Episode 16: AI Butts

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06/16/24 • 64 min

In this episode, we talk about generative AI, how YouTube shorts affect channels, and the magic of repurposing content. We also break down how to tackle big projects by splitting them into smaller pieces and dive into the ins and outs of different social media platforms and their impact on content. Plus, we cover why it's important to keep content bite-sized, branch out into related topics, and engage with our core audience. We also touch on the challenges of managing Patreon and share our thoughts on growing a YouTube channel.

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