678: Crushing YouTube: How to Build 100,000 Subscribers and Diversify Your Website Revenue with Joseph Hogue

Joseph Hogue is an online influencer through YouTube and four web properties. Through his channel (Let's Talk Money) and four blogs, he reaches over 500,000 people a month through topics like investing, making money and personal finance. He's here to make you aware of the rise of online mobile searches and 5G, plus -- he details how he grew his YouTube channel from 22 subscribers to 100,000 -- with 4,000 to 5,000 views per video. You too can grow your YouTube presence and use it as an asset to launch new products, if you are consistent! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGVAyKtGP9o Quotes “The tragic fact is, it's not enough to have a great product out there. You've got to have that product and the distribution.” - Joseph Hogue “You've got to think of YouTube, in some ways, as a traditional media outlet. YouTube wants to be an alternative to TV.” - Joseph Hogue “You really need to emphasize that sense of community, that sense of shared beliefs and a shared purpose, and start branding around yourself as a person.” - Joseph Hogue Takeaways 02:33 Using YouTube as a distribution platform can be a powerful way to drive traffic and promote your other online assets, such as your website or products. 05:54 The growth of mobile internet usage and the advent of 5G technology make it increasingly important for businesses to have a strong video presence on platforms like YouTube. 11:33 Emphasizing a sense of community and personal brand around your YouTube channel can help drive engagement and positive signals to the platform. 12:30 Diversifying your revenue sources on YouTube, beyond just ad income, such as sponsorships, affiliates, and your own products, can help create a more sustainable business. 15:36 Consistency is key to building a successful YouTube channel. Posting new content on a weekly basis, at the same time, can help build a loyal following. Resources Previous Appearance: SEO Content Marketing with Joseph Hogue Subscribe to Let's Talk Money! with Joseph Hogue, CFA on YouTube Connect with Joseph Hogue on LinkedIn