If I started YouTube today, I'd do this differently

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After watching a recent vidIQ Podcast, I share some key takeaways about the reality of YouTube growth, algorithm myths, and why Casey Neistat himself admits the platform has changed. In this video, we talk about the Algorithm myth, originality vs. templates, the danger of "Grifter Gurus" and real advice from YouTube itself.Need help? Book a 1:1 call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coachingThis video is not sponsored. If you wanna check out VidIQ for yourself → https://vidiq.com/kevinkolbeMy books• Live Streaming Made Easy → https://amzn.to/3KUaEFK• Video Podcasting Made Easy → https://amzn.to/3AFXUQJWatch these videos too• https://youtu.be/jxJB3CBHmLA• https://youtu.be/FZEJ7v_k3Rk• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM6o44mE0ME---------Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Sometimes life happens and you gotta step back and make sure your priorities are in check. Recently an unexpected health situation turned into a long hospital stay. How do you "keep grinding" when life comes to a grind. Let's talk.Learn more about LGS → https://www.lgsfoundation.orgMy books → https://amzn.to/3BOz02jSign-up for updates → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.comGear I shot this with• Camera: https://amzn.to/3NSa4gx• Mic: https://amzn.to/4bJCWiSSome of the videos I mentioned• https://youtu.be/5uVnL1XnhIE• https://youtu.be/BPjpJ9At32Q• https://youtu.be/_5FMXBDAECk• https://youtu.be/0Z7ArwamEGo----------This video is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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3 recent Hollywood movies have been big hits and all 3 are made by YouTubers. Let's talk about the new state of the old Hollywood.Where we watch most of our movies → https://amzn.to/4as73eNGet my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.comNeed help? Book a call → https://tidycal.com/kevinkolbe/coaching-callMy gear → https://kevinkolbe.com/gearMy books• Video Podcasting Made Easy → https://amzn.to/3AFXUQJ• Live Streaming Made Easy → https://amzn.to/3KUaEFK----------Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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9 years on YouTube and over 100,000 subscribers (thank you!), knowing what I know now, this is what I would do differently if I started my YouTube channel today. Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coachingMy gear → https://www.amazon.com/shop/kevinkolbeSign-up to for my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.comMy books → https://amzn.to/3BOz02jDisclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.