Author: Julia Minor

  • Episode 359

    In this episode Julia discusses the risks of using A.I. for scripting your videos or writing content and what to do instead. A lot of good YouTubers are losing subscribers from misuse of A.I. even when the majority of their content is human! Don’t be one of them.  Main Topic: A.I. Use is Hurting Your…

  • Episode 358

    In this episode Julia breaks down the components of a hook pack, the reasoning for using this method when planning your videos, and some best practices. If you’re looking to level up your YouTube strategy, this technique is one of the best habits to learn.  Main Topic: The Hook Pack Resources Mentioned:– Episode 354: An…

  • Episode 357

    In this episode Julia shows you 5 unique ways to set goals for improving your channel and which metrics to look at as you measure your progress. Once you pick one of these 5 as a goal, stick around (or skip to) the end for a list of podcast episodes that correspond to each goal…

  • Episode 356

    In this episode Julia gives a breakdown of the most common analytics, what they mean individually, what they mean in relation to each other, and what to do about each one. She covers why low CTR isn’t always a bad thing, why more views aren’t always a good thing, and much more. You may want…

  • Episode 355

    In this episode Julia gives a simple plan to start your email list in just a few hours. Whether you have a blog, YouTube channel, or both, it’s so important to have a way to stay in touch with your audience no matter what happens to the platforms you’re currently creating content on. Main Topic:…

  • Episode 354

    Why would we give you a non-strategic YouTube plan? Listen and find out! In this episode, Nathan and Julia discuss the benefits of avoiding strategy when you’re learning YouTube. This episode guides you through what to focus on in the beginning and, more importantly, what not to sweat about. Main Topic: An Anti-YouTube Strategy Time…

  • Episode 353

    In this episode, you’ll learn a step-by-step process for planning, outlining, and scripting an essay-style video on your YouTube channel. Julia uses popular YouTube videos as examples to show you what components make up this type of video format.  Main Topic: A Breakdown of Essay Videos Example Videos Mentioned:  Time Stamps: 01:22 Video Example02:06 Opening…

  • Episode 352

    In this episode, Julia takes apart the old “I help X do Y” elevator pitch and explains why it fails at setting expectations for viewers. You’ll learn a simple four-part way to define the promise behind your channel, you’ll hear examples of what that looks like across a variety of niches and channel types, and…

  • Episode 351

    In this episode, Julia breaks down the often-overlooked world of podcast and video sound. She covers mic basics, cheap ways to treat a room for better acoustics, and why nailing your audio mix matters more than fancy video quality. She also shares beginner-friendly editing tips, from noise reduction to compression, and explains why a few…

  • Episode 350

    Julia interviews Ricky about diving into 3D printed products, from picking ideas worth making to figuring out where to sell them online. They talk early lessons, what’s tripped them up so far, and what’s next as they get their first products off the ground. Main Topic: Starting a 3D Printed Product Line From Scratch Resources…