Why You’re Still Stuck on YouTube (And What Top Creators Do Differently)

Struggling to grow on YouTube? In this video, expert Pat Flynn reveals the #1 thing holding creators back and shares his framework for effective growth in 2025.
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0:00 - The #1 Thing Holding Small YouTubers Back
1:16 - Meet the Expert with 2+ Billion Views
2:34 - What to Do BEFORE You Press Record
3:30 - The Most Underrated Creator Skill
4:48 - The 30-Minute/Day YouTube Growth Plan
5:38 - Should New Creators Start with Shorts or Long Form?
7:56 - The Biggest Time-Waster for New Creators
9:58 - The Lean Learning Framework for YouTubers
11:53 - Why Small YouTubers Stay Small in 2025
12:35 - How to Master Any Skill (Micromastery)
16:43 - The 25-Point Creator Skill Tree
21:54 - How to Use Storytelling in ANY Niche
29:40 - The Cure for Perfectionism ("Cringe Before You Binge")
32:39 - The Power of Finding Your Champions
34:57 - Why "Online Courses Are Dead" (And What Works Now)
42:14 - Shorts vs. Long Form: Pat's Final Answer
48:14 - How Much YouTube Pays for 2 Billion Shorts Views

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Feeling stuck or overwhelmed on your YouTube journey? You're not alone. The biggest challenge for creators today isn't a lack of information—it's information overload. Consuming endless tutorials without taking action is the #1 reason small YouTubers stay small.

Sean sits down with Pat Flynn, a 7-figure entrepreneur who has built multiple YouTube channels to over 1 million subscribers (Deep Pocket Monster & Short Pocket Monster). Pat breaks down his "Lean Learning" framework, designed to help you achieve more by learning less.

You'll discover:

-The #1 mistake that kills channel growth (and how to avoid it).

-The 25-Point Creator Skill Tree for modern YouTubers.

-Why storytelling is the most important skill you can learn (and how to master it).

-Pat's 60-day strategy for starting with Shorts vs. Long Form content.

-How to finally beat perfectionism with the "Cringe Before You Binge" mindset.

If you're ready to stop the endless cycle of consumption and start seeing real growth, this video is your blueprint.

Our mission here at Think Media is to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs go full-time doing what they love and making an impact through the power of video.

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