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I interviewed Doctor Mike about the science of YouTube, creating while working as a doctor, and turning down $20M brand deals.

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I Interviewed Johnny Harris & his CEO Iz Harris on how they built a news empire on YouTube. Thank you Invideo AI for sponsoring, use code JONYOUSHAEI50 for 2X free credits: ⁠http://invideo.io/i/jonyoushaei⁠ And thanks Shopify for sponsoring, click for a free trial: ⁠http://shopify.com/youshaei⁠

(0:00) Who is Johnny Harris?

I interviewed the legendary Casey Neistat. Get 60 days free of Spotter Studio, one of my favorite tools: https://partner.spotterstudio.com/jon

I interviewed James Hobson aka the Hacksmith about the struggles and cost of being YouTube's real life Iron Man. Thanks .Store for sponsoring. Get your branded .Store domain for your merch store for $0.99: https://www.created.store/jon (code: JON)

I spent the day with The Hacksmith touring his new $5M campus where he makes YouTube's wildest inventions.

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We discussed the reality of running Hacksmith's $8 million business, explored his secret layer, drove the mech suit, discover how he built the world’s first lightsaber, John Wick’s bullet-proof suit, and we even cooked s'mores on the lightsaber. Full Hacksmith interview coming soon.

I interviewed Ryan Kaji and parents Loann and Shion Kaji on how they built Ryan's World (aka Ryan Toys Review) into one of YouTube's biggest empires. Thanks Factor for sponsoring, use code YOUSHAEI50 to get 50% off your first Factor box plus 20% off your next month: https://bit.ly/3Lwa15d

I interviewed Matt Rife, the youngest comedian to sell out the Hollywood Bowl as he debuts Netflix's first crowd-work special called Lucid.

Matt also talks about how he made $25 million, how Dave Chapelle saved him $700,000, crowdfunding his first stand up special, and gives advice for comedians, creators...and the 'Hawk Tuah' girl.

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(0:00) Intro

Today we're doing an Office Hours episode where I discuss my takeaways from VidCon 2024.

(0:00) Intro

(2:03) Takeaway #1: More part-time creators than ever

(12:55) Takeaway #2: Creators need help...

(17:56) Takeaway #3: How often should you be uploading?

(27:51) Who do I watch on YouTube?

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Wall Street Journal Article Reference: https://www.wsj.com/tech/social-media-influencers-arent-getting-richtheyre-barely-getting-by-71e0aad3

Today we're doing an Office Hours episode where I answer your questions submitted on our Discord and newsletter.

(0:00) Intro

(0:51) How the MrBeast interview happened

(7:35) 3 tips to land collabs with bigger creators

(13:18) What should you pay good editors?

(20:20) Should you buy a YouTube channel?

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I interviewed MrBeast about his creative process and a secret project 6 years in the making. Thanks to .Store for sponsoring, get your branded .store domain for your merch store for $0.99: https://go.store/jon (code: JON) and check out Viewstats: https://www.viewstats.com/

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(0:00) MrBeast’s Thumbnail Studio & Process

(2:41) MrBeast’s Secret Project Announcement

(4:52) How Jimmy Finds Video Ideas Using Outliers

(7:51) Copy & Paste vs Copy With Taste

(9:30 Using Outliers To Find Video Ideas (Cont.)

(12:39) Analyzing MrBeast’s Last 50 Uploads

(14:52) Adding ‘Story’ To A MrBeast Video

(16:53) The Reality of Filming With 300 Cameras

(20:07) How Jimmy A/B Tests Thumbnails

(22:22) Brainstorming Videos With ViewStats

(30:21) Roasting MrBeast’s Old Thumbnails

(32:42) Choosing Ideas with “Interest Market Cap”

(35:10) Going Beyond the Views & Budget

(39:19) How Much Does a MrBeast Short Cost?

(40:15) Reality of Filming a $100M Amazon Show

(45:23) What Does A Shoot Day For Jimmy Look Like?

(46:38) Chandler Says Hi

(47:06) What Does A Shoot Day For Jimmy Look Like? (Cont.)

(48:01) MrBeast’s Mental Health

(51:20) How MrBeast Shoots Thumbnails

(55:00) Why Jimmy Re-Shot 7 Days Stranded on an Island

(57:44) Updates On Feastables

(1:01:42) Income Pie Chart: Brand Deals, Feastables, etc

(1:05:47) Advice to Creators Launching Products

(1:09:49) Improving Past Videos

(1:15:23) How to be in MrBeast's Next Video

(1:18:16) How Jimmy is Using AI

(1:19:57) Becoming YT's Most Subscribed Creator

(1:23:32) Having a Family