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I interviewed YouTube legends, @ColinandSamir. They are the most influential duo in the creator economy. Today, they talk about how to build a channel that stands the test of time.
In this episode, you’ll learn the importance of formats in building a strong brand, how to set your channel up for financial success, and we vent about miscellaneous gripes we all have.
**Special offer from Colin & Samir has been fully claimed**
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - The Most Influential Duo on YouTube
01:08 - What Are Successful YouTubers Doing Right Now
03:47 - Relationship Between Consistency and a Strong Brand
10:53 - Level Up Your Channel with 1of10 (AD)
12:38 - What Consistency Looks Like in the C&S Brand
16:27 - Don’t Commercialize Your Passion
18:51 - Turning Your Channel Into a Business
25:52 - The Future of Monetization
29:41 - YouTubers Are Underselling Themselves to Brands
39:02 - Merch as a Revenue Driver Vs Brand Loyalty
41:12 - Future of Shorts
44:07 - What Happens When Thumbnails Become Less Important
46:41 - What’s the Deal with Livestreaming
50:23 - Venting to Each Other About the World Around Us
55:46 - Learn How to Secure High Paying Brand Deals
***
CONNECT WITH COLIN AND SAMIR
🌐 Website: colinandsamir.com
🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/ColinandSamir
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/colinandsamir
📹 YouTube: youtube.com/@ColinandSamir
***
CONNECT WITH ME
🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/jayclouse
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/jayclouse
🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@jayclouse
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jayclouse
🦋 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jay.blog
***
TEAM
Founder + Host // Jay Clouse: creatorscience.com
Producer // Conor Conaboy: twitter.com/conorconaboy
Edited By // Conor Conaboy & Jana Škulová: https://x.com/janaskulova
Thumbnail Artist // Jonathan Sippel: twitter.com/thumbnailgrail
Save 20% on 1of10 using code JAY20: creatorscience.co/1of10-yt-colinsamir
Save 25% of our Podcast Like A YouTuber course: creatorscience.co/PLAY-colinsamir
I interviewed YouTube legends, @ColinandSamir. They are the most influential duo in the creator economy. Today, they talk about how to build a channel that stands the test of time.
In this episode, you’ll learn the importance of formats in building a strong brand, how to set your channel up for financial success, and we vent about miscellaneous gripes we all have.
**Special offer from Colin & Samir has been fully claimed**
🧠 CreatorHQ Operating System: creatorhq.co
🧰 My Gear: creatorscience.com/toolbox
📬 Newsletter: creatorscience.com
🧪 Join The Lab: join.creatorscience.com
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - The Most Influential Duo on YouTube
01:08 - What Are Successful YouTubers Doing Right Now
03:47 - Relationship Between Consistency and a Strong Brand
10:53 - Level Up Your Channel with 1of10 (AD)
12:38 - What Consistency Looks Like in the C&S Brand
16:27 - Don’t Commercialize Your Passion
18:51 - Turning Your Channel Into a Business
25:52 - The Future of Monetization
29:41 - YouTubers Are Underselling Themselves to Brands
39:02 - Merch as a Revenue Driver Vs Brand Loyalty
41:12 - Future of Shorts
44:07 - What Happens When Thumbnails Become Less Important
46:41 - What’s the Deal with Livestreaming
50:23 - Venting to Each Other About the World Around Us
55:46 - Learn How to Secure High Paying Brand Deals
***
CONNECT WITH COLIN AND SAMIR
🌐 Website: colinandsamir.com
🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/ColinandSamir
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/colinandsamir
📹 YouTube: youtube.com/@ColinandSamir
***
CONNECT WITH ME
🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/jayclouse
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/jayclouse
🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@jayclouse
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jayclouse
🦋 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jay.blog
***
TEAM
Founder + Host // Jay Clouse: creatorscience.com
Producer // Conor Conaboy: twitter.com/conorconaboy
Edited By // Conor Conaboy & Jana Škulová: https://x.com/janaskulova
Thumbnail Artist // Jonathan Sippel: twitter.com/thumbnailgrail
