In this episode, we discuss our YouTube experiences, focusing on the importance of internal motivation and realistic expectations. We explore how storytelling enhances viewer engagement and share personal success stories. We highlight the freedom and benefits of making independent decisions for our channels. We also stress the importance of producing relatable content, showing authenticity by revealing our mistakes, and the impact of these strategies on viewer reception. Additionally, we discuss the YouTube algorithm's response to deleting videos and the necessity of analyzing data to improve our content. We encourage our listeners to persist, provide feedback, and help shape future podcast episodes.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Excitement about Podcast11:24 The Power of Storytelling in YouTube Videos29:30 Leaving Mystery in Your Videos to Spark Engagement45:02 Analyzing Data to Improve Content54:24 The Importance of Grit and Perseverance01:01:23 Providing Feedback for Future EpisodesIf you'd like to support the show, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/SelfMadePodCheck out Self Made on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok!https://www.instagram.com/self.made.pod/https://www.youtube.com/@SelfMadePodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@selfmadepodYou can also check out the hosts!Sam Raimondi:https://www.instagram.com/diyhuntress/https://www.youtube.com/@diyhuntresshttps://www.tiktok.com/@diyhuntresshttps://www.facebook.com/diyhuntressJef and Jess Behnke:https://www.instagram.com/twomoosedesign/https://www.youtube.com/@TwoMooseDesignhttps://www.tiktok.com/@twomoosedesignhttps://www.facebook.com/twomoosedesignMike Coffeyhttps://www.instagram.com/coffeycustombuilds/https://www.youtube.com/@CoffeyCustomBuildshttps://www.tiktok.com/@coffeycustombuildshttps://www.facebook.com/coffeycustombuilds