In this episode of Creators Uncut, Spencer sits down with Julie — producer of the show and co-founder of Creatorluxe — to recap the first full year of the podcast and reflect on what it actually takes to grow on YouTube as a creator.We break down our real YouTube analytics, what surprised us most about podcast growth, and how our mindset around comparison, consistency, and quality has changed over the past year. Spencer and Julie also revisit standout moments from guest episodes, lessons learned from working with creators at different stages, and why “slow growth” isn’t a bad thing.The conversation also dives into bigger shifts happening on YouTube — including AI, SEO, discoverability, and how creators may need to rethink content strategy moving forward. From hacked channels and AI-generated worlds to underrated community features and future plans for the show, this episode is an honest look behind the scenes of building a creator-focused podcast from scratch.🔥 Subscribe for More Creator Insights! 🔥If you love behind-the-scenes conversations about YouTube, podcasting, and creator growth, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more episodes of Creators Uncut.Chapters:00:00 | Intro & End-of-Year Recap02:10 | Why We Wanted to Share Our Stats05:30 | Our First-Year YouTube Analytics09:45 | Comparing Yourself vs Measuring Growth13:40 | Best-Performing Episodes & Why They Worked18:20 | Community Sharing & Underrated YouTube Features22:15 | Lessons From Full-Time vs Part-Time Creators26:50 | SEO, AI, and the Future of Discoverability33:10 | Using AI as a Creative Tool (The Right Way)39:30 | Channel Hacks, Horror Stories, and Creator Fears45:40 | What We’re Changing Next Year52:10 | More Stories, Less Generic Advice57:00 | Final Thoughts & What’s AheadNeed help growing your YouTube channel?We’d love to edit your videos! Email us at info@creatorluxe.com#CreatorsUncut #YouTubePodcast #CreatorJourney #YouTubeGrowth #ContentStrategy #AIAndYouTube #CreatorAdvice #PodcastRecap #YearOne
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