390: YouTube for Freelancers: The Surprising 6-Figure Strategy
Jun 4, 2020
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Joshua Lisec, an award-winning ghostwriter and TEDx speaker, shares his innovative approach to YouTube for freelancers. He reveals how a channel with under 300 subscribers can generate six figures by targeting specific questions and offering high-value services. Joshua highlights his use of SEO and video optimization tools, like TubeBuddy, to attract clients effectively. He also discusses bundling low-paying gigs into premium packages and the importance of crafting evergreen content that stands out, even in challenging economic times.
Joshua generates high-value leads on YouTube by focusing on targeted content that addresses specific client needs and queries.
His successful strategy involves bundling various freelance services into comprehensive offerings, significantly increasing perceived value and client interest.
Deep dives
Transitioning to High-Value Ghostwriting
Joshua transitioned from completing low-paying freelance writing gigs to specializing in ghostwriting, which holds significant value in the freelance writing market. By leveraging his skills in copywriting and bundling various services like book writing, publishing assistance, and marketing content, he created a comprehensive offering for clients. A notable success story involved a client whose book led to over $300,000 in business revenue. This case study not only showcases the tangible value of his services but also serves as a powerful marketing tool that attracts new clients.
Innovative YouTube Marketing Strategy
Joshua utilizes YouTube as a key marketing channel to attract high-value clients, utilizing an effective search engine optimization strategy. With a focus on creating valuable, targeted content that answers specific queries, he draws in potential clients through well-researched keyword strategies. Notably, many of his videos rank highly for competitive keywords related to book writing and publishing, despite having less than 300 subscribers. This approach has resulted in direct client inquiries, demonstrating that high-quality content can lead to substantial business growth.
Creating Valuable Content for Client Engagement
Joshua's content creation strategy includes producing YouTube videos that demonstrate his expertise and engage potential clients. He addresses common questions and challenges faced by aspiring authors, positioning himself as a knowledgeable authority in the field. By sharing his insights and practical advice, he builds trust with viewers, which often leads them to book discovery calls with him. This method eliminates the need for traditional portfolios and showcases his capabilities through the content itself.
Closing the Loop with Integrated Marketing
By integrating his YouTube videos into blog articles on his website, Joshua expands his reach and enhances visibility across multiple platforms. This dual approach allows him to maximize exposure on both YouTube and Google, increasing the odds of attracting clients from different search avenues. Each article serves as additional content for SEO, driving traffic to both the videos and his services. This strategy not only increases his online presence but also positions him advantageously in a competitive market.
How does a YouTube channel with less than 300 subscribers generate 6-figures a year?
In Joshua Lisec's case, he does it by answering targeted questions, and selling high-value services to those viewers.
Joshua is an award-winning, celebrity-recommended, #1 international bestselling Certified Professional Ghostwriter. He’s also a TEDx speaker, a novelist, and has ghostwritten over 45 books for entrepreneurs, executives, and public figures.
Over the last few years, Joshua's freelance work has gone from $1.67 an hour on his first writing project, to over $500,000 a year!
(Long-time listeners might remember him; Joshua appeared on episode 201 in late 2016. In that classic Side Hustle Show episode, we talked through the OPA strategy -- tapping into Other People's Audiences -- to sell your services.)
In this episode, we're diving into another innovative marketing strategy involving YouTube. It's one you can apply to your own business right away.
Tune in to hear Joshua explain:
How he’s generating high value leads on YouTube with less than 300 subscribers
The tools and techniques he’s using to optimize his YouTube videos to rank well
How he bundled individual low paying freelance gigs for a high-value service