No Time, No Team, No Problem: How We Run a Lead-Generating YouTube Channel in 3 Hours a Week

Running a YouTube channel sounds like a full-time job. But what if you could generate leads… in just 3 hours per week? This post breaks down exactly how I do it — without a team, without burnout, and without needing to go viral.

What I Outsource (and What I Don’t)

💻 Outsource:

• Basic video editing (via Fiverr or AI)
• Thumbnail design (once templates are set)
• Captioning and repurposing into Shorts

🧠 Keep:

• Strategy and scripting (this is where the magic is)
• Speaking on camera (it builds trust)
• Reviewing what actually converts

For business owners who want to stay focused on the high-leverage parts while still growing a channel that drives leads, working with a team like Channel Craft can help bridge the gap — handling the heavy lifting while you stay in your zone of genius.

Lead-Generating Content, Not Just Content

Every video I publish includes:

• A valuable CTA (free checklist, training, or demo link)
• A way to measure performance using FunnelYT
• A purpose: solve a pain point or build trust

I don’t post for the algorithm. I post to help. And the result? Leads from people who already know me — before we ever speak.

Final Thought: Simplicity Scales.

If you think you need a team to make YouTube work — you don’t. You just need:

• A system
• A strategy
• A way to track what works

With one hour of planning, one hour of filming, and one hour of upload + optimization… you can build a lead engine that runs all week. And with FunnelYT, you’ll know exactly which videos are driving those results — so every hour you invest actually moves the needle. No stress. No burnout. No excuses. Just results.