Just got off a super powerful call with Mihir--who helped me gain clarity on how I can best build my channel. I think the bottom line is that there really aren't any shortcuts, and all the AI tools can't replace US--at least for my channel, which is about making a personal connection with my audience.
AI has its place and can be a huge help, but WE must still be authentic all the way through. Mihir showed me how my thumbnails actually got WORSE after I used VidiQ to edit them... ;( (so much for 4 hours of editing!).
Looking forward to more guidance and certainly better results! Thanks so much for your input and wisdom, Mihir!