Surviving the Emotional Rollercoaster of YouTube

Creators are constantly burning out on YouTube - and for good reason. YouTube is a lot of work and the successes don't come quickly. We want to encourage you to grow through the hard times and be able to discern when to push through and when to take a break.  Recognizing the signs of burnout early on is helpful. If you catch it early, you can start making changes before it's too late. If you feel drained, this episode is for you.    Links in this Episode: The Dip - Seth Godin: https://a.co/d/1mT1nTu  vidIQ 1:1 Coach: https://get.vidiq.com/ 

A lot of creators come to us with the "sprint mentality." They want to blow up their channel with their next video. And although we strongly preach that YouTube is a marathon and not a sprint, there are things that you can do now that can help your channel grow faster. So if you are needing some practical strategies and tools  to see a quicker boost, this episode is for you.  Links in this Episode Socialblade: https://socialblade.com/  Andrew Huang: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdcemy56JtVTrsFIOoqvV8g  Thumbsup.tv vidIQ Daily Ideas: https://vidiq.com/features/daily-ideas/  VidIQ 1:1 Coaching: https://get.vidiq.com/  Creator Hooks: https://creatorhooks.com/  Stable Video Diffusion: https://stability.ai/news/stable-video-diffusion-open-ai-video-model 

Shorts are not really a new thing anymore. They have been out for a couple years now. But the process of integrating them into our channels has definitely been a rollercoaster. Are things going to be different in 2024? Should everyone be using shorts in their content strategy? Are even more changes coming? Let’s get into it.    Links in this Episode Sam Sulek: https://www.youtube.com/@sam_sulek  Life of Riza: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeOfRiza The Cottage Fairy: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCottageFairy  Dr. Julie: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJulie  Mr. Beast: https://www.youtube.com/@MrBeast/shorts  vidIQ 1:1 Coaching: https://get.vidiq.com/ 

There has been a rise in successful channels that many would consider “unoptimized." Have you noticed this? One example of this is Sam Sulek . He is a fitness creator who is blowing up even though he breaks all the rules of YouTube with his thumbnails, video length, and low production value. It's leaving so many people to wonder, "How is this working for him?!?"  Recently, VidIQ put out a great video on this. But, we wanted to share more thoughts around the topic because this is a pattern we are seeing with many types of channels and there are some great lessons that can be learned and applied to us all.    Links in this Episode  Sam Sulek: https://www.youtube.com/@sam_sulek  vidIQ’s Sam Sluek Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNYUAIgIjq0 vidIQ Coaching: https://get.vidiq.com/  Bard: https://bard.google.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=2024enUS_sem7&gclid=CjwKCAiA44OtBhAOEiwAj4gpOXxwtdhBTA-8cZjSamu4iSSUJ1_FHE2LEZ9rHog3F3rHzFlWpyEybhoCPdUQAvD_BwE 

A new year means new goals for your YouTube channel. Maybe your goals are subscriber based or maybe they are focused on producing a certain amount of content. But regardless of what they are, we have found that the biggest thing that can make or break your channel happens before you even hit record. Success on YouTube really all boils down to your mindset. So with the new year underway, take a second and reevaluate your approach to your channel. It might be the most important thing you do all year. Links in this Episode VidIQ Max: https://vidiq.com/max/ 1:1 Coaching: https://get.vidiq.com/ 

What would happen if everyone who viewed your channel page hit subscribe? Wouldn't that be amazing! Well, we aren't sure we can guarantee every single one of them will subscribe, but there are things you can do to get a whole lot more of them to! And that's what we are talking about today: One of the most overlooked strategies to turn viewers into subscribers. Let's get into it.    Links in this Episode: https://www.youtube.com/@YesTheory  https://www.youtube.com/@KetoFocus  https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorMike https://www.youtube.com/@boyceavenue  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ 

It can be frustrating trying the same thing over and over and not getting any traction. We've been there and it can bring such a helpless feeling. But don't worry! We are here to help you find your authentic voice and start seeing results. When we think about some of the great YouTubers out there a specific format comes to mind. We have Ryan Trahan and his penny series, Colin and Samir and their podcast style interviews, and Sean Evans on Hot Ones with a very different format for his interviews. It can be a long and difficult process to figure out what your style is. You want to stand out, but you also absolutely must be authentic to yourself as well. What is the format that will work on YOUR channel?  We can't answer that for you. But, we can help you think through things to help you find your unique voice, your special approach and where to even start. That's what we are going to talk about today. Links in this Episode: https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorBoz https://www.youtube.com/@GrahamStephan https://www.youtube.com/@Nerdforge https://get.vidiq.com/ 

So many creators are overlooking a huge opportunity that could greatly enhance their growth on YouTube. What are they missing? It's a little something called, CTAs or "Call to Actions." It seems simple, but using these well can make all the difference in turning a passive audience into a thriving community. Let's get into it.   https://get.vidiq.com/ 

As I'm sure you know, the creator journey is a bumpy one. There are roadblocks and challenges that can be super frustrating to come up against. We've totally been there and want to help.  Maybe you’re struggling with thumbnails, growth or you just feel like Youtube and the algorithm is against you. These are just a few of the roadblocks we'd like to help you overcome today. https://get.vidiq.com/

It’s almost 2024 and we know that you want to take your channel seriously and reach your goals. We want that for you too! So today, we want to unpack our predictions for 2024 and give you everything you need to know to be successful on YouTube next year.   Links in this Video Dry Creek Wrangler School: https://www.youtube.com/@DryCreekWranglerSchool  Ryan Trahan - I stayed in Luxury Tiny Homes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INQw5iRweUI  Get Your Personal YouTube Coach: https://get.vidiq.com/