In episode 56 of Video Brand Infusion, I sat down with Video Brand Academy member Alexandra Jeffert, who has grown her YouTube channel from zero to 1,100 subscribers in just one year… Yep! One year. Alex sat on the idea for 4-5 years. Then finally posted her first video. 8 months later? Viral video. 1,100+…
As a business owner, you and I want the same things, right? We want to make consistent sales and generate consistent revenue. But if you’re confused about how to actually make that happen with YouTube… like, without giving all of your paid info away for free on YouTube, then this episode is for you! I’ll…
Struggling with multi-track editing in Descript? Multi-track editing in Descript can feel confusing at first, and honestly, that’s not unique to Descript. Multicam editing is overwhelming in any video editor. But once you understand how Descript handles multi-track sequences, everything clicks into place and editing actually becomes faster, cleaner, and more flexible. In this post,…
Wanna hear something wild? In the last 12 months, I 4x’ed my Video Brand Academy membership from 33 members last may to 133 members today. That’s not the wild part… The kicker is, I did it without paying for ads, doing live webinars, or constant selling. If you’re struggling to grow your membership or wondering…
Looking to create a cozy YouTube studio at home? After nearly seven years of tweaking, adjusting, and rethinking my setup, my cozy YouTube studio at home is finally in a place that feels almost perfect. It’s clean, comfortable, functional, and most importantly, it makes showing up on camera feel easy instead of exhausting. If you’re…
Wondering how to create captions in Descript? You’re in the right place! If you’ve ever wanted to add captions to your videos without overcomplicating your editing workflow, you’re going to love how easy Descript makes this now. The good news is that adding captions and subtitles in Descript has never been easier. Descript gives you…
Have you ever been working on your project inside of Descript and noticed that little menu of timeline tools on the left side? Or maybe you accidentally hit one of the letters on your keyboard, and suddenly your cursor turned into a knife or a hand, and you had no idea what just happened? I’ve…
Looking for text animation in Descript? One of the easiest ways to instantly elevate your videos is with text animations and the best part is… you don’t need fancy motion graphics software or hours of tweaking to make them look good. If you’re editing in Descript, you already have everything you need. In this post,…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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”…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
