The Smart Passive Income Online Business and Blogging Podcast SPI 901: How I Went Against My Own Advice and Got 1B+ Views
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Nov 12, 2025 In a surprising twist, the host re-evaluates his skepticism about short-form content after achieving over a billion views through a daily video series. He shares how 60-second clips can build strong audience relationships and discusses the importance of authenticity and consistency in content creation. The journey from long-form storytelling to quick hits reveals the power of micro-moments. Emphasizing that people connect with stories, he encourages creators to embrace their quirks and start producing short, genuine videos to engage their audience.
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Short Videos Build Deep Bonds Over Time
- Short-form videos can build deep relationships over time when published consistently.
- A daily 60–90 second series becomes an hour-long shared experience across ~60 days.
From Skeptic To 2.25M YouTube Subscribers
- Pat grew a brand-new YouTube channel to 2.25M subscribers driven entirely by short form.
- His daily series now delivers about 10M views per day and has generated consistent five-figure monthly revenue.
Weird Thumbs Became A Brand Hook
- Fans recognized Pat in public by his thumbs because his hands are prominent in his opening videos.
- He turned mockery into brand lore by joking about 'Diglett thumbs.'
