Putting Nate Garner's Online Course To The Test
Kurtis Conner・2 minutes read
Gen Z is increasingly interested in becoming YouTubers, while mainstream celebrities are moving to online platforms; however, exploitation of young creators is prevalent, as seen in Nate's controversial breakup videos and promotional tactics for his "Secrets to Fame" program. Despite following the program's guidelines, the narrator's viral video experiment with Maxine yields minimal success, highlighting the absence of shortcuts to YouTube fame.
Insights
- Exploitation of young aspiring individuals by profit-seekers in the YouTube industry is prevalent, as highlighted by Curtis' childhood experience, shedding light on the darker side of pursuing online fame.
- The Secrets to Fame program, promoted by Nate Garner, promises viral success through questionable tactics and exaggerated claims, ultimately revealing that genuine success on YouTube requires more than just following a formula or purchasing a course.
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Recent questions
How do mainstream celebrities utilize YouTube?
They transition to YouTube for online fame.
What is the impact of exploitation on aspiring individuals?
Profit-seekers often exploit young aspiring individuals.
How did Nate Garner utilize breakup videos?
Nate Garner used breakup videos for promotion.
What is the narrator's experience with the "Secrets to Fame" program?
The narrator faced payment issues and doubts about the program.
What was the outcome of the narrator's viral video experiment?
The video only garnered 12 views, leading to a realization about YouTube success.
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Summary
00:00
YouTube's Influence on Gen Z Aspirations
- Being a YouTuber is a popular career choice for Gen Z, with one in three aspiring to be one.
- Mainstream celebrities are transitioning to YouTube, blurring the lines between traditional and online fame.
- Exploitation of young aspiring individuals by profit-seekers is common, as seen in Curtis' childhood experience.
- Nate Garner, an ex-Viner turned vlogger, faced scrutiny for his breakup videos with Carissa Duncan.
- Nate and Carissa posted nine breakup videos, each answering a single question, garnering a total of 5.5 million views.
- Audience reactions to the breakup videos were mixed, with some expressing sadness and others criticizing Nate's dominance in the videos.
- A study revealed that Nate spoke for 80% of the time in the videos, overshadowing Carissa's contributions.
- Nate used the breakup videos as a platform to promote his online course, "Secrets to Fame," which teaches viral YouTube success.
- Nate's promotional tactics for "Secrets to Fame" were deemed arrogant and unlikable by viewers.
- Nate's exaggerated claims in promotional ads, including false statements about his success and tour experiences, raised doubts about the course's credibility.
12:34
"Questionable Program Promises Viral Fame Secrets"
- While scripting a video, the narrator attempted to purchase the "Secrets to Fame" program but encountered payment issues and discovered the program had disappeared from the website.
- Despite unsuccessful attempts to contact support, the narrator connected with a YouTuber named Michael, who shared his login credentials for the program.
- The basic program, available for $1, offers fundamental information on starting a YouTube channel, including camera and lighting tips.
- The narrator questions the program's value, as similar information is freely available on YouTube.
- The expert program, priced at $200, promises to teach essential, secretive content for creating viral videos.
- The narrator criticizes the program's emphasis on upgrading to the expert level for crucial information.
- The program claims that following its rules guarantees viral success, a statement the narrator finds dubious.
- The program advises stealing viral video ideas from successful creators, a tactic the narrator deems unethical.
- The narrator conducts an experiment with a friend, Maxine, to create a viral video using the program's techniques.
- Maxine and the narrator plan a video based on the concept of "How I Used to Do My Makeup vs. Now," inspired by successful YouTube trends.
25:41
YouTube Brand Management: Secrets of Fame Disappointment
- The individual plans to create a YouTube account for someone, potentially acting as their brand manager.
- They provide Maxine with insights from the Secrets of Fame program to implement while filming a video.
- Maxine sends the footage for editing, which includes adding elements to enhance its potential virality.
- The video editing process involves following Nate's guidance, including adding an old Vine meme.
- A trailer is created for the video, with a link provided in the description for viewers.
- The thumbnail creation process involves following Nate's rules of using colors, big emojis, and crazy faces.
- The final thumbnail is crafted with saturated and desaturated elements to enhance appeal.
- The video is uploaded with high hopes for virality, following the Secrets of Fame program's instructions.
- After 72 hours, the video only garners 12 views and two subscribers, leading to a realization that there are no shortcuts to YouTube success.
