how to make your FIRST YouTube video in 2025

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So you want to start a YouTube channel - Congratulations!! That's a HUGE deal!

But now that you've made it here... what's next?

Making your first video can seem daunting. So today, I'm sharing the guide I wish I would've had back before I started making YouTube videos

LINKS:

GLING (get an extra free video edited!):
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FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE:
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Planning
04:27 - Scripting
07:09 - Filming
11:17 - Editing
15:45 - Packaging
18:46 - I believe in you :)

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