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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…
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!
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)
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…
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…
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…
2025 YouTube content planning with AI and Poppy? Heading into a new year, creating a YouTube content plan has been at the top of my mind. But it seems daunting, so I developed a video topic planner that’s easier for visual people like myself. And with Poppy AI doing some of the heavy lifting, I…
I don’t want this to come off-sounding rude or insulting… but you probably already know that growing your audience on YouTube comes down to views and watch time. Meaning, simply make yourself easy to find, easy to watch, and easy for those viewers to come back to you, and the algorithm will reward you. So…
