Creating an effective title is an art. Julia and Ricky discuss techniques for creating more intriguing title for bloggers and YouTubers. Main Topic: Your Titles Won’t Work Without… 00:43 Titles for Blogging03:20 Intriguing Titles05:39 Working Backward09:48 Why Titles Matter14:00 Simple Title Myth15:38 Words on Thumbnails19:52 Challenge Yourself “Titles should never be an afterthought.” – Julia
Editing is easily one of the most time consuming tasks for video content. We’ve been working with outsourced editors and are passing on our tips and a top secret offer. Main Topic: Your Guide to Outsourcing Editing 00:24 What We’re Doing01:47 Finding An Editor08:05 The Workflow12:34 Cost Value
The first initial hurdle for any content creator is niche selection. But even after you’ve made that choice you still may need to rethink, fine tune, and pivot your niche. In this episode Nathan and Julia discuss steps you can take to evaluate your niche at any stage of your channel or site. “When you…
Over and over we’ve found that there is one key thing that increases retention and engages your audience: Storytelling. No matter your niche, content type, or archetype incorporating storytelling elements can take your content and brand to the next level. Main Topic: The Missing Element Your Content NEEDS 01:26 Starting State05:20 Expected & Expected Problems13:20 …
Whether you are creating written, visual, or audio material, original research is an important part of creating unique content. Ricky & Julia are sharing their tips for turning your original research data into stories that engage and stand out above the crowd. Main Topic: Mastering the Mix: Original Research for Entertainment and Information 00:46 Guiding…
Planning your content can be helpful, but not foolproof. Even the best laid plans can go awry or lead you in the wrong direction. Nathan & Julia talk through another method to improve your content and keep you moving forward. Main Topic: Iterate. Test. Repeat. 00:20 A Better Way to “Plan” Content04:27 Spaghetti Towers &…
Challenges are a great way to motivate yourself and develop new skills. We’re discussing our recent live challenge around on-camera presence, why you should join a challenge, and our plans for a new challenge moving forward. Main Topic: Challenge Accepted 00:25 Why Challenges?02:45 Feedback Loop & Accountability07:41 New Storytelling Challenge13:56 What Niches Would Benefit Additional…
Nathan & Julia are talking through the ins and outs of drafting and seeking inspiration the RIGHT way. They discuss what drafting really is and why it is important. Main Topic: Creator Ethics & Drafting 02:00 Creativity & Inspiration06:13 YT Scenarios08:27 Collaborative Opportunities11:07 Where is the Line?14:28 The Purpose of Drafting16:04 Styles & Trends “Art…
When it comes to publishing schedules most advocate for one of two camps: Quality or Quantity. But what if we are asking the wrong question? As a springboard from a recent Channel Makers video, Ricky and Julia are discussing different publishing seasons and when you may find yourself in each. Main Topic: Publishing Seasons 01:04 …
Love it or hate it: AI is here to stay. Nathan and Julia discuss how their thoughts and uses around AI have changed overtime and how it might actually benefit your business. Main Topic: The Great AI Debate 00:32 Initial Impressions03:44 Today’s Thoughts04:40 Prompting11:24 Taking Shortcuts Additional Resources Beyond the Prompt Podcast