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The Sales Pro's Gap

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Why it took me nearly 4 years to get 20k subscribers on YouTube
If you have a YouTube channel or plan on using YouTube to promote your Skool community, take the time to watch my latest YouTube video. I did YouTube wrong for 3 years. It took me that long to reach 1,000 subscribers. In May of 2025 I made a shift. Since that shift, I've added over 19k subscribers to my channel. I also added over 7,000 email subscribers and over 1,000 Skool community members. Watch the video for the full breakdown. Here's the bulleted list of what I did. - I posted consistently for almost 4 years (1,154 videos total) - It took me 3 years to hit 1,000 subscribers - The last 10–12 months = +19,000 subscribers - My biggest advantage: I didn’t stop when everyone else does - I committed to 3 videos per week (minimum) for a full year - I focused on reps, not perfection (100 videos goal) - I stopped chasing dopamine (shorts/views) - I started focusing on getting people to take action (join Skool, email list, etc.) - I shifted from “posting content” to making searchable content - I used YouTube search bar to find what people are already looking for - I studied competitors and modeled what was already working - I fixed my video structure: Hook in first 30 seconds. Get straight to the point. Deliver on the title immediately. No long intros - I accepted that: Some videos flop (even good ones). Some average videos win. You don’t control performance… only output - I defined what I actually wanted: Not views. Not subscribers. I wanted people to take action - And the biggest one: I stayed in the game longer than most people are willing to P.S. The free trial for Mindset Skool is still live. When we reach 300 members the insane 70% annual savings is going away. We are at 293 now. Don't delay. Start your free trial here: https://www.skool.com/mindsetskool/about
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Somehow the narcissist in me thinks I may have inspired this video by asking my Youtube question last week. At least that's what my thought was when it first appeared. I'm glad I watched it before starting my channel. The question I have, based on our "roadblock call" this morning is, if my skool community is just one facet of an overall multi-faceted business on "resilience"--but directed at different niches-- does that neat I should eventually plan to have multiple channels (I see that many YouTubers do that) or since there's one central theme, can it all tie back to the one channel. I know that this question is getting way ahead of myself, but I'm curious.
Coaching vs Courses vs Digital Products - Which One Fits YOUR Skills Best?
One of the biggest reasons people stay stuck is simple. They don’t know which type of online business actually fits them. So they spend months bouncing between ideas…trying a little coaching, watching a few course videos, testing a digital product…and never getting traction with any of them. Here’s the simplest way to think about the 3 most common online business models and how to know which one is right for YOU: 1️⃣ Coaching (1:1 or group) Best for you if you: - Like talking to people - Enjoy teaching or guiding step-by-step - Want the fastest path to your first customer - Don’t mind being on Zoom Avoid this if you hate being “on stage.” 2️⃣ Online Courses Best for you if you: - Prefer to teach once and let people learn on their own - Have a process you can break into steps - Want something scalable without adding more hours - Like creating videos or structured lessons Avoid this if you struggle to organize your thoughts. 3️⃣ Digital Products (PDFs, templates, guides) Best for you if you: - Want something simple and fast to launch - Prefer writing over talking - Have repeatable knowledge you can package - Don’t want to be on camera Avoid this if you want deep 1:1 interaction. 👇 POLL: Which one feels like the best fit for YOUR skills and personality? (Coaching / Courses / Digital Products) After you vote, drop a comment: What made you choose that option? I’ll reply and help you narrow it down.
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@Brian O'Neill One trip to YouTube and you'll see that exact phenomenon in spades.
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@Marcus Frakes Yes, unfortunately not everyone who PAYS to be helped actually WANTS to be helped. @Brian O'Neill mentions this fact indirectly many times in his video. Our job as coaches is to offer the the best value possible, control what we can control & let the clients take it where they will.
YouTube question
Hey all, brand new here. I'm working on an overall business where I'll provide a number of different services, all centered around resilience (mental toughness). My initial Skool group will be coaching salespeople in this area. I want to use Youtube to bring people into my Skool group but also want to use YT for other target markets for my topic of resilience as well. Should I plan long term to have separate YT channel for my Skool Group?
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@Michelle Fuentes I need the constant reminder as well 🙂
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@Brian O'Neill And that last sentence sums up where I see all of the opportunity in the community I'm building.
An opportunity for you to peek inside Mindset Skool
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Just started my free trial 😎
Can I get a side of honest feedback please?
I just finished my Skool About page and I’d love some honest feedback. The first slide will be a short clickable VSL — planning to record it this weekend, assuming I can squeeze in a haircut 💇🏻 and finish a couple client edits. Huge shoutout to @Brian O'Neill — I reworked the copy and group description based on the notes from our About Page Live Review Session inside the Pick One Project Skool community. The clarity from that session helped a lot. Before I lock it in, I’d genuinely love a few extra eyes on it. What’s one thing you’d improve or change? Check it out here:https://www.skool.com/story-engine-4401/about
Can I get a side of honest feedback please?
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This is really cool. I just joined your community
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Mark Light
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I've survived 1,000 things that should have taken me out | Author | Speaker | Coach on Mental Toughness | I Help Sales Pros Get "Un-Stuck"

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