How to Start a YouTube Career - Nikki Phillippi Interview
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Watch the FULL LENGTH interview with Nikki Phillippi here: videoinfluencer...
In this interview, UA-cam Personality and Lifestyle Video Creator Nikki Phillippi shares her journey of building her UA-cam channel and online personal brand. In this video she shares tips for how to start a UA-cam career, the mindsets necessary for a UA-cam job, and why the experts aren't always right!
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0:35 How Nikki Phillippi got started on UA-cam
2:30 How Nikki overcame a super challenging and discouraging season
3:40 How to stay motivated while you are not seeing the results or growth you hoped for
4:50 Tips for learning video editing and video editing shortcuts
6:22 Nikki uses Final Cut Pro X for video editing
6:45 Tips on figuring our the focus of your UA-cam channel and what kinds of videos to make
8:40 How to come up with creative ideas for videos (and how to overcome video-idea-block)
10:20 One way to stand out on UA-cam in such a competitive environment
11:50 One mistakes a lot of UA-camrs are making (that is hurting their channel growth)
12:42 Channel growth spurts VS. steady growth (which is better)
13:50 How long it took Nikki to be "full-time" as a UA-cam video creator
15:15 The necessary mindsets needed to build a legitimate UA-cam career
16:36 Tips for when family and friends don't understand UA-cam and why you are creating videos
19:15 How to find encouragement and support as a UA-camr
19:58 The lightning round with Nikki Phillipi
22:17 Upcoming projects from Nikki Phillipi
23:00 Where to connect with Nikki on UA-cam (UA-cam channels and new content)
24:19 One final tip for building your influence online
Video Gear Used For This Video:
** Camera 1 - Canon 60D
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With a Tamron AF 17-50mm F/2.8 SP XR Di II VC (Vibration Compensation) Zoom Lens
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** Camera 2 - Canon 6D
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With a Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens
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** Microphones
Zoom H4n Sennheiser EW112P G3 Wireless Portable Recording System
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(We use 2 Sennheiser Wireless Mics)
**Lighting
NEEWER® 160 LED CN-160 Dimmable Ultra High Power Panel Digital Camera / Camcorder Video Light, LED Light
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Check out this video about how to set up the lighting "Cheap Lighting for Video":
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Who is Nikki Phillippi?
Nicole "Nikki" Phillippi is a California based UA-cam beauty guru and is not only a fashionista, but a social media maven. Her UA-cam Channel has over 800 thousand subscribers and and she uploaded multiple videos a week that include fashion hauls, workout tutorials, and other lifestyle content! Apart from her silly side, Nikki gives great advice, and makes each viewer feel as if they are talking to a friend.
Nikki Phillippi on Social Media:
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Just Like That (A New Project):
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Sean Cannell on Social Media (The Interviewer)
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Honestly i was just about to give up on my channel! i was ready to pull my hair out! and just throw it all out the window... but after watching this it really made me rethink things.. she related to everything that im going through. losing motivation. not getting views. it is really hard to stay focused while going to school and having a job. seriously thank you so much!!!!!
Nice to hear my dude
I can relate to this soooooo much!
WasteOfTimeGames Wonderful yo heat! Don’t give up 💝
This is really a good interview! I'm leaving my job to do this full time and I am so going to get asked "why is the house not sparkling clean, you're home the whole time doing nothing!" I mean... I guess I'll get that, but I'm going to be positive and believe that everyone around me is gonna be super understanding and full of positive vibes about this. :p
Heyy.. its always good to know that someone is chasing their dreams instead of running after meaningless things. I'm 24 and im planning to do it full time too. Not sure if its a career suicide but really excited to learn and find out.
Man Sean, You are a great interviewer. Your questions are to the point, well articulated and your energy/focus with the interviewee is really good. Whenever you add on to an answer it is short and to the point. I have edited podcasts daily and it can get annoying when the interviewer doesn't get out of the way of the interviewee. Great content guys.
Javier Mercedes Sean is clever, sharp, and his energy is great! Agree 👍🏻
At 7:50 I teared up because I love that she mentioned staying true to her heart and what she knew she really liked to do. I love a lot of different things and it's been hard as I've been trying to map out where I want to go with the channel. Thank you for the encouragement to stay true to my desires :)
I know I'm late to the party, but I really loved her story. You don't see many Christians (open Christians anyway) really share that stuff. I hope my channel can grow like hers did. Really inspirational.
I love this one. WOW! I have binge watched WAY too many of your videos. My favorite question you asked during this interview was the question about your family "getting it." I completely relate to this question. I have worked in the online space for a while now and my family and friends really have NO clue what I do. Thank you Sean for great content. LIKED! SUBSCRIBED!
Me too!
Wow guys I have just discovered this interview. Love your channel by the way. But Nikki's struggle getting started is where I am now. Pretty much every waking moment is filled with thinking about or working on the channel. I am loving it. Thanks for the help.
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Your video totally lured me in. I was like "oh that's an interesting topic, but I don't know if I can do 25 minutes; so I'll just watch a little bit..."
25 minutes later and you left me really inspired to explore you tube.
Also, eat the fish, spit out the bones: great advice (take what you want and leave the rest)!
Nikki, you are officially my idol. I have never identified more with a UA-cam success story. I will turn on, thank you so much for this.
I agree! I'm glad I saw her interview and got to hear her story!
That's me I'm a therapist but I'm going full force and I think I everyday you get discouraged but I love what I do on youtube and that passion is driving me and I'm only 5 videos is
So , in my crazy brain , I was totally thinking you should do an interview with an actual small tuber ! Have them either ask their actual questions and just talk about things that other smaller you tubers will actually 100% relate to and feel a connection toward ! Just a thought ! Also , really loved This video !
GgsNumbers Great idea. Would be great to hear from those with little to no subscribers, committed to stick around, share whats going on and ask their biggest questions
Would be worth watching. Us little channels seek a lot of guidance and having one small youtuber asking questions and receiving answers would benefit all of us as a community.
Definitely would watch it! Would really show a down-up perspective.
Good suggestion. How small are you talk though? Hey honies :) Have you thought about posting your videos on your own website or blog? This is good for promotion. If you do not have a website or blog, you could create one. You could use a hosting company to create a domain name for your website. You could use GoDaddy, Namecheap, Dreamhost, Solo Build It or any hosting company you like. You can create multiple streams of income like that. Plus you will have more control. Like I said you can post videos on your own website or blog. You can research this also.
Great video guys. As a new you Tuber I have just one goal at this point is to be consistent and upload 1 video a week or so. Hopefully I can stay motivated
Just checked your channel and it looks like you are still on track, Keep it up!
It's great to hear people's personal stories on how they started on UA-cam
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I just got to that "This is amazing!' no moment, where I can see this as a full time possibility for the future, and it was so nice to hear you guys reference that in the interview. It's definitely fuel to keep going!
Hey Sean,
I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate all the work you are doing on UA-cam and to say thank you! I'm a very new channel (3 videos at this point) and I'm looking for all the help I can get! You've helped me so far in a few areas already such as getting my videos ready before even uploading them to get my content to the most people. You've also confirmed that I need to be clear what my message is! I could go on about what my channel is and ask for you to help me out more, but I really just came to say THANK YOU! Keep up the great work!
the comment she made about following her heart by not sticking to just 1 niche is very encouraging for me because my family vlog is like that as well. we didn't want to stick to just 1 thing and so we do it all. I wouldn't have the passion for it if I were to stick to just 1 thing. I love her energy!
Omg! Nikki! My sister works at Lynda.com! That's so cool that you chose that cite to help you learn the material you needed:)
This is so encouraging; I'm not very religious, but I do have moments when I feel like God is talking to me. I was also very scared and discouraged about starting UA-cam (I actually stopped posting a few months ago), but now, I've been so anxious to start again. Thanks so much for this channel, Video Influencers! You guys have no idea how much this channel helps!!
Love hearing peoples backgrounds and where they came from. Congratulations on all your success Nikki! I agree continuing to learn is key.
Nerd & Lace Yes, so inspiring 💕
The part about people not understanding what you're doing really touched me because you kinda want everyone to understand and just get on board with what you're doing but that's obviously often not the case.
thank you for your video with Nikki!! Very Helpful, And the fact that God told her to do it didn't seem weird to me. Thanks Sean and Benji, I promise you I will crush it!!!!!!
Sean this was a great video. Even on your end you look so natural. Lately you and Benji seem to be overdoing the nods and expressions. This video looks so awesome, natural and very informative. Great Job!
Awesome interview, I can't watch enough of these... so good to hear it does not happen over night
I appreciate this video so much! The input from you guys was awesome and I have been inspired and learned so much from this video and others that you have posted. I definitely feel like Nikki said that God brought her to UA-cam. This was great for me to hear and to understand a lot of thing as I am still new to UA-cam and having a channel. Thank you 🙏
This was so helpful! I love hearing Nikki talk about the more business side of UA-cam, I find it so interesting. Thanks for doing this interview!
"in closing.. LIKE" ... I dont know why that made me laugh so hard
I really love this video! So great to hear stories of how people started. My question is, how do you get into the niche now that youtube is so established and there are so many youtube veterans?
+Video Influencers yes I just downloaded it! Thank you so much and cannot wait for it!
We absolutely love this channel such a useful channel for UA-camrs just starting. Not just the information you provide but the motivation you give. If we are ever feeling low we watch these videos and they just inspire us to continue. Thank you so much for creating this channel!
Girl this is just what I needed. I this was posted a while ago but it has inspired me to go forward. I just posted 2 horribly made videos and posted them. It is Mid-South Homestead about the history of our farm since 1951. I have so many ideas. I just wanted to do it for fun. I got a ton of hits on Facebook in 2 days. When you get a chance could you watch to see if I should continue?
Wow her story is so inspiring for creators. I love this channel.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE IMFORMATIONAL CONTENT!! MUCH APPRECIATED FROM A BEGINNING UA-camR!!
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Still one of the most inspirational interviews I've seen on your channel. Personally, I can really relate to Nikki's story. Obviously, she's much further in the game than I am lol but I can so relate to taking UA-cam serious from day one, being multi-passionate, and feeling like it was kind of a leading from God. This video was so encouraging because I seriously felt like I was the only one with this kind of beginning and she's KILLING it on her channel, so I'm inspired!
Nikki comes across so genuine in this interview. Watched this a while back and came upon again, so I watched it again. Great job. Thank you.😀
I really appreciate the sort of "Chapter Selection" in the description (especially on a long video talk like this) awesome courtesy for the viewer!
this was great ! i relate when nikki says she thought she had to find her one niche. thanks to the both of you
You and your channel have a great story. It's super difficult to find your niche or audience on UA-cam. It's hard to keep my photography tutorial channel going and building that community.
she is so me I've been struggling so much trine find a "niche" of focus but i love EVERYthing And Its Hard To Just Pick 1 She is so smart
fa real... like I'm over here hoping on fashion...on travel...on talks...
Thank you so much for this! I'm doing a blah job atm and using UA-cam as a creative outlet. Still working out where I want to take my channel, and have a big list of vids to make over the next few months, but still not sure where it will go! I'm so excited just to have a couple of hundred people even viewing my vids!
Thank you so much for putting this video up. I am currently a gigging musician who teaches to fill in the holes but have been looking for another income stream. Like many others, I have long been "Brain Designing" the idea of what my UA-cam channel will be. Now that my kids are in Kindergarten and are out of the house, I have the time during the day to commit to my vision. This video is exactly what I needed to see. Thank you!
I've been watching Nikki's videos for so long, I knew parts of this story but it's still so interesting! Love the interviews you guys do with everyone!! xx
Wow, this was so helpful! Especially not taking my channel so seriously. I feel like I'm in the process of truly letting go of people's expectations and just having fun because I truly am passionate about this. Nikki's story was so relatable. Thank you for sharing!
This was so great & so encouraging!! My wife & I are about to start taking our channel to the next level and this was exactly what we need right now -- SO much wisdom! God bless!
Love this video! I know it's from 2 years ago but it was still super encouraging to watch because I am just starting and feeling discouraged! Thank you for all your encouraging words!
Thank you guys SO MUCH for posting this video! I have been struggling with trying to find my "niche" or my brand and I'm like, "I wanna do everything!" This is the FIRST video that I've heard that my way of thinking is possible to succeed, that we don't all have to fit into this cookie cutter of ONE niche, even though that's probably the more successful algorithm.
I can really relate to her story. Just believing and having Faith. Thank you for sharing.
She's has such a great personality and attitude.
I'm loving this! Thank you for doing this video its so helpful!! I hope I can put these tips into use to help grow my channel and follow my dreams
The advice about discouragement was my favorite because I am still in my VERY early stages of UA-cam, I'm constantly feeling discouraged it was just great to hear all that!
I find UA-cam start stories so inspirnng!
Thx Nikki for the awesome inspiration and thx for the video influencers
Awesome questions, awesome answers.awesome guest! AWESOME!!!
Nikki, this is so inspiring! I also heard from God and Dave Ramsey about my channel and podcast 🙏🏻 What a wonderful video! Love your energy and mindset! Thank you so much for sharing 💝 I just subscribed to your channel
I've been telling myself for ages that I should dedicate some time to learning my editing software (I'm a total newbie to editing) - this video has kicked me up the bum to do just that! x
this video really really spoke to me. I had no idea who Nikki was tbh. but when she said it was if god was telling her get on UA-cam. I felt like I had that exact conversation. even when she backed away. and still felt it calling her. again same. anyways thank you for this vid. I will be using it alot
great questions and great answers. thank you so much
Very cool and helpful information! Especially where Mrs. Nikki says she couldn't get it out of her head...uploading videos after 5 months of not doing so!
I love this interview, her answers are very genuine. Thanks for the very helpful tips.
This channel has been awesome. Makes everything seem so attainable.
Thanks so much Video Influencers and the gentleman who conducted this interview - outstanding and genuinely helpful questions and answers throughout the entire video. This was extremely beneficial and encouraging - much appreciated!
Love, 17 year old aspiring UA-camr, me :)
This was enjoyable. +NikkiPhillippi, I love your passion and your God nudge. Keep doing what you're doing and tell it like it is. Sometimes I feel guilty for putting in so many hours "playing around with a laptop" but at the same time I know this is my path, and I just need the strength that comes with faith, the wisdom that comes with balance, and the little successes that come with time. Thank you, you are an inspiration!
I have the same perspective like this is what is meant for me to do that is why it was made for people like me.
I have settled a few years of starting and wanting to do this, I always say I want to but never do it until now I put out my first video on November 28,2019 and I’m liking it.
I know it’s not perfect cause I’m just starting and learning watching videos and such like this to help me.
I don’t want to be huge I will take just steady over rocketing.
I just hope this all pays off in the end.
I just have to find different things to see what my niche and my channel is cause I like so much but I know I have to simmer it down.
This is super helpful! Awesome interview. 👍🏻😊
I love this! I cannot wait till I get started and hustle with the work .
She's so real. Love this video!
Thank you both for sharing so much helpful info! I wish I felt more supported, yet I am fine with most people not understanding--in fact--I can see that as an opportunity.
Sean, you are a great talent, really good interviewer. Keep up the good work.
Wow, super encouraging and motivational for a starter on this whole UA-cam thing. Thank you for your videos, they're amazingly helpful.
OMG!!!!! Yesss Nikki Yaasssss! I'm just going to start recording everything then learn to put them together.
Like always, thanks for putting out great content! I'm very interested in this field, and all these tips help a lot. I've never heard of Nikki Phillippi before, and really enjoyed hearing all of her tips and how she became to be how she is now. I totally can vibe with her when she mentioned to be yourself and not to always listen to those when they say to concentrate on one topic for their channel. Thank you for sharing another successful UA-camr I can watch and get inspired by.
Wow, I just realized that this video is 2 years old, haha. Still great stuff and inspiring!
What a great video, so informative and I love all the real tips! You're a great speaker NikkiPhillippi
You are a blessing cause I am so in focused on one thing I want to do so much and my block is coming from trying to focus and the words you said are how I felt but I was afraid now I am just going to try it afraid
I love this video so much and can relate to her so much. I have a really hard time focusing on one thing also.
This is a great video. How inspiring to see someone share what they've learned! Keep up the good work.
Anyone ever thought of starting UA-cam while working full-time?
How do you find time to commit to the passion of making videos and growing the channel?
I have been doing VEDA few years in the row and thats pretty much all I have done on UA-cam, and I'm considering to finally commit to making my channel my "thing"
Any thoughts? ideas? recommendations?
How do you cope with thoughts in your head, what would my coworkers say, what about if my boss finds out etc?
1.5 years to become full time? I've been doing YT for 1.5 years part time uploading 2-3 videos a week do you think it's still possible to do UA-cam full time in that short amount of time?
And Nikki you really inspire me, I still live at home and I just fired from my full time job and I'm in this scary place where I don't know where I'm going but I know that I love making videos hearing you have a similar experience really encourages me
The format of this interview reminds me of Entrepreneur on Fire podcast - very well done!!
Your team is a tremendous help!
+NikkiPhillipi I loved this video! Watched it from start to finish and I feel like it was meant for me to hear. Thank you for your words for wisdom. I really needed it starting out my channel ❤️
Really insightful perspective from Nikki! Love the video! I like how it shows a real chronological experience, starting from scratch and eventually growing! :)
Love you guys, honesty so amazing your doing this!!! Keep up the good work!!!👊🏻
Fantastic and really informative interview, so glad to have found this channel. Can't wait to see more content like this!
One Of The best vídeo influencers videos, thanks!
Great video. Very helpful. Go with you heart
such good tips another great video. It is a real motivator for anyone starting out on youtube. Its hard to stay motivated but perseverance is key!
Please also talk about correct framing. VIDEO EDITING ! also take us through the beginners process with Windows Movie Maker. That is the most difficult for me at this time.
Great video & insider points of views on your growth & transition into becoming a full-time UA-cam channel creator. Very cool.
Can you please do a video like this with Judy Travis!!! Been watching her since Vlogtober 2011
Just started my own UA-cam channel, great to hear your story! :)
Really helpful and encouraging! Thanks for sharing :)
Great tips thank you
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Omg this is an awesome interview!! Great info!
This was amazing. Every single answer lol for real
I love the lighting rounds! 😬
This video is so amazing! Thank you guys for doing what you do.
(checks out your channel)
wow, so cool! so inspiring.
Subscribed to nikkiphillippi after this!
Luca a. Marinosci me too 🙏🏻
Awesome video. Too much great information. Thanks guys!
Cant stop myself from liking your video everytime ;)
This was ultra inspiring.
I'm half way through and I don't want to lose my train of thought... but... how does one be strategic and intentional with video creations but... not be living at home!
I live on my own and have no option to live with my parents... so it's a little more challenging to dedicate 80+ hours a week when I already work full time and I'm 22.
So inspiring!! she's awesome!!