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Kevin Kolbe for the win! Been so fun to watch your journey the last handful of months, my friend.
It just goes to show that those that stay in the game and keep uploading while striving to create something that matters, win.
The man has spoken! Appreciate you a ton my friend!
Kevin is cool beans!! And a Christian which makes his gifts and talents more special and prosperous 🙌🏼✨🙏🏻✨🔑
I did a video about my life touring in bands. I almost didn’t release because I thought no one would connect with it. I figured my normal 300-600 views would still be worth it. I released it 2 weeks ago and it now at 11,300 views. I’m SHOCKED! I just took a walk, hit record on my iPhone and started talking. The comments were better than I could’ve imagined and I’m inspired to tell more of my story. Your over 40 video struck a nerve Kevin! My biggest take away was just be genuine and just put it out there, so thank you!
Dude...what a great idea for a channel! Kudos to you for going for it! Keep creating!
Amazing!
@@KevinKolbe Thank you. I play drum covers as well, but I have 37 years experience playing and 9 years of touring. Might as well tell some of my stories. I feel like I have something to offer. I appreciate the comment.
@@themutindasfarm Thank you!
Geoff, Hello. I also spent a number of years on the road and have been considering a channel, you’re comment is inspirational. Thank you! Good luck to you and your channel. How can I tune into it?
Being authentically real is so true! I have had an “interesting” life that I have told a few of my stories. Their collective response was “you need to tell people about this!”
Your research just opens the door to my new YT Over 40 channel tomorrow. I want to thank both you and Rob The Maritimer for the knowledge and advice to move forward.
I am 61 and have been on my own since 17 years old. Volunteer cop and sergeant out of New York City for 20 years including being at Ground Zero, my precinct, when attacked.
Looking to INSPIRE others to be their BEST selves to the younger generations.
Thanks again, Kevin!
So cool to hear that. Thanks for your service too. Now LET'S GO!
I agree 100%. People can tell when it comes from the heart and they are forgiving because they can relate to you. If you can enrich somebody else's life through the content you share then you're making the world a better place.
True that.
Kevin I am 72 year old and a pretty good judge of people and I really think you are authentic
I greatly appreciate that, thank you!
Alll those small TH-camrs out there, if you are reading this, 2025 is going to be your year, dont give up, trust the process, keep uploading quality contents, upload at least one video every week, success is on your way
I launched my channel just last week and couldn't be more excited! I truly believe in the power of creators uplifting and supporting one another. ❤
Cool!
@@MotiveRush-0 absolutely I feel the same way! It’s only right! Blessings to you on your endeavors! Wishing you much success!❤️
That "over 40" video is what I needed to start my channel. I just happened across it on New Years day. It (and you) was a life changer. Thank you Kevin. I'm 57 years old.
I'm so glad to hear that! Keep creating!
Just wanted to come here and echo what a lot of people are saying. I'm a 50 year old geek that started a TH-cam channel that I've been wanting to start for a long time after finding your channel. I've learned a lot and had a lot of fun just learning to make videos and figuring out how to tell stories. Thanks for encouraging me and bunch of others to JUST START. Also, so glad you posted that video about why people like me should be on You Tube. That video is how I found your channel. Thanks Kevin! Keep doing what you're doing. I'm here for the ride!
Super cool!
Kevin, You being you is why I watch you!! I totally agree in connecting with others is a matter building trust and being true to yourself!! Otherwise, everyone can and will see right through you! I will be turning 70 at the end of this year, and always feared that no one would be interested in watching me (especially at my age) cook because my recipes are not contemporary or modern. To my surprise, my analytics shows that viewers 45 yrs and up are watching me! Thank you for helping me to realize that age is ONLY a number!! 🥰
That's so cool! I can only imagine how many people want what you can teach so keep creating. Oh and thanks for watching too!
@ thank you! 😊
Completely agree with being connected and authentic! That is one reason why I keep coming back to your channel because I believe you are authentic.
Thanks so much, I appreciate that!
Thank you so much, Kevin! Here’s a bit about my journey: I’m over 50 and have had a TH-cam channel for the past 7 years. I had nearly 1,000 subscribers, but the content was all over the place. I had a multi-niche channel, and it ended up hurting my videos-people who liked one topic wouldn’t necessarily watch another, so the algorithm didn’t give my videos the attention they deserved. Plus, my older videos were low quality, and honestly, I didn’t even agree with some of the things I’d said in them anymore. . . . So, I took a deep breath, took the channel offline, and just started fresh this past week. I feel so much more confident about creating higher-quality, more focused content now, and a lot of that is thanks to you! So, thank you! And fingers crossed for me-it’s a long road to get back to 1,000 subscribers, but I’m excited to be on the journey!
You got this!
@@KevinKolbe Thanks so much!
New TH-camr here, over 40, my husband and I are both 43 and we love your videos and tips! Thanks you!
Awwww, how cool! Thank you!
The authentic experience with a person who is just being themselves and making me feel welcome in their space is the main reason I watch so many channels with content that doesn't apply to me in any way. Something I think that should have been in that list as well is the sheer variety of content you can find on TH-cam. I have found so many fascinating subjects to experience and learn about since watching TH-cam.Many things I never imagined existed or would exist. TH-cam is a fascinating place to be.
Totally agree!
Hi Kevin great video,
Im 59 and being genuine and honest is an essential part of growing your channel organically. Your audience will respect you so much more.
I had a channel off and on since 2012 and last month relaunched my channel with a complete refresh,this is going to be my year for growing my channel,hope to defeat my nemesis of consistency and time management.
I do like using shorts,as it enables me to produce teasers for upcoming video, I understand I can catering for another audience but using these to grow my channel too.
I totally agree with connection and authenticity. My channel did not start growing until I stopped being faceless.
Thanks for sharing that.
Thanks for the video Kevin. I’m a father and I’m trying to incorporate the storytelling aspect of parenting into my videos for future versions of my adult kids. All the best.
Because that first video you talked about of being over 40 on TH-cam I’m 32 videos into it and I’m finally starting getting better. Thank you for your content
@@Koolhacks cool!
“Are they Capris?” 😂😂🙌🏻🙌🏻 Thank you so much for this! ❤
Thanks for the content Kevin! Great video! Small creator here and will say I gained so much by focusing less on gear and more by just being myself and trying to help inspire others.
Absolutely!
@@KevinKolbe Thanks for the reply Kevin! Best of luck!!! (just an extra comment for the algorithm haha)
These findings = 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
I've started watching your videos recently and am finding your content helpful.
With other commitments, I started getting overwhelmed with creating, editing etc., and stopped.
When I get going again, I'll be keeping it simpler.
I'm in the 40+ club!
Thanks!
Super cool!
I'm 37 and I trust you because of your experience. Plus I've already began to apply some of the tips I've learned from your other videos.
Very cool to hear that. Appreciate it, thanks!
Love your videos , Kevin! Started my crochet channel in early November and struggling to hit 100 subs.
Anyway, love your authenticity and your laugh ! 😊
Thank you. Keep creating!
"Are those Capris?" ..😅😂 I laughed out loud!! Thank you thank you for confirming what I keep hearing in my spirit...just be who I am, in the truth of who I am, it will be fine!!
And thanks for the nudge toward Riverside...had an account with them for a year and half that I havent used. Gonna record right now!!
Appreciate that. Thanks for watching too.
Hi, one of those under 40 that really enjoys your videos. Helped me get the ball rolling on my channel. You came off as trustworthy before I knew your background in TV. Keep up the good work!
Appreciate it! Thanks so much for watching. Keep creating!
Thanks so much Kevin! Loved this!❤
Appreciate it.
I enjoy your videos mate very educational......follower from South Auckland NEW ZEALAND.......
Very cool. Hey from the US
Love these videos and how you describe what you do and your passion, this research is so right. I’ve restarted my videos and will be working on so many more and this has really helped me think about my approach and to stop over thinking the technical aspects of the content. I’m definitely over 40 too.
I'm watching your video because of your exceptional energy and authenticity 💚
Wow, thank you
Love your stuff, Kevin. It resonates strongly with me and is very much how I approach my channel… and I’m waaaay over 40. 😉👍
Glad to hear it!
Hi Kevin, I always enjoy the story that people are willing to share and I try to include a story or two in my experiences.
Many viewers have taken the time to leave a positive comment and I am grateful for that
Cheers
Kevin this is very interesting and helpful. Thankyou!. Learning a lot from your channel.
I'm glad you are finding it useful.
THIS is exactly what I need!!! Thank you for this!!!
Glad it’s helpful!
Thank you!
Thank you, Kevin, for another great video. You're a cool, laid-back dude who brings interesting info to the forefront. It's always a pleasure to stop by and listen. I appreciate you.
Thanks! I appreciate you taking the time to watch.
Good to see you on Strick's show Kevin. Great points all around...especially for us old(er) doods.
Thanks, it was fun! Strick is soooo good! Thanks for watching too.
Hello everyone, I think I'm the youngest .... But kelvin sir, ur videos are amazing, and keeps on motivating to do better❤
Thank you for this video. I needed this today. 🌻
You are so welcome!
Thank you for providing the link to the report!
You're welcome!
I took your advice and uploaded my first vid, now it's time to learn this platform and have some fun.
Let's go!
I've always wondered about the gear people use, particularly microphones. I see these big boom microphones yet I don't notice any appreciable difference in the sound compared to someone just using their smartphone. Thanks for your videos.
Oh, I also notice how much you use your hands when you talk. Perhaps I should incorporate more of that in my videos. I've just started on You Tube so I'm still learning.
Good point and observation about mics. You can do a lot of tweaking in the edit to help almost any mic. I have found though that you can get really good audio without spending a ton too. The mic I use right now at my desk, for this video, is a $99 mic.
Oh the hands. Its just me. I've always been expressive that way. Even when I was on radio. Personally I wouldn't try to do it if it doesn't come natural for you.
@@KevinKolbe I use my hands when I speak very minimally so it would not be natural for me to incorporate that into my videos but ,it definitely works for you.
Informative beyond my expectations!
Quite and endorsement...thank you!
I still have an iphone6s and i still use it. 🙂
@@PiattosVillaminVlogs as you should! 😁
iPhone 8 here. 😂
Good news all around! Thanks for sharing.
I'm glad you found it helpful.
You're on to something there, Kevin, longer short videos should be called capris!
I like it! 😁
My first channel grew to close to 30K subs and all I had was a go pro and a gimbel. 4 years later I still use the same gear. Never even thought about gear other than getting a good basic camera.
Use what you've got...like you've been doing.
One more time, thank You!
I'm so happy you don't like Avatar! Me too!!! Apart from that I love your modest approach, well, to us the viewers. Thanks, Kevin.
Appreciate that!
My son flys drones and it’s an addicting hobby he says. First person view from the sky. We want the meat and potatoes of the message. You totally give that to us. Thx Kevin!
I always enjoy your content and at 60 with a small growing channel your content helped me !
Very cool, thanks!
This is very interesting. Too often people think that they shouldn't do something because someone else is already doing it. If everybody had that mindset we would only have one car maker; we would only have one romance novel; we would only have one brand of pasta.
True that.
This is really great stuff, thank you! You seriously are an inspiration for me.
Thanks! I appreciate you.
I hear what you say about the gear we need BUT sometimes you need some of the gear. Such as a mic. If you can’t hear you turn off. Or if the vision is not clear or wobbly I’m likely to turn off. So I bought a few things so my audience doesn’t turn off. Plus I have an up to date iPhone.
Yes , having great gear is important , and having a suave style is important . But probably over 90% of the success is just showing up and doing something .
Then get better with time and experience .
Well said.
Just be genuine!
Am a small TH-camr and sure i will be extremely authentic 😊 Thanks
Yes, DJ Mobile! I need to get my taller tripod out of my trunk and USE IT. I did a coastal wave session and "set up" on a rock, but I could have made a better shot using a tripod. Spending time looking for "a rock" to set my phone on is not the "best practice", going back to the car to get a tripod is way better. You can be lazy, but it will not get great results Also, I got tripods at The Goodwill.
Such a great camera! Love the Goodwill tip find too!
Great Big Story closed down and then came back again. Beryl Shereshewsky previously worked for them and started a cooking channel when GBS closed down. Her channel is pretty big now.
Glad to hear GBS is back.
You nailed it with video thanks Jacque
Great Video Kevin 👍 I totally agree with you that TH-cam is the best platform.
Absolutely!
Excellent video Kevin, very informative. Thanks especially for the ‘even if you’re in the same van, each has a unique perspective’ insight, great way of getting this valuable point across 😀
Kevin i relate to so much of what you say and you along with other creators have really inspired me to create my own channel as a 60+ women i have been very hesitant for all if notbof the reasons you hear chucked around on various channels. But im going to bite the bullet and create a channel
Super cool. Let's go!
Thanks. You are cool 😎
@@KimHenriksen. you too!
TU for this summary --- you are presenting what you read because it is who are (being and becoming))smiles ONwoard!
Another brilliant video. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Good to hear! I recently renewed this old channel. I have shared some personal, authentic stories and they are really resonating with my ideal audience 😊 I'm only at 228 subs as of right now but I will have gained approximately 200 subs in 1 month which is amazing progress for me.
I've had another TH-cam channel for years which seemed to be dead in the water (until I turned it into a cat and kitten channel and decided to move my Vlogs here). It's still early days, but my videos are gaining more views than they did (mostly) on my other channel and the sub count continues to grow each day so I'm definitely headed in the right direction 🙂
Congrats Kevin for your recent TH-cam success! I still need to check out more of your videos (am only 3:44 into this one, but I can never wait until a video is finished to comment 😄) May your channel continue to blossom! Here's to being authentic! 🥂
Just checked out your channel and saw that you have been on TH-cam for years like me! Congratulations on finally breaking through! 😀🎉
Awwww, thank you!
I started my channel few months ago , keep posting , no grow , but I'll just keep going and You are one of my reasons for doing it 🙂 . Thank you for the great content , Kevin ! P.S : I bought all the gear that I afford ....but still I did not get that confidence in front of the camera ... to connect with the people even if one of the subjects i speak in my videos may relate with many .
You'll never know until you try. Just create!
I was advised to write a script and be familiar with it like an actor would. Then you just practice in front of the camera. It’s free to shoot video.
Hey, thanks Kevin!!
Sure thing.
Good points.
And what camera do you use 🤣😉
KIDDING KIDDING! It's in the links below the video.
hey kevin. good video.. looks like your channels doing pretty descent these days.. that is awesome
Love the conversation
Great video. I always look forward to more.
Thanks so much, I appreciate you watching!
Very interesting information explained well!
It's nice to see a study that confirms some suspicions I've had for a while. I've been taking my time, figuring things out (myself included) and, occasionally, looking into advice for content creation. A lot of the advice I've seen seems to be geared towards different niches and different types of viewers than myself. I've seen advice that criticizes some of my favorite types of content to consume. I know I'm not the largest viewer demographic and the stuff I enjoy is not everyone's cup of tea, but I know I'm not the only one that likes what I like.
I try to take a lot of that kind of advice with a grain of salt, and transform the tips into my own style and situation. It can get discouraging when it seems like all of the advice is geared towards formulaic approaches to maximizing...views, subs, money, etc., instead of cultivating community and authenticity. I suspect that it's easier to focus on the quantifiable aspects for that type of advice, but it doesn't help someone understand how to focus on the more nebulous aspects of creativity and trusting themselves.
This video here is probably one of the best examples I've seen in regards to what can make the biggest difference, and it's based on listening to the consumer and not just any consumer, but the consumer that's really part of the creator's community.
Thanks for putting this together and spreading some positive advice and information around!
@@apracticaleccentric2065 appreciate you sharing that. Glad you found it helpful. Keep creating.
Thank you Kevin very informative 😊
Well, I did it and uploaded a video after watching your videos.. yes it was kinda all over the place but it’s done and will only get better … so I figure it’s a win
You got this!
So sooo good!!
Did you add the white sub-titles with Riverside? They are quite effective!
No but I could have. I finished it in Final Cut Pro.
Hi Kevin, always enjoy your videos. But what's all this about over 40. I'm double that age and creating and I love it. To be honest I would do it even if nobody watched them. I love telling the story and I'm laying down memories for when I can no longer go sailing or drive and I'm so old I dribble down me jumper. Best wishes Dave
Sailors never age.
@@LilyGazou Dear Lily, I wish that was true but sadly it's not. Nevertheless I'm doing my best to stay fit and active and not giving in :-) I'll spend some time watching your videos, some look really interesting.. Best Wishes ... Dave
@@davesailing thanks, Dave. It’s 4 am and I’m up early to walk along the marina before I go to work. Lots of sailboats but only a few seem to get used. 😆. I’m fortunate to have a few friends who take me out on the water.
@@LilyGazou Lily it's a shame we don't live closer, I'm always looking for people to sail with me. I'm happy enough sailing solo, but it's nice to have company. Good to hear that you are getting out on the water though.. You take care .. Best Wishes Dave
I'd love to hear your thoughts on these two areas that were under the idea of creating engagement: active participation, sense of ownership. How would you go about creating that in a video?
I see those as feelings viewers can get when they watch. Feeling a part of the conversation to the point of even standing up for the creator or sharing the content.
I LOVE your videos!!!! I have been BINGING....
How cool?!?! Keep watching, I'll make more! ✌️❤️
I agree 100%😊
I agree. Blair witch is a great movie 🙂
Thank you for this brother! I recently started a channel but I struggle with finding my voice and what I want my channel to be about and how I can serve others best. Been playing around with voiceovers, vlog style content, shorts and I just don’t have a clear direction of where I want my channel to go. Any advice?
Watch this. Might help you: th-cam.com/video/jxJB3CBHmLA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=5hVHfCHbu9hZcAnI
@ this is great, thank you for your time!
Great stuff😊
Thanks! 🙂
Thanks for this! I agree, be authentic, have some fun, use a mic :)
BROO.. I found Nate Black's dad 😎✍️
Great video Kevin as always. 8:24 May I ask you a question where do you get your slides that you implement in your videos. Have an epic day
I usually add them either in Final Cut Pro or sometimes create them in Canva.
9:17 @@KevinKolbeThank you Kevin are these available in the pro canva?
All the graphics in this video were Final Cut Pro built-in effects. I do have Canva Pro but couldn't tell you what is in the Pro package or not.
@@KevinKolbe Thank you so much Kevin I have canva pro I'll take a look Thank you brother
Can I use iMovie to edit?
Absolutely.
@ Thank you so much for answering me! Still think, with your voice, you should do movie reviews!
It’s all I use. It can work.
@ thanks!!
@ there is a help menu in the app. 👍it took me a while to play around with it. I started just with lining up clips. Then I learned how to shorten them. Then I figured out the Ken Burns effect when you put photos in the timeline. Then I saw that you can lower the sound and add a voiceover.
Just enjoy noodling around with it.
All my shorts were gettig 400 vews in one day, then all of a sudden only 10 views and then they ask me to pay them for views . thank you
I thought you meant Avatar: the Last Airbender at first. Lol! Keep making great videos. 👍😁
Ha...no but that was a stinker too! 😂
With touching on gear, reminds me of the John Candy movie the Great Outdoors. The scene when Dan Aykroyd is trying to light the fireplace with a $100 lighter and it's not lighting. John Candy chuckles and flicks an 89 cent BIC and tells him as he flicks it "(laugh) 89 cents".
Just like when I entered the CHRISTMAS world as a real bearded Santa for 5 years. I would laugh at all the LOOK AT ME I'M SANTA types. I would laugh and think to myself, OK you have a $3,000 suit, you went to the Santa Schools, You've got hundred$ in props, BUT can you connect with the kids like I can in my $100 suit?
My all time favorite Santa picture is a silhouette of me in suit, kneeling next to a little girl at a concert, setting in the middle of the dance floor with her dad. I'm kneeling and she's kneeling in front of me and reaching up to touch the suit or my beard, with the band up on stage playing Christmas music in the background. I saw that moment in my head and was hoping someone caught it on camera and they did.
The other moment, same concert venue, I was making my rounds mingling with all the people and as the band started playing Journey's Faithfully, I turned and said to the woman that was my elf for the night, I hope you're up for a dance. Empty dance floor, center of the whole concert, and we made our way to the center of it and started slow dancing. Had to have been a good decision because there was a lot of cameras flashing. Even influenced others to get up and dance too. They wanted me to stand by the door and act like a Walmart door greeter, and I improvised and made that night better for everybody and memorable.
It would appear that with TH-cam as well, the more things change, the more they stay the same. People missing the good ole days of story telling? Younger people wanting passed down knowledge of LIFE, that they can't get from fellow 20 something year olds that are just as curious as the person asking?
Truth
Kevin thx for your channel. I write dinosaur/prehistoric creature novels. I run a dinosaur channel to try to market my books. I currently film with my phone and have a $20 dollar clip in mic . Do you have a good clip in mic that you can recommend in the $50 to $100 range? Thx, Mike
Very cool! Check out the Hollyland Lark M2. I've got the combo kit but you can get one with either lightning or USB-C: (affil) amzn.to/4ho2B27
@ thx so much for the response and link. Mike
How do I make a custom banner for my new channel? Thanks 😊
Am stuck between using AI voiceover or my own in my content and i have just realized mine will build trust
100% agree. Be you!
I, for one, skip all Ai voices.
A woman I was subbed to started posting stories of her childhood with Ai voice and Ai cutesy images. It’s the first time I ever Unsubbed - after the 5th one.
Agreed - the tech is overrated. When it comes to gear, the lighting and audio are far more important the camera and lens. Audio is simple with some relatively cheap mics. Lighting can be solved with daylight, but if that's not possible, that's where I'd put my money first. If I only knew then...
Good points.
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In my case, I create videos with relaxing music that evoke emotions, improve mood, and enhance memory. My audience isn’t necessarily watching the video, the intention is for it to be used as background sound without any distractions. Now, I need to figure out how to connect with my audience while running a faceless channel. Do you have any suggestions or feedback? Thank you for the valuable information! ♥
It's tougher to connect with a faceless channel unless you really focus on the content, the topic, the value doing the connecting.
Does this mean I can break out all my old cell phones, set them up, and do as many angles for my story as possible???? :)
In the flood of AI videos it's more valued to see and hear a real person.
@@lovegoodmusic2477 100% agree
I’ll come back to this later. My autism won’t let me get past your mispronunciation of “re-late-ability” as “re-lie-ability” in the paragraph you put up on the screen early on in the video (the 2 words mean completely different things I believe). I had to comment first before I can try watching again
Keep watching cause I'm sure I'll mispronounce more things too. 😁 Perfect, I'm not.
How do you get paid by TH-cam? Do you need to reach the 1000 views first? Is payment linked to the country you live in?
Once you have 1000 subscribers and 4000 watch hours over a 12 month period, you're eligible to join. After that, you can turn ads on and make money that way.