My YouTube #fail



I know YouTube is a game changer, but for some reason, I haven't fully embraced it.


When I wrote Ultimate Guide to Twitter for Business and Ultimate Guide to LinkedIn for Business, I used YouTube to sell thousands of books by sharing "how to" videos.


After the book launches ended, I stopped doing videos, leaving a lot of money on the table.


Why did I stop?


Building a successful YouTube channel takes time, effort, and the right strategies.


When the buzz of my book launches faded, I didn't have a strategy to continue growing my channel...


Until my friend and YouTube expert Brian G. Johnson gave me some pointers.


On Tuesday February 11th at 10 AM Pacific/1 PM Eastern Brian will be my guest.


In this interview, "Your First 1000 YouTube Subscribers," Brian will share his proven strategies for growing your subscriber base and attracting more viewers to your channel.


Here's what you'll discover:

  • Proven tactics to gain your first 1000 subscribers quickly
  • How to optimize your videos for increased visibility in search result
  • Tips for creating engaging content that keeps viewers watching
  • Strategies for leveraging YouTube Shorts to capture attention
  • Insider secrets to grow your YouTube channel in 2025


Whether you're just starting out or looking to accelerate your growth, this interview is packed with valuable insights and actionable tips to help you succeed on YouTube.


Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a YouTube expert and unlock the secrets to building a thriving channel.


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Join us on this LinkedIn Live event.


See you Tuesday at 10 Pacific/1 Eastern


Ted

P.S. I'm starting a brand new YouTube channel,
Epic Encore Lifestyle where I'm using Brian's best practices to grow my channel.

Ted Prodromou

Join 60,000+ seasoned professionals who are done with the corporate world. Epic Encore is an almost daily newsletter with inspirational stories from leading experts. Your Epic Encore is about turning your lifetime experiences into the cornerstone of the rest of your life. It represents your audacious leap into entrepreneurship, fueled by the wisdom and tenacity you've garnered in your successful career. This isn't about playing catch-up in business and building a 7-figure business. It's about forging a unique path, using your distinct perspective, seasoned judgment, and invaluable insights that can only come from years of life experience.

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