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This is a podcast all about content creation! Our aim is to give you real, actionable advice from real successful content creators.

Julia, our podcast host, sits down weekly with creators and grills them about their latest projects and discusses trends in the industry.

16/09/2024

This year at VidSummit we went to only a few sessions because there is so much more to be gained from meeting and brainstorming with other creators. Here are our top takeaways.

03/09/2024

We designed this episode to be helpful for you whether you're going to VidSummit or not. Here is a rundown of what VidSummit is all about, how to get the most of it if you're going, and how to accomplish similar results even if you aren't going.

22/07/2024

The feeling of seeing a video underperform after working so hard on it is the worst. We created a list of things that you can do AFTER publishing to give your video a little boost. We also discuss which post-publish tasks don't matter that much in the long run.

15/07/2024

After our video about YouTube's new Test and Compare feature, the YouTube engineers working on the tool reached out. It was a great meeting, here's what we learned.

08/07/2024

If you contribute content to YouTube, you play by their rules. But their rules are not always consistent. So what can you do? We have some thoughts.

01/07/2024

We've worked with a lot of creators over the years in our membership system P24. These are the traits we've found help people the most with their YouTube journey.

24/06/2024

Sometimes the advice that sounds the most encouraging will hold you back. We're digging into it to help you stay inspired and use the right strategies.

17/06/2024

Lately there has been a lot of talk about using SEO and keywords to maximize the spread of your videos. So we’re giving our take on which things matter and which things aren’t worth your time.

10/06/2024

We thought it would be fun to sit down and list our favorite creators and there is quite a range. I bet you have a big range in your interests too. Let us know your favorite topics and creators!

03/06/2024

Nathan made a Channel Makers video in 80% less time than we usually spend. In this episode, Nathan tells us what he would have done differently and what he really liked about cutting his production time. We also get real about one of the pre-publish anxieties that can hold creators back.

28/05/2024

Lately there has been a lot of talk about if the creator economy is collapsing due to over-saturation of content from creators and ad burnout from users. Can anything be done?

29/04/2024

We're going over multiple features we don't love on YouTube. We've been waiting a LONG time to talk about the last one as we've been running a secret test for over 5 months. I haven't been so surprised since I discovered margarine was fake butter in kindergarten.

22/04/2024

Let's talk about the second half of this article: 5 Common Mistakes That Hinder Your Channel Growth.
This is one of the top articles on google for YouTube mistakes. But is it solid advice?

Here's the article if you're curious: https://prodvigate.com/blog/The-10-Biggest-Mistakes-Every-YouTuber-Makes/

15/04/2024

We're discussing the first half of an article: 5 Common Mistakes That Hinder Your Channel Growth. This is one of the top articles on google for YouTube mistakes. But is it solid advice?

Here's the article if you're curious: https://prodvigate.com/blog/The-10-Biggest-Mistakes-Every-YouTuber-Makes/

Join us next week for part two covering the second half of this article.

08/04/2024

Reports say that only about 3% of YouTube Channels ever get monetized. Because we've monetized multiple channels, we know your odds can be so much better. Here's our thoughts on what holds most small creators back.

01/04/2024

YouTube just released a new A.I. "tool" and there is a lot of debate on if it's a good thing or bad thing for creators. We're jumping in with our first impressions on this change.

Here is YouTube's resource on the topic 👉 https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/disclosing-ai-generated-content/

25/03/2024

Is it better to script or use bullet points when making a YouTube video? We love to debate (even if we don't necessarily hold fast to one side or the other). Let us know which scripting style you prefer in the comments! ✍️💪

18/03/2024

Steve Ramsey joined us last week, to talk about making videos you're passionate about instead of catering to the algorithm. We also touch on burnout and YouTube guru vampires. 🧛🏻‍♂️📺 Talking to Steve was like a breath of fresh air. Don't miss this great conversation!

11/03/2024

You've probably been told to get serious about your channel, watch the analytics, and create for your audience, not yourself. But what if that's all backwards? Nathan and I (Julia) discuss the benefits of leaning into creativity on your channel instead of just trying to make videos that "will work" or "go viral".

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04/03/2024

Driving engagement on YouTube works best if it feels unique and genuine. I hope as Nathan and I discuss what we’re trying you can get inspiration for unique angles to take on your own channel to build your community.

Check out EP 27 👇

26/02/2024

Staying consistent on YouTube is arguably the hardest part. We're talking about all of the different obstacles and how to finally overcome what's holding you up.

12/02/2024

We have the beta version of YouTube's Test and Compare feature - A, B and C testing of thumbnails! We couldn't be more excited and we've already hit the ground running with testing. But it's a little different than we expected.

06/02/2024

Titles are not nearly as time-consuming as filming, edits, or even thumbnails. But I'm willing to say they deserve more of your time and attention than you're currently giving them. But how do you get started? In episode 23, Nathan and I have lots of suggestions for you that will make this step so much easier.

29/01/2024

Is it worth it to clap back in the comments of your YouTube channel or should you hide the comments or ignore them completely? You have a lot of options. Here is how we like to deal with haters in each situation. If you have haters, hang in there and remember there are probably more silent fans than you realize.

22/01/2024

We get asked all the time if you should start a brand new YouTube channel if you’re making a big change. The answer, is usually no. But there’s a lot of extra strategy that goes into pivoting a channel. We’re sharing what we’ve learned from the best YouTubers on pivoting and our plans for our own pivot on Channel Makers

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Is this YouTube Convention Worth It? Why VidSummit

Boost Your Video's Performance AFTER Publishing With These Simple Steps

We Met With The YouTube Engineers on the Thumbnail Tool. Here's What They Had to Say.

After our video about YouTube's new Test and Compare feature, the YouTube engineers working on the tool reached out. It was a great meeting, here's what we learned. #youtubetestandcompare #thumbnailstrategies #youtubestrategies

How YouTube's Ethics Impact You as a Creator

If you contribute content to YouTube, you play by their rules. But their rules are not always consistent. So what can you do? We have some thoughts. #youtubeadvice #growingyourchannel #youtubestrategies #youtubeethics

The Most Successful YouTubers Share These Traits

We've worked with a lot of creators over the years in our membership system P24. These are the traits we've found help people the most with their YouTube journey. #creatortips #youtubestrategies

Common YouTube Advice that is Actually Terrible

Sometimes the advice that sounds the most encouraging will hold you back. We're digging into it to help you stay inspired and use the right strategies.

This YouTube feature gets abused. Does SEO really matter on YouTube? Yes and No. Tags may not be your answer to getting your videos found.

SEO on YouTube - Is it Worth It?

Lately there has been a lot of talk about using SEO and keywords to maximize the spread of your videos. So we’re giving our take on which things matter and which things aren’t worth your time. #seoforyoutube #growingyourchannel #youtubestrategies

Our Favorite Creators (Content Creation, Education, Guilty Pleasures)

We thought it would be fun to sit down and list our favorite creators and there is quite a range. I bet you have a big range in your interests too. Let us know your favorite topics and creators!

Why did I say it like that? 🤦🏻 Oh right, because I'm human and I make mistakes. Don't let your perfectionism keep you from publishing. 💪

He Drastically Cut His YouTube Creation Time - Did Video Quality Suffer?

Will the Creator Economy Last?

Lately there has been a lot of talk about if the creator economy is collapsing due to over-saturation of content from creators and ad burnout from users. Can anything be done? #creatoreconomy #youtubepartner #monetization

Don't make this mistake. The story starts BEFORE you think the story starts.

We SECRETLY TESTED YouTube's A/B Thumbnail Tester and It's Useless.

Critical Mistakes Harming Your Channel. Allegedly.

Let's talk about the second half of this article: 5 Common Mistakes That Hinder Your Channel Growth. This is one of the top articles on google for YouTube mistakes. But is it solid advice? Here's the article if you're curious: https://prodvigate.com/blog/The-10-Biggest-Mistakes-Every-YouTuber-Makes/

Help YouTube, help you. Are you giving YouTube a good sense of who you are as a creator? Is your audience easily identifiable? If not, maybe you should be honing in. #growingyourchannel #AudienceBuilding

Is This YouTube Advice Actually Hindering Your Channel?

We're discussing the first half of an article: 5 Common Mistakes That Hinder Your Channel Growth. This is one of the top articles on google for YouTube mistakes. But is it solid advice? Here's the article if you're curious: https://prodvigate.com/blog/The-10-Biggest-Mistakes-Every-YouTuber-Makes/ Join us next week for part two covering the second half of this article. #mistakesyoutubersmake #growingyourchannel #youtubestrategies

97% of YouTube Channels Fail. Can Yours Succeed?

Does AI need policing? There is a lot of digital deception these days. Is YouTube's new "tool" a step in the right direction? We aren't so sure.

YouTube's New AI "TOOL". Good or Bad News for Creators?

YouTube just released a new A.I. "tool" and there is a lot of debate on if it's a good thing or bad thing for creators. We're jumping in with our first impressions on this change. Here is YouTube's resource on the topic 👉 https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/disclosing-ai-generated-content/

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