Episode 327

You’ve heard “niche down” a hundred times. You’ve also heard “experiment more.” Today we’re explaining why those aren’t contradictions and how you can do both. In this episode, Nathan and Julia break down why most creators are getting slow, unreadable feedback from their content and how narrowing your audience (more than feels comfortable) is actually what gives you the freedom to experiment wildly. We cover the 80/20 rule on YouTube, why a broad audience makes your data noisy, and the simple reframe that changes how you think about every video you post. If you’ve ever felt like you’re posting consistently but not actually learning anything, this one’s for you.

Main Topic: Narrow Who

02:16  Taking More Shots
10:03  Overlap of Niches
19:28  Taste Testing with Your Audience
23:10  Consistency
27:24  Practical Steps
35:05  Niche Size

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