The Video Creatr Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this conversation, Augie Johnston and Grant discuss easy ways for beginners to get started on YouTube and create content consistently. They cover topics such as staying in your zone of genius, repurposing content, creating reaction videos, and embracing minimal editing. They also discuss the importance of documenting your journey and building in public. The conversation emphasizes the importance of authenticity, storytelling, and the process of creation. The main takeaway is to focus on taking action and creating content rather than striving for perfection.

Takeaways

• Stay in your zone of genius and create content that you enjoy
• Repurpose content from newsletters, tweets, or other creators for inspiration
• Consider creating reaction videos as an easy content format
• Embrace minimal editing and focus on delivering high-value content
• Document your journey and build in public to create relatable and engaging content
• Don't strive for perfection, focus on taking action and improving over time

The Lean YouTuber Method is a simple framework that makes YouTube video creation easier and more efficient. It emphasizes using tools and AI to streamline the process. The method includes steps such as coming up with video topics and ideas, creating titles, setting up a studio, scripting, filming, editing, and designing thumbnails. The key takeaways include using AI tools for title and keyword generation, practicing and improving speaking skills, investing in good sound equipment, using free or affordable editing software, and creating compelling thumbnails with contrast and big text.

Takeaways

• Use AI tools for title and keyword generation
• Practice and improve speaking skills
• Invest in good sound equipment
• Use free or affordable editing software
• Create compelling thumbnails with contrast and big text

In this conversation, Augie Johnston and Grant Ball discuss the need for a YouTube strategy for businesses, using AlphaPaw as a case study. They analyze AlphaPaw's YouTube channel and identify mistakes in their videos. They then develop a comprehensive YouTube strategy for AlphaPaw, including an upload schedule and content strategy. They discuss the importance of utilizing YouTube Shorts and creating practical and useful videos. They also debate the use of calls to action in shorts and differentiate between search and browse content. Finally, they provide insights on improving video topics and audience retention. The conversation focuses on improving the organization, quality, and production of videos, including the use of B-roll and vlog-style content. It also suggests creating product review videos and exploring different video formats. The importance of improving thumbnails and titles is highlighted, along with the need for engaging and entertaining content. The conversation concludes with strategies for driving traffic to the website and emphasizing the importance of content quality and entertainment value.

Takeaways

• Having a YouTube strategy is crucial for businesses to drive revenue and growth.
• Analyzing and identifying mistakes in existing YouTube channels can help improve content and engagement.
• A comprehensive YouTube strategy includes an upload schedule, content strategy, and utilization of YouTube Shorts.
• Creating practical and useful videos can attract and retain viewers, leading to higher engagement and conversions.

Watching travel videos on YouTube is a pastime for a lot of viewers online. Oftentimes the cinematography and direction of each frame are what sets one video apart from the other of a similar niche. Isaac, starting the Youtube Channel, Pro Walk Tours, wanted to show the viewers how enriching natural stories can be when told properly and artistically. Pro Walk Tours aims to provide a special bird’s eye view of the wonderful cities in the world. 

In today’s podcast, Grant is with Isaac Harjo from Pro Walk Tours. Isaac shares the inspiration behind the unique and heartwarming takes that are showcased on each of Pro Walk Tours’ travel videos online. 

Isaac Harjo’s YouTube channel started in 2017 and has over 500K subscribers with more than 20 million total views. 

Check out the Episode Highlights

01:42     Bringing beauty, history, and culture of different countries through Pro Walk Tours 
04:09     Isaac moved from the USA to Italy in 2014
08:25     Talking about sponsorships and the reason why Isaac turns it down
13:50     Creating shorter clips for future ideas
22:05     Filming at the right time to get the perfect footage
28:54     How it feels to be a full-time YouTuber
38:33     Isaac talks about the process of planning and creating quality videos

Links/ Resources Mentioned
Check Isaac Harjo’s Patreon
Follow Isaac Harjo’s Instagram
Explore Pro Walk Tours on Twitter
Pro Walk Tours Facebook
Isaac Harjo’s YouTube channel

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Baller Boot Camp

Living like a grown-up doesn’t come easily to everyone. There’s no easy way to get started other than just getting started. However, it’s good to begin something simple like a DIY. You can find a lot of DIY channels on YouTube, and one of them is the Michael Builds channel. The Michael Builds channel strives to give its viewers the confidence to tackle their home improvement projects. 

In today’s podcast, Grant is with Michael from Michael Builds channel. Michael shares his motivation for starting his YouTube channel and how he was able to build a business from there. 

Michael Builds’ YouTube channel started in 2018 and has over 300K subscribers with more than 14 million total views. 

Check out the Episode Highlights
01:14     The story behind the Michael Builds channel
05:47      Useful and helpful content always matter
06:36      Michael’s process in creating organic content
08:55      How YouTube affected Michael’s life
10:52      Ways Michael monetizes his channel
15:53      Michael’s experience with Patreon
18:53      Transition your channel to a more personal side
20:45      Be flexible to keep your schedule
24:39      Michael’s release schedule of content
29:12      How YouTube affected Michael’s level of accomplishment
32:53      How Michael handle trolls and negative comments
35:15      What’s next for Michael Builds with Patreon
39:24      Michael’s takeaways in his YouTube channel

Links/ Resources Mentioned
Check Michael Builds Patreon
Follow Michael Builds Instagram
Explore Michael Builds Twitter
Michael Builds Merch Shop
Michael Builds YouTube channel

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Grant Ball
Treesicle

Augie Johnston
Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

Dating is easy. You meet someone, swap numbers, arrange to meet, and take it from there. Still, many people find it tough to meet a great partner and turn to date into a relationship. Dating should be about having fun and enjoying the moment. That’s where the dating coach or relationship expert comes in! Preparing yourself to date, and maximizing your opportunities by learning a little about improving your chances in the dating arena is something that you can learn! 

In today’s podcast, Grant’s guest is Coach Lee. Coach Lee is a world-renowned relationship expert and a coach who helps people get an ex back after a breakup, save a marriage, and become more attractive. Coach Lee has been helping people with their relationships since 2000. 

Coach Lee's YouTube channel started in 2017 and has over 260K subscribers with more than 50 million total views. Coach Lee uses his real-life experience when giving dating advice for 20 years along with multiple certifications in relationship coaching and consulting.

Check out the Episode Highlights
01:37     The importance of having a dating coach
03:49     Coach Lee’s background in relationship coaching
05:49     The transition from being an employee to starting a channel
09:19     The importance of the Trust Factor 
13:36     Put yourself in your viewer's position
19:09     It’s good to be personal in your chosen niche
24:52     Coach Lee’s advice for starting a YouTube channel
28:18     The importance of choosing a good title for your video
33:09     Coach Lee’s monetization strategy and other avenues
42:15     YouTube is a useful tool to explore yourself
45:25     Coach Lee’s take on  connecting with people

Links/ Resources Mentioned

Check Coach Lee’s Website 
Follow Coach Lee’s Instagram
Coach Lee’s favorite products on Amazon
Coach Lee’s YouTube channel

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Grant Ball
Treesicle

Augie Johnston
Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

Interior designing is a complex, wide-ranging, and creative career. All types of spaces - single homes, apartments, condominiums, commercial buildings, and hospitals can be enhanced by the expertise of an Interior designer in collaboration with other design and engineering professionals. When it comes to Interior design and decor, we can always rely on Nick Lewis’s YouTube channel. 

In today’s podcast, Grant and Nick Lewis share how Nick built his thriving Interior design channel on YouTube and turned it into a lucrative business. 

Nick Lewis's YouTube channel started in 2014 and has over 370K subscribers with more than 35 million total views. 

Check out the Episode Highlights
01:34     How Nick Lewis built his YouTube channel 
04:46     The viral moment for Nick Lewis
06:52     Stop asking people to subscribe to your channel
09:34     How Nick got an experience with Interior design
15:07     How Nick Lewis monetizes his YouTube channel
20:14     How Nick targets his ads on YouTube
29:16     The benefit of hiring an Editor
33:08     How Nick’s manager works for him
39:45     Know your worth in negotiating with brand deals
43:47     How Nick works with brands
48:36     Nick’s experience with YouTube shorts, TikTok and IG
55:57     Nick’s advice to YouTube starters

Links/ Resources Mentioned
Follow Nick Lewis's Instagram and Tiktok
Nick Lewis's favorite products on Amazon
Nick Lewis's YouTube channel

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Grant Ball
Treesicle

Augie Johnston
Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

A lot of people enjoy the lifestyle of traveling all the time. The RV lifestyle could be enticing but somehow overwhelming. Mike Wendland from the RV Lifestyle channel will help us understand how it’s possible to travel the North American continent while making a comfortable living in it.  

In today’s podcast, Grant and Mike Wendland share his RV lifestyle, the adventures they have experienced, and how it all started for Mike’s YouTube channel.   

Mike's YouTube channel, RV Lifestyle started in 2012 together with his beautiful wife Jennifer Wendland. Mike and Jennifer are both journalists who started traveling as a hobby and made it their lifestyle. The RV Lifestyle has over 170K subscribers with more than 32 million total views. 

Check out the Episode Highlights

03:21     How RV Lifestyle channel started
05:23     Focus on your passion to find your niche
09:42     The transition to RV Lifestyle across North America
14:06     How YouTube shorts affected RV Lifestyle’s content
17:23     The workflow and employees behind the RV Lifestyle channel
22:58     The advantage of hiring people for your channel
32:25     How Mike’s journalism background helps him with his channel
37:05     How Mike reach out to Sponsors
45:03     The next project for Mike
48:58     Mike’s advice and thoughts to content creators

Links/ Resources Mentioned
Check out RV Lifestyle's Website
Follow RV Lifestyle's Instagram
Follow RV Lifestyle's Facebook
RV Lifestyle's YouTube channel

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Grant Ball
Treesicle

Augie Johnston
Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

We live in an increasingly digital and disconnected world. Many of us are behind a computer, cell phone, or steering wheel for much of the day. But when the pandemic hits, most of us have found the time to do gardening and even made it a hobby. Succulents are the type of plant that survives drought by storing water in its leaves, stems, or roots so it won’t demand much of your time. Cassidy Tuttle from the Succulents and Sunshine is a great YouTube channel where we can learn a lot about growing gorgeous succulent plants. 

In today’s podcast, Grant and Cassidy share how Cassidy’s journey began in growing succulent plants and why she choose succulents. 

Cassidy's YouTube channel, Succulents, and Sunshine started in the year 2011 and has over 111K subscribers with more than 7 million total views. 

Check out the Episode Highlights

01:08     How Cassidy got into growing succulent plants
03:51     The time when Cassidy’s channel started gaining momentum
06:55     The importance of optimized workflow in video production
10:34     Cassidy’s experience with YouTube shorts
17:51     How YouTube has changed the way Cassidy runs her business
21:44     How online business has been life-changing for Cassidy
23:32     Cassidy’s strategy in posting her content
29:13     How Cassidy still grows her blog with YouTube at the same time
32:24     Cassidy’s advice for business starters
41:37     Taking calculated risks and financial freedom

Links/ Resources Mentioned

Check out Succulents and Sunshine's Courses
Follow Succulents and Sunshine's Instagram
Follow Succulents and Sunshine's Facebook
Visit Succulents and Sunshine's Pinterest
Succulents and Sunshine's YouTube channel

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Treesicle

Augie Johnston
Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp

The most challenging task of finding a holistic lifestyle regimen is what, who, where, when, how, and why to start. We dig thru the internet to provide us with complete and comprehensive knowledge and skill sets in order for us to be guided accordingly. Lucky for us today, we have Troy Casey. Troy is a Certified Health Nut, renowned life coach, and healer who has scoured the earth searching for the most powerful health and healing methods. 

In today’s podcast, Grant and Troy Casey share Troy’s unique approach and philosophy of living a healthy life utilizing the earth’s natural resources.  

Troy's YouTube channel, Certifiedhealthnut started in 2006 and has accrued over 130K subscribers with more than 12 million total views. 

Check out the Episode Highlights

01:56     How Troy’s YouTube channel started
06:01     How YouTube affected Troy’s artistic career
07:39     How Troy’s business attached to his YouTube channel
12:43     Troy’s struggles in the year 2008
18:56     Tap  into your authenticity and find your passion
28:04     If it is your dream, it will eventually come to fruition
33:40     Troy’s experience with exhaustion and censorship
43:09     The importance of having multi-streams of income
48:59     Practice the positive meditation 
51:52     Troy’s perspective on health and consciousness

Links/ Resources Mentioned

Check out Certified Health Nut's Website
Follow Certified Health Nut's Instagram
Follow Certified Health Nut's Facebook
Certified Health Nut's YouTube channel

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Check out Grant and Augie’s Channels below:

Grant Ball
Treesicle

Augie Johnston
Vidchops
Baller Boot Camp