The amount of educational content TH-cam provides for the world is staggering. For free, you can learn almost anything from repairing cars, calculus, to fixing your toaster. Just amazing. Ignore the negativity and keep up the grind. TH-cam makes you earn your success.
What i hate so much on TH-cam is all the people trying to make money by saying how to get more subscribers and viewers! The one's that are doing not to help but for them to get themselfs more viewers! At least you care! Look im 73 I went from 2,080 to over 214k in 6 months! How did i do it...Hard work!
Exactly. And some of them start authentically (though they usually have some background skill that makes it easier for them) but they slowly start to get bold and all very smug about it.
Thank you for your comment so positive and awesome. I love reading about people success. Always based on hard work. I try to keep things real. I wanna create insights and intriguing titles to pull people in, but I wanna be realistic at the same time. I’m glad we share the journey. Sending you peace and power
TH-cam is VERY tough starting out. I remember back in 2015 I started doing youtube on a different channel, and maybe a year or two later was almost to 1k subs with a very dedicated audience. It took me years to get this channel to 1k subs, and I assume it'll take a while to get traction on a new channel I've been working on. But I've had fun all the while, just making videos and interacting with audiences that come to watch. As long as you're having fun, youtube is easy~
Brian, I’m actually shocked that your videos aren’t getting MORE views like they used to! Feels strange. Your stuff is sooooo good! Hope the algorithm picks up your content soon and sends you soaring 🚀
Took me years to build up to the Highpoint in 2018 and 2019. A lot of the viewers that watched me that in a long gone. They’ve moved on. For the more a lot of people are still on TH-cam watching videos because it’s an entertainment platform. But they may pass on my videos. That tanks, my CTR and certainly can’t help. Not complaining to sharing out loud. I’m grateful for the Community. I have small, but holy smokes engaging, active, people like you Casey. Small steps add up I’m willing to take them.
Spot on Brian! I hear or see videos at times that state TH-cam is hard. What is hard? Often 'the hard' is a different term for that it takes time. We are impatient and have unreal expectations. Grow naturally, embrace the process. One subscriber each day means one real person finds your content worthwhile and subscribed not to miss out on future videos. Isn't that a special thing? That someone from the other side of the globe cares about what you made? I think it is. Slow growth has a lot of benefits. Thank you for the video!
Well said - TH-cam has opened doors I never thought possible. New friends (lifelong friends for that matter), solid sponsorships with family-owned companies, I opened my own fly rod business...all because of TH-cam. It does not suck.
Lot of what i learned from you has helped. I do think alot of folks drop out. When they realize it takes time. Mr Beast stated in a interview it took him 8 years to get going. I just hit 100k subs, with 150 million channel views! Keep up the videos.
I agree with you! It is so easy to point fingers and to blame other people and things but it is much harder to be positive and consistent. Thanks for the motivation 🙏
I have always said it’s much easier to be negative than it is positive. The world we live in people go out of their way to be negative rather than taking the opportunity to be positive. It’s not always gonna be easy, hardly ever; but it’s important to stay positive and keep grinding and working. Hard work pays off, maybe not when you want it to, but it will.
I follow you because of your honesty and straightforwardness. The social media world is in flux but it's an opportunity for creative ideas. This platform has the biggest reach in the world...and you do find YOUR people who connect with your channel.
Honestly, since I’ve revamped my channel, I’ve had such a positive experience on YT. This community and so many are amazingly positive and supportive. As the saying goes, the more you focus on something, the more you see of that. Stay in the light TH-camrs! ❤🎉
Light defeats darkest and birds of the feather flock togther. Also they saying, misery loves company. I don't want to become part of that company . Been through enough of that when I was in my addiction.
Circling back is always appreciated. You’ve perfected the art. 👍 There are several fear monger content creators out there gaining views. It’s interesting how they grab people’s curiosity. They work it well but it’s not for me. Gotta say that I love TH-cam. Not just creating but listening to music and relaxing while watching some really cool content. I can dig it. So many positive things for us to enjoy. 😍
TH-cam is awesome...I am gardening off season, outside in freezing weather and TH-cam is still awesome...I get to help folks that want to learn to garden...TH-cam is wonderful an so is Brian G Johnson TV...Stake your claim.
Agree. Started a channel doing random mobile games reviews many moons ago. And then sort of lost interest as it slowly became focused on one particular mobile phone game as that gave me some views. But I think I burnt out as it felt like I was editing videos more than actually playing, Whilst other creators who where playing the same game just live streamed their gameplay and had triple then thousands more views and channel growth. This again made me feel like I was hitting a wall. Then I seen a lot of the AI stuff that had been happening over the past two years and I made one or two videos then I seen the AI music stuff that came out. I know there is a lot of talk about it on TH-cam about it being over saturated and stealing from artists... but damn, it blew my mind! Its interesting and exciting, being able to make songs when I cant even play an instrument. Then going further and trying to make an actual music video for said song. But still, like the games I mentioned previously, views are dropping off a cliff now, but the difference is I suppose I'm still having fun at the moment. Whether I get bored of it and go into hibernation again though... don't know. But since I'm having fun, I don't mind too much about views - but it is a bit annoying when you think you done something that seems pretty cool and it tanks. But then again, that is the nature of this TH-cam beast. 🍻🍻
Yes, exactly in order to be a successful TH-camr. You’re probably gonna spend more time making TH-cam videos than playing the game. Or at least just as much.
I've been saying for the longest time how people forget TH-cam is FREE to use! If they don't like it, they should create their own website and see how that goes. They would come crawling back in no time.
So easy to complain. I guess so anyway, I can’t imagine that kind of lifestyle but life can sure be challenging and I know it gets people down. But I strive to focus on the positive. TH-cam is just that.
Thank you for the constant encouragement and real life talks! Thanks to you I finally recorded today and uploaded my first video in a month. I really appreciate you and your channel. You have been a steady source of teaching and encouragement over the years and I just want to say thank you again Brian. Here is to 2025 being much better than 2024!
We are a relatively small channel with just under 2k subs .. but its not putting me off, it's making me more determined. If I could ask TH-cam for one thing - it would be more new songs etc on the TH-cam Library that are attribution free .. (more and more up to date sounds etc) aside from that it's a learning curve. Some are born naturals, some have to work at it. But just stay focused - that's my advice 💯
It is most certainly a learning curve, my friend. It took me years to be able to get to a point where I saw consistent and steady growth at an exciting level. Small steps, however most certainly add up. I’m gonna keep taking them, excited for your growth ahead.
It's important to be realistic. Acknowledge the pros and the cons and move on. Pep talks are a waste of time. Just do what you wanna do and don't worry about it!
I think the mistake is ever expecting a certain range of viewing figures per video and when a video doesn’t take off or go “viral” it can feel like it’s TH-cam’s fault, but nothing is ever guaranteed here. If a video “fails”, then it’s up to the creator to pause, reflect and improve either their videos or their strategy. At the same time, sometimes videos might need time to “cook” before it starts to perform.
I agree with what you say. I'm a creator because I love the creator process and have done so for the past five years. Making money is a bonus for me. Even thought I'm monetised, I make less than $0.50c a day, struggling to make my travel channel grow. There are too many channels and TH-cam is being choked, making it harder for new creator's to succeed. I watch a lot of TH-cam, and I'm getting fed up with TH-cam suggesting uninspiring and unengaging channels, which I click off. Perhaps TH-cam is becoming a victim of its own success!
I think you two will keep on keeping on it’s the number one platform when it comes to video by a longshot. Sure TikTok is ahead in the shorts game, but overall, TH-cam is the market leader when we look at all video formats.
What i hate is way to many videos on how to get my subscribers and how to get more clicks! You are one of the few that puts out good information. TH-cam is getting on how to!
People jump on those trends because they are opportunists, and followers. The whole TH-cam is 💩 or TH-cam is boosting smaller creators trend is just a bunch of people not knowing what to post, so they’ll regurgitate what another person has said in hopes to gaining more followers, not knowing those people that have subbed aren’t truly there in support, and with one wrong post they’ll be out of there! That’s just my opinion though
I think a bit of complaining from time to time is not only harmless, but healthy. At some point, most of us will see channels we perceive as being inferior to our own out- performing ours, and that's infuriating. The problem with that type of thinking is you're basing everything on a snapshot of something much larger and far more dynamic. I think you've hit the nail on the head with your sentiment here. Nothing wrong with the occasional whining session, as long as you can return to seeing the bigger picture afterwards. Great video sire (as usual).
I miss TH-cam in the early 2010s where no one really cared about subs. It was just passionate people who genuinely enjoyed entertaining, had no intention of doing youtube full time, and many were naturally creative. Now too many people just want the views and clout and creativity is shot. People just copy trendy ideas that go viral and then get mad when they don't get views. (If I'm not talking about you don't get offended, but a large percentage do this.)
@@quickpstuts412 I think people still did trends, or I guess they were more so challenges that were a trend. But I agree, it was definitely more about just creating fun entertaining creative content than just what video ideas will get the most views.
@@myrandommindtv They did. I agree. But I think because there was a bigger barrier to creating videos (techwise) people who created were more passionate about their content instead of being more passionate about "going full time" or "making it big". You saw less of people shouting for others to like or subscribe before even starting the video. Less begging for engagement, etc. Ah well.... I guess everything evolves.
I haven't seen videos like that, but I probably heard what these people are saying from a streamer I watch who also posts on TH-cam-ranting about how the TH-cam success train left the station years ago. It's called hard work. Sorry the easy train left the station years ago.
Honestly I prefer watching you and Nick about youtube. Cause you guys are trust worthy resources. I feel like there is rapport. I don’t like overly negative videos . We need balance good and bad. Not just bad.
I don’t think it’ll have a huge impact on TH-cam creators initially. It could push a lot of creators from TikTok to TH-cam and create more competition, but that’s gonna happen any way and in time. Still a lot to see how this unfolds.
Thanks so much Brian. Rebecca from Montana. You are the best , and so thankful for people like you that will point out a toxic trend and speak TRUTH TO POWER.. I honestly WILL NOT WATCH videos with negative Thumbs.. it is CLICK Bait of the worst kind. People SUCK who trade on FEAR.. I won't reward them with my click or views. I am here because I know this was YOU and I knew it would be awesome stuff. Thanks.. for keeping it real. Peace.
I’ve never heard of TH-cam helping to develop a specific channel before. You can get advice from various creators, you can reach out and watch TH-cam insider and more and I would start there. If you’ve got questions go to TH-cam help on Twitter X.
I love the perspective reset! So much negativity right now. I have an experienced friend who is starting a new channel and is already blaming TH-cam for the results they are getting instead of taking responsibility. So much wasted energy. We have such an opportunity and unfortunately creators get misled into thinking they shouldn’t try. It’s a tragedy. Thanks again for bringing the light!
I love the way you speak man! There is power behind it! It's awesome. And hey I laughed a bit in this video because of how true it is what you speak of. In my second channel about the Tech Industry I made a video about why I'm quitting the Tech world and finding my own journey. It's a tiny second channel with on'y 24 subscribers. I posted the video this morning and as soon as browse picked it up and threw it on the homepage and it's been moving fast haha. Already out performing the channel with more than 400 views. And so so much engagement. With everyone saying how strongly the video resonated with them. And the video is negative because I'm leaving the tech world. But ends positive with how I'm finding what's next in my professional life. Great video! Love it!
@@BriangjohnsonTv Enjoy being part of your closing crew Brian! Even if I don't always response to every video I am watching and always curious to see what you have coming next! (And also still working on things I'm learning from your previous videos as well. Still taking notes and rewatching them) As long as I'm welcomed in the Brian G closing crew I know I'll grow! =)
i agree with what you said in this video i have been making content on TH-cam for about 2 years now but also its hard to grow on TH-cam but i'm not givw up no matter how many views like or share and subscribers that i have on TH-cam
I'm happy to see you didn't join the angry mob lol. This will be 8 years for me this year on TH-cam. 4 years in this channel. I haven't made a lot of money, I don't always get a lot of views. Sometimes I do and I have 22K subs. But I'm going to stick with it and I'm going to succeed. I'm never giving up and I'm always trying to improve.
I love this perspective. Thank you. I had a video do well for my channel.. over 500 views in 3 days- best yet.. but I am aware it could go back to 30 odd views.. but I will still keep putting my voice out :)
the thing that sucks about you tube is that it currently recommends so many things i have no interest in watching. that is bad for viewers and creators. but overall, if you make good videos about something people are actually interested in you have a chance to do quite well.
How can people find you when you attempt to search something the results are flooded with News media sites ....i can never find anyone on here anymore.
Thanks Brian for this awesome video telling us the reality of being on TH-cam. Yes, it will suck for those who aren't on the TH-cam Partner Program (being montenised) but you just have to avoid a giving up attitude and be positive and take in feedback on how you can improve your videos from your audience. Love 🥰 the video and love ❤ Brian.
It seems to me, that there are too many channels giving advice on how to grow on TH-cam. It seems that there are only content creators on TH-cam. I wonder where is the audience 🤔
@@BriangjohnsonTv I started my channel in September '24. I usually upload one video per week. I'm still improving the quality of my videos and trying to find my way. My target audience are people who are interested in different places, but who are looking for more tranquility and nature and don't necessarily want to see the typical tips for tourists.
I will say I really hope at some point they will add the simple fix to let us organize our playlist folders to be in the order we want. That is honestly the only part that is aggrivating well maybe the trolls too but no matter what platform there will always be keyboard warriors so that isn't just a YT thing.
Okay. I hear you, Brian. I believe what you said to be true. So much negativity everywhere these days. I do enjoy making videos and hopefully this year I will get back on making them and I do have new things planned 🤞🤞
@@BriangjohnsonTv Hey, Brian. Yeah, I'm sorry I haven't been around. I'm trying to get through some 💩and the 2024 managed to slap us one last pile of 💩over the holidays. Year started quitta crappy. Hoping hard that the other shoe won't drop (is that how you say it ?). Omg 😆☹wohuuu 👋
I get it, my friend. I took quite a long break for a few years as I was going through some stuff too. It’s hard to show up for TH-cam when you’re going through personal things.
@BriangjohnsonTv Yes. I remember, Brian. You also went through a lot while back. Good thing is that I know this shall pass and we will finally get on with our best and craziest adventure ever. It is something to look forward after this thict show be over. Hah haa. I see you later, buddy.
A video I posted 3 days ago that got 3k views but was removed by TH-cam and I was given a warning. They said they were reviewing the video bc of "sexual explicit content and nudity" but the video I posted was just an instrumental with clips from other comedians riffing over it. Clips I gathered from TH-cam none the less. Of course I appealed it, but it's still incredibly discouraging bc I spent a lot of time editing that video and I've only been posting on my that channel for about a few weeks. I had over 200 likes and a buncha comments, and when I went to check on it yesterday... boom... video removed when literally all the clips I used ARE FROM TH-cam.
To truly complain about having the opportunity to share what is important to you with an audience and maybe even make a few dollars eventually is literally crazy. I agree with you and a few others, there are things about YT that may suck but overall, it is a great platform that gives us all a chance to make money without spending money. I suppose those who really gripe and complain are the thin-skinned folks who think they should be handed a golden ticket on a silver platter. I mean seriously, anyone who thinks YT owes them anything is way off track because YT doesn't owe anyone anything. We are lucky that we don't have to pay for the opportunity we are given by YT. If one can't make it work, perhaps they are failing because they are doing YT for the wrong reason to begin with. I have said it time and time again, do YT because you enjoy it, don't do it thinking you are going to make a bunch of money. That is the wrong approach in my opinion. If you truly enjoy creating content, keep trudging along and sooner or later you'll make it or at least you'll have had a good time traveling down the YT road. You gotta take the good with the bad and just be thankful we even have a chance at all to do what we love doing. I keep thinking about people complaining about how YT is against them and YT sucks as some have put it. My analogy is, those people could probably be handed a $2k camera and a $5k piece of glass, driven to anywhere they'd like and then complain because they weren't given a hotel room too. YT gives us so much and it cost us absolutely nothing. Sorry for the long comment, it just gripes me that some people think they "deserve" the same as some others who have found at least a little success in this YT space when they have not put in the time and effort to find some success. Which brings me to another thought, what is success? Rhetorical question 🙂 Actually that may end up being a title for a future video of mine...hahaha Have a good one Brian and anyone else who may have read this LONG comment! Oh, and by the way, if you made it to the end of this comment, smash that thumbs up button and share your thoughts. Let's get the algorithm going on Brians video!
Uh, Brian? Did you see my comment on your video here yet or did I forget to post it when I was finished typing? Because I don't see my comment anywhere... 😟
@@BriangjohnsonTv I just remembered I really did post it. I don't understand how it would just didsappear like that. But I posted another comment anyway.
Being real here, TH-cam do suck for most people who try to do this, doesn't mean the platform sucks. For me it pays our bills lol 😂 my wife hasn't work since feb 2022, and I let go of my job 9 months ago.
What sucks is people‘s expectations. A lot of people that have big hopes and dreams. Don’t put in the effort that other channels due to get the success thereafter. Sure some people get lucky but a lot of people work very hard to achieve the results they are after.
Totally off topic from the video, but I believe I was served all 3 of your A/B thumbnails for this video on different visits to YT before I had a chance to watch it! 😉
You most certainly were my friend. I always split test. It’s really helps me to understand my audience better when I focus on creating different messages by using thumbnail text.
@@BriangjohnsonTv Good thing I'm only one person and can't skew the results, because I woulda clicked regardless...the first time I saw it I mentally filed it to come back and watch! lol
A person's TIME is certainly not free and anyone that thinks otherwise is not living on planet Earth. Also, accepting the Cold Hard Realities of YT is NOT Negative. Everyone has a different approach to accepting FACTS. Some just can't seem to accept that. I saw a Video titled the other day that 86% of all on YT don't make a Dime off creating Content. But that's not Negative, that just accepting REALITY.
Ive still got alot of work but honestly compared to my last break from making content on my channel the end of last year all my work to revamp my channel ive seen alot of growth and improvement on my channel its great. I agree we need to get out of this negative mindset and imbrace authentic original be yourself and add some emotion to are content again don't just rely on what's trending. And expect it to work. Do what you enjoy doing, have fun play to your strangths your skills etc...
I agree. Positivity is everything…on YT and in life. I strive to maintain a positive attitude on my budding channel. I’m almost at 1000 subscribers in 1 month. It’s not WHAT we see; it’s HOW we see. ❤️
It suck’s because AI has raised the floor on video quality, taking view from people who are on their way up in learning. I’ve already quit one channel because of AI generated misinformation channels and I’m getting close to quitting this one for the same reason.
I would encourage you to strive to focus on your channel in the improvements that can be made my friend. Because I’ll always be competition from somewhere. It can be challenging. It took me years to learn this lesson on TH-cam.
@ I know, it’s just tough seeing others take an easier path, using AI dishonestly, and getting ahead while I slave away for pennies per hour seven days per week. Thanks for your words, friend.
Like attracts like. Negative framed videos like that, I would imagine will attract more complainers. Negatively framed titles do appear to perform better in literally ANY niche. Has TH-cam changed that much? I don’t think for the negative. Like you mentioned, smaller creators or less viewed videos are now showing up on home pages more often. I figured you’d have a reasonable interpretation on this subject and did not disappoint.
TH-cam does not suck! It;s not easy..so much traffic with AI etc. you really need to know what you're doing or get very lucky but it's awesome. What I found is the CTR is EVERYTHING! I had a video with over 10% CTR on over 150K impressions but only a 20% retention get over 40K views and conversely I had videos with 5% or under CTR but a 60% retention rate get only about 1K or even less. That video got almost 1000 new subscribers and counting. Not to say retention rate is meaningless, it matters but I've found what a lot of youtube teachers profess doesn't really work in the real world...so if you guys can get a great CTR without any false advertising click bate right now (and this could change tomorrow as the algorithm is constantly updating) you stand a better chance of getting that video pushed out.
CTR is without question one of the most powerful aspects or I should say metrics in terms of gaining views and subscribers. It’s one of the top two for sure.
@ I think CTR Is #1 now, time on channel number two, then retention percentage number three that I could be mistaken, and that can change. Thanks buddy.
TH-cam Rocks it’s life changing 🎉 You hit the nail on the head some how to get views channels actually Suck as like you say they are self serving. You are really the best in this field keep going 🫶
Baloney! Algorithm changes yearly, we work harder and harder for less and less ad revenue. Each year our earnings drop. If you stop a longtime routine due to illness you get chastised by TH-cam. 2024 was a bad year.
Yeah....except that they do eprioritize certain types of coontent, and red list certain channels. I get strikes for posting silent image of picking a mushroom for "dangerous activities," while there are channels dedicated to growing them, Tyson and Hancock etaing handfuls on livesreams etc. What happened? When my channel blew up I had 16k people watching a live right before an election, and I started talking abut how both parties are controlled by the same intersts. Demonetized the next day. Before that moment, I had ave og 10k views per video; dropped to 100. When I had 2k subs I got 10-100k; now at almost 14, 200 or so on average. Moral of the story? YOu can succeed on TH-cam as long as you dont venture into any truly meaningful territory, outside of the sciences and arts.
The amount of educational content TH-cam provides for the world is staggering. For free, you can learn almost anything from repairing cars, calculus, to fixing your toaster. Just amazing. Ignore the negativity and keep up the grind. TH-cam makes you earn your success.
Couldn’t agree more!
What i hate so much on TH-cam is all the people trying to make money by saying how to get more subscribers and viewers! The one's that are doing not to help but for them to get themselfs more viewers! At least you care! Look im 73 I went from 2,080 to over 214k in 6 months! How did i do it...Hard work!
Exactly. And some of them start authentically (though they usually have some background skill that makes it easier for them) but they slowly start to get bold and all very smug about it.
Thank you for your comment so positive and awesome. I love reading about people success. Always based on hard work. I try to keep things real. I wanna create insights and intriguing titles to pull people in, but I wanna be realistic at the same time. I’m glad we share the journey. Sending you peace and power
How did you get so many subs?
Oh I see you got them from going live .. good
@@BrettVaughnB100 I do a talk show.But i promote it on all the major media.
TH-cam is VERY tough starting out. I remember back in 2015 I started doing youtube on a different channel, and maybe a year or two later was almost to 1k subs with a very dedicated audience. It took me years to get this channel to 1k subs, and I assume it'll take a while to get traction on a new channel I've been working on.
But I've had fun all the while, just making videos and interacting with audiences that come to watch. As long as you're having fun, youtube is easy~
I totally get what you are saying. Glad you’re having fun.
Brian, I’m actually shocked that your videos aren’t getting MORE views like they used to! Feels strange. Your stuff is sooooo good! Hope the algorithm picks up your content soon and sends you soaring 🚀
Took me years to build up to the Highpoint in 2018 and 2019. A lot of the viewers that watched me that in a long gone. They’ve moved on. For the more a lot of people are still on TH-cam watching videos because it’s an entertainment platform. But they may pass on my videos. That tanks, my CTR and certainly can’t help. Not complaining to sharing out loud. I’m grateful for the Community. I have small, but holy smokes engaging, active, people like you Casey. Small steps add up I’m willing to take them.
@@BriangjohnsonTv Makes sense! Have ever made a video about your back story and the why and how you got started? I’d love to know! Thanks again 😃
Spot on Brian! I hear or see videos at times that state TH-cam is hard. What is hard? Often 'the hard' is a different term for that it takes time. We are impatient and have unreal expectations. Grow naturally, embrace the process. One subscriber each day means one real person finds your content worthwhile and subscribed not to miss out on future videos. Isn't that a special thing? That someone from the other side of the globe cares about what you made? I think it is. Slow growth has a lot of benefits. Thank you for the video!
Well said - TH-cam has opened doors I never thought possible. New friends (lifelong friends for that matter), solid sponsorships with family-owned companies, I opened my own fly rod business...all because of TH-cam. It does not suck.
The fact that only big TH-camrs are watching this video makes me trust it even more
Bingo!!
Lot of what i learned from you has helped. I do think alot of folks drop out. When they realize it takes time. Mr Beast stated in a interview it took him 8 years to get going.
I just hit 100k subs, with 150 million channel views! Keep up the videos.
wow - Congratulations, I have a long way to go before hitting those numbers but will get there.
Right on! You are an inspiration, keep it up.
thank you for talking about this, CHEERS!
Appreciate the encouragement Many thanks for sharing
Always good to see you, Dr Brian! ☘☮🤘🏽🤠👍🏽☮☘
Sonny!!! Dude it’s been a minute! Great to see you too
I agree with you! It is so easy to point fingers and to blame other people and things but it is much harder to be positive and consistent. Thanks for the motivation 🙏
Absolutely!!
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I have always said it’s much easier to be negative than it is positive. The world we live in people go out of their way to be negative rather than taking the opportunity to be positive. It’s not always gonna be easy, hardly ever; but it’s important to stay positive and keep grinding and working. Hard work pays off, maybe not when you want it to, but it will.
@@TheCoachPlays well stated!
Thank you Brian. Closing Crew Member #49 thanks you❤❤❤
You are very welcome, my friend!
Thanks for the positive message!
You’re welcome! I hope it helps.
Audacity, tenacity, and (you should have added) capacity. 😮 Good video my friend.
Appreciate you, my friend.
I follow you because of your honesty and straightforwardness. The social media world is in flux but it's an opportunity for creative ideas. This platform has the biggest reach in the world...and you do find YOUR people who connect with your channel.
Great perspective. Thanks for being a part of the community.
Honestly, since I’ve revamped my channel, I’ve had such a positive experience on YT. This community and so many are amazingly positive and supportive. As the saying goes, the more you focus on something, the more you see of that. Stay in the light TH-camrs! ❤🎉
That’s fantastic my friend often times a new direction, niche or content style can spark growth
Light defeats darkest and birds of the feather flock togther. Also they saying, misery loves company. I don't want to become part of that company . Been through enough of that when I was in my addiction.
@ It’s definitely easier sometimes to allow yourself to be negative. Wise words! 👍
You are Right ...but so many Mute Live for Watchtime is irritating....
Circling back is always appreciated. You’ve perfected the art. 👍 There are several fear monger content creators out there gaining views. It’s interesting how they grab people’s curiosity. They work it well but it’s not for me. Gotta say that I love TH-cam. Not just creating but listening to music and relaxing while watching some really cool content. I can dig it. So many positive things for us to enjoy. 😍
You are right - there are a lot of great reasons to love TH-cam!
TH-cam channels reflect the creator stay positive!
I appreciate this video. It can be tough out there for us small TH-camrs, but I trust with time, dedication, and consistency, it will all pay off. 🙂
That's right, you got it!
I agree!
The best time to start is now
@@kalebcurl4496 thank you ❤️
@@ashlan5660 👍
TH-cam is awesome...I am gardening off season, outside in freezing weather and TH-cam is still awesome...I get to help folks that want to learn to garden...TH-cam is wonderful an so is Brian G Johnson TV...Stake your claim.
1:39 i love TH-cam
🎉🎉🎉so true…If anyone thinks they can’t do it, they are right!!
KaBOOM!!!!
Agree. Started a channel doing random mobile games reviews many moons ago. And then sort of lost interest as it slowly became focused on one particular mobile phone game as that gave me some views. But I think I burnt out as it felt like I was editing videos more than actually playing, Whilst other creators who where playing the same game just live streamed their gameplay and had triple then thousands more views and channel growth.
This again made me feel like I was hitting a wall. Then I seen a lot of the AI stuff that had been happening over the past two years and I made one or two videos then I seen the AI music stuff that came out. I know there is a lot of talk about it on TH-cam about it being over saturated and stealing from artists... but damn, it blew my mind! Its interesting and exciting, being able to make songs when I cant even play an instrument. Then going further and trying to make an actual music video for said song.
But still, like the games I mentioned previously, views are dropping off a cliff now, but the difference is I suppose I'm still having fun at the moment. Whether I get bored of it and go into hibernation again though... don't know. But since I'm having fun, I don't mind too much about views - but it is a bit annoying when you think you done something that seems pretty cool and it tanks. But then again, that is the nature of this TH-cam beast. 🍻🍻
Yes, exactly in order to be a successful TH-camr. You’re probably gonna spend more time making TH-cam videos than playing the game. Or at least just as much.
I've been saying for the longest time how people forget TH-cam is FREE to use! If they don't like it, they should create their own website and see how that goes. They would come crawling back in no time.
So easy to complain. I guess so anyway, I can’t imagine that kind of lifestyle but life can sure be challenging and I know it gets people down. But I strive to focus on the positive. TH-cam is just that.
Thank you for the constant encouragement and real life talks! Thanks to you I finally recorded today and uploaded my first video in a month. I really appreciate you and your channel. You have been a steady source of teaching and encouragement over the years and I just want to say thank you again Brian. Here is to 2025 being much better than 2024!
You've got this!
@BriangjohnsonTv thank you
We are a relatively small channel with just under 2k subs .. but its not putting me off, it's making me more determined. If I could ask TH-cam for one thing - it would be more new songs etc on the TH-cam Library that are attribution free .. (more and more up to date sounds etc) aside from that it's a learning curve. Some are born naturals, some have to work at it. But just stay focused - that's my advice 💯
It is most certainly a learning curve, my friend. It took me years to be able to get to a point where I saw consistent and steady growth at an exciting level. Small steps, however most certainly add up. I’m gonna keep taking them, excited for your growth ahead.
@@BriangjohnsonTv Thanks for your reply, we'll get there, as you say, one small step at a time 💯
There is something definitely askew with the algorithm...
Nah ….
It's important to be realistic. Acknowledge the pros and the cons and move on. Pep talks are a waste of time. Just do what you wanna do and don't worry about it!
Dig
If all you see is bad, you’re only going to see bad. Change your mindset, change your life.
Great mindset
I think the mistake is ever expecting a certain range of viewing figures per video and when a video doesn’t take off or go “viral” it can feel like it’s TH-cam’s fault, but nothing is ever guaranteed here.
If a video “fails”, then it’s up to the creator to pause, reflect and improve either their videos or their strategy. At the same time, sometimes videos might need time to “cook” before it starts to perform.
Agreed
I agree with what you say. I'm a creator because I love the creator process and have done so for the past five years. Making money is a bonus for me. Even thought I'm monetised, I make less than $0.50c a day, struggling to make my travel channel grow. There are too many channels and TH-cam is being choked, making it harder for new creator's to succeed.
I watch a lot of TH-cam, and I'm getting fed up with TH-cam suggesting uninspiring and unengaging channels, which I click off. Perhaps TH-cam is becoming a victim of its own success!
I do think it will change as Im reading more & more people are tired of the uninspiring & unengaging channels.
I think you two will keep on keeping on it’s the number one platform when it comes to video by a longshot. Sure TikTok is ahead in the shorts game, but overall, TH-cam is the market leader when we look at all video formats.
@@BriangjohnsonTv what is your take on all the content farming. I watched a video on it last night..
What i hate is way to many videos on how to get my subscribers and how to get more clicks! You are one of the few that puts out good information. TH-cam is getting on how to!
People jump on those trends because they are opportunists, and followers. The whole TH-cam is 💩 or TH-cam is boosting smaller creators trend is just a bunch of people not knowing what to post, so they’ll regurgitate what another person has said in hopes to gaining more followers, not knowing those people that have subbed aren’t truly there in support, and with one wrong post they’ll be out of there! That’s just my opinion though
I think a bit of complaining from time to time is not only harmless, but healthy. At some point, most of us will see channels we perceive as being inferior to our own out- performing ours, and that's infuriating. The problem with that type of thinking is you're basing everything on a snapshot of something much larger and far more dynamic. I think you've hit the nail on the head with your sentiment here. Nothing wrong with the occasional whining session, as long as you can return to seeing the bigger picture afterwards. Great video sire (as usual).
Totally agree! We all get fed up now and then. It can be a pain in the ass.
Nice explanation. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
I miss TH-cam in the early 2010s where no one really cared about subs. It was just passionate people who genuinely enjoyed entertaining, had no intention of doing youtube full time, and many were naturally creative.
Now too many people just want the views and clout and creativity is shot. People just copy trendy ideas that go viral and then get mad when they don't get views. (If I'm not talking about you don't get offended, but a large percentage do this.)
@@quickpstuts412 I think people still did trends, or I guess they were more so challenges that were a trend. But I agree, it was definitely more about just creating fun entertaining creative content than just what video ideas will get the most views.
@@myrandommindtv They did. I agree. But I think because there was a bigger barrier to creating videos (techwise) people who created were more passionate about their content instead of being more passionate about "going full time" or "making it big".
You saw less of people shouting for others to like or subscribe before even starting the video. Less begging for engagement, etc. Ah well.... I guess everything evolves.
I haven't seen videos like that, but I probably heard what these people are saying from a streamer I watch who also posts on TH-cam-ranting about how the TH-cam success train left the station years ago. It's called hard work.
Sorry the easy train left the station years ago.
You’re right, it's not as easy as it used to be.
Honestly I prefer watching you and Nick about youtube. Cause you guys are trust worthy resources. I feel like there is rapport. I don’t like overly negative videos . We need balance good and bad. Not just bad.
Appreciate that so much, my friend.
@ you are so welcome !
TH-cam is great. Just focus on the positive and avoid the negative.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Love it!!
yeS, an awesome era of YT
Bingo!!
Timely encouragement! Thanks! Always appreciate your insights. 🙏👍
Absolutely!
Good advice B
Appreciate you!
@BriangjohnsonTv 2:11 you are absolutely 💯 amazing
Facts! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this!
Appreciate you watching!
Such GOOD Advice. It's like the energy spent complaining about the algorithm, was stuck in that trap. Wasted time and energy.
Love the videos you create Mark and appreciate your advice here. I hope other creators see your message.
Brian what do you think the repercussions of TikTok being banned in the US will be for Yt content creators?
I don’t think it’ll have a huge impact on TH-cam creators initially. It could push a lot of creators from TikTok to TH-cam and create more competition, but that’s gonna happen any way and in time. Still a lot to see how this unfolds.
TH-cam only sucks because I not doing it right, it so easy to blame anyone but yourself. Thanks Brian & Happy New Year!
Happy New Year my friend, you can get there.
Thanks so much Brian. Rebecca from Montana. You are the best , and so thankful for people like you that will point out a toxic trend and speak TRUTH TO POWER.. I honestly WILL NOT WATCH videos with negative Thumbs.. it is CLICK Bait of the worst kind. People SUCK who trade on FEAR.. I won't reward them with my click or views. I am here because I know this was YOU and I knew it would be awesome stuff. Thanks.. for keeping it real. Peace.
appreciate you my friend.
It's a marathon, not a sprint. You just have to keep running, pay attention, and make adjustments when needed...
Couldn't agree more! You gotta stay focused.
How do I contact the TH-cam team that will help develop my channel?
I’ve never heard of TH-cam helping to develop a specific channel before. You can get advice from various creators, you can reach out and watch TH-cam insider and more and I would start there. If you’ve got questions go to TH-cam help on Twitter X.
Love the videos! How about we talk about the 4k watch hours and how to get there quicker
Great message!!
Thank you, Friend. Happy new year might be a bit late, but whatever I’ll keep wishing people happy new new year I like the idea of it.
@@BriangjohnsonTv Happy New year Brian!
I love the perspective reset! So much negativity right now.
I have an experienced friend who is starting a new channel and is already blaming TH-cam for the results they are getting instead of taking responsibility. So much wasted energy.
We have such an opportunity and unfortunately creators get misled into thinking they shouldn’t try. It’s a tragedy.
Thanks again for bringing the light!
And you lead with such an incredible example, my friend.
You are realistic in your assessments, but encouraging at the same time. Thank you for all you do Brian.
Glad it resonates, sending you peace and power.
I love the way you speak man! There is power behind it! It's awesome. And hey I laughed a bit in this video because of how true it is what you speak of. In my second channel about the Tech Industry I made a video about why I'm quitting the Tech world and finding my own journey. It's a tiny second channel with on'y 24 subscribers. I posted the video this morning and as soon as browse picked it up and threw it on the homepage and it's been moving fast haha. Already out performing the channel with more than 400 views. And so so much engagement. With everyone saying how strongly the video resonated with them. And the video is negative because I'm leaving the tech world. But ends positive with how I'm finding what's next in my professional life.
Great video! Love it!
I'm glad you liked the video! Thank you for sharing your story, it's very inspiring.
@@BriangjohnsonTv Enjoy being part of your closing crew Brian! Even if I don't always response to every video I am watching and always curious to see what you have coming next! (And also still working on things I'm learning from your previous videos as well. Still taking notes and rewatching them)
As long as I'm welcomed in the Brian G closing crew I know I'll grow! =)
TH-cam is really tough 😢I no some day I will get it right. Thank you for the update
You got this!
i agree with what you said in this video i have been making content on TH-cam for about 2 years now but also its hard to grow on TH-cam but i'm not givw up no matter how many views like or share and subscribers that i have on TH-cam
I'm happy to see you didn't join the angry mob lol. This will be 8 years for me this year on TH-cam. 4 years in this channel. I haven't made a lot of money, I don't always get a lot of views. Sometimes I do and I have 22K subs. But I'm going to stick with it and I'm going to succeed. I'm never giving up and I'm always trying to improve.
No way, my friend!
@@BriangjohnsonTv yep. We're content creator brothers in this! Stake your claim and decide that it shall be! 👊
I love this perspective. Thank you. I had a video do well for my channel.. over 500 views in 3 days- best yet.. but I am aware it could go back to 30 odd views.. but I will still keep putting my voice out :)
Great job!
Very good video, I just been in this game for 5 weeks, so trying to learn every day 👊👍👀
Keep it up
@BriangjohnsonTv Winners Never Quit & Quitters Never Win 💪👊😊
the thing that sucks about you tube is that it currently recommends so many things i have no interest in watching. that is bad for viewers and creators. but overall, if you make good videos about something people are actually interested in you have a chance to do quite well.
How can people find you when you attempt to search something the results are flooded with News media sites ....i can never find anyone on here anymore.
I totally agree that we have to embrace the GOOD because like that we can make it happen. Let's grow together 💕
Thanks Brian for this awesome video telling us the reality of being on TH-cam. Yes, it will suck for those who aren't on the TH-cam Partner Program (being montenised) but you just have to avoid a giving up attitude and be positive and take in feedback on how you can improve your videos from your audience. Love 🥰 the video and love ❤ Brian.
thanks David appreciate you.
It seems to me, that there are too many channels giving advice on how to grow on TH-cam. It seems that there are only content creators on TH-cam. I wonder where is the audience 🤔
You tell me? Tell me about your niche, what audience are you targeting. How are you reaching them? How often are you publishing?
@@BriangjohnsonTv I started my channel in September '24. I usually upload one video per week. I'm still improving the quality of my videos and trying to find my way. My target audience are people who are interested in different places, but who are looking for more tranquility and nature and don't necessarily want to see the typical tips for tourists.
Sounds exciting and fun, my friend wishing you the best as you move forward with your journey
I will say I really hope at some point they will add the simple fix to let us organize our playlist folders to be in the order we want. That is honestly the only part that is aggrivating well maybe the trolls too but no matter what platform there will always be keyboard warriors so that isn't just a YT thing.
This was a really good video with very interesting insights and thanks for your honest input 😊
Glad it was helpful!
The only part of TH-cam that sucks has been some of my channel but. It was good as I Learned how not to suck… 😂😂 ALOHA. Keep up the encouraging words.
Happy new year to you, my friend.
What a great inspiration you are, a gift to TH-cam
Appreciate the love, my friend!
I can't promote your personal business
Love you, Brian! Speak honest words of truth, brother! Thank you for giving accurate, sound advice! 🤗
Appreciate it! 🙏
Finally some positivity! TH-camrs UNITE!
BOOM!!
Okay. I hear you, Brian. I believe what you said to be true. So much negativity everywhere these days. I do enjoy making videos and hopefully this year I will get back on making them and I do have new things planned 🤞🤞
Pavii! So nice to see you on the channel once again! Happy New Year!
@@BriangjohnsonTv Hey, Brian. Yeah, I'm sorry I haven't been around. I'm trying to get through some 💩and the 2024 managed to slap us one last pile of 💩over the holidays. Year started quitta crappy. Hoping hard that the other shoe won't drop (is that how you say it ?). Omg 😆☹wohuuu 👋
I get it, my friend. I took quite a long break for a few years as I was going through some stuff too. It’s hard to show up for TH-cam when you’re going through personal things.
@BriangjohnsonTv Yes. I remember, Brian. You also went through a lot while back. Good thing is that I know this shall pass and we will finally get on with our best and craziest adventure ever. It is something to look forward after this thict show be over. Hah haa. I see you later, buddy.
Awesome! Thanks
You’re welcome! I hope it helps.
A video I posted 3 days ago that got 3k views but was removed by TH-cam and I was given a warning. They said they were reviewing the video bc of "sexual explicit content and nudity" but the video I posted was just an instrumental with clips from other comedians riffing over it. Clips I gathered from TH-cam none the less. Of course I appealed it, but it's still incredibly discouraging bc I spent a lot of time editing that video and I've only been posting on my that channel for about a few weeks. I had over 200 likes and a buncha comments, and when I went to check on it yesterday... boom... video removed when literally all the clips I used ARE FROM TH-cam.
Good luck
@@BriangjohnsonTv thanks brother
To truly complain about having the opportunity to share what is important to you with an audience and maybe even make a few dollars eventually is literally crazy.
I agree with you and a few others, there are things about YT that may suck but overall, it is a great platform that gives us all a chance to make money without spending money.
I suppose those who really gripe and complain are the thin-skinned folks who think they should be handed a golden ticket on a silver platter. I mean seriously, anyone who thinks YT owes them anything is way off track because YT doesn't owe anyone anything. We are lucky that we don't have to pay for the opportunity we are given by YT. If one can't make it work, perhaps they are failing because they are doing YT for the wrong reason to begin with. I have said it time and time again, do YT because you enjoy it, don't do it thinking you are going to make a bunch of money. That is the wrong approach in my opinion. If you truly enjoy creating content, keep trudging along and sooner or later you'll make it or at least you'll have had a good time traveling down the YT road. You gotta take the good with the bad and just be thankful we even have a chance at all to do what we love doing. I keep thinking about people complaining about how YT is against them and YT sucks as some have put it. My analogy is, those people could probably be handed a $2k camera and a $5k piece of glass, driven to anywhere they'd like and then complain because they weren't given a hotel room too. YT gives us so much and it cost us absolutely nothing. Sorry for the long comment, it just gripes me that some people think they "deserve" the same as some others who have found at least a little success in this YT space when they have not put in the time and effort to find some success. Which brings me to another thought, what is success? Rhetorical question 🙂 Actually that may end up being a title for a future video of mine...hahaha Have a good one Brian and anyone else who may have read this LONG comment! Oh, and by the way, if you made it to the end of this comment, smash that thumbs up button and share your thoughts. Let's get the algorithm going on Brians video!
Uh, Brian? Did you see my comment on your video here yet or did I forget to post it when I was finished typing? Because I don't see my comment anywhere... 😟
I’ll check for your comment, my friend under held comments. Sometimes they get tripped up because of step words.
Did not see it in the spam folder, my friend
@@BriangjohnsonTv Guess I'll have to type it all over again. And I don't think I remember it all because I typed a lot. 😣
@@BriangjohnsonTv I just remembered I really did post it. I don't understand how it would just didsappear like that. But I posted another comment anyway.
@@BriangjohnsonTv I refreshed the page after I finished the comment, and now that comment's gone, too. I don't uderstand. Damn DoomTube.
Being real here, TH-cam do suck for most people who try to do this, doesn't mean the platform sucks. For me it pays our bills lol 😂 my wife hasn't work since feb 2022, and I let go of my job 9 months ago.
What sucks is people‘s expectations. A lot of people that have big hopes and dreams. Don’t put in the effort that other channels due to get the success thereafter. Sure some people get lucky but a lot of people work very hard to achieve the results they are after.
Totally off topic from the video, but I believe I was served all 3 of your A/B thumbnails for this video on different visits to YT before I had a chance to watch it! 😉
You most certainly were my friend. I always split test. It’s really helps me to understand my audience better when I focus on creating different messages by using thumbnail text.
@@BriangjohnsonTv Good thing I'm only one person and can't skew the results, because I woulda clicked regardless...the first time I saw it I mentally filed it to come back and watch! lol
Well said Brian
I have had a lot of good experiences as a small creator and I have also made some new friends.
Awesome to hear!
Thanks Brian
No worries!
A person's TIME is certainly not free and anyone that thinks otherwise is not living on planet Earth. Also, accepting the Cold Hard Realities of YT is NOT Negative. Everyone has a different approach to accepting FACTS. Some just can't seem to accept that. I saw a Video titled the other day that 86% of all on YT don't make a Dime off creating Content. But that's not Negative, that just accepting REALITY.
Mind set! Keep creating... 🗡 👍
Love your mindset!
Ive still got alot of work but honestly compared to my last break from making content on my channel the end of last year all my work to revamp my channel ive seen alot of growth and improvement on my channel its great. I agree we need to get out of this negative mindset and imbrace authentic original be yourself and add some emotion to are content again don't just rely on what's trending.
And expect it to work. Do what you enjoy doing, have fun play to your strangths your skills etc...
I agree with you, we gotta embrace the work and stay creative!
Closing crew Peace and power for 2025
Peace and power radio Jay talk! Always a pleasure to see you here, my friend
I agree. Positivity is everything…on YT and in life. I strive to maintain a positive attitude on my budding channel. I’m almost at 1000 subscribers in 1 month. It’s not WHAT we see; it’s HOW we see. ❤️
Agreed!!
It suck’s because AI has raised the floor on video quality, taking view from people who are on their way up in learning. I’ve already quit one channel because of AI generated misinformation channels and I’m getting close to quitting this one for the same reason.
I would encourage you to strive to focus on your channel in the improvements that can be made my friend. Because I’ll always be competition from somewhere. It can be challenging. It took me years to learn this lesson on TH-cam.
@ I know, it’s just tough seeing others take an easier path, using AI dishonestly, and getting ahead while I slave away for pennies per hour seven days per week. Thanks for your words, friend.
Like attracts like. Negative framed videos like that, I would imagine will attract more complainers. Negatively framed titles do appear to perform better in literally ANY niche.
Has TH-cam changed that much? I don’t think for the negative. Like you mentioned, smaller creators or less viewed videos are now showing up on home pages more often.
I figured you’d have a reasonable interpretation on this subject and did not disappoint.
Appreciate your insight and yeah it can be a very powerful approach, agreed.
TH-cam does not suck! It;s not easy..so much traffic with AI etc. you really need to know what you're doing or get very lucky but it's awesome.
What I found is the CTR is EVERYTHING! I had a video with over 10% CTR on over 150K impressions but only a 20% retention get over 40K views and conversely I had videos with 5% or under CTR but a 60% retention rate get only about 1K or even less. That video got almost 1000 new subscribers and counting.
Not to say retention rate is meaningless, it matters but I've found what a lot of youtube teachers profess doesn't really work in the real world...so if you guys can get a great CTR without any false advertising click bate right now (and this could change tomorrow as the algorithm is constantly updating) you stand a better chance of getting that video pushed out.
CTR is without question one of the most powerful aspects or I should say metrics in terms of gaining views and subscribers. It’s one of the top two for sure.
@ I think CTR Is #1 now, time on channel number two, then retention percentage number three that I could be mistaken, and that can change. Thanks buddy.
TH-cam Rocks it’s life changing 🎉
You hit the nail on the head some how to get views channels actually Suck as like you say they are self serving. You are really the best in this field keep going 🫶
Baloney! Algorithm changes yearly, we work harder and harder for less and less ad revenue. Each year our earnings drop. If you stop a longtime routine due to illness you get chastised by TH-cam. 2024 was a bad year.
I understand the frustration, and the algorithm can be a beast!
Amen.
Can I get a hallelujah!
Great TALK:))
Cheers, my friend!
Yeah....except that they do eprioritize certain types of coontent, and red list certain channels. I get strikes for posting silent image of picking a mushroom for "dangerous activities," while there are channels dedicated to growing them, Tyson and Hancock etaing handfuls on livesreams etc. What happened? When my channel blew up I had 16k people watching a live right before an election, and I started talking abut how both parties are controlled by the same intersts. Demonetized the next day. Before that moment, I had ave og 10k views per video; dropped to 100. When I had 2k subs I got 10-100k; now at almost 14, 200 or so on average. Moral of the story? YOu can succeed on TH-cam as long as you dont venture into any truly meaningful territory, outside of the sciences and arts.
i use to do how to videos not so much anymore i prob should try make new channel try it out
I think people over think it. TH-cam is entertainment so be entertaining.
Bingo my friend
It does
Sorry to hear that.
@BriangjohnsonTv it's ok I hope and pray they'll stop hide comments in the near future.
You tube has always been my favorite platform.
You and me both my friend. Challenging as heck but also very worth it ….
if you want it bad enough that is.