It’s easy to get stuck in the research phase. Let’s talk about how to get out of it and what it looks like for different types of channels – even entertainment channels!
02:26 Planning v. Research v. Ideation
08:01 When to Move On
11:41 Research Includes
19:32 Research Required Niches
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Arche-what? Listen in as Nate digs into the different types of YouTube channels, why it matters, and how it impacts your channel, audience, & monetization. Main Topic: 3 Channel Archetypes 00:30 Channel Types 04:07 Information Channels 09:22 Entertainment Channels 16:25 Connection Channels 22:51 Hybrid Channels 25:49 Choosing Your Ratio 29:55 Transitioning Intentionally
In this episode, Nate talks about what to do if you find yourself with a divided audience and how to focus your channel audience using the channel archetypes discussed in Episode 9. Main Topic: Focusing Your Channel Audience 00:43 Divided YouTube Audience 04:07 Approaches to a Divided Audience 06:02 Considering Archetypes 11:30 Determining Your Archetype…
Nate & Ricky unearth a secret balance between topic and delivery that can make a big difference in the early days of your channel. Listen in as they discuss the role of topical authority, especially for connection and entertainment channels, and the role of delivery and archetype for informational channels. Main Topic: The Missing Link…
Nate and Ricky are discussing a new concept they are fleshing out for the YouTube System that will help you further identify and create direction for your channel. Does your channel already fit into one of these models? Share your thoughts in the Community. Main Topic: Channel Models 00:37 Introduction to Channel Models 02:57 Cluster…
Nate follows up with your questions on applying archetypes to your channel and how that might look. He also discusses current trends in YouTube shorts and when they may or may not be a benefit to your channel. Main Topic: Applying Archetypes & the Current State of Shorts 00:50 P24 Question: Showing Your Face03:37 P24…
Julia and Nate are discussing their latest thoughts on YT Shorts. Then discuss when and how to implement shorts at different stages of your channel. Main Topic: Beginner to Advanced YT Shorts Strategy 00:22 YT Shorts & Long-form Content 04:57 Planning the Content 08:42 Cohesive Content Strategies 13:40 Aspect Ratios in Filming 16:09 Who Shouldn’t…
