Want to explode your YouTube channel growth? These 15 insider secrets will help you create binge-worthy content that attracts your ideal audience. In this episode, I’m sharing the top YouTube strategies I’ve learned along the journey of growing my channel to 1 million views! Drawing from a background in infomercial production, I’m breaking down actionable tips for optimizing your content, increasing viewer retention, and building a loyal following. You’ll hear about: – Creating a “Netflix effect”  – The importance of scripting and using teleprompter apps – How to optimize for viewer retention and keywords – Strategic content pillars and branding – Thumbnail best practices and analytics guidance – Including credibility factors and calls-to-action – Why consistent content beats viral hits – Tips for building camera confidence   Episode Links & Resources: Grab the freebie! 25 YouTube Secrets E-book Access The YouTube Lab What’s in this episode: [00:00:01] Welcome to The Creative Minute! [00:00:44] 25 YouTube Secrets E-book [00:02:06] Secret #1: Creating the Netflix effect [00:02:27] Secret #2: Planning and scripting [00:02:53] Secret #3: Using teleprompter apps [00:03:29] Secret #4: Viewer retention strategies [00:04:00] Secret #5: Keyword optimization [00:04:35] Secret #6: Content strategy beyond viral videos [00:05:32] Secret #7: Camera confidence [00:06:03] Secret #8-9: End screens, cards, and B-roll [00:07:02] Secret #10-11: Branding and calls-to-action [00:07:58] Secret #12: Content pillars [00:10:59] Secret #13: Thumbnail strategies [00:12:04] Secret #14: Analytics approach [00:12:40] Secret #15: Including credibility factors