The Video Creatr Podcast (Augie Johnston & Grant Ball)
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| 15 Feb 2022 | The Secret To Choosing The Right Niche On YouTube | 00:39:51 | |
When it comes to creating your YouTube channel, you might ask yourself questions such as “What will my channel be about?” or “How to choose the right niche for my channel?” Self-awareness is a major factor in choosing the right niche that will greatly influence how you make videos because first, you have to enjoy creating them. There will be setbacks and challenges along the way, but you can overcome them by constantly learning and understanding your heart and passion while retaining your authenticity. In this episode, Grant and Augie talk about the importance of choosing the right niche for a YouTube channel. They share their inspiration for creating their channels, how they push through creative blocks corruption, and discuss the different mindsets of creators.
Check out the Episode Highlights 01:22 - How to describe your niche 06:28 - Finding your voice and style for your YouTube channel 10:09 - Maintaining a balance between hobbies and creating videos 17:41 - How to deal with corruption when you feel it is taking over you 22:52 - Being ethical as possible in creating and releasing content 28:29 - Example of a channel that gives value and makes an impact 33:50 - How to create different kinds of hook for your channel
Links/ Resources Mention Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration:
Grant Ball Breaking Point Youtube channel
Augie Johnston Baller Boot Camp Youtube channel
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| 22 Feb 2022 | How To Stay Consistent on YouTube So You Succeed | 00:35:04 | |
A lot of people like the idea of being on YouTube to have attention and they often forget the real foundation of why they're doing it. As a result, they feel unmotivated, burnout, and quit. So it is super important, to be honest with yourself to stay consistent and motivated in creating content. In this episode, Grant and Augie talk about the realities for a YouTuber. The struggles they often faced and the strategies they use to motivate themselves. They also share their different perspectives in terms of staying productive, being accountable, and achieving creative success.
Check out the Episode Highlights 01:49 - How to shift your mindset as a YouTube creator 03:15 - The mission, goal, and doubters motivation 09:33 - Why creating a system is key to reducing procrastination 14:34 - Importance of Recharging your battery to increase productivity and avoid burnout 20:20 - How do you deal with the mental fatigue in maintaining a YouTube channel 22:19 - How to deal with your negative self-critical voice 29:28 - Cultivate a community that support and motivate you
Links/ Resources Mentioned Augie Johnston Baller Boot Camp Youtube channel Grant Ball
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| 01 Mar 2022 | How To Go From $19,000/year to $30,000/month on YouTube | 00:30:32 | |
We hear a lot of success stories of content creators and influencers making money online and creating their dream life. But the question is, is it really possible to make money on YouTube? In this episode, Augie and Grant talk about an interesting video of Cathrin Manning about earning $30,000/ year on Youtube. They discussed Cathrin's overall channel, her strategy for creating content, and the effective monetization methods that help her make money on Youtube. Cathrin Manning is a digital content creator who specializes in content writing, SEO, and social media. Her self-titled Youtube channel has over 460k subscribers with 18M views. Cathrin’s videos are focused on personal and professional development and how-to tutorials. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:47 - Cathrin Manning's current number of views and subscribers 03:54 - The style of combining vlog and information-based content 06:34 - How to earn commissions on affiliate links 11:42 - Learn how to effectively use thumbnails 13:38 - What are the appealing titles for humans and the algorithm 18:48 - The creation of channel and video release frequency; and 22:57 - Innovative ways to grow your Youtube channel Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration: Cathrin Manning's Youtube channel Augie Johnston Baller Boot Camp Youtube channel Grant Ball Youtube Video Analytics | |||
| 08 Mar 2022 | How To Make Millions Eating Food On YouTube | 00:33:06 | |
Have you ever seen a Mukbang video where a person eats an incredible amount of delicious (or sometimes not…) food? And did you know that creating content like that could make you millions of views and subscribers? KEEMI is a South Korean Youtuber who started back in 2015 with over 199 million views and 895K subscribers. Her content is mostly Mukbang videos and then transition to vlog-style content, more about camping with her fiance and cute dog, living her life, and not trying too hard for making a lot of views from mukbang. In this episode, Grant and Augie talk about the popularity of mukbang videos and how they make millions on Youtube. They talk about Keemi’s journey from being a mukbang star with millions of viewers to now a professional vlogger, the reason for her switch, her thumbnails, title style, and monetization method. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:07 - Keemi’s lifetime subscribers and views 02:48 - The Mukbang videos that hyper-growth her Youtube channel 05:54 - What makes Keemi a purist type content creator 09:13 - The effects algorithm transition from mukbang to camping contents 16:55 - How to smoothly transition from one genre to another 22:25 - What thumbnail style gets more than 6.3 million views 27:19 - How effective are relationships and stories in promoting a YouTube channel
Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration: Augie Johnston: Baller Boot Camp Youtube channel Grant Ball: Youtube Video Analytics | |||
| 15 Mar 2022 | How Do ASMR Channels Make $100,000+/year? | 00:40:08 | |
Are you wondering why millions of people are watching Youtube videos of someone whispering? Because the Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) video content is not much about the visuals, it is all about the audio. These ASMR channels create relaxing and stress-free content and make $100,000+ a year! In this episode, Augie and Grant talk about one of the original ASMRtist, Maria Viktorovna’s Youtube channel “Gentle Whispering ASMR”. They discussed why people are clicking ASMR videos, how much money she earns from creating gentle noise, and the strategy in growing this kind of channel. They also talk about Maria’s appealing thumbnail style, simple titles that work, and her clever way of repurposing her content. Gentle Whispering ASMR by Maria Viktorovna is a Russian Youtuber. Her channels started in 2021 and have 2.16M subscribers and 934,220,890 views. Maria's content provides viewers with relaxation, meditation, and natural sleep aids.
Check out the Episode Highlights 01:36 - What are the two categories of ASMR 05:03 - Gentle Whispering ASMR total views and subscribers breakdown 06:10 - Why do ASMR channels have a low subscription rate 10:24 - The negative effects of buying subscribers for your channel 14:31 - What is the estimated revenue from her CPM 16:41 - Her genius strategy of repurposing her video content to audio 31:31 - What are white noise and atmospheric channels
Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration: Meditation Apps Augie Johnston Baller Boot Camp Youtube channel Grant Ball Youtube Video Analytics | |||
| 22 Mar 2022 | Can You Make A Full Time Income Making VR Videos On YouTube? | 00:30:16 | |
How can someone make a living out of VR (Virtual Reality)? You may not think you can make a living by going on a silly adventure in a VR headset, but you sure can. VR is a really big niche but one Youtuber was able to nail this new technology, entertain his audience, and make 5.54M subscribers! Mully is an Australian VR Youtuber with an incredible number of 5.54M subscribers and 647,580,483 views since launching his channel in April 2019. He creates humorous VR videos and collaborates with other YouTuber friends like JoshDub. The most popular video on his channel is titled "daycare is cancelled" with more than 20 million views. In this episode, Grant ad Augie talk about a VR Youtube channel called Mully. They explore Mully’s attention-grabbing thumbnails, humorous content, and fast-paced video edits. They discussed the channel’s monetization strategies and highlights the recipe for the growth and success of this Youtuber. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:21 - Discover how Mully start his Youtube career 07:44 - What is the secret sauce to his success 11:19 - Find out how to increase channel growth through collaboration 16:21 - How he triggers the algorithm to promote his videos 20:15 - The smart move to give different types of content on different channels; and 25:50 - Exploring the world of virtual reality and augmented reality Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel
Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration
Augie Johnston Baller Boot Camp Youtube channel
Grant Ball
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| 29 Mar 2022 | Lucrative & Untapped YouTube Channel Ideas Revealed | 00:31:12 | |
Do you want to make money on a niche, a topic, and based on your passion? The problem is there are lots of passions in this world and some of them are so UNIQUE that you aren't sure if anyone will support and pay you to pursue them. But, here is the thing though, every idea has an audience, and if the right audience finds you and loves your content, they will surely help your channel. In this episode, Grant and Augie talk about the tried and true methods of some unique YouTube creators in monetizing their channels. They share some real-life examples and strategies of people who have monetized the most unbelievable opportunities. These channels prove that you can monetize anything as long as you upload regularly and find unique ways to have your audience support you.
Check out the Episode Highlights 03:47 - How to monetize a storytelling Youtube channel 09:51 - Stay with your favorite Youtube celebrity on Airbnb 16:22 - Make a successful partnership in making a channel 18:27 - The genius way of cutting long Twitch streams into Youtube videos 22:25 - Become the authority create private chess lessons from Youtube 26:29 - How to build a brand with time laps cleaning videos; and 34:54 - Other interestingly unique channels that are based on niche, passion, and topics
Links/ Resources Mention Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration: Dr. Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper) Augie Johnston: Baller Boot Camp Youtube channel Grant Ball: Youtube Video Analytics: | |||
| 05 Apr 2022 | She Has 170 Uploads and 1.5 Billion Views | 00:33:38 | |
How can someone upload less, get more views and make a ton of money on YouTube? This may sound impossible but some YouTubers were able to figure this out and make it work for them. Today, we’ll discuss this interesting topic and answer which method is best for you to start a channel. In this episode, Augie and Grant speak about Youtubers who are making less content and still making millions and billions of views. They analyze these channels to uncover the secret formula that allows them to work less and be more successful. They also talk about the editing style, high-quality videos, topics, and monetization methods that these YouTubers use.
Check out the Episode Highlights 02:01 - Who is H boomer guy and his super long and entertaining videos 03:50 - How the YouTube algorithm promotes a video 07:23 - What is a “Prolonged hook” on YouTube video creation 08:56 - Find out Safiya Nygaard’s secret to creating great video topics 17:01 - The great benefits of evergreen content and what is artificial scarcity 20:00 - Safiya’s monetization strategies for her channel 21:52 - Mark Rober; the godfather of creating quality content on YouTube 26:23 - Which strategy is better? uploading more or uploading fewer videos; and 34:34 - Learn the most important thing in creating longer videos
Links/ Resources Mentioned Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration Augie Johnston Baller Boot Camp Youtube channel Grant Ball Youtube Video Analytics | |||
| 12 Apr 2022 | How To Double Your Watch Time And See Massive Growth | 00:30:47 | |
Do you want to see massive growth in your Youtube channel? Then you need to double your watch time! Because the more minutes your audience stays on your videos the more they rank up and the most likely Youtube will promote them. In this episode, Grant and Augie take a deep dive into making sure your videos are getting promoted and double your watch time. They share some methods for creating interest and building super fans through your videos, explaining the Youtube analytics, and sharing samples of how this method really works and are extremely effective.
Check out the Episode Highlights 02:19 - Why do you need to focus on most of your energy at the beginning of the videos 05:05 - Posting your videos in a consistent schedule 09:10 - How to utilize your comment sections effectively 14:56 - Learn how to use the Youtube analytics to your advantage 19:09 - What is the good audience retention percentage with videos 22:56 - The power of speaking with viewers on a personal level; and 27:11 - What are the ways to group your video content
Links/ Resources Mentioned Augie Johnston Baller Boot Camp Youtube channel Grant Ball | |||
| 19 Apr 2022 | How Any Business Can Double Revenue With YouTube | 00:32:29 | |
Do you want to double your revenue or scale your business to the next level? Luckily, you can use the power of Youtube to do this. If you just combine creativity and information, you could start building a brand and grow your business using Youtube! In today’s episode, Augie and Grant talk about how to use Youtube as a marketing business strategy for your brand and business. They discuss the importance of sharing valuable information on your business to build an audience around it and use that as leverage. Augie and Grant provide examples of business owners/content creators that successfully utilized their business through Youtube. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:06 - Ways to promote a Youtube channel about plumbing Links/ Resources Mentioned Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration Roger Wakefield Augie Johnston Vidchop Blog Grant Ball
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| 26 Apr 2022 | How One Small Pivot Turned Into 30 Million Monthly Views | 00:37:33 | |
As a creator, how can you make your YouTube channel stand out? One way is through innovation. If you cannot create a new genre, then try merging different genres, add some personality, and BOOM! You can grow your channel like Bailey did. In this episode, Grant and Augie talk about the odd niche combination on Bailey Sarian’s YouTube channel. They take a deep dive into how she pivots and combine different niches, builds a loyal community, and creates entertaining and interesting content for her audience. Augie and Grant explore Bailey's picture-perfect channel and try to uncover the secrets of her YouTube success. Bailey Sarian is a True Crime and Makeup Tutorial Youtuber that launched in 2013. She started creating makeup videos and having some vlogs, then in 2019 she combines her makeup tutorials and murder mystery content. Bailey has 6.28 million subscribers and 755,267,398 views. Check out the Episode Highlights 00:57 - How Bailey Sarian started her video content creation 03:13 - Why murder mysteries and makeup niche work well for the female audience 06:33 - The benefits of having a team in building and growing a YouTube channel 12:32 - How to create interesting storytelling on your video content tutorials 17:25 - The simple and effective editing technique and distribution style 21:01 - Find out Bailey’s monetization methods 24:42 - When is the good time to change your content plan; and 30:31 - Ideas for emotionally charged content that is approachable and more casual Links/ Resources Mentioned Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration Resources Mention Augie Johnston Vidchop Blog Grant Ball
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| 03 May 2022 | How She Baked Her Way to 100K Subscribers with Roshell of Your Sweet Connection | 00:38:08 | |
What motivates you when creating content and posting videos on YouTube? For some, it's the money that comes when creating videos, but for Roshell it’s giving life and adding value to people through baking and sweets. In this episode, our guest Roshell of Your Sweet Connection shares her YouTube journey and success with Grant. She talks about her motivation and drive in creating a channel that educates, connects to people, and creates multiple income streams. Roshell explains the importance of researching, understanding your content, and being consistent, walks us through her monetization strategy, and provides valuable tips to people who want to start their own Youtube channel. LeeNetta "Roshell" Ingraham is a baker, pastry artist, and the owner of Your Sweet Connection Youtube channel that started in 2017. She is also the head instructor and CEO of the Divine Baking Divas Facebook group. Roshell has 128k Youtube subscribers and 7,035,102 views creating content about baking recipes, tutorials, challenges, and how to start a business on sweet. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:51 - Why Roshell chose baking as a niche for her channel Links/ Resources Mentioned Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration: Roshell's channel: Your Sweet Connection Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 10 May 2022 | How To Automate A YouTube Channel To Make Millions | 00:42:22 | |
Making millions through your YouTube channel is hard but not impossible. One of the ways that you can employ is to automate your YouTube Channel. Automating a channel is a strategy first started by WatchMojo and they have been successful ever since. In this episode, Augie and Grant talk about what is Automation on YouTube as well as the steps on automating your channel. Augie and Grant explore different channels that use different automation styles which can help you if you’re planning to use this strategy for your own channel. Listen to learn more!
2:33 - How WatchMojo was able to pioneer YouTube automation 3:50 - How someone can use other content without getting taken down through Fair Use 5:57 - Using other people’s content to make yours transformative 8:11 - How MostAmazingTop10 makes use of click-bait thumbnails 16:10 - Augie’s experience on paying an automation guru $7,000 20:22 - The dangers of automating
Links/ Resources Mentioned Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Kurzgesagt Augie Johnston Vidchop Blog Grant Ball
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| 17 May 2022 | How He Got 8 Million Views with a BBQ and a Camera | 00:44:55 | |
During the pandemic, people all over the world have been used to staying at home and learning new ways how to hone their skills, especially in cooking. YouTube is always our first stop to check new recipes and learn how to cook in many ways. As a creator, you have a chance to create cooking videos that can go viral and get a million views in just a month. Let’s hear it from CJ, of the Cooking with CJ channel, how he was able to do it In this episode, Grant and CJ talk about YouTube Shorts and if it provides tractions and stats on analytics in the channel. CJ also shares how being affiliated to Ninja Food brands opened the door to build up his subscribers and community in Facebook groups. CJ is a Culinary Expert and the type of guy you want in your kitchen. His YouTube channel “Cooking with CJ” is getting over 77,000 subscribers and over 8 million total channel views in just about four years. Check out the Episode Highlights 02:58 - Advices to keep up with a good upload schedule Links/ Resources Mentioned Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston
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| 20 May 2022 | How Marc Silber Made Photography Work on YouTube | 00:39:18 | |
More-and-more people are teaching themselves photography or digital filmmaking without the traditional routes of attending college classes and the like. Given the number of resources available online (both free and paid ones) especially on YouTube, we can learn about photography and digital filmmaking on our own. One of these resources we can depend on is Marc Silber’s YouTube channel “Advancing Your Photography”. Marc’s channel helps and inspires people to discover their photography skills by giving tips and interviewing accomplished photographers. In this episode, Grant and Marc talk about how it all started with his photography journey and how he uses YouTube as a platform to viewers unleash their creativity and passion in them. Marc Silber is a best-selling author, photographer and digital filmmaker, and adventurer. He's written several books, one of which shares the name of his YouTube channel called Advancing your photography. His YouTube channel has amassed over 124,000 subscribers, and over 10 point 6 million total channel views. Check out the Episode Highlights 00:59 How Marc Silber’s photography journey started Marc Silber's Website Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston
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| 24 May 2022 | How AutoTopiaLA Turned a Luxury Garage into 43 Million Views | 00:49:41 | |
In modern society, cars are just important machines but to some people, they are moving wonders that hold captivating mysteries waiting to be solved. If you are someone who has a strong passion for the engineering, design, and art of cars, you may be wondering how to turn your passion for cars into a career. Let’s know more about that with Shawn Davis from the AutotopiaLA channel. In this episode, Grant and Shawn talk about how it all started with his channel, his warehouse full of world-class vehicles, passion for cars, and music! Shawn’s channel “AutotopiaLA” started in the year 2017 and has accumulated over 333,000 subscribers and over 71 million total channel views. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:04 How Shawn’s channel come about Links/ Resources Mentioned Follow Autotopia’s Instagram Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 27 May 2022 | He Fixes Big Tractors, Gets Millions of Views, and Makes a Great Living with Hank Hamilton | 00:46:56 | |
There’s no doubt that engines are the heart of any farm equipment and keeping the engine happy makes the machine work in tip-top shape. When it comes to maintaining tractors and heavy equipment running smoothly, it takes detailed maintenance and proper repairs to avoid expensive breakdowns. What if your tractor is broken, abandoned, swamped, slept, and rusted for years? Will it still run and let you drive? Let’s leave it to Hank, the creator of the YouTube channel Hamiltonville Farm, and be fascinated by how he fixes tractors and heavy equipment. In this episode, Grant and Hank talk about how it all started, his monetizing approach on his channel, and how Hank was able to run old tractors despite the impossibilities. Hank Hamilton is a down-to-earth guy who retired from the Air Force and now lives on 75 acres. Hank created the Hamiltonville farm channel, which has reached 216,000 subscribers and over 40 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:10 How Hank’s channel, HamiltonVille, started Like and subscribe Hamiltonville Farm Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 31 May 2022 | How a Car Mechanic Gained a Loyal Following with The Car Care Nut | 00:53:22 | |
Most of us rely on our car, and being without it for even a single day is a significant inconvenience. When your car breaks down, you want to get it fixed and back on the road right away. You depend on a mechanic to fix your car and charge you fairly for parts and labor. However, some mechanics are less than honest, and you need to keep your eyes open to avoid getting taken for a ride. Good thing, we have someone we can trust when it comes to fixing your car. The Car Care Nut, run by AMD, is a YouTube channel that we can rely on when it comes to the world of car repair. In this episode, Grant and AMD talk about how The Car Care Nut started and its mission, the story behind AMD's first video, and how he was able to gain loyal subscribers. The Car Care Nut is a YouTube channel created by AMD that has reached over 275,000 subscribers and almost 25 million total channel views. AMD is a Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician with over a decade of experience which makes his success impressive, considering he's a brand loyal man who isn't just pining for attention. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:12 The story behind The Car Care Nut channel Links/ Resources Mentioned Follow The Car Care Nut’s Instagram Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 03 Jun 2022 | How Beth Djalali SERIOUSLY Monetized Her Wardrobe | 00:45:29 | |
Fashion is one of the most critical industries in our world today and occupies the center ground in modern pop culture. It has become one of the primary ways people express their personality and distinguish themselves from those around them. Beth Djalali's YouTube channel is the one we can check when it comes to having style at a certain age, being fashionable on your OOTDs, and being comfortable with how you present yourself. In this episode, Beth talks with Grant about her journey on YouTube, and why for her, connecting with her audience on YouTube is better than writing blogs. Get insights into how Beth was able to monetize her wardrobe with the use of YouTube. Beth Djalali is a writer and has been an inspiration when it comes to styling and fashion. Beth’s YouTube channel is named after her and has reached over 183,000 subscribers and 25.6 million total channel views in just 6 years. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:13 How Beth Djalali's YouTube channel started Links/ Resources Mentioned Follow Beth Djalani’s Instagram Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 08 Jun 2022 | How To Get Way More Money From Sponsors | 00:33:29 | |
If you’re wondering how to start, grow and make money from your small YouTube channel, this podcast episode is right for you! Your channel may seem impossible right now but there's a lot behind the YouTube sponsorship than meets the eye. Nowadays, a lot of people, especially the younger generations, are turning to online platforms for information, entertainment, and advertising. This has been a great way for brands to attract people and maintain their existing connections. Promotions distributed through bloggers and YouTubers are impactful when it comes to influencing the audience’s purchasing decisions. As a creator, how would you attract companies to gain sponsorship and know which sponsors are right for your brand? In this episode, Grant and Augie talk about how important YouTube Sponsorship is, tips on how to negotiate with companies, and ways how to be creative and comfortable with sponsors. Check out the Episode Highlights Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 10 Jun 2022 | Billy Rybka "Lost Everything" then His YouTube Channel Saved Him | 00:57:32 | |
The world of video editing has changed over the years with the help of digital systems and platforms. Not only has the equipment used to edit visuals, audio, and graphics become much cheaper, but more importantly, it is less complicated for beginners. YouTube tutorials about video editing allow a more comprehensive range of people to learn and use applications to edit their projects and others’. Billy Rybka’s YouTube channel, named after him, is our first stop for advanced techniques, transitions, and effects for better videos. In this episode, Billy Rybka shares how his YouTube journey started, tips and tricks on video editing, and even his software recommendations! Billy also shares how his YouTube channel saved him when he lost everything because he failed to manage his team. Billy Rybka’s YouTube channel has 112,000 subscribers and over 6.6 million views in 3 years. Check out the Episode Highlights 00:41 The secret behind Billy Rybka’s aesthetic thumbnails Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out the DaVinci Resolve website Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 14 Jun 2022 | How To Easily Come Up With Video Topics Without Any Stress | 00:36:55 | |
There's so much more to being a YouTuber than just creating videos. When you start a YouTube channel, you’re starting a business, and like any business, it comes with strategies. Just because you posted a video on YouTube does not guarantee that it will quickly go viral and be seen by millions of viewers. You need to have realistic expectations and creativity when it comes to your video topics. In this episode, Grant and Augie share strategies and techniques to create video topics for your brand. Plus, we’ll be able to know how they apply these strategies on their channels. Check out the Episode Highlights Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 17 Jun 2022 | How a Meme Lord Turned Twitter into a YouTube Career with FreshPrinceYuuup | 00:47:15 | |
If you think that meme would only make us laugh then you are wrong! Memes on social media pages also provide publicity, promotional visits, and business advertisements. It’s even surprising that making memes is now considered a career that companies already have positions for meme-makers! FreshPrinceYuuup, a content creator and an accomplished entertainer on YouTube, will tell us what it takes to be a meme-lord by getting ideas from Twitter posts and creating videos from them on YouTube. In this episode, Grant and FreshPrinceYuuup discuss how FreshPrinceYuuup’s career as a content creator started on YouTube and how it evolved over the years. Fresh’s YouTube channel, FreshPrinceYuuup’s, is a veteran in the business. His channel now has over 144,000 subscribers and over 29 million total channel views for 11 years. Check out the Episode Highlights Links/ Resources Mentioned Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 21 Jun 2022 | 6 YouTube Stats that are CRUCIAL for Organic Growth | 00:41:15 | |
YouTube is a continuously growing platform because of its accessibility to users today. YouTube makes it easy to get started and share your content with a large audience. The simplicity with which people can get started on YouTube has contributed immensely to attracting millions of content creators worldwide. As a creator, uploading content to your channel is the first step. It’s vital to check the statistics of how your video goes when it gets published online. In this episode, Grant and Augie share their insights about the 6 YouTube stats crucial for your channel’s organic growth. They will also share the strategies and techniques to increase the metrics, analytics, and the number of channel views on YouTube. Check out the Episode Highlights Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 24 Jun 2022 | He Monetized Spreadsheets and Built a THRIVING Community with Mr. Excel | 00:40:06 | |
Every video you upload has to have a purpose and an intent. You can’t just upload random videos and hope for the best. It’s crucial to decide from the start the objective of your channel if you want your YouTube journey to succeed. The niche you’ll be targeting is the foundation of a YouTube business. Many people already know their niche when they decide to start a YouTube channel because they want to focus on something they usually do. Bill Jelen also known as Mr. Excel has been practicing his niche since 1998 by writing books about Excel and sharing his knowledge on YouTube in 2008. No doubt he’s an MVP (Most valuable professional) of Microsoft! But how was he able to come up in this niche? In today’s podcast, Grant and Bill share how it all started on Bill’s journey with Excel and how he was able to monetize this niche on YouTube. Bill Jelen’s YouTube channel, Mr. Excel, has reached 121,000 subscribers and over 16 million channel views. Bill is also a writer and an ultimate expert in Excel. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:48 How Bill come up with his books about Excel Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out the Mr. Excel website Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 28 Jun 2022 | How 2 Successful YouTubers Avoid Burnout | 00:46:51 | |
As a creator, knowing how to handle burnout in the hybrid world of YouTube is essential. Feeling tired of doing the same thing and being filled up with pressure could be the source of your burnout. To have a smooth-running business on YouTube, you need to get things under control and create content that would make you and your community happy. But, how can we do that? In today’s episode, Grant and Augie talk about burnout and how it affects the life of YouTubers. They share tips and advice on dealing with burnout and having a healthy mindset to focus on monetizing your business on YouTube. Check out the Episode Highlights 00:50 First, listen to your body Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 01 Jul 2022 | How She Made Millions and Built a 150K Subscriber YouTube Channel with Theresa Roemer | 00:45:40 | |
Theresa Roemer’s lavish lifestyle and her huge closet have been featured on ABC News, Good Morning America. She lives on Theresa's Ranch, which is gorgeous and huge in a country estate. Because of her interesting life, Theresa has a great number of views, followers, and subscribers on YouTube. Theresa Roemer’s YouTube channel, Theresa Roemer THE LIFE OF AN INFLUENCER has reached 147,000 subscribers and over 28 million total channel views. Grant and Theresa share how Theresa Roemer started from milking cows to being her boss in her business. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:32 How Theresa Roemer’s YouTube channel started Links/ Resources Mentioned Follow Theresa Roemer’s Instagram Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 05 Jul 2022 | How a Physical Therapist Became a YouTuber with Dr. Renee Ostertag | 00:40:16 | |
Physical Therapists help people who get injured improve their range of movement and quality of life by strengthening their muscles. Dr. Renee Ostertag’s YouTube channel is a great place to find simple exercises to make you feel better after sitting too much or not moving enough. Dr. Renee Ostertag is both a PT and Psychotherapist who focuses on Mind-Body Relationship Therapy. Dr. Renee believes that regulating the nervous system is the key to freeing yourself from the damaging effects of trauma, lessening physical pain, and satisfying the curious mind. Dr. Renee’s focus is on eliminating pain without drugs, surgery, or expensive procedures that will keep you dependent on others. In today’s podcast, Grant and Dr. Renee Ostertag share about Dr. Renee’s YouTube success and how it all started. Dr. Renee’s YouTube channel has reached almost 35,000 subscribers by helping them accomplish their wellness goals. Check out the Episode Highlights Links/ Resources Mentioned Follow Renee Ostertag’s Instagram Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 08 Jul 2022 | 8 Easy Steps to Start a Lucrative YouTube Channel | 00:51:15 | |
Starting a YouTube channel is a huge opportunity to earn a side income. You can even make it a full-time job and make you a multi-millionaire. Aside from the money you earn, you could even become a celebrity if your channel gets popular enough. In today’s episode, Augie and Grant will share the complete A to Z guide and the steps to starting your YouTube channel. Creating a YouTube channel and posting content takes a lot of work than most people think. So, stick around and take the time to listen to this episode!
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| 12 Jul 2022 | She Quit Her 9-5 by Reading Tarot on Youtube with Passionate Heart Tarot LLC | 00:56:32 | |
There may be times in your life when you find yourself having questions about your relationship or future opportunities in life. Some people rely on Tarot reading. Tarot reading is card reading. The information comes from the images in the cards that a Tarot reader pulls. This process is creative and can sometimes feel like putting a puzzle together. What makes it more interesting is, that we can easily ask questions from a Tarot reader herself, Lyn from Passionate Heart Tarot LLC. Lyn was born with the gift to see and connect with non-physical and supernatural forces. With Passionate Heart Tarot LLCthe help of YouTube, Lyn was able to make her ability a living, helping people with their questions about closure, peace, and enlightenment. In today’s podcast, Grant and Lyn share about the Passionate Heart Tarot LLC journey on YouTube and how it all started. We will also know how Passionate Heart Tarot LLC help other people in their relationships, past, and future. Check out the Episode Highlights 00:37 What and how to use Tarot reading Links/ Resources Mentioned Follow Passionate Heart Tarot LLC’s Instagram
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| 15 Jul 2022 | He Got 16 MILLION Views with Crypto and Investing with Patrick Wieland | 00:58:51 | |
Despite its well-known volatility, investing in cryptocurrency is on fire and many investors are looking to profit from its white-hot rise. If you wish to invest in crypto, you need to understand precisely what you’re investing in, and the risks you are taking, and learn to invest what you can afford to lose. In today’s podcast, Grant is with Patrick Wieland, a Momentum DayTrader who will share his trading journey and how to tackle the stock market. We will also find out how Patrick’s YouTube channel was able to stay noticed in the competitive world of Cryptocurrency investing. Patrick Wieland’s YouTube channel has reached 162,000 subscribers and over 16 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights 00:49 Story behind Patrick Wieland’s trading journey Links/ Resources Mentioned Follow Patrick Wieland’s Instagram Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 | How He Makes $300K Per Year and Built a REAL Community with Grink Meyer | 01:11:39 | |
Nowadays, financial markets are becoming more sophisticated and the Internet makes it easy for us to understand and learn the right skills to make an investment. Kerry Grinkmeyer is a retired financial advisor from his YouTube channel, Best of Us Investors, shares his knowledge and experience on how we can achieve our financial goals. In today’s podcast, Grant and Kerry Grinkmeyer share how Kerry was able to build a great community on his YouTube channel. Kerry also shares insights, tips, and what to expect in our economy in the future. Kerry Grinkmeyer started his YouTube channel, Best of US Investors, in November of the year 2019. Kerry’s YouTube channel currently sits at 158,000 subscribers, and almost 14 million total channel views. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:16 How Kerry keeps relevant content in his channel Links/ Resources Mentioned Follow Best of US Investors’ Instagram
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| 22 Jul 2022 | How His Editing Tutorials Got Him MAJOR Sponsorships with Javier Mercedes | 00:53:46 | |
If you have a skill that you’d like to show, you could create a how-to or a tutorial video on YouTube. As a creator, being creative and authentic in creating your content are the keys to having a growing community. Today’s guest is Javier Mercedes who showcases his editing skills using Adobe Premiers which got him major sponsorships. Grant and Javier Mercedes will talk about how Javier’s editing skills turned out to be his full-time job by uploading tutorials on his YouTube channel. Javier also shares how he was able to grow a big community and gained major sponsorship. Javier Mercedes’ YouTube channel has been helping people make better videos with his tutorials on YouTube for 4 years. Javier’s channel has 150,000 subscribers and over 10.5 million total channel views. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:53 How Javier Mercedes channel started Links/ Resources Mentioned Follow Javier Mercedes’ Instagram
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| 26 Jul 2022 | How a Lawyer is THRIVING on YouTube with Jim Hart | 00:52:10 | |
Typically, you must go to a lawyer for advice, prepare legal documents, and advocate for your case. But now, with the help of the Internet, it's easy for us to seek help and legal advice on YouTube. Jim Hart is a lawyer who started making YouTube videos to help people live their extraordinary lives through online business and create a lasting impact worldwide. In today’s podcast, Grant and Jim Hart share how Jim’s legal journey on YouTube started during a pandemic, how Jim built his online business, and how it help his community. Jim Hart started posting on his YouTube channel in November 2015 and now sitting at 137,000 subscribers and over 5 million views. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:06 Jim Hart’s YouTube journey Links/ Resources Mentioned
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| 05 Aug 2022 | How He Got 275k Subscribers as a Mountaineer and Memory Champion with Nelson Dellis | 00:47:42 | |
If you wish to become better at recalling the names of people, decks of cards, or countries, you need to improve your memory skills. Improving your memory is like sharpening it by practicing and memory training. Nelson Dellis, a content creator, YouTuber, Mountaineer, and 5x USA Memory Champion, devoted his life to finding how to strengthen his memory. In today’s podcast, Grant and Nelson Dellis share how Nelson's YouTube journey began, how Nelson come up with his methods and techniques in memorization, Nelson’s life as a mountaineer, and how Nelson was able to come up with a big community in YouTube. Nelson Dellis's YouTube channel currently sits at 272,000 subscribers and over 17 million channel views. Check out the Episode Highlights 00:44 How Nelson Dellis's interesting life started Links/ Resources Mentioned
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| 08 Aug 2022 | How His Garage Makes Him Millions with Matt Moreman - Obsessed Garage | 00:56:37 | |
As a creator, you might consider considering a passion as a starting point for your YouTube channel. Like Matt Moreman, he turned his obsession with cars into a legitimate media outlet. Matt is a lifelong car enthusiast who has turned his passion into a thriving business. In today’s podcast, Grant and Matt Moreman share how his obsession with cars started, Matt’s vision when he began his YouTube channel, and the struggles Matt needs to overcome and become the person he is right now. Matt Moreman’s YouTube channel currently sits at almost 300,000 subscribers and 54 million total channel views. Matt also has a website, obsessedgarrage.com on where you can buy anything you need for your garage. Matt also has a podcast called Dialed-in on which he and his friend explore their obsession with cars and all of their advantages and challenges. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:35 How Matt’s obsession with cars started Links/ Resources Mentioned
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| 10 Aug 2022 | He Got 11 Million Views as a Photographer with Joe Edelman | 00:57:37 | |
We have featured a number of photographers who made their way to YouTube and shared their journey. In today’s podcast, Joe Edelman is an award-winning photographer who also made a splash in the world of YouTube. He teaches everything you need to know about taking good photos. Joe Edelman started his professional career in photography when he was 14 years old and has been in the industry for 52 years. Grant and Joe Edelman share Joe’s journey in photography and how it all started, how Joe’s experience over the years serves as great learning to be shared with his YouTube community. Joe Edelman’s YouTube channel started on June 20, 2009, and has accrued 180K subscribers with more than 11 Million views. Check out the Episode Highlights 00:42 Joe Edelman’s photography journey Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out the Joe Edelman website
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| 15 Aug 2022 | She Turned CHILDBIRTH into 200k Subscribers with Sarah Lavonne | 01:00:45 | |
Giving birth is essential to most women and getting useful information about birthing is as important as having a safe delivery in itself. For this reason, Sarah Lavonne created a YouTube channel that helps people about pregnancy and giving birth. 01:17 How it all started with Sarah’s journey Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 17 Aug 2022 | He REVOLUTIONIZED ASMR and Got 38 MILLION Views with William of Blissful Zen ASMR | 00:39:40 | |
ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. ASMR gives a blissful relaxation or meditative state triggered by sounds like whispering, quiet tapping, and the pops and crunches slime makes when you play with it. Some people consider ASMR relaxing and therapeutic. In this episode, Grant and William discuss how William was able to revolutionize ASMR and creates unique content on his YouTube channel. William is the creator of the YouTube channel Blissful Zen ASMR which got 207K subscribers and over 38 million total views. William will share how he turned his dreams into a lucrative reality. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:14 How it all started with William’s channel Links/ Resources Mentioned
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| 19 Aug 2022 | How She Got 10.7 Million Views and Built a Videography Business with Lizzie Peirce | 00:48:50 | |
These days, anybody could be a photographer or a videographer, just grab a camera or a mobile phone, and it will make you one. However, starting a videography business will not be that easy! Check out the Episode Highlights 01:10 How it all started for Lizzie Peirce Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out Lizzie Peirce’s website
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| 22 Aug 2022 | Meet a Mindset Coach with 30.7 Million Views with Bulldog Mindset | 00:52:51 | |
Mindset coaching is an exciting field of human development that is now expanding on YouTube. The essence of mindset coaching is a method in which the coach is helping a person to find out where they want to be, take in all factors of their life and work out a route plan that will help them transform and reach these goals. In this episode, Grant and John, creator of Bulldog Mindset, discuss how he helps people transform their life for the better. John also shares how his channel started, techniques of personal development, and more. Check out the Episode Highlights 00:57 How John’s Bulldog MIndset channel started Check out the quiz on Bulldog MIndset’s website Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 24 Aug 2022 | Austen Paul - His Film Making Tips Pay His Bills | 00:57:52 | |
Chasing a childhood dream can be tasking and sometimes tedious, that’s why a lot of people end up pursuing another path. However for our guest today, Austen Paul, success can be achieved by those who never let go of their dreams. In this episode, Austen Paul talks with Grant about his journey into filmmaking, product photography, and how his filmmaking tutorials pay the bills. Presently, Austen’s YouTube channel is helping other filmmakers, both amateur and professional, to refine their skills. Links: | |||
| 26 Aug 2022 | She's a BESTSELLING Fantasy Author with 271K Subscribers with Jenna Moreci | 00:51:15 | |
Fantasy writing can give readers a wide variety of fictional realities from slaying mighty dragons to unbeatable superheroes. Fictional authors are free to invent any sort of reality they choose. If you would like to be a fictional author of your book, Jenna Moreci’s YouTube channel would be a great place to learn. In this episode, Grant and Jenna Moreci discuss how Jenna became one of the best-selling fantasy authors of her The Savior's Series. Jenna also shares how she was able to inspire aspiring writers to finish their books. Jenna Moreci’s YouTube channel, Writing with Jenna Moreci got 271K subscribers and over 26 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:19 How Jenna Moreci’s YouTube channel started Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out The Savior's Series on Amazon Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | He has 153 MILLION Views From Comedy Skits and Impressions with Josh of Joshiiwuh | 00:40:36 | |
Comedy videos or skits are popular on YouTube because they are generally enjoyable and relatable among viewers. These videos can be seen all across the Internet and can go viral. If you’re still looking for the right niche to start your YouTube and like entertaining other people, this episode is your guide! In this episode, Grant and Josh of Joshiiwuh discuss how Josh started his YouTube channel and monetized his videos by entertaining his subscribers with comedy skits and character impression skits with his sister. Joshua Alden of Joshiiwuh’s YouTube channel started in 2012 and accrued 783K subscribers with over 154 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights 00:52 How Josh feels about being super famous Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out Joshiiwuh’s TikTok Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 02 Sep 2022 | How to Get 91 Million Views with Classic Cars with Ken Dusman of Gateway Classic Cars | 00:47:59 | |
We already showcased a garage that housed cars and became a thriving business. In this episode, we will feature a company that showcases gorgeous classic cars. Our guest is Ken Dusman of Gateway Classic Cars. “Gateway Classic Cars” has been in the industry for over 23 years and is now the world’s largest classic and exotic car sales company. The Gateway Classic Cars have 20 showrooms across the US and feature over 2500 classics and exotics valued at $100 million for sale every day. Grant and Ken Dusman share how passion can easily take you to a long-term company. Ken also discusses the strategies and mindset in building the company of Gateway Classic Cars. Gateway Classic Cars YouTube channel currently sits at 154K subscribers with over 91 million total views. Aside from selling cars, Gateway Classic Cars also host events and humbly shares its facilities with the community. Check out the Episode Highlights Links/ Resources Mentioned Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 31 Aug 2022 | He has 139K Subscribers from Watching TV with Lamont Tyson | 00:54:19 | |
The path straight is never the path followed when you’re trying to get to something higher. Lamont Tyson is the content creator of the YouTube Channel of the same name, and the Life Gain Financial channel. He also has an online store, shoplifegains.com, where he sells merch and courses. In this episode, Lamont Tyson talks in great detail about his YouTube journey where he documented his trucking school, getting demonetized, and starting what he does now with TV shows. Lamont talks about how he diversified his income so that he would not fully rely on his YouTube Channels and many more! Check Lamont Tyson’s channels: LamontTysonLifeGains | |||
| 05 Sep 2022 | He Got 216K Subscribers by Going to Car Shows with Scott DuPre of ScottieDTV | 00:51:44 | |
There are hundreds of car shows where enthusiasts gather to show off their passion and love for their vehicles. Going to these car shows is one way to start your YouTube channel like Scott DuPre. Scott DuPree is also known as ScottieD from ScottieDTV on YouTube. Scott features local car shows that have grown into an international online platform showcasing the “coolest cars on the web!” Scott offers his subscribers cool facts and comments about cars. Scott also does interviews with car owners and builders. Grant and Scott DuPre share how Scott started his YouTube channel, monetization strategies, and how Scott’s passion and interests in cars came a long way with the help of evolving technology. Scott DuPre launched ScottieDTV on YouTube in 2010. Scott has grown his channel to over 216K subscribers with over 126 million total views! Check out the Episode Highlights 01:13 The early days of ScottieDTV on YouTube Links/ Resources Mentioned Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 09 Sep 2022 | How He Got 129 Million Views with Comedy Skits with Lonnie of Funarios | 00:56:26 | |
It takes a lot of confidence to be a comedian and make a living off it. Lonnie Smith from the YouTube channel Funarios is one of the creators who knows how to cultivate a massive audience and create a business from it. Grant and Lonnie share how Lonnie started his chosen niche in comedy skits with his original videos. Lonnie also provides tips on how he was able to grow a big community and monetize it. With more than 89 million total channel views and over 310,000 subscribers, Lonnie’s YouTube channel Funarios has been doing comedy and skits for more than a decade. Check out the Episode Highlights Links/ Resources Mentioned
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| 07 Sep 2022 | She has 146K Subscribers and a Thriving Sports Clothing Business with Sabrina Koun | 00:59:33 | |
A diamond is formed under intense pressure. This is true for Sabrina Koun who started her YouTube career at a very young age. Born in the age of YouTube, Sabrina began to create content while attending school and under the scrutinous eye of their conservative Armenian community. Being a young content creator, Sabrina was prone to not being taken seriously but through these pressures, she came out like a true diamond. Sabrina Koun is a YouTube content creator out of Toronto, Canada who found her YouTube success after collaborating with @PiinkSparkles. In this episode, Sabrina shares the story of the YouTube journey she had to navigate growing up in a conservative community. She talks about how she discovered how essential networking is and how sponsorships worked for her, business-wise. Furthermore, Sabrina shares her interest in Veganism, her thriving sports jersey business, and what’s in the future for her career. Listen to learn more! | |||
| 12 Sep 2022 | His Diet Got Him 9 Million Views with Ben Azadi of Keto Kamp | 00:37:26 | |
The Keto diet has increased its popularity these days, and everyone is talking about it. The Keto diet or Ketogenic diet is the low-carb and high-fat intake that helps people lose weight and become healthier. The Keto diet alters how your body turns food into energy. In today’s podcast, Ben Azadi of the Keto Kamp channel will join us to share more about the Keto diet. Grant and Ben share how Ben started his YouTube channel and created his global brand. Ben also shares how his brand and channel empower and inspire people to change their healthy lifestyles. Ben Azadi’s YouTube channel, Keto Kamp, has accumulated over 159,000 subscribers With more than 9 million total channel views. Ben’s mission is to educate 1 billion people by helping them increase energy, burn fat, and feel good. Check out the Episode Highlights Links/ Resources Mentioned
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| 16 Sep 2022 | He Turned Bartending into 343K Subscribers with Leandro of Educated Barfly | 00:55:47 | |
Do you enjoy a cool and refreshing cocktail during parties? What if you prepare your own cocktails in your home bar? It would be easier for you since there’s a YouTube channel that teaches the techniques, tips, and tricks in creating your own cocktail! In today’s podcast, Grant and Leandro will share how Leandro from Educated Barfly started his bartending tutorials on YouTube. From the channel name itself, Educated Barfly, Leandro teaches his viewers how to mix and prepare their cocktail drinks in old-fashioned, traditional, and professional ways. Leandro’s YouTube channel, Educated Barfly, started in 2017 with over 310,000 subscribers and more than 35K total channel views. Check out the Episode Highlights 00:41 Leandro’s history of bartending and how he got to YouTube Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out The Educated Barfly website
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| 14 Sep 2022 | She Has 19 Million Views as a Model and Photographer with Alanna Pearson | 01:00:00 | |
Having a “non-model” body and a curvy figure, Alanna Pearson now makes money on clothing haul videos, modeling, and photography. Alanna started small on Instagram where she found the value of collaboration and authenticity. In this episode, Alanna Pearson talks about her journey from an unknown Instagram personality into a YouTube success. She tells us how showing your authentic personality and staying true to yourself can be appealing to the audience. Although Alanna has over 100k subs on her YouTube channel, she shares how she manages to find ways to monetize all of her platforms. Learn these and more by checking out this episode! | |||
| 19 Sep 2022 | How She Got 500k Subscribers with Hair Care with Debbie Williams | 00:48:49 | |
If you are losing excessive amounts of hair, how can it affect your everyday life? How can you find out why it’s falling out? According to statistics, approximately 60% of women and 85% of men are experiencing hair loss at some time. Hair loss can have a devastating effect on people’s lives. It can be the last thing they think about when they go to bed and the first thing they think about when they wake up. In today’s podcast, our guest is Debbie Williams, the creator of the YouTube channel named after her, Debbie Williams. Debbie is a Hair Loss Practitioner, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Educator, and Author. Debbie with the help of YouTube was able to help millions of people by educating them on how to have healthy hair and be nutritionally fit. As a creator, Grant and Debbie will have a conversation about how Debbie started her YouTube channel and how she was able to inspire and help others in their hair journey. Debbie Williams’ YouTube channel has accrued over 500K subscribers and more than 23 million total views in just 6 years. Check out the Episode Highlights 00:30 How it all started with Debbie Williams Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out Debbie Williams's website
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| 23 Sep 2022 | His Skin Care Routine got 11.5M Views with Chris Gibson | 00:52:20 | |
People who’d like to look good and have healthy skin will always keep track of the methods and products used daily. They have their beauty skin care journal that helps in tracking the things that work and those that don’t work on their skin. In this digital time, celebrities and YouTube creators publish their skincare routines and product reviews thru their channels. In today’s podcast, Grant and Chris Gibson share Chris's inspiration in starting his YouTube channel and what his channel does. Chris also shares how he grew his channel through his How-To content and product reviews. Chris Gibson is a YouTube creator, skin-care, and wellness expert for 35 years. Chris's YouTube channel started in 2010 and has accrued over 152K subscribers with more than 11.5 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights Links/ Resources Mentioned
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| 26 Sep 2022 | He's a Carpenter with 29 Million Views with Luther of Rob Cosman | 00:48:13 | |
Some people simply enjoy sitting and enjoying the satisfaction of making something with their hands. Woodworking can be a fun and satisfying hobby and people are taking a new interest in jig saws and power drills as they turn out accessories and furniture for their homes. Woodworking is the process of building, making, or carving something using wood. You can also make toys, toy boxes, or carved figurines. To learn woodworking, you can take a class at the local college, community center, or YouTube! Robcosman.com is a YouTube channel for woodworking, tool making, and a teaching organization. Rob Cosman is a master woodworker based in Canada. In today’s podcast, Grant’s guest is Luther. Luther is a retired US military officer, webmaster, and director of Robcosman.com. Luther and Rob are partners and started their business together in woodworking in 2012 which improved its sales dramatically. Robcosman.com’s YouTube channel has accrued over 240K subscribers with more than 29 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights 00:41 Robcosman.com and how it started Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out RobCosman.com's website
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| 30 Sep 2022 | He has 140k Subscribers and Can Make Your Videos Better with Ben Johnson | 00:47:50 | |
The internet is filled with all kinds of videos. Video creators show people their travels worldwide, the food they love to cook, and how they build something from scratch. When it comes to uploading videos or content to your YouTube channel, you need to consider creating AWESOME videos. In today’s podcast, Grant and Ben Johnson share how Ben was able to build a business that helps a lot of people in creating awesome videos and strategize their presence on all platforms. Ben Johnson's YouTube channel with the motto: STAY CREATIVE started in the year 2012 and has accrued over 140K subscribers with more than 5 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights 00:46 How Ben Johnson’s journey started
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| 03 Oct 2022 | He Travels the World and has over 39 Million Views with World Nomac | 01:08:04 | |
Content creators have attracted attention from different fields with the Internet. Most creators share what they love and their interests by vlogging and posting their videos on YouTube and other social media platforms. Travel vlogs are one of the niches that attracted most viewers because it’s an easy way to connect with other people from different countries and cultures. Mac Candee is a travel video creator and the man behind the YouTube channel, World Nomac. Mac is passionate about capturing the moments and sharing his experiences in traveling the world. Mac’s channel motto: Changing perceptions of the world 🌍 one country at a time. In today’s podcast, Grant and Mac Candee share Mac’s journey behind his YouTube channel and how he was able to touch and inspire lives. Mac Candee's YouTube channel, World Nomac started in the year 2012 and has accrued over 340K subscribers with more than 39 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:16 How Mac started his Youtube channel Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out World Nomac's TikTok
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| 07 Oct 2022 | How a House Wife got 150k Subscribers with Steph of The Secret Slob | 00:44:01 | |
Everyone struggles with clutter to some degree, and all of us can use a little help with being more organized. That’s where Steph from the YouTube channel The Secret Slob comes in! Steph provides the solution to the clutter challenges we face every day. Steph is a housewife, a mom of 3, and a former secret slob who knows what it is to struggle and overcome disorganization in all its forms. In today’s podcast, Steph shares with Grant how her slobby ways turned into a YouTube channel that teaches and motivates people to clean and organize. Steph's YouTube channel, The Secret Slob started four years ago and has accrued over 154K subscribers with more than 14 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights 00:35 Steph’s background and why she got into YouTube Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out The Secret Slob's Pinterest Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 10 Oct 2022 | She Got 42 MILLION Views as a Model with Avaryana Rose | 00:38:55 | |
The transformation of YouTube from social networking site to a major media platform has helped a lot of celebrities and influencers in promoting their brands in their chosen niche. Posting videos and making them viral is the main goal of influencers. Just like Avaryana Rose, an actress, model, and cheerleader by profession has gained a lot of followers by posting content about her daily life activities. In today’s podcast, Grant and Avaryana Rose share how Avaryana was able to grow her brand on YouTube by modeling. Avaryana is also an advocate against bullying. Avaryana’s YouTube channel started three years ago and has accrued over 300K subscribers with more than 47 million total views. Avaryana also has a backup YouTube channel that she uses for fun with the channel name Avaryana Rose. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:10 How Avaryana got into modeling Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out Avaryana Rose's Website
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| 14 Oct 2022 | How to Get 223K Subscribers with Guitar Lessons with Lauren Bateman | 00:43:35 | |
While there are many colleges and universities offering performance degrees in guitar, it will be affordable to learn it on YouTube for free. YouTube is one of the best tools for learning everything about playing guitar. Lauren Bateman’s YouTube channel has helped make guitar make sense and helped a lot of aspiring guitar players who struggle to play on their own. In today’s podcast, Grant and Lauren share how Lauren was able to build her YouTube channel and take it to the next level. Lauren provides a step-by-step guide on how to play popular songs on her YouTube channel. Lauren also offers free courses on her website that you can visit. Lauren Bateman is a cancer survivor, music teacher, and content creator. Lauren's YouTube channel started in 2010 and has accrued over 226K subscribers with more than 16 million total views as of this writing. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:10 Lauren’s introduction about herself Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out Lauren Bateman's Website
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| 17 Oct 2022 | How He Got 230K Subscribers by Traveling in His RV | 00:23:13 | |
The increasing popularity of travel vlogs has become a source of travel information for tourists. Technological advancements have empowered ordinary people to create content and videos more efficiently, giving popularity to professional and amateur vloggers. Vlogs are one of the most popular travel videos on YouTube with a great marketing potential. In today’s podcast, Grant’s guest is Robert Morales from the YouTube channel Traveling Robert. Robert’s content is about traveling in his RV and making new adventures from city to city, exploring popular destinations to hidden gems. Robert also shares tips and tricks for safer RV'ing, solar energy options, and more. Robert’s YouTube channel started in 2011 and has accrued over 230K subscribers with more than 68 million total views. Robert is also a musician who composes and sells music on his website. Check out the Episode Highlights 00:56 Robert’s YouTube channel Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out Traveling Robert's Website
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| 21 Oct 2022 | How He Got 100K Subscribers by Eating with Naader Reda of FreakEating | 00:40:25 | |
Content creators need to be unique in choosing their niche and what their YouTube channel is all about. You’ve probably watched dozens of eating challenges like eating a box of 10 burgers or 28-inch pizza and finishing it in less than 5 minutes. There’s something about these eating challenges that catches the attention of viewers and they love it! In today’s podcast, Grant and Naader share how Naader runs in marathons and eat massive quantities of food on his YouTube channel, FreakEating. Naader is a High School Administrator, Food challenger, Marathon Runner, and Travel Lover. Naader's YouTube channel, FreakEating started in 2012 and has accrued over 1115K subscribers with more than 17 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:18 The focus of Nadeer’s YouTube channel04:42 How Naader met the right people Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out FreakEating's Pinterest
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| 24 Oct 2022 | He Got 11 Million Views by Living His Best Life with Certified Health Nut | 00:56:32 | |
The most challenging task of finding a holistic lifestyle regimen is what, who, where, when, how, and why to start. We dig thru the internet to provide us with complete and comprehensive knowledge and skill sets in order for us to be guided accordingly. Lucky for us today, we have Troy Casey. Troy is a Certified Health Nut, renowned life coach, and healer who has scoured the earth searching for the most powerful health and healing methods. In today’s podcast, Grant and Troy Casey share Troy’s unique approach and philosophy of living a healthy life utilizing the earth’s natural resources. Troy's YouTube channel, Certifiedhealthnut started in 2006 and has accrued over 130K subscribers with more than 12 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:56 How Troy’s YouTube channel started Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out Certified Health Nut's Website
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| 28 Oct 2022 | How She Got 100K Subscribers with Succulent Gardening by Succulents and Sunshine | 00:48:27 | |
We live in an increasingly digital and disconnected world. Many of us are behind a computer, cell phone, or steering wheel for much of the day. But when the pandemic hits, most of us have found the time to do gardening and even made it a hobby. Succulents are the type of plant that survives drought by storing water in its leaves, stems, or roots so it won’t demand much of your time. Cassidy Tuttle from the Succulents and Sunshine is a great YouTube channel where we can learn a lot about growing gorgeous succulent plants. In today’s podcast, Grant and Cassidy share how Cassidy’s journey began in growing succulent plants and why she choose succulents. Cassidy's YouTube channel, Succulents, and Sunshine started in the year 2011 and has over 111K subscribers with more than 7 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:08 How Cassidy got into growing succulent plants Links/ Resources Mentioned Check out Succulents and Sunshine's Courses
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| 31 Oct 2022 | His RV Lifestyle Makes Him Six Figures with Mike Wendland by RV Lifestyle | 00:52:15 | |
A lot of people enjoy the lifestyle of traveling all the time. The RV lifestyle could be enticing but somehow overwhelming. Mike Wendland from the RV Lifestyle channel will help us understand how it’s possible to travel the North American continent while making a comfortable living in it. In today’s podcast, Grant and Mike Wendland share his RV lifestyle, the adventures they have experienced, and how it all started for Mike’s YouTube channel. Mike's YouTube channel, RV Lifestyle started in 2012 together with his beautiful wife Jennifer Wendland. Mike and Jennifer are both journalists who started traveling as a hobby and made it their lifestyle. The RV Lifestyle has over 170K subscribers with more than 32 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights 03:21 How RV Lifestyle channel started Links/ Resources Mentioned Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 04 Nov 2022 | How He Got 35 Million Views with Interior Design with Nick Lewis | 00:59:56 | |
Interior designing is a complex, wide-ranging, and creative career. All types of spaces - single homes, apartments, condominiums, commercial buildings, and hospitals can be enhanced by the expertise of an Interior designer in collaboration with other design and engineering professionals. When it comes to Interior design and decor, we can always rely on Nick Lewis’s YouTube channel. In today’s podcast, Grant and Nick Lewis share how Nick built his thriving Interior design channel on YouTube and turned it into a lucrative business. Nick Lewis's YouTube channel started in 2014 and has over 370K subscribers with more than 35 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights
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| 08 Nov 2022 | He Got 50 Million Views with Dating Advice with Coach Lee | 00:48:01 | |
Dating is easy. You meet someone, swap numbers, arrange to meet, and take it from there. Still, many people find it tough to meet a great partner and turn to date into a relationship. Dating should be about having fun and enjoying the moment. That’s where the dating coach or relationship expert comes in! Preparing yourself to date, and maximizing your opportunities by learning a little about improving your chances in the dating arena is something that you can learn! In today’s podcast, Grant’s guest is Coach Lee. Coach Lee is a world-renowned relationship expert and a coach who helps people get an ex back after a breakup, save a marriage, and become more attractive. Coach Lee has been helping people with their relationships since 2000. Coach Lee's YouTube channel started in 2017 and has over 260K subscribers with more than 50 million total views. Coach Lee uses his real-life experience when giving dating advice for 20 years along with multiple certifications in relationship coaching and consulting. Check out the Episode Highlights Links/ Resources Mentioned Check Coach Lee’s Website
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| 11 Nov 2022 | How He Got 300K Subscribers with Home Improvement Projects with Michael Builds | 00:43:23 | |
Living like a grown-up doesn’t come easily to everyone. There’s no easy way to get started other than just getting started. However, it’s good to begin something simple like a DIY. You can find a lot of DIY channels on YouTube, and one of them is the Michael Builds channel. The Michael Builds channel strives to give its viewers the confidence to tackle their home improvement projects. In today’s podcast, Grant is with Michael from Michael Builds channel. Michael shares his motivation for starting his YouTube channel and how he was able to build a business from there. Michael Builds’ YouTube channel started in 2018 and has over 300K subscribers with more than 14 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights Links/ Resources Mentioned Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 14 Nov 2022 | His Travel and Walking Tours Got Him Over 500K Subscribers with Pro Walk Tours | 00:46:00 | |
Watching travel videos on YouTube is a pastime for a lot of viewers online. Oftentimes the cinematography and direction of each frame are what sets one video apart from the other of a similar niche. Isaac, starting the Youtube Channel, Pro Walk Tours, wanted to show the viewers how enriching natural stories can be when told properly and artistically. Pro Walk Tours aims to provide a special bird’s eye view of the wonderful cities in the world. In today’s podcast, Grant is with Isaac Harjo from Pro Walk Tours. Isaac shares the inspiration behind the unique and heartwarming takes that are showcased on each of Pro Walk Tours’ travel videos online. Isaac Harjo’s YouTube channel started in 2017 and has over 500K subscribers with more than 20 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:42 Bringing beauty, history, and culture of different countries through Pro Walk Tours Links/ Resources Mentioned Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 18 Nov 2022 | How To Get Sponsors | 00:33:04 | |
We are used to seeing celebrities who endorse brands in commercials in a traditional way. With YouTube, anyone with a promising channel can make money through YouTube Sponsorship. Getting a sponsor for your YouTube channel can sometimes seem impossible to achieve. Grant and Augie will share the best ways to get sponsorship for your YouTube channel. YouTube Sponsorship is one of the sources of income for video creators because it can be highly profitable. Getting sponsored may also help you develop better and more qualitative content for your audience. Check out the Episode Highlights
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| 21 Nov 2022 | How a College Student Got 200 Million Views Making Climbing Videos with Noah Kane | 00:41:04 | |
Some of us are simply hardwired for adventure and got the drive to risk more like rock climbing. Rock climbing gives the doses of pain, suffering, and fear but most of all the joy that comes with the adventure. The experience itself could be deadly but it gives the climber a sense of joy when they reach the summit and see the fantastic scenery. In today’s podcast, Grant is with Noah Kane. Noah is a college student, filmmaker, adventure storyteller, and outdoor rock climber who shares his adventures through his YouTube channel. Noah also shares his experience in climbing the massive trees in Costa Rica through a documentary. Noah Kane’s YouTube channel started in 2011 and has over 315K subscribers with more than 201 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights Links/ Resources Mentioned Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 25 Nov 2022 | How To Easily Come Up With Video Topics | 00:35:35 | |
As a creator, it’s important to capture your audience’s attention by providing entertainment, interesting, and informative topics. Think about what your target audience needs and wants instead of the entirety of YouTube. This will not only build a positive relationship with your target audience but will also show your audience that you know what you’re talking about. Try to keep up with the latest trends and if they can be incorporated into your video, do so. In today’s podcast, Grant and Augie will give the best hacks, strategies, and Jedi mind tricks to help you come up with great video topics. If you’re still hesitant about picking up your video topic, this episode is for you! If you don’t come up with a good video topic, your video could be dead even before it’s born. Check out the Episode Highlights Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 28 Nov 2022 | How He Built a Multi-Million Dollar Church Social Media Business with Brady Shearer | 00:48:35 | |
YouTube videos are a popular source of information and entertainment. The videos you upload don’t just have to be about you. Providing a service you’re good at online can help people and would be a great niche to start! In today’s podcast, Grant’s guest is Brady Shearer. Brady is the founder of Pro Church Tools Inc., which helps Churches navigate the biggest communication shift in 500 years. In other words, Brady’s company helps any spiritual community grow its influence and presence online. Brady Shearer’s YouTube channel started in 2012 and currently sits at 7 million total channel views and over 130K subscribers. Check out the Episode Highlights
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| 02 Dec 2022 | 6 YouTube Analytics You Should Always Monitor | 00:40:13 | |
After you create and upload your videos on YouTube, you can check your reports to see what and how people respond. These data can help you develop ideas for your next video topic and maximize your chance to grow your audience. In today’s podcast, Grant and Augie will share the 6 YouTube analytics and metrics to help you focus on your channel growth. These analytics, metrics, and reports may overwhelm you at first but Grant and Augie will give you insights into what’s important and what is not. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:35 The crucial things you need to know about analytics
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| 05 Dec 2022 | How Real Estate Tips Make Him 6 Figures with ThisisJohnWilliams | 00:49:45 | |
If you are looking to invest your money, one of the options is to go with Real Estate. Real estate is real property that consists of land and improvements, which include buildings, fixtures, roads, structures, and utility systems. In today’s podcast, Grant is with John Williams, the creator behind ThisisJohnWilliams YouTube channel. Aside from being a YouTuber, John Williams is also an Entrepreneur and Investor. He provides tips and mentors people who wish to invest in Real Estate. John Williams also owns a company name Cash Now. John Williams’s YouTube channel, ThisisJohnWilliams started in 2012 and has over 160K subscribers with more than 21 million total views. Check out the Episode Highlights Links/ Resources Mentioned
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| 09 Dec 2022 | How To Avoid YouTube Burnout | 00:46:42 | |
Knowing how to handle burnout in the hybrid world of YouTube is essential. Feeling tired of doing the same thing and being filled up with pressure could be the source of your burnout. To have a smooth-running business on YouTube, you need to get things under control and create content that would make you and your community happy. Identifying and understanding factors that can trigger burnout enables you to adopt strategies to manage it. In today’s episode, Grant and Augie talk about burnout and how it affects the life of YouTubers. They share tips on dealing with burnout and having a healthy mindset to focus on growing and monetizing your business on YouTube. Check out the Episode Highlights
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| 12 Dec 2022 | How Backflips Made Him Famous with Aaron Honer | 00:40:45 | |
YouTube is not just a great source of entertainment but also a breakthrough in the way you can share your expertise and experiences and then monetize them. You don’t need high specs camera in starting your YouTube channel as long as you’re presenting videos that influence and educate your audience. In today’s podcast, Grant is with Aaron Honer, the co-creator of the YouTube channel How Tos By Bros. The How-Tos By Bros channel was started by the brothers Aaron Honer and Evan Honer. Aaron and Evan are flipping, free-running, learning enthusiasts and teaching the world how to do things by bros. Aaron also shares the Gospel and motivational videos on his YouTube channel. The How-Tos By Bros YouTube channel started in 2018 and has over 250K subscribers with almost 80 million total views.
01:01 How Aaron got his YouTube channel off the ground Links/ Resources Mentioned Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 16 Dec 2022 | How To Get Started On YouTube Using Best Practices | 00:54:45 | |
Before you think of a video to upload, you must learn the best practices for starting your channel. As a creator, you need to know these certain essential points and utilize them. In today’s podcast, Grant and Augie will share their best practices for starting their channels. These A to Z guides will give you a clear direction on how to achieve your channel’s goal, encounter the possible challenges along the way, and create an action plan to keep your channel on track. Stick around and identify what best practices work for you and apply them to your videos to improve your content. Check out the Episode Highlights 01:38 How to choose your niche
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| 19 Dec 2022 | How She Turned Lifestyle Vlogs Into 20 Million Views with Tolulope Solutions | 00:51:05 | |
As a YouTube creator, choose the niche you are most comfortable with, and then you’ll find you have much more to say. You will be more passionate and interested in your topic and able to inspire your audience to listen to you. You can develop something that will have a significant impact while being true to who you are. One example of this niche is sharing your lifestyle on YouTube. In today’s podcast, Grant is with Tolulope Adejumo, known as Solutions, the woman behind the YouTube channel Tolulope Solutions. Tolulope Solutions shares wholesome lifestyle content around Tolulope’s Christian faith, Marriage, and Motherhood. Tolulope also shares tips on how to be authentic by sharing big and little moments of her life thru YouTube and other social media platforms. The Tolulope Solutions YouTube channel started in 2017 and has over 116K subscribers with more than 21 million views. Let’s find out how Tolulope has become a wholesome content creator on social media platforms to profit as a lifestyle brand influencer. Check out the Episode Highlights Links/ Resources Mentioned Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out these awesome channels and gain more inspiration. Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 09 Jan 2023 | How To Gain 254 Million Views In 30 Days | 00:41:09 | |
Have you heard of the Cinnamon Challenge? Or the Ghost Pepper Challenge? Or even the Exploding Melon Challenge? These are the Challenge videos that are as old as YouTube itself that eventually became viral because many creators would do them. Are these challenge videos so important that you need to do at least one as a creator? | |||
| 13 Jan 2023 | How To Make 6 Figures from Coding Tutorials with James Quick | 00:53:26 | |
YouTube has become one of the popular video sites to host video tutorials. One of these video tutorials is learning about web development. James Quick, the man behind the YouTube channel, James Q Quick. James is a developer, speaker, and teacher. James publishes weekly videos about the latest and greatest in web development. In today’s podcast, James Quick shares his YouTube success story and how he's building his online presence. James also offers online courses and even has a podcast for his students. The James Q Quick YouTube channel started in 2011 and has over 174K subscribers with more than 12 million views. Let’s find out how James' perspectives have changed his life and given him opportunities. Check out the Episode Highlights Links/ Resources Mentioned
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| 16 Jan 2023 | Which YouTubers Made Over 10 Millions Dollars in 2021 | 00:52:15 | |
YouTube has changed the world not just in the Entertainment industry! As YouTube stars got popular with larger followings than many actors on network television, many aspire to be one and earn millions of dollars. In today’s podcast, Grant and Augie will be talking about the biggest earners on YouTube and reveal how they earn over 10 million dollars. This topic is pretty crazy and you should stick around to know the list of these millionaire YouTubers and be inspired! Check out the Episode Highlights Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 20 Jan 2023 | How His Travel Tips Got Him Over 900K Subscribers - Mark Wolters of Wolters' World | 00:57:19 | |
Traveling is fun and to others, it's life-changing. However, traveling to a place for the first time can be scary that's why we welcome all the information we can get beforehand. Luckily, travel channels such as Wolters' World provide travel tips for tourists to make them prepare better. Mark Wolters' grew his channel by not taking shortcuts and now he has 900k subscribers and counting. How did Mark Wolters grow his travel channel? (4:44) Why Mark thinks that doing everything in one take could be more productive Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 23 Jan 2023 | How To Use Trends To Trigger The YouTube Algorithm | 00:45:03 | |
Trends on the internet present an opportunity for creators to grow not only their YouTube channels but their brands as well. Van life? Cool. Cinnamon challenge? Maybe. Trends like these have been used by creators like Mr. Beast, a trendsetter himself, and achieved huge success. From silly challenges to K-pop, and from one takes to jump cuts, how do you use these trends to break the YouTube algorithm? In this episode, YouTube veterans, Augie and Grant, dissect and categorize the different kinds of Trends on the internet. Listen in as they also talk about the trends that once were so popular and the ones that broke the YouTube algorithm and became a staple. Listen to learn more! Episode Highlights Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 27 Jan 2023 | Her Beauty and Lifestyle Vlogs Became Her Full-time Job with MsmuffinismyLovers | 00:47:56 | |
Building and growing a Youtube channel are challenging, but rebuilding it after being hacked is another level. April Leon, also known as MsmuffinismyLovers, successfully rebuilt her channel and turned her beauty and lifestyle vlogs into her full-time job. In this episode, Grant and April talk about her process of rebuilding her YouTube channel after the hacking incident and using her creativity as her main source of income. April also shares useful guides on how to communicate with sponsors and enjoy the process of creating content. April started her first channel back in 2008, and when she almost got 100K subscribers got hacked. She decided to rebuild a new channel with the help of her wig sponsors; she now has 212K subscribers and over 26M views. Episode Highlights 01:33 April’s goal and mindset in starting her YouTube channel Links & Resources Mentioned Check out MsmuffinismyLovers’s Website Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 30 Jan 2023 | How Bold Business Moves Replaced Her 9-5 Job - Laurasia Andrea | 00:57:31 | |
YouTube is a place where most people go to learn about new things and new ideas. Laurasia Andrea understood that and started filming herself. She made a bold decision to replace her 9-5 job with content creation and transitioned into giving knowledge and awareness to her audience while earning more. In today’s episode, Laurasia shares with Grant her decision-making process of using content creation on Youtube to replace her day job completely. She talks about the current status of her channel and her content transitions over the years and provides strategic ways of repurposing content on different platforms to earn double. Laurasia also shares how she keeps herself organized and feels less stressed out. Laurasia Andrea’s YouTube channel started in 2010 and has over 500K subscribers with content about hair and beauty. As for the recording of this episode, her content is present on different platforms like Facebook and Instagram, with a mix of content about hair, beauty, and wellness. Episode Highlights 01:34 The mindset behind Laurasia’s content transition Links & Resources Mentioned Check out Laurasia Andrea’s Facebook Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball - Treesicle Augie Johnston | |||
| 03 Feb 2023 | From Homeless to Storage Auction Genius - Storage Auction Pirate | 00:49:30 | |
Storage is an extra space to keep stuff on but once it's abandoned, it's time for the auction. Buying storage units and selling what’s inside for profit could be a challenging business. If you’re wondering how this process goes, we have Storage Auction Pirate to share us exactly that! In today’s episode, the Michael De Haas aka Storage Auction Pirate shares how he got into the business of storage auctions and how he created content about it. He tells us about how auctioning transformed his life from homeless to a successful content creator. Michael also talks about the importance of having more than one revenue avenue and making use of different social media platforms as well such as Facebook among others. The Storage Auction Pirate has 225k subscribers at the time of publishing and growing. Michael’s very first video was way back in 2010 and since then, he’s been sharing the story of the storage units he acquires. Episode Highlights 01:59 How he moved up from being a furniture mover to a storage auction pirate Links & Resources Mentioned Check out Storage Auction Pirate’s Facebook Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston
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| 06 Feb 2023 | How The Hoof GP Saves Cows and Builds an Audience with Graeme Parker | 00:58:09 | |
Taking care of cows on the farm is as important as the product they produce. From milk to its meat, cow health will determine the quality of the product so it’s important to know why it starts by trimming their hooves. Graeme Parker of The Hoof GP will share exactly how they’ve helped hundreds of thousands of cows worldwide. In this episode, Grant talks with The Hoof GP channel creator, Graeme Parker from Scotland. Graeme talks about the hoof-trimming industry and how he uses YouTube to promote it. He also shares how he helps farmers look after the cows to help the public understand why and how cows suffer on the farms. The Hoof GP currently has 1.7M subscribers and counting. Learn how Graeme Parker continues to grow the channel which involves being decisive when it comes to content and love for the industry he’s in. Episode Highlights Links Mentioned Check out The Hoof GP on YouTube or visit their website at https://www.learnthehoofgp.com/ Check out Spotter Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 10 Feb 2023 | How Nick Nimmin Got 870k Subscribers and Counting | 01:21:39 | |
Starting your career as a YouTube creator is challenging because aside from conceptualizing your content, you need to make sure that the videos target your audience to help you get more views and land your video on the recommendation page. Chances are, you’ve searched for some YouTube tips content to help kickstart your channel. In this episode, Nick Nimmin, a YouTube Tips content creator, talks about how he made his own channel and content stand out from the others and how it helped him earn more from content creation. Nick Nimmin shared that while aiming for search is helpful, as a content creator, you must also focus on tapping in on YouTube recommendations by picking a good thumbnail and title. Nick Nimmin started as an editor for an established YouTube creator before he created his own YouTube tips channel after his name. Nick has grown his channel and now has 870k subscribers and counting. Episode Highlights 01:40 – How Nick made his channel grow to 870k Resources Mentioned Check out Nick’s Channels here:https://tspnr.com/nicknimmin Subscribe to theVideo Creatr Youtube channel Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | This Barista Exploded on YouTube with Jay yu coffee | 00:41:34 | |
How do you like your coffee? More and more people are becoming fond of coffee to the point that we like to learn how to brew our own. This is what makes coffee brewing and content creation a perfect blend if done right. In this episode, Jay, aka @Jayyucoffee, shares how he started building his channel with his coffee brewing skills. He believes that people’s love for coffee makes them more interested in viewing caffeinated content. From the plain coffee we used to drink, coffee has been evolving and people’s innate curiosity to explore more things makes coffee more popular. Hear more of Jay’s posting strategy and future plans for his coffee-related content through this episode. Jay is a barista at a university café in Australia. He showcases his skills in brewing coffee and posts videos of fun latte arts. Jay’s channel, Jay yu or @Jayyucoffee, has more than 200k subscribers and over 300k views. Episode Highlights 07:20 - How Jay started his coffee brewing content Resources Mentioned Check out Jay’s Channel here: https://youtube.com/@Jayyucoffee Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston
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| 17 Feb 2023 | How Anime Videos Got Him 19 Million Views with Shonen Showdown | 01:02:29 | |
Anime exponentially grew over recent years. It generally appeals to the younger audience, but it has the capacity also to capture the adult audience. From Dragon Ball Z to Naruto, the Anime niche on YouTube is so huge that it now transcends generations. One of the channels in that niche is Shonen Showdown. | |||
| 20 Feb 2023 | How J. Williams Made Smartphone Reviews a Lucrative Business | 01:01:00 | |
How long does it take to get a silver or gold play button on YouTube? Because creating a channel is one thing and growing it to have a big following is another. For J. Williams of @smartphoneconversations, it took him a while. In this episode, J. Williams talks with Grant, sharing how he built the online presence for his channel @smartphoneconversations. J. WIlliams talks about retiring from his former careers in the corporate world and as a uniformed personnel and how YouTube came in between. Listen to this episode and learn how J. Williams Made Smartphone Reviews a Lucrative Business on YouTube J. Williams aka SmartphoneConversations has 130k subscribers and 57M total views and counting. He specializes in smartphone product reviews and other new and upcoming tech devices. Episode Highlights 2:05 How J. Williams developed his fondness for technology and gadgets Resources Mentioned Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 24 Feb 2023 | His Channel Is A Train Wreck And That's The Point! - Thunderbolt 1000 Siren Productions | 00:55:13 | |
When passion and creativity come together it will surely be a train wreck! Thomas Nicholl’s love for trains goes way back until today where he works at a local train track. When Thomas started on YouTube, he f Air Raid sirens which eventually turned into trains. Thomas Nicholl's brainchild, Thunderbolt 1000 Siren Productions, is home to the famous documentaries of train wrecks and tales from the railroads. Thomas Nicholl's fascination with trains is remarkable to the point that he might know everything to know about them. Know how Thomas built his channel to where it is today. Thunderbolt 1000 Siren Productions sits at 100k subs and over 34M total channel views and counting as of this writing. Episode Highlights 4:03 How a tornado video kickstarted Thomas’ videos about trains Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 03 Mar 2023 | How Outdoor Adventures Became His Bread and Butter - New Jersey Outdoor Adventures | 01:02:06 | |
In recent years, the Nomad Lifestyle has been picking up its popularity and one of them is the van or RV Life. Patrick Botticelli, RV fan and salesman, started a YouTube channel showing what he’s passionate about for friends, family, and eventually the world. In this episode, Patrick Botticelli of New Jersey Outdoor Adventures talks with Grant Ball about how he grew his YouTube channel to how it is today. Patrick shares how YouTube shorts and short-form videos are changing the landscape of content creation. A self-confessed madman, he talks about why posting content on every social media platform he could have helped him achieve success while working a day job at the same time. The New Jersey Outdoor Adventures channel sits at almost 300k subscribers with a total of 71M views as of this writing. It was initially showing Biking and adventure videos until he decided to cover Van life camper vans and RV walk-throughs. Episode Highlights 2:30 How his youtube journey when he bought his GoPro Resources Mentioned Subscribe to Patrick’s YouTube channel, the New Jersey Outdoor Adventures Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | His Business is Internet Privacy and It's Thriving - All Things Secured | 00:49:00 | |
Internet security has been an issue for quite some time from governments constantly surveilling their citizens to blocking Google and Twitter in some parts of the world. Luckily, there are channels you can get tips about tightening your privacy online. In this episode, Josh Summers talks about his brainchild, The All Things Secured Channel, which was formed out of necessity for privacy and security. Josh shares how he started a vlogging channel about China eventually replaced by All Things Secured. He also mentioned why it’s essential to blend creativity with discipline. The All Things Secured channel offers internet privacy and security tutorials. The channel has 150k subscribers and 12M total channel views as of this writing. Episode Highlights 2:15 Why is there an urgent need for privacy and security when Josh was living in China Resources Mentioned Subscribe to Josh’s YouTube channel, the All Things Secured channel Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston ✅ If you want to take the burden of editing off your hands, head over to https://VidChops.com to add an expert video editor to your team in just a few clicks and you'll never have to edit again: https://VidChops.com | |||
| 10 Mar 2023 | More Perfect Union Helps Working People and Thrives - More Perfect Union | 00:52:30 | |
Starting a fact-based journalism YouTube channel can be challenging at first if you have no funds to start with. It will be even harder to acquire funds and maintain neutral reporting simultaneously. However, for Faiz Shakir, being a balanced journalist, and serving the people will always be above profit. In this episode, Faiz Shakir, Executive Director of the More Perfect Union, talks with Grant about their channel and how they strive for balanced journalism. The More Perfect Union channel tackles the American labor movement, economic policy, and corporate accountability. Aside from producing videos, Faiz is a political adviser for Bernie Sanders. The More Perfect Union channel sits at 140k subscribers with 12M total channel views as of this writing. The channel traces its roots to Think Progress, a blog type website that focuses on fact-based research-based reporting and boots-on-the-ground journalism. Episode Highlights 2:15 How the Bernie Sanders campaign inspired the creation of More Perfect Union Resources Mentioned Subscribe to The More Perfect Union Channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehBVAPy-bxmnbNARF-_tvA Visit their website at https://perfectunion.us/ Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston | |||
| 14 Mar 2023 | How Travel Tips Got Her 18 Million Views - Travel Tips By Laurie | 00:43:31 | |
Creating a YouTube channel is a hit or miss because it doesn’t guarantee that it will succeed. Laurie Osterman was not expecting to get big on YouTube but what she realized was how important it is to just start creating. In this episode, Laurie Osterman, aka Travel Tips by Laurie, talks about how she runs her channel like a business after she quit her day job as a teacher. Laurie also shares how important it is for a YouTuber to create a community that supports by listening and talking to them. Travel Tips by Laurie stands at 180k subscribers as of this writing. Laurie, having traveled a lot for two decades, shares her expertise with packing and travel hacks among others. Episode Highlights 2:03 How long did Laurie take to niche down her YouTube channel and settle with Travel Tips Resources Mentioned Frame.io, Google Drive Follow and subscribe on Laurie's Instagram @traveltipsbylaurie Check out Travel Tips by Laurie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TravelTipsbyLaurie Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston
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| 17 Mar 2023 | How His Gaming Memes Became Lucrative - MC Squared90 | 00:52:08 | |
Nowadays, you have the freedom to choose what length of content to produce- short-form or long-form. The former is easier to edit and easier to get viral while the latter is better for building a dedicated niche and community. If you’re choosing between the two formats, MC Squared90 will help make up your mind! In this episode, MC Squared90 shares how to determine whether long or short-form content is for you and how to niche down your content into a specific audience. MC talks about how he transitioned from working at a certain huge store into becoming a full-time drummer and content creator. By the end of this episode, you will learn why it’s important and how to take care of your mental health as a content creator. You will also learn why monetizing your content is very important while MC shares more about how he deals with brand sponsorships. There’s no surefire way of getting success on YT and TikTok, it takes time and effort, sometimes luck. However, if you focus on your goal, enjoy the process, and keep sight of what you value the most, you might just get to where you want to be. Episode Highlights Resources Mentioned Check out and Subscribe to mcsquared90 on Youtube and Tiktok: https://www.youtube.com/@mcsquared90/ Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston ✅ If you want to take the burden of editing off your hands, head over to https://VidChops.com to add an expert video editor to your team in just a few clicks and you'll never have to edit again: https://VidChops.com | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | His Airbnb Business Has 230K Subscribers - Sean Rakidzich | 00:47:07 | |
Renting out an Airbnb for work or pleasure has been the top alternative for hotels primarily for the custom experience it provides clients. Have you ever thought about what happens behind renting these fabulous places? Subscribe to the Video Creatr Youtube channel Grant Ball Augie Johnston ✅ If you want to take the burden of editing off your hands, head over to https://VidChops.com to add an expert video editor to your team in just a few clicks and you'll never have to edit again: https://VidChops.com | |||
| 31 Mar 2023 | How Vinwiki Tells Car Stories and Reached 1.7M Subscribers - Ed Bolian | 00:50:38 | |
Imagine doing a hobby and earning a lot of money at the same time. Ed Bolian, a car guy since childhood, enjoys collecting cars and creating content while building an app that offers a free car database to the world. Vinwiki, a product of Ed Bolian’s passion for cars, is an automotive database app that allows its users to share their car’s story and documentation for everyone to know. Ed Bolian runs a YouTube channel with the same name with 1.7M subscribers and over 100M channel views and counting. Ed Bolian talks about the beginnings of Vinwiki and its YouTube channel. How it sprouted from an idea into an actual app that collects data on cars. Ed shares the importance of your leadership when starting a YouTube channel and keeping your people motivated. He also shares how they jumped over the hurdles they had to face in order to have consistency in content. If you are into cars and car collecting or just want to know how Ed Bolian grew his YouTube channel, you have to finish this episode! Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below: Grant Ball Augie Johnston ✅ If you want to take the burden of editing off your hands, head over to https://VidChops.com to add an expert video editor to your team in just a few clicks and you'll never have to edit again: https://VidChops.com | |||