Primal Video offerings and membership

In this episode, Louise sits down with Justin Brown, co-founder of Primal Video and one of the most successful entrepreneurs featured on the podcast. With over 11 years of consistent YouTube content creation and a seven-figure business built primarily through organic traffic, Justin shares invaluable insights on leveraging YouTube for B2B growth, lead generation, and building a sustainable online business.

Key Topics Covered

YouTube as a Business Tool

• Why YouTube isn't overcrowded - it's actually an untapped opportunity for most businesses
• How YouTube functions as both a search engine and discovery platform
• The longevity of YouTube content vs other social platforms
• Why 96% of viewers are new to your channel (and why that's normal)

Content Strategy

• Creating evergreen vs trending content
• The power of beginner-level content (even if you think it's "too basic")
• How to optimise for YouTube search
• Batching content for efficiency (Justin's record: 8 videos in one session)
• The one-video-per-week consistency strategy

Monetisation & Lead Generation

• YouTube ad revenue and how it works
• Affiliate marketing as the biggest revenue stream
• When to consider sponsored content (and when to say no)
• Using video descriptions as "soft sell" resource pages
• Building email lists organically without paid ads

Technical Tips

• Playlist strategies for discovery and organisation
• End screen optimisation (viewer choice vs YouTube recommendations)
• How to structure videos to maintain viewer attention
• Why you should mention calls-to-action early in videos
• Linking to competitor content (yes, really!)

AI in Video Creation

• The difference between AI tools that help vs AI-generated content
• Using AI for editing, research, and planning
• Why authenticity and human connection still matter
• The concept of "AI slop" and why to avoid it

Timestamps

[00:00:00] Introduction and welcome

[00:01:00] Justin's background and Primal Video journey

[00:03:00] Is YouTube too crowded? Debunking the myth

[00:06:00] The longevity of YouTube content

[00:08:00] Batching content strategy

[00:09:00] YouTube as a lead generation funnel

[00:13:00] Understanding YouTube analytics (96% new viewers)

[00:15:00] Video descriptions and linking strategies

[00:18:00] End screens and viewer retention

[00:20:00] Playlist optimisation

[00:23:00] Getting started: What videos to create first

[00:25:00] Monetisation strategies

[00:27:00] YouTube memberships and scaling

[00:29:00] Affiliate marketing insights

[00:30:00] Sponsored content considerations

[00:32:00] AI and the future of video content

[00:38:00] Keeping the human element in content

[00:39:00] How to work with Justin and Primal Video

Key Quotes

• "There's no better opportunity than now to be putting yourself out there, your business, your company out there, and people are using these tools as search engines."

• "We have videos now that 10 coming up on 11 years old that are still getting views today."

• "YouTube for us is traffic. We don't run paid ads."

• "The video that I procrastinated around for a long time and did not wanna make because I thought it was too beginner turned out to be our biggest video."

• "96% of our views are from people who aren't subscribed."

Resources Mentioned

• Primal Video YouTube Channel
• Primal Video Plus (membership programme)
• Descript video editing tool
• Ask Justin AI (chatbot)

Connect with Justin Brown

• YouTube: Primal Video
• Website: Link to Primal Video

Connect with Louise Brogan

• LinkedIn: Louise Brogan
• YouTube: Raise Your Visibility Online
• Website: WWW.LOUISEBROGAN.COM

Next Steps for Listeners

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2. Start with your frequently asked questions - these make perfect first videos
3. Focus on beginner content - it attracts the largest audience
4. Commit to consistency (even just one video per week)
5. Optimise your video descriptions with resources and links

1. Don't wait for perfection - start creating and refining as you go

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