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The Think Media Podcast

259: How This Full-Time Doctor Grew a Massive YouTube Channel! (Dr. Andrea Furlan)

Oct 26, 2023
Dr. Andrea, a full-time doctor and YouTuber, shares her journey in growing her YouTube channel from one video a month to one video a week. She discusses the role of Think Media podcast and the VRA community in her success and highlights the impact of closed captions in podcasts. She also talks about aligning values, promoting responsible products, and building a strong brand. Dr. Andrea emphasizes the importance of persistence, authenticity, and the joy of creating content.
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Quick takeaways

  • YouTube has become a valuable educational tool for Dr. Andrea, helping her improve as a physician, teacher, and influencer in the field of chronic pain treatment.
  • Staying true to oneself and avoiding imitating others is crucial for building an authentic brand on YouTube.

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Benefits of YouTube for Education and Patient Care

Dr. Andrea, a physician specializing in chronic pain treatment, discusses the benefits of YouTube for education and patient care. She started her YouTube channel in 2019 to educate her own patients. By creating videos, she was able to provide additional resources and information that her patients could access at home. The channel gained traction when her exercise videos went viral, leading to increased viewership and impact. YouTube has allowed her to reach a global audience, with viewers from 220 countries watching her videos. The platform has also opened doors for her as a physician, earning her respect from colleagues, awards, and even opportunities to write a published book. YouTube has become a valuable educational tool for Dr. Andrea, helping her improve as a physician, teacher, and influencer in the field of chronic pain treatment.

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