Start Your YouTube Channel: Tips for Total Beginners w/Alex Vanover

Start Your YouTube Channel: Tips for Total Beginners w/Alex Vanover

Author: Crafting for Profit LIVE December 8, 2025 Duration: 1:13:58

Want to start a YouTube channel but feeling intimidated? Join us as three successful YouTube creators share their best tips and tricks for total beginners. We will share how we started and what we recommend for starting off on the right foot. We are covering everything from equipment to monetization and even content strategy. You don't want to miss this episode!


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Things we mentioned:

Auphonic https://auphonic.com/

Filmora https://filmora.wondershare.com/

B&H Photo https://www.bhphotovideo.com/


Alex lives in Louisville, Kentucky with her husband and son. She has been crafting with a Cricut for over 9 years, and just over 6 years ago Alex decided to help others bring their crafty dreams to life by creating tutorials on Youtube. Alex designs her tutorials with her signature straight-to-the-point style, including lots of detail and a little bit of fun. Though she'll try almost any craft, her favorite things to create are Cricut print then cut projects and seasonal crafts. When Alex isn't crafting, you can find her chasing her toddler, enjoying the outdoors, or reading.


You can learn more from Alex at: http://www.diyalex.com


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Angie Holden and Cori George have spent over twenty-five years building a life around creativity, and they’ve gathered a massive DIY community along the way. On Crafting for Profit Live, they get real about what it actually takes to earn an income from handmade work. This isn't just theory; it's a conversation drawn from their own experiences as full-time creators, filled with practical strategies and honest insights about running a craft business. You'll hear from other experts in the field, too, all focused on one goal: financially supporting a creative life. New episodes arrive every other Monday, offering a regular dose of inspiration and actionable advice. Tune into this podcast for a straightforward look at turning craft room projects into a sustainable livelihood, where the focus is on building something lasting, one stitch, brushstroke, or soldered connection at a time. It’s for anyone who has ever wondered if their passion could also be their paycheck.
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