So you want to start a YouTube channel? Today we're joined by 10 year YouTube veteran, micro-influencer, and Vidyardian Charlie Rogers aka SeeJayAre. Charlie breaks down how to get started with minimal equipment, how to get comfortable on camera, and how to make the transition to social media in order to build your brand. For you gamers out there we also touch how Charlie was able to build one of Canada's largest video game collections (6,000+ games) completely free!

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1:00 How do you get to “influencer” status?
8:35 How to get started on YouTube
12:55 How do you get more comfortable on camera?
15:35 What were some learning experiences that helped you with your process?
19:30 What equipment did you start out with? What tools do you use now?
23:20 How did being on camera help you become more comfortable socially?
27:40 The importance of staying authentic 
31:10 What opportunities have grown from hosting your own YouTube channel? 
- The transition from YouTube channel to social media presence.  
- Paid opportunities as a micro influencer
- Jobs (transferable skills)
34:32 What’s it like to work with a company as an influencer?
36:18 What was it like to transition from building a social media presence for your personal brand to doing the same for a company?
39:19 What’s your experience with Instagram and Instagram TV?
45:30 How do you keep your audience engaged?
47:15 Live streaming vs. other styles of video
53:35 Tips for building a YouTube channel