In this episode, Dusty Porter interviews Leroy, a YouTube strategist with extensive experience in helping creators grow their channels. They discuss the day-to-day responsibilities of a strategist, common challenges faced by creators, the importance of storytelling, viewer retention, and effective monetization strategies. Leroy emphasizes the need for a solid plan, an understanding of the audience, and the significance of branding and packaging in achieving success on YouTube.

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About Leroy:

I'm Leroy, a YouTube Strategist. I've been doing YouTube since 2009, had my first success in 2012 and stopped focusing on my own channel full-time in 2019. By accident, I built a creative production agency off the back of the channel and worked with some awesome brands around the world from it.

I came back to YouTube in 2022 as a strategist when I saw that it became an actual role and said goodbye to my businesses fully.

Since then I have helped creators of all sizes monetize their channels with just one video, tripled subscriber counts in a matter of months, and garnered millions of views in the process.

Now I work with established creators, entrepreneurs and other fun clients and think about YouTube all day!

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00:00 Introduction to YouTube Metrics

00:31 Podcast Introduction and Sponsorship

01:16 Meet Leroy: YouTube Strategist

02:16 Day in the Life of a YouTube Strategist

03:47 Client Onboarding Process

05:53 Common Mistakes and Solutions for YouTube Creators

10:55 Success Stories and Case Studies

15:36 The Importance of Storytelling

19:48 Viewer Retention Strategies

20:28 Understanding YouTube Metrics

21:08 The Importance of Viewer Satisfaction

21:34 Home Feed and Subscriber Metrics

22:12 Knowing Your Ideal Viewer

22:57 Adapting Content to Viewer Preferences

24:04 Algorithm Evolution and Global Reach

25:34 Identifying and Refining Target Audience

27:28 Branding and Packaging Your Channel

32:13 Monetization Strategies for Creators

37:50 Passion-Driven Content Creation

39:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In this episode, Dusty Porter interviews Rachel Allen, a middle school band teacher who transitioned from TikTok to YouTube, sharing her journey of content creation, community building, and the challenges of engaging with students and audiences online. Rachel discusses her rapid growth on TikTok, the importance of consistency in content creation, and her strategies for repurposing content across platforms. She also reflects on the impact of her work on her students and the music education community, as well as her future aspirations as a creator.

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Rachel Allen is in her 20th year as a public school teacher, spending the majority of her career specializing in teaching middle school band. She started creating band content on in 2022 and has grown to almost 200K followers on Tiktok. In the fall of 2024, she started her YouTube channel specializing in short form content and has grown her subscriber count to just over 100K in just 4 months.

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In this week's episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter interviews Laryssa, the founder of the YouTube channel 'Beekeeping Made Simple.' Laryssa shares her inspiring journey of moving across the country to become a beekeeper and how she transitioned from podcasting to creating educational YouTube videos. She discusses her pivotal moments, strategies for success, including her focus on beginner beekeepers, and how she utilizes live streaming to foster a community. Laryssa also delves into her creative process, monetization strategies, and time management as a part-time creator and full-time mom. Join us for an insightful conversation on building a successful YouTube channel around a unique niche.

About Laryssa:

After feeling burnt out in a job she didn’t love, Laryssa leaped and moved across the country to become a beekeeper, learning from the ground up. Her journey—from losing her first hives to running a successful apiary in Hawaii and teaching beekeeping classes—has led her to found Beekeeping Made Simple. Her goal with Beekeeping Made Simple is to help others learn how to keep bees in a simple, sustainable way.

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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter sits down with digital marketer and content creator Austin Armstrong. They discuss strategies for growing a YouTube channel, leveraging short form and vertical video, and the importance of understanding your audience. Austin shares insights on employing AI tools to streamline content creation, building a personal brand, and monetizing through multiple channels beyond ad revenue. Stay tuned as they dive deep into the future of AI in content creation, monetization strategies, and much more.

About Austin:

Austin Armstrong is a lifelong digital marketer, public speaker, 2X 7-figure entrepreneur, Co-founder of AI Marketing World, an AI conference in Dallas, TX, and CEO of Syllaby, an AI startup that helps content creators create, schedule, and publish videos in minutes.

Austin has posted over 5000 videos across every social media platform gaining him millions of followers and billions of organic views.

He loves sharing what he's learned to help lift up other creators!

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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty interviews Brian from the PokeNE YouTube channel. Brian shares his journey from Omaha, Nebraska, where he started numerous side hustles before finding success with a Pokemon card business. Initially flipping items on eBay, he transitioned to his now thriving business, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. Discussing everything from his initial struggles to get his YouTube channel off the ground to focusing on a niche—Pokemon business content—Brian offers valuable insights on how being transparent and authentic helped him grow. He also discusses the relationship between his YouTube content and business sales, how he uses AI tools and the importance of consistency in content creation. Tune in to learn how Brian capitalized on viral videos and built a seven-figure business selling Pokemon cards.

About Brian:

My name is brian From omaha NE, im married to andea who has been pivotal in my success. I've always wanted to escape the “9-5” life and because of that ive started a ton of (failed) side hustles and businesses… flipping stuff on ebay over the years was the only thing working and gave me the capital to invest in my first and only true business- a pokemon card business. We started during covid im 2021 and provided cards directly from our suppliers in japan. Then we got partnered with english distributors and grew to 7-figure sales per year. I quit my cushy job in real estate, and never looked back

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In this YouTube Creators Hub podcast episode, Dusty Porter is joined by Nick and Mathilde from the popular YouTube channel Next Meridian Expedition. They discuss the inception and growth of their channel, which documents their world travels in their Land Rover Defender, Albatross. Topics include their initial challenges in video creation, the importance of storytelling, overcoming roadblocks, and their unique monetization strategies through YouTube ads, partnerships, and Patreon. They also share insights on balancing travel and content creation, the significance of community engagement, and their plans for the channel as they continue their global journey.

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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter speaks with Justin Moore, returning guest and author of 'Sponsor Magnet.' They delve into strategies for landing sponsorship deals, the importance of understanding your audience's needs, and creating customized proposals. Justin shares his 'ROPE' pitching method, emphasizing relevance, organic content, proof of past successes, and easy execution. They also discuss the significance of building long-term relationships with brands and answer common questions about sponsorship dynamics. Tune in to learn how to start the new year with a fresh approach to sponsorships and turn your content creation into a sustainable business.

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In this week's episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, Dusty welcomes Nikki from the Nikki Connected YouTube channel. Nikki, previously known as the Deal Finding Diva, shares how the pandemic led her to pivot her content from couponing to methods of earning and saving money, leading to significant growth. They discuss Nikki's strategies for rebranding, the importance of knowing your audience, and the benefits of live streaming. Nikki also highlights how she monetizes her channel through courses, affiliate marketing, and coaching, and offers insights into her future plans for expanding her content and launching a podcast.

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In this week’s episode, we sit down with Dee and Nick Nimmin and have our annual “State of Youtube” podcast recording. We talk about the themes for 2024 and where we see YouTube going in the future in 2025 and beyond. Dee and Nick are both HUGE players in the Youtube creator space and I have them on at the end of each year to look back and then look forward in the YouTube world!

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In this episode of Youtube Creators Hub, we’re diving into your biggest YouTube questions and helping you prepare for an epic 2025! From growing your channel in a competitive niche to optimizing your content strategy for maximum engagement, we answer listener-submitted questions and share actionable tips to level up your YouTube game. Whether you’re looking to increase watch time, monetize effectively, or stay ahead of the trends, this episode is packed with insights to help you crush your goals in the new year. Let’s make 2025 your best year on YouTube yet!

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