JustJules - 4.9M Subscribers at 16 | Why Your Videos Aren't Working

Success Story with Scott D. Clary

Success Story Media

How To, Business, Education, Self-improvement

4.6 • 326 Ratings

🗓️ 2 December 2025

⏱️ 74 minutes

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➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.com ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory JustJules is one of YouTube's fastest-rising creators, having built nearly 5 million subscribers and over 5 billion views since launching her channel in 2023. Known for her honest insights on courage, consistency, and building a meaningful online presence, she started without any expectations of monetization—focused purely on inspiring others to chase their dreams. Her content blends personal storytelling with practical guidance, making her a relatable voice for aspiring creators navigating the digital world. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/justjulesog/ https://www.youtube.com/@JustJulesOG/ https://justjulesmedia.com/ ➡️ Podcast Sponsors Hubspot - https://hubspot.com/ ShipStation - https://www.shipstation.com/ (Code: SuccessStory) Square - https://square.com/go/success SurveyMonkey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/scott Monarch Money - https://www.monarchmoney.com (Code: Success) Claude - https://claude.ai/success Huel - https://huel.com/scott (Code: scott) NetSuite — https://netsuite.com/scottclary/ Indeed - https://indeed.com/clary ➡️ Talking Points 00:00 – Intro 01:18 – The Real Secret to YouTube Growth 03:03 – Jules’ First Ever Videos 07:19 – Jules’ Goals & Big Ambitions 12:18 – How to Prioritize Your Goals 14:07 – The Formula for True Consistency 16:05 – Editing 7 Videos a Day: How She Does It 19:42 – Is YouTube Too Unforgiving? 22:41 – Sponsor Break 25:25 – Choosing a Niche You Actually Love 26:54 – What Creators Get Wrong About Growth 29:26 – Homeschool vs. Traditional School 35:10 – Mastering the Skill of Attention 37:16 – Going Viral Without Being Controversial 38:43 – How Faith Shapes Jules’ Life 43:22 – Sponsor Break 45:52 – Did Homeschooling Boost Her Mental Health? 47:44 – Reactions to Her Faith-Based Content 53:10 – Metrics That Actually Build Community 55:08 – The Biggest Opportunity for New Creators 57:45 – Life After 5M Subscribers: Pros & Cons 59:59 – Should Creators Surround Themselves With Creators? 1:06:00 – Advice for Young (10–14) Aspiring Creators 1:07:40 – Jules’ Vision for Age 25 1:10:00 – Evolving Your Content the Right Way 1:11:03 – Succeeding With New Content Formats 1:12:52 – Jules’ Life Lesson for Her Future Kids

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0:00.0	I didn't grow up with social media. We didn't have a TV in our house. I had my surgery and I couldn't do anything. I had school iPad and I started watching these YouTubers and I was like, this looks like a lot of fun. Maybe I should try it. I started it and then it grew. She didn't build a brand. She rebuilt herself. Just Jules turned heartbreak, healing, and hard truths into a voice millions connect with. Unfiltered, funny, spiritual, and brutally honest.
0:22.1	What's the question that everyone asked about how to grow on YouTube?
0:24.3	What's the most surprising answer you give them?
0:26.1	Consistency. You have to be very consistent and also very courageous.
0:29.8	Just don't overthink. Just post it.
0:31.5	When you're starting out, focus on being true to yourself.
0:34.7	Also posting consistently.
0:36.0	The social media industry is constantly
0:38.1	coming up with new things. You can always go on to that trend. She reminds us that growth is
0:43.7	messy and authenticity is radical. Her message isn't about perfection. It's about owning every
0:48.3	part of your story. Even the parts you're scared to say out loud. Most people think that they're
0:52.1	going to go viral as soon as they start. No, it's a process.
0:55.1	It's like a roller coaster.
0:56.1	There are so many different people on social media.
0:58.7	So you're bound to find your audience.
1:00.6	Choose something that you love because if you don't, you're going to be doing something
1:03.2	you hate for the rest of your career.
1:04.8	Don't put too much pressure on yourself and just keep going and never give up.
1:18.6	Okay. and just keep going and never give up. So Jules, you're writing a book at 16 about how to grow on YouTube.
1:22.6	So what's the question that everyone asks about how to grow on YouTube?
1:25.6	And what's the most surprising answer you give though? Yeah, usually the question is how to go viral? How do I go viral? And I think my answer is
1:32.9	consistency. You have to be very consistent and also very courageous because Aristotle once
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