Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Viral videos may seem like the ultimate goal for any aspiring YouTube creator. It's like hitting the easy button to explode your channel right? But what if I told you that in the long run, focusing on creating a viral hit can actually be counterproductive and even harmful to your channel's growth?
Today, I'm going to reveal the hidden truth about viral videos and why you might want to rethink your strategy for YouTube success.
0:00 Intro
1:00 Ingrid has come to the dark side
2:15 Creator Spotlight
7:35 Lies creators believe about viral videos
16:35 So what do you do?
24:34 Focus on this
40:16 Power Tip
Links in this Episode
Creator Spotlight: youtube.com/madebychance
Discovery Call: videocreators.com/discoverycall
WANT MORE YOUTUBE GROWTH STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!
1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel!
youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1
2) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST for more in-depth YouTube strategy.
- iTunes: go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes
- Spotify: go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify
3) LET'S CONNECT on the socials for other quick YouTube tips and strategy advice.
-- Facebook: facebook.com/videocreatorstv
-- Twitter: twitter.com/timschmoyer
-- Tim's Instagram: instagram.com/timschmoyer
-- Video Creator's Instagram: instagram.com/videocreators
-- Tim's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timschmoyer
3) DOWNLOAD THIS FREE YOUTUBE STRATEGY GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience"
videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience
4) SCHEDULE A YOUTUBE CONSULTATION so we can give you feedback and plan a YouTube growth strategy for your channel: videocreators.com/consulting
Viral videos may seem like the ultimate goal for any aspiring YouTube creator. It's like hitting the easy button to explode your channel right? But what if I told you that in the long run, focusing on creating a viral hit can actually be counterproductive and even harmful to your channel's growth?
Today, I'm going to reveal the hidden truth about viral videos and why you might want to rethink your strategy for YouTube success.
0:00 Intro
1:00 Ingrid has come to the dark side
2:15 Creator Spotlight
7:35 Lies creators believe about viral videos
16:35 So what do you do?
24:34 Focus on this
40:16 Power Tip
Links in this Episode
Creator Spotlight: youtube.com/madebychance
Discovery Call: videocreators.com/discoverycall
WANT MORE YOUTUBE GROWTH STRATEGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS!
1) SUBSCRIBE to learn how to grow your YouTube channel!
youtube.com/channel/UCcB3bcWy0_QK7uPQvTD0LwQ?sub_confirmation=1
2) SUBSCRIBE TO THE VIDEO CREATORS PODCAST for more in-depth YouTube strategy.
- iTunes: go.vcreators.co/vcTViTunes
- Spotify: go.vcreators.co/vcTVSpotify
3) LET'S CONNECT on the socials for other quick YouTube tips and strategy advice.
-- Facebook: facebook.com/videocreatorstv
-- Twitter: twitter.com/timschmoyer
-- Tim's Instagram: instagram.com/timschmoyer
-- Video Creator's Instagram: instagram.com/videocreators
-- Tim's LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timschmoyer
3) DOWNLOAD THIS FREE YOUTUBE STRATEGY GUIDE: "The Secret to Building your YouTube Audience"
videocreators.com/the-secret-to-building-your-youtube-audience
4) SCHEDULE A YOUTUBE CONSULTATION so we can give you feedback and plan a YouTube growth strategy for your channel: videocreators.com/consulting
