In this episode of Creators Uncut, Spencer sits down with Scott Curry, a creator known for his finance and investing expertise on the channel We Profit with Scott Curry. We delve into his journey to financial freedom, focusing on investing in the stock market, trading stocks and options, and crypto.After early failures in ventures like MLM and motivational speaking, he launched his stock channel in January 2021. He quickly dedicated himself fully, working 6 to 8 hours every night for three straight months. By April 2021, he had achieved remarkable success and was able to quit his day job. His core mission now is helping others achieve this same financial freedom through his channels, including his second channel, Faith Roar.Discover how Scott successfully treated YouTube as a business, not a hobby, meticulously planning his channel before creating his first video. He details his tactical content strategy, including researching popular topics, creating the title and thumbnail first, and using the thumbnail as the video's first frame for optimized cross-platform visibility. 🔥 Subscribe for More Creator Insights! 🔥If you love hearing behind-the-scenes stories from YouTubers, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more episodes!🏠 Watch Scott Curry on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StockCurry/videosChapters: 00:00 | Intro 01:15 | The Personal Drive for Financial Freedom (Quitting a Six-Figure Job)

05:45 | Why YouTube Must Be Treated as a Business (Not a Hobby) 10:30 | The Consistency Formula: Why Three Uploads Per Week is Key 15:10 | Content Strategy: Creating the Title & Thumbnail First 21:40 | Monetization Secrets: Affiliate Links vs. Ad Revenue 26:00 | Advice: Overcoming "Analysis Paralysis" and Just Getting Started

32:10 | Myth Busted: YouTube Is Hard Work (But the Rewards Are Immense)Need help growing your YouTube channel? We'd love to edit your videos! Email us at [email protected]#CreatorsUncut #ScottCurry #WeProfitWithScottCurry #FinancialFreedom #AffiliateMarketing #YouTubeStrategy #ContentCreation #StockMarket #CryptoInvesting #CreatorAdvice #BusinessMindset #YouTubeTips

In this episode of Creators Uncut, Spencer sits down with Dr. Robert Chan, a practicing Urologist and creator who blends his interest in medicine with his passion for film and video. We dive into his unique niche, focusing on educational content about urology-related topics, including discussions on erectile dysfunction and penis pumps. Dr. Chan shares how he uses his channel to streamline patient education, providing videos that often mirror the "talk tracks" he gives his patients daily.Discover how Dr. Chan leveraged consistency (posting once a week for about two years) to grow his channel, viewing content creation like buying lottery tickets—the more you put out, the more chances something will take off. He explains his strategy of basing video topics on questions patients frequently ask and doubling down on content themes that prove successful, such as demonstrations using marshmallows. We also discuss the unique YouTube feature that validates him as a licensed physician.🔥 Subscribe for More Creator Insights! 🔥If you love hearing behind-the-scenes stories from YouTubers, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more episodes!🏠 Watch Dr. Robert Chan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCJNr43IZ9tEQmOXnvjOzGZg Chapters: 00:00 | Intro 01:10 | How a Urologist Started a YouTube Channel 03:50 | Finding a Creative Outlet During the Pandemic 05:30 | The "Lottery Ticket" Strategy: Consistency in Posting 08:20 | Dealing with Advertising Restrictions on Sensitive Topics 11:55 | Using Educational Videos to Help Patients 15:15 | Content Ideas: What Patients and Comments Demand 18:00 | Doubling Down on Successful Video Concepts 21:40 | Starting with an iPhone and Outsourcing Thumbnails 25:05 | YouTube’s Licensed Doctor Feature for Credibility 29:15 | Advice: Separating Video Success from Personal WorthNeed help growing your YouTube channel? We'd love to edit your videos! Email us at [email protected]

In this episode of Creators Uncut, we sit down with Professor Shadow, a creator known for his dark, shadowy storytelling. We delve into his unique approach to the genre, focusing on gothic horror and suspense.. Professor Shadow shares how he builds horror with soul, utilizing classic monsters like vampires and werewolves to deliver meaningful messages about self-development.Discover how this builder constructed the vast Shadowverse, a unique, interconnected universe where all of his over 600 stories reside. We also discuss his innovative creative process, including how he uses AI tools like Google V03 and ChatGPT to overcome challenges like dyslexia, allowing him to create high-quality imagery and video for his narrated horror movies. If you are curious about leveraging AI, maintaining passion, or building a loyal niche community, Professor Shadow shares essential advice.🔥 Subscribe for More Creator Insights! 🔥If you love hearing behind-the-scenes stories from YouTubers, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more episodes!🏠 Watch Professor Shadow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@professorshadow68Chapters: 00:00 | Intro 01:15 | The Unique Vision: Gothic, Suspense Horror (No Gore) 05:45 | Using AI as the "Upgraded Brush" to Overcome Dyslexia 10:30 | Inside the SHADOWVERSE: Connecting 600 Stories and Characters

15:10 | Creating Narrated Movies with Google V03 and ChatGPT 21:40 | "Horror With Soul": Monsters Teaching Self-Development 26:00 | Advice: Sticking with Passion vs. Chasing Financial Gain 32:10 | Myth Busted: The Algorithm and Pleasing EverybodyNeed help growing your YouTube channel? We'd love to edit your videos! Email us at [email protected]#CreatorsUncut #ProfessorShadow #GothicHorror #AIHorror #Shadowverse #YouTubeGrowth #NarratedHorror #GoogleV03 #ChatGPT #ContentCreatorMindset #HorrorWithSoul #SuspenseHorror #YouTubeTips #CreatorAdvice #AIForCreators

In this episode of Creators Uncut, we sit down with motivational speaker and religious thought leader Billy Mandarino of  @thenow-istbillymandarino9503  We explore the power of living in the present and how embracing the NOW can directly impact your YouTube growth. If you’ve been overthinking, stressing about the future, or feeling stuck with your channel, Billy shares practical insights and mindset shifts to help you focus, create, and grow — one moment at a time.🔥 Subscribe for More Creator Insights! 🔥If you love hearing behind-the-scenes stories from YouTubers, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more episodes!🏠 Watch Billy Mandarino on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thenow-istbillymandarino9503Chapters:00:00 | Intro00:23 | Get to Know Billy Mandarino05:10 | Living in the Present12:22 | How Billy Makes Content18:12 | Synchronicities20:44 | Learning from MistakesNeed help growing your YouTube channel? We'd love to edit your videos! Email us at [email protected]#CreatorsUncut #BillyMandarino #TheNowist #YouTubeGrowth #LiveInTheNow #MotivationForCreators #MindsetForCreators #YouTubeTips #ContentCreatorMindset #FocusAndGrow #CreatorAdvice #YouTubeStrategy #BePresent #NowistMindset #GrowYourChannel

Today on Creators Uncut, Spencer is joined by TJ Robertson, a business owner and SEO expert who has been making content for over a decade. TJ shares his journey from a video game content creator to a successful online entrepreneur, revealing why views aren't everything and how AI is changing the content game.---In this episode, we discuss:How TJ's early start in SEO helped him rank his first videos for a video game.The surprising reason his TikTok content gets more views and leads than his long-form YouTube videos.How live streaming on Twitch helped him develop the skill of talking off the cuff.Why you don't need to go viral to make money on YouTube if you have the right product or service.Lessons from his biggest mistakes: don't quit when it gets hard and trust your instincts.How large language models and AI are changing the way people search for content.Why he believes views aren't everything and why focusing on your core audience is more important.---Need help growing your YouTube channel? We'd love to edit your videos! Email us at [email protected]

Today on Creators Uncut, Spencer is joined by Ivan Mana, a content creator with eight years of experience in affiliate marketing and teaching online. Ivan shares his journey from a bank job to becoming a full-time online entrepreneur and how a 120-day video challenge helped him build a consistent and profitable YouTube channel. He also shares his best advice on balancing passion projects with strategic video creation and the importance of a good first impression.🔥 Subscribe for More Creator Insights! 🔥If you love hearing behind-the-scenes stories from YouTubers, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more episodes!Chapters:00:00 | Intro00:15 | Meet Ivan Manna & His Channel01:30 | The 120-Day Video Challenge03:00 | Balancing a Day Job with YouTube04:45 | Making the Leap to Full-Time Creator05:30 | What is Affiliate Marketing?07:00 | Deciding What Videos to Make11:00 | Using Tools Like vidIQ12:30 | Working with Sponsors15:30 | A Crazy Sponsorship Story19:00 | Ivan's Most Frustrating YouTube Experience21:30 | Why He Waited to Monetize24:30 | The Myth of Views & Success27:00 | The Importance of First Impressions28:30 | OutroNeed help growing your YouTube channel? We'd love to edit your videos! Email us at [email protected]

Today on Creators Uncut, Spencer is joined by Miranda from Slashed Beauty to talk about her decade-long journey as a beauty influencer! Miranda shares how she started her channel in 2012 by finding a gap in the market for budget-friendly beauty content. From filming on a MacBook to building a full-time career, she shares her best advice for aspiring creators.

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In this episode, we discuss:

- Miranda’s journey from singing on YouTube to becoming a full-time beauty creator.

- The big shift from college student to full-time creator, spurred by a conversation with her boss.

- How brands find creators and the process of getting on a PR list.

- The importance of reading the fine print in brand contracts to avoid being taken advantage of.

- Why long-form content is far from dead, and where the real community building happens.

- The difference between monetizing with shorts vs. long-form content.

- The biggest game-changer for Miranda's process: upgrading her equipment and learning new tools.

Chapters:

00:00 | Intro

00:15 | Meet Miranda & Slashed Beauty

01:30 | Finding the Budget Beauty Niche

03:00 | From Funny Skits to Beauty Guru

05:30 | The Evolution of YouTube Content

07:45 | Making the Leap to Full-Time Creator

11:00 | How to Get on a Brand's PR List

13:15 | Working with Brands: The Good and the Bad

16:15 | The Importance of Creative Control

17:45 | The Biggest Game-Changer for Her Process

21:30 | The Truth About Color Grading

24:30 | The Biggest Mistake She's Ever Made

26:45 | Negotiating Brand Contracts

28:30 | BUSTING the Long-Form Content Myth

31:30 | Why Brands Love Shorts

32:45 | Outro

Today on Creators Uncut, we're joined by Steve Feldman, the force behind the YouTube channel Steve's POV. With over 750,000 subscribers, Steve is the biggest channel we've ever had on the show!Discover how Steve transformed his love for Japanese culture and cars into a thriving business, leveraging his YouTube presence to open doors and create multiple streams of income—from importing and exporting cars to launching his own merchandise and cafe. Learn how he became a "star" in Japan just by saying "I'm a YouTuber".🔥 Subscribe for More Creator Insights! 🔥📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatorsuncut/If you love hearing behind-the-scenes stories from YouTubers, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more episodes!Chapters:00:00 | Intro01:00 | Meet Steve Feldman & Steve's POV05:30 | The Viral Japanese Salaryman Video09:10 | How a Bilingual Channel Opened Doors13:20 | The Power of YouTube Collaborations17:00 | Busted: The Myth of Expensive Gear21:50 | The Art of the Title and Thumbnail26:40 | The Problem with Copyrighted Music30:15 | The "YouTube God" and Inconsistent Growth34:00 | Biggest Mistake: Not Being Mindful of Influence38:30 | BUSTING YouTube Myths: It's NOT a Career for Everyone42:00 | OutroNeed help growing your YouTube channel? We'd love to edit your videos! Email us at [email protected]

Today on Creators Uncut, Spencer is joined by Dennis Meador (DM), a serial entrepreneur and digital marketing veteran with over 20 years in the space, specializing in helping attorneys build their online presence! Discover how DM's Legal Podcast Network helps professionals become "digital interpreters" by transforming their expertise into multi-platform content – from podcasts to YouTube videos and social media shorts.

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Chapters:

00:00 | Intro

00:15 | Meet Dennis Meador & Legal Podcast Network

06:50 | Platform Agnostic: Diversifying Your Content

08:00 | Why YouTube is the "Best Bang for Your Buck"

10:05 | Don't Be Everything to Everyone: Niche Down!

15:00 | Turnkey Podcast System: What They Provide Clients

20:05 | Creative Freedom with Guardrails

22:30 | The Chick-fil-A Nugget Analogy: Why All Content Pieces Matter

26:30 | YouTube vs. Audio Podcasts for Discovery

27:50 | Virality vs. Business Value: The Numbers Game

31:00 | Biggest Mistake: Not Hiring for Weaknesses

33:50 | BUSTING YouTube Myths: It's NOT Easy!

37:20 | Outro

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Today on Creators Uncut, Spencer sits down with Shannon Petrovich, licensed therapist and creator of the YouTube channel  @TherapistTalks  which has grown to around 28,000 subscribers and 1.5 million views . Shannon shares how she built her channel entirely on her own—from filming and using Canva to edit, to focusing on the narcissism niche that reshaped her content strategy.We explore how one viral topic helped her find momentum, the challenge of being a solo creator, and why she's driven to help people heal from toxic relationships through her videos.🔥 Subscribe for More Creator Insights! 🔥📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatorsuncut/If you love hearing behind‑the‑scenes stories from YouTubers, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!🏠 Watch Shannon Petrovich on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TherapistTalksIn this episode, we discuss:- How Shannon started her channel with zero video-making experience- Why she leaned into narcissism content and saw growth- Her self‑taught workflow: filming, editing with Canva, and publishing- The realities of building a channel without a team- Her philosophy on organic growth vs. shortcuts- The emotional impact of connecting with viewers- Key lessons learned in years of content creation- How she uses YouTube to support narcissism recovery- Advice for creators who want to start from scratchChapters:00:00 | Intro00:23 | Shannon Petrovich05:04 | Growing with Quora07:18 | Creating Her Own Video Process14:20 | Advice for Starting a YouTube Channel22:03 | Promoting Business25:42 | Learning From Mistakes32:00 | MythbustingNeed help growing your YouTube channel? We'd love to edit your videos!Email us at [email protected]#CreatorsUncut #TherapistTalks #ShannonPetrovich #YouTubeCreator #MentalHealthContent #NarcissismRecovery #SoloCreator #OrganicGrowth #TherapistOnYouTube #CreatorJourney