Episode #156. The Rookie Mistakes of a YouTube Beginner

Written By Dianne Glavaš

If you're planning to start a YouTube channel in 2026, want to grow your current channel or want to understand the YouTube algorithm in 2026, start with understanding the mistakes YouTube beginners make.

After publishing 150+ YouTube and podcast episodes, I’m sharing the 3 rookie errors I made early on YouTube and the strategies that actually would have helped me grow my channel quicker.

If you want to build a personal brand, launch a YouTube channel or podcast in 2026 and create content that stands out in a competitive creator economy, let’s talk:

-What you need to know before you start a YouTube channel in 2026.

-How to actually get lucky with the YouTube algorithm.

-The truth about quantity vs quality for YouTube growth-The fastest way to grow on YouTube as a beginner

-How to fail fast to speed up your success on YouTube

-How to build a sustainable personal brand through content

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Dianne Glavaš

Personal brand coach, consultant and speaker for executives, emerging leaders and business owners. I’m based in Adelaide, and am available online Australia-wide. Use personal branding to differentiate your trusted brand in the marketplace and build industry influence.

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