Two revenue pillars: advertising vs direct-to-audience

I interviewed YouTube legends, Colin and Samir. They are the most influential duo in the creator economy. Today, they talk about how to build a channel that stands the test of time. In this episode, you’ll learn the importance of formats in building a strong brand, how to set your channel up for financial success, and we vent about miscellaneous gripes we all have.

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TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) The Most Influential Duo on YouTube

(01:08) What Are Successful YouTubers Doing Right Now

(03:47) Relationship Between Consistency and a Strong Brand

(12:38) What Consistency Looks Like in the C&S Brand

(16:27) Don’t Commercialize Your Passion

(18:51) Turning Your Channel Into a Business

(25:52) The Future of Monetization

(29:41) YouTubers Are Underselling Themselves to Brands

(39:02) Merch as a Revenue Driver Vs Brand Loyalty

(41:12) Future of Shorts

(44:07) What Happens When Thumbnails Become Less Important

(46:41) What’s the Deal with Livestreaming

(50:23) Venting to Each Other About the World Around Us

(55:46) Learn How to Secure High Paying Brand Deals

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