Join us on this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast where host Dusty Porter interviews Anthony Gallo, co-founder of ContentCreator.com . Anthony shares his journey from starting with zero audience in 2020 to building a thriving business with over 150,000 customers worldwide. Discover insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of niching down, and the strategies that helped Anthony's YouTube channel grow to 353,000 subscribers. Learn about the key tools and techniques for mo...
Mar 07, 2025•41 min•Ep 438•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter speaks with Ryan Carey, CEO of Better On and one of YouTube's earliest team members. They discuss Ryan's journey from working at YouTube during its early days to founding Better On, a company focused on helping individuals enhance their presence and communication skills through video. The conversation delves into the importance of authenticity, building trust with audiences, and overcoming self-doubt as a creator. Ryan shares...
Feb 28, 2025•36 min•Ep 437•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dusty Porter interviews Leroy, a YouTube strategist with extensive experience in helping creators grow their channels. They discuss the day-to-day responsibilities of a strategist, common challenges faced by creators, the importance of storytelling, viewer retention, and effective monetization strategies. Leroy emphasizes the need for a solid plan, an understanding of the audience, and the significance of branding and packaging in achieving success on YouTube. What We Offer Crea...
Feb 21, 2025•42 min•Ep 436•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Dusty Porter interviews Rachel Allen, a middle school band teacher who transitioned from TikTok to YouTube, sharing her journey of content creation, community building, and the challenges of engaging with students and audiences online. Rachel discusses her rapid growth on TikTok, the importance of consistency in content creation, and her strategies for repurposing content across platforms. She also reflects on the impact of her work on her students and the music education commun...
Feb 14, 2025•39 min•Ep 435•Transcript available on Metacast In this week's episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter interviews Laryssa, the founder of the YouTube channel 'Beekeeping Made Simple.' Laryssa shares her inspiring journey of moving across the country to become a beekeeper and how she transitioned from podcasting to creating educational YouTube videos. She discusses her pivotal moments, strategies for success, including her focus on beginner beekeepers, and how she utilizes live streaming to foster a community. Laryssa al...
Feb 07, 2025•28 min•Ep 434•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter sits down with digital marketer and content creator Austin Armstrong. They discuss strategies for growing a YouTube channel, leveraging short form and vertical video, and the importance of understanding your audience. Austin shares insights on employing AI tools to streamline content creation, building a personal brand, and monetizing through multiple channels beyond ad revenue. Stay tuned as they dive deep into the future of...
Jan 31, 2025•46 min•Ep 433•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty interviews Brian from the PokeNE YouTube channel. Brian shares his journey from Omaha, Nebraska, where he started numerous side hustles before finding success with a Pokemon card business. Initially flipping items on eBay, he transitioned to his now thriving business, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. Discussing everything from his initial struggles to get his YouTube channel off the ground to focusing on a niche—Pokemon ...
Jan 24, 2025•39 min•Ep 432•Transcript available on Metacast In this YouTube Creators Hub podcast episode, Dusty Porter is joined by Nick and Mathilde from the popular YouTube channel Next Meridian Expedition. They discuss the inception and growth of their channel, which documents their world travels in their Land Rover Defender, Albatross. Topics include their initial challenges in video creation, the importance of storytelling, overcoming roadblocks, and their unique monetization strategies through YouTube ads, partnerships, and Patreon. They also share...
Jan 17, 2025•35 min•Ep 431•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter speaks with Justin Moore, returning guest and author of 'Sponsor Magnet.' They delve into strategies for landing sponsorship deals, the importance of understanding your audience's needs, and creating customized proposals. Justin shares his 'ROPE' pitching method, emphasizing relevance, organic content, proof of past successes, and easy execution. They also discuss the significance of building long-term relationships with bran...
Jan 10, 2025•51 min•Ep 430•Transcript available on Metacast In this week's episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, Dusty welcomes Nikki from the Nikki Connected YouTube channel. Nikki, previously known as the Deal Finding Diva, shares how the pandemic led her to pivot her content from couponing to methods of earning and saving money, leading to significant growth. They discuss Nikki's strategies for rebranding, the importance of knowing your audience, and the benefits of live streaming. Nikki also highlights how she monetizes her channel through cou...
Dec 20, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s episode, we sit down with Dee and Nick Nimmin and have our annual “State of Youtube” podcast recording. We talk about the themes for 2024 and where we see YouTube going in the future in 2025 and beyond. Dee and Nick are both HUGE players in the Youtube creator space and I have them on at the end of each year to look back and then look forward in the YouTube world! “Unlock Your YouTube Success with TubeBuddy: Skyrocket Your Channel Growth Effortlessly! 🚀 Get Your FREE 30-Day Trial...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep 428•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Youtube Creators Hub, we’re diving into your biggest YouTube questions and helping you prepare for an epic 2025! From growing your channel in a competitive niche to optimizing your content strategy for maximum engagement, we answer listener-submitted questions and share actionable tips to level up your YouTube game. Whether you’re looking to increase watch time, monetize effectively, or stay ahead of the trends, this episode is packed with insights to help you crush your goals...
Dec 06, 2024•27 min•Ep 427•Transcript available on Metacast In Episode 426 of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Alexa Saarenoja, a YouTuber who successfully transformed her career after losing her job. Alexa shares her journey of quickly growing her YouTube channel to over 20,000 subscribers by providing valuable content aimed at helping people over 40 succeed on YouTube. The episode dives into her strategies, monetization techniques, the importance of consistency, and how she balances her busy life while managing her channel. Ale...
Nov 22, 2024•35 min•Ep 426•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, hosted by Dusty Porter, we dive deep into the success story of Jake Lorraine from the High Response Marketing YouTube channel. Jake, a small business owner with eight kids, shares his journey from creating digital courses to leveraging YouTube to boost his sales. Learn about his strategies for consistent content creation, monetization beyond YouTube AdSense, the importance of hooking viewers in the first 10 seconds, and the value of live strea...
Nov 15, 2024•41 min•Ep 425•Transcript available on Metacast Join Dusty Porter in episode 424 of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast as he interviews YouTube creator and productivity expert Matt Ragland. In this episode, they discuss Matt's journey from starting a YouTube channel focused on analog productivity methods to building a successful online presence with right at 100K subscribers. Learn about the importance of finding your niche, transitioning between content types, effective video production tools and processes, and monetizing YouTube content throu...
Nov 08, 2024•43 min•Ep 424•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Laurie from Travel Tips by Laurie. They discuss Laurie's journey from a Masters of Elementary Education to a successful YouTube content creator with over 325,000 subscribers and 55 million views. The episode covers actionable insights for starting, growing, and monetizing a YouTube channel, including the importance of analytics, audience engagement, and creating valuable content. Laurie also shares specifics on her vide...
Nov 01, 2024•33 min•Ep 423•Transcript available on Metacast Join Dusty Porter in this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast as he uncovers effective strategies for soaring to success on YouTube in 2024 and prepares you for the landscape of 2025. Explore crucial platform changes, the rise of YouTube Shorts, algorithm updates, and new monetization features. Dusty shares his personal experiences and actionable tips for content auditing, enhancing productivity, and avoiding creator burnout. Learn about the resurgence of live streaming, faceless channel...
Oct 25, 2024•20 min•Ep 422•Transcript available on Metacast Join Dusty Porter in this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast as he delves into the remarkable journey of Sam Caudle, who runs the popular 'Living in Tampa, FL' YouTube channel. Discover how Sam transitioned from Colorado to Florida in 2020 and used YouTube to drive his real estate business, generating over $1.5 million in commissions. Gain expert insights into content creation, audience engagement, and converting viewers into clients. Learn practical strategies for video production, lev...
Oct 18, 2024•37 min•Ep 421•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter discusses the evolving landscape of YouTube and content creation with Josh Griffin from the HVAC Guide for Homeowners. Fresh from attending VidSummit, Josh shares his transformative experiences, insights on audience understanding, and how learning about effective contract negotiations has impacted his approach to sponsorships. They discuss the importance of understanding your target audience, making thoughtful decisions about...
Oct 11, 2024•39 min•Ep 420•Transcript available on Metacast In this week's episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, host Dusty Porter is joined by YouTube educator Roberto Blake to discuss strategies for growing and monetizing a successful YouTube channel. The conversation focuses on utilizing YouTube's upcoming features like multi-language audio and AI-driven inspiration tools to extend reach and enhance creator-audience connections. Roberto emphasizes the importance of understanding your audience deeply and creating content with 'Big Creator Energy...
Oct 04, 2024•55 min•Ep 419•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, host Dusty Porter sits down with Ben and Alfie Marsh of the musical Marsh Family. They delve into their journey from a viral lockdown video to managing a successful YouTube channel with 160,000 subscribers and 28 million views. The discussion covers their family dynamics, content creation process, dealing with copyright issues, and leveraging Patreon for financial support. Also, hear Ben and Alfie's insights on balancing family time and runnin...
Sep 27, 2024•38 min•Ep 418•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode Dusty interviews Emma McAdam, the creator behind the successful YouTube channel Therapy in a Nutshell. Emma shares how she started her channel, her strategies for success, and how she monetizes her content. Discover how Emma produces high-quality educational videos while balancing her busy life, the role of AI in her content creation, and tips on managing burnout as a creator. Don't miss out on actionable insights and the inspiring story of a therapist making mental health educat...
Sep 20, 2024•39 min•Ep 417•Transcript available on Metacast In episode 416 of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter interviews Leo from the Crash Frontier YouTube channel. Leo shares his journey, methods, and insights into creating high-quality cinematic action videos that have garnered over 170 million views. The conversation delves into Leo's unique techniques for optimizing YouTube monetization, using innovative tools like car physics simulators, and engaging with a passionate audience through community posts and polls. Leo also discusse...
Sep 13, 2024•40 min•Ep 416•Transcript available on Metacast In this YouTube Creators Hub podcast episode, Dusty sits down with Glory Anna from the 'Glory's Stories' YouTube channel. Glory shares her journey of living a nomadic lifestyle in her Ford Excursion, documenting her adventures through national parks, and detailing the equipment and strategies she uses to keep her audience engaged. They discuss community building, optimizing content, monetization, and balancing creative passion with financial necessity. About Glory Anna Hi my name is Glory and I ...
Sep 06, 2024•33 min•Ep 415•Transcript available on Metacast This week's guest is Nick Andrews, a semi-retired entrepreneur who runs the 'Sports Card Madness' YouTube channel and podcast, focusing on sports card collecting. Nick shares his journey from starting the podcast with basic equipment to optimizing videos and thumbnails, leveraging YouTube and community-building strategies, and monetizing through affiliate marketing. About Nick Nick is a semi-retired Entrepreneur that now spends his time investing in companies and running a Sports Card podcast an...
Aug 30, 2024•29 min•Ep 414•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, host Dusty Porter sits down with Anderson Bluu, a successful graphic designer and YouTube content creator with over 350,000 subscribers. Anderson shares his journey, from starting his YouTube channel in 2016 after a personal loss to growing his audience through engaging videos and YouTube Shorts. About Anderson Anderson is a graphic designer and content creator. Elevate Your YouTube Success with TubeBuddy : Experience the Power of TubeBuddy wi...
Aug 23, 2024•39 min•Ep 413•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter is joined by fitness YouTuber Mark Lewis. With 325,000 subscribers, Mark discusses his journey from financial services to full-time YouTube content creation. They talk about the importance of niching down, storytelling, and the challenges of monetization. Mark shares insights into his early inspirations, such as Casey Neistat, and how he adapted his content to avoid being derivative. He also explains his stance on sponsorship...
Aug 16, 2024•44 min•Ep 412•Transcript available on Metacast In episode 411 of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter interviews Stacey Grissom from the YouTube channel 'Schoolhouse Homestead.' Stacey shares her journey of converting a 1914 Indiana school into a family home and discusses the development and growth of her YouTube channel, which documents the entire process. With nearly 200,000 subscribers, Stacey dives into storytelling techniques, overcoming challenges, and utilizing Instagram and TikTok to drive traffic to her YouTube. Tune ...
Aug 09, 2024•36 min•Ep 411•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty interviews Tyler Cauble, a successful real estate agent and investor who has grown his YouTube channel to nearly 60,000 subscribers. They discuss Tyler's journey, covering his initial challenges, key strategies for promoting content, and various monetization methods, including his $7,000 mastermind program and commercial real estate investments. Tyler shares insights into the importance of production quality, audience engagement, and lev...
Aug 02, 2024•36 min•Ep 410•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, host Dusty Porter sits down with Helena Liu, founder of Product Camps and Exams PM. They discuss the journey of creating a successful YouTube channel, the importance of consistency, and the integration of AI and automation tools. Helina shares her insights on effective monetization strategies, overcoming content creation challenges, and the future of AI in the creative industry. Tune in for valuable tips on leveraging AI for content creation a...
Jul 26, 2024•30 min•Ep 409•Transcript available on Metacast 
