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#263: Colin & Samir on the future of their channel and the creator economy
Manage episode 494521863 series 2673742
I interviewed YouTube legends, Colin and Samir. 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.
Full transcript and show notes
Colin and Samir's Website / Twitter / YouTube / Instagram
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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
(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
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RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE
→ #209: Paddy Galloway – How he makes any niche go viral
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WHEN YOU'RE READY
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🚀 Get CreatorHQ (creator operating system)
🧪 Join The Lab (private membership community)
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SAY THANKS
316 episodes
Manage episode 494521863 series 2673742
I interviewed YouTube legends, Colin and Samir. 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.
Full transcript and show notes
Colin and Samir's Website / Twitter / YouTube / Instagram
***
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
(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
***
RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE
→ #209: Paddy Galloway – How he makes any niche go viral
***
ASK CREATOR SCIENCE
→ Submit your question here
***
WHEN YOU'RE READY
📬 Creator Science Newsletter
🚀 Get CreatorHQ (creator operating system)
🧪 Join The Lab (private membership community)
🧞♂️ Get a Personalized Offer
***
CONNECT
***
SPONSORS
💼 View all sponsors and offers
***
SAY THANKS
316 episodes
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