In this episode of the 1of10 Podcast, Tim Chesney, a 24-year-old YouTube shorts creator, shares his journey of building a successful 3D animation documentary channel. He discusses how he identified a niche, found cost-effective animators in seized markets, and scaled his operation by securing an investor. Tim emphasizes the importance of understanding key metrics like AVD and swipe rate, reverse engineering the business model for profitability, and formatting content based on successful competitors. He also shares his strategies for idea generation using ChatGPT and Reddit, and his future plans for expanding into long-form content while maintaining a focus on team building and enjoying the creative process.
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