I'm done being a "Content Creator"

If you're done making things alone come hang out in the creator trust club https://www.patreon.com/OrbitforCreators

Strategy Call: https://tidycal.com/valentinfcreator trust klub: https://www.patreon.com/OrbitforCreatorsThis conversation with  @mattdavella  has been 5 years in the making. Matt is one of the biggest inspirations for becoming a creator. For me and thousands of other people. When he launched his Master YouTube Course in 2021 I was one of the first to sign up and in that community made my first creator friends. People I connect with to this day and some have been featured on this channel. Now I finally got to sit down with my parasocial mentor for a chat about his career, rise to fame and what he's doing to make the creator lifestyle sustainable for at least the next 3 months 😅.I truly hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I do.You can support the show and get the uncut version on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/OrbitforCreatorsChapters0:00 The post peak plan for creators1:32 A conversation 5 years in the making2:35 The art of making it work10:06 Developing a signature style13:57 Is copying a shortcut to success?17:44 The big shift on YouTube 2016 vs 202624:52 When to quit YouTube34:37 Why Matt D'Avella returned to YouTube39:35 What does success look like?41:01 Outtake

Become a creator trust klub member today → https://www.patreon.com/OrbitforCreatorsBack in 2023 when I started Orbit for Creators Aidan Belizaire came to Vienna for a weekend.That was the first time we collaborated on a video, where he interviewed me and explored the studio where it all started. Now 3 years later he's finally on the other side. Letting me ask him questions. because he's been trying as hard as anyone to make this creator thing stick but nothing really worked out until recently. He had fully given up on the creator journey just to go viral two weeks later with a very emotional video. That finally got people excited about his perspective. Chapters0:00 What if your best work isn't good enough?1:29 When failure turns into success13:34 The dopamine roller coaster21:19 Moving forward from success29:44 Do views create value?32:22 Connecting shortform success to YouTube28:15 The fallacy of consistency40:39 The value of experiments42:28 What does success look like?

17 Questions that made me a better creator → https://newsletter.orbitforcreators.com/17questionsJoin the creator trust klub → https://www.patreon.com/OrbitforCreatorsWojtek is my first creator friend. We both joined Matt D'Avella's Master YouTube course in 2021 and instantly connected. We learned and grew together following in the footsteps of our mentors. When I started Orbit for Creators he had to be on the show but to my surprise in this episode he reveled to me that he's about to quit being a YouTuber. Now three years later I had to ask him why he really quit and what came from it. I hope you enjoy this conversation. 💛 Valentin00:00 Intro01:47 Was quitting the right choice?12:00 What happened after quitting?19:15 Did he quit too early?24:47 What if you're thinking of quitting27:20 Should you quit?30:55 - What does success look like?

Understand what it takes to succeed as a creator, today → https://newsletter.orbitforcreators.com/Support the show on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/OrbitforCreatorsHow do you turn Your YouTube Channel into a Multi 6-Figure Business?That's why I called up  @tintinsmith , Ali Abdaal's former head of YouTube.While growing Ali's content engine he learned that the underlying fundamentals of building a profitable lifestyle business aren't actually that hard. Chapters0:00 The reality of making $100K 1:30 The $100K Roadmap, explained13:57 What makes this successful?17:55 The role of the newsletter23:09 The Ali Abdaal Effect?27:57 The reality of running your own business33:55 Traits of highly successful creators39:14 Advice for the messy middle40:33 What does success look like?

17 Questions that made me a better creator → https://newsletter.orbitforcreators.com/17questionsJoin the creator trust klub → https://www.patreon.com/OrbitforCreatorsTim and I met in Matt D'Avella's Master YouTube course all the way back in 2021 where we had a few good chats. Recently he join our monthly group calls and shared who inspired him to make videos and how that lead him to having a video break out that started his journey on building a loyal and engaged community of people interested in sustainable living. I hope you enjoy this conversation. Chapters0:00 The Love Letter Content Strategy1:16 How Tim makes videos with a full time job7:49 What is the purpose of the channel13:20 One video that changed everything20:09 Who are you making these videos for21:46 How do you develop personal style29:58 Learning to say no35:37 Advice for the messy middle38:53 What does success look like?

Get the Orbit Newsletter → https://newsletter.orbitforcreators.com/Join the creator trust klub → https://www.patreon.com/OrbitforCreatorsFrancis Zierer is the host of  @creator_spotlight_  a podcast that features creators in the messy middle, just like me. So you could say at the very least we are playing the same sport. In this episode we dive into the reality of YouTube in 2026 and how independent content creators can still succeed. Watch this to understand what kind of creator business you are actually building, before you burn out playing the wrong game.Hope you enjoyChapters0:00 What happens to creator when YouTube grows up?1:52 Is the Individual creator done?6:59 How do creators still succeed?12:40 The element of uncertainty16:11 What's the product of a creator?18:21 The disappearance of mono culture20:28 Is YouTube going the way of MTV?24:34 the business of being a content creator

Join the creator trust klub → https://www.patreon.com/OrbitforCreatorsGet a clear analysis why your channel is stuck → https://tidycal.com/valentinfMost creators copy YouTube to get better at YouTube. Josiah argues the better move is to leave YouTube, study older forms of advertising, then use your own data to understand what your audience actually responds to.Chapters0:00 Intro1:14 What makes a good thumbnail?5:41 How do you develop a visual style?18:30 Where does thumbnail inspiration come from?25:10 How do you develop a content strategy?28:59 What makes a good idea?33:54 The thumbnails of  @any_austin  36:58 Habits of highly successful creators47:09 Which metrics actually matter?54:53 Advice for the messy middleMusic and assets from Uppbeathttps://share.uppbeat.io/orbit-for-creators

Join the creator trust klub → https://www.patreon.com/OrbitforCreators @RickBebbington  and I met through Matt D'Avella's Master YouTube Course back in 2021 and since then we stayed in touch and had a few chats. Rick has always inspired me. But the big difference between the two of us is that he had one channel since 2019 and continuously built on it. While I started a few channels before going all in on Orbit for Creators. So in this episode we compare notes and find out what his channel is really about. Chapters0:00 Intro2:23 The journey to becoming a full time creator9:22 Staying Consistent12:42 How creators make money17:51 How do you develop style19:47 Advice for the messy middle21:44 What does success look like? Music and assets from Uppbeathttps://share.uppbeat.io/orbit-for-creators

Join the creator trust club: https://www.patreon.com/OrbitforCreatorsWhen I attended Press Publish NY last year I got the chance to talk to creators like Cleo Abram, Presongoes and Christophe from the New Press. What surprised me was that no matter how successful a creator is they still feel isolated and lonely. But every content creator faces this challenge at some point. That's why I put togther this evidence based guide on how to make friends as a youtuber. I hope this helps you make more connections. 0:00 The hidden problem0:49 The power of proximity2:43 Put in the time4:40 A shared direction5:52 Make them the hero6:47 Take the first stepStock footage used from Uppbeathttps://share.uppbeat.io/orbit-for-creators