TubeTalk: Your YouTube How-To Guide

Sometimes you just never know which one of your videos will be the one to take your channel to the next level. This week we spoke to JONK, who just last month only had a few hundred subscribers and got roughly 200 views on any given video. Now, JONK has over 30,000 subscribers, has reached YouTube monetization, and even his "less popular" videos get thousands of views. Today we'll discuss how you can learn from and potentially replicate his success on your own channel! Follow JONK: JONK on YouTube Follow vidIQ here: https://vidiq.com https://twitter.com/vidIQ https://www.youtube.com/user/vidIQchannel This episode was hosted by Dan Carson of vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email support@vidiq.com

Steve Dotto understands that having a YouTube channel is just the start when you're looking to build out your business as an entrepreneur. Steve Dotto is a business owner who got his start on television back in the 1990's. Today Steve teaches others how to build their own communities, grow their own YouTube channels, and promote their products and services. He understands the importance of building a mailing list and diversifying your business. For Steve, YouTube is just the start! Follow Steve Dotto Here: DottoTech on YouTube DottoTech.com Follow vidIQ here: https://vidiq.com https://twitter.com/vidIQ https://www.youtube.com/user/vidIQchannel This episode was hosted by Dan Carson of vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email support@vidiq.com

Getting your first 1,000 subscribers on YouTube is a major milestone and one that can also take creators months, if not YEARS to achieve. Over the course of his history on YouTube, Alan Spicer has managed to accumulate thousands of subscribers on a number of YouTube channels. In this edition of TubeTalk, we'll cover the entire spectrum of YouTube growth. Everything from getting your first subscribers, all the way to creating a full-time income! Follow Alan Spicer Here: Alan on YouTube Follow vidIQ here: https://vidiq.com https://twitter.com/vidIQ https://www.youtube.com/user/vidIQchannel This episode was hosted by Dan Carson of vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email support@vidiq.com

It's never too late to start your YouTube journey, and if today's guest can teach us anything, it's that even the most popular niches can still be a great place to get started! Nick Farzy recently hit his stride on YouTube launching his channel to over 100k subscribers! While it did take years of testing various types of Minecraft videos, the majority of his growth happened in a relatively short amount of time. Farzy's persistence proves that creating content, learning from the data, and implementing new ideas and strategies is still the way to go, even today! Follow Farzy Here: Farzy on YouTube Follow vidIQ here: https://vidiq.com https://twitter.com/vidIQ https://www.youtube.com/user/vidIQchannel This episode was hosted by Dan Carson of vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email support@vidiq.com

There are a multitude of ways to create revenue streams as a content creator on platforms like YouTube. You can start paid memberships, turn on AdSense, sell merch, the list goes on. Through a company known as Semaphore, Mike Bienstock (today's guest), helps creators launch themselves to the next level by creating products and building brand deals. If you're a creator who feels like you're nowhere *near* this level, or if you're someone who feels like they're ready for this step, this episode is for you one way or another. Newer creators will see the possibilities and potential for growth, while more experienced creators should get some really solid guidance as to where they can take their channels next. Learn More about Mike and Semaphore: https://semaphorehq.com/ Follow vidIQ here: https://vidiq.com https://twitter.com/vidIQ https://www.youtube.com/user/vidIQchannel This episode was hosted by Dan Carson of vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email support@vidiq.com

Growing an organic community around your YouTube channel is an important step, regardless if your goals are to go full-time, or just have a thriving channel as one of your hobbies. David runs a channel on YouTube called Mr H and Friends where, as a citizen of the UK, he explores American culture. His channel is built around comedy and reactions and currently sits at over 50,000 subscribers. David feels that he's recently hit his stride on YouTube and shares what he's learned having grown a successful channel around his personality. Find David on YouTube: Mr H and Friends Channel Follow vidIQ here: https://vidiq.com https://twitter.com/vidIQ https://www.youtube.com/user/vidIQchannel This episode was hosted by Dan Carson of vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email support@vidiq.com

There are SO many tools that creators can use to help with every aspect of the video creation process. In this episode, Aurelius Tjin outlines his favorite ones! The tools we discuss today range from thumbnail creation, and content planning, to products that can even help you build out your mailing list. In recent episodes we've talked about the importance of things like having good thumbnails or building out your mailing list. This episode should serve as a helpful addition to those recent discussions. Enjoy! Find Aurelius Here: Aurelius Tjin on YouTube AureliusTjin.com Follow  vidIQ here: https://vidiq.com https://twitter.com/vidIQ https://www.youtube.com/user/vidIQchannel This episode was hosted by Dan Carson of vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email support@vidiq.com

Taking your YouTube channel from hobby to CAREER could be possible sooner than you think! Ryan Walsh has a YouTube growth channel with over 20,000 subscribers and he's taking them on his journey to become a full time YouTuber while documenting his experience along the way. In this episode of TubeTalk, we discuss the ins and outs of how to go full time on YouTube, as well as ways in which you can set yourself up for success early on! Follow Ryan Walsh Here: Ryan Walsh on YouTube Follow  vidIQ here: https://vidiq.com https://twitter.com/vidIQ https://www.youtube.com/user/vidIQchannel This episode was hosted by Dan Carson of vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email support@vidiq.com

How do you grow your YouTube channel beyond your first 1,000 or even 100,000 subscribers and turn it into a thriving business? Daniela Ali is the founder of Oni Studios, a company whose goal is to invest in rising talent and help creators turn their hobbies into full blown careers. Daniela's experience is specific to gaming but Oni Studios plans on reaching creators across various YouTube topics in the future. Given her years of experience in the space, this episode of TubeTalk is packed full of actionable advice for any and all creators! Follow Daniela Ali Here: Oni Studios Website Follow  vidIQ here: https://vidiq.com https://twitter.com/vidIQ https://www.youtube.com/user/vidIQchannel This episode was hosted by Dan Carson of vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email support@vidiq.com

Block Facts explains how he managed to take his Minecraft channel and reach 1 MILLION subscribers in just 6 months. Spoiler Alert: It has something to do with YouTube Shorts. Not just #Shorts though... Block Facts has a recipe to this wild success which involves a commitment to his brand, style, and content. Each Block Facts video is about Minecraft and facts about various blocks, mobs, etc. within the game. Every video is 27 seconds in length and uses the same music and style in each one. This consistency is just part of the reason Block Facts is where he is today. Follow Block Facts Here: Block Facts on YouTube Block Facts on Twitter Follow  vidIQ here: https://vidiq.com https://twitter.com/vidIQ https://www.youtube.com/user/vidIQchannel This episode was hosted by Dan Carson of vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email support@vidiq.com

This week Desiree Martinez (host of the Women of YouTube podcast) breaks down how small businesses can leverage YouTube to build an audience organically and generate more leads in the process! Follow Desiree here: Desiree's Website Desiree Martinez on Instagram Desiree Martinez on YouTube The Women of YouTube Podcast Follow  vidIQ here: https://vidiq.com https://twitter.com/vidIQ https://www.youtube.com/user/vidIQchannel This episode was hosted by Dan Carson of vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email support@vidiq.com

Do you need subscribers before you get "real" views? How big of a role does LUCK play in getting discovered? Does YouTube give preferential treatment to longer videos? Nate Black joins Rob and  Dan to discuss these incredibly common myths and misunderstandings about YouTube. Nate runs Channel Makers, a YouTube growth channel helping creators conquer their fears, build a community, and make money. Nate runs multiple YouTube channels in fact, allowing him to dig into various sets of data and then report his findings to his audience. Given this experience, we felt that Nate was the perfect person to talk to about the many myths and misunderstandings we've heard about YouTube time and time again. Find Nate and Channel Makers here: Channel Makers on YouTube Channel Makers Website Follow  vidIQ here: https://vidiq.com https://twitter.com/vidIQ https://www.youtube.com/user/vidIQchannel This episode was hosted by Dan Carson of vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email support@vidiq.com

Cory Crater founded his company, NewScape Studios in 2015. Since getting his start on YouTube, he’s launched multiple YouTube channels, with most of them reaching over 1 MILLION subscribers. Cory and his team of over 40 employees create content focused around video games, animation, machinima, and more. NewScape Studios is a media production company that now has 2 locations in the US and continues to grow and thrive every day. The story behind this success will likely inspire any creator who hears it. Find Cory & NewScape Studios here: NewScape Pro Website NewScape Studios on YouTube Follow  vidIQ here: https://vidiq.com https://twitter.com/vidIQ https://www.youtube.com/user/vidIQchannel This episode was hosted by Dan Carson of vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email support@vidiq.com

This week, Jade Darmawangsa takes us on a journey that allowed her to not only monetize her YouTube channel, but eventually helped her rise to the level of CEO for her own company. In her own words, Jade is a millennial entrepreneur that is EXTREMELY obsessed with helping creators grow on social media. She’s expanded her business and is now the founder and CEO of X8 Media, which helps creators just like her achieve their goals. Jade shares her experiences with Rob and Dan and provides TubeTalk listeners with a ton of value which is sure to get you in a “business mindset” as you work to grow your channel and ultimately, your business. Find Jade Here: Jade Darmawangsa on YouTube X8 Media Follow  vidIQ here: https://vidiq.com https://twitter.com/vidIQ https://www.youtube.com/user/vidIQchannel This episode was hosted by Dan Carson of vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email support@vidiq.com

This week's guests are Ben and Mikayla Johnson, a husband and wife team who specialize in video production, especially as it pertains to YouTube! As creators, we're always looking for ways we can improve our craft. At first, a smartphone combined with a little bit of education can go a long way. However, as you get more serious about your channel, it's common for creators to start looking at ways (products) to upgrade. No matter what size your YouTube channel is or where you are in your journey, there's a lot of helpful video production tips in this week's episode of TubeTalk! Find Ben & Mikayla Here: Ben & Mikayla on YouTube Follow  vidIQ here: https://vidiq.com https://twitter.com/vidIQ https://www.youtube.com/user/vidIQchannel This episode was hosted by Dan Carson of vidIQ. If you have any questions, please feel free to email support@vidiq.com