How to Grow and Monetize a YouTube Channel (Even If You're Starting Late)

Are you convinced it's too late to build a YouTube presence that actually moves the needle for your business? I interview Ty Myers to discover how to launch and grow a YouTube channel from scratch—including the production steps that build audience trust and the strategies that turn viewers into paying clients.Four Steps to Get Started on YouTubeIdentifying Topics That Will PerformDeveloping Your YouTube Script, Hook, and CTAsHow to End YouTube Videos to Drive Session DurationRecommendations for Video Recording Equipment and SetupGuest: Ty Myers | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/725Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wondering which of Met’as new AI ads tools you can actually trust, and which ones still need a human in the loop? I interview Nick Theriot to learn how to use Facebook's new AI-powered tools to change the way you track, build, and manage your ads, and where you should still maintain human control.Let AI Handle Your Facebook Pixel SetupConnect AI Agents to Your Ad Account, CarefullyUse Meta's AI Business Assistant as a Smart Second OpinionProduce AI-Assisted Creative to Stand OutUse AI Shopping Tools to Shorten the Path From Ad to Sale, Without Killing ConversionsGuest: Nick Theriot | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/724Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want to stop wasting budget on the wrong audiences at the wrong times? I interview Sam Piliero to discover a four-stage system for building Facebook ad accounts that generate consistent profit and scale predictably.Two Things That Hold Back Your Facebook AdsThe M4 Method for Facebook Ads: Account StructureThe M4 Method for Facebook Ads: CreativeThe M4 Method for Facebook Ads: Deep Dive AnalysisThe M4 Method for Facebook Ads: ScaleGuest: Sam Piliero | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/723Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when a media company goes all-in on AI for 2.5 years? In this special episode, Michael Stelzner and Ali Kelly, Director of Memberships at Social Media Examiner, pull back the curtain on how their team actually uses AI every day — the wins, the mistakes, and the lessons they've learned along the way. You'll discover how they use AI to curate daily news for marketers, how AI helped reposition an entire product's messaging based on customer data, and how a 60-minute live training gets turned into a full resource kit using AI-powered workflows. Whether you're just getting started or deep into your own AI journey, this episode is packed with real-world examples you can apply to your marketing and business.Guest: Ali Kelly | Check out the AI Business Society at SocialMediaExaminer.com/aisociety Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wondering how to capture more traffic and direct sales from TikTok search? I interview Keenya Kelly to learn how to use TikTok’s latest features to improve content creation, search strategy, and customer purchases.Using TikTok Symphony to Create Content From Text, Voice, or a Single ImageUsing TikTok Search Hub to Claim Branded Positioning in TikTok SearchUsing TikTok Go to Turn Initial Discovery Into Bookings With TikTok GoGuest: Keenya Kelly | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/722Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wondering how to attract the people on LinkedIn who actually want to buy from you? I interview Will McTighe to discover a three-part LinkedIn content funnel framework plus the specific post formats and posting ratios that make it work.Content Styles That Create AwarenessContent Styles That Build TrustContent Styles That Generate Leads and SalesLinkedIn Content Ratio FormulaGuest: Will McTighe | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/721Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you know which signals LinkedIn's algorithm now uses to decide who actually sees your content? I interview AJ Wilcox to discover how LinkedIn's latest feed algorithm changes who sees your content.Aligning Your Content Strategy With the New LinkedIn Feed AlgorithmOptimizing LinkedIn Posts for the Engagement Signals That Now Drive ReachPreparing for LinkedIn's New Live Event RequirementsGuest: AJ Wilcox | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/720Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want more leads from YouTube Shorts? Wondering how to create YouTube Shorts that get more than a thousand views? I interview John Scott to discover techniques to produce YouTube Shorts that people will watch, rewatch, and share.What Marketers Need to Know About the Shorts FeedThe Audio-Visual-Text Hook FrameworkCuriosity LoopsObstacle + Solution StorytellingGuest: John Scott | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/719Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you producing YouTube content but failing to gain traction? I interview Liron Segev to learn, which new YouTube tools and features can help you get more attention and build better relationships on YouTube.New Content Tools: Add Motion for YouTube Shorts, Re-Imagine, Add Object, and AI-Powered Effect MakerVoice Replies for CommentsYouTube’s Creator Partnerships Platform Powered by GeminiGuest: Liron Segev | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/718Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wonder how others consistently engineer short-form videos that get watched, shared, and remembered? I interview Hilary Billings to learn how to leverage three psychological principles that make people stop scrolling to watch short-form videos.How to Apply the Science of Attention to Your Short-Form Video StrategyConnection: The Two-Fold FoundationReputation: The Authenticity FormulaEmotion: The Engine That Makes Content SpreadHow to Develop Each Short-Form VideoGuest: Hilary Billings | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/717Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.