The lie you’ve been told about YouTube growth
Katie Steckly Katie Steckly
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 Published On Jan 30, 2024

Get Dash Hudson’s Social Trends Report for 2024 https://www.dashhudson.com/resources/... 📊 You’ve been told a lie about growing a YouTube channel, and becoming a successful full-time content creator. And this lie unfortunately sets up even the most consistent and creative Youtubers for failure - and honestly, I can’t believe how common it still is to hear this advice being thrown into tips and tricks video about how to grow on this platform. We’re gonna talk about why this lie doesn’t work and what to so instead to grow a strong community and career on YouTube.


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📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00 the lie you’ve been told about YouTube growth
00:58 WHY this doesn’t work 🙅🏼‍♀️
01:36 the scale, then pivot strategy
02:10 the “pivot” is where it usually falls apart
03:10 tutorial content makes it hard to grow community
04:11 the creator-audience balance strategy
05:34 create for the algorithm AND for yourself
06:00 THIS is the right balance for growth and creativity
06:30 OPTION 1: one for them, one for me
07:36 OPTION 2: put more “you” into the “for them” videos
08:46 first, you need this mindset shift
10:26 how to get on the YouTube homepage
11:37 why I love Dash Hudson for my social analytics
12:49 let’s talk about how to change niches
13:28 the RIGHT way to pivot 🐸
15:27 how to slowly and organically pivot (my secret strategy)


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Hey, I'm Katie! I make videos about social media strategy and content creation. In addition to being a YouTuber, I also run a small digital creative agency that produces content for all kinds of creators! We edit podcasts, produce YouTube channels, develop online branding and Instagram strategies and more! If you want our help or just want to learn more, check out https://www.creatorlymedia.com

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