Tubetalk: Your Youtube How-to Guide

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video here:https://youtu.be/mS56rgib18AWe talk with Bob Claggett from I Like To Make Stuff about the real cost of building a long-running YouTube channel, from quitting a day job to getting crushed by overhead when revenue drops. We unpack how he rebuilt his business and creative life by redefining growth, hiring smarter, and using a clear personal compass to avoid burnout.• shifting from software development to hands-on making to stay sane • learning to use analytics without letting metrics steal creative focus • early maker YouTube and how community cross-pollination fueled growth • building videos around teaching and removing “black boxes” for viewers • making the leap with a nine-month deadline and working two full-time jobs • stacking revenue streams with Patreon, sponsorships, merch and YouTube income • using mentorshi

Send us Fan MailGet vidIQ Boost for an exclusive price! https://vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/_kUOrWhNynwWe talk with Colin about building a YouTube career by turning travel into a repeatable format built on market bargaining and unpredictable human interaction. He shares the real logistics behind long-form videos, a TV-first second channel, and why authenticity plus volume of attempts beats waiting for the perfect plan.• moving to China to teach English while starting YouTube with very little money• publishing early travel vlogs without a niche then finding direction after 20 to 30 uploads• breaking through with fake market videos then realising negotiation is the main hook• handling awkwardness and ethics while haggling on camera• filming in public across countries and learning confidence over time• overshooting footage to protect pacing and retention when you cannot control outcomes• editi

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video episode: https://youtu.be/pSQQAQOE3bAWe sit down with KreekCraft to trace the real path from daily Minecraft uploads to becoming the biggest Roblox creator on YouTube, including the unsexy grind, the streaming breakthroughs, and the moments that changed everything. We also dig into platform fatigue, thumbnail psychology, Roblox safety headlines, and what a future pivot to GTA 6 could look like when you are already on top.• early setbacks with jobs and why YouTube Gaming streaming becomes the turning point • how to stream to small audiences and keep the energy consistent by hiding viewer counts • the nostalgia of intimate chats and what scale takes away from community • thinking through a GTA 6 second channel and serving an older audience without breaking the main brand • why Roblox feels more corporate and how that aff

Send us Fan MailGet vidIQ Boost for an exclusive price! https://vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/_kUOrWhNynwWe talk with Tayo about turning a borrowed Uber car and a basic phone into the start of a YouTube career built on travel documentaries, storytelling, and zero excuses. We break down the mindset, the strategy, and the business moves behind content that travels the world and still delivers real value to viewers. • starting from Lagos with limited gear and building momentum anyway • developing a hustle mindset from Nigeria’s everyday realities • learning filming, editing, and drones from YouTube then funding the channel with paid client work • pushing past fear of uploading and staying consistent long enough to learn • finding the intersection of what we love and what viewers value • shifting from casual vlogs to evergreen documentary storytelling • building a repeatable production process wi

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordCheck out the video: https://youtu.be/gl5Pu2MzSAgWe dig into how Evan Carmichael went from years of slow YouTube growth to building a massive channel by staying mission-led and publishing anyway. We talk through belief, service, support systems, and practical business moves that help creators stop stalling and start building something sustainable. • Evan’s path from entrepreneurship into YouTube education • Early-channel reality checks and why small audiences still matter • Creating for “younger you” to clarify message and niche • The growth impact of active support and asking for help • Built to serve as an antidote to burnout and algorithm chasing • Treating a channel like a business without making money the only goal • Starting monetisation with coaching and learning the “yeah, but” objections • Team leverage, batching, and schedul

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/wQawsBo1ZksWe talk through what’s changing on YouTube right now, from thumbnail copying to the wave of “inauthentic content” demonetizations hitting faceless and animated channels. We share what we’ve seen actually work, how to think about originality, and how to build a shorts business without getting treated like slop. • Where “thumbnail bending” becomes thumbnail theft and how to adapt formats ethically • Why demonetization appeals fail fast and how human review changes outcomes • Going public on X to break through AI appeal loops • How a shorts portfolio channel hits $30K months and what profit really looks like • Monetizing shorts across TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook programs, and Spotify • Practical ways to start with no money including investors or AI workflows • A shadowban-style experiment and w

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/wQawsBo1ZksWe talk with Nathan from Slime E101 about going from YouTube scriptwriter to creator and growing to roughly 70,000 subscribers in about three months with daily uploads. We dig into the viral ideas and platform features he used to drive rewatching, revive older videos, and stay consistent without getting trapped by perfectionism. • writing scripts professionally and how that skill carries into a new channel • leaving a high-workload creator job for better balance and a new path in digital media • Project 100 as a consistency system plus a charity penalty for late uploads • why YouTube can push a “non-niched” channel when individual videos are strong • the MrBeast least-viewed concept that sends viewers to older uploads • using YouTube dubbing and a Klingon audio track to add a second “half”

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/f_Zi29D9pl8We talk with Jeff Ross about going from decades in network television to building a YouTube channel from zero and learning how brutal the early grind can feel. We break down the practical shifts that helped him turn solid reporting into clickable videos with stronger hooks, clearer packaging, and a tighter niche. • leaving a built-in TV audience and starting over on YouTube • why platform-to-platform audience transfer is so hard • early fear after uploading and seeing tiny view counts • learning the difference between subscribers and views • deciding to invest in VidIQ coaching to speed up learning • switching coaches and finding the right fit • fixing titles and thumbnails to improve clicks • shortening hooks to raise 30-second audience retention • using curiosity gap and “insider

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video https://youtu.be/K9B1i-n6PJgWe talk with Taku from Outdoor Chef Life about going from grinding as a San Francisco sushi chef to building a catch-and-cook YouTube business that changes his income, reach, and daily life. We break down what actually drove early growth, what going full time feels like when views dip, and how he protects trust while diversifying revenue. • coming up as an omakase sushi chef and the grind behind the skill • why he starts posting in 2018 and how the channel concept stays clear • early videos gaining traction and collabs accelerating discovery • the moment YouTube income passes restaurant income and the leap to full time • handling the first big view drop and expanding beyond AdSense • sponsorship emails, how he learns to price, and why free products are not payment • a cautionary sponsor stor

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/q9uhSW2hm-4We sit down with Matt from Assemble to unpack how he goes from corporate layoffs to full-time YouTube with a focused wrestling game channel. We dig into narrowing your niche, building a second channel for diversification, and handling controversy without turning into rage bait.• getting laid off during COVID and choosing not to return to corporate work• treating YouTube like a real job with daily uploads and tighter focus• narrowing from broad entertainment to wrestling game coverage• spotting traction signals through views, subscribers and month over month revenue• choosing a channel name that supports community and future expansion• launching a second channel to avoid mixed signals and seasonal dips• relearning retention, pacing and video length for a new audience• earning recogni

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video:  https://youtu.be/r-EUjcwv4JoWe sit down with Coyote Peterson to trace how Brave Wilderness goes from TV rejection to a multi-platform wildlife brand built on relentless reinvestment and smarter production. We dig into the real origin of the bite and sting videos, the safety lines he refuses to cross, and what YouTube demands now that attention spans keep shrinking.• film school roots and years of pitching an animal adventure series to television• shifting from a behind-the-scenes role into the on-camera host• early YouTube skepticism and how audience comments became the first real signal• turning ad revenue into a reinvestment engine while keeping day jobs• avoiding creator burnout by hiring editors and scaling a team• the unseen workload behind a major creator brand and seasonal production planning• side projects in

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordCheck out the video here: https://youtu.be/Xwp50e5Xe3ESponsorship income can beat AdSense fast if we stop treating brands like a payout button and start treating partnerships like a business conversation. We break down how to price, pitch, and follow up with confidence so even smaller creators can land serious YouTube brand deals. • why $10,000 in sponsorships can be easier than $10,000 in AdSense • the difference between gifted products and paid sponsorships • overcoming imposter syndrome and money discomfort in negotiations • asking brands what success looks like before quoting a rate • the Royal Caribbean example and how goals unlock bigger deals • building packages that expand scope across platforms and assets • why an email list gives more control than algorithmic reach • affiliate marketing as a stepping stone and why it can bac

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video here https://youtu.be/0CGO__r3hDMWe sit down with Zach Nelson of JerryRig Everything to trace how a broke college repair job turns into a global tech channel that can survive controversy, internet backlash, and constant change. We dig into the decisions behind his durability tests, his approach to money and sponsors, and why he’s pouring YouTube revenue into making wheelchairs dramatically more affordable.• starting on YouTube by filming real repairs and learning through volume • moving from Jeep content to phone repairs to expand audience size • switching to durability tests as repairability declines and phones get glued shut • going full-time through AdSense plus affiliate marketing and product-driven revenue • handling sponsors with reputation checks and clean integration into existing content • dealing with viral hate a

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video here: https://youtu.be/Iwy0EXh2HqgWe talk with Daniel Owen about building a respected PC hardware news and GPU review channel while staying a full-time high school math teacher. He breaks down how one-take videos, smart reinvestment, and hard time boundaries can beat burnout and keep your voice honest. • starting YouTube during remote teaching and using the same gear setup • posting daily early on to learn faster from the algorithm • narrowing from broad tech into PC gaming hardware news • reinvesting early revenue into graphics cards to expand content options • handling seasonality in both YouTube trends and product release cycles • protecting mental health from analytics swings and comparison traps • choosing stability by keeping a salaried job even when income matches • using YouTube income to buy back time with sho

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordCheck out the video here: https://youtu.be/Xwp50e5Xe3EWe sit down with Reezy Resales to talk about making real income outside YouTube AdSense by using Amazon’s on-site video commissions and brand programs. We break down what’s working right now, why it’s surprisingly simple to start, and how to turn product reviews into recurring revenue without losing your voice. • Reezy’s origin story from reselling used books to building a YouTube business • Why AdSense is unstable across niches, seasons, and demonetisation risk • How the Amazon Influencer Program works with shoppable product videos • Creator Connections explained, including product requests and bonus commissions • Real-world numbers, time investment, and what “recurring” actually means • How to choose products using revenue and video carousel competition • Why authenticity beats p

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordCheck out The video: https://youtu.be/QAlwa23epO8We sit down with Tommy G to trace the leap from prank videos to trusted, high-stakes documentary journalism on YouTube, including the Kia Boys story that changed everything. We dig into how he earns access to dangerous worlds, stays ethical in the edit, and builds a business that survives demonetization and platform risk. • building a career around curiosity and discomfort tolerance • pivoting from pranks to investigative documentaries with the Kia Boys • using connections and outreach to unlock bigger stories fast • getting criminals to agree to be filmed without paying for access • protecting sources through careful editing and pre-release review • handling fear on location and weighing which stories are too dangerous • choosing when to stay objective and when to advocate for the publ

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YgaynUSYvLUWe sit down with filmmaker Danny, the creator behind Dodford, to unpack how he went from film school and viral TikTok editing tutorials to building cinematic YouTube documentaries. He breaks down the quote-only storytelling system that lets his subjects narrate their own lives, plus the money, mindset, and workload choices that keep the channel alive. • film school expectations and rejecting the traditional career ladder • the accidental TikTok niche that rewarded high quality editing • what short form taught him about hooks, pacing, and iteration • why long form YouTube felt more creatively fulfilling • keeping expectations low to protect authenticity • freelance editing as the bridge to full time creator income • why Patreon becomes the most reliable revenue stream • converting viewers i

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/ow-K7VgvbNgWe talk with JackSucksAtLife about turning a Minecraft start into a long-running creator career by following audience signals and building formats that scale. Along the way we get the real stories behind rare YouTube play buttons, major creator collaborations, and why he now creates more for enjoyment than the chase. • starting on YouTube in 2011 and learning by shipping lots of early videos • choosing a memorable channel name and living with the brand long term • finding traction with Minecraft mod showcases and early monetisation realities • pivoting away from Minecraft using wedge content like Fiverr and community Reddit posts • uncovering hidden YouTube Creator Award options and building a play button collecting saga • running multiple channels and discovering breakout success with GeoG

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/tac76Q0EQ7UWe sit down with Nathan from Unspeakable to talk about what it really takes to grow on YouTube, from 574 uploads before a breakout to building a full production operation that runs like a studio. We dig into focus, reinvestment, AI as a tool, and the mindset shift that hits when success means you finally have something to lose. • Nathan’s early growth through repetition and copying to learn before finding his own style • The 574th upload milestone and why “viral” often comes after dozens of iterations • Investing in what you know and spotting business distractions outside your core skill • Building a dedicated filming town with unique set houses and measuring ROI per video • Blueprint as a creator-first support system with audits, hiring help, editing, and thumbnails • Free Blueprint Univer

Send us Fan MailGet an exclusive price for vidIQ! https://link.vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/KyRrgQ3xPNAWe sit down with Mamadou from Casual Geographic and trace how a bored TikTok download after a layoff turns into a real YouTube career. We dig into the creative choices behind his animal storytelling, his “simple but effective” packaging, and the boundaries he sets to keep the work human.• going from environmental work to full-time creator through TikTok momentum• figuring out when success becomes a viable career on YouTube• building a sustainable workflow for research, writing, editing, and balance• handling recognition in public while staying grounded with friends and family• why his thumbnails stay simple and how he builds a curiosity gap with titles• separating shorts from long-form content and protecting the upload cadence• improving storytelling, B-roll rhythm, and a talk-first