If I Started YouTube While Working Full-Time, I’d Do This

Why I'm making this video (0s)

• Ali started his YouTube channel in 2017 while he was a medical student.
• He grew his channel from 0 to 1.3 million subscribers in 3 years while working full-time as a junior doctor during the pandemic.
• He shares his advice on how to successfully balance working full-time with building a YouTube channel.

Hanil's question (1m0s)

• Hanil is a veterinarian who works from 10 am to 6 pm and also does private cases.
• He wants to start a YouTube channel to generate passive income.
• He has tried live streaming but stopped after a few attempts.
• He wants to know how to successfully start and grow a YouTube channel with a full-time job.

The Right Mindset (3m44s)

• If your primary goal is passive income, consider B2B offers or selling services to businesses instead of consumers.
• Selling a course or product to consumers can be passive but requires significant time and effort to create and may not guarantee success.
• Starting a YouTube channel can be fulfilling for those who genuinely enjoy creating content and find personal satisfaction in helping others.
• The primary motivation for starting a YouTube channel should be the joy of teaching and service, not financial gain.
• For those genuinely motivated by the pleasure and purpose of teaching, time management becomes the main challenge.

The Right Approach (8m10s)

• Focus on output goals rather than outcome goals.
• Output goal: Publish one video per week.
• Outcome goal: Get 100K subscribers by 2026.
• Outcome goals are harder to achieve and less within your control.
• Input goal: Work 8 hours per week on YouTube channel.
• Break down the process of making one video per week.
• Identify time and energy constraints.
• Optimize time and energy to create one video per week.

The Process (10m30s)

• To create a high-quality YouTube video, come up with an idea, write a script, film the video, edit it, and publish it.
• If you only have 4 hours per week, outsource video editing to save time.
• Aim to spend 30 minutes filming, 30 minutes reviewing edits, and 5 minutes publishing.
• Spend 2 hours on the idea, title, and thumbnail, and 1 hour writing the script.
• Use the "triplet method" to write a script: 3 main points with 3 sub-points each.
• Batch filming saves time on setup and allows you to film multiple videos at once.
• Prepare content in advance by utilizing small pockets of free time during the day.
• Batch filming sessions to create multiple videos in one day, aiming for at least one video per week.
• Outsource video editing to save time and streamline the content creation process.
• Focus on valuable content, research ideas, titles, and thumbnails to increase the chances of success.
• Enjoy the process of creating content and teaching, rather than relying on YouTube as the sole source of income.
• Prioritize providing value and helpful content to your audience.