The #1 Reason Small Streamers QUIT Streaming!

[@StreamScheme]

What is YOUR new streaming goal? Tell me in the comments! The timecodes are below and if this video helped let me know in the comments! If you want to join our growing community check out our other content: bit.ly/JoinTheStreamScheme 🕘Timestamps: 0:00​ Video Start 00:23​ Introduction 01:48​ Why Is Twitch Affiliate A Bad Goal? 02:35​ What Happens When We Set Good Goals? 03:15​ Why You SHOULDN'T Aim For Twitch Partner Or Twitch Affiliate 04:10​ How To Set SMART Goals For Streaming And Stay Motivated? 06:40​ How To Download FREE Animated Twitch Overlays? 07:25​ How To Set A Good SMART Goal As A Streamer - Template 09:05​ How To Avoid Frustration, Burn Out, and Quitting Streaming

[@Lavawydd]

Thank you

[@ryfire5642]

@@Lavawydd Your videos have helped greatly. I have been streaming for 5 weeks on sat/sun for 2/3 hours on twitch and have gained 17 follows 3 to 5 views average in that time and i find its down to your advice. Keep making this great content you are so helpful. and thank you again.

[@francescoarioni7767]

My streaming goal is still the same as the beginning of the year i want to be with the top dogs of twitch and i inow it is hard to get there but it is even harder to stay in that elite so yeah that's my goal

[@madguitarist9499]

Ngl, I just want a community. Affiliate and partner mean nothing if o don’t have a decent group of people. I just want to improve the way I stream, and help build a community

[@lordbarrgaming]

Well my goal was to upgrade my sound quality but that’s happening this week, so next goal is to make overlay more chat friendly!

[@bubblepanda87]

This month my goal is to: 1- is to make a schedule and stick to it! 2 - Make a shell challenge for sims 4 3- keep having fun and enjoy each stream!

[@StreamScheme]

You got this! Keep having fun is a great goal that I have as well!

[@hugobeez1954]

Hey, whats your stream?

[@jadelnyathi]

how’s it going bro

[@lynareantoinette]

Good one!

[@gbeto3374]

@@hugobeez1954 gbeto_

[@BootySweat4491]

“Stop comparing yourself to other people,” is some of the best advice a small content creator can hear. “Comparison is the thief of joy” I think is the old saying? Great stuff as always. I love SMART goals. The one I’m working on is to stick to my stream schedule 100% without fail, for the month of April. Thanks again for all the great advice you’re putting out there.

[@TheSoulCrisis]

People forget the big cats were small for a WHILE before they got big.

[@glitchy000]

Keeping a schedule is legit the best first goal. My numbers keep multiplying each week I keep it up.

[@sumthinrandom]

I like that Eljay pretty much just roasts us, its the only way to make us understand to the max lol

[@StreamScheme]

Hahaha to be fair, I also roast myself so it’s all even!

[@StreamScheme]

@SpooderNike Absolutely! :)

[@IAmMightyMike]

Lots of hard truths in this industry!

[@TimeBomb798]

He's Aussie, its how Aussies teach XD

[@oldtelephone]

maybe we are a masochist

Another advice to avoid burnout is: celebrate the small victories! This is very important when you’re doing something as hard as creating an audience for your content. Did you have a new chatter on your stream? Did you manage to remember a personal fact about a chatter? Did you get 10 bits for the first time? Celebrate that! You’ll feel a lot better and more motivated to stream. For instance last weekend I got a 1€ donation. It was the very first time I got a donation. When the stream ended I danced a little victory dance and talked about it with my girlfriend. It made me feel as if I was a top streamer earning thousands of € per stream.

[@StreamScheme]

The secret is, SMART goals are really just outlining small victories so it is easy to celebrate them!

[@kaylee_reed]

Woah, that's a really good advice. I've never thought about it that way. :D

@@kaylee_reed It's the only way I could keep my sanity while getting better at fighting games and then it continued onto streaming. This is a great strategy whenever you want to do something hard.

[@theunbounddragon1647]

I respect the work that stream scheme does for the community to make it better

[@StreamScheme]

I don't do much, but I appreciate it!

[@grinchy956]

Yo omg just wanted to say that bit about "I'd love to say don't give up, but I can't decide that for you" is very real and very cool. Please keep this kind of realism in your educational content, it's refreshing af!!

[@StreamScheme]

I appreciate that! I'll do my best!

[@zu3167]

I swear the difference between streams just days apart when I watch your videos and do my best to incorporate the advice you give is extraordinary. I know you tell me every time I comment that it's not YOU but it's the work I put in, but really your advice continues helping me grow and I am super thankful for you. You're 100% right about the burn out, it happens, it got me and it severely ruined my streams for a while. I wasn't keeping up with my schedule, my overall energy wasn't great on stream, so I took a 4 month hiatus to take care of myself, and when I was ready to come back I re-watched your videos, took notes, and things are going better than ever. I am super grateful for you and I share your videos with all my streaming friends. Thank you so much.

[@StreamScheme]

Killing it! Hey, again so many people can watch a guide but it is implementing it and putting the hard work in that actually makes a difference! Good to hear from you, Zu! Glad to hear you are smashing it! :)

[@michaelespeland]

The only reason i started streaming is because I like it. My goal is to communicate verbally with my viewers, even if its 1 or 2 viewers that day. Social anxiety is a bitch, so if I can manage that, I'll be a happy man. Another goal I have is to use a face cam in my streams, at some point.

[@imkeekz]

YES SAME

[@TheSoulCrisis]

I feel you man, I felt like that before. Honestly once I went on cam and got a lot of practice in my games, I felt so much better and honestly the confidence comes with it.

[@GabrielTobing]

Lol same XD In terms of face cam, I might remove mine as I always look sad in it despite not actually being sad XD Idk, maybe I'll stick it to certain games only where reaction is required.

[@keikokukien]

I had a family tragedy that took the wind out of my sails and forced me to take a two week break from streaming. This video has helped me reenergize getting back to streaming. My short term goal: increase lighting quality and get a nice photography style ring light. Mid term: stream for at least 4 days a week and get better at obs.

[@MrLightjimmy]

Discord Notification squad! My stream goals are to: 1: play more niche games to build a wider audience 2: Schedule 3: make some new designs (badge/emote) **: Upgrade my internet lol

[@StreamScheme]

Heck yeah! #discordsquad #earlygang Love the goals as well mate!

[@kamkapper]

1 goal: Have followers that I don't actually know.

[@RyanFoxx_]

It's an exciting thing to look forward to, but you can't control that! Having some smaller goals that you have control over may well serve you better

[@GabrielTobing]

Lol same XD

[@criwyr7314]

"your streaming goals suck" never before have i been so offended by something i 100% agree with, great vid tho keep it up!

[@StreamScheme]

You're the first person to bring that up hahahaha I was so scared with this video, I wrote it in December on the 3rd but didn't film/release it till today out of fear!

[@axleaquino7484]

As a student in their last quarter of uni, my goal as a streamer is to have a consistent schedule of streaming! Thurs/Fri @ 2p!

[@StreamScheme]

Love it!

[@jcwolves]

Literally was about to send the "I'm taking a break from streaming..." message... I just don't feel like I have time 😔 I've got affiliate but I don't know where to go now. Thanks for the vid, hopefully I can get more focused now.

[@StreamScheme]

You got this! We've all been there! Just remember: Viewers are biproduct of making good content, or becoming a better streamer. I recommend setting a goal that will add quality or make you more discoverable. That way you aren't aiming for "more viewers" but to be a better creator.

[@SpaceLegends]

Stay strong my guy 💪🏽

[@jcwolves]

@@StreamScheme any advice on tiktok vs twitter for short form discoverability (clips of gameplay on either platform), versus making longform youtube guides? I play Apex Legends, and I'm trying to improve offline discoverability but I'm not sure what to invest my time into first.

[@StreamScheme]

@@jcwolves KZbin converts to a twitch viewer better because it is longer and the viewing habits are more similar to a twitch viewer. Tiktok and Twitter are good for building followers on those platforms, but they struggle to convert to a twitch viewer unless you are VERY talented at streaming.

[@kirascornertv]

I grew my stream pretty quickly but now I’m getting really burnt out and reaching a plateau 🥲 Coming back to your videos is like a reset. Thank you for doing what you do :)

[@irondave_mma]

What did you do to grow it

[@JustAnzia]

I reached affiliate then something happened irl that made me very depressed, so I worked on getting sober from alcohol. I been sober for 9 months now and finally feeling ready to stream again.

[@honeydaisy2832]

proud of you

[@TooLittles505]

one day at a time, and know your limits. congrats on 9 months, i know how hard that is. I will be hitting 11 years this fall. stay strong and have fun streaming.

[@JustAnzia]

@@TooLittles505 thank you

[@kdgaming9446]

Burnout is a thing. When it happens take a day, re evaluate your goals. Write them down and then get working on them. Good luck everyone.

[@ilykins_]

1: I want to improve my mic by minimizing my audio from going out 2: finalize my discord and get it out publicly 3: finish drawing my sub badges for month two and three 4: get some stinger transitions to make stream look cleaner :) Thank you for your tips! I really enjoy them a lot 💜✨

[@EmaNemm93]

Thank you for this! I’m a small streamer and I find myself comparing myself a lot to other streamers that I enjoy watching. It’s discouraging. This video helped me realize that everyone’s style is different when it comes to streaming and people grow at different paces. Thank you for this reminder and encouragement. I’ll do my best to drive my focus on setting small goals for myself and think about how I can improve my channel. 😊

[@TSGPL]

damn, this video was so inspiring to me, as a person whos been streaming to 0 people (besides my friends) for months, and this video gave me a reason to not think about that much and just try to improve the streams themselves. also your other videos about streaming are also very helpful and keep it up!

[@Senpatriarch]

I have two SMART goals I think; 1) to develop a new stream schedule before Sunday. 2) to improve my lighting/camera quality by next Thursday!

[@StreamScheme]

LOVE IT!

[@colintierney6608]

THANK YOU!!! I've been recently suffering from massive burnout and honestly considered throwing in the towel. I think the most inspirational thing anyone can ever say is to keep going! Sometimes people just need constant reassurance. To know that their journey isn't someone else's; their successes aren't your failures and vice-versa. Someone told me that when people give you a compliment-it's often just that. No one is putting you on a pedestal that you must suddenly adhere to. I'll be coming back to this video anytime I feel like giving up because I know the internet would be worse off if I did.

[@TomasTDE]

The comparing yourself to others is a big one for me that I struggle with. I've been at it for 5 months and I'm doing well for myself IMO. I'm averaging about 15 viewers per stream and I just hit 250 followers yesterday. But there are times when I find myself veering into those comparison with my friends and getting down which isn't good. Everyone's journey is unique to them. But more than that, worrying too much about the numbers is a one way track to feeling down, especially early on. do this because you enjoy doing it, because you think you have something unique to present to people. For me, streaming is the first thing I've felt passionate about in almost a decade, working on stuff, adding new things, and trying to create the best content I can is the reason I do anything else that gets me there. these videos of yours have been such a huge help in my journey thus far as a creator as well, so thank you, Eljay. Honestly, so much of what I've done to improve and the steps I've taken have been inspired by these.

[@BadmonJackson]

This month I want to: 1. Come up with a good stream schedule 2. Find my starting niche 3. Ensure a good quality stream experience for potential viewers 4. Gain my first follower So far I’ve just tested the waters and took the leap. I did my first stream this weekend playing Remnant from the Ashes with my friend and got 5 views, it’s not much but it excited me ✊🏾

[@StreamScheme]

You got this, Jackson! :) The fourth goal will be a bit tough because it doesn't have steps you can control but the first 3! You got this!

[@BadmonJackson]

@@StreamScheme Thank you so much! There’s definitely going to be more for me to figure out as I go along but Im glad there are channels like yours to help us out along the way 😁

[@fairuzagail8639]

it also helps to put your goals into a notebook ( physical or digital it depends on u) so you can see your progress. it worked with a weekly journal and also helped in finding a schedule suited for me and my audience

[@StreamScheme]

I do this as well! Every time I bring it up in videos I get people calling me a boomer though hahaha

[@fairuzagail8639]

@@StreamScheme lets just say we do it the traditional way lol

[@jordaningram2293]

This is exactly what I needed to hear. Not just for my streaming/youtube but just about life in general. You're awesome man!

[@frodohams]

I like this as my short term goals are upgrading my camera and mic settings which is exactly what you said. So I smiled when you said that ☺

[@Munsonn]

I checked out your twitch stream and I looked at your about me page and I was just curious how you added a timer for your next stream

[@mackmillzacgz]

twitch extensions got a timer you can use. its super easy!!

[@RomeoCharleyOfficial]

Solid advice that transfers to literally anything and real life as well. Thanks.

[@StreamScheme]

Trying to pass on the parts that helped me the most! Good luck, you got this! #earlygang :)

[@PapiPandaTheWise]

These videos are great! Thanks for what you do! My new stream goals: - Get the Audio Quality to be better - Make more fun/engaging Channel Point Redemptions - Fun Scene Reactions for things in chat These are the ones I want to focus on over the next month.

[@StreamScheme]

Love to see it! Let me know as you come up with the ways to do it!

[@dandmwg]

I wish I found your channel a year ago. I made some bad mistakes when starting out. Not only with my goals but also setting up my camera and mic and also my discord. Your videos are invaluable

[@QueenNicole30]

Thanks for the info. My issue is being consistent at streaming on Twitch. I had flashbacks of when I did all that grinding on KZbin. At the time, my only goal was to reach affiliate and that's it. I liked the video and shared. Thanks.

[@StreamScheme]

The grind mentality of streaming can be very rough for people, I think it is why I make some of the videos I make. I want people to see their own growth, and push to be the best they can be! :) #earlygang

[@QueenNicole30]

@@StreamScheme Thank you. I needed that. I got to get back to that mindset I had a long time ago.

[@riguy943]

I think I went though a PE class because I’m re learning the SMART goal😂

[@StreamScheme]

Hahaha hey, they help in every form of life!

[@canadiansponge]

This man has helped me with sooooo much, I just hit affiliate last night after streaming for 48 days in a row and just wanted to thank you

[@MCDramatic401]

I love how you mention mic quality when that is the one thing I think I'll never be happy with, and im just gonna say I've thought about quitting so many times, and I've had so many ups and downs in this but I still regardless of the obstacles I have. But my end goal is partner, and every other goal i make is a step to that end goal

[@tunamc5759]

I do my best streaming , it's the KZbin I'm having dramas with now , I used to record and edit videos , just from mobile, things were going fine .., and now I upgraded to pc. need to learn editing on a pc , microphone setups , recording software ect ect ect 🤣 not as easy as everyone makes it , I definitely believe making good content is the key ,but yeah have to learn all over again

[@StreamScheme]

Everyone has a different journey, just learning as you go is important! You got this :)

[@tunamc5759]

@@StreamScheme am more than happy to learn new skills man :) polishing up on editing, and using new software, took me about 3 days to be happy with the mic sound 😂 I am a persistent person tho am sure I'll get it

[@grinchy956]

Love you bringing some project management techniques to a niche! (Still very much down the rabbit hole

[@StreamScheme]

Fairly spot on already with your own thoughts BUT the other issue is that KZbin is more discoverable IF you make discoverable video content. My latest video talks KZbin gaming for discoverability and my other KZbin growth video breaks down it as well with some more about optimising for the YT algo. YT does lack community compared to Twitch, less features for community focused streaming BUT they are trying to add it so it does stagnate in the middle, but that middle is fixed with consistent discoverable video content as well (Twitch is the same, I stagnated a bit before this Yt channel did well) It is a toss up but the core shouldn't be "this or that" it should be "What Discoverable And Engaging Content Can I Make to grow anywhere?" Hope this helps! :)

[@johnbrowne4959]

Not bad advice though, been watching your videos all morning and have learned a lot. You've earned that follow and congrats on being one of the few to get notifications from me!

[@mikparker2572]

You are by far the most sociable person I have ever seen. You make absolute sense with everything you say and do. If anyone watches these videos and doesnt learn anything then they are watching but not listening. Seriously, you are an awesome guy and you have helped me in particular to reach affiliate and now over 100 followers.(Thank you for that). Your videos are the go to place to help me. Thank you so much and I hope to learn more as I go on. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@kellergie2602]

My goal is to focus on setting schedules each week (around my retail work schedule) and post them consistently. Then stick to them!

[@DarkTaylick]

I'll be honest I get the feeling that I already achieved that SMART goal by getting out of my comfort zone and just talking while I streamed. However I can point out that the only way for me to become better than my last stream is to research bitrate and what the difference is between an encoder and decoder which will in fact take a day, as for my other goal would be to get employed so that way I can make at least 250 per week since I don't really have to worry about rent so this planning becomes so easy. There is another goal that I always wanted to achieve and that was to upgrade my SSD for higher storage and that's taking another day that I have to research. TLDR ;Reached my first goal of being more confident, Day one learn what GPUs are, Day two start hustling, Day three upgrade the storage or delete some ahem things off of it.

[@StreamScheme]

Smashing it already, Blake! Keep it up man! Learning GPUs is a good idea! They can go a long way knowing what resolutions and encoding you can use! Good luck with everything!

[@GabrielTobing]

Heads up in terms of bitrate, it would be better to go YT as they allow a higher one if you want to stream 1080p. Congrats on getting out there! :D First big step done XD In terms of storage, I have a problem in which I want to try to archive everything XD

[@foxholegaming5220]

Thanks for the tips!! I'm just starting out small amount of subscriber's on youtube and 1 follower on twitch lol. BUT watching your video really help me break down the steps so I can complete each crucial part for great quality all around! That's my new goal to take small steps to ensure great quietly across the board! Cheers

[@orangecroc]

These are the best set of tips I have ever seen for streamers. When I get asked for advice, the first thing I say is set goals that you are responsible for. I recently moved away from targeting numbers out of my control and it has been a game changer, each completed goal brings with it a sense of achievement that spurs you on to the next one.

[@BodeWinsGames97]

for this month, i will 1- create a new alert thingy 2- fine tune my mic as best as i can 3- stick to my streaming schedule 4- be more present in mine and others communities 5- post more content on my IG and FB page i think this is either enough or too much... we will see

[@StreamScheme]

Finding a focus is ALSO part of the learning process, you'll get there! Good luck, glad to see you outlining some goals! Don't feel bad if you miss some, just work to be the best you can.

[@orangecroc]

These are good goals. With number 5, maybe set yourself a specific number of posts per week to hold yourself accountable, and choose a focus for that content.

[@Lawnio]

What kind of content do you post on IG? I'm at a loss at why I would create an account..

[@BodeWinsGames97]

@@orangecroc on ig I mostly post game related memes, every other day just meme in general, and game clips, i mostly post channel updates and some heads up on stories

[@BodeWinsGames97]

@@orangecroc also, i'm experimenting on 3 posts per day everyday but sunday

[@iam06Chris]

This month I'm going to: 1. Create my channel trailer 2. Push back my stream to a reasonable time so I'm not late 3. Do 1 tiktok a day Thanks so much for this video, 30-day challenge here we go!!!

[@5BarsFightwear]

Go for yours!

[@intaze]

Ew. Tiktok. Fucking gross.

[@ARGrace]

THANK YOU for this. A lot of my friends have started streaming and it hurts me to see them setting vague, long term goals without focusing on what they can do right now BEHIND the scenes to improve their content, experience for their viewers, presence online, etc. You are criminally under subscribed, this channel is gold. Now... how to send this to a few people without it coming across as a burn haha.

[@wulfmedia1426]

I feel this. I made goals that requires other ppl. But now I realize I just want to improve the quality of my stream every time and learn something new about streaming everyday

[@Mango-Moods]

THIS VIDEO. Everyone is on their own life journey. You are where your are and it’s okay

[@StreamScheme]

YEP!

[@thewerefloof9199]

My goal is literally just Have one consistent chatter Once I get that I'll create more goals

[@OneJey]

Eljay I've taken your advise, made it mine and I've done super well! I got affiliate by my birthday. I was just having fun. I did a lot of no nos but I corrected myself and with chat helping me correct my settings and giving feedback. I made it. Now I'm vibing with chat. And my notifs still refusing to show up. Personally, the best tip was writing down what I wanted to talk about and do that stream.

[@Rattydo]

I’ve done 4 official streams and I stream with my 11 month old son sometimes screaming and playing in the background, it blows my mind that I have the viewers, I’ve really enjoyed all your videos I’ve watched they are truly an awesome source of info.

[@JustAlgato]

I already quited streaming. Thinking of just being a content creator on KZbin

[@StreamScheme]

Oh yeah? Why did you quit?

[@JustAlgato]

@@StreamScheme can't invest 3-4 hours sitting there interacting with people instead. I can make a video, then reply to comments when free :)

[@dragongaymerwaz]

My streaming goal is to get myself into a comfortable and consistent stream schedule by the end of the month. Love your work Eljay - these videos are extremely helpful

[@StreamScheme]

Best of luck! You got this! :)

[@spikelegend44]

My goal for this month is to start setting up alerts for my stream making a schedule, trying out different games on stream and just having fun with what I'm doing :)

[@mrposhshark]

Mate. I really needed this video, I have been comparing myself to other streamers a lot recently. Honestly I've seen so many friends explode recently and while I am overjoyed for their success it does sting somewhat and this helped me realise that I'm not FAILING, I'm just moving at a different rate. Thanks man.

[@castlescrumble8712]

My new streaming goals are these three things; 1. Finding something to engage visually for my viewers without being affiliate (or having their extra perks) 2. Making sure my audio for all devices are balanced between mic, game, and music playing 3. I want to update the sound effects of my alerts with something I personally love 4. Create 1-5 KZbin videos a month to practice content making with my streams Thank you so much for this easy to learn video you provided!

[@Havicbliss]

Always super helpful info, even when it’s not exactly things you want to hear but need !!

[@phobostheemperor]

Just the video I need to be watching. Been stagnant on stream growth and looking to get that up in a healthy way. Thanks for all the videos! The SMART goal with the mic is one I've struggled with and the goal example you gave is one I'm gonna use. Aside from two days I'm giving myself two weeks because there's a mic set up I want and funding for it is already planned out 🥰

[@StreamScheme]

Hope this helps set some solid focused goals for you to work towards!

[@phobostheemperor]

@@StreamScheme Absolutely, your microphone video I've been going back to for reference the past week and has helped with the current set up!

[@StreamScheme]

@@phobostheemperor Heck yeah!

[@bleedingpanda9032]

My goals this month KZbin - put out 2 videos a week -branch out into one other game Twitch - 100% little nightmares 1/2 - make actual talking points, instead of talking from the hip Side note, I want to say thank you to Elijah (sorry if I spelled that wrong) I just got affiliate this past weekend after 3 months of streaming and doing KZbin, I’ve been lucky to have some help along the way but watching your videos really helped me get a grip on what I need to do to improve as a creator all around. So thank you again!

[@jeffq4711]

I started streaming not too long ago, but it is, and probably always will be just a hobby for me. I love these videos as they give me some insight into those who want or are doing it as a job. I also use this to get better at setting up a space and the technology as well as get better talking on camera. The last few years has changed a lot and my work has changed to require me to do a lot more "zoom" calls and a lot less in person calls. It's getting to the point where I have to update all of the training videos I made a couple of years ago, and streaming will help greatly improve the quality of them. As always, great content. Thanks. Edit: I use SMART goals all the time. It's great to know how to set these up for life in general

[@xTeganJadeX]

Honestly, this video couldn't have come at a better time. I've seen a stagnation and small decline in my stream (in both my content and analytics) and I've just been feeling burnt out from my other job. This is definitely the kick up the ass that I've needed to feel better about what I'm trying to achieve 😄 Thanks for another inspiring and informative video, Eljay!

[@kellergie2602]

If you haven't talked about this already, I'd love to see a video where you talk about setting up subscriber rewards. I have a bunch of subs from a hype train lol, but other than emotes I made, I have no incentives set up for them to renew, or for anyone else to sub in general. I'd love your take on what's worth it setting up, and just what options there are in general. Thanks for all you do!

[@purplelily2608]

I have two main goals. 1) equipment update. (New laptop so I can play better games and new mic for better audio quality) and I want to try and do both of these by the end of the year. 2) stick to a schedule. Now that summer is over maybe add one or two art streams a week.

[@SabraAnn]

I appreciate your videos! They give a little more hope in growing my Twitch!

[@httrumpet]

I'm so close to affiliate I'm so happy! Just one more step for me lol. My goal is to do better each time and learn from my mistakes from my last stream.

[@smartm0nk3y]

Really like this video! I got 2 goes within the next couple weeks, being: 1. Change my stream schedule to be more spaced out and give me more time for more video ideas 2. Fine tune my mic

[@StreamScheme]

You got this! Love the goals! :)

[@Mark_Manning]

I was very focussed on growth the first few months, like i streamed every day for a long time 8+ hours. (sometimes a day off) And that was when i started (August) until when i ended up getting a burn out (December) It took me 3 months to get back, but since April i have been getting the motivation again and since this week i am back with a schedule! So guys, please do not over stream, set big goals, my burn out took 5 months to recover. Have fun everyone, and let's get those viewers! ^^

[@mjoemooney]

I absolutely NEEDED a video like this. I have always had a terrible habit of picking things up or finding new passion projects, setting high-lofting goals and then just giving up so soon after. I have gone and reassessed some of my stream goals and changing my view to what I can control in the immediate future. My goals for the next month are: -update all my social media bio's -Add more panels to my twitch about page -do 3 fully structured streams a week -upload my first KZbin video -post 3 times a week on Twitter and TikTok Thanks eljay!!

[@cubingrl]

I haven't started streaming yet but here are some of my goals so far in no particular order. 1. Start streaming 2. "Design" a logo (I already have a logo sketched) 3. "Discover" my brand 4. Configure my lighting to look the best 5. Familiarize myself with some of the streaming software e.g. OBS and stream elements 6. Have fun!

[@midnightfyr357]

you got me hooked in the first 30 seconds because i’ve been trying to hit affiliate for the last 2 months and over the last 2 weeks i’ve declined on streaming because i kept getting disappointed on the view count and it wasn’t fun anymore. i really hope this video helps me out.

[@midnightfyr357]

my goal is to get a camera situated, i’m a very expressive person so i feel like not having a camera takes away a lot of quality content

[@anthonybarton1591]

I just want to say, most of your advice is honestly great life advice. I genuinely feel like even if you aren't churning out successful new streamers, you're definitely making an impact in someone's day to day. Hard truths and real advice are hard to come by.

[@DeVipurr]

Hey! I really appreciate your videos. I was really bummed out today because I went on a month hiatus because of moving and I use to get 15-20 viewers. However, since coming back my numbers have dropped.. even to 2 today. I really needed those smarts goals to help get the ball rolling again. Thank you for all the help you’ve been giving everyone

[@StreamScheme]

You got this! Sadly streaming is SO volatile! Some people don't have a community that is established enough to stick around even after short breaks, big breaks will always see massive drops like this. It's why I tend to suggest people put 2 - 3 days of their schedule back to back without a stream so they get that time off every week to recharge! Hope you're feeling better soon, and back on top!

[@DeVipurr]

@@StreamScheme I really appreciate that you took the time to answer, I’ll keep at it. Thank you again for all your help x3

[@taybolte]

Another great video! I’ve watched your videos from the beginning and they just keep getting better. I have a lot of goals when it comes to streaming but a few will be to get more in depth with the filters and overlay animations I can add to my stream to get my crew even more involved with stream. My big goal which is coming along SUPER well, is to have a place where anyone can come in and feel instantly like one of us and be comfortable with playing games as if we have been friends for a long long time. Keep up the great work!

[@danjordan4583]

Really loved this video. I've been working on setting goals like this. Started streaming 3 months ago and it's been slow. Not to say it's been bad. I've been enjoying the slow roll. Finding my way and understanding how to do things correctly. My current goal to hit by end of May is new content format. Instead of just playing games, I'm working on how to expand the types of content I put out. Reaction nights, viewer art and music, maybe watch parties for new content from other creators. But I'm loving where it's taking me and I'm enjoying the ride. Thanks for this video!

[@ctrl-alt-bang1324]

I got my first follwer during my stream yesterday, and there are no words to describe how happy i was to have even just one person show interest in it. We even had a conversation for the last 45 minutes until the stream eneded.

[@Demodar13]

My current goals are several.. 1. upload 1 video in a period of 2 weeks 2. Do 1 instagram post per week. 3. Finish my overlay till next week's Saturday (I am designing my own overlay and stuff) 4. Go for a walk once a day.. Doesn't really affect my stream but helps to get ideas or story's for my stream

[@mannye_h2831]

My current short-term goals are a) To make my Twitch channel look good before I start streaming (make graphics, set up possible alerts etc.) and b) Plan out everything for my first stream. I'm planning to start streaming in July after I'm done with my Bachelor's degree, because it just sounds like something I'd enjoy. :D I've already planned out the type of content I want to make, I'm almost done with graphics and a possible schedule, so now I'm just waiting for when I actually have time to make that plan reality :) Thanks for making these videos and putting all the hard work into them, they always inspire me a little more :)

[@samurogamer]

YES! I use SMART goals at work! So knew as soon as you said it... and it's all about accountability, which you need for yourself... streaming is like your own business... typically the more you put in, the more you get out, but more effective with effecting planning. As they say, fail to prepare, prepare to fail.

[@danstar3391]

Just wanted to say that yesterday had one of my best stream ever with an average of 5 viewers. This wouldn't happen without your help. With your videos,tips and the free themes that upgraded my channel a ton! Thank you!!

[@StreamScheme]

That's awesome! BUT it is entirely your own hard work, nothing to do with me :) Don't give credit for you being awesome away to others, good work! Keep it up!

[@meadmaester2444]

Currently I have 3 goals. 2 Monthly - 1. Figure out when I can schedule more streams in (can be hard working fulltime and wanting to stream as well) 2. Learn how to use Davinci resolve to edit videos etc 1 Weekly - 1. Update my backgrounds and overlays again (did it on the weekend but they need more touching up)

[@pauseforplaytime]

I just got my first real video up and want to say thank you for all your help. My video is pretty basic but honestly all I wanted lol. Ready set game

[@lagmaster5984]

I hope you make a video comparing Twitch and Facebook Gaming, like which is better, and why, etc. I am really confused on where to start. Thanks for the video btw, I think it's useful for new streamers.

[@StreamScheme]

We have articles on the site about it :) tough video to make so no promises but I will do my best!

I didn’t think of this as a goal but I’ve been focusing a lot on improving my engagement with chatters and the quality of my content. The engagement with chatters is measurable because I do get more people chatting for longer. Improving the quality of the content isn’t measurable per say but I am reading a book on how to write comedy. That by itself is measurable but the book has action points that are measurable too. For instance, I’ve started a writing challenge of writing for 30min every day for at least 2 weeks.

[@StreamScheme]

Self improvement! Love it mate, just do your best to see where you are improving and implementing :)

[@CarterCraft]

Just wanted to say I started my Twitch channel 3/31/21 and became Affiliate on 04/6/21 streaming ESO content & following your tips dude! So for that I want to say THANK YOU! I now have 151 followers, sub badges/custom emotes 😎

[@SpaceLegends]

This months goals- 1) Fix my lighting and find a good camera angle 2) Make sure my audio vs audio from my friends/ the PS4 is balanced 3) Edit tiktoks and videos so I can upload them consistently in bulk 4) Spend some time interacting in the networking discord’s I’m in 5) Add new point redeems 6) Figure out how to make KZbin chat work

[@StreamScheme]

Some solid goals, you might struggle since there are so many but you got this! #earlygang

[@SpaceLegends]

@@StreamScheme 🙏🏽🙏🏽💪🏽

[@brofessorbon]

I’ve been binging your videos for like the last week and a half. Thank you for the resources and information but can you give help to those that want to stream but are terrified to do so or at least how to ease into it. Especially with a loud environment with another streamer and family.

[@slaysgaming3072]

Appreciate you! Thank you for the hardworking and dedication to your channel!

[@scorpion3yes]

My streaming goal is to provide a safe and comfortable space where anyone can come and just hangout and have fun (with priority on being comfy). At the same time since I myself am focusing on improving my art skills and exploring games, I want it to be therapeutic for me (since I am still a nursing student) and my viewers.

[@StreamScheme]

Good luck on the journey, Scorp! It's good to see you popping in and commenting/updating us on your progress :)

[@eraycer]

It's funny I found this video, I just started streaming two days ago, my first stream had a crappy video so I made a goal to fix it, which I was able to do with a few changes. I just watched a video went home and fixed it but then noticed my mic sucked so I just watched your video for the second time and now I'll go home and tweak it which will make tonight's stream better. My current goal is just to set a schedule for the next few weeks and enjoy the process of streaming on Twitch. I have work on laying out weekly goals and have not linked them to getting followers of subs but more just taking the time to make my streams better quality and the rest should follow.

[@daikiraigaming4577]

Thank you for the video, its really great! My goal is to be able to feel myself comfortable during stream on Twitch and can be myself. I just started streaming a week ago and I'm too nervous and excited and I cant let myself go.

[@kyleneumann907]

Thank you very much for this video. It gave a lot of insight and better understanding on how and what to do with my stream to help it grow and just have a good time with it.

[@sergioestrada-munoz9136]

It amazes me how similar streaming is to "real jobs". As someone who started climbing the corporate ladder almost a decade ago, I 6 can confirm that Smart is something I praise and push to my "disciples". (I didn't pick the term). Both you and los gaming give identical advice to what I give people that show a desire to move up in a corporate structure.

[@sitdownproductions86]

Excellent video, very informative to any streamer of any size or experience level. I needed something like this to refocus my efforts and to stop from comparing myself to others. To be able to focus not so much on the numbers but the small things that improve stream quality when put together make a big difference all round providing a positive boost in mood and productivity. Thanks very much

[@jw1343]

3:15 ah yes, a man of true taste- solo is absolutely GOD TIER soda. Carry on good sir, just wanted to mention that important bit if information

[@itsgwood5825]

Thank you for advice Eljay! 4 months in as of tomorrow and we’ve nailed quite a bit down so far. But I love to change stuff all the time, that’s why I’m always here looking for more stuff🤞🏻 Keep up the great work👍🏻

[@lynareantoinette]

This is so true! Week 5 of streaming Sims for me! Your videos absolutely help me! I use an hour a day to learn my editing software better. I have a goal to get on KZbin in 2 weeks. I think I am getting better especially since I only do this once a week!!

[@deakindroon8568]

Great information here! I've been using various SMART goals for months to work towards my overall streaming vision myself and even set goals for every stream that I show my viewers to make accomplishing them part of the stream. My long term dream is to have a horror roleplay storyline type "show" happening on my stream, would like to one day be running it almost like Tales from the Crypt, and also do a horror themed nighttime talk show where I talk to other horror content creators. But that's the tip of the "one day" mountain for me, my current goals are just to set up two new channel point redemptions that utilize automatic features letting chat influence my stream, and to by the end of the month finish creating and setting up some background graphics for my camera/green screen setup. I just accomplished over the last few weeks goals of swapping from SLOB's to OBS and getting a ton of plug ins installed and setup in basic forms! I agree doing these small steps to improve your content and stream, and not focus as much on "making my number go up" which you can't directly influence, is a great way to keep feeling motivated!

[@Drilmanae]

My goals are all going to be hype 😂 when I start streaming is currently out of my hands - my internet is flakier than a well cooked salmon until roadworks are finished some time in the next month and we can switch to the new ISP laying cable. My initial goals are: Improve mic set up between my first and second stream based on feedback. Once I have a start date for streaming I will spend a week in advance getting into the routine of engaging on Twitter (4/day) and Facebook (2/day) to start polls, community building and generating hype through my friends following me on those platforms. I currently play on other peoples' streams 3x a week and know when I've been consistent about hyping that from my personal accounts I get a core of people who will share and watch so my goal is purely to be consistent in advertising my own efforts.

[@madybutchko9842]

okay no seriously tho your help is SO appreciated, i got to affiliate in a week and about to hit 100 followers ending week 2. THANK YOU!!!