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/
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We Tried The Collab Feature, Here's EXACTLY What It Does.
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
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From Homeless Nomad To 200K: How Robin Built A YouTube Engine On $11 Nights And Pure Grit
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
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How Speeed Can Make A Video About ANYTHING And Make It Successful
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/42BclmoqbB4We walk through how the guys left Donut, built Speeed from scratch, and learned to balance inspiration with packaging without burning out. We share what worked, what flopped, and why authenticity is the only sustainable strategy on YouTube.• lessons from High Low and big-budget production• why we left and how we kept it respectful• first upload panic and the rebound• the “magazine” model beyond cars• experiments that outperformed expectations• packaging rules: idea first, thumbnail second• what the algorithm gets right and wrong• analytics traps with the 1–10 ranking• tools, sponsors, and weekly ops pressure• small-channel shoutouts and influences• live two-minute channel pitch challengeIf you're new to Speeed, you can check them out. There'll be a link in the description as well as the show notes if you're listening to audio podcast.
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How To Grow On YouTube By Thinking Like A Viewer
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 break down how to grow on YouTube by thinking like a viewer, from using the collab feature without breaking the promise to designing for lean-back TV audiences. We also answer listener questions on mixed-format channels, browse vs search, accessibility, and naming your channel.• why the algorithm serves viewers, not creators• how to use the collab feature to meet expectations• where collabs fit in your content mix• TV viewing habits and lean-back packaging• AI upscaling and higher-res thumbnails for TVs• playlists and targeted end screens for binges• browse vs search and “scary” analytics• separating podcasts from produced videos• accessibility cues that boost retention• naming a channel for memorability and growthYou can subscribe if you feel like it. Or even better, watch another podcast. If you’re on the audio podcast, leaving us a five star review is always amazing and appreciated.
TubeTalk tackles the questions that real YouTubers are asking. Each week we discuss how to make money on YouTube, how to get your videos discovered, how to level up your gaming channel, or even how the latest YouTube update is going to impact you and your channel. If you've ever asked yourself, "How do I grow on YouTube?" or "Where can I learn how to turn my channel into a business?" you've come to the right podcast! TubeTalk is a vidIQ production. To learn more about how we help YouTube creators big and small, visit https://vidIQ.com
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