Should I Start a YouTube Channel or Podcast? (Pro & Cons)

[@ThinkMediaTV]

QOTD ⚡Are you planning on starting a podcast or KZbin channel this year? Let us know! 👇 ***** Ready to start and grow on KZbin. Check out our KZbin quickstart series on KZbin here ➡️ kzbin.info/aero/PLgc0GNip2uYUdd4pXDCDPE8vO3C3PobDT

[@janellemargot4376]

Continuing my channel

[@sadhanasaha1092]

I'm planning to start a KZbin channel this August

[@ZennaHarajli]

Think Media I have a channel, but was thinking about a podcast

[@ShooterKing]

I started my channel in March and i want to reach 500 in June

[@tianahordinarygirl3992]

I just started mine 🤗🤗🤗

[@K4V3MEDIA]

Just started after 5 years of planning! Only way to get started is to get started!

[@BRUTHAWAR]

I often play KZbin and just listen without watching if it’s message type content. Do other people also do this?

[@yarijay29]

Yes I do that also

[@shubizaidi3591]

Yes

[@salenikola7881]

yes world is stop reading, all switching to listening

[@grimiestofthereaper4162]

Gary Vee

[@psalm91podcast]

I do as well. I love talk radio.

[@hugotradio]

I am doing both because the audience has different learning styles. :)

[@allthingslashawnda9685]

Hold on.. Lets just acknowledge and commend the fact that we heard no noise from their background during this video! I mean it was straight silent and I saw a man with a loud ass trash bin walk by them, and a man zoomed by them on his electric wheel chair and they didn't miss a beat!! Thats a great set up!!

[@CoachKarenOliver]

All Things Lashawnda Yes the sound was very silent! Kudos to that!!!!

[@YesitisDex]

Greenscreen. They had a video a while back how they made it look so real🤓

[@kaithecreatorrr]

Watch! Green screen with their reflections in the window? 🤔

[@kellykleinman3203]

Uni directional mic

[@DustinNuttall]

Dynamic mics are great.

[@KatieSottile]

I'm focusing on youtube! I've been doing it for a little over two years now and am JUUUUUST about to hit 50k, probably within the next couple weeks! I love watching your content and learning from you. I'm married to a Pastor, so we both like your story and we love what you've done with your online career! Keep it up! We found you through your book!

[@missrelaxed3872]

Congrats! I started very recently

[@Manchessollte421]

When absorbing all these 'how to' videos for beginners a lot of the info is redundant or common sense. This interview was fantastic, gave a lot of original ideas I haven't heard before, and both of you are very well articulated and passionate about it. Love this!! Thanks for sharing.

[@BarlowJacob]

I listen to instead of watch KZbin videos all day every day. He's talking a lot about how people won't stay long if there's nothing to see and just audio but that's what KZbin is for me.

[@Key_1111]

Exactly! I listen while I do mundane tasks or while multitasking.

[@SergeLabelle]

Spot on.

[@rhondal8887]

Me too!

[@DrKarthikRamanan]

KZbin is my main focus right now, but I've probably heard close to 100 times that I should start a podcast after people hear my voice. I'll make it happen in due time! The ideas in this video for how to appropriately repurpose was fantastic.

[@DamiDimension]

*Every of think media's video is always very helpful and informative for me. I am a beginner on KZbin and I have been using tips from your videos. Thank you!*

[@jayrealliveson]

Dami.....is it possible to communicate with you for feedback?

[@DougDolphinFitness]

Definitely considering a Podcast. Pat Flynn's tutorial videos have totally inspired me!! I'll be 60 in less than 2 months but I look and feel like 40!!

[@alexanderlyon]

Very helpful. Important to hear about how to monetize a podcast. I have no experience in that area yet.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Pat is a fire hose of value 💯

[@alexanderlyon]

@@ThinkMediaTV Yes, he's awesome. You're both amazing.

[@hitokirihoshi]

Just in first 6 minutes Pat actually answers all the major questions in my head. Thank you for this, glad I watch this before doing something. Podcasting or Vlogging

[@karlamarro7494]

It is so beautiful how you in the middle of this video ask for the like button, You are very charismatic, I barely started watching your great videos...and so just realized I have so many to watch for my future youtube channel, so thank you!

[@ScottEbruh]

I just started a Christian KZbin channel this year, and I'm excited for the KZbin journey.

[@ScottEbruh]

@@Cuate Amen bro. In Jesus Name!!

[@ItsTylerRose]

How’s it going bro? Any tips you can give? My friend and I are starting one In January.

[@jt19933]

@@ScottEbruh I just subscribed bro

[@jt19933]

I'm thinking of starting both a podcast and KZbin channel. My concern is that I'm cross-eyed and that may be a distraction for the KZbin channel. Should I still go that route or stick to podcasting?

[@altisharoyalevolve]

How's it going? I also want to start one. Have no idea how to start, but I do have a plan on what my topics will be about. Help 🙋

[@StepAhead_Training]

“The best time to start a channel was when KZbin was first made. The 2nd best time to start is now.” * Iforgot who actually said this if it was Sean or someone else so please let me know so I can give proper credit.

[@Bluegangstafever]

Yesss i just started my channel.

[@ThinkMediaTV]

🔥🔥🔥

[@StepAhead_Training]

Jess Elainee good for you! Hope you’re having fun with it because I’ve had so much fun making my own videos!

[@Bluegangstafever]

@@StepAhead_Training yess it's so much fun. I procrastinated for 3 years smh. I finally did it

[@Bluegangstafever]

@@StepAhead_Training i just subbed to ur channel 😊💙

[@DownrightNerdyPodcast]

Hey Sean and Pat, I know I've said this in the comments in other videos, but thank you!! Pat got us seriously motivated to start a podcast, and you got us seriously motivated to start KZbin (following the Joe Rogan style). We started back in Feb so we're very new. It is a struggle to gain followers/subscribers but we're not in it for money or anything...just having a blast doing this! All the tips in this video are extremely helpful especially for newbs like us. Probably a big takeaway from all your and Pat's videos is never stop learning and have fun before thinking of making any money. I know that if I never make a dime, I'll still consider this a win because we're having fun doing this. Okay, I'm done with my rant 😂 Keep it up, both of you! Your inspiration and motivation is addicting!!

[@OreApampa]

3 years later and this video is still so very helpful! Thanks Pat and Think Media

[@kentvene.454]

I kind of want to start one to talk about political issues civil rights issues laws the state of society today and the impact of covid-19 and just a variety of topics. I'm good at that kind of stuff I'm good at understanding both sides of an issue and kind of helping people find common ground which is something I think that we need these days.

[@raylivaldez5564]

Hey, i know this was 9 months ago, but i just read it and i would like to tell you that i like your approach, I'm interested in seeing your point of views, so if you did the content please send the link, you seem promising 😄

[@ktestable]

I just want you to know that on 8:55 I liked your video because you asked me to. I felt like I was receiving enough value to merit a like

[@jasonwmoxon]

I see your "Like" and raise you a "Subscribed".

[@Tera-N-Tyler]

This is right on time..I have a KZbin channel that I would like to grow...& I’ve been kicking around the idea and format for a podcast. Great place to come get knowledge about both.

[@brokemomdiaries]

I started to film myself in front of the camera like 2 weeks ago, and I dont have any equipment aside from my phone and tripod, but what you said that we should start recording to start a youtube channel 😊 glad for all your tips and guides, helped me a lot

[@natandersen143]

I'm planning both but right now focusing on podcast

[@Josua_Nel]

I was planning on doing both but didn't know how I should go about creating different content for both those platforms so this was an eye opener and very helpful to help me solve that. I am panning on starting both. thank you for all the value

[@davidlopez8370]

How's it going bro

[@charlie.tstn8]

you still doing it man?

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

I’m very new to KZbin but your videos have helped me a lot to at least try to start on the right path to supplying good content that people enjoy watching and hopefully learn a few things from me. Thanks Sean for all you do!!!

[@janellemargot4376]

Awesome channel!

[@DeadBrokeBBQ]

Janelle Margot mine or Sean’s? Haha If you mean mine. Thank you so much and if mean Sean’s ya he is a great teacher!

[@KhmerSelbokor]

When he mentions to "grow your team" where do you recommend to connect with professionals such as videographers, editors?

[@RJBaculo]

"Fiverr" for one-time or short-term projects and "Upwork" for ongoing work ;)

[@alexanneschronicles]

I have a KZbin channel and I am going to start interview musicians, live streaming it on KZbin and then upload it as a podcast!

[@DeyBwah]

Starting both, Podcast and also creating KZbin channel for our education framework for personal transformation.

[@TruFinancials]

I'm all focused on KZbin right now, but would love to do podcasting as well once I can manage more.

[@PatrickBatemanisme69]

I signed into my YT channel last year(December 27th)but I didn’t start until 2019.I’ve really Been wanting to take my channel more seriously this year.I haven’t uploaded in a month because of storage on my phone,but I have a Sony cx405 camcorder.I plan on finally using that gear this year,because I’m going to buy a refurbished 2012 MacBook Pro to edit on iMovie.I can’t wait to finally get my KZbin channel going again.Thanks for changing my life.

[@adbmedia1324]

I love this podcast. I have started on youtube. I am sort of learning as I go. I don't have a large viewer base yet. But I'm learning from folks like you guys as I go to improve my content.

[@kariewilliams9667]

Thank you so much for this video! I've been struggling on which one to start. I'm 90% sure podcast is the way to go; at least to start.

[@meyersrm3586]

This interview was engaging and very helpful. I found Pat on KZbin on how to start a Podcast. I am excited about the prospects of starting a Podcast first. I would love to do both Podcast and KZbin to reach a wider audience in the near future. Great tips thank you for sharing.

[@AlGollas]

I’m just going to focus on providing the Best Value Content to my niche and creating the best Thumbnails and Titles. Nothing good in life comes easy and my added PRAYERS are the cherry on top! Focus

[@Swanxman62]

I think it depends on the content and how you want to present it

[@thisisstrings1639]

Why the thumbs down? Pat Flynn is the OG podcaster! This is legit insight. Great job guys.

[@glenbeaubouef6268]

You guys are great. Thinking of starting a youtube channel on bluegrass in Texas. Very excited about it. We are bluegrass musicians and know a lot of people and go to lots of festivals and gatherings. Want to share with people who may not know what we do.

[@marizaglam]

This definitely helped me with my journey. I’m enjoying the process. I know KZbin is work you just need to want it bad enough and work hard. Thank you for this.

[@AlbertoSeconding]

I like how Pat just gets in the zone talking about this stuff. Great insights.

[@josiesaysposstacabron8373]

I have both! Started with the podcast now im on youtube!

[@cherifprotv5376]

I’m fascinated at how you can keep this conversation flowing so well. Any tips? Great interview

[@meandusic]

i actually had this debate with myself before trying youtube as i am a huge fan of music and constantly updating my music palette and being in the music world but i'm not musically talented haha! i'm still trying to figure out what to do as i am not a great speaker and making conversation on a video.

[@vcheung11]

Just started my podcast a couple of months ago n I am doing 2 episodes per week n I am slowly building up my audiences, I also uploaded my episodes onto my KZbin channel with audiogram video but this don't seems to be working for me at the moment, I am definitely more comfortable with doing podcasts than videos

[@mvandell]

I've been uploading videos to KZbin for a good few months now.. kinda willynilly to be honest lol.. but now I've got it clear as to what it's all about.. and so from now I'm upping my game, investing in the right equipment and am going to do both KZbin and a podcast.. watch this space peeps!! 😀❤️🌟👊

[@chonger]

very informative video, I have been currently working on growing my channel geared towards men's fashion, and have been thinking about taking the podcast route since I can talk about topics for longer, have interviews with people, etc.

[@WaynesWorldPodcast]

I’m actually doing both. I enjoy both! Learned a lot from the vid as well

[@CoachKarenOliver]

Wayne's World same here !

[@FlashByKnight]

Thanks for the information. I looking into creating comic book content. I enjoy both podcast & KZbin videos, so I'm thinking of doing both. I think you just confirmed that having different types of content (condensed vs. long form) is the best idea.

[@ILUVLAFF]

My brother, i really appreciate your interview skills. You allow the subject to speak. Very Dope Sir.

[@TijuanaJackson]

Pat is the man!!!! I attribute some of my KZbin success to both of these men.🚫🧢 Thank you. 🙏🏾💯

[@MarioFachini]

Love this @PatFlynn! answered a few questions I was wondering, and created more to ask you this Thursday ;) thanks for sharing an awesome interview @SeanCannell going through your stuff now as I gear up to "launch" or "re-Launch" my channel with exactly what you were discussing here "Using podcast episodes and repurposing content" this was my Endgame from the start and happy to say I've got 70+ episodes from my podcast all of which I've filmed from day one before launch Feb 1st, 2019 :) now to figure out the keyword best practices and YT algorithm. Thanks for all you share, going to pick up your book :)

[@TheGamingHarbinger]

Definitely want to do both. I am sticking with building my KZbin channel first.

[@positivelyprogressing]

nice, that's what im doing too! :)

[@johandeklein5253]

Great interview. As viewer or Listener i like 20 minutes for both to keep my focus on the subject.

[@jspohl]

Seeing really good signs from the universe for both which surprised me - so just learning about podcasts now. ✨

[@larafitzpatrick5219]

Great interview! I one of the many that waffling between the decision of podcast vs KZbin. Love the informative discussion on the pros and cons of each. Already enrolled in your masterclass and have started my journey! L

[@Andybaby]

1:15 look at the hand gesture when he says "where things are headed for the future'

[@JUANMARCUZTIMAY]

Haha

[@zuberstar]

I plan on starting both this year, its time to grow the business

[@mitchknowsmoney2884]

I was honestly debating on starting a podcast and still trying to get up that youtube hill but this video really helped me out always great content man listen up folks this guy is a media genius thanks keep the great content co.ing man

[@conteudoanimal]

youtube podcast and igtv channel ... just set the export correctly and post on those 3 together !!!!

[@doyleC]

Going to try to do both youtube is definitly my most time spent on.

[@LeahLynchBlog]

I want to do both but having a blog + YT + podcast doesn't allow for time to learn and grow if I am constantly creating.

[@JustinHouser]

Have you ever thought about doing your podcast but filming it at the same time? It’s getting really big right now and is great as it tackles both video and podcast at the same time?

[@psychzone494]

Justin Houser ive thought about doing it that way .. but what is the incentive for ppl to watch you on both platforms if you are providing the same material?

[@JustinHouser]

Annette Taylor it’s more for the people who don’t watch YT and prefer podcasts, or vice versa.

[@JustinHouser]

Annette Taylor think like Joe Rogan. His podcast is #1 everywhere and he has over like 2+ million KZbin subs. He videos his podcast via YT. I prefer to watch his stuff over listening to it.

[@coachlatashaingram1155]

@ I was thinking of doing podcasting on YT and just post a picture or a slide show and not an actual video.

[@thoughtyouwerewokenospeedlimit]

As my little logo suggests, I have a podcast that I record a KZbin video for. I have to become more consistent. My channel focuses on social and political issues and that appeals to a wide but selective audience. One of my recent videos got multiple views and another one got very few. I noticed that my podcast about historical political events tend to get a lot of listeners.

[@nathanbranham7384]

I have premium and listen to podcasts through my car radio while I drive so the KZbin videos I watch don't have ads other than what the podcast puts in the episode.

[@teambelltraining8958]

I have been leaning on YT but interested in podcasts. Just want to share and have a blast doing it

[@Gearyco]

I went podcast first and now I'm focusing HEAVILY on KZbin. But I had to make sure the podcast got traction and momentum and was solid before trying to tackle the beast that is KZbin.

[@TheBecomingMen]

How did you get your podcast "out there" enough to build that traction that helped you tackle KZbin

[@Gearyco]

@@TheBecomingMen Three things: 1. Went hard on it --- went to a 2-3 episode per week model instead of 1 episode a week. 2. Ran ad traffic to a mobile landing page for the podcast with app deep links to make it easy for people to subscribe. 3. My platform gets traffic from many different sources. I make it a point to make sure they know about the podcast and can easily sub because it's such a powerful conversion channel for me. Hope that helps.

[@MehulShaRma]

I think you should start KZbin channel because the way you tell the information and with different people is good for me to understand the videos is very good and they also helps me a lot

[@ThinkMediaTV]

🙏

[@MehulShaRma]

@@ThinkMediaTV Welcome

[@SpilltheCommerceChai]

Very helpful interview and conversation. I am starting my journey now and learning to do both, youtube podcast and audio-only podcast.

[@DoinDubai]

You shouldn't underestimate how hard it is to earn money with affiliate marketing esp with bigger names where people are very likely to buy from comfortably..

[@EddieWoodsRemnantOutreach]

I do both. Main page is youtube and I post weekly. Podcast, I put a new one out bi-weekly

[@melyx6897]

Definitely interested in both. Currently working on a plan and deciding which one fits that plan best to start out with.

[@hiiamkatharina8884]

Thank you for another great video. I will stick to videos, I just love filming and creating little films and expressing myself through visuals. but still this was a very very interesting topic, Thanks Sean!

[@JarrodTocci]

Pure GOLD! Thanks Sean so informative

[@AuthorBaleighShortreed]

I have a discussion podcast and my second channel launching this wednesday morning. I’m very excited. These videos have helped alot to make it a reality. Thank you.

[@chrisfowleroutdoors7828]

Thanks for the video. Just starting the marathon 9 videos and 15 subscribers. Great tips, never thought about a starting a podcast?

[@NewCurrencyClub]

Great video! My favorite part is the break down of different ways to monetize your content. 🙌🏽

[@AdventureswithDanno]

This was very helpful. Thank you so much for your input. You guys really know what you're talking about!

[@pltechreviews5891]

I’m doing both YT and Podcasting at the minute, although I’m taking a break from the Technology Reviews Podcast that I do alongside my YT Channel, and just concentrating on growing my other YT Channel, along with the blog and Podcast I’ve created for it, concentrating on film, tv, theatre and concert reviews, tourism reviews and politics.

[@JohnGaliwango]

Thanks a lot your channel has helped me Grow my channel from 100 - 4400 Great Thanks from Uganda

[@janellemargot4376]

Awesome!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Happy to help John! Keep building -- appreciate you. 👊💯

[@theparable978]

Wow really. I Will watch this. Newbee here

[@tianahordinarygirl3992]

Wao!!!!

[@JohnGaliwango]

@@ThinkMediaTVThanks alot . Am very Glad to have found this Channel earlier .my Channel in 48hours receives 3000 views Thanks for the Time you give in and Tips👍😃🖒

[@vibrantparishlifeministrie4417]

Thank you so much for this interview....this was so helpful with strategizing my priorities....I am in the midst of creating videos for youtube and also have started interviewing people for a podcast in my niche...this certainly gave me alot to consider in regards to strategy, priorities, and time management...Thanks!

[@adamriddlespur4915]

podcast. for the poor kids. the kids that are seeing some of the things I've seen. I've made it through a king pin dad. i made it thought meth, OxyContin , methadone, and heroin addiction. this is not for the money. only for helping kids. Thank you all for the time you gave us for this video! This video make it clear to start with podcast. now the study of what all i need to start and funds to start.

[@peacemakerpamela]

I have both and really need to focus on growing my audience. I enjoyed this show

[@walkinvoice9664]

anchor.fm/sathish-kumar-vedh8/episodes/Ep-7-Presented-By-Presence-Of-Mind-ebpcm0 Life related real stories 🤩👌💯

[@lopevi2]

I'm a sports enthusiastic and looking for start up own video/KZbin channel. Thank you for the tips. Great insight.

[@BarlowJacob]

He should look into anchor, he keeps talking about things that can't be done with podcasts but they're being done over there

[@kyram1503]

I would stay away from Anchor!!! Simply because they own your content, most people who use Anchor don’t know that.

[@CrackaLackTV]

Sean question for you. If you were to start a podcast would you include it on this channel or start a new channel?

[@ThinkMediaTV]

we are starting one is 2020. :)

[@CrackaLackTV]

@@ThinkMediaTV good to know. Thank you

[@GaryCantrell]

I'm still trying to get started on KZbin. Posted a few videos. Work in progress. However, I've been in podcasting for 12 years now. I think the time is now to get into podcasting if you're on the fence. If you don't have a lot of money you could always leverage a service like Anchor where the storage is free and your smart phone is your microphone. Quality is going to be OK. Then if you decide to stick with it you should invest in some equipment. Become a part of a community on social media whatever niche you're in and talk to the people!! That's what social media is all about. Interview them on your podcast. I can tell you, my current podcast focuses on talking to strangers on Instagram who are involved in weight loss journeys. It makes for great content and it's more intriguing hearing real raw stories I think vs Interviewing famous people who've been asked the same questions over and over and over again. I used to do wrestling podcasts and you'd get these guys on and it's just the same stuff over and over again. Nothing wrong with that, but that is just my opinion. Last but not least, lean off the vanity metrics and keep on going because it can take a long time before people start to listen to your podcast. Everyone gets hung up on how many downloads they got and what kind of sponsorship deals you can get. If that's the sole reason you're in it, move along. This is a long game. You're going to make mistakes and you're gonna learn as you go. The ones that make it past 50, 100 episodes that's real commitment. Now who's ready to create some podcasts? : )

[@janellemargot4376]

Go for it!

[@brilliantreadtv393]

Thanks ThinkMedia and Pat - You guys are so transparent in sharing the knowledge which is worth gold.

[@4yellowwolf]

Thank you for this video. I’ve been stuck getting started. There is so much to think about. Got great tips and will start with a pod cast first and them move into KZbin a few months afterwards.

[@mr.smithproductions]

Just had this same debate if we are a podcast or KZbin channel. So we decided to film our conversation and made it more visual. Kolohe juice - in the channel is the name. Thanks for the tips!

[@thejuicemusicshow]

Very valuable stuff and definitely a lot of good advice. We've combined KZbin and our podcast + added "Music review Friday"

[@zachh468]

I love your channel so much it seriously has motivated me so much and helped me along the way. all your info applies to all genres of channels!! Thanks for everything

[@janellemargot4376]

Sure does!

[@ThinkMediaTV]

Happy to help Angelo - keep crushing it!

[@Suusulin]

I usually don't post comments but this time is an exception! Great video, thank you for sharing this helpful insight.

[@Deanofsurvival]

I am an intern in college. I just started my internship. I am being asked to create a guide on how to start a podcast. As was said in your video "do the research. I watching the playlist on your channel! great stuff. I am curious about how or where he went to find the information about what is being searched and listened to in regards to podcasting.

[@carolannpinto8034]

My girlfriend and I are thinking about launching a podcast. This interview was very helpful! Thank you!!!

[@watchvidz7162]

I'm a rapper & I'm also a content creator so I think a podcast will be very successful 4 me. I know alot about life period and have opinions on so many brands as well as my own. This video was helpful

[@ZackScriven]

Great video Sean! This is basically a podcast length video! 😎

[@MehulShaRma]

Just saw your story on Instagram and came over here . I am also excited

[@ThinkMediaTV]

YES! IG fam! 🙏💯

[@MehulShaRma]

@Dr. Kerris Dillon Thank you

[@MehulShaRma]

@@ThinkMediaTV Yes

[@tianahordinarygirl3992]

Whenever I watch you I just know with all the knowledge I have gathered from you I cant be a mediocre vlogger! Just that no subscribers yet 😁😁😁😁😁

[@PS-fj3th]

i liked the video because of how politely you asked. Thanks for that

[@Vibetribe8]

I want to do both! I have my equipment I just need strategy per platform

[@premasaraswati4756]

Awesome video. Very useful content and great interview. Thank you. Keep’em coming.

[@mel1rose]

Relaunching KZbin June 15th - But seeing where I can Integrate a PodCast. Originally wanting to rip the video from YT, to put onto PC, however, Podcast will have different content and special Guest was my thoughts. Hmmm, lots to think about here! Thank you for this video! Also, I am utilizing Patreon for Monthly subs for a few different tiers, a few being monthly coaching, one-on-one options, which helps sell the coaching (eventually moving this to Sam cart so I can set up the minimum 3 -6 months commitment) the other two tiers are for extended material from YT and the Podcasts. I am approaching the editing time issues, with LIVE content using StreamLine. SO MUCH to THINK about! I feel the pieces are slowly coming together!