Author: Carissa Littleford

  • Episode 256

    Are you using your email list to its full potential? Even if you don’t have an info product to sell your email list could be making your money. Listen in for possible ways to monetize your newsletter. Main Topic: 00:50  Content Warrior Challenge02:27  Q4 Monetization05:24  Product Recommendations10:11  Newsletters13:07  Paid Newsletters15:40  Barrier to Entry16:23  Doing It…

  • YT Episode 116

    YouTube recently announced some changes that may have you packing up those short Shorts and evaluating the length of your YT ….wardrobe. Could shorts be back in for YT creators? Or is it time to retire that trend? Listen in as Nathan and Ricky discuss what we know so far and how the change may…

  • Episode 255

    It’s more important than ever to diversify our how and where we connect with our audience. Nathan & Ricky discuss how early they would start adding social media content and share tips for engaging on social media. Main Topic: The Social Media Platform You Might Be Overlooking 03:04  P24 Question: Beginner Next Steps05:51  Niche Size08:15 …

  • YT Episode 115

    Nathan & Julia share their takeaways from the VidSummit YouTube Conference earlier this month. They breakdown some different monetization options for any channel size. Nathan reveals a formula learned from PrestonPlayz on determining your sponsor rates. Main Topic: VidSummit Key Takeaways + A Monetization Formula for Any Size Channel 00:59  VidSummit Recap04:30  Strategy + Humanness10:28 …

  • Episode 254

    Ideas are the foundation of everything we do, but far too often we sell ourselves and our ideas short. Nathan & Ricky share a new approach we were recently taught about generating ideas. They also announce changes to this podcast structure and topics. Main Topic: The Power of Ideas 00:23  Changes to the Blogging Podcast09:07 …

  • YT Episode 114

    **This episode was pre-recorded before we left for VidSummit. Stay tuned for post-conference insights.** We’re getting prepped and excited for VidSummit 2024. One of the best parts of attending is the connections with our creators. But if attending a big conference isn’t in your budget, Nathan & Julia are here to talk you some ways…

  • Episode 253

    A shift in SEO means a shift in assessing older content. Nathan and Ricky discuss changes to how we recommend revisiting older content and how to use that content to more effectively build out your site. Main Topic: The Evolution of Battleshipping & Content Strategy 00:14  Battleshipping & Revisiting Older Content03:03  Visual Mapping08:54  Serial Content21:17 …

  • YT Episode 113

    Periodically auditing your channel is a vital to success. You don’t need to be a YT expert to perform a good audit. Nathan & Julia walk you through what things to consider to confidently self-audit your channel and videos. Main Topic: Finding Out Exactly What Your Channel Needs 00:33  Auditing Your Own Channel01:12  Identifying What’s…

  • Episode 252

    Google has made one thing apparent to content creators: You cannot rely on one traffic source for your business. So how do websites pivot in a post-HCU Google-dominated internet? Ricky identifies areas of Search Analysis that he would adjust as you plan your written content. Nathan & Ricky also discuss utilizing email marketing and Community…

  • YT Episode 112

    You may have heard by now: We’ve partnered up with Spotter on a new AI-driven YT tool that we really believe will make your videos better. Nathan & Julia are discussing how this tool strikes the balance on AI inspiration and reporting to influencing creators wherever they are in the idea process. You can sign…