The Video Creatr Podcast

Before you think of a video to upload, you must learn the best practices for starting your channel. As a creator, you need to know these certain essential points and utilize them. 

In today’s podcast, Grant and Augie will share their best practices for starting their channels. These A to Z guides will give you a clear direction on how to achieve your channel’s goal, encounter the possible challenges along the way, and create an action plan to keep your channel on track.  Stick around and identify what best practices work for you and apply them to your videos to improve your content. 

Check out the Episode Highlights

01:38     How to choose your niche
03:24     What’s the purpose of your channel
06:08     Don’t be super comfortable in front of the camera
09:05     Don’t overcomplicate your channel’s art
16:25     How to make a talking head video with B roll
19:36     Advice in outlining and scripting your first video
23:14     How to use a teleprompter for videos
29:18     Get the right lighting for your video 
31:48     Choose a good camera or  phone to record your video
41:40     Optimize your video with thumbnails, titles, and keywords
46:40     Put other YouTube video links to your description
49:57     Post on Reddit about your channel
51:28     Include your YouTube link everywhere

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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 not just a great source of entertainment but also a breakthrough in the way you can share your expertise and experiences and then monetize them.  You don’t need high specs camera in starting your YouTube channel as long as you’re presenting videos that influence and educate your audience. 

In today’s podcast, Grant is with Aaron Honer, the co-creator of the YouTube channel How Tos By Bros. The How-Tos By Bros channel was started by the brothers Aaron Honer and Evan Honer. Aaron and Evan are flipping, free-running, learning enthusiasts and teaching the world how to do things by bros. Aaron also shares the Gospel and motivational videos on his YouTube channel.

The How-Tos By Bros YouTube channel started in 2018 and has over 250K subscribers with almost 80 million total views. 

Check out the Episode Highlights

01:01      How Aaron got his YouTube channel off the ground
03:33      Aaron’s transition from fitness videos to motivational videos
09:49      Aaron’s experience with YouTube Shorts
15:47      How the dynamic evolved between Aaron and his brother
18:08      How Aaron monetizes his YouTube channel
20:07      How Aaron deal with comments and criticisms   
24:56      The reason why Aaron doesn’t post the same stuff on TikTok 
26:56      Aaron’s advice for growing the YouTube channel
32:10      Don’t care what other people think
35:43      What’s next for HowTosByBros' channel

Links/ Resources Mentioned
Follow HowTosByBros' Instagram
Check HowTosByBros' TikTok 
Like HowTosByBros' Facebook
HowTosByBros' 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.

Knowing how to handle burnout in the hybrid world of YouTube is essential. Feeling tired of doing the same thing and being filled up with pressure could be the source of your burnout. To have a smooth-running business on YouTube, you need to get things under control and create content that would make you and your community happy. Identifying and understanding factors that can trigger burnout enables you to adopt strategies to manage it.

In today’s episode, Grant and Augie talk about burnout and how it affects the life of YouTubers. They share tips on dealing with burnout and having a healthy mindset to focus on growing and monetizing your business on YouTube. 

Check out the Episode Highlights
01:05   First, listen to your body
04:57   Take on a fun side project
09:25   Rethink your workstation
13:07   Get help before you quit
16:04   Take a step back to things burning you out
22:45   Burnout is a sign that our priorities have shifted
25:58   It’s not going to come easy, but you have to be patient
28:07   How to get traction on your YouTube channel
33:35   How YouTube Automation works
36:16   How do you say “No” when you want to say “Yes”
39:20   Time blocking and creating a backlog 
42:20   List video topics in the spreadsheet
43:22   Limit your time on social media

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Grant Ball
Treesicle

Augie Johnston
Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

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

If you are looking to invest your money, one of the options is to go with Real Estate. Real estate is real property that consists of land and improvements, which include buildings, fixtures, roads, structures, and utility systems.

In today’s podcast, Grant is with John Williams, the creator behind ThisisJohnWilliams YouTube channel. Aside from being a YouTuber, John Williams is also an Entrepreneur and Investor. He provides tips and mentors people who wish to invest in Real Estate. John Williams also owns a company name Cash Now.

John Williams’s YouTube channel, ThisisJohnWilliams started in 2012 and has over 160K subscribers with more than 21 million total views. 

Check out the Episode Highlights
01:32     How John Williams come up with his topics
05:23     How John Williams started in Real Estate
08:53     How it felt when John started making big money
12:31     John Williams audience in social media platforms
15:03     John Williams’ company Cash Now 
16:23     John’s monetization avenues and source of revenue
20:11     How does the pandemic play a role in his channel
22:45     John’s advice in making courses
27:13     The CPM that John uses in making his videos
29:28     Authenticity is the key to becoming an influencer
32:25     Podcast as a way to connect with people
38:51     How the crisis in the East affected the economy
41:35     The difference between manager and employee
43:48     Work from home is a good thing for companies

Links/ Resources Mentioned
Follow ThisisJohnWilliams's Instagram
Check ThisisJohnWilliams's TikTok
Check ThisisJohnWilliams's Cash Now
ThisisJohnWilliams's YouTube channel

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Treesicle

Augie Johnston
Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

After you create and upload your videos on YouTube, you can check your reports to see what and how people respond. These data can help you develop ideas for your next video topic and maximize your chance to grow your audience. 

In today’s podcast, Grant and Augie will share the 6 YouTube analytics and metrics to help you focus on your channel growth. These analytics, metrics, and reports may overwhelm you at first but Grant and Augie will give you insights into what’s important and what is not. 

Check out the Episode Highlights

01:35     The crucial things you need to know about analytics
04:30     Increase your click-through rate 
10:02     Look at the spikes and dips in your audience retention
12:23     Boost your Average Percentage Viewed (APV)
14:28     The advantage of long videos 
16:37     YouTube Recommendations is a critical traffic source
23:29     Subscribers count versus view count
26:09     The importance of your YouTube impressions and engagement
38:00     Additional tips for improving your 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 videos are a popular source of information and entertainment. The videos you upload don’t just have to be about you. Providing a service you’re good at online can help people and would be a great niche to start! 

In today’s podcast, Grant’s guest is Brady Shearer. Brady is the founder of Pro Church Tools Inc., which helps Churches navigate the biggest communication shift in 500 years. In other words, Brady’s company helps any spiritual community grow its influence and presence online. 

Brady Shearer’s YouTube channel started in 2012 and currently sits at 7 million total channel views and over 130K subscribers. 

Check out the Episode Highlights
01:35      How Brady’s online presence started
03:52      The success of Brady’s online business
07:29      Brady’s struggles in selling his software
09:17      The importance of timing and freedom in business
15:33      Prioritize relational longevity in business
18:58      Working with friends can be both a blessing and a curse
22:21      How Brady grew his YouTube channel
24:25      Balance what your audience wants and what you want to do
29:14      Brady’s professional journey development
31:55      Brady’s advice about the transition in social media platforms
39:34      How Brady keeps the balance in what he does
41:30      One of your strengths is also one of your weaknesses

Links/ Resources Mentioned
Check Brady Shearer’s Website
Follow Brady Shearer’s Instagram
Explore Brady Shearer’s Twitter
Discover Brady Shearer’s TikTok
Brady Shearer'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.

As a creator, it’s important to capture your audience’s attention by providing entertainment,  interesting, and informative topics. Think about what your target audience needs and wants instead of the entirety of YouTube. This will not only build a positive relationship with your target audience but will also show your audience that you know what you’re talking about. Try to keep up with the latest trends and if they can be incorporated into your video, do so. 

In today’s podcast, Grant and Augie will give the best hacks, strategies, and Jedi mind tricks to help you come up with great video topics. If you’re still hesitant about picking up your video topic, this episode is for you! If you don’t come up with a good video topic, your video could be dead even before it’s born.

Check out the Episode Highlights
00:48      Grant’s video topic strategies
02:17      Trends can be interesting
04:59      Get creative with your video topics
05:53      Find successful people in your niche
09:35      Look for keywords and tags 
11:12      The idea of a shower thoughts
13:29      The Search Engine strategy
15:21      Pay attention to the search volume of a topic
18:04      Review-type of video content
19:21      Keep your dedicated audience
22:47      Enjoy making your videos
21:48      Think about versus videos 
28:36      Take a controversial stance with WHY videos
32:19      Make a challenge videos

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Treesicle

Augie Johnston
Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

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

Some of us are simply hardwired for adventure and got the drive to risk more like rock climbing. Rock climbing gives the doses of pain, suffering, and fear but most of all the joy that comes with the adventure. The experience itself could be deadly but it gives the climber a sense of joy when they reach the summit and see the fantastic scenery. 

In today’s podcast, Grant is with Noah Kane. Noah is a college student, filmmaker, adventure storyteller, and outdoor rock climber who shares his adventures through his YouTube channel. Noah also shares his experience in climbing the massive trees in Costa Rica through a documentary. 

Noah Kane’s YouTube channel started in 2011 and has over 315K subscribers with more than 201 million total views. 

Check out the Episode Highlights
01:34     How Noah started in rock climbing and filmmaking
05:20     The basis of success for Noah’s channel\
08:47     The definition of Noah’s YouTube channel
11:24     Noah’s top video with 53 million views
13:21     Noah’s inspiration from non-climbing videos
17:02     Noah’s advice in creating short contents
21:36     The metrics Noah uses to gauge the success of his channel
27:12     How Noah monetizes his channel
29:33     How YouTube affected Noah’s life
31:41     Noah’s YouTube vision and projects 
35:07     Short-form content is the best way to experiment 
36:40     Noah’s favorite part of his climbing experience
38:10     Noah’s plans after college

Links/ Resources Mentioned
Follow Noah Kane's Instagram
Check Noah Kane's TikTok
Check Noah Kane's Tree Climbing Documentary
Send Noah Kane an Email
Noah Kane'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.

We are used to seeing celebrities who endorse brands in commercials in a traditional way.  With YouTube, anyone with a promising channel can make money through YouTube Sponsorship.  Getting a sponsor for your YouTube channel can sometimes seem impossible to achieve.

Grant and Augie will share the best ways to get sponsorship for your YouTube channel. YouTube Sponsorship is one of the sources of income for video creators because it can be highly profitable. Getting sponsored may also help you develop better and more qualitative content for your audience.

Check out the Episode Highlights
00:47     How to gain attention from Sponsors
02:36     Don’t take affiliate deals upfront
04:31     How to decide what you’re worth
06:03     How to get more sponsorships
08:57     The best way to get sponsors on YouTube.
13:43     Some sponsors want to give free products
16:23     How to build relationships with your sponsors
18:22     How to deliver the ads on your videos
22:49     Put effort into creating reviews for Sponsors
25:06     Avoid scams that act like sponsors
28:06     Always get the money upfront
29:47     Negotiate where to put ads on your videos

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Grant Ball
Treesicle

Augie Johnston
Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

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

Watching travel videos on YouTube is a pastime for a lot of viewers online. Oftentimes the cinematography and direction of each frame are what sets one video apart from the other of a similar niche. Isaac, starting the Youtube Channel, Pro Walk Tours, wanted to show the viewers how enriching natural stories can be when told properly and artistically. Pro Walk Tours aims to provide a special bird’s eye view of the wonderful cities in the world. 

In today’s podcast, Grant is with Isaac Harjo from Pro Walk Tours. Isaac shares the inspiration behind the unique and heartwarming takes that are showcased on each of Pro Walk Tours’ travel videos online. 

Isaac Harjo’s YouTube channel started in 2017 and has over 500K subscribers with more than 20 million total views. 

Check out the Episode Highlights

01:42     Bringing beauty, history, and culture of different countries through Pro Walk Tours 
04:09     Isaac moved from the USA to Italy in 2014
08:25     Talking about sponsorships and the reason why Isaac turns it down
13:50     Creating shorter clips for future ideas
22:05     Filming at the right time to get the perfect footage
28:54     How it feels to be a full-time YouTuber
38:33     Isaac talks about the process of planning and creating quality videos

Links/ Resources Mentioned
Check Isaac Harjo’s Patreon
Follow Isaac Harjo’s Instagram
Explore Pro Walk Tours on Twitter
Pro Walk Tours Facebook
Isaac Harjo’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.