I love the "get it? Doors open." lol I'm on a similar journey from transitioning from short form to long form. There's so much more value in long form IMO but def takes more work. Here to support your journey!

@DarrenNaylor

3 ай бұрын

Hahah, thanks 🤝 I definitely agree that it takes more work, but I think that’s the exact reason the quality of the material is better. There’s a larger barrier to entry and I think that’s what makes people have to be more creative instead of just doing quick trends.

@teeLovesLife

2 ай бұрын

I like to mix it up!!!!

@JeffreyKnuppelMD

2 ай бұрын

@@DarrenNaylor I 100% agree that the quality of long-form is better, and I prefer the connection with others that it can provide. I just hope that KZread doesn’t penalize creators who don’t want to make shorts. I realize they want to compete with tiktok, but to me watching tiktok is like jumping into a car that’s already going 100 mph, and when you’re done you just jump out of the car. Long-form YT isn’t like that at all. I appreciate that you’re doing what matters to you.

@DavySTUN

2 ай бұрын

@@JeffreyKnuppelMD As someone that has been pseudo-researching/learning all things online, esp. with regards to seeing trends/patterns coming and def. going for numerous years. The pattern for less fake BS, less copycat content, less tactics more truth, less scammers, less Bot created content is going to be the lead going forward. Long form will help audiences decide who is BS vs true YT content that vast majority of humans want. Short form has a place, maybe some will do both, but best believe long form will only help in building an audience or a place to share for those being their true self. I also say this because of what the actual platforms state not someone telling me cause they heard from 7 other creators. If I can say anything over the years of people watching, haha, If you have the natural urge to share/create videos, than follow it, but never because you want to be like someone, or think its quick n easy to do, or a money grab. Know yourself before you give of self. Stay Smilin'

@rickhopkinson

2 ай бұрын

@@DavySTUNwell said 👍👌💯

After building the courage, I finally started a KZread channel to showcase the step-by-step process of creating wire-art cars, a childhood passion I had neglected for years. I just hit 125 subscribers! 🎉

@Recover_Your_P.O.W.E.R

28 күн бұрын

Congratulations! Keep growing!

@30AndHatingIt

24 күн бұрын

Keep it up, and remember to put the creativity and outlet first… success and monetization second.

@MrsHayes2014

20 күн бұрын

That's awesome. Still a struggle. Glad that u have that momentum going!

@BigMush9000

12 күн бұрын

Yes, bro! I did the same a month ago....slowly building something with my mushroom growing hobby

@LEVIS_FREDDY_MALALA

10 күн бұрын

I just subscribed 👍🏿

KZread is king among all social media platforms. There is a learning curve here instead of just constant dopamine hits

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

1000%

@rizqimlncreative

2 ай бұрын

Couldn’t fucking agree more! 💯

@indica77

2 ай бұрын

Exactly

@crazyaboutfooty

2 ай бұрын

Well said 👏

@brandonsmith2485

2 ай бұрын

That’s facts 💯

I'm 3 years in, 3.5k subscribers, monetized in November and all I can say is that you hit the nail on the head with this video. KZread is the best decision I ever made after the pandemic and I'm still publishing and going strong. Those of you reading this, keep going! It's so worth it, even outside of getting monetized - KZread helped me get a new job, it seconds as a video editing portfolio & it has helped build my personal brand 100x more than the last 10 years on IG ever did.

@aerickwander

2 ай бұрын

I get 350 in 1 year... can't seems moving recently and kinda giving up hahaha

@TARIQABDELPHOTO

2 ай бұрын

@@aerickwander it took me a whole year to get my first 200-300 subscribers! Keep it up! Make search based content if possible, update older titles & thumbnails, and make uploading a video every week or 2 part of your routine! 💪🏽

@FreshStart215

2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@SamanthaRegimbal

2 ай бұрын

Ohhh yes!! Makes sense!! 😮❤

@aerickwander

2 ай бұрын

@@TARIQABDELPHOTO thanks for the tips!

I just recently hit 1000 subscribers and, oddly, I may have felt a greater sense of accomplishment hitting that goal than when I completed a PhD in Molecular Biology which took 6 years. It's probably because it was so far out of my comfort zone when I started, so it took a lot more effort than I ever thought it could. Having the data trend positively and then hitting goals is a pretty awesome feeling sometimes.

@gabrielottaviano

2 ай бұрын

That’s so cool to read’ Subscribed just to keep the trend up 😁

@thegoodobserver

2 ай бұрын

You perfectly described why it's felt like such an accomplishment for me as well. It's extremely uncomfortable talking to a camera and then putting it out there for the world to see. Cheers to never giving up!

@Chanettes_Unique

2 ай бұрын

Congratulations

@dr.options

2 ай бұрын

@@Chanettes_Unique thanks!

@Halfstunthalfman

2 ай бұрын

Let’s gooooo

"Share these things, and trust they will find their audience" - I love that about this platform.

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely 🤝

@RavenPhyreRanch

2 ай бұрын

hope so! :)

@InnerPeaceSounds

2 ай бұрын

That's true!

@elissawatsonvlog

2 ай бұрын

Same!

@jedi.master.j

2 ай бұрын

I read this as he said it 😂 the universe works in mysterious ways 😂

I legit thought this was a video by a big channel with 2 million subscribers. Bro you’re criminally underrated!!!

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate you!

@Knefiaa

2 ай бұрын

This!!

@AaronDoster

2 ай бұрын

Facts

@atoncybiker2022

2 ай бұрын

Me too! Wow. I have learnt a lot. This one is hot lava. Will erupt sooner than you think.

@user-lu6pz1fm6f

2 ай бұрын

for real

68 subscribers here.. Good luck to everyone out there pushing until breakthrough. GODSPEED to us.

@itsamyre

2 ай бұрын

Subscribing now

@AVVGaming1

2 ай бұрын

I am on 12 subscribers so I actually look at channels like yours as my goal! Congrats on getting 68 as that's 68 people who love your content!

@Princewilltech

2 ай бұрын

@@AVVGaming1 thanks a lot fam, just dropped a sub

@coulsonjackson

2 ай бұрын

66 subscribers here. Gained 18 in the last 10 ish days. I know it’s nothing but it’s crazy inspiring.

@AVVGaming1

2 ай бұрын

Oh thank you so much! I also subbed to yourself, I am going to watch through the videos once I get off my day job!@@Princewilltech

I’m a 39 year old mom, professional photographer and filmmaker and this really resonated with me. I like the challenge of uploading a video a week to push yourself. I’m going to try that.

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

Love to hear it! Just keep creating and experimenting 🤝👍

@GavinKohAquascaping

2 ай бұрын

I actually did the 30 days short challenge, took about an hour a day to make a decent short and it blew up my metrics by hundreds of percent. Keep in mind I already had material from my past long form video which I shortened to 15 - 20 second shorts. It's a great way to see what works, what doesn't and be surprised by what does.

@AnaLeiman

Күн бұрын

@cherishchee Absolutely! as someone who just started - I would suggest - just start - and try to get fun out of the process. First few videos always suck - but it is like everything on the journey of life. First steps, first days at works etc.

"Creating for myself". That's it right there. I worked in TV for 15+ years. I got to work on some cool stuff. But nothing is as satisfying as creating FOR YOURSELF. Not for your boss. Not for an audience. Not for a marketing team. Just you.

@elissawatsonvlog

2 ай бұрын

Love this! I only want to create videos that I personally would love to watch and I know that there are others that enjoy my videos and content because I get subscribers regularly and engagement. Not a lot but some.

@williampowell3378

2 ай бұрын

I dig it

@MomsTravelTeam

24 күн бұрын

exactly. I want subscribers and I'm revisiting past Travel and future travel. I want people to view, but I'm making it for myself.

@MomsTravelTeam

24 күн бұрын

@@elissawatsonvlog same - I want to share all the places I visit. I want to share tips and tricks about travel. I live in San Diego - there are literally millions of things I can create content on. Things that I've been overlooking. My style will be my offering, just me, talking about San Diego places and things. Eventually I'll even show my face - LOL

Seems like a lot of creative people are coming back around to KZread and approaching it in a different way. For me, it's not about CRUSHING the algorithm or finding the secret in the sauce. It's just about "Making" something and putting it out there.

@artistcharlesmaring

2 ай бұрын

💯 true story… I set aside YT for a while but now finding my way back

@AshleyJayneArt

2 ай бұрын

Exactly!! I'm just enjoying the process. 🙂

@sammcdermottmedia

2 ай бұрын

So true

@hameedcole

2 ай бұрын

Hmmmmmm I liked! 👍🏿

@LogicByProxy

2 ай бұрын

@@artistcharlesmaring stick with it man!

You found the winning combination. Being a KZreadr is very similar to running your own business. You should upload things people want to see, just like businessman should offer product/service that people need. And when the growth becomes real, you can consider hiring people to help you run your channel more efficiently. The most difficult part is starting and growing of course, but patience and hard work (with a little bit of Famester) will always pay off at the end. Good luck to everybody, I hope everyone is going to succeed one day.

@heemanmcspeed

2 ай бұрын

That's really encouraging, thank you.

@Shirley-kl2jm

2 ай бұрын

Alot info.ive gotta relisten when not so sick..thank you .

@mynotaryjourney9753

7 күн бұрын

Your KZread post is refreshing. I forgot people used to just post real life content experiences in feelings like you did here. Things we can relate to. Good stuff

“What am I doing here? I’m sharing myself, I’m sharing my energy”. We gotta do this first and foremost for ourselves, mostly for ourselves as a way to honour our own innate right to be, to express whatever we’ve brought to share and give to the world. I’ve been procrastinating creating my channel precisely because of the fear of sharing who I am, fear of opening up, fear of blossoming into the world. People can be really fucking cruel and the more sensitive one is the less encouraged they feel to get exposed and judged. I’m much closer than I’ve ever been though. The awful lot of shadow work I’ve done is bringing fruitful results. Thank you for this very necessary video mate.

@mhickey4669

Ай бұрын

Right there with ya, buddy. ❤

@jy.9057

29 күн бұрын

I can completely relate to your words. Going on healing journey too, creating and putting myself out there is me overcoming my own shadows, we are in this together!

KZread is the best place to create content as a long term asset. I have a channel where I havent posted in 2yrs and it has just had a huge surge in subs and watch hours with just 12 videos.

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

That's amazing, man. I never knew that about this platform. Definitely one of my favorite parts about it so far.

I’m so tired of short form - algorithms and shadowbans and negativity not only from the trolls but the actual platforms. A lot of us are tired of trying to change the world in 30 seconds! I’ve been thinking about how to make this change back into long form and this video is very encouraging. One video a week it is. Thank you!

@simplistiqreflections

2 ай бұрын

One is what he did, more than one you'll hit the algorithm quicker. The more you put out the quicker you'll hit.

@MomsTravelTeam

24 күн бұрын

exactly - I like shorts but now I'm creating long form. Travel stuff with voiceovers using CapCut. I don't want to be that "influencer in the wild" doing crazy things and annoying people.

Instagram was my main platform but the constant ads and poor algorithm was overwhelming. I started posting on KZread without worrying about the content or how it would "perform". I'd say I have been in creative bliss lately without all those worries. I started to create for myself again

Here's to all that will grow and hit their first 500 and beyond 🍻 Stay dedicated!

"Get in the habit of creating" is fantastic advice. Thank you for the reminder!

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

🤝🤝

I've learnt 3D printing, coding and how to build a gaming pc entirely on youtube from scratch, this are just random examples. I love this platform

If you found yourself on this video I hope you reach your goal don’t give up !! 🙏🏽🙏🏽

@Carrie1229tryingtomakeithappen

8 күн бұрын

❤

I couldn’t have put it better myself, this is exactly why my husband and I started our channel only a few days ago. For US. We don’t can’t if we get followers or likes or whatnot. We just want to connect with like minded people and expand on our knowledge in this community while making memories! Thank you for the encouragement and the transparency!

@simplistiqreflections

2 ай бұрын

Your followers will come fa sure!

I have 19 subscribers and am so happy with it in the short time I've been on you tube. This video gives me the encouragement to keep going❤❤ thank you

@simplistiqreflections

2 ай бұрын

Always keep going even when your mind is telling you to stop. It gets greater later.

@Corbys_Creations

2 ай бұрын

I sure hope so. It's starting to get hard if I don't get subs but I'm not giving up

Thanks man I’m an older guy with no tech background minimal video editing skills and just started learning to bass fish and doing videos info was great for me I appreciate!!!!!

Ive just come from ‘the land of instant gratification’ and restarting over here and it’s so refreshing. It feels very welcoming and as you say, encourages you to create and grow in a healthy way. Ty. ✨

Bro… I have 147 subscribers and I needed this so much. I couldn’t get myself to record anything for 5 years but yesterday I made 2 vlogs …. Ima go edit them and upload right now ❤️✌🏼 god bless

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

Love to hear it!!

@AVVGaming1

2 ай бұрын

147 subscribers is awesome! I hope one day to reach that level! Well done to you!

have to say I agree with you 100%. youtube is where it's at!

I came across your channel this morning after releasing a video of my own and decided to give it a try to hear your two cents. I think everything you said is exactly right. I’m 2+ years in and find nothing but growth on this platform. I don’t compete, I don’t have envy, I’m not jealous of bigger creators because I am making for me. I’m also grateful to the 4300 people who enjoy what I do, and I think that’s a big difference between KZread and the other platforms. I think it’s a community here is quite possibly more valuable than any other platform. Anyhow, I really enjoyed this video, so keep painting and acting and creating because you’re pretty damn good at it.

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

I really appreciate it and congrats on your success in here so far! That’s a great audience for such a short period of time. Cheers to growth and creating 🙏🏻

@tonysfluidart

2 ай бұрын

@@DarrenNaylor You too, Darren!!

@thefernwehtype

2 ай бұрын

I feel the same as you!

@NatureLover80193

2 ай бұрын

Congratz on your success bro..Im grateful to hear from you, as newbie channel, Hoping to be like you, God Bless you more..In everything we do, we must put God first for He will guide us on our way❤❤

@letsgohogwild2394

2 ай бұрын

I started 5 years ago never took it seriously and only had 12 subs for that time Then I did something about woke and bud lite. With Super Bowl. I got 3.7 view it shock me. So I put up my first serious video on story that happened this week as a truck driver that had a few problems. And called an April fools joke. In last 8 hours since posting I’m over 50 views and I’m sure the subs will eventually come. I just planning to tell stories of my road trips Some will take off and others will give the attitude that they just wasted 5 minutes of their time

I discovered many genuine individuals on KZread, and it's enjoyable to engage with people, especially creators who interact with their audience. I'm exhausted by the quick pace of short-form content and prefer storytelling like you do. I wish you more success and telling more stories.

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

I really appreciate it! More to come :)

Man this video struck a chord. I can relate here. Got so burnt out trying to keep up on IG that I just quit creating content altogether and just recently I got back into editing videos I shot months ago and really enjoyed it. This was the video I needed to see today to push me back to creating long form content that I enjoy and stop worrying about what’s trending. Thank you!

You just proved your point to me. I clicked on this thinking I'd watch the first few minutes and then click away. You retained me via authenticity and not using overly stimulating cuts, edits, and retention techniques. I watched the entire video. You were simply honest. Well done, and thank you.

It's awesome how you mentioned you tried to do YT a few times before, but then you really committed to doing 1 video per week. That's exactly my story right there! I've always wanted to do YT for the longest and have it a few tries but never really committed. Then this year, I decided to go all in and start what I called PROJECT48, where I post at least 1 video per week for the rest of the year (started first week of Feb and from there, there's 48 weeks left in the year...get it? 😅). But yeah just posted my 7th video and have more on the way! Can't wait to see where this YT journey takes me.

The fun part happens when you grow and want to maintain it.

Well, I'm in my forties and going out on this limb! Thank you for sharing!

Really happy this showed up on my home page. Thanks for putting yourself out there and giving some insight and words of encouragement.

@DarrenNaylor

3 ай бұрын

I’m really glad to hear that and I appreciate it!

This is uplifting. I started a channel with no previous history on other platforms and may have had too high expectations in terms of numbers but I came to terms with just focusing on having fun and doing what I want rather than playing the catch up game of mr beast and company.

@GregtheGrey6969

2 ай бұрын

Subbed😊

It is so refreshing to watch a video on this topic that isn't gimmicky or unrealistic. Thank you for the inspiration

I’m actually a guitar KZreadr so this was pretty funny when you used that as an example. Agree so much on how KZread videos stick around as opposed to instagram and TikTok. I have videos from long ago that suddenly get a boost in views and comments. So if a video I make doesn’t get a lot of views at the start, it doesn’t feel wasted. Just reached 1000 subs a little while ago and it’s growing every day, so it’s a very fun process.

I like to think that you left the camera going all night between Day 1 and Day 2 and then edited out 8+ hours of total darkness and silence. Now that would be relatable (to me, anyway). New subscriber, btw.

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

hahahah my memory cards would never forgive me. Welcome, I appreciate you 🤝

@MilkingMama

2 ай бұрын

Haha, love this comment!

I really needed this! I’m a Christian filmmaker wanting to go full time as a creator to share the word of God through a different perspective! Trying to land brands and going viral but now I understand it’s about his time and plan and I just wanna enjoy this process in hope I appreciate you fr God bless you in your business and you blow up!🙏🏾

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

That's cool to hear, just keep creating things that are meaningful to you and your purpose and they should find the right audience.

@BibleinContext-dw5cl

2 ай бұрын

Tuank you. I'm a.... "Christian content creator " as well, and still try to find my feet, and not easy. But I realize I need to commit to the long haul. Thanks 😊

@onestepcloserproduction

2 ай бұрын

@@BibleinContext-dw5cl commit to God and everything else will follow 🙏🏾

@ShaeTaylorLife

2 ай бұрын

A Christian film maker that is awesome!!!

@onestepcloserproduction

2 ай бұрын

@@ShaeTaylorLife thank you 🙏🏾🙌🏾

21 subscribers in! Started my channel 1 week ago and feel extremely good to share my thoughts with everyone so openly! Best of luck to every new KZread creator for stepping out of your comfort zone to contribute to the society! Onwards and Upwards!

I agree with you, I started making youtube videos in 2015 maybe, now reaching 20k subscribers. There were times I gave up on it, but always was confused about why youtube encourages “trends” instead of original content creators. Your video gave me a motivation to keep making original content instead of getting carried away by “trending topics”.

Thank you! I needed this. ❤

Its a strange feeling when a video speaks directly to you. Well done my friend

Love that YT recommended you to me. I love that you mentioned announcing your channel and subsequently not doing much. I still haven’t told anyone about my channel 2 years on. Your vid did a great job of hitting many thoughts and guilts I’ve felt as a small channel without much time to post. Subbed! 💪

Thanks for this video, Darren. I enjoyed every single moment of it. I hope you grow and see your content (film, painting etc) getting out there to people that love it. I am on KZread since almost the beginning of KZread. I never saw anything special happening with my channel (i was never consistent with posting every week or every 2 weeks or anything like that) but there are two things I know for sure: 1. Some people have seen and enjoyed my music (that's great, i have no complaint about it) and 2. SOMEDAY, *maybe* one of my songs will get super viral, after 5-10-15 yrs (and if I am dead, my children will earn some money from dad's music lol). The best part of YT is that there is ALWAYS a chance for any video to get discovered and spread. It is not a spreed, it is a marathon (for most creators). But that's also what makes me feel the same, as you: Less pressure. I have been on TikTok , Instagram etc and..... nope, it doesn't work positively for me either. That "trial and error" game is not ok for me. On KZread I like the fact that you "plant" something and SOMETIME, if it's worth it, it will "bloom" (sooner or later). So I don't have the stress (of course I don't make a living from it either. It's my hobby... for which I pay of course - to be able to make videos etc -) of waiting to see what happens. I just post and forget.

Love it bro. I'm following your journey.

This video was very much needed! Thank you for sharing! 😊

This was so genuine and so many great points made. It’s so hard to not be distracted by the other flashy social media opportunities. Thank you for the encouragement and redirection.

This is what i needed to hear! .. Thanx for input and keep up the good work :)

Darren, thank you for this wonderful video! Very heartwarming and inspiring❤I started recording videos myself just a few months ago after quitting drinking and smoking and switching to SR. And it's just recently taken off. Subscribed and will follow your success!

I'm pretty convinced that making what you love will bring you happiness. Now, I am working on my channel teaching a new language and I enjoy the process.

Thank you Darren, I needed to hear this.

This video is what my spirit guides wanted me to see today. I can personally attest this was the reason for my switch and honestly my videos are 4 me and I hope my content finds its audience but this platform gives me more room to be original. I HATE TRENDS. I hate being a follower and I spent YEARS on other platforms & realized psychologically it was stealing my passion; I allowed it bc my focus shifted for the wrong reasons. Thanks for sharing. I’m growing on my main KZread channel & I’m really going to keep at it. This was confirmation❤

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

The trends can be fun to do here and there, but those platforms are now just built on people doing only trends. There is very little unique creativity anymore. Glad to hear you’ve shifted your focus! You’re in the right place 🤝

Nice message dude, well said. It's time for people to wake up and leave a legacy on youtube.

I'm so glad this video popped up on my home feed. I must admit, at first I thought it would be just like the others but I genuinely got a lot of value out of this. I'm the same, I love the slower nature of KZread and how you can share things in a longer format.

Really enjoyed and needed this. Thanks!

I was kinda like you till it clicked for me in February...I started posting consistently...and the growth has been encouraging...now I'm doubling to make more videos that i want to watch... The tip you really need is "START" thanks bro 🔥

You nailed it. KZread can lift you up when you're down. While other platforms are designed to hook you in and pull you down so low you're desperate...yet addicted, and can't stop scrolling. It's EVIL. You come here, and it's about connection. Those other platforms make me want to take a shower. Keep on keeping it real. Ya got me. I'm subbed!

Your authenticity is tangible and breath of fresh air.. there is such a draw away from that in these times and how true that if you stop giving your creative expression an honest outlet but instead chasie after a trend, you will only be inviting frustration and insecurity… inspiring post!

Thank you for creating this video and sending it my way. It was perfect timing. ❤

this is exactly where I am. Feeling disengaged from making the same trending VO type comedy. I want to make original content- it’s hard though because it doesn’t get pushed out the same

Great advice man! This is a cool vid

great video man! love it

Appreciate your videos, thank you for making these!

still trying to find the group of people who will actually enjoy my vids :(

@amin_mirzapour

2 ай бұрын

Buddy you have created only 40 short videos, it's too soon to be discouraged, keep up the great work

@polluted2.0

2 ай бұрын

Just subscribed..keep it up 💯💯💯

@zachh6868

Ай бұрын

Wait, your stuff is relatively popping off now, Nice!

@LeighBurke

Ай бұрын

I think your group of people is Nick

@MassMultiplayer

Ай бұрын

maybe sad face is not attrative :(

I needed this today. Thank you.

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

Hell ya, love hearing that. You're very welcome!

@jlbdrums

2 ай бұрын

@@DarrenNaylor I started my KZread channel on Monday so it’s quite timely.

I appreciate the subtle editing you've done, like the little sound fx and the music getting a little louder when you open the door. Good stuff

This was just what i needed to hear. Thank you!❤

This was dope. Very similar feelings and ready to create for myself rather than trends or clients

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate it! The trends were fun for a while but it hit me pretty hard when I realized I stopped creating anything original. I think they can still be in the mix but not the primary things being posted. I’ve had more fun posting here since shifting my focus.

Feeling pretty motivated to keep pulling through on my new channel! Thank you for the realness!

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

Hell ya, brother. Keep going!

@GregtheGrey6969

2 ай бұрын

New sub brother

@ryanruizzz

2 ай бұрын

@@GregtheGrey6969 wow, really appreciate that, Thank you!

Great video man. You prove your point, your authenticity and simplicity kept me in while inspiring me too.

wow, great perspective, love hearing that...'less pressure to have your video viewed and or liked right away....eventually it will be found and engaged' 💜

nice one Darren. You're cool ;)

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, bro! 🤝

Im a newbie and pretty must just came straight out the gate this year doing shorts after no activity for 9 years. I agree with u on how TikTok, IG reels bring that adrenaline rush and pressure, waiting for those likes and gratification. It can be overwhelming. But as u said, YT long form content has a different vibe. I love your story. Thanks for sharing. Definitely subscribing.

@GregtheGrey6969

2 ай бұрын

Subbed 😊

@royananya

2 ай бұрын

Newbie as well. Loved your vibe and subscribed. ❤❤❤

@MrsHayes2014

2 ай бұрын

@@royananya back at cha😉

@MassMultiplayer

Ай бұрын

subbed gl

@MrsHayes2014

20 күн бұрын

Back at ya!!​@@GregtheGrey6969

So true that things have a much longer lifespan on KZread than other platforms. Videos that I thought had flopped are getting picked up months later! It’s really nice when you put in so much effort that it doesn’t get lost in the feed immediately. Great video btw- and it looks like you’ve 10x’d your subs since you posted this- congrats! 🎉

I loved this!! Thank you for your advice and sharing your experience so far! This was really helpful 😊

Great video, man! Really glad I saw this! I’m in the same boat, for years I have been wanting to take KZread more seriously, but I’ve never done so. I ended up getting wrapped up in the world of professional videography, clients, projects, and never once focused on myself. I just moved from Miami to Fort Myers just a couple of days ago, and I have decided that enough is enough, it’s time to content for me! Keep up the great work!

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate it! Well it sounds like you already have a strong skillset that's really popular on here so you're already a step ahead of most. Start uploading and experimenting and seeing what works. The momentum will help push through the slow beginning process. Just make sure you upload regularly and are having fun with it. We go this 🤝

@GregtheGrey6969

2 ай бұрын

Subbed😊

Authenticity is just the newest buzz word.

Yesss!! Very inspiring 🙌 just the kick I needed

I'm glad this video came out early in my journey. I've always wanted to stop being a consumer and start being a creator. It puts me at ease knowing that so many more people are having the struggles that I felt were so unique. Subbed!

heck yeah dude! I have been on KZread since 2008. Watching and learning for years, not realizing I missed about half a dozen opportunities I could have created content around. Now I am just enjoying the process and let the growth happen organically. This is a marathon, not a sprint, so patience is a must. Keep rocking the videos dude and I just subbed to you!

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

Man I something similar happen on TikTok in 2020. I kept having videos do really well but didn’t take it serious and stopped posting for long periods of time. I didn’t realize the opportunity until I saw other accounts as small as mine blow up to hundreds of thousands of followers and now make a living from it, haha. All good tho, I’m more comfortable here and not in a rush. Just want to connect with the art/film community and make stuff I like. Let’s keep building, bro 🤝

@kevin-haggerty-khmp

2 ай бұрын

@@DarrenNaylor well said my friend. It is such a huge place of community most of all. I really feel that if we can all create content that reminds us of our favorite shows we all looked forward ro watching, we will hit that critical point. It takes effort and dedication for sure. Keep pushing brother it is already happening for you and I will be joining on your videos when they upload!

@GregtheGrey6969

2 ай бұрын

Subbed 😊

Fellow painter/filmmaker here - I appreciate your perspective. It's a good reminder that if I just create the types of videos I was searching for way back when, my channel will naturally evolve into what it's meant to be - whatever that is.

@DarrenNaylor

2 ай бұрын

Yep, that seems to be the trick on here which is so much better for natural growth and process. I appreciate you!

@GregtheGrey6969

2 ай бұрын

Subbed 😊

Wow man! You’re awesome, perfect message for me today. Love your energy. Thanks!

Well done brother! Appreciate the positive encouragement!

I love it when smaller channels pop up in my feed. Thanks for sharing your experience! I am an artist who just re-started my channel and I’ve felt the same about other platforms. I like your video style and your sense of humour. Best of luck to you in the youtube sphere 😊

@DarrenNaylor

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it and best of luck with your new channel 🤝

@Chanettes_Unique

2 ай бұрын

Smaller channels usually help each other I realize

Frustrating for me... I have 150+ videos...16k watch hours and 1033 subscribers....but only 1 has gone viral and unfortunately (regardless of my audio remastering efforts), KZread doesn't consider it enough of a change and flags it as REUSE (versus, putting up a silly "reaction" video on same content) and thus has denied me monetization twice now. I hate that I have no one to discuss this with and end up making changes and then having to wait another 3 months to reapply and get the same response regardless of my appeal video content and putting up tons of original material since first monetization denial. SO FRUSTRATING! Subbed - Really enjoyed the video Darren.

@GregtheGrey6969

2 ай бұрын

Subbed ...hello

@AndrewCCM

2 ай бұрын

@@GregtheGrey6969wow. Thank you! 🙏

@GregtheGrey6969

2 ай бұрын

@@AndrewCCM my pleasure!!!

@MassMultiplayer

Ай бұрын

2900 video 160 000 view 256 sub... subbed tho gl ;)

@AndrewCCM

Ай бұрын

@@MassMultiplayer back atcha! Thanks!

STRONG FACTS THANK YOU FOR MOTIVATING ME MAN I WILL DO THIS!

Nice seeing real people doing real things. Keep going.

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@TeresaGonzalez-qf3rc

2 ай бұрын

Samantha's analyses go beyond surface-level trends. She delves into technical, fundamental, and sentiment analysis, providing a holistic view of the market..

@MatiasHernandez-ig4mq

2 ай бұрын

I’m new at this, how can I reach her?

@EliseGarnier-oq7go

2 ай бұрын

gram with her username

@EliseGarnier-oq7go

2 ай бұрын

Fxsamanthaj, that's it

@EliseGarnier-oq7go

2 ай бұрын

At nicegram

This channel is waaaaayyyy underrated! You will be up there with the big guys in no time! You hit the nail on the head. I have just started my other KZread channel. I have been working for everyone but myself for the past 12 years and that needs to change. It does matter what you make, just make something that reflects you!

Wow I couldn't relate more. Very true that watching youtube is much more positive and your always learning something new.

Great message, Darren! It's so easy to get caught up chasing the likes and instant gratification, but there's something special about just being yourself and putting yourself out there. Happy to find your channel :)

I couldn't relate more with everything that you said. Thank you for posting this and congratulations! I'm looking forward to going through the open doors soon 😊

Just what i needed to hear, thank you! Now im supermotivated to continue this youtube jorney ✌️

I agree with all of your points so so much! KZread is a place where I feel connected to my purpose and I value every single view I get because I know there’s someone on the other side who was searching for the content. Thank you so much for sharing these insights! Cheers to your success and positive impact ❤

I love how KZread allows for me to discover content creators who I haven't previously watched. This video popped up on my feed and I was curious..I'm so glad I watched it (and I watched it until the end). I love the message, the authenticity and how you presented your message. Thanks for reminding me, and many others, to keep on going!💚

Love it. Every second, instantly subscribed. Really love when you feel that everything comes from a natural and transparent place, that is not fake. Keep going like this

Great video man! Thanks! Good luck for your channel.

Thanks man. I'm that shadow of memory of yours from the beginning. Just a few videos in but I feel like I just need to keep going. The views and subs are the waking thoughts for now, but coffee is making a strong comeback... Thanks for the morning pep talk future self.

This video was deeply nourishing. Not just the topic, but your serene way of expression. I appreciate the authenticity, and I agree with much of what you've said. Your heart really shines through, glad you started up with KZread!