From Hobby to 1 Million Followers: Brandon’s YouTube Journey
YouTube Creators Hub: Master Online Video
Release Date: 09/12/2025
Your 2026 Creator Reset: Goals, Systems, Consistency
YouTube Creators Hub: Master Online Video
In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, I do my weekly goals show. I talk about setting goals for your YouTube channel and your business. If you are wanting to start, grow, or monetize your channel, this is the podcast for you! What We Offer Creators . A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! : Get a 7-10 minute personalized video review of your YouTube channel with honest, actionable feedback for just $50. Each week I document what I'm doing in my...
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How to Become the Go-To Authority in Any Niche with Christine Blosdale
YouTube Creators Hub: Master Online Video
In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, I’m joined by Christine Blosdale, known as the Expert Authority Coach—who helps entrepreneurs, thought leaders, and creators become the go-to voice in their industry. We break down how to find what makes you unique, overcome imposter syndrome, build real authority in a crowded creator space, and start monetizing your brand through coaching, content, speaking, courses, and community. Christine also shares powerful mindset shifts for creators who feel invisible, undervalued, or stuck in a growth rut. What We Offer Creators ...
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Building a Successful YouTube Channel: Insights from Dr. Lora Shahine
YouTube Creators Hub: Master Online Video
In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Dr. Lora Shahine, a fertility doctor and YouTube creator. They discuss Laura's journey into content creation, the importance of educating patients through social media, and the power of YouTube as a platform for long-form educational content. Laura shares her experiences with consistency, community building, and the challenges of balancing her medical career with content creation. The conversation also touches on monetization strategies, the significance of metrics, and the differences between short-form and...
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The YouTube Strategy Selling Mansions, Castles & Penthouses | Phil Wells
YouTube Creators Hub: Master Online Video
This week, Dusty sits down with Phil Wells, the real estate creator behind some of YouTube’s most cinematic luxury property tours. In less than two years, Phil expanded from selling homes in NYC to showcasing castles, villas, and penthouses across the globe, all powered by his YouTube channel. What We Offer Creators . A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! : Get a 7-10 minute personalized video review of your YouTube channel with honest, actionable feedback for...
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The State of YouTube 2026: Nick & Dee Nimmin on the Future Creators Need to Prepare For
YouTube Creators Hub: Master Online Video
This week’s episode is a special one — our annual deep-dive into the state of YouTube with my good friends Nick and Dee Nimmin. We’ve been doing this conversation since 2019, and somehow every year the platform becomes more exciting, more unpredictable, and more full of opportunity for creators. What We Offer Creators . A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! : Get a 7-10 minute personalized video review of your YouTube channel with honest, actionable...
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How She Built a Six-Figure YouTube Business in Under Two Years | Alexa Saarenoja
YouTube Creators Hub: Master Online Video
In this powerful conversation, Alexa shares how she went from architect to multi-six-figure YouTube entrepreneur and the mindset shifts that changed everything. We break down niching, monetization, high-ticket coaching, overcoming fear, and what actually works on YouTube in 2025. If you’re ready to grow faster with clarity and confidence, this episode is a must-listen. What We Offer Creators . A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! : Get a 7-10 minute...
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Mario Andriulli | One Video a Week to Full-Time Content Creator
YouTube Creators Hub: Master Online Video
Mario from Adventure Gear TV joins the show to share how he grew a highly engaged audience of 117K+ subscribers by niching down, staying consistent, and keeping his workflow simple. We break down the dangers of viral shorts, how to know when to start a second channel, and the importance of branding that actually serves your audience. If you’re a creator looking for clarity, direction, and a sustainable path forward, this episode is loaded with gems. What We Offer Creators . A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord...
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He Grew to 55K Subs With Under 90 Uploads | Here’s How
YouTube Creators Hub: Master Online Video
City Geek creator Brady Bagley returns to share how he grew from 4K to 55K subs on fewer than 90 videos by leaning into searchable content, strong opinions, and better audio. We break down thumbnails, engagement strategy, sponsorship mindset, and how to outlast imposter syndrome. A masterclass in thoughtful, sustainable YouTube growth. What We Offer Creators . A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! : Get a 7-10 minute personalized video review of your YouTube...
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How She Beat Imposter Syndrome and Found Her Audience | Dana Findwell
YouTube Creators Hub: Master Online Video
In this episode of the YouTube Creator Hub Podcast, Dusty interviews Dana Findwell, a content creator who transitioned from a career in graphic design to YouTube after being laid off in 2020. Dana shares her journey of starting a thrifting business and her struggles with gaining traction on her channel until she pivoted to share her personal story of starting over at 59. The conversation explores the importance of finding a niche, the technical aspects of video production, monetization strategies, and the lessons learned along the way, including overcoming imposter syndrome and the...
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Finding Your “Unfair Advantage” as a Creator with Travis Dykes
YouTube Creators Hub: Master Online Video
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Travis Dykes — a professional touring and studio musician who’s built a thriving YouTube channel that teaches bass and music creativity to over 200,000 subscribers. Travis shares how his channel started by accident — simply uploading lessons he wished existed — and how that passion evolved into a full-time creative business. We talk about his shift from gigs to YouTube income, what he learned about consistency, and why discovering your “unfair advantage” might be the most important step in your creator journey. What We...
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All Tools Mentioned On The Show: The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast.
BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS:
YouTube Optimization (Creative Fuel): https://geni.us/oPCt7Cf
Hire Freelancers and Artists (Fiverr): https://geni.us/h4zMWAP
Podcast Hosting (Libsyn): https://geni.us/TrpwY0
GeniusLink Link Shortener: https://geni.us/fHPAe
Stock Assets For Creators (Envato): https://geni.us/rlEKkLB
E-commerce (Shopify): https://geni.us/m9ctWwe
Podcast Recording and Editing (Riverside.FM) https://geni.us/PLlt1M
My YouTube Film Gear:
🎥 Camera: https://geni.us/B9eb5P
🎙️ Microphone: https://geni.us/QarC
🎤 Audio Interface: https://geni.us/kaosfB
🎧 Headphones: https://amzn.to/48YcHlB
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About Brandon:
Brandon Whiteleather is a content creator, husband, and dad of five who has built an audience of over 1.2 million across platforms, including 270,000 YouTube subscribers. He posted his first video back in 2013 and spent years experimenting with different topics. He created videos about sand dune riding, skydiving, and fly fishing before moving into growing hot peppers, gardening, backyard chickens, and homesteading.
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