How to Build an ABSURDLY Good Audience in Your Niche

[@ThatNateBlack]

Ok, who HASN’T tried a s’more before? I give out free digital s’mores in the group here: www.radicalyt.com/howdy … I don’t actually, but that would be fun haha!

[@TeddyAtTheCreativeNook]

I haven't as they're not as common in the UK, but I have subscribed to the group!

[@HowlingSphinx]

I haven't but I need to.

[@katiarobinowicz]

Loved the video. Loved how it's actionable as always. I wished it had some real channel examples of this though. I know you don't like doing videos based on audience feedback all the time, unless it seems like a good idea or other people are in favor... but a great part 2 of this would just be looking at channels (maybe within your following) who are doing this, how they're doing it, and what they're doing well... and maybe some newbs, who are starting to do this, but it hasn't quite landed, but they're finding their feet? The last part is probably harder. But seeing real examples would be awesome.

[@ThatNateBlack]

@@katiarobinowicz noted. Awesome idea!

[@OutintheCity1]

@@katiarobinowicz I think the channel Peaks100 is a good example of what he was talking about. It’s a food review channel, but he always posts about his family and includes them in his videos.

[@DontScareClaire]

I didn't realise just how powerful spoken traditions were until I had people coming up to me telling me that they'd been drinking their water - one of the things I used to ask in my early videos is 'are you staying hydrated?' - so I'm working out where to put that back into my script to carry on the tradition!

[@EmilyRaeVlogss]

That is awesome! Sometimes I say “stay hydrated folks” lmbo

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

Coffee acquired. Now I get it! We have a few little "inside" sayings people feel the belonging with when they can anticipate. I'm constantly making messes and I say "Make a mess or it doesn't count." It started as a way to encourage people through making mistakes and it really did stick.

[@ThatNateBlack]

love this!

[@EmilyRaeVlogss]

❤

[@CasualStyleDrew]

OH, YES! Trial and error

[@mrelmoresmusiclab]

This is happening on my channel as we speak. I can just feel how healthy my community is. It all started with me telling people to drop the word "jellyfish" at the end of the video. I just wanted to see who made it to the end. It's turned into it's own thing and now the community is "Team Jellyfish." It's pretty crazy how having our own language has made the whole channel feel super healthy and it's growing steadily every single day. lol Now, I just got to design a "Team Jellyfish" set of merch and we will keep building. Thanks for sharing Nate. I think this is one of the most important things you can do on your channel.

[@suvaissance]

Before I even finish watching… I need to get this out of my system: I love “Howdy Howdy” and that itself is sort of an example of this channel’s vocab. Everybody knows who says “Howdy Howdy” on KZbin… 😃❤

[@WhitepepperFarm]

Heyyyy I was in that visdummit picture in the beginning! Even though I was front row for this live.. i'm still watching this for a refresh!

[@PenguinTestPrep]

It's early enough in the morning that I actually had the time and did the exercise (admittedly first time ever). It got me jazzed, and I was also able to rediscover a little nugget: I used to refer to a special segment of my audience as my "fancypants students" on my old ESL channel and do a little wink here and there. I need to bring that language back! Thanks as always, -Long-time listener, first-time caller

[@ThatNateBlack]

That’s AWESOME!! And thank you 😊

[@bobbyrebholz2183]

Hey Nate. I've learned so much from you and I can wholeheartedly agree with you. I was able to grow my channel to 150k and counting simply because I just talk to aspiring artists as if I'm just chillin' with them in a classroom. Nothing fancy.

[@DigitalDetoxSociety]

Wishing all my fellow new creators luck and success!

[@FightSceneFilmSchool]

I love how this is a real "food for thought" type of video that gets me to creatively analyze my own content.

[@justinuriahphoto]

Great video Nate. I always pause what I’m doing to watch.

[@suvaissance]

“BOOP THE LIKE BUTTON” - is a great one in this channel… sometimes I love booping it just because I love the word “boop” when Nate says it 😂.

[@ShornsShenanigans]

I agree it's so good! I wanted to do something similar showing my dog in a "boop the snoot" but Nate just does it the best!

[@TripNWithRed]

I always appreciate your tips. As a small channel I'm still trying to find a comfort zone at times.

[@OutintheCity1]

That’s one of my challenges right now is opening up and being more personal in my videos. Definitely gonna work on that after watching this!

[@MyWifeistheMC]

Throughout the video I kept thinking, "I wish there were examples." And there were examples. Then I thought, "I wish I could see where to apply these." And there were areas of application provided. Fascinating stuff, although I feel that resistance thing you mentioned since I'm unsure yet in terms of fully applying it.

[@ThatNateBlack]

Ahaha awesome

[@SimplySt8ed2024]

Started my finance channel a few weeks ago. Nice to find a community that helps support others starting their KZbin journey. 👍🏻

[@shearfunsewing]

Thank you for the template, Nate! Really appreciate it!

[@TheRussRyde]

Thank you Nate! I will watch this a few more times and deeply consider your ideas and put them into action. Russ

[@SpaceColonizationstheFutur-b9y]

Thanks Nate. Goodluck to all new channels out there

[@RealDrozzo]

Good stuff Nate, I discovered your channel an hour ago and I'm enjoying it👍 I'm inspired to keep pumping out content

[@MyVeryHappySpot]

Hey Nate ! I love your content since my KZbin debuts this year, I grew easily because of your top content only 👍 And this video is probably the most valued one for anyone that need to understand how to keep a faithful audience for a long time ! Thank you ❤️

[@samanthacboyer]

Thank you for putting this concept into words! I don't think I understood the concept, even when you used my own channel as an example 😅 but the tennis example clicked for me! Thanks, Nate!

[@ruinsandridges]

Howdy form Arizona, Nate! Love all your content and hope to see more. I learned a lot from you.

[@Black66]

Great video Nate! Also you have the best name ever!

[@RoguePreparedness]

Extremely solid advice. I just made my list and it was eye opening honestly. S‘mores are indeed delicious, I’m glad we can all agree with that. ;) thanks for another great video!

[@ThatNateBlack]

S'MORES!!!!1!!

[@Joel_Computer_Things]

I only just started my channel. Bro you are just the most impressive teacher! Thank you so much, I'm learning heaps in this industry and Its you're a big part of that. Im looking forward to growing my channel with your help :) Thanks Nate!

[@Shardcives]

Nate that was hilarious how you mentioned recording on your couch when I just wrote down my thoughts for to read outloud on my couch for a video. What a coincidence haha

[@wildflute]

omg. Why did it take three replays for my brain to FINALLY dial in to the ‘how your followers speak’ exercise? smdh thank you!

[@workinprogresssince1974]

For me, KZbin is about real life - all the good and all the bad - both watching and creating. It creates real community and helps you find your purpose which isn't all about making as much money as you can from YT.

[@MotifMusicStudios]

Love the thoughts here and I feel like this is something I could lean into.

[@JohnPDent]

Thanks for the info Nate, I'll have to look into this and see what words and phrases I speak that might work best with my audience.

[@cs-wildcam]

You are a champion Nate and one day you would hopefully take a moment to help me with my rut that I’m finding myself in!🦁🇿🇦 I love my style, editing, different angles documenting lions mostly and creating a virtual drive where I make you feel that you are in the Kruger park with me as a safari guide.. theirs only one thing missing.. and it’s me .. because I’m insecure of what might people think and I hold back of my true potential freez up.. so crazy but I still love it. Before Another burnout, feel free to hop over tell me what you think Im doing wrong🤦🏻‍♂️🇿🇦🦁 Cheers bud, love you content! Topnotch

[@musicallinda21]

Your videos are so helpful! As a musician, I have been Dibble dabbling with my KZbin trying to see what my audience wants and now I think I know! I took notes lol and hit the radically link, I can’t wait to learn more thank you so much Nate, which, by the way is my oldest nephews nickname! his name is Nathaniel 😊🙏🏽

[@EveryFurtherMile]

OMG!!! I LOVE Samantha!!! Her content is amazing! Beautiful art and comfort..love it! Thank you for using her channel as an example

[@ShanePlaysTV]

Much love Nate, grown quite a lot from watching your content, I haven’t had a viral video “yet” but to me, doing niche content, I’m okay with that, then again I’m doing the old fashion way of growing a channel and that’s over time, building a community, rather than aiming to go viral continuously. But I do have some other content planned on broader topics to try and branch out further. Either way, I’m happy with the growth so far. Again thanks mr Nate 🙏❤️

[@ParrisCrockett]

Thank you Nate ! 💪🏿

[@ISingToRelax]

I like (hidden gems, great voices, inspiration to start a new instrument) this is what i enjoy (good music, different interpretation of songs) i don't like (noisy music) what i appreciate (good voice, skilful singing and music instrument performances) what i hate (youtube being unfair to new content creators) what i wish happened (that i can keep on keeping records of my growth in learning songs and instruments) what i think is hilarious (fails) Thank you Nate! You're the best! I love doing your homework. I'll check out as many of your videos as possible whenever I'm free to.

[@happygutforlife]

This is so helpful! Thank you! I think my channel has been lacking in some of these concepts and now I have a bunch of new ideas.

[@peterfritzphoto]

This is powerful, Nate - thank you.

[@thegvbproject]

So nice to see you all having a fresh break away! ❤

[@SignatureMash]

Nice to meet you again Nate 💐

[@CliffKasoziDesign]

This video made me add something to my first video, Nate. Thanks a bunch! I started KZbin because you made it make sense to me. I just posted my first video yesterday.

[@witoldwisniewski]

Interesting insight, thanks for sharing it!

[@UrbanNoizeMusic]

I definitely needed this! Because Ive been trying to understand the language of the audience I'm getting into for awhile now.

[@CasualStyleDrew]

In my videos, I say “bro,” “man,” and “dude.” For example, i could say something like this flannel is a staple, man. These three words are very common and lots of people use them in every-day language. So it’s awesome to include them in my videos. I’ve said bro like “BROOOO” before on the channel. Also, Drew sounds like “dude.” So it’s fun to pay attention to oh this sounds like this when i say things. I could emphasize on that.

[@KenzieYTS]

You sound like a cool Drewd

[@PhazonBlaxor]

So, I'm supposed to make assumptions about my audience without any scientific fact as the base, then combine that big IMO with my own personal IMO, and the combined result is a new IMO and that will magically make my audience different somehow? Got it.

[@heroreturnofthehumans]

Good video, good advice. It'll be great to hear an audience use Hero's familiar lines. Cheers

[@PlanetSylvanius]

Thank you, Nate! I have a lot to learn 😂 but got a new notebook at the ready to start actually doing your suggested exercises. 🤞📈

[@LifeontheMoose]

🎯 Be true, and listen.

[@WiikstromVods]

This is good advice. thanks man

[@JakeKingsbury22]

very helpful - thanks Nate

[@HeathersBackyard]

Interesting idea! Subscribed! Thanks for this! Small KZbinr, need all the tips i can get! ❤❤❤

[@DeadInternetChronicles]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

[@ThatNateBlack]

You are so welcome!

[@BirdWatchTV]

Good Stuff! 🕊️

[@WeWynne]

Howdy howdy Nathaniel Nicholas! My channel recently popped like crazy at least in terms of subs and in comparison to the past year of slow growth. Our normal is a sub a day or every couple of days. And this weekend we gained almost 80! It was huge. Huge shout to everyone that joined. ❤ Keep doing great things bud!

[@RinaValan]

This is truly awesome advice and I appreciate it! I’m growing it seems in micro steps, good thing I’m Passionate about life and never giving up on yours 🤗👏😘

[@EmilyRaeVlogss]

Keep pushing ❤

[@fritzo444]

I’ve been watching your videos for a long time and never commented, but this is exactly what I’m trying to work on at the moment so had to say thanks 😂

[@CaptainMocktail]

really like this idea for connecting with viewers👍. Gonna work it in

[@trustyouristinct]

I like your style, I like your language, and I like your suggestions. Thank you so much!

[@seastheday2020]

Great info!

[@CJ-Adventures]

AHHH Davinci Resolve is your Editing software. That superman Generator! LOVE IT

[@JOJOUNCLEBLOGS]

Thanks Nate 👍

[@FortniteGrief]

Yeah, definitely need to put this information into a playlist. Too much went over my head, and I'll have to rewatch again later on. However, I think my next series of videos will be great once I get the feel of these concepts and strategies down.

[@coolabahwoodworking]

Nate speaking our language again and the hair didn’t even need to come undone 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 bravo

[@De1u1u]

You're a very good explainer sir

[@Galliventure]

Thank you. Thank you.

[@FeelsLikeHavenPh]

The common language (or words) I use are relaxation, focus, sleep. 😅 hope it works. Still struggling but enjoying the process

[@MOONOVERMIAMI]

Hello great video information Nate

[@yassinbadermedia]

New feature to me, when you said BOOP the like BUTTON the like icons went red, uh-lala it's magic, it's subtle and it is nice!

[@4kTrainVideos]

I like that, thanks! 👍😎

[@artoftechno]

Tell us what happened to channel makers after u left them did this channe still l growing and why ppl sell their channel,?

[@Alexandria_S1222]

Yes! New Nate video!

[@SageandStoneHomestead]

I think I need to rewatch after coffee lol ☕

[@BirdWatchTV]

😂, I got my cup in hand! 🕊️

[@ThatNateBlack]

lol!

[@TechTendanceXYZ]

Like each times, thanks a lot for your videos. You're a gold mine for creators !

[@LewisWirth]

Sounds pretty common sense. I just need to edit my mountain of editing work and try to arrange collabs when I’m somewhere where that’s possible again. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@myslicechannel]

I'll need to work on how to apply this to my gardening vids but on my podcast I do talk encourage folk to follow it as a way to join the 'Joy Bunny Clan' (I'm Scottish so I think it makes sense!)

[@CEDtalks85]

Booping the like button is definitely our thing. And so is howdy howdy, 👍🏾

[@ma-mo]

I'm betting it helps to have a magnificent voice; you, sir, are blessed beyond measure in that area.

[@Amekdalaz]

when u say boop the like button like button has circle on the youtube web how did u do it?

[@TheRealPubQuiz]

Just hit 4000 watch hours yesterday and 500 subs today in just over 3 months - delighted 😀. Roll on the next 500 subs lol. I stated out using an AI vioice on my vids, and changed 6 weeks ago to just recording them in my own voice - that defo made a difference.

[@kookalini]

Your ending 👌

[@7WordsWorth]

I enjoy your videos and have learned a bunch. But for someone starting up a YT channel, how do we know the audience’s language? Are we guessing, based on what we are focusing on?

[@jeriheggie]

Watch similar creators and check their comments. Or books or blogs related to your content.

[@passiveincome760]

‘Random shoutout’ 😂😂😂❤

[@horrorhistoryandhauntings3308]

Love your content. I have watched every video on my personal channel. This is my first time commenting but a long time lurker. Lol. On my channel Horror, History, and hauntings! I use creepy little weirdos as a term of endearment for my audience. Lol

[@TactiGamer]

Boop!

[@Innershift-4]

Small channel here providing life changing principles

[@OpenRoading]

"no gloves" "Peanut butter and jelly" Here...those things are pretty meaningless - but our audience would feel both of those. 😁 -J

[@Zarphyr]

How do you find your audience Nick?

[@TatianaAlmieri]

I’m stealing “enjoyableness”😂❤

[@mdhabibseoexpert]

Hello, sir. how are you? I saw your videos and I think I need to share with you but how to do it I am waiting for you

[@pgking]

Awesome 👍

[@NickCutroneo]

Why did the like button have a red glow around it when I was asked to boop it? 😧

[@flexoffenderlol]

Hey Nate what advice do you have for faceless gaming channels who want to hit 1000 subs?

[@trustyouristinct]

Boop the button? I did ten minutes ago! 😂

[@chrisradtke]

How did you know I was watching this while driving?

[@mrcrobart]

in another word.. Relatability ;)

[@Murdalizer_studios]

As a brand new channel, i would love to have the privilege of starting my own language. I get no impressions and it's depressing. Thank you for your advice though, I love your videos and energy. Thank you for feeding me.

[@fcordobaot]

I can’t imagine someone not knowing who is Clark Kent 😂 Great video, writing my language

[@Marcosit_yt]

Howdy howdy naty one! 😅

[@ThatNateBlack]

🤠 🤠

[@diysmallthings]

What if I don't know my audience's language?