Daniel McMahon, known as Dodford, is a British creative making a name for himself on YouTube with his impressive filmmaking, VFX skills, and storytelling abilities. His collaborations with big names like Mr. Beast and the Sidemen speak volumes about his standing in the online creative world.
In this episode, he shares:
• His strategy for 6 million views (that actually works)
• The harsh reality of being a YouTuber
• The importance of timing content
+ LOADS MORE!
This might be the first time he’s ever opened up about the true story behind Dodford.
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Timestamps:
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:25 Small Creator to YouTube Sensation
07:31 The Sidemen Documentary
14:30 Behind the Scenes: Crafting Viral Documentaries
28:45 Sustaining a YouTube Business Model
33:16 Revenue Streams
37:13 Innovating Content Through Elimination
40:02 YouTube Analytics
44:13 Finding Motivation
49:20 Highs and Lows of Content Creation
57:28 Strategic Content Planning and Future Goals
01:02:03 Closing Thoughts
