Hotline Bling

In this episode, we are joined by guest host Jason Bent from The Green Suiters Podcast as we share our insights from attending VidSummit, the largest YouTuber conference. Jason compares it to other events like WorkbenchCon and highlights the value of the information presented. We dive into the importance of utilizing AI in content creation, the potential benefits of starting a second channel, and the growing trend of viewers consuming YouTube content on television. We emphasize the importance of creators enjoying their work while also seeking tangible growth and monetization strategies.

Together, we explore the intricacies of YouTube’s recommendation system, the importance of maximizing ad revenue, and the impact of video length on viewer engagement. We discuss strategies for identifying and understanding our audience, the significance of time management in content creation, and how leveraging AI and analytics can drive channel growth. Jason also shares a valuable resource for identifying your target audience, which you can find here: John Malecki’s YouTube Avatar Spreadsheet.

Ultimately, we highlight the need for creators to treat their channels as businesses and focus on producing content that resonates with their audience.

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