I am a BJJ Black Belt, & Former Tube Site Owner, out of Montreal that has a network of TH-cam Channels. Would love to collaborate, or just talk BJJ off camera.
Have a look into 1000 True Fans principle by Kevin Kelly. Essentially 1000 ride or die fans are enough to live quite comfortably for the rest of your life 🙌
Awwww yeah. Got me thinking hard with this one. Also pivoting to a smaller channel making content focused on my niche. Excited for it, and this helps the goal become much clearer. Thank you
This is so so so true. I built an audience of 20k from bs titles that got views and I eventually stopped because it felt pointless to me. Now, I make content I enjoy and reflects who I am as a person and the views are far far less but each view is a better quality view, which means long term, I know I can have a dedicated audience who will invest in what I want to sell. Issue we have now is most people WANT to be famous and they don't care how. Long term we're going to see more and more of these creators struggling financially as it all dies down eventually.
My 2nd channel with 20,000 subscribers makes the same amount (very soon to be a lot more) than this channel with 350,000 subscribers. Choosing who to target is 100x more important than how many subs you have.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS , as someone who wanna start a channel im here stock piling videos like this in media wallet so when i reading to begin my TH-cam journey ill be able to be prepared and revisit it in media wallet
Fellow Brit and graduate of Ed’s systems here. Thanks for the stellar insights and making me chuckle this morning. There’s bellends everywhere, look out!
I recently did one scripted 38 min long video and it really outperformed all my regular shorter videos in terms of watch hours and engagement. I need to make more of those, but I also want to keep my shorter performance videos. I am enjoying the process though. Lots to learn.
instant subscribe, thank you for sharing experience, i am glad that i watched this video while i have 250 subscribers, and i will reframe my content a bit, already got some ideas, thank you , man!
Went through this exact issue with my main channel and had to start again. It's a tough pill to swallow in the short term but as you said, long term waaaay better
I feel this video is aimed at me, with my 10k views!! Loved this. Its really reassuring to hear this and its sort of what I have thought and felt, but maybe was trying to kid myself to make myself feel better. I am sort of doing what Mat Armstrong is doing, but in the motorcycle space. I love what Mat Armstrong does but I did think to myself, he is so relaint on getting 1mil views but doesn't actually have a business or long term game. Thanks for this mate
best youtubers are the best writers, okay now I just understood why I really enjoyed James' emails almost more than the videos lol only a good thing they're great emails
I hope it works out. I have a lot of respect for Ed. But I disagree with him. There is nothing wrong with starting a new channel to pursue more money. But from my perspective your life will be better if money isn't your primary driver. Create the content that you really want to create. Considering your audience size, you'll be fine from a money perspective But you will also live a more fulfilling life Just my 2 cents
Mate I’m a massive fan. I actually reference your content a lot when talking about great script writing. Can you pleas email me? James@jamessmithacademy.com I’m flying to the uk this week so let me know where you live, could even get a coffee.
This is how I build from the very beginning with my Social Media. It has to give value to my viewers, it has to enrich their life. It is my business card, my proof of my knowledge.
I think James is going through the Hormozi transition.. e.g. bored of talking fitness and rather be talking biz.. can kinda tell from the enthusiasm between talking calories < talking emails haha
quality always beats quantity if it comes to a fight/choice, for everything in life,i would go as far as create value that people can't access unless they prove they are truly interested and truly want it, i don't want people that don't appreciate what i have
I bought Ed film booth's program because I saw you as a testimonial haha, loved watching your content and you're still one of my favourite TH-camrs - your vids were definitely worth making, even if they didn't serve you business wise you seemed to like the creation of them, so worst case scenario you had some fun and learned more about yourself. RIP old james 🤠
Fellow ADHD, Jitz learning, Ed follower. That’s where the similarities end as I can’t seem to put thought into action and make money. Then I’m caught in the catch 22 of needing your course but not being able to afford it, so thanks for the free information and I’ll have to get someone to hold me accountable while I use it. Loving your content mate 🤙🏻
I do the same thing. I have 1000 subscribers, launched a downloadable online-product and earned 10k with it within 1 year. I know it's not enough to live from, however it's a great side hustle and it's just 1k subs - and around 1-2k people watching each video.
I just started a TH-cam page on Transformation and posted my first Video. I only got 4 subs and 70 views so far. Was super demoralising at first before I shifted my mindset. Thanks so much for the insight.
I did the same thing. In April I quit my channel manager job to go full-time into creating. My TH-cam channel was bringing in maybe 20% of what I needed to survive then. I had savings, and I had a product idea that I thought would be great for espresso nerds like me. I've spent the last 5 months making content for the niche audience who likes what I talk about and making a product just for them. I'm just gearing up to launch it on Kickstarter and man, it's nerve wracking to put it all on the line, but I would MUCH rather be doing this and figuring it out for myself than working for someone else as a cog in a machine for 40 hours a week. Oh, and I had a viral video last month and after the initial kind and thoughtful comments from my core audience, the bell-ends started coming in and now I have to ignore the comments because they are almost all brutal and derisive. What do I gain from that viral video? Some numbers go up and TH-cam paid me a LOT less than your 12k for that video. NOT worth it. I'm still proud of the video but you don't really want to go viral. You want to be "famous to the family" not to the broad population of assholes who don't care, they just want to tear everyone down a peg for shits and giggles. Keep doing what you're doing man, appreciate you.
I'm trying to get fit, working in hospitality, it's hard you tell how it is eg not beating myself up for missing a run or a workout! You keep me level bro
Ed is also a hero of mine, and I thought of him as soon as I saw your title :) Been a fan of your big channel but understand the reasons for switching to the smaller niche channel The problem I have is that my TH-cam channel IS essentially the business - there's no product or service that I can sell that I've thought of. I really enjoy content creation but it would certainly help if I could actually make decent liveable money from it (and switch to it full time). Not sure if you can help me there, but as you asked at the end I figure I might as well mention it just in case.
My thoughts are to adapt to the audience and find the products that they value. I think I would see more potential in 500k everyday people than 5k high value people. Otherwise I get your point. Cheers J
How can I create a clear personal brand when I’m interested in so many things like psychology, photography, filmmaking, and podcasting? Should I incorporate my professional work, like creating TH-cam ads and podcasts for clients, into my personal content? Or would mixing everything-psychology, cinematic videos, behind-the-scenes client work, and podcasts-make my brand confusing for the audience?
@@jayreynoldsirl hi! thanks for your message. I think I'll pick psycology and use photography and filmmaking to create nice videos about it. Will think about podcasting in the near future :)
As a youtube consultant for 10 years, 100% correct choice mate. TH-cam is more like a netflix series these days, make similar content to ensure people have something to subscribe too. I made a video that got £200 from 200 views, was donations. The goal is also to think about the end goal, if its to increase your business sales... (I have so many american real estate clients who want 10,000 views... to sell 1 house) - then literally they only need 1 buyer. The other 9,999 wouldnt care. So work backwards etc. Good luck with your new channel, still a few improvements but youll get back there.
Intuitively, I have known this all along. Have gotten off track here and there, but for the most part, stayed firm. It takes more time to build a loyal audience. But it will be worth it.
Awesome video dude. I do not have your amont of following but I realize that my audience if I keep growing it as I was doing it will get me nowhere. Hope your bussiness does well.
Hahaha yeah I enjoy the free content, this one was a banger. You have nearly got me though. I have only done shorts up until now, some of them do well 5-10k views others won’t reach 100 with the same format? Ie I piece I did on Ren just isn’t going anywhere? I’m assuming this is because other creators or flooding content about Ren? Ps, obviously I’d love to do a piece for you just for the clout. Loved your content for years man and I’m old 😂 (12k private jet) 😂
One of things I want to know, should I start a seperate channel inside of the niche I want to go into when I currently have a small channel? I have about 2500 subscribers but my videos up to this point haven’t been 100% focused. My channel originally got some traction years ago because of music remixes and tutorials that I made, but now I want to pivot to fitness advice for business people. Should I try and transition my channel to that or just start a new one?
Morning James, I'm not a content creator, but I do own a business in the UK. Conservatory roof conversions. I'm aware of 3 ways to generate business. 1 Talk to people one on one ( we have telesales), 2 run some adverts ( we use google), and some form of content creation. We don't do this, hence why I'm here. I'm interested in email marketing with videos to cut our sales cycle and get more people to see me. I close the highest percentage. And start some content. I have no idea where to start. Would your system be of benefit?
Thanks for the video, I’ve bought into your mentorship and am trying to promote a business being myself as a PT, but I am also a creative and would like to post more holistic content, design, lifestyle, sports/combat genuinely. Can i still promote my business and not niche down into just Fitness? I feel as though I could promote a holistic lifestyle business if I played the long game but i’m not sure what is the best way forward.
I have grown to over 80K subs on this channel & 95K on another and I'm still finding myself having to pivot and make new content to keep my audience intrigued
For me I'm getting by on direct fan support (patreon) so I plug that every video and that's working really well for me, but I would love some outside perspective on what I should be building other than videos to increase my financial security. I'm in the 3D printing niche, so partnerships with brands might be an option but I'm not sure I love that or if its even much an improvement on affiliate marketing. Selling prints unless I do them in high volume isn't likely to be super profitable either, so some kind of digital product is likely best - but then those typically don't sell for much in my niche. Maybe I'm making some poor assumptions though. I'm based in Sydney as well and yeah the housing market is brutal here, so the way I see it this is a major hair on fire problem that needs solving right away if I'm ever going to enjoy the security of owning my own home.
Quick question: I’m a personal trainer with 2 Insta accounts-one personal (48 followers) and one for self-improvement, “Echo Improvement” (1k followers). I want to start an email list, landing page, and maybe even a community. Should I focus on my fitness coaching where I feel I have more credibility, or go all in on self-improvement content with Echo Improvement? PS: I am on the verge of buying the course, even as a broke college student (which may or may not be a dumb financial decision).
@@JamesSmithBusiness Ok, there are a few differences though. Anyway, I have one more question, thanks for answering btw If I sign up for the mentorship, could I get a refund on the Social Media course I paid 100 for?
Hi James, thanks for the tips. One of the problems I'm facing is how to create a business from my content? Do i just link my landing page which takes them to purchase a program to follow, not sure this is a good enough model?
The takeaway from this video isn't that one should use TH-cam differently, it's that paying the bills via a content treadmill is psychologically detrimental to just about everyone...
the channel for my company is for our kettlebell training business. however we are having the issue of creating engaging content that isn’t click bait dumbshit, we dig a little deeper into the science and psychology of training with kettlebells. our client base is mid 30’s-50’s. Would you recommend your binge strategy when it comes to making our videos even if it is higher level concepts?
My interest is to get people to explore the great outdoors. If you just have one camera and one bicycle, do you need to be in front of the camera? Or, put it another way, will a POV camera, helmet mounted, be able to capture live action, chance encounters with people, planned meetings with people and other content? For weight reasons, I don't want to carry a tripod and, for money reasons, I can't hire a cameraman. Yet I feel that, to have a parasocial relationship that works with viewers, I need to be in front of the camera. I am reasonably sure that my narration, wit and words will work from behind the camera but I might have a struggle developing a POV style that works. Please do something about being in front of the camera and how to do it if you can't be/don't want to be in front of the camera. Thank you!
Great advice, James. I have an idea I have been planning for a while. I'm not keen on being on youtube. Could be very lucrative. I think you could help. Are you up for it?
I like your content. However, about this video: Your main channel is on fitness. This channel is on fitness BUSINESS. = different market. & on your fitness channel you're probably selling little drinks & getting affiliate commissions from selling fitness equipment. Where as on this channel you're selling your own big ticket info courses, which dont need a big subscriber base. You're comparing oranges with apples are you not?
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BUILD THIS instead of wasting money on a website th-cam.com/video/3SG63_MHsnk/w-d-xo.html
I am a BJJ Black Belt, & Former Tube Site Owner, out of Montreal that has a network of TH-cam Channels. Would love to collaborate, or just talk BJJ off camera.
@@BodyCamBust That is just one of my channels
Thank you James I am taking notes, I have 1.5 million followers across 3 platforms but I have 22 members in my paid community
Have a look into 1000 True Fans principle by Kevin Kelly. Essentially 1000 ride or die fans are enough to live quite comfortably for the rest of your life 🙌
Good luck growing it! It'll work out just keep going
@@eztyson one thousand percent second this
Out of interest what are the platforms?
hey man, i help business owners get clients through youtube. I'll be reaching out, I've seen your stuff before and love the messaging your pushing.
Awwww yeah. Got me thinking hard with this one. Also pivoting to a smaller channel making content focused on my niche. Excited for it, and this helps the goal become much clearer. Thank you
Nsima where the channel at then?!
preaach bro!! The biggest advice I give to up and coming TH-camrs is - 'be aware of the audience you're building'
This is so so so true. I built an audience of 20k from bs titles that got views and I eventually stopped because it felt pointless to me. Now, I make content I enjoy and reflects who I am as a person and the views are far far less but each view is a better quality view, which means long term, I know I can have a dedicated audience who will invest in what I want to sell.
Issue we have now is most people WANT to be famous and they don't care how. Long term we're going to see more and more of these creators struggling financially as it all dies down eventually.
My 2nd channel with 20,000 subscribers makes the same amount (very soon to be a lot more) than this channel with 350,000 subscribers.
Choosing who to target is 100x more important than how many subs you have.
Just binged watched three of your videos…very impressive 🎉❤Thank you
Amazing thank you bro! This content is priceless!!
This is so valuable. Fantastic information for people who want to grow a business. Cheers mate.
Thank you James - for being you and bloody honest!!!
Declan is a genius 4:00
This Declan fella sounds like an intelligent young buck
Uality over quantity - good for you buddy 😊
Great video James. Been a long time fan of your stuff and great to see you embark on this new Renaissance Mission. Big love ❤
so true! P.s. really nice colours +1 for the videographer
Great to see us having the exact same fucking experience. Appreciate the mention too! Excited to see where your channel will go man.
Enjoy your content on both channels, great work!
Shout out to the barbers behind every great business partnership!
Wow this is golden.. Thank you James.. Followed you for a while now and appreciate your thoughts and truth..
This is absolute gold, thank you for sharing
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS , as someone who wanna start a channel im here stock piling videos like this in media wallet so when i reading to begin my TH-cam journey ill be able to be prepared and revisit it in media wallet
Helpful - thank you. Relatively new to the YT game and this is a good reframe.
I learned a LOT of this from Ed - follow him too www.youtube.com/@creator-booth
James I appreciate you! I’ve 77 dedicated subs so far! 💎
Keep it up, I'm at 806 😅 Still a long way to go 😊
I actually just followed you because I’ve read your books and found you inspiring and enjoyed your take on life
Great video. The leverage you can unlock on TH-cam is so underrated.
This is so spot on mate. Getting a few thousand people who will convert is the way rather than loads of views of people who won’t.
Sometimes a video of yours doesn't make me laugh but it's rare.
Good on yer Sir!
Right video , right time thanks!!
Fellow Brit and graduate of Ed’s systems here. Thanks for the stellar insights and making me chuckle this morning.
There’s bellends everywhere, look out!
i have a youtube my name is eddy lol but i have no idea what to sell?
@@pro.empire Start by looking at your audience and thinking about what hopes/dreams/fears/problems they might have.
@@ThatMarkGilroy Thanks for the tip.. Blessing
I recently did one scripted 38 min long video and it really outperformed all my regular shorter videos in terms of watch hours and engagement.
I need to make more of those, but I also want to keep my shorter performance videos.
I am enjoying the process though. Lots to learn.
instant subscribe, thank you for sharing experience, i am glad that i watched this video while i have 250 subscribers, and i will reframe my content a bit, already got some ideas, thank you , man!
Spot on that! My YT has opened a lot of doors into my industry but has made me peanuts!
Goat. Great content. I watched both :)
Went through this exact issue with my main channel and had to start again. It's a tough pill to swallow in the short term but as you said, long term waaaay better
Some solid points here, great video.
The amount of legit useful info in this video is insane. Give that videographer a raise!
I feel this video is aimed at me, with my 10k views!! Loved this. Its really reassuring to hear this and its sort of what I have thought and felt, but maybe was trying to kid myself to make myself feel better.
I am sort of doing what Mat Armstrong is doing, but in the motorcycle space. I love what Mat Armstrong does but I did think to myself, he is so relaint on getting 1mil views but doesn't actually have a business or long term game.
Thanks for this mate
best youtubers are the best writers, okay now I just understood why I really enjoyed James' emails almost more than the videos lol only a good thing they're great emails
I hope it works out. I have a lot of respect for Ed. But I disagree with him.
There is nothing wrong with starting a new channel to pursue more money.
But from my perspective your life will be better if money isn't your primary driver.
Create the content that you really want to create.
Considering your audience size, you'll be fine from a money perspective
But you will also live a more fulfilling life
Just my 2 cents
21:35 Perhaps a bit too niche for a video but would love to hear how you would approach building a fitness business once you already have an audience.
Mate I’m a massive fan. I actually reference your content a lot when talking about great script writing.
Can you pleas email me? James@jamessmithacademy.com I’m flying to the uk this week so let me know where you live, could even get a coffee.
Man what a great video. So much value, thank you my man.
Great video James, thanks for sharing :)
Good for you man 👍👍
This is how I build from the very beginning with my Social Media. It has to give value to my viewers, it has to enrich their life. It is my business card, my proof of my knowledge.
I think James is going through the Hormozi transition.. e.g. bored of talking fitness and rather be talking biz.. can kinda tell from the enthusiasm between talking calories < talking emails haha
quality always beats quantity if it comes to a fight/choice, for everything in life,i would go as far as create value that people can't access unless they prove they are truly interested and truly want it, i don't want people that don't appreciate what i have
I bought Ed film booth's program because I saw you as a testimonial haha, loved watching your content and you're still one of my favourite TH-camrs - your vids were definitely worth making, even if they didn't serve you business wise
you seemed to like the creation of them, so worst case scenario you had some fun and learned more about yourself.
RIP old james
🤠
Bud. I love Ed’s stuff. Would you recommend the course? And how much was it?
Do you recommend Ed's course?
@@atomicasounds yep it’s great
Hi James, nice video I think a lot of creators need to change there mindset when it comes to followers
Fellow ADHD, Jitz learning, Ed follower. That’s where the similarities end as I can’t seem to put thought into action and make money. Then I’m caught in the catch 22 of needing your course but not being able to afford it, so thanks for the free information and I’ll have to get someone to hold me accountable while I use it. Loving your content mate 🤙🏻
I do the same thing. I have 1000 subscribers, launched a downloadable online-product and earned 10k with it within 1 year. I know it's not enough to live from, however it's a great side hustle and it's just 1k subs - and around 1-2k people watching each video.
Thank you for your honesty!
I read a 1000 true fans is more important than a million viewers who have less interest. Great vid :)
The number 1000 is a general target. Some business will need a bit more. Some less. My business model gets me to a really great place with around 300
I just started a TH-cam page on Transformation and posted my first Video. I only got 4 subs and 70 views so far. Was super demoralising at first before I shifted my mindset. Thanks so much for the insight.
I did the same thing. In April I quit my channel manager job to go full-time into creating. My TH-cam channel was bringing in maybe 20% of what I needed to survive then. I had savings, and I had a product idea that I thought would be great for espresso nerds like me.
I've spent the last 5 months making content for the niche audience who likes what I talk about and making a product just for them. I'm just gearing up to launch it on Kickstarter and man, it's nerve wracking to put it all on the line, but I would MUCH rather be doing this and figuring it out for myself than working for someone else as a cog in a machine for 40 hours a week.
Oh, and I had a viral video last month and after the initial kind and thoughtful comments from my core audience, the bell-ends started coming in and now I have to ignore the comments because they are almost all brutal and derisive. What do I gain from that viral video? Some numbers go up and TH-cam paid me a LOT less than your 12k for that video. NOT worth it. I'm still proud of the video but you don't really want to go viral. You want to be "famous to the family" not to the broad population of assholes who don't care, they just want to tear everyone down a peg for shits and giggles.
Keep doing what you're doing man, appreciate you.
I'm trying to get fit, working in hospitality, it's hard you tell how it is eg not beating myself up for missing a run or a workout! You keep me level bro
Ed is also a hero of mine, and I thought of him as soon as I saw your title :) Been a fan of your big channel but understand the reasons for switching to the smaller niche channel
The problem I have is that my TH-cam channel IS essentially the business - there's no product or service that I can sell that I've thought of. I really enjoy content creation but it would certainly help if I could actually make decent liveable money from it (and switch to it full time). Not sure if you can help me there, but as you asked at the end I figure I might as well mention it just in case.
My thoughts are to adapt to the audience and find the products that they value. I think I would see more potential in 500k everyday people than 5k high value people. Otherwise I get your point. Cheers J
Class video
Amazingly informative and nice that it's a step sideward from your usual content, could have done with you being a little louder though.
I enjoy both channels tbf
How can I create a clear personal brand when I’m interested in so many things like psychology, photography, filmmaking, and podcasting? Should I incorporate my professional work, like creating TH-cam ads and podcasts for clients, into my personal content? Or would mixing everything-psychology, cinematic videos, behind-the-scenes client work, and podcasts-make my brand confusing for the audience?
Pick one. Go all in until you big a big following, then you can introduce your other interests
@@jayreynoldsirl hi! thanks for your message. I think I'll pick psycology and use photography and filmmaking to create nice videos about it. Will think about podcasting in the near future :)
As a youtube consultant for 10 years, 100% correct choice mate. TH-cam is more like a netflix series these days, make similar content to ensure people have something to subscribe too. I made a video that got £200 from 200 views, was donations. The goal is also to think about the end goal, if its to increase your business sales... (I have so many american real estate clients who want 10,000 views... to sell 1 house) - then literally they only need 1 buyer. The other 9,999 wouldnt care. So work backwards etc.
Good luck with your new channel, still a few improvements but youll get back there.
Thanks for the value!
Intuitively, I have known this all along. Have gotten off track here and there, but for the most part, stayed firm. It takes more time to build a loyal audience. But it will be worth it.
Totally makes sense. I'd rather have 10000 die hard fans than 10 million folks who think I'm alright.
Gold as always.
Awesome video dude.
I do not have your amont of following but I realize that my audience if I keep growing it as I was doing it will get me nowhere.
Hope your bussiness does well.
Real eye opener here 👍
This channel is ridiculously good.
appreciate it sir
Hahaha yeah I enjoy the free content, this one was a banger. You have nearly got me though. I have only done shorts up until now, some of them do well 5-10k views others won’t reach 100 with the same format? Ie I piece I did on Ren just isn’t going anywhere? I’m assuming this is because other creators or flooding content about Ren? Ps, obviously I’d love to do a piece for you just for the clout. Loved your content for years man and I’m old 😂 (12k private jet) 😂
Came for the fitness advice, stayed for the marketing tips 😁
One of things I want to know, should I start a seperate channel inside of the niche I want to go into when I currently have a small channel? I have about 2500 subscribers but my videos up to this point haven’t been 100% focused. My channel originally got some traction years ago because of music remixes and tutorials that I made, but now I want to pivot to fitness advice for business people. Should I try and transition my channel to that or just start a new one?
Morning James, I'm not a content creator, but I do own a business in the UK. Conservatory roof conversions. I'm aware of 3 ways to generate business. 1 Talk to people one on one ( we have telesales), 2 run some adverts ( we use google), and some form of content creation. We don't do this, hence why I'm here. I'm interested in email marketing with videos to cut our sales cycle and get more people to see me. I close the highest percentage. And start some content. I have no idea where to start. Would your system be of benefit?
go on his website and talk to his sales associate they helped me out to decide for the cost i think the benefit is worth the risk
Contact me at refurb and restore magazine we are the biggest in the UK and regular feature roofing features
Really interesting perspective.
I’d rather have a smaller more loyal following for sure!
Shame if you let it die, it was a unique channel in that space due to your personality and presentation. Best of luck on your new endevour.
Thanks for the video, I’ve bought into your mentorship and am trying to promote a business being myself as a PT, but I am also a creative and would like to post more holistic content, design, lifestyle, sports/combat genuinely. Can i still promote my business and not niche down into just Fitness? I feel as though I could promote a holistic lifestyle business if I played the long game but i’m not sure what is the best way forward.
I have grown to over 80K subs on this channel & 95K on another and I'm still finding myself having to pivot and make new content to keep my audience intrigued
For me I'm getting by on direct fan support (patreon) so I plug that every video and that's working really well for me, but I would love some outside perspective on what I should be building other than videos to increase my financial security. I'm in the 3D printing niche, so partnerships with brands might be an option but I'm not sure I love that or if its even much an improvement on affiliate marketing. Selling prints unless I do them in high volume isn't likely to be super profitable either, so some kind of digital product is likely best - but then those typically don't sell for much in my niche. Maybe I'm making some poor assumptions though. I'm based in Sydney as well and yeah the housing market is brutal here, so the way I see it this is a major hair on fire problem that needs solving right away if I'm ever going to enjoy the security of owning my own home.
good to see. Less but better.
“I’m here for TH-cam Brotha!” 😂😂
I have 58 subscribers, and am happy, as they signed up to watch me on Zwift doing individual TT racing 😊
Quick question: I’m a personal trainer with 2 Insta accounts-one personal (48 followers) and one for self-improvement, “Echo Improvement” (1k followers). I want to start an email list, landing page, and maybe even a community. Should I focus on my fitness coaching where I feel I have more credibility, or go all in on self-improvement content with Echo Improvement?
PS: I am on the verge of buying the course, even as a broke college student (which may or may not be a dumb financial decision).
what's the difference? I would double down where its easiest to make money.
@@JamesSmithBusiness Ok, there are a few differences though. Anyway, I have one more question, thanks for answering btw If I sign up for the mentorship, could I get a refund on the Social Media course I paid 100 for?
Hi James, thanks for the tips. One of the problems I'm facing is how to create a business from my content? Do i just link my landing page which takes them to purchase a program to follow, not sure this is a good enough model?
This is a very interesting video!
I’m a barber, best connection job there is
Class video James 😊
Good vid! Title + thumbnail + opening 30 seconds. The rest doesn’t matter… can vouch for high earning industry vs volume of views.
Very interesting.
Heaps good info on the new channel
The takeaway from this video isn't that one should use TH-cam differently, it's that paying the bills via a content treadmill is psychologically detrimental to just about everyone...
how long you been in Australia?
Depth of connection. Value based content, build community, not an audience.
the channel for my company is for our kettlebell training business. however we are having the issue of creating engaging content that isn’t click bait dumbshit, we dig a little deeper into the science and psychology of training with kettlebells. our client base is mid 30’s-50’s. Would you recommend your binge strategy when it comes to making our videos even if it is higher level concepts?
Great points, but it 12K is still a lot of money for most people.
Ask the tax man how much you keep
@@lenfitbut that’s the same with any pay. He will still owe tax 😂
@@TheCalvinnnnn no its not your percentage is the more you earn
@@lenfitwho cares about tax FFS
HA jokes on you I subscribed to both :)
i loved your last channel, just finding this one now. lmaoo
My interest is to get people to explore the great outdoors. If you just have one camera and one bicycle, do you need to be in front of the camera? Or, put it another way, will a POV camera, helmet mounted, be able to capture live action, chance encounters with people, planned meetings with people and other content?
For weight reasons, I don't want to carry a tripod and, for money reasons, I can't hire a cameraman. Yet I feel that, to have a parasocial relationship that works with viewers, I need to be in front of the camera. I am reasonably sure that my narration, wit and words will work from behind the camera but I might have a struggle developing a POV style that works.
Please do something about being in front of the camera and how to do it if you can't be/don't want to be in front of the camera. Thank you!
Try watching harveyridesbikes to see how interactions on a motorbike work like this.
It would be neat if you made the number of subs in the title dynamic so that it automatically changes as your older channel gains subs 😛
Great advice, James. I have an idea I have been planning for a while. I'm not keen on being on youtube. Could be very lucrative. I think you could help. Are you up for it?
I like your content. However, about this video: Your main channel is on fitness. This channel is on fitness BUSINESS. = different market.
& on your fitness channel you're probably selling little drinks & getting affiliate commissions from selling fitness equipment. Where as on this channel you're selling your own big ticket info courses, which dont need a big subscriber base. You're comparing oranges with apples are you not?
Commissions from selling gym equipment? I’ve never done a paid post ya nonce 😂😂