Author: Meredith Marsh

Meredith Marsh is the founder of Video Brand® Academy, helping solo business owners “YouTubify” your business and generate consistent sales of your courses and programs with ease. Meredith has mastered the art of teaching video creation, from recording and editing to audience growth on YouTube and how to make YouTube your #1 lead-gen platform!

Create Videos | Creating Courses | Grow your YouTube Channel | Monetize Your Content | VidProMom Blog | YouTube Strategy

The “Courses Are Dead” Dilemma (thumbnail: What Next?)
ByMeredith Marsh January 18, 2026January 21, 2026

Are digital courses dead? What about memberships and digital products? The online business world is falling apart. Or at least that’s what it felt like scrolling through Threads and Instagram last week. All of this was sparked when Amy Porterfield announced she was no longer selling Digital Course Academy. And almost overnight, people started spiraling,…

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Create Videos | Creating Courses | Grow your YouTube Channel | Monetize Your Content | VidProMom Blog | YouTube Strategy

3 YouTube Funnels to try in 2026 | Ep. 79
ByMeredith Marsh January 11, 2026January 19, 2026

If the phrase “sales funnel” makes your shoulders tense up just a little… you’re not alone. For the longest time, sales funnels felt way more complicated than they needed to be. Every conversation around funnels seemed to include ads, landing pages, email automations, complicated tech stacks, and a whole lot of “you should already know…

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“YouTube for Business” Roadmap for Consistent Course Sales with YouTube | Ep. 78
ByMeredith Marsh January 4, 2026January 9, 2026

If there’s ever been a perfect time to set things in motion in your business so they can work for you all year long, this is it. As we head into 2026, I want to share what I consider the YouTube for Business roadmap for consistent course sales. This roadmap isn’t about chasing trends or…

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Why I’m Excited about YOUTUBE for 2026 | Ep. 77
ByMeredith Marsh December 21, 2025December 27, 2025

Curious how creators grew their YouTube channels in 2025? In this episode, I highlight the strategies, series, and mindset shifts that made a difference for real people inside Video Brand Academy. From understanding analytics to building a video funnel, you’ll hear what actually works—and what to focus on in 2026. Ready to build your own…

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5 Proven Strategies to Grow Your Business on YouTube in 2026 | Ep. 76
ByMeredith Marsh December 7, 2025January 16, 2026

If I were starting YouTube from scratch today… Or if I simply wanted to take a massive advantage of YouTube over the next year as a business owner, there are five proven strategies I would focus on immediately. This is especially relevant if you’re a solo online business owner without a big team to help…

Read More 5 Proven Strategies to Grow Your Business on YouTube in 2026 | Ep. 76
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My Exact $10k/mo YouTube Business Blueprint | Ep. 75
ByMeredith Marsh November 30, 2025January 31, 2026

I’ve never met a solo online business owner who didn’t want more consistent, steady revenue. And honestly, most of the time, it’s not because they’re doing “everything wrong.” It’s because they’re stuck inside a math equation they don’t quite know how to solve, while also being one of the variables inside it. If you’re growing…

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Create Videos | Grow your YouTube Channel | Planning YouTube Videos | Shooting YouTube Videos | Video Podcasting | VidProMom Blog | YouTube Strategy

Camera Confidence in 30 Days (Even If You HATE How You Look)
ByMeredith Marsh November 16, 2025January 30, 2026

If there’s one phrase I keep hearing more and more lately, it’s this idea that we’re in a trust recession. And honestly? In the online world, that makes a lot of sense. With AI-generated content everywhere, it’s getting harder for people to trust what they’re seeing as they scroll social media or consume content online….

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I Ignored YouTube “Rules” and Made $100k – Here’s My Real Strategy
ByMeredith Marsh November 9, 2025January 28, 2026

YouTube growth advice is everywhere, but what actually works? If you’ve ever tried to grow a YouTube channel as a business owner, you’ve probably felt this tension too. Everywhere you turn, there’s a new “rule,” a new hack, a new tactic someone swears is the reason their channel blew up. Retention editing. Daily Shorts. Never…

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The “Lazy” Entrepreneur’s Guide to YouTube in 2026
ByMeredith Marsh November 2, 2025January 24, 2026

If the word lazy made you raise an eyebrow, hang with me for a second. I’m not calling you lazy, not even a little bit. If you’re a solo online business owner, chances are you’re wearing every hat imaginable. CEO, content creator, marketer, editor, strategist… and probably tech support too. So when you look at…

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Attract BUYERS on YouTube: Proven Tactics
ByMeredith Marsh October 26, 2025January 23, 2026

Your YouTube channel is growing. Views are up, subscribers are rolling in. But your course sales? Still crickets. If you’re a course creator or you sell a membership, program, or digital product, you already know this: YouTube is one of the most powerful platforms for growing an audience online. But here’s what I see happen…

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Ways to Sell Your Course or Membership with YouTube | Ep. 70
ByMeredith Marsh October 5, 2025January 16, 2026

Ready to turn your YouTube channel into a sales funnel for your course or program? Realtalk, YouTube is the most powerful way to grow your audience online. It’s also the simplest way to consistently sell your course or membership. The problem? Most people are using a “non-strategy strategy” (and wondering why they’re not making money)….

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Get Your Channel Ready for 2026 – NOW | Ep. 69
ByMeredith Marsh September 28, 2025October 12, 2025

This might sound backward… but I don’t want to run my business by a promotional calendar. I was sitting here mapping out 2026 (yes, really, in September) and I just stopped. Because that’s not how I want to do business in 2026. I am taking a different approach next year. And I’m sharing exactly how…

Read More Get Your Channel Ready for 2026 – NOW | Ep. 69
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Making Money While you Sleep” vs Reality | Ep. 68
ByMeredith Marsh September 21, 2025October 4, 2025

We all know courses don’t sell themselves. And we all know YouTube works 24/7, even when we’re not at our desks. So how can you actually wake up to sales without falling for the passive income hype? In this episode, I’ll share with you the real system I use to make money while I sleep……

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Script vs Teleprompter vs Outline – THE Method That Feels Natural | Ep. 67
ByMeredith Marsh September 14, 2025October 4, 2025

Struggling to look natural on camera? You’re not alone! I’ve tried word-for-word scripts, teleprompters, and winging it, each with its own challenges. I can remember when my kids were little, and I’d be recording a YouTube video – my youngest would say, “Why do you keep saying the same sentence over and over again?” She…

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AI Voice Cloning that ACTUALLY sounds natural
ByMeredith Marsh September 11, 2025January 16, 2026

Wondering if AI voice cloning can truly sound natural? I’m about to be very honest with you, hitting “publish” on a YouTube video where my entire voice was generated by AI made me nervous. Like, palms sweaty, second-guessing everything, kind of nervous. Would anyone notice, care, or would it even sound like me? In this…

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Here’s Why YouTube Podcasts as CRUSHING Right Now | Ep. 66
ByMeredith Marsh September 7, 2025December 1, 2025

Curious about the real difference between a podcast and a YouTube podcast? As a podcaster, you and I want the same thing, right? We want our message to reach more people and our audience to actually grow, not sit at the same numbers forever. But if you’ve been curious about whether a YouTube podcast is…

Read More Here’s Why YouTube Podcasts as CRUSHING Right Now | Ep. 66
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How to make YouTube Worth Your Time | Ep. 65
ByMeredith Marsh August 24, 2025September 11, 2025

Have you ever wondered if YouTube is really worth the effort? What if I told you the platform you think is “too hard” or “too time-consuming” could be your most powerful business tool? While most entrepreneurs chase the latest social media trends or burn cash on ads that disappear the moment they stop paying… Smart…

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Dr. Kate hit 55k Subs without fancy Gear | Ep. 63
ByMeredith Marsh August 10, 2025January 7, 2026

How to get 55K YouTube subscribers without fancy gear? Dr. Kate shares her journey from perfectionism to viral success. In Episode 63 of Video Brand Infusion, I sat down with Dr. Kate Lyzenga-Dean, a functional medicine consultant who quietly built a YouTube channel to 55,000 subscribers using nothing more than her laptop webcam, simple lighting,…

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Use AI Without Losing Your Authenticity | Ep. 62
ByMeredith Marsh August 3, 2025January 6, 2026

If I’m being honest, one of my biggest fears with using AI in my business and something I hear from other business owners all the time, is this: “What if AI makes my content sound robotic… generic… or not like me at all?” And that fear is valid. I’ve seen a lot of AI-generated content…

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How I’m Growing my Business with AI Agents and GPTs | Ep. 61
ByMeredith Marsh July 27, 2025December 30, 2025

AI business growth is changing everything for solo entrepreneurs like us! In this video, I share exactly how I use AI and automation to save time, stay human, and build a thriving video brand. I’ll walk you through GEO (generative engine optimization), custom GPTs, and the tools I use daily like MindPal and Buffer. If…

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