220: How to Build and Monetize a YouTube Channel w/ Gillian Perkins

Imperfect Success

14-11-2023 • 52 min

In this episode, Nicole interviews YouTube expert Gillian Perkins!

You'll learn insider tips and growth hacking strategies to build your audience fast and turn your channel into a business. With over 700K subscribers herself, Gillian reveals the secrets to optimizing your content for the YouTube algorithm while avoiding mistakes beginners make.

5 Key YouTube Growth Takeaways:

  • Create high-quality videos consistently to rapidly improve production skills. Forget perfection - consistent practice is key.

  • Leverage launching a new channel to get your first 100 subscribers quickly. This gives the algorithm initial viewership data to recommend your videos.

  • Optimize content for your audience's needs and desires, not just to please the algorithm. Build trust and rapport with viewers.

  • Have at least 50 video topic ideas prepared before launching a channel to choose the best and know you have enough planned content.

  • Prioritize YouTube ad revenue as your main monetization focus over distracting tools like Super Chats. Focus on high-impact income strategies.

Tune in to hear Gillian's best tips for launching a profitable YouTube channel quickly, avoiding common beginner mistakes, and growth hacking your way to YouTube success fast.

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