Are Viral Videos Actually Bad for Your Channel? @jay
Are Viral Videos Actually Bad for Your Channel?  @jay
Uploaded March 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
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In this audience Q&A video, my producer Conor and I answer all your questions about YouTube and building a creator business.
We talk about getting sponsors and how we craft our podcast intros
We discuss pivoting your content and more.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 - Welcome to Office Hours
00:00:17 - Is Going Viral Actually Bad?
00:06:09 - How to Write a Podcast Intro
00:19:40 - Our Lovely Sponsor :)
00:20:45 - Is Unedited Content Actually Better?
00:25:10 - Developing Standard Operating Procedures
00:30:41 - How to Pivot Your Content
00:37:40 - How to Stand Out
00:44:45 - How to Make Engaging Content
00:49:14 - When Should Creators Hire an Agent?
01:01:01 - Staying Mentally Healthy and Motivated
01:08:31 - How to Get Any Podcast Guest
01:19:23 - What Platform Should I Start Making Content On?
01:23:04 - How to Sell Your First Digital Product
01:27:09 - Tips for Public Speaking
01:29:25 - When to Start a Paid Membership

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