Colin & Samir Break Down What's Working on YouTube Today

Save 20% on 1of10 using code JAY20: https://creatorscience.co/1of10-yt-colinsamir Save 25% of our Podcast Like A YouTuber course: https://creatorscience.co/PLAY-colinsamir I interviewed YouTube legends, @ColinandSamir. They are the most influential duo in the creator economy. Today, they talk about how to build a channel that stands the test of time. In this episode, you’ll learn the importance of formats in building a strong brand, how to set your channel up for financial success, and we vent about miscellaneous gripes we all have. **Special offer from Colin & Samir has been fully claimed** 🧠 CreatorHQ Operating System: https://creatorhq.co 🧰 My Gear: https://creatorscience.com/toolbox 📬 Newsletter: https://creatorscience.com 🧪 Join The Lab: https://join.creatorscience.com TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - The Most Influential Duo on YouTube 01:08 - What Are Successful YouTubers Doing Right Now 03:47 - Relationship Between Consistency and a Strong Brand 10:53 - Level Up Your Channel with 1of10 (AD) 12:38 - What Consistency Looks Like in the C&S Brand 16:27 - Don’t Commercialize Your Passion 18:51 - Turning Your Channel Into a Business 25:52 - The Future of Monetization 29:41 - YouTubers Are Underselling Themselves to Brands 39:02 - Merch as a Revenue Driver Vs Brand Loyalty 41:12 - Future of Shorts 44:07 - What Happens When Thumbnails Become Less Important 46:41 - What’s the Deal with Livestreaming 50:23 - Venting to Each Other About the World Around Us 55:46 - Learn How to Secure High Paying Brand Deals *** CONNECT WITH COLIN AND SAMIR 🌐 Website: https://www.colinandsamir.com/ 🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/ColinandSamir 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colinandsamir/ 📹 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColinandSamir *** CONNECT WITH ME 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/jayclouse 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayclouse/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayclouse 💼 LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jayclouse 🦋 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jay.blog *** TEAM Founder + Host // Jay Clouse: https://creatorscience.com/ Producer // Conor Conaboy: https://twitter.com/conorconaboy Edited By // Conor Conaboy & Jana Škulová: https://x.com/janaskulova Thumbnail Artist // Jonathan Sippel: https://twitter.com/thumbnailgrail