ravsau/youtuber-skills

mrbeast-packaging

The MrBeast pre-production method: conceive title + thumbnail BEFORE filming. Generate 50+ packaging concepts, rank by potential, then build the video to match. Use before recording any video.

outlier-hunter

Find outlier videos (3x+ above channel average) across niches. Extract the FORMAT, not the topic. Adapt with your brand voice. MrBeast's 'copy with taste' method. Use when hunting for video ideas.

production-ops

Production systems from MrBeast's handbook and Paddy Galloway's 12-month plan. A/B/C player hiring, 100 ideas/week brainstorming, bottleneck management, weekly process. Use when setting up or auditing your content production system.

retention-surgeon

Diagnose retention problems using benchmarks, identify which of the 4 curve shapes you have, recommend cutting patterns, and fix the first 30 seconds. Use when a video underperforms or when editing.

script-hook-framework

Write YouTube scripts using George Blackman's Target-Transformation-Stakes hook + Setup-Tension-Payoff body structure. Mini-payoffs every 60-90 seconds. Use when scripting any video.

thumbnail-psychology

Generate a research-backed thumbnail design brief. Faces (+35-50% CTR), 4 words max (+30% CTR), high contrast (+20-40% CTR), dark mode optimized. Use when planning thumbnails for a video.

title-formula

Generate 10+ YouTube title options using Jake Thomas's 3 Click Triggers, IMPACT framework, and 7 proven formulas. Scores each title for CTR potential. Use when naming a video or brainstorming packaging.

virality-gate

Pre-publish quality gate with 8 checks every video must pass. Kill weak videos before they hurt your channel. Based on MrBeast, Paddy Galloway, and algorithm research. Use before publishing any video.

algorithm-2026

Optimize a video or channel strategy for the 2026 YouTube algorithm. Satisfaction > watch time. Series prioritized. Shorts decoupled. Use when planning content strategy or diagnosing why videos aren't getting picked up.

monetization-stack

Build a creator revenue stack beyond AdSense. Frameworks from Colin & Samir, Roberto Blake, Ali Abdaal, Derral Eves. Platform ownership > marketplace splits. Use when planning how to make money from your channel.

seo-discovery

YouTube SEO: keyword placement in first 40 chars, description optimization, search vs browse strategy. 35% of YouTube traffic comes from search. Small channels can outrank large ones. Use when optimizing a video for discovery.

shorts-strategy

Decide when to use Shorts vs long-form. Shorts = discovery ($0.01-0.06 RPM). Long-form = revenue ($1-30 RPM). Both = 3x subscriber growth. Use when planning content mix or considering Shorts.