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  • Steven Thompson On Why Your 40s Might Be the Best Time to Start YouTube

    Meet Steven Thompson, founder of Big Daddy Digital and a creator helping people over 40 turn decades of knowledge and experience into content, confidence, and online business opportunities. After nearly 13 years running a social media agency, Steven says one of his biggest regrets was not taking YouTube seriously sooner. 

    Steven’s approach starts before cameras, funnels, or offers. He believes your past can become your product, because the problems you already solved are often exactly what someone else is struggling with today. 

    We talk about why courage comes before confidence on camera, how to turn years of experience into video ideas, why a few hundred targeted views can be more valuable than thousands of random ones, and when editing starts removing the human side of your content.    

    Whether you're 40, 50, 60, or simply feel like you started creating too late, this conversation is about using what you already know, pressing record before you feel ready, and building an audience around the person you actually are.

    Learn more about Steven:

    YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/@Steven-Thompson

    YouTube Greenroom Community:
    https://cme.sh/youtube-green-room

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    #ContentCreation
     #YouTubeCreator
     #PersonalBrand
     #YouTubeStrategy
     #CreatorEconomy
     #ContentStrategy
     #OnlineBusiness
     #CameraConfidence
     #YouTubeTips
     #CreatorAdvice
     #Entrepreneurship
     #ContentMarketing
     #StevenThompson
     #VidprosInsiders
     #Vidpros

    38 min
  • What 19 Years of Content Creation Taught Jeffrey Powers of Geekazine

    Meet Jeffrey Powers, creator behind Geekazine, who has been making online content professionally since 2007. What began as a podcast eventually expanded into YouTube, livestreaming, brand work, Amazon Live, and content for Fortune 100 companies. 

    After nearly two decades online, Jeffrey has watched the creator workload completely change. A single video now turns into Shorts, clips, Reels, TikToks, blog posts, and social distribution, creating a workload that can quickly lead to burnout without a team. 

    We talk about why creators can’t simply keep doing what used to work, why gaming the algorithm is never a long-term strategy, how AI is changing production, and why anyone who wants to become a creator should practice before worrying about growth.   

    Whether you're a longtime creator or just starting out, this episode is about adapting without losing yourself, building sustainable workflows, and staying ready for whatever platform change comes next.

    Learn more about Jeffrey:

    Geekazine Website:
    https://geekazine.com

    YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRddnOfAkv3aYm3B-TDadsg?sub_confirmation=1

    Amazon Shop:
    https://amazon.com/shop/geekazine

    X:
    https://twitter.com/geekazine

    Facebook:
    https://facebook.com/geekazine

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    Website: https://vidpros.com

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    Instagram: / vidprosedits

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    LinkedIn: / vidprosedits

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    #ContentCreator
     #CreatorBurnout
     #YouTubeCreator
     #YouTubeStrategy
     #ContentStrategy
     #CreatorEconomy
     #SocialMedia
     #ContentCreation
     #ArtificialIntelligence
     #AICreators
     #YouTubeTips
     #Podcasting
     #Geekazine
     #VidprosInsiders
     #Vidpros

    30 min
  • Joe Edelman Gives The Photography Advice Beginners Actually Need

    Meet Joe Edelman, a photographer and educator with more than 55 years behind the camera. After starting photography at just 11 years old and getting his first newspaper byline as a teenager, Joe built a career spanning photojournalism, commercial work, fashion, portraiture, and photography education.

    Joe shares why learning how to fail became one of the most valuable lessons of his career, and why every creative failure should lead to two questions: why didn’t it work, and what can I learn from it?

    We also talk about why every good photograph starts with understanding its purpose, why buying better gear won’t replace photography fundamentals, and Joe’s surprisingly practical system for learning photography by reading your camera manual twice and actually testing every concept you don’t understand.

    Whether you're a beginner photographer or an experienced creative trying to improve your craft, this conversation is a reminder that better work comes from understanding why you’re creating, mastering the fundamentals, experimenting, and being willing to fail along the way.

    Learn more about Joe:

    Website:
    https://www.joeedelman.com

    YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/photojoeedelman

    Joe hosts The LAST FRAME LIVE every Wednesday at 5:30 PM ET on YouTube.

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    #Photography
    #PhotographyTips
    #PhotographyEducation
    #Photographer
    #PhotographyBeginners
    #PortraitPhotography
    #CameraTips
    #PhotographyGear
    #CreativeProcess
    #PhotographyTutorial
    #ContentCreation
    #JoeEdelman
    #TheLastFrameLive
    #VidprosInsiders
    #Vidpros

    35 min
  • Sheldon Bishop Explains Why Your B2B Marketing Is Failing (And How to Fix It)

    Meet Sheldon Bishop, co-founder of Narrative, a YouTube and podcast agency focused on helping B2B tech companies turn complex products and technical expertise into content that drives understanding, adoption, and measurable leads. 

    Sheldon started as a creator long before becoming a founder, experimenting with everything from real estate videos to Formula 1 Shorts before eventually building Narrative and going all in on B2B tech. His biggest lesson from those experiments: growth compounds when you stay with something long enough. 

    We talk about why your customer should be the hero of your marketing, why being too broad can actually hurt growth, how creators influence which AI products reach mainstream adoption, and the three-step framework Sheldon would use to build a YouTube strategy from zero.    

    Whether you're a founder, marketer, creator, or B2B brand trying to turn content into actual business results, this episode is about finding a specific audience, earning their trust, and giving that attention somewhere useful to go.

    Learn more about Sheldon:

    Narrative:
    https://www.narrativecontentstudio.com/

    Narrative builds YouTube-native video and podcast systems specifically for B2B tech companies. 

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    Instagram: / vidprosedits

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    LinkedIn: / vidprosedits

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    #B2BMarketing
     #B2BTech
     #YouTubeMarketing
     #ContentStrategy
     #CreatorMarketing
     #ContentMarketing
     #YouTubeStrategy
     #CreatorEconomy
     #ArtificialIntelligence
     #AIMarketing
     #PodcastMarketing
     #BrandStrategy
     #TechMarketing
     #VidprosInsiders
     #Vidpros

    35 min
  • Girl Who Eats Art Built 1.5M Subscribers Then Changed Her Entire Niche

    Meet Juliet Rofé, aka Girl Who Eats Art, a creator who built a massive audience around viral art content before deciding to completely rethink what she wanted to create.

    After spending years afraid to leave a successful niche, Juliet shifted toward rejection therapy, dating content, and personality-driven videos that feel more aligned with who she actually is. That change has brought stronger engagement, deeper audience connection, and more inbound interest from brands.

    We talk about changing niches without throwing away everything you’ve built, dealing with rejection and hate comments, creating recognizable hooks, the pressure of going viral, and why Juliet set herself a goal of failing 1,000 times.

    Whether you're a creator changing direction or simply afraid to take a risk, this conversation is about choosing what actually excites you instead of staying trapped by what already worked.

    Learn more about Juliet:

    YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/@Girlwhoeatsart

    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/girlwhoeatsart

    Twitch:
    https://www.twitch.tv/girlwhoeatsartt

    Kevin Champany:
    https://www.youtube.com/@kevinchampeny1661

    CONNECT WITH US

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    Instagram: / vidprosedits

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    LinkedIn: / vidprosedits

    MORE ON VIDPROS

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    #GirlWhoEatsArt
    #JulietRofe
    #RejectionTherapy
    #ContentCreator
    #CreatorEconomy
    #PersonalBrand
    #ContentStrategy
    #SocialMedia
    #ViralContent
    #InstagramCreator
    #YouTubeCreator
    #CreatorJourney
    #BrandDeals
    #VidprosInsiders
    #Vidpros

    28 min
  • Tim Anderson How Horse Training Content Became a Real Business

    Meet Tim Anderson, the creator behind Tim Anderson Horse Training, where he shares real training sessions, long-form education, and the decision-making process behind working with horses.

    Tim originally started posting videos so owners could see how their horses were being trained. Over time, that transparency turned into a content strategy that helped grow his business and build a highly engaged audience.

    We talk about why long-form content works better for his audience, how he teaches decision-making instead of just techniques, why showing mistakes builds trust, and how his business background helped him turn content into a real marketing funnel.
    Whether you're a trainer, educator, or creator building around a specialized skill, this episode is a great example of how useful content can become part of the business itself.

    Learn more about Tim:

    Website:
    https://www.timandersonhorsetraining.com/

    YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/@timandersonhorsetraining

    Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/TimAndersonHorseTraining

    Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/c/TimAndersonHorseTraining

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    #TimAndersonHorseTraining

    #HorseTraining

    #Horsemanship

    #HorseTrainer

    #HorseBehavior

    #HorseRiding

    #Equestrian

    #ContentStrategy

    #YouTubeStrategy

    #LongFormContent

    #CreatorEconomy

    #BusinessGrowth

    #ContentMarketing

    #VidprosInsiders

    #Vidpros

    32 min
  • Rich Brooks Explains Why GEO Is Becoming the New SEO

    Meet Rich Brooks, founder of flyte new media and host of the Agents of Change podcast, which has been running for more than a decade.

    Rich shares what nearly 30 years in digital marketing have taught him about adapting through major shifts like Google, social media, mobile, and now AI.
    We discuss podcasting as a business development tool, why standing out matters more in the age of AI, his Remarkability Formula, and how Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is changing the way businesses think about search.
    Whether you're a creator, marketer, or business owner, this episode is about staying adaptable, building a clear message, and remaining remarkable as technology changes.

    Learn more about Rich:

    flyte new media:
    https://www.takeflyte.com

    Agents of Change Podcast:
    https://www.theagentsofchange.com

    LinkedIn:
    https://linkedin.com/in/therichbrooks

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    #RichBrooks

    #DigitalMarketing

    #GenerativeEngineOptimization

    #GEO

    #AISEO

    #ContentMarketing

    #SEO

    #ArtificialIntelligence

    #Podcasting

    #PersonalBrand

    #CreatorEconomy

    #MarketingStrategy

    #BusinessGrowth

    #VidprosInsiders

    #Vidpros

    36 min
  • Eric Rolon On Why Audience Questions Should Drive Your Content Strategy

    Meet Eric Rolon, a creator and podcast host whose content focuses on biblical research, Christian apologetics, history, and long-form educational deep dives.

    Eric shares how what began as personal research into difficult questions eventually became a serious content business, and how he developed a research-heavy production system to turn complex subjects into structured, accessible videos.

    We discuss his full workflow from research and scripting to filming, editing, SEO, thumbnails, and distribution. Eric also explains how one long-form episode can generate more than 20 additional pieces of content, how he uses AI throughout the production process, and why audience questions are one of his strongest sources for new ideas.
    Whether you're a
    Whether you're a creator, educator, podcaster, or entrepreneur, this episode offers a practical look at building a content system around deep expertise, consistent publishing, and a clearly defined niche.

    Learn more about Eric:

    Website:
    http://www.ericrolon.com/

    X / Twitter:
    https://twitter.com/EricRolon

    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/_ericrolon_/

    Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/ericrolonfanpage

    Rumble:
    https://rumble.com/c/c-1985962

    Old Testament Battle Series:
    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMUZccW_sdq8&si=8ixn4pm1O9wD9pC2

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    #EricRolon

    #ContentCreation

    #ContentStrategy

    #YouTubeStrategy

    #CreatorEconomy

    #ContentRepurposing

    #EducationalContent

    #LongFormContent

    #YouTubeGrowth

    #Podcasting

    #CreatorWorkflow

    #VideoProduction

    #Research

    #VidprosInsiders

    #Vidpros

    37 min
  • Michael (BGCG) On How He Built a Platform Around His Perspective

    Meet Michael, the creator behind Black Gay Comic Geek, where he reviews movies, TV shows, comics, fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and nerd culture through a Black queer perspective.

    Michael shares how a theater and performance background eventually led him into podcasting and then YouTube, where he found a way to combine entertainment with conversations around representation, identity, and fandom.

    We talk about staying authentic on camera, dealing with hate comments, balancing content creation with a full-time job, building community, and why representation in entertainment still often feels more like marketing than genuine inclusion.
    Whether you're a creator, reviewer, or someone trying to build a platform around your own perspective, this conversation is about showing up consistently, owning what makes your voice different, and creating even when the algorithm doesn't cooperate.

    Learn more about Michael:

    YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/@blackgaycomicgeek

    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/blackgaycomicgeek

    TikTok:
    https://www.tiktok.com/@blackgaycomicgeek

    Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/blackgaycomicgeek

    X / Twitter:
    https://x.com/thebgcg

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    #BlackGayComicGeek

    #RepresentationMatters

    #ComicBooks

    #NerdCulture

    #LGBTQCreators

    #BlackCreators

    #MovieReviews

    #TVReviews

    #ContentCreation

    #CreatorEconomy

    #YouTubeCreator

    #PopCulture

    #PersonalBrand

    #VidprosInsiders

    #Vidpros

    32 min
  • Tara (The Savage Wild) Left City Life to Build an Off-Grid Life in Arizona

    Meet Tara, creator of The Savage Wild, a channel centered on off-grid living, self-reliance, creativity, and building more freedom into everyday life.

    Tara shares how childhood summers on her grandparents’ off-grid property inspired the life she eventually built in Arizona, and why she decided to document that journey online.

    We talk about changing niches, building community, creating without overthinking the algorithm, using simple production, and why creators do not need everything perfectly planned before they begin. Tara also shares how her content brings together DIY, cooking, art, gardening, ancestral traditions, and off-grid living under one larger idea: sovereignty.

    Whether you're interested in off-grid living, self-reliance, or simply creating a life with more independence, this episode is about learning by doing and building confidence one skill at a time.

    Learn more about Tara:

    YouTube:
    https://www.youtube.com/@thesavagewildaz

    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/thesavagewildaz/

    Patreon:
    https://www.patreon.com/c/savagewild

    YouTube Channel Membership:
    https://www.youtube.com/@thesavagewildaz/join

    Official Website:
    http://www.thesavagewild.com

    Newsletter:
    http://www.thesavagewild.com/home

    Email:
    [email protected]

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    #TheSavageWild

    #OffGridLiving

    #SelfReliance

    #Homesteading

    #DIY

    #Sovereignty

    #ContentCreation

    #YouTubeCreator

    #SimpleLiving

    #OutdoorLiving

    #CreatorEconomy

    #PersonalFreedom

    #CommunityBuilding

    #VidprosInsiders

    #Vidpros

    29 min

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