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Reflecting on 2024: Reviving the YouTube Success Podcast with Renewed Commitment

In the final 2024 episode of the YouTube Success Podcast, host Matt Hughes candidly discusses the reasons behind his hiatus from the podcast in August and the valuable lessons he learned about paying attention to metrics. He highlights his experiences from a recent conference, reviews the year, and compares the success of the YouTube Success Podcast against his 'Matt Full Time' brand. With renewed determination, Matt outlines his commitment to producing 52 episodes in 2025, sharing valuable insights completely free, and his plans for TubeFest 2025 featuring notable creators. He emphasizes the importance of planning, understanding metrics, and the power of giving away valuable content.

00:00 Welcome to the Final Episode of 2024

00:48 The Importance of Analyzing Your Numbers

02:02 Reflecting on Content Creation and Metrics

04:19 Commitment to the YouTube Success Podcast

04:33 Sharing Analytics and Listener Statistics

05:55 Plans for 2025: New Episodes and Structure

10:16 Upcoming Interviews and TubeFest 2025

12:22 Thank You and Looking Forward to 2025

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Starting a YouTube channel is an exciting adventure, but it can also feel overwhelming if you’re not sure where to start. In this episode, I walk you through the essential steps to kickstart your channel and set yourself up for success.

This episode provides actionable tips and insights designed to help you navigate the early stages of your YouTube journey with confidence. Don’t miss out on the chance to transform your YouTube aspirations into reality.

What’s been the toughest part of starting or growing your YouTube channel for you? Share your challenges, and let’s find solutions together!

YouTube For Business

This is our low cost membership that helps entrepreneurs and business owners grow their brand and revenue by mastering YouTube. It provides strategic support, expert guidance, and a community of like-minded creators, helping you show up consistently on camera, create impactful content, and turn views into customers. If you want to grow your visibility and make YouTube work for your business, this is the place to be.

Links

• YouTube For Business - Low cost membership for Entrepeneurs and Businesses
• TubeFest - Annual Creator & Entrepreanur Conference - 2 Stages - World Class Speakers

https://youtu.be/AlvHrFCJGaA

In this episode of YouTube Success podcast, join me as I share insights from my recent experience at Social Media Marketing World and explore why being a little "weird" can actually be your superpower in content creation. I'll share stories and discuss how they can help you connect better with your audience.

Whether you're new to creating videos or have been doing it for a while, this episode has practical tips to help you stand out online. So, if you're curious about how embracing your “weird” can make your YouTube channel more interesting, this conversation is for you!

YouTube For Business

This is our low cost membership that helps entrepreneurs and business owners grow their brand and revenue by mastering YouTube. It provides strategic support, expert guidance, and a community of like-minded creators, helping you show up consistently on camera, create impactful content, and turn views into customers. If you want to grow your visibility and make YouTube work for your business, this is the place to be.

Links

• YouTube For Business - Low cost membership for Entrepeneurs and Businesses
• TubeFest - Annual Creator & Entrepreanur Conference - 2 Stages - World Class Speakers

https://youtu.be/TB9lQZMhSu4

Did you know you can launch your own YouTube channel without showing your face in your videos?

If you've ever dreamed of starting a channel but don’t want to show your face and you are feeling overwhelmed by where to begin, this episode is your guide. I shared 5 crucial steps to getting started and by the end of this episode, you'll have all the tools and knowledge you need to launch your own faceless YouTube channel and start sharing your content with the world.

Of course, no YouTube channel is complete without polished videos. That's why we'll also cover the basics of video editing, thumbnails, and other important things to keep in mind when starting a channel.

YouTube For Business

This is our low cost membership that helps entrepreneurs and business owners grow their brand and revenue by mastering YouTube. It provides strategic support, expert guidance, and a community of like-minded creators, helping you show up consistently on camera, create impactful content, and turn views into customers. If you want to grow your visibility and make YouTube work for your business, this is the place to be.

Links

• YouTube For Business - Low cost membership for Entrepeneurs and Businesses
• TubeFest - Annual Creator & Entrepreanur Conference - 2 Stages - World Class Speakers
• Syllaby by Austin Armstrong
• Custom Thumbnails (Justin Evans)

https://youtu.be/mIHfElaJJC0

In this episode of YouTube Success Podcast, I am inviting you on an inspiring journey alongside Samantha Cameron, a Social Media Alchemist, where you'll uncover invaluable insights on igniting your motivation and propelling yourself toward success.

Samantha shares her personal experiences and strategies for overcoming obstacles, finding purpose, and staying resilient in the face of challenges. From identifying your passions to harnessing the power of determination, this episode offers practical advice and actionable steps to kickstart your own success journey. Tune in and discover the keys to unlocking your inner drive with Samantha Cameron.

YouTube For Business

This is our low cost membership that helps entrepreneurs and business owners grow their brand and revenue by mastering YouTube. It provides strategic support, expert guidance, and a community of like-minded creators, helping you show up consistently on camera, create impactful content, and turn views into customers. If you want to grow your visibility and make YouTube work for your business, this is the place to be.

Links

• Samantha Cameron
• YouTube For Business - Low cost membership for Entrepeneurs and Businesses
• TubeFest - Annual Creator & Entrepreanur Conference - 2 Stages - World Class Speakers

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Why are we bidding farewell to the YouTube Community?

Join me as I share the reasons behind this move, and what my next plan is, as we shift to a broader focus. We had a fun and insightful journey in the YouTube Community and this gave me the vision that drives a new journey forward.

Join me as I embark on this exciting new chapter and discover what lies beyond the closure of the YouTube Community. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be part of something greater—this is just the beginning!

YouTube For Business

This is our low cost membership that helps entrepreneurs and business owners grow their brand and revenue by mastering YouTube. It provides strategic support, expert guidance, and a community of like-minded creators, helping you show up consistently on camera, create impactful content, and turn views into customers. If you want to grow your visibility and make YouTube work for your business, this is the place to be.

Links

• YouTube For Business - Low cost membership for Entrepeneurs and Businesses
• TubeFest - Annual Creator & Entrepreanur Conference - 2 Stages - World Class Speakers
• The Creator Meetup

In this episode of the YouTube Success Podcast, join us as we delve into the world of successful collaborations with Robin Waite, a seasoned business coach and speaker at TubeFest. Take it from Robin’s successful experience of collaborations and learn how you can pitch collaborations to fellow YouTubers and/or influencers successfully.

Join YouTube Community

Join the YouTube Community to connect with fellow content creators, share your insights, and stay updated on the latest news. Your journey to YouTube success is more enjoyable when shared. Be part of the conversation!

Links

• Take Your Shots - Robin Waite’s book
• Robin Waite’s interview with Ali Abdaal
• YouTube Community
• TubeFest
• KOV Links

https://youtu.be/g5ARcfkh3ds

In this week’s episode of YouTube Success Podcast, we'll reflect on my experiences with the Shorts Challenge, and I’ll share some valuable insights and a secret tip that has me really pumped. We'll also touch on the challenges and explore how Shorts is making waves across different platforms. Plus, I'll reveal some surprising growth stats for the podcast. This is all about a positive journey through Shorts, analytics, and the ongoing experiment to make our content even better.

Episode Highlights

• Podcast growth
• Shorts Challenge
• Personal experience on Shorts Challenge
• Challenges
• Shorts Challenge stats
• Shorts’ impact on different platforms
• Facebook Reels

YouTube For Business

This is our low cost membership that helps entrepreneurs and business owners grow their brand and revenue by mastering YouTube. It provides strategic support, expert guidance, and a community of like-minded creators, helping you show up consistently on camera, create impactful content, and turn views into customers. If you want to grow your visibility and make YouTube work for your business, this is the place to be.

Links

• YouTube For Business - Low cost membership for Entrepeneurs and Businesses
• TubeFest - Annual Creator & Entrepreanur Conference - 2 Stages - World Class Speakers

https://youtu.be/Ho5qz9SfjTw

In today's episode, I'm joined by Dorien Morin-Van Dam, a social media strategist with over 13 years of experience.

Dorien shares her journey on how to gain visibility and be consistent with it. Discover the catalyst for her journey, the impact on her business, and the invaluable tips she shares for building an engaging online presence.

Get ready for insights, laughs, and encouragement to kickstart your journey!

Join YouTube Community

Join our YouTube Success Podcast Community and share your experiences, insights, and questions. We'd love to connect with you as we all navigate the exciting world of video content creation together.

Links

• Dorien Morin-Van Dam
• YouTube Community
• TubeFest
• KOV Links

Struggling to hit that elusive 100-subscriber milestone?

What if I told you there's a comprehensive checklist waiting for you, a step-by-step guide to break down the barriers that have held you back? Join me as I guide you through the essential steps to launch your YouTube channel successfully.

Episode highlights

• Essential steps to launch a YouTube channel
• YouTube Getting Started checklist
• Strategies for reaching the first 100 subscribers
• Channel branding and optimisation
• Quick research strategies and effective video planning
• How to create a powerful intro video
• Batch filming

I’ve created a checklist – it's not your average one-pager, it's a whopping nine pages packed with actionable insights.

Hit the ground running!

Links

• Getting Started on YouTube Checklist
• YouTube Community
• TubeFest
• Shorts Challenge
• KOV Links