What I've learned from my first year on YouTube

A little over a year ago I decided to start a YouTube channel for the Bamby Media brand.Not because we were searching for more clients, chasing extra revenue or I as the founder was interested in becoming a full-time content creator.Our mission was simple:Build a YouTube channel that serves as our live testing ground - a place where we could experiment, fail, and succeed with content strategies before implementing them for our clients' channels. We needed to be the guinea pigs for strategies we wanted our clients to try.That is what landed me on YouTube creating content once a week.Over the last 12 months, I have learned many lessons that I felt would be valuable for the aspiring YouTuber to take into consideration. So here they are for you. You’re welcome.CHAPTER MARKERS00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Video00:35 Background and Initial YouTube Journey01:14 Monetization Milestones and Early Experiences02:32 Key Lessons for New YouTubers04:05 Consistency and Content Quality07:23 Engaging with the YouTube Community08:46 Thumbnails, Titles, and Tools10:40 Content Consumption and Scripting12:43 Unexpected Successes and Viewer Needs15:28 Finding Joy and Building Systems18:03 Tracking Revenue and Subscriber Insights21:50 Final Thoughts and EncouragementBAMBY MEDIA LINKS:Podcast Content CalendarBook A ConsultationCustom Review Of Your Audio/EditYouTube ChannelGEAR WE USE HERE AT BAMBY MEDIA:SE Dyncaster DCM8Rode Boom ArmXLR CablesSony ZV E10Elgato CamlinkAputure Amaran 200d LED Video LightAputure Light Box MinPre-Amp/Mixers we recommendFocusrite Clarett+Rode Streamer XRodecaster Pro IIRodecaster Pro Duo