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 | Descript | Grow your YouTube Channel | Monetize Your Content | Video Editing | VidProMom Blog | YouTube Strategy

My Take on James Wedmore’s “Course Chronicles” | Ep. 53
ByMeredith Marsh May 18, 2025November 27, 2025

Ready for a peek behind the curtain? In this episode, I spill the beans on how I’m rolling out Video Editing Made Easy, and why owning your revenue beats crossing your fingers for ad revenue all day, every day. I break down the exact steps I’m taking (inspired by James Wedmore’s Course Chronicles): Why digital…

Read More My Take on James Wedmore’s “Course Chronicles” | Ep. 53
Create Videos | Descript | Video Editing | VidProMom Blog

NEW ✨SMART✨ Transitions in Descript
ByMeredith Marsh May 16, 2025January 12, 2026

One of the things I care about most when editing videos is how polished they feel. You can have great content, but if your scene changes feel jumpy or awkward, it immediately pulls people out of the experience. That’s why I was genuinely excited when Descript released NEW smart transitions. Finally… easy, smooth, SMART transitions….

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Quickly Remove Silence in Descript
ByMeredith Marsh May 13, 2025January 16, 2026

If you’ve ever edited videos the old way, scrubbing through an entire timeline just to find silence so you can cut, cut, delete then you already know how exhausting that process can be. Those days are officially over. In this tutorial, I’m walking you through how to quickly remove silence in Descript, using the exact…

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How to Export Video in Descript (at High Quality)
ByMeredith Marsh May 12, 2025January 10, 2026

Learn how I export high-quality videos in Descript for YouTube using the exact settings I trust. If you’ve ever finished editing a video in Descript and then hesitated at the export screen, wondering if you’re about to choose the wrong setting, you’re not alone. Descript has redesigned its export process a few times over the…

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Create Videos | Descript | Grow your YouTube Channel | Planning YouTube Videos | Video Editing | VidProMom Blog | YouTube Strategy

Deleting Videos, Spider Web Strategy & Selling Digital Product with a SMALL channel | Ep. 52
ByMeredith Marsh May 11, 2025November 15, 2025

Are you struggling to grow your YouTube channel, even with the “spider web” content strategy? Have you ever wished you could just sit down and have a coffee chat to pick my brain on YouTube, video creation, or selling digital products with a small channel? In this episode, I’m going to share my best tips…

Read More Deleting Videos, Spider Web Strategy & Selling Digital Product with a SMALL channel | Ep. 52
Create Videos | Email Marketing | Grow your YouTube Channel | Video Editing | VidProMom Blog | YouTube Strategy

What Sophie Did Differently to Grow FAST With a Small Channel | Ep. 51
ByMeredith Marsh May 4, 2025May 12, 2025

How to grow a small YouTube channel fast? In this video, fertility coach Sophie Byfield shares the strategies she used to grow her channel from 600 to 1,000 subscribers after joining Video Brand Academy. Sophie dropped so many golden nuggets in this episode (especially the whole “niche within a niche” thing!!) Learn Sophie’s “secret weapons”…

Read More What Sophie Did Differently to Grow FAST With a Small Channel | Ep. 51
Create Videos | Grow your YouTube Channel | VidProMom Blog | YouTube Strategy

Treating YouTube Like a Lead Gen Machine is a TRAP | Ep. 50
ByMeredith Marsh April 27, 2025May 7, 2025

I know that many businesses view YouTube as a powerful lead generation machine for business growth. But the truth is, if you treat YouTube solely as a lead-gen tool, you’ll actually stifle your channel’s growth. In this video, I’ll break down the real key to using YouTube for business growth – it’s about building a…

Read More Treating YouTube Like a Lead Gen Machine is a TRAP | Ep. 50
Create Videos | Grow your YouTube Channel | Video Editing | VidProMom Blog | YouTube Strategy

Build Your THRIVING Channel (without spending HOURS Creating Videos) | Ep. 49
ByMeredith Marsh April 13, 2025May 6, 2025

If your YouTube channel has between 0 and 1,000 YouTube subscribers, and you’re not seeing new subscribers come into your channel every day, despite your best effort to create good content and upload regularly, I’d like to show you how to build a thriving YouTube channel without spending hours creating videos so that your content…

Read More Build Your THRIVING Channel (without spending HOURS Creating Videos) | Ep. 49
Create Videos | Grow your YouTube Channel | VidProMom Blog | YouTube Strategy

YouTube Podcast – How it’s Going After 12 Months | Ep. 48
ByMeredith Marsh April 6, 2025May 4, 2025

Is a video podcast on YouTube worth it? After 12 months of running my video podcast on YouTube, I’m sharing my honest review! It’s weird to say but my YouTube podcast kinda saved my butt over the last year. What I mean by that is, there have been a few months in a row that…

Read More YouTube Podcast – How it’s Going After 12 Months | Ep. 48
Create Videos | Grow your YouTube Channel | Planning YouTube Videos | Shooting YouTube Videos | Video Cameras | Video Editing | Video Podcasting | VidProMom Blog | YouTube Strategy

Record Polished Videos without Memorizing Anything or Using a Teleprompter | Ep. 47
ByMeredith Marsh March 30, 2025November 26, 2025

Want to record polished videos without memorizing and without a teleprompter? I think you’re going to love today’s video, but before we get to that, I want to let you know the doors to Video Brand Academy [http://meredithmarsh.co/vba] are open. Join us for this week’s “What’s Working NOW on YouTube” meetup and get access to…

Read More Record Polished Videos without Memorizing Anything or Using a Teleprompter | Ep. 47
Ad Revenue | Affiliate Marketing | Create Videos | Creating Courses | Grow your YouTube Channel | Monetize Your Content | Planning YouTube Videos | Video Editing | Video Podcasting | VidProMom Blog | Working with Brands | YouTube Strategy

Real Talk: My Biggest YouTube Mistakes (And What I Learned) | Ep. 46
ByMeredith Marsh March 23, 2025April 13, 2025

I’m pulling back the curtain on my biggest YouTube business mistakes that held me back for years. From chasing multiple revenue streams to losing sight of my own vision, I’ve learned tough lessons that transformed my YouTube business. It’s hard to believe I’ve been at this whole “online business with YouTube” thing for 10 years….

Read More Real Talk: My Biggest YouTube Mistakes (And What I Learned) | Ep. 46
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How to Talk More Comfortably to the Camera | Ep. 45
ByMeredith Marsh March 9, 2025March 21, 2025

Are you struggling with how to talk more comfortably to the camera? Recording this video was the LAST thing I wanted to do. Now, down to business: Are you ready to unlock the secret to talking more comfortably on camera and transforming your onscreen presence instantly? In this video, I share essential tips to help…

Read More How to Talk More Comfortably to the Camera | Ep. 45
Create Videos | Descript | Video Editing | Video Podcasting | VidProMom Blog | YouTube Strategy

NEW✨ Animated Layout Packs in Descript
ByMeredith Marsh March 3, 2025July 14, 2025

Descript recently released new and updated layout packs, and it’s something I’ve been hoping for! With the new layout packs and smart transitions, you can easily create smooth, polished videos in less time. This is one of the best Descript updates I’ve seen in a long time and I’m loving it!

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Grow your YouTube Channel | VidProMom Blog | YouTube Strategy

Is your Audience even ON YouTube? Here’s how to find out | Ep. 40
ByMeredith Marsh February 2, 2025March 12, 2025

How to Find Your Audience on YouTube? Ever wondered if anyone would actually watch your YouTube videos? I get it – I had the same doubts when I started! In this video, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about finding your people on YouTube (spoiler: they’re definitely here!). As someone who’s spent years helping creators find…

Read More Is your Audience even ON YouTube? Here’s how to find out | Ep. 40
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Fast Way to 1k Subscribers on YouTube | Ep. 39
ByMeredith Marsh January 26, 2025February 23, 2025

How to get to 1000 subscribers? Struggling to reach 1,000 YouTube subscribers without doing shorts or daily content? In this episode, I share the fast way to hit 1K subscribers on YouTube through strategic niche clarity and content planning. Learn how to identify your ideal audience, create your video brand message, and use the spiderweb…

Read More Fast Way to 1k Subscribers on YouTube | Ep. 39
Create Videos | Grow your YouTube Channel | VidProMom Blog | YouTube Strategy

Don’t Skip These Steps BEFORE Uploading on YouTube | Ep. 38
ByMeredith Marsh January 19, 2025February 23, 2025

YouTube Video Upload Optimization? Here’s a fun fact that might surprise you… Before you publish a YouTube video, there are THIRTY different settings that you need to check! (Don’t worry, some are less important than others)

Read More Don’t Skip These Steps BEFORE Uploading on YouTube | Ep. 38
Create Videos | Email Marketing | Grow your YouTube Channel | Planning YouTube Videos | Screen Recording | Shooting YouTube Videos | Video Cameras | Video Podcasting | VidProMom Blog | YouTube Strategy

Avoid These Recording Mistakes (Beginner-Friendly Tips) | Ep. 37
ByMeredith Marsh January 12, 2025February 23, 2025

Honestly, perfection might be a little too high of a bar for YouTube videos. I prefer polished over perfection, but there are some simple recording mistakes that COULD trip you up and hinder your ability to grow on YouTube without you even realizing it… Before you hit record on your next YouTube video or video…

Read More Avoid These Recording Mistakes (Beginner-Friendly Tips) | Ep. 37
Create Videos | Grow your YouTube Channel | VidProMom Blog | YouTube Strategy

How to Grow on YouTube when you have 0 Subscribers | Ep. 36
ByMeredith Marsh January 5, 2025January 21, 2025

How do you grow your YouTube channel when you have 0 subscribers with a YouTube growth strategy? This is quite a predicament, right? The predicament: how do you grow your channel when you have zero subscribers? Especially when the algorithm is so like intertwined with viewer behavior… If you don’t have viewers, how is that…

Read More How to Grow on YouTube when you have 0 Subscribers | Ep. 36
Create Videos | Grow your YouTube Channel | VidProMom Blog | Working with Brands | YouTube Strategy

What Works on YouTube NOW (2025) | Ep. 35
ByMeredith Marsh December 29, 2024January 14, 2025

What strategies for growth work on YouTube? What’s in store for YouTube in 2025? I recently did something a little different in my Video Brand Academy meetup. Instead of me sharing what’s working on YouTube, I asked the members: “What’s working for you?” And wow, they did deliver! We had such an amazing discussion filled…

Read More What Works on YouTube NOW (2025) | Ep. 35
Ad Revenue | Affiliate Marketing | Creating Courses | Monetize Your Content | VidProMom Blog | Working with Brands | YouTube Strategy

5 Best Revenue Streams for Video Creators | Ep. 34
ByMeredith Marsh December 9, 2024February 23, 2025

What are the most effective revenue streams for YouTube creators? In this episode, I break down affiliate marketing, YouTube ad revenue, brand collaborations, service offerings, and digital products. Discover the five key revenue streams that can transform your YouTube channel into a thriving business. Learn how to diversify your income and gain control over your…

Read More 5 Best Revenue Streams for Video Creators | Ep. 34