I Can Predict If You'll Fail on YouTube. Here's How.

I've reviewed thousands of KZbin channels, and these are the things that happen before failure (but also how to fix them).
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[@ThatNateBlack]

🤠 🤠 everyone! Here’s my question for you: What kinds of KZbin topics or questions do you wish were covered, that I could make dang good videos about?

[@JoelRosenfeld]

Titles and Thumbnails. Videos that can work for any niche. Growth strategies. Developing Filming Schedules

[@soundproofguide]

You could make Live streams where you break down peoples KZbin channel! A video investigating what went wrong with some peoples KZbin channel and explaining to us why it failed and how to prevent it from happening to us!

[@DarkAssassin01]

KZbin Algorithm. I know that vidIQ already covered the algorithm, but I would like to know what's your take on the KZbin algorithm. Thank you, Nate!

[@Pidgiess]

I would say, how to build up your KZbin team once you hit a certain point where you can’t do everything by yourself.

[@WarGardensForVictory]

What’s the best rhythm for a successful video. I know fast cuts help keep your audiences attention but I don’t think you can have a video that’s 12mins with a cut every 1 to 2 seconds with out people getting annoyed or board and leaving.

[@Penguinandpear]

I’ve been on here since 2018. I’m only now seeing better views. I’ve grown very slowly. I’ve absorbed all of the knowledge to an obsessive degree but didn’t know how to interpret it. Also needed to develop self awareness. Becoming friends with a big youtuber in my niche helped a lot too. And never giving up even when i felt like it.

[@AlysiasArtStudio]

I just peeped your channel! I bought a sewing machine 3 years ago, never turned it on lol! I’m subscribing and hopefully I can finally turn it on and learn something:)

[@terricox3559]

I've been watching you for about a week, so it's cool to see you here.

[@Penguinandpear]

Hi both!

me too very slowly but i still grow i keep going ,i am working at my regular job too❤

[@terricox3559]

@ I'm a big fan of yours :-)

[@hookreelfishing]

It all depends on if you're here for the love of what you do on your channel or the love of money. I'm a small fishing channel and been doing it for awhile now. It doesn't matter to me if I have 2 subs or just over 400. It matters to me that I've entertained or helped someone with what I love to do. A guy commented and said he had a medical issue and can't fish for a long time, it's content like mine that keeps him in the game. Made me wanna cry and THAT'S WHY I'M HERE ON YT!!

[@your_spirit_guide]

yes. if we only create our channel just for the love of money, our audience can easily feel it When we share what matters to us most on our channel, audience who resonate with us will be attracted to our content or us as a creator. The money will come as we become more and more valuable to the marketplace

[@SpolyM]

What you said on 0:11 reminds me of Gandalf's quote: "All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us"

[@ThatNateBlack]

It might have inspired by that… 😂

[@Romans-1221-]

One huge thing that actually improved me from watching you is collaborating with others. I made a small discord group with me and 5 other creators. We watch each others videos before release and then critique our thumbnails. My thumbnails were 4% CTR and now they range from 9%-12%. We have channels for notes on what works and what doesn’t.

[@pianopoly6219]

How do you collaborate with other KZbinrs in your niche?

[@Romans-1221-]

@@pianopoly6219 I don’t :). I find it helpful to learn from other niche’s especially as I dip my toes into different categories. Every audience has different tastes and within 1 niche there can be a handful of audiences. It’s also really helpful to get critiques from people that don’t follow that niche. Everything feels more objective.

[@gavannapatterns353]

Wow, that's a really good idea! I'm in a small group of creators ( Not really centered around KZbin) and we talk about our respective videos, but maybe we should try this too😊! And we started as a group because one of us is very good at reaching out to other creators in about the same situation and just suggest a zoom meeting. Easy as pie, and it has been extremely nice and easy to keep on meeting monthly.

[@Romans-1221-]

@@gavannapatterns353 isn’t it nice to have that small group that’s got your back?!

[@BeamingBull]

Is there a way I could get into the group!? I am on the second month of this channel and I need more creators to talk with and get advice on thumbnails and titles

[@SpiritReboot]

$749 for a 1:1 consultation. 😬

[@thelidiaedit]

😅

[@AloneRacecar]

One thing that I have learned since becoming a content creator on KZbin (or just having an existence online) is that when it comes to building your page, it will take some time. It’s kinda like the old saying “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. Also it doesn’t hurt to try out different ways to put together videos to see what works and what doesn’t. Another thing that I wanted to say before I forget, is that as the more popular you get you’ll get your share of haters too. And people who will label you as “cringe”. Now don’t get me wrong, you’ll have an audience who will love you and support you every way. But not everyone is going to like you and disagree with what you believe in. Even if it has reason for it, you can’t let it get to you by heart. Otherwise you’re going to have a harsh reality. Anyways that’s what I think, it don’t mean that the next creator will say the same. Good video!

[@manhwainfinite]

agreed! As a smaller content creator myself I found that when I started truly focusing on my videos and quality the subscribers comments and views came in. I used to upload less frequently and didn’t work as hard on vids and my subs and views showed but i said that as a mask for my laziness despite me having all the time in the world :\ so yeah! hard work gets you as far as you work hard

[@GMBricks]

Hi Nate, I think my channel is going well but very slowly. At the same time I keep improving my video over the last one.

[@ejtaylor73]

I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on all the new AI stuff. I've been so many recommendations from KZbin for videos showing how to make faceless "monetized" channels using nothing but AI. Do you think these are actually viable things? I took a few months making some videos (About 300 of them), created a channel and started uploading them. The 1st couple dozen got about 10 views each and got a few subscribers, nothing big. But then I posted one that got over 300K views, and the next 2 over 200K, and a couple more over 100K. I gained over 1,400 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours, and 1.3 million views in just a week, applied for monetization but KZbin denied it, saying something like it didn't provide any value. Seeing it's rapid growth, I would say it definitely provided some value to those subscribers and viewers. After KZbin denied monetization I lost all interest and still have over 150 videos left I could upload, but don't see a point in uploading them just for KZbin to throw ads on them and make money from them. What does KZbin have against faceless channels?

[@GIRLINPARADISE]

*I adore Income School and their content. I've been watching every single of their videos during lockdown including their oldest videos. Life got busy in the last year or 2 so I didn't have time to watch as much. I just subscribed to you because you were part of their team so how could I not? haha. Looking forward to seeing your videos. Thank you for your hard work.*

[@sterncode]

I’m 45 years old and enjoying a lot your content and generally holistic tone. I’m at a moment where i won’t go for success but rather legacy, and look i don’t care if my channel changes 10 or 10 millions lives. I just want to share my experience. I just want to go the other side of the screen, and it’s ok if i don’t get very popular, because i would have shared what i need to. You are one of those who got me to this realisation so thank you from the heart man.

[@DarthShadie]

I recently chose to make YT part time only because I am a full time writer and I want to focus more on that. As a result, I produce less videos, but found more enjoyment in them, my audience loves the vids I do for them, and I have begun sharing my stories with my audience in the community tab and even created a choose-your-own-adventure story for them with polls for them to shape the story I would write. This has increased engagement, and while my channel remains small, I have found contentment because I am more in alignment with my true goals.

[@Formosus2001]

My motto that I landed on in January of this year was "Don't believe everything you think"- it has helped so much. Thanks for sharing all your "clichés" always good to review them in this context.

[@Rozum-Razum_Slavic-linguistics]

That's a good motto indeed! I'll keep it in mind!

[@CourageousPainting]

Every time I stray away from KZbin, it's because there's some kind of perspective or skill that I need to learn, that I can't learn by grinding away at videos, but when I come back it's always better. Even if I'm doing the same thing it feels different and I think the audience can feel it too. I think it's important to give ourselves grace during the time we get pulled away because maybe there's something we nee to learn that can impact and help us reach our audience.

[@sherickoos]

I 100% agree. Grace is so important!

[@itsbossin]

I totally relate

[@LisaHarvey16]

I agree with you and There is a skill that I need to learn. Instead, I have been putting it off. That stops now!

[@inspiresoundpro]

New KZbin creators like me find the time thing to be critical. Once you are making a full time living from your channel it's easier to dedicate your time to creating content but when you have to pay the bills in non-KZbin ways it becomes a tough juggling act. I have been building my channel for the last year with a huge amount of your advice and it's made a big difference. I have over 1400 subs now and 3944 watch hours :) Just about a week away from 4K hrs. Super excited. Thanks for your awesome work...the previous and the new stuff 😜

[@Albertandcars]

Good for you buddy! I’m still grinding

[@inspiresoundpro]

@@Albertandcars Thanks. Yeah its tough sometimes. I feel like quitting every now and then but after a few weeks away I get inspired again and grind again lol. I guess once you start seeing some cash come in, even if its a small amount, it makes it more real so hanging in there :) Hang in there too bud. It's tough but hopefully it will eventually get easier..I hope lol.

[@Albertandcars]

@@inspiresoundpro I just want to get monetized LOL 😂

[@inspiresoundpro]

@@Albertandcars Yeah I know the feeling. I just at least want to know what kind of money gets paid for my content. There are so many different opinions and they don't always match your exact content so its a guess until you actually get monetized and paid.

[@Albertandcars]

@@inspiresoundpro and getting ideas for videos is a pain too haha Grind life haha

[@IAmTatianaSmith]

I love your videos. I always leave feeling inspired and informed. I will do my best to take this knowledge and apply it to my channel. Thank you so much!!!

[@CalamariPlaysStarfield]

I'm gonna be 100% honest, I know why I haven't blown up on KZbin. I just don't upload on a regular consistent bases, nor do I really stick to one subject. I normally bounce around from game to game so things don't get repetitive. But come September 6th when Starfield drops, OH THE IDEAS I HAVE ARE GONNA BE WACK!!! XD So my fingers are crossed I'll be able to stick to that for a solid period of time and see where it goes.

[@GamingontheMellowASMR]

You've only failed when you stop innovating and give up - otherwise, you simply haven't succeeded yet! Also, remember to give your mind some downtime every day. My most original creative ideas usually come to me while I'm taking a shower, and I figure this to be because that is when my conscious mind is kind of idling and free to wander while the hot water and relaxing scent of the products I use work their magic on my body. Appreciate the moments of stillness and silence. 🧘‍♀

[@thatmelissablack]

Love the quote: “I may not know everything but I’m good at getting a sound or song out of my mind into the speakers.” This is a quote that helps keep me driven: “There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can circumvent, or hinder, or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.” -Ella Wheeler Wilcox I’m curious if anyone else has a quote that helps keep them motivated or in the right mindset with their KZbin creation? Also…Grumplestiltskin…😂

[@hayleyinpublic]

Yes, when I’m not feeling good enough I remind myself of the quote “comparison is the thief of joy”, which brings me back down to earth. I also have the following quote hanging on my home office wall, “we suffer more often in imagination than in reality”, from Seneca. It reminds me to go easy on myself and remember that nothing is that serious.

[@LilyGazou]

My quote to. Player me- “I have eaten today”. 😂

[@applejuice999]

The first few seconds of this vid is the epitome of "Deliver what you promise" I've never seen anyone else on YT do thattttt. Thankyou!

[@MatthewHarrisLawPLLC]

@ThatNateBlack - here's a topic I would like to watch. After publishing 100+ videos, what analytics are most valuable for identifying opportunities for channel growth? Thank you in advance for your consideration!

[@ThatNateBlack]

Nice!

[@Homegrown_Hillary]

I love when you pose questions I can ask myself about my channel (or, even better, questions I can ask myself about BIG channels I’m trying to follow in the footsteps of). Sometimes for example, it’s hard to know what, of all the things in a big channel’s thumbnail, is the key that makes it really work, ya know? Got any magic questions to help narrow that down? 😛

[@ThatNateBlack]

1) what recurring themes do I see (use of images, words, colors, emotions)? 2) how do I feel when I look at this (or these) thumbnails? There are some questions I like 👍 🎉

[@Homegrown_Hillary]

@@ThatNateBlackoooh the feels one is 🔥.

[@WildestCraze]

I started my channel 3 months ago .. mainly post one short daily...getting 100k views on average monthly... got 600+ subscribers....and still after watching video I thought...I am doing something wrong...bro things take time... don't hear outer voices of discouragement...take your time...keep patience... good luck

[@yellowjackboots2624]

Good work! Your thumbnails look great.

[@DoubleTFishing]

Great advise Nate, I have to admit cutting off the end is getting a bit irritated. I’m definitely in the tipping point but for a different reason. I became so consumed creating content for 2-1/2 years during and after the pandemic I neglected other projects and relationships. Just need to get caught up and find a balance point.

[@MrThinkImPossible]

Yup another good one Nate. Thankfully I have not experienced any “burn out” then again I’m on 9 months in. However I did watch my very first video and it was sup cringe. I’m not saying my current stuff is the best. But I sure do see the growth! Let’s gooooooo!

[@ToucanPlays]

Nate this is exactly what I needed to hear today. Doubt is constantly creeping in, now I can give it a name and shoo it away. Any suggestions for how to get affordable coaching?

[@GameEsthetics]

I started as a “gaming channel” but decided last week that I wanted to make whatever I want with no limit! I have been way happier with coming up with ideas and creating in general. Gained 30 subs in a week (faster than I ever have) Channel will transition soon but I’m not to worried about the “name” etc.. Just wanna make fun and quality stuff that makes me smile 😊

[@BlackapinoTheTechGuy]

*No Lie I've been on this Platform since it's inception and yes most content creators who have started the same time as more of a bit later have gotten a much larger Sub count then me and I'm ok with this as I know KZbin is a patience thing and I'm not looking for a specific goal in mind as most want to be finically free as in making a lot of money on I'm more the opposite, I like making content because I love sharing what I know, and I have at one time had my channel pulled just checking my channel one day to find it pulled and I could have Quit KZbin altogether because yeah I wasn't growing as I thought I should have but I didn't and I fought too get my channel back and it's grown since then and it may not grow as much as other but to me growth no matter how small is progress. But this is why i watch people like Nate and Think Media and Vidiq because in a way you guys give me that reassurance and constantly learning as much as possible, Thanks Nate for your Contributions*

[@everythingarsenaltv]

The Legend Nate has posted 🔥 And I'm actually early to his video. Life is complete!

[@ThatNateBlack]

The legend @everythingarsenaltv has comment on my video! 🙌

[@LofiMoodzz]

What do you mean by failing? Not everyone wants the same from KZbin. If you make videos because you really like them and you're not in competition with the rest of KZbin, I don't think the question of failure arises. What I mean is that the stress and strain on creators exists because it is created by creators. This completely destructive competition takes the fun out of making videos and makes the content increasingly empty, devoid of identity and passion.

[@PudzPudz3]

As someone who stutters and falls over my words a lot in my videos and in just day to day life, I've been loving that you've left bloopers in the videos.

[@your_spirit_guide]

nice display picture. It is ok to stutter and fall over your words a lot in your videos. Everyone will have their audience in their own way and style. I have seen people who can't speak well still make it in life, have decent following and launch paid programs. As long as you can provide value in your own way, you can achieve greatness

[@haydeebeil1953]

You have no idea how much I needed this video. Your content is always on point. Thank you so much!

[@RoryBland]

It feels illegal to be this early!

[@ThatNateBlack]

Straight to jail for you. Haha I don’t know what time zone you are, but it’s early where I am too

[@holdenludwig]

Luckily I’m sly

[@aifungi]

😂😂😂

[@deathdoesroblox]

Saved for later

[@ASMR-Podcast-Psicologico]

Really early in Colombia also😅

[@mwitoons]

Mahn am not growing 😢 and i put in too much work mahn too much work 😢😢😢

[@antno_2064]

You got it

[@tripeldanvers]

This video did really help me. Weird question, but can you kind of predict mine?

[@jacobreviewseverything]

Have fun and make videos you yourself would want to watch. If you fall to do either of these things it will show in a big way. Loving editing helps too.

[@Qeiji]

My biggest problem is that I want to do two drastically different kinds of content for 2 channels but I don't know which one is better I like both for different reasons so it's hard for me to choose one is this channel, "Qeiji" which is a fighting game channel, my favorite genre of games and making combo videos and guides but for them but most of my videos don't do well but this channel is so close to 1k subs that I feel I have to keep pushing but I'm getting tired of not getting results Other channel is a video essay channel about movies and shows that have interesting stories that can teach us how to have a better life. I like to talk about those life lesson and how to strive to be better person. I wrote a lot of scripts for that channel and have a lot of ideas but it's too scary to start from zero again and I don't even know if that channel is gonna work or not. I have some new and interesting ideas for my fighting game channel as well but these 2 sides of interests are always conflicting in my mind and don't let me to focus on either one and just do it.

[@getthewordouttoday]

Being a life long learner is definitely essential for anything! Good thoughts! A person that isn’t willing to learn and apply the necessary skills for any endeavor will find themselves struggling! Fortunately, there is a wealth of wisdom out there - audio books, online courses and consultations with Nate! 🙂

[@your_spirit_guide]

yes indeed. I saw many friends staying in their comfort zone and not willing to put in the work to be a life long learner. Although they would love to earn more, they are not willing to put in the work but to keep complaining about their circumstances

[@QuinnPrice]

1) Learning rate. If you're not picking up the right things and being effective, you'll fail. 2) Mindset. Gotta stick with it. Filter out ugly feedback. Your own narrative can steer you into a ditch. 3) Application rate. If not enough action, you'll lose momentum, and you'll pack it up. 4) Stop caring. What does enough mean? Other priorities can take over.

[@jakepearsondigital]

KEY TAKEAWAYS To make it on KZbin, you gotta keep learning and using what you know, fast. Don't let haters or your own doubts mess with your vibe; that can really make or break you as a creator. It's not just about learning stuff, but actually doing something with it. If you don't, you'll probably get frustrated and might even quit. If you're into what you're making, you're more likely to succeed. Lose interest, and your content's gonna suffer. If you're not feeling it anymore, it's cool to focus on other stuff. No need to force it. Great video Nate

[@Hitchon]

Can anyone recommend some good audiobooks that helped you?

[@PooDotStinkPants]

This is some solid advice for anyone wanting to grow their channel.

[@johannes3033]

Remember: learning without application is just entertainment.

[@RiteOn]

The "expectation" of "taking off" that doesn't happen . . . leads to failure. The unrealistic expectation. One just needs to continue to work toward success: however an individual solves the problem and gains knowledge. Putting a time limit on it causes PRESSURE. Pressure = STRESS. Don't do that. Have a positive FUN learning experience and cut out all the stress. This isn't a contest to be won, it's an experience to be had.

[@LadysFarm]

Love you Nate. Glad you’re on your own. I’m still struggling but always learning what you teach and try to grow grow grow

[@PollyAndJon]

That’s the spirit!

[@CammyjOfficial]

“Replacing wasting time time with learning time”. Definitely! I started focusing on this and it has helped me a lot with my channel.

[@ThePoplarReport]

I don’t do the right things but I’ve grown like a weed. My channel is truly weird in it’s growth. Oh well…it is working.🤷‍♂️

[@WhatchaGot2Say]

Lol the abrupt ending 😅 I’m interested in your findings 🤓

[@thekandarichronicles]

It's difficult to pinpoint just one, but for me it's about increasing the OPPORTUNITY for my content to be viewed by the biggest audience. What goes into that topic would be your call as you are the guru.

[@bbreak]

My learning rate has been backwards for months because of following the advice from some other youtube creator channels (for instance one starting with Vid and ending in iq).... Their advice is massively outdated for a large part and it took me months before I realized it... In fact: I gave up on my channel because of it (and also bc of the hateful comments on the discord server from said channel), and stopped with all the analytics, and all the things I learned from them and just started doing things for the fun of it and how I would like youtube to be... And to my big surprise: there was a huge increase in views and subs! I still see them giving advice which I know for a fact to be completely wrong if you're a small channel on youtube today! Small example? They just posted some mistake creators supposedly make in their intro: adding a title that's already in the thumbnail. Wrong! With the autoplay function today it is a very good idea to add the title in the first seconds... I've started doing that some months back and my audience retention for the first 30 seconds improved, a lot actually! I treat the first 5-10 seconds of my videos as a sort of moving thumbnail, and it works. It works really well even! They also stated shorts should never be teasers for long form in any form. Again wrong... In reality they shouldn't JUST be teasers. They should have their own added value, but can definitely still *also* function as a teaser for long form videos. I've done it a couple of times and it works.... I can go on with many other things I learned from these channels and which did in fact hurt my channel, not improve it. So my current learning is more about my own gut feeling, learning from my own analytics and also checking out what other channels are doing... Oh, and things I learn here... Imho this channel is the only channel that sortof gets youtube today and the community of people here is always supportive, while on the other 'competing' channels there's a lot of hate, especially from old big channels towards the new small channels. Not here... And I love that!

[@thesethingsmakenoises]

Awesome video again Nate! And thanks so much for using my slogan ✌️ Also, did you get the mind gremlins from ‘ACT’? There are some similar techniques in that therapy!

[@ThatNateBlack]

Yes! I was hoping you’d see that 🎉 I don’t know if I’ve heard about ACT?

[@thesethingsmakenoises]

@@ThatNateBlack 🙌😊 Ahh it’s a mindfulness based therapy but they use the techniques like you mentioned!

[@sephardicflavors]

Thanks Nate, I look forward for your videos every week 🎉

[@TotemPoleNation]

Thanks for this video! We are huge failures! 😂

[@Uspresidents_]

Howdy howdy everyone😂😂😂 gets me every time!

[@teosenpaisworld]

I started youtube 1,5 years ago, and I am still really struggling. I had prepared myself and learned as much as I could before even publishing a video. So I thought it would be an easy ride... 😂 To be honest, I'm not sure what exactly I am doing wrong. I try to make high-quality videos, interesting thumbnails and titels, in a niche that suits me and even had one viral video that generated a lot of watch hours but not many subscribers. Thank you, Nate, for being on this platform. You have more than once stopped me from giving up ❤

[@CashClarity]

I really like your thumbnails. keep going!

[@teosenpaisworld]

@@CashClarity thank you 🥰

[@thisoldrelic]

I think I will name that voice Nate 😂😂😂

[@DoctorNOS]

Bro I need help

[@becomesavvy]

As a beginner creator, I’ve definitely had a lot of “grumplestiltskins” in my own journey 😂 I just recently uploaded my first video showing my face, and my “grumples” kept telling me that it wouldn’t do well and that all the effort I was putting into it wasn’t worth it. Long story short, it’s ranking #2 in my analytics! Moral of the story: Kick those grumples outta your brain. No free lunches here 😂😂

[@seweasybysandy]

HI Nate. Hi guys. So, this is my third KZbin channel, the 2nd to be monetized and the first ever to make any real money. I've just got into the Partner Program, about a week ago or so and the first time I joined KZbin was June 2021 and that channel is pretty much non existent at this point. I'm the least patient person I know but I stuck it out, third time's the charm I guess! What I learned was keep going and do something that excites you, people can tell the difference between enthusiasm and faking it. Amazingly enough I also realized I had much better views with one video a week than 2. I even did Vlogmas! hehehe. I should also add that I've never had a viral video and I still monetized in 10 months so... totally possible guys, forget about viral, do what you love consistently and keep at it. Keep going, you've got this!

[@MovieLoversUnite]

I’ve been building my channel since 2015 and I’ve made a mistakes from time to time. Learn from them and grow from them.

[@PuppetShortFilms]

Thanks Nate.

[@The_Magical_Frequency]

I see what you did there at the end, sir. Love your content and it would be great if you could make a video on how to hone in on YT analytics to discover who is watching your videos and how to curate videos around that audience. TYSM for all your vids!

[@artzbox]

Whoa, this is awesome! Thanks a ton! I really needed to hear this, and you've totally made my day. I'm feeling good now and ready to dive into some serious learning. Gotta say, you've outdone yourself this time. This video is absolutely fantastic! What about: The secret of storytelling or how to keep people hooked on a faceless channel. Thanks for everything Nate!

[@jjg1501]

how is someone with 23k subs going to teach anyone how to make a channel with a million. riddle me this. if you cant or havent done it. you arent qualified to teach it. correct me if im wrong. maybe this guy has multiple channels with millions of subs.

[@terricox3559]

He was on Channel Makers, has just left to start this one

[@ThePackstreetboys]

Here’s the answer. Every niche has a different reach and different behaviors. For example there aren’t millions of people coming to KZbin to subscribe to this type of channel. However , a tech channel has a way broader reach and can attain subscribers faster using the same steps. Also this channel is new.

[@terricox3559]

@@ThePackstreetboys well said

[@CraigGriffiths]

JJ I was going to point out how much of a fool you are. But others have done in a polite way.

[@BreakingthePlateau_Official]

Discovered your channel yesterday, big fan of your content! Trying to use your advice on my own KZbin journey!

[@TrustVisuals]

This is currently my method which might change in the future depending on the results I get. I am making sure that I focus on each video one by one. I make sure I am enjoying creating just one video and I focus on a goal for eac video and I keep at it. atahis is for staying in the present. That moment you pospone your happiness to the future, you lose or at least that is what I think. Since I started doing that I feel enjoyment of creating videos. I still have a lot to learn but That is what makes it endless fun and enjoyment. You just have to get yourself in that headspace of enjoying the journey and doing the work for the work itself. That way you never loose. Everyday is a success.

[@MustyReaperYT]

I think a creative mind is a vital point here. Discover new things, show it & get viral. I don't know how to get that creative idea

[@VinnyGL-777]

Been more than 2 weeks since i started, im very disappointed now

[@antno_2064]

It’ll happen

[@Horologique]

Thank you so much for the deep video, addressing important issues, almost philosophical 😂. Thank you for your great work 👍👍

[@welltravelledlife]

Love naming your negative thoughts so that you can call them out by name. My negative thought comes in the form of “is this worth it?” I keep a handful of experiences I’ve loved that I wouldn’t have had if it weren’t for the channel in my mind’s back pocket, and pull them out to answer that question.

[@LisaHarvey16]

That is a great way of dealing with the negativity that creeps up every now and again.

[@TSGUNCUT]

I started my channel in 2020 and I almost quit in December of 2021. I decided to change up my channel to target a particular audience and I changed up my style of presenting. I put out my first video in 2022 on January 2nd with this mindset and my channel started to take off! I had 387 subs on Jan 2nd, 2022 and by January 20th, I was at 1,000 subs! Over the past 2 years, I continued to improve 3 things on my channel... my titles, thumbnails, and finding subjects that my audience liked; not what I liked necessarily. The last thing I will say is that you have to stand firm on your beliefs and not try to please everyone. Trying to please everyone will result in pleasing no one. Figure out who your audience is and what types of subjects they are interested in. Hope this helps someone. (Also, get feedback from your audience about what they would like to hear more about.)

[@beatboxchannel2006]

2:14 ill relate with that 🌀

[@jasonstallworth]

Nate, do you offer to one-on-one services for KZbin growth? I’m almost at 75k subscribers but man, I’ve been doing this since 2010…would love to know where I can improve to really take off.

[@RadarRoadWarriors]

I haven’t had time to watch videos on KZbin since you first launched your channel. I’m glad you kept Howdy-Howdy!

[@fifthdimensional]

Two figures on how to deal with the self-defeating mind ~ The Buddha: “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.” Nate Black: "Name your mind Grumplestiltskin."

[@hoopersln]

whats your thought on adding chapters vs avd? if people skip through, won't that hurt your total AVD? this would be good for search based topics i would think.. i may be wrong...

[@RockstarBio]

My channel has been active for 2 months now. I will be hitting 2k subs in the next day or two. The problem is it's mainly a shorts channel with only 400k views. I'm not going to hit that 10million mark. Not even close! My question is after the 90 days is up. Does it start over and give me another 90 days to hit 10 million?

[@CaraBrandonCreations]

I watched this video a couple weeks ago and your words are still rolling around in my head. I am a slow to grow channel. I have also been slow to learn KZbin. I can say though at the same time I was learning youtube I was also learning how to start an etsy shop, list , and market products, make a website, start an email list etc. etc. I think having to learn all of those things slowed my learning curve for youtube. Now that I have a handle on some of the things listed below I think I am able to now focus on what I need to learn, change etc. Your other video about showing your personality has also been in my noggin. I know that my personality does NOT show as much as I'd like in my videos. I feel if I can get to the point where I am more confident my subscribers and views will come. Do you have recommendations for working on this? I do craft videos so most of mine are showing my hands and not my face. I've thought about using Streamyard and record both my face and hands at the same time. (I don't have a fancy 2 camera set up yet). Do you think this is a good idea? I'd love your feedback! thanks for your amazing thought provoking and inspirational videos!

[@JensuyaBellyDance]

Yes, I'm on a binge-but don't worry, I am doing yoga while i listen 😂 AND taking notes-literally. Thank you, Nate!

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Nate forget all this - use all the patterns of success you like but if your channel gets hit by Invalid Traffic then your channel is stuffed. And KZbin it seems isn’t doing anything about this. So big question … is KZbin worth the effort ?

[@DarrenM]

My channel is stuck right now. Wehn I say stuck, it's reached a level and isn't growing much. I get an ok amount of views, but think I need to be more consistent with my content. :-) Thank you

[@NerdyNanaSimulations]

There are times when I feel like giving up. I take a couple days away and then come back and look at it again with a fresh mind. I'm still here so it works. As far as what I need to do, I know what it is just working up the bravery to make the next move.

[@CashClarity]

You can do it!

[@ChrisBreier]

Does ending a video abruptly increase the average percentage viewed? 🤔

[@Penguinandpear]

I do this. What it does is stop people dropping off at the end so it does increase your overall retention. I don’t feel it’s by much and doesn’t tend to affect views but as soon as people know the video is ending they’ll leave so you may as well help them out lol

[@ChrisBreier]

@UCBzdPYPsWjdTS%F0%9F%98%82%F0%9F%98%828RkOd7xTxg Are all KZbin videos going to end abruptly now in order to prevent people from dropping too quickly at the end?😂 But seriously, I do think some KZbinrs have excessively long outros that are probably decreasing retention rates slightly.

[@Zebra_Pig_Games]

The mind gremlins! They are a huge factor in the Imposter Syndrome that I fight with every day. I call them Imps :P

[@hugs-n-beans]

Dude!!!!! That abrupt ending tho!!!! I run pick up my phone to see what happened EVERY SINGLE TIME!

[@Heart_Central]

"Inspiration without application is hallucination" - Ernest Holmes, author of Science of Mind. LOL at your inner (what I call jackal). I have two inner jackals I've named "TOO MUCH" and "NOT ENOUGH". I used to think they were against me, and I've come to realize they are my guides and my guards. They have my thriving in their hearts and do their best to alert me when they sense I'm straying from my purpose path. So appreciating YOU, Nate! Thank you for your clarity and simple way you share. And your wisdom.

[@DatingDilemmaBreakdown]

I posted 3 mediocre videos each week for 1 1/2 years. Channel barely makes money. Stopped posting for 2 months+ to reboot it. Next monday first one of 10 really high quality videos goes out, one each week or every 2 weeks. In the meantime, I write my 2nd, better book. Learn & make changes, or go broke. That's the reality of KZbin. I'm probably switching from grinding, to making HQ videos whenever they are ready. IF the performance is much better starting with these 10 videos.

[@angryowloutdoors]

@ThatNateBlack You remind me of a friend that used to do that to me on phone calls! He would say, “Oh ya dont forget abou…” Click hung up! Still funny. I think you have an end “Hook” there or maybe a better word is a “Punchcard”. Either way I will come back to get my knowledge card punched again! What happens on my tenth one though😮?!!!!!

[@Lisalovescrafting]

Thanks Nate! I have been working hard to learn and grow my new channel on which I began to upload Dollar Tree DIYs last December. I have over 1,300 subscribers but getting the "watch hours" is a slow process. I have just under 2,000. I would love to have you evaluate my channel. How would I go about having you do that? Thanks! I especially enjoyed your video about the new Shorts opportunity for linking a Short to another video!! Very helpful!

[@MutantProductions]

Hey Nate - what's enough? I've been in the game for about 4 years, and have made nearly 700 videos, but I've barely exceeded 1,000 subs... I still have tons of ideas, but I keep thinking more and more of Einstein's quote... you know the one, right? 🙂

[@cyrdprod]

Because you are kind of enough to share your progress/ journey and teaching it to us. I have been able to increase my views. Thanks Nate!

[@kestonsoldschoolcomicbooks6842]

Hi Nate: Regarding negative feedback, I once was interested in the baseline of negativity. That is - what percentage of people will give a dislike no matter what? Back in the days when YT would show dislikes, I noticed that the Beatles' Hey Jude had 2% dislikes. Other (almost) universally liked songs showed about the same. So, these days that's how I look at my own metrics. No doubt, sometimes I deserve a dislike from a reasonable person but I can count on 1% or 2% of people who enjoy the thrill of pressing the dislike button.

[@whilefree]

I suggest everyone try mountain climbing. It teaches you that if a route is not climbable, there's always another one which gets you to the summit. Then Combine that teaching with this mindset: "If that idiot can get 100,000 subs, I can too." This immediately shuts down any negative thoughts. xD THEN, start researching and detecting the routes to the summit, which is literally what you just said about learning rate.

[@Evergreen_Legacy]

Yo I just started and you guys are keeping me going so for that thank you ❤

[@MamaRosie]

You are by far my favorite creator for creators. Your tips are so useful, down to earth, and uplifting. I love how you add in something to help us with the mental stress of creating in most of your videos. I would LOVE to see cover some of the challenges of creating content for kids. … or roast a channel made for kids (I volunteer as tribute!) I’m curious, do you have many other subs creating content for children?

[@PlantObsessed]

Stuffed full of information..on my second watch. Good stuff🎉🎉

[@Raydawg]

Can you predict if my channel will fail? kinda a trick question. I really starting pushing in April of 23 with 3 subs and today I have a 190 subs currently. I feel I won, I beat my first goal already 🙂

[@MilaChihuahua]

Success is a combination of a luck, talent and a hard work. Do you agree? 👍

[@ai-musicvideo]

Thank you. I started to publish videos on my new channel just two weeks ago. The months before I made just some clips for fun. Since two weeks I have noticed that people like my content. I have like 140 subscribers now. But I also know that cause I am in the AI content niche I wont make more than maybe 1k subs in the long run. However, its a lot of fun. And you are right, if you are not focused, if you dont continue to educate yourself and publish new content regulary, you will fail for sure.

[@thecornyjokechannel]

I guess I have to ask myself what is success? I doubt I will ever make money on KZbin. I just don’t see that for me. I thought at first that realization would make me stop and I have for a few days here and there but I find myself back trying different things. I enjoy KZbin and have fun making weird videos so maybe I am already successful.