Tubetalk: Your Youtube How-to Guide

Send us a textGet 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 here: https://youtu.be/y7yXOTVrTRQCheck out Tim here: https://x.com/timdanilovhiWe break down how Tim built a faceless YouTube portfolio by choosing hard-to-copy niches, hiring full-time in high-ROI markets, and scaling output with systems. The highs include a $50k month on Shorts; the lows include age-restrictions and the AI slop wave.• moving from TikTok agency tactics to YouTube systems• breakout short at video seven and early monetization• hard niches vs saturated niches in faceless content• cost control through full-time hiring in high-ROI regions• investor partnership and SOPs for scale and quality control• rapid scale from 15 to 60 videos a month• portfolio mindset to offset volatility and seasonality• downturn drivers: age restrictions and AI slop flooding feeds• pivot to long-form for RPM stability while

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWe dig into WatchMojo’s 20-year climb and the choices that made the brand durable: focus on pop culture, a reliable list format, and a bet that YouTube would become television. Ash shares fair use tactics, Content ID battles, and why evergreen thinking outlasts trends.• four pillars for scale across focus, lists, YouTube programming, and legal rigor• how fair use works in practice and why systems matter• navigating Content ID, platform neutrality, and policy pressure• building evergreen lists instead of chasing virality• spin-offs like MissMojo and MojoPlays and what worked• when experiments stall and how to sunset or pivot• shorts for discovery, mids for revenue, longform for FAST growth• platform strategy across YouTube, Snap, TikTok, and Instagram• starti

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/QnFLe3mxMU4We challenge the old “post daily” rule and show how consistency is really about a clear through line, smarter seasons, and data‑driven bets. We share tools and tactics to bridge shorts and longs, republish with better hooks, and craft vlogs that lead with emotion.• redefining consistency as content identity not calendar pressure• starting with many imperfect videos to learn faster• using seasons and pauses to prevent burnout• reading analytics: CTR, AVD, related‑video traffic• idea generation with the Feed and outlier analysis• funding high‑effort videos with data confidence• accepting shorts and longs rarely win equally• re‑editing and republishing early underperformers• packaging vlogs around intention, stakes a

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/QnFLe3mxMU4We challenge the “long form is dying” narrative and lay out why feeds are surfacing more shorts and livestreams while long videos still win when they deliver deeper value. We answer creator emails on niche focus, audience shifts, variety channel pitfalls, comments etiquette, and whether to split shorts from long form.• YouTube feed shifts toward shorts and streams• Why live spikes on TV and autoplay matter• Long form value versus quick answers in search• Niche fit dictates format, not trends• Variety channels dilute viewer intent• Packaging for younger audiences without losing core• When to split shorts and long form into separate channels• Practical tactics: thumbnails, titles, related traffic, outliers

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/QbSt0pUM0rUWe unpack a practical path to your first 1,000 subscribers with Nick Nimmin, focusing on mindset, search strategy, tight packaging, binge paths, shorts, and live streams built for replay. We share tactics you can apply today without chasing vanity metrics or burning out.• learning curve mindset and skill stacking• search-first strategy to seed recommendations• evergreen topics that compound over time• hooks, pacing and retention-focused editing• binge paths with end screens, cards and playlists• channel homepage design that guides viewers• shorts as search and highlight distribution• live streams structured for replay growth• balancing intuition with analytics over time• goals beyond views and defining your ideal

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video:  https://youtu.be/n5k6jp3d9gcWe unpack how a viral NFT video created misalignment, why starting over with a clean slate led to 100K in ~40 videos, and how internal motivation beats external milestones. We also dig into packaging, outliers, the “lane” framework, and brand deals that actually convert.• defining a sustainable lane of audience, value, and format• launching with four videos to create binge paths• shifting from quantity to quality to hit monetization• crafting breakout packaging with novel thumbnails• using outliers to pick topics that punch above weight• building post-video reflections to improve faster• navigating burnout and finding an internal why• stage two growth tactics from 1K to 10K• sponsorship funnels, incentives, and l

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/Na8rto6X_M0We share a practical plan to get your channel ready for the new year, built on audience intent, packaging strategy, and consistent execution. Along the way we dig into collabs, AB testing, hooks that buy watch time, and how to turn strangers into fans without burning out.• why understanding audience intent drives topics and tone• packaging as title, thumbnail, and topic working as one promise• simple thumbnails with a single focal point• hooks that match the promise and buy more time• consistency as a repeatable format, not a rigid schedule• using collab tools to expand reach responsibly• intentional AB title tests and when to use them• deepening connection with comments and voice replies• a focused checkl

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/Na8rto6X_M0We lay out a practical plan to revive a stalling YouTube channel by shifting with audience interests, refreshing formats, and resurrecting older videos with smarter packaging. We share how to read AVD, CTR, and cadence, design for strangers, and adapt to policy shifts you can’t control.• busting the shadowban myth and reframing blame• spotting audience drift and competition pressure• reading average view duration and click-through rate• tracking channel cadence and views per hour• testing topics to avoid fatigue and when to pivot• using content buckets to build coherent variety• flipping formats and finding unique angles• mapping viewer intent from discovery to action• applying the Lazarus strategy to old

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/Na8rto6X_M0We break down five core reasons channels stall and show how to restart growth with viewer-first strategy, stronger hooks, and a system you can sustain. We share practical fixes for niche confusion, retention drop-offs, and perfectionism while offering accountability tools to keep you moving.• redefining consistency as creator accountability not algorithm worship• building realistic schedules for full-time workers• defining a clear viewer and choosing three to five content buckets• becoming the through line so topics can broaden over time• matching title and thumbnail promises in the first 15 seconds• rehooking through sections and removing early ending cues• using shorts to practice hooks and pacing• plann

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/Na8rto6X_M0We bring John back to unpack leaving a staff role for creator life, why viral shorts didn’t feel like success, and how a mission to help creators beat “slop” changed everything. We answer audience questions on TV viewers, brand ROI, streaming strategy, and AI editing’s limits.• redefining success from views to impact and mission• separating formats when shorts overshadow long form• subtitles, metadata and clarity reviving old stories• outside perspective as the only reliable “metric”• cutting ego, tightening hooks and payoff discipline• TV watch time depressing sub conversion on travel content• pitching brands with ROI proof and affiliate data• multi‑streaming pragmatics and YouTube‑native packaging• repur

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/Na8rto6X_M0vidIQ India: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQIndiaWe test YouTube’s collab feature with real data, compare two collaborations with opposite discovery patterns, and share how vidIQ India used a single launch to stand on its own. We also tackle shorts vs long‑form conversions, time sacrifice, and cultural insights that change how you read subscriber counts.• Why audience fit beats audience size for collaborations• How the collab feature seeds subscription feeds and triggers recommendations• VidIQ India launch results and sustaining views without a collab boost• SPEED vs Nomad Push case studies and what made one “stickier”• Turning shorts viewers into long‑form viewers with bridges and expectations• Practical t

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/0RE0fZkIbI4We trace Robin’s wild journey from a struggling skate channel and homelessness to a thriving English-language travel vlog built from internet cafes, $11 nights, and relentless challenges. Skating Japan, crossing Korea, riding a gifted moped through 47 prefectures, and now vanlife—each arc stacks story, skill, and momentum.• why the skate channel rose during Olympics then collapsed in a niche market• partner exit and the choice to livestream a seven-month Japan crossing• super chats as temporary fuel and the need for durable formats• creating Nomad Push and targeting English speakers with honest travel• life inside Japan’s internet cafes and how to live on night packs• filming for serendipity, editing for p

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/42BclmoqbB4We walk through how the guys left Donut, built Speeed from scratch, and learned to balance inspiration with packaging without burning out. We share what worked, what flopped, and why authenticity is the only sustainable strategy on YouTube.• lessons from High Low and big-budget production• why we left and how we kept it respectful• first upload panic and the rebound• the “magazine” model beyond cars• experiments that outperformed expectations• packaging rules: idea first, thumbnail second• what the algorithm gets right and wrong• analytics traps with the 1–10 ranking• tools, sponsors, and weekly ops pressure• small-channel shoutouts and influences• live two-minute channel pitch challengeIf you're new

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/0RE0fZkIbI4We break down how to grow on YouTube by thinking like a viewer, from using the collab feature without breaking the promise to designing for lean-back TV audiences. We also answer listener questions on mixed-format channels, browse vs search, accessibility, and naming your channel.• why the algorithm serves viewers, not creators• how to use the collab feature to meet expectations• where collabs fit in your content mix• TV viewing habits and lean-back packaging• AI upscaling and higher-res thumbnails for TVs• playlists and targeted end screens for binges• browse vs search and “scary” analytics• separating podcasts from produced videos• accessibility cues that boost retention• naming a channel for memorabilit

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video version here: https://youtu.be/s4dQbeDH0VsWe dig into YouTube’s AI push, the underrated power of the new collaboration tool, and why understanding human behavior beats chasing algorithm lore. Listener questions take us from reptile care positioning to audio-only let’s plays to the collector mindset that turns variety into a focused channel.• AI-enabled creation vs policy enforcement tension• Collaboration tool benefits and onboarding friction• Entertainment vs education packaging for animal niches• On-camera energy: the 130 percent rule• Audio-only let’s plays limits and visual repackaging• Titles that trigger curiosity through specificity• Collector through lines that enable channel variety• Search intent, answer-first structure, and persona

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/-PzSEl2E2UoWe put YouTube’s new Collab feature through a real test and watched first-day impressions jump from 2,800 to 58,000 on a new channel. We dig into analytics, tradeoffs, and how smaller creators can partner smart without changing their format.• How the Collab feature expands distribution into partner subscriptions and browse• Why launch timing matters more than retroactive collabs• What to expect when CTR and AVD dip but total watch time soars• Practical steps for small-channel collaborations and shared analytics• When to separate education from entertainment to avoid audience confusion• Diagnosing big impression drops with traffic sources and seasonality• Using AI to lift scripts, audio, and ideation with

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the YouTube version: https://youtu.be/gpTP3s-AOMIWe grapple with AI’s blurry line between prompting and creating, then dig into practical, grounded tactics for pivots, thumbnails, and growth that hold up under pressure. Along the way, we unpack niche strategy, device behavior, and how to build repeatable “luck” on YouTube.• creator vs prompter with AI ethics and friction• pivoting a monetized reaction channel into parenting• leveraging a unique life story as a moat• why inconclusive A/B tests default and what to do instead• when to stop testing and enforce visual consistency• YouTube variance vs luck and how skill compounds• packaging tiny niches for broader curiosity• translations and auto-dubbing realities• TV vs mobile: lean-back design and length e

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQPodcastsWe break down why Sora 2 feels like a before-and-after moment for content creation and what it means for tools, creativity, copyright, and trust. We push past hype, share where lines get crossed, and map practical ways to adapt without losing your voice.• what sora 2 is and why it matters• prompting vs creating, and where tools end• lowering barriers and rising competition• “ai slop” definitions, intent, and quality• accusations of ai use and proving human work• likeness, consent, and ethical red lines• copyright risk, parody limits, and safe uses• practical workflows: b‑roll, editing, ideation• misinformation loops and fact-check habits• what platforms may restrict next and why• how to futurep

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQPodcastsWe dig into why subscribers don’t equal views, how to pivot without wrecking your channel, and why designing a bingeable path beats chasing a one-off hit. Tori shares a new-channel case study that hit 23k views in three uploads and the input goals that kept her sane.• subscribers do not equal views and momentum matters• burnout, niche boredom and the cost of a hard pivot• wedging: mixing what works with where you’re going• input goals over vanity metrics during pivots• designing a viewer journey and target videos• new fitness channel strategy and early monetization progress• search vs browse, SEO for humans, and TV viewing growth• building funnels for coaching and selling to the right viewers•

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQPodcastsYouTube's new restriction on Premium family plans requires all members to live in the same household, following similar moves by Amazon Prime and Netflix, drastically reducing the value proposition for subscribers who share with family members living elsewhere.• YouTube now tracking IP addresses to verify household status with a 30-day verification system• Family plan subscribers paying $22 monthly now limited to sharing only with people in their physical household• Licensing agreements for music and movies likely pushing platforms to limit account sharing• Two-person plan being tested in France, India, Taiwan and Hong Kong as a potential middle-ground solution• The promote button on YouTu