220: How to Build and Monetize a YouTube Channel w/ Gillian Perkins

In this episode, Nicole interviews YouTube expert Gillian Perkins! 

 

You'll learn insider tips and growth hacking strategies to build your audience fast and turn your channel into a business. With over 700K subscribers herself, Gillian reveals the secrets to optimizing your content for the YouTube algorithm while avoiding mistakes beginners make.

 

5 Key YouTube Growth Takeaways:

• Create high-quality videos consistently to rapidly improve production skills. Forget perfection - consistent practice is key.

• Leverage launching a new channel to get your first 100 subscribers quickly. This gives the algorithm initial viewership data to recommend your videos.

• Optimize content for your audience's needs and desires, not just to please the algorithm. Build trust and rapport with viewers.

• Have at least 50 video topic ideas prepared before launching a channel to choose the best and know you have enough planned content.

• Prioritize YouTube ad revenue as your main monetization focus over distracting tools like Super Chats. Focus on high-impact income strategies.

 

Tune in to hear Gillian's best tips for launching a profitable YouTube channel quickly, avoiding common beginner mistakes, and growth hacking your way to YouTube success fast.

 

More From Gillian: 

Website 

Youtube 

Work Less Earn More Podcast 

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This podcast is produced and edited by the WONDERFUL Ariel Villafane! 

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