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How MrBeast Solved YouTube

Aprilynne Alter

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MrBeast hits some of the highest retention on YouTube, with people consistently watching 70% of the way (or more) through his videos.

Here's how MrBeast solved YouTube retention

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90 DAY BREAKTHROUGH 📈
Growing on YouTube is hard, so I made 90 Day Breakthrough to help make it a little easier

It's a 12-week, action-oriented accelerator program designed to help you level up your YouTube channel, and it features lessons, live sessions with me & my team, personalized feedback, and more all centered around the exercises and activities that actually drive results

If that sounds like your jam, you can learn more & join the waitlist for the Spring 2027 Cohort here: https://90dbt.com

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Intro
00:25 - First 5 Seconds
02:25 - First 20 Seconds
07:14 - Video Body
11:57 - Video End
13:36 - Post-Production

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20 Comments

@AprilynneAlter Creator 2 months ago Pinned

If you want to work directly with me & my team to help grow your YouTube channel, the Fall Cohort of my YouTube accelerator program starts on August 31st!

It's called 90 Day Breakthrough, and you can learn more and apply here: https://90dbt.com/

It's a 12-week, highly structured, hands-on program featuring lessons, live sessions with me and my team, personalized feedback, creator well-being sessions, and more all centered around the exercises and activities that actually drive results on YouTube

I love making YouTube videos, but if you want a higher, more personal level of support, I'd highly recommend applying before spots fill up!

@MicaelMelo 2 years ago

and that is exactly why I gave you 100% view duration. Congrats, YOU just solved YouTube

@AbhiOnline123 3 years ago

Your analysis is truly exceptional, and the thumbnail you've crafted is equally impressive.

@joshualim3507 3 years ago

Wow.. This breakdown alone is worth more than paying for a YouTube course. I learnt a ton! Great Job, Aprilyyne. Definitely saving this video for future reference!

@MentourPilot 2 years ago

Wow, I keep being impressed with your content. Excellent delivery throughout, 100% retention from me.

@KevinYeePharmD 3 years ago

This is so well edited. Your hard work is definitely paying off

@suyashsinghh 2 years ago

It’s like a 15 mins masterclass. Thanks!

@mattheon 2 years ago

I’d be interested to hear your take on the Art of storytelling within your videos because that aspect of content creation is heavily overlooked by not only a lot of YouTube advice channels, but other niches don’t implement it well, if at all

@X-Topher-X 2 years ago (edited)

It’s no surprise that your channel is blowing up. This video was so engaging and well edited. 100% retention, a like, and a sub from me. I’m even downloading your pdf despite the contact collection wall and I’m notoriously hesitant to do that with any website. 👏🏻

@viiceroy 3 years ago

You set a precedent that subscribers or views are not the benchmarks for quality content . Very well researched , arranged and presented hope this channel blows up soon ✅

@arthurdcampos 3 years ago

Honestly, I'm shocked to see that you only have about 3k subscribers. Not only have I just watched the whole 14 minutes of the video from start to finish without ever thinking about leaving it and go watch something else... But I got up, went to the drawer, got some pencil and paper and took notes of every one of the tactics you laid out.

I'm trully impressed by the quality of this content. If I make a viral video because of you, i'll come back and leave a comment just for you to know that it worked lol

@erratick 2 years ago (edited)

This might be hands down one of the best video's regarding YouTube content creation I've ever watched, the only thing holding you back is the niche. This video should have well over 1 million views, but sadly a majority of consumers on YouTube don't plan to start their own channel, they just want to consume content. Regardless, keep it up! I sincerely hope you find a way to crack the algorithm and succeed no matter the niche.

P.S. This video is so good I would have paid to watch.

@raydenrose1896 3 years ago

I love that you give examples from your own videos as well as his. It’s helpful to have pointed out how you apply the lessons you’re revealing. Keep it up!

@EbikeProducts 3 years ago

Whoa! Seriously, if you keep making content like this, you’ll be skyrocketing to a silver play button in no time! How long did it take you to make this video and did you do it all yourself or do you have help?!? Great use of all Mr Beasts techniques as examples in this video and great editing to keep attention going. Most of all, great breakdown of his content.
I don’t think I’ll ever have that much time to put in the effort you did (which is probably why I’m growing so slowly) but implementing even a small portion of what you said in the video will help.
Great stuff! Keep up the awesome content and thanks for sharing what you learned!

@aGameScout 3 years ago

This is hands down one of the best videos I’ve ever seen breaking down mrbeast’s formula. I can’t believe for such an insane high quality video that you have less than 1,000 subs, but it won’t be that way for long at this rate.

@GDNachoo 2 years ago

nothing better than demonstrating the points made in your video in real time, i watched the full video

@toykidz 2 years ago

It really nice to hear ur analyst

@iMustBro 2 years ago

Though I am 2 months late, and I hope you see this, this is an INSANELY great video.

I don't normally watch these types of contents as I assume someone's going to sell me a course, but damn did it hook me.

I was tempted to leave the video, but each second that passed made me want to stay on for just a lil longer till I reached the end.

Great job, I'll be applying these on my channel!

@JeiShian 3 years ago (edited)

Please keep this up because you're kicking everyone's asses when it comes to this topic, despite being younger than others and you're going to blow up eventually.

Thank you very much 😁🙏🙏