Ryan Trahan is a popular YouTuber who catapulted to fame with his viral Penny Series, but he didn’t start out with instant success. In this episode, we’re taking a look at Ryan’s journey, factors that may have contributed to his success, and why it matters to you. “Dabbling is the enemy of a pivot.” –…
What tasks move the needle toward real results as a creator? And how can you deal with everything else that still needs to get done? Nathan and Julia do a deep dive on “Signal” vs. “Noise” to answer that. “Knowing that, I made a better decision — This isn’t something to be perfected. This is…
You may have heard… we’re taking a break from Channel Makers. Nathan and Julia talk through the why and what this means for YOU and P24. Channel Makers Announcement “If you think about yourself as a whole pie, you’re sharing like a slice. Your channel should be a slice of that pie.” -Nathan Main Topic:…
Personal branding is not a new topic, but Ricky shares some insights on how to more effectively accomplish this over difference social media platforms allowing business to expand their reach and be where their audience is. “In general, on social media people would rather follow a person than a company.” – Ricky Main Topic: Personal…
Ricky is back from VidCon and is sharing his stand-out lessons learned. Listen in to hear his highlights on industry trends, things to watch, and new YouTube updates. Main Topic: VidCon Biggest Takeaways 00:15 VidCon vs VidSummit05:19 Sponsorships11:29 YT Community Tab12:30 Vertical Lives13:26 Posting Different Formats15:28 Binge-worthy17:01 Media & YouTube
Choosing your niche isn’t a one time thing, it’s an ongoing process. Ricky and Julia talk about the biggest mistakes and how to change your thinking to avoid them. “We can’t emphasize enough how crucial it is for YouTube to be able to clearly know who you are targeting.” – Julia “You never really stop…
It can be hard to see the forest for the trees in your YouTube journey. Here’s what to keep in mind to strategically make progress without losing all the fun. “Be strategic without trying to hack the algorithm… Always be thinking strategically but also creatively and with passion.” – Julia Main Topic: The Road to…
In this episode, Ricky and Julia cover a lot of exciting news and a new way to use the community for maximum growth. Links below! “Feedback is so important for learning. People don’t make progress learning when they don’t get feedback… How do you improve when you really don’t know what you’re doing wrong?” –…
Copying. Stealing. Inspired by… Each has a different connotation and ethical implications. So what qualifies as “copying” and when is it ok versus not in the creative world? Ricky and Julia talk through how certain kinds of copying are not only good but encouraged for new creators. Do you agree? “You don’t need to be…
Myth or Truth? Nathan & Julia are busting some common myths and uncovering some hidden truths in the YouTube game. Listen in and see if you can tell myth from truth. Main Topic: YouTube Mythbusting 00:55 Focus on Passion. The Audience Will Follow03:45 YouTube is Shadowbanning my Channel11:22 The Algorithm Will Favor Daily Uploads13:59 You…