Over the last few months, I've gotten a lot of great questions so in this podcast, I'm answering those questions to help you create. Let's go.

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Breaking down the different types of YouTube videos you can make, some pros and cons of each one, and examples too.

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Channels mentioned

• https://www.youtube.com/@UCei6wyubYC1I1FwZ54LZFiA

• https://www.youtube.com/@UCtinbF-Q-fVthA0qrFQTgXQ

• https://www.youtube.com/@CinemaStix

• https://www.youtube.com/@ColinandSamir

•https://www.youtube.com/@UCKQGbLqpXP7f074dydjZrEg

• https://www.youtube.com/@UCYlZLHOzom9-MryCEodaoXg

• https://www.youtube.com/@UCIKOy_q2VWDv1vzeoi7KgNw

• https://www.youtube.com/@UCVfwlh9XpX2Y_tQfjeln9QA

My books → https://amzn.to/4nNsw5L

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In this episode, Kevin Kolbe talks with radio veteran Bill Jordan about his amazing 40-year career and creative life after retirement. Bill discusses his book "Embrace the Boom," sharing insights on stoicism, aging gracefully, and living with purpose.

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Connect with Bill → https://billjordanembracetheboom.com

Listen to our original podcast → https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/2guystalkingabout/

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It's Giving Tuesday so I'm sharing some real stories of giving and receiving in real life.

Please consider supporting this amazing nonprofit organizations

• Make-A-Wish: https://wish.org/

• Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com

• Samaritans Purse: https://samaritanspurse.org/

Here are some videos that go along with this video. Enjoy

• https://youtu.be/5uVnL1XnhIE

• https://youtu.be/1TX_YuIvq-w

• https://youtu.be/wJ4JpRMyE3Y

Then the king will reply to them, ‘I assure you that when you have done it for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you have done it for me. [Matthew 25:40]

If you're ready to do your first video, or recorded a video, but editing freaks you out, try one of this ideas to get that video on YouTube.

Get my book Live Streaming Made Easy → https://amzn.to/3KUaEFKLive streaming and recording options I mentioned• Ecamm Live → https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive?fp_ref=kevin23• StreamYard → https://streamyard.com/?fpr=kevinkolbe• Riverside → https://riverside.sjv.io/qz65OL

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If you are so ready to start but keep waiting for that right time, watch this now.

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“You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath.” Psalms‬ ‭39‬:‭5‬

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Talking with Jason T. Lewis from Painfully Honest Tech about the creator economy and his recent decision to change how he approaches YouTube sponsorships and brand deals. We also talk about his creative journey along the way and his advice for anyone wanting to get started. Let's go!

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Connect with Jason

• https://www.youtube.com/@painfullyhonesttech

• https://www.youtube.com/@jason-t-lewis

• https://jasontlewis.com/

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Before Lainey Wilson became the huge Country Music Star and TV actress, we talked about her roots in country music and her advice for anyone wanting to follow in her music footsteps. Think you'll get a kick out of this never before seen interview with Lainey Wilson.

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Lainey's Amazon store: https://amzn.to/47YipW9

More about Deep South: https://www.deepsouthentertainment.com/

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A new report has some surprising and exciting news about sponsorships on YouTube. Let’s dive into the takeaways and talk about the potential of making money on YouTube.

This video is sponsored by Riverside. Use my code KEVINKOLBE and save 15% off - https://riverside.sjv.io/qz65OL

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Videos mentioned

• https://youtu.be/nD8qJGsDwE4

• https://youtu.be/jxJB3CBHmLA

• https://youtu.be/DwaVTFvW-9Q

• https://youtu.be/OMJRewPA_mQ

• https://youtu.be/iZTUDzcvRFA

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Nothing worse than getting an email that you're using copyrighted material. Unless you're not. Here's what happened to me and how to fight it if it happens to you too.

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Legit music sites you can use:

• Upbeat → https://share.uppbeat.io/kevinkolbe

• Soundstripe → https://soundstripe.com/start/?fpr=kevinkolbe

• Creator Mix (Nick and Dee’s site) → https://creatormix.com

• YouTube Music

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Jeff Bartsch is a veteran Hollywood editor including shows like American Ninja Warrior (one of my favorites!). Jeff shares his journey, creative process, and editing tips that will help anyone from beginner to pro.

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Connect with Jeff

• Linkedin → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-bartsch

• His book → https://amzn.to/4mjk8KA

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When it comes to making videos and creating content, who are you really creating for? If you've been chasing the algorithm, you may want to change the way you think. Let's go.

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Videos mentioned

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci0nwEx9yMs&t=1050s

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKzors56fIs&t=1945s

• https://youtu.be/kS7IdHPmLkk

My video desk set-up → https://amzn.to/3KVnab9

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Should you do faceless videos? (Good question). Let's talk about the pros and cons of going faceless on YouTube.

Book a coaching call → https://kevinkolbe.com/coachingSign-up for That Newsletter → https://kevin-kolbe.kit.com/⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something I may make a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

YouTube creator Meredith Marsh joins me as we dive into the future of YouTube, video podcasts and AI. Let's go!

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Videos mentioned

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9RZ4B

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZTUDzcvRFA

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktDlv1P4gxw

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2a_adkjqiA

Connect with Meredith: https://www.youtube.com/@meredithmarsh

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Sharing the simple way you can stand out on YouTube regardless of who you are. Let's go.

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Videos mentioned• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuUTyRDMwEU

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbZbPHjE8NE

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAPkOxRnh4c

• https://www.youtube.com/@themotoroilgeek [think this is the right channel 😁]

Speaking of my Yeti tumbler...https://amzn.to/4hgCgDT

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Audio is the key to a great video. Seriously. So here are a bunch of simple ways to help your videos sound better.

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AI is getting real but will it replace real people? Talking with award-winning filmmaker Christopher Shawn Shaw about the impact of AI on creativity.

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Connect with Christopher

• Web: linkt.ree/directorCSS

• Socials: @directorCSS 

Watch his movie Church People → https://amzn.to/432MMZx

Sources

• IG: https://www.instagram.com/tillynorwood

• Particle6: https://www.particle6.com/

• Video with Tilly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sVO_j4czYs

• Article: https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/broadcast-international/how-a-uk-prodco-is-building-the-first-ai-star/5207303.article

• Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tilly_Norwood

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It's called BrandConnect Open Call. Let's take a look and see if it's really as good as it sounds. Hint, I have some big issues with it. Let's talk.

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References• YouTube announcement video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZH87Ahjbs0

• BrandConnect Policies: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/16604040

• Product Linking: https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/3063482

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Talking about YouTube's latest updates and what they mean for us creators. Some are amazing, others, well, aren't so much. Let's talk.

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Buy my books

• Video Podcasting Made Easy → https://amzn.to/3AFXUQJ

• Live Streaming Made Easy → https://amzn.to/3KUaEFK

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Videos mentioned

• https://youtu.be/OMJRewPA_mQ

• https://youtu.be/n9RZ4BLk8tc

• https://youtu.be/7Y7cu7zydDQ

• https://youtu.be/VXII9LNVelk

• https://youtu.be/ZAsMauPFzUU

💻 Read the blog post → https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/made-on-youtube-2025/

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Taking a deep dive into how I broke my addiction to social media. If you feel the same, hopefully this helps you too.

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"Reconnected" book by Carlos Whittaker → https://amzn.to/471znmX

Netflix doc "The Social Dilemma" → https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224

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