
Orbit for Creators
Orbit is a podcast for solo creators who want to grow on YouTube without losing their minds.
Every week, host Valentin - The European Creator Guy interviews independent YouTubers, creative entrepreneurs, and storytellers from Europe and beyond.
You’ll learn how creators build sustainable careers, design better systems, and stay consistent — even when no one’s watching.
No viral hacks. No fake gurus. Just real talk about the creative process, burnout, community, monetization, and what it takes to keep going.
Whether you’re just starting or trying get your first 1000 subscribers.
Latest episodes

Dec 6, 2024 • 38min
Exploring $100K Monetization Strategies with my Business Coach
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In this podcast episode with @NickHimo
we look at the business model canvas and how I plan to make 100K in
2025. Nick Himo has been coaching me this whole year and really enabled
me to grow.
In this session I presnt him 12 ways I plan to make money next year and
togther we test those ideas to decide what to focus on in the next
months.
✨ The Friends Series: This season, I’m highlighting “normal people”
who’ve helped me unlock something on my own creator journey. If you want
to make YouTube friends sign up for the
➡️ Orbit Creator Community Waitlist - launching early 2025
https://tally.so/r/nrL24M

Nov 28, 2024 • 56min
An Honest Conversation About Starting a Podcast in 2025
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In this episode with @creatorsforclimate
we talk about how we started our podcasts, he opportunities it creates and why testing beats perfection.
Whether you’re starting a podcast, growing your channel, or finding your unique path, this conversation gives you actionable insights to thrive
in the creator economy.
✨ The Friends Series: This season, I’m highlighting “normal people”
who’ve helped me unlock something on my own creator journey.
If you want to make YouTube friends sign up for the
➡️ Orbit Creator Community Waitlist - launching early 2025
https://tally.so/r/nrL24M

Nov 21, 2024 • 37min
He Met Ali Abdaal Once and got a Job
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In this episode I talk with @bartekmalinowski
who I met this summer thanks to an introduction from a common friend.
Even tho it was the first time we met we instantly connected over some
shared experiences. I was surprised to hear that he works for Ali Abdaal
and also edited videos for Nathaniel Drew. So I knew we had to have a
chat.
I hope you can leran something from it too.
✨ The Friends Series: This season, I’m highlighting “normal people”
who’ve helped me unlock something on my own creator journey. If you want
to make YouTube friends sign up for the
➡️ Orbit Creator Community Waitlist - launching early 2025
https://tally.so/r/nrL24M

Nov 20, 2024 • 18min
VideoDays Festival Recap: the only European Creator Event
In this episode O just share my unfiltered thoughts on the video days festival which happened November 19th in Cologne Germany.

Nov 14, 2024 • 42min
She left The Verge, now what ...? ft. Becca Farsace
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Kicking off Season 2.5 with none other than @BeccaFarsace
formerly of The Verge
After being a Journalist for seven years she has gone solo on YouTube.
We talk about the highs and lows of being an independent creator and the
reality of starting a small business as such.
In The Friends Series I'm highlighting "normal people" who helped me
unlock something on my creator journey. While this was the first
conversation Becca and I ever had we instantly connected.
So first an foremost this is an example of how conversations with
YouTube friends turn ideas into reality.
Waitlist for the Orbit Creator Community - launching early 2025
https://tally.so/r/nrL24M
Mentioned on the show
- Beccas YouTube
* Grover
- Beccas Patreon
* Affiliate Link

Sep 5, 2024 • 58min
Finding Focus as a Creator - Tatercast 04
In this episode Tom and Valentin talk about the importance of finding focus and how it helps you grow once you have it.
I hope you enjoy this new format. Let us know by reviewing the show on you podcast platform of choice. "
Channels mentioned on the pod
Val's Channel: Orbit for Creators
Tom's Channel: Creators for Climate
Books:
Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller
The Universal Journalist by David Randall
Branded Interactions by Marco Spies and Katja
Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis
Apps
Opal
Jomo (Joy of Missing Out)
Texts.com

Aug 16, 2024 • 33min
What it's like to be a YouTuber for 10 years w/ Maqaroon
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In this episode, @maqaroon opens up about being on YouTube for over 10 years, how she's been able to stick around while others quit and her unique approach to content
creation.
Learn why she believes having a career before YouTube is the key to success and how she spots trends before anyone else.
You can find her at https://www.youtube.com/@maqaroon

Jul 25, 2024 • 42min
Going Full Time on YouTube w/ MrAlexTech
In this episode, @MrAlexTech reveals how he was able to quit his IT job to become a full time creator, all the opportunities that have come from that decisions and
how he acts so naturally on camera.
Learn why he believes everyone can do what he does. Simply make small but consistent steps to become better at what you want to do.
In this conversation you’ll learn
How to become a full time creator
About the power of digital products
How to gain camera confidence
You can find him on YouTube as:
MrAlexTech
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Jul 15, 2024 • 60min
Quit social media to grow w/ Louise Stigell
In this episode, @LouiseStigell opens up about quitting social media, the importance of iterative
learning, and her unique approach to content creation.
Learn why she believes slow and steady growth leads to lasting success
and how focusing on high-quality content can change your channel's
trajectory.
In this conversation you’ll learn
a simple way to start creating content
when to think about splitting channels
how to grow without stress
You can sign up for her Newsletter at:
www.louisestigell.com
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Jul 8, 2024 • 56min
How to publish content consistently - Tatercast 03
In this episode, we dive into how we stay consistent with publishing videos while balancing everything else in life.
Talking about the ever present topic of consistency.
What happens when you actually do publish a long form video every week, how it impacts workflow and mental health.
You'll also hear us chat about crafting compelling intros, why thumbnails and titles are so crucial and what we are watching when we are not creating.
I hope you enjoy this new format. Let us know by reviewing the show on you podcast platform of choice. "
Channels mentioned on the pod
Val's Channel: Orbit for Creators
Tom's Channel: Creators for Climate
Ten Hundred
Real Engineering
Xander Budnick
Isabele Paige