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What to do with a video that tanked?

May 13, 2024

Creators discuss the emotional rollercoaster of a failed video on YouTube, including dealing with disappointment, learning from mistakes, and building a supportive community. Topics include repurposing content, navigating unpredictable performance, optimizing science communication on LinkedIn, setting boundaries, and finding work-life balance.

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Quick takeaways

Learning from flops and repurposing content can help navigate disappointment in content creation.

Building an engaged community that supports you is vital regardless of view count on YouTube.

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Introduction

2min

Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Video Uploads

12min

Reviving Failed Videos Through Repurposing and Strategy

10min

Navigating Unpredictable Video Performance on Social Media

15min

Content Strategy and Audience Engagement

6min

Optimizing Science Communication on LinkedIn

12min

Exploring Books, Setting Boundaries, and Entrepreneurship

10min

Struggling with Work-Life Balance and Setting Boundaries

3min

In this episode, we dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster YouTubers and creators experience when a video they poured their heart and soul into doesn't quite take off on YouTube. We'll chat about how to deal with the disappointment, navigate the often-tricky world of YouTube metrics, and most importantly, keep creating awesome content for your community.

This episode gives you an insight how we deal with these problems, from learning from flops to repurposing content for other platforms. You'll also discover strategies to build a strong, engaged community that supports you, regardless of view count.

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