Video Creators

Let's be real - running a YouTube channel is HARD. Sometimes so hard that we question whether or not we should keep going. But what if we're just on the brink of having our first breakout video? What can we do to get out of this funk and prevent this kind of feeling from happening? That's what we'll be talking about in today’s podcast!    Sign up for Video Labs - http://www.videocreators.com/videolabs Check out Spencer's channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MyWildBackyard/videos Check out more about "Super Thanks!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qtRNbRKiVk

These creators have been trying a few things on their channel and learning along the way. Today they share some of their top growth tips and ideas for how you can continue to grow your channel, too. We also answer some questions from the live audience to help you move forward. CHECK OUT THE CREATORS HERE: - Caroline Beck of, "Spain Eats:" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbem7mZCzat_gZmB532XoBQ - Luke Weeks of, "Classic Man:" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCe4-dP7mdlI6JujEWRgNbw - Neily of, "Neily on Nutrition:" https://www.youtube.com/user/NeilyonNutrition  - Lisa Chaves of, "Lisa Chaves:" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLIgNjvvOXG3PM7p9hczXUg VIDEO LABS is our 8 week, group coaching experience where you learn how the YouTube algorithm works, how to rank for home page, suggested, and search traffic, how to hold viewers' attention with storytelling, how to use your analytics to spot opportunities for growth, and much more. Register for the next Video Labs session here: https://videocreators.com/video-labs/

We get a lot of questions about YouTube Shorts and we've been hesitant to really jump into the conversation with definitive answers because it's a pretty new thing on YouTube. Earlier this week I was in an all-day meeting with Google hearing about updates and changes coming to YouTube. There's a lot coming, most of which I can't yet discuss, but I can talk generally about some of it, especially around what's happening with Shorts. During this meeting, I had a mental shift about YouTube Shorts as I heard more about where the product is going. In my head, it was mostly a reaction to TikTok, which I still think it obviously is. But it's a lot more than that, too. This isn't just another feature YouTube is adding. If you're not using Shorts, are you missing out on something? Should you use it? And if you do, should it be on the same channel or a different channel? Hopefully, all those questions and more will be answered by the end of this episode.   CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Check out, "This Is My Alaska," on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisIsMyAlaska/   CONSULTING We'd love to jump into a 1-hour private consultation with you to discuss your next steps for growing your channel! Book a session with us here: https://videocreators.com/consulting

Life can get crazy sometimes. How do you fit YouTube into your already busy schedule? How do you handle all that craziness in a way that allows you to get back into working on what matters most to you? One of the best solutions is to hire someone. Now hear us out. I know most of us are like, "No way. I can't afford to hire someone." Or, "I don't want to have to manage someone else's work in addition to my own." Don't worry. We'll discuss the fears that come up with hiring, how to get past them, and a step-by-step process to get your first hire working to the best of their ability.  CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Check out Sam Montoya's channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp7jjGugxDvhDSiZsfzYaDw The next session of Video Labs starts in a few weeks! Register here to go through our 8-week advanced YouTube training that gives you the system to infuse growth into your channel: http://www.videocreators.com/videolabs

Chad and Steve have over 24 years of combined experience on YouTube, growing their channels to almost 2 million subscribers each. Over the past decade, they've each seen YouTube go through a lot of changes, they've grown their businesses, and they've reached a lot of people. Today Tim interviews them about what they learned about growing an audience, building a business, and keeping their mental health intact all at the same time. This is their top advice for us. Check out, "Chad and Steve Have a Podcast!" Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/chad-and-steve-have-a-podcast/id1535077104 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/30J6A2HLkn0c3lDYvpz81e Steve's channel, "Woodworking for Mere Mortals." https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBB7sYb14uBtk8UqSQYc9-w Chad's channel, "Clean My Space." https://www.youtube.com/user/cleanmyspace

It's easy to feel stuck on YouTube. Whether you're just getting started on YouTube, or are looking to take your channel to the next level, these 3 most common mistakes that YouTube creators make are probably what's holding your growth back. Book a consultation with us: https://videocreators.com/youtube-certified-consultant/ CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Make or Break Shop: https://www.youtube.com/makeorbreakshop POWER TIP: YouTube giving comments back to Kids Channels: https://support.google.com/youtube/thread/1805616/update-on-our-actions-related-to-the-safety-of-minors-on-youtube?msgid=1805616

If you're an expert in your space or an educator of some kind on YouTube, this is a common question. You want to provide helpful information to people online with your videos, but you can't give it all away. You need something left to sell. So how do you show your expertise without giving everything away for free? Today we share how we approach it with our business and what seems to work for other creators in a similar situation. By the end of this episode, you should know exactly what to do share freely and what to sell. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Matt Roberts of, "Nerdzoic" here: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nerdzoic VIDEO LABS: Our next in-depth YouTube training session starts on July 22 with Lennon! Go to https://videocreators.com/video-labs/ to register. It's only available to the first 20 creators. TIM'S PERSONAL PODCAST: Check out Tim's new personal podcast called, "Business, Family, Marriage." iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-family-marriage-with-tim-schmoyer/id1573344035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1y7YfpsVlVw6jEmRD6Olgo Anchor: https://anchor.fm/businessfamilymarriage

In this episode, we take a look at some of the channels we've worked with that experienced massive, breakout growth and evaluate what each of them did that created that kind of growth on their channel. Fortunately, each of the principles they implemented is one that we can all implement, too. By the end of our conversation, you'll have several, practical ideas for how you can grow your own channel more quickly.   CREATOR SPOTLIGHT: Check out Tom Rees of, "Eat, Sleep, Dream English" here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu4AP8qmYnXNUipUeyPQKig   YOUTUBE CONSULTING: If you feel stuck with your channel want to get to the next level on your channel, sometimes it takes the perspective of someone who's outside your channel and can look at it with a fresh perspective to see the things you can't see. We'd love to help you break out of your current growth trajectory. Go to videocreators.com/consulting and book a private, one-hour session with us!   TIM'S PERSONAL PODCAST: Check out Tim's new personal podcast called, "Business, Family, Marriage." iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-family-marriage-with-tim-schmoyer/id1573344035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1y7YfpsVlVw6jEmRD6Olgo Anchor: https://anchor.fm/businessfamilymarriage

Whether you're a full-time YouTube creator, full-time business owner, or just started working at home for the first time over this past year, then you know that being productive while being at home presents a whole new set of challenges. It seems that there's always something that we can be working on, but how do we decide what's the most valuable way to spend our time, so that we can ensure that our time spent is actually going to move the needle on our channel, our business, and our personal lives? That's why we want to share what we've learned about staying productive as creators and business owners.  Today we'll discuss a few concepts that will help you solve that so you stand out and grow. CREATOR SPOTLIGHT Erin - Well Plated: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMambbp0uQZbuVGBQIYklvg REGISTER FOR THE NEXT VIDEO LABS: https://videocreators.com/videolabs Rory Vaden's Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/y2X7c9TUQJ8 Power Tip Info: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/6140493#link

This episode is for those creators who are starting to feel like some of the life has gone away from their channel. Maybe you're not enjoying it as much as you used to. It's starting to feel like a chore instead of something you really enjoy. In this one, we'll be talking about some reasons why that might be happening and how you can breathe new life and excitement into your YouTube vision! Sign up for VideoLabs at http://www.videocreators.com/videolabs Check out Steve Gow - https://www.youtube.com/c/SmokeTrails/videos How to change your profile picture and your channel name - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EG9Vdlqyo1Y