Ep 20: The One Where We Get Candid About The YouTube Pact

Welcome to Episode 20 of our journey, where we dive deep into the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of creating content across various platforms. This episode is a special one, not just because it marks 20 episodes of our podcast, but because it's a candid look at our experiences transitioning to YouTube, the lessons we've learned, and the community we're building. Below are the highlights and timestamps to guide you through our discussion.

Timestamps:

• 00:00:00 - 00:03:28: Introduction and reflections on hitting 20 episodes.
• 00:03:28 - 00:21:31: Segment 1: What Pissed You Off?
• 00:21:31 - 00:37:40: Segment 2: What Were Your Highlights?
• 00:37:40 - 00:55:49: Segment 3: Teach Me Something New.
• 00:55:49 - 00:56:03: Outro and special announcement.

Detailed Show Notes:

• Introductions and Celebrations (00:00:32 - 00:03:28): We kick off by celebrating our 20th episode, reflecting on the journey so far, and sharing how the podcast has become a significant part of our weekly routines.
• What Pissed You Off? (00:03:28 - 00:21:31):
  • Sian's Struggle with YouTube Content Creation: A deep dive into the pressures of content creation, the learning curve with YouTube, and the supportive feedback from co-hosts. Sian’s YouTube
  • Jen Talks Outsourcing and Learning: Discussing the challenges and aspirations of video editing and the appeal of a natural, unpolished look. Jen’s YouTube
  • Judie and Jay's Creative Challenges: From hyper-focusing in editing to microphone woes and the quest for authenticity. Judie’s YouTube, Jay’s YouTube
  • Exploring YouTube Shorts: Insights into leveraging Instagram content for YouTube Shorts and the tool that made it easier. TokBackup
• What Were Your Highlights? (00:21:31 - 00:37:40):
  • Sian's Learning Curve and Community Support: From setting small goals to changing content strategy based on audience feedback. Aoife - Podcast Producer
  • Jay's Appreciation for Team Accountability: Reflecting on the power of collective brainstorming and support.
  • Judie and Jen's Content Creation Reflections: Sharing the joys and challenges of YouTube content creation, from audience engagement to the nuances of video monetization.
• Teach Me Something New (00:37:40 - 00:55:49):
  • Diving into YouTube's Potential with Judie: Discussing the value of YouTube views, analytics insights, and the YouTube Studio App. YouTube Studio, Chat GPT
  • Jay's Tips on A/B Testing and Thumbnails: Exploring partner testing and design tools for optimizing YouTube content. Canva
  • Monetization Strategies and Content Ideas: From affiliate marketing with Impact to creating engaging TikTok content. Impact, Paddy Galloway
• Special Announcement (00:55:08 - 00:55:49): We're thrilled to give away TWO tickets to our exclusive VIP live event. Check our Instagram for details on how to enter. Unbranded Instagram

Outro (00:55:49 - 00:56:03):

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