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If I Started A Youtube Channel In 2026, I’d Do This

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I'd rebuild my YouTube channel completely different today. Here's the exact 2026 roadmap.

If I lost my YouTube channel tomorrow and had to start over, I'd do it completely differently because what's working now is totally different from even a year ago. I'm breaking down our entire six-year journey to 1.3 million subscribers and showing you the exact roadmap for building a YouTube channel that generates real income in 2026. From picking the right channel type to monetization strategies that actually work, this is everything we learned from working with dozens of creators and studying thousands of videos.

🙏 Thanks for watching!
– Mike and Matty

#onlinebusiness #contentcreation #digitalproducts

If I Wanted to Make My First $100K in 2026, I’d Do This

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📕 My New York Times bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity (2,000+ 5-star reviews) → https://go.feelgoodproductivity.com/amazon/yt

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Hey friends, if you've ever wanted to start your own business but had no idea where to actually begin, this video lays out the exact five-phase roadmap for building a $100K lifestyle business: from finding your niche and crafting your first offer, all the way through to getting your first sale. I'll walk you through the six P's of a killer offer, why you should never build a product before validating it, and how to have discovery calls that don't feel salesy. Hope you enjoy xx

🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO

📘 $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi: https://geni.us/100mOffers
📕 The Mom Test by Rob Fitzpatrick: https://geni.us/SvQoBBM
– Taki Moore's YouTube Channel: @TakiMoore

⌚️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction
00:16 – The business roadmap overview
03:02 – Phase 1: Ideation
05:15 – Finding your niche and craft skills
10:06 – Building your first draft offer (The 6 P's)
19:13 – Phase 2: Validation
20:47 – How to run discovery calls
24:20 – How to get people on discovery calls
34:09 – Phase 3: Momentum

PS: I donate 10% of my income to charity every year. Would you like to join me? Learn more about the 10% Pledge: https://aliabdaal.com/giving-what-we-can/

If I Started A Business in 2026, I’d Do This

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Join my FREE quarterly goal-setting and reflection workshop on Saturday 4th April: https://go.aliabdaal.com/spring26ytd

Download the free accompanying workbook here: https://go.lifestylebusiness.com/nicheworkbookytd

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MY BOOK
📕 My New York Times bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity (2,000+ 5-star reviews) → https://go.feelgoodproductivity.com/amazon/yt

MY COURSES
🚀 Build a $100k/year lifestyle business without quitting your day job → https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifestylebusinessytd
🧠 My Productivity System: LifeOS → https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifeos/ytd
🤑 Grow / Monetise your YouTube Channel → https://go.aliabdaal.com/PTYA/yt

CONNECT WITH ME
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👨‍💻 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-abdaal/
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Hey friends, if you've ever felt stuck trying to figure out what business to start, this video is for you. I'm breaking down the exact process I'd use if I were starting a business in 2026: the Diverge → Converge → Emerge framework. We'll go through how to identify your craft skills, generate 15-20 potential niche ideas, score them using the Traffic Light System, and use journaling prompts to help your ideal niche emerge. Plus, I've created a free PDF workbook so you can work through these exercises yourself. Hope you enjoy xx

⌚️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction
00:49 – Step 1
04:45 – Step 2
10:22 – Step 3
14:51 – Step 4
22:40 – Step 5
24:04 – Step 6

PS: I donate 10% of my income to charity every year. Would you like to join me? Learn more about the 10% Pledge: https://aliabdaal.com/giving-what-we-can/

If I Wanted to Make My First $100K in 2026, I’d Do This

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Business owners: Want to scale faster? We provide in-person advisory for companies doing at least $1M per year: https://www.acquisition.com/workshop-yta487

If you’re new to my channel, my name is Alex Hormozi. I’m the founder and managing partner of Acquisition.com. It’s a family office, which is just a formal way of saying we invest our own money into companies. Our 10 portfolio companies bring in over $250,000,000+ per year. Our ownership stake varies between 20% and 100% of them. Given this is a YT channel, and anyone can claim anything, I’ll give you some stuff you can google to verify below.

How I got here…

21: Graduated Vanderbilt in 3 years Magna Cum Laude, and took a fancy consulting job.
23 yrs old: Left my fancy consulting job to start a business (a gym).
24 yrs old: Opened 5 gym locations.
26 yrs old: Closed down 6th gym. Lost everything.
26 yrs old: Got back to launching gyms (launched 33). Then, lost everything for a 2nd time.
26 yrs old: In desperation, started licensing model as a hail mary. It worked.
27 yrs old: "Gym Launch" does $3M profit the next 6 months. Then $17M profit next 12 months.
28 yrs old: Started Prestige Labs. $20M the first year.
29 yrs old: Launched ALAN, a software company for agencies to work leads for customers. Scaled to $1.7mmo within 6 months.
31 yrs old: Sold 75% of UseAlan to a strategic buyer in an all stock deal.
31 yrs old: Sold 66% of Gym Launch u0026 Prestige Labs at $46.2M valuation in all-cash deal to American Pacific Group. (you can google it)
31 yrs old: Started our family office Acquisition.com. We invest and scale companies using the $42M in distributions we had taken + the cash from the $46.2M exit.
32 yrs old: Started making free content showing how we grow companies to make real business education accessible to everyone (and) to attract business owners to invest or scale their businesses.
34 yrs old: I became co-owner of https://Skool.com, which is a platform for people to build communities online, making a living doing what they love, with people like them.
36 yrs old: I did a $106M book launch selling 3.6M copies of my $100M Money Models book, in 72 hours, breaking the Guinness world record for the fastest selling non-fiction book of all time.

Today: Our portfolio now does $200M/yr between 10 companies. The largest doing $100M/yr the smallest doing $5M per year. Our ownership varies between 20% and 100% ownership of the companies. Many of them we invested in early and helped grow (which is how we make our money – not youtube videos).

To all the gladiators in the arena, we’re all in the middle of writing our own stories. The worse the monsters, the more epic the story.

You either get an epic outcome or an epic story. Both mean you win.

Keep crushing. May your desires be greater than your obstacles.

Never quit,

Alex

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Information shared here is for educational purposes only. Individuals and business owners should evaluate their own business strategies, and identify any potential risks. The information shared here is not a guarantee of success. Your results may vary.
Copyright © 2026.

If I Started YouTube from Scratch in 2026, I’d do THIS

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MY BOOK
📕 My New York Times bestselling book Feel-Good Productivity (2,000+ 5-star reviews) → https://go.feelgoodproductivity.com/amazon/yt

MY COURSES
🚀 Build a $100k/year lifestyle business without quitting your day job → https://go.aliabdaal.com/lifestylebusinessytd
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Hey friends, I grew my YouTube channel from zero while working full-time as a doctor, but the platform’s changed loads since 2017, so if I were starting from scratch in 2026, this is exactly what I’d focus on. In this video, I’ll break down the three S’s that actually matter: strategy, the core skills, and the systems you need to keep going long enough to win without burning out. Hope you enjoy it xx

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO

– How to find your business idea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XmnJsSX9s0

– Access the free CustomGPT to brainstorm your first business idea: https://go.aliabdaal.com/bizidea26ptya

– Get the Viral Thumbnail Template Pack: https://go.aliabdaal.com/ptya26vttp

YOUTUBE CHANNELS MENTIONED

– @AmanManazir
– @htws
– @JeffSu
– @ChrisWillx
– @GrowVeg
– @TiagoForte
– @HannahMartinRG

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Introduction
00:58 – The three S's
02:01 – The three F's
04:50 – Alignment between you, content, and business
09:30 – Content-first vs. business-first approaches
15:15 – Get going, get good, get smart
18:41 – Practical questions to find your niche and business idea
20:05 – The four skills
22:07 – Why leaning into expertise makes monetisation far easier
26:10 – Practical questions to identify your expertise
29:07 – Systems for sustainable youtube channel
33:11 – Final thoughts

PS: I donate 10% of my income to charity every year. Would you like to join me? Learn more about the 10% Pledge: https://aliabdaal.com/giving-what-we-can/

If I Wanted to Build a Business for $0 in 2026, I’d Do This…

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2026 is the year you stop dreaming and start doing. Get real frameworks, tools, and hard-won lessons to buy a business at Main Street Millionaire Live → https://contrarianthinking.biz/MSML26_YT

If I had to rebuild from zero, this is the exact framework I’d use. Most businesses fail because people pick the wrong industries, move too slowly, or chase “sexy” ideas instead of cash flow. In this video I break down SIGNAL; the playbook for choosing the right business, selling before you build, tapping into the $7T Boomer Exit, and building something that actually survives. If you want 2026 to be your richest year yet, start here!

00:00 – Introduction u0026 Why Most Businesses Fail
00:19 – S: Speed – Move Fast, Win Big
01:56 – I: Industry Selection – Pick the Right Field
03:14 – G: Generational Transfer – The Boomer Exit Opportunity
04:56 – N: Needs-Based Cash Flow – Follow the Money
07:19 – A: Affluent Clients – Sell to the Wealthy
09:16 – L: Leverage u0026 Distribution – Build Your Audience
14:54 – Systems, AI, and the Human Touch
19:24 – Final Thoughts u0026 2026 Success Recap

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Hi… I'm Codie.

If we haven't met, I build and buy businesses and help you make money. I used to work on Wall Street and in Private Equity for too many years. Then I realized I'd rather YOU AND I own our businesses locally instead. So I built up Main Street Holding Company, Contrarian Thinking Capital u0026 Co. Now, we own and grow dozens of businesses. My mission is to create 100,000 business owners and help 1 million of us build profitable businesses. I hope you’re one.

Here's what I know for sure… those who say it's impossible should get out of the way of those of you who are doing it!! ❤️

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If I Started a YouTube Channel in 2026, I’d Do This

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How to get your first 1,000 subscribers on YouTube in 2026.
⭐️ Our free YouTube growth class reveals 3 essential secrets we're using in 2026 to get more views, subscribers, and income—watch here 👉 http://FreeThinkClass.com

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0:00 The Simple System I’d Use to Grow on YouTube Today
1:06 Start With the End: Who Your YouTube Channel Is Really For
3:32 How to Find YouTube Video Ideas That Already Work
7:03 The Recording Mistake That Kills Most YouTube Videos
9:01 What Actually Matters When You Upload a YouTube Video
11:39 How Videos Really Take Off on YouTube
14:43 Rocket vs Rank: Two Ways YouTube Gives You Views
17:11 What to Look for in YouTube Analytics (and What to Ignore)
21:07 The Fastest Way to Grow on YouTube
22:58 The Smart Way to Reuse One YouTube Video Everywhere

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The 7-Step System for YouTube Success (That Works in 2026)

Growing on YouTube in 2026 doesn’t require hacks or luck — it requires a repeatable system.

In this video, Sean Cannell breaks down the exact 7-step YouTube system he would use to start a channel from scratch today. This is the same framework Think Media has used — and taught — to help creators grow from zero to their first 100, 1,000, and even 100,000 subscribers.

This system works because it focuses on clarity, strategy, and consistency, not random uploads.

The Video Ranking Academy 7 Steps Explained:

1. Reverse Engineer – Start with the end in mind.
Before uploading, define who your channel is for, what problem it solves, and how it can eventually make money.

2. Research – Find ideas people already want.
Use YouTube search, competitor research, and proven topics to plan videos that have demand.

3. Record – Create videos with structure.
Learn how to record YouTube videos that hold attention with clear hooks, a strong big idea, and intentional delivery.

4. Release – Optimize every upload.
Titles, thumbnails, descriptions, tags, and chapters all help your video get discovered and understood.

5. Rocket (and Rank) – Build momentum the right way.
Understand how videos take off on YouTube and how ranked videos keep getting views long after publishing.

6. Review – Let analytics guide improvement.
Use YouTube analytics to see what’s working and make each video better than the last.

7. Repeat – Scale what already works.
Growth comes from doubling down on winning topics, formats, and ideas.

Bonus: Repurpose – Turn one video into many.
Reuse YouTube content across clips, Shorts, podcasts, and other platforms to grow faster without creating more.

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If I Wanted to Become a Millionaire in 2026, I’d Do This

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Many people dream of becoming millionaires, but most have no idea how to actually make it happen. Without a clear strategy, it’s easy to stay stuck at the same income level year after year. The truth is, building wealth takes intention, strategy, and the right moves at the right time. If your goal is to build generational wealth, it starts with understanding how to create consistent financial growth that lasts beyond you.

In this video, tax expert Karlton Dennis breaks down what it really takes to become a millionaire in 2026. He shares proven strategies, reveals the most common mistakes that hold people back, and explains how to set yourself up for lasting success. Avoiding the wrong steps can be just as important as taking the right ones. Karlton shows how mastering your money habits today can lay the foundation for building generational wealth tomorrow.

If your goal is to learn how to become a millionaire in 2026, this video is for you. Now is the time to learn the strategies that can potentially help you make — and keep — your first million. Remember, every financial decision you make brings you one step closer to building generational wealth that can outlive you.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:19 Traps to Avoid
0:39 Trap #1: Only Chasing Work You’re “Passionate About”
1:33 Trap #2: Ignoring Self-Education
2:12 Trap #3: Taking Advice from People Who Haven’t Made It
2:49 Trap #4: Wasting Time on Low-Value Activities
4:05 Increase Your Income
5:49 Identify Your Skills and Advantages
6:31 My Example
7:19 Lessons from Top Entrepreneurs
7:58 Identify a Problem to Solve
8:58 Build a Business Plan Around the Problem
9:41 Market Relentlessly
10:26 Paid Ads vs. Organic Growth
11:12 Optimize Fulfillment
12:06 Scale Up
13:28 Investing
13:45 Su0026P 500
14:59 Retirement Accounts
16:22 Real Estate
18:21 Other Investments
20:12 The Bottom Line
22:06 Outro

*Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor nor am I an attorney. This information is for entertainment purposes only. It is highly recommended that you speak with a tax professional or tax attorney before performing any of the strategies mentioned in this video. Thank you.

#millionairemindset #wealthbuilding #entrepreneur

If I Started YouTube from Scratch in 2026, I’d Do THIS

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7 things I would do differently if I had to start a YouTube channel from scratch today.
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0:00 If I Started a YouTube Channel in 2026
0:21 Tip #1: Just Start Messy (Post Your First Video)
1:19 Tip #2: Prioritize Audio Over Cameras
3:00 Tip #3: Master the Search Strategy (SEO)
4:27 How to Find Video Ideas with VidIQ
5:14 Tip #4: Borrow Attention (Trend Surfing)
6:29 Tip #5: Marketing is Queen (The 3 T's)
8:16 Tip #6: Find a Market Gap (Blue Ocean Strategy)
9:45 Tip #7: Treat YouTube Like a Business (The 3 P's)
12:08 How to Make YouTube Videos on Your Phone
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When I first started making videos on YouTube, I made every mistake possible. I was posting random videos, constantly changing topics, and I thought buying expensive gear was the secret to success. I was wrong.

Now, after making over 100 videos for Think Media, I know exactly what works. In this video, I break down the 7 things I would do completely differently if I had to start a YouTube channel from zero in 2026.

We cover everything from why you should start messy with your first video to the importance of mastering search-based content (SEO) to get discovered fast. I also explain why audio matters more than your camera, how to "trend surf" to borrow attention from bigger channels, and the #1 mindset shift you need to treat YouTube like a business from day one.

In this video, you will learn:

The "Just Start" Mindset: Why your first video will be your worst (and why that's okay).

Gear Strategy: Why you should prioritize audio over a fancy camera and start with your smartphone.

Search Mastery: How to use the "How-To" formula to get views while you sleep.

Trend Surfing: How to borrow attention from bigger channels and topics.

Packaging: Why marketing (Titles u0026 Thumbnails) is more important than the content itself.

Market Gaps: How to find an underserved niche using the "Blue Ocean Strategy."

Monetization: The 3 P's framework (Passion, Proficiency, Profit) to make money from day one.

Our mission here at Think Media is to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs go full-time doing what they love and making an impact through the power of video.

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If I Wanted to Become a Millionaire in 2026, I’d Do This with AI

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AI is creating a new class of millionaires, and it’s not just coders or Silicon Valley insiders. In this video, I break down how regular people who think like startup founders are using AI to win in the 2020s.

Drawing from my experience as a CEO, board member, and tech investor, I’ll show you the real advantage in an AI-driven world: building feedback loops that compound faster than talent or capital. You’ll learn the four loops that matter most and how the best builders of 2026 use them to outlearn and outpace everyone else.

If you want to build leverage, move faster, and stay ahead as AI accelerates, this is where to start.

00:00 AI Millionaires: The New Frontier
00:36 Understanding the Financial Shift
01:57 The Balance Loop: Asymmetric Advantage and Acute Pain
05:20 Speed to Revenue Loop: The Cursor Case Study
07:33 Signal to Innovation Loop: Learning from YouTube and Quibi
11:31 Sweat Equity Loop: The Founder’s Journey
13:30 Conclusion: Wisdom and Wealth