YouTube Creators Hub: Master Online Video
YouTube Creators Hub is a weekly podcast where host Dusty Porter interviews standout YouTube creators about what's really working on the platform. Every episode delivers real strategies, honest conversations, and practical takeaways you can use right away, whether you're just starting out or scaling your channel into a business. If you're serious about YouTube, this is your show.
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He Changed This Video's Title 9 Times Before It Took Off | Daniel Braun
08/07/2026
He Changed This Video's Title 9 Times Before It Took Off | Daniel Braun
Daniel Braun narrowed personal finance down to credit cards, points and miles, and built a 247,000 subscriber channel on the back of it. In this episode he is unusually open about the numbers: $12,000 to $15,000 a month from AdSense, CPMs in the $45 to $50 range, two brand deals a month, and affiliate months that swing from below five figures to well into them. We also get into the fourth video that told him where his real audience was, the nine title and thumbnail changes it took to get one recent video working, and the technical script system he runs with a two person team. He closes with how his 37,000 subscriber newsletter became leverage for raising his brand deal rates. About Daniel: Daniel is a full time YouTuber and media business owner. He currently has over 245,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel and over 36,000 subscribers on his newsletter, Wiser Wallet. Across his platforms, he talks about credit cards, traveling for (nearly) free with points and miles, budgeting, and other personal finance topics. His mission is to help people optimize their everyday finances, save money, and live life to the fullest through travel and experiences that fit their budget. Connect With Daniel: /// /// 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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How She Got Monetized in 19 Days on a Brand New Channel | Alexa Milmont
07/31/2026
How She Got Monetized in 19 Days on a Brand New Channel | Alexa Milmont
Alexa Milmont left a 12-year corporate marketing career, started documenting her reselling business on YouTube as a hobby, and was monetized in 19 days. Two months and 12 videos later she's past 14,000 subscribers with a video sitting near 400,000 views. We get into the real numbers. Her first AdSense check, what affiliate links actually brought in, and why a cell phone lanyard outsold everything she tried to sell on purpose. She also shares the rule she made for herself after deleting the YouTube Studio app off her phone. About Alexa: Alexa Milmont is the creator behind Shop Style Cycle, where she shares her journey of leaving corporate to build a business on her own terms. Her content focuses on reselling, income transparency, and building multiple income streams, including YouTube, to inspire others to create more flexibility, freedom, and financial independence. Connect With Alexa: 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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How to Price Yourself So Brands Actually Pay You More | Spencer Pugh
07/24/2026
How to Price Yourself So Brands Actually Pay You More | Spencer Pugh
Most creators are told to build an audience first and figure out the money later. Spencer Scott Pugh did the opposite — and it worked. In this episode, the tech reviewer behind Form and Function breaks down how one unpaid smart-ring review turned into $280K in sales for a brand, why he treats his channel as a marketing business instead of a personality play, and how he lands, prices, and negotiates brand deals that actually pay the bills. We get into product-first thumbnails, the pricing "three-package" trick, the brand deal that burned him, beating burnout with a team, and the one question every creator has to answer before anything else works. Honest, tactical, and refreshingly transparent. About Spencer: Spencer Scott Pugh is a Roanoke-based creative and product tech reviewer. He spent ten years in marketing and advertising before going independent to focus on his own brands—Spencer Scott Pugh and the more editorial Form and Function. He's a husband, father of two, and a man of faith who cares about craft, family, and doing good work with good people. Connect With Spencer: /// 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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Three 100K+ YouTube Channels, One System: Inside Zealand's Creator Machine
07/17/2026
Three 100K+ YouTube Channels, One System: Inside Zealand's Creator Machine
He streamed to 10 viewers for two years. Now Zealand runs three 100K+ YouTube channels and a full-time team. He shares his real monthly numbers, his exact production system, why over-polished content is dying, and the one DM rejection that fueled it all. About Zealand: I was a professional sports broadcaster who started streaming my Football Manager game play for fun in college. An FM website offered control of their 200 subscriber YouTube channel, I took over and started making FM guides. I fell in love with YouTube and have since reached 100k on three different channels, branching out into gaming and soccer. Connect With Zealand: 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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What 6 Years of Weekly Uploads Actually Pays a YouTube Creator | Tasia Custode
07/10/2026
What 6 Years of Weekly Uploads Actually Pays a YouTube Creator | Tasia Custode
Tasia Custode lost 90% of her video production business overnight when the pandemic hit. One weekly YouTube video later — every Thursday, for six straight years — and her channel (121K subs) is now a legitimate income arm of her company. In this episode, Tasia opens the books: what YouTube ad revenue actually pays at 121K subscribers, the "invalid traffic bug" that gutted her revenue for 14 months, and how partnerships (including ones that never touch her own channel) became her biggest creator income stream. We also dig into her all-Google production workflow, how she uses Gemini as a daily assistant without letting AI replace her voice, and why she says subscribers are a vanity metric — plus the one number she tracks instead. About Tasia: Tasia Custode is a TV Host and Video Producer with nearly 20 years of broadcast experience, honing her skills both in front and behind the camera. As Founder and CEO of Brio Media, she splits her time between business operations, story producing, directing creative, and editing. Tasia is also the sole content creator for her YouTube Channel: Tasia Custode, where she provides viewers with tech tips, app reviews, and a metric ton of Google content. When she’s not producing videos, she can be found traveling the globe, listening to Taylor Swift, and cheering on the Montreal Canadiens. Connect With Tasia: 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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How to Pivot Your YouTube Niche Without Losing Your Audience (w/ Simple Lucas)
07/03/2026
How to Pivot Your YouTube Niche Without Losing Your Audience (w/ Simple Lucas)
Lucas built a YouTube channel about barefoot shoes — then a video of him staring at a wall pulled 1.8 million views in four months and changed everything. In this episode, Lucas (Simple Lucas) breaks down exactly how he escaped the niche that grew his channel but boxed him in, how he engineered the "world's simplest productivity trick" video from thumbnail backwards, and why faking expertise got him called out by his own audience. We dig into his planning-heavy production process, the affiliate video that made him $1,000 off one piece of breaking news, and his three rules for creators that fly in the face of hustle culture: be inefficient, be human, and make things you like. About Lucas: The Simple Lucas channel is basically me - an employed, mid-20s, married guy - trying things out that could be useful to myself and my viewers alike. It's candid and human, and is about how we can realistically apply simple habits/systems to better our productivity and wellbeing. Connect With Lucas: 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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YouTube Brand Deal Negotiation: How to Charge What You’re Worth (With AyChristene)
06/26/2026
YouTube Brand Deal Negotiation: How to Charge What You’re Worth (With AyChristene)
What’s a brand deal actually worth and how much are you leaving on the table by saying yes too fast? This week, Dusty sits down with Christene of AyChristene, a creator with nearly 700,000 subscribers who’s built a full-time career on reaction content across gaming, animation, and TV. Christene breaks down the exact negotiation that turned a $1,000 offer into $5,000, why the biggest money in her business isn’t AdSense, and the counterintuitive reason rushing to be “first” can actually hurt a reaction channel. If you’ve ever undercharged, undervalued your work, or hesitated to hit publish, this one’s for you. About Christene: Today’s guest is AYCHRISTENE — content creator, creator educator, speaker, and creator business advocate. She helps creators grow with confidence, understand their value, and build sustainable businesses through content, negotiation, and personal branding. She is also the creator of Empower Your Worth: The Ultimate Pricing Guide for Creators. Connect With Christene: /// /// 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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YouTube Creator Q&A: Niche, Monetization, Burnout & Going Full-Time
06/19/2026
YouTube Creator Q&A: Niche, Monetization, Burnout & Going Full-Time
In this special YouTube Creator Q&A episode, we tackle the questions creators are asking right now—how to choose a niche, grow consistently without burning out, and build a monetization plan that actually fits your channel. We also break down sponsorship pricing, what to focus on in 2026, and how to know when (or if) it’s time to go full-time. 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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He Makes $8K/Month on YouTube With Less Than 100 Videos
06/12/2026
He Makes $8K/Month on YouTube With Less Than 100 Videos
James Kelly doesn't even have 100 videos on his YouTube channel, but he's pulling in £5,000–£7,000 a month ($6K–$9K) from it. In this episode, the man behind some of the best-looking studios on YouTube (and Ed Lawrence's longtime collaborator at Film Booth) breaks down exactly how a small channel funds a real business: high-ticket studio builds, £300 thumbnails, and one video idea that got him re-monetized AND landed 8 client calls in a week. About James: James Kelly helps business creators and experts build professional-looking YouTube studios that position them as authorities and attract high-value clients. A graphic designer turned filmmaker, James spent years as Ed Lawrence's right hand at Film Booth, co-creating Thumbnail University and the studio build courses, before relaunching his own channel as “the studio guy.” He now offers everything from AI-powered Studio Vision Audits to full done-for-you studio builds worldwide. Connect With James: /// 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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Quitting Your Job for YouTube: Pros, Cons & Runway With David Voorhies
06/05/2026
Quitting Your Job for YouTube: Pros, Cons & Runway With David Voorhies
What does it actually look like to leave a stable corporate job and go full-time as a creator? In this episode I sit back down with David, a returning guest and acrylic paint pouring artist who just walked away from his job as a product owner at a software engineering firm. Here's the part nobody says out loud: he's currently making three to four times LESS than he did at his last interview on the show. And he'd do it again in a heartbeat. About David: David is an acrylic paint pouring artist and full-time creator. What started as a blog in 2019 became a YouTube channel that now pulls in thousands of views per video (with a couple approaching a million), and after seven years of building on the side, he recently left his role as a product owner at a software engineering firm to go all-in. He's launching an AI-built app for acrylic pourers and building out a course and community alongside his channel. Connect With David: 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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He Made a Video for His 90-Year-Old Mom. Now He Makes $100K a Year
05/29/2026
He Made a Video for His 90-Year-Old Mom. Now He Makes $100K a Year
On the Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews YouTuber Rich Bowlin (over 200,000 subscribers with under 250 uploads), a retired attorney and CEO of a religious nonprofit whose channel began after making iPad tutorial videos for his 90-year-old mother; the episode is dedicated to her after her recent passing. Rich explains how early “wisdom” videos flopped but simple iPhone/iPad how-to content for seniors took off, leading to monetization at 1,000 subscribers/4,000 watch hours and a growing side hustle. He describes focusing on a clear niche, using analytics to refine topics, upgrading from basic iPhone filming to a home studio with multiple Panasonic Lumix cameras, and streamlining production with custom Claude-built apps, Final Cut Pro, and AI help for ideas and thumbnails. He shares revenue sources (ads, sponsorships, Amazon affiliates), lessons on underpricing sponsors, and encouragement that YouTube still offers major opportunity with perseverance and improvement. About Rich: Retired attorney. CEO of Religious non-profit. My YouTube journey began when my siblings and I bought my 90 yr old mother and iPad. She struggled using it so I made a short tutorial for her to watch. That video got quite a few views so I ended up making a few more simple videos for seniors on how to use their iPad and iPhone. Should cross 200k subscribers this month. An amaziing journey. Connect With Rich: /// 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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Is the Algorithm Broken? Real Creator Questions Answered (2026)
05/22/2026
Is the Algorithm Broken? Real Creator Questions Answered (2026)
One of you asked if you should quit YouTube. Another's got 200 subs and feels invisible. Today I'm answering the real questions creators are asking about growing on YouTube in 2026 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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He Quit Corporate at 44 | Hit Full-Time YouTube in 12 Months
05/15/2026
He Quit Corporate at 44 | Hit Full-Time YouTube in 12 Months
Episode 500! Ty Myers left a 20-year corporate career at 44 and hit full-time YouTube income in 12 months — with no prior video experience. He breaks down his $3,500 mentorship, why most creators spend their time completely backwards, and the fastest on-ramp to leaving your 9-to-5. About Ty: Ty Myers left a 20-year corporate career in late 2024 to go full-time on YouTube at 44. In 21 months, he’s grown to 33K+ subscribers and built a coaching business around helping mid-life creators start, grow, and monetize on YouTube — without burning out chasing hustle culture. Connect With Ty: 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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The Truth About Making Money on YouTube in 2026 | Josh Summers
05/08/2026
The Truth About Making Money on YouTube in 2026 | Josh Summers
In episode 499 of the Creators Hub podcast, Dusty interviews entrepreneur Josh Summers from the All Things Secured YouTube channel about building a nearly 431K-subscriber channel through steady consistency, incremental improvement, and testing, especially A/B thumbnail testing. Josh shares the origin of his security focus after being monitored and interrogated in China, and explains his current content strategy prioritizing long-form videos for consistent views and revenue, supplemented by monthly live streams and occasional Shorts. He breaks down how his workflow evolved to start with “packaging” (angle, title, thumbnail, and early payoff) before scripting, and discusses monetization shifts from affiliate-heavy income to primarily sponsorships, including building multi-touch packages. Josh also compares this to his smaller Bible memory channel, where he’s building owned products, a paid community, and a live event. About Josh: Josh is an entrepreneur with multiple YouTube channels, podcasts and online communities. He lives and works remotely in Asia where he loves basketball and riding his motorcycle through the mountains. Connect With Josh: 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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The YouTube Tools 90% of Creators Are Wasting
05/01/2026
The YouTube Tools 90% of Creators Are Wasting
This week is a rare double-shot solo episode — two of Dusty's Creator's Corner monologues bundled into one main feed drop. Part one breaks down the underrated trio of end screens, cards, and pinned comments — why most creators waste this real estate, and the simple intentional shifts that turn them into watch-time and session-length engines. Part two introduces the four-part sponsor read framework (Signal → Bridge → Proof → Handoff) — the exact 15-to-30-second window where you either keep your audience's trust or lose it, and the one mistake that can tank credibility instantly. If you've ever felt your end screens, cards, or ad reads were just checkboxes, this episode rewires how you think about all of it. What We Offer Creators : 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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Ghost Hunters Creator: "I Would've Started YouTube 16 Years Ago"
04/24/2026
Ghost Hunters Creator: "I Would've Started YouTube 16 Years Ago"
What happens when the guy who created one of the most successful paranormal TV shows of all time walks away from network television and plants his flag on YouTube? In this episode, Jason Hawes — creator, lead investigator, and original host of Ghost Hunters — sits down with Dusty to break down what 20 years of mainstream TV taught him about storytelling, why he let his YouTube channel sit dormant for 15 years before launching it, how he thinks about monetization (including why he removes 50% of YouTube's ads), and what's next for his channel "Unlocking the Unknown.” About Jason: Jason Hawes is a paranormal investigator, television personality, and New York Times bestselling author best known as the creator and original lead investigator of Ghost Hunters, the series that helped bring real-world paranormal investigation into the mainstream. For over two decades, he has approached the field with a grounded, no-nonsense mindset focused on finding answers, not chasing hype. Connect With Jason: /// 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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How This 33K Channel Makes $5K a Month (No Sponsors)
04/17/2026
How This 33K Channel Makes $5K a Month (No Sponsors)
What does it really take to build a profitable YouTube channel in a niche everyone says is "too small"? In this episode, Cody Moneymaker pulls back the curtain on how his bluegrass guitar channel, just 33,000 subscribers, generates right around $5,000 a month in course sales, with zero paid ads and barely any sponsorships. We get into the exact pivot that changed everything (hint: it wasn't about playing better), why his thumbnails look like a newspaper on purpose, how he plans his entire year around sales seasonality, and the mindset shift that keeps him from burning out. If you've got a small channel and you're wondering if the numbers will ever add up — this one's for you. About Cody: Cody Moneymaker is a bluegrass guitarist and educator based in East Tennessee. A graduate of East Tennessee State University’s Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Country Music program, he has performed everywhere from Knoxville to Vietnam. His YouTube channel, Cody M. Music, has over 32,000 subscribers, where he shares lessons and insights into bluegrass guitar, gear, and ups and downs of being a local musician. Connect With Cody: /// 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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How a White House Reporter Grew From 1K to 151K Subscribers on YouTube
04/10/2026
How a White House Reporter Grew From 1K to 151K Subscribers on YouTube
Tara Palmeri went from White House correspondent to building a YouTube channel with over 151,000 subscribers, in just one year. In this episode, she shares the hard lessons of going independent, why traditional media tactics failed her on YouTube, how she maintains a daily upload schedule, and the monetization strategies fueling her growth. Whether you’re a journalist exploring the creator space or a YouTuber looking for growth tactics, this conversation is packed with actionable advice. About Tara: Tara Palmeri is the host of The Tara Palmeri Show and author of The Red Letter, a hard-hitting newsletter about power, politics, and the people who shape both. One of the most feared and fearless reporters in Washington, she has spent more than 15 years covering national politics and foreign affairs. Tara has hosted multiple acclaimed podcasts, including Broken: Jeffrey Epstein and Power: The Maxwells, and previously hosted Somebody’s Gotta Win for The Ringer while writing a politics column for Puck. Connect With Tara: /// 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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This Small Creator’s Strategy Is Quietly Beating Channels 10x His Size
04/03/2026
This Small Creator’s Strategy Is Quietly Beating Channels 10x His Size
Arthur Brassart lives in Monaco, wakes up at 5AM to work on his YouTube channel before his day job, and has quietly grown to over 25,000 subscribers making Apple tech content. In this conversation, Arthur shares the specific strategy that turned a random Casio watch unboxing into a real channel — including his 60/40 content framework, why he turns down most sponsorships, and how he handles the frustration when a video flops right after one nearly hits a million views. About Arthur: I launched my channel in 2017 by uploading a random unboxing video just for fun. But in 2020, I started taking it seriously, and since then, I grew my channel to 25,000 subscribers. I am making content about Apple, tech, unboxings, tips & tricks, and of course, tutorials. My channel is still small, but it’s still day 1, as once said Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon. Connect With Arthur: 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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He Quit His Dream Job to Fix Bikes on YouTube (And Makes More Money Now)
03/27/2026
He Quit His Dream Job to Fix Bikes on YouTube (And Makes More Money Now)
Andy Quant walked away from his dream of owning a bike shop — and it was the best business decision he ever made. In this episode, the creator behind The Bike Farmer (112K subscribers) shares exactly how he built a full-time YouTube income fixing bicycles, why he calls himself the “Bob Ross of bike mechanics,” and the one Facebook post that changed everything. About Andy: Corporate dropout bicycle mechanic turned content creator living in southern Wisconsin. Father of 4 mostly grown children. Avid golfer and bowler. Lover of fine things. I absolutely insist on enjoying life, focusing on authenticity, creativity, and curiosity instead of working for a living. Connect With Andy: /// /// 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// ///
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She Made $290K on YouTube with Only 44 Videos | Aprilynne Alter
03/20/2026
She Made $290K on YouTube with Only 44 Videos | Aprilynne Alter
Aprilynne made $290,000 on YouTube last year — with just 44 videos on her channel. In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, April breaks down exactly how she did it: from figuring out her niche using a 5-part framework (audience, value, format, vibe, and differentiator) to why she intentionally uploads only once a month. We dig into her hook and intro strategy that’s driven 1.4M+ views on a single video, how she splits revenue between brand deals and her own coaching program, and the biggest mistakes she sees creators making with their packaging and thumbnails. About Aprilynne: Aprilynne Alter is a creator and educator who learns side-by-side with her audience to uncover what it takes to be a successful YouTuber. After leaving a finance career that didn't align with her aspirations, Aprilynne launched her first YouTube channel in 2021, followed by a second in April 2023. Now, she shares content that uniquely blends in-depth, tactical YouTube strategies with more vulnerable chicken soup for the YouTuber's soul Connect With Aprilynne: /// 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// /// Timestamps:
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The YouTube Strategy That Let Him Quit His Job and Go Hunt Wolves in Alaska
03/13/2026
The YouTube Strategy That Let Him Quit His Job and Go Hunt Wolves in Alaska
Guest Kurt Belding of Western Obsessions TV shares the raw, honest story of how he sold his businesses at 40, chased remote hunting adventures around the world, and built a six-figure consulting business — using YouTube as his primary marketing engine. This episode is a goldmine for any creator or entrepreneur who wants to see how YouTube becomes the foundation of a real, sustainable business model. About Kurt: Kurt Belding is the owner and creator behind Western Obsessions TV, a YouTube channel documenting remote hunting expeditions in some of the world's most beautiful and dangerous places. Kurt is also the founder of a hunting consulting agency that connects hunters with vetted outfitters worldwide. Connect With Kurt: /// 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// /// Timestamps:
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He Hit 50K Subscribers in Under a Year | Here's Exactly What He Did
03/06/2026
He Hit 50K Subscribers in Under a Year | Here's Exactly What He Did
James Hayes launched his YouTube channel "Dad Mode in Dark Mode" in March 2025 and grew it to nearly 50,000 subscribers in under a year. He covers fatherhood, masculinity, and hard truths for men — philosophical, not ranty. He's monetizing through consulting, a $3/minute call service, and ebook sales bringing in $4–5K/month before AdSense (best AdSense month: $3,400). About James: James Hayes is the creator of the YouTube channel Dad Mode In Dark Mode, where he explores fatherhood, masculinity, and modern life through philosophy and real-world experience. After launching the channel in March 2025, he quickly grew it to nearly 50,000 subscribers with longform, story-driven commentary. He also works with men through private coaching and consulting and is the author of Dark Mode Protocol: The Survival Guide for Men the World Can’t Control. Connect With James: /// 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// /// Timestamps:
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The Biggest Mistakes YouTubers STILL Make in 2026 (with Nick Nimmin)
02/27/2026
The Biggest Mistakes YouTubers STILL Make in 2026 (with Nick Nimmin)
My guy Nick Nimmin is back on the show and we're getting into the stuff that actually matters for your channel in 2026. We talk about why most creators never grow (hint: it starts with clarity), the recommendation system vs. search debate, how to "double dip" your content for both, why you're sleeping on Shorts and community posts, and an analytics trick that changed my entire content strategy. Whether you're at 100 subs or 10K, this one's for you. About Nick: Nick Nimmin is one of the internet’s top YouTube growth experts, running one of the largest YouTube education channels and live streams. He’s the founder of TuberSchool, where he coaches creators on clarity, content strategy, and channel growth. Nick has been teaching YouTube for over 15 years. Connect With Nick: 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// /// Timestamps: 0:00 — Intro & Setting the Stage 1:30 — What Creators Get Wrong Today (That They Also Got Wrong 10 Years Ago) 5:15 — The Expectation Trap: Why Creators Quit 6:30 — How Nick Helps Creators Through TuberSchool 7:00 — The Power of Audience Clarity (Finance Channel Example) 9:45 — How YouTube's Algorithm Punishes Unfocused Channels 10:00 — The Pilot Who Found His Niche After 50 12:00 — Can You Niche Down TOO Much? (The Omaha Real Estate Example) 14:30 — Don't Climb the Ladder on the Wrong Building 16:00 — What's Changed About YouTube That Creators Underestimate 16:20 — YouTube Shorts: Not Throwaway Content (41% Faster Growth) 18:00 — Community Posts: The Feature Nobody Uses Enough 18:30 — AI Content Flooding YouTube & What It Means for You 20:00 — Dusty's Short-Form Experiment & $4K Brand Deal 21:30 — YouTube Shopping Affiliate Program for Shorts 22:00 — Common YouTube Advice That Actually HURTS Creators 22:30 — Search vs. Recommendation: Where Views Really Come From 24:00 — The "Double Dipping" Strategy Explained 27:00 — The MX Master Mouse Example: Reframing Topics for Browse 29:00 — Biggest Growth Lever for Creators Stuck at 1K–10K Subs 30:00 — First 30 Seconds: Where Most Creators Blow It 30:30 — YouTube's Grouping Feature in Advanced Analytics (How-To) 34:00 — Dusty's Prize Picks Case Study: Following the Data 37:00 — Rapid Fire: Nick's Favorite Channels 39:00 — Nick's Indispensable Tool & His Take on AI Scripts 41:00 — Outro: Mastermind, Basically AI Podcast,
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He Left a 6-Figure Job for YouTube… Here's What Happened
02/20/2026
He Left a 6-Figure Job for YouTube… Here's What Happened
From a $12 first paycheck to quitting a six-figure corporate job. Clint from Tool Review Zone shares the raw, unfiltered truth about building a nearly 400K subscriber YouTube channel in the tool niche. We dig into how he accidentally started his channel through Amazon and Home Depot reviews, why he refuses brand deals he doesn't believe in, the real revenue breakdown of a product review channel, and why YouTube Shorts might actually be hurting your long-form content. About Clint: My name is Clint and I started the Tool Review Zone Channel around six years ago, and now do this full time as a career Connect With Clint: 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// /// Timestamps: 0:00 — Clint's $12 First YouTube Paycheck (Cold Open) 0:25 — Welcome & Intro to Clint from Tool Review Zone 1:17 — The Accidental Origin Story: Amazon Reviews to YouTube 3:50 — The Moment He Knew YouTube Could Be Something More 4:47 — Quitting a Six-Figure Corporate Job for YouTube 5:45 — Niching Down: Why Sticking to Your Lane Matters 7:00 — The Tribalism Problem in Niche Content 8:20 — His Honest Take on YouTube Shorts (He Hates Them) 9:50 — How Shorts Subscribers Hurt Long-Form Performance 10:38 — SEO Strategy: Why He Stopped Playing the SEO Game 12:40 — Thumbnail & Packaging Evolution: Keep It Mysterious 14:44 — Full Monetization Breakdown: Ad Revenue & Affiliates 16:44 — YouTube Shopping Affiliate: The Revenue Stream Creators Are Sleeping On 18:07 — Mid-Roll Ad Break: Creator Hub Services 18:30 — External Links vs. YouTube Shopping Cart 19:15 — Off-Platform Strategy: TikTok, Instagram & Facebook 20:18 — What He'd Do Differently If Starting YouTube Today 21:45 — What's Next for Tool Review Zone 23:28 — He Does Everything Himself (No Team, No Editor) 24:17 — On-Camera Confidence: From Hyperventilating to Natural 25:50 — Parting Words: Don't Listen to Haters, Make a Creator Friend 29:10 — Outro & How to Connect
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He Grew a Wildlife YouTube Channel to 80K Subs While Working Full-Time
02/13/2026
He Grew a Wildlife YouTube Channel to 80K Subs While Working Full-Time
Ben Zino started filming wildlife in his backyard at 15 years old — no car, no fancy gear, just a passion for conservation. Nearly a decade later, his channel The Wild Report has grown to 80,000 subscribers and 300 videos, all while working a full-time job. Whether you're a wildlife creator or not, Ben's approach to storytelling, packaging, and staying passionate will resonate with any creator building on the side. About Ben: Ben Zino is a conservation biologist and environmental educator with a passion for getting people excited about the amazing wildlife that we share this planet with! His content brand, The Wild Report, focuses on inspiring viewers to get outside and engage with local green spaces and conservation efforts. Connect With Ben: 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// /// Timestamps: 0:00 — The unpredictability of filming wildlife 0:30 — Intro: Meet Ben Zino from The Wild Report 2:00 — How The Wild Report started at age 15 4:00 — How the channel has evolved over a decade 6:30 — Planning trips & being sought out by researchers 8:00 — How YouTube has changed in the wildlife space 11:00 — On-location filming tips: always get more B-roll 13:00 — Time management as a part-time creator 15:30 — Improving storytelling: the thesis statement method 17:30 — Example: copperhead snake thesis statement 18:30 — Evolving on-camera presence: teacher vs. fact presenter 20:00 — Ben's minimal filming kit & tools 22:00 — Authenticity & transparency on YouTube in 2026 22:45 — Monetization: seasonal income & creative freedom 25:30 — What Ben wishes he learned sooner 27:00 — The importance of packaging & ethical thumbnails 29:30 — Final advice: keep your content ecosystem vibrant
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From Zero to 161K Subscribers: Building a Woodworking Business on YouTube
02/06/2026
From Zero to 161K Subscribers: Building a Woodworking Business on YouTube
In this episode, Dusty sits down with Thomas Gojkovich, the creator behind Thomas Custom Woodworks, a thriving YouTube channel with over 161,000 subscribers. Thomas shares his incredible journey from being a full-time PE teacher with zero woodworking experience to building a successful online business centered around workshop furniture and woodworking education. 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// /// About Thomas: Thomas is a woodworking content creator who went from zero woodworking experience to building a thriving YouTube channel and online business in just five years. A former full-time PE teacher and continuing personal trainer, Thomas now helps beginner and intermediate woodworkers build professional-quality workshop furniture through his digital plans, YouTube tutorials, and upcoming online course. Connect With Thomas: ///
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Digging Up Rare Cars: How Ryan Brutt Built His Automotive YouTube Channel
01/30/2026
Digging Up Rare Cars: How Ryan Brutt Built His Automotive YouTube Channel
In this episode, Dusty sits down with Ryan Brutt, the creator behind Auto Archeology, a YouTube channel dedicated to uncovering rare and forgotten cars in barns, garages, and yards across America. Ryan shares his unique journey from accidental car enthusiast to successful content creator, discussing how one chance encounter with a buried 1971 Plymouth Cuda changed his life forever. 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// /// About Ryan: I'm an automotive archaeologist, I go and dig up cool old cars in all sorts of neglected situations. Connect With Ryan: /// ///
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How Clayton Morris Built Redacted to 3M Subscribers
01/23/2026
How Clayton Morris Built Redacted to 3M Subscribers
In this episode, Dusty sits down with Clayton Morris, former Fox News anchor turned independent journalist with nearly 3 million YouTube subscribers on his channel Redacted News. Clayton shares the complete journey of building one of YouTube's most successful independent news channels, including surviving platform bans, navigating YouTube's shifting terms of service, and adapting to the evolving creator landscape. 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// /// About Clayton: Clayton Morris is a former Fox News anchor turned independent journalist. He owns multiple YouTube channels including his nearly 3 million subscriber channel known as Redacted News. Connect With Clayton: ///
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DIY, Adventure, and Monetization: Chase’s “Side-Hustle YouTube” Blueprint
01/16/2026
DIY, Adventure, and Monetization: Chase’s “Side-Hustle YouTube” Blueprint
In this episode, I sit down with Chase Christopher, a firefighter, DIY builder, adventurer, and soon-to-be dad, who’s grown a YouTube channel approaching 80,000 subscribers with fewer than 150 videos. Chase breaks down how his channel evolved from outdoor/camping content into DIY home projects and travel, how he improved his on-camera confidence, and how he handles the “outside noise” that stops most creators before they ever get momentum. 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 business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. Follow The Show: /// /// /// About Chase: I'm just a regular dude, firefighter, DIY'er, adventurer and soon to be Dad. My goal is to help people live more intentional and adventurous lifestyles, making the most of the situation they're in. Connect With Chase: ///
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