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<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 35157" data-quote="Nicko" data-source="post: 1132634" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1132634" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1132634">Nicko said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> You might also think about interviewing a cross section of seniors in that age demo. Those that have had some financial success (and how they did it) and those that haven’t (and what sort of information / help they’re looking for). Plus it gives you a huge amount of relatable content for your channel. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Great suggestion, Nicko! And those are two really solid points you made about the advantages of doing the interviews. Thanks for sharing!<br /> Dave</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 54694" data-quote="Private Witt" data-source="post: 1132772" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1132772" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1132772">Private Witt said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Check this old tiTmer out. He has 1.44 million followers. He has some long form but specializes in shorts. Every generation loves him as he is so wholesome and his topic is loved by all.<br /> <br /> <div class="bbMediaWrapper" data-media-site-id="youtube" data-media-key="mXn5hwyRzvw"> <div class="bbMediaWrapper-inner"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXn5hwyRzvw?wmode=opaque" loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> </div> </div><i><span style="font-size: 10px"><a href="https://youtube.com/shorts/mXn5hwyRzvw?si=LbXNpNid8YGgSV9z" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">View: https://youtube.com/shorts/mXn5hwyRzvw?si=LbXNpNid8YGgSV9z</a></span></i> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>This guy&#039;s playlist is an interesting body of work. Who would have guessed that a channel about milkshakes, sundaes, and floats would have built a subscription base of almost one and a half million? And considering his gentle personality and video subjects, I find his &quot;about&quot; section interesting - &quot;X military - Survivalist - UN Peace Keeper.&quot;</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 62811" data-quote="StrikingViper69" data-source="post: 1132593" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1132593" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1132593">StrikingViper69 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> So what’s the actual fastlane going to be? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>&quot;I&#039;m so new to the Fastlane mindset that I haven&#039;t yet decided on the specific revenue vehicle that will take me to the destination. Right now, I&#039;m focusing on identifying problems that need solving, which will guide me toward creating a viable business. Thanks for the question!&quot;</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 23590" data-quote="Andy Black" data-source="post: 1132550" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1132550" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1132550">Andy Black said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Document your journey? People love following a good story. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> +1.<br /> <br /> Action reveals direction.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 144656" data-quote="MomentumMaker" data-source="post: 1132775" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1132775" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1132775">MomentumMaker said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> This guy&#039;s playlist is an interesting body of work. Who would have guessed that a channel about milkshakes, sundaes, and floats would have built a subscription base of almost one and a half million? And considering his gentle personality and video subjects, I find his &quot;about&quot; section interesting - &quot;X military - Survivalist - UN Peace Keeper.&quot; </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> When I saw his bio I thought the same thing. That dude has seen and been part of some serious chit that he can&#039;t talk about and his milkshake world probably is his therapy. Id say he is making a good side buck as well. While shorts don&#039;t pay much he probably makes a few thousand a month and he also is using the channel to move his milkshake book. Another thing I find interesting is he always starts the video with the end product and when watching the viewer doesn&#039;t even realize they are watching a second view as the ending goes into a replay. Not sure if that is a big Youtuber trick but he has pulled it off efficiently.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 28856" data-quote="Uly Sambrano" data-source="post: 1133934" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1133934" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1133934">Uly Sambrano said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I love YouTube! What are your options that you are thinking of doing so far? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>I&#039;ve received several suggestions in this thread about what type of YouTube channel I should start. Each suggestion has merit and would provide value for my viewers. The two suggestions that resonate most with me are to &quot;document my journey&quot; and to &quot;share my story—circumstances, experience, and motivation.&quot;</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Today marks the date I set for publishing my first YouTube video, and I’m relieved to say that I just barely made the deadline—squeezing it in right before the clock ran out.<br /> <br /> As all the &#039;How to Be a YouTuber&#039; gurus say, your first video will likely be far from perfect. Well, mine turned out particularly rough. A week before my deadline, I realized I was way behind, and the video I posted ended up being even below the standard of most first attempts.<br /> Since this video is intended as the introduction to my channel, I’m considering it a &#039;first draft.&#039; I’ll be revising and uploading a final version down the road.<br /> <br /> I want to thank everyone who took the time to offer suggestions and encouragement when I first started this thread in early August. Your feedback has been much appreciated.<br /> <br /> Feel free to check out my first video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IpVpQJttGU&amp;t=5s" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">here</a>—it&#039;s just a short one, about a minute long, but I’d love to hear your feedback as I gear up for more content! Thanks again for your support!&quot;</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 144656" data-quote="MomentumMaker" data-source="post: 1139931" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1139931" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1139931">MomentumMaker said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Today marks the date I set for publishing my first YouTube video, and I’m relieved to say that I just barely made the deadline—squeezing it in right before the clock ran out.<br /> <br /> As all the &#039;How to Be a YouTuber&#039; gurus say, your first video will likely be far from perfect. Well, mine turned out particularly rough. A week before my deadline, I realized I was way behind, and the video I posted ended up being even below the standard of most first attempts.<br /> Since this video is intended as the introduction to my channel, I’m considering it a &#039;first draft.&#039; I’ll be revising and uploading a final version down the road.<br /> <br /> I want to thank everyone who took the time to offer suggestions and encouragement when I first started this thread in early August. Your feedback has been much appreciated.<br /> <br /> Feel free to check out my first video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IpVpQJttGU&amp;t=5s" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">here</a>—it&#039;s just a short one, about a minute long, but I’d love to hear your feedback as I gear up for more content! Thanks again for your support!&quot; </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Good for you to take that first step. Your enunciation was great. It will be interesting to see how you develop this project.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 60" data-quote="Runum" data-source="post: 1139933" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1139933" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1139933">Runum said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Good for you to take that first step. Your enunciation was great. It will be interesting to see how you develop this project. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Thanks-a-million, Runum!</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 144656" data-quote="MomentumMaker" data-source="post: 1139935" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1139935" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1139935">MomentumMaker said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Thanks-a-million, Runum! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>You are welcome. Double subbed. When will your next video be published?</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Looking cool man! My recommendation is DRASTICALLY up the pace as soon as you can. Reps Reps Reps.<br /> <br /> I filmed SEVEN videos today ( I will setup two to post per a day so I can use the coming days for other things). Six for my current channel and one for a new channel. I absolutely did not start off that way. But it worked. I committed to one video a day, it was a nightmare for awhile - but I got a bit faster. Then I committed to two videos a day - it also sucked - but that commitment taught me to get faster and faster at making videos ( and the videos were HIGHER quality) to the point that I filmed these six videos and edited them as well in probably under 2 hours total. <br /> <br /> <br /> I would HIGHLY recommend you post another video tomorrow and everyday after that for at least a few months.<br /> <br /> Youtube does not admit it but the algorithm ABSOLUTELY rewards quantity. You will hear examples given my youtube gurus of massive youtubers who do not post often but on the mid to small level 1000% youtube responds to frequency very strongly. As soon as the channel starts you want to show youtube you are someone who is going to be making a lot of content. That way youtube is like &quot;cool if we send traffic and they like him, he will keep producing and they will keep watching&quot;.<br /> <br /> My friend helped me a lot - he told me &quot;what is the limit to youtube - how many youtube videos are you allowed to post?&quot; Me&quot;...?&quot;<br /> <br /> Him &quot; NO LIMIT - you can post 1,000 awful videos&quot; - that took of all the pressure it does not matter how many bad videos you post or videos that get no views. ( not to say they will be bad - just there is NO pressure).<br /> <br /> So you post tons of content that is step 1)<br /> Step 2 - is you start looking at works and what does not work. Get into it in detail.<br /> <br /> I recommend the book &quot;the YouTube formula&quot; there is a bit of fluff but it&#039;s description of flexibility is helpful - then the stuff about data and charts is crucial.<br /> <br /> I say for sure post everyday - that is how you get good. Also use the posting as motivation to take aggressive action on your topic. Over time you can experiment and do &quot;stunt&quot; type videos.<br /> <br /> <br /> It is like a funnel. You eventually can make some more entertainment focused videos. That has more of a general audience - but since more people are interested and click on it - youtube gives you more reach overall - so you also get more of your target audience. Then your target audience may click on your more tutorial type videos.<br /> <br /> Example :<br /> <br /> Mass appeal entertainment video: I tried knocked on 100 doors trying to sell newspapers at 62!&quot; ( no idea if this is good - just an example)<br /> Lots of people watch it - you get 100,00 views. Most of them are not interested in really learning to make money<br /> <br /> But you have a video &quot; how to learn sales in your 60s&quot; maybe 5% of the viewers who saw your mass appeal video ( who maybe would not have found this more niche video) click on this sales video you get 5,000 views ( instead of like 200)<br /> <br /> Now of those 5,000 = 5 people sign up for a $300 course you sell - there you go a nice $1500 .<br /> <br /> That type of thing if that makes sense. Don&#039;t worry about that for now - just saying that to illustrate that if you need to make videos that are not directly teaching your topic that is fine. Also have flexibility - some people start a channel and it ends up something totally different but pays the bills or beyond $$$ ( youtube formula will talk about that a bit)</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 145880" data-quote="To5then6monthly" data-source="post: 1139937" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1139937" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1139937">To5then6monthly said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Looking cool man! My recommendation is DRASTICALLY up the pace as soon as you can. Reps Reps Reps.<br /> <br /> I filmed SEVEN videos today ( I will setup two to post per a day so I can use the coming days for other things). Six for my current channel and one for a new channel. I absolutely did not start off that way. But it worked. I committed to one video a day, it was a nightmare for awhile - but I got a bit faster. Then I committed to two videos a day - it also sucked - but that commitment taught me to get faster and faster at making videos ( and the videos were HIGHER quality) to the point that I filmed these six videos and edited them as well in probably under 2 hours total.<br /> <br /> <br /> I would HIGHLY recommend you post another video tomorrow and everyday after that for at least a few months.<br /> <br /> Youtube does not admit it but the algorithm ABSOLUTELY rewards quantity. You will hear examples given my youtube gurus of massive youtubers who do not post often but on the mid to small level 1000% youtube responds to frequency very strongly. As soon as the channel starts you want to show youtube you are someone who is going to be making a lot of content. That way youtube is like &quot;cool if we send traffic and they like him, he will keep producing and they will keep watching&quot;.<br /> <br /> My friend helped me a lot - he told me &quot;what is the limit to youtube - how many youtube videos are you allowed to post?&quot; Me&quot;...?&quot;<br /> <br /> Him &quot; NO LIMIT - you can post 1,000 awful videos&quot; - that took of all the pressure it does not matter how many bad videos you post or videos that get no views. ( not to say they will be bad - just there is NO pressure).<br /> <br /> So you post tons of content that is step 1)<br /> Step 2 - is you start looking at works and what does not work. Get into it in detail.<br /> <br /> I recommend the book &quot;the YouTube formula&quot; there is a bit of fluff but it&#039;s description of flexibility is helpful - then the stuff about data and charts is crucial.<br /> <br /> I say for sure post everyday - that is how you get good. Also use the posting as motivation to take aggressive action on your topic. Over time you can experiment and do &quot;stunt&quot; type videos.<br /> <br /> <br /> It is like a funnel. You eventually can make some more entertainment focused videos. That has more of a general audience - but since more people are interested and click on it - youtube gives you more reach overall - so you also get more of your target audience. Then your target audience may click on your more tutorial type videos.<br /> <br /> Example :<br /> <br /> Mass appeal entertainment video: I tried knocked on 100 doors trying to sell newspapers at 62!&quot; ( no idea if this is good - just an example)<br /> Lots of people watch it - you get 100,00 views. Most of them are not interested in really learning to make money<br /> <br /> But you have a video &quot; how to learn sales in your 60s&quot; maybe 5% of the viewers who saw your mass appeal video ( who maybe would not have found this more niche video) click on this sales video you get 5,000 views ( instead of like 200)<br /> <br /> Now of those 5,000 = 5 people sign up for a $300 course you sell - there you go a nice $1500 .<br /> <br /> That type of thing if that makes sense. Don&#039;t worry about that for now - just saying that to illustrate that if you need to make videos that are not directly teaching your topic that is fine. Also have flexibility - some people start a channel and it ends up something totally different but pays the bills or beyond $$$ ( youtube formula will talk about that a bit) </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Isn&#039;t his YouTube channel &quot;Follow me from being broke to being wealthy&quot;? What would be the point in him making 7 videos in one day about his journey? <br /> <br /> Making videos about his journey for a course that is his journey would be a scam.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 60" data-quote="Runum" data-source="post: 1139936" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1139936" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1139936">Runum said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> You are welcome. Double subbed. When will your next video be published? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Thanks a million, <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/60/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="60" data-username="@Runum">@Runum</a>! I really appreciate your encouragement and support. My next video will be a &quot;re-do&quot; of the one I just published since I had a few technical issues like trouble with the teleprompter and microphone, and I didn’t get enough practice in. My soft deadline is October 15, but I’m balancing some big priorities right now, with one wrapping up by October 31, so I’ll aim for quality over speed.<br /> <br /> And thanks for double-subbing me! I didn’t catch the meaning at first, but your two-channel subscription really made my day!</div>
 
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<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 145880" data-quote="To5then6monthly" data-source="post: 1139937" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1139937" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1139937">To5then6monthly said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Looking cool man! My recommendation is DRASTICALLY up the pace as soon as you can. Reps Reps Reps.<br /> <br /> I filmed SEVEN videos today ( I will setup two to post per a day so I can use the coming days for other things). Six for my current channel and one for a new channel. I absolutely did not start off that way. But it worked. I committed to one video a day, it was a nightmare for awhile - but I got a bit faster. Then I committed to two videos a day - it also sucked - but that commitment taught me to get faster and faster at making videos ( and the videos were HIGHER quality) to the point that I filmed these six videos and edited them as well in probably under 2 hours total.<br /> <br /> <br /> I would HIGHLY recommend you post another video tomorrow and everyday after that for at least a few months.<br /> <br /> Youtube does not admit it but the algorithm ABSOLUTELY rewards quantity. You will hear examples given my youtube gurus of massive youtubers who do not post often but on the mid to small level 1000% youtube responds to frequency very strongly. As soon as the channel starts you want to show youtube you are someone who is going to be making a lot of content. That way youtube is like &quot;cool if we send traffic and they like him, he will keep producing and they will keep watching&quot;.<br /> <br /> My friend helped me a lot - he told me &quot;what is the limit to youtube - how many youtube videos are you allowed to post?&quot; Me&quot;...?&quot;<br /> <br /> Him &quot; NO LIMIT - you can post 1,000 awful videos&quot; - that took of all the pressure it does not matter how many bad videos you post or videos that get no views. ( not to say they will be bad - just there is NO pressure).<br /> <br /> So you post tons of content that is step 1)<br /> Step 2 - is you start looking at works and what does not work. Get into it in detail.<br /> <br /> I recommend the book &quot;the YouTube formula&quot; there is a bit of fluff but it&#039;s description of flexibility is helpful - then the stuff about data and charts is crucial.<br /> <br /> I say for sure post everyday - that is how you get good. Also use the posting as motivation to take aggressive action on your topic. Over time you can experiment and do &quot;stunt&quot; type videos.<br /> <br /> <br /> It is like a funnel. You eventually can make some more entertainment focused videos. That has more of a general audience - but since more people are interested and click on it - youtube gives you more reach overall - so you also get more of your target audience. Then your target audience may click on your more tutorial type videos.<br /> <br /> Example :<br /> <br /> Mass appeal entertainment video: I tried knocked on 100 doors trying to sell newspapers at 62!&quot; ( no idea if this is good - just an example)<br /> Lots of people watch it - you get 100,00 views. Most of them are not interested in really learning to make money<br /> <br /> But you have a video &quot; how to learn sales in your 60s&quot; maybe 5% of the viewers who saw your mass appeal video ( who maybe would not have found this more niche video) click on this sales video you get 5,000 views ( instead of like 200)<br /> <br /> Now of those 5,000 = 5 people sign up for a $300 course you sell - there you go a nice $1500 .<br /> <br /> That type of thing if that makes sense. Don&#039;t worry about that for now - just saying that to illustrate that if you need to make videos that are not directly teaching your topic that is fine. Also have flexibility - some people start a channel and it ends up something totally different but pays the bills or beyond $$$ ( youtube formula will talk about that a bit) </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Thanks so much, <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/145880/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="145880" data-username="@To5then6monthly">@To5then6monthly</a>, for taking the time to share all this advice with me! I really appreciate the detail and thought you put into your response.<br /> <br /> Right now, I’m not in the YouTube grind at all yet. The first video I posted was only to meet my self-imposed deadline of publishing by September 19. Once I get a few major projects off my plate, I’ll be diving into YouTube more seriously and will definitely revisit your suggestions when I do. I’ve heard similar advice about publishing frequently, so I’m looking forward to applying that once I’m ready.<br /> <br /> Thanks again for all the encouragement—this has given me a lot to think about moving forward!</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 144656" data-quote="MomentumMaker" data-source="post: 1140130" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1140130" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1140130">MomentumMaker said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Thanks so much, <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/145880/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="145880" data-username="@To5then6monthly">@To5then6monthly</a>, for taking the time to share all this advice with me! I really appreciate the detail and thought you put into your response.<br /> <br /> Right now, I’m not in the YouTube grind at all yet. The first video I posted was only to meet my self-imposed deadline of publishing by September 19. Once I get a few major projects off my plate, I’ll be diving into YouTube more seriously and will definitely revisit your suggestions when I do. I’ve heard similar advice about publishing frequently, so I’m looking forward to applying that once I’m ready.<br /> <br /> Thanks again for all the encouragement—this has given me a lot to think about moving forward! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>What deadline have you set for taking action on making this wealth?</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 54694" data-quote="Private Witt" data-source="post: 1140134" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1140134" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1140134">Private Witt said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Good job getting your feet wet, subbed and will be keeping eye on. I personally like unedited genuine videos and that is the vibe I got from your first vid. We also have the same hair style! </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Hey, Private Witt! Thanks for the &quot;good job&quot; and for subbing to my channel. It will be a while before I can make another video. I just published this one because I&#039;d set a goal of publishing my first video by September 19. Good to hear that we both have good taste when it comes to how to wear our hair!</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 62811" data-quote="StrikingViper69" data-source="post: 1140136" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1140136" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1140136">StrikingViper69 said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> What deadline have you set for taking action on making this wealth? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Hey, <a href="https://www.thefastlaneforum.com/community/members/62811/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="62811" data-username="@StrikingViper69">@StrikingViper69</a> - Thanks for the question! I&#039;ve made a ridiculously ambitious goal for my business to make a million dollars in gross revenue in one year. I discussed this in a thread that I posted last weekend, &quot;My Million Dollar Weekend: One Year to Make It Happen.&quot; So, I&#039;ve already started working on it and will continue to do so! Thanks, again for asking!</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I wouldn&#039;t use a teleprompter. It doesn&#039;t sound natural. Even if you do it like a broadcaster, it still won&#039;t fit what YouTube is about (being personable).<br /> <br /> Prepare some notes on what you want to say and talk, don&#039;t read.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">From reading this thread and your other thread it sounds like your YouTube channel is more important to you than starting a business. It should be the other way around. Build a business and then use YouTube to talk about how you are doing it.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 5905" data-quote="MTF" data-source="post: 1140189" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1140189" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1140189">MTF said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I wouldn&#039;t use a teleprompter. It doesn&#039;t sound natural. Even if you do it like a broadcaster, it still won&#039;t fit what YouTube is about (being personable).<br /> <br /> Prepare some notes on what you want to say and talk, don&#039;t read. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>&quot;Hey MTF, thanks for the heads-up about the teleprompter. I can see what you mean about it affecting that natural, personal vibe that YouTube’s all about. I hadn’t thought about it that way, but it makes a lot of sense.<br /> <br /> I’m going to give your suggestion a shot and try using bullet points instead of the teleprompter. I think it’ll help me get more comfortable in front of the camera as I build out more content. I really appreciate the advice—it’s got me rethinking how I approach my on-camera presence. Thanks again!&quot;</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 23" data-quote="biophase" data-source="post: 1140218" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1140218" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1140218">biophase said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> From reading this thread and your other thread it sounds like your YouTube channel is more important to you than starting a business. It should be the other way around. Build a business and then use YouTube to talk about how you are doing it. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>&quot;Hey biophase, thanks for taking the time to give me such thoughtful feedback. Getting input like this is one of the reasons I’m really glad to be part of this community as a relatively new member.<br /> <br /> While I’m pretty locked in on starting a YouTube-focused business soon, I’m definitely open to considering other business approaches. You’ve suggested a significant shift in direction, and I want to take the time to really dig into what you’re saying. I’m going to spend the next week or so doing a deep dive into your suggestions before making any major decisions.<br /> <br /> Thanks again for your perspective—I appreciate it, and I look forward to getting back to you after giving it some more thought!&quot;</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 144656" data-quote="MomentumMaker" data-source="post: 1140263" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1140263" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1140263">MomentumMaker said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> &quot;Hey biophase, thanks for taking the time to give me such thoughtful feedback. Getting input like this is one of the reasons I’m really glad to be part of this community as a relatively new member.<br /> <br /> While I’m pretty locked in on starting a YouTube-focused business soon, I’m definitely open to considering other business approaches. You’ve suggested a significant shift in direction, and I want to take the time to really dig into what you’re saying. I’m going to spend the next week or so doing a deep dive into your suggestions before making any major decisions.<br /> <br /> Thanks again for your perspective—I appreciate it, and I look forward to getting back to you after giving it some more thought!&quot; </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>What do you mean by YouTube focused business? Do you mean that your business income is your channel getting ad revenue and sponsorships? If so, what are you going to talk about to generate the views?</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 23" data-quote="biophase" data-source="post: 1140302" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1140302" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1140302">biophase said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> What do you mean by YouTube focused business? Do you mean that your business income is your channel getting ad revenue and sponsorships? If so, what are you going to talk about to generate the views? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Yes, I <i>do</i> mean that my business income will come from YouTube ad revenue and sponsorships. I also plan to use the platform to build auxiliary revenue streams, such as writing a book, launching products, or offering paid services.<br /> <br /> While YouTube will generate ad revenue and sponsorships, I see it as a stepping stone, not my ultimate business. YouTube aligns with most aspects of the C.E.N.T.S. framework, but it falls short on &#039;control.&#039; As a YouTuber, I’m dependent on YouTube’s platform and policies, which could change. That’s why I don’t view YouTube as my ultimate business—<i>that</i> and the fact that I’m not sure YouTube can provide the level of income that other business ventures can. I’ll focus on growing the channel first, but once it’s self-sufficient, I plan to diversify into ventures where I have more control and income potential.<br /> <br /> My channel is focused on senior citizens who aren&#039;t rich but want to be. I&#039;ll be sharing the path I’m currently on, as I transition from being a poor senior citizen to a wealthy one. The idea is to invite viewers to follow along, learn from my mistakes, and potentially start a similar journey themselves. The goal is to show that financial success is achievable, regardless of age or starting point.<br /> <br /> I posted my first YouTube video on September 19, just in time for my self-imposed deadline. It’s really rough, as I fell behind on my schedule to publish it, but I consider it a &#039;first draft&#039; and plan to revise and upload a polished version later. The video is only about a minute long, so feel free to take a quick look.<br /> <br /> If you&#039;re interested in hearing more about the channel&#039;s focus, you can check it out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IpVpQJttGU&amp;t=5s" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">here</a>. It gives a brief introduction to what I’ll be covering.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Just found this guy who makes videos on Mexico. Pretty good vid on how he built two channels that bring in six figure in revenue.<br /> <br /> <div class="bbMediaWrapper" data-media-site-id="youtube" data-media-key="cLDfAVT20K8"> <div class="bbMediaWrapper-inner"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cLDfAVT20K8?wmode=opaque" loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> </div> </div><i><span style="font-size: 10px"><a href="https://youtu.be/cLDfAVT20K8?si=oi6QqZipEl1C0g-t" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">View: https://youtu.be/cLDfAVT20K8?si=oi6QqZipEl1C0g-t</a></span></i></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Have you had the opportunity to start the channel?</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 54694" data-quote="Private Witt" data-source="post: 1140560" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1140560" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1140560">Private Witt said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Just found this guy who makes videos on Mexico. Pretty good vid on how he built two channels that bring in six figure in revenue.<br /> <br /> <div class="bbMediaWrapper" data-media-site-id="youtube" data-media-key="cLDfAVT20K8"> <div class="bbMediaWrapper-inner"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cLDfAVT20K8?wmode=opaque" loading="lazy" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> </div> </div><i><span style="font-size: 10px"><a href="https://youtu.be/cLDfAVT20K8?si=oi6QqZipEl1C0g-t" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">View: https://youtu.be/cLDfAVT20K8?si=oi6QqZipEl1C0g-t</a></span></i> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Thanks for sharing this, Private Witt. I actually discovered this guy a while back and subscribed to his channel. The video you shared is excellent—packed with great insights. I’m planning to try out the strategy he discusses once my channel is fully up and running. Anytime you come across videos like this about being a successful YouTuber, please share them with me like you did with this one. Thanks so much! Dave</div>
 
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<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 33834" data-quote="MartinG" data-source="post: 1140590" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1140590" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1140590">MartinG said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Have you had the opportunity to start the channel? </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Thanks for asking, MartinG! Yes, I published my first video on September 19, which was the deadline I set for myself to get the channel started. The video isn’t as polished as I’d hoped, and it’s only about a minute long. Even though it’s not perfect, I decided to publish it anyway because meeting that deadline was important to me. If you&#039;re interested, feel free to check it out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IpVpQJttGU" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="noopener">here</a></div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 144656" data-quote="MomentumMaker" data-source="post: 1140391" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1140391" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1140391">MomentumMaker said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Yes, I <i>do</i> mean that my business income will come from YouTube ad revenue and sponsorships. I also plan to use the platform to build auxiliary revenue streams, such as writing a book, launching products, or offering paid services. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>This is what I don’t understand. What would you write a book about? What paid service would you offer?<br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="member: 144656" data-quote="MomentumMaker" data-source="post: 1140391" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1140391" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1140391">MomentumMaker said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> While YouTube will generate ad revenue and sponsorships, I see it as a stepping stone, not my ultimate business… I’ll focus on growing the channel first, but once it’s self-sufficient </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>How do you plan on growing this channel? <br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="member: 144656" data-quote="MomentumMaker" data-source="post: 1140391" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/community/goto/post?id=1140391" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-1140391">MomentumMaker said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> My channel is focused on senior citizens who aren&#039;t rich but want to be. I&#039;ll be sharing the path I’m currently on, as I transition from being a poor senior citizen to a wealthy one. The idea is to invite viewers to follow along </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>What are they following along on? There is currently no journey.<br /> <br /> I ask you all these questions because you don’t have any compelling content to make videos about. You can’t make videos of stuff you are going to do. People aren’t going to watch that, they want to see videos of action taken.</div>
 

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