YouTube: How to Start and Get Found in 2026

## 🎥 YouTube Made Simple: How to Start and Get Found in 2026

This is a hybrid event, inperson and on Zoom. To register for Zoom, go to our eventbrite page here.

Thinking about starting a YouTube channel—but not sure where to begin?
You’re not alone. Most people get stuck before they even upload their first video. In this hands-on session, we’ll walk you through everything you need to go from zero to live on YouTube—step by step.
Whether you’re a business owner, podcaster, or creator, this session will show you how to start the right way—without overwhelm.

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## 🚀 What You’ll Learn

We’re going all the way back to basics and building from there:

• How to set up a Google (Gmail) account if you don’t already have one
• How to access and navigate YouTube Studio
• How to create your YouTube channel from scratch
• How to upload channel branding (banner, profile image, description)
• How to create and upload your first video
• The key elements that help your videos get found (titles, thumbnails, keywords)
• Simple ways to use AI tools to speed up your workflow

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## 🎯 Who This Is For

• Beginners who haven’t started yet
• Podcasters who want to add video
• Business owners who want visibility online
• Creators who feel stuck or overwhelmed

No tech experience required—we’ll keep it simple and practical.

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## 💡 Why This Matters

In 2026, YouTube is one of the top discovery engines—not just for viewers, but for AI tools like ChatGPT.
If you want to be found online, YouTube is no longer optional.

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## 🤝 Bonus: Community + Support

You’ll also get access to our growing community of creators so you can:

• Ask questions
• Stay accountable
• Keep moving forward after the session

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Stop overthinking it. Let’s get you started.
👉 Reserve your spot now.

About the presenters:
Our guest this month is Robert Tuchman, a serial entrepreneur who has spent my career building, scaling, and selling companies in sports, media, and technology. He also hosted Entrepreneur's How Success Happens podcast for four years.
Today, I’m Co-Founder of Amaze Media Labs, one of the fastest-growing content and technology firms in audio and video. Amaze Media Labs owns AudienceLift.com, the industry’s leading Podcast (audio) and YouTube (video) audience growth platform, built to solve the biggest challenge in audio and video—discoverability and growth. Audiencelift guarantees verified downloads, subscriber growth, and targeted reach through proprietary technology we developed that is now trusted by major media companies, brands, and creators.
Over his career, he's founded three companies that earned a spot on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing private companies, with two previous successful exits:
1. Tuchman Sports Enterprises (TSE) – Acquired by private equity firm Pfingsten Partners. I helped to acquire other companies to join us and then through acquisition the entire organization was sold to WME and its NFL On Location business.
2. Goviva – This company was acquired by Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
Both companies were leaders in experiential marketing, creating premium sports and entertainment experiences that included creator talent focused with a focus on event marketing projects for Fortune 500 clients such as American Express, Salesforce, SAP, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Budweiser, and Google.
In addition to building businesses, I really enjoyed hosting HSH and getting to learn from some of the most successful entrepreneurs including Arthur Blank, Danny Meyer, Kendra Scott, Chip Wilson, and Sarah Jessica Parker. I’ve authored two books on entrepreneurship and passion-driven business: 100 Sporting Events You Must See Live and Young Guns: The Fearless Entrepreneur’s Guide to Chasing Your Dreams and Breaking Out on Your Own.
I’m most committed to impact beyond business. For over 20 years, He's served on the boards of New York Edge, supporting 40,000 underserved students in NYC, and the ALS Association Greater New York Chapter, helping to advance research and patient care.
At my core, I love building businesses around what I’m passionate about—scaling them through creativity, technology, and execution—and creating opportunities that make a lasting impact and most importantly create jobs for people.

Sonia Satra is an entrepreneur, wellness expert, and a former soap opera star who helps creators and business owners build clarity, confidence, and sustainability. A community builder and video presentation skills coach, Sonia brings a creator-centered perspective to podcasting.
She focuses on audience connection, creator mindset, consistency, and building podcasts that align with long-term business and personal goals.

Elizabeth Gearhart, Ph.D. is the founder of Gear Media Studios, a podcast production studio and consulting firm. She is a podcast and radio show host, podcast marketing consultant, speaker, and Chief Marketing Officer at Gearhart Law. With a Ph.D. research background, Elizabeth specializes in translating complex technology—including artificial intelligence—into clear, actionable strategies for creators and businesses.

Melissa Cooke manages the Podcast & YouTube Creators Facebook group and is also the founder of Wabi Sabi Wonder. Melissa Cooke is a seasoned world explorer and passionate advocate for solo female travel. With decades of experience exploring over 100 countries and every U.S. state, she has transformed her love of exploration into a successful career as the author of travel guides designed to empower and inspire solo travelers. Her work provides practical advice, tailored tips, cultural insights, and confidence-building strategies for navigating the world independently.
Recognizing a need for resources tailored to women hesitant about venturing out on their own, Melissa draws on her extensive travel experience to address common fears and challenges. Through her guidebooks, articles, and talks, she equips readers with the tools to overcome uncertainty, navigate unfamiliar destinations, and make the most of their journeys.
Melissa’s approach is rooted in creating a personal and supportive connection with her audience. She writes as though planning a trip for a close friend, sharing essential tips and uncovering magical, must-see experiences that leave lasting impressions. Her work inspires women to rediscover their independence, embrace new adventures, and build lifelong memories with confidence and excitement. Through her platform, Melissa has become a trusted voice for solo female travelers worldwide.
Come to Melissa when you need an experienced travel writer, motivational speaker, and storyteller.