https://youtu.be/AfFq0N07qzI

Going Viral: Insights from YouTube Sensation Jenny Hoyos - 7M Subscribers & 2 Billion Views!

In this episode of the YouTube Success Podcast, host Matt Hughes interviews Jenny Hoyos, a massive YouTube influencer with over 7 million subscribers and 2 billion views. Jenny discusses her journey from starting as a passionate creator to becoming a viral sensation, collaborating with top brands like Nickelodeon and the Paris Olympics, and her strategies for creating relatable content. They dive into the importance of understanding your audience (avatar), trend hacking, retention metrics, and balancing creativity with business. Jenny shares valuable insights on avoiding burnout, the significance of editing over technical quality, and whether it's advantageous to focus on a single social media platform before branching out. Tune in to gain actionable tips and inspiring stories from Jenny Hoyos on making it big on YouTube.

00:00 Introduction to Jenny Hoyos

01:40 Jenny Hoyos' YouTube Journey

04:19 Strategies for Viral Content

06:18 Understanding Your Audience

12:21 Metrics and Analytics

17:30 Balancing Creativity and Business

22:23 Team Dynamics and Personal Insights

25:45 Advice for Young YouTubers

32:21 Expanding to Other Platforms

37:10 Conclusion and Contact Information

Links

• YouTube For Business - Low cost membership for Entrepeneurs and Businesses
• TubeFest - Annual Creator & Entrepreanur Conference - 2 Stages - World Class Speakers

https://youtu.be/Jj2k_1vjnv8

Why I Moved the YouTube Success Podcast to Its Own Channel

In this episode, Matt Hughes, host of the YouTube Success Podcast, discusses his decision to move the podcast to a dedicated channel. Matt shares insights on why having a separate channel might be beneficial, especially given YouTube's increasing focus on podcast content. He provides examples from top podcasts on YouTube and explains strategies like linking Shorts to long-form content. Matt also covers technical considerations and promises more consistent content moving forward, including regular episodes and interviews.

00:00 Introduction to the YouTube Success Podcast

00:24 Background and Evolution of the Podcast

01:37 Why Move to a Dedicated Channel?

01:48 YouTube's Growing Focus on Podcasts

04:31 Strategies for the New Channel

07:35 Technical Adjustments and Future Plans

09:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Links

• YouTube For Business - Low cost membership for Entrepeneurs and Businesses
• TubeFest - Annual Creator & Entrepreanur Conference - 2 Stages - World Class Speakers

https://youtu.be/suJfIlnT-hk

Reflecting on 2024: Reviving the YouTube Success Podcast with Renewed Commitment

In the final 2024 episode of the YouTube Success Podcast, host Matt Hughes candidly discusses the reasons behind his hiatus from the podcast in August and the valuable lessons he learned about paying attention to metrics. He highlights his experiences from a recent conference, reviews the year, and compares the success of the YouTube Success Podcast against his 'Matt Full Time' brand. With renewed determination, Matt outlines his commitment to producing 52 episodes in 2025, sharing valuable insights completely free, and his plans for TubeFest 2025 featuring notable creators. He emphasizes the importance of planning, understanding metrics, and the power of giving away valuable content.

00:00 Welcome to the Final Episode of 2024

00:48 The Importance of Analyzing Your Numbers

02:02 Reflecting on Content Creation and Metrics

04:19 Commitment to the YouTube Success Podcast

04:33 Sharing Analytics and Listener Statistics

05:55 Plans for 2025: New Episodes and Structure

10:16 Upcoming Interviews and TubeFest 2025

12:22 Thank You and Looking Forward to 2025