HeyJaredThe Kevin Kolbe Podcast
Real talk and random thoughts about creative work, making an impact, sharing your gifts, and living life. Oh hey, I'm Kevin. After over 30 something years in traditional media - some radio and a lot of TV - now I focus my full-time on all things digital, mainly YouTube.
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A Question Every Creator Should Ask, And Why It Matters (opens the original)
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Regardless of where you are on your creative journey, you should ask yourself this question. It matters more than you may imagine. Let's talk. Get my free newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com My books to help you do more with video • Live Streaming Made Easy: https://amzn.to/3KUaEFK• Video Podcasting Made Easy: https://amzn.to/3AFXUQJ How I made this video • Camera: https://amzn.to/45H3wqg • Lens: https://amzn.to/3RPJ6rW • Mic: https://amzn.to/4z060xu • Software: https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ec
YouTube Just Got Harder. Is It Really Worth it? (opens the original)
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With YouTube doubling its Partner Program requirement to 8,000 watch hours, I break down whether small creators should quit or double down. Here is my strategy for building watch time, monetizing beyond ad revenue, and staying focused on your core mission. Get my free newsletter → https://go.kevinkolbe.com/PsCzFpA?utm_content=fYBgqy_0VdE My books: • Video Podcasting Made Easy → https://go.kevinkolbe.com/iRlpueC?utm_content=fYBgqy_0VdE • Live Streaming Made Easy → https://go.kevinkolbe.com/hVVJFM
What YouTube "Gurus" Don't Want You To Really Know About YouTube (opens the original)
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After watching a recent vidIQ Podcast, I share some key takeaways about the reality of YouTube growth, algorithm myths, and why Casey Neistat himself admits the platform has changed. In this video, we talk about the Algorithm myth, originality vs. templates, the danger of "Grifter Gurus" and real advice from YouTube itself. Need help? Book a 1:1 call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coaching This video is not sponsored. If you wanna check out VidIQ for yourself → https://vidiq.com/kevinkolbe My books •
Why Perfection is Overrated (opens the original)
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Grab my notes for this video → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/products/perfection-notes My books → https://amzn.to/3BOz02j Sign-up for updates → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com The gear I used for this video • Camera: https://amzn.to/3NSa4gx • Mic: https://amzn.to/4bJCWiS Mentioned in the show • Billy Joel album: hhttps://amzn.to/44gZCE2 • Lynard Skynard: https://amzn.to/44cVjcO • Elton John: https://amzn.to/4gr0zki • Raiders of the Lost Ark: https://amzn.to/4pd8x30 • Survivor: https://amzn.to/4p7PcA5
Balancing Real Life and Work as a Content Creator (opens the original)
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Sometimes life happens and you gotta step back and make sure your priorities are in check. Recently an unexpected health situation turned into a long hospital stay. How do you "keep grinding" when life comes to a grind. Let's talk. Learn more about LGS → https://www.lgsfoundation.org My books → https://amzn.to/3BOz02j Sign-up for updates → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com Gear I shot this with • Camera: https://amzn.to/3NSa4gx • Mic: https://amzn.to/4bJCWiS Some of the videos I mentioned • https://yo
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