An eye opening conversation with podcast legend Tim Ferriss
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we sit down with master podcaster and interviewer Tim Ferriss
Episodes
The Colin and Samir Show
Hey, We’re Colin and Samir, YouTube creators and podcasters that break down the latest news in the creator economy from a creator's perspective. We have a long history building communities and brands through digital content. New episodes of The Colin and Samir show go live every Monday on Spotify and YouTube.com/ColinandSamir.
Episodes
The Ultimate Guide to Selling YouTube Merch
Today on Creator Support, we're talking about how to create a product for your audience, the dos and don'ts of creator merch and how much a brand should depend on the creator.
How Mr Beast made the best YouTube ad we've ever seen
Today on Creator Support, we're talking about Jimmy's latest upload, how to develop a style on YouTube, and what to leave in stories. Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/colinandsamir
An Unfiltered Conversation with The Try Guys
We hope you enjoy our conversation with Zach Kornfeld and Keith Habersberger of The Try Guys. Originally 4 members, the group now is down to 3 after the very public removal of their co-founder Ned Fulmer for having an affair with an employee at the company.
Do anti-thumbnails work on YouTube?
Today on Creator Support, Colin and Samir talk about thumbnails, the writers strike, and advice for high school students. JOIN THE DISCORD: https://discord.gg/colinandsamir ASK US A QUESTION: https://bit.ly/publish-creator-support
How much do YouTubers charge for brand deals?
On this episode of Creator Support, we're answering questions about brand deals -- how to get them, how much to charge and tips for working with brands. Plus, our Discord is live! Join: https://discord.gg/colinandsamir
Why YouTubers do things that don't make sense
On this episode of Creator Support, we cover The Yard's $250,000 merch drop, how we edit interviews and second channel syndrome.
Doug DeMuro’s Wild Ride: How Car Reviews Became A $37 Million Business
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing Doug DeMuro. Doug built the business Cars & Bids after creating a popular YouTube channel reviewing cars.
Is this the future of YouTube?
This week on Creator Support, we're talking about thumbnails, mental health as a creator, and videos from up and coming creators. Mack's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJvu0pmTTsE Colt's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCXcr_nFGtY
Our interview with Deepfake Tom Cruise
Miles Fisher (aka DeepTomCruise) has amassed a following of 5.2 million on TikTok by using AI to deepfake Tom Cruise. Along the way, he built a company called Metaphysics that's using AI in storytelling.
Answering questions we've been avoiding
On this episode of Creator Support, we're answering questions we've been avoiding and talking about Shorts with TommyInnit.
Deestroying’s $10 Million YouTube Dream
This week on the Colin and Samir Show, we interview Donald De La Haye (aka Deestroying) about how he started his YouTube channel and has changed the way we watch sports.
Do YouTube subscribers still matter?
Today on the show, we're talking about the true value of YouTube subscribers, Emma Chamberlain in Rolling Stone and when to start a second channel.
How Cassey Ho went from fitness instructor to YouTube millionaire (Our full interview)
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing creator and entrepreneur Cassey Ho. She's built two 8-figure fitness brands, with over 1 million customers, all because of YouTube. Watch the YouTube video.
Is MrBeast still the most creative person on YouTube?
On this episode of Creator Support, we're answering questions about MrBeast's creativity, what we look for when hiring and how young is too young to have a YouTube channel.
Life after Nelk (ft. Jesse Sebastiani)
Today on the podcast, we're interviewing Jesse Sebastiani about life after Nelk, how he got started on YouTube, and his new company, Sunday.
Is AI going to destroy YouTube?
Today on the show, we talk about AI tools on YouTube, the value of scarcity and reflect on publishing our first main channel video.
The Copy and Paste Culture of YouTube (ft. Austin Kleon)
Plagiarism has become a big problem on YouTube. On today's episode of the show, we talk to Austin Kleon, the author of "Steal like an Artist." Follow Austin Kleon → https://twitter.com/austinkleon
Our thoughts on the TikTok Ban
Today on the show, we're talking about the TikTok ban, whether or not you should pay for Meta verified and advice on making content about your business. Watch the show on YouTube.
When is it too late to become a YouTuber?
Today we discuss when to bring on a manager, what happened to creators working with FTX and how to hire editors who care as much about your videos as you do. Watch the episode on YouTube.
Why YouTubers were better in 2017
To enter to win a consulting session with Hayden Hiller-Smith, fill out this form. Today on the show, we talk about splitting channel revenue with a business partner, give advice for creators who make content about their careers and learn about international creators.
How Kai Cenat became the King of Twitch
To enter to win a consulting session with Hayden Hiller-Smith, fill out this form. Today on the show, we're talking about the rise of Kai Cenat, Emma Chamberlain's new podcast, whether or not to delete negative comments, and more.
Should you work for a YouTuber?
To enter to win a consulting session with Hayden Hiller-Smith, fill out this form. On this episode of the show, we're discussing the average lifespan of a creator career, hiring a creative team and what to do when a video performs poorly.
What YouTube's CEO stepping down means for creators
To enter to win a consulting session with Hayden Hiller-Smith, fill out this form. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki announced she's stepping down. Today we talk about her impact on the platform, how to price a brand deal and our tips on growing a newsletter.
The problem with copying on YouTube
This week, we answer questions about plagiarism on YouTube, creative ways to market a channel and what AI tools we use. BOOKS WE MENTIONED Atomic Habits by James Clear Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon AI TOOLS Midjourney Synthesia ChatGPT Adobe Podcast
How much YouTubers charge for collaborations
This week, we're talking about YouTube collaborations, how to say no, and all the ways we make money. We're also hiring an editor. Watch the show on YouTube.
We interviewed YouTube employees about Shorts monetization
We interview YouTube's Todd Sherman and Rene Ritchie about the changes YouTube is making to monetize Shorts. Todd and Rene break down this chart that explains monetization. Watch the episode on YouTube.
Why YouTube paid us $268,016.60 in 2022
We answer questions about AdSense, monetizing on YouTube and how much money we made on YouTube in 2022. Watch the episode on YouTube.
3 Things We Learned from 3 Brilliant People
We're recapping what we learned from 3 brilliant people we met at a Creator Summit, and answering questions from our audience including how podcast businesses work and how to get in touch with us.
How Caleb Simpson Mastered YouTube Shorts
We talk with Caleb Simpson, a short-form creator who's making $35,000 to $40,000 a month. He explains how he found his format, his plans for future growth and answers questions from the audience.