Pick the Right Metric by Defining Your Goal
Tracking the wrong YouTube metric can send your channel in the wrong direction. If you figure out what you want to build first, the right metric becomes obvious. https://t.co/meP5Vom8O7
Skip Feature Race; Master Narrow, Deep Gaps
Building a new product? Don't compete on features. When I built Kit, competitors had already been building for over a decade. Rather than match their feature list, I found two gaps and went as deep as I could on both. Narrow the...
Rewarding Experiments, Not Results, Fuels Innovation
This is fun: In Steven Bartlett's office, the experimenter of the week gets a trophy. Doesn't matter if the experiment succeeded or failed. The idea is to incentivize trying new things. https://t.co/JfONRzjWkA
Experiment‑Driven Strategies Grew a YouTube Channel to 14M
Diary of a CEO grew to 14 million subscribers in just a few years. Part of the engine was Grace Miller, Flightcast's Head of Experiments. In this podcast, we'll break down the experiments they ran and how to grow on YouTube in...
Financial Loss Can Become a Gift of Peace
Imagine losing $100,000/month… @mbrown_co lost a total of $1.5 million in just 18 months. But he said the worst part was losing his peace. Yet when he looks back on it now, he sees it as a gift. Search "Nathan Barry Show" to...
Start Investing $100/Month Early, Grow $6k to $93k
$6,000 invested now becomes $93,365 later. That's the difference a 5-year head start makes at $100/month. If you spend that $100, it's gone forever. If you invest it, it compounds. https://t.co/k2M6NkHfrH
Say Yes Early, Then Choose Strategically for Leverage
Early in your career, saying yes makes sense. You're building skills, meeting people, figuring out what you're good at. But at some point the dynamic flips. That's when being selective is how you create leverage. https://t.co/dMrMXn8CF4
Short Reels Deliver Massive Reach to Non‑Followers
Reels are still the best way to get reach on Instagram. They sit at the top of the funnel, getting your content in front of non-followers. Don't overthink it too much. A 7-second video could reach millions. https://t.co/BKpixb0Agz
Coaching Strategies to Jump From $1M to $5M ARR
Stuck at $1M ARR. But the goal is to reach $5M. In this episode, I coach @MSliwinski on how to get his software company unstuck. Search "Nathan Barry Show" to watch. https://t.co/NAMZTWA7Ww
Creator Network Proven Top Driver of Subscriber Growth
Overheard from a creator today: I’m really impressed with the Creator Network. It’s been my top source of subscriber growth, and now I keep telling every Kit creator I know to join if they haven’t already.
Use the Right Tool: Excavator Beats Spoon
An excavator replaces 10 people with shovels. Give them spoons instead, then you need 100 people. What are you digging with a spoon right now? Where could you use an excavator? https://t.co/MutWDGF2D1
From Boise: 24k Subscribers, Lessons for Local Media
A few years ago Marissa Lovell and I had an idea for a local newsletter. From Boise now has 24,000+ subscribers. On March 4th we're doing a fireside chat about how it grew, what we learned, and where local media is headed. Join...
No Degree Needed—Start Your Business When Ready
There is no speed limit. You don't need to finish school, get a degree, or do an internship before building a business. Start as soon as you're ready. https://t.co/EF2CXDCFKP
AI Removes Friction, Boosts Your Creative Workflow
AI can help you become the creator you've always wanted to be by removing friction. @dancumberland breaks down: - How to reduce friction in your workflows - How to automate newsletters with AI - The secret technique for better prompts Search "Nathan Barry Show" to...
100 Books a Month Can Fund Years of Bills
A book that sells 100 copies a month may not sound like much, but it could pay your bills for years. Tim Grahl explains why books are unlike any other product. @StoryGrid https://t.co/43XIEr12Dd
Launch a Book Over Two Years, Not Bestseller Hype
How do you sell 100,000 copies of a book? Tim Grahl is the best person I know to answer. We cover: - His 3-step book launch strategy - Why your launch window should be 2 years - Why flashy bestseller lists don't matter Search "Nathan...
Choose Action over Blame to Keep Moving Forward
When something goes wrong, you have two choices: blame or action. The blame loop keeps you stuck. The action loop moves you forward. https://t.co/5vP2blgpeS
Visible Goalposts Boost Team Effort Near Finish
Runners will sprint the last 100 feet of a race because they see the finish line. Justin Su'a calls this the goal gradient effect where you increase your effort as you get closer to completion. Use this to your advantage by setting...
Feature Upgrades Cut User Complaints by 78%
Here's a fun example of building features that have a direct customer impact and then measuring the results. We were getting more complaints of people losing their work in @kit when they used multiple computers, lost internet, or their browser had...
Building a Trusted Audience Is Ultimate Leverage
Is there a higher leverage activity than building an audience of people who know and trust you? I can't think of one.