If I Started a YouTube Channel in 2026, I'd Do This

If I had to start from scratch in 2026, this is the exact 7-step system I would use to get my first 1,000 subscribers.
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0:00 The 7-Step System for YouTube Success
1:06 Step 1: Reverse Engineer (The End in Mind)
3:32 Step 2: Research (Winning Before You Start)
7:03 Step 3: Record (The Perfect Recipe)
9:01 Step 4: Release (Optimization)
11:39 Step 5: Rocket (Triggering the Algorithm)
14:43 The Difference Between "Rocket" and "Rank"
17:11 Step 6: Review (What Gets Measured Gets Improved)
21:07 Step 7: Repeat (Success Leaves Clues)
22:58 Bonus Step 8: Repurpose (Work Smarter)
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If I was going to start a YouTube channel in 2026, this is the exact 7-step system that I would follow.

Our students have been using this framework for years to go from zero to their first 1,000 and even 100,000 subscribers. This isn't a magic pill—you actually have to punch fear in the face and press record—but if you follow this system, you will be surprised by how quickly you can hit your goals.

In this video, I break down the "7 R" framework for the first time ever on YouTube like this. Plus, stick around for the brand new 8th R that is essential for success in the modern creator economy.

The 7-Step System (The 7 Rs):

Reverse Engineer: Start with the end in mind (Who is it for? How does it make money?).

Research: Winning the battle before it starts with keywords and competitor analysis.

Record: Using the perfect video recipe.

Release: Optimizing your title, tags, and description.

Rocket: How to trigger the algorithm and rank your videos.

Review: Analyzing analytics to get 1% better.

Repeat: Building a system for consistency.

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