I interviewed Marques Brownlee aka @mkbhd about how he built his empire, his creative process, and unveiling his first products with Ridge. Thanks to Shopify for sponsoring: https://shopify.com/youshaei and thanks Eleven Labs for dubbing: https://elevenlabs.io/dubbing

Join my newsletter for latest creator news & tips: https://created.news

Join my Discord of 4,500 creators helping each other grow: https://www.discord.gg/created

We also discussed Marques’ influence as a tech reviewer with the news about his Fisker Ocean and Humane Ai Pin reviews, the plans and products he’s launching with Ridge, and Marques’ process for making videos that get millions of views like Using Apple Vision Pro, Driving Tesla Cybertruck, and Reviewing Every iPhone ever.

Subscribe for more videos ► https://bit.ly/YouTubeYoushaei

Thanks to Parlay Studios for the space: https://www.parlaystudios.com/

Thanks to David Hausen and the team at Surreel for filming: https://www.surreel.com/

0:00 - 2:13 The Most Powerful Man in Tech
2:13 - 3:45 Inside MKBHD's Inbox & Deciding What To Review
3:45 - 6:28 Power, Responsibility & Conflicts of Interest
6:28 - 8:24 MKBHD’s Income Breakdown
8:24 - 9:22 Marques’ Advice For New YouTubers
9:22 - 12:24 Risks of Speaking Truth to Power
12:24 - 14:51 How does Marques produce so much?
14:51 - 19:10 Closer Look at MKBHD's Creative Process
19:10 - 23:30 How Marques Scripts His Videos
23:30 - 25:44 Most Expensive Videos
25:44 - 27:17 Where Marques Finds Inspiration
27:17 - 29:57 Science of MKBHD Thumbnails
29:57 - 31:20 Selling the MKBHD channel
31:20 - 33:33 Balancing YouTube & Personal Life (Cont.)
33:33 - 34:33 Favorite Productivity Apps
34:33 - 38:05 How MKBHD Uses AI...Actually
38:05 - 41:14 If you were CEO...
41:14 - 43:02 The $1M Tweet
43:02 - 46:09 Why MKBHD Joined Ridge & Deal Specifics
46:09 - 49:15 Ripple Effect on other YouTubers
49:15 - 57:59 New Products, Content & Next Chapter

#MarquesBrownlee #Marques #MKBHD #Waveform #wfvrm #creator #youtube #youtuber #cybertruck #apple #samsung #google #thestudio #ultimatefrisbee #ultimate #VR #applevisionpro #humane #humaneaipin #iphone #Tesla #roadster #tech #review #techreview #oneplus #oneplus12 #samsunggalaxy #smartphone #macbook #macbookpro #iphonepro #ridge #ridgewallet #everydaycarry

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PAST EPISODES:
► I asked MrBeast to roast his own videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiwxm66BeGo&t=0s
► 72 Hours with MrBeast, Dude Perfect and Danny Duncan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbRkoiQEcv8&t=0s
► I asked MrBeast how to grow on YouTube in 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDWxyxj7cR0&t=0s
► Why Smosh Sold for $0...Then Paid Millions To Buy It Back: https://youtu.be/slCoiXKVcBQ
► Inside Smosh's Epic New Studio: https://youtu.be/QRlwuQJH90I
► Why YouTube's Biggest Star Quit (Liza Koshy interview) https://youtu.be/vjI_ZhCHDnU
► 24 Hours with Danny Duncan (The $150M YouTuber Building A City): https://youtu.be/TndWQw05wsA
► The Untold Story of Danny Duncan: YouTube's $150M Bad Boy (Interview): https://youtu.be/RmGapJohvHg
► ex-YouTube Employee Exposes How To Grow On YouTube: https://youtu.be/rF3vlZqL544

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CREATOR TOOLS:
► .Store: https://go.store/jonyoushaei
► Descript: https://www.descript.com
► OpusClip: https://bit.ly/3sNXpjQ
► Notion: https://bit.ly/3KwpLU0
► UScreen: https://www.uscreen.tv/

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GEAR:
► Microphone: https://amzn.to/2ULckY7
► Lights: https://amzn.to/2YzwaGX
► Tripod: https://amzn.to/2YxiHQ1
► Camera: https://amzn.to/30HvSAD
► Backdrop: https://amzn.to/3hrV7N9
► Backdrop Mount: https://amzn.to/37uDurg
► More recommendations on my Amazon store: www.amazon.com/shop/youshaei

If you buy and have any questions on set up, feel free to comment or DM me.

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ABOUT JON:

One of few marketers to work at both YouTube and Instagram, Jon Youshaei has been featured in Business Insider, Time, and Inc Magazine and known as the "Creators' Creator"

During five years at YouTube, Jon was Head of Creator Product Marketing where he worked with YouTube's top creators and brands to grow their audience and their incomes. During three years at Instagram, Jon helped build their creator team to empower even more creators to grow and monetize.

Now a creator himself, Jon has garnered 700K+ followers, 300M+ views, and has interviewed Logan Paul, Paris Hilton, Terry Crews, Charli D'Amelio, Danny Duncan, Mark Rober, and more. He's been sponsored by top brands like American Express, HubSpot, Fiverr, and Microsoft and got signed by CAA.

I interviewed Marques Brownlee aka @mkbhd about how he built his empire, his creative process, and unveiling his first products with Ridge. Thanks to Shopify for sponsoring: https://shopify.com/youshaei and thanks Eleven Labs for dubbing: https://elevenlabs.io/dubbing

Join my newsletter for latest creator news & tips: https://created.news

Join my Discord of 4,500 creators helping each other grow: https://www.discord.gg/created

We also discussed Marques’ influence as a tech reviewer with the news about his Fisker Ocean and Humane Ai Pin reviews, the plans and products he’s launching with Ridge, and Marques’ process for making videos that get millions of views like Using Apple Vision Pro, Driving Tesla Cybertruck, and Reviewing Every iPhone ever.

Subscribe for more videos ► https://bit.ly/YouTubeYoushaei

Thanks to Parlay Studios for the space: https://www.parlaystudios.com/

Thanks to David Hausen and the team at Surreel for filming: https://www.surreel.com/

0:00 - 2:13 The Most Powerful Man in Tech
2:13 - 3:45 Inside MKBHD's Inbox & Deciding What To Review
3:45 - 6:28 Power, Responsibility & Conflicts of Interest
6:28 - 8:24 MKBHD’s Income Breakdown
8:24 - 9:22 Marques’ Advice For New YouTubers
9:22 - 12:24 Risks of Speaking Truth to Power
12:24 - 14:51 How does Marques produce so much?
14:51 - 19:10 Closer Look at MKBHD's Creative Process
19:10 - 23:30 How Marques Scripts His Videos
23:30 - 25:44 Most Expensive Videos
25:44 - 27:17 Where Marques Finds Inspiration
27:17 - 29:57 Science of MKBHD Thumbnails
29:57 - 31:20 Selling the MKBHD channel
31:20 - 33:33 Balancing YouTube & Personal Life (Cont.)
33:33 - 34:33 Favorite Productivity Apps
34:33 - 38:05 How MKBHD Uses AI...Actually
38:05 - 41:14 If you were CEO...
41:14 - 43:02 The $1M Tweet
43:02 - 46:09 Why MKBHD Joined Ridge & Deal Specifics
46:09 - 49:15 Ripple Effect on other YouTubers
49:15 - 57:59 New Products, Content & Next Chapter

#MarquesBrownlee #Marques #MKBHD #Waveform #wfvrm #creator #youtube #youtuber #cybertruck #apple #samsung #google #thestudio #ultimatefrisbee #ultimate #VR #applevisionpro #humane #humaneaipin #iphone #Tesla #roadster #tech #review #techreview #oneplus #oneplus12 #samsunggalaxy #smartphone #macbook #macbookpro #iphonepro #ridge #ridgewallet #everydaycarry

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PAST EPISODES:
► I asked MrBeast to roast his own videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiwxm66BeGo&t=0s
► 72 Hours with MrBeast, Dude Perfect and Danny Duncan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbRkoiQEcv8&t=0s
► I asked MrBeast how to grow on YouTube in 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDWxyxj7cR0&t=0s
► Why Smosh Sold for $0...Then Paid Millions To Buy It Back: https://youtu.be/slCoiXKVcBQ
► Inside Smosh's Epic New Studio: https://youtu.be/QRlwuQJH90I
► Why YouTube's Biggest Star Quit (Liza Koshy interview) https://youtu.be/vjI_ZhCHDnU
► 24 Hours with Danny Duncan (The $150M YouTuber Building A City): https://youtu.be/TndWQw05wsA
► The Untold Story of Danny Duncan: YouTube's $150M Bad Boy (Interview): https://youtu.be/RmGapJohvHg
► ex-YouTube Employee Exposes How To Grow On YouTube: https://youtu.be/rF3vlZqL544

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CREATOR TOOLS:
► .Store: https://go.store/jonyoushaei
► Descript: https://www.descript.com
► OpusClip: https://bit.ly/3sNXpjQ
► Notion: https://bit.ly/3KwpLU0
► UScreen: https://www.uscreen.tv/

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GEAR:
► Microphone: https://amzn.to/2ULckY7
► Lights: https://amzn.to/2YzwaGX
► Tripod: https://amzn.to/2YxiHQ1
► Camera: https://amzn.to/30HvSAD
► Backdrop: https://amzn.to/3hrV7N9
► Backdrop Mount: https://amzn.to/37uDurg
► More recommendations on my Amazon store: www.amazon.com/shop/youshaei

If you buy and have any questions on set up, feel free to comment or DM me.

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ABOUT JON:

One of few marketers to work at both YouTube and Instagram, Jon Youshaei has been featured in Business Insider, Time, and Inc Magazine and known as the "Creators' Creator"

During five years at YouTube, Jon was Head of Creator Product Marketing where he worked with YouTube's top creators and brands to grow their audience and their incomes. During three years at Instagram, Jon helped build their creator team to empower even more creators to grow and monetize.

Now a creator himself, Jon has garnered 700K+ followers, 300M+ views, and has interviewed Logan Paul, Paris Hilton, Terry Crews, Charli D'Amelio, Danny Duncan, Mark Rober, and more. He's been sponsored by top brands like American Express, HubSpot, Fiverr, and Microsoft and got signed by CAA.

Huawei Mate XT is the tri-fold phone, a concept come to life

Shoutout to dbrand for finding a way to buy this thing. They make skins for other phones: http://dbrand.com

MKBHD Merch: http://shop.MKBHD.com

Tech I'm using right now: https://www.amazon.com/shop/MKBHD

Intro Track: http://youtube.com/20syl
Playlist of MKBHD Intro music: https://goo.gl/B3AWV5

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http://instagram.com/MKBHD
http://facebook.com/MKBHD

Trying the only real working Augmented Reality glasses in the world! Are they the future?

Waveform interview with Boz from Meta: https://youtu.be/uhitDZ_6SEA?si=bAkjpOGArg4nALIC&t=4655

MKBHD Merch: http://shop.MKBHD.com

Check out the wallpaper at https://panels.art/w/8R7

Tech I'm using right now: https://www.amazon.com/shop/MKBHD
Playlist of MKBHD Intro music: https://goo.gl/B3AWV5

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http://instagram.com/MKBHD
http://facebook.com/MKBHD

SORA generates videos. This is the first review.

Get up to 40% off on last minute gifts at https://ridge.com/MKBHD

The (real) birding video: https://youtu.be/FjUEHdWU2Vw?si=KncheffCaMT6hK5k

MKBHD Merch: http://shop.MKBHD.com

Tech I'm using right now: https://www.amazon.com/shop/MKBHD

Playlist of MKBHD Intro music: https://goo.gl/B3AWV5

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0:00 Pop Quiz
0:44 Using SORA Features
6:07 Things it's bad at
9:39 Turning pictures into videos
11:16 Things it's really good at
13:30 The other side of the coin

This week, Marques and David dig into the big news of the week. They start off talking about Android XR, which is the new headset that Google and Samsung made to take on the Apple Vision Pro. Then they get into everything that happened with DeepSeek before talking about the return of the Pebble smartwatch! After that, they play "Something? Or Nothing?" again with a few wildly different news stories that may or may not be interesting. Of course, we wrap it all up with trivia. Enjoy!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:04 Nothing made the dream smartphone
07:43 Android XR and Project Moohan
32:11 Trivia
32:54 Life360 (Sponsored)
34:19 DeepSeek mayhem
51:27 Pebble is back!?
01:00:02 Trivia
01:00:38 Hostinger (Sponsored)
01:01:41 Something? Or Nothing?
01:25:34 Trivia Answers
01:28:38 Outro

Links:
Nothing video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bny2NJkJGXc
Waveform - Apple Vision Pro Episode: https://youtu.be/eBP_sNo1zhs?si=S24W-_5UM4wlf5UA
Computerphile - DeepSeek video: https://youtu.be/gY4Z-9QlZ64?si=bI2ByxR_YTbYrkb2
MKBHD - Android XR Headset: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az5QL_NLBvg
Bringing Pebble Back: https://ericmigi.com/blog/why-....were-bringing-pebble
Verge - ChatGPT Government edition: https://www.theverge.com/news/....598852/openai-chatgp
Verge - iPhone SE 4: https://www.theverge.com/2025/....1/27/24352767/iphone
Meta Introduces Ads: https://www.facebook.com/busin....ess/news/introducing
Robb Report - Boom Supersonic Jet: https://robbreport.com/motors/....aviation/boom-supers

Music provided by Epidemic Sound

Shop the merch:
https://shop.mkbhd.com

Socials:
Waveform: https://twitter.com/WVFRM
Waveform: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast
Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd
Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli
David Imel: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel
Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17
Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin

TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast

Join the Discord:
https://discord.gg/mkbhd

Music by 20syl:
https://bit.ly/2S53xlC

Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

The Nothing Phone 2 has a neat design, but it's really more about the software.

Threads: http://threads.net/@MKBHD

MKBHD Merch: http://shop.MKBHD.com

Nothing Phone (2): https://geni.us/D17CbnI
Tech I'm using right now: https://www.amazon.com/shop/MKBHD

Playlist of MKBHD Intro music: https://goo.gl/B3AWV5

Phone provided by Nothing for review.
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Mighty little things.

Say hello to Ear (2). Available now on https://nothing.tech/

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➤ Follow Us:
https://www.instagram.com/nothing/
https://twitter.com/nothing
https://www.tiktok.com/@nothing
https://www.instagram.com/nothing/
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/nothingtech

Get a 30 day Epidemic Sound trial and 2 months 50% off all monthly plans for new users at https://share.epidemicsound.com/thestudioDEC24

WE MENTION THESE!
Waveform Productivity Apps - https://youtu.be/dUMY3Xhmzjc?feature=shared

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Chapters:
00:00 It Is Deeply Messed Up
00:34 iOS & Android Underrated Apps
02:10 iOS & Android Productivity Apps
04:26 iOS & Android Creativity Apps
08:30 iOS & Android Transit Apps
10:55 iOS & Android Fun Apps

Shop the merch:
https://shop.mkbhd.com

Join the Discord:
https://discord.gg/mkbhd

Music licensed from Epidemic Sound:
https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/8m00ja

Follow The Studio:
https://twitter.com/TheStudio
https://www.instagram.com/thestudio/

Follow the staff:
Marques Brownlee https://twitter.com/MKBHD
Adam Molina https://twitter.com/AdamLukas17
Alex Wolfe https://twitter.com/thealexwolfe
Andrew Manganelli https://twitter.com/AndyManganelli
Brandon Havard https://www.instagram.com/havard.jpg/
David Imel https://twitter.com/DurvidImel
Ellis Rovin https://twitter.com/ellisrovin
Eric Villa https://twitter.com/ericvillla
Harper Makowsky https://instagram.com/harper_mak
Jono Tan https://bsky.app/profile/jono86.bsky.social
Mariah Zenk https://www.instagram.com/totallynotabusinessacc/
Michael Emerick https://twitter.com/Mikey_Emerick
Miles Somerville https://twitter.com/SomeOfMiles
Rich Ho https://instagram.com/richontrack
Tim McMahon https://twitter.com/timmcmahonn
Vinh Dang https://twitter.com/danggvinh
Olivia Bransford https://instagram.com/livbransford


Equipment used in this video and others:
Canon EOS C70: https://geni.us/AtpxW
Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8L: https://howl.me/chHqd63eV8A
Canon RF 28-70mm f/2.8L: https://geni.us/Tbimi
Sennheiser MKH-416: https://geni.us/jYxRVj
Sennheiser ME 2 lav: https://geni.us/0bpKiZX
PowerDeWise lav: https://geni.us/SRX1Th
Zoom F8n Pro: https://geni.us/tuv7o8
Hollyland Lark Max: https://geni.us/mkJRt7

Shot & Edited by Rich Ho & Eric Villa
Technical Producer & Colorist - Rich Ho
Content Strategist & Line Producer - Eric Villa
Audio by Ellis Rovin
Graphics by Tim McMahon and Michael Emerick and Olivia Bransford

The Nothing team reaches out to MKBHD to see what components he'd like in his dream phone. Working out how much it would cost to develop this custom phone, and collaborating with community member Concept Central to mock up how it would look.

Huge thanks to Concept Central for working together with us on this! Check out his channel here: @ConceptCentral

➤ Our website:
https://nothing.tech/

➤ Join our community:
https://nothing.community/

➤ Follow us:
https://www.instagram.com/nothing/
https://twitter.com/nothing
https://www.tiktok.com/@nothing
https://uk.linkedin.com/company/nothingtech

Chapters:

0:00 Intro
0:26 Specs & BOM
3:27 Carl's Feedback
5:46 Final Cost Reveal

#nothing #dreamphone #mkbhd #tech #android

Rimac Nevera is the quickest/fastest production car ever made (0-60 in 1.74s) and solidifies the future of electricity in automotive

@AutoFocus tour of inside the Rimac: https://youtu.be/9Ci3ahjwivc
Behind the Scnes with @TheStudio: https://youtu.be/ZmKpoaCJciM
Shoutout to the Triple F collection! @TheTripleFCollection

MKBHD Merch: http://shop.MKBHD.com

Tech I'm using right now: https://www.amazon.com/shop/MKBHD

Playlist of MKBHD Intro music: https://goo.gl/B3AWV5

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Thanks Denvix for sponsoring this video! Get a new portable tire inflator and battery bank at: Amazon store: https://bit.ly/4jozexA
Denvix website: use code MARQUES30 for a $30 discount https://bit.ly/4ckoWfv

Thanks to owner for providing this Polestar 1 for review.

If you want buy THIS Polestar 1: https://jsautohaus.com/invento....ry/Used-2021-Polesta

Shot on iPhone 16 Pro Max
Rode Wireless Micro: https://geni.us/FBnQh

The Volvo EX90 is a luxury sleeper hit!

Shot on iPhone 16 Pro Max
Rode Wireless Micro: https://geni.us/FBnQh

My first car has come a lonnnggg way.

Shot on iPhone 16 Pro Max
Rode Wireless Micro: https://geni.us/FBnQh

The 15,000-mile review of my Porsche 911 Turbo S

My Dashcam: https://amzn.to/43jAxJe

Shot on iPhone 16 Pro Max
Rode Wireless Micro: https://geni.us/FBnQh

The Acura ZDX Type-S enters the most competitive vehicle category...

Shot on iPhone 16 Pro Max
Rode Wireless Micro: https://geni.us/FBnQh

Our favorite (and least favorite) cars we've reviewed on Auto Focus this year!

Chapters:
Intro: 0:00
ICE Car of the Year: 00:31
EV of the Year: 3:19
Hybrid of the Year: 6:13
Most Efficient Car: 8:17
Performance Car of the Year: 10:19
Luxury Car of the Year: 13:27
Bust of the Year: 16:59
Most Improved Car Award: 19:08
The MVP: 22:08

Shot on iPhone 16 Pro Max
Rode Wireless Micro: https://geni.us/FBnQh
Moment 1.55x Anamorphic Lens: https://geni.us/rcL4BAe

Trailer for the Film "Auto Focus." It was a provacative drama about the colorful life and mysterious death of legendary television actor Bob Crane.

Cybertruck feels like a low poly video game prop

Save up to 30% at my link https://ridge.com/MKBHD! Video Sponsored by Ridge.

Shot on iPhone 15 Pro