🤠 🤠 everyone! Here’s my question for you: What kinds of KZfaq topics or questions do you wish were covered, that I could make dang good videos about?

I’ve been on here since 2018. I’m only now seeing better views. I’ve grown very slowly. I’ve absorbed all of the knowledge to an obsessive degree but didn’t know how to interpret it. Also needed to develop self awareness. Becoming friends with a big youtuber in my niche helped a lot too. And never giving up even when i felt like it.

One huge thing that actually improved me from watching you is collaborating with others. I made a small discord group with me and 5 other creators. We watch each others videos before release and then critique our thumbnails. My thumbnails were 4% CTR and now they range from 9%-12%. We have channels for notes on what works and what doesn’t.

What you said on 0:11 reminds me of Gandalf's quote: "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us"

It all depends on if you're here for the love of what you do on your channel or the love of money. I'm a small fishing channel and been doing it for awhile now. It doesn't matter to me if I have 2 subs or just over 400. It matters to me that I've entertained or helped someone with what I love to do. A guy commented and said he had a medical issue and can't fish for a long time, it's content like mine that keeps him in the game. Made me wanna cry and THAT'S WHY I'M HERE ON YT!!

The first few seconds of this vid is the epitome of "Deliver what you promise" I've never seen anyone else on YT do thattttt. Thankyou!

I’m 45 years old and enjoying a lot your content and generally holistic tone. I’m at a moment where i won’t go for success but rather legacy, and look i don’t care if my channel changes 10 or 10 millions lives. I just want to share my experience. I just want to go the other side of the screen, and it’s ok if i don’t get very popular, because i would have shared what i need to. You are one of those who got me to this realisation so thank you from the heart man.

“Replacing wasting time time with learning time”. Definitely! I started focusing on this and it has helped me a lot with my channel.

My motto that I landed on in January of this year was "Don't believe everything you think"- it has helped so much. Thanks for sharing all your "clichés" always good to review them in this context.

I recently chose to make YT part time only because I am a full time writer and I want to focus more on that. As a result, I produce less videos, but found more enjoyment in them, my audience loves the vids I do for them, and I have begun sharing my stories with my audience in the community tab and even created a choose-your-own-adventure story for them with polls for them to shape the story I would write. This has increased engagement, and while my channel remains small, I have found contentment because I am more in alignment with my true goals.

"Inspiration without application is hallucination" - Ernest Holmes, author of Science of Mind. LOL at your inner (what I call jackal). I have two inner jackals I've named "TOO MUCH" and "NOT ENOUGH". I used to think they were against me, and I've come to realize they are my guides and my guards. They have my thriving in their hearts and do their best to alert me when they sense I'm straying from my purpose path. So appreciating YOU, Nate! Thank you for your clarity and simple way you share. And your wisdom.

Every time I stray away from KZfaq, it's because there's some kind of perspective or skill that I need to learn, that I can't learn by grinding away at videos, but when I come back it's always better. Even if I'm doing the same thing it feels different and I think the audience can feel it too. I think it's important to give ourselves grace during the time we get pulled away because maybe there's something we nee to learn that can impact and help us reach our audience.

New KZfaq creators like me find the time thing to be critical. Once you are making a full time living from your channel it's easier to dedicate your time to creating content but when you have to pay the bills in non-KZfaq ways it becomes a tough juggling act. I have been building my channel for the last year with a huge amount of your advice and it's made a big difference. I have over 1400 subs now and 3944 watch hours :) Just about a week away from 4K hrs. Super excited. Thanks for your awesome work...the previous and the new stuff 😜

As someone who stutters and falls over my words a lot in my videos and in just day to day life, I've been loving that you've left bloopers in the videos.

*I adore Income School and their content. I've been watching every single of their videos during lockdown including their oldest videos. Life got busy in the last year or 2 so I didn't have time to watch as much. I just subscribed to you because you were part of their team so how could I not? haha. Looking forward to seeing your videos. Thank you for your hard work.*

KEY TAKEAWAYS To make it on KZfaq, you gotta keep learning and using what you know, fast. Don't let haters or your own doubts mess with your vibe; that can really make or break you as a creator. It's not just about learning stuff, but actually doing something with it. If you don't, you'll probably get frustrated and might even quit. If you're into what you're making, you're more likely to succeed. Lose interest, and your content's gonna suffer. If you're not feeling it anymore, it's cool to focus on other stuff. No need to force it. Great video Nate

One thing that I have learned since becoming a content creator on KZfaq (or just having an existence online) is that when it comes to building your page, it will take some time. It’s kinda like the old saying “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. Also it doesn’t hurt to try out different ways to put together videos to see what works and what doesn’t. Another thing that I wanted to say before I forget, is that as the more popular you get you’ll get your share of haters too. And people who will label you as “cringe”. Now don’t get me wrong, you’ll have an audience who will love you and support you every way. But not everyone is going to like you and disagree with what you believe in. Even if it has reason for it, you can’t let it get to you by heart. Otherwise you’re going to have a harsh reality. Anyways that’s what I think, it don’t mean that the next creator will say the same. Good video!

Thank you so much Nate!! This video is solid gold for so many of us, soooo spot on. Awesome as usual sir!!

1) Learning rate. If you're not picking up the right things and being effective, you'll fail. 2) Mindset. Gotta stick with it. Filter out ugly feedback. Your own narrative can steer you into a ditch. 3) Application rate. If not enough action, you'll lose momentum, and you'll pack it up. 4) Stop caring. What does enough mean? Other priorities can take over.

I love your videos. I always leave feeling inspired and informed. I will do my best to take this knowledge and apply it to my channel. Thank you so much!!!

You have no idea how much I needed this video. Your content is always on point. Thank you so much!

Whoa, this is awesome! Thanks a ton! I really needed to hear this, and you've totally made my day. I'm feeling good now and ready to dive into some serious learning. Gotta say, you've outdone yourself this time. This video is absolutely fantastic! What about: The secret of storytelling or how to keep people hooked on a faceless channel. Thanks for everything Nate!

Because you are kind of enough to share your progress/ journey and teaching it to us. I have been able to increase my views. Thanks Nate!

Thanks for this, Nate! I tend to think there's not great advice out there for me because my channel is so specific, but I always get great ideas from watching your videos! Every little bit of improvement and tweaking and learning helps!

Thank you so much for this amazing and detailed information. Love the sudden ends. You were talking about it in a video a few weeks or months ago. Great to hear your talks, Nate! I want to know what that “see if” means!

Love you Nate. Glad you’re on your own. I’m still struggling but always learning what you teach and try to grow grow grow

Love the channel Nate. I’ve followed a lot of your advice and I’m happy with progress. Of course I always want to do better, that’s the key to me. Striving to do better in every area- content, production, story line, quality. Not always easy👍

What a video,Nate!So much to learn from all you’ve just discussed in it!❤

You’ve done it again Nate! The right message at the right time. I’m uploading the premiere video for my new channel on Friday and I almost cancelled as I was finding that from the time I started working on it till now (I’m currently working on the next video) that I’m still learning new techniques and growing my skill set. I was afraid that by the time of my first upload I would feel that the video would already be below my standard. But understanding that growth through learning is an organic progression will keep me looking forward not back. Thanks again. Boop. 👍

@ThatNateBlack I’m a fairly recent subscriber and gotta say, every time I watch there’s more to love. More insight, more ways to grow my channel, more ways to, uh, not grow my channel.😅 You have so much compassion for your audience, beyond just tossing out analytics or exercises. You’re a buddy as well as a guide. And I love that you leave in your little bloopers, those keep it really real. For real. The community is awesome too. And yes, I always boop the Like button. Gratitude and 💖.

Thanks Nate, I look forward for your videos every week 🎉

Love the content Nate (Nick :)). Been binging - my takeaway for tonight is showing personality, and focusing on 1 thing only. This 1 thing is getting emotions through on thumbnails. Thanks again for the help.

Wow, you have completely nailed everything that I kind of know I'm doing wrong and am failing to fix! And after 5 years, you're right, my patience is going and so is my time. Thanks Nate:)

Thanks Nate for motivating us to go forward! ☺

I think a creative mind is a vital point here. Discover new things, show it & get viral. I don't know how to get that creative idea

Wow Nate this video came at the perfect time! It’s given me a lot to think about for my future on KZfaq!

Being a life long learner is definitely essential for anything! Good thoughts! A person that isn’t willing to learn and apply the necessary skills for any endeavor will find themselves struggling! Fortunately, there is a wealth of wisdom out there - audio books, online courses and consultations with Nate! 🙂

Nate, your advice is always right on point! Big emphasis on the mental fortitude as well, most people I've met that start this give up due to external negativity (comments) or internal negativity (self doubt). Great video, I hope this helps a lot of people 💪

Thanks for the morale boost! New channel in the making and learning as well here! ❤

Hahahaha you’re totally trying to see who’s watching until the end? I assumed that style might have been something from the previous channel you were on (I found you here first). Fantastic content and very inspirational. I have two channels already and am working on a third for a different subject matter. Love your perspective and shared experience. THANK YOU!

I wish I would have watched you sooner! I have been doing this for a couple years and it definitely gets hard. But I am taking joy knowing that I can still make it possible! Thank you for the videos you are making to help keep my head on straight to keep going! :)

Remember: learning without application is just entertainment.

Yup another good one Nate. Thankfully I have not experienced any “burn out” then again I’m on 9 months in. However I did watch my very first video and it was sup cringe. I’m not saying my current stuff is the best. But I sure do see the growth! Let’s gooooooo!

Love your content and the way you present things. You’re doing a great job👏🏻

Great advise Nate, I have to admit cutting off the end is getting a bit irritated. I’m definitely in the tipping point but for a different reason. I became so consumed creating content for 2-1/2 years during and after the pandemic I neglected other projects and relationships. Just need to get caught up and find a balance point.

Learn a lot from your videos. Thanks Nate. Merry Christmas! Wish you the best in 2024!

Discovered your channel yesterday, big fan of your content! Trying to use your advice on my own KZfaq journey!

Great advice & words encouragement! Attaching a project to my learning has been a game changer! I retain the information & it gives me immediate feedback on what I need to improve.

Thank you! I've been immersing myself in learning everything I can in my free time and implementing it in my videos. Trial and error.

love your channel, glad you struck out on your own!

Thank you for this video! I often find myself in the learning mode…trying to constantly absorb, but realizing I need to start applying it! I need to shift into that application gear and maybe I will see more growth!

I came across this channel on accident trying to find new ways to improve my content. That was a couple hours ago and now I have a full page of notes to work with lol. Thanks for posting your insight online to help us out here Nate! You deserve a lot more subs for this kind of content. I'll start by adding +1

Following Nate since channel makers days and when I one day finally go beyond faceless, it's Nate I w name as an inspiration!🎉❤

Great advice. This video is so meaningful and helpful😊. Thanks for sharing the knowledge.

My finger is on Auto-Boop with everyone of your video. Thank you, you are helping me a lot with my channel, still struggling with logistics for time management. But you helped and helping me in my journey,

I needed this, Nate. My Grumpelstiltskin has been telling me to give up over the last few weeks. I know what needs to be done to find success here. I just need to figure out how to integrate the knowledge into my specific topic. ...I need to figure out how to "good clickbait" my specific topics, thumbnails, and titles. I've been trying to do that for a while now. The problem has been rolling around in my head, looking for a solution, for about a year now. It's not easy. Your encouragement is very helpful though.

I haven’t had time to watch videos on KZfaq since you first launched your channel. I’m glad you kept Howdy-Howdy!

I started youtube 1,5 years ago, and I am still really struggling. I had prepared myself and learned as much as I could before even publishing a video. So I thought it would be an easy ride... 😂 To be honest, I'm not sure what exactly I am doing wrong. I try to make high-quality videos, interesting thumbnails and titels, in a niche that suits me and even had one viral video that generated a lot of watch hours but not many subscribers. Thank you, Nate, for being on this platform. You have more than once stopped me from giving up ❤

Hi Nate, I think my channel is going well but very slowly. At the same time I keep improving my video over the last one.

Love the quote: “I may not know everything but I’m good at getting a sound or song out of my mind into the speakers.” This is a quote that helps keep me driven: “There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent, or hinder, or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.” -Ella Wheeler Wilcox I’m curious if anyone else has a quote that helps keep them motivated or in the right mindset with their KZfaq creation? Also…Grumplestiltskin…😂

You are by far my favorite creator for creators. Your tips are so useful, down to earth, and uplifting. I love how you add in something to help us with the mental stress of creating in most of your videos. I would LOVE to see cover some of the challenges of creating content for kids. … or roast a channel made for kids (I volunteer as tribute!) I’m curious, do you have many other subs creating content for children?

Awesome content! I’m internalizing your lessons and applying it to my channel! Thanks!

Love naming your negative thoughts so that you can call them out by name. My negative thought comes in the form of “is this worth it?” I keep a handful of experiences I’ve loved that I wouldn’t have had if it weren’t for the channel in my mind’s back pocket, and pull them out to answer that question.

The Legend Nate has posted 🔥 And I'm actually early to his video. Life is complete!

Great advice. Appreciate your videos.

The "expectation" of "taking off" that doesn't happen . . . leads to failure. The unrealistic expectation. One just needs to continue to work toward success: however an individual solves the problem and gains knowledge. Putting a time limit on it causes PRESSURE. Pressure = STRESS. Don't do that. Have a positive FUN learning experience and cut out all the stress. This isn't a contest to be won, it's an experience to be had.

Thanks, Nate!

You get negative gremlins? How could anyone think anything less than perfection about the legend known as Nate. 😊 Love you Man. You’ve been a huge part of my KZfaq growth journey over two years. Thank you

Thank you so much. I needed to hear that. The problem is I’m VERY impatient.. I started my channel 2 months ago and some days I get really frustrated if I don’t get a subscriber. But you’ve said it beautifully. I will be patient and continue to create 😊

Thanks for this video. The way you explain things has helped me better understand my own processes (or lack thereof lol).

Great point. On mental health, I started my channel for my own personal mental wellbeing & I really enjoy making content for myself and helping others people with the same interests & passionate about is very rewarding but there are times when I feel that I’m moving too slow that I’m doing something wrong or missing something altogether.

Stuffed full of information..on my second watch. Good stuff🎉🎉

Love your advice Nate 🎉

You are a great motivator, especially for me 😊

This is a very helpful video. Thanks for the great content 👍

You are probably my favorite KZfaq mentor

Especially the "Grumplestilskin"-Tip is extremely helpful. Thank you Nate for your openess.

I needed that video !! I’m pumped now 🎉

Thank you for this Nate! Something I really need to work on. I had a viewer tell me she liked my videos but I talked to fast so I’ve made a point to talk slower and I’m seeing results in my retention so I’m guessing she wasn’t the only one who thought that. I’m glad I took her advice.

I see what you did there at the end, sir. Love your content and it would be great if you could make a video on how to hone in on YT analytics to discover who is watching your videos and how to curate videos around that audience. TYSM for all your vids!

Thank you 🙏 🎉

Brilliant 🎉

Yo I just started and you guys are keeping me going so for that thank you ❤

You've only failed when you stop innovating and give up - otherwise, you simply haven't succeeded yet! Also, remember to give your mind some downtime every day. My most original creative ideas usually come to me while I'm taking a shower, and I figure this to be because that is when my conscious mind is kind of idling and free to wander while the hot water and relaxing scent of the products I use work their magic on my body. Appreciate the moments of stillness and silence. 🧘‍♀

There are times when I feel like giving up. I take a couple days away and then come back and look at it again with a fresh mind. I'm still here so it works. As far as what I need to do, I know what it is just working up the bravery to make the next move.

Never give up. Good things don't come easy, that is why am patiently taking my channel growth in good faith

Love your videos Nate keep up the good work!

This is some solid advice for anyone wanting to grow their channel.

I have had both, my shorts and long video's suddenly stopped getting views. In surprising fashion from the other video's I have made over the year. Not knowing what is happening or how to fix it really intensifies the burnout for me. I'm still trying, but it's difficult if you can't figure out what to fix. Love your videos, though!! I'll get there one day, haha!! Thanks!!

I agree with you Nate that my learning is holding my channel back. I have been agonizing about how to record my content in a different way instead of practising how to do it. That stops now. I'm going to practise with my next video instead of putting it off!

Hi Nate thanks for your hard work. I won’t mention the channel but the only way I found where you went, was someone said your channel name in their comments. Found you then subbed. The comment was deleted from their comment section the next day. I get the feeling their not what everyone thinks they are……

The key is impressions. Whether through YT recommending or coming up near the top in search. Without impressions the video will sit there doing nothing.

Really connected with this video so thank you. I'm starting to wonder if I'd prefer doing a blog over video but not quite calling it yet. Might try both!

Thanks Nate!

Thank you! We just posted our 13 video. Working on the 20 you suggested in the video you did on that uhmm other channel 😊. That was a great video and made so much sense... Just do it! Make those 20! Thank you

The fact that you’re already here watching this video is a great indicator towards future success to you!

Your my absolute go to ✨ your videos are always so helpful thank you so much for your time and efforts to create this video and help others 🦋 I think that’s really important thinking about how you can level up the next video learning and growing each video you create and over time it all fall into place 🙏🏼 jus never give up ☺️

Yes, I'm on a binge-but don't worry, I am doing yoga while i listen 😂 AND taking notes-literally. Thank you, Nate!

Thanks, Nate.

Great vid mate 🤙🏽