The Video Creatr Podcast

The Pros and Cons of Running a YouTube Channel

August 21, 2023 Augie Johnston & Grant Ball Episode 128
The Video Creatr Podcast
The Pros and Cons of Running a YouTube Channel
Show Notes

The pros and cons of running a YouTube channel highlight the opportunities and challenges that come with pursuing a career in content creation. It's important to approach YouTube with a realistic mindset and understand that it takes time, effort, and dedication to succeed. Building a successful YouTube channel requires consistent content creation, engaging with your audience, and constantly refining your skills and knowledge.

Grant and Augie discuss the pros and cons of running a YouTube channel. They emphasize the importance of not romanticizing YouTube and provide a realistic view of what it takes to succeed as a YouTuber. They discuss the differences between full-time and part-time YouTube, the pressure associated with being a full-time YouTuber, and the freedom and creativity that comes with running a YouTube channel. They also highlight the opportunity to deeply explore a subject of your choosing and collaborate with others in the YouTube community.

The future of YouTube is bright, with the platform continuing to grow and evolve. As technology advances and new features are introduced, content creators will have even more opportunities to engage with their audience and monetize their channels. However, it's important to stay adaptable and keep up with the latest trends and strategies to remain relevant in an ever-changing landscape.

Highlights

[01:24] Pros and cons of part-time YouTube
[02:56] Pros and cons of full-time YouTube
[06:30] Pros and cons of being creative on a daily basis
[09:43] Pros and cons of exploring a subject deeply
[11:55] Pros and cons of collaborating with others
[15:05] Pros and cons of refining work habits
[19:17] Importance of having a business behind your YouTube channel
[32:48] The overall benefits of creating a YouTube channel
[41:17] Importance of consistency and enjoying the process of content creation

Resources Mentioned

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