Last month was insane! My clients achieved incredible results following my systems: Check this out 👇🏼 🏆 A channel with 8k subscribers generated over $25k in one month!

This is why YouTubers need to start putting QR codes in their videos. Yup, seriously. (Sponsors will probably love this too.)

Every YouTuber in January 2023....

I left Bali early. The locals are the nicest people I've ever met, but I didn't meet a single person who hadn't gotten ill on arrival. I managed to miss the dreaded "Bali belly" but caught something else and was put straight on a drip when I got back to Dubai today. Not only that, in my 2 months in Bali: 🐥I was hit by a van carrying chickens in to oncoming traffic. 🏍️ Had a moped go into the back of me. 🐕 I was chased by dogs while going for a run. (A guy I met was attacked by 3) 💩Had near misses with open sewers. 🚦The main issue is, the network stays in one area where the traffic is so bad/dangerous that every time you leave the house you put your life at risk. 🚙Otherwise, you can go to the more tranquil areas, but in order to meet up with people, it can require hours on the road. (One time the traffic was so bad I picked up my moped and carried it) Trying to stay healthy and alive is a pretty strong business hack, so I cut my visit short and returned to the 40-degree summer heat in Dubai. Don't get me wrong, Dubai ain't perfect, but it's clean, safe, and doesn't have its own illness named after it.

Dear @YouTube please roll this "courses" tab out to everyone and build in a pay wall option. So many educational YouTubers are: - Burning out trying to make a living off of ad revenue - Terrified of promoting their offers - Overwhelmed by how to build a website, marketing or sell anything This would remove all the friction and help YouTube creators go full time so much faster. That means more focus on content, which means better videos which means a better platform. But it also means happier, healthier creators too. I think this would be the most life changing feature you could ever make, I really hope its in the pipeline

Leon Hendrix went from 5,000 to 100,000 subscribers in a just a few months. But how? I asked him, and he told me his 5-step system to rapid YouTube success (which had some guidance from Mr Beast himself) 🧵/1

Here are 5 powerful persuasion tools that’ll make your videos WAY more clickable.   The first is a CTR beast, but creators can shy away from it because it makes them uncomfortable or (ironically) because they are scared of getting it wrong.

I learned to edit YouTube videos 10x faster with these 6 productivity hacks. Not only will these save you time, they’ll actually make your videos better too. 🧵/1

I started working with this channel about 5 weeks ago(red x) The first video we worked on together picked up almost a million views in the first few weeks and their channel grew 60k subs, the fastest it has ever done and it drove a tonne of leads and sales. Why?

This super simple graphic might be a light bulb moment in your YouTube packaging career. Did you read it in the order?

Me at 35: - Struggling to get views - Uncertain about my niche - Overwhelmed by competition Me at 40: - Millionaire YouTuber - 100s of lives changed - More freedom than ever before 5 years can change everything. Don’t give up.

I tried to "blow up" a YouTube video putting in roughly 5x less effort than normal. Here's what happened and the 2 lessons I learnt from the experiment that made me a better creator.

In 1991 Metallica played live to 1.6 million people, when you see the scale of the crowd it’s mind blowing. Here’s what 1k, 10k, and 100k people look like so that the next time your video “underperforms” you realise just how much of an impact you’re actually having. 👇🏼

I studied a YouTuber’s thumbnails to reveal some of the things he does to get millions of views in a super competitive and crowded niche. Here are the top three things you can implement from my findings. 🧵1/7

This Chat GPT trick blew me away🤯 YouTubers, try this to help get more views on your old videos. All you do is ask the AI to: 👇🏼

95% of YouTube channels don’t grow because their system for making videos is broken. That system is like a chain with 5 links. But most creators don’t know about the first 3. These are the 5 essential things you need to do in your next video to make your channel explode. 🧵/1

Since starting Thumbnail University we've helped 100s of YouTubers crack packaging. Here's 16+ examples of the kind of results we see daily. Including a channel who picked up 42K views on their first video🚀 Sign up today and get the YouTube studio course free! Link in bio

Liv's channel just keeps on flying, 100k new subs in the last 90 days. Thumbnails, thumbnails, thumbnails.

YouTuber @MrWhoesTheBoss became one of the biggest YouTubers in the world by stealing a technique used by the London Underground that keeps their passengers happy.  Here’s the subtle trick he borrowed to boost viewer satisfaction  🧵 1/7

Most YouTubers don’t grow because of one thing: Boring videos. And unless you learn to fix this, your channel is never going to explode. But successful YouTubers use the same tactics to go viral every time. Here’s how to make your videos less boring in 6 steps: 🧵/1

Very well said in this post. Corporate culture died when wages stopped keeping up with the cost of living.

Everyone knows “storytelling” is supposed to make videos better. But most YouTubers struggle to use it properly. In fact, if you try to run before you can crawl, your video could be a disaster. These are the absolute basics you need to master before you go full Casey. 🧵/1

I found a free way to write an entire YouTube video script in 5 seconds and in this week's email I'll be showing you how to do it too. I'll also look at what this might mean for the future of YouTube (for some channel's it is a little worrying) 1/4👇🏼

How to Get Ahead of 99% of YouTubers: - Think in decades - Write daily - Shoot your own B-roll - View flops as lessons - Take breaks - Focus on one thing - Research daily - Repeat what's worked on your channel - Validate everything - Monetize via products What did I miss?

YouTube is just a game of who’s mentally strong enough to keep making mistakes and trying to fix them

Deleting the YouTube Studio app from my phone was one of the best decisions I've ever made. Not only was it ruining my productivity and causing me stress, but I believe it’s actually damaging to the growth of a YouTube channel. Here’s why you should delete the app NOW. 🧵/1

This is the story of the video that refused to give up You’ll Learn: ✅ How it went from a 10/10 flop to an evergreen BEAST. ✅ The dumb mistake that stopped it performing in the first place. ✅ The editing choices that helped it succeed. ✅ Why YouTube keeps pushing it. 🧵/1

How to make a viral video (that blows up your business): I’ve created a FREE viral video planner for you. Which has all you need to go mega viral…It’s free for a limited time. Reply “Video” to get it. (Must be following so I can DM)

How would you feel if you lost $20k last month? Well, this is happening on YouTube to creators right now with the “Invalid traffic issue.” If you don't know what it is, it's basically when your views are considered “bots,” so YouTube pays out no ad revenue. The thing is, every day I get messages from people who have had all their ad revenue taken away because of this, and there’s almost nothing they can do. Some have had to shut down their channels as their entire income vanished. This is why it is so important to create a following off-platform, like on Twitter, Instagram, and email, so that you can diversify your risk. BUT it’s also another reason you MUST find other ways to monetize outside of ad revenue. Im sorry if this has happened to you, I hope it ends up being a blessing in disguise like it has been for a few other creators I've spoken to.

This is so simple it's almost dumb, but if you want to grow a YouTube channel, it works. Step 1: Go to a creator who's smashing it in your niche. Step 2: Look at their top 5 most-viewed videos of all time. Step 3: Write down their top 5 titles. 👇🏼

I've spoken to 100s of YouTubers at this point. But the largest channels always surprised me with the unexpected things they do to grow. These are some must-haves for growing a YouTube channel in 2023. From the essential, to the difficult, to the downright unusual… 🧵/1

90% of growing on YouTube is not quitting and not burning out.

5 years ago, I started on YouTube channel. I’ve made $4,000,000+ in the last 2.5 years. But I could’ve earned that in a fraction of the time. Here are the 5 catastrophic mistakes I made (and how to fix them):

Hayden Hiller-Smith (@HHillierSmith) has edited YouTube videos which have gained over 5 BILLION combined views. I sat down with YouTube’s most successful editor and asked him how anyone can make their videos stand out. This was his advice: 🧵/1

The most powerful YouTube growth tool on the planet is just one video away from changing your life. It works time and time again to bring in big views and today i'm going to show you how to make it.

Video editing is one of the most in demand skills. And my videos help me get millions of dollars a year. Here are 5 of the editing strategies YouTubers use to keep you hooked:

The Futur, @theChrisDo's YouTube channel has over 220M views and generates millions of $ I wanted to know his system for: 1.Getting more views. 2.Generating more money for his business. So… I asked him. Here are 2 ridiculously important lessons from a YouTube legend: 🧵/1

2 years ago I set a bunch of new goals. One of them was to become a digital nomad and travel the world. In March I realised something... the only thing stopping me doing the thing I'd always dreamed of was me. These were the reasons I hadn't followed my dream 1. How will I make videos, I need all my kit? 2. How will I be able to work with clients if I'm on new time zones? 3. How will I manage my team if they're hours behind or ahead? 4. What if I get bored or don't like it? The truth is the only way to actually solve these problems was to go and do the thing I'd wanted to do and work everything out on the go. So I packed up a suitcase, and left the UK. This month I'm in Thailand, I've been flying all over the world since March. Nobody has noticed my videos are filmed with one tiny light I can fit in a bag. I stopped working with clients 1-2-1 and made more money as I now I had more time and focus to work on products I could scale, and it's ridiculously fun. If you have a goal/dream, try and do it, then work out all the things you assume might go wrong because if you're like me, all the negative stuff won't happen anyway.

Anyone noticed how much smaller/new channels get pushed now on the homepage? Im constantly finding new, much smaller channels following me about, and it feels like a good thing

If you're an editor and you want to work with YouTubers, do this, just re-edit something and share it. Every successful YouTuber I know wants to find an editor or more of them. Yhe demand is there, it's down to you to stop hiding.

Video editing is one of the most in demand skills. And my videos help me get millions of dollars a year. Here are 5 of the editing strategies YouTubers use to keep you hooked:

The end of goldfish face is official. I've been telling people to shut their mouths for a while now, they always referred to MrBeast as a reason they'd keep doing it, so this is a win for everyone.

There’s now over 120,000,000 YouTube channels including: •Billionaires •Podcasters •Best selling authors So how are you supposed to compete? Well you can, if you do this 👇🏼

Logan & Jake Paul are not the only YouTubers starting fights 🥊 I challenged @finzar to the worlds first YouTube editing battle and it lands Monday 28th. Who do you think will come out on top?

I recently made a video about 32 passive income ideas’ making YouTubers rich, here’s the entire list summaries

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Expensive YouTube stuff that’s worth every penny • Editors • Thumbnail strategist • Writers • Assistants • Business coaches • Consulting • Courses What did I miss? Kit doesnt make my list as I dont think it's worth upgrading to anything that fancy for most.

A YouTube channel I wish existed. All they'd do is: - Show you how to build a cool YouTube set - Break down and study the things other creators do with their own - Provide inspiration for unique set ideas - Give hacks to make your own set look more pro

I found a long-lost growth strategy that YouTube used to advise. What’s interesting is, it didn’t suggest always trying to “get more views” And I think it could be 10x more achievable for most creators to follow than always trying to make “bangers” Here’s how it worked. 🧵/1

Good Vs Bad YouTubers, which one are you? Bad YouTubers: ❌ Think in days or weeks ❌ Won't make sacrifices ❌ Blame everything other than themselves for lack of success ❌ Think their content is great ❌ Don't get feedback ❌ Check their data every 15 minutes 👇🏼

I think YouTubers should act more dumb. Why? Because it'll actually make producing YouTube videos easier, faster, and I think it'll make your content better too. Here’s 5 tricks to achieve just that which are so simple, they’re borderline dumb. Dumb trick #1 Everyone should write scripts for their videos. (It's just not possible to build in strong enough setups, payoffs, loops, stories, and metaphors without it, but that’s another story.) The thing is, what tends to happen when you write is, you type away for a few hours and then read it back and think “yeah this works” and off you go to film. My advice, STOP! Don’t film, walk away from your script and come back no sooner than 24 hours and read it again. Giving your brain space away from your writing will mean you recharge and come back with fresh eyes. This means you will start to spot the weakest areas in your scripts and you’ll do your watch time a world of good. You’ll spot what can be deleted, what doesn’t make sense, and what you could have done better so much easier. Dumb trick #2 This one's so simple it really does feel dumb. Let’s say you have an idea for a video and because you’re a good YouTuber, you live by the golden rule and make your thumbnail and title first. The thing is, even when you do this, trying to come up with a thumbnail and title for an idea can still be a nightmare. You can struggle to come up with the right words or the best way to create an appealing image and hours can go by while you get more and more frustrated. Here’s what you do to solve this. Nearly all of the best-performing videos I’ve ever produced have one thing in common. The thumbnail and title came to me so easily, there was no friction at all... they just seemed so simple and obvious. BUT the biggest flops I’ve ever had, well, I spent so long trying to work out how to package them up and they still failed. So the answer is simple, if there’s a lot of friction, just move on to an idea that feels way easier to package. Dumb trick #3 I used to really struggle (I still do if I’m honest) with trying to work out how to write a video script that explains complex things. I find myself second-guessing everything. “If I say X then a troll could argue Y.” “I can’t say that because it’s only true for 55% of the viewers, so if I do I'll have to waste time caveating what I’ve said to avoid confusion.” The answer is once again so simple it's dumb, but if you get to a sticking point where you feel overwhelmed, stop and just ask yourself, “What is the simplest way to describe this as I possibly can?” It's amazing what happens when you stop looking at all the complexities in an idea and focus on the dumbest, most simple explanation. How much easier videos are to make and how much better they are to watch too. Dumb trick #4 This one's a bit more advanced and more for the storytellers out there who want to push their editing and content further, but it's a game-changer. Many people when they edit will cut up the narrative, then add B-roll and text and graphics, then add music. But they’re doing it in the wrong order. What you should really do is cut up your narrative, and then add music that creates the right emotion to match the part of the story you are telling, THEN add your B-roll, text, and graphics. Your music can do so much of the heavy lifting when it comes to creating an emotional response. And when you pick that first and then pace all your cuts to match the tone of the music, it’ll make the viewing experience so much more natural and engaging. Pass this on to your editors too. I often find that editors are bad at picking tracks, but by doing the music first, even if you pick a “bad” track, you can make it work by timing all of the edit to it in a way that makes the music work. Ideally, you pick a great track, but music is subjective, dodgy pacing less so. Dumb Trick #5 "This dude can’t even get a million views on every video he makes and he’s teaching people how to grow YouTube channels!" Is a comment I remember really struggling to reply to. At first, I tried to reason with them and explain that niches are different, a million views in my own is pretty rare. Then I tried to argue back and thought about giving their own channel a damning review. Then I went back to educating them to try and help them understand. It wasn’t until I looked at the clock and 30 mins had vanished and I’d still got an empty comment reply box in front of me I realized this ultimate dumb time-saving YouTube trick. Just don’t respond to negative comments, don’t even think about them. You right now might not get many comments but you will, and when you make a video that blows up you’ll get loads of them, most will be mean because that’s what happens when you hit a new audience. So practise the art of moving on as fast as you can from anything you read, don’t allow yourself to feel anger, hate, or frustration, and don’t let your ego take over and force you to reply. Instead, reply to the comments with the least friction, the genius questions you can answer fast, anything that upsets you or makes you feel anxious or angry needs to be recognized as the time to step away and move on. I'm telling you now, if you write a reply setting the worlds to rights, they’ll probably see it and think “too long, ain't reading that” or they might not even see it at all! Hope this helped, good luck with your tricks and stay dumb :)

Years ago, MrWhoseTheBoss and MKBHD’s videos had a problem. But when it got fixed, it helped their channels explode. The crazy thing is, 95% of creators struggle with it too! So what’s the problem, and how can you fix it ? 🧵/1

Got to be PewDiePie right? He influenced the influencers. Also I still dont think he gets enough credit, he hit 100M subs without leaving his chair. Im not sure that'll ever happen again.

How to make a viral video (that blows up your business): I’ve created a FREE viral video planner for you. Which has all you need to go mega viral…It’s free for a limited time. Reply “Video” to get it. (Must be following so I can DM)

I asked 7 millionaire creators what they'd do to make $100k fast if they had to start again from zero. Here’s what they said.

Any guesses for the title of tomorrow's video based on the thumbnail?

You don't have to be in your thumbnails. Thats it.

Now that is a fantastic title!

1/ For the last 18 months, I've spoken to hundreds of YouTubers and 90% of them have the same big problem, they struggle to get more views on the homepage.  Here’s what I tell them to overcome it.  👇🏼

I’ve posted 300+ YouTube videos. 400,000+ subscribers & millions of dollars later… Here is every lesson I learned about growth (so you can get the same result in 1/2 the time):

3 MASSIVE problems are stopping your YouTube channel from growing. And what’s annoying is… the third one stems from some really common advice that’s actually making your videos worse. But let’s talk about the first big mistake, which is all about audience psychology… 🧵/1

Growing a YouTube channel is tough. But being stuck at a job you hate for 40 years is even tougher.

“YouTube Shorts will destroy your channel. They’re only for people with bad attention spans.” I hear this a lot, but I disagree. YouTube Shorts could change your life. In this thread: 1. Should you make Shorts? 2. The Pros 3. The Cons 4. Simple Shorts strategies 🧵/1

This Youtube video is blowing up! The thumbnail is epic too! But when I dug a little deeper it didn't take long to find out where the inspiration had come from 👇🏼

There's a trend appearing on YouTube that's blowing up videos with very little effort, and there's a strong chance anyone can do it too. So today, I'm going to show you: • What this video is. • Examples of creators using it. • How to make one for yourself.

The smart way to: •Stick out •Grow a channel •And make money faster Is with my 5 step Youtube Growth Blueprint. And you can get the 1 hour webinar recording for FREE today ( for only a limited time). Reply “Video” to get it. (Must be following so I can DM)

The hardest thing about growing YouTube isn't making videos, it’s surviving the 9 emotional stages and not quitting. Which stage are you at? 👇🏼

Joshua Mayo posted an educational YouTube video that picked up 2M views in 2 weeks! This wasn't a video about a celeb or a viral stunt, it was a talking head video that EXPLODED. I asked him if he'd reveal his strategy and then broke down everything he did in that video.

Joshua Mayo’s journey on YouTube started like most… With slow and steady growth. But in 2022 he noticed something which caused him to make a huge decision. A decision which blew up his views and his revenue overnight. So what did he change? Well, I asked him… 🧵/1

It looks like YouTube is testing rounded thumbnail corners? How do you feel about this? Although its only small I fear it might make design that little bit tricker.

One of the biggest problems educational YouTubers need to solve is the main objection everyone has to watching their content: "Why should I trust you?" Here's 5 YouTube videos to learn from that built credibility fast. 👇🏼

The most profitable skill in 2024: Scriptwriting. But most people don't know how to start. Steal these 10 lessons to make your videos go viral:

I'm not a fan of the whole "you need to make 100 videos" notion before seeing results on YouTube.

YouTube can be challenging, but there's a simple approach to improve without feeling overwhelmed. Here's how:👇🏼

Hillier Smith is proof that you should take time off from your channel. Too many YouTubers live in fear of not posting and get stuck in a cycle of rushing videos out and ignoring their business.  Just look at his latest video, 6 months off didn't stop it flying.

One of my clients is currently breaking out, they worked their butts off for months to improve their thumbnails and CTR so its the best feeling when you see things start to change.

Here's the strategy I use to launch a new channel and get it's first 1000 subs in half an hour. A thread 🧵

Coming up with good video ideas is HARD. But unless you learn to do it, even the best-packaged videos will never get views. So here are 7 ways to generate more YouTube ideas so you can explode your channel’s growth. 🧵/1

I earned $1,200,000 in one year from my channel. But it's not rocket science — people just don't know where to start. Here's how I'd do it again (without getting lucky):

Things I want to start - New YouTube Channel - Daily shorts - Bi Weekly live stream - Podcasts - New business Things I have time and energy to start. ..... I've realised recently that pushing yourself more and more isn't the answer. Its actually far more satisfying being content with what you have than chasing more. Its just very hard to stop and realise you have enough. I am starting a new channel though but it's replacing something else instead. Itll be out in a week or so and it's goal is to help YouTubers get more from less.

How to build massive audience retention in 2025. Here's the dead simple 3 part framework for you: 1. Build tension

Just realised I hit 20,000 followers on Twitter today. Thanks for coming along for the ride :)

🧵1/ If you want viewers to watch your videos for longer DO NOT DO THE FOLLOWING! 👇🏼

How to find a thumbnail and title with high views potential, without looking like a copycat 👇:

According to Glenn Gers, If you can’t answer these 6 questions then you don't have a story.  Check them out and then tick them off when planning your next video:

They make a strong case for why you shouldn't watch Film Booth, hard to disagree

I shared it with my other channel with 280k subs. Follow me for more in depth strategies anyone can follow. 😂

What's your weakest hand when it comes to making YouTube videos. I'll go first. I suck at sound and colour grading

This is the truth about growth on YouTube, I call it, the "staircase of pain." You start at the bottom in a pain zone where views seem impossible, and most people quit here due to the never-ending feeling of failure.

Why is everyone so obsessed with being a “big” channel? If I started again, I'd niche down more and stay there too. Here’s what that might look like and why it’s so powerful. Firstly,  I'd dive deeper into a niche, selecting one small aspect to dominate instead of the whole thing. In terms of my channel Film Booth, (teaches YouTube growth ironically) that could mean going as specific as making videos just on thumbnail creation, scriptwriting, or editing – but not all of them! Why, you might ask? Everyone wants to get lots of views. The thing is, trying to compete against the biggest channels in your niche means you’ll really have to level up your skills and focus a lot on every second of your videos. 12-15 hour production days were the norm for me trying to optimise videos like this. But if you choose to become "The [INSERT SUPER NICHE] Expert," there's less competition, and becoming an authority is more manageable. Plus, you'll find yourself building a network much quicker because you're "The [INSERT NICHE] Expert," THE go-to person in your tiny field, and people love inviting experts to their podcasts or events so you can borrow other peoples audiences easier too. Here are some YouTube creators I admire for doing just this: @jthomas__ (the YouTube title guy) @justinmooretfam (the YouTube brand deal guy)  Geoffrey Setiawan (the 'stop-your-wife-leaving-you' guy)  Sober Leon (the guy who helps you quit alcohol) They've niched down and built impressive businesses, often surpassing larger channels, and they don’t live their lives trying to outcompete 1000 other creators in their space. The common advice is to "niche down" early to build credibility and an audience, but who said we need to widen the focus later? Unless you aim for a gigantic business and a large team, I believe staying very niche is potentially a better way for a lot of creators to build a business AND its more sustainable, and easier to manage too.

I thought I'd let you in on my thumbnail design process. Step 1: Create your first strategy and design it. Step 2: Make a change to the image and hit save Step 3: Make another change and hit save Step 4: Repeat until one "feels right"

For 3 years, I made $0 from YouTube. But in the last 4 months generated over $1.1Million. The secret? 19 years of business finally paid off. Here’s 43 lessons I wish I knew sooner (so I’d be a millionaire in 1/2 the time):

Why does every YouTube video seem to start with: "Hey guys"? Here's how I make unique openings: * Start with a curious fact * Dive directly into action * Use a compelling hook Stand out by how you greet your audience.

Joey Schweitzer makes self-improvement videos which go viral, time after time. But how does he do it? Let’s break down this video that got 1.8 million views to explain. 🧵/1

The most powerful part of video content: Retention. But most people don’t know where to start. Here are 4 dead simple tips to 2x viewer retention (bookmark this):

I started making videos when I was a kid for fun. Now it's my job I find it really hard to switch off from "work/creating" How do other YouTubers switch off when the thing they used to do to switch off is no longer a " switch off" option?

I'm going to show you the 6 steps Smeaf took to build this thumbnail, which performed amazingly well!

How to make thumbnails that get your content an INSANE amount of clicks: Here’s a quick breakdown for you: Step 1: Learn from Jaack Maate's explosive thumbnails

The top ten rankings YouTube gives your video can be a trap, here are 2 reasons you need to be very careful with them.   Reason#1 I remember posting this video and it “flopped” in the first week.  “You shouldn’t be having flops, this is your job!” is my usual flop narrative.

Who's editing style would you most like to learn and why? Asking for future live stream editing workshops on the channel :)

So turns out A.I. content is not the most profitable niche for Ad revenue😂