Podcasting and YouTube Mastery: Member Only Q+A w/ Chris Van Vliet (GG #08)

Real Talk with GrowGetters Episode #08 with Chris Van Vliet.

Podcasting and YouTube content creation are accessible to everyone, but standing out is key. In this private Q&A, Chris Van Vliet, a four-time Emmy Award-winning TV host, YouTuber, and podcaster with over 1 billion views, shares the secrets to his success and why he chose to focus on interviewing pro wrestlers.

He reflects on interviews with stars like Tom Cruise, The Rock, and John Cena, stressing that consistency has been crucial to his growth. Chris also explains how he crafts engaging questions and handles tough interviews.

For aspiring podcasters, Chris highlights the importance of consistency, clear sound, and quality video to build a top-notch show. He also shares YouTube tips, emphasizing the power of strong thumbnails and titles, especially for YouTube Shorts.

Don’t forget to check out previous episodes with Chris Van Vliet.

• LST #70 w/ Chris Van Vliet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F2f8YDKIeI

• LST #36 w/ Chris Van Vliet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=644XiSXLLzk

During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:00] Join the growgetters community: https://growgettersonly.com/

[02:36] Chris Van Vliet’s back ground 

[05:33] YouTube (Main) Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet

• YouTube (Clips) Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CVVCLIPS/videos

[07:41] How did Chris reach 1 billion views on his CVV YouTube channel?

[10:17] What inspired Chris to focus on interviewing professional wrestlers?

[13:30] The craziest thing Chris has ever done

[15:06] The content that has generated the best ROI

[16:54] His experience interviewing renowned professional wrestlers

[19:39] What keeps Chris focused on his niche? 

[22:37] His process for asking compelling questions that elicit interesting stories from his guests

[26:23] His favorite wrestler while growing up

[27:13] How Chris deals with difficult interviews

[31:00] Has anyone ever inspired him during one of his interviews?

[35:00] How to become a full-time podcaster 

[40:13] Sacrifices Chris has made on his podcasting journey 

[45:10] “Chris Van Vliet’s main YouTube channel and the key things we can learn from it: https://www.youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet 

[47:45] YouTube (Clips) Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CVVCLIPS/videos

[48:19] How to choose a thumbnail for YouTube Shorts

[49:12] How to keep in touch with Chris Van Vliet

• YouTube (Main) Channel: https://www.youtube.com/ChrisVanVliet

• YouTube (Clips) Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CVVCLIPS/videos

• Website: https://chrisvanvliet.com/

Key Takeaways:  

• ”If you are willing to do what other people aren’t willing to do, you’re going to get the results that other people aren’t willing to get.” ~Chris Van Vliet [15:53]

• “If you can trade your expectations for appreciation, you will never be disappointed.” ~Tony Robbins [17:54]

• It’s difficult to succeed when trying to be a jack of all trades. [21:254]

• "Control the controllable." ~John Cena [31:33]

• “Sometimes the best things in life are the things that don’t happen.” ~Dwayne Johnson (The Rock) [32:51]

• “In podcasting, perception is reality.” ~Chris Van Vliet [37:38]

• Having a clear sound and quality video is vital in podcasting because it creates the perception that your podcast is top-notch. [37:50]

• “The best thing about podcasting is that anybody can do it, but the worst thing about podcasting is also that anybody can do it.” ~Chris Van Vliet [38:16]

• “You are an accumulation of all the decisions that you’ve made.” ~Chris Van Vliet [43:15] 

• Thumbnails are the most crucial element of a YouTube channel. [45:15]

• You can have the greatest content on the planet, but unless you have a great thumbnail and a great title, nobody is ever going to click on it. [45:36] 

• People read thumbnails the same way they read a book: from left to right. [46:12]

Keep In Touch with Chris Van Vliet:

Website: https://chrisvanvliet.com/