The Video Creatr Podcast

Taking care of cows on the farm is as important as the product they produce. From milk to its meat, cow health will determine the quality of the product so it’s important to know why it starts by trimming their hooves. Graeme Parker of The Hoof GP will share exactly how they’ve helped hundreds of thousands of cows worldwide.

In this episode, Grant talks with The Hoof GP channel creator, Graeme Parker from Scotland. Graeme talks about the hoof-trimming industry and how he uses YouTube to promote it. He also shares how he helps farmers look after the cows to help the public understand why and how cows suffer on the farms. 

The Hoof GP currently has 1.7M subscribers and counting. Learn how Graeme Parker continues to grow the channel which involves being decisive when it comes to content and love for the industry he’s in. 

Episode Highlights
(1:50) What was the purpose behind Graeme starting to create the Hoof GP channel
(4:17) A bunch of cows crossing a road in Russia
(6:48) Raising awareness about why cows suffer on the farm
(8:50) How does the video production process look like for The Hoof GP: from the hoof to the head
(12:42) How Graeme keeps video retention high in order to grow his channel
(16:11) Putting up videos that are 95% perfect than uploading none at all
(19:05) How Graeme manages to upload the most recent video all the time
(23:10) The process Graeme employs in order to find an effective video editor
(30:19) How Graeme was able to diversify his income source out of The Hoof GP channel while making room for charity
(33:25) Why Graeme doesn’t like integrated ads in his videos
(37:10) Time is the most significant investment
(44:15) Authenticity with your content can help you succeed

Links Mentioned

Check out The Hoof GP on YouTube or visit their website at https://www.learnthehoofgp.com/

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Grant Ball
Treesicle

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Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

Get all your YouTube content done in 1 hour a week.

Storage is an extra space to keep stuff on but once it's abandoned, it's time for the auction. Buying storage units and selling what’s inside for profit could be a challenging business. If you’re wondering how this process goes, we have Storage Auction Pirate to share us exactly that!  

In today’s episode, the Michael De Haas aka Storage Auction Pirate shares how he got into the business of storage auctions and how he created content about it. He tells us about how auctioning transformed his life from homeless to a successful content creator. Michael also talks about the importance of having more than one revenue avenue and making use of different social media platforms as well such as Facebook among others. 

The Storage Auction Pirate has 225k subscribers at the time of publishing and growing. Michael’s very first video was way back in 2010 and since then, he’s been sharing the story of the storage units he acquires. 

Episode Highlights

01:59   How he moved up from being a furniture mover to a storage auction pirate
03:54    The things he learned in order to produce videos that sells
05:54    How he chooses the storage that he wants to film
12:33    Why buying storage units can be compared with gambling
15:47   The challenges he faced while he was homeless
28:10    How Facebook Marketplace became his majority income source
38:09    Why keeping it authentic can be tricky for advertising opportunities
42:50    Sharing his insane jackpots in the storage auction business

Links & Resources Mentioned

Check out Storage Auction Pirate’s Facebook
Follow Storage Auction Pirate’s Instagram
Check out  Storage Auction Pirate’s TikTok
Visit Storage Auction Pirate’s eBay
Storage Auction Pirate’s YouTube channel 

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Grant Ball
Treesicle

Augie Johnston
Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

Get all your YouTube content done in 1 hour a week.

YouTube is a place where most people go to learn about new things and new ideas. Laurasia Andrea understood that and started filming herself. She made a bold decision to replace her 9-5 job with content creation and transitioned into giving knowledge and awareness to her audience while earning more.

In today’s episode, Laurasia shares with Grant her decision-making process of using content creation on Youtube to replace her day job completely. She talks about the current status of her channel and her content transitions over the years and provides strategic ways of repurposing content on different platforms to earn double. Laurasia also shares how she keeps herself organized and feels less stressed out.

Laurasia Andrea’s YouTube channel started in 2010 and has over 500K subscribers with content about hair and beauty. As for the recording of this episode, her content is present on different platforms like Facebook and Instagram, with a mix of content about hair, beauty, and wellness. 

Episode Highlights

01:34   The mindset behind Laurasia’s content transition
05:48   What is PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) exactly
08:43   Laurasia’s process in working with a team
12:44   Posting videos on Facebook vs. YouTube
17:04   Where and how to get help to manage while still having creative control
20:22   Laurasia’s career before being an influencer
29:44   How to collaborate with a company to earn more in commissions
34:07   The dream moment of becoming your own boss
40:13   How to effectively schedule filming days and tune in with your audience
44:56   Laurasia’s advice for people who want to succeed on YouTube
50:18   How to release the pressure of presenting your best life
54:27   What’s next for Laurasia and her content creation

Links & Resources Mentioned

Check out Laurasia Andrea’s Facebook
Follow Laurasia Andrea’s Instagram
Follow Laurasia Andrea’s Twitter
Check out Laurasia Andrea’s TikTok
Laurasia Andrea’s YouTube channel

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Augie Johnston
Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

Get all your YouTube content done in 1 hour a week.

Building and growing a Youtube channel are challenging, but rebuilding it after being hacked is another level. April Leon, also known as MsmuffinismyLovers, successfully rebuilt her channel and turned her beauty and lifestyle vlogs into her full-time job.

In this episode, Grant and April talk about her process of rebuilding her YouTube channel after the hacking incident and using her creativity as her main source of income. April also shares useful guides on how to communicate with sponsors and enjoy the process of creating content. 

April started her first channel back in 2008, and when she almost got 100K subscribers got hacked. She decided to rebuild a new channel with the help of her wig sponsors; she now has 212K subscribers and over 26M views.

Episode Highlights

01:33    April’s goal and mindset in starting her YouTube channel
05:47   What is the process of rebuilding a channel
08:32   How to build a genuine relationship with sponsors
11:50   Bridging money and relationship on Youtube
14:19   The fine line between what to film and what not to film as the content
18:00   How to set up a product-based business on YouTube
24:34   A day in a life of MsmuffinismyLovers
28:16   One of the best YouTube transition
32:24   April’s mindset about YouTube stress
34:09   The most important rule in building a channel
41:01   How to deal with being annoyed in editing videos of yourself and be motivated

Links & Resources Mentioned 

Check out MsmuffinismyLovers’s Website
Follow MsmuffinismyLovers’s Instagram
Ms MuffinIsMyLovers's YouTube channel

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Grant Ball
Treesicle 

Augie Johnston
Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

Get all your YouTube content done in 1 hour a week.

Trends on the internet present an opportunity for creators to grow not only their YouTube channels but their brands as well. Van life? Cool. Cinnamon challenge? Maybe. Trends like these have been used by creators like Mr. Beast, a trendsetter himself, and achieved huge success. From silly challenges to K-pop, and from one takes to jump cuts, how do you use these trends to break the YouTube algorithm? 

In this episode, YouTube veterans, Augie and Grant, dissect and categorize the different kinds of Trends on the internet. Listen in as they also talk about the trends that once were so popular and the ones that broke the YouTube algorithm and became a staple. Listen to learn more!

Episode Highlights

(2:09) Trend as a collective consciousness
(3:28) Using Twitter as a source for current trends
(5:35) Getting ideas for seasonal contents
(8:17) Identifying industry-specific trends 
(12:10) Using trends to grow a YouTube channel
(16:30) How almost everybody used COVID-19 as content
(21:05) Properly incorporating Pop culture trends into your niche
(23:50) YouTube poop
(25:00) Video editing trends on YouTube
(28:40) How people are using the Thumbnail Trends
(31:15) Overdoing picture quality sharpness
(35:50) Micro trends that stuck
(39:00) Predictions on future trends

Resources:
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Grant Ball
Treesicle

Augie Johnston
Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

Get all your YouTube content done in 1 hour a week.

Traveling is fun and to others, it's life-changing. However, traveling to a place for the first time can be scary that's why we welcome all the information we can get beforehand. Luckily, travel channels such as Wolters' World provide travel tips for tourists to make them prepare better. Mark Wolters' grew his channel by not taking shortcuts and now he has 900k subscribers and counting. How did Mark Wolters grow his travel channel?

In this episode, you will learn about how Mark Wolters grew his channel and his strategies for growth. Mark talks about YouTube shorts, getting an editing team, the importance of taking a break, and more!

Episode Highlights

(4:44) Why Mark thinks that doing everything in one take could be more productive
(8:21) Importance of consistency in creating quality content
(10:33) How Mark views the system of brand sponsorship
(15:29) The things you forget if you go full-time YouTuber
(18:02)What is Mark's process of writing and researching his travel videos
(19:16) Mark's mindset when it comes to hiring and working with editors
(26:10) Why creating content still feels like a hobby for Mark
Plus more!

Links & Resources Mentioned

https://woltersworld.com/
Wolters World
Wolters World Eats
Wolters World Shorts
Professor Wolters

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Grant Ball
Treesicle

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Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

Get all your YouTube content done in 1 hour a week.

YouTube has changed the world not just in the Entertainment industry! As YouTube stars got popular with larger followings than many actors on network television, many aspire to be one and earn millions of dollars. 

In today’s podcast, Grant and Augie will be talking about the biggest earners on YouTube and reveal how they earn over 10 million dollars. This topic is pretty crazy and you should stick around to know the list of these millionaire YouTubers and be inspired!  

Check out the Episode Highlights
00:51     Preston Arsement’s best way to make money from merch and ads
04:29     Logan Paul’s businesses and a drink called Prime
06:54     The risks YouTubers taken and how did they work out
11:25     Dude Perfect’s Sports + Comedy niche
17:05     Ryan’s World is still a huge moneymaker
21:17     Nastya’s Spotter deal and the monetization rights 
24:13     How to monetize a kid’s YouTube channel
27:32     Unspeakable’s interesting monetization tactic
33:15     Rhett and Link’s nerdy daily talk show
36:17     Markiplier, a legend of YouTube gaming
40:06     Jake Paul is the king of controversy
43:09     Once you have the audience, the opportunities will be there
44:51     Mr.Beast’s early videos and how he monetizes them

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Treesicle

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Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

Get all your YouTube content done in 1 hour a week.

YouTube has become one of the popular video sites to host video tutorials. One of these video tutorials is learning about web development. James Quick, the man behind the YouTube channel, James Q Quick. James is a developer, speaker, and teacher. James publishes weekly videos about the latest and greatest in web development. 

In today’s podcast, James Quick shares his YouTube success story and how he's building his online presence. James also offers online courses and even has a podcast for his students.  

The James Q Quick YouTube channel started in 2011 and has over 174K subscribers with more than 12 million views. Let’s find out how James' perspectives have changed his life and given him opportunities. 

Check out the Episode Highlights
01:50     How did James get started with coding 
04:44     Things that get people’s attention to watch James' videos
08:10     How James markets his courses
15:02     James foundation in editing videos
22:11     James' backstory before YouTube
25:41     James transition to web developer
30:50     How James come up with video topics
35:51     James' practices as a content creator
38:16     James' experience with YouTube Shorts
40:49     James’ TikTok contents are more comedic and creative than YouTube
42:40     How YouTube changed James' life
4753      James’ advice for succeeding in YouTube

Links/ Resources Mentioned
Follow James Q Quick's Instagram
Check James Q Quick's Website
Explorer James Q Quick's Twitter
Learn more about James Q Quick's Courses
James Q Quick's YouTube channel

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Treesicle

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Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

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Have you heard of the Cinnamon Challenge? Or the Ghost Pepper Challenge? Or even the Exploding Melon Challenge? These are the Challenge videos that are as old as YouTube itself that eventually became viral because many creators would do them. Are these challenge videos so important that you need to do at least one as a creator?

In this episode, Augie and Grant again discuss one viral challenge from Ryan Trahan that gained more than 250 million views, the 30-day Penny Challenge. The two looks into the psychology of challenge videos to see if they help with retention and views. Augie and Grant also talk about why these videos proved to be satisfying and inspiring at the same time. Listen to learn more!

Show Highlights

1:30 Grant tries the Cinnamon Challenge
2:00 Wolfieraps
3:25 Why challenges work so well with growing a YouTube channel
5:28 No Coffee challenge
9:27 How to make the perfect intro with B-rolls
12:06 History of Ryan Trahan's YouTube Channel
20:51 Video game challenges
23:00 Making an interesting challenge for your own channel
26:16 Creating challenges with good topics
30:02 Thumbnail design tips

Check out Ryan Trahan's Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@ryan

Get all your YouTube content done in 1 hour a week.

As a YouTube creator, choose the niche you are most comfortable with, and then you’ll find you have much more to say.  You will be more passionate and interested in your topic and able to inspire your audience to listen to you. You can develop something that will have a significant impact while being true to who you are. One example of this niche is sharing your lifestyle on YouTube.  

In today’s podcast, Grant is with Tolulope Adejumo, known as Solutions, the woman behind the YouTube channel Tolulope Solutions. Tolulope Solutions shares wholesome lifestyle content around Tolulope’s Christian faith, Marriage, and Motherhood. Tolulope also shares tips on how to be authentic by sharing big and little moments of her life thru YouTube and other social media platforms. 

The Tolulope Solutions YouTube channel started in 2017 and has over 116K subscribers with more than 21 million views. Let’s find out how Tolulope has become a wholesome content creator on social media platforms to profit as a lifestyle brand influencer.

Check out the Episode Highlights
01:35      The mindset behind starting the Tolulope Solutions channel
04:59      How Tolulope keeps the balance in her space
08:28      Tolulope’s experience in hiring her own editor
11:08      How YouTube has changed over the past seven years of Tolulope’s life
16:01      The flexibility of YouTube and being your own boss
20:36      Tolulope’s process in acquiring brand deals 
25:13      Authenticity is the most sustainable way to run a channel
27:47      What keeps people coming back to Tolulope’s videos
33:49      How Tolulope deals with negative comments in her channel
39:43      Tolulope’s experience with Shorts 
47:17      Tolulope’s golden rule in succeeding on YouTube and other platforms

Links/ Resources Mentioned
Follow Tolulope Solutions' Instagram
Check Tolulope Solutions' Website
Discover Tolulope Solutions' TikTok
Tolulope Solutions' YouTube channel

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Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below:

Grant Ball
Treesicle

Augie Johnston
Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

Get all your YouTube content done in 1 hour a week.