Reaching Out to Celebrities: Can I Become Their Co-Worker?

📽️A-list celebrities like Zac Efron, Will Smith, and Josh Peck are becoming YouTubers, indicating a revolution in the entertainment industry.

📧The YouTuber tries to reach out to celebrities via Instagram DMs, leveraging their blue check verification to give the impression of coolness.

❓The YouTuber sends customized messages to each celebrity, asking questions that are simple and relatable to increase the chances of a response.

🧢The YouTuber understands that the odds of a reply from A-list celebrities are low, but they continue to DM lesser-known celebrities, expanding their outreach.

💭The YouTuber learns that starting conversations with celebrities requires social skills, and exploring common interests or asking for advice can increase engagement.

How did the YouTuber select the celebrities to DM?

—The YouTuber selected a mix of A-list celebrities and lesser-known celebrities, with a focus on those who had an Instagram presence.

Why did the YouTuber use Instagram for DMs instead of YouTube?

—The YouTuber used Instagram because it is easier to message celebrities, provides access to more celebrities, and their blue check verification adds to their cool factor.

Did any celebrities reply to the YouTuber's DMs?

—No, as of now, none of the celebrities have replied to the YouTuber's DMs.

What strategy does the YouTuber use to increase the chances of a reply?

—The YouTuber customizes each DM, keeping the message simple and relatable, such as asking for advice or commenting on a celebrity's work.

What does the YouTuber learn about starting conversations with celebrities?

—The YouTuber realizes that starting conversations with celebrities requires social skills and that exploring common interests or seeking advice can increase the chances of engagement.

00:00The YouTuber discusses the trend of A-list celebrities becoming YouTubers and the idea of becoming their co-worker.

01:45The YouTuber starts DMing celebrities on Instagram, leveraging their blue check verification to appear cooler.

06:30After DMing 25 celebrities with no response, the YouTuber takes a break and reflects on their approach.

10:10The YouTuber continues DMing celebrities, adjusting their approach to increase the chances of a reply.