[GREATEST HITS] #152: Paddy Galloway – The most sought-after YouTube consultant on the planet

WATCH ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION Paddy Galloway is the most sought-after YouTube strategist in the world. He’s worked with clients like MrBeast, Jesser, Ryan Trahan, and Noah Kagan. All in all, his clients generate 750 Million views PER MONTH. And that’s because Paddy puts most of his focus where other people don’t: pre-production. So in this episode, you’ll learn: What makes a great video idea How to develop great titles and thumbnails Why it’s better to take a few BIG swings rather than a lot of small swings And why YOU should be spending more time in pre-production Full transcript and show notes Paddy's Website Follow Paddy on Twitter / Instagram / YouTube *** TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - The Godfather of YouTube Strategy 00:55 - Spend MORE Time In Pre-Production 04:22 - What Makes a Great Video Idea? 09:44 - Importance of Packaging 11:44 - YouTube Title Best Practices 14:25 - Thumbnail Best Practices 16:48 - Using Text in Thumbnails 18:17 - Action & Curiosity Loops in Thumbnails 21:09 - How to Brainstorm Great Titles 24:53 - Developing Multiple Thumbnail Concepts 27:23 - Content Buckets 29:51 - Why You Need to Take Bigger Swings  *** RECOMMENDED NEXT EPISODE → #167: Jenny Hoyos *** WHEN YOU'RE READY 📬 Creator Science Newsletter 🚀 Get CreatorHQ (creator operating system) 🧪 Join The Lab (private membership community) 🧞‍♂️ Get a Personalized Offer *** CONNECT 🐦 Connect on Twitter 📸 Connect on Instagram 💼 Connect on LinkedIn 📹 Subscribe on YouTube *** SPONSORS 💼 View all sponsors and offers *** SAY THANKS 💜 Leave a review on Apple Podcasts 🟢 Leave a rating on Spotify Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices