3M views in 3 years with 0 promotion - my 2nd YouTube channel

The Do You Even Blog Podcast

In this episode, Pete shares how he grew his second YouTube channel to 3 million views and over $150,000 in revenue, all without using social media or an email list. He dives into his niche choice, the unique strategies he employed, and the lessons learned along the way.
Topics include video-first content, leveraging low-competition products, and effective thumbnail and title tactics. Pete also provides tips on creating engaging hooks and useful resources such as Morningfame and Darryl Eves’ book 'The YouTube Formula'.
RESOURCES:
- Book: The YouTube Formula, by Derral Eves 👉 https://amzn.to/4fVqXQq
- Article & Audiobook-style Podcast 👉 https://doyouevenblog.com/how-to-grow-a-youtube-channel/
- Tool 👉 https://dyeb.link/morningfame
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:33 Results and Revenue Breakdown
01:03 Choosing the Niche: Mechanical Keyboards
02:12 Content Strategy: Video First Approach
03:22 Product Reviews and Competition
07:04 SEO and Search Strategy
12:59 Thumbnails, Titles, and Hooks
21:06 Resources and Final Thoughts