60: How to Start and GROW Your Travel Youtube Channel

03/07/25 • 45 min

The Travel Creator: Tips For Travel Influencers

Today I want to spill the Youtube secrets on how you can start and grow your youtube channel as a travel content creator. We sit down with Wyatt and Reyka my friends from college on how they started and have grown their travel youtube channel to almost 26k subscribers.

We dive into:

Practical advice on starting a YouTube channel with no experience and how consistency can lead to success.
Wyatt and Reyka’s best strategies for creating engaging travel content, from how to choose the BEST thumbnail design to choosing the perfect music.
Get insider tips on how analytics and audience insights influence their travel decisions and content creation.

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Instagram: @wyattandreyka
YouTube Channel

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We dive into:

Practical advice on starting a YouTube channel with no experience and how consistency can lead to success.
Wyatt and Reyka’s best strategies for creating engaging travel content, from how to choose the BEST thumbnail design to choosing the perfect music.
Get insider tips on how analytics and audience insights influence their travel decisions and content creation.

Follow Wyatt & Rika:

Instagram: @wyattandreyka
YouTube Channel

NEW: Watch our Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@TravelContentWriting

Sign up for the 7-Day Newsletter Challenge:

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Previous Episode

59: How to Manage Your Workload after a Major Trip as a Travel Creator

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Are you scared to look at your email inbox after that amazing trip? I get it.

Today we are talking about my honest tips to managing your workload after returning from a major trip. Whether you're a digital nomad constantly on the move or a travel content creator balancing adventure with deadlines, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you get back on track without feeling overwhelmed.

We learn:
✅ The importance of buffer days for resetting after travel
✅ How to brain dump and prioritize tasks effectively
✅ Time-blocking strategies to boost productivity
✅ Why giving yourself grace is key to long-term success

If you're a travel influencer or digital nomad struggling to juggle content creation and admin work after a trip, this episode is for you!

📌 Resources & Links:

Listen to episode EP:55 about my life living in a rooftop tent
Read about the Three-Day Effect

✨ Join the Conversation:
How do you reset after a trip? Share your best tips on Instagram and tag @yourhandle!

#DigitalNomad #TravelContentCreator #ContentCreatorTips #TravelInfluencer #WorkLifeBalance

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Next Episode

61: The Biggest Takeaways from Travel Con: Lessons I Learned

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Is Travel Con worth it for travel creators or is online networking better?

I just got back from Travel Con and wanted to give you my hot takes and lessons. If you've been feeling stuck in your content creation journey, struggling with community building, or debating how to create content that lasts, this episode is packed with insights straight from TravelCon.

Discover why in-person networking is a game-changer for content creators and how to use it to grow your brand.
Learn how to balance creative passion with smart business strategies so you can thrive without burning out.
Get practical tips on avoiding "shiny object syndrome" and staying focused on your long-term content goals.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

📍 Follow me on Instagram: @travelcontentwriting and let me know if we met at TravelCon!
🎙️ Want to learn more about building a community as a creator? Search "community" in my podcast archives.
📚 Book Recommendation: Essentialism – Learn how to work proactively instead of reactively.
🔥 Interested in UGC for travel? Check out Maddie Garrett's UGC program (DM me for a discount code!).

Let me know which travel conference you're attending next—I’d love to connect! 🚀

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