How Max Williams Got His YouTube Channel Monetized and Built a Freelance Video Career

Max Williams is a videographer based out of Chicago focusing on music, interviews, events, corporate work, and more! From filming his friends skate boarding to shooting for Sofar Sounds, Ben Rector, Jack Antonoff, NFL wide receiver Allen Robinson, and brands like Coca-Cola without a “traditional” path into the industry, Max breaks down exactly how he got his YouTube channel monetized in a bout a month. It’s a strategy most creators don’t talk about. He shares how he built three distinct tiers of content to grow his personal brand, what it’s really like to deal with hate comments and online anonymity, and why he’s not worried about AI replacing filmmakers. We also get into: Why creative burnout is real and how skateboarding keeps Max sane How Google Business listings and relationship building has helped build his freelance career The three-tier content strategy that makes people discoverable Why content about AI stealing creative jobs is mostly marketing to for online courses If you’re a creator, freelancer, or videographer trying to figure out how to grow on YouTube, build a personal brand, and actually make money doing creative work, this episode is for you!! Connect with Max: Instagram:   / maxwilliamsvideo   Website: Http://www.maxwilliamsvideo.com Have questions or want me to cover something specific? Drop them in the comments or reach out on Instagram @morganmarkowski ABOUT THIS CHANNEL Hi, I’m Morgan, Founder of Markowski Studio and Creator of Soft Pivot®. I help creatives and entrepreneurs pivot out of burnout and build lifestyle-backed businesses that support their freedom and creativity. On this channel, you’ll find vlogs, practical strategies, and more. Edited by Morgan Markowski. LINKS Website / Work With Me: https://www.morganmarkowski.com/ Newsletter: https://morganmarkowski.myflodesk.com... Instagram:   / morganmarkowski   TikTok:   / morganmarkowski