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434: The Sneaky Tricks Pro YouTubers Use To Grow Their Channel With Zach Mitchem

The My Wife Quit Her Job Podcast · with Zach Mitchem · December 5, 2022 · 54 min

Summary

This episode provides actionable strategies for rapid YouTube channel growth, delving into the "sneaky tricks" that professional YouTubers use to significantly increase subscribers and engagement. Learn how to optimize your content, understand the YouTube algorithm, and leverage analytics for exponential channel expansion, as demonstrated by a 50k subscriber gain in just 2.5 months.

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brand & contentorganic & seofounder & leadership

Topics covered

youtube growth strategiesyoutube algorithm optimizationviewer retentionyoutube seoyoutube monetization beyond adsensethumbnail and title optimization

Episode description

Today I have my friend Zach Mitchem on the show. Zach runs a YouTube consultancy called We Are Video Makers and manages the YouTube channels for many famous creators with millions of subscribers. As you guys probably know, I recently hit 100K subs on YouTube and it took me about 2.5 years to get there. But since then, Zach has been helping me with my channel and I have grown about 50k more subs in a span of just 2.5 months. Enjoy the episode!

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What does this episode say about brand & content?
Implement a data-driven content strategy by leveraging YouTube analytics to understand viewer retention and engagement, then double down on what works.
What does this episode say about organic & seo?
Optimize your video titles and thumbnails using "clickbait" best practices that intrigue viewers without being misleading, focusing on strong hooks and clear value propositions.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Prioritize audience psychology by understanding what keeps viewers watching and subscribing, then tailor your content delivery, pacing, and calls-to-action accordingly.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Consistently analyze and adapt to YouTube's evolving algorithm by understanding how watch time, engagement, and content freshness impact your channel's reach and discoverability.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Explore monetization strategies beyond AdSense, such as collaborations, brand deals, and selling your own products, to build a more resilient and profitable YouTube business.

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