Introducing the YouTube Creators Hub podcast - your ultimate destination for taking your YouTube channel to new heights, whether for business or personal growth! Join our host, Dusty Porter - a certified YouTube expert with a wealth of knowledge - as he delves into the fascinating world of online video creation every week. Dusty sits down with an exceptional YouTube Creator in each episode to explore their unique journey and share invaluable insights, strategies, and tips. If you're looking ...
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Introducing the YouTube Creators Hub podcast - your ultimate destination for taking your YouTube channel to new heights, whether for business or personal growth! Join our host, Dusty Porter - a certified YouTube expert with a wealth of knowledge - as he delves into the fascinating world of online video creation every week. Dusty sits down with an exceptional YouTube Creator in each episode to explore their unique journey and share invaluable insights, strategies, and tips. If you're looking ...
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Why 90% of YouTubers Never Hit 1,000 Subscribers | Roberto Blake
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In this week’s episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, Roberto Blake joins me to break down the real state of YouTube in 2025. We dive into why 90% of creators never reach 1,000 subscribers, the surprising number of videos it takes to hit 100K, and how Shorts, live streaming, AI tools, and dynamic ad insertion are reshaping the creator economy…
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Why 90% of YouTubers Never Hit 1,000 Subscribers | Roberto Blake
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In this week’s episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, Roberto Blake joins me to break down the real state of YouTube in 2025. We dive into why 90% of creators never reach 1,000 subscribers, the surprising number of videos it takes to hit 100K, and how Shorts, live streaming, AI tools, and dynamic ad insertion are reshaping the creator economy…
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Turning YouTube Into a Business Engine With Patrick Reyes
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In this conversation, Dusty Porter interviews Patrick Reyes, a YouTube creator focused on travel guides for Barcelona. They discuss the challenges of consistency in content creation, the importance of branding, and the role of AI in enhancing video production. Patrick shares insights on monetization strategies, the significance of authenticity, and…
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Turning YouTube Into a Business Engine With Patrick Reyes
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In this conversation, Dusty Porter interviews Patrick Reyes, a YouTube creator focused on travel guides for Barcelona. They discuss the challenges of consistency in content creation, the importance of branding, and the role of AI in enhancing video production. Patrick shares insights on monetization strategies, the significance of authenticity, and…
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From Hobby to 1 Million Followers: Brandon’s YouTube Journey
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In this episode, Dusty Porter interviews Brandon Whiteleather, a successful content creator with multiple YouTube channels. Brandon shares his journey from experimenting with various topics to finding his niche in freeze drying. He discusses the importance of storytelling, daily routines as a full-time creator, and the milestones that led him to qu…
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From Hobby to 1 Million Followers: Brandon’s YouTube Journey
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In this episode, Dusty Porter interviews Brandon Whiteleather, a successful content creator with multiple YouTube channels. Brandon shares his journey from experimenting with various topics to finding his niche in freeze drying. He discusses the importance of storytelling, daily routines as a full-time creator, and the milestones that led him to qu…
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Stop Chasing Views: The Real Secret to Building a YouTube Business
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Jackson Wilkey, a successful YouTube creator and real estate expert. Jackson shares his journey from a blue-collar worker to a leading figure in real estate YouTube marketing. He discusses the importance of niche targeting, video length, and audience engagement strategies …
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Stop Chasing Views: The Real Secret to Building a YouTube Business
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Jackson Wilkey, a successful YouTube creator and real estate expert. Jackson shares his journey from a blue-collar worker to a leading figure in real estate YouTube marketing. He discusses the importance of niche targeting, video length, and audience engagement strategies …
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There’s No Such Thing As A Small Niche On YouTube - Jason Todd Interview
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Our guest today has turned Sudoku from a quiet pastime into a thriving online community. With over 700 videos, 26,000 subscribers, and 5 million views on his Smart Hobbies YouTube channel, Jason Todd, aka Timberlake, is proving that keeping your brain sharp can be both fun and addictive. He’s here to share how he did it, and what’s next with his ne…
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There’s No Such Thing As A Small Niche On YouTube - Jason Todd Interview
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Our guest today has turned Sudoku from a quiet pastime into a thriving online community. With over 700 videos, 26,000 subscribers, and 5 million views on his Smart Hobbies YouTube channel, Jason Todd, aka Timberlake, is proving that keeping your brain sharp can be both fun and addictive. He’s here to share how he did it, and what’s next with his ne…
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One Million Subscribers With ONE Upload Each Month | Dave Whipple Interview
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In this episode of the Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Dave Whipple, the creator behind the successful YouTube channel Bushradical. They discuss Dave's journey from building cabins in Alaska to sharing his rustic living experiences on YouTube. The conversation covers the importance of storytelling, effective branding, and the challeng…
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One Million Subscribers With ONE Upload Each Month | Dave Whipple Interview
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In this episode of the Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Dave Whipple, the creator behind the successful YouTube channel Bushradical. They discuss Dave's journey from building cabins in Alaska to sharing his rustic living experiences on YouTube. The conversation covers the importance of storytelling, effective branding, and the challeng…
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$183K a Year on YouTube - Here’s How He Did It | Eric Wormsley
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty interviews Eric Wormsley, a content creator who transitioned from family vlogging to a niche channel focused on preparedness. Eric shares insights on the importance of having a business mindset, the significance of niching down, and effective video production strategies. He discusses commun…
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$183K a Year on YouTube - Here’s How He Did It | Eric Wormsley
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty interviews Eric Wormsley, a content creator who transitioned from family vlogging to a niche channel focused on preparedness. Eric shares insights on the importance of having a business mindset, the significance of niching down, and effective video production strategies. He discusses commun…
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"Nobody Cared Until I Did This” - Kieren Westwood on YouTube Growth
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In this episode of the Creators Hub Podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Kieren Westwood, a YouTube content creator and writer. Kieren shares his journey from being a writer to creating educational content for aspiring writers on YouTube. He discusses the challenges he faced, including overcoming imposter syndrome and finding his niche. Kieren emphasiz…
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"Nobody Cared Until I Did This” - Kieren Westwood on YouTube Growth
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In this episode of the Creators Hub Podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Kieren Westwood, a YouTube content creator and writer. Kieren shares his journey from being a writer to creating educational content for aspiring writers on YouTube. He discusses the challenges he faced, including overcoming imposter syndrome and finding his niche. Kieren emphasiz…
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The 5-Year Rule: How Tom Calton Hit 250K Subs After Going All In
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, host Dusty Porter interviews Tom Calton, a full-time content creator and photographer who shares his journey on YouTube. Tom discusses how he started his channel during the pandemic, his growth strategies, and the importance of finding a niche in photography. He also delves into monetization meth…
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The 5-Year Rule: How Tom Calton Hit 250K Subs After Going All In
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, host Dusty Porter interviews Tom Calton, a full-time content creator and photographer who shares his journey on YouTube. Tom discusses how he started his channel during the pandemic, his growth strategies, and the importance of finding a niche in photography. He also delves into monetization meth…
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How James Allen Makes Real Money on YouTube - Without a Huge Audience
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews James Allen, an online business coach who specializes in helping coaches and content creators monetize their expertise. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Serv…
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How James Allen Makes Real Money on YouTube - Without a Huge Audience
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews James Allen, an online business coach who specializes in helping coaches and content creators monetize their expertise. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Serv…
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The Long Game: How Reno James Grew His YouTube Channel with Consistency and Cross-Platform Strategy
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In this week's episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, the host interviews Reno James, a former D1 swimmer turned social media influencer, who shares his journey of growing across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our …
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The Long Game: How Reno James Grew His YouTube Channel with Consistency and Cross-Platform Strategy
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In this week's episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, the host interviews Reno James, a former D1 swimmer turned social media influencer, who shares his journey of growing across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our …
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Comedy and Consistency: Mike and Joelle's YouTube Journey To One MILLION Subscribers
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, host Dusty Porter speaks with Mike and Joelle, a couple who have successfully built a YouTube channel focused on relatable couple comedy. They discuss their journey from other social media platforms to YouTube, the format of their videos, strategies for growth, monetization methods, and the impor…
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Comedy and Consistency: Mike and Joelle's YouTube Journey To One MILLION Subscribers
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, host Dusty Porter speaks with Mike and Joelle, a couple who have successfully built a YouTube channel focused on relatable couple comedy. They discuss their journey from other social media platforms to YouTube, the format of their videos, strategies for growth, monetization methods, and the impor…
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The Amazon Influencer Program: Is It Still Profitable in 2025? Kathleen Kobel Interview
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Dusty chats with Amazon expert Kathleen Kobel about turning Amazon Influencer content into a full-time career in 2025. They dive into tips for getting started, finding winning products, balancing content quality, and building long-term income as a creator. ---- What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators e…
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The Amazon Influencer Program: Is It Still Profitable in 2025? Kathleen Kobel Interview
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Dusty chats with Amazon expert Kathleen Kobel about turning Amazon Influencer content into a full-time career in 2025. They dive into tips for getting started, finding winning products, balancing content quality, and building long-term income as a creator. ---- What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators e…
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The $10K/Month Creator Who Started With a Hair Tutorial and an iPhone
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In this conversation, Swavy Curly Courtney shares her journey from a passion for curly hair to becoming a successful content creator on platforms like YouTube and Instagram. She discusses the importance of niching down, overcoming fears, and building a community around her content. Courtney also delves into her monetization strategies, including Ad…
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The $10K/Month Creator Who Started With a Hair Tutorial and an iPhone
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In this conversation, Swavy Curly Courtney shares her journey from a passion for curly hair to becoming a successful content creator on platforms like YouTube and Instagram. She discusses the importance of niching down, overcoming fears, and building a community around her content. Courtney also delves into her monetization strategies, including Ad…
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From Hobby to Business: Denise Jordan's YouTube Journey
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In this conversation, Dusty Porter interviews Denise Jordan, a successful YouTube creator who specializes in homemaking content. Denise shares her journey from starting a blog to creating a thriving YouTube channel with nearly 90,000 subscribers. She discusses the importance of community engagement, monetization strategies, and the evolution of her…
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From Hobby to Business: Denise Jordan's YouTube Journey
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In this conversation, Dusty Porter interviews Denise Jordan, a successful YouTube creator who specializes in homemaking content. Denise shares her journey from starting a blog to creating a thriving YouTube channel with nearly 90,000 subscribers. She discusses the importance of community engagement, monetization strategies, and the evolution of her…
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You Asked, I Answered: Real Questions from YouTube Creators
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In this special Q&A episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, Dusty answers real questions from creators just like you — covering everything from how to grow a small channel in 2025, picking the right niche, and staying motivated when the views aren’t coming, to monetization strategies, sponsorships, and thumbnail tactics that actually work. Whe…
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You Asked, I Answered: Real Questions from YouTube Creators
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In this special Q&A episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, Dusty answers real questions from creators just like you — covering everything from how to grow a small channel in 2025, picking the right niche, and staying motivated when the views aren’t coming, to monetization strategies, sponsorships, and thumbnail tactics that actually work. Whe…
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Building A YouTube Community Through Authentic Content With Haley Honeyman
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Haley Honeyman, a neurodivergent lifestyle creator who shares her journey of creating content around ADHD. Haley discusses her transition from short-form to long-form content, the importance of community, and her monetization strategies. She emphasizes the significance of …
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Building A YouTube Community Through Authentic Content With Haley Honeyman
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Haley Honeyman, a neurodivergent lifestyle creator who shares her journey of creating content around ADHD. Haley discusses her transition from short-form to long-form content, the importance of community, and her monetization strategies. She emphasizes the significance of …
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How AI Can Help You See Blind Spots As A Creator With Nick Nimmin
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In this conversation, Dusty Porter and Nick Nimmin discuss the evolving landscape of YouTube and content creation, focusing on the impact of AI tools, the importance of audience engagement, and strategies for improving click-through rates and audience retention. They explore the rise of short-form content and live streaming, emphasizing the need fo…
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How AI Can Help You See Blind Spots As A Creator With Nick Nimmin
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In this conversation, Dusty Porter and Nick Nimmin discuss the evolving landscape of YouTube and content creation, focusing on the impact of AI tools, the importance of audience engagement, and strategies for improving click-through rates and audience retention. They explore the rise of short-form content and live streaming, emphasizing the need fo…
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From TV to YouTube: Kevin Kolbe's Journey
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In today's interview, I'm joined by Kevin Kolbe, a successful YouTuber and former television creative director. Kevin shares his journey from traditional media to building a thriving YouTube channel, discussing the challenges and successes he faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of community, the impact of a channel audit by VidIQ, and…
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From TV to YouTube: Kevin Kolbe's Journey
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In today's interview, I'm joined by Kevin Kolbe, a successful YouTuber and former television creative director. Kevin shares his journey from traditional media to building a thriving YouTube channel, discussing the challenges and successes he faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of community, the impact of a channel audit by VidIQ, and…
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Mastering YouTube Growth: Insights from Shine Talent Group's Joanna Fowler
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, we dive deep into the world of content creation with Joanna Fowler, Head of Talent at Shine Talent Group. Joanna shares her journey from being a YouTube creator to becoming an expert strategist at one of the leading influencer talent agencies. We discuss the importance of using both long-form and…
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Mastering YouTube Growth: Insights from Shine Talent Group's Joanna Fowler
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, we dive deep into the world of content creation with Joanna Fowler, Head of Talent at Shine Talent Group. Joanna shares her journey from being a YouTube creator to becoming an expert strategist at one of the leading influencer talent agencies. We discuss the importance of using both long-form and…
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Looking At Other Creators Outliers Was Huge | Whitney Bonds
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In this conversation, Dusty Porter interviews Whitney Bonds, a successful YouTube creator with over 160,000 subscribers. Whitney shares her journey from blogging to YouTube, discussing the challenges she faced, including overcoming her fear of being on camera. She emphasizes the importance of diversifying income streams, building trust with her aud…
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Looking At Other Creators Outliers Was Huge | Whitney Bonds
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In this conversation, Dusty Porter interviews Whitney Bonds, a successful YouTube creator with over 160,000 subscribers. Whitney shares her journey from blogging to YouTube, discussing the challenges she faced, including overcoming her fear of being on camera. She emphasizes the importance of diversifying income streams, building trust with her aud…
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Long-Form Is Still King On YouTube | Cara Nicole Interview
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Cara Nicole, a full-time YouTuber known for her educational video essays that blend personal finance with pop culture. Kara shares her journey from sporadic video creation in high school to establishing a successful channel with over 250,000 subscribers. She discusses the …
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Long-Form Is Still King On YouTube | Cara Nicole Interview
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Cara Nicole, a full-time YouTuber known for her educational video essays that blend personal finance with pop culture. Kara shares her journey from sporadic video creation in high school to establishing a successful channel with over 250,000 subscribers. She discusses the …
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I Make $40K-$50K Each Month On YouTube With 85% Profit Margin | Molly Keyser
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Molly Keyser, an online educator who has successfully grown her YouTube channel from 10 to 70,000 subscribers in just a year. Molly shares her journey of transitioning from a photography business to creating digital products and leveraging YouTube for growth. She discusses…
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I Make $40K-$50K Each Month On YouTube With 85% Profit Margin | Molly Keyser
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In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Molly Keyser, an online educator who has successfully grown her YouTube channel from 10 to 70,000 subscribers in just a year. Molly shares her journey of transitioning from a photography business to creating digital products and leveraging YouTube for growth. She discusses…
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How Roberto Blake Thinks About YouTube in 2025 — Short-Form, AI, and Creator Longevity
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This week, I’m joined once again by my friend and one of the most insightful voices in the YouTube space, Roberto Blake. This is his fourth time on the show — and easily the most thought-provoking yet. We dive into: Why creators should rethink their obsession with going viral How Roberto’s 12-week “YouTube Night School” is empowering small creators…
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How Roberto Blake Thinks About YouTube in 2025 — Short-Form, AI, and Creator Longevity
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This week, I’m joined once again by my friend and one of the most insightful voices in the YouTube space, Roberto Blake. This is his fourth time on the show — and easily the most thought-provoking yet. We dive into: Why creators should rethink their obsession with going viral How Roberto’s 12-week “YouTube Night School” is empowering small creators…
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From Travel Vlogs to Family Life: Lloyd & Mandy’s YouTube Evolution
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In this week’s episode, Dusty is joined once again by Lloyd from the Lloyd & Mandy YouTube channel — and a lot has changed since their last appearance! From full-time travel vlogging across Southeast Asia and the U.S. to settling down in Thailand with their newborn baby, Lloyd shares how their channel evolved through seasons of life. What We Offer …
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From Travel Vlogs to Family Life: Lloyd & Mandy’s YouTube Evolution
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In this week’s episode, Dusty is joined once again by Lloyd from the Lloyd & Mandy YouTube channel — and a lot has changed since their last appearance! From full-time travel vlogging across Southeast Asia and the U.S. to settling down in Thailand with their newborn baby, Lloyd shares how their channel evolved through seasons of life. What We Offer …
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