One year ago, I took a chance, hit record and uploaded a video that would change my professional and personal life for ever.

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🔴 The video that changed everything for me → https://youtu.be/kS7IdHPmLkk

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My YouTube journey has been a wild ride. Let me share some of the things I did and didn't do on my road to 100,000 subscribers. Let's go!

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Amazon Prime isn't free but is it worth the money? Personally I think so. Let me share how I use it.

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❤️ Things we really like

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Before you buy a camera, ask yourself these questions.

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Sharing 10 YouTube video ideas you can do without any fancy gear—perfect for beginners, especially if you’re over 40. Let's go.

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📷 Gear Ideas

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💻 Recording and Screen Sharing Options

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• Ecamm → https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive?fp_ref=kevin23

• StreamYard → https://streamyard.com/?fpr=kevinkolbe

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Kevin and Kendall share all the things live streaming.

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5 questions you should really think about before you start a YouTube channel.

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If you've ever wondered "why do this" (and most of us have at some point), let this video encourage you to just create. Let's go.

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How this book changed the way I'm using digital media forever. Let's go.Mentioned in the video:📙 Reconnected by Carlos Whittaker → https://amzn.to/4jYlkm5

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Sharing my essential tips to protect your privacy and stay safe on YouTube and beyond. Let's go!

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Everything you need to know about uploading a YouTube video → https://youtu.be/dlj_iLTdX8Y?si=tA6qDcmOp5sRyW5r