Kevin Kolbe
The Kevin Kolbe Podcast
Real talk and random thoughts about creative work, making an impact, sharing your gifts, and living life. Oh hey, I'm Kevin. After over 30 something years in traditional media - some radio and a lot of TV - now I focus my full-time on all things digital, mainly YouTube. Well, I have written some books too. Besides that I'm a husband, dad of three - including one with special needs - and a Jesus freak. Appreciate you being here. Consider leaving a review and comment too. Now, let's go!
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Episodes
Stop holding back your gifts 21.11.2025 15:41
If you are so ready to start but keep waiting for that right time, watch this now. Sign-up for 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 stuff → https://www.amazon.com/shop/kevinkolbe “You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My ent...
The problem with YouTube sponsorships and brand deals 18.11.2025 1:05:11
Talking with Jason T. Lewis from Painfully Honest Tech about the creator economy and his recent decision to change how he approaches YouTube sponsorships and brand deals. We also talk about his creative journey along the way and his advice for anyone wanting to get started. Let's go! Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Sign-up to my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.ki...
Meeting Lainey Wilson before she was famous [Never Seen Before] 14.11.2025 9:02
Before Lainey Wilson became the huge Country Music Star and TV actress, we talked about her roots in country music and her advice for anyone wanting to follow in her music footsteps. Think you'll get a kick out of this never before seen interview with Lainey Wilson. Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Sign-up to my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ My gear and...
The Future of Sponsorships on YouTube 11.11.2025 19:36
A new report has some surprising and exciting news about sponsorships on YouTube. Let’s dive into the takeaways and talk about the potential of making money on YouTube. This video is sponsored by Riverside. Use my code KEVINKOLBE and save 15% off - https://riverside.sjv.io/qz65OL Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Sign-up to my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ M...
How to Fight Back when YouTube Demonetizes Your Video 06.11.2025 14:48
Nothing worse than getting an email that you're using copyrighted material. Unless you're not. Here's what happened to me and how to fight it if it happens to you too. Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Sign-up to my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ Legit music sites you can use: • Upbeat → https://share.uppbeat.io/kevinkolbe • Soundstripe → https://...
Pro Hollywood editor shares his editing secrets and stories 04.11.2025 44:17
Jeff Bartsch is a veteran Hollywood editor including shows like American Ninja Warrior (one of my favorites!). Jeff shares his journey, creative process, and editing tips that will help anyone from beginner to pro. ☎️ Book a coaching call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching 🗞️ Get my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ Connect with Jeff • Linkedin → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-bartsc...
Stop creating for the YouTube algorithm. Do this instead 30.10.2025 21:06
When it comes to making videos and creating content, who are you really creating for? If you've been chasing the algorithm, you may want to change the way you think. Let's go. Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Sign-up for my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ Videos mentioned • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci0nwEx9yMs&t=1050s • https://www.youtube....
Should you do faceless YouTube videos? 28.10.2025 21:05
Should you do faceless videos? (Good question). Let's talk about the pros and cons of going faceless on YouTube. Book a coaching call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coachingSign-up for That Newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something I may make a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
The Future of YouTube, Podcasts, and AI...oh my! 21.10.2025 53:20
YouTube creator Meredith Marsh joins me as we dive into the future of YouTube, video podcasts and AI. Let's go! Book a coaching call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Get my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ Videos mentioned • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9RZ4B • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZTUDzcvRFA • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktDlv1P4gxw • https://www.youtube.com...
How to Stand Out on YouTube (works for anyone) 17.10.2025 26:11
Sharing the simple way you can stand out on YouTube regardless of who you are. Let's go. Book a coaching call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Sign-up to my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ Videos mentioned• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuUTyRDMwEU • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbZbPHjE8NE • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAPkOxRnh4c • https://www.youtube.com/@themotoroi...
Simple Ways to make Video Sound Better 14.10.2025 27:06
Audio is the key to a great video. Seriously. So here are a bunch of simple ways to help your videos sound better. My mics and audio gear → https://amzn.to/4h3BAlb Book a coaching call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Sign-up to my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯This video is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something I may make a small commission. As...
Did AI Just Kill the Video Star? 08.10.2025 42:10
AI is getting real but will it replace real people? Talking with award-winning filmmaker Christopher Shawn Shaw about the impact of AI on creativity. Book a coaching call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Get my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ Connect with Christopher • Web: linkt.ree/directorCSS • Socials: @directorCSS Watch his movie Church People → https://amzn.to/432MMZx Source...
Should you avoid this new YouTube feature? 06.10.2025 16:32
It's called BrandConnect Open Call. Let's take a look and see if it's really as good as it sounds. Hint, I have some big issues with it. Let's talk. Book a coaching call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Get my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ References• YouTube announcement video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZH87Ahjbs0 • BrandConnect Policies: https://support.g...
21 NEW YouTube updates - from WOW to What the?... 03.10.2025 31:59
Talking about YouTube's latest updates and what they mean for us creators. Some are amazing, others, well, aren't so much. Let's talk. ☎️ Need help? Book a coaching call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Buy my books • Video Podcasting Made Easy → https://amzn.to/3AFXUQJ • Live Streaming Made Easy → https://amzn.to/3KUaEFK 🗞️ Get my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/🔴 Vide...
How I broke my addiction to social media 30.09.2025 26:12
Taking a deep dive into how I broke my addiction to social media. If you feel the same, hopefully this helps you too. Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Get my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ "Reconnected" book by Carlos Whittaker → https://amzn.to/471znmX Netflix doc "The Social Dilemma" → https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Some li...
Do you really need a new iPhone? 29.09.2025 18:50
There's a new iPhone in town (to the tune of The Eagles "There's a New Kid in Town" 😂). Do you really need another new phone to create content? Let's talk. ☎️ Need help? Book a coaching call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching 😳 The gear list I shared in the video → https://amzn.to/3LlRdoH 🗞️ Get my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/💻 I used Ecamm to record this....
Maybe this is the nudge you need to start creating 26.09.2025 16:17
It's too easy to tell ourselves why we can't create. I want to share some insights that hopefully will help you just create. Let's talk. The video I produced "Max and Elias": https://youtu.be/5uVnL1XnhIE Book a coaching call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching Get my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ Like my shirt? Get one here → https://kevinkolbe-shop.fourthwall....
Busting popular YouTube myths with Nick Nimmin 25.09.2025 54:36
Busting the top YouTube myths with one of the OG's of YouTube Nick Nimmin. ☎️ Book a coaching call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching 🗞️ Get my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ 📷 Check out my desk setup → https://kevinkolbe.com/my-desk-setup 🔗 Connect with Nick • Website: https://nicknimmin.com • App: https://newcreator.app • Channel: https://youtube.com/nicknimmin ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Some li...
Simple tips to be more comfortable on camera 23.09.2025 11:12
Simple tips to help you be more comfortable and confident on camera. Let's go! ☎️ Book a coaching call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching 🗞️ Get my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ If you do want a prompter, I recommend this one → https://amzn.to/41mtcH5 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something I may make a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qu...
The video that changed my life, one year later. 07.08.2025 22:30
One year ago, I took a chance, hit record and uploaded a video that would change my professional and personal life for ever. ☎️ Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching 🗞️ Sign-up for my newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ 🔴 The video that changed everything for me → https://youtu.be/kS7IdHPmLkk 📷 The gear I used for this videoCamera: https://amzn.to/4mc2hFH Lens: https://a...
What I've learned so far on my YouTube journey... 16.07.2025 38:58
My YouTube journey has been a wild ride. Let me share some of the things I did and didn't do on my road to 100,000 subscribers. Let's go! ☎️ Need help? Book a call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching 🗞️ Sign-up for my newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/ 🚀 Learn thumbnail basics → https://kevinkolbe.com/b/youtube-thumbnails-made-easy Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something...
Is Amazon Prime still worth the money in 2025? 03.07.2025 8:01
Amazon Prime isn't free but is it worth the money? Personally I think so. Let me share how I use it. 👉 Try Amazon Prime free for 30 days → https://amzn.to/3I46kW3 ❤️ Things we really like • Prime Video → https://amzn.to/3I46kW3 • Prime Reading → https://amzn.to/3Te6blc • Amazon Photos → https://amzn.to/4nsJEyI • Audible → https://amzn.to/40k6HSL 📷 My video desk setup → https://amzn.to/4n9BiM...
Before You Buy a Camera, Ask These Questions First 05.06.2025 10:15
Before you buy a camera, ask yourself these questions. 👉 Video is sponsored by Riverside. Use my code "KevinKolbe" and save 15% → https://creators.riverside.fm/kevinkolbe 🔥 Check out my crash courses: • 3, 2, 1 Video Done → https://kevinkolbe.com/b/3-2-1-video-done • Thumbnails Made Easy → https://kevinkolbe.com/b/youtube-thumbnails-made-easy 📷 Video Camera Ideas • Osmo Action 5 → htt...
YouTube videos you can do with little gear 02.06.2025 14:42
Sharing 10 YouTube video ideas you can do without any fancy gear—perfect for beginners, especially if you’re over 40. Let's go. 💡 Get MORE ideas for free 👉 https://kevinkolbe.com/b/youtube-video-ideas ☎️ Need help? Book a call → https://tidycal.com/kevinkolbe/coaching-call 📘 Buy my book “Video Podcasting Made Easy” → https://amzn.to/3AFXUQJ 📷 Gear Ideas • DJI Osmo Pocket 3 → https://amzn.t...
Surprisingly simple tips to make Live Streaming Easy(er) 30.05.2025 34:35
Kevin and Kendall share all the things live streaming. 👉 This video is sponsored by Riverside. Use my code KEVINKOLBE and save 15% off → https://creators.riverside.fm/kevinkolbe 📘 Get my book "Live Streaming Made Easy" → https://amzn.to/3KUaEFK 🔥 Get my course and learn how to make YouTube Thumbnails: https://kevinkolbe.com/b/youtube-thumbnails-made-easy ☎️ Need help with video? Book...
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