In this first episode of the Media Makers Club podcast, I chat with Chris Menard - Microsoft Certified Instructor who has created a successful educational YouTube channel, all centered around Microsoft software. Chris shares his insights on: * Growing a YouTube channel to over 65,000 subscribers * Strategies for creating educational content that resonates with viewers * The importance of evergreen content for long-term channel growth * How the pandemic led to a spike in views for his tutorials * Tips for diversifying content while maintaining a core focus * Key YouTube analytics to pay attention to * Equipment recommendations for new creators on a budget * Advice for aspiring educational content creators Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:29 Chris Menard’s YouTube Journey 02:05 Growing a YouTube Channel 04:36 How did you grow your Youtube Channel? 09:46 Growth in the Pandemic 11:31 Key to Sustained Growth 23:58 Strategies for YouTube Content and Scheduling 25:14 Fresh Content Ideas and Utilizing New Features 28:34 Deep Dive into YouTube Analytics and Optimization 36:38 Equipment Essentials for Starting a YouTube Channel 42:00 Tips for Creators Links: * Chris's YouTube: https://youtube.com/chrismenardtraining * Chris's Website: https://chrismenardtraining.com * Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-menard/ Subscribe and follow the podcast On the Media Makers Club podcast, I aim to bring you conversations with creators who have stuck with it through thick and thin. Maybe they have gone ‘viral’, maybe not. In spite of that, consistency and sustained effort has proven that you can build successful YouTube channels, courses, podcasts and other types of creative businesses. Join me on a journey of learning from these creators. Media Makers Club: https://mediamakers.club Cristi Cotovan: https://cotovan.com #YouTubeTips #ContentCreation #MediaMakersClub