I Need to Build a Community (Not Just an Audience) | How to Connect as a Vlogger

No.148 #Dailyvlog #vlog #DJIpocket3 #filmmaking #youtubetips In reference to @russtaka video https://youtu.be/fpVChrNNHTI?si=c3clZzgkWMTmlrCd My main camera* https://geni.us/DJI-Pocket3_Bo My stills and second camera* https://geni.us/Fuji_Xm5 My most important piece of tech* https://geni.us/Samsung-Fold5 I colorgrade all my videos with Dehancer. Use discount code YOUKNOWTHEBO for 10% off at https://www.dehancer.com * * This is an affiliate link. You do not pay more, but you will support the channel😉 Thank you very much This is my second channel. Check out my main channel here http://youtube.ISMONO.com INSTAGRAM https://instagram.ISMONO.com PODCAST on Spotify https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Spotify PODCAST on Apple https://geni.us/IsmonoPodcast-Apple If you enjoy my content and you would like to support my channel, you can check out my Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/youknowthebo ARE YOU A CONTENT CREATOR LOOKING FOR ADVICE? You can book 1on1 coaching sessions. Contact me via email ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ In this daily vlog, I'm diving into the crucial topic of building community—a concept recently discussed by my fellow creator, Russ (shout out and link below!). It's easy to have an audience, but how do you create an active, engaged community? I share my struggle with low comment engagement on this channel and the challenge of connecting with viewers across different time zones, which previously hindered my YouTube Live Streams (especially with most of my viewers in the US or Asia). I'm planning major changes to improve viewer connection: Relaunching Live Streams: Taking advice from creators like Ron Kwok to just "vibe with it" and worry less about perfect timing. The Discord Question: Should I open up my currently Patreon-exclusive Discord server to everyone? I'm looking for your feedback on whether a public channel for EDC, travel, and vlogging discussion would interest you. Asking More Questions: I realize I need to end my vlogs with more specific questions to drive engagement in the comment section! Building a community isn't just about me connecting with you; it's about all of us connecting with each other. Let me know what makes you hit the comment button on a vlog and if you'd join a public creator community Discord! 🔥 Timestamps: 0:00 - Shout out to Russ & The Community Challenge 0:44 - My current low comment struggle on this channel 1:38 - The community I do have on my Main Channel (WhatsApp/Instagram groups) 2:32 - The struggle of Live Stream scheduling 3:23 - The advice that inspired me to bring them back 4:23 - Why are so many vloggers disappearing? 5:24 - The big question: Should I open my Discord to everyone? 6:15 - How to encourage more comments and discussion 6:43 - Let me know: Would you join the Discord? ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬