How would I go about starting a YouTube channels and getting views?
Here are some tips to help you build your YouTube channel:

- Choose a niche and create content related to it.
- Make high-quality, engaging and consistent content.
- Use keywords, tags and optimized titles and descriptions.
- Promote your channel through social media, websites, etc.
- Collaborate with other YouTubers and engage with your audience.
- Consistently analyze and adjust your content strategy based on analytics.
You say choose a niche as though it's easy for me to choose to cater to a specific audience with ease. What's a personal exercise I can use to determine whether there is a niche I can produce videos for?
To choose a niche, consider the following steps:

1. Identify your areas of interest and expertise: Choose a niche that aligns with your passions and interests, as well as your knowledge and experience.
2. Research the market demand: Look for niche topics that have a large and engaged audience. Check for topics that are popular on social media, blogs, and forums.
3. Assess the competition: Evaluate the level of competition in your chosen niche. If the competition is high, look for a niche that is underserved or has room for new players.

You may also want to consider these steps after picking your niche
1. Validate your idea: Conduct surveys, interviews, and market research to validate your idea and get feedback from your target audience.
2. Plan your content strategy: Once you've chosen your niche, create a content plan that outlines the types of content you'll produce and how often you'll produce it.