
Choose a narrow niche for your YouTube channel to spark early growth, then plan expansion later or a second channel, using Google keyword planner and YouTube search to assess demand.
Set up a branded YouTube channel with banner and watermark, unlock monetization features by verifying your phone and reaching 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 hours of public watch time.
Avoid topics that threaten monetization and reach, such as kids content under COPPA and conspiracy theories. Steer clear of pranks, violence, hate speech, deceptive practices, and other restricted areas.
Face the window to use natural light and keep the camera at eye level; then use artificial lighting with a ring light for simple setups or three-point lighting for depth.
Our team member Stefanos will show you how to set up your home studio in a professional but cost effective way (covering microphones/audio devices, lighting and the camera).
Explore editing software options, learn video formats including 1080p and 4k, frame rates from 24 to 60, and master cuts, jump cuts, b-roll, titles, end screens, and YouTube export basics.
Learn how to upload your first video and fill metadata like title, description, thumbnail, playlists, kid settings, age restriction, and tags, then set monetization and ad preferences with Video IQ.
Understand end screens in the last 20 seconds and learn to add links to videos, your channel, other channels, or approved external sites with elements like video and subscribe.
Explore clickthrough rate (CTR) and how thumbnails and titles drive YouTube impressions, with examples and the role of audience retention in promoting videos.
Go beyond the basics by mastering shot types (wide, medium, close, cutaway), foreground framing, and rack focus, while using tripods, avoiding zooms, and leveraging b-roll for pro footage.
Shoot smooth slow motion by setting your camera to at least 60 frames per second to achieve half-speed motion; 120 fps enables quarter-speed for ultra slow motion.
Learn to shoot with a GoPro, using its wide angle and waterproof design for action footage. Explore helmet and mouth mounts and stabilizer use for stable follow-cam shots.
Learn practical drone shooting techniques for YouTube videos, from FAA registration and when to take the drone pilot test, to safe city filming, golden-hour shots, and essential manual settings.
Learn how jump cuts create a snappy, engaging YouTube style by overlapping audio across two tracks, using quick syllable overlaps and brain reset moments to keep viewers watching.
Learn how to enhance YouTube videos with b-roll and source it from Creative Commons, stock sites, or government footage, and apply basic fair use guidelines.
Discover all possible YouTube income streams monetized by Google, including ad revenue, YouTube premium revenue, super chat and super sticker, channel memberships, and merchandise shelf.
Promote products through affiliate marketing and earn commissions when viewers buy via your links. Start with Amazon Associates and Rakuten, share affiliate links in descriptions with Bitly, and include disclosures.
Develop your own products to monetize your audience, weighing digital options like ebooks and bonus videos against physical items such as wallets or t-shirts.
If you want to master virality and build a 6-figure YouTube channel from scratch, then you've found the right program.
In this course, I show you the step-by-step process of producing super engaging videos that feature the most powerful emotional triggers to up your chances of going viral on YouTube.
I also show you how to create a profitable YouTube business on a shoestring budget that will make you money even in your sleep.
With a successful YouTube channel, you can work from home or anywhere around the world, and get paid up to 6 figures or more per year, talking about your passions and interests.
I know this is absolutely possible because I did it multiple times in different niches...and in different languages! Over the last 7 years, I grew my YouTube channels (Generation Tech, Generation Films, Credit Shi Fu, and others) to over 2 million subscribers, accumulating more than 500 million views.
As of now, 5 out of my 9 YouTube channels have over 100,000 subscribers and 2 of them have over half a million subs. And they're in two different languages!
However, before things clicked for me, I was like any struggling YouTuber working multiple jobs from Uber driver to stacking shelves at Trader Joe's. I had to stick with my YouTube efforts for years before things really took off. Now I get to work 4-5 hour days, chilling out with my wife and two daughters while traveling the world.
In this course, I want to share all my systems and insights to cut years off your learning curve and accelerate your journey to YouTube success.
So rather than making all the mistakes that I've made or just trying to learn from free YouTube videos which are a bit all over the place, you can take this step-by-step course instead.
Whether you are a complete beginner or someone who wants to transform your existing channel into a viral one that can attract 100,000+ subscribers and generate 6 figures and beyond, this course is for you.
Here’s what we cover in this course:
Module 1: Your Unique YouTube Strategy
Discover your winning YouTube channel idea to grow fast
How to build a profitable YouTube business even if you’re just starting out
What equipment to use to increase your video production value at any budget
Getting monetized and turning on channel features
How to choose topics and avoid YouTube’s censorship & demonetization
Module 2: Shooting Your First Video
Build your dream YouTube studio at home (for any room size & budget)
Cinematic lighting techniques to make your videos stand out
Talking tips to make videos faster and come across as natural & charismatic even if you are “camera shy”
Basic video editing skills every pro-YouTuber should have
Best video export settings for YouTube—apply to any editing software
Module 3: Upload Your First Video
Optimize your videos for YouTube’s algorithm with irresistible titles, descriptions & the right type & number of tags
A detailed look into VidIQ that helps you maximize your organic reach and views to help you rank your YouTube videos higher
Design eye-catching thumbnails to get more people to stop, click and watch your videos
The best way to create YouTube’s end screens, cards, and playlists to get more views & subscribers
Module 4: YouTube Viral Content Strategies
Advanced strategies to hack YouTube’s algorithm and grow your channel faster
Structure & script your YouTube videos for higher engagement and watch time
How to use E.M.O.T.I.O.N. to hook people throughout your video
Ideal video length to maximize your YouTube ad revenue
Build excitement and trust with your audience through live streams and premieres—this strategy adds a whole new revenue stream to your channel!
Module 5: YouTube Statistics
How to read YouTube’s analytics so you can understand what works for you—double down on these to blow up your channel
Maximize your click-through rate: what’s bad, good and great for your channel (it’s different for every niche)
What’s the ideal audience retention and watch time for your channel
Module 6: Shoot Like a Pro!
Superpro video editing tips to elevate your visual storytelling to the next level
How to edit your vlogs to keep viewers on the edge of their seats
How to use slo-mo footage to add an authentic, cinematic feel
When to use a GoPro camera and when to avoid it
How to film with a drone to capture aerial visuals that mesmerize your audience
Module 7: Edit For Virality
How to produce your videos to up your chances of going viral on YouTube
How to do jump cuts properly (zooming in and out for effect)
Where to find amazing b-roll footage and how to choose the best clips for your videos
Find the best, royalty-free music to boost your videos' emotional impact
Color Correction vs. Color Grading and how to use them
Module 8: Generating Multiple Streams of Income
What are all the possible ways you can make money on YouTube?
Patreon: how to set up a successful page
Create daily passive income with affiliate marketing on YouTube
Brand deals: How to get them and how much to charge
Generate insane income by offering your own products to your subscribers
Module 9: Final Tips & Hacks
The most important tip of all: understand your audience
When to quit your job and how to structure your YouTube business
7 milestones to reach on your YouTube journey
Use YouTube’s pop-up creative spaces around the world to shoot your next video
Last words before you embark on your YouTube adventure!
So if you've always wanted to share your message or passion with the world, here's your chance to make an impact and create your dream lifestyle.
I look forward to welcoming you into the course.
Cheers,
Ben Hedges
Co-Founder, Generations Media
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About your instructors in this course:
Ben Hedges, VIrality & YouTube Expert
Ben Hedges is the co-founder of Generations Media which owns multiple YouTube channels including Generation Tech, Generation Films, The Credit Shifu, and The Business Shifu.
In addition to the US market, Hedges has also run YouTube channels in Chinese and was voted top 3 online stars in Taiwan for his show “A foreigner’s View of China & Taiwan.”
With over 2 million subscribers, Ben’s 9+ YouTube channels have generated over half a billion views. In just 4 years, Generations Media has become a seven-figure business and has a mission to inspire and empower the next generation of YouTube talent.
Kean Wong, High-Ticket Branding Expert
Kean is the founder of STAR Producer Academy and is a leading authority on personal branding, high-ticket sales, and video marketing on social media.
Over the past 25 years, with a background in Fortune 100 strategy consulting and tech startups, Kean has worked on the biggest brands in the thought leadership space including the likes of Tony Robbins, Gary Vaynerchuck, and Robert Kiyosaki.
An Oscar Contender Film Producer, his own videos have generated over a hundred million views online and his clients - in the billions.