In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter discusses the evolving landscape of YouTube and content creation with Josh Griffin from the HVAC Guide for Homeowners. Fresh from attending VidSummit, Josh shares his transformative experiences, insights on audience understanding, and how learning about effective contract negotiations has impacted his approach to sponsorships. They discuss the importance of understanding your target audience, making thoughtful decisions about partnerships, and how networking at VidSummit can reignite a creator's passion. The conversation also touches on the potential impact of AI on content creation and the continuing opportunities for new and current YouTubers alike.

About Josh

Josh's youtube channel is HVAC Guide for Homeowners. Joshua has a background in heating, cooling, electrical, and plumbing; learning these trades in the construction and property management fields across Virginia and Maryland. He owns Griffin Air in Hartfield Virginia, Authored the New HVAC Guide found at newhvacguide.com, and is cohost a podcast called Behind the Scenes in Tidewater.

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