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Making It with George, Jamie, and Gwilym
Hosted by Making It with George, Jamie, and Gwilym · EN
We met as Ali Abdaal employees.
Now, we’re scaling our own creator businesses.
This is Making It, a podcast roundtable discussion exclusively for the faceless people who work behind the camera.
We'll share our experiences as YouTube producers, writers, thumbnail designers, and strategists, revealing the real stories behind working with some of the biggest channels.
Expect honest discussions about getting hired, growing channels, and finding that work-life balance in this fast-paced industry.
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YouTube Scriptwriter Reveals Viral Writing System
Nov 15, 202400:44:24Tap to summarizeHaving scripted 25,000,000 views worth of YouTube content for multi-million subscriber YouTubers, George breaks down the most important aspects of writing a YouTube script regardless of how much time you have. Follow Jamie: 🌐 Website - https://jamiewhiffen.co.uk/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://www.thecreatorstream.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WhiffenYT Follow Gwilym: 🌐 Website - https://gwilymsw.com/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://gwilym.substack.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/gwilymsw Follow George: 🌐 Website - https://georgeblackman.com/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://georgeblackman.com/write-on-time/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeorgeBlackman_ Listen on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-it-with-george-jamie-and-gwilym/id1721712087 Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/1OjMryLwJgzmxOepxcrXJA
Transcribe →YouTube Strategist Reveals Viral Thumbnail System
Nov 15, 202400:45:45Tap to summarizeWhy do some thumbnails make videos go viral? How does psychology drive people to click? What is the process of actually making a killer thumbnail? Having collectively created thumbnails that have driven tens of millions of views, Jamie, Gwilym and George break it down so you can start creating better thumbnails right away. Follow Jamie: 🌐 Website - https://jamiewhiffen.co.uk/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://www.thecreatorstream.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WhiffenYT Follow Gwilym: 🌐 Website - https://gwilymsw.com/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://gwilym.substack.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/gwilymsw Follow George: 🌐 Website - https://georgeblackman.com/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://georgeblackman.com/write-on-time/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeorgeBlackman_ Listen on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-it-with-george-jamie-and-gwilym/id1721712087 Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/1OjMryLwJgzmxOepxcrXJA
Transcribe →How I Grew to 100,000 Subscribers on YouTube
Oct 11, 202400:45:39Tap to summarizeFrom building a YouTube channel at 12 to working with some of the biggest names in content creation, Jamie shares his journey and lessons in the creator economy. Hear about his early days on YouTube, his time as Ali Abdaal’s producer, and the insights he’s gained along the way that can help boost your own channel. Whether you’re just starting or looking to grow, Jamie’s story is packed with tips and strategies you won’t want to miss! Follow Jamie: 🌐 Website - https://jamiewhiffen.co.uk/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://www.thecreatorstream.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WhiffenYT Follow Gwilym: 🌐 Website - https://gwilymsw.com/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://gwilym.substack.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/gwilymsw Follow George: 🌐 Website - https://georgeblackman.com/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://georgeblackman.com/write-on-time/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeorgeBlackman_
Transcribe →We Spent $800 on a YouTube Conference. Is VidSummit Worth It?
Sep 10, 202400:33:25Tap to summarizeOur experience of Vidsummit - recorded in Dallas, Texas! Follow Jamie: 🌐 Website - https://jamiewhiffen.co.uk/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://www.thecreatorstream.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WhiffenYT Follow Gwilym: 🌐 Website - https://gwilymsw.com/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://gwilym.substack.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/gwilymsw Follow George: 🌐 Website - https://georgeblackman.com/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://georgeblackman.com/write-on-time/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeorgeBlackman_
Transcribe →Ranking Every YouTube Job
Aug 20, 202400:58:30Tap to summarizeWe ranked every job you can have on YouTube... Follow Jamie: 🌐 Website - https://jamiewhiffen.co.uk/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://www.thecreatorstream.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WhiffenYT Follow Gwilym: 🌐 Website - https://gwilymsw.com/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://gwilym.substack.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/gwilymsw Follow George: 🌐 Website - https://georgeblackman.com/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://georgeblackman.com/write-on-time/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeorgeBlackman_
Transcribe →YouTube Strategist Reveals Blueprint For Going Viral
Jul 16, 202400:32:00Tap to summarizeWe break down the simple YouTube strategy that helped create a viral series on the GrowVeg YouTube channel, and the simple strategy you can steal to create “urgency” in your packaging. Follow Jamie: 🌐 Website - https://jamiewhiffen.co.uk/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://www.thecreatorstream.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WhiffenYT Follow Gwilym: 🌐 Website - https://gwilymsw.com/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://gwilym.substack.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/gwilymsw Follow George: 🌐 Website - https://georgeblackman.com/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://georgeblackman.com/write-on-time/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeorgeBlackman_ Listen on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-it-with-george-jamie-and-gwilym/id1721712087 Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/1OjMryLwJgzmxOepxcrXJA
Transcribe →How xkcd Got 500k Subscribers In 6 Months
Jul 1, 202400:33:11Tap to summarize🧠 Get 20% off your 1of10 subscription ([https://1of10.com) using the code "MAKINGIT". In this video, we discuss three channels that caught our attention recently. Follow Jamie: 🌐 Website - https://jamiewhiffen.co.uk/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://www.thecreatorstream.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WhiffenYT Follow Gwilym: 🌐 Website - https://gwilymsw.com/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://gwilym.substack.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/gwilymsw Follow George: 🌐 Website - https://georgeblackman.com/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://georgeblackman.com/write-on-time/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeorgeBlackman_
Transcribe →Is This Podcast Even Working?
Jun 6, 202400:41:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we review our year-long podcast journey. Follow Jamie: 🌐 Website - https://jamiewhiffen.co.uk/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WhiffenYT ✉️ Newsletter - https://www.thecreatorstream.com/ Follow Gwilym: 🌐 Website - https://gwilymsw.com/ ✉️ Newsletter - https://gwilym.substack.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/gwilymsw Follow George: 🌐 Website - https://georgeblackman.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeorgeBlackman_ ✉️ Newsletter - https://georgeblackman.com/write-on-time/
Transcribe →I made $74,324 from my online course. Here’s how.
May 17, 202400:38:47Tap to summarize🧠 Get 20% off your 1of10 subscription (https://1of10.com) using the code "MAKINGIT". George launched The YouTube Scriptwriter’s Playbook in January. 72 hours later, it had generated $74,423 in revenue (from an email list of only 2500). Today, we break down the biggest lessons from the launch, and the unexpected challenges that arose in the build-up to launch day. Follow Jamie: 🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JamieWhiffen/featured 🌐 Website - https://jamiewhiffen.co.uk/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WhiffenYT ✉️ Newsletter - https://www.thecreatorstream.com/ Follow Gwilym: 🌐 Website - https://gwilymsw.com 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/gwilymsw ✉️ Newsletter - https://gwilym.substack.com Follow George: 🌐 Website - https://georgeblackman.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeorgeBlackman_ ✉️ Newsletter - https://georgeblackman.com/write-on-time/ Listen on: Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-it-with-george-jamie-and-gwilym/id1721712087 Spotify Podcasts - https://open.spotify.com/show/1OjMryLwJgzmxOepxcrXJA
Transcribe →How To Hire (or Get Hired) in The Creator Economy
May 13, 202400:40:29Tap to summarizeWhat's the best way to hire for your creator business? And if you're the one applying... how do you make a good impression? Follow Jamie: 🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/JamieWhiffen/featured 🌐 Website - https://jamiewhiffen.co.uk/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/WhiffenYT ✉️ Newsletter - https://www.thecreatorstream.com/ Follow Gwilym: 🌐 Website - https://gwilymsw.com 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/gwilymsw ✉️ Newsletter - https://gwilym.substack.com Follow George: 🌐 Website - https://georgeblackman.com/ 🕊️ Twitter - https://twitter.com/GeorgeBlackman_ ✉️ Newsletter - https://georgeblackman.com/write-on-time/
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