Introducing the YouTube Creators Hub podcast - your ultimate destination for taking your YouTube channel to new heights, whether for business or personal growth! Join our host, Dusty Porter - a certified YouTube expert with a wealth of knowledge - as he delves into the fascinating world of online video creation every week. Dusty sits down with an exceptional YouTube Creator in each episode to explore their unique journey and share invaluable insights, strategies, and tips. If you're looking ...
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Introducing the YouTube Creators Hub podcast - your ultimate destination for taking your YouTube channel to new heights, whether for business or personal growth! Join our host, Dusty Porter - a certified YouTube expert with a wealth of knowledge - as he delves into the fascinating world of online video creation every week. Dusty sits down with an exceptional YouTube Creator in each episode to explore their unique journey and share invaluable insights, strategies, and tips. If you're looking ...
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From Hobby to Business: Denise Jordan's YouTube Journey
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32:32In this conversation, Dusty Porter interviews Denise Jordan, a successful YouTube creator who specializes in homemaking content. Denise shares her journey from starting a blog to creating a thriving YouTube channel with nearly 90,000 subscribers. She discusses the importance of community engagement, monetization strategies, and the evolution of her…
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From Hobby to Business: Denise Jordan's YouTube Journey
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32:32In this conversation, Dusty Porter interviews Denise Jordan, a successful YouTube creator who specializes in homemaking content. Denise shares her journey from starting a blog to creating a thriving YouTube channel with nearly 90,000 subscribers. She discusses the importance of community engagement, monetization strategies, and the evolution of her…
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You Asked, I Answered: Real Questions from YouTube Creators
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21:36In this special Q&A episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, Dusty answers real questions from creators just like you — covering everything from how to grow a small channel in 2025, picking the right niche, and staying motivated when the views aren’t coming, to monetization strategies, sponsorships, and thumbnail tactics that actually work. Whe…
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You Asked, I Answered: Real Questions from YouTube Creators
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21:36In this special Q&A episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, Dusty answers real questions from creators just like you — covering everything from how to grow a small channel in 2025, picking the right niche, and staying motivated when the views aren’t coming, to monetization strategies, sponsorships, and thumbnail tactics that actually work. Whe…
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Building A YouTube Community Through Authentic Content With Haley Honeyman
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35:53In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Haley Honeyman, a neurodivergent lifestyle creator who shares her journey of creating content around ADHD. Haley discusses her transition from short-form to long-form content, the importance of community, and her monetization strategies. She emphasizes the significance of …
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Building A YouTube Community Through Authentic Content With Haley Honeyman
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35:53In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Haley Honeyman, a neurodivergent lifestyle creator who shares her journey of creating content around ADHD. Haley discusses her transition from short-form to long-form content, the importance of community, and her monetization strategies. She emphasizes the significance of …
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How AI Can Help You See Blind Spots As A Creator With Nick Nimmin
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51:59In this conversation, Dusty Porter and Nick Nimmin discuss the evolving landscape of YouTube and content creation, focusing on the impact of AI tools, the importance of audience engagement, and strategies for improving click-through rates and audience retention. They explore the rise of short-form content and live streaming, emphasizing the need fo…
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How AI Can Help You See Blind Spots As A Creator With Nick Nimmin
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51:59In this conversation, Dusty Porter and Nick Nimmin discuss the evolving landscape of YouTube and content creation, focusing on the impact of AI tools, the importance of audience engagement, and strategies for improving click-through rates and audience retention. They explore the rise of short-form content and live streaming, emphasizing the need fo…
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From TV to YouTube: Kevin Kolbe's Journey
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44:42In today's interview, I'm joined by Kevin Kolbe, a successful YouTuber and former television creative director. Kevin shares his journey from traditional media to building a thriving YouTube channel, discussing the challenges and successes he faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of community, the impact of a channel audit by VidIQ, and…
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From TV to YouTube: Kevin Kolbe's Journey
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44:42In today's interview, I'm joined by Kevin Kolbe, a successful YouTuber and former television creative director. Kevin shares his journey from traditional media to building a thriving YouTube channel, discussing the challenges and successes he faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of community, the impact of a channel audit by VidIQ, and…
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Mastering YouTube Growth: Insights from Shine Talent Group's Joanna Fowler
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37:12In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, we dive deep into the world of content creation with Joanna Fowler, Head of Talent at Shine Talent Group. Joanna shares her journey from being a YouTube creator to becoming an expert strategist at one of the leading influencer talent agencies. We discuss the importance of using both long-form and…
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Mastering YouTube Growth: Insights from Shine Talent Group's Joanna Fowler
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37:12In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, we dive deep into the world of content creation with Joanna Fowler, Head of Talent at Shine Talent Group. Joanna shares her journey from being a YouTube creator to becoming an expert strategist at one of the leading influencer talent agencies. We discuss the importance of using both long-form and…
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Looking At Other Creators Outliers Was Huge | Whitney Bonds
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38:33In this conversation, Dusty Porter interviews Whitney Bonds, a successful YouTube creator with over 160,000 subscribers. Whitney shares her journey from blogging to YouTube, discussing the challenges she faced, including overcoming her fear of being on camera. She emphasizes the importance of diversifying income streams, building trust with her aud…
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Looking At Other Creators Outliers Was Huge | Whitney Bonds
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38:33In this conversation, Dusty Porter interviews Whitney Bonds, a successful YouTube creator with over 160,000 subscribers. Whitney shares her journey from blogging to YouTube, discussing the challenges she faced, including overcoming her fear of being on camera. She emphasizes the importance of diversifying income streams, building trust with her aud…
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Long-Form Is Still King On YouTube | Cara Nicole Interview
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44:12In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Cara Nicole, a full-time YouTuber known for her educational video essays that blend personal finance with pop culture. Kara shares her journey from sporadic video creation in high school to establishing a successful channel with over 250,000 subscribers. She discusses the …
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Long-Form Is Still King On YouTube | Cara Nicole Interview
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44:12In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Cara Nicole, a full-time YouTuber known for her educational video essays that blend personal finance with pop culture. Kara shares her journey from sporadic video creation in high school to establishing a successful channel with over 250,000 subscribers. She discusses the …
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I Make $40K-$50K Each Month On YouTube With 85% Profit Margin | Molly Keyser
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39:00In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Molly Keyser, an online educator who has successfully grown her YouTube channel from 10 to 70,000 subscribers in just a year. Molly shares her journey of transitioning from a photography business to creating digital products and leveraging YouTube for growth. She discusses…
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I Make $40K-$50K Each Month On YouTube With 85% Profit Margin | Molly Keyser
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39:00In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Molly Keyser, an online educator who has successfully grown her YouTube channel from 10 to 70,000 subscribers in just a year. Molly shares her journey of transitioning from a photography business to creating digital products and leveraging YouTube for growth. She discusses…
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How Roberto Blake Thinks About YouTube in 2025 — Short-Form, AI, and Creator Longevity
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1:01:36This week, I’m joined once again by my friend and one of the most insightful voices in the YouTube space, Roberto Blake. This is his fourth time on the show — and easily the most thought-provoking yet. We dive into: Why creators should rethink their obsession with going viral How Roberto’s 12-week “YouTube Night School” is empowering small creators…
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How Roberto Blake Thinks About YouTube in 2025 — Short-Form, AI, and Creator Longevity
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1:01:36This week, I’m joined once again by my friend and one of the most insightful voices in the YouTube space, Roberto Blake. This is his fourth time on the show — and easily the most thought-provoking yet. We dive into: Why creators should rethink their obsession with going viral How Roberto’s 12-week “YouTube Night School” is empowering small creators…
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From Travel Vlogs to Family Life: Lloyd & Mandy’s YouTube Evolution
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39:43In this week’s episode, Dusty is joined once again by Lloyd from the Lloyd & Mandy YouTube channel — and a lot has changed since their last appearance! From full-time travel vlogging across Southeast Asia and the U.S. to settling down in Thailand with their newborn baby, Lloyd shares how their channel evolved through seasons of life. What We Offer …
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From Travel Vlogs to Family Life: Lloyd & Mandy’s YouTube Evolution
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39:43In this week’s episode, Dusty is joined once again by Lloyd from the Lloyd & Mandy YouTube channel — and a lot has changed since their last appearance! From full-time travel vlogging across Southeast Asia and the U.S. to settling down in Thailand with their newborn baby, Lloyd shares how their channel evolved through seasons of life. What We Offer …
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$15K/Month from YouTube Without a Massive Team: Jenny’s Playbook
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35:58In this week’s episode, I sit down with full-time content creator Jenny Mitich, who turned a lifestyle vlog into a booming YouTube channel built around the carnivore diet. We dive into how she scaled her content, found her niche, landed brand sponsorships, and manages to juggle it all while raising twins! Whether you’re just starting or looking to …
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$15K/Month from YouTube Without a Massive Team: Jenny’s Playbook
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35:58In this week’s episode, I sit down with full-time content creator Jenny Mitich, who turned a lifestyle vlog into a booming YouTube channel built around the carnivore diet. We dive into how she scaled her content, found her niche, landed brand sponsorships, and manages to juggle it all while raising twins! Whether you’re just starting or looking to …
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Why Adding Video to Your Website Changes Everything | Forrest's Creator Story
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32:30Join us for this week's episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast as Dusty interviews Forrest Baum, the creator of the Teach Me Personal Finance YouTube channel. Forrest shares his journey from transitioning out of the military to helping people better understand financial matters. Learn how he built his channel and website, monetizes his content…
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Why Adding Video to Your Website Changes Everything | Forrest's Creator Story
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32:30Join us for this week's episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast as Dusty interviews Forrest Baum, the creator of the Teach Me Personal Finance YouTube channel. Forrest shares his journey from transitioning out of the military to helping people better understand financial matters. Learn how he built his channel and website, monetizes his content…
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The Power of Community in YouTube Growth: Sandra’s Creator Story
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39:10In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter interviews Sandra Di, known as Sandra Dee on YouTube. Sandra shares her journey from being a full-time engineer to a successful content creator, discussing the challenges she faced, her growth strategies, and the importance of community support. She emphasizes the significance o…
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The Power of Community in YouTube Growth: Sandra’s Creator Story
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39:10In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter interviews Sandra Di, known as Sandra Dee on YouTube. Sandra shares her journey from being a full-time engineer to a successful content creator, discussing the challenges she faced, her growth strategies, and the importance of community support. She emphasizes the significance o…
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How YouTube’s Algorithm Really Works & How to Use It to Your Advantage With Nate Muri
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35:17In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, we dive deep into how YouTube’s algorithm actually works and what you need to do to get your videos in front of the right audience. Nate and Dusty discuss the common mistake many creators make—confusing the algorithm—and how it affects video reach. Plus, Dusty shares some big updates about the po…
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How YouTube’s Algorithm Really Works & How to Use It to Your Advantage With Nate Muri
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35:17In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, we dive deep into how YouTube’s algorithm actually works and what you need to do to get your videos in front of the right audience. Nate and Dusty discuss the common mistake many creators make—confusing the algorithm—and how it affects video reach. Plus, Dusty shares some big updates about the po…
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Growing Organic Traffic: Anthony Gallo on Transforming Paid Ad Success into YouTube Growth
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41:00Join us on this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast where host Dusty Porter interviews Anthony Gallo, co-founder of ContentCreator.com. Anthony shares his journey from starting with zero audience in 2020 to building a thriving business with over 150,000 customers worldwide. Discover insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance o…
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Growing Organic Traffic: Anthony Gallo on Transforming Paid Ad Success into YouTube Growth
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41:00Join us on this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast where host Dusty Porter interviews Anthony Gallo, co-founder of ContentCreator.com. Anthony shares his journey from starting with zero audience in 2020 to building a thriving business with over 150,000 customers worldwide. Discover insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance o…
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A Conversation With One Of YouTubes First Employees Ryan Carey
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36:14In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter speaks with Ryan Carey, CEO of Better On and one of YouTube's earliest team members. They discuss Ryan's journey from working at YouTube during its early days to founding Better On, a company focused on helping individuals enhance their presence and communication skills through …
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A Conversation With One Of YouTubes First Employees Ryan Carey
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36:14In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter speaks with Ryan Carey, CEO of Better On and one of YouTube's earliest team members. They discuss Ryan's journey from working at YouTube during its early days to founding Better On, a company focused on helping individuals enhance their presence and communication skills through …
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Beyond Metrics: Building a YouTube Brand with Leroy Ter Braak
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41:31In this episode, Dusty Porter interviews Leroy, a YouTube strategist with extensive experience in helping creators grow their channels. They discuss the day-to-day responsibilities of a strategist, common challenges faced by creators, the importance of storytelling, viewer retention, and effective monetization strategies. Leroy emphasizes the need …
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Beyond Metrics: Building a YouTube Brand with Leroy Ter Braak
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41:31In this episode, Dusty Porter interviews Leroy, a YouTube strategist with extensive experience in helping creators grow their channels. They discuss the day-to-day responsibilities of a strategist, common challenges faced by creators, the importance of storytelling, viewer retention, and effective monetization strategies. Leroy emphasizes the need …
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100K Subscribers On YouTube In Just 4 Months With Rachel Allen
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38:37In this episode, Dusty Porter interviews Rachel Allen, a middle school band teacher who transitioned from TikTok to YouTube, sharing her journey of content creation, community building, and the challenges of engaging with students and audiences online. Rachel discusses her rapid growth on TikTok, the importance of consistency in content creation, a…
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100K Subscribers On YouTube In Just 4 Months With Rachel Allen
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38:37In this episode, Dusty Porter interviews Rachel Allen, a middle school band teacher who transitioned from TikTok to YouTube, sharing her journey of content creation, community building, and the challenges of engaging with students and audiences online. Rachel discusses her rapid growth on TikTok, the importance of consistency in content creation, a…
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How One Video Changed Everything: The YouTube Pivot That Led to Success
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27:39In this week's episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter interviews Laryssa, the founder of the YouTube channel 'Beekeeping Made Simple.' Laryssa shares her inspiring journey of moving across the country to become a beekeeper and how she transitioned from podcasting to creating educational YouTube videos. She discusses her pivo…
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How One Video Changed Everything: The YouTube Pivot That Led to Success
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27:39In this week's episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter interviews Laryssa, the founder of the YouTube channel 'Beekeeping Made Simple.' Laryssa shares her inspiring journey of moving across the country to become a beekeeper and how she transitioned from podcasting to creating educational YouTube videos. She discusses her pivo…
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Mastering YouTube with AI & Short Form Content With Austin Armstrong
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46:08In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter sits down with digital marketer and content creator Austin Armstrong. They discuss strategies for growing a YouTube channel, leveraging short form and vertical video, and the importance of understanding your audience. Austin shares insights on employing AI tools to streamline co…
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Mastering YouTube with AI & Short Form Content With Austin Armstrong
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46:08In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter sits down with digital marketer and content creator Austin Armstrong. They discuss strategies for growing a YouTube channel, leveraging short form and vertical video, and the importance of understanding your audience. Austin shares insights on employing AI tools to streamline co…
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How Brian Turned a Passion for Pokemon Into a YouTube Success Story
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39:04In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty interviews Brian from the PokeNE YouTube channel. Brian shares his journey from Omaha, Nebraska, where he started numerous side hustles before finding success with a Pokemon card business. Initially flipping items on eBay, he transitioned to his now thriving business, which began during the…
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How Brian Turned a Passion for Pokemon Into a YouTube Success Story
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39:04In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty interviews Brian from the PokeNE YouTube channel. Brian shares his journey from Omaha, Nebraska, where he started numerous side hustles before finding success with a Pokemon card business. Initially flipping items on eBay, he transitioned to his now thriving business, which began during the…
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Around the World in Videos: The Path to YouTube Success With Nick and Mathilde
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35:16In this YouTube Creators Hub podcast episode, Dusty Porter is joined by Nick and Mathilde from the popular YouTube channel Next Meridian Expedition. They discuss the inception and growth of their channel, which documents their world travels in their Land Rover Defender, Albatross. Topics include their initial challenges in video creation, the impor…
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Around the World in Videos: The Path to YouTube Success With Nick and Mathilde
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35:16In this YouTube Creators Hub podcast episode, Dusty Porter is joined by Nick and Mathilde from the popular YouTube channel Next Meridian Expedition. They discuss the inception and growth of their channel, which documents their world travels in their Land Rover Defender, Albatross. Topics include their initial challenges in video creation, the impor…
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Sponsorships Simplified: Justin Moore's Ultimate Guide for Creators
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50:36In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter speaks with Justin Moore, returning guest and author of 'Sponsor Magnet.' They delve into strategies for landing sponsorship deals, the importance of understanding your audience's needs, and creating customized proposals. Justin shares his 'ROPE' pitching method, emphasizing rel…
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Sponsorships Simplified: Justin Moore's Ultimate Guide for Creators
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50:36In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter speaks with Justin Moore, returning guest and author of 'Sponsor Magnet.' They delve into strategies for landing sponsorship deals, the importance of understanding your audience's needs, and creating customized proposals. Justin shares his 'ROPE' pitching method, emphasizing rel…
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From Couponing to Financial Freedom: Nikki Connected's YouTube Journey
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32:47In this week's episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, Dusty welcomes Nikki from the Nikki Connected YouTube channel. Nikki, previously known as the Deal Finding Diva, shares how the pandemic led her to pivot her content from couponing to methods of earning and saving money, leading to significant growth. They discuss Nikki's strategies for re…
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From Couponing to Financial Freedom: Nikki Connected's YouTube Journey
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32:47In this week's episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, Dusty welcomes Nikki from the Nikki Connected YouTube channel. Nikki, previously known as the Deal Finding Diva, shares how the pandemic led her to pivot her content from couponing to methods of earning and saving money, leading to significant growth. They discuss Nikki's strategies for re…
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