Chad and Steve Have a Podcast

In this episode we breakdown the many different streams of income content creators can use to earn a living on YouTube. We discuss AdSense monetization, brand sponsorships, Patreon, affiliate sales, product sales, merch, and much more. And we  talk about how much of our incomes come for these sources.  Our YouTube channels: Clean My Space https://www.youtube.com/c/cleanmyspace Woodworking for Mere...

This week we take a trip down memory lane and discuss features YouTube used to have. Then we talk about the current set of features and what ones we wish YouTube would implement in the future.  Our YouTube channels: Clean My Space https://www.youtube.com/c/cleanmyspace Woodworking for Mere Mortals: https://www.youtube.com/user/stevinmarin

This week we're talking with Jared Polin from Fro Knows Photo about personal branding and how he sets himself apart from the crowd on YouTube. With lucrative products and revenue streams, Jared has build a highly successful career bringing photography to a YouTube audience.  Check out Fro Knows Photo on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JaredPolin

This week we're having a conversation with Antonio Centeno from Real Men Real Style. We talk about how his military background led to his entrepreneurship and how he manages multiple businesses today. We'll find out his approach to using YouTube and social media to maintain his position as one of the world's leading experts on men's style.  Check out Real Men Real Style on YouTube: https://www.you...

In this episode, we talking with Shannon Jones, the creator, producer, and director of Bounce Patrol. We discuss the many challenges of creating children's shows on YouTube and why they are the most consumed content on the platform. And we'll find out what it's like to have 19 million subscribers and 11 billion views. Bounce Patrol: https://www.youtube.com/c/Bouncepatrolkidstv

In this episode, we’re talking with Matthias Wandel. We’ll find out about the amazing machines he makes and how he's created so many viral videos from them. We'll get into his thoughts on monetization and how he manages to make a living without brand or sponsorship deals. And we’ll find out how and why he got started on YouTube 13 years ago.  Matthias Wandel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/use...

In this episode, we interview Melissa Maker, the host of Clean my Space the biggest channel on YouTube dedicated to helping you clean everything and organize your life.  We discuss how radio and TV still struggles to understand YouTube, seeing this generation of content creators as a threat. We talk about entrepreneurship, gender stereotypes, minimalism, cleanfluencers, and much more.  Chad's Chan...

In this candid discussion Tim Schmoyer of Video Creators opens up about his recent burnout and how it has affected his health, physically and mentally. It's a problem that almost all content creators will experience at some point.  We'll discuss strategies for maintaining a healthy work/life balance and how to find meaning in distractions outside of our day-to-day routines. Check out  Video Creato...

In this episode of Chad & Steve Have a Podcast: • A look back at Steve's 2009 YouTube channel and its whopping 186 subscribers • YouTube channel recommendation of the week. Check out iJustine's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ijustine  • Let's learn about Chad and Clean My Space • TikTok, Instagram Stories, Snapchat, Vine, and more ephemeral content.  SUBSCRIBE to Chad & Steve Have A...

In this episode of Chad and Steve Have a Podcast: — How to bounce back from an underperforming video — YouTube channel recommendation of the week — Annoying sponsorship techniques. Are sponsorships out of control? Will the bubble burst?  Please subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcICRrCNf-7Lprkflq_8Jow

In this episode of Chad and Steve Have A Podcast, we're talking about the Streamy Awards and the usual bunch of nominees. Plus a discussion on OG content creators who have moved on to greener pastures. And we get into our wild west videos that we feel estranged from.

In this episode of Chad & Steve Have a Podcast, we discuss YouTube and its obsession with promoting content that is not created for YouTube. Are YouTubers, people who produce content specifically for this platform being left behind?  We also talk about the new documentary, Dolly Parton: Here I Am and how Dolly has managed to keep her personal brand so solid over so many years.  And we get nostalgi...

How can new YouTube channels get any traction in a sea of channels? Is it worth it? In this episode of Chad & Steve Have a Podcast, we discuss our first YouTube videos, roller coasters, TV shows, and family vlogging.

We have a conversation about "This is Paris", the new YouTube Original documentary about Paris Hilton, social media influencers, and then get into a discussion about the camera gear we use to make our videos.

Chad and Steve talk about remaking our old videos, comment trolls, building websites in the early days of the internet, the time lapse channel "Temponaut", and how the old Steve is way better than the new Steve.

Are we addicted to social media? Chad & Steve discuss product launches, retail sales, and "The Social Dilemma" documentary.

In this episode, Chad and Steve talk about "clicking the bell", phone addiction, and deep diving into A/B thumbnail testing.

In this episode we talk about the surreal red California atmosphere, learning to be comfortable enough to podcast without editing, niche YouTube channels, and of course, cat videos.

In this episode we talk about web sites in the early days, snagging domains, DIY content creation, and setting up this podcast.