While we believe in the power of podcasting, it’s no secret that YouTube can be a secret weapon for entrepreneurs and content creators!

Chris Zissis has produced billions of views and millions of dollars from YouTube without showing his face. He builds 7-figure passive income YouTube channels for entrepreneurs without needing their time. In this episode, Chris breaks down how you can get on this train by breaking down some of the best practices from his proof of work.

Jump right in and start building a 7-figure passive income without ever needing to show your face.

Things you will learn in this episode:

[00:01 - 04:44] Opening Segment

Chris shares his background and the start of his content creation
His overall goal was to entertain people but also get some money from it
The early struggles of starting a new channel
The commitment you need to push through the slow period and hit success

[04:45 - 25:09] Building a 7 Figure YouTube Channel without Showing Your Face

Chris talks about the process of self-auditing
Pay attention to current trends in the market
Do your due diligence around doing good research
Chris’ moment of realizing he had proof of work
Seeing 50,000 views on one video then growing
How to build off of your original virality
How Chris set himself apart from other content creators in his niche
The value of trend hopping and moving your audience
How to build your content the right way
Example from Mr. Beast’s blueprint
Make sure your content is clear to understand
Keep it fast-paced and entertaining
How to grow those numbers
The minimum metrics are 40 to 50% watch time and 10% click rate
The higher your metrics, the better chances with the algorithm you get
What people tend to respond to
How to make your thumbnails readable and attention-grabbing
A quick word from our sponsor

[25:10 - 36:23] How Networking Builds Your YouTube Audience

Bonus recommendations and advice for creating thumbnails
The power of leveraging celebrity
Increasing your credibility and audience
Who you know or what you know?
How to add value to creators who have a bigger audience than you
High-ticket people are usually looking to solve a problem
Use your best skill to offer value and achieve their goal
Utilize your niche in a way that can give indirect monetary gain
What success looks like for YouTube and how to reframe your view on it
You can monetize in so many ways other than ad sense
Ask yourself if you’re creating value for people
If you enjoy your content and the process then you are succeeding

[36:24 - 40:10] Closing Segment

ThE RaNDoM RouNd

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Tweetable Quotes:

“Videos don’t need to be expensive, high-level production value. They just need to be in a position where people can understand it clearly… Everything in our world moves so quickly.” - Chris Zissis

“It really just boils down to create good value, good quality content, make it enjoyable too…” - Chris Zissis

“The goal is the process… Once you fall in love with that process, then the money will come.” - Chris Zissis

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