Vidpros Insiders

Vidpros Insiders

Vidpros Insiders take you behind the scenes of the creator economy. In this podcast, we interview influencers, content strategists, social media managers, talent managers, and industry operators to give you an inside look at how the digital world really works. From growing an audience and building a personal brand to managing creators and scaling content teams, we break down the strategies, systems, and stories driving today’s content industry. If you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or just curious about what happens behind viral videos, Vidpros Insider gives you the real conversations shaping the space. New episodes weekly.

  1. Jul 25

    How IngravenVids Built One of YouTube's Biggest Ravens Channels

    How do you turn a passion for one NFL team into a full-time YouTube career? In this episode of Vidpros Insiders, I sit down with IngravenVids, creator of one of YouTube's biggest Baltimore Ravens communities, to discuss how he found his niche, built an engaged audience, and stayed consistent for years. We talk about why he shifted his content to the Ravens, building a respectful sports community, covering breaking news, creating videos every day, producing content without a team, and the realities of making YouTube a full-time career. We also dive into titles, thumbnails, YouTube Shorts, monetization, burnout, and the mindset needed to succeed as a creator.  Whether you're building a sports channel or any niche business on YouTube, this episode is packed with practical insights from someone who's been doing it successfully for years. Learn more about IngravenVids: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IngravenvidsTKIC Patreon: https://patreon.com/ingravenvids X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/IngravenVids CONNECT WITH US Website: https://vidpros.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vidprosedits Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vidprosedits LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vidprosedits MORE ON VIDPROS Need professional video editing? Vidpros helps creators and businesses produce retention-focused videos that stand out. 📩 sales@vidpros.com #IngravenVids #BaltimoreRavens #Ravens #NFL #YouTubeCreator #SportsContent #ContentCreation #CreatorEconomy #YouTubeGrowth #Football #VideoMarketing #VidprosInsiders

  2. Jul 24

    How Silver Slayer Built One of YouTube's Biggest Investing Channels

    Silver stacking creator Silver Slayer has spent nearly a decade helping people understand precious metals, investing, and building wealth through physical silver. What started as a hobby filming silver unboxings has grown into one of YouTube's largest channels in the niche.  In this episode, Silver Slayer shares how he discovered the world of investing, why he believes consistency matters more than perfection, and how turning a genuine passion into content allowed him to build a full-time business on YouTube.  We discuss what it was like growing alongside an emerging niche, why he believes creators should learn in public instead of waiting to become experts, and how documenting your own journey can be one of the fastest ways to build trust with an audience.  Silver Slayer also explains how a collaboration with Robert Kiyosaki changed his career, why staying focused on your niche is often more valuable than chasing trends, and the biggest mistakes creators make when trying to grow on YouTube.  We also dive into his production process, posting daily without burning out, creating engaging thumbnails, retention strategies, and why authenticity has become one of the biggest advantages creators have in the age of AI-generated content.  Whether you're interested in investing, building a YouTube business, or creating content around a niche topic, this conversation is packed with practical advice from someone who has spent over ten years doing exactly that. Learn more about Silver Slayer: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SilverSlayer Patreon: https://patreon.com/c/silverslayer CONNECT WITH US Website: https://vidpros.com Instagram: /vidprosedits Facebook: /vidprosedits LinkedIn: /vidprosedits MORE ON VIDPROS Need professional video editing? Vidpros helps creators and businesses produce retention-focused content that stands out. 📩 sales@vidpros.com #SilverSlayer #SilverStacking #Investing #PreciousMetals #Gold #Silver #WealthBuilding #YouTubeCreator #CreatorEconomy #PersonalFinance #ContentCreation #VidprosInsiders #Vidpros

  3. Jul 23

    Danny Mcgee Flew to Iceland With $600 and Built a Filmmaking Career

    Meet Danny McGee, a travel and adventure filmmaker based in Colorado who combines filmmaking, technology, and outdoor exploration across YouTube, commercial projects, and brand work. Danny creates content for camera and drone companies while documenting ambitious travel projects of his own. His biggest current project is Southbound, a motorcycle series following Danny and his friends as they ride from California toward the southern end of South America. In this episode, Danny shares how a solo trip to Iceland helped him discover the kind of life he wanted to build. With little money, no international travel experience, and friends dropping out at the last minute, he decided to go alone. That experience led him to pursue travel filmmaking and eventually turn photography and video into a career. We discuss what it really takes to start working with brands, especially before you have an established audience or portfolio. Danny explains how he researched companies already working with creators, sent large numbers of cold emails, and slowly learned which types of brands were most likely to respond. Over time, those early outreach efforts became long-term client relationships and inbound sponsorship opportunities. Danny also shares how persistence helped him build a relationship with DJI. Instead of waiting for a major brand to hire him, he continued creating drone content, building his portfolio, and sharing his work until the right introduction appeared. That preparation allowed him to turn an initial contact into a relationship that eventually led to paid projects. The conversation also explores the balance between creative fulfillment and commercial work. Danny explains why not every project needs to be your favorite and how accepting that creative work will sometimes feel like a job can help you build a more sustainable career. The commercial projects make it possible to continue producing the personal films and adventures that matter most. We also break down Danny’s YouTube workflow, from research and scripting to filming, editing, thumbnails, retention, and storytelling. He explains why clearly telling viewers what a video will deliver can improve retention, and why even product reviews become stronger when creators include personal stories and give viewers a reason to connect with the person behind the camera. Danny also shares his perspective on AI in filmmaking. He uses it for research, scripting support, transcription, and thumbnails, but remains conscious of not automating away the creative process and satisfaction that come from making the work himself. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, travel creator, drone pilot, or YouTuber trying to attract brand partnerships, this conversation offers practical lessons on building a portfolio, finding clients, improving your storytelling, and creating a career around work you genuinely enjoy. Learn more about Danny: Instagram: https://instagram.com/mcgee Website: https://mcgeemedia.co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Mcgeee CONNECT WITH US Website: https://vidpros.com Instagram: / vidprosedits Facebook: / vidprosedits LinkedIn: / vidprosedits MORE ON VIDPROS Need pro video editing? Vidpros helps creators and brands produce retention-focused content that performs. 📩 sales@vidpros.com #DannyMcGee #TravelFilmmaking #AdventureFilmmaking #DroneFilmmaking #TravelCreator #YouTubeCreator #VideoProduction #Filmmaking #ContentCreation #BrandPartnerships #DroneVideo #CreativeCareer

  4. Jul 17

    Simon Owens On Why YouTube Still Dominates the Creator Economy

    Meet Simon Owens, media industry journalist, newsletter writer, and host of The Business of Content, where he interviews some of the world's most successful media entrepreneurs to uncover exactly how they built sustainable content businesses. After starting his career as a newspaper reporter, Simon transitioned into covering the rapidly evolving media landscape, documenting the rise of independent creators long before the term "creator economy" became mainstream. Today, his work focuses on helping media operators, journalists, and creators understand the business models behind successful content companies. In this episode, Simon shares how traditional journalism shaped the way he analyzes media businesses and why he believes the creator economy has fundamentally changed how content is produced, distributed, and monetized. We discuss how YouTube transformed independent media by introducing revenue sharing, why creators are increasingly becoming media companies themselves, and how traditional publishers are finally taking the creator economy seriously. We also explore why successful creators think beyond ad revenue, the importance of diversifying income streams, and why subscriptions, newsletters, sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and products all play different roles depending on the audience you're serving. Simon explains why understanding product-market fit matters just as much as creating great content. The conversation also dives into AI and its growing impact on content creation. Simon explains how AI has lowered production costs while simultaneously flooding the internet with low-quality content, making authenticity and human creativity even more valuable. He shares practical examples of how creators can use AI to improve workflows without sacrificing originality. We also discuss newsletters, podcasts, audience ownership, and why creators should focus on building direct relationships with their audiences instead of relying entirely on algorithms. Simon argues that newsletters remain one of the strongest ways to own your audience and build a sustainable media business over the long term. The episode wraps up with Simon's predictions for where the creator economy is heading, including why he believes YouTube creators will eventually produce award-winning films and television that compete directly with traditional Hollywood studios. Whether you're building a YouTube channel, launching a newsletter, growing a podcast, or creating your first media business, this conversation offers practical insights into building sustainable revenue, adapting to AI, and understanding where the creator economy is heading next. Learn more about Simon: Website: https://www.simonowens.net Newsletter: https://www.simonowens.net The Business of Content Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@nomissnewo/videos CONNECT WITH US Website: https://vidpros.com Instagram: / vidprosedits Facebook: / vidprosedits LinkedIn: / vidprosedits MORE ON VIDPROS Need pro video editing? Vidpros helps creators and brands produce retention-focused content that performs. 📩 sales@vidpros.com #SimonOwens #CreatorEconomy #MediaBusiness #YouTube #Newsletter #Podcasting #ContentCreator #DigitalMedia #AI #ContentMarketing #MediaStrategy #Journalism #BusinessOfContent #VidprosInsiders #Vidpros

  5. Jul 16

    How Jiayang Liu Is Building a Filmmaking Career Beyond Hollywood

    Meet Jiayang Liu, filmmaker, YouTube creator, and founder of Gold Hour Studios, where he's on a mission to help aspiring filmmakers build meaningful careers while pursuing his own dream of directing feature films. Fresh out of USC's School of Cinematic Arts, Jiayang has built more than a filmmaking career. Through his YouTube channel, podcast, production company, and educational content, he's helping the next generation of filmmakers develop both the creative and entrepreneurial skills needed to thrive in today's industry.  In this episode, Jiayang shares how his love for storytelling began with toy animals and iMovie before evolving into a career centered around filmmaking, education, and community. He explains why filmmaking is ultimately about helping people feel seen and less alone, and why that mission now shapes everything he creates through Gold Hour Studios.  We also explore why social media has transformed filmmaking forever. Jiayang explains why every aspiring filmmaker should consider building a presence on YouTube, not just to showcase their work but to attract opportunities, develop storytelling skills, and build genuine relationships within the industry. Rather than chasing networking events, he believes the best opportunities come when your work speaks for itself.  The conversation also covers creativity, storytelling, and finding your own artistic voice. Jiayang shares how his ideas come from everyday life, conversations with strangers, personal experiences, and staying curious about the world. Instead of copying successful filmmakers, he encourages creators to embrace their own perspective because the most personal stories often become the most universal.  We also discuss entrepreneurship, commercial filmmaking, rejection, perfectionism, and the reality of building a creative career. Jiayang explains why filmmakers need to think like entrepreneurs, why systems matter more than motivation, and how embracing rejection has helped him continue moving forward despite the uncertainty that comes with creative work.  Finally, Jiayang shares the vision behind Gold Hour Studios and why he hopes every film he creates leaves people feeling less alone. It's a conversation about purpose, creativity, and building a career that's driven by impact rather than external validation. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, YouTube creator, film student, or creative entrepreneur, this episode offers practical advice on storytelling, building an audience, finding your creative voice, and creating work that truly connects with people. Learn more about Jiayang: Website: https://jiayangliu.com Newsletter: https://jiayang.beehiiv.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/jiayangliu_ Gold Hour Studios: https://goldhourstudios.com LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jiayang-liu CONNECT WITH US Website: https://vidpros.com Instagram: / vidprosedits Facebook: / vidprosedits LinkedIn: / vidprosedits MORE ON VIDPROS Need pro video editing? Vidpros helps creators and brands produce retention-focused content that performs. 📩 sales@vidpros.com #JiayangLiu #GoldHourStudios #Filmmaking #FilmSchool #Storytelling #YouTubeCreator #CreativeEntrepreneur #FilmDirector #USC #IndependentFilm #ContentCreator #Hollywood #CreatorEconomy #VidprosInsiders #Vidpros

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Vidpros Insiders take you behind the scenes of the creator economy. In this podcast, we interview influencers, content strategists, social media managers, talent managers, and industry operators to give you an inside look at how the digital world really works. From growing an audience and building a personal brand to managing creators and scaling content teams, we break down the strategies, systems, and stories driving today’s content industry. If you’re a creator, entrepreneur, or just curious about what happens behind viral videos, Vidpros Insider gives you the real conversations shaping the space. New episodes weekly.