13 Years of YouTube Lessons: What Colin & Samir Wish They Knew Earlier
The Truth About Creative Partnerships (After 13 Years)
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Want to know what it really takes to build a lasting creative partnership?
In this candid conversation, Colin & Samir reveal how they turned a YouTube channel into a media empire - and the fears, challenges, and strategies they discovered along the way.
What You'll Learn:
? How two different personalities create success together
? The real challenges of long-term partnerships
? Strategies that actually work in the creator economy
? Balancing creativity with business decisions
⚡️ Why fear hits differently after success
In This Episode:
0:00 YouTube Audience & Purpose
2:33 Creative Collaboration Dynamics
8:33 On-Camera Confidence
11:00 Questions for Content Creators
12:39 Maintaining Partnerships
26:07 The Importance of Fear
29:39 The Creator Economy
37:13 Inside MrBeast’s Genius
43:50 The 3 Rules of YouTube
47:53 YouTube Title Mistakes
53:53 Reflecting on Interview Challenges
59:39 Building a High-Quality Audience
1:02:09 When "Banger" Episodes Flops...
1:15:02 Dealing with YouTube Critics
1:20:54 Hot Takes & Predictions ?
1:32:06 Outro
Perfect for creative partners, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to build sustainable success in the creator economy.
? Find Colin & Samir:
https://www.instagram.com/colinandsamir/
https://www.instagram.com/colinrosenblum/
https://www.instagram.com/samirchaudry/
https://www.youtube.com/colinandsamir
#creativepartnership #youtubestrategy #youtubesuccess #businesspartnerships #businessgrowth
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Host: Chris Do (Bald Asian Guy Talks About Business)
Cinematographers/Editors: @RichCardona @RodrigoTasca
creative partnerships, media business success, creator economy insights, creative business strategy, partnership dynamics, content creation success, creative entrepreneurship, business partnerships, cultural mindset, creative fear, strategic decision making, youtube strategy, creative collaboration, sustainable success, creative business growth, media empire building, partnership success, content strategy, creative team building, business development, make money on youtube, how to have a business partner, business growth, business strategy, how to grow on youtube
? Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-b3c7kxa5vU-bnmaROgvog/join
Want to know what it really takes to build a lasting creative partnership?
In this candid conversation, Colin & Samir reveal how they turned a YouTube channel into a media empire - and the fears, challenges, and strategies they discovered along the way.
What You'll Learn:
? How two different personalities create success together
? The real challenges of long-term partnerships
? Strategies that actually work in the creator economy
? Balancing creativity with business decisions
⚡️ Why fear hits differently after success
In This Episode:
0:00 YouTube Audience & Purpose
2:33 Creative Collaboration Dynamics
8:33 On-Camera Confidence
11:00 Questions for Content Creators
12:39 Maintaining Partnerships
26:07 The Importance of Fear
29:39 The Creator Economy
37:13 Inside MrBeast’s Genius
43:50 The 3 Rules of YouTube
47:53 YouTube Title Mistakes
53:53 Reflecting on Interview Challenges
59:39 Building a High-Quality Audience
1:02:09 When "Banger" Episodes Flops...
1:15:02 Dealing with YouTube Critics
1:20:54 Hot Takes & Predictions ?
1:32:06 Outro
Perfect for creative partners, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to build sustainable success in the creator economy.
? Find Colin & Samir:
https://www.instagram.com/colinandsamir/
https://www.instagram.com/colinrosenblum/
https://www.instagram.com/samirchaudry/
https://www.youtube.com/colinandsamir
#creativepartnership #youtubestrategy #youtubesuccess #businesspartnerships #businessgrowth
? Get access to resources for FREE here: https://web.thefutur.com/free-resources
? Futur Accelerator
The step-by-step blueprint and coaching program designed to get your creative business off the ground:
https://thefutur.com/accelerator
? Futur Pro
The professional creative community designed to grow your personal brand, your business, and your network:
https://thefutur.com/pro
✍️ Other Courses, Templates, and Tools:
https://thefutur.com/shop
? The Futur Podcast:
https://thefutur.com/podcast
Recommended books, tools, music, resources, typefaces & more:
https://thefutur.com/recommendations
We love getting your letters. Send them here:
The Futur c/o Chris Do
556 S. Fair Oaks Ave. #34
Pasadena CA 91105
*By making a purchase through any of our affiliate links, we receive a very small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps us on our mission to provide quality education to you. Thank you.
--
Host: Chris Do (Bald Asian Guy Talks About Business)
Cinematographers/Editors: @RichCardona @RodrigoTasca
creative partnerships, media business success, creator economy insights, creative business strategy, partnership dynamics, content creation success, creative entrepreneurship, business partnerships, cultural mindset, creative fear, strategic decision making, youtube strategy, creative collaboration, sustainable success, creative business growth, media empire building, partnership success, content strategy, creative team building, business development, make money on youtube, how to have a business partner, business growth, business strategy, how to grow on youtube
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