Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago
▷ CREATOR CONSULTATION
Schedule a consultation with Collin: geni.us/CreatorConsult
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:34 The Story How He Got Started
2:43 What Did You Do To Go Viral?
5:48 What Makes A Good Hook/Intro?
8:15 How Do You Come Up With Ideas?
13:27 Do's and Don'ts of using other people's videos.
17:53 Crediting the original creator.
19:55 Other Tips For Success
24:30 Ranking Shorts in Search
27:45 Where Is Your Short Form Content Pivoting To?
33:36 Let's talk revenue.
38:17 Final Thoughts
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▪️ YouTube Resources To Checkout:
🎥 CAMERA GEAR:
▷Checkout my list of recommendations here: collinmichael.com/mygear
🎵 MUSIC:
▷ Get a Free Trial of Epidemic Sound with my affiliate link:
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📝 CAPTIONS:
▷ I use Submagic to help me make engaging captions for my shorts and long-form videos. Try it out for free or use my code “COLLIN10” to save 10%: geni.us/Submagic
📖MY YOUTUBE EBOOK:
▷ Get me eBook “The YouTube Shortcut” for $0.99 on Amazon: geni.us/YouTubeShortcut
📊KEYWORD/TOPIC RESEARCH:
▷ I use TubeBuddy to find topics people are searching for. You also get:
- Make YouTube Your Business Course ($99 course FREE for paid TubeBuddy subscribers)
- Get 50% off if you have less than 1,000 subscribers!
- Sign up with my affiliate link here: tubebuddy.com/Collin
💻 NEXT LEVEL VIDEO EDITING TOOLS FOR PC AND MAC:
▷ I use Envato Elements for professional text effects, transitions, stock videos, and more! You can check it out for yourself here: geni.us/EnvatoCollin (Affiliate link)
✉️ BUILD AN EMAIL LIST, OWN YOUR AUDIENCE:
▷ We don’t own our audience on social media which is why building an email list is so important. Not to mention how it is the best ROI if you plan on making money from YouTube.
▷ I recommend getting started TODAY with ConvertKit which is free upto your first 1,000 email subscribers. Check it out here: geni.us/ConvertKitCollin (Affiliate link)
📋YOUTUBE EDUCATION:
🎧Use a free trial of Audible and get one of these awesome books on YouTube!
▷ The YouTube Formula: geni.us/YTformula (Amazon)
▷ YouTube Secrets: geni.us/TubeSecrets (Amazon)
📖Get me eBook “The YouTube Shortcut” for $0.99 on Amazon: geni.us/YouTubeShortcut
☕️ Support me and the channel through caffeine: buymeacoffee.com/Collinmichael
🎬 Checkout My Other Content:
▷How To Start a YouTube Channel: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkN3UCupkHPd3ZCyM2kVcofZVurZR-zeW
▷ CapCut Tips and Tricks: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkN3UCupkHPdFLLyuYryOZj4JkNEdvWHS
DISCLAIMER: The information given on this YouTube channel is for entertainment purposes only. All opinions are my own. Not financial advice. Consult a professional before attempting anything recommended in this video or on this channel.
▷ CREATOR CONSULTATION
Schedule a consultation with Collin: geni.us/CreatorConsult
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:34 The Story How He Got Started
2:43 What Did You Do To Go Viral?
5:48 What Makes A Good Hook/Intro?
8:15 How Do You Come Up With Ideas?
13:27 Do's and Don'ts of using other people's videos.
17:53 Crediting the original creator.
19:55 Other Tips For Success
24:30 Ranking Shorts in Search
27:45 Where Is Your Short Form Content Pivoting To?
33:36 Let's talk revenue.
38:17 Final Thoughts
(Links in the description are affiliate links. I make commissions on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.)
▪️ YouTube Resources To Checkout:
🎥 CAMERA GEAR:
▷Checkout my list of recommendations here: collinmichael.com/mygear
🎵 MUSIC:
▷ Get a Free Trial of Epidemic Sound with my affiliate link:
epidemicsound.com/referral/ikzm3y
📝 CAPTIONS:
▷ I use Submagic to help me make engaging captions for my shorts and long-form videos. Try it out for free or use my code “COLLIN10” to save 10%: geni.us/Submagic
📖MY YOUTUBE EBOOK:
▷ Get me eBook “The YouTube Shortcut” for $0.99 on Amazon: geni.us/YouTubeShortcut
📊KEYWORD/TOPIC RESEARCH:
▷ I use TubeBuddy to find topics people are searching for. You also get:
- Make YouTube Your Business Course ($99 course FREE for paid TubeBuddy subscribers)
- Get 50% off if you have less than 1,000 subscribers!
- Sign up with my affiliate link here: tubebuddy.com/Collin
💻 NEXT LEVEL VIDEO EDITING TOOLS FOR PC AND MAC:
▷ I use Envato Elements for professional text effects, transitions, stock videos, and more! You can check it out for yourself here: geni.us/EnvatoCollin (Affiliate link)
✉️ BUILD AN EMAIL LIST, OWN YOUR AUDIENCE:
▷ We don’t own our audience on social media which is why building an email list is so important. Not to mention how it is the best ROI if you plan on making money from YouTube.
▷ I recommend getting started TODAY with ConvertKit which is free upto your first 1,000 email subscribers. Check it out here: geni.us/ConvertKitCollin (Affiliate link)
📋YOUTUBE EDUCATION:
🎧Use a free trial of Audible and get one of these awesome books on YouTube!
▷ The YouTube Formula: geni.us/YTformula (Amazon)
▷ YouTube Secrets: geni.us/TubeSecrets (Amazon)
📖Get me eBook “The YouTube Shortcut” for $0.99 on Amazon: geni.us/YouTubeShortcut
☕️ Support me and the channel through caffeine: buymeacoffee.com/Collinmichael
🎬 Checkout My Other Content:
▷How To Start a YouTube Channel: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkN3UCupkHPd3ZCyM2kVcofZVurZR-zeW
▷ CapCut Tips and Tricks: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkN3UCupkHPdFLLyuYryOZj4JkNEdvWHS
DISCLAIMER: The information given on this YouTube channel is for entertainment purposes only. All opinions are my own. Not financial advice. Consult a professional before attempting anything recommended in this video or on this channel.
