Fri, 18 April 2025
This week, I’m joined once again by my friend and one of the most insightful voices in the YouTube space, Roberto Blake. This is his fourth time on the show — and easily the most thought-provoking yet. We dive into:
Whether you’re just starting or deep in the YouTube trenches, this episode will sharpen your mindset and strategy. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! 🔗 Resources Mentioned in the Episode
BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS: My YouTube Film Gear: Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram About Roberto: Roberto Blake is a creative entrepreneur, YouTube educator, and founder of Awesome Creator Academy. With over 600K subscribers and a bestselling book (Create Something Awesome), he helps creators grow their audience, monetize their content, and build sustainable online businesses.
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Fri, 11 April 2025
In this week’s episode, Dusty is joined once again by Lloyd from the Lloyd & Mandy YouTube channel — and a lot has changed since their last appearance! From full-time travel vlogging across Southeast Asia and the U.S. to settling down in Thailand with their newborn baby, Lloyd shares how their channel evolved through seasons of life. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! Resources Mentioned During The Episode • Lloyd & Mandy’s Community (Skoool Platform): https://www.skool.com/lloydandmandy • YouTube Tool Mentioned: VidIQ • Creator Shoutout from Lloyd: Dry Creek Wrangler School YouTube Channel BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS: My YouTube Film Gear: Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram About Lloyd and Mandy: We're Lloyd and Mandy. We started full-time travel vlogging in November 2021, travelling all through East Asia and Sri Lanka, Mexico, and 6 months of RV life in the United States, Fast-forward three and a half years, and a lot has changed! We’ve settled in Thailand, welcomed our baby daughter into the world, and continued growing our YouTube channel, which has now reached nearly 120,000 subscribers. Our content has evolved to focus more on family-oriented travel and lifestyle, and it's been an exciting transition. Connect With Lloyd and Mandy Here:
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Fri, 4 April 2025
In this week’s episode, I sit down with full-time content creator Jenny Mitich, who turned a lifestyle vlog into a booming YouTube channel built around the carnivore diet. We dive into how she scaled her content, found her niche, landed brand sponsorships, and manages to juggle it all while raising twins! Whether you’re just starting or looking to monetize smarter, this one is packed with practical tips and inspiration. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! Resources Mentioned During The Episode YTJobs.com – for hiring YouTube editors and freelancers Sony A6400 – Jenny’s camera for high-quality video RØDE Wireless Pro – for audio recording Dropbox – file-sharing with her editor Apple Notes – Jenny’s go-to for scripting and content planning BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS: My YouTube Film Gear: Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram About Jenny: Jenny Mitich used the Carnivore Diet to lose over 50 pounds and has passed along what shelearned to help thousands of people transition to the Carnivore lifestyle. She is a long-term Carnivore and full-time content creator who is passionate about helping people take charge of their metabolic health. She believes that people should know their numbers and empowers them to do so with her educational Carnivore content and engaging N of 1 experiments. Her new book Complete Carnivore will be released in September 2025. Jenny resides in the Chicagoland area with her husband, Goran, and twin sons, Max and Harry. She enjoys reading, traveling the world, and devouring ribeyes. Connect With Jenny Here:
YouTube Channel /// Instagram /// TikTok
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Fri, 28 March 2025
Join us for this week's episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast as Dusty interviews Forrest Baum, the creator of the Teach Me Personal Finance YouTube channel. Forrest shares his journey from transitioning out of the military to helping people better understand financial matters. Learn how he built his channel and website, monetizes his content, and how his simplistic approach to video production has resonated with his audience. Dusty and Forrest discuss website acquisition, the importance of knowing your audience, and future plans for growth. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS: My YouTube Film Gear: Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram About Forrest: Forrest Baumhover is a retired military officer, Certified Financial Planner, and tax professional. Connect With Forrest Here:
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Fri, 21 March 2025
In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter interviews Sandra Di, known as Sandra Dee on YouTube. Sandra shares her journey from being a full-time engineer to a successful content creator, discussing the challenges she faced, her growth strategies, and the importance of community support. She emphasizes the significance of consistency and quality in content creation, explores various monetization strategies, and provides insights into approaching sponsorships. Sandra also reflects on her decision to pursue content creation full-time and her future goals, including launching a digital course to help others achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS: My YouTube Film Gear: Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram About Sandra: I started my YouTube channel in 2020 sharing graphic design tutorials and tips on how to sell digital products. I was still working as a full-time engineer so this was more of a side hustle. In just over 1 year, I reached 100k subscribers and had my first brand deal. In just under 2 years, my YouTube channel was generating more income than my full-time job. I recently quit my job in January 2025 to officially pursue content creation full-time. Connect With Sandra Here:
Request a Guest To Come On The Podcast: Key Takeaways From The Interview With Sandra Started her YouTube channel during the pandemic in 2020. |
Fri, 14 March 2025
In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub Podcast, we dive deep into how YouTube’s algorithm actually works and what you need to do to get your videos in front of the right audience. Nate and Dusty discuss the common mistake many creators make—confusing the algorithm—and how it affects video reach. Plus, Dusty shares some big updates about the podcast and what’s next for the show! What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach: Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS: My YouTube Film Gear: Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram About Nate: I teach people how to grow their own food using ancient techniques that enrich the land instead of depleting it. Connect With Nate Here:
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Fri, 7 March 2025
Join us on this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast where host Dusty Porter interviews Anthony Gallo, co-founder of ContentCreator.com. Anthony shares his journey from starting with zero audience in 2020 to building a thriving business with over 150,000 customers worldwide. Discover insights on overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of niching down, and the strategies that helped Anthony's YouTube channel grow to 353,000 subscribers. Learn about the key tools and techniques for mobile filmmaking, monetization through digital products, and the value of focus in building a successful YouTube business. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS: My YouTube Film Gear: Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram About Anthony: Anthony is the Co-founder of contentcreator.com - where they've built courses, tools, marketplaces, and software with over 150,000 customers worldwide. Having started with ZERO audience in 2020, Anthony grew the business through organic youtube content and highly converting paid ad funnels. Anthony loves helping beginner creators hone their skills and learn the most efficient and effective monetization strategies. Anthony is also the co-owner of a chain of car washes where they use content creation to market and grow the businesses extremely fast. Connect With Anthony Here:
Instagram /// YouTube /// Website
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Fri, 28 February 2025
In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter speaks with Ryan Carey, CEO of Better On and one of YouTube's earliest team members. They discuss Ryan's journey from working at YouTube during its early days to founding Better On, a company focused on helping individuals enhance their presence and communication skills through video. The conversation delves into the importance of authenticity, building trust with audiences, and overcoming self-doubt as a creator. Ryan shares valuable insights on how to connect with audiences and the significance of self-awareness in the creative process. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides you access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS: My YouTube Film Gear: Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram About Ryan: Ryan Carey is the CEO behind BetterOn, a company dedicated to helping leaders and professionals build authentic presence on video, in person, and across workplaces. A pioneer in the video space, he was one of YouTube’s earliest team members, witnessing firsthand the platform’s explosive growth and transformative power. After his own journey as a YouTube content creator, Ryan launched BetterOn in 2014, combining his unique insights into video with a mission to elevate workplace communication. Forward thinking companies like Google, IBM, Deloitte, and Red Hat use BetterOn to invest in their high potential people. Connect With Ryan Here:
BetterOn /// LinkedIn /// Instagram
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Fri, 21 February 2025
In this episode, Dusty Porter interviews Leroy, a YouTube strategist with extensive experience in helping creators grow their channels. They discuss the day-to-day responsibilities of a strategist, common challenges faced by creators, the importance of storytelling, viewer retention, and effective monetization strategies. Leroy emphasizes the need for a solid plan, an understanding of the audience, and the significance of branding and packaging in achieving success on YouTube. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides you access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS: My YouTube Film Gear: About Leroy: I'm Leroy, a YouTube Strategist. I've been doing YouTube since 2009, had my first success in 2012 and stopped focusing on my own channel full-time in 2019. By accident, I built a creative production agency off the back of the channel and worked with some awesome brands around the world from it. I came back to YouTube in 2022 as a strategist when I saw that it became an actual role and said goodbye to my businesses fully. Since then I have helped creators of all sizes monetize their channels with just one video, tripled subscriber counts in a matter of months, and garnered millions of views in the process. Now I work with established creators, entrepreneurs and other fun clients and think about YouTube all day! Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram Connect With Leroy Here:
Request a Guest To Come On The Podcast: 00:00 Introduction to YouTube Metrics 00:31 Podcast Introduction and Sponsorship 01:16 Meet Leroy: YouTube Strategist 02:16 Day in the Life of a YouTube Strategist 03:47 Client Onboarding Process 05:53 Common Mistakes and Solutions for YouTube Creators 10:55 Success Stories and Case Studies 15:36 The Importance of Storytelling 19:48 Viewer Retention Strategies 20:28 Understanding YouTube Metrics 21:08 The Importance of Viewer Satisfaction 21:34 Home Feed and Subscriber Metrics 22:12 Knowing Your Ideal Viewer 22:57 Adapting Content to Viewer Preferences 24:04 Algorithm Evolution and Global Reach 25:34 Identifying and Refining Target Audience 27:28 Branding and Packaging Your Channel 32:13 Monetization Strategies for Creators 37:50 Passion-Driven Content Creation 39:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts |
Fri, 14 February 2025
In this episode, Dusty Porter interviews Rachel Allen, a middle school band teacher who transitioned from TikTok to YouTube, sharing her journey of content creation, community building, and the challenges of engaging with students and audiences online. Rachel discusses her rapid growth on TikTok, the importance of consistency in content creation, and her strategies for repurposing content across platforms. She also reflects on the impact of her work on her students and the music education community, as well as her future aspirations as a creator. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides you access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! About Rachel: Rachel Allen is in her 20th year as a public school teacher, spending the majority of her career specializing in teaching middle school band. She started creating band content on in 2022 and has grown to almost 200K followers on Tiktok. In the fall of 2024, she started her YouTube channel specializing in short form content and has grown her subscriber count to just over 100K in just 4 months. Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram Connect With Rachel Here:
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Fri, 7 February 2025
In this week's episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter interviews Laryssa, the founder of the YouTube channel 'Beekeeping Made Simple.' Laryssa shares her inspiring journey of moving across the country to become a beekeeper and how she transitioned from podcasting to creating educational YouTube videos. She discusses her pivotal moments, strategies for success, including her focus on beginner beekeepers, and how she utilizes live streaming to foster a community. Laryssa also delves into her creative process, monetization strategies, and time management as a part-time creator and full-time mom. Join us for an insightful conversation on building a successful YouTube channel around a unique niche. About Laryssa: After feeling burnt out in a job she didn’t love, Laryssa leaped and moved across the country to become a beekeeper, learning from the ground up. Her journey—from losing her first hives to running a successful apiary in Hawaii and teaching beekeeping classes—has led her to found Beekeeping Made Simple. Her goal with Beekeeping Made Simple is to help others learn how to keep bees in a simple, sustainable way. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides you access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram Connect With Laryssa Here:
Website /// YouTube Channel /// Book
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Fri, 31 January 2025
In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter sits down with digital marketer and content creator Austin Armstrong. They discuss strategies for growing a YouTube channel, leveraging short form and vertical video, and the importance of understanding your audience. Austin shares insights on employing AI tools to streamline content creation, building a personal brand, and monetizing through multiple channels beyond ad revenue. Stay tuned as they dive deep into the future of AI in content creation, monetization strategies, and much more. About Austin: Austin Armstrong is a lifelong digital marketer, public speaker, 2X 7-figure entrepreneur, Co-founder of AI Marketing World, an AI conference in Dallas, TX, and CEO of Syllaby, an AI startup that helps content creators create, schedule, and publish videos in minutes. Austin has posted over 5000 videos across every social media platform gaining him millions of followers and billions of organic views. He loves sharing what he's learned to help lift up other creators!
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Website /// Syllaby /// Personal Website
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Fri, 24 January 2025
In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty interviews Brian from the PokeNE YouTube channel. Brian shares his journey from Omaha, Nebraska, where he started numerous side hustles before finding success with a Pokemon card business. Initially flipping items on eBay, he transitioned to his now thriving business, which began during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. Discussing everything from his initial struggles to get his YouTube channel off the ground to focusing on a niche—Pokemon business content—Brian offers valuable insights on how being transparent and authentic helped him grow. He also discusses the relationship between his YouTube content and business sales, how he uses AI tools and the importance of consistency in content creation. Tune in to learn how Brian capitalized on viral videos and built a seven-figure business selling Pokemon cards. About Brian: My name is brian From omaha NE, im married to andea who has been pivotal in my success. I've always wanted to escape the “9-5” life and because of that ive started a ton of (failed) side hustles and businesses… flipping stuff on ebay over the years was the only thing working and gave me the capital to invest in my first and only true business- a pokemon card business. We started during covid im 2021 and provided cards directly from our suppliers in japan. Then we got partnered with english distributors and grew to 7-figure sales per year. I quit my cushy job in real estate, and never looked back
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YouTube Channel /// Instagram /// Website
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Fri, 17 January 2025
In this YouTube Creators Hub podcast episode, Dusty Porter is joined by Nick and Mathilde from the popular YouTube channel Next Meridian Expedition. They discuss the inception and growth of their channel, which documents their world travels in their Land Rover Defender, Albatross. Topics include their initial challenges in video creation, the importance of storytelling, overcoming roadblocks, and their unique monetization strategies through YouTube ads, partnerships, and Patreon. They also share insights on balancing travel and content creation, the significance of community engagement, and their plans for the channel as they continue their global journey.
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YouTube Channel /// Patreon /// Instagram
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Fri, 10 January 2025
In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, host Dusty Porter speaks with Justin Moore, returning guest and author of 'Sponsor Magnet.' They delve into strategies for landing sponsorship deals, the importance of understanding your audience's needs, and creating customized proposals. Justin shares his 'ROPE' pitching method, emphasizing relevance, organic content, proof of past successes, and easy execution. They also discuss the significance of building long-term relationships with brands and answer common questions about sponsorship dynamics. Tune in to learn how to start the new year with a fresh approach to sponsorships and turn your content creation into a sustainable business.
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Get Justin’s Book /// YouTube Channel /// Website
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