The New Era of YouTube: Why MrBeast and The Sidemen Hired Me
Apr 30, 2024
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Daniel McMahon, a British creative known as Dodford, discusses his YouTube success and collaborations with Mr. Beast and the Sidemen. Topics include his strategy for 6 million views, the reality of being a YouTuber, and the importance of timing content. He opens up about the true story behind Dodford and shares insights on crafting viral documentaries and sustaining success on YouTube.
Doddford prioritizes deep storytelling and connection with subjects for impactful videos.
Doddford focuses on personal vision over views, valuing content quality and pride.
Balancing evergreen and timely content, Doddford adapts videos for longevity and relevance.
Deep dives
Being Inspired by Each Subject
Each video produced by Doddford is inspired by the subject being covered, with a deep focus and dedication to capturing the essence of their story. The approach involves getting fully immersed in the individual's life and experience, allowing for a true connection and meaningful storytelling that resonates.
Challenges and Reflections on YouTube Success
Doddford faces challenges on YouTube, including fluctuations in views and occasional flops. Despite this, Doddford maintains a strong commitment to creating content aligned with personal vision rather than solely chasing high numbers. The channel's philosophy emphasizes the importance of being proud of the content created, regardless of the immediate results.
Balancing Evergreen Content and Current Relevance
Doddford aims to strike a balance between producing evergreen content that remains engaging over time and keeping a sense of current relevance. By occasionally remarketing older videos to align with timely events or trends, the channel ensures a mix of longevity and topicality in its content offerings.
Exploring New Creative Directions
The future of Doddford involves exploring new creative avenues and potentially delving into larger projects like a feature film or expanding to a production company. Doddford's vision includes continuing to innovate and push boundaries in content creation, possibly leading to collaborations with streaming platforms and further growth in the industry.
Maintaining Passion and Growth
Doddford's journey encapsulates a dedication to maintaining passion for content creation, even during challenging moments. With a focus on continuous growth and evolution, Doddford navigates the highs and lows of YouTube success, driven by a desire to keep pushing boundaries, inspiring others, and creating impactful storytelling.
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
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