The Danger of Reaching Your Dreams on YouTube

The Danger of Reaching Your Dreams on YouTube

Author: Tim Schmoyer October 17, 2022 Duration: 31:41

We have big goals for ourselves. As creators, we want X amount of subs and we want to make X amount of dollars in X amount of time. When we actually reach these goals, we expect this huge momentous experience. But in all reality, it can be a huge let down. Roberto Blake and I were able to sit down recently and discuss what happens when you actually get what you want on YouTube. We aren't trying to crush your dreams here, but simply put you in a better place mentally for the journey.

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Tim Schmoyer started Video Creators as a YouTube growth agency back in 2013, and this audio extension of that work dives deep into the real, often unglamorous, work of building a channel that lasts. You’ll hear conversations that move beyond basic tips, focusing instead on the strategic decisions and mindset shifts required to turn a personal brand into a sustainable business. Each episode pulls from Tim’s extensive experience guiding everyone from absolute beginners to established corporate teams, unpacking the nuances of audience growth, content systems, and platform changes. This isn't about quick hacks; it's a practical resource for creators and entrepreneurs who are serious about developing a highly engaged community of subscribers who become genuine customers. The discussions in this podcast naturally cover the intersection of creative work, marketing psychology, and the technology that powers modern video businesses, offering a clear path whether you're aiming for your first ten thousand subscribers or scaling past a million. Tune in for honest reflections on what works, what doesn't, and how to adapt your approach for long-term success on YouTube and beyond.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
How to Use Emotion to Drive Action on YouTube [feat. Tamsen Webster] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:08
If you want your viewers on YouTube to take action because of content they watched from you, it will only happen because you elicit an emotion from your viewer. The bigger, the deeper the emotion, the bigger action they'…
The "Google Mentality" is Holding You Back on YouTube [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:14
Yes, Google and YouTube are owned by the same company, but that doesn't mean that what works on Google works on YouTube. Just look at their homepages to see that they have very different goals, different objectives, and…
What to do when the YouTube Algorithm hates you [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:02
No matter what you try, you can't get more than a few views on your video. Or, maybe you used to be growing, but now all of the sudden you aren't. Why did the algorithm turn on you? Why are there other channels in your n…
You're successful, but it's not all it's cracked up to be. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:24
It's all wrapped up together: your YouTube channel, your business, your passion, your dreams for life, everything. Sometimes we get everything we wanted and, when we do, find out it's not really what we thought we wanted…
Can you resurrect a YouTube channel? Maybe. Try this. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:51
Can you resurrect a stagnant channel or do you need to start over with a new channel? This is something we're working on ourselves here at Video Creators. For personal reasons, which I share in this episode, I had to sto…
When you're stuck making the same videos over and over again [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:43
If you've been creating videos for any period of time now, it can sometimes be a struggle to come up with good video ideas. You feel like you're making the same video over and over again and are kind of bored with it. Yo…
How to Find and Train a ROCKSTAR Virtual Assistant [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:20
When I was starting my business and growing my channel, I quickly felt overwhelmed with how much work there was to do: email, shooting, editing, publishing, social engagement, creating products, writing sales pages, and…