Vidpros Insiders

Avi Gandhi joins Vidpros Insiders to discuss the evolution of the creator economy, what it takes to build a sustainable creator business, and why the future belongs to what he calls the "creator middle class." Drawing from nearly two decades in the industry as an agent, producer, platform executive, founder, and now creator, Avi shares what changed once he started creating content himsel...

Anthony, the creator behind Random Adventures 2.0, joins Vidpros Insiders to share the incredible story of how a YouTube channel that began as a way for his grandchildren to know him turned into a thriving community of more than 50,000 subscribers. We talk about recovering from a life-changing stroke, learning YouTube from scratch, storytelling, audience building, consistency, filming with nothing...

Meet BG , the creator behind Local Band Smokeout, a music discovery platform that has spent more than a decade helping independent artists reach new listeners across rock, hip-hop, EDM, K-pop, metal, and nearly every genre in between. In this episode, BG shares how he became one of the earliest creators making music reaction videos, why he chose to support unknown artists instead of focusing only...

George Blackman joins Vidpros Insiders to discuss what great YouTube scriptwriting actually looks like in the age of AI. From writing for some of YouTube's biggest creators to building his own AI-powered scriptwriting tool, George shares how his approach to storytelling, retention, and content strategy has evolved over the years. We also explore why structure matters more than ever, how to us...

Subscribr AI co-founder Bryan joins Vidpros Insiders to discuss what actually makes YouTube videos successful and how AI is changing the entire creation process. We talk about scriptwriting, storytelling, audience trust, personal branding, AI-generated thumbnails and videos, customer research, and why human taste and strong ideas will remain essential even as more of YouTube production becomes aut...

Fractional AI officer and Get Desky founder Jennifer Bennett joins Vidpros Insiders to discuss how businesses can adopt AI responsibly without losing the human element. We talk about broken processes, founder bottlenecks, sustainable systems, AI agents, human oversight, decision fatigue, responsible implementation, and why AI should support employees rather than simply replace them. Learn more abo...

Commercial photographer and Camera Shake Podcast host Kersten Luts joins Vidpros Insiders to discuss how a lockdown project grew into more than 320 podcast episodes. We talk about consistency, podcasting, AI, the future of photography, simplifying production, and building a creative career that lasts. Learn more about Kersten Luts: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CameraShakePodcast Instagram: ht...

How do you turn a passion for one NFL team into a full-time YouTube career? In this episode of Vidpros Insiders , I sit down with IngravenVids , creator of one of YouTube's biggest Baltimore Ravens communities, to discuss how he found his niche, built an engaged audience, and stayed consistent for years. We talk about why he shifted his content to the Ravens, building a respectful sports comm...

Silver stacking creator Silver Slayer has spent nearly a decade helping people understand precious metals, investing, and building wealth through physical silver. What started as a hobby filming silver unboxings has grown into one of YouTube's largest channels in the niche.  In this episode, Silver Slayer shares how he discovered the world of investing, why he believes consistency matters mor...

Meet Danny McGee, a travel and adventure filmmaker based in Colorado who combines filmmaking, technology, and outdoor exploration across YouTube, commercial projects, and brand work. Danny creates content for camera and drone companies while documenting ambitious travel projects of his own. His biggest current project is Southbound, a motorcycle series following Danny and his friends as they ride...

Meet Simon Owens, media industry journalist, newsletter writer, and host of The Business of Content, where he interviews some of the world's most successful media entrepreneurs to uncover exactly how they built sustainable content businesses. After starting his career as a newspaper reporter, Simon transitioned into covering the rapidly evolving media landscape, documenting the rise of indepe...

Meet Jiayang Liu , filmmaker, YouTube creator, and founder of Gold Hour Studios, where he's on a mission to help aspiring filmmakers build meaningful careers while pursuing his own dream of directing feature films. Fresh out of USC's School of Cinematic Arts, Jiayang has built more than a filmmaking career. Through his YouTube channel, podcast, production company, and educational content...

Meet Chris, the founder of Ridge Films and the creator of the Desktop Video Studio, a system that helps business owners create professional video content consistently without the complexity of traditional production. For more than 25 years, Chris has watched the video industry evolve from VHS tapes and DVDs to AI-powered content creation and remote production. What started as a traditional video p...

Meet Sean Weisbrot, entrepreneur, podcast host, and the founder of SparkVox, an AI-powered platform designed to turn business conversations into authentic LinkedIn content. After living and building businesses across China, Vietnam, and now Portugal, Sean has spent the last 15 years as an entrepreneur while interviewing hundreds of founders through his podcast, We Live to Build. In this conversati...

Meet Austin Armstrong, AI entrepreneur, digital marketer, content creator, and CEO of Syllaby, an AI platform designed to simplify video creation. In this episode, Austin shares how he built an audience through useful, searchable content, turned his experience in digital marketing into scalable businesses, and uses AI to make content production faster and more accessible. We discuss short-form vid...

Meet Gabrielle Dolan, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and storytelling expert helping leaders, creators, and professionals communicate with more clarity, trust, and authenticity. In this episode, we talk about Gabrielle’s journey from the corporate world to building a career around business storytelling, why she believes personal stories are one of the most powerful ways to connect with an au...

Meet Jake Thomas, YouTube title strategist, creator, and the founder behind Creator Hooks, where he helps creators understand the psychology behind titles, thumbnails, hooks, and packaging that earn more clicks. In this episode, we talk about why YouTube titles can make or break a video, how Jake went from being terrible at writing titles to studying thousands of them, and why a few words can be t...

Meet Philipe Reis, entrepreneur, YouTube creator, and the founder behind Mr. Reis, where he shares insights on making money online, personal branding, creator business, AI systems, and building more freedom through the internet. In this episode, we talk about Philipe’s journey from starting YouTube as a teenager in Brazil to moving out early, building online businesses, experimenting with dropship...

Meet Andrew Ford, a software engineer, YouTube creator, and the creator behind Buttercut, an AI-assisted video editing tool built to help creators turn raw footage into rough cuts faster using Claude. In this episode, we talk about Andrew’s journey from working as an engineer to taking time off to pursue YouTube, why editing became the hardest part of creating consistently, and how that frustratio...

Meet Heidi Blackie, the creator behind Unshakable Me, a speaker, coach, and former occupational therapist helping people reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and move through healing, burnout, grief, procrastination, and personal transformation. In this episode, we talk about Heidi’s journey from working as an occupational therapist and living a full but overwhelming life to facing chronic...

Meet Kirk Kodre (KVK Automates), an AI entrepreneur, content creator, and founder helping businesses implement AI automations, AI employees, and scalable systems that save time, reduce costs, and drive growth. In this episode, we talk about Kirk's journey from building AI-powered dropshipping systems and automation workflows to launching a successful AI agency, growing a thriving Skool commun...

Meet Brianna, also known as BranimationsYT, a creator known for her raw storytelling, introspective commentary, gaming content, and authentic conversations around creativity, social media, mental health, and internet culture. In this episode, we talk about Brianna’s journey from starting YouTube at 12 years old to building an audience through vulnerability, authenticity, and long-form storytelling...

Meet David Boland, creator, entrepreneur, and storyteller known for his conversations around mindset, abundance, personal branding, creativity, and building a life with more freedom and intention. In this episode, we talk about David’s journey from working minimum wage jobs in Ireland to building an online business, growing a YouTube audience, traveling the world, and helping creators and entrepre...

Meet Jordan Orme, professional editor, YouTube creator, and filmmaker known for breaking down viral videos, editing psychology, storytelling, and retention on YouTube. In this episode, we talk about Jordan’s journey from freelance editing to building a massive audience online, editing for creators like MrBeast, and working with artists and brands including Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Nike, and Goo...

Meet Ryan Nolan, creator behind Ryan & Matt Data Science, as he breaks down how AI workflows, automation, and YouTube can be used to build real career and business opportunities. In this episode, we talk about Ryan’s journey from data science to AI content, how he built a 40K subscriber YouTube channel, and why he chose to build a channel instead of pursuing a traditional master’s degree. We a...