The Creator Economy and Being a YouTuber with @ColinandSamir

Could have talked all day. Thanks for having us guys 🙌🏻🙌🏽

Colin reminds me of me in group conversation settings. Samir is doing the vast majority of the talking, and it doesn't look like Colin is mad about that. Colin and Samir seem to be very much on the same page and Samir seems to be the more naturally talkative guy, and he's probably saying a lot of what Colin would say. When Colin does have something important or specific to say he chimes in and then he lays back and lets Samir lead again and Samir seems to be good at either sensing when Colin is going to jump in, or cutting himself off soon as he hears Colin to let him get that word in. It's like the ideal Introvert/Extrovert partnership.

I cant get enough of these types of podcasts!

I am 100% sure I can top your a-z leaderboard. I'm ready

I definitely agree on the 'edu-tainment' feedback. I'm a teacher, have shown your Tesla bot, satellite internet, and other videos to the students. Marques mentioned wondering who cares about his opinion, one side of it is also making us think, not just hearing your opinion. Those two videos made the kids think a lot

There's so much gold in this video. Every content creator can take away something from this video.

One of the most insightful podcast episodes yet!

This was a great conversation! I recently started watching to Colin and Samir and love their insight. I will say one thing I really like and respect about Marques is his ability to have clear boundaries between his "offline" life and internet life. So many creators feel the need to integrate every aspect of their lives into their brand, and I think he's shown that there can be a clear separation. I like that the only thing we really know about him is that he play ultimate frisbee lol. Keep doing what you're doing. Love the videos.

42:06 I went to film school where every class was “show, don’t tell” and then I started working as an editor for a channel with +5M subs, and I learned that digital content is the opposite to film - it’s incredible how people want you to tell them almost word by word what they are seeing 🤷🏻‍

As a tech creator myself, this was my favourite and most informative video I've seen all year. I've gained so much knowledge from this that I want to test and apply to my own work. Thank you Colin and Samir for your insights, you guys are truly amazing :)

The combination i always hoped to see

Samir has really impressed mkbhd. his knowledge and speaking on spot skill is amazing

That was a great episode guys. From using reels as a a tool to bring your channel more attention, to YouTube not owing you anything, as well as the advanced storytelling discussion — this was insanely value for creators. Thank you! 🤙🏻

As a tiny creator I learned so much with this podcast. Thanks Marques for having them on this podcast and Colin and Samir for sharing their wisdom with us.

1:08:30 - I think Marques outlines a very valid thing that is crucial for balance. Especially if you're a full-time creator that infuses different parts of your life into your videos online. The ability to unplug and just be one with yourself is especially important as a person for centering oneself. I think that if fitness and sports is good for your "offline time" then those elements should be protected. If you do have to include fitness into your digital creation then I hope Marques finds a new way to unplug FRFR

The feedback they gave you about where you can go is GOLD! Your reputation would hold any line you cross for your videos. Get adventures, we will watch!

This is gonna be good 👀

It’s funny how I watched the whole thing throughout the day, relaxing, and as soon as the typing game started, I stopped in the middle of the supermarket to watch intently. First time watching also. Great show!

I had just like the last 2 days been binging these Colin and Samir videos in the background, including the MKBHD one from a while ago. And I was like, these 2 should come on the WVFRM podcast one day. And that same fricking day, like 2 hours later, I get this video in my recommended. Perfection

14:07 from what I have noticed, it is really effective to do so a few weeks / months down the line (depending of course on how long the video is relevant / in date for). I think it might just be a form of re-engaging the audience by grabbing their attention, reminding them that they both watched the video and liked the video. This is what makes the viewers willing to watch it again - they are more than happy to re-live the experience of the video to re-enjoy the parts that they remember they enjoyed but cannot remember off the top of their head. this is just my personal speculation but: when someone watches a video, they are left behind with 2 things: the final message of the video and if they enjoyed that video or not. if they enjoyed that video and then see that the same video has a new, fresh title / thumbnail, they will be able to make the link between an old video and a new video. assuming they enjoyed the video previously, they would be willing to re-experience that video and watch it again.