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Margin Makers: Practical AI for Business
Hosted by Ryan Helms · EN
Learn how to leverage AI in your business.
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Printing Money with Faceless YouTube Channels (Expert Tips from Devon Canup)
May 12, 202300:41:27Tap to summarizeAre you looking to dive into the world of YouTube content creation and make big money? Then you won't want to miss out on this exciting new podcast featuring Devon Canup, a faceless YouTube channel expert. He has transformed faceless YouTube channels literally into a lucrative blueprint for printing money, with his own channels pulling in anywhere from 1.3 to 1.5 million in revenue and counting.In this episode, Devon is going to break down how niche faceless channels can crush it, with examples like a chess channel bringing in 10 to 15 grand a month. And he isn't just talking about producing cheap-ass, low-budget videos. He's all about producing top-notch content that looks better than some Netflix shows - all while spending $600 per video.Don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to take your YouTube game to the next level and join the ranks of successful faceless channels. Tune in and get ready to take some serious notes!Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)How much money has Devon made from faceless YouTube channels? (00:28)Higher vs. lower paid niches/topics (03:17)How long it takes to produce a video, and how much it costs (06:12)The biggest issue with creating viral videos (12:23)How to create viral videos on YouTube (24:17)How many channels Devon has (30:35)How does Devon see YouTube changing in the future? (33:47)How to connect with Devon (39:20)Additional sources:🤖 Let A.I. write your podcast show notes: https://www.usemelville.com✅ 2x your pod downloads in 90 days: https://morepodcastdownloads.com 🤝 Connect with me on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram👉 Check out my YouTube channel- - - 🤝 Connect with Devon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/devoncnp
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These 7 Income Streams Made Him $300K+ as a Creator | Jay Clouse
Apr 5, 202300:22:29Tap to summarizeHow do successful creators generate income through multiple streams? Find out in this interview with Jay Clouse, a successful full-time content creator or Creator Scientist, as he likes to call himself. Jay shares the secrets of his creator business that generated $300K+ through 7 income streams.From membership communities to unexpected royalty checks, we discussed every single revenue source with actual numbers. One of the income streams that stood out was Jay's membership community which generated $161,000 in revenue last year.We also explored other revenue streams that might surprise you. One of them was a simple royalty check that Jay receives every month.Whether you're a content creator or looking to generate income through different avenues, this interview is a must-listen. Get ready to expand your horizon on what's possible from a revenue stream perspective and take notes on the insights that Jay shares.Let’s dive in!Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)The truth about consistency in releasing content (00:30)Jay's full-time creator moment (04:52)Jay’s varied income sources - #1 Patronage (07:51)#2 Affiliates (09:32)#3 Digital products (12:15)#4 Online community (14:29)#5 Royalties (17:21)#6 Services (18:31)#7 Sponsorships (19:08)Easiest income stream to start with (19:46)Where to find Jay (21:34)Additional sources:🤖 Let A.I. write your podcast show notes: https://www.usemelville.com✅ 2x your pod downloads in 90 days: https://morepodcastdownloads.com 🤝 Connect with me on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram👉 Check out my YouTube channel- - - 👉 Check out Jay’s website🤝 Connect with Jay on Twitter
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He Sold His TikTok Content Company to MorningBrew & Predicts TikTok Will Get Banned This Year | Michael Sikand
Mar 22, 202300:20:27Tap to summarizeAttention business enthusiasts and content creators! Do you want to stay updated on making awesome short-form content and crushing it in the media industry? Look no further than the latest episode of Content Funnels, where Michael Sikand, co-founder of Our Future, discusses the latest trends and strategies for short-form content creation. In this podcast episode, Michael shares how his company's recent acquisition by Morning Brew has helped them derisk their business. He also makes bold predictions about the future of TikTok in the US and how a possible ban would affect other short-form video platforms like YouTube shorts and reels. If you tune in to this episode, you’ll also find out:- what is the future of content creation in general- how you can leverage short-form content to grow your own brand- which platform has the most optimistic outlook- how a 12-year-old leveraged his content to earn millions of dollarsLet’s dive into the exciting world of short-form content creation!Key Takeaways:What is our future? (00:00)Selling the company to MorningBrew (01:16)The way to value short-form content businesses (04:02)A 12-year-old who makes millions of dollars and the future of content (05:47)Crazy examples of companies that are doing short-form content (07:30)The platform with the most optimistic outlook in the next 3 years (09:04)The future of TikTok and the consequences of the possible ban (10:15)Monetizing short-form content (11:50)Michael’s predictions about content in general (16:16)Using AI and Chat GPT (17:21)Where to find Michael (19:52)Additional sources:🤖 Let A.I. write your podcast show notes: https://www.usemelville.com✅ 2x your pod downloads in 90 days: https://morepodcastdownloads.com 🤝 Connect with me on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram👉 Check out my YouTube channel- - - 🤝 Connect with Michael: https://twitter.com/michaelsikand
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$30k a Month with Faceless YouTube Channels?! Here's how... | Noah Morris
Mar 7, 202300:25:23Tap to summarizeAre you tired of being the "bottleneck" in your YouTube channel? Have you considered starting a faceless channel? In this episode, Noah Morris spills the secrets on how to grow a successful faceless YouTube channel that can potentially make you $20-30k a month. Don't know what a faceless channel is? Don't worry, Noah breaks it down for you. Not only does he explain why faceless channels can be better than talking head channels, but he also reveals the type of content that doesn't work for faceless channels, explains how to build a team, and discusses the different revenue sources and metrics that you should monitor to ensure your channel's success. But the best part? Noah's master plan to exit. He shares how you can potentially sell your channel for four or five times the yearly revenue. So if you're ready to start and grow a faceless YouTube channel, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in and learn how to make a money-printing machine on YouTube!Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)What is a faceless YouTube channel (00:34)Why would anyone start a faceless channel (02:07)How do you find your talent online? (05:41)How much has Noah spent growing his YT channels? (09:18)Can you build a brand and monetize outside of ad revenue? (10:52)How to make a big exit from the faceless YouTube channel business (13:59)These faceless channels have a difficult time turning a profit (15.28)The future of AI animation tools (17:47)Hedging against the risk of a channel getting shut down? (18.27)How much money should you set aside for a channel? (21:37)How to connect with Noah (24:43)Additional sources:🤖 Let A.I. write your podcast show notes: https://www.usemelville.com✅ 2x your pod downloads in 90 days: https://morepodcastdownloads.com 🤝 Connect with me on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram👉 Check out my YouTube channel- - - 👉 Check out Noah’s website: https://www.noahmorris.nl/🤝 Connect with Noah: https://www.noahmorris.nl/contact-page
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A.I. Killing These Businesses? Plus How To Future-Proof Yours | Matt Giovanisci
Feb 20, 202300:32:31Tap to summarizeMatt Giovanisci has been creating niche websites for the past 17 years, including Swim University, which gets millions of visitors and brings in over $250k in revenue per year.In this episode, this true content king talks about his experience and shares his thoughts on AI tools, how they might change the game, and his strategies for future-proofing his business (as he relies on written content for most of his income). Spoiler alert: he's not thrilled about the idea, but he's got some solid tips on how to stay ahead of the curve.Tune in to hear Matt's insights for long-term success in the online business world!Let’s jump in right now!Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)Future of AI and how it will impact businesses in the future (00:26)The Internet is going to get flooded with garbage (06:26)Newsletters and blog posts illustrated by terrible AI-generated images (10:05)I'm not worried about GPT 3 or 4, I'm worried about GPT 40 (11:05)How Matt continues to drive traffic to the pieces of digital real estate he created (12:57)YouTube - a future-proofing place (17:50)Creating unfiltered content for the private community (23:08)Using personality vs. using AI in your videos (27:55)Being passionate about something vs. being good at something (30:11)Connect with Matt (32:08)Additional sources:🤖 Let A.I. write your podcast show notes: https://www.usemelville.com✅ 2x your pod downloads in 90 days: https://morepodcastdownloads.com 🤝 Connect with me on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram👉 Check out my YouTube channel- - - Check out Matt’s websites: 👉 Money Lab👉 Swim University👉 Brew Cabin🤝 Connect with Matt on Twitter
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Monetizing a Niche Podcast to $87,000 | Harry Duran
Feb 10, 202300:30:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we're going to get real about making money with a hyper-niche show! Our guest today, podcast strategist Harry Duran, shares his incredible success story, having generated over $87,000 in sponsorship revenue since starting his podcast in early 2020. Harry also reveals how he broke away from the standard CPM model and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how he lines up all his sponsorship deals. If you join us, you'll learn how Harry generated over $9,000 for the entire first season of his podcast and many other valuable insights this expert is eager to share with you. I’m sure you’ll be inspired and motivated to take your podcast to the next level as we uncover the secrets to making bank with a hyper-niche podcast!Tune in and learn how to make your podcast a profitable venture. Let’s dive in! Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)$87,000 in sponsorship revenue in 3 years (00:36)How Harry started his podcast and became the vertical farming expert (03:27)How Harry become aware of the industry of vertical farming (04:29)Engaging with sponsors (07:17)Starting the relationship with cultivated (11:00)How to talk with a new potential sponsor (11:56)Creative ways to leverage visibility in a space (18:26)Podcast niches of the future (21:03)Unexpected side effects of Harry’s podcast project (24:03)From getting an idea to building a podcast (25:44)How to connect with Harry (29:17)Additional sources:🤖 Let A.I. write your podcast show notes: https://www.usemelville.com✅ 2x your pod downloads in 90 days: https://morepodcastdownloads.com 🤝 Connect with me on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram👉 Check out my YouTube channel- - - 🎧 Check out Harry’s Vertical Farming Podcast👉 Visit Harry’s website🤝 Connect with Harry on LinkedIn
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The Dark Side of the Podcast Industry & Helping Grow My First Million | Jonathan Barshop
Jan 26, 202300:34:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Jonathan Barshop, an expert in growing business podcasts, shares the tactics and strategies he uses to increase listenership and drive growth. He also sheds light on the darker side of the podcast industry, revealing some of the sketchy practices that major companies use to generate millions of downloads.Join us as we dive into the world of podcast growth and learn how to grow your own show.You don’t wanna miss this one!Key Takeaways:Intro (00:00)The biggest podcast Jonathan works closely with right now (00:41)Softwares Jonathan uses to get more clarity on the retention of their campaigns (03:14)Podcast players that work best (05:12)If something's too good to be true, there's probably something fishy there (09:35)The dark web of podcasting (12:41)We tested out Headliner (15:34)How cross-promos within the network works (19:02)Is the guest a big factor in an episode performing? (27:27)How does social media play into the growth of podcasts? (30:05)Additional sources:🤖 Let A.I. write your podcast show notes: https://www.usemelville.com✅ 2x your pod downloads in 90 days: https://morepodcastdownloads.com 🤝 Connect with me on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.👉 Check out my YouTube channel.
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The Man Behind My First Million and Noah Kagan's YouTube Growth | Jeremy Mary
Jan 5, 202300:29:07Tap to summarize🤖 Let A.I. write your podcast show notes: https://www.usemelville.com ✅ 2x your pod downloads in 90 days: https://morepodcastdownloads.com Jeremy Mary has worked with some of the biggest content creators in the world. Including Noah Kagan, Tom Bilyeu, Jordan Peterson, My First Million, and more. His main focus is helping these creators dominate YouTube and that's exactly what we unpacked in this interview. Enjoy!
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EXCLUSIVE: TikTok's NEW podcast app could change the whole industry
Oct 18, 202200:08:37Tap to summarizeTikTok is about to drop a new podcast app, and I'm going to break down exactly how I see this impacting the growth of YOUR show!🤖 Automatically create podcast show notes: https://www.melville.app✅ We create Content Funnels™ that drive revenue: https://bit.ly/contentfunnels🎤 We create Content Funnels™: https://bit.ly/contentfunnels 🦸♂️ Join the Podcast Rocket community: https://bit.ly/podcast-community Connect with me: 👉 LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/ryan_linkedin👉 Instagram: https://bit.ly/helms-IG
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#1 Way We Are Growing Podcasts (This Method Won't Last Forever)
Aug 11, 202200:07:55Tap to summarize🤖 Automatically create podcast show notes: https://www.melville.app✅ We create Content Funnels™ that drive revenue: https://bit.ly/contentfunnelsIn today’s episode, I’m gonna break down the #1 easiest way to grow your podcast in 2022. You’ll learn the exact methods we’ve used to generate massive audiences for brands that are just starting out!Make sure you check it out!🎤 We create Content Funnels™: https://bit.ly/contentfunnels 🦸♂️ Join the Podcast Rocket community: https://bit.ly/podcast-community Connect with me: 👉 LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/ryan_linkedin👉 Instagram: https://bit.ly/helms-IG
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