Why Your YouTube Channel Isn’t Growing (And How to Fix It in 2025)

If you’ve ever wondered why your YouTube channel seems stuck (fewer views, flat growth, confused analytics), you’re not alone. In this episode, Jerry Potter joins us to break down what’s actually changed inside YouTube’s ecosystem in 2025 and why creators who “used to do everything right” are now struggling. Jerry has grown multiple successful channels and now teaches business owners how to build a thriving YouTube presence in just 90 minutes a week, without burnout.

Jerry explains the shift from keyword-based discovery to AI-driven understanding. YouTube is no longer relying on tags and titles alone; it can interpret the transcript, visuals, tone, and even emotional cues inside your video. That means creators who post too many unrelated topics send mixed signals, confusing the algorithm and limiting reach. Jerry introduces the “Magnetic Eight,” a strategy where you publish eight tightly focused videos in a row to retrain YouTube on exactly who your ideal viewer is.

We also unpack relevance, high-retention editing frameworks, and how creators can move faster by separating decisions from actions in their workflow. Jerry shares practical guidance on thumbnails, titles, and emotional connection, showing that creators don’t need fancier edits, just clarity and consistency. Whether you’re rebuilding a stalled channel or launching fresh in 2025, this episode offers a roadmap for regaining momentum and getting your videos recommended again.

Key Takeaways

• YouTube now understands your content holistically, not through keywords. The platform reads your transcript, your visuals, your delivery, and the emotional tone of your video to decide who it’s for and whether to recommend it.
• Mixed topics confuse the algorithm. If you talk to different audiences on the same channel, YouTube doesn’t know who to show your videos to, which slows growth dramatically.
• The “Magnetic Eight” can reset your channel. Publishing eight videos in a row around one hyper-specific topic signals to YouTube exactly who your ideal viewer is.
• Relevance beats everything else. A great thumbnail and title won’t save a video that doesn’t match the audience YouTube thinks you’re serving.
• Editing for retention matters more than fancy production. Viewers stay when the content feels clear and purposeful, not when it’s over-edited.
• Separate decisions from actions. Jerry’s system helps creators move faster by batching planning and recording, instead of trying to do everything at once.
• Your audience wants a guide, not a performer. Show up to serve a specific viewer with a specific problem, and YouTube will reward you.

Resources

Jerry's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@mrjerrypotter

Grow your channel in 90 minutes a week: www.yt90roadmap.com

Jerry's Website: donebylunch.co

Creator Camp (but in the UK!!): tubefest.co.uk/creator-camp

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