As a creator, 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. But, how can we do that? 

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

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00:50   First, listen to your body
05:05   Take a fun side project
09:15   Rethink your workstation
15:43   Reset by taking a vacation
24:20   Burnout as a sign to start something new
26:32   Create a systematized process for your channel
39:35   Timeblock in creating your content 
41:31   It’s okay to have a backlog 
42:52   List video topics in the spreadsheet
43:37   Limit your time on social media

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Every video you upload has to have a purpose and an intent. You can’t just upload random videos and hope for the best. It’s crucial to decide from the start the objective of your channel if you want your YouTube journey to succeed. The niche you’ll be targeting is the foundation of a YouTube business. 

Many people already know their niche when they decide to start a YouTube channel because they want to focus on something they usually do. Bill Jelen also known as Mr. Excel has been practicing his niche since 1998 by writing books about Excel and sharing his knowledge on YouTube in 2008. No doubt he’s an MVP (Most valuable professional) of Microsoft! But how was he able to come up in this niche? 

In today’s podcast, Grant and Bill share how it all started on Bill’s journey with Excel and how he was able to monetize this niche on YouTube.

Bill Jelen’s YouTube channel, Mr. Excel, has reached 121,000 subscribers and over 16 million channel views. Bill is also a writer and an ultimate expert in Excel. 

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01:48   How Bill come up with his books about Excel
06:00   Bill’s strategy when he started Mr. Excel channel
10:38   How Mr. Excel affected Bill’s website mrexcel.com
12:25   How Bill develop a system for his content
17:15   Bill’s transition from selling books to creating a YouTube channel
23:07   How Bill crafted Mr. Excel as his identity on YouTube
25:17   How Mr. Excel’s website boosted Bill’s community engagement 
30:27   YouTube as a platform to answer people’s questions
33:27   How Mr. Excel affected Bill’s life
37:17   Bill’s advice on starting your own online business

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YouTube is a continuously growing platform because of its accessibility to users today. YouTube makes it easy to get started and share your content with a large audience. The simplicity with which people can get started on YouTube has contributed immensely to attracting millions of content creators worldwide. 

As a creator, uploading content to your channel is the first step. It’s vital to check the statistics of how your video goes when it gets published online. In this episode, Grant and Augie share their insights about the 6 YouTube stats crucial for your channel’s organic growth. They will also share the strategies and techniques to increase the metrics, analytics, and the number of channel views on YouTube. 

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01:38   The importance of checking your YouTube analytics
04:40   Create thumbnails with a catchy keywords
08:08   How to get a high percentage click-through rate
12:13   Ways to retain your audience
15:02   Get more watch time with long videos
19:38   The relevance of video recommendations
23:24   Organically boost your YouTube subscribers
27:18   Audience engagement as a great strategy
33:11   Growing an audience while satisfying your current viewers
39:50   Double your watch time with unique viewers

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If you think that meme would only make us laugh then you are wrong! Memes on social media pages also provide publicity, promotional visits, and business advertisements. It’s even surprising that making memes is now considered a career that companies already have positions for meme-makers! FreshPrinceYuuup, a content creator and an accomplished entertainer on YouTube, will tell us what it takes to be a meme-lord by getting ideas from Twitter posts and creating videos from them on YouTube. 

In this episode, Grant and FreshPrinceYuuup discuss how FreshPrinceYuuup’s career as a content creator started on YouTube and how it evolved over the years.

Fresh’s YouTube channel, FreshPrinceYuuup’s, is a veteran in the business. His channel now has over 144,000 subscribers and over 29 million total channel views for 11 years.

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01:08   The story of FreshPrinceYuuup’s YouTube channel
02:56   How FreshPrinceYuuup get ideas for his content
05:50   FreshPrinceYuuup’s YouTube channel as a business
10:38   How FreshPrinceYuuup utilizes social media platforms
16:12   FreshPrinceYuuup’s content changed over the years
19:53   FreshPrinceYuuup’s job aside from YouTube
21:46   How FreshPrinceYuuup come up with funny content
28:28   The reason why FreshPrinceYuuup’s channel turned into a family-friendly 
33:52   How FreshPrinceYuuup plays around with trends
35:08   FreshPrinceYuuup’s new channel about video gaming 
41:04   How FreshPrinceYuuup deals and maintains his community
45:19   FreshPrinceYuuup advice for starting creators

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There's so much more to being a YouTuber than just creating videos. When you start a YouTube channel, you’re starting a business, and like any business, it comes with strategies. 

Just because you posted a video on YouTube does not guarantee that it will quickly go viral and be seen by millions of viewers. You need to have realistic expectations and creativity when it comes to your video topics.

In this episode, Grant and Augie share strategies and techniques to create video topics for your brand. Plus, we’ll be able to know how they apply these strategies on their channels. 

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00:48   Grant’s video topic strategies
02:20   How to pick a trending topic and be creative with it
09:36   Smart ways to use video tags and keywords 
13:46   Making search engines (SEO) your bestfriend
19:28   How having a unique brand resonates with your audience
26:11   Creating reviews related to your niche
29:38   How controversial topics can draw attention
33:04   Why challenge videos can be appealing

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The world of video editing has changed over the years with the help of digital systems and platforms. Not only has the equipment used to edit visuals, audio, and graphics become much cheaper, but more importantly, it is less complicated for beginners. YouTube tutorials about video editing allow a more comprehensive range of people to learn and use applications to edit their projects and others’. Billy Rybka’s YouTube channel, named after him, is our first stop for advanced techniques, transitions, and effects for better videos.

In this episode, Billy Rybka shares how his YouTube journey started, tips and tricks on video editing, and even his software recommendations! Billy also shares how his YouTube channel saved him when he lost everything because he failed to manage his team. 

Billy Rybka’s YouTube channel has 112,000 subscribers and over 6.6 million views in 3 years. 

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00:41  The secret behind Billy Rybka’s aesthetic thumbnails
03:24   Difference between DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro
06:30   How Billy Rybka’s started his YouTube channel 
08:59   Building a business on YouTube and earning money from it
12:18   Billy Rybka’s monetization and marketing strategy
30:11   The moment Billy had a realization of his past failures
42:37   What Billy Rybka teaches us from his past experiences

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If you’re wondering how to start, grow and make money from your small YouTube channel, this podcast episode is right for you! Your channel may seem impossible right now but there's a lot behind the YouTube sponsorship than meets the eye. 

Nowadays, a lot of people, especially the younger generations, are turning to online platforms for information, entertainment, and advertising. This has been a great way for brands to attract people and maintain their existing connections. Promotions distributed through bloggers and YouTubers are impactful when it comes to influencing the audience’s purchasing decisions. As a creator, how would you attract companies to gain sponsorship and know which sponsors are right for your brand?

In this episode, Grant and Augie talk about how important YouTube Sponsorship is, tips on how to negotiate with companies, and ways how to be creative and comfortable with sponsors. 

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01:16   How Augie started to get attention from companies
04:30   Knowing your worth for Sponsorship
11:34   How Augie’s network got him his sponsors
16:15   How sponsorship works according to Augie
23:08   Augie’s strategies on how to be creative with your Ads
25:50   How to avoid sketchy sponsors
30:14   How to negotiate with midroll sponsorship

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Fashion is one of the most critical industries in our world today and occupies the center ground in modern pop culture. It has become one of the primary ways people express their personality and distinguish themselves from those around them. Beth Djalali's YouTube channel is the one we can check when it comes to having style at a certain age, being fashionable on your OOTDs, and being comfortable with how you present yourself. 

In this episode, Beth talks with Grant about her journey on YouTube, and why for her, connecting with her audience on YouTube is better than writing blogs. Get insights into how Beth was able to monetize her wardrobe with the use of YouTube.

Beth Djalali is a writer and has been an inspiration when it comes to styling and fashion. Beth’s YouTube channel is named after her and has reached over 183,000 subscribers and 25.6 million total channel views in just 6 years. 

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01:13   How Beth Djalali's YouTube channel started
03:06   How YouTube helps Beth connect with her audience
05:07   How YouTube affected Beth’s life
08:46   Beth Djalali’s monetization strategy
11:24   How Beth connects with other creators from her demographic
14:48   What Beth shared about her YouTube Shorts strategy
18:29   How Beth’s creative team looks like
21:12   Beth’s journey in creating YouTube content
23:23   Ways on how Beth interacts with her audience
26:34   What’s next for Beth Djalali’s YouTube channel
31:38   Beth Djalali’s upload schedule and strategy
35:32   How Beth decides and reach out to Sponsors
38:24   Beth’s advice to YouTube creators who are still starting

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Check out Beth Djalali’s Pinterest
Share Beth Djalalis’s latest tweets on Twitter
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Most of us rely on our car, and being without it for even a single day is a significant inconvenience. When your car breaks down, you want to get it fixed and back on the road right away. You depend on a mechanic to fix your car and charge you fairly for parts and labor. However, some mechanics are less than honest, and you need to keep your eyes open to avoid getting taken for a ride. Good thing, we have someone we can trust when it comes to fixing your car. The Car Care Nut, run by AMD, is a YouTube channel that we can rely on when it comes to the world of car repair.

In this episode, Grant and AMD talk about how The Car Care Nut started and its mission, the story behind AMD's first video, and how he was able to gain loyal subscribers. 

The Car Care Nut is a YouTube channel created by AMD that has reached over 275,000 subscribers and almost 25 million total channel views. AMD is a Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician with over a decade of experience which makes his success impressive, considering he's a brand loyal man who isn't just pining for attention.

Check out the Episode Highlights

01:12   The story behind The Car Care Nut channel
09:12   How live streams help AMD’s engagement with the viewers
14:24   What’s the pattern of AMD’s most-watched videos 
18:21   AMD’s approach to pump up channel views
23:40   How AMD manages burnout
27:44   Why least prepared videos are the best according to AMD
34:14   AMD is detail-oriented in his content
37:48   The Car Care Nut channel’s Analytics
43: 20  Ways on how AMD reacts to criticisms
48:35   How does YouTube affect AMD’s day job

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There’s no doubt that engines are the heart of any farm equipment and keeping the engine happy makes the machine work in tip-top shape. When it comes to maintaining tractors and heavy equipment running smoothly, it takes detailed maintenance and proper repairs to avoid expensive breakdowns. What if your tractor is broken, abandoned, swamped, slept, and rusted for years? Will it still run and let you drive? Let’s leave it to Hank, the creator of the YouTube channel Hamiltonville Farm, and be fascinated by how he fixes tractors and heavy equipment. 

In this episode, Grant and Hank talk about how it all started, his monetizing approach on his channel, and how Hank was able to run old tractors despite the impossibilities.

Hank Hamilton is a down-to-earth guy who retired from the Air Force and now lives on 75 acres. Hank created the Hamiltonville farm channel, which has reached 216,000 subscribers and over 40 million total views. 

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01:10   How Hank’s channel, HamiltonVille, started
03:06   Hank’s original vision and how it evolved in years
07:36   Hank’s monetizing strategy
11:47   How Hank approaches companies for a sponsorship
15:00   How much Hank receives from the sponsors of his channel
21:51   Hank’s life experiences that helped him to start his channel
24:31   What Hank’s primary source of revenue looks like
27:40   How Hank studies his channel’s data and analytics
32:12   The Video that flopped when Hank uploaded it on his channel
35:15   The person Hank selected as a creator on the rust
38:59   How Hank connects with other YouTube creators
40:30   How YouTube changed Hank’s life

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