Creators are constantly burning out on YouTube - and for good reason. YouTube is a lot of work and the successes don't come quickly. We want to encourage you to grow through the hard times and be able to discern when to push through and when to take a break.  Recognizing the signs of burnout early on is helpful. If you catch it early, you can start making changes before it's too late. If you feel drained, this episode is for you.    Links in this Episode: The Dip - Seth Godin: https://a.co/d/1mT1nTu  vidIQ 1:1 Coach: https://get.vidiq.com/ 

Learn practical strategies and tools for faster channel growth on YouTube, including using psychological strategies, relatable language, and optimizing video titles. Discover the benefits of collaboration, affordable B-roll footage options, and coaching for YouTube growth.

The podcast discusses the evolution of YouTube Shorts, challenges faced by creators, balancing short-form views with long-term audience engagement, impact of fast-paced content consumption, strategies for maximizing engagement, creating emotional and relaxing content, and monetization updates for 2024.

There has been a rise in successful channels that many would consider “unoptimized." Have you noticed this? One example of this is Sam Sulek . He is a fitness creator who is blowing up even though he breaks all the rules of YouTube with his thumbnails, video length, and low production value. It's leaving so many people to wonder, "How is this working for him?!?"  Recently, VidIQ put out a great video on this. But, we wanted to share more thoughts around the topic because this is a pattern we are seeing with many types of channels and there are some great lessons that can be learned and applied to us all.    Links in this Episode  Sam Sulek: https://www.youtube.com/@sam_sulek  vidIQ’s Sam Sluek Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNYUAIgIjq0 vidIQ Coaching: https://get.vidiq.com/  Bard: https://bard.google.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2024enUS_sem7&gclid=CjwKCAiA44OtBhAOEiwAj4gpOXxwtdhBTA-8cZjSamu4iSSUJ1_FHE2LEZ9rHog3F3rHzFlWpyEybhoCPdUQAvD_BwE 

The podcast discusses the importance of mindset in achieving success on YouTube. It emphasizes the need for continuous learning, enjoying the content creation process, collaborating with channels that share the same audience, seeking outside perspectives, and overcoming the fear of success. The hosts provide valuable insights and examples to help creators navigate the YouTube platform effectively.

Explore strategies on turning viewers into subscribers with visually appealing channel designs, human connection, and compelling trailers. Discover the importance of personal connection and visual storytelling for channel growth and engagement. Learn about optimizing channel art and trailers, AI in content creation, and the significance of channel customization for attracting the right subscribers.

It can be frustrating trying the same thing over and over and not getting any traction. We've been there and it can bring such a helpless feeling. But don't worry! We are here to help you find your authentic voice and start seeing results. When we think about some of the great YouTubers out there a specific format comes to mind. We have Ryan Trahan and his penny series, Colin and Samir and their podcast style interviews, and Sean Evans on Hot Ones with a very different format for his interviews. It can be a long and difficult process to figure out what your style is. You want to stand out, but you also absolutely must be authentic to yourself as well. What is the format that will work on YOUR channel?  We can't answer that for you. But, we can help you think through things to help you find your unique voice, your special approach and where to even start. That's what we are going to talk about today. Links in this Episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorBoz https://www.youtube.com/@GrahamStephan https://www.youtube.com/@Nerdforge https://get.vidiq.com/ 

So many creators are overlooking a huge opportunity that could greatly enhance their growth on YouTube. What are they missing? It's a little something called, CTAs or "Call to Actions." It seems simple, but using these well can make all the difference in turning a passive audience into a thriving community. Let's get into it.   https://get.vidiq.com/ 

As I'm sure you know, the creator journey is a bumpy one. There are roadblocks and challenges that can be super frustrating to come up against. We've totally been there and want to help.  Maybe you’re struggling with thumbnails, growth or you just feel like Youtube and the algorithm is against you. These are just a few of the roadblocks we'd like to help you overcome today. https://get.vidiq.com/

The podcast discusses predictions for YouTube in 2024, including the role of AI in content creation and the challenges of transitioning to long-form content. They also talk about improvements to YouTube analytics and the importance of authenticity and connecting with viewers. They give tips on video style and content and highlight YouTube's efforts to improve the viewing experience.