Your Thriving Side Hustle

 65: Ever wonder about expanding your content creation business? Like... how to actually make a switch from being a content creator relying solely on the unreliable ad and affiliate revenue (or no revenue at all), to being a course creator who offers in-depth training or coaching in the areas of your expertise? I'm bringing in my business mentor, James Wedmore, to pick his brains and learn what steps to take and mistakes to avoid when adding online courses and programs to your revenue streams. Attracting the *right* people to your course or program starts with this free resource: http://vidpromom.com/100leads (I'm an affiliate for James Wedmore's signature program, Business By Design. Although the resource I'm sharing here is completely free, should you make a purchase in the future, I may be compensated)LINKS James' free training: http://vidpromom.com/100leads Connect with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/meredithmarsh.coVideo Pursuit Society: http://videopursuitsociety.com

64: It's time to take a break from the Your Thriving Side Hustle Podcast.LINKSVideo Pursuit Society http://videopursuitsociety.comMeredith Marsh on YouTube http://youtube.com/vidpromom @meredithmarsh.co on Instagram http://instagram.com/meredithmarsh.co Thriving Side Hustle Video Content Creators FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingsidehustlevideocreators 

63: Chatting Women of YouTube, Repurposing your videos across multiple platforms, and creating just ONE video a month to market your business with Desiree Martinez! Connect with Desiree and get into her challenge: https://mrsdesireerose.com/LINKS Connect with Desiree Martinez: https://mrsdesireerose.com/Fast Way to 1k YouTube Subscribers Workbook: http://fastwayto1k.com/Connect with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/meredithmarsh.coVideo Pursuit Society: http://videopursuitsociety.com  

62: Is your DIY channel art costing you YouTube subscribers? Here are some tips for looking legit on YouTube by upgrading your channel banner! LINKS Channel Art Template: http://vidpromom.com/channelart Fast Way to 1k YouTube Subscribers Workbook: http://fastwayto1k.com/ Connect with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/meredithmarsh.co Video Pursuit Society: http://videopursuitsociety.com

61: The first thing people see when they land on your channel is the banner at the top of your YouTube page. So here's your ultimate guide to YouTube Channel Art so your channel looks legit! LINKS YouTube Channel Art Template: http://vidpromom.com/channelartOther Channel Banner Templates: Canva: http://vidpromom.com/canva Placeit: http://vidpromom.com/placeit Creative Market: http://vidpromom.com/creativemarket Graphic River: https://vidpromom.com/graphicriveryoutubetemplates PicMonkey: http://vidpromom.com/picmonkey Fast Way to 1k YouTube Subscribers Workbook: http://fastwayto1k.com/Connect with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/meredithmarsh.coVideo Pursuit Society: http://videopursuitsociety.comThis post contains affiliate links, but these are all products I highly recommend. I won’t put anything on this page that I haven’t verified and/or personally used.

60: Do you really need keyword research tools to start and grow your YouTube channel? Is it really necessary to pay for TubeBuddy, MorningFame, and VidIQ?LINKS Fast Way to 1k YouTube Subscribers Workbook: http://fastwayto1k.com/Connect with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/meredithmarsh.coVideo Pursuit Society: http://videopursuitsociety.comSome product links in this post are affiliate links, and VidProMom will be compensated when you make a purchase by clicking our links. Read my disclosure policy here.TubeBuddy: http://vidpromom.com/tubebuddyMorningfame: http://vidpromom.com/morningfamevidIQ: http://vidpromom.com/vidiq 

59: Have you noticed some of these things about YouTube recently? Here's what I'm doing to eliminate YouTube pressure and focus on what really matters in my business. LINKS Fast Way to 1k YouTube Subscribers Workbook: http://fastwayto1k.com/ Connect with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/meredithmarsh.co Video Pursuit Society: http://videopursuitsociety.com

58: There is no such thing as a perfect niche... but what if there was? How would you know that you found it? LINKS Fast Way to 1k YouTube Subscribers Workbook: http://fastwayto1k.com/ Connect with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/meredithmarsh.co Video Pursuit Society: http://videopursuitsociety.com

57: Are you doing some of these weird things with your Thumbnails? In today's episode, we are talking about YouTube thumbnail ideas! LINKSFast Way to 1k YouTube Subscribers Workbook: http://fastwayto1k.com/Connect with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/meredithmarsh.coVideo Pursuit Society: http://videopursuitsociety.com

65: Ever wonder if YouTube is saturated with content and perhaps it's too late to start a YouTube channel in your niche? This is a very common question but should it stop you from moving forward? LINKSConnect with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/meredithmarsh.coVideo Pursuit Society: http://videopursuitsociety.com

55: What's the deal with TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts? Do you *really* have to learn a new algorithm?! LINKSConnect with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/meredithmarsh.coConnect with me on TikTok: http://tiktok.com/meredithmarsh.coFB Group: Your Thriving Side Hustle Video Creators on FB

54: I recently got a question from new Video Pursuit Society Member, Katy Boykin, asking about how to know what content to create for FREE on YouTube when you also have a paid course or program. In this episode, I break down what I do and some things to think about if you're wondering the same thing!LINKSConnect with me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/meredithmarsh.coFB Group: Your Thriving Side Hustle Video Creators on FB Social Video Pro: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/courses

53. If I could tell you one thing right now... it's that NOTHING is going to help you monetize your side hustle like a powerful YouTube strategy paired with multiple revenue streams. That's why I've packed all of my best stuff into my membership program, Video Pursuit Society, including the Profit Lab Masterclass. LINKSCheckout VPS here: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/vps 

52: Adrienne set a goal to monetize her YouTube channel this year and she did it in 5 months! In this episode, Adrienne shares 4 (secret) tips she used to reach 1000 YouTube subscribers so quickly. Make sure to join us for the challenge: http://vidpromom.com/challengeLINKS5-day Challenge - Build Your Profitable Side Hustle with YouTube in 1 Hour a Day: http://vidpromom.com/challengeFind Adrienne and Crafty Little Gnome:https://youtube.com/craftylittlegnomehttps://www.instagram.com/craftylittlegnome/ https://www.craftylittlegnome.com/

51. Want to go from 0 to 1000 YouTube Subscribers fast? You need to learn about the phenomenon known as the Spider Web Effect for starting and growing your YouTube channel from scratch. Learn the 3 elements of The Spider Web Effect, and how to avoid some of the roadblocks that could be standing in your way with a brand new YouTube channel.LINKS5-day Challenge - Build Your Profitable Side Hustle with YouTube in 1 Hour a Day: http://vidpromom.com/challengeYour First 1000 Subscribers on YouTube (what they're not telling you): https://youtu.be/C8YbuQcOb38

50: What to do (and NOT do) to get your first 100 Subscribers on YouTube... are you making any of these mistakes?? Here are the DOs and DON'Ts of your First 100 YouTube Subscribers (and YES! New podcast name!)... LINKSVIDEO: How to Get Views on your first 5 Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4I7xom5AcgFacebook Group: facebook.com/groups/thrivingsidehustlevideocreators/5-Day YouTube Challenge: http://meredithmarsh.co/challengeVideo Pursuit Society: http://vidpromom.com/coursesChannel Growth Lab: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/growthlabSocial Video Pro (new course!): http://vidpromom.com/coursesLet me know you're listening by connecting with me on Instagram: http://vidpromom.com/instagram

50: Oh YES you read that right but it's not how it sounds. In this episode, you'll get an update into where I've been while the podcast was on hiatus, what I'm working now, and what's coming for the future of the Video Pursuit Podcast (hint: same place, NEW NAME!) LINKSVideo Pursuit Society: http://vidpromom.com/coursesChannel Growth Lab: https://www.meredithmarsh.co/growthlabSocial Video Pro (new course!): http://vidpromom.com/coursesLet me know you're listening by connecting with me on Instagram: http://vidpromom.com/instagram

48: I'm Back! With an *honest review* of Business By Design - the pros, the cons, how it helped me, and if it's right for you... Learn more about BBD: http://vidpromom.com/bbd Rise of the Digital CEO: http://vidpromom.com/rise Read more or watch the video: https://vidpromom.com/business-by-design-review/  Links: Business By Design: http://vidpromom.com/bbdRise of the Digital CEO: http://vidpromom.com/rise I am an affiliate for Business By Design. This means, if you decide to purchase Business By Design through the links in this email, I get paid a commission. With that being said, I ONLY promote products and people that I use, trust, and stake my reputation on. James Wedmore is no exception.

47: Jacq Fisch is a copywriter and writing coach for business owners, helping people like you and me sound human! In this episode, we discuss how to marry good copywriting with our YouTube descriptions, how to write a fantastic About page on our websites, and the what and why of copywriting for your business.LINKSDisclosure: This post contains affiliate links, but these are all products I highly recommend.Michael Singer books: https://amzn.to/2q58oFmThe Fire Starter Sessions by Danielle LaPorte: https://amzn.to/32X2YdRThe Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte: https://amzn.to/32X2YdRFollow Jacq on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacq_fisch/Find Jacq's website: https://www.jacquelinefisch.com/

46: The question of YouTube Brand Account vs Personal Account came up recently with a client, and I discovered that a lot of people might wish they knew the difference sooner rather than later. So let's dive into how to set up your YouTube channel correctly!Do you know whether you have a personal YouTube account or a Brand YouTube account? You may want to find out!Here's why: if you ever want to have anyone–even a trusted friend–take a look at your YouTube analytics, update your thumbnails, or do anything on your channel, you will need to have a YouTube Brand Account.You can tell whether or not you already have a brand account by visiting YouTube's documentation here.If you find out that you have a personal account, and you want to switch to a brand account, there are some things you need to know...You will lose your custom URL (if you had one) but, according to YouTube, you can set it up again. Follow the instructions here.You will lose any comments that your channel's account made on your channel. So if you replied to any comments as your channel, those will be deleted. It seems silly, but it's true. This is one of the reasons why it's better to switch as soon as possible... don't wait until you have an even bigger channel with more comments to lose.If you don't have a channel yet but you want to set one up, follow the step by step tutorial that I published inside of the Video for Bloggers and Content Creators Facebook group here. This will walk you through setting up a Brand YouTube Account from scratch.LINKSThe Fast Way to 1K Masterclass: http://fastwayto1k.comHow to set up your YouTube channel correctly - step by step tutorial: https://www.facebook.com/meredithpaynemarsh/videos/10215081182357519/Show notes: https://vidpromom.com/how-to-set-up-your-youtube-channelHow to tell if you have a YouTube Brand Account: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7286468?hl=enHow to Move your YouTube channel to another account: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/3056283?hl=enSAY HELLOINSTAGRAM: @vidpromomYOUTUBE: youtube.com/vidpromomFACEBOOK: facebook.com/vidpromomTWITTER: @meredithmarshI participate in various affiliate programs, including Amazon, and I sometimes get a commission through purchases made through my links here.