Video Creators is the premiere YouTube growth agency for YouTube Creators and entrepreneurs, founded by Tim Schmoyer in 2013. It's a place where you'll learn cutting edge YouTube growth strategies and the fastest path to building a highly engaged community of subscribers and customers. Our success stories include brand new creators to Fortune 500 companies alike, helping them grow from 0 to 100,000 to 1 million subscribers and beyond. To date we've helped our clients organically grow by over ...
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We are building a movement of Christian fathers who want to become the role model and multi-generational family leader they never had growing up. Become hard to kill, easy to love, and equipped to lead with the DadWork Podcast. Our expert guests help forge you into the elite man, husband, and father your family needs. You will be guided to build a massive vision, support it with non-negotiable daily habits, clear roadblocks from your past, maintain high discipline and integrity, and learn th ...
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Welcome to the final episode of the DadWork podcast, where I'll be providing a couple of updates (+ new projects)t, learnings from the "crazy" decision to shut down DadWork as a business, and some practical things to help you as a father.1. NEW PODCAST: Christians Talking BusinessApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/christians-talking-busin…
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Creators are constantly burning out on YouTube - and for good reason. YouTube is a lot of work and the successes don't come quickly. We want to encourage you to grow through the hard times and be able to discern when to push through and when to take a break. Recognizing the signs of burnout early on is helpful. If you catch it early, you can start …
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A lot of creators come to us with the "sprint mentality." They want to blow up their channel with their next video. And although we strongly preach that YouTube is a marathon and not a sprint, there are things that you can do now that can help your channel grow faster. So if you are needing some practical strategies and tools to see a quicker boost…
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Shorts are not really a new thing anymore. They have been out for a couple years now. But the process of integrating them into our channels has definitely been a rollercoaster. Are things going to be different in 2024? Should everyone be using shorts in their content strategy? Are even more changes coming? Let’s get into it. Links in this Episode S…
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Is Sam Sulek changing the future of YouTube?
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There has been a rise in successful channels that many would consider “unoptimized." Have you noticed this? One example of this is Sam Sulek . He is a fitness creator who is blowing up even though he breaks all the rules of YouTube with his thumbnails, video length, and low production value. It's leaving so many people to wonder, "How is this worki…
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A new year means new goals for your YouTube channel. Maybe your goals are subscriber based or maybe they are focused on producing a certain amount of content. But regardless of what they are, we have found that the biggest thing that can make or break your channel happens before you even hit record. Success on YouTube really all boils down to your …
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Underrated Strategies to turn Viewers into Subscribers
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What would happen if everyone who viewed your channel page hit subscribe? Wouldn't that be amazing! Well, we aren't sure we can guarantee every single one of them will subscribe, but there are things you can do to get a whole lot more of them to! And that's what we are talking about today: One of the most overlooked strategies to turn viewers into …
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Why your viewers aren't connecting with you on YouTube
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It can be frustrating trying the same thing over and over and not getting any traction. We've been there and it can bring such a helpless feeling. But don't worry! We are here to help you find your authentic voice and start seeing results. When we think about some of the great YouTubers out there a specific format comes to mind. We have Ryan Trahan…
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AMA: Balancing Family and Self, Navigating Degeneracy in Schools, Fixing Your Marriage
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We go deep today, talking about:What advice would you give a father who is in the midst of trying to start a family? What event or achievement led to your decision to embrace the role of 'dad coach' with confidence? How can you navigate the challenge of a marriage in crisis while continue being an amazing father to your kids?How can you navigate pa…
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How to ACTUALLY Get your Viewers to Take Action
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So many creators are overlooking a huge opportunity that could greatly enhance their growth on YouTube. What are they missing? It's a little something called, CTAs or "Call to Actions." It seems simple, but using these well can make all the difference in turning a passive audience into a thriving community. Let's get into it. https://get.vidiq.com/…
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How To Develop Emotional Safety and Become Famous at Home - Josh Straub
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Today's guest is Josh Straub. We go deep today talking about:How to become Famous At HomeEmotional safety and how to build it for deeper relationships and connection with your wife and kidsThe importance of meta-communication for leadership and limiting conflictHow to connect with your family on an emotional level without being overwhelmed by your …
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Overcoming the MOST common YouTube Roadblocks
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As I'm sure you know, the creator journey is a bumpy one. There are roadblocks and challenges that can be super frustrating to come up against. We've totally been there and want to help. Maybe you’re struggling with thumbnails, growth or you just feel like Youtube and the algorithm is against you. These are just a few of the roadblocks we'd like to…
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From Passive to Leading, Stop Procrastinating, and Dealing with Overwhelming Emotions - Ken Curry
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Today's guest is Ken Curry.We go deep today, talking about:How to stop being a passive man and become the leader of your householdTackling procrastination (and the deeper reason behind it)Dealing with overwhelming emotionKen Curry is a father, husband, grandfather, mentor, friend, bowhunter, lover of the outdoors and also a Licensed Marriage and Fa…
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Here's How to Blow Up your Channel in 2024
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It’s almost 2024 and we know that you want to take your channel seriously and reach your goals. We want that for you too! So today, we want to unpack our predictions for 2024 and give you everything you need to know to be successful on YouTube next year. Links in this Video Dry Creek Wrangler School: https://www.youtube.com/@DryCreekWranglerSchool …
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Becoming A World Cup Dad - Zach Duke
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Today's guest is Zach Duke.We go deep today, talking about:How the DadWork Podcast inspired Zach to embark on his incredible goal to make the 2026 US World Cup soccer teamHabits, discipline, intentionalityFocusing on the few important things to be a great family leader, and repenting of wasted time and distractionSpeaking to God and hearing from Hi…
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Ultimate Monetization Guide: Earn MORE with less subscribers
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A lot of creators we talk to have the goal of making a full time income. This is a great goal and totally possible. But unfortunately, many creators think they can do this by just relying on AdSense. The reality is that in order for this to be possible, you would need a HUGE channel and most of us just aren't there. But there is good news! There ar…
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Creating a Family Culture of Impact and Hospitality - Tim Schmoyer
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Today's guest is Tim Schmoyer.We go deep today, talking about:How to start taking fatherhood and family leadership as seriously as it deservesFamily as a vehicle for multi-generational impactBuilding a family culture and seeing the kids as contributors to the missionWhy we should take hospitality seriouslyHow to start building connections and relat…
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How to ACTUALLY Gain Momentum on your YouTube Channel
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Everybody talks about how to create your next viral hit, but what’s often overlooked is the importance of getting these viewers to come back to your channel. Today I'm going to walk through how to see who is new or returning and what you can do to ensure that you get those new viewers to come back and again and again. This will lead to long-term mo…
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AMA: Building Your Vision, Staying Healthy, Balancing Finances and Family
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We go deep today, talking about:What is the ultimate way of living to stay optimally healthy as a father?How do you manage and balance keeping the finances growing while continuing to be enough for your family?How do you get your family back on track after years of poor leadership when you’re in your 40s?What questions should fathers ask themselves…
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THIS is holding you back from YouTube Growth
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As creators, sometimes we feel like we are doing everything right, but just can't seem to get our channel to grow. (Been there? I know I have.) Well, what if I told you there might be somethings holding you back, that you’re not even aware of? Today we’re going to uncover some of the most common pitfalls we see every day with creators and teach you…
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Rise to the top of your niche on YouTube with THIS
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Ever wonder how some creators become the go-to channel in their niche, amidst a sea of YouTube channels? In October, I attended VidSummit where thousands of creators attended and it got me thinking: With the amount of creators on YouTube accelerating, how do you stand apart and become an authority in your niche? Is it possible? I say that it is and…
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Leaving The City Behind To Go All-In On The Family Economy - Rory Groves
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Today's guest is Rory Groves.We go deep today, talking about:Why and how Rory left behind city life and the tech industry to start over in the countryPhysical newsletters and the pace of lifeSeasonality in agriculture and lifeBuilding a family economyPrioritizing relationships and discipleship over everythingRory Groves is a former technology consu…
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Family Mission and Living Long Enough To Pass It On - Chris Cirullo
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Today's guest is Chris Cirullo.We go deep today, talking about:How to think about expanding your family with more childrenUnderstanding the mission and identity that God has for you and your familyWhy most dads don’t see lasting fitness successHow to create habits and rhythms that will serve you your whole lifeHow to stop praying like you’re leavin…
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Finding Clarity and Confidence in Your Creative Process
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I've been there: Feeling overwhelmed, alone, and uninspired. Thankfully, we can help with that. Recently at Vidsummit, I got the opportunity to sit down with Rob Wilson, Ingrid, and Sam and we had a very open conversation about what if feels like to be a YouTube creator and how having a coach can help you to work through roadblocks and feel confide…
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Slowing Consumption, Battling Scarcity, and Adoption - Greg Helton
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Today's guest is Greg Helton.We go deep today, talking about:How and why to take improvement in fatherhood and family seriouslyThe results of a drastic reduction in Greg’s content consumption diet on a week-long work tripWhat it means to be “quick to obedience and quick to action”Ideological and practical considerations to combat a scarcity mindset…
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Going viral on YouTube is the dream, right? A million views overnight, subscribers pouring in, comments flooding your notifications. But the big question is why do some YouTube videos go insanely viral while others barely get noticed? It's seems so random and unfair. Well, virality isn’t just pure luck. There’s a science to it and today I'll dive i…
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Anger Management for Dads and Inmates - Joe Overmoe
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Today's guest is Joe Overmoe.We go deep today talking about:How Joe is using the Dad.Work “Yell Less” course to help inmates get their anger under controlCommon patterns found among men and women who wind up in jailThe far-reaching, life-long consequences of our actions as fathersThe most helpful tools for navigating your angerJoe Overmoe is a husb…
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We see this happen all the time. Your favorite creators suddenly go silent, disappearing from your feed without a trace. Burnout is real and something we are all in danger of. Have you felt the pull of burnout yourself? If so, you’re in luck because we have some tips to help you avoid it and find long term success on YouTube. Links in this Episode …
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Identity Through Brokenness - Justin Kershaw
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Today's guest is Justin Kershaw.We go deep today talking about:Forging your true identity through brokennessWhy you’ll never hear “well done my good and famous servant”Why the western idea of family is completely watered downBuilding a family businessHaving a 500+ year vision and impactTrusting in God’s timingJustin Kershaw, a grateful resident of …
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From Casual Viewers to Raving Fans on YouTube
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Mr. Beast has it. Ryan Trahan’s got it. Casey Neistat definitely has it. ...What is the thing that they have? Viewers that hang on their every word. The question becomes, "How are they doing that???" Is it luck or is there a simple strategy behind it all? Listen and find out. Links in this Episode: Primal Branding: https://www.primalbranding.co/ Yo…
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Generational Wealth Without Screwing Up Your Kids - Lucas and Rachel Marshall
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Today's guests are Lucas and Rachel Marshall.We go deep today talking about:Why most family fortunes are lost by the second or third generationThe overlooked component necessary to give your kids a meaningful inheritance without ruining their work ethic or characterRachel’s traumatic near-death experience that led the Marshall’s to focus on meaning…
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Hard work pays off, right? So if you want channel growth, just make more videos! Well... I would disagree with that idea. Working your tail off doesn't always mean you are guaranteed more views or subs. So what can you do when you feel like you've done it all and can't get any further? The answer is to start experimenting.…
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Navigating Faith and Family as a Christian Father - Omer Mahmood
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Today's guest is Omer Mahmood. We go deep today talking about:Navigating daily Scripture reading as a dadWhat does it mean to “just be a child of God”?The results of trusting in myself and why I think God let’s us go through these trialsDiscernment in action versus trusting GodSanctification through hardshipThoughts on asking and receiving in praye…
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The Content You're Avoiding is Actually What You NEED
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The wave of "challenge content" has dominated YouTube for years. From the "Cinnamon Challenge" to the "Last One Out of the Circle Wins $10,000", creators have jumped on the bandwagon to attract viewers and gain viral fame. But, times have changed. More and more, people are seeking genuine, authentic content. They want to connect with creators on a …
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AMA: Create More Structure At Home, Develop Your Emotional Digestive System, and Dad.Work Updates
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I go deep today answering your questions before providing a personal and mission update that should be helpful for you to hear:How do you get a wife/family to subscribe to more structure, particularly around, after school/evening routine, such that family is going to sleep at consistent times, and therefore able to wake up/be energized, prepared fo…
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Reality Check: Your content isn’t cutting it (Yet)
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You probably started out with the idea, "If I create it, they will come." Buuuuut, they aren't coming. At least not as many as you hoped. A lot of people come up with reasons for this such as, "The algorithm is against me!" or "YouTube is trying to squash small channels!" We are saying this with all love in the world, but the brutal truth is that t…
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Loving God, Fatherhood, and Some Cultural Irreverence
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This is a wide-ranging, honest, vulnerable conversation with my friend Heston. Heston is exploring podcasting and we agreed to get together for an episode, but it was such a great time that I’m sharing it here with you guys, too.We talk about a ton of things, including how God has been at work in our lives, fatherhood, marriage, the culture at larg…
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Shift Your YouTube Focus without Losing Subscribers!
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Creators want to pivot their channel due to many different reasons. Have you ever been there? Maybe you feel tired of your niche, bored of your content, or are just maturing in your journey as a creator and ready to move in a new direction. Pivots come with a lot of fear and anxiety. Is this a good idea? Will I break my channel if I do this? We are…
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Confidence vs. Humility, Low Fatherhood Standards, Manning Up At Home, The Key To Discipline - Scott Rammage
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Today's guest is Scott Rammage. We go deep today talking about:Repentance and follow up of last episode’s judgement conversationThe balance between humility and confidenceThe three tiers of relationships a man should haveThe ultra-low standards of modern fatherhoodNot getting frustrated and being a victim when your family asks you to do things that…
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The Art of Intrigue to Keep Your Viewers Watching MORE!
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I've been saying it for years. If you want to succeed on YouTube, you need to master the art of storytelling. YouTube thrives on captivating stories. This is what sucks you into a video and prevents you from being able to look away. Have you heard of the phrase "open loops?" It's a psychological phenomenon that you can use in your videos to keep yo…
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High Demand, High Support Fatherhood - Jeremy Pryor
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Today's guest is Jeremy Pryor. I ask Jeremy to respond and expand on some of his hard-hitting Tweets. Topics include:Why good fathers are both high demand and high support (and how to find the balance if you lean too much to one side of the equation)The importance of telling your kids the back story so they don’t grow up entitled and take blessings…
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Endless YouTube Content Ideas for the Struggling Creator
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Wouldn't it be great if you always had amazing content ideas? You could just pop a coin into a machine and a great video idea would pop out any time you wanted. Well, what if I said this can be your reality? Ok, well, not the candy machine, but you can have a never-ending stream of YouTube video ideas. I'll tell you how. Links in this Episode: Turn…
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The Path by Luke of Narrow Way Man - Curt's Guest Appearance
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Luke Hastings of Narrow Way Man, host of The Path podcast, interviewed me for his podcast recently. It was a great conversation so I'm posting it here because I think you'll get some value out of it.We talk about my testimony, masculinity, Christianity, and leadership.[Free Resource] Family Leadership Blueprinthttps://dad.work/blueprint/Resources, …
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Stop sucking the joy out of your content
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YouTube began as social media. It was a place of expression, connection and building community. But as monetization has come on the scene, it has become a major driver in how people approach their content and sometimes the only thing people think about while making content. Now with AI tools coming on the scene, the entry level to making content ha…
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Judging Mediocrity, Anti-Authority Superpower, Hobbies for Dads - Scott Rammage
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Today's guest is Scott Rammage. We go deep today talking about:Anger and frustration that comes from observing and judging mediocrityShould dads have hobbies?Why being anti-authority can be a superpowerStarting a business as a dadShould you reward kids for doing chores?Scott Rammage is passionate about helping men become leaders in their homes and …
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Amplify Your Impact and Influence with these Collaboration Tips
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If you’re serious about growing your YouTube channel, you can’t do it alone. We hear it all the time, “two heads are better than one,” and that's 100% true when it comes to YouTube strategy. Since teaming up with vidIQ, I have had the pleasure of getting to know so many interesting people. One of those people has been Vyyyper, the head of social me…
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Prioritizing, Planning, and Generational Family Leadership - Michael Foster
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Today's guest is Michael Foster. We go deep today talking about:Focus and prioritization with a large family and a busy lifeTaking action to lead your family successfully if you haven’t shown up well until nowDaily disciplines and habits to navigate family, finances, fitness, and faithMindset shifts to chill out and become a calm leaderThe most imp…
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Stop Being Generic and Grow on YouTube with THIS!
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Bigger isn't better. And broader isn't better either. If you cast the widest net, you will catch the most fish, right? It sounds good, but we have found that if you talk to everyone, you connect with no one. So many of the creators we work with are struggling with this. They can't come up with content ideas, connect with their viewers, or keep thei…
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Strong Fatherhood in a Soft World - Nick Freitas
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Today's guest is Nick Freitas. We go deep today talking about:Strong fatherhood in a soft worldWhy we shouldn’t be surprised about the state of society, and what to do about itHow not to fall into the doom and gloom mindset as the world burnsYour privilege and responsibility as a man, husband, and fatherA father’s role in a child’s identityThe secr…
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Simple formula to keep viewers watching til the END
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How's your retention going? Are you struggling to keep your viewers engaged with your content? Are people viewers dropping? Are you getting less watch time and slow channel growth? If so, don't worry. I have a simple formula to keep your viewers watching from beginning to end. And that's what I will be sharing today. Links in this Episode: Creator …
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