9 years on YouTube and over 100,000 subscribers (thank you!), knowing what I know now, this is what I would do differently if I started my YouTube channel today.

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9 ways to make your YouTube channel stand-out around the Oscars. Ideas for new channels and those looking to create something new.

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Watch my interview with Hollywood Director Christopher Shawn Shaw

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Check out Sean Chandler Talks About Movies

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Alysa Liu's gold medal performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics was amazing on a lot of levels. So what can content creators learn from her? More than you may think.

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Watch these for more:

Alysa Liu wins gold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg0h9iZ1ZAg

NBC Sports interview with Alysa Liu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUOvLHlNxOo

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Final Cut Pro is part of Apple's Creator Studio. And as a stand-alone app. So is it free or not? Let's talk.

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Here's a list of editing apps. I've used some but not all. Read the TOS of service before you decide: https://bit.ly/4aqzQ2C

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22 minutes and 42 seconds of the best YouTube advice from some really amazing YouTubers. Regardless of where you are on your YouTube journey, I know you’ll get a lot out of their advice. Let’s go!

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Links to check out

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Check out the full interviews

• Gigmaster - ⁠https://youtu.be/VBSVuIJRdFQ⁠

• Brian G. Johnson - ⁠https://youtu.be/71K7xfORAV4⁠

• Field Guide to DIY - ⁠https://youtu.be/m1xcPZkXt8c⁠

• Nick Nimmin - ⁠https://youtu.be/DuUTyRDMwEU⁠

• Meredith Marsh - ⁠https://youtu.be/AGgAt3JTMec⁠

• Jason T. Lewis - ⁠https://youtu.be/Qn4guufZObo⁠

• Jeff Bartsch - ⁠https://youtu.be/NLQitiP6uXk⁠

• Dale L. Roberts - ⁠https://youtu.be/MOrfQjNBRIQ⁠

• Tom Buck - ⁠https://youtu.be/RH1aOPLoumE⁠

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Something simple to do now for yourself and others to enjoy one day.

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Some options if you want to record but can’t be there in person

• StreamYard - https://streamyard.com/?fpr=kevinkolbe

• Riverside - https://riverside.sjv.io/qz65OL

• Zoom - https://www.zoom.com/

• Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/landing

• iPhone

Videos mentioned

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• https://youtu.be/Rv7vL93pKA0

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Well snap, YouTube says its my 9th birthday, well in channel years. Sharing the 9 lessons learned along the way.

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YouTube's CEO, Neal Mohan, shared his vision and priorities for YouTube in 2026 and what this means for creators. A couple of the things are really, really cool. Let's talk.

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