Grow On YouTube by doing THESE 2 Things

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12 күн бұрын

Not knowing where to start or what to focus on with your channel can be frustrating and discouraging, so I think it's important to simplify things as much as possible.
In this video I cover the 2 ways to start thinking of all of your content to make sure you have some direction and purpose with the videos you create.
This was fun and chaotic to make since it was filmed in pieces over a few weeks (I got sick) and it feels like I could make a part 2 and 3 with the amount of info this topic needs.
But I think this isa good baseline for you to focus on and hope it helps give a new perspective👌
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@beautifullifesageg.3951 7 күн бұрын

First…thanks for not YELLING at us like some of the bigger “experts” do. Those fast moving, brightly colored, fast talking videos are exhausting. Second…thank you for essentially providing a content planning calendar for those of us with organizational struggles (adhd). I appreciate the calm, meandering storytelling and your mild manner. I could watch your videos all day! So much value here. 🙏✨

@DarrenNaylor 7 күн бұрын

I'm not the yell at the camera type, haha, so you don't have to worry about that with me :) Thanks for the comment and for watching!

@BigMush9000 10 күн бұрын

I've been following your tips and advice Darren. In a month of youtubing I'm at 140 subs, 7k total views and 200 watch hours. These tips definitely work!

@felinefureverfarm 10 күн бұрын

I've had similar success, too. Thank you, Darren! Loved this video. I can tell you put a ton of effort into it. I loved the whiteboard slapping! 😂

@BigMush9000 10 күн бұрын

@@felinefureverfarm I'm stoked to hear you're having success also! Fantastic

@DarrenNaylor 9 күн бұрын

Love to hear it!!

@netglitcher 9 күн бұрын

Congrats

@edkelodie2002 8 күн бұрын

I have got 1030 sub in 4 days

@88Shimz 6 күн бұрын

What I like about this: 1. Educational - A complex topic simplified 2. Entertaining - Your delivery style is not over stimulating and it's a vibe. See you at the top Darren. IA

@DarrenNaylor 6 күн бұрын

I appreciate you 👌

@malcolmplanet100 7 күн бұрын

Couldn’t agree more, KZfaq is no joke. You can’t throw up goofball ish and expect to blow up.

@phillipreborn 9 күн бұрын

Bro, similar sized KZfaqr here (for now because I'm sure you are going to grow). This is the first video of yours I've seen and it is pure gold. You hit one of those points that is common sense but you don't realize it until you hear it for the first time. I have felt uncertain at times with my approach to KZfaq and I will definitely try these strategies. Aside from the advice the production, pace, and effort is top notch. I feel like you didn't waste anyone's time during the video and I see the filters, mic, back lighting, key lighting, transitions, scenery, props, etc. I appreciate the effort you've put into your videos.

@JustJay809 5 күн бұрын

Oh my goodness .... this is the most refreshing YT education video I've watched in years. No yelling, no fast past flashy lights BS. I've heard this advice before, but this really hit home. So simple. I'm off to implement. Thank you

@liberty_ranch 9 күн бұрын

Very helpful info, and loved the smacking the board bit. When you went out to look for a stick 😂it’s little details like this that cause you to stand out and be remembered

@OurNextAdventurejvh 9 күн бұрын

This is THE best video I’ve seen on understanding the basics of how to grow a channel the right way. All packed in nicely into one video with a little story telling AND personality. Probably shaving YEARS of trial and error off some newer creators attempts to grow! Love it!! Great job!

@DarrenNaylor 9 күн бұрын

Thank you!! I appreciate it :)

@MillennialMeg 8 күн бұрын

Agreed, this is super practical with concrete steps. Love it.

@ceasewatercolorarts 8 күн бұрын

Came here to say exactly the same thing! I took notes. This was very helpful I appreciate it

@PAINFULLYHONESTTECH 5 күн бұрын

Thanks fo rthis video. I've been on KZfaq for 10 years and grown to the point where I'm doing it as my job, but what I have been doing isn't what it once was for me and I'v been struggling for months to figure out how to turn it around and go in a different direction. I just watched your channel trailer and what you were saying about age resonated with me. I turn 53 this year, but I've been making stuff since a really young age. Started as a songwriter when I was 15, became a writer in my 30s, taught writing for 15 years, started KZfaq as a hobby and turned it into my job. My most difficult challenge is figuring how to move forward. Do I keep my existing channel and start new? Do I pivot that channel? I want to share what I've learned and experienced over the years, but it feels too big in my head. This video helped simplify it for me. Thanks again.

@jeffcarsonwriter 9 күн бұрын

Loved the hammock scene, which really helped make sense of the whole process. Super timely!

@SisiYemmieTV 5 күн бұрын

I enjoyed this video

@helenharvey9001 9 күн бұрын

I think I would watch your videos no matter what the topics ❤

@UnderMedicated_OverCaffeinated 10 күн бұрын

Great video man. Really love the content. I like how essentially you're approaching it like an actual friendship. Like at first a person would be less inclined to sit around with someone they don't know doing nothing..... (Vlog), but if there's a party, event, etc... sure (Education or Entertainment). Then after a few of those interactions you may say "hey I actually like this person, they're fun to be around". That's when you might actually say yes to a less eventful interaction (Vlog). Keep up the good work. Look forward to the next upload.

@shoopwoop3470 10 күн бұрын

Love the content, please keep it up- i feel like you're gonna be huge. It's refreshing

@DarrenNaylor 10 күн бұрын

I appreciate it!!

@pleasedonttellbuddha6432 8 күн бұрын

Won’t repeat what he said cos he is right

@abundantlivingcoaching 8 күн бұрын

Amen 🙏 Appreciate this! You’re a prime example of authentic value content creation with this video.

@joeandcrystalparsons 8 күн бұрын

I just had a strategy session with my wife about how to restructure our channel, open up KZfaq and guess what video was at the top of my page? That's right. This one, exactly the moment I needed to hear this. Keep up the good work man. You're doing great!

@CoffeandTea1 6 күн бұрын

Thank you for sharing ❤

@biryaniparty9559 9 күн бұрын

I want to take a min and appreciate your videos. First off thank you for not screaming at me for not doing "something" so important and make me feel like i'm missing out. The mix of cinematic and calm story telling with examples is great! Please never stop making these videos. I might very soon start my own channel.

@calledchosen 3 күн бұрын

Wah are you waiting for? START NOW

@MillennialMeg 8 күн бұрын

I love this so much. I found you a few months ago and I’m so excited to see you continue to grow. Also, the whiteboard smacking was so satisfying.

@heybraidenmckee 9 күн бұрын

This was great! I appreciated the hammock scene 😂 Thanks for sharing the structure.

@OliverAllpress 9 күн бұрын

I’m only half way through this video and I have to say it’s the best and most informational video on the how to start YouTubing topic I think I have ever seen. Thank you! Really great video!

@matthuang21 3 күн бұрын

This video is gold...started my channel last year and now almost at 8k subs, mostly leveraging educational content with occasional entertainment videos. Love your video style and cinematography Darren, keep it up!

@Doctorithm 9 күн бұрын

Self Published Author Darren got that Aura.

@DarrenNaylor 9 күн бұрын

😂😂

@tyydent 10 күн бұрын

ngl i love ur story telling and editing style i really did take a lot of inspiration from you. its crazy content like this isn't more popular...

@DarrenNaylor 10 күн бұрын

I’m glad hearing that, bro 🙏🏻

@reamsofmind 8 күн бұрын

This was so insightful man, thank you for making it down in such a digestible way. It helps alot and I’ll be implementing your advice!

@PatrickSipperly 9 күн бұрын

Loved this video, bro! Kept me learning, watching, and preparing for my next channel. And you got another subscriber!

@AndysDiary 10 күн бұрын

Loving your videos dude! Very informative and captivating. Keep it up man

@thesaltedimage 6 күн бұрын

Hi Darren! I love the pacing and tone of your videos. Your "Just start" video from three months ago is what finally got me to start publishing content after literal years of just thinking about it. My videos totally suck and are boring but your advice gave me that push to post anyway. My goal now is to just suck less with each new video. Thanks for creating content for the small channels. :)

@PinkandPossible 6 күн бұрын

Thank you, Darren. Two minutes in, and subscribed. Channel is two weeks in today, with 1000 views. But was already feeling some panic. Now what? This gives instructions and inspiration. Bless you

@anchoredmarketventures 9 күн бұрын

You came across in my feed and I’m so glad I watched! Loved this video and the help you provided! Well done and thank you!

@ChancePackPulls 5 күн бұрын

This was PURE GOLD! Thank you so much for making this video! I've been looking for ways to actually get started on youtube, and I've just been spinning in circles watching other types of advice vids. I've found yours to be the most genuine and straightforward to follow, so thank you!

@KMAAcademy2020 4 күн бұрын

I knew all these things but you still kept me engaged! Your hook was great and the editing is top tier! #subscribed ✅✅

@AaronOverEverything 6 күн бұрын

Just come across this channel via this video & bro got it.. teaching without being corny. Thats what’s up . Keep crushing bro

@DanielJohnFPV 9 күн бұрын

Dude, this is actually gold. Some great tips here

@JonImondi 9 күн бұрын

LOVE your videos and style. Dry, witty and educational = EE. I’ve been trying to build my channel and weirdly shying away from what I’m best at … Mental Health. Keep up the awesome work, buddy ✌️

@jaketnash 9 күн бұрын

Great advice and arguably some of the best delivery I’ve seen for this type of content. Clear and actionable and really useful as im about to start my own channel. Thank you 👊

@DarrenNaylor 9 күн бұрын

Hell ya, brotha. Get after it 🤝

@Kimo4Christ 9 күн бұрын

Thank you Darren. I only have 5 subs but over 2K views. I focus mainly on educational content but despite this my entertainment stuff does the best i.e. music and comedy. I like how you encouraged us to keep on the educational path to build a trusted brand.

@VicZaneGaming 9 күн бұрын

Only a couple months into my KZfaq endeavours but the core idea that you very enjoyably explained here is the single biggest pattern I've observed so far when trying to learn from successful creators! Good to have your opinion to confirm my observations and thanks for a very entertaining 16 minutes!!

@ProfitPotentialConsulting 4 күн бұрын

👏This is THE BEST video. Easy to follow, entertaining AND educational. Well done!

@BookOfMikeG 6 күн бұрын

Thanks for making sense for the most challenging part of this KZfaq journey... Literally all I needed was this bit of direction to really help choose the direction with my next videos! Just subscribed due to the value you provided!

@KJmotoplus 9 күн бұрын

I can relate Darren, now all I got to do is stop watching a million other videos and get to work! Thanks mate!

@SayHelloToOblivion 5 күн бұрын

E, E… like a dolphin. 😂 I’ve said it before, but your paintings are beautiful. I still can’t believe you’ve only got a few years experience and can paint like that. 🎉

@user-jl6ts9pn3e 9 күн бұрын

I love how you pieced this video. I can imagine how you wrote your storyboard and it's so inspiring.

@ladydomiollo 5 күн бұрын

As someone who wants to fall more onto the entertainment side of things, I like the advice to mix in a bit of education with your entertainment to start out. I'll definitely be giving this a try for my next few videos 😊

@PorcinisMushRoom Күн бұрын

Thanks for your advice, Darren! I'm just at the beginning of my journey as a Dungeons and Dragons creator, and it is indeed daunting, but I'm hopeful! Thanks for your transparency about the process and for all the tips. 😊🎉

@TheMisfitKayaneseChinese 10 күн бұрын

This video made my day! Thank you for being real and I truly appreciate the part that you've mentioned about content creators are putting real efforts into creating content here on KZfaq.

@DarrenNaylor 9 күн бұрын

Love hearing that! And yep, I find the effort needed here to be more challenging but more rewarding compared to 15 second clips on TikTok

@ParticulasdeInspiracao 4 күн бұрын

I only heard truths! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻I loved your content. Thanks for sharing! I wish you much success. ❤

@Beardedbites 8 күн бұрын

You have a great way of presenting material and it is fun to watch. Good mix of dry humor and info. Enjoying your content

@PositivelyJennifer 8 күн бұрын

Wow!! I just recently found you and I am hooked. You have the best videos not just educational but also entertaining. You are very good at this. I've wanted to start a youtube for YEARS and kept putting it off, trying other side hustles which I plan to tell all about on my channel. So I finally did it! Just posted my first video yesterday. Your videos have helped me tremendously moving forward! Keep doing you, and you will knock it out of the park and be at millions soon, and I'll be glad to sit back and watch you climb!! ❤

@chrystl07 3 күн бұрын

The Production of this video is very impressive and you are surely underrated.

@SuzyTurner 8 күн бұрын

This advice is pure gold! Thank you so much!

@BabySagan 9 күн бұрын

Good vibes bro. Keep it up. White boards are my thing too.

@MonicaMoveMIRealty 9 күн бұрын

Finally, YT put you on my Home page! Absolutely the same info, however, your method of delivery is educational and entertaining! Plus, fast and creative. I especially enjoyed how you showed off that cool pad of yours in an oh so subtle way - brilliant!

@JasenomadeTV 5 күн бұрын

Excellent video, I am watching the biggest KZfaq Guru out here but this is the most effective video I watched for a while... Thanks a lot for this... I had to rewind and watched 3x with pen and paper... Thanks ever so much xxx

@Vee_Mindful 8 күн бұрын

I love your editing!

@LostsJourney 9 күн бұрын

Excellent video mate! Really well done. I think the best advice really does come from smalller channels as its all still so fresh on our minds. I've done countless hours research on how to get started but this video right here is the real diamond in the rough. I hope all new KZfaqrs find this video first as its by far the most useful. Keep up the great work!

@timdemoss 9 күн бұрын

Yeah, love this. always impressed with your camera angles paired with your ability to explain clearly and concisely! appreciate all the effort that goes into these :) thanks for sharing & being so helpful!

@DarrenNaylor 9 күн бұрын

I appreciate it, Tim!

@HalleyDawnArt 8 күн бұрын

So much valuable information here and I absolutely love your delivery. The hammock scene made me laugh out loud 😆

@FreightChronicles 4 күн бұрын

I love it. Informative and funny. You've got my subscription❤

@FireandFerment 9 күн бұрын

I very much appreciate your content and your insights! I’m a small creator here, just getting started and I value all of the wisdom you share. Thank you!

@richardhyatt-beekeeping Күн бұрын

Ten Million, sure looks like 10.8k to me on your video. Ok, go big! Right. I'm 15 years in and still only have 718 subs. Ok, I didn't do much for 14 years. Redirected my channel niche on Sept. 1, 2024 and decided to go all in. Not quit. Great video and I will be watching again and taking notes.

@Penfriendrocks 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for this great video, Darren! I’ve watched shedloads of how to KZfaq videos and I love your approach, it’s refreshing to be talked to on a level like this and I found a lot of new things to think about. I find KZfaq quite a puzzle because I’m a musician with an existing fanbase, here trying to talk to them and find new people to come into my audiovisual world, so I always wonder if I’m making the right videos for my goals. It’s a head scratcher, but I just keep trying things and I do get lovely comments which make me think I’m onto something. But going it alone I feel like I’m guessing a lot of the time. Anyway, thanks again! If you’re ever offering channel reviews / insights I’d be really interested in that. Sending warm wishes from the UK

@jasminekroezeart 8 күн бұрын

Really helpful having just started out and trying to find my way here on KZfaq!! Love how you laid this out! ✌🏼

@mathiasdeppe 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for explain a so complicated topic in so simple terms! This structure is exactly what i need for my channel!

@henrydidit 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing Darren. This is really great. Definately educational and entertaining! And super timely for me just starting out.

@DarrenNaylor 7 күн бұрын

Love to hear it!

@Dancing_Alone_wRentals 8 күн бұрын

This was fun. tHanks for posting this video. Seems very helpful

@loisversion 5 күн бұрын

This was actually super helpful and definitely connected some dots in my head to improve on. Thank you! You’ll definitely get big, I feel it in my nuggets.

@FireflyAndGreenGoblin 5 күн бұрын

Solid, simple info. Thanks man!

@CacklingChick 6 күн бұрын

Wow, this is a very refreshing look at actual KZfaq growth! I took notes. Thank you!!

@DarrenNaylor 6 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Avyion 8 күн бұрын

I can't lie this changed my thinking a little bit because I didn't want to involve my previous experiences in the workplace and such into my personal brand because I wanted to create something on my own through youtube but it would be helpful to a lot of people to hear my side. Thank you man!

@TheITCornerbyJR 8 күн бұрын

Great Stuff Man. My whole drive to start youtube was to pay it forward and provide value. While I might not post every week. I try to stay engaged.

@feliciaflinders 7 күн бұрын

❤❤❤ loved this so many tips for my wealth educational channel

@AdamS679 9 күн бұрын

Love your content and really appreciate your sense of humor and style!

@DarrenNaylor 9 күн бұрын

Just having some fun :)

@Be_your_selff 5 күн бұрын

I liked your humour and of course the tips. Thank you 😊

@wandering_ari 5 күн бұрын

Another great video full of helpful insights while keeping it entertaining. Thanks for always keeping it real and to the point, your videos always land just right. Yeah I definitely prefer YT's value over time over TT and IG's fast paced but short lifespan for the reasons you mentioned.

@themorgansophia 8 күн бұрын

Just started my channel, I needed these tips!!! Thank you!!

@ChibuzorJoie 6 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you for these tips. This video was really informative and calming as well☺️

@KarlSkorger 7 күн бұрын

this is gold 🔥

@Suna.X 10 күн бұрын

The best always !

@whollybasil 10 күн бұрын

Solid, simple and practical advice. Thankyou for Entertaining and Educating us simultaneously.

@FoodieHope 7 күн бұрын

Thank you these tips! 💚🥳

@JordanFriendly1983 7 күн бұрын

Fantastic advice for my art channel. Thanks

@rilo3880 10 күн бұрын

your videos are such a great mix of both E’s I enjoy watching and learning and I don’t even want to be on KZfaq

@DarrenNaylor 10 күн бұрын

Hahaha I appreciate you 🙏🏻

@humediy 7 күн бұрын

dang, what a great video. Keep it up!

@notoriouslotto 10 күн бұрын

Great video and thoughtful advice to truly help creators to grow!!

@savagefridays 5 күн бұрын

Great video. Helpful in grounding the very hard beginning phase

@DownToEarthPlusFun 9 күн бұрын

Great content. Great tips. You got me thinking of how to structure my next videos as lists. Thanks.

@thepodcasthaven 9 күн бұрын

I agree, I think education and tutorials is the way to go. Entertainment channels seem really hard to grow, especially cuz most people think they are funnier and more entertaining than they really are. Plus, the competition for entertainment is WILD. But with niche education, you're golden.

@DarrenNaylor 9 күн бұрын

Haha it's funny that you mention that. I cut out a clip where I said that I think we tend to think they we're more interesting and entertaining than they actually are so people go hard with entertainment stuff first and it doesn't translate well. I think it just takes a lot of work to develop a bit and cadence that's strong enough for people to tune in regularly. On the other hand a basic tutorial on something with little to no editing has a much higher chance of doing well. Thanks for watching, bro!

@Keniacarela 10 күн бұрын

I loved this video, so much valuable information. Thank you 😊

@DarrenNaylor 9 күн бұрын

Love to hear it :)

@NeverSevastudio 9 күн бұрын

Thanks for giving direction

@aristotellmedia 4 күн бұрын

Thank you brother.

@sheldonmackay 8 күн бұрын

Great video, I wish I had your filmmaking and story telling skills. Subscribed👍🏼

@Tanja_Vlogs 9 күн бұрын

Your content is amazing!!! New subbie 🤩

@EveryAnimeExplained 3 күн бұрын

great video dude!

@woofandwonder 6 күн бұрын

Really enjoyed this video! Instant follow. Gonna take all this advice 🤞🏼

@dannygarcia7806 7 күн бұрын

Great job. First time seeing your content. I think it's very clear, simple, and concise, easy to follow.And great practical steps to DO NOW! Thanks

@Cookbook-chronicles 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@kristenlee18 7 күн бұрын

Man, I wish I could double-like this like Netflix. Love your stuff, dude. Thanks!

@DarrenNaylor 7 күн бұрын

Thanks so much :)

@ceasewatercolorarts 8 күн бұрын

Pretty sure your channel is going to be huge. You're excellent at this

@RebeccaEyre-px1mo 10 күн бұрын

Your videos are highly entertaining and high quality! You'll definitely hit 100k soon!

@DarrenNaylor 9 күн бұрын

🙂🙂

@24pfilms 9 күн бұрын

Bloody Gold Amigo! Great location to amplify the processes.

@DarrenNaylor 9 күн бұрын

🙏🏻

@karinservotte151 9 күн бұрын

I have already watched a lot of video's how to do's in my niesche, and on how to start on you tube, I just started my channel KaigoCreations, and your video is the first I have watched with great structured value that my channel need. I'm going to give it a try. Thank you so much.