Doesn't it really make your day? It does. You watch someone and listen to what they have to say. You resonate with it, and then go see what else they have to say in another video. You sub. You like. You even save their videos sometimes in a Playlist created..... just for your creator friend. I do, anyways. You click on every new video they release and you watch it even if it ain't so resonating, we still may watch it to support our creator friend. But when you message them and they respond back to you, that's one thing. But when they acknowledge you almost every time, you feel a connection. A bond. Or they do a livestream and you message them and ask a question, and they say your name and answer you. Then, ya have the days when you see yiur channel thumbnail and your comment on the screen at the beginning of a video and it just hits different. Like yiu were called to the front of the classroom and everyone is looking at you now. Lol! It really is a beautiful thing to be able to create something and have people begin to join your community. Finding people to talk with abiut the things that interest you or are on your mind Even if you are a loner, ya still enjoy this type of connection. And to some viewers and creators, these people become your online friend. I hang out online more than I do in person. Heck! I take my fav creators to the bathroom sometimes. Lol. I wonder how many people have watched my short videos while they were taking a......... I liked your comment and I resonated with it, apparently
@@Steven-Thompson For one, most of the stuff you are talking about in this vid has been bouncing around my mind this week. To you, I want to say that I haven't watched a 2nd video so I don't know your editing style but I do like these types of videos of someone talking to me. I'm on one of those highs right now. My viewership has almost doubled in the past 10 days. All of those things you talked about in the video. The comments and repeat viewers. My analytics finally received enough data to show me stuff about the viewers. Listening to you talk about your experience made my day also. I think this is my 1st time viewing your content. Because of "lightening up" I believe that I began to post more. I'll prob listen to you in the morning again. I usually rewatch vids several times when they resonate like this one. 6 of your vids are in my Playlist. Gotta listen to you talk about "figuring out my why". That's a question I must answer for everything going on in my life. Thanks for the response. I'm a paragraph writer. Sorry so long of a comment. I'll never get a response from you again. Lol. YOU: don't respond, Steven. That that guy that wrote a seven paragraph comment the last time.
Hahaha….. I can write for England too 😉 I’ve had some meaty comments recently, I love it, they are fuel ⛽️ I’m humbled to hear that you have 6 of my videos on your playlist to watch. Enjoy and feel free to ask me anything, who knows I might even make a new video from your questions. I have a 10 video series based on my common pain points around video and content marketing from my Facebook community, so more to come. Thank you once again 🙏🏻
I completely understand this. Today I'm celebrating my first 1k subscribers and it's been such a journey! I definitely was ready to give up a lot of times. But I just wanted to tell all of you: YOU CAN DO THIS! We just need to keep working and improving our content 1% at a time. That's my philosophy at least :) Thank you for the video Steven! Sending you support from a fellow small youtuber :)
ive got a fiew of my friends subscribed to my youtube channel. As long as there is at least 1 person watching, its worth it. I just enjoy finally being able to be doing what i like doing, finally having time enough. I am well aware im in a better position to start than most, many people dont have the luxary to putting away some work hours for their youtube channel, im planning on slowly but surely lessen my day to day work more so i can focus fully on my passion, creating things, telling storys. Living my artistic dream which i could never achieve before because i was not wealthy enough for film school. Im still an amateur but i feel like i can breathe freely again, after years of acting like a robot only concerned to make alot of money.
That’s a really inspiring story. We don’t need film school we just need to ‘want’ to be creative and share our knowledge and wisdom. You’re in the time of the creator economy and you can build a successful small business from your talents. You might want to check out my newsletter in the description. I share my behind the scenes business stuff as well as content ideas and strategy. Thank you for your comments today 🙏🏻
Man ill give you a sub, I'm actually surprised you don't have a lot more, the advice on your vids is solid plus video editing is mint #keepgrindingbrother
Thank you, I started last August and then at Christmas I needed to take a break, I felt I was making videos for video sake. Its only in the last few weeks that Ive found my niche for TH-cam which is helping Midlife Solopreneurs with video and camera confidence - helping them to create a video library to leverage against their business. Ive run a social media agency for 11yrs but fell out of love with doing it all for people. How about you, what brought you to TH-cam? PS Thanks for the sub 🙏🏻
@@Steven-Thompson lol my journey was a accident if you like and a experiment..... so i was watching a video from a world famous therapist about 5 years back.... it only had say 8k views yet he had been on yt 10 years... and i saw a massage video in recomendation it had 50 million views, I asked my son why he thought it had so many "satisfying" he said and then we went down a rabbit hole watching weird and wonderful videos...eventually coming across the niche of asmr massage.... my son was like "dad give it a go your already filming clips for Instagram just make a longer one" So I decided to give it a shot... and well I just keep making videos... I've made a lot and i mean a lot of mistakes along the way and still do... and I've burned out once or twice too
The lack of comments on my videos has made me sad. I can't get anyone to comment, so I can engage with them. I wanted to build a community but right now is just me and I can't figure out how to get people to comment. I'm right there with you on being on that roller coaster of ups and downs. Right now, it's mostly down. Last night I was ready to quit after my latest video still had no views. I'm on the fence about sticking around with my channel but I'm so grateful to have found this video. I will remember my "why" when I'm down and sad. Thank you for sharing!
Hey there, I completely hear what you’re saying and it might just be a matter of looking at the channel and who you want to serve and then from there on looking at what they’re searching for doing some research happy to jump on a 20 minute call and just chat them through to help a fellow creative if that would help I have a Facebook group as well where we learning Video and all that great stuff so if that sounds like something you’d like to do just reply to this message and I’ll drop you a link and we can chat things through. I don’t want you to quit because now is the best time to be sharing your message and your unique gifts for the world.
Hey Lisa. I always get a lot of comments. I just went and had a quick squiz! You're in a completely different space to me. :) However - I noticed on your most recent video with your pinned comment most of it is background information rather than what "THAT" actual video is about. Have you also thought about asking a question first? And ensuring it's really related to what someone has just watched? It's just my two penneths and I'm only little myself but I never have any problem with comments.
Over 50 here and this helped a ton! Thanx so much!!! Its so easy to loose focus and get bogged down by details no one is going to notice or care about. I definitely needed a reminder that its all about your connection to your viewers and your unique story. :)
Glad it helped! What are you working on? If you need help connecting this will help and you will have me in your corner too! www.bigdaddydigital.com/couragebeforeconfidence
That's a really good take on the TH-cam experience. I'm seven weeks into mine, and much of what you've said has hit home. Although, I've gone into it with the mindset that it's a marathon and not a sprint! Recording yourself for x number of days REALLY does work. I did a video diary for about three weeks before I could talk to the camera properly. My advice is to record using the back camera or cover the camera preview. It's too distracting, and even now, after (I think) 30+ videos, I still get distracted by the preview. Cracking video tho, it's nice to see I'm not the only one that does these things.
Hey those are some great insights. It gets us all in different ways, I thought I’d be immune after 11yrs running an agency, but when it’s you up there it’s a whole other ball game. If there’s anything I can support you with please just shout 👍
I´m 47 and started a channel past week. I guess ...in the end is all about what you have to say and the skill of story telling no matter the format. The content of this video is extremelly honest, and that is very appreciated, Steven, New Sub.
Hey thank you for subscribing a really really appreciate you. I’m really grateful you like the honesty and it resonated with you. I’ve learnt a lot of the last 12 months. I’ve been in the trenches for myself. It’s very different to other peoples TH-cam channels for them. What’s your focus for TH-cam? And is there anything I can help with?
I just watched 1 of your videos cause it appeared on my home page! This is my 2nd video of yours, and I was shocked to see you only have 2000 subs!! People need to give you more credit and sub, like all your knowledge and wisdom you share!! Thank you for all you do!! ❤🎉
Thank you so much!! I appreciate your kind words and support those 2000 subscribers have come in the last eight days. On one day at a time, what was it that resonated with you? Do you have any questions that I can answer for you here?
Your video has a very pro look, matching with the production quality of much larger channels. I'm subscribing! Best of luck to you. Maybe I can get a few helpful tips.
@@Steven-Thompson I'm confident with my channel concept, have 120+ videos and a small but engaging community. Utilizing shorts and even getting a few new subscribers via my TikTok followers "crossing over" to my TH-cam channel. So I'm growing but barely. Still under 100 subscribers. 4 years in. 🫣😅
@@Steven-Thompson Ultimately it's on me. I'm not blaming the algorithm anymore 😅 I need to continue improving my music and videos. That is likely the best thing I can do.
Thank you, Steven! New viewer and subscriber here. I have been on the fence about getting serious with my TH-cam channel but your inspirational videos have given this older TH-camr the motivation I needed to go forward with confidence. I understand it will be a lot of work, set backs and doubt, but by watching your videos and listening to your advice I am sure I will reach my goals. Cheers!
Welcome aboard! I’m pleased to welcome you as part of the family Mickey. What were you focus on first? What’s that? Next video going to be? I’m excited to see. If you need any help, there’s lots of resources in the descriptions to my videos. I look forward to hanging out on TH-cam with you.
Really enjoyed the video. I appreciate your "personal honesty" segment. You've earned my subscription and much success to you Steven 👍 🎉. Stay with it 👍
I love the idea of taking screenshots of the positive comments and posting them in your video! Great job on your editing and your content! We have a new channel @TravelTuna so this is great advice! Thank you! Anna
Hi, thank you for stopping by and thank you for your kind words and acknowledgement. Screenshots from your comments can also be used as Social proof that you’re doing a good job and sharing on other social media platforms to draw people back to your channel. It’s a great way of using your current social media audience to generate traffic and to raise your profile. What’s your next video gonna be about?
@Steven-Thompson I'm on the Celebrity Reflection right now so I will be doing a full ship tour of that with pros cons. I'm doing a back-to-back so two more room tours. I had a pretty big mistake in the casino so that will be a video along with the casino tour. I'm actually on 36 Days of cruising, 7 cruises, three different Cruise lines. So there will definitely be content about that. I have a pretty cool story script that I'm creating for the final one. Our best producing video so far has been the full ship tour so I'll be doing a tour on each one of the ships that should be pretty good evergreen content. The videos will just keep getting better because I have learned a ton about editing and also how to shoot my videos so that the editing is easier. The problem isn't content. It's time. :-) I still have to post tours of our trip to Italy and the airbnb's we've stayed in. My husband is going to be doing the Airbnb tours. We still work in our real estate business so there will be tidbits along the way about working from a cruise ship or while traveling. Thank you for all your information! Learning everyday! Anna
I'm way at the beginning of this journey, even though I started my TH-cam channel about 5 years ago; I just didn't do anything with it. Now, I'm dedicated and seriously working on it. I'm at that stage where I'm lucky to get a few clicks and maybe a like here and there. This is probably the most frustrating part of the journey, and I keep hoping that it will get better, and I keep watching videos of people who say it will happen (and they have millions of views, which makes me think I'm being played with). I will say that I really like your down to earth videos.
Keep going, I’d take advice from smaller channels rather than these big Guru channels. Simply because they’re living a few steps ahead of you rather than a few years ahead of you. A lot of people right now are getting success with Courage before confidence video training it really help the presence on camera take a look it might be just what you need. www.bigdaddydigital.com/couragebeforeconfidence
Editing in videos is not something I care much about. As long as a video is giving good value, the audio quality is good and the creator is friendly and clear with their message then I'm happy to keep watching. 👍 You have delivered exactly that here :D
Thank you for your kind words and your insights, I appreciate you. Is there anything you are stuck with when it comes to content marketing? I’d love to help I’ve an announcement coming soon for something special in October
Hi Steven, I have just come across your channel. And want to tell you - that I got the inspiration to start a channel back in 2020 (lockdown time) - was a time when I wasn't working flatout on my own business (totally uncreative) - and then I got sucked back in and have spent the past 4 YEARS "researching" 🥴 - BUT NOW - I am ready!! I have sold my previous business and I'm ready to GO! - I like your advice and it speaks to me and gets me motivated to JUST START!! Thankyou! Alex in South Africa...
Hey Alex, do you know what to do? Just start. Thank you for your kind words and meaningful insights. I’m excited to see what you do next so tell me what your next video gonna be about. #Curious 🧐
I prefer videos with a duration of about 10 minutes, because I watch videos when I am taking a break. With ADHD, if I don't finish a video I don't remember going back to it later.
Appreciate your insight. I’m neurodivergent too, if I enjoy the video I can watch for quite sometime. We are all unique in our requirements. Did you like what you watched or not? I’d be grateful for your insights on what you watched 👍💜🙏🏻
I love the step 5!!! I have started recording “B” roll recordings… but this idea is brilliant. I have had this idea of recording my visits to the barn where my horse lives. Now I know where to practice!
I can’t wait to see what you produce. Please let me know and check out my last two videos that really help you based on what you’ve seen in this video. Just go to most recent videos and watch the last two. They’re gonna really support you.
Currently bingeing your content Steven as I am in the process of starting a brand new (second) channel. Thanks for the advice and inspiration (and congrats on a damn fine beard too!)
@@Steven-Thompson I have been dabbling with AI for about a year and I have jumped on the new VoicePal ghostwriting app from TH-camr Ali Abdaal. I think my background as a journalist might give me a unique perspective.
@Steven-Thompson the one tip about recording yourself with your phone on a regular basis just to get used to the camera. I will be using that tip for sure.
Practise makes progress…. Attach the new habit to an existing one, it makes it easier. It’s called habit stacking, James Clear talks about it in his book Atomic Habits. If you want more support you can grab a free trial in the BIG Video Academy, the link is in the description for you 🙏🏻
The thing with Niching down is it’s been blown out of all proportion and turned into a false construct. What I mean by that is people have been led to believe that they must make content on one thing and must only do one thing and be known for one thing whilst that’s great to have a focus if we have followed trends are not gone in Wood done the work and found our voice the content we put out isn’t true to who we are and therefore tends not to be sustainable. So with that in mind if you created content around the things you love the things you’re good at the things you could be paid for in the future and something that the world needs therefore giving back to the world what you find is your true voice your true purpose something that resonates with you and something that your audience enjoy and want from you so when it comes to growth on a platform blank the audience shop for you and the value you share and the platforms algorithms show it to the people who keep showing up for you and people like them therefore you find real alignment in your process. Now the challenges with a platform like TH-cam residence comes from seeing peoples faces being seen and being believed hence why I created the Courage before confidence training program to help people get over the fear of Video get themselves on camera and connect with their tribe so if you’d like to check that out, I’ll put a link here and I hope it helps and serves you too. Thank you for your kind comments and have a blessed day. www.bigdaddydigital.com/couragebeforeconfidence
Wow! This video has completely hooked me in! Great in every way. You connect to your audience, the editing is great and content is so engaging. I am toying with posting content (even just as something to keep for future for kids etc) but after filming myself I just - couldn't deal with how I looked and sounded!!
Firstly thank you for your kind words, they mean the world to me. #Grateful 🙏🏻💜 Not to that confidence of yours I can certainly help you with that, and quickly. Please go to my channel and watch my very first video, it’s a blue thumbnail with me on it and an egg timer and TH-cam logo, follow the daily diary process. We will get you through those challenges 🙏🏻💜
I like your atittude! I've started making videos and blog posts as a hobby. I'm not getting much results but trying to incorporate something new into every video I post. Anyway. great video!
I really appreciate your kind words and positive support. I have a question for you. What do you want the outcome to be? Is it for fun? Is it a hobby? A side hustle or do you wanna make it a business? Because once you know the answer to that the focus for the channel shifts, you don’t find the content that resonates and then the channel will grow. Check out this video and if it resonates, you can book a free discovery call with me where we can fix any pain points and give you a plan to move forward. th-cam.com/video/kTorLacvRjc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zXaU9W6czshLDTfg
Thank you for your kind words and support. I look forward to serving you in the future. Is there anything particular you want to know about learning around Video content marketing and building a personal brand? I’d love to help you further.
you hit the nail on the head with many topics when on a journey of content creation. its a journey that requires such resilience and discipline and so much learning, but it must be enjoyed and so personal health must be part of the process and this is something that tends to go out the window when the passion turns to overwhelm. Ensuring self care routines are included are paramount for mental health through the journey because without health, success means nothing. I love that you elaborate on "you don't need the fancy expensive equipment" its such an added stress and so many creators try to copy with the same lingo. You are so right about connecting with audience and also being authentic, having your own messages, do what you enjoy and love rather than drifting into areas that don't quite fulfil you. So glad i stumbled across your video, i loved it and your messages are a great reminder that the journey is a marathon not a sprint - so many super successful creators burned out. left their platforms, went on long sabbaticals because no-one cares about your wellbeing so its important to take accountability - hence my comment success means nothing if you jeopardise your health. I look forward to following your journey, thanks 💯💯💯💯👏🏼👏🏼
Thank you very much and you’ve got this. If you check out my latest video see a link to a discovery call we can jump and chat this through. Give you some steps to take.
It’s a journey! And like everything else…the things we learn from the process are the same things we need to learn about life! I LOVE the suggestion to screen shot positive comments. Going to use that for sure!!
Hey Lisa, it’s lovely to connect. Thanks for dropping by my Video. I really pleased you got some value out of the Social proof piece real roar testimonials in the moment are accepted so much more and believed than beautifully crafted images. How far along in your video journey are you?
Hi! I love your videos, I know what you are saying is all good and certainly right for me. I use my iPhone and natural light most of the time, I’m older, 68 and have started posting tuition art videos over the last 3 months, I do realtime videos. I love this. I’m documenting my life really, I don’t have kids , but I love the idea that my art work will be here on TH-cam for everyone who is interested and Free of charge! All good!
Hi, thank you for your kind words on my video. I really appreciate you. What was it that brought you my way? I love that you’re using your iPhone. I’m working with what you’ve got. What will your next video be about?
Thank you Steven, I don't know what it is, but it feels like you are speaking directly to me with these videos. I want to do this, but I am completely not confident on camera because of my disability, and well I ain't the prettiest person either (my wife would disagree though). You really get me amped up with your words despite our very mellow voice. I am going to try this 2 minute video everyday, I might actually use those "mini-vlogs" as my content, who knows it might be ok👍
Thank you for your awesome comment, I totally hear you when it comes to camera confidence and appearance. I promise you, we’ve all been there and I’m sure your wife is right, mine always is 😉 The daily diary is a great place to start and if you want me in your corner (inbox) daily check out my ‘Courage Before Confidence’ training, it will smash that confidence of yours out of the park. Here’s the link to take a look, plus once in we can book in a discovery call, you’ve got this 👍 www.bigdaddydigital.com/couragebeforeconfidence
You hooked me with the comment about how one successful video messes with you more than more typical videos. Most of my biomedical videos get about 10 or 20 views, but one got 700 views, so I assumed I was on to something. Unfortunately, no, but it does at least make me optimistic about the potential.
Hi Nelson, how are you doing? I completely hear you on this and I’ve been through that experience many times myself. The key really is to be making videos for the humans that you want to attract because you should get 1 million views on video but if those million people aren’t your ideal clients then the grand scheme of things it doesn’t mean much to you . However 10 to 20 people who watch your videos consistently or your clients and the people you should be following up with because they’re warmly aren’t they? When people are building, they just look at all Matt whilst that is right to get more views on your videos. It depends on your audience you are trying to attract. I have a client in quantity survey who gets 20 to 30 views on his podcast videos thing is were emailing those out to the right people and he’s getting more traction on LinkedIn and he’s getting more meetings in his diary so it’s all relative based on the outcome that you’re looking for . 99% of TH-camrs won’t succeed because they’re doing what 99% of TH-camrs are doing they should be doing what they should be doing. Hope that helps and what your next video about.
First.... Wow! Second.... So glad it landed with you at the right time. Its just a dose of honesty, that along with kindness, they are underused and underrated in the right context Wayne. I cant wait to see your next video buddy! #LoveAndLight
Thank you for your support! You don’t suffer from a monotone voice, you just haven’t tuned your instrument and have fallen into a habit, we can fix that quickly 😉
Hey, thank you for stopping by and thank you for your kind words. I’d love to know where you are at in your journey and where you want to go. any questions please drop them here. I’d love to answer them for you and help you on your journey.
@@Steven-Thompson Thank you! I am still in my infancy, but learning much from watching you. You have helped me understand what is essential and what is not (black curtain fear)....thanks again.
Thank you for your kind words, Ben 😊 Be sure to check out the descriptions for links to resources that support you on your journey . What’s your next video about? #Curious?
Thank you for this video! I started a cookie/baking channel at time this last year. I posted 4 vieos but stopped posting because my job was so stressful that I didn't have the energy nor motivation to continue working on any of it after work. Now here I am a year later wanting to resurrect that channel and try again. Now I worry about what to say. Apologize to the tiny audience, explain it all, or just start baking??
Hey, I completely understand where you’re coming from. I believe the first step is finding your love for what you do again bake record have some fun with it. Make the video. Just get back into finding a flow because there’s nothing worse than a stressful hobby or a stressful interest. My advice from there is what’s the purpose of the channel? Do you want it to remain a hobby or is it a side hustle? Do you want to turn it into a business? If you’re unsure and you’re stuck with something then check out the links in my description and book a discovery call with me. It’s not a sales call. It’s a way to help you get unstuck I can find out the challenges you have and then I can use those topics for content , so we’re supporting each other. I hope to see you soon and good luck on TH-cam
I really enjoy your videos Steven...Good Stuff. I'm a few weeks in and i'm getting some views, subs and comments which makes me think i'm heading in the right direction. See you soon...
Hey Frank, looks like you are heading in the right direction so keep doing what you’re doing. My best bit of advice right now is make sure you reply to every comment usually with a question that way your audience are giving you content ideas and directing your content for what they want. After all, we’re creating content for an audience, not an algorithm. So what’s your next video gonna be about?
@@Steven-Thompson Good Stuff, Will Do...My website is focusing on Health and Wellness for Men Over 40 with an emphasis on Weight Loss. I will recap the last two weeks , ups and downs. We're similar , Over 40 channel and Law Enforcement Background, Thank you Sir ! See you in the next vid.
Hi Steven, I run training courses in the UK on Sound Healing. My next few videos are on that topic. I actually have two channels, a personal and a business. I have been wondering about combining them 🤔
Hi there! Sound Healing is such a fascinating topic-I’m sure your upcoming videos will resonate with a lot of people. Regarding combining your channels, it could be a great move if your personal and business content share a common theme or if you think your audience would benefit from seeing both sides of what you do. Combining channels can help streamline your content and build a more unified brand, but it’s also important to consider how your audiences overlap. If your personal content complements your business goals, merging the channels could strengthen your message and engagement. What are your main goals with each channel? That might help you decide if merging them is the right step.
hello Steven, I really like your tips on getting camera confidence by using the 2-minute daily content creation. I'm going to start to do it tomorrow. With sincere appreciation. 🙏
You’re absolutely welcome and thank you for your awesome comment on my video if you get stuck and you want some support and you want the reminder and you want my training that goes with it click the link in the description of any of my videos and check out the courage before confidence training it’s really really having an impact with many many people. It will certainly accelerate the two minute a day idea that I’ve shared in the video because you get the complete course and me direct into inbox every day for 30 days check it out
Hey, thanks for stopping by and thank you for your kind words. If the recording each day really resonated with you and you want to accelerate that check out the link in the description Courage before conference program will accelerate your own screen presence. I can’t wait to see you next
What do you use for editing? I have DaVinci Resolve and honestly I find it so damn intimidating it’s keeping me from starting. I’m an artist so I have a whole business to run and minimal extra time. I need extra simple!!
Hey thanks for your question. I use Final Cut Pro but when I’m recording stuff on my phone and when I get it out quick, I shoot my video in small clips upload them into CapCut. Let the app stitch them together and then I’ve got a video editing CapCut it’s really really easy. In the meantime, check out this video I think it will help you th-cam.com/video/kTorLacvRjc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zXaU9W6czshLDTfg
Most people know they have a problem, but don’t like to admit it most people know they have a problem but can’t quite articulate it so it’s our job to help them see both. We then have a responsibility and a duty to support the people if they want to solve the problem . What’s your next video about?
Yes it very hard . I think when you start TH-cam over time theme of your channel can change I am now very more specific . I enjoy making videos . Just time as a mum I just don’t have time I live to make more travel videos but sadly can’t so I think adventures more theme parks and around family .
That’s really really interesting, and I’m pleased keeping with the journey. Maybe consider what you do with the family rather than the destinations you go that way you can put a shopping trip into a holiday day out to the park and visit to granny and like you said channels change overtime. If you haven’t yet check out my latest video give some contacts to this and a system to follow and I’ve offered people on TH-cam discovery calls so I can get to know you guys better and give you some strategy and tactics and it’s not a sales call . Have a great weekend with the family
I want to be kind to myself. But yes, it's still hard work because I do everything, from recording to editing to uploading. As in everything. I'm wondering why I'm doing this yet I still do 😅.
Hey thanks for this message. Yeah, all the links are being updated. We’re just moving over from a platform to a new platform. If you want to accelerate this then check out the latest video. There’s a link to jump on a discovery call with me and we can get you moving
Hi, Ste. I've requested to join your Facebook group and clicked the link to your course. Is it no longer available as a gift, as you say in the video? Maybe I misunderstood you (which is quite possible 😅 ). I don't know that I have time for a course anyway, but i really want to start and think it might help me. 🤞
I love the queen of Woo. I think that’s fantastic. Tell me more about that. The gift is the fact that there is $400 off the course. And it’s not just a course there are training materials there that I walk you through the key part is that you get daily support straight into your inbox for 30 days to get you that confidence and the courage. As well as all of the other elements like power moves the three is training the PMR process so you’re never out of ideas so fully equips you to get going and have a better presence be more natural and more authentic. So if you want to join us, then I would greatly welcome you to the Courage before conference program . I’d love to support you further 🙏🏻
I’m a big advocate of being completely and unapologetically. The only thing I would say is just be mindful that when you’re on video it takes about 20% of your energy out of it so just look at how you can continue with your videos being you but just be mindful of that insight. what’s your next video about?
@@Steven-Thompson thank you! I’m at a disadvantage already because I’m subdued to start, I have a lot of vocal fatigue from throat surgery so a lot of this is with the intent to build it up! Likely preconceived notions and how they effect experiences
Great question, well since you commented the views have doubled. TH-cam is a unique beast and it’s in us to make content for our people who then come back. Did you enjoy the video?
@@Steven-ThompsonCoomments like these are what scare people away from YT, but you answered the question beautifully! I’ll never understand the mindset of people who tear people down without a thought as to the destruction they cause.
Thank you for your kind words of support. Most people who leave a negative comment actually haven’t got a clue what they’re talking about. I come from a position of crush it with kindness and educate them along the way. Thank you for your kind words and support. Just re-launched my newsletter. Tea With Ste I’ll drop a link here so you can grab my personal brand playbook as a gift for me. steven-thompson.ck.page/newsletter
Ha ha ha, we can certainly fix that for you. Be sure to check out the description in the coming days when I pop my new piece of training in there for you. What’s your next video on?
It’s a tough gig and I’m pleased you are on this journey with me, remember there is room on the bus. You are welcome to join the BVA via the link in the description if you need a wingman 🤘
You got this! Make videos for your people and not an algorithm. That way you will grow. You might like to check out my news letter or video academy in the description, I’d love to support you more on your journey. Thank you for your comments today 🙏🏻
Hey thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate you on this journey too. What’s your best performing video? Can you make more videos from the topics within it? It’s what I’m planning next!
Keep going bro just make sure you're consistent with what you post that being in the content and how much you post my recommendation. Post one to three shorts a day and one to two long-form videos a week
@kollects interesting you say that as I saw shorts ruined my channel growth so I’ve stopped making them and the ones I’ve did make I’ve put private, unless they were a breakout video.
Great video mate - you deserve way more subs, so glad I could add one more on your journey! 😊 Loved your insights for camera confidence, honesty & social proof - I should really pull my finger out, drop the fear of videoing myself & revamp an old channel of mine! 😄Cheers!
Thank you for your kind words, I’m really grateful. I appreciate you enjoyed the insights I’m sharing around camera confidence, there’s much more to come. I was just reviewing my program on it. I’m updating a few things happy to share with with you once it’s live again. What’s your channel content about?
@Steven-Thompson I called my channel Self Confidence Motivation, because I need both confidence & motivation! 🤣 I set channel up years ago intending to work on it & started with a test video, maybe around the 2016(?) paralympics, as I loved the video promo & my mum's friend Tony was the singer in the wheelchair! I just used it as an inspirational piece for myself, but of course knew it would be copyrighted & not for monetising! It did get lots of views & I think had over 1000 subs on channel, tho I haven't checked in about 5yrs.. 🤔 I let life get in the way & have done nothing,... Also don't like myself on camera much, but am starting to use advice on a daily diary, recording myself a little each day just rambling about stuff, to get used to it! 😄
Thank you. This was very helpful. 😊 We started our channel almost a year ago have gotten up to 1500 subscribers but don’t have 200 watch hours yet. We have been doing live streams when we have time but feels like I’ll never get the 3-4000 hours we need
Mine pleased the video was of some use. I suggest checking out my latest video which dropped today. It shows a reason why you don’t need 1000 subscribers and 4000 hours of watch time. I’m sure you’ll find it useful.
I appreciate this one, Steven! As a long-time creator myself who’s been spending whatever free time I can find of late to build the stories I really WANT to tell, I appreciate you talking about where you’re at, your why and what you’re looking to accomplish! I’m working on building enough content to make sure I never have to return to the creator hamster wheel, but can create on MY terms while handling the family, the obligations and the job. I plan to keep watching! Good luck, sir!
Hey, thank you for your kind words and stopping by the channel. I really appreciate you. I’ve just re-launched my newsletter so if you check out the description in one of my videos, you’ll find the link there, you can get a copy of my personal brand playbook. It will certainly help you on your journey. PS what brought you my way? #Curious
Greetings Steve, As I happen to stumble upon your TH-cam channel. Thank you for putting this together and out there. I am someone who has earned the best opportunity to finish a working career. Yes I'm retired. I have been doing still photography for +/- 30 years. I am intrigued about creating videos and learning as much about the process as can. So I am getting my "feet wet" so to speak. I am working on developing the confidence to do this. The idea of recording me talking to the public using a recorder was something I would not have even considered. Thank you again. I look forward to seeing more and more of you presentation.
Hey Jeffrey it’s great to have you here, I look forward to getting to know you more. If you are looking for the confidence to get started go here first, and then check out my latest video www.bigdaddydigital.com/couragebeforeconfidence Tony transformation might just inspire you to go for it. 👍
Yeah, but let’s face it they’re talking rubbish. It’s a challenge it’s difficult in places. It’s the fun enjoyment we get out of that makes it easy but anything worth having is a challenge. So what’s your next video about?
Hi Steven, Congratulations on your 2 years anniversary 🎉 of your youtube channel. Wishing much success and look forward to enjoying many more years of your content. Thank you 🙏 and congrats 🙌
Thanks for making this video, you have some great points! I'm still trying to figure this all out. I've been on and off TH-cam for years (and years) but still can't figure out exactly what I want to do..Just turned 40 and really want to create something unique but can't quite grasp what ...it's so frustrating. I run a Children's Disability Inclusive Kids channel called 'Where's Micah' but it's not getting me where I thought it would. TH-cam also just removed over 1000 watch hours because I went past 12 months!!! Ahhhhhh! That was SOOOOOO much work building those hours up. I'm a bit lost to be honest...Sorry just needed to rant...haha
Hey Heidi, thanks for your comments and insights into your journey. I really appreciate them. I’ve actually helped a client in the disability space before and she’s just smashed through 2, 000,000 views so if you’re stuck, let’s jump on a Discovery call and I’ll help you through that sticking point and you go away with a plan. There are links in all my videos to book a free discovery call. Let’s speak soon
Thank you for your kind words and I hope it has helped. If you’re stuck, then check out the links in my descriptions. I offer discovery calls to my community. They’re not sales calls calls to help you get past the sticking point and give you some extra support. What’s it for me? I get to make videos based on the points you share so we can help all the creators grow. Speak soon
This was such a delight to find your videos. I’m in the over 50 club, but I feel a genuine connection to your story and approach to telling stories. Great stuff!
Thank you so much for stopping by. I can see that you’ve commented on a few videos now. I’m grateful for your binge watching session. I want to move that magic wand for you. What’s your biggest biggest challenge when it comes to Video building a postal brand turning into a business. I’d love to help. #Intrigued.
Thank you I really really appreciate that. I’ll certainly check out your channel. I managed my comments on my phone, which won’t let me link out to your channel, but I’ll figure it out someway . So what’s your next video about?
I needed to hear this. Second guessing myelf lately and that wasn’t an issue before. I have been doing this for 2 years now. But I still love the process of making videos. It fullfills me. My goal is to make the best possible video with the resources I have available. I try something new every video. Something, I haven’t done yet.
Wonderful! Sounds like you’re on a great journey keep going keep pushing through and check out my latest video because that will give you some steps for progress and also I’m inviting people on TH-cam to a discovery call. It’s not a sales call. It’s a call I can help you with strategy and tactics. As well as get to my audience, check out the video and book in if it’s a fit for you . Have a great day
YOU, my friend, are the LITERAL answer to a very real prayer of mine. Your tip about building camera confidence by recording myself for two minutes a day is something I’m going to put into action today. 👍👍Asked the Universe for guidance and they sent me YOUR videos. ✨😃✨
That’s awesome, and I can do one even better for you. I can be with you by yourself everyday to get you there, check this out!!! 🤳Become Camera Confident in 30 Days 📹 Helping Solopreneurs Grow With Video ❤️ Straight From The Heart, No B.S. 💯 BE BETTER ON VIDEO ⬇️ (NOW) www.bigdaddydigital.com/couragebeforeconfidence
I got super excited last night as I got my second subscriber... my first was my work account so it felt amazing that someone who wasn't me had subscribed! I'm just starting out and really appreciate your videos and the comments here too :)
@@Steven-Thompson Squee! Thanks so much, I'm working my way through your videos now, they are really great :) I follow some amazing creators in their 20s and 30s but I'm very keen to find and be inspired by more of us with some "miles on the clock" - TH-cam is for everyone!
Hello Steven , I have wanted to have my own channel for years , I have many ideas, and talented in many areas . Some reason I don't feel comfortable with being on camera. I sing on different stages with different bands and karaoke but still feel uncomfortable. I would love to travel or just figure out how to have a successful channel your videos I just started watching has helped me think I can do this I'm not technical or computer savvy . I'll be 61 in November I really want to do something while I can.
Thank you for stopping by my channel and sharing your story. It really resonates with the most of the people that are coming into contact with everyone struggles initially to put themselves on camera. It’s a process that we need to work through hence why I developed the Courage before confidence training program. I’ll pop link here so you can get access to it and have a look and see if it’s something you want to do. A key piece in the program is a 30 day practice which will improve your confidence get rid of all those self-doubts and limiting beliefs and help you create content that truly resonates with the people you want to reach by doing the process you find out your voice and the right content to be sharing with the people you want to attract because whilst we have Many skills many interest many talents until we speak them into existence. We won’t connect with the path that we want to walk. I hope this helps here is the link to take a look and I look forward to answering more of your comments on Future videos. Have a blessed day. www.bigdaddydigital.com/couragebeforeconfidence
I think the struggle comes from our efforts to be in control in a situation where our agency is fully off the table. I think the best way to stay sane is to completely block yourself from any stats provided by youtube. I’m only few months in, but already had to make a decision to only have notifications for comments. I’ve no idea how many subscribers or views I have. It helps a ton, since I the only validation I allow myself, is the sense that I’m improving every. single. video.
Amen, Im with you. Comments only, yes I check my views and watch time and see whats working but not as often as I used to. It can become all-consuming thats for sure! Keep up the great work and enjoying the process.
That is really really kind of you. Thank you for your kind words. What’s your next video about? Did you see this video? Check it out and if you want, you can book a discovery call with me. I can help you. th-cam.com/video/kTorLacvRjc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zXaU9W6czshLDTfg
This is so spot on. Im a new TH-camr so this is very encouraging. I recorded my second video which was a little bit longer. Then used a free editing tool since im just getting started on editing. I uploaded the video to TH-cam and then I realize that there was a long annoying and visible WaterMark crossing through the whole video. I felt so frustrated bearing in mind i took a whole day to finally export it. I thought of taking it down immediately. The frustration has been real. But people are just so kind. So may be ill not take it down..., im still thinking about it. Its difficult but it feels so good to have a voice in this world as a my authentic self. Thank tou for the priceless nuggets.
Congratulations on your video I personally wouldn’t worry about the watermark. The next one percent that you grow is you fully aware of that watermark and nose to remove it and it won’t happen again that change is continuous growth. And if anybody leaves a comment about it, just thank them and explain it’s your first video and we’re all learning we all learn to walk. We all learn to drive and we all spent 16 years in school learning. So what’s your next video gonna be about? I’m curious. 🧐
Kudos to you from Mexico! I've been strongly considering starting a TH-cam channel and your ability to articulate the real life and very relatable concerns we beginners have is a breath of fresh air 🎉 one little constructive piece of feedback I will give you is that I noticed many times the camera is coming in and out of focus because of your tendency to gesticulate. I'm not sure what could be done about that but it is a little bit distracting. I really believe given the authenticity of your message and the quality of your videos that your channel is bound to grow.
Thank you for your kind words and support. Really really appreciate it. Also really appreciate your feedback on the video. I did notice that but I come from the perspective that good is good enough and I would like to improve that on the next video. I won’t let something like that. Stop me from putting the video out. What are you doing? Glad you like the video, what resonated with you the most?
Hey my friend appreciate your kind words. Never say never. We all have a message worth sharing. If you want to see what that looks like check out my latest video where I’m chatting with people over Discovery call you’re more than welcome to come and join us
I love that you share about the importance of mindset and making it clear for creators that it's hard to grow. So many others make it seem like it's a breeze and make people feel like failures if they don't get tons of views or subscribers within a few weeks. So thank you and please share more about mindset and how to keep going when we can't see any results yet. 😀
You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind words. It’s nice to be acknowledged. I really appreciate you. I also appreciate your recommendation for future content. It’s certainly something that I will be bringing to the table more often. How far along are you and your video journey?
You seem very natural in front of the camera, nice tips, no doubt you'll see the benefits 👍 I'm starting to make videos to learn about video editing but also to improve my presentation skils
I made my own video schedule list (one for long form and another for shorts), for this new channel, just launched this week. It’s much more manageable, and I feel like I can actually end up tackling the sticky notes all over my bookshelves that sit on my desk. Btw, is there a story that goes with that tea pot behind you? I’ve never seen one that size, here in the U.S.
Nice work! Sounds like you have a solid starting point. As for the tea-pot, I’ve been known for many years as ‘Tea with Ste’ I’ve a Facebook community etc, it blew up during Covid
@@Steven-Thompson Thank you for the compliment, and nice to know about the tea pot. I’ll have to see if I can find one that size here in the US. A second hand store might be my best bet. When I had a large office sized coffee pot, I used to make tea in it because the tea pots here are half the size of that one behind you, and that’s not enough tea. Did it work really well? Not exactly. Maybe I should see if I can incorporate my hunt for a decent sized tea pot into one of my videos on higher education. Or maybe I’m going down an Alice in Wonderland riddle rabbit-hole with that one. I’ll make a note, and sleep on it. (I’ve gotten 3 new video ideas from your talks since I subscribed, btw.)
The problem is there are 3 or 4 youtube guru channels that have been on TH-cam for 10 years an they don’t reveal that they grew before the super algorithm and the are tube’ butt kissers so TH-cam keeps them on top. They also don’t talk about having an entire staff an four or five employees posting videos as part of the channel. So now your competing with 15 or 20 people and they just keep telling everyone to make more videos, edit better, to do more of what TH-cam wants you to do. Know one realize TH-cam funnels you into creating only videos advertisers approve or the woke community approves if not you get no traction. Make them money promote their views or you get left out of the synagogue … 😮
I have another channel i started and it got 4000 watch hours an 1200 subscribers in three weeks an was growing fast. It is christian based and hast to do with topics of hidden history. A youtube employee reviewed the channel an rejected it for monetization. Suddenly the views went down no matter how many continuous likes or comments. I started a second unrelated channel on business and o manifesting etc. an no matter what expert advice from gurus over a year I don’t get more than 30 views on a video. I’ve almost mimicked videos thumbnails with 1 million views an used similar titles just to get 13 views. I used AI to search out if cross channel tracking and IP address can be used to track an shadow ban you If you try to start any nee channel an they can. What makes me upset is the big channels know this. But they tell you the gas lighting bs youtube wants them to tell people. A person could go bankrupt an never figure out that the algorithm is programed to read their transcript and promote or eliminate them on that bases.
The hours are mind blowing! Before I started I thought, ah it wont be too bad, short videos prob take half an hour tops...Nope! my short, less than 10 min vids, that are made up of multiple short clips and a main video review all chopped and edited together, takes me the best part of 5-7 hours every saturday, including description/title and thumbnails as start from scratch nothing prepped. However the results so far i think are worth it and i enjoy the final product...I just wish i could get more subs despite having accumulated over 50k view overall...
Wow, congratulations. Sounds like you’re doing really really well. We are our own biggest critics, but if you’re enjoying the process, then like me, we need to adopt patience, something that I’m not too great with. What’s your focus for your channel and watch your next video? All about? If there’s anything you’re stuck with? I’ve been in this world with my clients now for 11 years and I’d love to help you so any questions. Let me know. I’ve been running a social media agency now for 11 years , and just recently started to invest in myself and this TH-cam channel.
@@Steven-Thompson Thanks and yes deffo trying to improve per video, even if it's just a better / smoother cut of clips, or a composition etc. The channel is focused on simple to the point food reviews of local brand and non brand, specifically delivered via justeat type services and how the product ends up. it's been almost a year since first vid and now at 49 long form, but ditched shorts. If u get 10 mins to watch a couple, would be interesting to hear what u think with having 11 years experience in soc media world. I'm definitely patient, you have to be learning davinci resolve lol i guess it's keeping the viewer engaged longer is the main issues as its not mr beast game show vids.
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I really needed to hear this today. It's been a struggle and I appreciate you.
You are very welcome. I feel honesty is my best policy and I’m so pleased it’s been helpful for you. What is it you are trying to achieve?
Thanks for the mention! :D Made my day! It's true what I said!
I appreciate you my friend. Its been great seeing your progress and growth, keep going!!
Doesn't it really make your day?
It does. You watch someone and listen to what they have to say. You resonate with it, and then go see what else they have to say in another video.
You sub. You like. You even save their videos sometimes in a Playlist created..... just for your creator friend. I do, anyways.
You click on every new video they release and you watch it even if it ain't so resonating, we still may watch it to support our creator friend.
But when you message them and they respond back to you, that's one thing. But when they acknowledge you almost every time, you feel a connection. A bond.
Or they do a livestream and you message them and ask a question, and they say your name and answer you.
Then, ya have the days when you see yiur channel thumbnail and your comment on the screen at the beginning of a video and it just hits different.
Like yiu were called to the front of the classroom and everyone is looking at you now.
Lol! It really is a beautiful thing to be able to create something and have people begin to join your community. Finding people to talk with abiut the things that interest you or are on your mind
Even if you are a loner, ya still enjoy this type of connection.
And to some viewers and creators, these people become your online friend.
I hang out online more than I do in person.
Heck! I take my fav creators to the bathroom sometimes. Lol. I wonder how many people have watched my short videos while they were taking a.........
I liked your comment and I resonated with it, apparently
Thanks for carrying on that conversation, what’s made your day?
@@Steven-Thompson
For one, most of the stuff you are talking about in this vid has been bouncing around my mind this week.
To you, I want to say that I haven't watched a 2nd video so I don't know your editing style but I do like these types of videos of someone talking to me.
I'm on one of those highs right now. My viewership has almost doubled in the past 10 days.
All of those things you talked about in the video. The comments and repeat viewers.
My analytics finally received enough data to show me stuff about the viewers.
Listening to you talk about your experience made my day also.
I think this is my 1st time viewing your content.
Because of "lightening up" I believe that I began to post more.
I'll prob listen to you in the morning again. I usually rewatch vids several times when they resonate like this one.
6 of your vids are in my Playlist.
Gotta listen to you talk about "figuring out my why".
That's a question I must answer for everything going on in my life.
Thanks for the response. I'm a paragraph writer. Sorry so long of a comment.
I'll never get a response from you again. Lol.
YOU: don't respond, Steven. That that guy that wrote a seven paragraph comment the last time.
Hahaha….. I can write for England too 😉
I’ve had some meaty comments recently, I love it, they are fuel ⛽️
I’m humbled to hear that you have 6 of my videos on your playlist to watch.
Enjoy and feel free to ask me anything, who knows I might even make a new video from your questions.
I have a 10 video series based on my common pain points around video and content marketing from my Facebook community, so more to come.
Thank you once again 🙏🏻
I completely understand this. Today I'm celebrating my first 1k subscribers and it's been such a journey! I definitely was ready to give up a lot of times. But I just wanted to tell all of you: YOU CAN DO THIS! We just need to keep working and improving our content 1% at a time. That's my philosophy at least :) Thank you for the video Steven! Sending you support from a fellow small youtuber :)
Wonderful! Im humbled.... And we have the same philosophy 1% a day, the compound effect is crazy. Thank you for fueling me with your inspiration 🙏🏻
I reached 1000 subscribers this summer on a faceless TH-cam channel. But it’s about handmade boots, and it grows very very slowly
Congrats!!!!🎉
That's so great - congratulations!
ive got a fiew of my friends subscribed to my youtube channel. As long as there is at least 1 person watching, its worth it. I just enjoy finally being able to be doing what i like doing, finally having time enough.
I am well aware im in a better position to start than most, many people dont have the luxary to putting away some work hours for their youtube channel, im planning on slowly but surely lessen my day to day work more so i can focus fully on my passion, creating things, telling storys. Living my artistic dream which i could never achieve before because i was not wealthy enough for film school. Im still an amateur but i feel like i can breathe freely again, after years of acting like a robot only concerned to make alot of money.
That’s a really inspiring story. We don’t need film school we just need to ‘want’ to be creative and share our knowledge and wisdom. You’re in the time of the creator economy and you can build a successful small business from your talents. You might want to check out my newsletter in the description. I share my behind the scenes business stuff as well as content ideas and strategy. Thank you for your comments today 🙏🏻
Man ill give you a sub, I'm actually surprised you don't have a lot more, the advice on your vids is solid plus video editing is mint #keepgrindingbrother
Thank you, I started last August and then at Christmas I needed to take a break, I felt I was making videos for video sake. Its only in the last few weeks that Ive found my niche for TH-cam which is helping Midlife Solopreneurs with video and camera confidence - helping them to create a video library to leverage against their business. Ive run a social media agency for 11yrs but fell out of love with doing it all for people. How about you, what brought you to TH-cam? PS Thanks for the sub 🙏🏻
@@Steven-Thompson lol my journey was a accident if you like and a experiment.....
so i was watching a video from a world famous therapist about 5 years back.... it only had say 8k views yet he had been on yt 10 years... and i saw a massage video in recomendation it had 50 million views, I asked my son why he thought it had so many "satisfying" he said and then we went down a rabbit hole watching weird and wonderful videos...eventually coming across the niche of asmr massage....
my son was like "dad give it a go your already filming clips for Instagram just make a longer one" So I decided to give it a shot... and well I just keep making videos... I've made a lot and i mean a lot of mistakes along the way and still do... and I've burned out once or twice too
Thank you, I appreciate the advice. Great job! Keep it up!
The lack of comments on my videos has made me sad. I can't get anyone to comment, so I can engage with them. I wanted to build a community but right now is just me and I can't figure out how to get people to comment. I'm right there with you on being on that roller coaster of ups and downs. Right now, it's mostly down. Last night I was ready to quit after my latest video still had no views. I'm on the fence about sticking around with my channel but I'm so grateful to have found this video. I will remember my "why" when I'm down and sad. Thank you for sharing!
Hey there, I completely hear what you’re saying and it might just be a matter of looking at the channel and who you want to serve and then from there on looking at what they’re searching for doing some research happy to jump on a 20 minute call and just chat them through to help a fellow creative if that would help I have a Facebook group as well where we learning Video and all that great stuff so if that sounds like something you’d like to do just reply to this message and I’ll drop you a link and we can chat things through. I don’t want you to quit because now is the best time to be sharing your message and your unique gifts for the world.
Hey Lisa. I always get a lot of comments. I just went and had a quick squiz! You're in a completely different space to me. :) However - I noticed on your most recent video with your pinned comment most of it is background information rather than what "THAT" actual video is about. Have you also thought about asking a question first? And ensuring it's really related to what someone has just watched? It's just my two penneths and I'm only little myself but I never have any problem with comments.
Over 50 here and this helped a ton! Thanx so much!!! Its so easy to loose focus and get bogged down by details no one is going to notice or care about. I definitely needed a reminder that its all about your connection to your viewers and your unique story. :)
Glad it helped!
What are you working on?
If you need help connecting this will help and you will have me in your corner too!
www.bigdaddydigital.com/couragebeforeconfidence
Great video Steven. Keeping it real!
Cheers, what did you like about it?
That's a really good take on the TH-cam experience. I'm seven weeks into mine, and much of what you've said has hit home. Although, I've gone into it with the mindset that it's a marathon and not a sprint! Recording yourself for x number of days REALLY does work. I did a video diary for about three weeks before I could talk to the camera properly. My advice is to record using the back camera or cover the camera preview. It's too distracting, and even now, after (I think) 30+ videos, I still get distracted by the preview.
Cracking video tho, it's nice to see I'm not the only one that does these things.
Hey those are some great insights. It gets us all in different ways, I thought I’d be immune after 11yrs running an agency, but when it’s you up there it’s a whole other ball game.
If there’s anything I can support you with please just shout 👍
I´m 47 and started a channel past week. I guess ...in the end is all about what you have to say and the skill of story telling no matter the format.
The content of this video is extremelly honest, and that is very appreciated, Steven, New Sub.
Hey thank you for subscribing a really really appreciate you. I’m really grateful you like the honesty and it resonated with you. I’ve learnt a lot of the last 12 months. I’ve been in the trenches for myself. It’s very different to other peoples TH-cam channels for them. What’s your focus for TH-cam? And is there anything I can help with?
I just watched 1 of your videos cause it appeared on my home page! This is my 2nd video of yours, and I was shocked to see you only have 2000 subs!!
People need to give you more credit and sub, like all your knowledge and wisdom you share!! Thank you for all you do!! ❤🎉
Thank you so much!!
I appreciate your kind words and support those 2000 subscribers have come in the last eight days.
On one day at a time, what was it that resonated with you?
Do you have any questions that I can answer for you here?
Your video has a very pro look, matching with the production quality of much larger channels. I'm subscribing! Best of luck to you. Maybe I can get a few helpful tips.
Much appreciated! What is it you need help with, I’m sure I can signpost you or even make a video to answer the challenge you have 👍
@@Steven-Thompson I'm confident with my channel concept, have 120+ videos and a small but engaging community. Utilizing shorts and even getting a few new subscribers via my TikTok followers "crossing over" to my TH-cam channel. So I'm growing but barely. Still under 100 subscribers. 4 years in. 🫣😅
Congratulations on your consistency and where you’ve grown so far what do you think the challenge is?
@@Steven-Thompson Ultimately it's on me. I'm not blaming the algorithm anymore 😅 I need to continue improving my music and videos. That is likely the best thing I can do.
Thank you, Steven! New viewer and subscriber here. I have been on the fence about getting serious with my TH-cam channel but your inspirational videos have given this older TH-camr the motivation I needed to go forward with confidence. I understand it will be a lot of work, set backs and doubt, but by watching your videos and listening to your advice I am sure I will reach my goals. Cheers!
Welcome aboard!
I’m pleased to welcome you as part of the family Mickey.
What were you focus on first? What’s that? Next video going to be? I’m excited to see.
If you need any help, there’s lots of resources in the descriptions to my videos. I look forward to hanging out on TH-cam with you.
Really enjoyed the video. I appreciate your "personal honesty" segment. You've earned my subscription and much success to you Steven 👍 🎉. Stay with it 👍
I appreciate you, thank you 🙏🏻 I’m pleased you like the ‘personal piece’ I believe we need more honest to ‘communicate a kinder world’ 🌍
Such a great video! Thanks for all the tips. Just subscribed. Glad to be on the bus with you, Steven!
Welcome aboard! Thank you for your kind words, there’s plenty of room on the bus 🚌
@@Steven-Thompson Glad to be here Steven, and definitely glad there's room on the bus!!
Awesome, I hope your surgery goes well, I heard about it on your video 🙏🏻
❤ Thank you, Steven. I really appreciate that!
@RichardKelleyMD my pleasure, stay safe 🙏🏻
I love the idea of taking screenshots of the positive comments and posting them in your video! Great job on your editing and your content! We have a new channel @TravelTuna so this is great advice! Thank you! Anna
Hi, thank you for stopping by and thank you for your kind words and acknowledgement.
Screenshots from your comments can also be used as Social proof that you’re doing a good job and sharing on other social media platforms to draw people back to your channel.
It’s a great way of using your current social media audience to generate traffic and to raise your profile.
What’s your next video gonna be about?
@Steven-Thompson I'm on the Celebrity Reflection right now so I will be doing a full ship tour of that with pros cons. I'm doing a back-to-back so two more room tours. I had a pretty big mistake in the casino so that will be a video along with the casino tour. I'm actually on 36 Days of cruising, 7 cruises, three different Cruise lines. So there will definitely be content about that. I have a pretty cool story script that I'm creating for the final one. Our best producing video so far has been the full ship tour so I'll be doing a tour on each one of the ships that should be pretty good evergreen content. The videos will just keep getting better because I have learned a ton about editing and also how to shoot my videos so that the editing is easier. The problem isn't content. It's time. :-) I still have to post tours of our trip to Italy and the airbnb's we've stayed in. My husband is going to be doing the Airbnb tours. We still work in our real estate business so there will be tidbits along the way about working from a cruise ship or while traveling. Thank you for all your information! Learning everyday! Anna
I'm way at the beginning of this journey, even though I started my TH-cam channel about 5 years ago; I just didn't do anything with it. Now, I'm dedicated and seriously working on it. I'm at that stage where I'm lucky to get a few clicks and maybe a like here and there. This is probably the most frustrating part of the journey, and I keep hoping that it will get better, and I keep watching videos of people who say it will happen (and they have millions of views, which makes me think I'm being played with). I will say that I really like your down to earth videos.
Keep going, I’d take advice from smaller channels rather than these big Guru channels.
Simply because they’re living a few steps ahead of you rather than a few years ahead of you.
A lot of people right now are getting success with Courage before confidence video training it really help the presence on camera take a look it might be just what you need.
www.bigdaddydigital.com/couragebeforeconfidence
Editing in videos is not something I care much about. As long as a video is giving good value, the audio quality is good and the creator is friendly and clear with their message then I'm happy to keep watching. 👍 You have delivered exactly that here :D
Thank you for your kind words and your insights, I appreciate you.
Is there anything you are stuck with when it comes to content marketing?
I’d love to help I’ve an announcement coming soon for something special in October
Hi Steven, I have just come across your channel. And want to tell you - that I got the inspiration to start a channel back in 2020 (lockdown time) - was a time when I wasn't working flatout on my own business (totally uncreative) - and then I got sucked back in and have spent the past 4 YEARS "researching" 🥴 - BUT NOW - I am ready!! I have sold my previous business and I'm ready to GO! - I like your advice and it speaks to me and gets me motivated to JUST START!! Thankyou! Alex in South Africa...
Hey Alex, do you know what to do? Just start.
Thank you for your kind words and meaningful insights. I’m excited to see what you do next so tell me what your next video gonna be about.
#Curious 🧐
I prefer videos with a duration of about 10 minutes, because I watch videos when I am taking a break. With ADHD, if I don't finish a video I don't remember going back to it later.
Appreciate your insight. I’m neurodivergent too, if I enjoy the video I can watch for quite sometime.
We are all unique in our requirements. Did you like what you watched or not?
I’d be grateful for your insights on what you watched 👍💜🙏🏻
I love the step 5!!! I have started recording “B” roll recordings… but this idea is brilliant. I have had this idea of recording my visits to the barn where my horse lives. Now I know where to practice!
I can’t wait to see what you produce. Please let me know and check out my last two videos that really help you based on what you’ve seen in this video. Just go to most recent videos and watch the last two. They’re gonna really support you.
Currently bingeing your content Steven as I am in the process of starting a brand new (second) channel. Thanks for the advice and inspiration (and congrats on a damn fine beard too!)
You are too kind, thank you.
What’s the new channel about ?
@@Steven-Thompson I have been dabbling with AI for about a year and I have jumped on the new VoicePal ghostwriting app from TH-camr Ali Abdaal. I think my background as a journalist might give me a unique perspective.
That’s awesome, keep me posted on that, I love AI 🤖 as a supporter to your business
Holy crap man. Such good content. LFG!
Thank you, I appreciate you. What did you like about it?
@Steven-Thompson the one tip about recording yourself with your phone on a regular basis just to get used to the camera. I will be using that tip for sure.
Practise makes progress…. Attach the new habit to an existing one, it makes it easier. It’s called habit stacking, James Clear talks about it in his book Atomic Habits. If you want more support you can grab a free trial in the BIG Video Academy, the link is in the description for you 🙏🏻
Good work Legend 👍🏼
This is gold!
Keep going.
Thanks, will do!
I appreciate your kind and supportive words .
I like getting to the point when I am working to learn. I am playing you at 1.5 speed which is still quite understandable. LETS GO!
Thanks for your insights so what brought you my way? And did you stay for the full video? #Curious
Thank you, Steven! For setting me straight. I was going to niche down, I'm not anymore. I just want to talk to people and connect with them.
The thing with Niching down is it’s been blown out of all proportion and turned into a false construct.
What I mean by that is people have been led to believe that they must make content on one thing and must only do one thing and be known for one thing whilst that’s great to have a focus if we have followed trends are not gone in Wood done the work and found our voice the content we put out isn’t true to who we are and therefore tends not to be sustainable.
So with that in mind if you created content around the things you love the things you’re good at the things you could be paid for in the future and something that the world needs therefore giving back to the world what you find is your true voice your true purpose something that resonates with you and something that your audience enjoy and want from you so when it comes to growth on a platform blank the audience shop for you and the value you share and the platforms algorithms show it to the people who keep showing up for you and people like them therefore you find real alignment in your process.
Now the challenges with a platform like TH-cam residence comes from seeing peoples faces being seen and being believed hence why I created the Courage before confidence training program to help people get over the fear of Video get themselves on camera and connect with their tribe so if you’d like to check that out, I’ll put a link here and I hope it helps and serves you too. Thank you for your kind comments and have a blessed day.
www.bigdaddydigital.com/couragebeforeconfidence
Wow! This video has completely hooked me in! Great in every way. You connect to your audience, the editing is great and content is so engaging. I am toying with posting content (even just as something to keep for future for kids etc) but after filming myself I just - couldn't deal with how I looked and sounded!!
Firstly thank you for your kind words, they mean the world to me. #Grateful 🙏🏻💜
Not to that confidence of yours I can certainly help you with that, and quickly.
Please go to my channel and watch my very first video, it’s a blue thumbnail with me on it and an egg timer and TH-cam logo, follow the daily diary process.
We will get you through those challenges 🙏🏻💜
I like your atittude! I've started making videos and blog posts as a hobby. I'm not getting much results but trying to incorporate something new into every video I post. Anyway. great video!
I really appreciate your kind words and positive support.
I have a question for you. What do you want the outcome to be? Is it for fun? Is it a hobby? A side hustle or do you wanna make it a business?
Because once you know the answer to that the focus for the channel shifts, you don’t find the content that resonates and then the channel will grow.
Check out this video and if it resonates, you can book a free discovery call with me where we can fix any pain points and give you a plan to move forward.
th-cam.com/video/kTorLacvRjc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zXaU9W6czshLDTfg
Great content on your channel - good solid honest advice, I'll keep watching 👍
Thank you for your kind words and support. I look forward to serving you in the future.
Is there anything particular you want to know about learning around Video content marketing and building a personal brand? I’d love to help you further.
This is so relatable for me 😭😭
Hey thanks for sharing that, what resonated most?
I’d love to support you on your journey.
you hit the nail on the head with many topics when on a journey of content creation. its a journey that requires such resilience and discipline and so much learning, but it must be enjoyed and so personal health must be part of the process and this is something that tends to go out the window when the passion turns to overwhelm. Ensuring self care routines are included are paramount for mental health through the journey because without health, success means nothing. I love that you elaborate on "you don't need the fancy expensive equipment" its such an added stress and so many creators try to copy with the same lingo. You are so right about connecting with audience and also being authentic, having your own messages, do what you enjoy and love rather than drifting into areas that don't quite fulfil you. So glad i stumbled across your video, i loved it and your messages are a great reminder that the journey is a marathon not a sprint - so many super successful creators burned out. left their platforms, went on long sabbaticals because no-one cares about your wellbeing so its important to take accountability - hence my comment success means nothing if you jeopardise your health. I look forward to following your journey, thanks 💯💯💯💯👏🏼👏🏼
Oh wow now that’s a comment and a half, I’m grateful for your kind words and fabulous insights.
Where are you on your journey?
You are so inspirational for me, I love your videos and I keep coming back. I hope to grow while leaning on your outlook and advice. Thank you!
Thank you very much and you’ve got this. If you check out my latest video see a link to a discovery call we can jump and chat this through. Give you some steps to take.
It’s a journey! And like everything else…the things we learn from the process are the same things we need to learn about life! I LOVE the suggestion to screen shot positive comments. Going to use that for sure!!
Hey Lisa, it’s lovely to connect. Thanks for dropping by my Video. I really pleased you got some value out of the Social proof piece real roar testimonials in the moment are accepted so much more and believed than beautifully crafted images.
How far along in your video journey are you?
I’ve always been a personal video creator. As a professional standup comedian I jutted me and my real self to there for people to see, laugh and enjoy
Hey thanks for sharing that. I appreciate you so what brought you to TH-cam? And how’s your content going on TH-cam? #Curious.
Hi! I love your videos, I know what you are saying is all good and certainly right for me. I use my iPhone and natural light most of the time, I’m older, 68 and have started posting tuition art videos over the last 3 months, I do realtime videos. I love this. I’m documenting my life really, I don’t have kids , but I love the idea that my art work will be here on TH-cam for everyone who is interested and Free of charge! All good!
Hi, thank you for your kind words on my video. I really appreciate you.
What was it that brought you my way?
I love that you’re using your iPhone. I’m working with what you’ve got. What will your next video be about?
Thank you Steven, I don't know what it is, but it feels like you are speaking directly to me with these videos. I want to do this, but I am completely not confident on camera because of my disability, and well I ain't the prettiest person either (my wife would disagree though). You really get me amped up with your words despite our very mellow voice. I am going to try this 2 minute video everyday, I might actually use those "mini-vlogs" as my content, who knows it might be ok👍
Thank you for your awesome comment, I totally hear you when it comes to camera confidence and appearance.
I promise you, we’ve all been there and I’m sure your wife is right, mine always is 😉
The daily diary is a great place to start and if you want me in your corner (inbox) daily check out my ‘Courage Before Confidence’ training, it will smash that confidence of yours out of the park.
Here’s the link to take a look, plus once in we can book in a discovery call, you’ve got this 👍
www.bigdaddydigital.com/couragebeforeconfidence
You hooked me with the comment about how one successful video messes with you more than more typical videos. Most of my biomedical videos get about 10 or 20 views, but one got 700 views, so I assumed I was on to something. Unfortunately, no, but it does at least make me optimistic about the potential.
Hi Nelson, how are you doing? I completely hear you on this and I’ve been through that experience many times myself.
The key really is to be making videos for the humans that you want to attract because you should get 1 million views on video but if those million people aren’t your ideal clients then the grand scheme of things it doesn’t mean much to you .
However 10 to 20 people who watch your videos consistently or your clients and the people you should be following up with because they’re warmly aren’t they?
When people are building, they just look at all Matt whilst that is right to get more views on your videos. It depends on your audience you are trying to attract.
I have a client in quantity survey who gets 20 to 30 views on his podcast videos thing is were emailing those out to the right people and he’s getting more traction on LinkedIn and he’s getting more meetings in his diary so it’s all relative based on the outcome that you’re looking for .
99% of TH-camrs won’t succeed because they’re doing what 99% of TH-camrs are doing they should be doing what they should be doing.
Hope that helps and what your next video about.
Thanks for this! I’m just getting started myself and can relate to what you said here. 😊
I appreciate you it is tough, but when we go from tough to having some fun it makes it so much worthwhile. What are you working on right now?
@@Steven-Thompson I am doing some YT Shorts because they are faster to create and my time is limited.
Step 5 is very helpful, and I love your style 🎉🎉
Thank you, I’m grateful that you got all the way to Step 5, it means a lot. What else resonated with you?
A truly incredible message and, as is always the case with you, perfect timing. Thank you for everything you create.
First.... Wow! Second.... So glad it landed with you at the right time. Its just a dose of honesty, that along with kindness, they are underused and underrated in the right context Wayne. I cant wait to see your next video buddy! #LoveAndLight
Very engaging mate and subbed. I suffer from a monotone voice sadly.
Thank you for your support!
You don’t suffer from a monotone voice, you just haven’t tuned your instrument and have fallen into a habit, we can fix that quickly 😉
New to ALL of this and you have given such great advice for this newbie. I feel inspired by you and thank you so much. New subscriber! :)
Hey, thank you for stopping by and thank you for your kind words.
I’d love to know where you are at in your journey and where you want to go.
any questions please drop them here. I’d love to answer them for you and help you on your journey.
@@Steven-Thompson Thank you! I am still in my infancy, but learning much from watching you. You have helped me understand what is essential and what is not (black curtain fear)....thanks again.
Very helpful! Thank you. Started a few years ago and dropped it. I found you by accident and very happy to connect.
Accidents happen for a reason. It’s a pleasure to ‘e-meet’ you.
Are you going to be picking TH-cam up again?
So appreciate you man! Keep inspiring others😊
Thank you for your kind words, Ben 😊
Be sure to check out the descriptions for links to resources that support you on your journey .
What’s your next video about? #Curious?
Thank you for this video! I started a cookie/baking channel at time this last year. I posted 4 vieos but stopped posting because my job was so stressful that I didn't have the energy nor motivation to continue working on any of it after work. Now here I am a year later wanting to resurrect that channel and try again. Now I worry about what to say. Apologize to the tiny audience, explain it all, or just start baking??
Hey, I completely understand where you’re coming from.
I believe the first step is finding your love for what you do again bake record have some fun with it. Make the video.
Just get back into finding a flow because there’s nothing worse than a stressful hobby or a stressful interest.
My advice from there is what’s the purpose of the channel?
Do you want it to remain a hobby or is it a side hustle? Do you want to turn it into a business?
If you’re unsure and you’re stuck with something then check out the links in my description and book a discovery call with me. It’s not a sales call. It’s a way to help you get unstuck I can find out the challenges you have and then I can use those topics for content , so we’re supporting each other.
I hope to see you soon and good luck on TH-cam
I really enjoy your videos Steven...Good Stuff. I'm a few weeks in and i'm getting some views, subs and comments which makes me think i'm heading in the right direction. See you soon...
Hey Frank, looks like you are heading in the right direction so keep doing what you’re doing.
My best bit of advice right now is make sure you reply to every comment usually with a question that way your audience are giving you content ideas and directing your content for what they want.
After all, we’re creating content for an audience, not an algorithm.
So what’s your next video gonna be about?
@@Steven-Thompson Good Stuff, Will Do...My website is focusing on Health and Wellness for Men Over 40 with an emphasis on Weight Loss. I will recap the last two weeks , ups and downs. We're similar , Over 40 channel and Law Enforcement Background, Thank you Sir ! See you in the next vid.
Hi Steven, I run training courses in the UK on Sound Healing. My next few videos are on that topic.
I actually have two channels, a personal and a business. I have been wondering about combining them 🤔
Hi there! Sound Healing is such a fascinating topic-I’m sure your upcoming videos will resonate with a lot of people. Regarding combining your channels, it could be a great move if your personal and business content share a common theme or if you think your audience would benefit from seeing both sides of what you do.
Combining channels can help streamline your content and build a more unified brand, but it’s also important to consider how your audiences overlap. If your personal content complements your business goals, merging the channels could strengthen your message and engagement.
What are your main goals with each channel? That might help you decide if merging them is the right step.
hello Steven, I really like your tips on getting camera confidence by using the 2-minute daily content creation. I'm going to start to do it tomorrow. With sincere appreciation. 🙏
You’re absolutely welcome and thank you for your awesome comment on my video if you get stuck and you want some support and you want the reminder and you want my training that goes with it click the link in the description of any of my videos and check out the courage before confidence training it’s really really having an impact with many many people.
It will certainly accelerate the two minute a day idea that I’ve shared in the video because you get the complete course and me direct into inbox every day for 30 days check it out
I love the tip of practicing by recording yourself for a few minutes each day.
Hey, thanks for stopping by and thank you for your kind words.
If the recording each day really resonated with you and you want to accelerate that check out the link in the description Courage before conference program will accelerate your own screen presence.
I can’t wait to see you next
What do you use for editing? I have DaVinci Resolve and honestly I find it so damn intimidating it’s keeping me from starting. I’m an artist so I have a whole business to run and minimal extra time. I need extra simple!!
Hey thanks for your question. I use Final Cut Pro but when I’m recording stuff on my phone and when I get it out quick, I shoot my video in small clips upload them into CapCut. Let the app stitch them together and then I’ve got a video editing CapCut it’s really really easy.
In the meantime, check out this video I think it will help you th-cam.com/video/kTorLacvRjc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zXaU9W6czshLDTfg
😂 Selling the problem as well as selling the solution! Classic✌️
Most people know they have a problem, but don’t like to admit it most people know they have a problem but can’t quite articulate it so it’s our job to help them see both.
We then have a responsibility and a duty to support the people if they want to solve the problem .
What’s your next video about?
Yes it very hard . I think when you start TH-cam over time theme of your channel can change I am now very more specific . I enjoy making videos . Just time as a mum I just don’t have time I live to make more travel videos but sadly can’t so I think adventures more theme parks and around family .
That’s really really interesting, and I’m pleased keeping with the journey.
Maybe consider what you do with the family rather than the destinations you go that way you can put a shopping trip into a holiday day out to the park and visit to granny and like you said channels change overtime.
If you haven’t yet check out my latest video give some contacts to this and a system to follow and I’ve offered people on TH-cam discovery calls so I can get to know you guys better and give you some strategy and tactics and it’s not a sales call .
Have a great weekend with the family
ps yeah try the less edited version
Thanks, I’ve gone less edit for my most recent video. I’m sure it can be less, I’m just a perfectionist demon 😈 lol 😂 but I’m working on it, cheers 🍻
Thanks for sharing
It’s my pleasure, did anything resonate with you?
Slow and steady win the race.
Absolutely one percent a day will give us 36 times the growth in a year.
So how are you gonna do it?
@@Steven-Thompson your work tells you. If your work best Quality then everybody like it. I focus on Quality not quantity.
I want to be kind to myself. But yes, it's still hard work because I do everything, from recording to editing to uploading. As in everything. I'm wondering why I'm doing this yet I still do 😅.
Hey, I totally understand. Do you have a system or process to follow or is all in your head?
#Curious
All of your website links are 404. Can you update those links? I really want to join your community!
Hey thanks for this message. Yeah, all the links are being updated. We’re just moving over from a platform to a new platform. If you want to accelerate this then check out the latest video. There’s a link to jump on a discovery call with me and we can get you moving
Hi, Ste. I've requested to join your Facebook group and clicked the link to your course. Is it no longer available as a gift, as you say in the video? Maybe I misunderstood you (which is quite possible 😅 ). I don't know that I have time for a course anyway, but i really want to start and think it might help me. 🤞
I love the queen of Woo. I think that’s fantastic. Tell me more about that.
The gift is the fact that there is $400 off the course. And it’s not just a course there are training materials there that I walk you through the key part is that you get daily support straight into your inbox for 30 days to get you that confidence and the courage.
As well as all of the other elements like power moves the three is training the PMR process so you’re never out of ideas so fully equips you to get going and have a better presence be more natural and more authentic.
So if you want to join us, then I would greatly welcome you to the Courage before conference program .
I’d love to support you further 🙏🏻
I just put up my first spoken TH-cam video. It was a long time coming. I sound dull and unenthusiastic and so what? I sound like me.
I’m a big advocate of being completely and unapologetically.
The only thing I would say is just be mindful that when you’re on video it takes about 20% of your energy out of it so just look at how you can continue with your videos being you but just be mindful of that insight.
what’s your next video about?
@@Steven-Thompson thank you! I’m at a disadvantage already because I’m subdued to start, I have a lot of vocal fatigue from throat surgery so a lot of this is with the intent to build it up!
Likely preconceived notions and how they effect experiences
I cant see the results. You only have 260 views. Why?
Great question, well since you commented the views have doubled. TH-cam is a unique beast and it’s in us to make content for our people who then come back. Did you enjoy the video?
@@Steven-ThompsonCoomments like these are what scare people away from YT, but you answered the question beautifully! I’ll never understand the mindset of people who tear people down without a thought as to the destruction they cause.
Thank you for your kind words of support.
Most people who leave a negative comment actually haven’t got a clue what they’re talking about.
I come from a position of crush it with kindness and educate them along the way.
Thank you for your kind words and support. Just re-launched my newsletter. Tea With Ste I’ll drop a link here so you can grab my personal brand playbook as a gift for me.
steven-thompson.ck.page/newsletter
You get 2 likes. One of them is from your mum. 🤣🤣🤣 that’s me! ❤
Ha ha ha, we can certainly fix that for you. Be sure to check out the description in the coming days when I pop my new piece of training in there for you.
What’s your next video on?
One of the best and honest tips I have seen so far on YT. Thanks @Steven-Thompson
Thank you I really appreciate you
What was it that resonated with you? I’d really love to know. 🙏🏻
Excellent Video I really enjoyed your information. I too am pushing hard to make this journey a success or at the very least worthwhile.
It’s a tough gig and I’m pleased you are on this journey with me, remember there is room on the bus. You are welcome to join the BVA via the link in the description if you need a wingman 🤘
Thank you for this, I just started yesterday, hoping to get subscribers
You got this! Make videos for your people and not an algorithm. That way you will grow. You might like to check out my news letter or video academy in the description, I’d love to support you more on your journey. Thank you for your comments today 🙏🏻
Great video! Pretty damn inspirational. Thank you for this!
Awesome, thank you for your kind words. What was it that you took away from this? #curious
Feeling the same. Need to work on the thumbnails and video filters.
I hear you, if we don’t package it right nobody will ever see your awesome video.
ONLY BEEN GOING 3 MONTHS, ITS GOOD TO HEAR THAT OTHER PEOPLE FIND IT HARD TO, MANY THANKS😀
Hey thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate you on this journey too.
What’s your best performing video? Can you make more videos from the topics within it? It’s what I’m planning next!
Thanks for the confidence man. I only have 5 subs but I keep going! Unfortunately no comments :( but I'm still going!
You can do it! We all have to start from somewhere 👍
Keep going bro just make sure you're consistent with what you post that being in the content and how much you post my recommendation. Post one to three shorts a day and one to two long-form videos a week
Thanks for the insights. I found that shorts crippled my long form reach, how are you finding it?
Me to 😢
@kollects interesting you say that as I saw shorts ruined my channel growth so I’ve stopped making them and the ones I’ve did make I’ve put private, unless they were a breakout video.
Everything you said is so accurate
Thank you, it’s tough, but we are tougher, how are you doing in your journey?
Great video mate - you deserve way more subs, so glad I could add one more on your journey! 😊 Loved your insights for camera confidence, honesty & social proof - I should really pull my finger out, drop the fear of videoing myself & revamp an old channel of mine! 😄Cheers!
Thank you for your kind words, I’m really grateful.
I appreciate you enjoyed the insights I’m sharing around camera confidence, there’s much more to come.
I was just reviewing my program on it. I’m updating a few things happy to share with with you once it’s live again.
What’s your channel content about?
@Steven-Thompson I called my channel Self Confidence Motivation, because I need both confidence & motivation! 🤣 I set channel up years ago intending to work on it & started with a test video, maybe around the 2016(?) paralympics, as I loved the video promo & my mum's friend Tony was the singer in the wheelchair! I just used it as an inspirational piece for myself, but of course knew it would be copyrighted & not for monetising! It did get lots of views & I think had over 1000 subs on channel, tho I haven't checked in about 5yrs.. 🤔 I let life get in the way & have done nothing,... Also don't like myself on camera much, but am starting to use advice on a daily diary, recording myself a little each day just rambling about stuff, to get used to it! 😄
I like valuable content: satisfies curiosity, providing interesting/helpful/needed information, or providing entertainment.
Glad you enjoy it!
Would love to know what resonated the most?
Thank you. This was very helpful. 😊
We started our channel almost a year ago have gotten up to 1500 subscribers but don’t have 200 watch hours yet.
We have been doing live streams when we have time but feels like I’ll never get the 3-4000 hours we need
Mine pleased the video was of some use. I suggest checking out my latest video which dropped today. It shows a reason why you don’t need 1000 subscribers and 4000 hours of watch time. I’m sure you’ll find it useful.
I appreciate this one, Steven!
As a long-time creator myself who’s been spending whatever free time I can find of late to build the stories I really WANT to tell, I appreciate you talking about where you’re at, your why and what you’re looking to accomplish! I’m working on building enough content to make sure I never have to return to the creator hamster wheel, but can create on MY terms while handling the family, the obligations and the job.
I plan to keep watching! Good luck, sir!
Hey, thank you for your kind words and stopping by the channel. I really appreciate you.
I’ve just re-launched my newsletter so if you check out the description in one of my videos, you’ll find the link there, you can get a copy of my personal brand playbook. It will certainly help you on your journey.
PS what brought you my way? #Curious
Greetings Steve, As I happen to stumble upon your TH-cam channel. Thank you for putting this together and out there. I am someone who has earned the best opportunity to finish a working career. Yes I'm retired. I have been doing still photography for +/- 30 years. I am intrigued about creating videos and learning as much about the process as can. So I am getting my "feet wet" so to speak. I am working on developing the confidence to do this. The idea of recording me talking to the public using a recorder was something I would not have even considered. Thank you again. I look forward to seeing more and more of you presentation.
Hey Jeffrey it’s great to have you here, I look forward to getting to know you more.
If you are looking for the confidence to get started go here first, and then check out my latest video www.bigdaddydigital.com/couragebeforeconfidence
Tony transformation might just inspire you to go for it. 👍
Damn so relatable, thanks for sharing! I’m constantly checking my views 😂
It can become addictive can’t it. What’s your next video about?
Love how you started by "Is HARD!" lots of people say oh you just do this and that and you'll be swimming in passive income in no time 🤣yeah sure
Yeah, but let’s face it they’re talking rubbish. It’s a challenge it’s difficult in places. It’s the fun enjoyment we get out of that makes it easy but anything worth having is a challenge.
So what’s your next video about?
Hi Steven,
Congratulations on your 2 years anniversary 🎉 of your youtube channel. Wishing much success and look forward to enjoying many more years of your content. Thank you 🙏 and congrats 🙌
Thank you, I’ve only been posting on here for a year…. I obviously set it up a bit earlier.
How’s your TH-cam journey going?
Thanks for making this video, you have some great points! I'm still trying to figure this all out. I've been on and off TH-cam for years (and years) but still can't figure out exactly what I want to do..Just turned 40 and really want to create something unique but can't quite grasp what ...it's so frustrating. I run a Children's Disability Inclusive Kids channel called 'Where's Micah' but it's not getting me where I thought it would. TH-cam also just removed over 1000 watch hours because I went past 12 months!!! Ahhhhhh! That was SOOOOOO much work building those hours up. I'm a bit lost to be honest...Sorry just needed to rant...haha
Hey Heidi, thanks for your comments and insights into your journey. I really appreciate them.
I’ve actually helped a client in the disability space before and she’s just smashed through 2, 000,000 views so if you’re stuck, let’s jump on a Discovery call and I’ll help you through that sticking point and you go away with a plan.
There are links in all my videos to book a free discovery call.
Let’s speak soon
Appreciate your video and honesty 😊 I find it difficult to stay motivated and stay consistent. But your video was a great pep talk. Thank you 👍
Thank you for your kind words and I hope it has helped.
If you’re stuck, then check out the links in my descriptions. I offer discovery calls to my community. They’re not sales calls calls to help you get past the sticking point and give you some extra support.
What’s it for me? I get to make videos based on the points you share so we can help all the creators grow.
Speak soon
This was such a delight to find your videos. I’m in the over 50 club, but I feel a genuine connection to your story and approach to telling stories. Great stuff!
Thank you so much for stopping by. I can see that you’ve commented on a few videos now. I’m grateful for your binge watching session.
I want to move that magic wand for you. What’s your biggest biggest challenge when it comes to Video building a postal brand turning into a business.
I’d love to help. #Intrigued.
Great video. Thank you for all the tips. Started my channel a day ago, age 53 with 0 subscribers 😊
Thank you I really really appreciate that. I’ll certainly check out your channel.
I managed my comments on my phone, which won’t let me link out to your channel, but I’ll figure it out someway .
So what’s your next video about?
I needed to hear this. Second guessing myelf lately and that wasn’t an issue before. I have been doing this for 2 years now. But I still love the process of making videos. It fullfills me. My goal is to make the best possible video with the resources I have available. I try something new every video. Something, I haven’t done yet.
Wonderful!
Sounds like you’re on a great journey keep going keep pushing through and check out my latest video because that will give you some steps for progress and also I’m inviting people on TH-cam to a discovery call. It’s not a sales call. It’s a call I can help you with strategy and tactics.
As well as get to my audience, check out the video and book in if it’s a fit for you .
Have a great day
YOU, my friend, are the LITERAL answer to a very real prayer of mine. Your tip about building camera confidence by recording myself for two minutes a day is something I’m going to put into action today. 👍👍Asked the Universe for guidance and they sent me YOUR videos. ✨😃✨
That’s awesome, and I can do one even better for you. I can be with you by yourself everyday to get you there, check this out!!!
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I got super excited last night as I got my second subscriber... my first was my work account so it felt amazing that someone who wasn't me had subscribed! I'm just starting out and really appreciate your videos and the comments here too :)
Now you have 3, I really liked your video on meditation for beginners. Ive shared in myy videos how I use meditation to create my content! Thank you
@@Steven-Thompson Squee! Thanks so much, I'm working my way through your videos now, they are really great :) I follow some amazing creators in their 20s and 30s but I'm very keen to find and be inspired by more of us with some "miles on the clock" - TH-cam is for everyone!
Hello Steven , I have wanted to have my own channel for years , I have many ideas, and talented in many areas . Some reason I don't feel comfortable with being on camera. I sing on different stages with different bands and karaoke but still feel uncomfortable. I would love to travel or just figure out how to have a successful channel your videos I just started watching has helped me think I can do this I'm not technical or computer savvy . I'll be 61 in November I really want to do something while I can.
Thank you for stopping by my channel and sharing your story.
It really resonates with the most of the people that are coming into contact with everyone struggles initially to put themselves on camera. It’s a process that we need to work through hence why I developed the Courage before confidence training program. I’ll pop link here so you can get access to it and have a look and see if it’s something you want to do.
A key piece in the program is a 30 day practice which will improve your confidence get rid of all those self-doubts and limiting beliefs and help you create content that truly resonates with the people you want to reach by doing the process you find out your voice and the right content to be sharing with the people you want to attract because whilst we have Many skills many interest many talents until we speak them into existence. We won’t connect with the path that we want to walk.
I hope this helps here is the link to take a look and I look forward to answering more of your comments on Future videos. Have a blessed day. www.bigdaddydigital.com/couragebeforeconfidence
My why was to build content educating the masses about network marketing business,, thanks I relate with you Stephen on the challenges
Hey thanks for your comments. Really really really really appreciate you. How do you channel going? How long have you been running it? #Intrigued.
I think the struggle comes from our efforts to be in control in a situation where our agency is fully off the table. I think the best way to stay sane is to completely block yourself from any stats provided by youtube. I’m only few months in, but already had to make a decision to only have notifications for comments. I’ve no idea how many subscribers or views I have. It helps a ton, since I the only validation I allow myself, is the sense that I’m improving every. single. video.
Amen, Im with you. Comments only, yes I check my views and watch time and see whats working but not as often as I used to. It can become all-consuming thats for sure! Keep up the great work and enjoying the process.
Keep doing what you love. You are doing a great job and your videos are amazing!!!!!
That is really really kind of you. Thank you for your kind words. What’s your next video about?
Did you see this video? Check it out and if you want, you can book a discovery call with me. I can help you.
th-cam.com/video/kTorLacvRjc/w-d-xo.htmlsi=zXaU9W6czshLDTfg
This is so spot on. Im a new TH-camr so this is very encouraging. I recorded my second video which was a little bit longer. Then used a free editing tool since im just getting started on editing. I uploaded the video to TH-cam and then I realize that there was a long annoying and visible WaterMark crossing through the whole video. I felt so frustrated bearing in mind i took a whole day to finally export it. I thought of taking it down immediately. The frustration has been real. But people are just so kind. So may be ill not take it down..., im still thinking about it. Its difficult but it feels so good to have a voice in this world as a my authentic self. Thank tou for the priceless nuggets.
Congratulations on your video I personally wouldn’t worry about the watermark. The next one percent that you grow is you fully aware of that watermark and nose to remove it and it won’t happen again that change is continuous growth.
And if anybody leaves a comment about it, just thank them and explain it’s your first video and we’re all learning we all learn to walk. We all learn to drive and we all spent 16 years in school learning.
So what’s your next video gonna be about? I’m curious. 🧐
Kudos to you from Mexico! I've been strongly considering starting a TH-cam channel and your ability to articulate the real life and very relatable concerns we beginners have is a breath of fresh air 🎉 one little constructive piece of feedback I will give you is that I noticed many times the camera is coming in and out of focus because of your tendency to gesticulate. I'm not sure what could be done about that but it is a little bit distracting. I really believe given the authenticity of your message and the quality of your videos that your channel is bound to grow.
Thank you for your kind words and support. Really really appreciate it.
Also really appreciate your feedback on the video. I did notice that but I come from the perspective that good is good enough and I would like to improve that on the next video. I won’t let something like that. Stop me from putting the video out.
What are you doing? Glad you like the video, what resonated with you the most?
If a job is just over broke, Youtubing is fully commited. You're doing great easy to listen to content not sure producing content is for me.
Hey my friend appreciate your kind words. Never say never. We all have a message worth sharing.
If you want to see what that looks like check out my latest video where I’m chatting with people over Discovery call you’re more than welcome to come and join us
I love that you share about the importance of mindset and making it clear for creators that it's hard to grow. So many others make it seem like it's a breeze and make people feel like failures if they don't get tons of views or subscribers within a few weeks. So thank you and please share more about mindset and how to keep going when we can't see any results yet. 😀
You are so welcome!
Thank you for your kind words. It’s nice to be acknowledged. I really appreciate you.
I also appreciate your recommendation for future content. It’s certainly something that I will be bringing to the table more often.
How far along are you and your video journey?
You seem very natural in front of the camera, nice tips, no doubt you'll see the benefits 👍 I'm starting to make videos to learn about video editing but also to improve my presentation skils
Cheers Andy I really appreciate your kind words.
So what’s your next video gonna be about?
I made my own video schedule list (one for long form and another for shorts), for this new channel, just launched this week. It’s much more manageable, and I feel like I can actually end up tackling the sticky notes all over my bookshelves that sit on my desk. Btw, is there a story that goes with that tea pot behind you? I’ve never seen one that size, here in the U.S.
Nice work! Sounds like you have a solid starting point.
As for the tea-pot, I’ve been known for many years as ‘Tea with Ste’ I’ve a Facebook community etc, it blew up during Covid
@@Steven-Thompson Thank you for the compliment, and nice to know about the tea pot. I’ll have to see if I can find one that size here in the US. A second hand store might be my best bet. When I had a large office sized coffee pot, I used to make tea in it because the tea pots here are half the size of that one behind you, and that’s not enough tea. Did it work really well? Not exactly. Maybe I should see if I can incorporate my hunt for a decent sized tea pot into one of my videos on higher education. Or maybe I’m going down an Alice in Wonderland riddle rabbit-hole with that one. I’ll make a note, and sleep on it. (I’ve gotten 3 new video ideas from your talks since I subscribed, btw.)
YOU ARE DOING GREAT AND ADMIRABLE WORK, KEEP IT UP❤❤❤
Thank you so much for your kind words and support.
How was your journey going? I’d love to know #Curious
I think you're awesome and thank you so much for your encouragement. Keep going...
Humbled thank you. Have you seen today’s video?
I’d love to hear your thoughts 💭 in it!
@@Steven-Thompson I'll check it out
The problem is there are 3 or 4 youtube guru channels that have been on TH-cam for 10 years an they don’t reveal that they grew before the super algorithm and the are tube’ butt kissers so TH-cam keeps them on top. They also don’t talk about having an entire staff an four or five employees posting videos as part of the channel. So now your competing with 15 or 20 people and they just keep telling everyone to make more videos, edit better, to do more of what TH-cam wants you to do. Know one realize TH-cam funnels you into creating only videos advertisers approve or the woke community approves if not you get no traction. Make them money promote their views or you get left out of the synagogue … 😮
Well that’s certainly one perspective.
So what brought you my way?
I have another channel i started and it got 4000 watch hours an 1200 subscribers in three weeks an was growing fast. It is christian based and hast to do with topics of hidden history. A youtube employee reviewed the channel an rejected it for monetization. Suddenly the views went down no matter how many continuous likes or comments. I started a second unrelated channel on business and o manifesting etc. an no matter what expert advice from gurus over a year I don’t get more than 30 views on a video. I’ve almost mimicked videos thumbnails with 1 million views an used similar titles just to get 13 views. I used AI to search out if cross channel tracking and IP address can be used to track an shadow ban you If you try to start any nee channel an they can. What makes me upset is the big channels know this. But they tell you the gas lighting bs youtube wants them to tell people. A person could go bankrupt an never figure out that the algorithm is programed to read their transcript and promote or eliminate them on that bases.
Your advice is greatly appreciated man. Subbed!
Thank you, what was it that got you to sub?
@@Steven-Thompson I've been wanting to learn more about being a TH-cam/content creator and I find your advice in making videos really helpful.
The hours are mind blowing! Before I started I thought, ah it wont be too bad, short videos prob take half an hour tops...Nope! my short, less than 10 min vids, that are made up of multiple short clips and a main video review all chopped and edited together, takes me the best part of 5-7 hours every saturday, including description/title and thumbnails as start from scratch nothing prepped. However the results so far i think are worth it and i enjoy the final product...I just wish i could get more subs despite having accumulated over 50k view overall...
Wow, congratulations. Sounds like you’re doing really really well.
We are our own biggest critics, but if you’re enjoying the process, then like me, we need to adopt patience, something that I’m not too great with.
What’s your focus for your channel and watch your next video? All about? If there’s anything you’re stuck with? I’ve been in this world with my clients now for 11 years and I’d love to help you so any questions. Let me know. I’ve been running a social media agency now for 11 years , and just recently started to invest in myself and this TH-cam channel.
@@Steven-Thompson Thanks and yes deffo trying to improve per video, even if it's just a better / smoother cut of clips, or a composition etc.
The channel is focused on simple to the point food reviews of local brand and non brand, specifically delivered via justeat type services and how the product ends up. it's been almost a year since first vid and now at 49 long form, but ditched shorts. If u get 10 mins to watch a couple, would be interesting to hear what u think with having 11 years experience in soc media world.
I'm definitely patient, you have to be learning davinci resolve lol
i guess it's keeping the viewer engaged longer is the main issues as its not mr beast game show vids.