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I like this approach. It's not the fix your titles or fix your thumbnails to get more clicks approach. This is truly what I have learned with KZfaq as well, it's not the gimmicks, it's actually the content that helps a channel grow and get monetized propertly.

I think my biggest weakness right now is posting more quality videos more often. I've fallen into the same lifestyle that I had in college where once classes were done for the day I had lost all my energy. I'm getting that same energy now working a fulltime job.

Thanks Nate! We are working on story telling and getting out more video's. We look forward to talking with you soon!

I've learned a lot from you. We are committed to our niche (end of life healthcare) because that's our business focus. The only reason for us to monetize on KZfaq is to be able to cover the cost to improve recording quality and hire video editors. Our goal is to have people feel "helped". We've got a long way to go and I know it. But input like yours is helpful.

As a LEGO content creator, this video absolutely spoke to me 🔥 I took my existing skills in video production, made a couple niche LEGO related videos and was able to get monetised in less than 2 months!! 🎉 Currently on a monthly upload schedule for long form videos so we’ll see how it goes 😅 Also - you should absolutely drop the set 😉 Even more so if it’s a LEPIN set!

Very happy to see you back up and running on your own channel. Subbed! I am 250 hours from monetized. Almost there! 🖖Nate

i'll share my experience even tho i dont have to i got me a Monetized youtube channel with over 20k from viral npc marketplace (it is now 30K) and im now earning like an old youtuber. This what majority of the people do now. I think they got tiktok accounts too & all youtube channel niches

In my circle of content creator friends I've basically been screaming this "bring value" mantra from the mountain tops. So many of the videos that get released within that group are of the "here is my opinion with absolutely nothing to back it up" variety, and they always get minimal views. But, every time those same creators make videos going covering news, giving updates on what's going on in our niche, or other valuable info, those videos pop off. It's so simple, yet so many can't see it. Bring the value, and the views will come.

I love this one so much Nate, I actually found so many improvements from the previous ones...I love the effort you put on creating a concise piece of information for all of us! Really appreciated 🙏🏻 ❤️

You’re crushing it Nate! So happy for you. Love your energy and passion - truly inspiring! Thank you! 👏👌🏻😊

This video is genuinely answering my questions and helping me to have more clarity! Keep up the excellent work, laddie.

It's amazing to see such a creator thrive in such a competitive space! (I would believe it's the authenticity that's provided!) I've been pushing the 4 you've mentioned probably in a couple of videos 'perfectly'. While others need tweaking.

Great video Nate! Recently I was struck by a series of thoughts along these same lines. It occurs to me that successful channels have created a paradigm in which their content flows from. This as opposed to channels that have to create content within a conflicting paradigm. That is why I have been moving toward fostering a lifestyle that content flows from.

Another great video Nate. Each point you made is right on the money. Speaking to your audience is very different than speaking at your audience. The language point is so important because if you can't speak it clearly or in a timely manner then they will click off. Keep doing your thing and I'll see you on the next one. Thanks again!

i dont care who algorithm sends im not making shorts

I sometimes struggle with the "Belonging" thing I think. I am good at helping, giving people information in an easy to understand and compact form, but I feel like there must be an additional thing I am missing. Because people apprechiate the information but then leave as soon as they get it. Maybe it's the curse of an educational niche?

As soon as I saw the notification for this I knew I had to watch this ASAP!! 🔥Another fantastic video, Nate!

Love your work. Watching everything you put out closely and looking forward to learning more.

Another great video, Nate! I just realised something (literally minutes before I watched this); whilst I'm doing crafts & plenty of the big channels I'm subbed to do various different types of crafts, if you go back to their early days, they had a focus on one craft in particular & that's what I need to do. Focus on one before I branch out & that's exactly what I'm going to do!

I'm at the very early stages of my channel (like I only have one video) and I'm excited to grow my subscriber count and have a community to interact with. I plan to use your videos throughout my journey, they are just so helpful! Thank you!

I struggle a lot. Especially with finding a niche and your videos are a big help. I'm going to set some time aside and really try to figure out what my channel will be focusing on. Thanks for all your amazing videos ✨

Great video always nice to get a reminder of the basics of growing on KZfaq. Would love to hear you expand on the different steps with more examples in different niches in a future video. You always manage to find great examples. The ending 😱 😂

I already thought you were really cool. Then you brought Lego's to the video. It's just not fair now, nobody else is as cool as you Nate.

Thanks for radiating your positive light ✨ I always appreciate your content Nate!

Boop. Glad you kept that phrase too. I did the 3 quesiton test for my channel, and it was quite helpful. One day I hope to be afford a channel review or consultation, but for now I'll settle for the free weekly videos. I hope you're working on a class behind the scenes that will be about the same price as IS as I would definitely put that in my budget.

Appreciate you Nate. ❤ seeing you over on the Vid IQ today. 😁

Haha I am one of those who started KZfaq on a topic I knew next to nothing about. I don’t regret it, but I also would not recommend it. I was learning KZfaq, videography, storytelling, editing…while also learning multiple species of fishing, on different bodies of water…during different seasons…and weather…sonar interpretation…and tournament fishing…from a kayak…that involved learning various DIY projects to rig it…it’s been a lot but surprisingly very enjoyable chaos

Great video! I've been waiting on a new video I guess it was worth the wait. The video quality was fantastic!

That was actually some really great points you brought up. I will add them to my editing check list whiteboard on my wall.

I've been following you for I think over a year now. Always getting a value by the way from your content and have to say my channel is starting to take off for me especially this past couple of months. I really enjoyed this video as well and will continue to ask the questions presented here. Thank you again. And I'm tempted to sign up for your offer sometime in the future 😊

You add mad value, Nate. Keep on rockin'.

Thank you Nate! Drop it is my vote, haha. You always bring us value and practical insight. We appreciate you!

Nate!! You are crushing it!! Thank you for this video. Count me in when you develop a course or community for the step by step path for monetization.

My notebook is getting too full. I'll need a new one soon. Thank you again as always! You are making my struggle feel more manageable under control. Everything takes time and I wish I started this research last year. I know I can't change the past but I can change my future.

Great video - and I watched it to the end, Nate :). Thank you!

Great tips, Nate! I just started a channel in the travel niche and have my audience in mind. It’s a competitive niche so finding my own niche within the niche has been challenging.

Great background and ambiance. Let’s us focus strictly on your words and no distractions. I definitely benefit from your videos. I need to be more succinct with more interest. Your videos help me analyze my videos and know what direction I need to go in. Bhh is awesome. Have a great day and much success.

Mighty thanks for today’s sharing & learning, Nate😁💜 New reminder for myself: Value & Visual & BHH😁😁

Here is my guy. I watched your some videos, I have an 1 month channel, I had around 10 videos. and applied your suggestions to my video. and my last video have taken 22 k views. And still take 1k views each hour. It will be monetized in 1 month. only with 1 video. Thank you so much bro.,

Really appreciate you Nate!

Loving the content in this vid! Helps me understand in my somewhat small genre

This is top content! Thank you Nate!

The way you explain things makes it so fun and motivating. Thank you. 🎉

Awesome advice - as usual - Nate! Thanks so much! Here's where I'm at right now: dropped my 1st video 11 weeks ago // 261 subscribers // 39.7k views // 1.9k watch hours // publishing 1-2 times per week. I think this is decent, but I spend more time doing thumbnails than editing & my audio could be better, but I'm learning so much from your videos! Might be time for me to book a consult. Have a great day!

So badly I wanted to see that drop at the end 😂 possibly in a future short Great video. Tons of value

PS... At 06:45 where you ask "Should I... do it?" I hoped you would do the Chekov's G*n approach ... and yea, you delivered right at the end... and furthermore, you left us hanging. You Inceptioned us or Schrodinger's Catted us! Respect!

Here’s your Lego channel idea, Nate: LegoInTheShadows / BackgroundLego (something like that) where you talk to other creators from all stripes (not just on KZfaq) and talk with them about their favourite kits and how Lego has helped their creative process. I feel like you’d have some fantastic questions surrounding work/life balance, tools (like Lego) for creativity, taking creative breaks, and generally just about being excited over a shared interest. I’m less interested in the kits themselves but very interested in *who* I might know / want to know and how Lego has been a part of their process. Keep up the awesome work!

I'd love a video that goes more into detail about speaking to your audience. I feel like it's harder when you don't show your face/use a camera.

Yes, extremely helpful as always....I was right, I have to always try to improve something....even if it looks like nobody is watching my videos or even worse, instead of gaining views, and advancing, my channel seems to be doing completely the opposite, losing viewers until I go back to almost 0. Quality over channel owner progress satisfaction 🤔

Learning how to speak so people listen would be very valuable! One of the things I struggle with is fluid delivery of what I'm trying to say. I plan my videos but I don't write out a speech word for word... I don't want to sound like I'm reading from a script but also I have a lot to say and don't want to forget it all. Any tips on how you practice delivery would be great as well :)

The point about doing what you know is the best advice! I wanted to make HQ documentaries but I just couldn't stick to topics so I decided to do teaching video editing instead as I have 20/30 ideas for that topic

Thank you for describing "Value" sometimes I feel it gets muddied and now EVERYONE is saying "give value" whatever that means. So thank you for giving you real take on it, BHH! 😂

Thank you Nate! Once again, extremely helpful and easy to understand! :)

My takeaway is “BHH” and not just because I like saying it-cuz I really do-but, my hope is to have them fulfilled in my channel! Thank you again, Nate!! ⭐️🔥

So helpful; thank you! Got it. It’s all about the “buuuuh.” 🤣 A sound all your followers will now use as a secret language. 😎 Love it! And I’m digging’ the cliffhanger too. 🙌

Love the LEGO collection Nate! Never would have guessed you were an AFOL. Love It!!

Love your videos! And you are a phenomenal speaker :)

Great help Nate, very valuable, thank you.

This is 🏆🏆🏆!! I was getting sooo frustrated but know I need to really look at this!

Thank you Nate, you are awesome😁

This was good Nate. I’m saving this to watch again later as I’m watch while doing my nails for my next how-to video. But the BHH has given me food for thought. I’m trying to rework my channel and I’m going to go through this again. And maybe sign up for an audit

Drop it!!! Such a tease...

Wow God bless you. You are amazing. I have learned so much from you. Thank you for not being selfish with the information like others do. Your videos are truly quality.

Fantastic watch as always 👊🏿

Thank you Nate for another fantastic video. For me, my biggest struggle is speaking, I am verbally challenged which makes it difficult to connect with my audience/tribe. A video on any tips, tricks, methods and practices to help combat these communication barriers would be more than welcome. Thanks once again and have a wonderful day 🙂

Hey Nate, I just found this channel today. I have to say, the content and way you break everything down is phenomenal. Much appreciated man! You have given me so many ideas on how to improve my own little channel. I would definitely agree with the BHH rule as well. YT is made up of people, and connected with humans, is what it’s all about. And I love the way you end your videos👌!

👏👏👏👏 Excellent informative lesson...Nate, I often think of you as my favorite teacher. Thanks a lot, for your help.

Thank you Nate!

Another helpful video! I shared it with all of my team members.

It's okay Nate! You don't have to edit your videos this hard 😂 We'll watch them even if you’re talking in a pitch black room 🙂 Thank you for all your help my friend 🙏

Should a creator try to include all 3 BHH points in one video, or focus on delivering one? Great video, as always Nate, and I love the colour pallette in the background - very distinct from other channels.

Hi Nate-great video!(I thought you was going to drop Lego at the end?)😁❤️

Ahahaha, you nailed exactly what is going on in the LEGO niche. I started 2 years ago and I clearly don't have the skills to compete with everyone already in that niche. In the last 6 months I have been narrowing the niche to people interested in designing their own sets, which come with a specific set of problems and themes to cover. Already had one breakthrough video that reached 8k views so far and I'm working on a new one that will look at LEGO sets from that perspective. It's something nobody is doing and I have a lot of experience in.

Here within the first minute! Look forward to each of your videos since leaving your previous channel

Great video, subbed!

Helpful video, Nate. A lot to think and grow on. I've been playing RPGs (also tabletop, with friends) since I was 10, and of course I've played a lot of videogames in that genre. I'm thinking about focusing only on those, so I can understand better what my audience appreciates. The first hard thing I noticed is given by the difference in the medium. When playing with friends or online, it's very easy for me to roleplay my characters. I've always been an avid reader and I can easly fit in almost every character shoes. But with videogames it's much harder, you want to get into exploring all those options the game is giving to you, and the mechanics are often distracting. I'm wondering what is a good natural equilibrium between the two things for the viewers, without becoming "fake". And by that I mean not giving people the experience I love from these games, if that makes any sense.

Now I see why the algorithm sent me here, you're a LEGO dude!!!! Do you have a Lego channel or what??? 🤩 your YT analyses are great

On point #2 I agree, you need to differentiate your work...but more competition also probably means there is an audience. So that is a good thing:)

Yes I agree 100 percent. Practice makes perfect - Good Video to the point

I have heard all of these tips so many times

I'm already monetized but I still learned a lot from this! Thanks as always Nate😄 Also I have to ask because I saw the Legos, are you a fan of Bionicle too?

Really excellent information Nate Thank you for sharing

I like your perspective!

We also don't talk Lepin in this house - only Lego, not Flego. Great tips as usual, Nate - thanks!

This information is spot on, I will apply these tactics to my channel.

I think I'm doing really well in all these areas. I've gone from 8 subscribers on July 8, to 118 today 😊❤ And I get feedback from as many people and places as I can

Great topic and Great Great how you spun the story. I really liked how you made me wonder if you were going to drop your Lego star ship. You left us hanging. 🤣 Keep up the good work. 🌴🌴Aloha

You are genius 💫keep shining.

I hope you make that youtube channel in a year video again since Channel Makers deleted your greatest hits. That video was a masterclass

Thank you for another great video!

Thanks for the great tips!

This is quite helpful. Nate.🎉 🎉I got value ❤

I'm up around 120K... I got lucky with a short or 2. Looking forward to YT improving the linking capabilities of shorts and long videos in the next few weeks.

I’ve been training clients face to face for 7 years and absolutely love it! I don’t want to change this however I started your tube in April to give clients workouts when I’m away for example. I really enjoyed making the videos and don’t find them difficult but would love to grow my channel so lots of relevant people can benefit ❤ question.. how do you get quicker at the intro when explaining the workout? If too quick someone may not understand what the workout is about whereas a good explanation ensure they clearly know what they are getting themselves into! 😅

I am using Crush it on camera course with actors writers directors and my comfort level on camera and learning to be more concise has dramatically improved!!

This is great - thank you! Just starting to build up my new channel!

Simple and helpful as usual 💥

I absolutely love your humor

Nice! Thanks for sharing this 👍