How Smart Creators Will Grow An Audience From Zero In 2025

[@kathleenkaleookalanismith8724]

What happens when the whole world wants to create content and no one wants to be the audience? Just a thought

[@ist8215]

We’re about so find out soon enough…

[@furynature]

to be honest we are going that way.

[@Fluxeon]

Do you consume content as a creator? Obviously yes. This won’t change the dynamics. Everyone is still a consumer

[@kathleenkaleookalanismith8724]

@@furynature yes I see that and it’s like being in a black mirror episode. 😬

[@MokaandChai]

It will not change the dynamics at all. Creators will continue to consume content. That’s how they keep evolving. Plus not everyone wants to be a creator. That will never happen. Just like everyone can be the top 1% but that never and will never happen.

[@jackywacky4361]

Awesome video. I am small KZbinr, and I think that for small channels the most important thing is to get good presence from the beginning. If you are not popular, people won't care even if you have the best videos and the best content on platform. I am not beginner anymore, but I know how hard it can be (and honestly if I didn't use a lot of Fame - ster, I would have quit a long time ago. It made everything much easier for me, especially getting to 1000 subs and view hours).

[@AtifHussainOG]

"If you are smart, you will make it work." - What a quote.

[@Skobaa007]

Unbelievably, not even Einstein would have thought of it...

[@claudinelogrado]

Ten days ago, I published my first blog post. I'm very happy to have started this. Now I'm working on the second one.

[@TheCherelynnShow]

🎉🎉🎉Congratulations!! Keep going!

[@claudinelogrado]

@@TheCherelynnShow Thank you for the support! 🥰

[@hopemokaya]

Keep going. Share the link I read your post.

[@rosalinosilva9836]

Me too​@@hopemokaya

[@Felix-cz1bn]

Keep it up mate do share the link

[@RussAnimus]

Awesome video Dan! I took some notes and takeaways, sharing it with y'all: Smart creators will focus less on follower count and more on building meaningful relationships through an owned email list. They'll use short-form content (tweets, reels) to attract new followers, medium-form content (threads, carousels) to establish credibility, and long-form content (newsletters, podcasts) to nurture true fans. Social media serves as a testing ground for ideas, and exponential growth happens through viral content that is leveraged consistently. Building an audience requires a mix of organic efforts, collaborations, and strategic paid amplifications to create sustainable, long-term growth.

[@MokaandChai]

@@RussAnimus Thanks so much

[@POVofanENFP]

Nice! The quote that most people on social media are distracted but we can come in and bring them value to get away from meaningless distractions was a real paradigm shift for me.

[@PhilipDunnArt]

Thanks for the notes! When Dan is talking about "threads" does he mean the FB platform that's supposed be like X? Or is this a more generic concept like starting a thread in Reddit?

[@POVofanENFP]

@@PhilipDunnArt I believe he is referring to the IG/FB platform that is similar to X

[@muslimahmedia519]

@@PhilipDunnArtthreads is like a twitter for instagram

[@mymusicpublisher]

Audience growth is non linear. Needed that reminder. 💯

[@BadBackZach]

Ive been running my channel for the last 5 months. Im documenting getting sober and healthy day by day (im on day 41 of sobriety :D). My goal for 2025 is to devote most of my free time to my content and my subscribers. I want to be entertaining, inspiring, interactive, and consistent. Even if this never becomes a job, I genuinely love creating content and always appreciate what you have to say. Thank you, Dan.

[@alwaysyouramanda]

Omg, dude. That’s amazing! It’s so worth it!

[@IntoThe_BroomCloset]

Congratulations on 41+ days of sobriety, and thank you for choosing to share your journey! You are changing more lives than just your own!!! 💯

[@shawalrao6550]

Best of luck man!

[@edfrus]

Stay strong! You got this!! I’ll give a follow, alcoholism is in my family, lost my mom to cirrhosis of the liver and have a brother that’s going in the wrong direction and really needs professional help. I hate seeing it because he has so much potential, just like you do. I just reached a 1k followers the other day and it’s exciting to see the channel grow. Still trying to figure my way around it and would like to do more long form videos. I haven’t clicked on the channel yet but I am curious what is keeping your hands off of it? If it’s your body in general feeling better and healthier? Did you want to start a new hobby and talk about not drinking while starting something new? want to get a better job? I never understood wanting to drink so much and then feeling like crap and not getting anything done. I like doing stuff, Creating things, playing with my dogs, having energy to just be present and be there for people and myself. Congrats on the 41 days! It’s been 13 days since you edit that so hopefully congrats on 54 days! 💪❤

[@BadBackZach]

Thank you guys so much. I really appreciate the support!

[@TheTektronik]

I think followers are the ones who support your work because of the solutions you provide that they find appealing.

[@luxuryconnoisseuraddict6900]

People can support your work but that doesn't mean they are buyers. Sometimes they turn into buyers, not always. Many times they support from a distance. So where are the buyers and how do we get more of them is the question that isn't talked about in this video. It's vaguely covered up when he says "he has a list of buyers who want to buy from him" - how, when did this even transpire into buyers is not addressed.

[@pmussophilosophy]

I used to really enjoy Dan's content. Ever since i started creating my own content two months ago, though, everything just hits so much harder. Just dropped $400 to enroll in the Writer's bootcamp because I believe it will repay me time and again in the future.

[@paulinasihaloho2899]

I am a 12 grade student in Indonesia, I recently started my KZbin Channel. I do agree with what Dan Koe is saying. The most important thing for me a starter is to learn to make video the best I can no matter how simple it might look like. I like writing and reading, so, I don't really want to waste my time on shorts which mainly give temporary-pleasure. Patience is precious in creating what we know the best we can.

[@shawalrao6550]

What's the name of your yt channel!? I started one just yesterday!

[@craigdowell7018]

“I still hated working on projects that weren’t my own”…thanks Dan! Saved me a lifetime 🙏

[@conny-mariedomke]

I love your pace and the depth of your explanations Your videos are the last piece of the puzzle for me to finally make sense of my path. You have truly saved my life. The life I thought must be possible somehow. Now I have a complete big picture and can see how everything fits together. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@Medoelmasryi]

"If you can't package and sell your content don't post it" - Myron Golden Beautiful.

[@c-ybueze2868]

Wow. Just wow

[@j-efaw]

i dont get it

[@boostyourvisibility]

This is the most comprehensive podcast episode I’ve listened to in a long time! 🙌 Thank you!

[@foreveryoung50-u2o]

I started 2 new KZbin channels 2 months ago and love creating content I am still a KZbin consumer. I listen to many different kinds of KZbin channels every single day. I think it's great that there is more people creating content. That means there is so much more variety and options. I get bored easily, so I love knowing there are a bunch of new youtubers creating content like me!

[@MintenJonas]

Always happy when you upload a new video, Dan. Thanks for leading the way. Keep making that impact.

[@fivebyfivesound]

It’s “uphill battle”, b/c advancing uphill against an enemy is difficult. Thanks for the insightful content 🙏🏽

[@JenniKallie]

I believe (more) Connection and intimacy will make our business thrive, as well as us as human beings!

[@AnabreseNeuman]

Thanks, it's always great to hear that it doesn't matter about the number of followers but about attracting the people who are your tribe and resonate with you as a person and also what you share.

[@petescott]

Social media is one of the most meaningful things in my life. 99.99999% need to listen to this on repeat.

[@HaydnEllen]

Just finished reading your book, The Art of Focus. It is a game-changer for me! Loved every page of it.

[@Acemadeithappen]

there's a book called The secret money magnet formula by Ronan Virell, and it talks about how using some secret techniques you can attract almost everything in life it's not some bullshit law of attraction, it's the real deal

[@victoriag6087]

I am a visual artist and this information was incredibly useful to be able to promote my paintings and high quality prints. Thank you, Dan!

[@jameereugene9035]

Smart creators build audience by taking use of some third party tools and services (the most popular method is to use a lot of Fame- ster). I couldn't believe at first how much easier it became to grow subs and views.

[@tamara_h.]

It’s really funny that your channel popped up those days on my screen. This week I tried to figure out why it’s so hard for me to write. In grammar school and later I loved to write. I wrote diaries, short stories… But to write content for my business is like a punishment for me. It’s crazy. Maybe there is a blockage because someone said something unreflective and since then I stopped loving writing. I continue listening to you…

[@IlliaPogodin]

I like your “waitlist” trick. The rolex move. Good job!

[@PattiBryantOfficial]

I cannot believe the amount of value and pure gold in this video. Thank you!

[@Parzival047]

He reads my mind like crazy...love you broooooooo

[@realMartinHamilton]

This post covers everything in 36 minutes. Wow. I'm looking forward to your next video about product creation Dan. These are keepers for sure.

[@sadaamhasaan_]

"One stock can be down while the index fund is up" 🔥🔥🔥

[@Jonsaintsilva]

Amazing video man, so much value here. Came at a perfect time, as I was struggling morally about short content, but I understand it’s part of the game in gaining traction and depth can be built after. Great breakdown of it all

[@LetsStudyHebrew]

My call is to teach the holy language (Hebrew). I just started to create vids here on youtube about the letters. I pray that God will guide me through this path. I also want to be a writer and to spread my perspectives on life, but this will wait. 🙏

[@Susana_Espinosa]

Oh wow. I've always wanted to learn Hebrew. I can be your audience 😊

[@Susana_Espinosa]

There!, I subscribed 😊

[@rhomanxviii]

Hey, I've been really interested in this too. I'll give a follow.

[@muslimahmedia519]

Holy language is arabic. Signed A Muslim🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️

[@LetsStudyHebrew]

@@muslimahmedia519 NOPE, that's not true! Hebrew is the one and only HOLY language for sure.

[@ronretz1797]

This was really great Dan. You're adding so much value to so many peoples' lives. Thank you 🙏

[@MountainofInspiration]

Ready for this new upload. Excellent timing. Happy Sunday to you Dan Koe. Social media posts have indeed become the new MVPs in the world of business. This is where we do market research. Savvy entrepreneurs come here test and validate new ideas and concepts.

[@BuffaloRangers]

This was a particularly good one, and well timed for where I’m at in my journey.

[@RaushanKumar-gs9em]

The audience is the creator and the creator is the audience.

[@TushTheTerrible]

i owe so much to this guy, dan koe is locked in ladies and gents

[@JohnBurris-q5j]

I came to know Christ in jail in 2013 by reading a book, "Overcoming spiritual blindness" by James P. Gills MD. The veil was taken off my eyes. Heaven came through for me in my finances too, getting $35,500 monthly. I can support God's work and give back to my community. God is more than enough!

[@Sanchez-z4k]

I'm 38 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??

[@TheresaCelik]

Every one of my prayer requests is about to manifest in the Name of Jesus I receive and connect with this message in Jesus' Mighty Name Amen 🔥🙏

[@Lahm74w]

I have been searching for ways to achieve success. Can you please guide me on how to do so?

[@JohnBurris-q5j]

Sure, the investment-advisor that guides me is...

[@JohnBurris-q5j]

Sandi Krakowski

[@CrystalWarnock]

This is literally the info I feel I was missing!! I love anything with steps!! As a gen x-er I’ve been trying to wrap my head around how socusl media works and how it’s changed recently as well! It’s a huge study but I think I’ve now got the basics of it thanks in large part to your long form content!! Hopefully you will see me on the scene soon!! I planning on appearing on the chronic pain issues arena which I feel is super untapped!! Bravo Dan Koe, you created another great video!! Thanks again!! I have my eye on 2 hour writer! ✍️

[@itachiirl4614]

Bro is back again with lots of wisdom ...❤ GG king 👑..!!

[@n0Drip]

Favorite forex conversation in a while! Legendary link up 🔥

[@SuperPowerApps]

this is very inspiring, i quit my job to start this. I hope it will work out.

[@felixoupopote]

I love how all the suffering I did when I was young and ahead of the curve benefited nobody except the ingrates who came after me.

[@pvtruestmusic]

God please help me understand everything in this video!! And I hope everyone else who’s in the space does to. Bro is amazing.

[@Kamran_Club]

I Know you're busy Dan. But I love your content.

[@AnnaAbrams-b9g]

You make everything seem so much simpler, thanks!

[@InYourDreams-Andia]

This is pure gold! Music artist scaling up here. The thing is, you can't sell music, the fans already bought it/get it from stream platforms. So we have to have something to sell, other than music (which is the 1st contact/emotional contact). Then we/I can sell something else, related to the 'brand'.

[@iamhvrcrft]

If enough people stream your music u get paid

[@InYourDreams-Andia]

@@iamhvrcrft some but its peanuts really no matter, 1M streams with all 100% royalty is around 1K. pay your rent, then what?

[@iamhvrcrft]

@@InYourDreams-Andia 100k is $300 so if u have ten songs do the math

[@InYourDreams-Andia]

@@iamhvrcrft still only 3k, and that's quarterly, so it's still low, but granted it is better than 90% of music artists that stream

[@iamhvrcrft]

@@InYourDreams-Andia then do real estate don’t do music if I want money

[@reysawareness]

You are speaking directly to me. Super impressive.

[@youareawonderfulman]

Smart creators are focusing more on real connections instead of just follower numbers by using email lists. They use short stuff like tweets and reels to get new followers, medium stuff like threads for credibility, and long stuff like newsletters to keep loyal fans. Social media is like a testing ground, and viral content really helps with growth. Building an audience needs a mix of organic stuff, collabs, and some ads for it to last.

[@ALSOrganic]

exactly

[@JaridOrgeron]

The data shows that for many demographics the short form viewers don’t convert to long and therefore you should just focus on long.

[@BarbaraBrasileiro]

This is great content 👏👏 my problem with this is that I just want to market my small business and doing short-form content is already time-consuming and challenging, let alone doing medium- and long-form content. It's just impossible to do what you have to do AND have this second job of posting in every social media app with three different kinds of content every day/week. 😢😢 It's just too much...

[@dandefox]

Everyone is already a creator. You haven't stopped listening to them.

[@Wilson-Lloyd]

As a small creator this is so helpful. Thank you

[@Tangi_ENT]

Time for a walk 🚶🏾‍♂️ 🗿🫡

[@pvtruestmusic]

I get anxiety when I listen to him because I’m aware of how much I stay in my head and not performing the tasks at 100%

[@LucaNova101]

Vielen Dank Dan, du machst das schon richtig 🦾

[@carolinemullan2781]

Your journey is similar to mine. And I’m just finally getting into social media…always hated it

[@inthemakingca]

Dan thank you so much. I find you tremendously helpful. I really appreciate you

[@catrionamacinnes2048]

Hi Dan, i’m so glad i discovered your channel. Thanks for all that you share. I really want to enrol in one of your courses but not sure whether to do the writers bootcamp or the life’s work program. Maybe some folk in the community could advise? I’m a filmmaker from Scotland and just quit my job as a lecturer in film practice and screen acting to pursue my film making (for love not money) and grow myself as a business ❤

[@PeterbedrodSoghominous]

Hit $350k on a week, Thanks for the knowledge and nugget you have thrown my way over the months.

[@ClauGuerrero-n4d]

I'm favored financially with Bitcoin ETFs approval, Thank you buddy.$25,700 weekly profit regardless of how bad it gets on the economy

[@PeterbedrodSoghominous]

Wow 😮 I know her too,and I have also been trading with her, on telegam and I also being following her on IG,she's such an amazing woman with good skills

[@PeterbedrodSoghominous]

She's ON TELE GRAMs and IG👇

[@PeterbedrodSoghominous]

KERRYFX14 💯: that's it

[@PeterbedrodSoghominous]

I really appreciate her good work, she's the only trader who made me believe bitcoin earnings are real

[@KarynCain]

@dankoe, thank you for being such a breath of fresh air! I'm so happy to be connected! ✨ 🙏

[@MajellaGrows]

Listening to this at the gym 🫡

[@HacooonaMatata]

Listening to thiss while arriving at office

[@JmanAnimates]

Great video Dan. Tons of value

[@marvelllious3966]

I love me some Leo Gura inspired content man. Good job and thank you.

[@cindygranger4712]

You amaze me! Thank you!❤

[@holyaksh]

Waiting for your live that was supposed to Happen on 26th on your Kortex youtube channel

[@reysawareness]

Thank you, Dan. So helpful

[@ColsScotland]

Excellent! You have a new subscriber 😎 You just laid it out all so easy, of course I know I gotta put in the 'graft', but at least I have a great starting point on how to get where I want to be. I'm a big fan of the late Gary Halbert, and some of your 'insights' come across with the same kind of impact, like sparks igniting ideas... Anyway, signed up for kortex and I'm off to be creative 👍

[@ashish_sunny]

Dan provides so much for free 🖤

[@MarkLeviiz]

I want to just thank u

[@kanu88kanu88kanu88]

On balance , these videos don’t help as too many young kids watch them , when they should be living their lives . And having real world experiences

[@lee.cha_chur]

needed this. thanks

[@xelaklement3367]

Love your longer videos ❤

[@EmpireSelfBuilding]

Thank you. That was very inspiring as always. I don't mind writing but I refuse to get into coding (even if they are both pretty similar in their execution). Not yet!

[@shaunsalen]

Very Good!! Instant fan

[@SwissvmillieYT]

I’m 💫 starting now so hopefully in the future I don’t get left behind

[@Itsbigcyn]

Dan Koe for the win.

[@ItsBenChan]

bros back to the OG pfp!!

[@stessassss2695]

Whaoh you are just confirming the light bulb moment i had when i just intuitively stopped during my powerwalk and did a short YT vid singing a cover then put it on line and then when i saw the views i had a moment of realisation that i can just do what i am doing in a more focused way fine tuning it as i go along yahoo! love you Dan you are fab cheers for your outstanding insight and info etc... thank you

[@stefh]

But how do you monetise? I feel like, if everyone becomes a coaching personal brand we end up coaching coaches how to be coaches and it's an endless cycle. would love to hear your thoughts all

[@LucisValerian]

The whole system is doomed to fail. It will eventually just perpetuate or end in disaster. Its the same like the feds keep printing money. The whole ting of "earning money" is either for less intelligent people or people without true meaning. This reality does not allow people to pursue a meaningful life if you dont have money. You lose lifetime by chasing money so you can maybe build that dream. And if you get unlucky you might just get a disease and it was all for nothing.

[@Rflows100]

It's a scam. Dont fall for it. Just because this presenter fell for the scam doesn't mean you have to. The presenter fooled himself into becoming a product and now wants you to do the same by saying 'smart creators' . Don't fall for the tricks of this age. It's lame to do as the world does as this will always be the end result: SCAM, LIE, DECEPTION Yeshua, the Truth said many will come claiming His position as messiah thus He also says see to it that you may not be deceived. Trust in Yeshua and He will bestow you with your path, it may be soon it maybe short but there's nothing else like it so it is worth waiting for irregardless of the circumstances for only He knows what it is you truly want better than you, not just now but forever

[@damonm4156]

It wont happen not enough believe in creator economy to start building on it. Most are to conditioned to traditional jobs and going way down the track some sort of universal income people would rather accept that and not work than try create and build their own online thing. Go take a look at what people have monetized even on you tube there is plenty

[@Reemnycfl]

Dan would you mind incorporating shorter version videos that summarize this type of content, I like your content very educational, BUT some of us adhd cannot keep focus for too long 😢 Hope you see this sometime

[@krystalini_yoga]

I love the way your mi nd works. Thanks Dan!

[@POVofanENFP]

I got fired for making KZbin videos at work. So now I'm all in on this adventure. Here are my personal notes from Dan's video 9:41 - Social media has switched to an "Interest Graph" no longer chronological 11:52 - Psychological development ( my cognitive psychology videos can help with this) 12:50 - The ends justify the means 13:40 - Alex Lieberman - START A NEWSLETTER! 14:57 - Long-from vs Short-form 16:41 - How to use Short-Form 18:05 - How to use Medium-Form 19:55 - How to use Long-Form 22:20 - How to build an audience in 2025 25:20 - How to get new ideas 27:40 - Most people who come from paid ads won't subscribe to your newsletter 29:24 - Build a tribe 30:00 - Research "Social Dynamics" 31:50 - Do this with your best post and content 32:13 - BPAS - Big idea|Problem|Amplify|Headline|Solutions 33:12 - Very Important...Listen up! 35:7 - Send everyone to your newsletter

[@quirkworks4076]

There will always be an audience.

[@melss94ish]

I've been trying to figure out my next steps as I have grown tired of the social media quick bites. I think I feel more drawn towards going deep and that feels more appropriate for long form content. I have been thinking of starting a youtube channel myself, but before I do that, I want to improve my messaging. I feel like my problem might be in how I deliver my information. Do you have videos on how to share what you know/ value/ care about in a way that reaches others and builds an audience?

[@nikyabodigital]

Yo dan you should see Carl Jung.. talking about the purpose of life being individuation. Which is kind of related to your premise which is self realization. Why staying on a niche would just stress or burn you out but. If you individuate. That makes you whole. It kinda matches your principles

[@IntoThe_BroomCloset]

When you said “tribe” my brain immediately thought “Seth Godin”! 😂👏

[@vizeath]

Subscribed for the story.

[@maxwell-cole]

Excellent post. 🖖🏽

[@eladbari]

I never get to read newsletters that people I signed up for sent me. I still think Dan's right, but I wonder if others also read theirs...

[@Pennyanna]

there's a book called The secret money magnet formula by Ronan Virell, and it talks about how using some secret techniques you can attract almost everything in life it's not some bullshit law of attraction, it's the real deal

[@jedbmorris]

Pure gold

[@ggrthemostgodless8713]

"The Death Of The Follower" Very promising avatar, thumbnail. So far, all I MOSTLY see are followers... still.

[@kuan-weihuang5214]

Many of your videos have given me fresh ideas, adding numerous memorable moments to my journey in life. Because I’ve benefited so much from the knowledge you’ve shared, I’m curious about what kind of knowledge inspired you after you mentioned that creatives should try to know this. you sometimes mentioned about books from which you're getting the idea from. But I am curious about the books that generate you the "holistic understanding " of your current acknowledge level. I believe all the books you read make you the way it is, but is there books that provides you the more fundamental , meta understanding? hope I get to know this information so that I can experience and get the chance to think about the same thing. thanks for your attention.

[@ExpatAjazInItaly]

No. Shorts, if done correctly have the potential for consistently growing and increasing through search and suggestions, if the title and content is executed Effectively

[@JoshPalmer21]

I feel like Dan is 20 years ahead of everyone.

[@aroojahmad3082]

Great video

[@AlvinTatumJr]

Is there an age demographic? I consider myself a techie but I really don't care for newsletters, but I'm definitely open to trying.

[@stern_standard]

i don't read long form i just keep scrolling and comes off needy.

[@SimpleUnboxing-1]

Because our attention spam is very short nowadays...sadly, I have the same problem

[@mbsbusinesscredit6345]

I haven’t been able to locate the time of day and days of the week the writer’s bootcamp will be.

[@tythewordsmith]

Just happy to be here. Dan is the best lol.

[@angelacaravaglia]

Facts.