Hey, We’re Colin and Samir, YouTube creators and podcasters that break down the latest news in the creator economy from a creator's perspective. We have a long history building communities and brands through digital content. New episodes of The Colin and Samir show go live every Monday morning at 9AM EST on Spotify and YouTube.com/ColinandSamir.
How much do YouTubers charge for brand deals?
On this episode of Creator Support, we're answering questions about brand deals -- how to get them, how much to charge and tips for working with brands. Plus, our Discord is live! Join: https://discord.gg/colinandsamir
Why YouTubers do things that don't make sense
On this episode of Creator Support, we cover The Yard's $250,000 merch drop, how we edit interviews and second channel syndrome.
Doug DeMuro’s Wild Ride: How Car Reviews Became A $37 Million Business
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing Doug DeMuro. Doug built the business Cars & Bids after creating a popular YouTube channel reviewing cars.
Is this the future of YouTube?
This week on Creator Support, we're talking about thumbnails, mental health as a creator, and videos from up and coming creators. Mack's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJvu0pmTTsE Colt's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCXcr_nFGtY
Our interview with Deepfake Tom Cruise
Miles Fisher (aka DeepTomCruise) has amassed a following of 5.2 million on TikTok by using AI to deepfake Tom Cruise. Along the way, he built a company called Metaphysics that's using AI in storytelling.
Answering questions we've been avoiding
On this episode of Creator Support, we're answering questions we've been avoiding and talking about Shorts with TommyInnit.
Deestroying’s $10 Million YouTube Dream
This week on the Colin and Samir Show, we interview Donald De La Haye (aka Deestroying) about how he started his YouTube channel and has changed the way we watch sports.
Do YouTube subscribers still matter?
Today on the show, we're talking about the true value of YouTube subscribers, Emma Chamberlain in Rolling Stone and when to start a second channel.
Our conversation with Cassey Ho
Today on the Colin and Samir Show, we're interviewing creator and entrepreneur Cassey Ho. She's built two 8-figure fitness brands, with over 1 million customers, all because of YouTube. Watch the YouTube video.
Is MrBeast still the most creative person on YouTube?
On this episode of Creator Support, we're answering questions about MrBeast's creativity, what we look for when hiring and how young is too young to have a YouTube channel.
Life after Nelk (ft. Jesse Sebastiani)
Today on the podcast, we're interviewing Jesse Sebastiani about life after Nelk, how he got started on YouTube, and his new company, Sunday.
Is AI going to destroy YouTube?
Today on the show, we talk about AI tools on YouTube, the value of scarcity and reflect on publishing our first main channel video.
The Copy and Paste Culture of YouTube (ft. Austin Kleon)
Plagiarism has become a big problem on YouTube. On today's episode of the show, we talk to Austin Kleon, the author of "Steal like an Artist." Follow Austin Kleon → https://twitter.com/austinkleon
Our thoughts on the TikTok Ban
Today on the show, we're talking about the TikTok ban, whether or not you should pay for Meta verified and advice on making content about your business. Watch the show on YouTube.
The honest truth about YouTube
Today we discuss when to bring on a manager, what happened to creators working with FTX and how to hire editors who care as much about your videos as you do. Watch the episode on YouTube.