UPDATE: the video is out now! ukposts.info/have/v-deo/nXKmjpWcqZ5mtok.html See you next week with that planning video! Feel free to share your radical creator moments below also 🎉

Nate, I know I don't know you personally but I've been working to grow my UKposts channel for over a year now but only recently discovered your content. I gotta say, of the DOZENS of accounts that "offer advice", yours has been the most helpful hands down. I like that you keep it real and give straightforward, practical insights. Thanks for the energy that you put into your work! It's so helpful!

Nate. I've been listening to you for over six months now and your advice has paid off... literally. I was growing well. The first week of November, I was at 2,250 subs and averaged about 200-500 views per video. I was feeling pretty good. I had 1,600(roughly) watch hours and thought hey, I could get fully monetized by Spring. Well, one video changed everything. I posted on November 11th and it has over 260K views and I gained almost 20k subs just in November. I was monetized in a week LOL. Now, I'm averaging 800-1000 subs per day because of the snowball effect. I'm keeping things simple and not planning too hard or doing unnecessary videos. Thank you. For everything.

Love this Nick, great tips!

To the person who is reading this, don't give up on your channel. Keep going, it's going to be better. 💯

My takeaway moment for this one was right at the end: facing fear, and saying no to avoidance. I hit a dark spot with my channel this year, where I honestly wasn’t sure how to keep making content. Glad to have your channel to cheer me on while I get my legs back under me.

Probably the best advice i have seen on any of these how to grow your channel videos is the avoiding the short term actions unless of course you have no intent to make the videos you want, you just want to make videos people would watch. If you do that though you are just signing up for another 9-5 job and will miss out on how amazing youtube can be as a "job"

Hi Nate, thank you so much for all the youtube advice! I've been watching your videos for over a year now and it has helped me so much on my youtube journey-I thought it was time to add my first comment. This video resonated with me since I recently did a huge overhaul of my channel and my content. I had one breakout video that was ranking in search, but bringing in the wrong audience. It was painful removing that video, but I knew it wasn't going to benefit my target audience or my journey overall. For anyone that's starting their youtube channel, I just started with videos that were 'easy' to make. I've learned so much over the last year, but most of it I'm trashing because they're so awful and not the direction I want to head, but I learned not only 'just start', but so many skills from just 'doing'. Looking into 2024, these points were so helpful! My focus for the year ahead is to build my video library without focusing so much on 'catching' subs. When the value is there, the community will come. And I also appreciate that you recommend either shorts or long form. Permission to not do everything has been granted! :)

I feel like this is speaking to me. My instinct is to just "be me," but then the advice is always "ask for subs, hit the like button, etc." So then I end up not being authentically me.

"Not everyone should do UKposts shorts" resonates with me so much, I've made this mistake, and it took me a long time to train the algorithm to get the right audience.

You hit the nail on the head about fear. I started my channel simply because it was on my Bucket List. Making money or tons of viewers was not the main goal and yet there was hesitancy as I didn’t want to look stupid to the world. Regardless, I tossed the fear factor aside and just started enjoying the process.

Thank you so so much for these tips! Especially the one about "starting in the middle" was so valuable for me! I'm currently writing the script for my first video and I used a generic introduction but after your advice I've rewritten it and it sounds SO MUCH BETTER! I cannot thank you enough!

Hi Nate ! I have been following you since a while and you are definitely one of the best . Your way of explaining is simple and to the point . Cheers 😊

Yes, As UKposts viewers adapt and mature, content creators must adapt and mature.

Dude you are literally SAVING my channel with everything you say! i decided to make a new channel and i am implementing everything you say into it! Thank you so much!

Love this video and these tips. Facing fear is definitely what a lot of creators need to do and something I've been working on. Also, I like the advice of not being so polite in the intros!

So glad that I have "permission" to stop the UKposts shorts. I just am not a shorts creator. I decided to stop when I released a really slick two part clinical diagnosis (part one being the set up and part two being the payoff) only to have someone tell me that "I could make a video longer than 30 seconds" and shouldn't have broken it into two parts. In reality, each short was maxxed out at 60 seconds.

I'm.glad you are still doing content here, you have so much good knowledge to share and you do well at delivering it. Thank you 😊

Great video Nate! Much of my focus is turning toward 2024 so your next video is very timely. We have two videos left to produce and publish this year. December is always a challenge because of its inherent “distractions”. Taking time to be with family & friends and to celebrate the holidays becomes more of a priority this time of year. That is why I adjust my publishing schedule to accommodate for the end of the year. Having a lighter schedule in December also allows time to strategize and plan out the new year.

The quote at the end was awesome, I felt that. I agree 100% with your opinion on shorts, I've focus so much lately because it increases subs by a lot but those subs dont translate to long format videos. Great vid and thanks

You honestly give the best advice for content creation. I found you about a week ago and honestly the way you teach all your concepts is so much better than any other channel out there

Man I am learning so much from you, and putting it into practice and getting results! I can’t wait for the planning video, as I have found myself in a flexible plan and very excited about it!

As a small creator, I absolutely relate to that last point 😅 I've been going back and forth about whether I should stick to my current style (more editing, fully scripted) to one that's more authentic (less editing and scripting). I want my videos to connect with people and feel more “down to earth”, but I’m not sure if I’ll end up alienating my current audience or just having those videos fail completely. I might just be scared about getting outside of my comfort zone (especially when it comes to improv-ing since I’m not the most concise speaker), but I really want to try to move to this style in 2024-my goal is to make my videos feel more like “hangout sessions” rather than “just videos”. In the words of Think Media, I gotta punch fear in the face 👊

Great video, Nate. In line with a lot of your points, I think there's a real trap in creators wanting to go viral and "blowing up". In my opinion, it's neither realistic to aim for this (too many unpredictable variables), nor is it sustainable. It's much better to go for consistent, steady growth by creating high-quality, focused content. That way, subscribers and viewers who eventually find you can enjoy the library of content you've already produced, instead of having to wade through your previous failed attempts at going viral. In addition, steady growth means you won't be overwhelmed by a sudden influx of (potentially temporary) fans who have too much sway over your decisions before ultimately leaving.

The tip about starting the video like it would be in the middle is great. I have been trying it few times and it’s working well. I make travel video and instead of beginning with “hey guys welcome to country x”, i rather show some clips of the most iconic places, topic or funny moments (without revealing too much) before the intro.

Oh no! This one is going to be difficult for me! Stop being polite?? I'm Canadian! That just does not compute! 😉

This resonated so much! It made me think a lot as i have almost given up with youtube so many times for not growing but my small community is very engaging. I hope i am able to grow in 2024!

wow thanks!! Great tips for 2024. I started in 2018, tried different channels for different niches that I was interested in. After a convo with a friend I started a new channel in June or July, posted a couple test vids, nothing. In late Oct or Nov I got serious about creating content and posting on a schedule (3 times a week) and in a month I went from 0 to monetized. Mostly because I hit on a topic in my niche people often ask me about IRL so I decided to cover that topic as it's in my lane. To say I was shocked is an understatement. gimmicks, stay in my lane/ niche, stay on topic, stay focused on providing good information (if the content is good for the audience it's good for me), I don't do trends

I spent a few years ahead of stepping forward with content creation fixing my issue of avoiding finishing things. From personal projects to hobbies, video games and even finishing tv shows - I realized I had a massive issue of stopping part-way. It was so many half-done things piled up over time, it felt like I had built up a bad karmic groove for always stopping partway. So, I focused several years on being better at doing and completing things while also getting fully clear on what I wanted to do with content creation. I knew this would ensure I built up a lot of reps of finishing small things, and also larger things, so I was in the groove of doing and completing before committing to starting content creation, and also that I was so clear and excited about my vision for it, that it would carry me through. I really like your last point, Nate! I think maybe my approach was a little extreme, but I wanted to be fully sure I would be in the right groove of being a doer and not just a dreamer, and one that was good at finishing tasks before committing completely. That last point, made a lot of sense to me and felt a bit along that line of radically committing to something and deciding to do all it takes, so it doesn't matter how long it takes to come to fruition. I know Pixar was 7 years of hard work before becoming an 'overnight success'. It can take a lot longer to get to our goals than folks realize! But, it is still worth doing, so you got to be rooted in something deeper.

Nate, you're revolutionizing UKposts growth strategies! 🌟 Ditching polite intros for value pops is genius. 👏 Love how you challenge creators to rethink their approach, from snappy content delivery to audience-focused actions. Your insights on UKposts shorts and fear-facing are invaluable. Can't wait for the channel planning video! Keep inspiring! 💡🚀

Nick? Can we still have thumbs with our mouths open/surprised look? 😮

Thank you for this video. We just started our channel a week ago and we can't believe how supportive the UKposts community has been 😃😄 Don't give up on your channel. It doesn't matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop!

Thanks for the great advice, Nate. Shortening/editing the message is my big takeaway from this video. BTW I like that you leave the flubs and retakes in. Cheers 🤙🏽

Us Nates gotta stick together. I love watching your journey on UKposts. I'm in a similar boat, continuously making stuff that either flops or soars, and wondering why. I keep digging myself out of the hole, rolling over and trying something else. If I learn from it, I get better. If I wallow in it, I lose focus and drown. Looking forward to seeing your video next week.

Love your style Nate! I'm a new small channel and I started shorts for quick tips and video editing practice, but the long goal is to get much better at long form video. They are absolutely 2 different viewers, but I see that as almost 2 channels so that works for me. Staring in the middle of a project is so hard for me to wrap my head around it, but I'm willing to try it out. Thank you for your time!

Having just started my channel about a month ago, I'm definitely grateful to have your advice right away. I've made several changes based on your advice, and I always seem to notice an improvement. It's all on a small-scale mind you, but I'm hopeful it helps the channel grow even faster.

Thank you for these tips, I've been wracking my head around on how to go about with starting my UKposts channel and these tips puts a lot of things into clarity.

Thank you for talking about doing things in a balanced way and finding the middle path.

So excited just got monetized!! Blessings brother, thank you for your advise and example on how to build a channel!! 10k subscribers here we come!!

Great points. I always say keep it informal and down to earth. And keep it real like you’re talking to someone like a friend. That makes it more relatable. Great video. Subscribed.

I appreciate this so much! Helped me build on thoughts I’ve already had on multiple platforms, not just UKposts!

Thank you for this! I’ve had the same thoughts about intros. I get so frustrated when people give a 3 minute intro… especially when it’s followed by “let’s jump right into it”

Nate you always craft episodes covering the unconventional tips that bring the underlying growth. So many other YT experts just parrot each other about the easy topics like keywords & consistency. Nate I was soooo happy when I saw you created your own channel. Right on. Your tips have helped me quickly grow to 20k subs from 900k views. Thats about a 2.5% view-to-sub ratio. Not bad. That only comes from creating a cohesive community who has some sort of emotional connection to the creator.& their content.

Thank you so much for all these tips, they are very helpful. Going to be implementing these tips this year as I try to grow my channel.

Nate, your dear mother is a smart lady! And obviously, a good mom! Thanks for sharing these myths. And thanks for being radical! You've inspired me and my one-eyed rescue dog to perhaps take a few more chances with our channel in 2024! Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! 🎄🎅🐶

Good stuff! Appreciate the advice. Looking forward to the planning video, my creation process is sporadic so it’ll be interesting to see

Thank you so much for this info! I’m new to this and trying to learn all I can to grow my channel. This video was very direct and gave helpful tips!

Thanks for the tips! I've noticed the 'start in the middle thing' on channels I've subscribed to, and it does pull me in. I'm going to try it on my next video!

What useful information! As a new creator, thank you for your advice of starting in the middle and facing fear. It gives me the push to keep going! Creating the channel is my "something different " and I have to learn how to grow through it.

Really interesting. I think I'm sort of doing at least some of these intuitively, but crystallising them into clear points is so helpful. The clarity you bring to this subject is top draw.

Thank you Nate, always appreciate your insight. I started UKposts this June (different channel) and was primarily shorts. But I did mix in a long form video once a week relating to the same topic. Once MW3 came out, I ditched the shorts and focused on long from How To videos for MW3. Within the last few weeks I have jumped from 420 to 600 subscribers, which is my fastest growth thus far! I used very simple thumbnails with context to solve viewers problems that didn’t already have a solution on UKposts. Essentially supply and demand. Now people are commenting with questions and thank yous for my help! I feel like I’m actually building a community now which is an amazing feeling. This is my roundabout way of saying thank you because your tips have been helping me along the way. Cheers! 💜

Growing on tiktok taught me so much about retention. Starting like the video is already half way done is the key over there so now I’m using my short form content learnings to make full length videos!

Thank you Nate🙏🤗 For the inspiration…Looking forward for your next video 😀

This is wonderful. Already doing a few and it's time to improve for 2024. Thank you. 😊

Thank you! I watched another video of yours last night and after watching this one, I decided it’s not something i’m going to focus on

Glad to see you’ve started your own channel. Good job, “Nick”

So looking forward to your next video! I'm planning on putting this channel on the back burner and starting new and fresh with a channel that is more in line with my profession and passion. I'm so excited about it that it is hard to focus on what to do in what order while trying to manage my time efficiently while working full time. And also considering brining someone else who is just getting into my field on board as well. It's health related and information based, so my main concern is getting the channel to grow without having an affiliation with a large healthcare system. That being said, those large healthcare system's information, while good, is very dry and not always practical, so I think there is an extreme need for a different perspective. But, prioritizing and setting the path for success are my current interests. I've done it before with this channel, but not as intenionally. I can't wait to hear what you have to say so that I set up my new channel for success. Thank you! (Also interested in knowing when you'd suggest getting more one on one feedback from experts such as yourself or others in your space. I need to get it going first, but if very intentional from the get-go do I have someone look at my progress at 6 months, 1 year, a certain video release count, once making a little income, etc?) Ok, that was 5 times longer than expected. I'm a bit excited for my next, and more focused venture!

I admire the way of your style. Thank you so much for sharing this video.

Yep, definitely called me out on the last point, Nate. 😅 There are a lot of things I have ideas about doing, but after becoming afraid, I don't bother. I think it's finally time to change that 👍🏾. Thanks so much for another radical video, man! You're doing an amazing job!

always an insightful watch, thank you for dishes these old tips out... My personal channel is almost at 10K so hyped to continue to grow in 2024!

Nate you are awesome my man! Ive been watching your videos daily the past week on my own personal account and my YT channel account. I've been making myself watch your videos twice to really grasp the information. You've become my new workout playlist💪🧠. Thanks

The diagrams really add to and anchor these vids Nate. Thanks.

Great video Nate. Thanks for the words of advice to all the UKpostsrs here. Hopefully this leads to more fun and success for all in 2024. Keep it coming and remember all, do what you enjoy, not what you think others would. And the rest should fall into place. With some helpful tips and advice as found here.

For our next video recording, we will follow every suggestion you provided, Nate. Thank you! Your advice has seamlessly integrated into our workflow.

Cannot wait to see the “planning your year” vid. As someone just finishing year 1 on UKposts, I still don’t feel like I understand all the rhythms quite yet, so I’d value your experience. P.s. missing card at 9:45 for the roast vid

As always you give good advice. Thank you. I love the start in the middle pieces. It's good advice on how to shift energy to something that feels better on screen. :)

I can attest to using shorts. I made a few, got some subs, did nothing for my channel. Now I just stick to mostly long form. I am trying to improve my thumbs and titles which is hard because I cannot script most of my content due to the nature of my vids(funny skits aside). Trying to break the mold of the average outdoor channel is a challenge but fun and I receive mostly positive feedback, so I will keep focusing on the long term audience that enjoys the style I am still perfecting. Thanks for all you awesome advice Nate! How can someone not know your name is Nate? An alter ego would be hilarious, I have a few myself! 😁

Thanks Nick, learned lots 👌✨- great vid!

I really love the top down camera with the whiteboard. It's unique and adds a nice touch to your videos. Thanks for all that you do!

Hey Dominik! Thanks for the good summarized video.

I’m so happy I found your channel! I’ve been on UKposts for years and the growing is very slow! Would love a video specific to ASMR since those videos are quite different and tricky and the competition is super high!

Literally hundreds of videos on “how to grow on UKposts” but nothing is like this!! Great information and tips man very fresh and interesting content love your energy & honesty! You can tell how genuine and passionate you are, Well done Fantastic video!

Hi Nate - thank you once again for the heads up approach to making videos for 2024. I made many of these changes back in September this year (2023) and the results show in the stats. My channel has grown in subs, views and watch hours. Once again thank you for help and inspiration 😃😃

Really loving your tips Nate! Keep 'em coming!

This gave me a bit more help that I needed for my channel, I’m trying to document my first year filmmaker and I will take these tips into making my videos going forward!

Thank you always for the value you bring to UKposts! 🎉 these videos are always so helpful and validating

Just what I needed to hear this morning. Thanks Nate!

Facing fear was the most crucial one for me, thanks💯✌️

Love all your updates! Thanks!

Thank you so much, Nate! I am very excited to work more on my intros now!! 🎉

NATE is getting better at this. His presentation here is his best by far. He seems relaxed, a little dismissive and cooler. I like this guy.

That last tip was deep! It's definitely got me pondering. Thanks for the insight 👍🏾

I really like the way you put out your content. Very informative, fun, and hey Nick, you look like a cool dude.

Super valuable advice! I'll be back for this planning video for sure

THANK YOU NICK FOR THE TIPS.

Love the ending!! Great advice.

I really appreciate the reasoning for why to do, or not to do shorts👍. There must be value for both parties!! Well said Nate man. I also agree with the topic of making thumbs simple, and not complicated. I used to stress and try to work so hard on them. There is actually a wonderful freedom in simplicity. Another banger video folks. Cheers Nate🤙

Great video. Great timing. People def searching stuff like this up.

Man oh man you resonated with me today. I just started a video podcast, and I really H-A-T-E my intro! But on another note, I had a business coach tell me that I should start posting more shorts here to grow my channel. While I have a great idea for a series of shorts, you have made me rethink. This month I need to spend some time deciding what direction to take my channel in 2024. I have been a bit all over the place.

I've felt called out quite a few times in this video I need to watch it again and write down the stuff. And great job Nate, this was one of the most resonating videos for me from your channel. 😀 I've been posting videos for a few years already and my problem is I like doing different things so my channel has slowly shifted from solely art channel to bullet journaling one and now it's both bujo AND reading and I know it's not the best strategy but honestly, youtube is labour of love for me. And yes, fear, always present and on top of that there is handicap? (if I can call it that) of not being born in English speaking country and thus not being as expressive and spontaneous in my videos because I'm constantly translating words in my head and also looking them up in translator. That said, I love my channel and I want to get better in 2024. I'm currently thinking about profile and banner changes (maybe channel name as well) but I want to think them through properly first. Thank you again for posting amazing videos. And sorry for the wall of text. 😅

That was very insightful, thank you Nick.

Hey, NATE absolutely love what you’re doing with the new channel. Just turned 10,000 subs, unfortunately it’s a really tight niche with expensive equipment. Starting a second channel next year

Yay Fear! I was just thinking on this recently, I had a fear over my potential longform content getting backlash which is foolish in hindsight, given ive only been doing shorts this year lol. Im glad i just spent this year on my shorts though, I've learnt alot on all aspects of production so in a way my longform debuts going to be significantly better than if i just jumped straight into it

thanks Nick. ❣ you're the best.

Thanks Nate for being a massive inspiration to me starting my channel 😊

This helped so much. Thanks Nick! 💪

Radical and inspiring! Thanks, Nate! 🙌

Ok,finally on point talk,good info Nate..thanks🙂

That's awesome nate! I love the fact you brought up fear in all this. Very helpful for being a small channel

Thank you! Just what I never knew I needed