Howdy howdy everyone! What are you working on this week? Also what the heck is with the clicking sound?! Turns out it was my headphone (the one dangling) hitting the desk in front of me. My apologies. If only I wasn’t moving around so much 😂

I was a theater kid and the, "It's better to tell you to dial it back than to you be flat" is such good advice.

In the beginning, I was talking to a camera. Now, I am talking to friends - people I have come to know from my chats and comments. It has made a big difference.

I had 50 subs when I started watching you Nate! And now look I’m almost achieving 1000 subs.🎉 thanks to you for advice and prop to me for not giving up!❤

I recorded a whole video yesterday and found my mic was not transmitting audio to my camera. You are going to make mistakes, we are human. Don't let it stop you from achieving your goals!

I wish KZfaq gurus would show a range of ways to perform that work. Yes high energy works for a young audience but there’s lots of examples where slower paced works too. But we wouldn’t know it if only looking to gurus for advice. Content is more important than high energy in most cases.

My first video compared to my last one is day and night! I couldn’t believe I was that boring 😂

As a UK person born and raised: poking fun at the tea thing is fine. Encouraged, even!

High engery is not what a lot of people are on KZfaq for. I find it exhausting especially when it just doesn't fit. There are channels that I used to watch that I can't anymore because the pace induces anxiety. A peaceful morning garden tour doesnt work with the same kind of energy as this video for example.

All KZfaqrs Don’t give up you’re near to your success zone Be consistent and upload quality content and also be strategic that’s all Thank you 🙏

What I love about this genre of KZfaq is that as you’re learning new pieces of advice about being a better creator you can see them using their own points indirectly in their own content. So advice you heard a week or two ago you’re continually getting more examples of it down the line.

So glad you took the time to address this Nate. So many KZfaq advice channels don't touch on the "performance / personality" in the videos. Thank you for taking a step back from the numbers, and the cameras, and actually talk about the PERSON.

Hahahahha the spiffin Brit is great. Also, the energy thing sounds similar to what something Hillier Smith quoted from Steve Hullfish: “the energy of a video can’t always be a 10, you need peaks and valleys and dynamics within the action itself.”

This is my favorite video of yours Nick. I love how you gave me exactly what I wanted when I clicked, and then MORE when you analyzed multiple channels in depth instead of just one.

I’ve been trying to implement your advice in my videos and I feel like it has definitely helped. In 8 months I’ve been able to build a great community. I’ve made genuine friends that have supported me in my journey and continue to support me. I joined the KZfaq partner program this month and you played a huge part in making that happen in 8 months. Thank you so very much for all you do for us. We appreciate you Nate!

You always walk the talk! Last week you were talking not to do the old style outros, and you demonstrated how to get audience curious this week. Thank you! Keep up your good work Nate!

This realization is actually what got me to start streaming a couple of years ago. I had seen an early video of a creator and noticed how awkward they were and realized that the only way you stop being awkward (which is what I really, really wanted for myself at that point) is practicing letting yourself just be yourself! And if I compare myself on camera now to how I was 2 years ago, yeah, it totally makes a difference.

I think this can be really a personal thing about what we think is engaging rather than sometimes a bit much. We need to be ok with that. We can’t all be everyone’s cup of tea. I know sometimes I can be too loud and bouncy for some people and other times people love it. So it’s good that you broke it down, you didn’t say she was engaging because she was bubbly or moved a lot, you broke it down to movement but returning eye contact etc. It’s not easy to find your natural state on camera 😊, it takes time

Hard truths!! Love this, going to be mindful from here out!

Howdy! What is that clicking sound? LOL

Thank you so much for this video, I actually reflect back on when I would give public talks and I know that part of the kept them engaging was the energy that I would show through my movement. Some thing that I don’t often do in my channel since I’m sitting and talking. So thank you for giving me that first example that I think is inspiration. Your channel is awesome. It’s exciting to see you back and growing a lot.

Wow, this is weirdly eye opening! I've always known my strength and what makes me interesting, but I've never actually put out any content that really dove deep into that interesting part of me. I've just been trying what other people are doing. After this, I'll definitely remind myself to be more me in my content. Thank you, your videos are always helpful!

I have been binging your videos again, the past two days, and I have missed you so much!😂 thanks for giving real ideas to Contant creators. I am struggling right now with transitioning from travel vlogs to more hybrid educational content. You’re just a breath of fresh air. Thanks!

Nate, thanks so much for this! I received a negative comment on one of my videos recently, which was to the effect of, "I'm afraid your channel will never take off because your personality is extremely unpleasant, condescending, off-putting and arrogant." After wondering why someone would take time out of their busy day to tell a complete stranger something like that, I put it behind me but I can't help but have a nagging fear about how I come across on camera. You've confirmed here, with evidence, what I have originally thought just on intuition, that "be yourself, only more so" is the way to go. Thanks for the boost in confidence.

I’m consistently impressed with your content Nate, and I hope everyone here meets and exceeds their KZfaq goals!

Active breakdowns of videos is fantastic, providing proof-of-concept and gets away from overly heady / theoretical stuff. Thank you. Thank you. thank you. Keep it up, Dr. Black.

Nate, thanks for talking about so many of these soft skills that it seems no other KZfaq guru talks about! We learn so much about the tactics, but it's easy to forget we must be in love with our topic, our niche, our audience, and be authentic to ourselves. And that's the missing ingredient for so many of us. I really appreciate & resonate with your philosophy, and keep the awesome content coming!

Great examples, Nate! Also you're getting so good at these surprise video endings, they always make me smile :D

Great video Nate. Yes, us Brits certainly drink a lot of tea ☕️🫖

Really appreciate your content, Nate! This is something I find myself struggling with often when talking in front of a camera and this video has been super helpful for me as I look to improve moving forward.

The information your covering is awesome, given me alot to think about for my videos and how Im wanting to move forward. And your "be you more" of all the days to hear that today I really really needed it so thank you

I hate that I've been waiting and hoping for a new nate video but yay

Golden advice today Nate! I was starting to lose enthusiasm for my channel - this video has me excited again! My viewers need me! Thank you!👍👍

Nate your lighting is soooo much more flattering. Nice one.

Thank you! You always give such great HUMAN advice, and of course that's what I'm here for: KZfaq advice. BUT there are 1000's of channels out there offering this very thing, so what makes you stand out? YOUR PERSONALITY! You are one of the few channels I will always pay attention to, as YOU are YOU, and YOU do YOU so well - it's inspiring, so thank you for just being YOU and encouraging us to do the same!

This video came in the right time, I am currently working on this when doing voice overs, as it's hard. But seeing that other people had this experience too and evolved gives me hope and makes me want to keep going.

I already knew what you shared but hearing it again made something click. Appreciate your content, thank you! Congrats on your next phase 🙌🏿!

Another gem of a video, this is the type of insight you can't find anywhere else.

I love your videos Nate, and they are so helpful! Could you make a video showing your whole process from idea to filming, showing how you make scripts, and go through the flow of your b roll shots? I really need to get a better work flow with planning out everything, and would love to see how you do this. Thanks for taking the time to make these awesome videos for us, and I’m stoked to be a part of your channel in the early days before you blow up!

Be You “more” I really like that. I’ve been putting off practicing speaking but it’s time to take that leap. Thanks for the inspiration. It’s Sunday 19th Nov, I commit to improving

you're endings and the rabbit hole gets me every time😌

That early Mark Rober Video is actually really encouraging. It shows the importance of just starting, keep improving, and honing your craft. Thanks Nate!

I think openness with ourselves in front of a camera is one of the most difficult things to do. I'm almost at 100 videos published on my channel and I'm still trying to figure out how to do it properly.. Your tips are so inspiring, as always! Thanks for what you do Nate!🥰

Just gave a like. This really spoke to me!! in my industry, everything just seems so fake for lack of better words. Like I want to turn off videos from people in my niche. So what does that say about it? I actually started being a lot more casual talking in my shorts when I make outfits. And my views and followers have been increasing. I’m trying to be more myself and find myself. I’m just not a person that’s super sarcastic. I’m a mom of four under 7 and I’m gonna have a fifth child in five weeks. So I don’t have the energy to be funny etc . It’s been interesting trying to find ways to make myself stand out. I’m almost 2 years in and sometimes it gets really hard. I really appreciate your content

Excellent breakdown as always Nate. “Being you” will attract your core audience, we believe. What we dislike about ourselves , a viewer may find relatable & see themselves.

LOVE this and so fun to see those different growth trajectories and also be reminded of the hard work and consistency that it took to get there! Fabulous!

Thank you Nate, excellent video. It's time to dial that energy up in my videos! Keep up the superb work. Cheers!

I always appreciate the perceptive nature of your content. Reducing things down to the ridiculous and structuring from there is a fantastic way to build something of value. Thanks for all the value you bring!

Been creating daily videos for a year now and stumbled across you for the first time Nate. This is really great wisdom. I'm gonna dig through your back videos and I subscribed.

This video I think will help me tremendously. Basically what I've gathered is just to be me and let my guard down and be the outgoing person that I am and don't be afraid to show it! 😊

I really needed to hear this! Thank you 👍

Sipping a cuppa tea while watching from UK😊 I started my channel a month ago, so at the moment the differences are subtle, more like twilight and evening😂. Great channel! Lovely to read the encouraging comments!

WOW this is my 2nd comment because at the end of the video I feel lucky to have seen it. Your explanations help (at least me) understand para-social relationships better. The way you talked about it made me logically see that people aren't ever going to be magnetically attracted to someone whose delivery has no distinguishing personality so that kind of delivery (like the first videos) will not attract people accurately enough for viewers to feel they have a relationship with you. (i'll accept my award for longest run on sentence now.)

Thank you so much Nate for this.. I realized a lot of things.. God bless you MORE!

Loved this one Nate - you're an inspiration and every video you put out lets me lift me own game. Bravo!

You have done an incredible job!! Yes I agree...the more comfortable the more your audience will be prone to stay an give u a shot as well as stay! I have done this an have seen the difference in myself from when I first started to now! Truly remarkable how much looking back that your videos are able to tell you about yourself! Hope that makes sense? 😂

Great video Nate ! What we forget is that the people we admire were also bad at it at first and it’s totally normal!

I’m at the beginning of my channel and this video was really validating that I’m doing some of these things really well! I’m open with myself and make videos about what I’m interested in! Yay!

Duuuude!! That end has me bouncing off the wall wanting more! This video didn't even feel like it was long because I was so engaged as well. And yeah, I have noticed that I need to ramp up my personality but It's soooo against my nature so I'm going to have to come out of my shell eventually.

Thanks Nate, I think I definately need to work on the "personality". My first channel did pretty good but turned into a utility channel. Just started posting on my new channel 3 weeks ago, 5.5K views but pretty low retention. Thank you for all you do!

GREAT video. I can barely watch my own early videos because they are so low key conversational. These days, I jump into it going full throttle with each take. As you say, you can can always dial it back.

Thank you Nate, I really needed this encouragement boost!

"Be you, more" and just showing the chair 😂 Hilarious

Thank you so much Nate! You are super fun to watch and you make youtube seem really easy! 😂💛

Hey Nate I've watched a little bit of Channel Makers on and off but this video really resonated on a deep level! I think a lot of my videos fall in that "high energy but flat" category! I often say my music is "bangers only"! Thanks for the videos

0:50 Hello I am here to disgust you! Haha no but in all seriousness. This is a topic I spent a tons of thoughts on because I was diagnosed with Aspergers a few years ago and that unfortunately comes with communication struggles. Especially in women it's often undiagnosed for longer because women are better in coping with it and "pretend" everything is okay. So switching into the "creator mode" is something I do fairly easy these days. But it doesnt come without consequences. I cant do on cam content because its too exhausting and after making videos or doing streams my brain is basically pudding.

The timing on this video is….spooky. Just what I needed currently. Thanks NB.

I've been a subscriber of yours since you were working at ChannelMaker. You are the best coach, and you have greatly helped me improve my content. Thank you so much, Nate. i genuinely appreciate your videos. However, I posted in my community post last 3 months to celebrate for reaching 100 subscribers, and to my surprise, ChannelMaker commented and gave a support and motivation! I would be truly shocked if it was indeed you.

I struggle still after 2.5 years been on camera and do voiceover but yesterday I had a eureka moment and was so relaxed with myself that my real see could be truly heard and i even shared a joke with my viewer. And surprisingly my video is doing well No 1 of 10 that the 2nd video this year the managed to do this. Thanks Nate for validating my thoughts.

Still getting ready to start making my vids and have learned SO much its CRAZY from your great CMers vids to this very much waited for new all Nate channel you keep bringing knowledge that is second to none!

Thanks for sharing, Nate! Just uploaded my first video last week and trying to get all set to record my second this week. Definitely working on these principles!

Thanks for this Nate! I've also noticed that the more of myself I put in a video, the better it does (retention wise anyway)

Love it, thanks so much for this insight. So much to take away from this one 👏

I'm so grateful for the first example. My KZfaq will be teaching but I don't want to be stuck at a desk like a talking head all the time. I wanna do it vlog style like she did. ❤

This is very true Small channels are lacking energy of which the view can easily notice. My friends told me this about my channel but I didn't take them seriously. Your voice tone is of that Jim Rhon

It's so true. My favorite channels are those whose creators I like. Apparently KZfaq isn't that different from books and movies. We tend to value stories whose characters we become attached to. For me, recording myself is quite a challenge. I still feel awkward about this. It's funny, because until now I was standing on the other side of the camera and trying to relax the person being photographed 🤣

I've been thinking about finally showing my face in my videos despite me being quite shy and introverted. And believe this or not, it is a HUGE thing for me! Also I've came to realize not showing my face keeps me from making the content I want. There is only so much you can do without. Your tips were great and while I know I won't be able to implement them all at once I do hope I'll get better with time. Thanks Nate!

I’ve got some serious energy and confidence by nature, but Night and day difference between video 1 and video 8. You’re my officially go to in this KZfaq game. Super relatable and extremely nerdy, just like me Bahah

You have so much charisma, it's incredible!

Always enjoy your videos Nate, no exception here. Thanks for the great info!

Nate's advice has helped me make it past my first one hundred subs.. Thank you Nate!!!

Absolutely. You can have the best thumbnails, catchiest title, best editing, etc. But if you don't have the best content, you still will not find a large audience.

The abrupt end always gets me!

Will keep showing up to learn from you 👏🏻👏🏻

Thank you. I appreciate your input.

Great message. I think for the majority of genres of video, people do buy in to personalities. I'm rarely on camera ( maybe should more, but I'm getting old and don't look good - I know, I should anyway) but people seem to like my chattering away while I make things, talking nonsense, just being me, and talking to the viewers like they are sat next to me. Seems to be working for me but I will be taking your advice here and seeing if I can develop this area a lot more. Thanks Nate!

This was one of the single most helpful videos I have watched on this subject. My biggest problem on KZfaq has always been "being real Chad" and not just on camera Chad. Something about the way you presented the content here, resonated well with me. Can't wait to get to work on the next video now.

Thank you Nate for this. I have been struggling with this because of the content of my channel. I've been focusing on the passion of the content, not the presentation of it. I will begin looking at the presentation and seeing how I can dial it up a few notches, without seeming scary. Lol

I get so excited when I've booped the like button before being asked. It's like when you were a kid and your parents asked you to do something...and you could say, "Ha! But I've ALREADY done my homework!" Thanks for some really great advice!

I am really liking your videos here. Thank you!

I think the “be you, more” is important. Lots of people here bring up that high energy channels are draining, but spiffing Brit is a good example because he has a chill, but still interesting tone and speech pattern

Currently I'm watching several videos on how to talk in front of the camera, being confident in front of the camera etc. Then, your video came. I don't want to sound cliche but your video arrived at a perfect time

Our meeting must have worked, Nate, because I'm bringing the extra energy to the podcast I started 6 weeks ago (YES - I took your advice and started doing that, if for nothing else to get more comfortable in front of the mic & (eventually) the camera!) - so thanks for that !

Thanks for all those tips Nate. HUGE tips

Thanks for the video! The examples you highlighted were especially helpful.

I loved the cut where you just see your hands saying “be you, more!”

Nate, thank you so much for this. I struggled seeing progress in my videos, but this video made me go back and take a look at one of my older videos, actually my first English speaking one, ...and wow I see progress! 🌞 I mean...still room for improvement but I can see progress. Thank you ❤

This was very helpful. I watched it a few times to catch more information on the second and third viewings. Thanks.

I really was confused about why they leave earlier, thanks Nate!

So much value in one video! 🔥 I always look forward to your content 🎉. Thank you for constantly dropping gems upon gems! Your strategies have helped me on my channel. Thank you 🙏🏽