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December 30, 2024 50 mins

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Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) have a discussion with Cody Leach, a movie review YouTuber with 176k+ subscribers, about his journey to becoming a full-time content creator. Cody discusses the importance of focusing on a niche, managing negative feedback, navigating challenges like copyright issues and YouTube’s complexities. Cody also shares advice for aspiring YouTubers on content planning, balancing creativity with business, and building resilience in the face of criticism. Join the conversation!

Episode Keywords:
YouTube content creator, transition process, student interviews, journey, video editing, audience engagement, recording space, live streaming, feedback management, equipment investment, content focus, editing process, niche content, challenges, copyright issues, content creation, channel growth, analytics, monetization, content planning, sponsorships, Patreon, community interaction, mental health, career risks, parental guidance

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YouTube (link)
Facebook (link)
Real Creators - Cody Leach's Journey From 0 to 100,000 Subscribers (link)
The Lost River Drive-In - Cody Leach Talks Horror & Advice For Content Creators (link)
Xander Raymond Charles (YouTube) - (link)
Patreon (site)

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