A Fireside Chat

[@marksmith9295]

A good chat and backdrop Marc. I as well as others certainly can appreciate your channel hence why I subscribed. Also appreciate you not dancing and waving your arms for those needing ritalin to stay focused or engaged LOL. Linking shorts to your longer content is the smart way to continue however. I think you nailed it regarding predictability with your weekly content robbing you of viewers so come on people please subscribe as it costs nothing. This includes established outdoor youtubers that I know watch this channel to learn your tips and tricks. Keep up the great work Marc and perhaps release your videos on a less predictable schedule but with community posts. All the best to you!

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

KZbin is a constant game of testing see what sticks. However connecting with like minded individuals will always remain the #1 focus, and share our knowledge while having a little fun👍 Thanks Mark✌️

[@ShinyStickEC]

Props on getting a video out every week, I know non tubers may not understand, but its real work to make / edit a video once a week. Especially for us "hobbyists". lol editing hell, sometimes its easy (when there is good video to work with) sometimes its a real pain :) Yay Shop Videos !

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

HAHA, ya sometimes we have to get creative with the editting when a file is brocken or you just forgot to press record! And all to entertain strangers for free 😂 Thanks EC✌️

[@yutubecoach]

Hi Marc, one of my favourite channels on KZbin, I really enjoy your channel. I love the fishing part, and how good of a fishermen you are. For me if you gave a brief set up on what you're using when fishing, lure, line, etc. be appreciated, but I understand if it's not your channel is about. I'm a novice camper and I learn so much from your videos.

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Hey Coach, fishing is 100% an outdoorsman's sport and you are in luck as I am planning a video or maybe a few videos on some basic fishing tactics etc... Here is one of my videos to get you started. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n16YZHttbNJoabcsi=m5Iu-Awza3Mx-fNb Thanks Coach✌️

[@ErraticExcursion]

Hey Marc, I really enjoyed the fireside chat. Old Oil Lamp Restorations recommended your channel to me. It's great to see you focusing on your niche and growing your channel. All the best, and I'll continue watching your outdoor content. Cheers✌.

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Thank you so much for the kind words, The KZbin community is the best✌️

[@julianamartinvlog]

Hi Marc Good eve to you...listening here Loves your location area

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

It would be so much nicer without the flies! 😆 Thanks Julia✌️

[@julianamartinvlog]

@@OpenAirOutdoors is ok a part of life & living on the eart😃😉 Morning here to u☕

[@RobinLauer]

I enjoy your videos, and many times I learn something new. Glad that you are working to make the channel even better. Good ideas coming from one of my favorite creators, Thanks

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Thank you Robin! It is always a pleasure having you around👍

[@bytorsnowdog2132]

Good chat Marc!

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Thanks for coming out Willie! You still have to send me your adress👍

[@Anndyinthewoods]

That's a beautiful spot for a fireside chat. I understand how hard it is to put out a video a week. It's a lot of work for just a passtime. Keep up the great work!

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

It sure is Andy! Thanks for coming along for the ride✌️

[@OpenAirAdventure]

All good Marc. Looking forward to the changes going forward ❤

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Thanks Kenny its always good having you around✌️

[@puddlejumper-sk]

Marc, Love all your content in relation to canoeing and fishing. I also enjoy hearing your perspective on how and why you do things. So not only am I entertained, I learn something as well. As far as length of vid....if its a shop vid I like 10 to 20 mins, if its a camping vid I like 30 to 45 mins. Though I think there's something with the KZbin logarithm that gets you more views if the vid is over an hour. Regardless, I'm just glad I get to come along on all these adventures with you! Cheers! 🍻

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Thanks for the input Tyler! And i'm gearing up for a busy summer, hopefuly plenty of action! Thanks Again✌️

[@EverydayProjects]

Hi Marc. I hear ya about how KZbin promotes certain videos and lets others die. You're right about having a focused niche. When I started my channel I wanted to cover it all: Carpentry, mechanical, small repairs, big ones, outdoor content, humor......the works. But I'm here to say that without a certain focus, my channel has suffered. I'm learning, just as you are what works and what doesn't. For example, the most watched videos I have are car repair videos, bar none! They are carrying me. I've tried other things (and probably still will) but car repair videos seem to be my niche. I worked really hard making and posting some flooring videos a few years ago and they died in the embers! Hardwood flooring--Nope, Under-floor heating--NOPE, Tiling--Nope, Drywall repairs--Nope, Stream-side Flowers--Nope! Talking to roadside Alpacas--Nope....all of these videos were a loss. KZbin is always suggesting that I make more Shorts too and while I have posted some, they are often unrelated to my main focus or didn't fit into the thread of music related dance Shorts that bracketed my Shorts as they came up in KZbin--so they died too! Sorry to say, that I am one of those guys who makes a few mentions as a reminder for viewers to Subscribe, but I can't really say for certain if that's the reason anyone has. I find that videos I post sometimes only get a following after several months (or years). So I still (perhaps incorrectly) hope that some that I've worked so hard at will some day blossom. But I've never been much of a gardener, so what do I know? I see some channels that have a singular focus and watch them fly! And while that is so removed from the crazy spin of a million different things at once that is happening in my shed, it is probably the way to get somewhere on KZbin. I could learn from that....But I'm not much for studying trends---Blah. I'm more of a seat-of-the-pants guy that does stuff that pops into my head instead of on some strict programming. So maybe I'll just be the same, winning some and losing some but being me nonetheless even though channels like Open Air Outdoors will go to the Moon and back!! (with 50,000 new subscribers a month, with Riley wearing pure Gold collars, etc....) Great topic and fireside chat, Marc. All the Best!!!

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

I could have gone on and on with the chat but I probably would have ended up hurting feelings😆 My top videos are all the gun related stuff with the top one being over 110 000 views current. I really don't want to "niche down" on that! I'll stick to the great outdoors in general and just keep plugging away at it! But thank you for the heads up on alpacas! I guess the alpaca whisperers have that market covered🤣 Thanks for all that you do Craig🍻

[@EverydayProjects]

@@OpenAirOutdoors Yes, there's no need to try to outperform the many "whisperers" out there. The Alpacas I talked to, looked briefly at me and walked briskly away, unimpressed!

[@TheBeardedCarpenter]

Howdy Marc- I haven’t completely understood the algorithm on KZbin yet. My wife does all the smart stuff for our channel. I have never in my life turned a computer on. I love watching your videos of the wilderness trips and enjoy it through your experiences because I’m staying so busy with my work. For most part I have been getting all your notifications for a video. I’ve had different people tell me they aren’t getting them for our videos. You always have top notch content and I certainly enjoy watching whatever you post. I really enjoyed the fire side chat. Best wishes for your endeavors for your channel. God bless

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Thank you Paul! KZbin is certainly a fantastic way to just connect with our neighbours from far away, entertaining and learning from each other. You wife is doing a great job showcasing your invaluable knowledge! Keep up the great work at your end my friend✌️

[@MinuteontheMountain]

No doubt the backdrop was amazing. I will continue to follow the channel whether you trim down the content variety or not. Your content is great, and I always feel like I learn something while watching. Keep up the good work.

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

I appreciate that! Always happy to have you around John✌️

[@TimintheBackwoods]

Thanks for the update Marc ! Love all your videos and understand the direction you're headed. Sometimes you have to trim the fat so you can streamline ! Looking forward to more content for sure !! I hit that subscribe button years ago so I never miss notifications haha. Oh....I don't need stickers, already have some (thank you again) ! Cheers 👍👍🌲🌲🌲🇨🇦🍻

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Thanks Tim, You know what to do when your ready for another sticker👍

[@lorenzooutandabout]

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[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Thanks Lorenzo! Don't forget to shoot my a message on IG✌️

[@PinetreeLine]

I’m looking forward to continuing to see your channel grow as well Marc as being part of it on occasion as we head to the backcountry. You have a great channel Brother! 👍🏻🍻

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Thanks Doug I appreciate all that you have done for me!🍻

[@Erated78]

Hi Marc and happy Father’s Day - what a great background and lighting for the video - I’m excited for more outdoor adventure videos… glad to hear the cooking segment remains - I have no IG so no sticker for me lol - thanks eh, cheers

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

I tell you what, you deserve a sticker Ed. Email me at [e-mail], title it STICKER in caps so I know it's you in case it goes into a junk box. and I'll send you one. Thanks Ed✌️

[@DIYVariety]

Hey marc keep them coming

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Thanks Jason I appreciate you hanging out with me✌️

[@coyotearrowheadhunting3083]

Hello my great friend. The outdoors is the main food for the soul, it reborns the spirit and gives you an extra boost in your physical health. I think all your changes are very correct. I liked all your previous content but sometimes a change or ratio of strategies is necessary to fulfill the goal of your videos reaching more people to cultivate their love for the outdoors as their main purpose. All your videos will be welcome here with coyote. With you I have known very beautiful places that I did not think existed. THANKS AND BLESSINGS ALWAYS TO YOU👍🏼👍🏼🌵🌵🌞🌞

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Thank you for all your kind words Coyote! You have i great method to keep the mind clear and active spending all those days walking the deserts searching! And of course a few buritos along the way helps😆 Thanks Coyote✌️

[@flynorthproductions]

Great content, Marc. I appreciated hearing your insights in your KZbin experience. In response to your requests, I prefer videos that max out around 20 minutes or so, but that's just one person's opinion. I struggle with 'shorts' too. I also detest Facebook but I'm an inconsistent user of IG and Tiktok. But I don't dance either. 😂 Great fireside chat. Keep up the great work. 👍👍

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

HAHA! That social community is a bit much eh! Thanks for being there Daryl✌️

[@SteveRobReviews]

Hi Marc Interesting chatt on being a tuber . I'm definitely not an expert on anything , like you mentioned , youtube is a very hard nut to crack . Your doing the right thing by trying different things and see what works.

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

I can sure understand how some Tubers burn out after a while! Thanks Steve✌️

[@TipperaryArmouries]

Excellent video, thanks for the update on your channels direction. Suggestions: 1. video length 20 -30 minutes. 2. Start a second channel ,repost all you previous videos dubbed over in French

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Intresting concept! A second channel i think would take me out completely 🤣 Thanks Neil🍻

[@maninthewoods]

Morning Marc. I like the content you have decided to carry on with. As for the length of video's I mostly like them around 30 minutes to 1 hour. Keep up the great video's and can't wait for the next one.

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Thanks Rod! I'll have your sticker out by next week👍

[@maninthewoods]

@@OpenAirOutdoors Your sticker arrived today. Thanks!

[@DCOutdoors]

Hi Marc, Thanks for all the updates. I like where you're going with the channel. However, I will miss the MRE reviews . Haynes was nice threads, lmao. You know you're not going to get something that disintegrates in the wash when you get that brand. As for video length, personally since I try to watch the channels that support me, my attention span usually crashes around the 10-minute mark. It's quite hard for me to spend 30+ minutes on a video when I follow back so many channels. For me personally, I dont watch Shorts much, but like you said, I get good growth in subscriber numbers from them. Moreso then a typical longform video. Funny, I connected with you on Instagram today, before hearing how you are asking people to DM. Watched this one rully, brother! Keep at 'er and congrats on 2K!

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

HAHA! I hear you on watching other folks content! Sometimes it’s a rat race keeping up with everyone! The MRE won’t be totally left out however 👍 Thanks for all the support Dan✌️

[@l214laus]

Good morning Marc, Sunday night here. I shall now settle in to watch your video, cheers, Paul PS I rarely look at Instagram but when you say to write a DM, when I go to your page and there is a Message option, is that what you mean by the DM?

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Yes that's it. You can either click on my logo and at the bottom you have the option of texting me. Or from the top right of your home page next to the hart click the bubble with the squiggly line, search my Instagram and send me a direct message. Thanks Paul✌️

[@shinypackage8789]

Great chat buddy, i can get on board with your changed up content, thats why i watch your wonderful channel…OUTDOORS!! Congrats on your 2k subs keep up the back country enjoyment. 🍻cheers

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

Thanks Paul I appreciate the support✌️