In this episode, Vince sits down with YouTube strategist Tony Guerrieri to break down how YouTube actually works in 2026—and why most creators and business owners grow the wrong way.
Tony reveals the truth about going viral, building the right audience, and turning long-form videos into real revenue. From interest-based media to the MrBeast analytics framework, this episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone who wants to grow on YouTube with intention instead of luck.
If you want to grow your YouTube channel, attract the right audience, and turn long-form content into a real business engine, this is the episode to watch.
00:00 — Why Tony became the strategist behind YouTube channels that actually scale.
00:41 — How starting as “Tony Bakes” taught him the fundamentals of content demand.
03:08 — The biggest misconception: views don’t equal cash without strategy.
04:05 — Why YouTube is the only platform worth mastering long-term.
07:07 — The real reason YouTube growth is harder—and why that’s your advantage.
08:04 — Consistency isn’t enough; growth comes from improving every video.
08:55 — The MrBeast method: studying analytics to engineer breakout content.
10:22 — Interest-based media: people follow topics, not creators.
11:26 — How to pull trending topics into your niche to drive targeted traffic.
12:19 — Why random viral content destroys your audience quality.
14:20 — How businesses actually make money on YouTube (not through ads).
20:21 — Case study: 8,000 views → 240 calls → $50,000 in revenue.
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