From Hobby to 1 Million Followers: Brandon’s YouTube Journey
In this episode, Dusty Porter interviews Brandon Whiteleather, a successful content creator with multiple YouTube channels. Brandon shares his journey from experimenting with various topics to finding his niche in freeze drying. He discusses the importance of storytelling, daily routines as a full-time creator, and the milestones that led him to quit his job. The conversation also covers monetization strategies, the art of short-form content, and valuable advice for aspiring creators. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach YouTube Channel Reviews (Audit): Get a 7-10 minute personalized video review of your YouTube channel with honest, actionable feedback for just $50. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! All Tools Mentioned On The Show: The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS: YouTube Optimization (Creative Fuel): https://geni.us/oPCt7Cf Hire Freelancers and Artists (Fiverr): https://geni.us/h4zMWAP Podcast Hosting (Libsyn): https://geni.us/TrpwY0 GeniusLink Link Shortener: https://geni.us/fHPAe Stock Assets For Creators (Envato): https://geni.us/rlEKkLB E-commerce (Shopify): https://geni.us/m9ctWwe Podcast Recording and Editing (Riverside.FM) https://geni.us/PLlt1M My YouTube Film Gear: 🎥 Camera: https://geni.us/B9eb5P 🎙️ Microphone: https://geni.us/QarC 🎤 Audio Interface: https://geni.us/kaosfB 🎧 Headphones: https://amzn.to/48YcHlB Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram About Brandon: Brandon Whiteleather is a content creator, husband, and dad of five who has built an audience of over 1.2 million across platforms, including 270,000 YouTube subscribers. He posted his first video back in 2013 and spent years experimenting with different topics. He created videos about sand dune riding, skydiving, and fly fishing before moving into growing hot peppers, gardening, backyard chickens, and homesteading. Connect With Brandon: YouTube Channel /// Facebook /// Instagram
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Stop Chasing Views: The Real Secret to Building a YouTube Business
In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Jackson Wilkey, a successful YouTube creator and real estate expert. Jackson shares his journey from a blue-collar worker to a leading figure in real estate YouTube marketing. He discusses the importance of niche targeting, video length, and audience engagement strategies that have helped him and his students generate significant leads through YouTube. The conversation also covers monetization strategies, common mistakes creators make, and the significance of authenticity in content creation. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach YouTube Channel Reviews (Audit): Get a 7-10 minute personalized video review of your YouTube channel with honest, actionable feedback for just $50. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! All Tools Mentioned On The Show: The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS: YouTube Optimization (Creative Fuel): https://geni.us/oPCt7Cf Hire Freelancers and Artists (Fiverr): https://geni.us/h4zMWAP Podcast Hosting (Libsyn): https://geni.us/TrpwY0 GeniusLink Link Shortener: https://geni.us/fHPAe Stock Assets For Creators (Envato): https://geni.us/rlEKkLB E-commerce (Shopify): https://geni.us/m9ctWwe Podcast Recording and Editing (Riverside.FM) https://geni.us/PLlt1M My YouTube Film Gear: 🎥 Camera: https://geni.us/B9eb5P 🎙️ Microphone: https://geni.us/QarC 🎤 Audio Interface: https://geni.us/kaosfB 🎧 Headphones: https://amzn.to/48YcHlB Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram About Jackson: Jackson Wilkey is the co-founder of Channel Junkies, the #1 training platform for real estate agents who want to generate free leads with YouTube. After building multiple 7-figure real estate businesses from scratch using YouTube for Real Estate, Jackson created the "Living in City State" youtube system that helps agents dominate their local market with video. Connect With Jackson: YouTube Channel
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There’s No Such Thing As A Small Niche On YouTube - Jason Todd Interview
Our guest today has turned Sudoku from a quiet pastime into a thriving online community. With over 700 videos, 26,000 subscribers, and 5 million views on his Smart Hobbies YouTube channel, Jason Todd, aka Timberlake, is proving that keeping your brain sharp can be both fun and addictive. He’s here to share how he did it, and what’s next with his new website and Sudoku Masterclass. Jason, how are you doing? What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach YouTube Channel Reviews (Audit): Get a 7-10 minute personalized video review of your YouTube channel with honest, actionable feedback for just $50. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! All Tools Mentioned On The Show: The Ultimate Entrepreneurs Resource. This is the spreadsheet where I keep all of the tools mentioned by all the guests on the podcast. BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS: YouTube Optimization (Creative Fuel): https://geni.us/oPCt7Cf Hire Freelancers and Artists (Fiverr): https://geni.us/h4zMWAP Podcast Hosting (Libsyn): https://geni.us/TrpwY0 GeniusLink Link Shortener: https://geni.us/fHPAe Stock Assets For Creators (Envato): https://geni.us/rlEKkLB E-commerce (Shopify): https://geni.us/m9ctWwe Podcast Recording and Editing (Riverside.FM) https://geni.us/PLlt1M My YouTube Film Gear: 🎥 Camera: https://geni.us/B9eb5P 🎙️ Microphone: https://geni.us/QarC 🎤 Audio Interface: https://geni.us/kaosfB 🎧 Headphones: https://amzn.to/48YcHlB Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram Connect With Jason: YouTube Channel
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One Million Subscribers With ONE Upload Each Month | Dave Whipple Interview
In this episode of the Creators Hub podcast, Dusty Porter interviews Dave Whipple, the creator behind the successful YouTube channel Bushradical. They discuss Dave's journey from building cabins in Alaska to sharing his rustic living experiences on YouTube. The conversation covers the importance of storytelling, effective branding, and the challenges new creators face. Dave shares insights on monetization strategies, the significance of quality content, and his thoughts on the future of YouTube in the age of AI. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach YouTube Channel Reviews (Audit): Get a 7-10 minute personalized video review of your YouTube channel with honest, actionable feedback for just $50. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS: YouTube Optimization (Creative Fuel): https://geni.us/oPCt7Cf Hire Freelancers and Artists (Fiverr): https://geni.us/h4zMWAP Podcast Hosting (Libsyn): https://geni.us/TrpwY0 GeniusLink Link Shortener: https://geni.us/fHPAe Stock Assets For Creators (Envato): https://geni.us/rlEKkLB E-commerce (Shopify): https://geni.us/m9ctWwe Podcast Recording and Editing (Riverside.FM) https://geni.us/PLlt1M My YouTube Film Gear: 🎥 Camera: https://geni.us/B9eb5P 🎙️ Microphone: https://geni.us/QarC 🎤 Audio Interface: https://geni.us/kaosfB 🎧 Headphones: https://amzn.to/48YcHlB Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram About Dave: Dave started youtube in 2017 with my frist channel "Bushradical". He grew that channel to 1.15 million subscribers with only 230 videos. In 2025 he launched my personal Brand channel "Dave Whipple" where I teach regular blue collar content creators how to optimize the value they have to offer and make great videos on the YouTube platform. Connect With Dave Main YouTube Channel /// Educational YouTube Channel
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$183K a Year on YouTube - Here’s How He Did It | Eric Wormsley
In this episode of the YouTube Creators Hub podcast, Dusty interviews Eric Wormsley, a content creator who transitioned from family vlogging to a niche channel focused on preparedness. Eric shares insights on the importance of having a business mindset, the significance of niching down, and effective video production strategies. He discusses community building, time management, monetization strategies, and the freedom that comes with being a YouTuber. Eric emphasizes the need for high-quality free content to build trust with the audience and shares his goals for future paid content. What We Offer Creators Join Creator Communities. A place to gather with other creators every single day. This provides access to Our Private Discord Server, Monthly Mastermind Group, and MORE! Hire Dusty To Be Your YouTube Coach YouTube Channel Reviews (Audit): Get a 10-12 minute personalized video review of your YouTube channel with honest, actionable feedback for just $50. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Each week I document what I'm doing in my business and creative journey, share new things I've discovered, mistakes I've made, and much more! BEST TOOLS FOR CREATORS and ENTREPRENEURS: YouTube Optimization (Creative Fuel): https://geni.us/oPCt7Cf Hire Freelancers and Artists (Fiverr): https://geni.us/h4zMWAP Podcast Hosting (Libsyn): https://geni.us/TrpwY0 GeniusLink Link Shortener: https://geni.us/fHPAe Stock Assets For Creators (Envato): https://geni.us/rlEKkLB E-commerce (Shopify): https://geni.us/m9ctWwe Podcast Recording and Editing (Riverside.FM) https://geni.us/PLlt1M My YouTube Film Gear: 🎥 Camera: https://geni.us/B9eb5P 🎙️ Microphone: https://geni.us/QarC 🎤 Audio Interface: https://geni.us/kaosfB 🎧 Headphones: https://amzn.to/48YcHlB Follow The Show: Facebook /// X /// YouTube /// Instagram About Eric: My name is Eric Wormsley. I was a nuclear specialist in the military during the Gulf War. After that, I attended medical school and became a physician, working in the ER for a few years before moving into private practice. Later, I taught college courses and even did a little acting in South Florida. In 2017, I started my YouTube channel to vlog my family and our adventures. Over time, the channel plateaued, so I transformed it into a Prepping and Preparedness channel called Goshen Prepping. It’s a down-to-earth resource for the prepping community. While most channels focus on fear and disasters, we focus on solutions. Connect With Eric YouTube Channel
Introducing the YouTube Creators Hub podcast - your ultimate destination for taking your YouTube channel to new heights, whether for business or personal growth! Join our host, Dusty Porter - a certified YouTube expert with a wealth of knowledge - as he delves into the fascinating world of online video creation every week.
Dusty sits down with an exceptional YouTube Creator in each episode to explore their unique journey and share invaluable insights, strategies, and tips. If you're looking for practical guidance, inspiring stories, and expert tutorials, look no further than the YouTube Creators Hub podcast. Get ready to elevate your YouTube game!
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