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Building a Youtube Empire in Indiana with Suraj Choudhary
In this episode of Get In, I hosted Suraj Choudhary, founder of The Normies, a YouTube channel that has amassed nearly a million subscribers. Suraj shares his journey from an accidental YouTuber to building a full-fledged media brand in Indiana. You are going to learn about: Suraj’s early challenges, The importance of community when working in content The strategy behind The Normies' success. They also touch on the logistics of running a YouTube channel in Indiana versus larger markets like LA, the significance of Patreon for their business model, and the value of maintaining genuine friendships within the team. Check out these great clips from the show: 00:18 Introduction to Get Indiana 01:17 Meet Serge Chowdhury: Founder of The Normies 03:27 Serge's Journey: From Pharmacy School to YouTube 05:16 Early YouTube Days and First Videos 06:26 Building The Normies: From Hobby to Full-Time 11:42 The Role of Patreon in The Normies' Growth 24:19 Embracing the 'Normies' Identity 26:07 Expanding the Team and Content 32:37 Challenges and Strategies for Growth 34:00 Diversifying Content Beyond Reactions 34:33 The Realities of Being a YouTuber 35:30 Shoutout to Hope Plumbing 35:59 Group Therapy for Team Harmony 37:30 Pros and Cons of Being a YouTuber in Indiana 41:58 Advice for Aspiring Creators 49:30 Future Plans and Personal Growth 54:59 Fun Questions and Final Thoughts Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.
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