I Tried So Many YouTube Tools… Here’s What I’m Keeping (& Drooping) in 2026: Creator Chat

I'm so excited to start this creator chat series with you all. We are kicking it off with a discussion about tools for YouTube growth that we are keeping or getting rid of in 2026. Amazon Calendar- https://amzn.to/3PAZScL ─────────────── 📈 YOUTUBE GROWTH TIPS → Watch the full playlist:    • YouTube Growth Tips   📷 BEGINNER-FRIENDLY CAMERA GEAR → Amazon Creator Picks: https://amzn.to/4doU8sV 🎶 MUSIC FOR CREATORS → Epidemic Sound – Try 7 Days Free: https://share.epidemicsound.com/1lg319 (After the free trial, cancel anytime or subscribe — using my link supports the channel!) 🔧 TOOLS I USE TO GROW → TubeBuddy – Try FREE for 30 Days: https://www.tubebuddy.com/freetrial?a... → Editing: Final Cut Pro → DJI Osmo Pocket 3 – https://amzn.to/4aXMTqq Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:16 Welcome to Creator Chats 2:21 What21 I'm Keeping in 2026 7:53 What I'm NOT Keeping/Using ─────────────── 📺 WATCH NEXT: → YouTube Hasn't Changed My Life –    • YOUTUBE HASN'T CHANGED MY LIFE..Yet! How I...   → Post Consistently on YouTube –    • POST CONTENT CONSISTENTLY ON YOUTUBE: How ...   → Go From 0 to 500 Subscribers –    • 3 TIPS TO *realistically* GROW YOUR YOUTUB...   → Monetization Journey Playlist:    • Journey to Monetization: How Long Will it ...   ─────────────── 🛍️ SHOP MY FAVORITES → Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/naturalniche → LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Natur... ─────────────── 📩 BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY: → [email protected] 📦 PR & MAILING ADDRESS: Nichole Logan 5115 W. Wadley, Suite C-153 Midland, TX 79707 🎥 MAIN CHANNEL: →    / @naturalnichetv   ─────────────── 📲 LET’S CONNECT Instagram:   / naturalnichetv   TikTok:   / naturalnichetv   ─────────────── ⚠️ AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission (at no cost to you) if you purchase through them. Thank you for supporting the journey and helping me keep this channel running! ─────────────── 💬 ABOUT THIS CHANNEL I’m Nichole — a full-time teacher, solo mom, and content creator on a mission to build a life I never imagined. This channel documents the real-time process of growing multiple streams of income, navigating YouTube, and pursuing purpose one upload at a time. ✨ Mission: I believe in sharing the truth behind the numbers, the growth, and the grind — so more creators can see what’s possible. I hope this channel encourages you to bet on yourself and build something that truly reflects your purpose. #MonetizationJourney #NicholeYvonne #SmallYouTuberTips #ContentCreatorLife