YouTube Has Lost Its Way

Devin Robbins shares his perspective on the current state of YouTube and the major shifts shaping the creator economy. In this solo episode, Devin breaks down the growing tension between creators and the platform, the algorithm dilemma, and why YouTube continues to prioritize Shorts as the platform evolves. He also dives into the current state of YouTube, how creators can adapt to constant changes, the rules for succeeding in today’s landscape, and what the future of the platform could look like for the next generation of creators. Devin mentioned the YouTube Master Rulebook during the episode for anyone interested: https://www.meplusmachine.com/product... Timecodes: 00:00 - Is YouTube in Trouble? 1:28 - The Algorithm Dilemma 4:01 - Creators vs The Platform 6:06 - Why Prioritize Shorts? 8:27 - The Current State of YT 10:31 - Adapting To These Changes 14:07 - Rules For Success 16:55 - Looking Towards the Future 17:58 - Outro Stay Connected: If you enjoyed this episode, follow Gimbal, share it with a friend, and make sure to subscribe so you never miss new conversations! Meet our Hosts: Follow Devin Robbins on Instagram:   / devinrobbins   Follow Olina Cavedoni on LinkedIn:   / olina-cavedoni   Our Social Channels: Follow Gimbal Podcast on Instagram:   / gimbalpodcast   Follow Gimbal Podcast on X: https://x.com/GimbalPodcast Follow Gimbal Podcast on TikTok:   / gimbalpodcast   Listen to Gimbal Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3IzrPy2... Listen to Gimbal Podcast on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...