Yassin: New creators should avoid starting with long-form YouTube videos
Nuseir Yassin · Ep# 13 | WTF does it take to Build Influence Today? Nikhil w/ Nuseir, Tanmay, Prajakta & Ranveer · Nikhil Kamath · Nov 20, 2023 · at 2:17:24
Nuseir Yassin advises aspiring content creators on platform strategy during a roundtable discussion.
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“Do not start your career by making long YouTube videos. It will ruin your dream. There's no discoverability engine. In this, like, just like, this is only when you're big enough. For now, focus on TikTok, Instagram.”
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