Get over your fear of starting a YouTube channel… finally

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Sign up for Thinkific’s Black Friday Deal 👉🏻 geni.us/thinkificbf | So, you wanna start a RU-vid channel, but you’re kinda scared of it. Let’s talk about it. So many aspiring creators feel intimidated by starting on RU-vid - and that’s totally fair. Being a RU-vidr is vulnerable. But there are ways you can build up the confidence you need to dive in and get started, and that’s exactly what I’m talking about in today’s video.
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00:00 so, you wanna start a RU-vid channel…
01:11 you can totally “pull it off” - you just need to get past self-doubt and imposter syndrome
02:32 thanks to Thinkific for sponsoring this video!
04:04 you’re afraid of failing publicly - here’s what to do
06:24 get comfortable & confident being in the growth phase
07:48 be confident about being bad at something
08:15 you need to be accountable to yourself (set a deadline!)
08:56 how to get confident: practice & faking it
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@SammiOki Год назад

I just got over my fear the other day and started - 3 videos up I literally *NEVER* thought I’d do it. Let’s goooo small RU-vidrs! I believe in you! 🥳

@runawayirishgirl Год назад

just subbed xx

@SammiOki Год назад

@@runawayirishgirl aww thanks! 🥰

@komalkhot6864 Год назад

brooo ur amazingggg keep goingg

@SammiOki Год назад

@@komalkhot6864 aww this made my day 😭❤️

@julia_christina 5 месяцев назад

Yeeeah, meee tooo! It's so exciting! 😀☺

@LibbyWard Год назад

Honestly, this was me, I actually had a RU-vid channel when I was 14 with my best friend at the time and we sadly got bullied for it in school so we deleted it :( anyways deep down I always knew it was something I wanted to do! I am now 21 years and I decided to bite the bullet last year when I started my RU-vid channel a year ago, it’s slowly growing and there’s times where I struggle and have doubts but I just keep going! it’s sounds silly but the thing that keeps me going is knowing that I am fulfilling my 14 year olds dream, I knew it’s something I’ve always wanted to do. I struggled with confidence a lot when I was younger and I feel like since then I have grown so much. I absolutely love creating and posting content! And I feel like the more videos I post the more confident I’ve gotten. Good luck to everyone who starts RU-vid, it’s the best thing I did, don’t be embarrassed to do something you love doing❤❤❤

@simplytherese Год назад

I have just started doing RU-vid, and I realized that I'm just going to do whatever makes me happy regardless of what everyone around me thinks! :D

@LibbyWard Год назад

@@simplytherese that’s the spirit!!!✨

@KTlisa Год назад

preach girl

@mrs.quills7061 Год назад

That’s so awful you two got bullied for it what is wrong with kids… I swear those types put people down because they don’t want you to climb higher than them. Idk when you started bc the early days of RU-vid were kinda a mess but if you kept at it there’s so many success stories from it-people making their own studios and crazy stuff you can’t get by following a traditional path. I feel like it’s extra hard as a woman too because we get scrutinized and sexualized to death… I wanna start an art channel, but hate comments or threats are unavoidable and it’s hard to cope with that long term I feel.

@simplytherese Год назад

@@mrs.quills7061 just try starting a channel, who knows :D I'll be your first subscriber :D

@MaternityInfo Год назад

To all baby RU-vidrs like me Start Keep pushing Don’t give up Is not easy Is not gonna be smooth It gets frustrating It could be discouraging if the views and subscriptions are not coming or adding up But don’t fret Don’t be discouraged Do it because it’s impactful One day Some day Growth will come Is all love from here ❤ Remain Bless Peace #wellnessbymaami

@SammiOki Год назад

Awww this is so nice :) let’s goooo! 🎉

@tlcasey Год назад

Yesssss! It’s a marathon not a sprint ❤

@ug0nnaya Год назад

🥰

@allthatfeminity Год назад

Thank you ❤

@heatherflynn Год назад

Yes! I Love this. I have wanted to start for years but just kept coming up with excuses. “Need to find the perfect camera” “Need to buy a MacBook so I can do the best editing” “Need to buy all these lights so I have the best lighting” eventually I was like oh Heather stop it and just start 😂 learn as you go. Don’t be a perfectionist, you will get better and more confident in front of the camera with every video you create. It is a process. Literally , just start!!

@mkchannel4455 Год назад

I just got my FIRST PAY and cannot describe how happy I am whooohoo please DO NOT stop! Just keep pushing!!!❤🎉❤🎉 You lose nothing for trying!!

@aschenputtelka Год назад

I’ve been getting over it, whilst doing it..everyday is a battle, but I’ve never been happier in my life❤️

@shanaesmith112 Год назад

Our subconscious are so confused - we are not allowed to seek attention but we idolize celebrities. 💙 thanks Katie!

@BodybyChe Год назад

Valid observation! Things that make you go hmmm

@tlcasey Год назад

Also - think it’s super important not to focus on numbers. You are so right that there is no secret or shortcut. I have seen so many great RU-vidrs who didn’t get many views or subs in the first year and it takes Time

@phumuRamakuela Месяц назад

I started my channel 3 weeks ago. I am only at 60 subscribers . I was inspired by the current state of unemployment in my country South Africa. I received my degree in 2016 but have been unemployed since then. I am looking for alternative ways to create income. This video is an inspiration to push harder. We all have different reasons why we start our channels. Let's grow ❤❤❤❤

@AprilAdventuring Год назад

You were one of the inspirations for me starting my own channel! I love how authentic and relatable you are -- including this video! Thanks for being vulnerable and sharing your journey and advice with us, Katie

@dilaplay Год назад

When you said " a couple of dozens views" I was happy to hear that. My first video had 236 views in a week and I was so disappointed :) Little that I knew ! I had 6 videos in last 3 years but here we go again. I am back then. Thanks for the motivation !

@shanaesmith112 Год назад

The chances of the first few people being jerks is super low. 💓 your first few viewers are probably normal people who want others to do well. 💌

@theearthyjay Год назад

Loved this video and your insight! i just recently started my youtube back up and this is such solid info in helping me gain back my confidence so thank you! thank you! thank you!

@AlysiasArtStudio Год назад

I’m in this struggle right now lolol! I’m so ready! Thank you so much for all of the knowledge and inspiration you give to us ❣️🤗

@verdeforestav Год назад

thank you for this video! I really want to do this and needed a boost of confidence :)

@Welovehorrormovies Год назад

I am loving your videos! So helpful! I need to work on confidence in front of the camera and how to hold it steady since I’m using my iPhone. I have to upload my 3rd video by today. I’ve been putting it off for the last 3 days

@ThePatriceDenise Год назад

Starting focusing on my channel in another direction. Needed this. Thanks!!

@7WordsWorth Год назад

I love you! You’re freaking awesome and inspiring. ❤❤ I am going to get on it.

@gregorybakker Год назад

Subbed. Love your down to earth personality. Looking forward to exploring your work!

@josefineoijer Год назад

I am so happy this video popped up in my suggested vids. I’ve been away from RU-vid for a few months, had an identity crisis a year ago and since then I haven’t been consistent because I am so afraid of being called out on that I am doing something wrong or dorky or not cool. That fear is the biggest reason for me to keep going, because I do not want to let ghosts from my past dictate my future. Thanks for a great video 🤗

@ItsJustAshleyJ Год назад

We just started watching your channel, and your content is so valuable! Thanks so much for all these informative videos 😊 Ashley

@GemmaSampsonArt Год назад

Thank you for this! ❤a great reminder to do it anyway despite the fears! I finally started committing to my Art channel last week and i'm really excited. It's now or never 😂❤

@straightupinspo Год назад

Katie you are always so transparent and helpful! Thanks heaps!

@melody0007 Год назад

Your channel is pushing me towards starting my channel. While i dont have enough knowledge or skills to give advice or tutorials i want to grow along with the video and risk it, let them see the raw and not just the aesthetic of how i do things. Your channel has been helping a lot to get organized and know how i wanna handle the channel!

@aohamer Год назад

Starting a channel is so nerve wrecking! But its honestly the best decision I've made for my art career. 🎨 The community on RU-vid is like no other platform. Katie, I am shocked that you struggle with the idea of considering yourself a successful RU-vidr. You are truly the apetome of one to me 🏆I'm curious what would make you feel like a successful RU-vidr? Is it because you originally wanted to do travel vlogs? Would love to see a video on this topic if you feel comfortable sharing. I'm personally wondering about it because it makes me think if I reach the numbers you have, would I still not be satisfied? Interesting conversation 🤔 Thanks for for sharing!

@itsjennajustine Год назад

Thanks so much for this!!! ❤❤❤

@RileyWhite Год назад

Okay, but this is literally everything I feel! Thank you so much for this! Encouragement is exactly what I needed!

@shiverwolfplays Год назад

Just want to say how much I appreciate the approachable and encouraging tone of your videos! You give great info and advice, which is awesome, but more than that you seem really warm and genuine -- and genuinely encouraging -- which makes everything you talk about seem much less daunting and more within reach. ❤️

@linneaekman5952 9 месяцев назад

This is sooooo helpful!❤

@KeeshiaPie Год назад

I already have a channel but then started to fall away because I wasn't getting results like I thought, but this has really given me some inspiration to keep going. Also this advice applies to not just YT but anything you'd like to get better at! Great words of wisdom. Thanks for these reminders! We all start somewhere. :)

@cassie_hart Год назад

I feel seen!! Everything you say is right though. I've been saying I am going to do this for ages now, I just need to actually do it.

@martins4118 Год назад

Thanks for the video! I feel like my biggest struggle of doing RU-vid consistently other than being an introvert is my life is pretty boring. I've been wanting to start a vlog channel, but most of the days I'm just by myself doing my own things. What I found is a lot of of vlog channels usually they know many people and the vlogs are of people hanging out and doing things or if they vlog alone, they have an interesting life. I feel like this could be a sign to do more things in life so I have something to vlog about.

@eboniesimone Год назад

This video is aligns exactly with all my thoughts and feelings. Although I am not getting the results I was hoping for, I decided to keep going and give myself time and grace. I also remind myself of the skills that I am developing and using with creating for RU-vid. That helps my anxiety a bit, but it's also important for me to remember that I have a unique experience I can share and others can learn from or relate to.

@LeahCole222 Год назад

Yesss! I’ve always had a need to start a RU-vid channel ever since I was 15 but all these thoughts held me back. Glad I’m finally starting and feel so good about putting myself out there. Love the video🫶🏽

@marlenebotelho967 Год назад

That's exactly how I feel!! I always think that it's what I want to do but I don't feel confident and I'm scared!! 😬

@lifeoflishaeee Год назад

Thank you for the advice 🤍 starting a YT channel is definitely scary but once you are consistent… it becomes fun 😊

@christinaobo Год назад

I started a channel thanks to all of your encouragement! been watching booktube for years and realized that it was time to bite the bullet and start making my own content. so thank you for giving us all the confidence to put ourselves out there and try it out!

@alyssacr Год назад

thank you so much for this🖤

@MackXOrion Год назад

It's all about confidence! I'm definitely at the start but I don't want that to discourage me! Gotta keep going :3

@scrubmomma555 Год назад

She is soooo right I just not to long ago started my channel and it can be very therapeutic !!

@ohhhjojo Год назад

This absolute spoke to me, and I have been on and off RU-vid for years. Just struggling so hard with consistency due to all the things you talked about here. But things are GOING to be different. Thank you for this!

@BodybyChe Год назад

This video is right on time, I want to restart my RU-vid channel, and I need to show myself some tough love, set deadlines, and just get started. This year, I found myself recording content and never completing the edits to publish them. So, I'm taking this as confirmation that I'm filming a vlog tomorrow, and I'm writing out the layout today!

@missmeaghanb7355 Год назад

I love that you made this video, thank you so much your Channel is so inspirational 💞

@julia_christina 5 месяцев назад

SO good video, thank you so much! It's so true - It's so hard to get over the fear but it's so worthy 🤩

@denasinrumbo Год назад

OMG I relate so much to all the excuses you told yourself not to start a YT channel, especially not having the right gear (I did not even have a computer I could edit with ). However, after starting it I regretted not starting it earlier, I think that the earlier you start the better as you gain more experience and the real problem is staying constant ...Thanks for your content it really helps us!!😚

@Simone69214 Год назад

Thanks for making this video🙏🏽 One thing that really stresses me out is the editing process.

@dj_wilson Год назад

Thank you for the advice! I've been delaying my jump into the RU-vid space for awhile now. These friendly and helpful reminders are the push us late-bloomers need!

@wondersofcrim Год назад

Thank you for this video. I needed it. ❤️❤️❤️

@sethabilemthethwa Год назад

You are preaching ☺️ thank you

@jillianmyka Год назад

Katie you’re the best! I just started my channel last week and so far I posted two videos. I’ve been wanting to start the channel since 2018. Thank you for being one of my biggest motivators 💕

@The.TravelMama 9 месяцев назад

New to RU-vid…needed this info. Thanks!

@julialong743 Год назад

Thank you for this. Working on content for a channel, and I am so freakishly weird about it. This helped.

@janegerdi Год назад

I was so scared to start my RU-vid channel and honestly it is still scary even after I started it. But even though I worry, I feel happy and accomplished that I could finally make this step. Thank you for giving the sign and courage to do it! Sending love and support to everyone here!

@izzyk1998 Год назад

This is such a fresh take I love it! You're so right that imposter syndrome is real but I loved the point you made that if someone is learning a new instrument or new language they wouldn't be expected to be an expert and perform right away. It's all about enjoying what you do and if it comes across as a genuine passion, the rest will follow :)

@delmarandolph4741 Год назад

I so love your RU-vid content so very much!!! Thank you!🙂🥰💙🧡💚

@storiesofv Год назад

I got seriously called out in this video😂 Thank you for the encouragement!

@Ablogueirinhaanjielima_ Год назад

I loved the video thanks for the tips❤

@DrLeifSmith Год назад

Hi Katie! Your videos are great, very inspiring for a fellow RU-vidr, so thank you!!

@daphne_nikkita 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much I have been watching your RU-vid and I decided to start mine, I posted one today thanks to you it took me a couple of months to get the courage . Anyone starting RU-vid may you be successful

@christinegivens9048 Год назад

Great content. Thanks so much!

@somefairy8774 Год назад

Helllooo! Love your videos ❤️ thank you for your helpful channel!

@amandawarnertruecrime Год назад

I just started mine yesterday and I’m still soo nervous lol. self doubt is tough ! Thanks for the video!

@simplytherese Год назад

I recently just started mine as well! :D

@JoanneWhitlock Год назад

That's so funny that you said looking for a sign, just was asking myself this less than an hour ago!

@vivveene Год назад

Even though I have been battling with my channel for the last 3 years, I do identify with some of the reasons and I soooooooooooo appreciate the tips. I am going to give it my best shot in 2023. Awesome video.

@rosetarotrealm Год назад

I’m so glad I’ve finally taken the leap with mine. I’ve been called to it for years but the algorithm isn’t as kind and it’s been very difficult and slow but I won’t quit ❤🎉

@brigittabrandt4116 Год назад

You are helping so many people, this is such great thing. Thank you! 🧡🙏🌈

@Myshelleallen Год назад

Your home is a vibe!

@mrs.quills7061 Год назад

Thank you for this video! I’ve been wanting to start an art channel for years now, and while imposter syndrome is a factor, my fear more or less is about nasty/hate comments. There are people who are just miserable and will go after anyone on here or demand they do things for them-talk different, set up different, etc. and as a woman there’s so much sexual harassment on here. How do you deal with that? I imagine it’s mentally taxing and it scares me when I’ve seen RU-vidrs I follow talk about hate comments and some are so personal it’s like they want to break you and pull you away from your dreams. I’ve gotten better, but I’m a huge perfectionist and people pleaser so I probably would take negative comments to heart. Feedback is one thing, but someone coming after me for how I sound or look scares me. Also, how do you get the courage to present yourself on camera naturally? I feel like I need to always have my makeup done and stuff. I love doing my makeup, but sometimes it’s too much.

@rotterdamgirl Год назад

Thank you for your videos! ❤❤❤

@thejournalhouse Год назад

This video was helpful thank you ❤

@SaadonAksah Год назад

Yes! Wish Ive started sooner! 👍

@thedigitaldoodlerria Год назад

God Bless You! 😊❤

@ReganGerdes Год назад

one of my first videos actually did get pretty close to a million views but i kind of stopped posting after that because it made me feel boxed in and like i needed to keep posting videos exactly like that one to keep my audience engaged. i'm trying to get back into it

@natalierenee8311 Год назад

Thanks for the video!

@marilenmcay Год назад

Thank you 🙏 thank you for all your positive encouragement ❤I really appreciate your kind words to share your thoughts with newbies like me🥰

@wpkm2 Год назад

Right on the money thanks Katie ❤

@dahliaboco2063 Год назад

I love your video.Thank you

@wipmediaMickey Год назад

I have anxiety and I broke out of it by creating and helping people it works for sure I’m on my like 136 video and my audience is growing with nice people. I just have to work on my other social media platforms

@scorpiongoddesscorp.1024 10 месяцев назад

Thank u. Love 💜 & Light 🌞🌈 2 u!!

@BrielleJuliet Год назад

I was in this place a year and a half ago, the fear is SO real, but GUYS if you want to start… DO IT. Everything in this video is so true, you just need to start and you’ll learn throughout the process. It’s not easy and it takes time but it’ll be so worth it!

@Luna-tt3ke Год назад

Today was my first day. It was very hard and took a lot of courage wish me luck! I hope the best for everyone too; good luck guys!

@sreunard Год назад

🙌❤️ Great Advice

@mayacanada7639 День назад

imagine being good at everything ? it will be boring that's very good to not be and learn new skills. Thank you for this video

@ShakaraBabyy Год назад

This is so inspiring, I just started my channel this week 😭

@PaperPremise Год назад

I have been working up the confidence for years…. Finally started filing yesterday 🤞🏻

@bennyblanko807 Год назад

Hi, Thank you for this video, I can totally relate to the content. I made two videos that were addictive, but it ended up with my schedule getting hectic, and the perfectionist is killing me. But I hope I can put up my third video. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@yoongi-agust6920 8 месяцев назад

I came across your video for a reason! I am truly afraid of what people will say! Of saying the “wrong things” on camera! Of not liking myself on camera! But I want to make videos, I want to start a RU-vid channel! 🥺💗

@elegantlivingwithlorna Год назад

The fear is real but success is to. Love what you do and enjoy the process. TFS

@akinjokoglory Год назад

Thanks for this video

@thecreativecatmom 4 месяца назад

Yes and yes 😂😂 Just decided yesterday I’m going to start after over a year of thinking about making RU-vid video ✨ Great video 🫶🏻🤍

@dreamlikediana Год назад

when you have over 100 videos filmed ( and all great camera gear i invested like crazy ) but none edited because you're afraid of failing the expectations you have for yourself in editing. i try to remind myself that i was once bad at filming and editing for instagram reels, like i look back on the first 20ish+ and cringe deeply. but its because of them that i finally got a method down that i like and that responds well. it's just making a much longer video that will respond well is this looming thing. but youre right i just have to admit to myself and to others, im not great at this yet, but i want to do this, give me time i'm working on it. i may be cringe now but i'll figure it out and do better with each new time.

@jessicanelson7428 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the sign ❤

@runawayirishgirl Год назад

I really want to start. I have had one before in the bookish community but don't have time to read as much before. I am currently trying to grow my health and wellness personal brand but struggling so hard with what i want my first few videos to be.

@YinYangTarot Год назад

Thank you !🫶🏼🖤

@Lonnielonni Год назад

My main fear about starting a RU-vid channel is somewhat about failing publicly, but honestly, it's more about the quality of the videos that I am putting out. A lot of the time I feel as though I don't record long enough or what I am recording isn't very entertaining, and then I have to edit the video and make that entertaining and exciting to watch as well. I've always wanted to start a channel related to fashion in some way. The first video I made was a lookbook video when I was about 12 and was so disappointed in myself that I took it down almost immediately. I didn't start trying again until a year ago (I'm 23) and I haven't even been consistent with it.

@BeingPeace922 2 месяца назад

Thank you. After every excuse you mentioned, I'm gathering all my courage to finally launch this month. I'm scared, and that's ok.

@Tshanduko Год назад

I start my RU-vid channel last week and I proud of myself for doing this 🙌 if you want to start. Start

@szimi.bartak Год назад

I was very scared to start my channel. I started to film videos for about 2 yeard ago, but I never uploaded a single one. But, back in October I said that I give myself this opportunity and start to properly create and upload my videos, and let's just see what I can bring out from being on RU-vid as a creator. And from that time I upload videos every week, and I already made a video about my RU-vidr journey. It got views... it got likes.. and guess what? It is still very overwhelming sometimes, but it gets easier every single day. Nobody should ever be afraid, and worry about what others think. We do it for ourselves and for our growing audience! There is nothing to lose! Thank you for creating videos like this Katie, you really are a motivation and inspiration for us! 😘

@tlcasey Год назад

I’ve recently started my YT channel and think its hard with handles like TikTok to have quick, large growth and with YT it’s a slow slows marathon!