Uploaded June 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Troy Smith from T-roy Cooks Channel offers tips & tricks on how you can create, build, & grow a successful BBQ youtube channel. See the topic list below. He also shares some personal stories you haven't heard before about his life on youtube.
This a very casual conversation (just a couple of guys hanging out while cooking a brisket) but I did my best to break in down by topic. I hope you find this information helpful.
Thank you to Troy for agreeing to do this. I think other people will find it helpful and encouraging. I know I did. Check out his awesome channel at youtube.com/channel/UC6TxZUDQX5bPWQ9e4LdUEAg
2:55 - Introducing Troy- why he started youtubing, his background, how he learned video production, influences, etc)
5:50- Cooking influences on channel
8:15- BBM’s funny store about his dad learning to smoke
9:40- What to do when your channel isn’t growing
10:10- Understanding channel growth
10:10- The most important thing
12:20- Credibility!
14:31- How much time spent interacting with fans?
17:05- Numbers (subs, views) are NOT important
17:57- What is a typical day like as a full time youtube?
20:40- Tips #1 for young channels starting out to help them grow.
23:17- Troy swallows a nat (seriously!) lol
24:59- Tip #2 for growing a channel
26:18- Tip #3 for growing a channel
28:26- What should you buy first for your channel?
30:06- When should you buy camera equipment?
30:51- How to present yourself in videos…very important.
32:44- The biggest thing that helped his channel start growing
34:39- One of the coolest things about being on youtube (it’s not what you think)
35:43- Being famous…people recognize you.
38:23- Skills you need to develop…everybody sucks at first
38:55- Editing software
41:48- How to make money on youtube!
46:38- The importance up uploading on a schedule
51:47- How subscribing benefits subscribers
54:09 - Title, description and tags- The most important part of uploading.
55:43- What kind of camera do you use?
59:30- Youtube is a fantastic community
BBQ Gear I use/recommend:
“Flame Thrower” (for lighting charcoal)- amzn.to/2nB8pNj
Weber Summit Charcoal Grill- amzn.to/2ob1EDE
Kamado Joe Big Joe- kamadojoe.com
Weber chimney starter- amzn.to/2nB2gAO
Weber 26” kettle- amzn.to/2nhbC15
26” Slow ’N Sear XL- amzn.to/49rDPt8
Weber 22” kettle- amzn.to/2ob9mO1
Slow ’N Sear Plus (22 inch kettles)- amzn.to/43LZ6N6
Video/camera gear I use
Drone- amzn.to/2nwfmh2
Most used camera/lens: amzn.to/2nh9d6J
Favorite mic- amzn.to/2nhDpOW
Find me on Social Media:
Facebook - tinyurl.com/lv5meg2
Instagram - tinyurl.com/lsoz5gv
Twitter - tinyurl.com/n4dxlxz
Email - Babybackmaniac at gmail.com (Use “@“ sign, of course…trying to avoid the SPAM bots)
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*Disclosure and Attribution:
I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate program which allows youtubers to earn a fee by linking to amazon.com. I have a similar arrangement with Adrenaline Barbecue company.
If you use the affiliate link, I will get a small commission with no extra cost to you. This helps offset some of my costs related to making videos. Thank you!
Music
All music provided via youtube’s free music library or paid subscription service such as Audioblocks.com or Epidemicsound.com
Troy Smith from T-roy Cooks Channel offers tips & tricks on how you can create, build, & grow a successful BBQ youtube channel. See the topic list below. He also shares some personal stories you haven't heard before about his life on youtube.
This a very casual conversation (just a couple of guys hanging out while cooking a brisket) but I did my best to break in down by topic. I hope you find this information helpful.
Thank you to Troy for agreeing to do this. I think other people will find it helpful and encouraging. I know I did. Check out his awesome channel at youtube.com/channel/UC6TxZUDQX5bPWQ9e4LdUEAg
2:55 - Introducing Troy- why he started youtubing, his background, how he learned video production, influences, etc)
5:50- Cooking influences on channel
8:15- BBM’s funny store about his dad learning to smoke
9:40- What to do when your channel isn’t growing
10:10- Understanding channel growth
10:10- The most important thing
12:20- Credibility!
14:31- How much time spent interacting with fans?
17:05- Numbers (subs, views) are NOT important
17:57- What is a typical day like as a full time youtube?
20:40- Tips #1 for young channels starting out to help them grow.
23:17- Troy swallows a nat (seriously!) lol
24:59- Tip #2 for growing a channel
26:18- Tip #3 for growing a channel
28:26- What should you buy first for your channel?
30:06- When should you buy camera equipment?
30:51- How to present yourself in videos…very important.
32:44- The biggest thing that helped his channel start growing
34:39- One of the coolest things about being on youtube (it’s not what you think)
35:43- Being famous…people recognize you.
38:23- Skills you need to develop…everybody sucks at first
38:55- Editing software
41:48- How to make money on youtube!
46:38- The importance up uploading on a schedule
51:47- How subscribing benefits subscribers
54:09 - Title, description and tags- The most important part of uploading.
55:43- What kind of camera do you use?
59:30- Youtube is a fantastic community
BBQ Gear I use/recommend:
“Flame Thrower” (for lighting charcoal)- amzn.to/2nB8pNj
Weber Summit Charcoal Grill- amzn.to/2ob1EDE
Kamado Joe Big Joe- kamadojoe.com
Weber chimney starter- amzn.to/2nB2gAO
Weber 26” kettle- amzn.to/2nhbC15
26” Slow ’N Sear XL- amzn.to/49rDPt8
Weber 22” kettle- amzn.to/2ob9mO1
Slow ’N Sear Plus (22 inch kettles)- amzn.to/43LZ6N6
Video/camera gear I use
Drone- amzn.to/2nwfmh2
Most used camera/lens: amzn.to/2nh9d6J
Favorite mic- amzn.to/2nhDpOW
Find me on Social Media:
Facebook - tinyurl.com/lv5meg2
Instagram - tinyurl.com/lsoz5gv
Twitter - tinyurl.com/n4dxlxz
Email - Babybackmaniac at gmail.com (Use “@“ sign, of course…trying to avoid the SPAM bots)
___
*Disclosure and Attribution:
I participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate program which allows youtubers to earn a fee by linking to amazon.com. I have a similar arrangement with Adrenaline Barbecue company.
If you use the affiliate link, I will get a small commission with no extra cost to you. This helps offset some of my costs related to making videos. Thank you!
Music
All music provided via youtube’s free music library or paid subscription service such as Audioblocks.com or Epidemicsound.com
