TubeTalk: Your YouTube How-To Guide

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/Na8rto6X_M0We lay out a practical plan to revive a stalling YouTube channel by shifting with audience interests, refreshing formats, and resurrecting older videos with smarter packaging. We share how to read AVD, CTR, and cadence, design for strangers, and adapt to policy shifts you can’t control.• busting the shadowban myth and reframing blame• spotting audience drift and competition pressure• reading average view duration and click-through rate• tracking channel cadence and views per hour• testing topics to avoid fatigue and when to pivot• using content buckets to build coherent variety• flipping formats and finding unique angles• mapping viewer intent from discovery to action• applying the Lazarus strategy to old uploads• reuploading, retention-led edits, and packaging• onboarding new viewers with quick context• navigating policy changes on reuse and AIHit the link in the show notes or the description below. Check out our Discord, we have a lot of helpful people there. We literally have one-on-one coaching with experts that'll help you grow your channel. There's a link in the description and in the show notes. Hit that subscribe button, leave us a five star audio review, and we'll see y'all in the next one.

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/Na8rto6X_M0We break down five core reasons channels stall and show how to restart growth with viewer-first strategy, stronger hooks, and a system you can sustain. We share practical fixes for niche confusion, retention drop-offs, and perfectionism while offering accountability tools to keep you moving.• redefining consistency as creator accountability not algorithm worship• building realistic schedules for full-time workers• defining a clear viewer and choosing three to five content buckets• becoming the through line so topics can broaden over time• matching title and thumbnail promises in the first 15 seconds• rehooking through sections and removing early ending cues• using shorts to practice hooks and pacing• planning story in pre-production to raise quality faster• shipping, measuring, and improving one lever per video• committing to a no-quit window and pivoting with purpose• joining community for feedback and accountabilitySubscribe if you like it. Email us your questions at [email protected]. Join our free Discord to meet other creators and get feedback. We have one-on-one coaching linked in the show notes. Leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/Na8rto6X_M0We bring John back to unpack leaving a staff role for creator life, why viral shorts didn’t feel like success, and how a mission to help creators beat “slop” changed everything. We answer audience questions on TV viewers, brand ROI, streaming strategy, and AI editing’s limits.• redefining success from views to impact and mission• separating formats when shorts overshadow long form• subtitles, metadata and clarity reviving old stories• outside perspective as the only reliable “metric”• cutting ego, tightening hooks and payoff discipline• TV watch time depressing sub conversion on travel content• pitching brands with ROI proof and affiliate data• multi‑streaming pragmatics and YouTube‑native packaging• repurposing landscape to vertical without bad crops• AI editing as assistant, not storyteller• simplifying platforms to avoid burnout and ship moreJohn's Instagram - https://instagram.com/HeyJohnScottJohn's Creator Advice - https://youtuber.help/John's Viral Shorts Course - https://viral.school/

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/Na8rto6X_M0vidIQ India: https://www.youtube.com/@vidIQIndiaWe test YouTube’s collab feature with real data, compare two collaborations with opposite discovery patterns, and share how vidIQ India used a single launch to stand on its own. We also tackle shorts vs long‑form conversions, time sacrifice, and cultural insights that change how you read subscriber counts.• Why audience fit beats audience size for collaborations• How the collab feature seeds subscription feeds and triggers recommendations• VidIQ India launch results and sustaining views without a collab boost• SPEED vs Nomad Push case studies and what made one “stickier”• Turning shorts viewers into long‑form viewers with bridges and expectations• Practical time sacrifices, prioritisation, and avoiding burnout• “Hyper subscribe” in India and what subscriber counts really mean• Future tools: sponsored segments, detection, and creator controlFeel free to subscribe on YouTube. If you’re listening to the audio podcast, leave us a five star review

Send us a textAuto-clip your long form into viral shorts- https://link.vidiq.com/podcast-to-shortsGet the vidIQ plugin for FREE: https://vidiq.ink/boostpluginWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video version: https://youtu.be/0RE0fZkIbI4We trace Robin’s wild journey from a struggling skate channel and homelessness to a thriving English-language travel vlog built from internet cafes, $11 nights, and relentless challenges. Skating Japan, crossing Korea, riding a gifted moped through 47 prefectures, and now vanlife—each arc stacks story, skill, and momentum.• why the skate channel rose during Olympics then collapsed in a niche market• partner exit and the choice to livestream a seven-month Japan crossing• super chats as temporary fuel and the need for durable formats• creating Nomad Push and targeting English speakers with honest travel• life inside Japan’s internet cafes and how to live on night packs• filming for serendipity, editing for pace, and using quiet well• budget Japanese food, prices, and practical tips for safe travel• the 2M-view shoutout, riding the wave, and sustaining growth• moped journey across 47 prefectures and DIY map graphics• launching vanlife to prevent a post-challenge slump• creative mindset: have fun, do something extreme, avoid burnoutCheck out Robin’s channel, links in the description