouTube Analytics: Impressions, Click-Through-Rate, and Unique Viewers. There's a lot of fascinating data we can pull from this to help us make better videos. Let's talk about some of what it means and how we can use it as creators. Leave your comments here: https://videocreators.com/key-insights-youtubes-audience-reach-metrics-ep-108 STORIES: - YouTube Studio: Better Insights, New Metrics & Faster Access to News: https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2018/03/youtube-studio-better-insights-new.html - Understanding your video reach on YouTube: https://creatoracademy.youtube.com/page/lesson/analytics-impressions - Tips for using impressions & CTR data: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7628154 - Measure your video reach on YouTube: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7577430 SPONSOR: Visit http://www.customthumbnails.com to get clickable, custom thumbnails created for your videos. Get 50% off using PROMO CODE: videocreators Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

YouTube made some great updates to live streaming on YouTube, including live chat replay, geotagging, auto captions, and adding Super Chat to iOS! Plus, the YouTube Creator Studio beta is rolling out to more people. Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/live-streamers-rejoice-new-youtube-features-ep-107 SPONSOR: Visit http://www.customthumbnails.com to get clickable, custom thumbnails created for your videos. Get 50% off using PROMO CODE: videocreators STORIES DISCUSSED - YouTube Live Streaming Updates: https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2018/02/updates-to-youtube-live-streaming.html - YouTube Studio Beta Rollout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=butTyLXavA0 CHECK OUT ROBERTO'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/robertoblake2 Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

A lot of people are unhappy with YouTube lately, but it's still one of the top lucrative platforms for creators in terms of the amount of money earned on it. We'll look at some of the top platforms where creators can earn money online and see how they stack up side-by-side in terms of the amount of revenue they paid to creators, as well as a few other stories so we can stay on top of what's happening on YouTube and grow our audiences and businesses accordingly. Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/top-8-lucrative-platforms-creators-ep-106 SPONSOR: Increase watch time, accessibility, and exposure of your videos by captioning them with Rev. Sign up to get $10 off your first order here: http://www.rev.com/videocreators GUESTS ON TODAY'S SHOW - Jason Urgo: https://www.socialblade.com - Carl and Jinger: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCneC60ueLDbk6NVzMHUUhKg STORIES DISCUSSED TODAY - How much people make from YouTube, Etsy, Instagram: http://www.businessinsider.com/how-much-people-make-from-youtube-etsy-instagram-charts-2018-2 - How to get paid by Adsense: https://www.peggyktc.com/2018/02/how-to-get-paid-by-adsense.html - YouTube is expanding YouTube Red to more countries: https://techcrunch.com/2018/02/12/youtube-is-expanding-red-to-more-countries/ Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

YouTube released more updates to their Community Guidelines over the weekend and they are giving us additional steps on how they may go beyond their channel strike system if you post content that falls outside of their Ad-Friendly Guidelines. Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/youtube-ai-may-predict-whether-humans-will-like-thumbnail-ep-105 SPONSOR: https://customthumbnails.com Use coupon code VIDEOCREATORS for 50% off your first order. LINKS MENTIONED: - Google's AI Can Predict Whether Humans will Like an Image or Not: https://thenextweb.com/artificial-intelligence/2017/12/20/googles-ai-can-predict-whether-humans-will-like-an-image-or-not/ - Introducing NIMA Nurage Image Assessment: https://research.googleblog.com/2017/12/introducing-nima-neural-image-assessment.html - Whitepaper on NIMA: https://arxiv.org/pdf/1709.05424.pdf - The Non-Designers Design Book, by Robin Williams: http://amzn.to/2Fi7jNW (affiliate) Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

YouTube released more updates to their Community Guidelines over the weekend and they are giving us additional steps on how they may go beyond their channel strike system if you post content that falls outside of their Ad-Friendly Guidelines. LINKS MENTIONED: - https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02/10/youtube-updates-policies-logan-pauls-multiple-screw-ups/ - https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/9/16997778/youtube-google-logan-paul-policy-change-guidelines-harming-community-ads-monetization - https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2018/02/preventing-harm-to-broader-youtube.html Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-youtubes-new-community-policies-impact-us-ep-104 Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

YouTube is telling us what they see as their top priorities in 2018 so lets talk about that means for us as YouTube creators. Plus YouTube TV is now released on platforms like Roku and Apple TV. Let's talk about what this means for us a creators as well! Leave your thoughts on our post here: https://videocreators.com/youtube-giving-viewers-ways-watch-ep-103 Links Discussed: https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2018/02/my-five-priorities-for-creators-in-2018_1.html http://www.tubefilter.com/2018/02/01/youtube-tv-arrives-on-roku-coming-to-apple-tv/ http://www.trustedreviews.com/news/youtube-tv-apple-tv-download-3387701 Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

The day's of holding your phone horizontal may be coming to an end. Facebook has been testing whether or not people engage more with vertical video. Currently the favorite Facebook video format has been square but with this recent testing video best practices may become vertical videos! Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/facebook-is-changing-how-people-consume-your-videos-ep-102 Article discussed - https://www.campaignlive.com/article/facebook-seen-future-online-video-vertical/1455444 - https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/21/16806572/youtube-vertical-video-ios-display-properly-now-full-screen - http://www.tubefilter.com/2017/12/22/youtube-app-adapts-different-orientations/ - https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/21/youtube-player-will-resize-video-orientation/ - https://www.recode.net/2018/1/26/16934662/facebook-livestreaming-video-games-esports Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

It's time to talk about the Youtube monetization changes and whether or not this Youtube policy change is going to effect the income of small Youtube creators. The Youtube 2018 monetization change states a Youtube channel now needs 4,000 hours of watch time and 1,000 subscribers to monetize you channel and make money from Google Adsense. In this video I'm going to talk about what I think about these new Youtube changes and how you can make money with these new policy changes. Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/making-money-on-youtube-when-youtube-takes-it-away-ep-101 - YouTube updates the Partner Program eligibility requirements: https://youtube-creators.googleblog.com/2018/01/additional-changes-to-youtube-partner.html - Here's a summary of my take on YouTube's update of the Partner Program: https://medium.com/@timschmoyer/my-initial-thoughts-on-youtube-taking-monetization-from-small-creators-a9dc7983d215 - The features you will and will not lose when you're out of the Partner Program: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/72851#features_faq - How to make money on YouTube as a small creator: https://videocreators.com/how-to-make-money-on-as-a-small-youtuber/ - Turn YouTube into your Full-Time Career without Adsense: https://courses.videocreators.com/courses/turn-youtube-into-your-career Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

Ever feel completely perplexed why a seemingly terrible YouTube channel has millions of passionate fans? From the outside all you see are shaky, poor quality videos of content that seem to be mostly pointless. Obviously, there's much more happening behind-the-scenes that's not clearly apparent at first. What most struggling creators and marketers don't realize is that there are certain elements every YouTube channel must possess in order to make it easy for a viewer to love their content and become a loyal fan. These elements actually have very little to do with things like video production quality, optimized titles, and even energetic personalities. Instead, they revolve around the way the creator's brand tells its story through video. Thankfully, once you understand what these elements are, they're relatively simple to incorporate into your videos. When you do so, you'll see new viewers turn into loyal fans much more quickly, causing your channel to grow and reach the people you intend to reach. Check out Social Media Marketing World - Virtual Ticket: http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/cmd.php?Clk=5606315 (affiliate) - Physical Ticket: http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/cmd.php?Clk=5587979 (affiliate) Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/develop-loyal-youtube-audience-ep-100 Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

It's time to evaluate last year's YouTube channel performance and set some goals for 2018. Here's the process I use and how I reached the goals I have. It includes evaluating your YouTube channel's overall performance by comparing the previous two years and looking at the things that changed and didn't change from a high level perspective. Once you write down your observations, you can use that info to create some takeaways, which you then use to set goals for improving in the next year. Hopefully running through this process with you on my channel will help you evaluate your own channel and set your own YouTube goals for next year. Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/evaluate-youtube-growth-set-2018-goals-ep-99 Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

There's sooooo much going on in YouTube world right now about everything YouTube is doing to demonetize and terminate channels. It's heartbreaking even for me to hear it from friends and creators who have had years of time, money, sweat, and tears vanish instantly with no recourse whatsoever to recover it. There's several different ways to respond to this. These are the 3 things I recommend, somewhat unfortunately, for creators as we go through this period of uncertainty and unpredictability on YouTube. Coupon code DEMONETIZED for 20% off my course, "Turn YouTube Into Your Career," until Dec 13, 2017. https://courses.videocreators.com/courses/turn-youtube-into-your-career/ Leave your comments and feedback on our website here: https://videocreators.com/youtubes-mass-demonetization-channel-terminations-grrrrr-ep-98 Watch the live stream replay of this podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiOr_e5gPu0 Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

We talk a lot about growing a YouTube audience, views, subscribers, money, and things like that, but today is an important topic because it's what you do to protect that investment. Growing a YouTube channel only to lose it to a hacker, an Internet attack, or a creeper showing up on your doorstep is one of the worst ways to lose everything you worked so hard to build. A lot of us think we're already doing a pretty good job securing ourselves, our content, and our Internet activity. I know I did. It wasn't until I bumped into a few security issues with my online activity and hearing stories from a few friends of mine who are very Internet savvy that I decided a few extra, simple steps could make a big difference in securing my business and everything I've worked so hard to build online. That's what I discuss in this episode: a few of my own personal stories with Internet security, why it's so important to us as creators, and the four steps we should take to protect ourselves online. Leave a comment on our post here: https://videocreators.com/protect-internet-livelihood-attacks-hacks-ep-97 LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE - Game Labs: Are you being hacked? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8w9qbdqr1L8 - Internet providers in the US can track and monitor everything you do and sell it to advertisers: http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-fcc-privacy-rules-repeal-explained-2017-4/ - Connecting to public WiFi is a security risk without a VPN: https://www.engadget.com/2017/10/16/wifi-vulnerability-krack-attack/ - LastPass password manager I use: https://videocreators.com/lastpass - Google's 2 Step Authentication: https://www.google.com/landing/2step/ - ExpressVPN for protecting your Internet activity: https://videocreators.com/expressvpn Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

Facebook is becoming a bigger player in the online video space. Some people are using video to grow their Facebook pages. It's a great way to connect with fans, grow an audience, and reach people who would never otherwise watch your videos on YouTube. Six Sisters Stuff is one such example. They join us to share some of the tactics they've implemented to grow their Facebook page to over 1 million likes using video. Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/grow-facebook-page-video-feat-six-sisters-stuff-ep-96 CHECK OUT SIX SISTERS STUFF - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SixSistersStuff/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SixSistersStuff Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

This holiday season we all have a lot to be thankful for. In this episode I share a bit about what I'm thankful for, but also how I express that gratitude back to my community on YouTube. Perhaps you'll get a few ideas for how you, too, can give back to your YouTube community and express your gratitude for them, as well. Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/express-gratitude-youtube-community-season-ep-95 Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

I have two video editors on my team who edit all my videos for me. It's amazing to have them as part of the team that supports this community now, but they weren't always here. Several years ago I learned the value of hiring a video editor for my YouTube channel. It started with one guy who learned to use Premiere Pro just to edit my videos and now I have two people who edit so my time is free to work on developing the business side of my channel. It can be a tough transition for a YouTube creator to give up editing their videos. Sometimes the issues that come out actually affect the person who's editing for you, too. So these are my top 10 tips for working with a hired video editor for your YouTube channel so both you and the editor experience success in your working relationship so your YouTube community ultimately wins. Join our Patreon community and grow your channel with us! https://www.patreon.com/videocreators Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/top-10-tips-working-hired-video-editor-ep-94 FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

How we define success on YouTube will determine a lot about if we actually become "successful" on YouTube. Most creators don't take the time to really determine what they want, what their goals are, and what metrics will determine if they're actually successful or not, so they default to things like view counts, subscriber counts, and sometimes money. Those are all important metrics, but they're elusive. How many views and subscribers do you need in order to be successful? Plus, there's a lot of other ways to determine success. How to make money on YouTube as a small creator https://videocreators.com/how-to-make-money-on-as-a-small-youtuber/ Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/define-measure-create-success-youtube-ep-93 FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ Join our community on Patreon for support and guidance in growing your YouTube channel https://www.patreon.com/videocreators LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

Yes, YouTube has had a lot of issues with demonetizing videos for not being "appropriate for all advertisers," but that doesn't mean we should throw our hands up and quit. A lot of how creators succeed on YouTube depends a lot on what mindset they have for they approach the platform and the business model they build around their audience. Today let's dig into what that mindset is, which one you have, and how you should make money on YouTube even when they demonetize your videos. Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/make-money-despite-youtubes-demonetization-issues-ep-92 LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE - 30 Days to a Better YouTube Channel: https://videocreators.com/product/30-days-better-youtube-channel/ - Turn YouTube into your Career: https://courses.videocreators.com/courses/turn-youtube-into-your-career/ - Book a YouTube consulting session with Tim: https://videocreators.com/resources/youtube-certified-consultant/ - Bonus perks in our Patreon community to help you grow your YouTube channel: http://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

If you have a large Facebook audience and start growing your YouTube channel, you probably want to convert some of that Facebook traffic over to your YouTube videos. However, Facebook doesn't like it when you do that. So there's a few tips you can do that will get the job done without killing your Facebook page. Jessica Stansberry has done this with several Facebook marketing clients in the past and shares her best social media tips and hacks for how to get people from Facebook over to YouTube. Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-best-convert-facebook-traffic-to-youtube-videos Check out Jessica's channel: https://www.youtube.com/jessicastansberry Jessica's video on how to setup a sales funnel and Facebook bots: https://www.facebook.com/heyjessicallc/videos/vb.205146473003070/766840936833618/?type=3&theater Bonus perks in our Patreon community to help you grow your YouTube channel: http://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

Running a YouTube channel is hard. It's a real struggle every day for creators who are trying to grow their audience, get more views, get more YouTube subscribers, and earn money that makes their work sustainable. It's difficult to grow a YouTube channel and develop an audience. Some creators push through the frustration. Others don't. This is my story and why I continue to push through the YouTube struggle even when it's hard. Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/youtube-hard-push/ RECOMMENDED LINKS - Podcast episode: "How to make money on YouTube as a small creator" https://videocreators.com/how-to-make-money-on-as-a-small-youtuber/ - Video course: "How to make money on YouTube and turn it into your career" https://courses.videocreators.com/courses/turn-youtube-into-your-career/ - How to setup a Patreon that supports you full-time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RymAHaHJfQ&index=1&list=PLvxDZJe1lbaZRSINBR8m23Y5PhJCB_nJ2 - How I make money on YouTube (and you can, too!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMNnRFCWy0o&list=PLvxDZJe1lbabwitkB_Foz8pQCNgVq_wut&index=1 - How to write a media deck for getting YouTube sponsors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASGsaPpsFyU&list=PLvxDZJe1lbabi7C4fOgpIqS8-zwWnwo2Z&index=3 Bonus perks in our Patreon community to help you grow your YouTube channel: http://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

If you want your YouTube channel to grow, there's a few things you should evaluate. Most creators never take a good hard look at their channel or run it through any kind of audit that aligns with best practices, but doing so can help reveal a lot of helpful insights about what may be holding your channel back from growth. In this episode I walk through the top 10 elements I look at on a YouTube channel when doing an audit. It's the high level, basic things that need to be in place for a channel to really begin to grow and start reaching people to it's maximum potential. As you listen to this episode, take notes of some of the action steps you can do next on your channel to improve your content so you get more YouTube viewers and subscribers. Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/top-10-elements-audit-channel-views-subscribers-ep-89 LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE - Primal Branding: http://go.vcreators.co/PrimalBranding (affiliate) - How to optimize your Thumbnails for More Clicks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UBsP_I-lRU - Schedule a time for us to audit your channel together: https://videocreators.com/resources/youtube-certified-consultant/ Bonus perks in our Patreon community to help you grow your YouTube channel: http://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

Some creators are making a lot of money on YouTube. Other creators are making no money at all. But, according to the data provided in a monetization report, the top earners are doing some things differently than everyone else that allows them to make more money on YouTube than anyone else. There's some untapped opportunities on YouTube to really develop a solid business around your channel and your YouTube audience so that views and subscribers aren't only monetized by advertisers and Google Adsense, but also by you directly. Here's what that looks like and where you should be focusing your time to turn your YouTube channel into a financially sustainable career. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST - Monetization Report: http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/creator-monetization-report-2017-how-bloggers-video-creators-podcasters-make-money/ - How to make money on YouTube as a small creator: https://videocreators.com/how-to-make-money-on-as-a-small-youtuber/ - Video Course, "Turn YouTube into your Career:" https://courses.videocreators.com/courses/turn-youtube-into-your-career/ - Social Media Marketing World: http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/smmworld/ - Social Media Marketing Podcast: http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/podcasts/ - Mike Stelzner on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mike_stelzner Bonus perks in our Patreon community to help you grow your YouTube channel: http://www.patreon.com/videocreators Leave your comments on our website here: https://videocreators.com/untapped-opportunities-for-making-money-on-youtube-ep-88 FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay

Your voice is actually your most important video creation tool. Not your camera, your microphone, nor your Internet connection. None of those tools matter if your voice doesn't sound good and appealing. Sounding friendly is one thing, but caring for your voice so it sounds healthy is another. Most creators, like myself, don't even think about how our voice actually sounds until an expert like Dr. Dan comes along and points it out. In this interview, Dr. Dan and I talk about how to best care for your voice, whether you're a YouTube creator or do a lot of public speaking. We'll show you how to make it sound great, improve your tone, and ensure that you'll be able to keep making videos for your audience for a long time to come. Leave your comments on our post here: https://videocreators.com/how-to-make-your-voice-sound-amazing-and-healthy We discuss questions like: - What's the difference between the way a healthy voice sounds vs. a tired voice sounds? What impact does that have on your audience? - What can happen to a creator if they don't care for their voice? - How can we begin to care for our voices to not only keep it healthy, but to also sound best on camera? Check out the video playlist Dr. Dan put together for, "How to care for your singing and speaking voice." https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZFx6cLexy5H0QzOnUe663LV2UAcklL4j Bonus perks in our Patreon community to help you grow your YouTube channel: http://www.patreon.com/videocreators FREE EBOOK: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience" https://videocreators.com/product/secret-building-youtube-audience/ LET'S CONNECT! -- http://www.facebook.com/videocreators -- http://twitter.com/timschmoyer -- http://instagram.com/timschmoyer LISTEN TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST - iTunes: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes - Soundcloud: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVSoundCloud - Stitcher: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVStitcher - Google Play: http://go.vcreators.co/vcTVGooglePlay