How Essential Craftsman Turned Blacksmith & Construction Experience into Purpose Driven Content Receiving Millions of YouTube Views with Nate Wadsworth

<p>Since 2016, Essential Craftsman has continued to build its brand largely through video content. Their videos have received tens of millions of views, inspiring hundreds of thousands of people to think differently about work, tools, and craftsmanship.</p><p>Listen in as Nate shares the story behind Essential Craftsman and a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of its entertaining and educational videos. He breaks down common myths about building a strong brand and a large audience online, and explains why content creation is one of the best ways to inspire and provide value to the next generation of tradespeople.</p><p><strong>Topics Discussed:</strong></p><ul><li>[01:56] The power of branding and marketing via video</li><li>[09:48] Creating video content without being “tech savvy”</li><li>[14:49] Why Nate and Scott started making training videos</li><li>[22:12] Overcoming fear of criticism from putting out content</li><li>[25:34] Nate and Scott’s initial goal for their brand</li><li>[31:16] Deciding which footage to cut and which to keep</li><li>[33:43] How the next five years will look for Essential Craftsman</li><li>[38:51] Why you don’t need to be a big name to been seen as an authority</li><li>[41:10] How to build your followership organically</li><li>[45:42] About Reddit and dealing with internet hate</li><li>[49:10] Inspiring young people to go into the trades</li><li>[55:05] How Scott regards Nate’s success</li><li>[58:32] The rewards and challenges of working in a family business</li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Nate Wadsworth & Essential Craftsman:</strong></p><ul><li>Website - <a href="https://essentialcraftsman.com/">https://essentialcraftsman.com/</a></li><li>Podcast - <a href="https://essentialcraftsman.podbean.com/">https://essentialcraftsman.podbean.com/</a></li><li>YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzr30osBdTmuFUS8IfXtXmg">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzr30osBdTmuFUS8IfXtXmg</a></li><li>Podcast - <a href="https://essentialcraftsman.com/podcast">https://essentialcraftsman