Should You Start a YouTube Channel? (Pros and Cons)

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In this video Sean Cannell from Think Media shares the pros and cons of making a YouTube channel. Should I start a youtube channel is a question many people ask. People wonder is it too late to start YouTube or should you start a youtube channel in 2017? This video is an attempt to cover the pros and cons of starting a YouTube channel. Check it out!

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[ThinkMediaTV]

QOTD: What is so enticing about YouTube to you?? Let me know! Appreciate you!

[NitroAdventure]

As an influencer remember that WITH GREAT INFLUENCE COME GREAT RESPONSIBILITY

[Kats_Animelover]

The reason I love youtube is because you can make your own videos show people what your made of! Basically like showing them your favorite things to do that's why I love youtube

[TechThusiast]

I started a tech channel recently. Should have started ages ago. If you're thinking of doing a channel, don't delay!

[WhiteBoardFinance]

I started my YouTube channel just last month and I'm literally a one-man show. It's encouraging because I'm now at over 400 subscribers, which doesn't sound like a lot but to me that's a huge accomplishment!

[SophieKristiansen]

YouTube is enticing to me as a blogger/now vlogger because it's a space to share more content, less filtered and grow stronger bonds with other people. It also brings out more of my creative side. It really is a learning curve but it's so rewarding when it works!

[Vokalplus]

Hey Sean, great video. Would love to see your behind the scenes, and how you produce your videos from script to upload.

[FishBeeProductions]

I just started my channel after using YouTube so much in the past. It’s fun to learn video editing and to help others make decisions or to teach them something they didn’t know before.

[LuisAragonIV]

I agree it's hard to start but once you do it get's easier. I think the more I kept waiting the harder it became to do it. Now I have such a blast that it's more fun than work!

[newageselfreliance]

I love the drive YouTube gives me. I have a camping channel and getting out in the woods and talking about camping gear is my passion. Having to Upload a video EVERY Sunday and Thursday gives me an excuse to talk about camping but also drives me to get out into the woods and do what I LOVE!

[MarkHoltze]

Wow fantastic, thanks so much for taking the time to respond to my question with so much detail. There is a lot of truth in there on both the positive and negatives of the platform. I think part of the fun of it is stepping out into different creative roles. Especially the on camera element and strategic stuff.

I appreciate you taking the time and the quality of your response Sean.

[ChoozeOneOfficial]

Just love what you do... someday it will be worth it...

[MrStatusTech]

the fact that if you have a smart phone you have everything you need to build a potentially profitable business and reach real customers and grow a real audience is mind blowing. I started making YouTube videos back in 2011 and I was just doing it out of interest and fun but over the years I have learned skills that make my resume and portfolio stand out dramatically compared to my peers in the workplace.

[SparklyOne]

I really love making videos because I'm doing what I've been doing my whole life, making and talking about my everyday projects & beauty tips 💖😍 YouTube allows me to share my knowledge with others & hopefully inspire them 💕😊

[ABeautifulHorizonTV]

I agree that YouTube is great for discoverability. I'm also a life-long learner and think that learning all the different aspects is something that keeps me coming back. #alwayslearning

[RelyeaGaming]

I love playing video games but I think making gaming tutorials is even more fun. Creating something awesome and sharing it as good as it gets. I can't believe how many different things there are to learn! Honestly I think this is such a blast.

[MikeyMoVlogs]

For me it’s making the content. Years ago the only people who could do things like this were big production companies making movies, tv, commercials etc. It was reserved for a much more elite group. Now we can all be movie makers, show makers and showcase ourselves!

[TruFinancials]

For me its been about creating freedom from a job. I want to build a business of my own about the subject that has interested me over the last 10 years. Plus having passive income is also a nice thing.

[mariabydesign]

If ONLY you were enthusiastic, informed, clear, concise and valuable! really??? Great job - so glad we found you. ; -)

[StylishDTailors]

My channel wouldn't be anywhere near where it is without Think Media TV. Go check out the progression of my channel, it's solely due to these guys!