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394: How to WIN on YouTube in 2025 ft. Noah Kagan

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Mar 4, 2025

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Noah Kagan

Noah Kagan, renowned entrepreneur and founder of AppSumo, joins the conversation to share game-changing tactics for YouTube success. He emphasizes the importance of consistent content creation and finding one’s niche in a rapidly evolving landscape. Kagan discusses strategies for pursuing passion over mere views and highlights diverse income streams beyond ad revenue. He also dives into the intricacies of affiliate marketing and the collaborative nature of successful video production, all while motivating creators to embrace challenges and remain authentic in their journey.

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ADVICE

Just Do It

Consistently create YouTube videos, even if they're simple at first.
Aim for 100 videos to find your rhythm and what works for your channel.

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Overthinking and Analysis Paralysis

Many creators overthink and get stuck in analysis paralysis.
The key is to take action and overcome the fear of starting.

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Business-First Content Strategy

Build a business first, then use content creation to support it.
This model provides consistent revenue, reducing pressure to monetize content directly.

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Unlocking YouTube Success

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Pursuing Passionate Content Creation on YouTube

23:38 • 3min

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Exploring Diverse Income Streams through YouTube and Business Ideas

26:55 • 4min

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Unlocking Affiliate Marketing Potential

31:02 • 5min

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Navigating YouTube Content Creation

35:48 • 11min

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Behind the Scenes of Successful YouTube Production

47:01 • 3min

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Navigating the Creator Economy

49:37 • 12min

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Learn how to win on YouTube in 2025 /w Noah Kagan!⚡️(Free Online Class) Learn the one YouTube strategy that gets me 122,490 views per day here ➡️ http://ThinkMasterclass.com

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📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

📘 Connect with Noah Kagan
➡️ https://noahkagan.com
➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@noahkagan

📕Noah Kagan's Favourite Business Books:

📘 Million Dollar Weekend ➡️ https://geni.us/5aMr

📘 Ultimate Sales Machine ➡️ https://geni.us/0zsNEA

📘 A Million Miles in a Thousand Years ➡️ https://geni.us/IbhYhKP

📘 No Rules Rules ➡️ https://geni.us/4C4uhZy

📘 Amp It Up ➡️ https://geni.us/8Q1Be6

📘 Maverick ➡️ https://geni.us/ZlhptO

📘 Road Less Stupid ➡️ https://geni.us/B6Ej99

⚡️(Free Online Class) Learn the one YouTube strategy that gets me 122,490 views per day here ➡️ http://ThinkMasterclass.com

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