If you're sharing links in your videos to direct viewers to affiliate products, your website, or your newsletter, there’s a simple way to track clicks, optimize conversions, and strengthen your brand—branded tracking links.

What’s a Branded Tracking Link?

Instead of using a long, generic affiliate link like this:

❌ syllaby.io/?via=halfwaytonerdom 

You can create a clean, branded link that points to the same destination, like this:

✅ go.gregbeazley.com/syllaby 

With this, you get full control over your traffic and valuable insights into your click sources.

Why Should You Use Branded Links?

📊 Track where your traffic is coming from (e.g., YouTube, email, social media).
🔀 Easily change the destination link—redirect traffic to a new page without changing the link itself.
📈 Boost brand recognition—your link becomes memorable and trustworthy.

For example, my branded link could drive traffic to the Syllaby homepage now, but later, I could redirect it to my newsletter landing page—all without changing the link I’ve shared in my videos.

Below is an example of what my link shortening service looks like in terms of the analytics provided behind the links I share.

I use Switchy Link Shortening Service

How to Set Up a Branded Link (For a One-Time Fee!)

Most link-shortening services charge a monthly fee, but I just found a Lifetime Deal (LTD) for only $49.

🔗 Check out the LTD here

I personally bought a similar AppSumo deal years ago for the same price, and it’s been worth every penny. These LTDs rarely pop up, so if this is something that could benefit your content strategy, I highly recommend checking it out.

(Yes, this is an affiliate link, but feel free to search for it on AppSumo if you'd rather not use mine.)

Need Help? Let’s Chat!

If you have any questions about setting up branded tracking links, affiliate marketing, or YouTube growth strategies, let me know! I’m always happy to help this community.

Until next time, keep growing, tracking, and optimising!

Cheers,
Greg ♥️

If you’re eager to get monetised on YouTube—and you’d rather not show your face—this simple strategy is for you. Here’s how you can accelerate your journey to monetisation using smart tools and a bit of creativity.

The YouTube Monetisation Checklist

To qualify for monetisation on YouTube, you need:

• 500 subscribers

• 3 uploads in the past 90 days

• And either:

  • 3,000 public watch hours in 365 days OR

  • 3 million public Shorts views in 90 days

While hitting 3 million Shorts views is ambitious, you can more reliably meet the watch hours requirement with engaging long-form videos.

How to Build Your Channel Fast (Without Showing Your Face)

1. Leverage Syllaby for Consistent Shorts
Create 1–2 Shorts daily with Syllaby to quickly gain subscribers. I reached 500 subscribers within my first month using this method!

2. Create Engaging Long-Form Content with NotebookLM & CapCut
Mix up your strategy by also producing long-form videos. Here’s a quick 30-minute workflow:

• Source Inspiration:
  Find 2–3 videos, articles, or blogs on your chosen topic via YouTube or Google.

• Generate Audio with NotebookLM:

  • Paste your source links into Google’s NotebookLM.

  • Customize the audio instructions and hit “Generate” for a ready-to-go podcast-style voiceover with human-like AI hosts.

  • Download the generated audio file.

NotebookLM interface

• Edit in CapCut:

  • Start a new 16:9 video project and upload your audio file.

  • Use the auto-captions feature for clarity.

  • Add engaging background visuals—try copyright-free gameplay clips for extra appeal.

CapCut: choose your caption style

• Design Eye-Catching Thumbnails:

  • Use ChatGPT to generate thumbnail ideas and then design them in Canva.

  • Keep titles short and bold, ensuring they grab attention from a distance.

• Optimize and Upload:

  • Use NotebookLM to generate a compelling description, a set of engaging titles, and a string of relevant hashtags.

  • Upload your video to YouTube with these details, and schedule it for maximum reach.

By repeating this process—say, posting three long-form videos a day—you can reach the monetisation threshold within just a couple of months, even if you invest only 1-2 hours daily.

Why It Works

One of my long-form videos generated over 660 views in less than a week, adding nearly 14 hours to my public watch time. With steady, consistent posting, these efforts compound into real, measurable growth.

If this strategy resonates with you and you’d like a detailed tutorial video walking through each step, drop me a line! I’m here to help you turn creativity into profit.

Until next week, keep hustling and making every minute count.

Cheers,
Greg

Hey there,

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind. After months of planning, I’ve finally made the move back to Sydney, Australia! Not only that, but I’ve also started a new job that I’m genuinely excited about.

2024 was a non-stop grind—long days, big decisions, and plenty of adrenaline—but my wife and I made it. This whole journey has reinforced something powerful: when you truly commit to a goal, the universe has a way of aligning things in your favor. I spent months wondering how we’d make it happen, but looking back, every step led exactly where we needed to be.

It’s been a bit quiet on the newsletter front, but today, I’ve got a couple of insights I wanted to share.

1. Vision Boards & Envisioning Your Future

If you’ve never created a vision board, I highly recommend giving it a shot. Use Canva (or just a simple collage) to collect images that represent your goals—whether it’s a dream job, a travel destination, or a lifestyle change. Then, keep it somewhere visible:
✅ Print it out and stick it on your wall.
✅ Set it as your desktop wallpaper.
✅ Save it as your phone’s home screen.

Even if you’re not consciously staring at it every day, your subconscious mind absorbs these images, reinforcing your aspirations.

Beyond vision boards, visualization is a game-changer. When I was working toward moving back to Sydney, I’d picture myself:
✈️ Taking off from Germany for the last time.
🌅 Waking up to the Sydney sunrise in my own home.

These small mental exercises made the goal feel real—and when something feels real, you work toward it with even more energy.

Am I talking nonsense, or have you used these methods before? I’d love to hear your experiences!

2. Bulk Scheduling with Syllaby (Set & Forget Your Content)

Now, let’s talk content strategy.

Imagine defining your content theme once, then letting AI create, schedule, and publish a full month’s worth of content across YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, and LinkedIn—in just a few clicks.

🚀 Well, that’s exactly what Syllaby’s Bulk Scheduler does.

Depending on your subscription plan, you can automate hundreds of posts with minimal effort. I’m on the Basic plan, which gives me the ability to schedule 20 posts over two weeks.

Here’s the strategy I use for maximum reach:
✅ Schedule 7 AI-generated videos to post every morning.
✅ Manually create 7 additional videos to post in the evening.

🔄 Result? A steady flow of 2 videos per day, boosting engagement, increasing reach, and improving the odds of hitting the algorithm jackpot—especially if you’re driving traffic to affiliate links.

For the tiny effort required (<10 minutes a day at the moment), this strategy has been working well, and my video views are growing consistently.

Curious to try it? Get a free 7-day trial here:

That’s it from me this week! Until next time, take care and keep pushing toward your goals.

Cheers,
Greg

This week, I’ve got two simple yet powerful tips to help streamline your content creation and daily productivity. Let’s dive right in!

🐝 1. Respect the Safe Zone for Video Captions
When creating video content, whether for TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube, it’s important to respect the safe zone for your captions and CTAs. These platforms often display overlays, buttons, and CTAs in varying positions, which can cover important parts of your video.

Pro Tip:

• Keep your captions and call-to-action text within the "safe zone" to avoid having them cut off or hidden behind platform buttons.

• Center your content in the middle, where these elements won’t interfere with key areas of your video. This ensures your message is visible and impactful across all devices.

🐝 2. Chrome Shortcuts to Save Time and Boost Productivity
Here’s a list of Chrome shortcuts that will optimize your daily browsing and boost your productivity:

𝘕𝘉: 𝘊𝘵𝘳𝘭 = 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴. 𝘊𝘮𝘥 = 𝘔𝘢𝘤

• Ctrl+T: Opens a new tab.

• Ctrl+W: Closes the current tab.

• Ctrl+Shift+T: Reopens the most recently closed tab.

• Ctrl+Shift+N: Opens a new Incognito window.

• Ctrl+Tab: Cycle through tabs left to right.

• Ctrl+Shift+Del: Opens the Clear Browsing Data window.

These shortcuts will save you time and make navigation smoother while browsing or working in Chrome.

That’s it for this week! These small but mighty tips will help ensure your content reaches its full potential and make your day more productive. Let me know if you found them useful!

Cheers,
Greg

This week, I wanted to share a quick recap of what I’ve accomplished with less than 30 minutes a day working on my faceless YouTube channel.

I started this journey in July 2024, and here’s what I’ve been able to achieve since:

• 1,660 subscribers

• 307.4K views

• 10.3K likes

• 285 uploads (mostly Shorts)

• $420 in recurring affiliate commissions

In just a few months, I’ve learned a lot about content creation, YouTube automation, AI, scripting, community engagement, and brand building. More importantly, I’ve connected with incredible people and set my sights on bigger challenges for 2025.

🐝 Biggest Lesson Learned
If you’re unsure, just start. The learning you gain along the way is invaluable, and the only regret you’ll have is not starting sooner.

If you’ve been considering a side hustle or a new hobby, creating video content—especially with Syllaby—might be just the thing. I’m telling you, the possibilities are endless.

🐝 Want to Get Started?
You can try Syllaby for 7 days for free and see if it’s right for you. Plus, use the code WELCOME2025 for 25% off any plan at checkout.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need advice. Here’s to an exciting and productive year ahead!

Cheers,
Greg

2024 has been a year of unforgettable lessons. From personal milestones to professional growth, this year has taught me things that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life. Here are the 3 biggest lessons I learned:

🐝 1. Savour Every Moment with Your Kids
Time flies faster than you realise, especially when it comes to your children. This year, I made it a priority to soak in the little moments with my daughter—her laughter, her curiosity, even the chaos.

The bond we’ve built is the strongest thing in my life. If you’re a parent, take the time to cherish these moments—you’ll never regret it.

🐝 2. Trust the Journey and Visualise Your Dreams
This year, my wife and I set an ambitious goal: to move back to Australia within a tight timeframe. We had no idea how it would come together, but we worked hard, trusted the process, and stayed focused.

The universe works in mysterious ways, and somehow it all came together. Keep dreaming big and putting in the effort. The journey will always reveal itself when you’re committed to the process.

🐝 3. Put Yourself Out There—Amazing Things Can Happen
Sometimes, life throws curveballs. I lost a big client this year, and it stung. But by taking a chance on something new, I landed an even better client by pure fluke.

I also launched a Faceless YouTube Channel, which led me down a path of learning about AI, YouTube Automation, and affiliate marketing strategies. My channel grew rapidly, and I was able to create a new income stream through affiliate marketing.

Publishing content on LinkedIn opened doors to incredible connections and opportunities I never saw coming. The lesson: Be willing to try something different. You never know where it might take you.

2024 taught me to:

• Cherish the moments that matter most.

• Stay focused and trust the journey.

• Take chances—you never know what’s around the corner.

What lessons did you learn this year? I’d love to hear them!

Cheers,
Greg

This week, let’s talk about the power of consistency, taking action, and staying present. Whether it’s creating faceless YouTube content, posting on social media, or leveraging psychology in your marketing, the rewards come when you commit to the process.

🐝 Would you like to take my Free Minicourse on Starting a Faceless YouTube Channel That Generates Passive Income?

Thinking about creating a faceless YouTube channel for passive income? I’m considering putting together a free minicourse that covers:

• Step-by-step guide to create your faceless channel.

• How to grow your audience without showing your face.

• Monetizing your content for passive income.

• Avoiding common mistakes when starting out.

Interested? Reply to this email or contact me if you’d like me to create this minicourse for you!

🐝 Your Content is Working – Even When It Feels Like No One’s Watching

Over the past 3 weeks, I’ve been consistently posting on LinkedIn and Threads, and the results have been remarkable. While engagement numbers may not be through the roof, I’ve been fortunate to create two new freelancing opportunities from people who have been quietly following my content. It just goes to show that even when engagement seems low, your content can still be working behind the scenes! 🤑

So, here’s a quick reminder: Your content is working, even when it feels like no one’s watching.

• People are paying attention, even if they don’t engage. They may not like, comment, or share, but they’re watching.

• Content creation works, even when it feels like it doesn’t. Each post builds trust, authority, and curiosity.

• Consistency is key—keep showing up, even when engagement is low. It pays off in long-term opportunities.

Tip: Keep creating, stay consistent, and focus on the long-term value you’re building.

🐝 Psychology for Marketers: The Power of "On Us"

Want to boost conversions with a simple phrase? Try “On us.” Here’s why it works:

• Loss aversion: Humans fear losing more than gaining. Saying “It’s on us” makes customers feel like they’ve already received the deal.

• Feels personal: It’s like you’re covering the cost for them.

• Creates urgency: Customers feel ownership, pushing them to act quickly.

Try this:

• Instead of “Free shipping,” say “Shipping? Don’t worry, it’s on us.”

• Instead of “10% off,” try “The first 10%? On us.”

Test it out and see how this simple tweak boosts your conversions!

That’s it for this week! Keep creating, stay consistent, and remember—small shifts in your approach can lead to big results.

Cheers,
Greg

This week, I’m sharing key insights that highlight the power of taking action and staying consistent. Whether it's hitting milestones, tracking performance, or improving your YouTube thumbnails, these steps will help you unlock long-term rewards. Let’s dive into the details!

🐝 Milestone Reached: 300k YouTube Views & Affiliate Marketing Wins

I’m excited to announce that my YouTube channel just hit 300,000 views! This is the direct result of consistent action and YouTube automation strategies. If you’re ready to start your YouTube journey, I recommend Syllaby—it’s been instrumental in boosting my affiliate marketing efforts. You can even get started with a 7-day free trial to see how it can work for you!

The opportunities in growing YouTube channels, affiliate marketing, and sharing knowledge on LinkedIn and Threads are growing every day. I’m looking forward to an exciting 2025 as I continue refining my strategies and sharing everything I learn along the way.

What platforms are you most active on?

What makes you engage more in one over the other?

🐝 The Importance of Tracking Performance

Even with a busy month, I’ve been consistent in publishing across YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Threads. The result? Engagement is up, and I’ve seen a noticeable increase in affiliate commissions and email subscribers.

Check out my Threads performance! 👇🔥 

Fortunately, I had a post that went viral.

Unfortunately, the post was unrelated to marketing and what I typically promote.

Threads performance in the past 30 days (as at 16 December 2024)

Here’s a quick breakdown:

• YouTube: Continued growth thanks to automation. Still very slow subscriber growth, though.

• Facebook & LinkedIn: Engagement has steadily increased and my profile is getting noticed by more people, hence my email subscribers have been gradually increasing.

• Affiliate Marketing: In the last 30 days, I earned $111 in recurring revenue from affiliate commissions!

If you’re looking to start earning commissions like I have, I recommend you create a free account here: Syllaby Free Affiliate Account, and sign up for a 7-day free trial here: Syllaby 7-Day Free Trial (use DECEMBER30 to get 30% off your subscription).

The key here is that tracking performance gives you a clear picture of what’s working. By consistently showing up, engaging with my community, and refining my content, I’ve realised this revenue and built a sustainable system.

🐝 5 Thumbnail Tips That Will Boost Your Click-Through Rates

Thumbnails can make or break your YouTube click-through rate. Here are 5 simple but highly effective tips for improving your thumbnails:

• Create a curiosity gap: Spark intrigue without giving everything away.

• Limit to 3 elements: Keep it simple with no more than three key components.

• Use 3 colours: Stick to a cohesive colour palette to make your thumbnail stand out.

• Create contrast: Ensure that your text and images stand out clearly from the background.

• Limit to 4 words: Short and sweet wins the day—keep your text minimal.

For more help, I highly recommend using CustomGPT to improve your thumbnail success. Check out the CustomGPT called Thumbnail Grader to assess your thumbnails and make adjustments as needed.

That’s it for this week! Keep taking action, track your performance, and refine your content strategies. Remember, consistency leads to long-term rewards.

Cheers,
Greg

Some words and phrases are used so often by ChatGPT that they practically scream, “AI wrote this!”

So, here are the Top 50 AI-Detectable Words & Phrases you’ll want to avoid to make your content sound more human.

But, WAIT!

Before we get to the list, here’s the hack:
🧠 Take this list and paste it into ChatGPT (or your CustomGPT).
📝 Ask it to never use (or use sparingly) these words and phrases in its responses.

This simple trick:
✅ Reduces the robot-sounding tone in your content.
✅ Makes your writing feel more natural and authentic.

Try it and see the difference in how your content resonates!

You’re welcome to use my CustomGPT called ‘Greg’s Content Maestro’, which I use to guide and brainstorm my content.

25 Most Overused ChatGPT Words

1. Delve

2. Moreover

3. Furthermore

4. Pivotal

5. Tapestry

6. Vital

7. Comprehensive

8. Embark

9. Notably

10. Excels

11. Undoubtedly

12. Landscape

13. Vibrant

14. Arguably

15. Catalyst

16. Engage

17. Seamlessly

18. Paradigm

19. Optimize

20. Framework

21. Harness

22. Robust

23. Leverage

24. Dynamic

25. Intricate

25 Most Overused ChatGPT Phrases

1. Dive into the details

2. It’s important to note

3. In conclusion

4. As we have seen

5. It’s crucial to understand

6. To sum up

7. In the fast-paced world

8. A wide range of

9. This highlights the need

10. With regard to

11. On the other hand

12. The findings suggest

13. To better understand

14. This underscores the importance of

15. In other words

16. It’s worth mentioning that

17. Given the context

18. Navigating the complexities

19. This approach allows for

20. An important consideration is

21. The benefits of

22. In the context of

23. This leads to

24. It’s clear that

25. On the other hand

This list was sourced from ChatGPT's Top 50 Favorite Words and Phrases written by Asif Iqbal.

If you enjoyed this article, don't forget to 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔗 Share with your peers 📥 Save for later!

Over and out! 🙂 

This past week has been nothing short of monumental for my family and me—we’ve officially relocated back to Australia after nearly 8 years in Europe! From the bustling streets of London to the slower pace of Cologne, it’s been an incredible journey, and I’m excited to start this new chapter.

There’s so much I’ve learned along the way, and I shared some of those insights in a recent LinkedIn post. If you want to read more about the lessons I’ll carry with me, check out the full post here.

Why not connect and follow me while you’re at it? 🙂

🐝 What You Can Learn from My Affiliate Marketing Results
Affiliate Marketing Results from My Faceless YouTube Channel

It’s normal to expect slow YouTube growth, but it’s sometimes important to take a step back and rethink what success actually is. For example, I had a small victory this week: I converted a new customer to Syllaby.

Here’s the key takeaway for you:

• 200 views might not seem much, but think of it as 200 people in a room watching your content. 👀 That’s a lot of eyeballs and a lot of attention!

• Slow growth doesn’t mean you’re not making progress—patience is essential.

• It only takes one viewer to make a sale, and in this case, that’s another $7.50 in the bank (every month!).

👉 Want to try Syllaby for yourself? Get started with a 7-day free trial today and see how it can work for you! https://go.gregbeazley.com/syllabyrocks

Or just sign up to the Syllaby affiliate program and start promoting the tool. https://syllaby.firstpromoter.com/

🐝 What You Can Do to Boost Your LinkedIn Presence
LinkedIn’s Best Practices for Writing Engaging Posts

LinkedIn just dropped some useful tips to help your posts stand out.

Here are the key takeaways:

• Posting twice a week = up to 5x more profile views.

• Focus on the first two lines—make them punchy!

  • Try a surprising statistic, a bold statement, or a personal story. (TIP: Use TypeGrow to see how your post will appear before the “read more” option)

  • Download my “100 Killer Opening Hooks” and add them to ChatGPT to instantly improve your social posts.

• Engage regularly—comment, react, reshare, and interact with other posts.

Ultimately, it’s what we all would assume — i.e. consistency and engagement are key to boosting your LinkedIn presence.

🐝 What You Should Think About When It Comes to Faceless YouTube Channels
So Many People HATE Faceless YouTube Channels—Here’s What I Think

Many people dislike faceless YouTube channels (in particular, AI generated ones), but here’s why it doesn’t matter:

• The audience cares more about good content than whether they see a creator’s face.

• Faceless channels are successful. Heck! How is it that my channel racked up over 1.6K subs in less than 3 months? I’d say that’s successful.

• With privacy concerns like doxxing and simply the fear of being on camera, many creators prefer to stay anonymous. This is a classic use case for why Syllaby is such a good tool.

If you're considering a faceless channel, go for it! Content is what matters most, not the face behind it.

Try Syllaby for free: https://go.gregbeazley.com/syllabyrocks

🐝 What You Should Know About Jaguar’s Rebrand
Side step: something that got me thinking this week…

I published a post on LinkedIn this week about Jaguar’s new rebrand and why critiquing ads isn’t as black-and-white as it seems.

Here’s what I’ve been thinking:

• Ads don’t need to appeal to everyone: Jaguar’s ad is targeting a specific demographic, and that’s perfectly fine. Not every ad has to please everyone.

• Emotion drives attention: Whether you love or hate it, the ad sparks a reaction, and that’s often better than indifference.

• Does it move the needle?: The real question is whether the ad achieves its objective. Is it driving sales, engagement, and brand awareness? From what I’ve seen, it’s definitely working.

Check out the full post here and share your thoughts on whether ads should aim to please everyone or just their niche.

That’s it for this week’s edition. Now over to you.

What have you been working on this week? Reply to this email and let me know!

Welcome to another edition of The Beaz! This week, I’ve got a practical guide for creating a faceless YouTube channel, an excellent LinkedIn growth hack, and some insights to help you maximize your reach.

🐝 1 Thing I Created For You This Week

This week, I designed an infographic to help you understand how to create a Faceless YouTube Channel in less than 30 minutes a day.

In full transparency, this guide will get you set up and ready to go, but monetization and ongoing content creation will require more time to manage. The good news? It’s still very achievable within 30 minutes a day—perfect for anyone looking to start a side hustle or hobby without major time commitments.

Here’s what the infographic looks like:

You can view the PDF version of it here.

To get started with a free trial of Syllaby, go here: https://go.gregbeazley.com/syllabyrocks

I’d love to know your thoughts—does this help you? Do you like the format? Hit reply and let me know!

🐝 1 Thing I Consumed This Week That Will Help You

If you’re looking to grow your personal brand on LinkedIn, here’s a tool you need to check out:

Grow your LinkedIn Audience Faster with AI

It makes LinkedIn content creation easier by allowing you to:

1. Format posts with bold, italics, and underline (something LinkedIn doesn’t support by default).

2. Quickly create attention-grabbing slide carousels, either by editing slides manually or letting AI do the work for you.

3. Publish content directly from the tool—for free!

A Quick Caveat:
Many LinkedIn experts suggest that publishing via third-party tools can limit your post’s reach. To maximise your visibility, try this process:

1. Spend 15 minutes engaging (liking and commenting) on other people’s posts. This “warms up” the LinkedIn algorithm.

2. Publish your content directly on LinkedIn instead of using a third-party tool.

3. Spend another 15 minutes engaging with your audience after you post.

This simple strategy boosts your post’s reach and engagement. Give it a try and let me know how it works for you!

This Week’s Buzz
Welcome to this week’s edition of The Beaz! Here’s what I created, consumed, and reflected on, packed with tips to help you grow and stay consistent.

🐝 1 Thing I Created This Week

Amongst the chaos of relocating across the globe while juggling a full-time job, freelancing, parenting, side hustling, and content creating, I managed to create something incredibly valuable: a list of 100 opening hooks for video scripts and social media posts.

These hooks are designed to grab attention and take your content to the next level. Honestly, I was hesitant to share this publicly because of how powerful they are, but what’s the point of holding back when so many of you could benefit?

Here’s a quick hack to make the most of these hooks in your content creation:

1. Go to ChatGPT (or your CustomGPT) and start a new chat or continue your existing one.

2. Enter this prompt: “Take the following opening hooks and add them to your memory. I want you to reference these and choose the most effective opening hook for the video script I’ll create. Here are the opening hooks: < insert hooks >.”

3. Now, ChatGPT will “memorise” your hooks and suggest the best scroll-stopping opening lines for your future video scripts.

4. Start crafting killer scripts, and watch your engagement grow!

You’re welcome! 🙌

🐝 1 Thing I Consumed This Week

During my weekly YouTube Live session with Casey Watkins, I learned a fantastic way to turn your YouTube channel visitors into subscribers—right from your channel’s homepage.

Here’s how to set up a channel subscription link that makes subscribing easier and more enticing: (instructions outlined below)

1. Go to your channel’s homepage (e.g., https://www.youtube.com/@HalfwaytoNerdom).

2. Add this modifier to the end of the URL: ?sub_confirmation=1.
   Your updated URL will look like this:
   https://www.youtube.com/@HalfwaytoNerdom?sub_confirmation=1.

3. Head over to YouTube Studio → Customization → Links.

4. Add your custom subscription link:

   • Link Title: Subscribe (FREE!)

   • URL: The modified link you created.

This will create a clickable “Subscribe (FREE!)” link for your viewers, helping you turn casual visitors into loyal subscribers.

Pro tip: Add this link at the end of your video descriptions, too. Small changes like this can make a big difference in growing your channel.

PS: Support me by subscribing to my YouTube channel 🙏

🐝 1 Thought I Had This Week

Consistency is the secret ingredient.

Lately, I’ve noticed my views haven’t been as strong. At first, I was worried. But then I remembered something every successful YouTuber says: You need to push through the tough times to get to the good times.

Rather than dwell on the slump, I’ve been using it as an opportunity to learn and grow. I’ve spent the past month:

• Researching strategies to grow on YouTube.

• Exploring new tools to streamline my content creation process.

• Experimenting with exciting new content ideas.

• Staying consistent with this newsletter (thank YOU for reading!).

The truth is, without the tough moments, we wouldn’t be forced to adapt, improve, and innovate. Slumps might feel discouraging, but they’re also a chance to learn something you didn’t know before—and that knowledge could open doors to new opportunities.

So, if you’re feeling stuck, hang in there. Stay consistent, ride the wave, and keep learning. The breakthrough will come.

Until next week, stay curious and keep creating!

Crafting content that grabs attention from the start can be tough. With so much competition online, you need a way to stand out, stop the scroll, and keep your audience hooked. That’s why I’m sharing something that could transform how you write your scripts, social media posts, and videos: 100 killer opening hooks.

These hooks are designed to grab attention instantly, spark curiosity, and keep your audience engaged. Whether you're creating YouTube videos, Instagram posts, blog content, or even email subject lines, these hooks can help you make a lasting impact.

Why Opening Hooks Matter

Think of your content as a conversation. If you don’t say something intriguing right away, people might tune out. A strong opening hook can:

• Grab attention instantly: In a sea of content, you need something to stand out.

• Build curiosity: Make the audience think, “I need to know more!”

• Set the tone: A great opening creates momentum for the rest of your content.

Whether you’re trying to grow a faceless YouTube channel, attract readers to your blog, or craft engaging posts for LinkedIn or Threads, these hooks can be your secret weapon.

How to Use These Hooks

It’s not just about what you say but also how you implement these hooks. Here’s a quick step-by-step tutorial to make these hooks work for you:

1. Copy the hooks into ChatGPT
   Start a new chat in ChatGPT or a CustomGPT you've been using for content creation.

2. Enter this prompt: Take the following opening hooks and add them to your memory. I want you to reference these and suggest the most effective opening hook for any script I create. Here are the opening hooks: [paste hooks].

3. Let the AI do the heavy lifting
   From now on, whenever you create a script or draft, ChatGPT will suggest killer hooks tailored to your content.

4. Experiment with placement
   Use these hooks at the beginning of your YouTube scripts, as opening lines for blog posts, or as captions for social media.

100 Killer Opening Hooks

Here’s the goldmine. These hooks are versatile and can be adapted to almost any niche or topic:

1. Here’s why I’m rethinking everything

2. Almost no one talks about this

3. What they don’t tell you about [topic]

4. This secret is hiding in plain sight

5. Doing this wrong? You’re not alone

6. Here’s how to fix the biggest mistake

7. What if you’re doing it all wrong

8. This one idea will blow your mind

9. This one tip changed everything

10. Here’s what changed my perspective

11. The fastest way to see results

12. The truth behind [common belief]

13. This is what I wish I learned earlier

14. I can’t believe I missed this

15. Think you know it all? Try this

16. What if there’s a better way

17. Most people never realise this

18. What’s missing in your approach

19. Ready to change your game

20. Stop doing this if you want [goal]

21. This is the ultimate shortcut

22. What if it’s easier than you think

23. Here’s why [common belief] is wrong

24. Want results? Try this

25. Think you know [topic]? Think again

26. This tiny tweak = big change

27. Don’t skip this if you want results

28. I never knew this—until now

29. Most people don’t know this

30. This could save you years of struggle

31. Here’s the reason most people fail

32. You’re probably overlooking this

33. Is this why you’re stuck

34. The best-kept secret in [topic]

35. It’s simpler than you think

36. This overlooked tip could change the game

37. Want to know the real reason

38. This tiny detail could change everything

39. Here’s what nobody talks about

40. The game-changer nobody’s talking about

41. Here’s why [common advice] doesn’t work

42. I learned this the hard way

43. The shocking truth about [problem]

44. What if you’re missing this

45. Here’s what’s holding you back

46. You’ll never look at [topic] the same way again

47. Is this the reason you’re stuck

48. Don’t make this mistake—it’s too common

49. This will surprise you

50. You won’t believe what happens next

51. Almost everyone’s making this mistake

52. This changes everything—seriously

53. This is the one thing holding you back

54. Ever felt like you’re missing something

55. This could be the missing link

56. You’ll wish you knew this sooner

57. Ready to see [goal] differently

58. Here’s the truth you’ve been avoiding

59. This isn’t what you think it is

60. What’s the biggest myth about [topic]

61. Finally, someone says it—here’s the truth

62. Here’s how the pros really do it

63. This might be all you need

64. This simple hack works like magic

65. Don’t start [goal] without this

66. Here’s what no one tells you

67. One small shift changed it all

68. Struggling? Here’s the solution

69. Why haven’t you tried this yet

70. The #1 mistake everyone makes

71. Just one thing can change it all

72. Here’s the hack you need right now

73. Imagine if it were this simple

74. The breakthrough starts with this

75. The real reason [issue]

76. You won’t believe this works

77. The hidden key to success

78. Nobody ever talks about this shortcut

79. What if the answer was in front of you

80. The one tweak you never thought of

81. This is the biggest myth about [topic]

82. You’ve been doing [task] wrong—here’s why

83. This might be all you need

84. Wondering why you’re not there yet

85. This one idea will blow your mind

86. The answer is simpler than you think

87. Here’s the hack you need right now

88. This small shift could make all the difference

89. Why you need to stop and rethink

90. What if you’re missing this

91. Here’s where most people mess up

92. Finally, someone says it—here’s the truth

93. Here’s the truth about [topic]—brace yourself

94. What’s the one thing holding you back

95. This is what you’ve been overlooking

96. If you knew this, your life would change

97. This could be the shortcut to success

98. It all comes down to this one thing

99. Why nobody talks about this

100. This could be the missing link

Why These Hooks Work

These hooks tap into psychological triggers like curiosity, urgency, and relatability. Phrases like “This one tip changed everything” or “You’re probably overlooking this” create intrigue, encouraging people to stick around to find out more.

Pro Tip: Start Today

Now that you have this list, don’t just save it for later—start implementing it right away. Open up your content drafts, try out a few hooks, and see how they transform your engagement. The best part? With ChatGPT or a CustomGPT, you can automate and streamline the process, so you’re always starting with a strong opening.

Your Turn: Which hook will you try first? Drop your favourite in the comments or share your results after testing them out!

Hi there! Here’s what I created, consumed, and reflected on this week. I hope you find some valuable takeaways to fuel your own creative journey.

🐝 1 Thing I Created This Week

I went live on YouTube again with my cohost, Casey Watkins, to help Syllaby Content Creators build and grow their faceless YouTube channels. We reviewed a few channels and shared some insights that could really help boost your channel’s performance. Here are a few key takeaways:

• Brand Consistency: If you’re building a personal brand, keep your visuals consistent. For instance, if your brand colours are yellow and black, make sure those colours dominate your YouTube thumbnails. It’s a small thing that goes a long way. Check out how Mel Robbins nails this!

• Thumbnail vs. Title Text: Your video title and thumbnail text shouldn’t be the same. The title should concisely explain your content in under 100 characters, while the thumbnail should capture the message in five words or less. Here’s a prompt to try in ChatGPT:

“You are a YouTube thumbnail and copywriting expert. ‘[Your video title]’ is the title of my video. Please write 10 variations of thumbnail titles that perfectly sum up the video and are all 5 words or less.”

• Use Related Videos: When you publish a Short, always select a related video in the settings. This way, YouTube will display it in the footer of the Short, giving viewers an easy path to more of your content and helping grow your viewership.

• Pinned Comments: If you’re directing traffic from YouTube to your website or an affiliate product, pin a comment with that link on each video. Even if you get a ton of comments, your pinned one will stay at the top, boosting the chances of clicks.

Catch the replay of the live session here:

If you’d like your channel critiqued in our next session, fill out this form:
https://forms.gozen.io/RGbt5GuTUMjDdiaXXQhu

🐝 1 Thing I Consumed This Week

I recently started following Ruben Hassid—founder of AI content generator EasyGen and an absolute powerhouse of practical AI insights. Ruben’s content is a great way to stay up to speed on all things AI. Follow him on LinkedIn or Threads here:
https://www.threads.net/@rubenhassid

🐝 1 Thought I Had This Week

Patience is key.

I’ll be honest—my YouTube channel has hit a bit of a rough patch lately. Growth has slowed, and I haven’t quite figured out why. While strategising and experimenting with new approaches, I keep reminding myself to stay patient and stay consistent. The ups and downs are part of the journey, and I’ve learned from other creators that the key is to keep going, especially through slower times.

I’m genuinely enjoying the content I’m creating, and I think that passion is what helps me stay consistent. Even though my channel’s growth isn’t where I’d like it to be, I’m still benefiting from recurring affiliate commissions. If you’re thinking about creating your own YouTube channel, now’s a great time to start. You can try Syllaby for free with a 7-day trial, and if you decide to sign up, use the code ‘CHALLENGE’ to get 25% off. Start here:
https://go.gregbeazley.com/syllabyrocks

Until next week, keep creating and stay curious!

Welcome back to The Beaz! Here’s what I created, consumed, and reflected on this week that I think will bring some value to your journey.

🐝 1 Thing I Created This Week

This week, I went live on YouTube for the second week in a row to share tips for anyone building a faceless YouTube channel. Here are a few insights worth noting:

• Consistency is Key: Regular posting isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for building reach, growing views, gaining subscribers, and even boosting sales.

• SEO is Your Friend: When you post long-form content (1 min+), adding an SEO-optimized description with timestamped chapters can really pay off. This setup increases the chances of your video showing up in Google search results, driving more traffic to your channel.

I’ll be back with more insights next week—stay tuned!

🐝 1 Thing I Consumed This Week

Do you know how to speak Gen Z?

If not, you’re in good company. But here’s a fun solution: check out the GENZ TRANSLATOR (it’s free and available here). This little tool can help you “rizz up” your lingo so you don’t sound like a relic when talking to the youths of today. Just type in what you want to say, and it’ll give you the Gen Z translation. Give it a try—it might just save you from sounding sus!

🐝 1 Thought I Had This Week

Start now. It’s free.

This week, I received a simple yet powerful email from marketing guru Louis Grenier, and the message was this: Just start.

With so many free tools and resources available now, there’s never been a better time to take action. Want to build software? AI can practically do it for you. Want to create content? There are endless resources to help. The only question is: When will you decide today is the day?

For years, I put off launching a YouTube channel. But recently, I started finding traction by taking consistent action—and it’s paying off. Now, with the help of Syllaby, I have a growing YouTube channel with 1.6K subscribers and close to $200/month in recurring revenue. If you’re interested, check out my Step-by-Step Guide to getting started or explore what Syllaby can do for you.

Until next week, stay curious and keep creating!

Creating a YouTube channel is easier than you might think, and yes, you can do it without ever showing your face! Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide on how to set up your channel and start posting videos using Syllaby, a handy tool that makes creating faceless videos a breeze.

Step 1: Set Up Your YouTube Channel

1. Go to YouTube: Open YouTube and sign in with your Google account. If you don’t have one, you can create it for free.

2. Create Your Channel: Click on your profile picture in the top right corner, then select "Your Channel." From there, click "Create Channel."

3. Add Basic Info: Pick a name for your channel. Since this will be a faceless channel, choose something that reflects your topic or niche. For example, “Tech Talk” or “Cooking With Class.”

4. Customise Your Channel: Add a profile picture (it can be your logo or something related to your niche) and a banner image. This helps make your channel look more professional. Create it using Canva. It’s easy and free.

   🔥HOT TIP: don’t spend too long on designing a logo and banner. What it looks like is not as important as your video content.

5. Write a Channel Description: In the “About” section, write a little about your channel and what viewers can expect. Keep it friendly and simple. Terrible at writing these things? Let ChatGPT to it for you.

Step 2: Plan Your First Video with Syllaby

1. Log into Syllaby: Head to Syllaby and log into your account.

2. Choose Your Topic: Decide on a topic you want to make a video about. Syllaby is great for finding popular topics that will attract viewers. Think about what you know or what people often ask about in your niche.

3. Generate Video Script: Using Syllaby, you can create a script for your video. Syllaby’s AI will help generate a script that sounds natural and engaging. This script will be the “story” of your video.

4. Add Voiceover: Syllaby offers AI-generated voiceovers, so you don’t have to record your own voice if you’re not comfortable with that. Choose a voice style that matches your topic.

Step 3: Create Your Faceless Video with Syllaby

The Basic Steps To Create A Faceless Video With Syllaby Are:

1. Use Syllaby’s AI Script Wizard: Syllaby provides an in-built wizard that creates your video script to the length you desire.

2. Adjust Video Settings: such as AI Visual Style, Caption style, background music, video effects, etc.

3. Click Generate Video: creating the video can take a few minutes to complete.

4. Review Your Video: Watch the video once it’s compiled to make sure everything flows well. Syllaby’s tools make it easy to adjust things if needed.

5. Publish Your Video: select YouTube and any other social platform you’d like to publish to. Add the video details, such as description, tags, visibility, etc. Then click ‘Publish Video’. Within a minute your very first faceless video will be published to YouTube.

Step 4: Repeat the Process!

Creating faceless videos with Syllaby is quick and easy, so you can build a library of videos in no time. Consistency is key on YouTube, so aim to post regularly, even if it’s once a week.

Ready to start your YouTube journey? With just 30 minutes a day, you can build a channel and start growing an audience without ever stepping in front of a camera. Just follow these steps, and you’ll be well on your way to creating engaging, faceless videos that viewers will love.

GET STARTED HERE 

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Recently, I was asked a simple yet powerful question: "Why do you want to be a content creator?" 

My answer?

Content creation has become the best thing I’ve done for myself this year.

At the end of July 2024, I started using a tool called Syllaby, which allows me to create faceless YouTube videos using AI-generated images and voiceovers. It's been an incredible journey—creating almost 200 videos in just a few months, gaining over 264K views, 1.6K subscribers, and even generating passive income—all while juggling a full-time job, freelancing, family life, and preparing for a big move to Australia!

But what really drove me to stick with content creation wasn’t just the numbers or the extra income. It was about personal development and transforming a simple hobby into something valuable. Syllaby allowed me to take action, dodging any fears I had about being in front of the camera. As I’ve grown in this space, I’ve discovered how much I enjoy helping others take their first steps into content creation and passive income.

If I can do it, so can you.

Get started here: https://go.gregbeazley.com/syllabyrocks

Use SYLLABY25 to get 25% discount on all plans.

HOT TIP: If you’re serious about incorporating Syllaby into your content journey, then I’d recommend you apply the discount code to an annual plan, because you’ll only get 25% off the first month on the monthly plans.

Hey there!

At the end of July 2024, I started using an incredible tool called Syllaby, which has completely changed how I approach content creation. Syllaby is a content workflow tool that lets you create faceless videos using AI image and voiceover generation.

Since launching a brand new YouTube channel, Halfway to Nerdom, I’ve created:

• 194 videos,

• gained 264,000 views,

• attracted 1,600 subscribers, and even

• generated almost $200 in monthly recurring revenue.

All of this, while managing a full-time job, freelancing clients, my wife's art business, and the daily adventures of parenting an energetic 3-year-old. Oh, and did I mention we’re preparing to relocate back to Australia before the end of the year? Life is BUSY.

Yet, despite the chaos, I’ve been able to consistently create and publish videos every day—and here’s the kicker—it only takes me 30 minutes a night to create and schedule 2-3 videos using Syllaby. I’ve learned so much about YouTube content strategies and AI along the way, and I’ve been actively sharing what I’ve learned with the Syllaby community to help others on their journeys.

I’ve tried side hustle hobbies in the past, but nothing ever stuck. This time, it’s different. I genuinely enjoy creating content, and I believe that's the key. When you enjoy the process, success becomes a natural byproduct. And that’s exactly what motivated me to start this newsletter. I’m confident I can help others who are looking to explore side hustle hobbies that actually generate passive income without eating up hours of your day.

If you’re camera-shy—this is perfect for you! You can create engaging, faceless videos about a topic you're passionate about, and there’s an audience out there who will love it. It works, and it works well.

Join me on this journey as I share how you can create your own money-making YouTube channel in just 30 minutes a day.

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