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How to Create Hooks Consistently like Mr. Beast #2377
February 22, 2023

In episode #2377, we talk about how to create hooks consistently. A good hook is the only “best practice” that actually matters when it comes to creating compelling content. Mr. Beast is a great example of this. With 129 million subscribers, he is one of the most-followed YouTubers of all time, and it’s well-known that there is a strict formula to his success. Today, we take a look at how Mr. Beast hooks his audience, how you can draw inspiration from his content without copying it, tools you can use to help you level up your titles, and more!
TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[00:20] Today’s topic: How to Create Hooks Consistently like Mr. Beast.

[00:50] Why does Mr. Beast scrape videos if they aren’t “good enough.”

[01:40] How to benefit from reading content that has done really well on social.

[02:43] Tips for learning and drawing inspiration from others without plagiarizing.

[03:23] Why do you have to constantly come up with new ideas?

[03:42] Tools you can use to find the most viral tweets, LinkedIn posts, and more.

[04:15] Why your audience has already lost interest if you’re not creating amazing hooks?

[04:45] How you can test your hooks on drunk people in a bar.

[05:18] That’s it for today! Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe!

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Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Lex Fridman Interview with Mr. Beast

BuzzSumo

UberSuggest

Tribescaler

Shield App

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