Send us Fan MailGet vidIQ Boost for an exclusive price! https://vidiq.com/podcastWant a 1 on 1 coach? https://vidiq.ink/theboost1on1Join our Discord! https://www.vidiq.com/discordWatch the video: https://youtu.be/_kUOrWhNynwWe sit down with Jared Owen to unpack how a 3D animation channel earns 500M+ views by focusing on evergreen “how it works” topics instead of trend chasing. We dig into his full-time leap, the real time cost of high-end animation, and the systems he is building to ship faster without losing quality. • building 3D “how things work” videos with Blender and a free learning path • finding evergreen topics that keep getting suggested years later • learning from early algorithm wins and avoiding event-based ideas that fade • quitting a stable job with a one-year financial runway and strict budgeting • handling AdSense volatility and deciding when sponsor deals truly fit • grading yourself as a business owner and balancing creation with operations • speeding up production with contractors, better rendering capacity, and automation • using AI for coding tools and research while double-checking every claim • getting NASA-style expert feedback to protect accuracy and credibility • planning videos with thumbnails, retention, and audience expectations in mind

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