Mistakes New Youtubers Make & 15 Tips to Avoid Them

Here is 12 Mistakes New KZbinrs Make. I teamed up with a group of awesome KZbinrs and asked each of them to give you their biggest mistakes and how to avoid them.
△ 20 MISTAKES NEW KZbinRS MAKE: • Top 20 MISTAKES New YO...
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00:00 - Mistakes New KZbinrs Make
01:55 - Variety Content
02:47 - Feeling Entitled
03:39 - Realistic With Your Niche
05:47 - Focused on Promoting
06:49 - Thumbnails
08:08 - Being Afraid
10:01 - Be Less Focused on Numbers
10:50 - Not Staying Focused
11:57 - Doing This Alone
13:09 - Enjoy the Process
13:50 - Don’t Let Fear Take Over
14:25 - Do What You Want To Do
15:30 - Schedules
16:09 - Communication
16:45 - Collaboration
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[@JevenDovey]

I put a video playlist together that goes through more mistakes you should avoid with yoru channel. Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZpOpZamZqp6WkJY

[@mindfulvisionaries8571]

How do you suggest reaching out to others? :D

[@JevenDovey]

Just go for it. I use Twitter and Instagram to connect directly with other creators.

[@ChideraStephen]

Jeven Dovey thanks

[@OrganicVideo]

@@JevenDovey no Twitter an instagram then what?

[@cliveeariss880]

HI Jeven, will check this out when I get home, thanks have a good weekend mate.

[@SenseiEli]

1. Focus on the things you can do. 2. Focus on the things that you love to do. 3. Create attractive thumbnails! 4. Create attractive Video names! 5. Don’t worry about analytics! Subscribers… Content... Just create great content! 6. Don't be someone else be yourself! (Do not try to be Casey Neistat!) 7. Be brave! When you are afraid just embrace fear and continue. 8. Drop things that slow you down! Focus on the thing you want to do! 9. Find people who do the same things in the same level .Grow together! 10. Enjoy the process…! Again, forget about the analytics! 11. Forget about perfectionism .Just start and learn from your mistakes. 12. Don’t try to figure out the viewers, Figure out what you like. Trends change. 13. Do stuff things that make you inspired! 14. Don’t be under pressure…Upload when you can... Do not worry! 15. Behave like a human. Communicate with your community! 16. Again collaboration! You will get more viewers, you will learn, and you will have fun! * Now if you have any tips specific to my channel shoot! (I will be happy if you will)

[@mybadtechtip8473]

Thanks I got screenshot!!!👍

[@malcolmachtman4182]

Eli, thanks for the great summary. Much appreciated.

[@SuperTigerTV]

KZbin will suppress the heck out of your video searches if they don't like your content. Why not talk about THAT? And YES they do hate truth talk that exposes corporations too much and in too powerful a manner.

[@IamPINKIEDaniels]

@@SuperTigerTV genuine question, what do you mean exactly and what sort of content

[@SreynaChhoeng]

Thanks for your summary

[@TheCrockettWay]

To the person reading this, It is my hope that you become really successful on KZbin.

[@TheCrockettWay]

BuzzKiLL thanks so much.

[@stefaniecarina1115]

aww thank you!!

[@TheCrockettWay]

Stefanie Carina you are most welcome. 🌹

[@b4agraphics964]

Big amen to that

[@ask1believe1receive1]

Thank you!

[@sayyoryusupov5495]

6:41 "Every time you put a video out that's another chance for someone to find you." Such a good quote and summarizes perfectly what a starting KZbinr should do!

[@Amanda_Bulldog_Mom]

I thought so too! Bam!! That really resonated with me ❤️❤️

[@djmashmart]

I got 34subs in 3months

[@kayisthey]

The key is to produce content you're passionate about and remain consistent, regardless of analytics. Thanks for the tips, Jeven! They were all very useful.

[@quiznighthq]

I think passion and consistency are very important but you do have to focus on analytics, too. I once saw a guy whose passion was reviewing comic strips. He was amazingly consistent, producing at least a couple of hundred videos ... and yet he was averaging about 20 views per video; it was actually pretty sad. I came across his channel because he was on a forum asking for tips on how to make his channel grow. Passion and consistency will only get you so far. You still need to produce quality content that appeals to viewers ... and that guy was failing.

[@histoking6632]

@@quiznighthq could you share his channel? It would be great

[@johnniebell7825]

@@histoking6632 O8

[@histoking6632]

@@johnniebell7825 thanks, but I can't find it this way, a link would be great, Thank you. 👍

[@explorerAshish2020]

My worst mistake as a youtuber is that I'm still thinking about doing it...

[@Arshikaanwar]

Same here

[@northwestprepared5237]

Oh! The overthink it fail. Boy do I know that one. I was making short video clips on my phone and sharing them on facebook. All the while thinking that it would be great to have a KZbin channel. Then my son told me that I could upload the clips directly from my phone. My first content was single camera, single take, unedited footage. Yea. Just jump in!

[@krvn007]

You ain’t alone fam, let’s get it tho!

[@Route765]

Facts lol. I’ve got another channel that I’ve procrastinated on for a whole year now

[@explorerAshish2020]

I think I started my youtube channel on the same day I wrote this comment. No growth yet, but one day...... It takes effort. Commenting below with my channel, care to have a look? :)

[@spanishflyfishing6042]

"Crippled by the fear of judgement and rejection" I think that is almost everyone's concern

[@francisyoung04]

Spanish Fly Fishing done ✅

[@hellenkamau6766]

I think this has held me back quite some in so many endeavors. It leads to procrastination and eventual stagnation. It should be one of the topics I cover on my channel.

[@DerpDerp3001]

Spanish Fly Fishing, not me, I don’t have time.

[@ScarecrowsSpookyGameplays]

I've dealt with judgment and rejection my entire life. So, when it came time to upload my videos, fear was not a factor. When you're at the bottom, you can only go up. I watched others' initial videos and saw the most basic content and it had hundreds of thousands of views. So, anything is possible.

[@DianeCrystal]

Me ALWAYS

[@prettymuchtech]

My biggest fear was not having all the equipment I needed to start a channel, and rn I still don't have all that I need to put a good video out there, but don't let that stop you, just start with what you have and invest in those things you need which you will get with time. And overall be consistent and patient. Thank you Jeven(and everyone) for this video, I know it's been a while this was uploaded but it's really still helpful and encouraging.

[@bronsondiamond2025]

Mad respect for the KIT webpage showing the gear and I appreciate the time you took writing descriptions and additional info. You a boss man, Thanks for being you. I kind of figured that was the camera you were using and now I'm 100 percent set on my next camera. Been eyeing that thing for years, just been patiently comparing over the years. This vid sold me on it.

[@simpleMarian]

Never compare your beginning to other peoples middle.

[@smartastic4708]

Beautifully said.

[@MAYITNEVERBE]

1000%! Everybody's first videos are never award winning content lol

[@MalouToledoVlogs]

agree sis

[@kintukteekreetukpum]

@@MalouToledoVlogs friends from Thailand

[@ComeOnJunaid]

me

[@CinematicTendency]

“KZbin it is not a sprint, it is a marathon”. 🤙🏻

[@lockministry]

Cinematic Tendency well said!

[@CinematicTendency]

wilsun Jay 😁

[@oliverkhoo]

gold

[@ronaldventures4847]

I never realised until I got into it! hell ye@!

[@AliRoq]

I liked that too!!

[@JeffHarrison1960]

These were great tips. And coming from you and other YT’s with much more experience helps reduce beating ourselves up. As was mentioned the alone time can really get one in the wrong inner dialog and prevent creating. Growth comes through doing, not just learning…ride the bike 🚴🏻. Thanks

[@hajnihercz]

What Dave Maze said REALLY resonated with me! Both saying "no" to other obligations and trying to connect other creators on the platform. I will definitely have to work on these... amongst other things. I guess the most important thing is to just start and learn along the way. Stop worrying about failure because it is kinda inevitable, the point is to keep your mind open for the lessons you learn from them and listen to others' suggestions (if it's constructive advice). Eventually, we will get there :) Thanks for the brilliant video, it is such a great summary!

[@JordanBeagle]

"It's the job that's never started that takes the longest" - Samwise Gamgee

[@hejimony]

Too bad Sam doesn't have a gardening channel

[@chris_cz]

James F that would be LEGIT!!!! 🥕

[@daretodatedifferently]

Definitely

[@funny11744]

Newbie question: May I have multiple youtube chanel with one single google account , legally ?

[@elizabethavila2608]

Anyone else been watching hundreds of videos just like this? One day we will all make it, love to all small youtubers :-*

[@TheRobidoux1]

Music is Love I believe in us!!!

[@AdamDukes]

Yes! I am Saturday night binging on KZbin videos!

[@BigBossSeason5YouTubeChannel]

Yea..sure✌🏻

[@LamaReborn]

You're absolutely right.

[@davisfamilykids]

Please Subscribe to me. I don't want to sellout. We all want subscribera

[@LeKhang98]

The fear part at 8:10 and 14:00 is so true. I spent several months preparing my first video and then spent haft a year doing nothing. Why? I'm just scared. Thank you for your video Jeven and all of the creators in this video. I should start now.

[@stitchesspeaks]

Been scared for 5years 🤣🤣🤣 now I’m in

[@MooseKnuckleWarrior]

It's one thing to make time to be a KZbinr, doing 9 to 5, while being a good father to your son, but to also be a good husband to your son takes someone with only the best Sesame Street gear in town! 11:07 😉 "HIDDEN TIP", which was also the name to Dave's favorite game as a husband, make sure you "advertise your new podcast" within your intro 10:35 😉 I honestly can't wait for Dave's next podcast called "Golden Sho..." nevermind 😆 Although, I do think, on the whole, this title would strike gold! On scene, I would want Dave to be the Star 🌟 and definitely hope he decides to stream it 😉😆🚿

[@h.p.dominocus]

True for me too. I spent so many years being afraid of how I would look singing in front of a camera let alone posting publicly. I was also worried about doing things wrong. This year I just said screw it and started doing what I can with what I have, No expectations. Now its nowhere near as scary.

[@flyingroses]

I've been wanting a KZbin channel since I was eleven. I'm almost 19 now ^^' Have you started yours yet?

[@TheGamingEevee8]

Thankfully I never had fear and just jumped straight in and improved as time went by on my gaming channel.

[@aussieknuckles]

This was a great video. You all had some great lesson's. It was what Josh said that resonated the most with me, I've had projects that have been way to ambitious, wasted hundreds of hours, and many of them still float in a void, waiting for hundreds of hours more (at least) to complete. So that balance between what's realistic, and what's not, and understanding that with time, bigger projects will become easier, but first getting smaller projects done first, builds a lot of practice.

[@vortexfitness44]

“Your KZbin journey is not a sprint, it is a marathon.” Soooo true

[@JevenDovey]

Yup. I picture it more like a mountain climb. So many obstacles and so much time dedicated to reach that summit and once you get there then there is always another mountain to climb :)

[@angelolewis8063]

@@JevenDovey zaaaaaaa.

[@autostationfanatic]

I just started again, and this a marathon. Lets help each other.

[@autostationfanatic]

@@JevenDovey I just Subscribe to your channel. Your turn sir.

[@autostationfanatic]

@@aalegalfocus your turn.

[@freedomglobe]

Biggest mistake is procrastinating and making things a bigger deal than they are =) Just go with the flow and create a lot! :D

[@JevenDovey]

Yup just go for it.

[@rumyfrogg]

I don't have a channel with any content right now. In fact I think all my playlists are private also. Just can't get that initial bump..I've got some awesome ideas and I love making videos. I have at least 50 already made. They have nothing to do with my idea but they would make great you tube content. Video my kitties alot and I make my own hilarious videos where I am talking to myself. I just can't get started. Just sit here talking about it.. Need someone to freaking put a size 9 up my behind. LoL

[@sevendaysreign8616]

@@rumyfrogg 🥾 Whatever you wanna do you can here is the boot. LOL.

[@FrenchComprehensibleInput]

I agree

[@smartastic4708]

That's a good point! I've paid my dues!

[@ChickFixUSA]

Great point from Dunna about focusing too much on promoting your material on social media. I've spent WAY too much time trying to get something out of Facebook with getting very little out of it. The majority of my subscribers have come from keyword searches or the "recommended for you" algorithm.

[@plussizestylist]

This was incredible and I really appreciate all of the advice. My one thing I would respectfully suggest (and I mean it! Respectfully! Because this was so helpful) is that I would love love love to see you feature more POC creators and even women creators. As a POC woman myself, I love to hear that perspective when sourcing knowledge from these big panels and it will also help broaden your own scope because who you network with and connect with will impart their lived experience and knowledge onto you, which I think will make you a more holistic creator (even within your niche). Thank you ❤️

[@KarlRock]

Thanks for the tips mate. Really enjoyed your drone videos too

[@exactmedia221]

Karl Rock how did u do it 😭😭

[@ShinnKawasaki]

Overthinking and dwelling instead of doing has to be one of the biggest mistakes. Finally got started after 10 years on the platform

[@b4agraphics964]

Wow! Ten years (a decade), but am glad u eventually started out...I just followed you

[@ShinnKawasaki]

@@aalegalfocus Thank you for subscribing! Yes will eventually be sharing more about the stories that exist here Hong Kong. Stay tuned!

[@DeletechanUwU]

Shinn Kawasaki dang, ten years tho, but congrats on starting! And you definitely have a point in what you said, and we also need to stay consistent and dedicated when doing this :>>

[@ShinnKawasaki]

@@b4agraphics964 Thank you my friend, hope you are well and safe!

[@ShinnKawasaki]

@@DeletechanUwU Thank you hahaha, still proving to be a challenge while juggling work and life. Congrats on your first 100! You have another subscriber. I've been learning that it's also okay to take a break and not be too hard on myself when other things in life take up time :) Stay well and safe! I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

[@zephyrkhambatta]

This was seriously epic stuff. Thank you! I have a couple ideas up my sleeve for channels, and yes, things that I WANT to do long term versus what I SHOULD be doing (I'm constantly trying to do that in my life - a bit hard in a society like Singapore hahaha, but another one of my lessons is to stop making excuses, so I take that back), and down the line, I'll surely hit you up for a collaboration. Thanks Jeven. You're the bomb.

[@angelogopaul]

I wish I saw this video 2 years ago. The procrastination part hit home for me. I got a taste for video creation 6 years ago, but I am only now setting up my equipment and studio to finally publish my first video later this month. What fueled that procrastination was a huge case of imposter syndrome. I wanted to talk about the thing I love, Architecture. But I am yet a registered architect. I overcame that mentality when I realized, hey, whether I’m registered or not I still have a passion for it. So I’m launching on the things that I’m currently passionate about, architecture, design, branding and real estate. Nov 2021 is my month. Thanks for the video, and thanks for helping future KZbinrs.

[@aniharper525]

2 months ago. Haha where's the video bro? 😉

[@jacklinephc9138]

I hope you started please

[@dunnadidit]

Amazing tips!! Thanks for having me as part of it Jeven!!

[@dunnadidit]

Vince Revolution - thanks dude!

[@iBradenStevens]

Yea thanks for the tips bro!

[@hiiamkatharina8884]

Such an awesome collab and just discovered your channel because of it! Yay!

[@bryanauer]

Dunna Did It great segment! I appreciate you taking the time to be a part of this video

[@BrianSellers]

Awesome to see you included in this, Dunna - really good advice, bro! 👊

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

Yo BRO!!!!!! GOOD TIPS ALL AROUND!! Thanks for including me! Turned out great!

[@avalanwa]

#YoYoJoshYeo!

[@LeechTM]

would have loved for your AI to have taken over the Tipps Section and talk about mistakes you`ve made in the beginning like not letting her go free etc :) but anyways, nice tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL]

Yup, that would have been a good idea!!!

[@AlejandroStojanovicAs]

@@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL I like your style... one of the best channels I've seen so far. Btw, your BMPCC4K videos.. Top Notch!

[@BradMcCallum]

@@MAKEARTNOWCHANNEL I copied your AI idea for a recent upload on my channel. Super fun man.

[@SokalAgency]

Thanks, Jeven for compiling such a great collection of people together for such a comprehensive and inspiring video! Really appreciated so many of the great tips about focus, overcoming fear and creating schedules that are actually flexible, not set in stone. As a somewhat newer KZbin account, we are constantly reminded about how KZbin is hard and it is a marathon, not a sprint. Also, it great to be reminded to focus on making better videos rather than obsessing over how many or how little views we received.

[@LKH9Channel]

9:56 Exactly what I learned from Zen Meditation. Focus on doing and ignore the results/illusions happening. Just watch but don't get distracted, seems to apply to daily lives! Thanks for this informative video! Subscribed! Like your voice and the way you speak For me, I just make videos that even I myself enjoy watching! Creations that I'm proud of

[@ECHO-Gaming]

This is a really amazing video. Thank you for the knowledge. I had to go give a sub to a few of the guys on your list. TY

[@vercettiji8200]

Big fan bro ! 🙌

[@AskBobnFran]

Another great video! We are both in our 80's and maybe the oldest-newest KZbinrs ever! We recently created our healthy-aging advice YT channel to inspire & help people of any age. It was a real challenge for us, but thanks to you & your tips, we are growing every day! We are now over 2,000 subscribers and of course, working for more. Very grateful to you and your followers, too.

[@relaxingnaturesounds-sleep5072]

I'm an Elder too. My slogan is "ELDER Proud".

[@Casey8506]

Even if here in your 80s, life experience would be my topic, so much to talk to talk about if you've had a full happy life or just content being something simple. I'm 41, thinking about a podcast or KZbin. I applaud you and your wife for making the leap without knowing how deep the water is.

[@e.a.4926]

OMG you guys are awesome 👌👏😍

[@e.a.4926]

@@relaxingnaturesounds-sleep5072 in Native American cultures the elders are the most respected and cherished demographic 😊

[@fisheatrepeat]

Very cool 👏👏

[@thomas1699]

Nicely done! Thanks for the (many, many) insights. Have been a Local Guide, thinking about stepping up . . .

[@musicman940]

I wasn't even looking for this kind of content, and hell, I rarely comment on videos, but I found this video quite entertaining. Nice job!

[@jaddeasmr7114]

Who’s starting KZbin With just A phone and a Dream?!

[@vmdoyle1229]

Me! My husband has been encouraging me to get out there because there’s probably a lot of women who could relate to my journey! So this week, I’m gonna do it!

[@ricardoramos994]

I'll be getting Started :)

[@jk-pf7su]

Me, started today

[@kagisothatomapunda203]

Me here

[@daverdineskitchen]

Currently editing...

[@venusspringsllc]

As a therapist, I like how you guys addressed the impact this journey can have on your mood!! This was so helpful!!!

[@HeartSunYoga]

It can definitely feel emotional at times!

[@yourgoosecooked6408]

Thanks for the vid Jeven! I'm definitely excited to try and use these tips to level up my content! Been a slow grind for not much output but so far I'm enjoying the process and I'm super excited to try and improve!!!

[@oselejohnarinzechukwu]

Thank you so much, Jeven. I appreciate a lot for this information. I just started my channel newly and so glad to watch this. Respect man!

[@brennanphillips7304]

About Thumbnails- I was taught in art school the most important part of book jacket design was not the cover, but the spine. Back in the day when we still went to bookstores, sometimes all you saw was the spine, as the books where lined up on the shelf. Depending on what that spine looked like determined whether or not you slide that book out to look through it. Building a thumbnail is much like this I think. In that it's a very small but important way to draw viewers in.

[@MilkyWay-vr7ku]

That's a very nice perspective on that..but im just curious what could be the spine of the thumbnail if there is..I would appreciate if you replied😊

[@latithatsit2629]

Maybe you can help with an idea how to make thumbnails as a book spin.. I have very tiny channel.. 14 videos, I start to make the some thumbnails for my last 7 videos no make different.. I am wondering what’s wrong.. because it’s looks perfect to me 👌🏻

[@einsteinx2]

@@MilkyWay-vr7ku The point they're making is that the thumbnail is the spine ;) That is to say, it's a small area that you have to get people interested in your video. In this metaphor, there is no book cover, only the spine.

[@brennanphillips7304]

Ben Baron exactly. I was comparing the thumbnail to the spine of a book. It’s small. Needs to catch a watchers interest, just like a spine of a book does on a shelf, which is also small part to grab interest. You have a good thumbnail, you will have more interest.

[@brennanphillips7304]

Cookie Monster see below

[@MrMissy95]

thank you for sharing, I am planning of creating my channel. You and other creators shared some vital information for starters. Awesome!!

[@trippinwithjay9829]

Wow Jeven! This was really helpful. Y’all dropped some gems right there and I’m definitely going to apply them to my content creation. Thanks Gerald, Dunna, Sidney, Make art and Dave Maze 🙏🏾

[@amoore7357]

"Just be a person." Interesting advice. It is such simple, but holds a real depth to its simplicity. Words that felt so right to hear. Thank you!

[@DavePerrotta]

Awesome collab man. Learned a lot from this. Love the style as well. Great stuff!

[@keystonedaytrip238]

I love it - thanks for helping us out ! Dang : so many questions answered right away ! I just started (attempting) to make recreational kayaking videos . I was also going to include some hiking videos & a few other interests. Should I create separate channels for other interests ?

[@calvinflager4457]

Just looking at starting a KZbin channel. Thanks for gathering other creators into your topic. Their mistakes were very informative.

[@texspecs]

I love seeing the community work together like this! Excellent job fellas, thank you for the pointers!

[@legacyworx1856]

Thanks Jeven, and all of you guys that responded. I appreciate folks like you putting out good advice for people like me just starting out. I found that joining some online communities and talking to people that way. It's a cool way to meet folks who do what you do, people that might have had the same issues starting out and may even have some great advice to overcome specific issues.

[@recolerichiethedj]

This was lit 🔥 you guys touched on everything that I was worried about

[@geneg3776]

So much great stuff to say here and I want to specifically mention the question that Jeven says to ask yourself that can you do a particular niche 5 years down the road? Automatically that made me cut some of the ideas I had. That question alone has probably saved me 2 years of doing KZbin in an area I really didn't have alot of drive in. Vital question. So fortunate I found this video because Yes KZbin is long term effort and alot of work. Thankyou

[@Really377]

I'm just starting and I feel like every video you make sharpens your skills through practice. Loved the video!

[@MrsFluffy]

Love the collaboration.. glad to hear different tip perspective from different KZbinrs. Enjoyed this one. Thanks love

[@MitchC-vr8nw]

Brand new to this channel. Great points addressed. Many ideas picked up. Thanks Jovey!

[@selenamae]

Dope! I’m in the process of buying a camera for my first KZbin video and came across this video. It has definitely helped!

[@simplyteouno]

All these apply to me, still working on bettering my content. Thanks for the advices and tips from each of you in this video!

[@sirdeshayward3371]

Great, just started Jan 2020, needed to hear you and your friends... Marvelous!

[@agnes7533]

Just started 2 days ago

[@KPKev]

Me too.

[@MAYITNEVERBE]

Best of luck man!

[@dinobravo6924]

Gud luck... I'm still learning...for me It's ez to edit video... The harder part to communicate with audience...

[@samulvisuals]

Wow great video! I am definitely making some of these mistakes currently as a new KZbinr. I currently try and do cool holiday vlogs but I know that's not sustainable when I have a full time job that has nothing to do with travel or filmmaking. So I eventually want to go down the road of tutorials and reviews etc. But talking in front of the camera is very difficult... Slowly getting there though. Cheers for the tips!

[@CatScreenTime]

This was all such amazingly good and sensible advice. From the very first piece of advice to the last, even though some things I knew, having it cemented in such a clear and practical way was just outstanding content.

[@TheRogueRockhound]

Thanks for the info, seems like I struggle with the same thing as a ton of people.

[@geraldundone]

Nice work, Jeven! Great idea and well put together. Good job to all the contributors! Great group. 👍 Also... I still sound sick. 😫

[@dunnadidit]

Gerald Undone - it just made your tips even more SICK!!

[@daleb194]

Found your channel a while back...love it. Keep up the great content.

[@PostColorGear]

Damn dude, your tips were well thought out and articulated Gerald. That numbers game is so true haha I can point to reasons why my numbers aren't higher but I do appreciate all the "thank you"s that I get and when people reach out for help. It can be discouraging if you number chase but the subs you have that appreciate your work make it all worth it

[@avalanwa]

And we're undone!

[@FayeRapsYupITSME]

I love your tips! Supports your channel too 👌👏👍✔️ thank you for giving such inspiration to my channel too

[@mrslynnwhite]

Here are MY BEST TIPS. 1. Learn collab etiquette! Establish a relationship with someone before asking them to work together. 2. Find your "WHY?" Why are you doing YT? And when times get tough (because they will!) remind yourself of that so you can keep going. :)

[@MasterOfSteam]

thank you! ill take this into consideration! trying to grow my channel! :D

[@StopWhining491]

Thanks for posting, Lynn. Too bad Jeven couldn't find a women to include.

[@DaniAaronYT]

Well said.

[@narcissismcognitivedissonance]

Thank you for these tips! Although I am still relatively new at creating content, it didn’t take long for me to realize where I was goofing up. This may be helpful to someone: What was my biggest mistake in the beginning? I was trying to move too fast! Now I am re-evaluating some things, taking more time to prepare and get educated on editing better. The channel is now in the process of a makeover 😎.

[@burgbudz4203]

Great tips! I'm just starting out my KZbin journey and these def helped out a lot thanks!

[@luminousmindsproject217]

This was rad! We are just getting started and found this to be SUPER helpful! Thanks!

[@PaulFeinberg]

This was a great topic. Not that I have been doing KZbin all that long (the last 56 days), but I have for sure learned the power of the community, teamwork, and unity on that front. Learn not to look at the numbers and learn that not every video needs to be perfect sometime perfection will delay you. Can't wait for just the right gear, just get out there and create!

[@JohnPepeComedy]

Thank you for this awesome resource! I wish I would have stumbled on this video a year ago when I first started! I love that the topic of collaboration was touched upon, as I think this is such a fun and powerful way to grow both your channel and your creative community!

[@72thearchitect]

I really enjoy your contact because you reach the creative process . I feel many other creators miss allot of the points you touch on

[@SaadAlkabli]

Great content and very helpful. I wish if you summarized all these points at the description

[@SunnyV2]

Such an awesome vid!! Keep up the grind everyone :)

[@GardenHappy]

Thank you for creating this video!!! It has helped me so much. I feel encouraged and cant wait to produce videos with this mind set! 👍👍👍

[@mazemagazine]

This really helped me. Trying to be perfect and get everything right for the first video really hindered me. Also fear that it would be terrible and overthinking ideas made me procrastinate. This made me realise that mistakes are inevitable and the best thing to do is just to start and enjoy the process. Motivation definitely comes more after you take that first step.

[@SaschaOhde]

Highly motivating! Next thing I'm gonna do is finding other channels to colaborate with. Thank you guys!

[@PrincexTokyo]

Thank you soo much!!! Had a lil blockage in my mind and didn't know if I should pursue my ideas for youtube or just scrap them.. Am definitely gonna pursue cause I don't wanna think about "what if I did..." thanks again man🧡

[@artwithshelby175]

I love how authentic all of you were. Thank you for this!

[@fourtyseven6854]

Your channel for me thinking differently. I have been stressing over the analytics and trying to get views and this has shown me alot.

[@lanilarnslifevlogs1643]

Great video to learn from as I am slowly about to make my first KZbin video ever. Thanks for the advice. Really helpful.

[@EchoEffect]

I needed to hear this!! Thank you, King!! Wishing all my other small KZbinrs soooo much successes :')

[@simpleme.3400]

Goodluck💪🏻💪🏻

[@elliepaty]

Appreciated this video! I am a KZbinr just starting out, and this was really helpful advice!

[@pascalrauscher5680]

Wow! This video was just what I was looking for. I just started and I've already made some mistakes, but learning. thanks for creating this type of content ;)

[@ImJasonAnthony]

Dude this inspired me more! I saw Gerald and Dunna grow around the time I started and I love all your channels on the road to 10k making me hungrier than ever!

[@chiefrivera]

I'm Jason Anthony I really appreciate your content. I’ve subscribed and watched a lot of your tutorials. I’m just getting started and have a long way to go. Thanks for what you do. As a Sony A73 shooter I’ve learned a lot.

[@PeterLindgren1]

Awesome Video! Thanks for gathering so many people together and sharing the knowledge!

[@coreymoore01]

Thank you for this video - i am working on starting my own channel... that first piece of advice from Sydney is exactly what i needed to hear to get this started.

[@Alberto1B]

Thanks so the so much for making this video. I have collaborated with other KZbinrs but have gotten frustrated lately with my channel based on numbers. I will ignore the numbers and keep creating content I love. Thanks for pointing out some of the mistakes that I have also made. 😉

[@uhavemooface]

I really need to work on thumbnails and stop looking on my numbers because it really gets frustrating when I do that. I have to stop doing that. I finally have something that I love to do and will keep doing that. Thanks for the tips. I love the video you put up and will subscribe so I can watch more.

[@RealTDragon]

HAVE FUN, Make content you'd watch yourself.

[@themagicpurplesmoke9266]

I totally agree with you! 😍

[@b4agraphics964]

Awesome tip too😊

[@getsomecolourinyourlifedav2478]

Too true 👍

[@nothing.lasts.forever]

That's important

[@Corrans]

Yes i would say the same.

[@terriejones76]

Video and comments are priceless. Thank God for all of you taking the time to reach out and lift others, Bravo!!!

[@barbararaizen396]

Thanks so much! So useful in keeping above the curve of fear and keeping your passions up!

[@ROVVANDERS]

This is such a big help! I’m so glad I stumbled upon this. THANK YOU so much!

[@TheCooknShare]

I find that you will go nuts watching the analytics which can influence the content. I agree to be yourself and develop your own style is so important. I don't know how many times I've been down the road thinking and saying so and so does this. Perhaps I should try this. It has merit, but people watch for your content and how you deliver it. Great video by the way. It hit home in many parts.

[@Canadiancarguy1987]

definitely, I've been guilty of that! Personally, these guys got some good ideas but at the same time when youtube started out it was more or less a lot of "Raw" video, and now it seems like everything is geared towards almost Cinema quality videos you need to post well not really "Need to" but that's the way it's heading, My thoughts on that are 50/50 ok ya "times Change" I get it! but what you said is correct people need to be themselves and try not to overthink and overstress this kinda stuff I suppose! my channel is what it is I'm not trying to overdo anything pretty practical and normal I try and keep it that way, there are some things I could take it up a notch on but just all takes time.

[@Canadiancarguy1987]

@Thumbnail studio word!

[@HeartSunYoga]

@@Canadiancarguy1987 **now it seems like everything is geared towards almost Cinema quality videos** Agree! My hope is that there is still a segment of KZbin viewers who like old-school KZbin. That is, raw, authentic, DIY, filmed-at-home videos. These are the videos that feel more like you're hanging out with a friend at their place just having a chat. The people who want super slick, high-level production shows have HBO and Netflix to watch. At least some of the KZbin audience is looking for deeper connection with relatable content that feels like real everyday life. Wishing you & your channel the best!

[@Canadiancarguy1987]

@@HeartSunYoga Well Said I couldn't agree more!

[@oliviamou60]

true. is it bout luck (o-o")

[@PZJBimha]

I look at analytics a lot and my focus is still quite broad ... Thanks for sharing from your experiences...

[@smashdaliketv6518]

This is an excellent video. Great job, and thanks to the guests on your show that shared their experiences.

[@Ufahamu]

I’m glad to hear so many people say they have FEAR 🥶 Also, I’m glad people say NOT to focus on being perfect! I always want everything to be so damn perfect, that feeling makes you want to wait until your 100% ready and it just prolongs your progress. I’m learning to just let go! It’s very intimidating when your just beginning and you watch these other channels that are so advanced and perfect and here you are starting out with an iPad and iMovie 🤪 but if I wait until I have the right equipment, I may never begin 🤯

[@GregsWhiskyGuide]

Well said, thanks yes I have fear & all you said...but these videos & your comments (you & all the others here) help for sure !

[@jemimaafriyie8965]

Wow...exactly where I am....I am soo going to start mine right now and let fear go away....

[@IFITAINTCHEAPIMNOTBUYINGIT]

i said the same thing 10 years ago. I've been on you tube that long, just waiting to get everything right. I said, i'm still not ready, but i'm ready. I pad and cell phone and ive completed 15 videos now in one month. they are not perfect, but i'm getting comfortable at every video. Good Luck in your endeavor, don't give up.

[@AmanitaDreamer]

EXACTLY! I'm here with an iphone and imovie. That's it. I keep making videos and doing my best. I cringe when I upload and worry I'm being laughed at. But maybe some will take pity on me and watch just to hope I fail. Views are views LOL!

[@Ufahamu]

WOW! So many beautiful responses! Thank you everyone! I promise I will take the time out to watch all of your content! 😀

[@thirtyacres7504]

Truly inspiring. I almost quit before I even started. Thank you so much.

[@janicejune]

How do I find a newer KZbinr in my area? Dave had mentioned to try to learn from one another. Thank you for the video!

[@Sthefaniegoma]

Omg the upload tip really hit home for me. I feel like a failure when I can't follow my schedule to the tea but I'm learning that life happens and it's totally fine...

[@spiritsnscreams]

Thanks so much for this. Best advice I’ve heard so far! Love how you describe it as long term, something that you build to express your creativity. I’m just starting and I’m excited to see all of us upcoming KZbinrs evolve and grateful for the wisdom of experienced influencers ✌️

[@NZYOGAGIRLLarissa]

I agree 👍💯👏

[@LakshmisCookbook]

It's not only informative, but also very motivational. Thanks so much for producing such a great content.

[@alainvoit4862]

THANKS! I enjoyed the diversity of messages and tips. A very colorful video!

[@IzhanZubir]

Love all these tips and advice in this viceo. It really gave me that nudge. I needed it.

[@brilee8578]

This is really helpful , my girlfriend and I just started a channel and I swear we just watch and look for views like they should be there after one video. So it’s good to know that KZbinrs have the same fears us new youtubers do. Keep pushing new youtubers we’ll get there

[@awkwardmagazine7520]

Wow, awesome tips. Specially Josh’s. It’s so true how imposter syndrome can make you feel you won’t make it to the point of not trying at all. But I guess he learnt 2 valuable lessons there: 1-life’s precious and 2-STOP IT: you’re awesome. Great content! Def subscribing :)

[@briannacistrunk12]

This was INCDREDIBLY helpful. My biggest takeaway is that you cannot procrastinate due to fear. I've been wanting to dive in and create a channel for 6ish months now, but the only reason I haven't has been fear. What if I'm terrible at it? What if people make fun of me? It was both reassuring and surprising that this is a common MISTAKE. I want to do it because it's fun and I the want to create keeps growing. Doing it because I want to have fun and not because I'm pressuring myself to make tons of money needs to always be at the forefront. Thank youuu!!!

[@lisah836]

Thank you so much for your advice! Just starting a channel and this is very helpful!