About this episode

Vince Perri interviews YouTube strategist Tony Guerrieri about effective strategies for growing a YouTube channel in 2026.

In this episode, Vince sits down with YouTube strategist Tony Guerrieri to break down how YouTube actually works in 2026—and why most creators and business owners grow the wrong way. Tony reveals the truth about going viral, building the right audience, and turning long-form videos into real revenue. From interest-based media to the MrBeast analytics framework, this episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone who wants to grow on YouTube with intention instead of luck. If you want to grow your YouTube channel, attract the right audience, and turn long-form content into a real business engine, this is the episode to watch. 00:00 — Why Tony became the strategist behind YouTube channels that actually scale. 00:41 — How starting as “Tony Bakes” taught him the fundamentals of content demand. 03:08 — The biggest misconception: views don’t equal cash without strategy. 04:05 — Why YouTube is the only platform worth mastering long-term. 07:07 — The real reason YouTube growth is harder—and why that’s your advantage. 08:04 — Consistency isn’t enough; growth comes from improving every video. 08:55 — The MrBeast method: studying analytics to engineer breakout content. 10:22 —…

People in this episode

Host: Vince Perri

Guest: Tony Guerrieri

Topics covered

• YouTube strategy
• content creation
• audience building
• monetization
• viral content

Keywords

• YouTube growth
• content strategy
• viral videos
• audience engagement
• monetization strategies

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