On this episode of The Colin and Samir Show we're answering questions from creators in what we call Creator Support. The questions today include how much do the employees of YouTubers make, how to handle underperforming videos, and how can colleges educate student-creators better. Check out our newsletter http://www.ThePublishPress.com

Ryan Trahan is a YouTuber who's "Penny Series" has found him massive success. In the series he's relied on his entrepreneurial mind to turn one penny into $1000, a house, and now he'll be doing it for 30 days straight in order to raise money for Feeding America. 

Today we're talking about different storytelling formats, how to hire, how much to charge for a brand deal, and long-form vs short form content. We also dive into the latest news from the creator economy. Subscribe to our newsletter www.ThePublishPress.com

Michelle Khare is a YouTuber and former professional cyclist with over 2 million subscribers. She is best known for her series Challenge Accepted where she attempts some of the most grueling professions. We speak with her about leaving her job and Buzzfeed and building her career on Youtube. 

In today's episode, we're answering your questions about how creators will be impacted by the pandemic, how to negotiate rates, and our thoughts on YouTube's latest feature. 

Today on The Colin and Samir Show we're talking about Swedish YouTuber and Inventor Simone Giertz. Once dubbed "The Queen of Sh*tty Robots", Simone found success on YouTube making "useless things" that went extremely viral. Today, she's pivoted and is finding unique solutions to everyday problems, creating products that are more than just viral memes. On the episode we answer three questions that all creators should think about when it comes to their careers and defining what success means to them. Download our creative vision worksheet: https://bit.ly/3yXUXZf

Today on The Colin and Samir Show we talk about Instagram and its relationship with creators, how to hire as a creator, attract the right brand deals, and when to get an agent. 

Today we speak with Zach Hsieh, a YouTuber also known as ZHC who has 24 million subscribers. He's grown his massive channel with artistic challenges and by collaborating with some of the biggest creators on the platform. We visited Zach in his Austin studio to hear more about how he grew on YouTube. 

Today on The Colin and Samir Show we answer questions from a variety of content creators. Questions answered today are: How do you balance creating what you want vs what the algorithm requires, do you need to be an expert to make a how-to video, how to transition from short videos to long, and how we deal with hate messages. We also talk about Emma Chamberlain's recent viral clip with Jack Harlow and Logan Paul's 99 Originals NFT project. Submit your questions for Creator Support in The Publish Press - http://www.ThePublishPress.com

Today on The Colin and Samir Show we answer your questions and run through the top news from the creator community. To submit your question, subscribe to our newsletter. The Publish Presswww.ThePublishPress.com