If I Started YouTube from Scratch in 2026, I’d do THIS
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Hey friends, I grew my YouTube channel from zero while working full-time as a doctor, but the platform’s changed loads since 2017, so if I were starting from scratch in 2026, this is exactly what I’d focus on. In this video, I’ll break down the three S’s that actually matter: strategy, the core skills, and the systems you need to keep going long enough to win without burning out. Hope you enjoy it xx
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- @AmanManazir
- @htws
- @JeffSu
- @ChrisWillx
- @GrowVeg
- @TiagoForte
- @HannahMartinRG
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction
00:58 – The three S's
02:01 – The three F's
04:50 – Alignment between you, content, and business
09:30 – Content-first vs. business-first approaches
15:15 – Get going, get good, get smart
18:41 – Practical questions to find your niche and business idea
20:05 – The four skills
22:07 – Why leaning into expertise makes monetisation far easier
26:10 – Practical questions to identify your expertise
29:07 – Systems for sustainable youtube channel
33:11 – Final thoughts
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