The Colin and Samir Show
Colin and Samir
Hey, We’re Colin and Samir, YouTube creators and podcasters that break down the latest news in the creator economy from a creator's perspective. We have a long history building communities and brands through digital content. New episodes of The Colin and Samir show go live every Monday on Spotify and YouTube.com/ColinandSamir.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Mar 2, 2023 • 47min
Should you work for a YouTuber?
To enter to win a consulting session with Hayden Hiller-Smith, fill out this form.On this episode of the show, we're discussing the average lifespan of a creator career, hiring a creative team and what to do when a video performs poorly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 23, 2023 • 42min
What YouTube's CEO stepping down means for creators
To enter to win a consulting session with Hayden Hiller-Smith, fill out this form.YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki announced she's stepping down. Today we talk about her impact on the platform, how to price a brand deal and our tips on growing a newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 snips
Feb 16, 2023 • 46min
The problem with copying on YouTube
This week, we answer questions about plagiarism on YouTube, creative ways to market a channel and what AI tools we use.BOOKS WE MENTIONED
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon
AI TOOLS
Midjourney
Synthesia
ChatGPT
Adobe Podcast
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Feb 9, 2023 • 42min
How much YouTubers charge for collaborations
This week, we're talking about YouTube collaborations, how to say no, and all the ways we make money. We're also hiring an editor.Watch the show on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 2, 2023 • 1h 25min
We interviewed YouTube employees about Shorts monetization
We interview YouTube's Todd Sherman and Rene Ritchie about the changes YouTube is making to monetize Shorts. Todd and Rene break down this chart that explains monetization.Watch the episode on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 snips
Jan 27, 2023 • 57min
Why YouTube paid us $268,016.60 in 2022
We answer questions about AdSense, monetizing on YouTube and how much money we made on YouTube in 2022.Watch the episode on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22 snips
Jan 20, 2023 • 49min
3 Things We Learned from 3 Brilliant People
We're recapping what we learned from 3 brilliant people we met at a Creator Summit, and answering questions from our audience including how podcast businesses work and how to get in touch with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 snips
Jan 12, 2023 • 1h 19min
How Caleb Simpson Mastered YouTube Shorts
We talk with Caleb Simpson, a short-form creator who's making $35,000 to $40,000 a month. He explains how he found his format, his plans for future growth and answers questions from the audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 5, 2023 • 50min
What happens when a creator gets cancelled
Today on the show, we're discussing Logan Paul, changes in the New Year and what's in and what's out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 snips
Dec 29, 2022 • 1h 17min
Our conversation with Elon Musk
Today on the podcast, we're covering our surprise conversation with Elon Musk, recapping the winners and losers of 2022, and answering Creator Support questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
