YouTube04 Sept 2025
1h 10m

How He Gets 40K VIEWS Per Day with 'Boring' Videos (Step by Step)

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Think Media Podcast

In this episode of the Think Media Podcast, Sean Cannell interviews Jon Acampora of Excel Campus about how he made $65,000 from a single YouTube video and built a seven-figure business teaching Excel. Jon shares the story behind his viral pivot tables tutorial, emphasizing the importance of storytelling, transformation, and engaging with the audience. He discusses his content strategy, which includes creating both search-based and suggested-based videos, and the balance between long-form and short-form content. Jon also shares his experiences with perfectionism, the value of coaching, and the different seasons of building a YouTube channel, from the startup phase to scaling a business, highlighting the importance of passion, resilience, and continuous learning.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Early Success

Part 2: Business Model and Content Strategy

Part 3: Consistency and Content Types

Part 4: YouTube Algorithm and Growth

Part 5: Motivation, Work Ethic, and Mindset

Part 6: Startup and Solopreneur Advice

Part 7: Skill Building and Conclusion

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