This week's guest is Nick Andrews, a semi-retired entrepreneur who runs the 'Sports Card Madness' YouTube channel and podcast, focusing on sports card collecting. Nick shares his journey from starting the podcast with basic equipment to optimizing videos and thumbnails, leveraging YouTube and community-building strategies, and monetizing through affiliate marketing. About Nick Nick is a semi-retired Entrepreneur that now spends his time investing in companies and running a Sports Card podcast and YouTube channel (Sports Card Madness) Elevate Your YouTube Success with TubeBuddy: Experience the Power of TubeBuddy with a Free 30-Day Trial. YouTube Creator Community Discord: Private Creator Discord, Mastermind Call, and Extra Podcast Episodes. Entrepreneurs Minute is my weekly newsletter. It's A behind-the-scenes look at what I'm thinking and experiencing each week, and I share anything I find valuable for creators. One-On-One YouTube Coaching With Dusty On Fiverr, you can quickly and easily hire skilled freelance professionals for various projects. Connect With Anderson Here: YouTube Channel /// Website Dusty's Recommended YouTube Gear: 🎥 Camera | 🎙️ Microphone | 🎤 Audio Interface | 🎧 Headphones Connect With Dusty Online: 💡Personal Website | 🧠Twitter (X) | 📸Instagram | 🧑‍Creator Community Discord Show Rundown: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:53 Show Sponsorship and Community Engagement 02:09 Guest Introduction: Nick Andrews 02:50 Nick's YouTube Journey and Strategies 17:35 Monetization and Affiliate Marketing Insights 24:38 AI Tools and Future Plans 28:04 Final Thoughts and Advice