#22 - Tom Merrick - The Journey to 100 Million YouTube Views

Show Notes

In this week’s episode, I’m super excited to be joined by Tom Merrick; an online fitness coach and YouTuber with over 1 million subscribers and 100 million views.

I've been following Tom’s videos for the last four years during my own journey to improve flexibility since the pandemic. This episode showcases the power of the internet, as I’ve learned so much from Tom’s online content, and now we had the opportunity to record a podcast together.

In this episode, Tom shares his journey from editing online gaming videos in university to creating fitness content nearly a decade ago, driven by passion and a desire to help others.

He discusses his approach to content creation, strategies for monetising on YouTube, why some videos perform better than others, and the surprising workings of YouTube.

This episode is especially relevant in today’s world, where many people are trying to monetise social media. Tom provides plenty of tips for newcomers from his decade-long experience in the space.

I highly recommend checking out Tom’s YouTube channel, which is packed with valuable health and fitness content.

Expect to hear:

02.30 Early YouTube Days and Growth

04.15 Combining Passions: Fitness and Creativity

06.30 Starting a Career in Fitness

09.00 Monetising YouTube and Coaching

11.15 Creating Valuable Content

15:15 Advice for Aspiring YouTubers

31.30 Balancing Privacy and Fame

33.30 Ambitions and Goals

36.00 Diversifying Interests

40.15 The Importance of Asking for Help