Creators are constantly burning out on YouTube - and for good reason. YouTube is a lot of work and the successes don't come quickly. We want to encourage you to grow through the hard times and be able to discern when to push through and when to take a break. 

Recognizing the signs of burnout early on is helpful. If you catch it early, you can start making changes before it's too late. If you feel drained, this episode is for you. 

 

Links in this Episode:

The Dip - Seth Godin: https://a.co/d/1mT1nTu 

vidIQ 1:1 Coach: https://get.vidiq.com/ 

We are Taking a Break

A lot of creators come to us with the "sprint mentality." They want to blow up their channel with their next video. And although we strongly preach that YouTube is a marathon and not a sprint, there are things that you can do now that can help your channel grow faster. So if you are needing some practical strategies and tools  to see a quicker boost, this episode is for you. 

Links in this Episode

Socialblade: https://socialblade.com/ 

Andrew Huang: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdcemy56JtVTrsFIOoqvV8g 

Thumbsup.tv [http://Thumbsup.tv]

vidIQ Daily Ideas: https://vidiq.com/features/daily-ideas/ 

VidIQ 1:1 Coaching: https://get.vidiq.com/ 

Creator Hooks: https://creatorhooks.com/ 

Stable Video Diffusion: https://stability.ai/news/stable-video-diffusion-open-ai-video-model 

YouTube Hacks for Explosive Growth

Shorts are not really a new thing anymore. They have been out for a couple years now. But the process of integrating them into our channels has definitely been a rollercoaster. Are things going to be different in 2024? Should everyone be using shorts in their content strategy? Are even more changes coming? Let’s get into it. 

 

Links in this Episode

Sam Sulek: https://www.youtube.com/@sam_sulek 

Life of Riza: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeOfRiza

The Cottage Fairy: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCottageFairy 

Dr. Julie: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJulie 

Mr. Beast: https://www.youtube.com/@MrBeast/shorts 

vidIQ 1:1 Coaching: https://get.vidiq.com/ 

The State of YouTube Shorts in 2024

There has been a rise in successful channels that many would consider “unoptimized." Have you noticed this? One example of this is Sam Sulek [https://www.youtube.com/@sam_sulek] . He is a fitness creator who is blowing up even though he breaks all the rules of YouTube with his thumbnails, video length, and low production value. It's leaving so many people to wonder, "How is this working for him?!?" 

Recently, VidIQ put out a great video on this. But, we wanted to share more thoughts around the topic because this is a pattern we are seeing with many types of channels and there are some great lessons that can be learned and applied to us all. 

 

Links in this Episode 

Sam Sulek: https://www.youtube.com/@sam_sulek 

vidIQ’s Sam Sluek Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNYUAIgIjq0

vidIQ Coaching: https://get.vidiq.com/ 

Bard: https://bard.google.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2024enUS_sem7&gclid=CjwKCAiA44OtBhAOEiwAj4gpOXxwtdhBTA-8cZjSamu4iSSUJ1_FHE2LEZ9rHog3F3rHzFlWpyEybhoCPdUQAvD_BwE 

Is Sam Sulek changing the future of YouTube?

A new year means new goals for your YouTube channel. Maybe your goals are subscriber based or maybe they are focused on producing a certain amount of content. But regardless of what they are, we have found that the biggest thing that can make or break your channel happens before you even hit record. Success on YouTube really all boils down to your mindset. So with the new year underway, take a second and reevaluate your approach to your channel. It might be the most important thing you do all year.

Links in this Episode

VidIQ Max: https://vidiq.com/max/

1:1 Coaching: https://get.vidiq.com/ 

Why you aren't Succeeding on YouTube

What would happen if everyone who viewed your channel page hit subscribe? Wouldn't that be amazing! Well, we aren't sure we can guarantee every single one of them will subscribe, but there are things you can do to get a whole lot more of them to! And that's what we are talking about today: One of the most overlooked strategies to turn viewers into subscribers. Let's get into it. 

 

Links in this Episode:

https://www.youtube.com/@YesTheory 

https://www.youtube.com/@KetoFocus 

https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorMike

https://www.youtube.com/@boyceavenue 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ 

Underrated Strategies to turn Viewers into Subscribers

It can be frustrating trying the same thing over and over and not getting any traction. We've been there and it can bring such a helpless feeling. But don't worry! We are here to help you find your authentic voice and start seeing results.

When we think about some of the great YouTubers out there a specific format comes to mind. We have Ryan Trahan and his penny series, Colin and Samir and their podcast style interviews, and Sean Evans on Hot Ones with a very different format for his interviews. It can be a long and difficult process to figure out what your style is. You want to stand out, but you also absolutely must be authentic to yourself as well. What is the format that will work on YOUR channel? 

We can't answer that for you. But, we can help you think through things to help you find your unique voice, your special approach and where to even start. That's what we are going to talk about today.

Links in this Episode:

https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorBoz

https://www.youtube.com/@GrahamStephan

https://www.youtube.com/@Nerdforge

https://get.vidiq.com/ 

Why your viewers aren't connecting with you on YouTube

So many creators are overlooking a huge opportunity that could greatly enhance their growth on YouTube. What are they missing? It's a little something called, CTAs or "Call to Actions." It seems simple, but using these well can make all the difference in turning a passive audience into a thriving community. Let's get into it.

 

https://get.vidiq.com/ 

How to ACTUALLY Get your Viewers to Take Action

As I'm sure you know, the creator journey is a bumpy one. There are roadblocks and challenges that can be super frustrating to come up against. We've totally been there and want to help. 

Maybe you’re struggling with thumbnails, growth or you just feel like Youtube and the algorithm is against you. These are just a few of the roadblocks we'd like to help you overcome today.

https://get.vidiq.com/ [http://get.vidIQ]

Overcoming the MOST common YouTube Roadblocks

Video Creators is the premiere YouTube growth agency for YouTube Creators and entrepreneurs, founded by Tim Schmoyer in 2013. It's a place where you'll learn cutting edge YouTube growth strategies and the fastest path to building a highly engaged community of subscribers and customers. Our success stories include brand new creators to Fortune 500 companies alike, helping them grow from 0 to 100,000 to 1 million subscribers and beyond. To date we've helped our clients organically grow by over 17 billion views on YouTube and hundreds of millions of dollars in their bank accounts. This stuff works! The best way to grow on your channel isn't by only publishing great videos, but by also having a strategy that is intentionally crafted to guide viewers through a journey with you and your brand, leading to more engaged subscribers and ultimately more sales and income as well. If you have a message you're spreading with your YouTube videos and you're building a business around it, you're in the right place. We'll teach you the YouTube tactics that take your efforts to the next level.

Tim Schmoyer

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