Episode 415: The Secret to Making Money on YouTube Without a Big Audience with James Allen
Release Date: 11/25/2024
Episode 471: A Year-End Business Reflection On Reclaiming My Identity, Clarity, and Leadership
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There are years that move you forward… and years that fundamentally recalibrate who you are as a business leader. 2025 was the latter for me. It was a year of high-highs and deeply uncomfortable lows. A year where what used to work stopped feeling aligned. A year where clarity didn’t come from pushing harder, but from being willing to sit in the unknown long enough to let something truer emerge. In episode 471 of Amplify Your Success podcast, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the most transformational years I’ve experienced in business. I’m sharing what actually unfolded...
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Episode 470: On Air Coaching: How to Monetize Your Podcast Without Feeling Salesy with Angela Ross
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When you start a podcast from your passion, it’s not uncommon to hit a stage where monetization becomes essential. You can be consistent with your podcast, deliver real value, and still need an aligned strategy to see an ROI. The issue isn’t your content… it’s the structure of how you leverage your brand. In episode 470 of Amplify Your Success Podcast, I’m coaching Angela Ross, host of SoCal Voices, on how to turn her podcast into a true visibility + revenue engine—without turning it into a “sales pitch” or forcing ads that don’t fit her brand. We unpack why selling can feel...
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Episode 469: The Human Design Approach to Messaging That Resonates and Converts With Samantha Riley
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Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things with your messaging… yet it still isn’t landing the way you know it could? You’re showing up consistently. You’re sharing value. You’re following the strategies. But something about your message still feels off, or worse, invisible. In episode 469 of Amplify Your Success podcast, I’m joined by Samantha Riley, Human Design expert and business strategist, to explore why traditional messaging frameworks often fail for entrepreneurs, and how integrating your Human Design can help you express your brilliance with clarity,...
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Episode 468: 5 Leadership Shifts That Recalibrate Your Energy and Make You Un-Ignorable
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There comes a moment in your business where playing it safe stops working. You feel yourself holding back, dimming your leadership, or waiting for the “right moment” to make a decision that you know would change everything. If you’ve been sensing that internal tension—between who you are today and the version of you that’s trying to emerge—this episode is for you. In Episode 468 of Amplify Your Success podcast, I’m breaking down the 5 leadership decisions that instantly shift your confidence and unleash your personal power as a voice to be heard in your industry. These are...
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Episode 467: How One Strategic Connection Can Outperform Months of Marketing
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If you’ve been pouring time and energy into collaborations that go nowhere, you’re not imagining it—most people are stuck doing “random acts of collaboration” that look productive but never actually create traction. But here’s what most entrepreneurs overlook: ✨ It only takes one aligned connection to fast-track your visibility, open new client pathways, and create opportunities you could never manufacture on your own. In episode 467 of the Amplify Your Success Podcast, I break down the collaboration strategy I’ve used (and taught my clients) to unlock consistent visibility and...
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Episode 466: The 3 Step Manifestation Formula That Helps You Get Unstuck and Achieve Big Goals with Natalie Ledwell
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You can have the right strategy, the right offer, and the right mindset, but if your subconscious beliefs aren’t on board, your results will always fall short of your potential. Here’s the truth: success isn’t just about hard work or the right offer. It’s about aligning your subconscious programming with what you actually want to create, because if your beliefs don’t match your vision, you’ll keep running into the same wall. In episode 466 of Amplify Your Success Podcast, I’m joined by my friend and manifestation expert, Natalie Ledwell, co-founder of Mind Movies. Natalie shares...
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Episode 465: Build Trust Faster: How the 7-4-11 Content Model Turns Cold Leads into Ready to Buy Customers
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Have you ever wondered what really moves a potential client from curious to committed? It’s not always an irresistible offer or the perfect messaging — in today’s market, it’s trust. And trust isn’t built in a single touchpoint. It’s built through consistent, repeated experiences of your message across multiple channels. The most successful coaches and experts don’t create more content — they create strategic connection. They know how to show up in the right places, with the right message, with the right cadence so that their audience feels seen, understood, and ready to take...
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Episode 464: Stop Wasting Time on the Wrong Collaborations (Do This Instead)
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Have you ever walked away from a strategic partnership deal thinking, “That should have worked better than it did”? Maybe you co-hosted a workshop, swapped podcast interviews, or supported someone’s launch, but instead of new leads, visibility, or momentum, it felt like a lot of effort with very little return. One of the biggest complaints I often hear is the imbalance between two strategic alliances, one who is always promoting the other with any reciprocity, then resentment creeps in. I get it. I’ve been there too. And what I’ve learned over the years is that not all collaborations...
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Episode 463: Unlocking Your Dormant Growth Multiplier: Building Your Collaboration Ecosystem
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Episode 462: Triple Your Pipeline in 30 Days: How to Turn Dormant Leads into Clients with Mandi Ellefson
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What if the fastest way to fill your pipeline wasn’t chasing new leads… but reigniting the ones you already have? If you’ve ever stared at a list of past prospects who never said “yes” and thought, “They’re gone for good,” think again. Those dormant leads could actually be your next high-ticket clients – if you know how to re-engage them strategically. In episode 462 of Amplify Your Success Podcast, I sat down with Mandi Ellefson, founder of Hands-Off CEO, to uncover a powerful (yet simple) system to reactivate cold leads and close 1–2 new deals in just 30 days without paid...
info_outlineEver wonder if you can monetize your YouTube channel, even if you don’t have a big audience or millions of views? It’s time to challenge the common misconception that more views equals more income. The truth? A smaller, engaged audience can generate even bigger results when you know how to connect and inspire action.
On Amplify Your Success Podcast episode 415, James Allen, an online coach who specializes in digital marketing and passive income, shares unconventional strategies to grow a business using YouTube. He’ll show you how to use strategic content planning and simplicity and why focusing on authentic content, niche topics and a clear channel identity to captivate the right audience and drive meaningful engagement. He’ll share why pre-production is key, from crafting compelling titles and developing engaging thumbnails to attract and retain viewers.
Tune in now to discover why understanding your audience needs and tailoring your content accordingly is one of the secrets to monetizing YouTube effectively without needing a huge subscriber base.
Key Takeaways:
09:05 The truth about what YouTube viewers REALLY want
09:48 The myth of viral content, and why massive views don't translate to business success.
10:57 The difference between broader content and niche content and which one brings in the revenue.
13:18 A tool that every new YouTube content creator should use to learn, optimize and grow their channel
15:30 How to create a focused channel with a clear and specific purpose so it’s easy for viewers to understand and recommend.
17:35 Why packaging is key and how to craft titles and thumbnails that create curiosity and grab attention.
18:35 The biggest mistake YouTube video creators make and the FIRST thing you should do before you film the video. (You’ll be surprised!)
20:24 The ideal video length, format and style for your channel.
24:47 Where the ‘cashflow’ starts coming in and how to turn views into business opportunities.
27:27 How to use lead magnets to attract committed prospects.
28:41 Why YouTube is such a powerful platform to drive sales.
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