In this conversation, Dusty Porter interviews Whitney Bonds, a successful YouTube creator with over 160,000 subscribers. Whitney shares her journey from blogging to YouTube, discussing the challenges she faced, including overcoming her fear of being on camera. She emphasizes the importance of diversifying income streams, building trust with her audience, and creating content with intention. Whitney also delves into her monetization strategies, including affiliate marketing and ad revenue, while maintaining her integrity as a creator. The discussion highlights the evolving landscape of YouTube and the significance of authenticity in content creation.

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Creator’s Corner Mastermind Group
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One-on-One YouTube Coaching with Dusty

https://www.dustyporter.com/youtubecoaching
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VidIQ Tool
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Spotter Studio (Affiliate Link)
https://geni.us/T9aUF
Charlie Chang’s YouTube Channel (referenced for thumbnail/title strategy)

https://www.youtube.com/@CharlieChang
Nate O’Brien’s YouTube Channel (inspiration for Whitney’s YouTube journey)

https://www.youtube.com/@NateOBrien
Canva (discussed as a tutorial topic and affiliate content)

https://www.canva.com/

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About Whitney:

Whitney Bonds is the creator of a thriving YouTube channel with over 150,000 subscribers, where she teaches aspiring entrepreneurs how to launch and grow successful online businesses—starting with YouTube itself. Known for her clear, step-by-step guidance, Whitney helps her audience master YouTube strategy, affiliate marketing, and content creation, all with the goal of building sustainable income from home. Her engaging style and proven systems have made her a go-to expert for those looking to turn views into revenue.

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YouTube Channel /// Instagram /// YouTube Affiliate Bootcamp

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