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    In this episode of Tube Talk, hosts Travis and Jenn engage with their audience by answering listener questions and discussing various aspects of YouTube content creation. They explore the importance of personal branding, the overlooked elements of video creation, and the significance of storytelling. The conversation also touches on privacy concerns for creators, the balance between quality and quantity in content, and navigating YouTube's algorithm. The hosts encourage creators to stay positive and persistent, emphasizing that growth on the platform is not always linear. They share insights on self-promotion, the impact of video titles and thumbnails, and the recent changes to YouTube's subscriber plaques. The episode concludes with motivational messages for new creators and a reminder to keep pushing forward in their video-making journey.


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    In this episode of Tube Talk, Travis and Dan discuss various aspects of content creation on YouTube, including how the search algorithm works, strategies for niche content, and the importance of storytelling. They also explore the differences between TikTok and YouTube, the challenges of transitioning audiences, and the role of AI in video creation. The conversation is filled with practical advice for creators looking to grow their channels and engage their audiences effectively.

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    In this episode of Tube Talk, Travis and Jen discuss various topics related to YouTube content creation. They address the question of using copyrighted content in videos and the potential consequences of doing so. They also discuss the use of mid-roll ads and whether they can impact views and revenue. Additionally, they talk about the importance of clear speech and offer advice on reducing filler words. The hosts emphasize the importance of creating original content and being authentic as a creator. In this conversation, Travis and Jenn discuss the importance of being authentic in videos and the benefits of shooting in one take. They also provide advice on negotiating sponsorship deals and share their thoughts on the strategy of deciding which videos to publish on the main vidIQ channel versus the new channel. They end the conversation by recommending some entertaining YouTube videos.

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    In this episode, Travis and Jen answer listener questions and discuss various topics related to YouTube. They talk about the balance between quality and quantity of content, the idea of mixing serious and silly content, the importance of community engagement, and the challenges of creating evergreen content in fast-changing niches. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to YouTube content creation, including the concept of playing old versions of games, coaching creators, dealing with a drop in views and subscribers, and protecting one's identity on the internet. They also mention some videos they watched and announce their plans for future live streaming on Discord.

    Finding the right balance between quality and quantity of content is important for new channels. It may be beneficial to sacrifice some quality in order to produce more videos and gain traction.Mixing serious and silly content can be a unique and engaging approach to content creation. It allows for humor and memorability while still delivering valuable information.Engaging with the community, including other creators in the same niche, can be beneficial for growth and collaboration. Building relationships and supporting each other can lead to mutual success.Creating evergreen content in fast-changing niches can be challenging. Focusing on topics that don't change over time, such as best-of compilations or nostalgic content, can help create evergreen content in these niches. Playing old versions of games can be a nostalgic and popular concept for content creationCoaching creators involves listening to their ideas and sparking creativityA drop in views and subscribers is a normal part of being a YouTuber and can be influenced by various factorsProtecting one's identity on the internet is important, especially for female creatorsLive streaming on Discord can provide a behind-the-scenes look for dedicated fans
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    In this episode of Tube Talk, Travis and Dan discuss various topics related to video creation. They talk about the history of the podcast and the success it had when Dan was hosting. They also answer questions from listeners about topics such as creating content with viral potential, choosing the right camera for video creation, batch creation, and using shorts to promote long-form videos. In this part of the conversation, Travis and Dan discuss whether to keep or delete old videos on a YouTube channel, how to preserve embarrassing content without hurting the channel, and how to increase average view duration on mobile phones. They also explore the differences between podcasts and live streams, and the challenges of maintaining consistency and having fun while experimenting on YouTube. In this conversation, Dan and Travis discuss the challenges of overcoming creative paralysis and the importance of taking action and posting content. They also provide advice on how to grow a YouTube channel that covers niche topics and how to secure sponsorships with companies. Additionally, they address the topic of disclosing paid promotions and affiliate links in videos.

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    In this episode of Tube Talk, Travis, Jen, and Rob discuss various topics related to YouTube growth. They answer questions about risqué content, discuss video production tech, and explore the growth potential for niche channels. The conversation covers the importance of focusing on the craft rather than milestones, the value of consistent content creation, and the potential for monetization in niche markets. Overall, the hosts provide valuable insights and advice for aspiring video creators. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of creating deeper connections with a specific subset of creators rather than aiming for a wide audience. They also provide advice on eliminating background noise in videos and offer strategies for breaking out of content pigeonholes. Additionally, they address the challenges faced by a food-centric travel channel and suggest ways to overcome them. In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to YouTube content creation. They touch on the importance of personalization and deep diving into niche topics to grow a channel. They also address the issue of views dropping off after a viral video and the discrepancy between views and subscribers. The conversation then shifts to the effects of restricted mode on a channel and the view-to-subscriber ratio. They conclude by sharing what they have been watching on YouTube recently.

    00:00 Introduction and Welcome
    01:01 Engaging with New Audio Listeners
    03:11 The Risqué Content Dilemma
    06:07 Discussing Video Production Tech
    09:53 The Power of Consistent Content Creation
    13:10 Rob's Editing Techniques and Tips
    15:22 The Importance of Focusing on the Craft Rather Than Milestones
    19:46 Monetization Potential for Niche Channels
    21:56 Building Deeper Connections
    25:31 Eliminating Background Noise
    32:55 Breaking Out of Content Pigeholes
    39:57 Challenges Faced by a Food-Centric Travel Channel
    46:27 Growing a YouTube Channel: Personalization and Niche Topics
    47:42 The Effects of Restricted Mode on YouTube Channels
    49:13 The View-to-Subscriber Ratio: A Healthy Metric for Growth
    51:28 The Power of YouTube's Recommendation System
    57:22 Recommended YouTube Channels: Len Diesel, Jared Owen, and Speeed

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    In this episode of Tube Talk, Travis and Jen discuss their YouTube channel's growth and strategy, as well as answer questions from their audience. They talk about the importance of niching down and the potential benefits of changing a channel name to reflect the content focus. They also explore various ways to monetize a YouTube channel, including affiliate links, sponsorships, crowdfunding, and creating digital products. Additionally, they touch on the value of community engagement and storytelling in content creation. In this conversation, Travis and Jenn review and respond to listener emails. They discuss the importance of understanding viewer preferences and trends when creating short-form content. They also address the challenges faced by smaller channels and offer advice on managing growth expectations. The hosts provide insights on dealing with negative comments and maintaining authenticity on YouTube. They also discuss strategies for improving camera angles and handling mistakes during filming.

    Niching down and having a channel name that reflects the content focus can help attract a specific audience.There are various ways to monetize a YouTube channel, including affiliate links, sponsorships, crowdfunding, and creating digital products.Engaging with the community and providing value through content can lead to growth and success.Storytelling is an important aspect of content creation and can help captivate and connect with the audience. Understanding viewer preferences and trends is crucial for creating successful short-form content.Smaller channels should manage their growth expectations and focus on sustainable growth.Dealing with negative comments is a challenge, but it's important to protect your joy and not let them affect your content.Improving camera angles and handling mistakes during filming can be achieved through multiple camera angles and editing.Maintaining authenticity and staying true to your passions is key to enjoying the content creation process.
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    In this episode of Tube Talk, Travis, Jen, and Rob answer questions from listeners. They discuss topics such as running through scripts, the importance of titles and descriptions, channel naming, copyright claims, and starting a music channel. In this conversation, Travis, Jenn, and Rob discuss the importance of community and finding like-minded people in the YouTube space. They share their own experiences and highlight the value of connecting with others who understand the challenges and goals of being a creator. They also address questions about the effectiveness of YouTube shorts, achieving evergreen content, and growing a channel in a regulated niche. The conversation concludes with each host sharing a YouTube video they enjoyed recently.

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
    03:13 Running Through Scripts and Teleprompters
    05:28 The Importance of Titles and Descriptions
    07:13 Channel Naming: Unique vs. Targeted
    11:56 Starting a Music Channel: Challenges and Tips
    30:02 The Importance of Community
    32:41 The Effectiveness of YouTube Shorts
    36:26 Growing a Channel in a Regulated Niche
    47:53 Engaging with the YouTube Community

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    In this episode of Tube Talk, Travis and Jen discuss their YouTube channel, The Boost, and engage with their audience. They address questions about rebranding the podcast, the impact of responding to comments on view count, and strategies for increasing viewership of live streams. They also provide advice on mixing multiple niches within a channel and managing expectations for different types of content. In this conversation, Travis and Jen discuss various topics related to their podcast and YouTube channel. They talk about the decision to include video in their podcast, the use of stingers at the beginning of videos, and the importance of meeting viewers where they are. They also share some exciting news about their channel's growth and engagement, including a giveaway for a viewer who correctly guessed their inspiration channel. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the strategy behind their thumbnails and the importance of trying new things and being open to failure.

    Engaging with your audience through comments and emails can help build a sense of community and connection.When responding to comments, consider using the notification bell on your homepage to reply directly without counting as a view.Live streams are community content and can be used to deepen connections with your existing audience.Consider using vertical live streams for channels that gained subscribers through shorts.Mixing multiple niches within a channel is possible if there is a common thread that connects the content.Manage expectations for different types of content and be okay with some videos performing better than others.Focus on serving your specific audience and community, even if it means a smaller reach.Consider creating a separate channel for content that may have broader appeal outside of your niche. Including video in a podcast can enhance the viewer experience and attract a wider audience.Consider the preferences of your target audience when deciding whether to use stingers at the beginning of videos.Meeting viewers where they are, whether they prefer audio or video content, can help create a more inclusive and engaging experience.Engaging with your audience and incorporating their feedback can lead to valuable insights and opportunities for growth.Trying new things and being open to failure is essential for learning and improving as content creators.
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    In this episode of Tube Talk, Travis and Jen discuss their new video podcast format and their journey as small creators on YouTube. They answer questions from listeners about reposting videos and increasing watch time on long-form gaming videos. They also share their strategy for growing their new channel, The Boost, and their plans to document their progress and share insights with their audience. Travis and Jen reflect on their own experiences starting YouTube channels and the challenges they faced. They also recommend the Netflix show 'The Circle' and the TV show 'Ted Lasso' as their favorite videos of the week.

    Travis and Jen are starting a new video podcast format on YouTube called The BoostThey will document their journey as small creators and share insights with their audienceThey answer questions about reposting videos and increasing watch time on gaming videosTravis and Jen reflect on their own experiences starting YouTube channelsThey recommend the Netflix show 'The Circle' and the TV show 'Ted Lasso'
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    Travis and Jen discuss various topics related to YouTube, including starting a new YouTube channel, the challenges of getting views on new channels, the importance of playlists for family-friendly content, strategies for collaborating with larger creators, and the myths surrounding daily uploads and the impact of bad videos on future videos. In this conversation, Travis and Jenn discuss several myths and misconceptions about YouTube. They debunk the idea that YouTube's algorithm punishes creators by lowering their impressions, clarify that shorts do not make as much money as long-form videos, and explain that being monetized is not necessary to get views. They also address the importance (or lack thereof) of tags and hashtags for video discovery, and discuss the concept of retention editing and how it varies depending on the niche. Overall, they emphasize the need to think logically and consider the specific dynamics of each platform and niche when it comes to YouTube strategies.

    Takeaways

    Starting a new YouTube channel takes time and patience, and it's normal to have low views in the beginning.Playlists are important for organizing content on your channel, but they don't significantly impact views.Collaborating with larger creators requires making it easy for them to collaborate with you and building relationships with them.Daily uploads are not necessary for growth, and it's more important to focus on creating quality content.A bad video does not necessarily hurt the performance of future videos, but low click-through rates may impact impressions. YouTube's algorithm does not punish creators by lowering their impressions; lower impressions may be due to lack of engagement from viewers.Shorts do not make as much money as long-form videos; the exception is for creators with millions of views on shorts.Being monetized is not necessary to get views on YouTube; YouTube can still monetize videos even if the creator is not monetized.Tags are not important for video discovery on YouTube; they are mainly used for misspellings.Hashtags on YouTube are generally ineffective for video discovery; they are more useful for creating unique hashtag pages for a channel.Retention editing varies depending on the niche; the editing style should align with the content and audience expectations.It is important to consider the specific dynamics of each platform and niche when developing YouTube strategies.

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    In this episode of Tube Talk, Travis and Jenn discuss various topics related to video creation and audience growth. They answer questions about monetization through memberships, the impact of posting different types of content in the same day, and the success story of a small channel that underwent a pivot and saw significant growth. The conversation highlights the importance of offering value to viewers, building a community, and adapting strategies to fit the needs of the audience. In this conversation, Jenn and Travis discuss the excitement and challenges of experiencing sudden success on YouTube. They emphasize the importance of being prepared for success and planning for long-term sustainability. They also address the hesitation some creators feel about monetizing their content and encourage them to recognize the value they provide and not feel guilty about earning money. The conversation concludes with recommendations for YouTube channels they enjoyed watching.

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    In this episode of Tube Talk, Travis and Jen discuss various topics related to YouTube content creation. They start by diving into answering listener questions. They discuss whether to continue with an old YouTube channel or start a new one, the benefits of niching down, and the concept of 'fake it until you make it' by buying YouTube views. They also touch on the importance of social proof and subscriber size, as well as the challenges and uncertainties of being a full-time YouTuber. In this conversation, Jenn and Travis discuss the challenges of being a full-time content creator and the importance of choosing a niche you are passionate about. They also talk about YouTube's new feature called Community Notes, which allows viewers to add context and debunk misinformation in videos. They mention two YouTube channels they enjoyed: Drew Sims, a solo travel channel with stunning cinematic shots, and Big Time, a spin-off channel from Donut Media that explores why two hosts left the original channel.

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    In this episode of Tube Talk, Travis and Jen discuss the topic of buying views and subscribers on YouTube. They start by addressing feedback from a listener who was confused about the term '10 of 10' mentioned in a previous episode. Travis explains that '10 of 10' refers to the ranking of a video among the last 10 videos uploaded. They then delve into the dangers and ineffectiveness of buying views and subscribers, emphasizing that it does not lead to an engaged audience or help with monetization goals. They also discuss the practice of buying established channels and the pitfalls associated with it. In this conversation, Travis and Jenn discuss the challenges of being a YouTuber and the importance of hard work and dedication. They emphasize that success on YouTube requires more than just wanting to make money and that there are no shortcuts to building a successful channel. They also discuss the differences between YouTube promotions and Google ads, highlighting the importance of understanding your target audience and utilizing the recommendation engine to grow your channel.

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    In this episode of Tube Talk, Travis and Jen discuss the rollout of thumbnail testing on YouTube. They share their thoughts on how creators can use this feature effectively and the importance of creating visually different thumbnails. They also address the question of whether it's worth going back to underperforming videos and trying different thumbnail designs. The hosts emphasize the need for practice in creating thumbnails and the importance of understanding that thumbnail testing is not a guaranteed solution for all video performance issues. They also provide tips for gathering data on topic choices for videos with slow starts. In this conversation, Travis and Jenn discuss the importance of creating videos based on the questions and topics that viewers are already searching for. They emphasize the need to update and redo older videos to reflect changes in skills and knowledge. They also discuss the significance of using specific titles and thumbnails to attract viewers and the value of having a supportive community of fellow creators. They encourage creators to use analytics and tools to improve their content and not to feel overwhelmed or dumb if they don't understand everything at first. They end the conversation by sharing their favorite videos they watched recently.

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    In this episode of Tube Talk, Travis and Jen discuss the challenges of dealing with low-performing videos, also known as '10 of 10s'. They explore the emotional impact of these videos and the isolation that creators often feel. They emphasize the importance of finding a supportive community of fellow creators and attending events like VidSummit to connect with others who understand the journey. Travis and Jen also share their experiences with videos that initially performed poorly but later gained traction. They discuss the unpredictability of YouTube and the need for patience and confidence in the creative process. They also touch on the concept of community content and the importance of balancing content for the audience with content that fulfills the creator's creative vision. The episode concludes with a discussion on the role of coaching and finding joy in the creative process. In this conversation, Travis and Jenn discuss the importance of understanding what you want to accomplish with your YouTube channel. They share personal stories and examples of how focusing on building a community and creating meaningful content can lead to impactful experiences. They also discuss the concept of '10 of 10' videos and how to avoid getting discouraged by numerical metrics. They end the conversation by sharing their favorite YouTube videos of the week.

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    In this episode, Travis and Jenn discuss some brutal advice for small YouTube creators. They address topics such as the repetition of growth channels, the value of YouTube coaching, the importance of investing in yourself, the myth of shadow banning, the challenges of creating thumbnails, the need for focus and audience research, and the reality that viewers on YouTube don't care about you as a creator. Travis and Jenn discuss the importance of not overwhelming viewers with too many calls to action in a single video. They emphasize the need to be specific and strategic when asking for likes, comments, shares, and subscriptions. They also discuss the importance of creating content for humans rather than algorithms, and the value of understanding your audience. The conversation touches on the challenges of getting selected for channel audits and the importance of actively applying the advice given. They also briefly mention the topic of burnout and the sacrifices required to succeed as a content creator.



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    In the interview Josh discusses what got him into YouTube and overall just tells his story. He has acting experience and that’s one of the things that makes him a natural born entertainer. He’s a “quality” guy through and through. He even discusses that he has a Patreon specifically so he can say “no” to companies that want to sponsor his content. Anything he does with his content has to have real value to the audience.

    At the very end, we asked him what he would tell a creator who wants to get their first 1,000 subscribers and he had a long, yet informative and inspiring answer.

    Josh’s 3 YouTube channels with specific purposes and a combined 1.5M+ subshttps://www.youtube.com/@JoshStrifeHayeshttps://www.youtube.com/@JoshStrifePlayshttps://www.youtube.com/@JoshStrifeSaysJosh’s Twitch channelhttps://www.twitch.tv/joshstrifehayes

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    Travis and Jenn talk to Regretlyss, a Youtube lifestyle channel with almost 200k subs in just over 2 years using only her phone and breaking all the rules. She breaks down how she did it all in this episode

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