The Think Media Podcast 436: This YouTube Strategy Makes $10K+ Monthly (Complete Beginner's Guide)
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Aug 14, 2025 
Kathleen Kobel, an expert in YouTube monetization and Amazon influencer videos, shares her insights on generating over $10K monthly from YouTube. She emphasizes that success doesn't require expensive equipment or extensive editing skills; genuine content does. Kathleen debunks myths about niche focus and discusses setting clear goals for building a personal brand. She highlights the power of leveraging YouTube's search features for video ideas and optimizing content for product comparisons to boost engagement and affiliate revenue.
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Start With Your Smartphone
- Do start with a smartphone and simple, helpful videos rather than waiting for fancy gear or perfect on-camera charisma.
- Do focus on solving viewers' problems with clear product info, pros/cons, and comparisons to get discovered.
Individual Videos Trump Subscriber Counts
- Insight: YouTube now judges individual videos more than channels, making diverse content able to break out independently.
- Insight: Subscribers matter less for discovery because the platform recommends based on viewers' interests and watch history.
Choose A Clear Channel Goal
- Do decide your channel goal: rank many product videos for affiliate income or niche down to build a returning audience.
- Do pick a coherent theme if you want subscribers and repeat viewers rather than random product uploads.
