Creator Generation

Every month, we spin the wheel and answer your biggest Creator and video platform questions. It's not just random, it's Q&A Roulette! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:47 Do you need a script for your videos? 3:53 Do you need to stick to your video format? 7:42 How 'good' should a video be? 9:54 How can you get more people to click on your videos? 14:18 How do you know what your viewers want? Cre...

GhostGum is one of those rare creators who in a very short time has built a large, loyal audience. We chat to him this week about how he did it while still being authentic. Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 7:35 Researching to become a YouTuber 13:55 The GhostGum process 22:36 Being a student of the right content 35:08 The fear of uploading 44:00 Working with chaos 51:48 Top Tip If you'd like to join t...

Having a successful YouTube channel is the aspiration of many Creative Entrepreneurs. But what happens when the passion, and therefore YOU, burn out? We chat to Kat and Hailey from Beauty News about how this happened to them, and if anything could have been done to avoid it. Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 10:10 From heyday to 'nayday' 18:51 Was there a moment you sensed burnout coming? 27:35 Did put...

Every month, we spin the wheel and answer your biggest Creator and video platform questions. It's not just random, it's Q&A Roulette! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:38 What is a good intro? 5:07 Can you add copyrighted music to your video? 6:45 How do you choose the right format? 11:09 Should you only upload 'perfect' videos? 14:24 The importance of narrative in videos 17:48 Should you make Yo...

An original Van Life vlogger, Tideline To Alpine chats to us about why passion is so important for YouTube creators! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 4:38 How did you become a van-lifer? 12:10 The 'other side' of van life 20:45 Turning a lifestyle into a content trend 32:00 Where do your content ideas come from? If you'd like to join the community, our Discord server can be found here:   https://disco...

The bridge from short and long form content to TV can seem tricky, but comedy due Goodall and Gallagher have done it. In this week's episode, they tell us how! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 7:35 The first project 15:20 Meeting with Paramount 26:30 Being IP creators 37:55 Working with vs without gatekeepers If you'd like to join the community, our Discord server can be found here:   https://discord....

Every month, we spin the wheel and answer your biggest Creator and video platform questions. It's not just random, it's Q&A Roulette! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:00 Why are people mean in the comments? 7:05 The best ways to engage with your audience 10:12 Should you create videos for current or new subscribers? 14:50 The difference between audience and community Creator Generation features...

There are lots of misconceptions around doing brand deals, and it's time to straighten them out! Any creator interested in expanding their revenue streams to include brand deals NEEDS to hear this! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 6.29 Biggest mistakes creators make 12:46 Being proactive with brands 23:43 Making sure you're paid 35:00 How to you set your rate 44:20 The differences with TikTok & Yo...

Want to be a writer but don't know if you have the talent? Clare is here to break down all your reservations. This week she shares her journey, and provides important advice for aspiring creators, to help you live your dream career! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 7:27 Knowing you're good enough 11:53 The drive to keep creating 16:29 Making a web series 20:55 Going from a web series to TV 26:54 Writi...

Every month, we spin the wheel and answer your biggest Creator and video platform questions. It's not just random, it's Q&A Roulette! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:25 What's the best way to first make money on YouTube? 4:45 When can you start doing brand deals? 7:45 What if you don't like the brand you're doing an integration for? 12:40 How do you make money as a YouTuber? 17:19 When should y...

You'll be hard pressed to find someone more passionate than Emma about Cruise Ships, and that passion has led to massive success on YouTube. We talk with her about the personal and professional benefits of making videos on a topic you love! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 5:15 Interesting your audience 13:15 Developing your style 17:28 Cruise ship filming logistics 23:30 Monetising your channel 32:43...

Representation in all its forms is critical in the Creator - and viewer - landscape. We chat with Ama Scriver about finding her tribe, and how she became a spokesperson for body positivity and beauty in all its forms. Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 4:15 Where did your passion stem from? 9:40 The effect of conventional beauty standards 20:0 Steps for dealing with social media 31:05 Advice for handlin...

This week we speak with TikTok legends Tigga_Mac and Katie (formerly Cake For Days), who grew their channel after their successful cake making business was closed. Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 11:55 Growing on TikTok 18:10 Learning how to succeed as a creator 25:03 How the ritual of Okie-dokie works for the channel 39:10 New opportunities for monetizing 50:37 Where has the internet rabbit hole tak...

Every month, we spin the wheel and answer your biggest Creator and video platform questions. It's not just random, it's Q&A Roulette! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Can a new YouTuber succeed today? 4:08 Is it possible for a channel to be too niche? 12:08 How do you know what your viewers want? 15:48 Can YouTube courses help you succeed as an influencer? Creator Generation features top YouT...

Education channels are hugely popular on YouTube, and the languages niche is a big one. This week we talk to one of the most popular Creators in this space about what it takes to stand out and add value to the education community. Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 11:07 Can anyone teach on YouTube? 14:50 How to be a good teacher 22:07 Limitations of teaching on YouTube 29:00 Keeping an audience engaged...

From their routes as a live act and sketch comedy YouTube channel, Aunty Donna successfully made the leap to streaming, with their Netflix show 'Aunty Donna's Big Ol' House of Fun'. This week we chat to show director Max Miller, to find out how they did it! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 6:55 Getting a group to work well together 13:14 Perceptions of YouTubers within traditional media 18:28 Going fr...

This week we tackle an often misunderstood topic, which is extremely relevant for creators today: what would a potential recession mean to creators? What does this mean for your channel, your revenue, and your opportunities? We unpack all this and more. Episode Chapters: 0:00 What causes s recession? 6:42 What does a recession mean for people in general? 11:58 What are the implications of a recess...

Every month, we spin the wheel and answer your biggest Creator and video platform questions. It's not just random, it's Q&A Roulette! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:55 Should you recreate an older video? 5:09 Where does inspiration come from? 10:52 Are affiliate links worth it? 14:8 How important is the creator community? Creator Generation features top YouTube creators and video experts shari...

Whether to change your personality to 'fit' YouTube is a question many Creators face. This week we chat to the Edgy Veg creator, Candice, who not only faced this challenge, but did it through a niche already rife with varying opinions: Veganism! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro and going vegan 10:23 Join the Discord community 10:37 Setting yourself apart in a competitive niche 20:15 Do you need to be...

Want to work with brands but don't know how? This week we chat with Sylvia Jade, a beauty and lifestyle YouTuber with a tonne of brand experience. We cover what you should and shouldn't do when doing brand integrations on your channel. Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 5:45 Going full-time as a Creator 12:00 What a great brand deal looks like 21:00 Contractual conflicts 30:03 Are brands naïve or trying...

There's a lot of creator speculation around YouTube Shorts - if it's something that would benefit your channel, and if so, how do you make them work for you? Join us this episode, where we explore this topic with one of the most popular Shorts creators in the world. Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 6:00 The difference between the various short form platforms 12:44 Leveraging viral videos 17:55 What's...

We're back for our first Q&A Roulette of the season! For the uninitiated, every month we spin the wheel and work our way through the questions we're asked about YouTube and other video platforms. It's not just random, it's Q&A Roulette! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:46 What if you have multiple conflicting ideas for your channel? 3:40 Should you listen to everything your audience says? 7:...

What is Patreon and how can creators use it to earn new sources of revenue? That's what we cover this week with Dylan Harari, Partner Manager at - you guessed it - Patreon! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 7:19 What is Patreon 10:53 Creator Generation on Discord 11:21 Why Creators Should Diversify Revenue 14:41 Audience Ownership 17:30 Patreon Model Examples 35:02 Comparing Patreon Creator Generation...

Shannon's channel, Bounce Patrol, have held the title of Australia's biggest channel for a long time - and they're only getting bigger! What happens when you're so big that getting 100 million views is considered a failure? How do you get to that level of success, and what's involved in holding onto it? Check out this week's ep to find out! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 5:48 Discord break 7:11 How...

We're back for a new season! And this year we've made some exciting changes. In our return episode, we join up with top travel YouTuber Phoebe (from the channel Little Grey Box), to answer some major creator questions! Episode Chapters: 0:00 Intro 5:10 Building your business with a moderate sub count 11:38 The biggest creator questions 18:40 The top things creators should focus on Creator Generati...