I learned most of what I know about YouTube the hard way.

Trial and error—and more error than I’d like to admit.

I created Video Ranking Academy to make sure you don’t have to make the same mistakes I did.

I’ve been where you are—or worse.

Just a few years ago, my YouTube channel had stalled. My views were low. You’d have to hire a team of detectives to find my videos through search.

Of course, I had to work another job to pay the bills. On top of all of that, my wife faced extensive health issues. (She almost died in my arms.)

But I didn’t give up.

I believed I had something to contribute through my YouTube channel. I wanted to impact others and make more money while doing so.  

I tried all kinds of tricks to grow my channel. Some of it worked. Most of it didn’t.

Over time, I got some traction. Lots of it actually.

My video views grew. I started showing up in people's feeds. I ranked higher and higher in searches on YouTube and Google.

Slowly I began making money doing what I love.

Today, millions of people watch my videos and my team and I have built a seven-figure company thanks to my YouTube presence.

If I can do it, you can do it. And I can show you how.

Create your simple YouTube success plan in our 1-Day Implementation Workshop and then execute your 60-day launch plan with the support of the Think Media team.

You'll get 60 days of weekly accountability and group coaching to help you execute your growth plan and make strategic adjustments along the way - with Sean Cannell and the Think Media Team.

Sean will be reviewing YOUR YouTube channel individually and giving you a report of exactly what you need to do to take it to the next level.

The Video Ranking Academy Overview

Video Ranking Academy isn’t designed to just be consumed—it’s designed to be applied. To help you apply the training to your YouTube platform, this course comes with interactive study guides and checklists. It also includes private access to a unique VRA Facebook group where you can discuss what you’re learning with other YouTubers who are trying to grow their YouTube presence. The course will provide you with a proven framework for ranking your videos, growing your audience, and turning views into income.

Each module includes training videos from Sean on a specific element of the VRA framework plus a workbook and a checklist to keep your learning on track.

Here is each module of Video Ranking Academy:

This training is composed of on-demand training videos that you can access from any device. 

How do I actually start a YouTube channel? And how do I film videos? I don't know the technical side of things.

We've got you covered! Don't worry if you feel a little "tech-dumb" sometimes. In this course we walk you through step-by-step how to set up and brand your YouTube channel AND how to create videos with any camera. You CAN do this. No matter your level of experience.

Mary of Mary's Nest had no idea how to film a video. In her legacy years, she felt like setting up a camera, editing a video, and growing a YouTube channel was way beyond her skillset. But after being in our community, she decided SHE COULD DO IT - she just had to take it one video at a time. So she setup a camera in her kitchen in order to share her rustic recipes and classic homemaking tips. Over 500,000 subscribers later - Mary is so glad she punched fear in the face and learned how to start a channel.

You can do this too. And we're here to walk you through the process step-by-step.

But can I actually make money?

Several years ago, I was in the darkest season of my life. My wife was deathly ill in a hospital. We were broke, we had medical bills stacking up and I had no clue what to do. This is when I got serious about YouTube. I knew I had to find a way to make money and support my family. That need drove me to learn every inch of YouTube monetization. Not only are there many legitimate ways to make money on YouTube, but anyone can do it! You can start making money on YouTube, even as a small creator. We're going to teach you how in this course.

Temi worked and worked to get her art channel monetized on YouTube, but she was struggling to hit YouTube's monetization requirements. After learning strategies from our team and working hard to implement - she has not only hit her monetization requirements but has now gone FULL TIME with YouTube. All just in the last two years! What a crazy ride! If you feel like you have been hitting a wall with your YouTube growth - you can find your breakthrough too.

Denise Jordan has a channel helping people learn traditional homemaking skills. With a lifestyle channel, she wasn't sure how she would make money from her content. But with these strategies and skills, she's been able to develop multiple money-making strategies for her channel.