Mark "Kade" Kennedy

This is the story of MrBeast. And how he went from zero views in North Carolina… To 100M+ subs and $100M brand deals—all by mastering one skill: Understanding why people watch. Bookmark this if you’re a creator trying to grow in 2025. Let’s go back. 👇 Phase 1: The Broke Kid with a Webcam Jimmy wasn’t some tech prodigy or insider. He was a teenager filming videos in his room on a $100 mic. He tried everything: Let’s Plays Minecraft clips Random experiments And none of it worked. But instead of quitting—he asked: Why aren’t people watching? That one question changed everything. Phase 2: The Obsession Era MrBeast started tracking everything. He made spreadsheets. He studied click-through rates. He watched his own drop-off graphs like a hawk. He’d rewatch every second of his own videos and ask: “Would I still be watching here?” If the answer was no, he’d cut it. He did this for years. Most of the early growth came not from better gear… But from getting ruthlessly good at: Hooks Thumbnails Viewer retention Testing one idea ten different ways He didn’t just post. He optimized. Phase 3: The Blueprint Any Creator Can Steal If you’re not growing on social, it’s not because you’re not good. It’s because you’re not watching your audience closely enough. Here’s how to fix that: ✅ Write the hook before the content. Start with a scroll-stopping line. MrBeast would brainstorm 50 thumbnails and titles before filming a video. ✅ Cut the fluff. Every second should earn its place. People don’t have short attention spans—they have short tolerance for boring content. ✅ Track performance weekly. CTR, watch time, drop-off. If you’re not looking at numbers, you’re just guessing. ✅ Double down on the winners. Every creator has one video or post format that just works. Repeat it. Refine it. Dominate with it. MrBeast didn’t win because of luck. He won because of relentless iteration. And you can do the exact same thing—no budget required. 📌 Bookmark this. You’re one obsession away from breaking through. What’s one part of your content you know you need to improve right now? 👇

@GregHoytLET @_Outranked @c_r_h_74 @angelodotsui Because his is ai too. 😆

@_Outranked @c_r_h_74 @angelodotsui Why is one of them a Spanish pack?

@HobbyHero_Bros @angelodotsui Literally. All these types of machines are scams. Whe the hit is an ex can’t call it legit.

@angelodotsui Cardboard on the outside worth more than the cardboard on the inside 😆

have you ever seen how a pokemon vending machine gets refilled?

Our editing team knocked it out the park. What will be our next video project? 🤔

@LordCharizard33 The artist name. Just wait. 😂

Is this the worst chase card of a set of all time?!?!?

@CrimsonCaravans Absolutely. Making content is and remains to be my favorite job.

@AskKade I need to get back to doing it.

We have been making content for brands and creators for almost 8 years. Does your brand post everyday?

@dogeofficialceo Looks like an awesome hub for staying informed. Will be checking it out!

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@GQStudios Another banger!

A recent video produced for one of our clients. What do you think of it? 👇

@PokeTeeJay Riiiiiip

You get handed a Base Set booster pack that has not been weighed It’s free You opening, keeping sealed, or flipping for some cash?

@uhhdub This is a dope card. Love 151

I just pulled a $16.84 Spearow - 151/132 from a $2.00 Spin on Gacha Slabz! Come give it a try gachaslabz.com/p/VFxvmu2A?ref…

@Walrus_Moonboy She gonna get so sued trying to detain him.

This incident happened right in front of a Pokémon vending machine 😳💀 Btw, who do you think was right here? 👀👇

@Kramaramb The loudest ones complaining are almost always newbies or people mad they couldn’t scalp. Very rarely is it real collectors. There’s also a million places to be rn online for just above msrp and if you aren’t willing to pay $1 more a pack you’re a tourist imo.

MSRP gang sure is quiet when the shelves are full of perfect order. Almost like... MSRP gang only likes set with high value? 🤔

@ImliterallyETH I’d call it a come up but you’ll never sell

I did a thing Welcome home treekachu

@EduMock Typical. Anytime card is moved off stream view it’s always a scam. No reason to not reveal it on cam like that.

This rip ‘n shipper got caught LIVE scamming. Just take a look at what happens with the hit at the back.

@ImliterallyETH Nice. We haven’t got one yet as I haven’t seen them wild here

I was wrong

@icobeast The world is a stage.

Is there a reason we let anyone off that boat before we figured out if they had contracted whatever this is? Seems like an obvious oversight given how recently we had a global pandemic

@PeakHobby No shot. One piece ends soon. Then we can have this discussion after they decide what happens with the IP after.

Will there be a time where One Piece overtakes Pokemon?

@coopernicus01 Quit outing us coop. We’re too old for this 💩.

are you this old (it’s 26 years old)

@0xPatchara Praying for you. 🙏

In the span of three months, I had to say goodbye to two people I deeply loved. We forget sometimes how fickle and precious life is. We live in a world where we're so heavily focused on ourselves, our goals, and our dreams. That we sometimes forget to slow down and enjoy the company of the people that we did it for. If you're seeing this. Slow down. Enjoy it. Don’t forget what all of this is for 🤍

@KodyKennedyKK Yeah I find most often those folks are post swsh era people that I call bandwagon fans. Here only for the money. They never wanna pay market but want 100% market for their cards. 😂

@AskKade I appreciate that bro. I try to be fair and cool with everyone. Some in the community are quick to point out shortcomings and can be harsh.

Chat I want to know your thoughts on the card below. I bought this card off X from a reputable seller and assumed it was NM since there was no mention of it being otherwise. It was packaged well, BMWT, sandwiched between a card guard. I turn it over only to find this black dot (dried ink maybe & wouldn’t come off). Should they have been transparent about this considering it was priced at market? I wouldn’t have done this to a buyer but maybe they felt I should’ve asked for additional pictures. Guess I’ve gotta own not asking but it just seems shady to me.