The Kevin Kolbe Podcast

Regardless of where you are on your creative journey, you should ask yourself this question. It matters more than you may imagine. Let's talk. Get my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com My books to help you do more with video • Live Streaming Made Easy: https://amzn.to/3KUaEFK• Video Podcasting Made Easy: https://amzn.to/3AFXUQJ How I made this video • Camera: https://amzn.to/45H3wqg...

With YouTube doubling its Partner Program requirement to 8,000 watch hours, I break down whether small creators should quit or double down. Here is my strategy for building watch time, monetizing beyond ad revenue, and staying focused on your core mission. Get my free newsletter → https://go.kevinkolbe.com/PsCzFpA?utm_content=fYBgqy_0VdE My books: • Video Podcasting Made Easy → https://go.kevinkol...

After watching a recent vidIQ Podcast, I share some key takeaways about the reality of YouTube growth, algorithm myths, and why Casey Neistat himself admits the platform has changed. In this video, we talk about the Algorithm myth, originality vs. templates, the danger of "Grifter Gurus" and real advice from YouTube itself. Need help? Book a 1:1 call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Thi...

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Sometimes life happens and you gotta step back and make sure your priorities are in check. Recently an unexpected health situation turned into a long hospital stay. How do you "keep grinding" when life comes to a grind. Let's talk. Learn more about LGS → https://www.lgsfoundation.org My books → https://amzn.to/3BOz02j Sign-up for updates → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com Gear I shot this...

Dealing with procrastination. My books → https://amzn.to/3BOz02j Sign-up for updates, tips and other creative stuff → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching My gear → https://amzn.to/3LlRdoH----------This video is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amaz...

Big news for travel content creators! Get my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Gear ideas for travel video • DJI Action Cams: https://amzn.to/4eg3Xf7 • DJI Osmo Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/43V1Ubs • GoPro: https://amzn.to/4e5LlhS • DJI Wireless Mic 2: https://amzn.to/4ea8JdU • DJI Wireless Mic Mini: https://amzn.to/3RM5baB • Hollyl...

3 recent Hollywood movies have been big hits and all 3 are made by YouTubers. Let's talk about the new state of the old Hollywood. Where we watch most of our movies → https://amzn.to/4as73eN Get my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com Need help? Book a call → https://tidycal.com/kevinkolbe/coaching-call My gear → https://kevinkolbe.com/gearMy books • Video Podcasting Made Easy → https...

Video podcasts on YouTube are hotter than ever. Let's talk about it. Sign-up for my free email → https://go.kevinkolbe.com/PsCzFpA?utm_content=s6nbD2sj1WE Software mentioned • StreamYard → https://go.kevinkolbe.com/3FTnM0W?utm_content=s6nbD2sj1WE • Ecamm → https://go.kevinkolbe.com/YrJgtq7?utm_content=s6nbD2sj1WE • Riverside → https://go.kevinkolbe.com/NQgHSF8?utm_content=s6nbD2sj1WE • OBS → h...

9 years on YouTube and over 100,000 subscribers (thank you!), knowing what I know now, this is what I would do differently if I started my YouTube channel today. Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching My gear → https://www.amazon.com/shop/kevinkolbe Sign-up to for my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com My books → https://amzn.to/3BOz02j Disclaimer: Some links are affili...

9 ways to make your YouTube channel stand-out around the Oscars. Ideas for new channels and those looking to create something new. Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching The gear I used to make this video: • Camera: https://amzn.to/4qXdeNt • Lens: https://amzn.to/4ueueBU • Mic: https://amzn.to/4r8Ohi0 Check out all my gear → https://www.amazon.com/shop/kevinkolbe Sign-up to for m...

Alysa Liu's gold medal performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics was amazing on a lot of levels. So what can content creators learn from her? More than you may think. Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching My gear → https://www.amazon.com/shop/kevinkolbe Sign-up to for my free newsletter → https://kevinkolbe.substack.com Watch these for more: Alysa Liu wins gold: https://www.yo...

Final Cut Pro is part of Apple's Creator Studio. And as a stand-alone app. So is it free or not? Let's talk. Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching My gear → https://www.amazon.com/shop/kevinkolbe Sign-up to for my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com Here's a list of editing apps. I've used some but not all. Read the TOS of service before you decide: htt...

22 minutes and 42 seconds of the best YouTube advice from some really amazing YouTubers. Regardless of where you are on your YouTube journey, I know you’ll get a lot out of their advice. Let’s go! Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Sign-up to get free creative ideas, updates, and encouragement too! → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ Links to check out • Resources I use and recomm...

Something simple to do now for yourself and others to enjoy one day. Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Some options if you want to record but can’t be there in person • StreamYard - https://streamyard.com/?fpr=kevinkolbe • Riverside - https://riverside.sjv.io/qz65OL • Zoom - https://www.zoom.com/ • Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/landing • iPhone Videos mentioned • htt...

Well snap, YouTube says its my 9th birthday, well in channel years. Sharing the 9 lessons learned along the way. Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching What I used to make this video • Camera: https://amzn.to/4t5Jv7l • Mic: https://amzn.to/4c48PV0 • Mic handle: https://amzn.to/4rbje5C • Tripod/mount: https://amzn.to/45DvsMh Sign-up to for more ideas and updates → https://kevin-ko...

YouTube's CEO, Neal Mohan, shared his vision and priorities for YouTube in 2026 and what this means for creators. A couple of the things are really, really cool. Let's talk. Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching What I used to make this video • Camera: https://amzn.to/3NugnX5 • Lens: https://amzn.to/49vExJq • Mic: https://amzn.to/45k1ZH2 • Mic arm: https://amzn.to/3NkWTE...

FOX has announced a major new division all about digital and they're tapping YouTube creators to be their next stars. How could this affect you? Let's talk. All my gear → https://www.amazon.com/shop/kevinkolbe Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Sign-up to for more ideas and updates → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com More about me → https://kevinkolbe.com/ _________ Disclai...

Sharing my checklist I go through when I get email pitches to determine if the sponsorship offer is real or a scam. These are the actual steps I go thru to protect myself and hopefully you too. Sign-up to my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ Get your Created to Create merch → https://kevinkolbe-shop.fourthwall.com Check out my books → https://amzn.to/4nNsw5L My gear and other cool stu...

Yeah AI is here and all but is it really all that? How do you compete or even beat AI? Recently the head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri shared his vision for the future of IG and creators. Let's talk. All my gear → https://www.amazon.com/shop/kevinkolbe Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Sign-up to for more ideas and updates → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com More about me → https...

If you're waiting to make videos until you have the "best camera", this video's for you. Sign-up for my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ This is the set-up I used to make this video • Phone → https://amzn.to/4rk6wCs • Mic → https://amzn.to/3KmuHQ8 • Tripod → https://amzn.to/4odSqjq • Phone mount → https://amzn.to/4pysXT1 • Pocket 3 → https://amzn.to/4oic6Ts • Light...

YouTube can overwhelm you with stats but sometimes they can show you something that can really help you keep creating. Let's talk. Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Gear I used for this video• Camera: https://amzn.to/4psO2O4• Mic: https://amzn.to/49bGhHx• Mini Tripod: https://amzn.to/45KOxvQ All my gear → https://www.amazon.com/shop/kevinkolbe Sign-up to for more ideas a...

Tom Buck joins me to talk about his journey from high school teacher to full-time YouTuber, including being named the Rode People’s Choice Creator of the Year. We also chat about his love for tech, how he handles brands and sponsorships, and his thoughts on AI. Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Sign-up to get free creative ideas, updates, and encouragement too! → https://kev...

If you’re ready to get started on YouTube but you don’t know what to do, let me help. In this video, you’ll learn how to find your niche, how to find video ideas, be comfortable on camera, shortcuts to make videos - even your first video - how to upload a YouTube video, what makes a great thumbnails and settings to get the most out of your YouTube channel. By the end of this video, you’ll have the...

Over the last few months, I've gotten a lot of great questions so in this podcast, I'm answering those questions to help you create. Let's go. Get your Created to Create merch → https://kevinkolbe-shop.fourthwall.com Check out my books → https://amzn.to/4nNsw5L My gear and other cool stuff → https://www.amazon.com/shop/kevinkolbe Disclaimer: Some links are affiliate links. If you buy s...