This week we are joined by Cristian from the Gruntly YouTube channel. We talk about how he transitioned from streaming on Twitch to being a successful gaming YouTube Creator, what works with thumbnails to make his videos stand out, consistency, and SO much more! About Cristian: 24, Australian, Primary/ Elementary school P.E teacher, newly married, avid camper and hunter. Channel: Primary into hunting videogames, the odd video on just something fun. TubeBuddy – A tool that makes your YouTube Life...
Jan 27, 2023•32 min•Ep 336•Transcript available on Metacast Replacing Her Corporate Salary With Content Creation With Alex From Mallorca Under the Sun This week we are joined by Alex from the Mallorca Under the Sun YouTube channel. We talk about how she has grown her channel quickly, tips and tricks of being a creator, replacing her corporate salary with content creation, and SO much more! About Alex: After losing her job during the global pandemic, British-born Alex is an expert and authority on one of Europe’s favorite holiday destinations, Mallorca in...
Jan 20, 2023•31 min•Ep 335•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are joined by Sabrina and Garret from the I Know Dino YouTube channel. We talk about their success with their channel, podcasting, making it as a creator, working with loved ones and SO much more! About Sabrina and Garret: Husband and wife team Garret and Sabrina are the dinosaur enthusiasts behind I Know Dino, the big dinosaur podcast that covers news, interviews, and discussions about dinosaurs. They love dinosaurs so much that they even had a dinosaur-themed wedding! Connect with...
Jan 13, 2023•37 min•Ep 334•Transcript available on Metacast 333: Reviewing Anything and Everything On YouTube With Tyler Christensen From Reviews Of Cool Stuff This week we are joined by Tyler Christensen from the YouTube channel Reviews Of Cool Stuff. We talk about his journey on YouTube so far, how he reviews items on YouTube the right way, how he gets those items to review, how he is making some nice side income with his channel, and SO much more. About Tyler: Tyler is a teacher, speaker, ultra-marathon runner, family man, content creator, and micro-m...
Jan 06, 2023•40 min•Ep 333•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are joined by Dee and Nick Nimmin to talk about the State Of YouTube going into 2023. We discuss the new features and things for creators to be aware of in the new year. We talk about YouTube Shorts and the incoming monetization options, AI, Quality of Life updates for creators, and SO much more! Go here if you want to submit your YouTube Channel to be a potential guest on the podcast. Support the show on Patreon here for day-to-day interaction with myself and the community on disco...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 332•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are joined by Dave Cooper from the Dave Cooper LIVE YouTube channel. We talk about what made him start creating content, work/life balance, the power of knowing your audience, and SO much more! About Dave: Dave Cooper is an award-winning builder who now hosts conversations and on-location tours with leaders in the global AEC community. In search of a better way to build more affordable, healthier, energy-efficient homes and buildings using sustainable materials and advanced construc...
Dec 23, 2022•28 min•Ep 331•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are joined by David Stojic from the DIY HVAC Guy Youtube channel. He talks about his rapid growth on his channel, how to stay consistent/balance YT and life, and SO much more. About David: My name is Dave, and I run a channel called the Diy HVAC Guy. Our goal is to empower homeowners and DIYers with the knowledge and skills to maintain and even repair their heating and air conditioning, saving them tons of money! TubeBuddy – A tool that makes your YouTube Life EASIER and Helps grow ...
Dec 16, 2022•37 min•Ep 330•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are joined by Nigel Battle. Nigel and I talk about his rapid success on YouTube, how to correctly produce and credit reactionary content, and SO much more! About Nigel: Nigel Battle is a full-time content creator who manages two YouTube channels. After years of being an entertainer on stage, he took his talents to YouTube and went all in at the beginning of 2020 to launch his variety channel. Exactly one year after he started his first channel, he began his second channel in hopes o...
Dec 09, 2022•33 min•Ep 329•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are joined by Bill Fairchild. Bill talks about his YouTube Channel "NerdNest" and how it's grown and evolved over the years. We talk about the difficulties of covering games on YouTube, time management, and much more! About Bill: Bill makes videos and podcasts about games. He is also a high school science teacher. TubeBuddy – A tool that makes your YouTube Life EASIER and Helps grow your channel. CLICK HERE for a FREE 30-DAY TRIAL. Go here if you want to submit your YouTube Channel ...
Dec 02, 2022•41 min•Ep 328•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are joined by Paris from Star Stable Online United, Pink Moon, and Paris Moon. She talks about starting YouTube at a young age, how to handle feedback, batch recording, and the YouTube Grind. About Paris: I am Paris, 17, a full-time high school student. I manage three channels and post every day on 2 of them. I do have a channel from the online horse game Star Stable. I started it in the summer of 2020. The other channel is a vlog called Paris Moon. And the last one is a Roblox Roya...
Nov 25, 2022•29 min•Ep 327•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are joined by Tom from Clycling366 on YouTube. We chat about his quick growth on his channel, his ability to get beyond the "Imposter Syndrome," and how he plans to monetize and go full-time on YouTube eventually. About Tom: Hi! I’m Tom, a Yorkshire (UK) lad in love with adventures, the outdoors, and bikepacking! In 2013, I went on my first bikepacking adventure with my Dad in France. We had such an incredible experience that we’ve kept up the bikepacking tradition at least once eve...
Nov 18, 2022•28 min•Ep 326•Transcript available on Metacast 325: Getting Addicted To The YouTube Grind With Joe Goe From Joe Goe Motorcycle Adventures This week we are joined by Joe from the Joe Goe Motorcycle Adventures YouTube channel. We talk about his start from scratch, how he became addicted to creating videos, and the different tactics he has used to grow his community. About Joe: 32 years old Cleveland, Oh Working Full Time in the Ohio Army National Guard Recently Married and have a german Shepard named Jake Been in the national guard for 14 year...
Nov 11, 2022•29 min•Ep 325•Transcript available on Metacast Making The Jump To YouTube FULL-TIME With Corbin White From ZocoMarketing This week we are joined by Corbin White from ZocoMarketing and HouseToHome DIY. We talk about his 2 YouTube channels, his recent success, and his recent transition to moving to do YouTube and content creation full-time. About Corbin: Corbin is a creator with 2 YouTube channels, one in the Home Improvement/ DIY space and another in the marketing niche. 2 months ago, he quit his job to pursue YouTube full-time. Go here if yo...
Nov 04, 2022•29 min•Ep 324•Transcript available on Metacast Farming On YouTube With Ben and Eric From The Farmer Hunt YouTube Channel This week we are joined by Ben and Eric from the Farmer Hunt YouTube channel. We talk about how they capture their daily duties on the farm and share with their community, how they've grown their community, the benefits of sharing on Youtube, and SO much more. About Ben and Eric: Ben is a first-generation poultry and cattle farmer. His wife, Nicole, and I have two boys and are expecting our 3rd child any day. Eric is a 5th...
Oct 28, 2022•32 min•Ep 323•Transcript available on Metacast 322: Making Things Simple For Others Will Help You Grow As A Creator With Drew Wilson From KITTL This week we are joined by Drew Wilson from Kittl. We talk about how he has grown the KITTL brand on YouTube and beyond, what it takes to succeed as a creator, and how simplicity is sometimes the best option. About Drew Drew Wilson is the Community Manager and YouTube creator for Kittl, a browser-based design tool where you can make stunning designs easier and faster. Drew manages a Private Facebook ...
Oct 21, 2022•28 min•Ep 322•Transcript available on Metacast YouTube Handles Are Coming and The Future Of The Platform This week I talk about change. We discussed handles coming to YouTube and where I think YouTube is headed. Go here if you want to submit your YouTube Channel to be a potential guest on the podcast. Support the show on Patreon here for day-to-day interaction with myself and the community on discord. For Question of the week responses, find me on Twitter @DustyPorterYT and let me know your answer for a chance to be featured on next week’s e...
Oct 14, 2022•10 min•Ep 322•Transcript available on Metacast 321: How Live Streaming Creates Engagement With Joel From JoelCreate This week we are joined by Joel Drew from the Joel Create YouTube Channel. Joel and I discuss how he started his channel at the beginning of the pandemic, how ProCreate has changed his life, his BIG YouTube tips, and SO much more. About Joel My channel goes by the name JoelCreate I teach weekly digital art tutorials using an iPad and an apple pencil. Primarily designed using the app procreate. It all started from one TikTok on ...
Oct 07, 2022•31 min•Ep 321•Transcript available on Metacast 320: Going from 5,000 to 350,000 Subscribers In ONE Month By Repurposing TikTok Content With Austin Armstrong This week we are joined by Austin Armstrong from SocialtyPro. We talk about his journey from YouTube to TikTok, what he's learned about short-form video, AND how he has grown his YouTube channel with YouTube Shorts from 5 to 350K subscribers in a month. About Austin Austin Armstrong is a lifelong digital marketer, public speaker, host of the TikTok podcast BusinessTok, and CEO of Socialt...
Sep 30, 2022•35 min•Ep 320•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are joined by Eden Wilson. She talks about her journey as a high school creator on YouTube and the lessons learned so far. We discuss her passions, what it means to be a creator, her YouTube tips and so much more. About Eden: Eden Wilson is a YouTube Partner, brand ambassador, entrepreneur, speaker, champion rhythmic gymnast, a former competitor on Season 1 of Lifetime’s Child Genius, a coding enthusiast, and a high school student. She is the owner of Lemonerdy.com, a website where ...
Sep 23, 2022•27 min•Ep 319•Transcript available on Metacast Telling Stories About Food With Jon From HolySmokesBBQ /// Understanding What Works On YouTube This week we are joined by Jon Lloyd from the HolySmokesBBQ YouTube channel. He talks about how his passion turned into content, what he wishes he would have done sooner, partnership/sponsorship opportunities and SO much more! About JON I’ve always loved outdoor cooking. During the shutdown of 2020, I got my first smoker and started a YouTube channel after I fell in love with the process of smoking mea...
Sep 16, 2022•33 min•Ep 318•Transcript available on Metacast 317: Creating Countdown Timers On YouTube With John Mark From TimerTopia This week we are joined by John Mark Clawson from the TimerTopia YouTube channel. John makes timers, countdown timers, and creative videos that are evergreen-type content. We talk about WHY he got into the TIMER business on YouTube, how he makes a full-time income with it, and SO much more. About John Mark: John Mark creates entertaining timers and countdowns on YouTube and has grown his channel, Timer Topia, into one of th...
Sep 09, 2022•32 min•Ep 317•Transcript available on Metacast 316: From Kickstarter To YouTube With Will From TantrumHouse This week we are joined by Will Meadows from TantrumHouse. Will talks about his failed first go at Kickstarter, his love for gaming, and how he took his passion and now has a team running a SUPER active gaming community on the TantrumHouse YouTube channel. About Will: Will is a freelance graphic designer and entrepreneur who spends too much time playing board games. He got his start in the tabletop industry after he and a friend Kickst...
Sep 02, 2022•35 min•Ep 316•Transcript available on Metacast 315: The Road To Over $4 Million Dollars In Sponsorships On YouTube With Justin Moore This week we are joined by Justin Moore from the Creator Wizard YouTube channel. We talk about his unique perspective regarding creators, how to get sponsorships at all levels of YouTube, his journey so far, and SO much more! About Justin: Justin Moore is a Sponsorship Coach & the founder of @CreatorWizard, a school & community that teaches you how to find & negotiate your dream brand deals so that you stop lea...
Aug 26, 2022•38 min•Ep 315•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are joined by John Johnson from the Yacht Buoy Youtube channel. We talk about his previous military experience, his early learnings on YouTube, working with large brands, and SO much more! About John: After leaving school, I served in the Royal Navy for six years. When I left, I worked in sales and marketing for two years before starting my own insurance business. I grew the business from scratch and had a turnover of around £50,000 per month, and was writing about £150,000 of premi...
Aug 19, 2022•33 min•Ep 314•Transcript available on Metacast This week we are joined by Chris Lee from the EveryDay Chris YouTube Channel. We talk about his consistency, how he makes a full-time living from his diversified income streams, his advice for new creators and SO Much more! About Chris: My channel is about Tesla and Tech and my goal is to make everyday life easier. I started Youtube ~2 years ago, and since then, I have been able to quit my W2 job as a physical therapist. I transitioned to a full-time Youtuber by diversifying income streams, even...
Aug 12, 2022•31 min•Ep 313•Transcript available on Metacast 312: Didn't Set Out To Be A Creator But Now I AM With Hannah Smolinski This week we are joined by Hannah Smolinski from the Clara CFO Group YouTube channel. She talks about the crazy start to her journey, thoughts of quitting, her fast success, content types, and SO much more! About Hannah: Hannah Smolinski is a CPA and the founder of Clara CFO Group, a virtual CFO agency providing small businesses with financial clarity and profit maximization strategies. Her experience working for one of the w...
Aug 05, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast 311: Sticking With It Through The Tough Times With Glynn and Rose Willard From Reset Your Journey This week we are joined by rose and Glynn from the Reset Your Journey YouTube channel. We talk about their lives on the road as an RV family and how they have started and grown their YouTube channel documenting their journey. We talk about trial and error and learning from your mistakes on YouTube and so much more! About Rose and Glynn: We are Glynn and Rose Willard. A Full-Time RV Family. When our ...
Jul 22, 2022•29 min•Ep 311•Transcript available on Metacast 310: Teaching Old Tech On YouTube With Colten From Hardware Haven This week we are joined by Colten from the Hardware Haven YouTube channel. He tells his story of getting some old technology from his work and making some fun educational content and then the rest is HISTORY. We talk about his quick success, his YouTube Short strategy, what it takes to succeed on YouTube and SO much more. About Colten: My name is Colten Dean (I prefer not to share my last name publicly at the moment) and I'm 26 ye...
Jul 15, 2022•36 min•Ep 310•Transcript available on Metacast 309: Talking About Different Cities and Growing On YouTube With Brady Bagley This week we are joined by Brady from the City Geek YouTube channel. We talk about how he has grown his channel around talking about Cities (one of his passions), other creators mimicking what you are doing on YouTube, growth strategies and SO much more! About Brady: I don't come to youtube with any particular expertise, but rather just an unquenchable enthusiasm for learning about cities. This passion has led me to sta...
Jul 08, 2022•37 min•Ep 309•Transcript available on Metacast 308: Growing A Gaming YouTube Channel In 2022 And Beyond With Chris From Drip Media Gaming This week we are joined by Chris from the Drip Media Gaming YouTube channel. He talks about what it takes to run and grow a gaming youtube channel, strategies that he has learned along the way, and SO much more! About Chris: My name is Chris, I’m a professional photographer I’ve over 10 years doing work with portraits weddings products, and real estate. I run a Nintendo-focused YouTube channel called drip ...
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