The Think Media Podcast
Think Media
Welcome to the Think Media Podcast! In each episode, Sean Cannell from Think Media host's the best podcast for growing and scaling your business with online video. This show is dedicated to helping you learn how to get your content noticed and the latest money-making strategies working right now online. So whether you want to grow your YouTube channel or maximize online video across social media this is for you.
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Mar 26, 2026 • 22min
499: How to Get 1,000 YouTube Subscribers in 4 EASY Steps
They break down four common mistakes that stall YouTube growth and how to fix them. They highlight the power of a clear niche and why viral hits without a foundation can backfire. They reveal three high-demand video formats that attract subscribers fast. They stress better title/thumbnail packaging, AI tools for visuals, and intentional, feedback-driven consistency.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 46min
498: The $100K Mistake That Almost Cost My Business (And How to Avoid It)
Autumn Witt Boyd, an attorney who helps online entrepreneurs with contracts, IP, and compliance. She highlights how weak contracts and mismatched terms can sink a business. She covers revenue protection systems, contractor vs employee risks, trademark and copyright basics, privacy policy needs, and practical legal checks creators should run now.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 9min
497: Why You Should Start a Podcast (Even If No One Listens Yet)
They break down why video podcasting is booming and how platforms like YouTube amplify discovery. They explain repurposing one recording into many social assets to maximize reach. They cover monetization paths from ads to brand deals and catalog earnings. They highlight simple, affordable tech that makes starting easy and why consistency and long-form content build momentum over time.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 46min
496: If You Don’t Feel Ready to Start YouTube... LISTEN TO THIS
Dr. Katja Rusanen, coach and spiritual practitioner who guides people through energy work and healing, talks about starting on-camera by interviewing others and slowly showing up herself. She covers confronting lifelong public-speaking fear, using writing and meditations to build confidence, practical posting routines, low-pressure formats like shorts, and the power of small wins and community support.
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Mar 12, 2026 • 45min
495: He Made $30K on YouTube While Working a Full-Time Job (Full Strategy)
Lee Bezotte, creator of Stray Reviews who makes product review and roundup videos. He breaks down how he built a weekly content system and four revenue streams. He explains why roundups often outperform single reviews, his title and thumbnail playbook, and how AI and batching keep the workflow sustainable.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 50min
494: How to Build a Personal Brand From Scratch in 2026 (Step-by-Step)
Rory Vaden, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Brand Builders Group, shares how to grow a personal brand and turn reputation into revenue. He discusses why offline, in-person trust-building still wins. He explains using unlisted videos and discovery calls to generate real leads. He warns against chasing virality and premature ad spending.
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Mar 5, 2026 • 41min
493: These AI Mistakes Could Destroy Your Channel (Attorney Explains the Legal Risks)
Autumn Witt Boyd, an attorney who protects seven- and eight-figure creators and founded Fine Print Academy, walks through AI pitfalls for online creators. She covers AI hallucinations and legal risk, copyright ownership of AI-assisted work, platform monetization and trademark dangers, privacy concerns when uploading client data, and practical contract and team safeguards.
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Mar 3, 2026 • 60min
492: She Made $13,000 on YouTube Her First Year Starting at 50 — Here’s What It Took
Carrie (Carry On Coaching), a coach helping women over 50 find purpose and passion, started YouTube in her 50s and monetized fast. She discusses niching for women over 50, a once‑a‑week upload rhythm, low‑cost tech, transparent AdSense results, building products beyond ads, and a long‑term consistency mindset.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 49min
491: What to Do When Your Channel Hits a Wall
Josh Morgan, a pastor and Christian formation scholar who makes faith-focused YouTube content, shares his journey breaking past a channel plateau. He discusses trying new formats, how reaction and tutorial videos became reliable pillars, technical setups and reposting strategies, and balancing growth with integrity and faith values.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 1h 10min
490: The Script That Makes Money on YouTube
Rory Vaden, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Brand Builders Group, shares a sales-psychology approach to turning YouTube viewers into high-ticket customers. He breaks down a seven-step script: clarify the dream, name the pain, shift beliefs with story, map a clear path, show proof, neutralize risk, and invite sincere action. Practical, tactical, and focused on conversion.
