Alexa’s Advice on My Last Upload – Here’s What Happened!

Des Dreckett

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Apr '25 (edited) • Wins! 🏆

Good morning guys,

I just wanted to share some exciting results from my latest video after following

@Alexa Saarenoja

awesome advice from her last post.

She mentioned how crucial it is to make the first 30 seconds of your video the absolute best to hook viewers and maintain retention. I gave it a shot with my recent upload, and the results are in—huge thanks to Alexa for the tip!

Here's Alexa's post - https://www.skool.com/creator-boost-3367/tip-for-today

Here is my video - https://youtu.be/INnFx3q3-Y8?si=MHuNuvmbi39HOJcn

Here’s a quick breakdown of what happened:

I uploaded a video titled "Why Do Tesla Tyres Wear Out So Fast? KwikFit's Shocking Reveal!" (10:24 long), and focused on making the intro as engaging as possible.

According to my YouTube Studio analytics, my audience retention in the first 30 seconds was 72%, which is way above my channel’s typical retention (around the 30% mark at that point).

Overall, my average view duration percentage hit 42.3%, which is also higher than my channel average of 42%. Plus, the video got a solid 92.5% likes vs. dislikes ratio! I’m thrilled with how it performed.

For those who might want to try this too, here’s a step-by-step on how I applied Alexa’s advice to make the first 30 seconds count, based on the script I used:

Start with a Hook Immediately: I kicked off by confirming the viewer’s suspicions—“So your suspicions have finally been confirmed: those tires you’ve been replacing way too often? It’s not just your imagination or driving style.” This directly addresses a relatable pain point for my audience (Tesla owners or car enthusiasts) and grabs their attention right away.
Set the Stakes Early: I introduced KwikFit’s 2025 study to establish credibility and urgency, saying, “KwikFit’s massive 2025 study just revealed the Tesla Model 3 tops the charts for premature tire replacements—up to 10 times more frequently than average across 54 UK areas.” The “10 times more often” stat creates a shocking moment that makes viewers want to keep watching.
Tease the Value: I hinted at a deeper story by asking, “But is this just about Tesla’s weight and instant torque, or is there something the company isn’t telling Tesla owners?” This builds curiosity and promises a revealing answer if they stick around.
Keep the Energy High: I kept my tone urgent and the pacing quick, moving from the problem to the study to the broader implications within 30 seconds. I also used on-screen text like “Tesla Model 3: 10X faster tyre replacements across UK” to reinforce the hook visually.
Add a Visual Hook: I paired the script with visuals of a Tesla Model 3 and a worn-out tire being inspected, which tied directly into the topic and kept viewers engaged.

By focusing on these elements, I was able to keep 72% of viewers past the 30-second mark, which is a huge win for me. The retention graph does show a dip later, but that initial hook definitely helped overall performance.

Once again, a massive thank you to Alexa for sharing such a game-changing tip!

If you haven’t checked out her post yet, definitely go read it—she breaks it down so well. Have any of you tried this strategy too?

I’d love to hear your results!

Cheers,

Des

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