Content Growth Engine Avaliações 

Adryan was so patient, kind and understanding about the personal struggles that have hampered my progress. He came up with very helpful ideas and suggestions to help me continue towards my goals. I’m so grateful!

I thought I chose Coach Jimmy Marshall for my first VIP Client Success and Strategy Call because of his availability, but it was secretly a match made in Heaven. From the first meeting, Jimmy connected with my topic and joined me as a partner in my content creation for my new YouTube Channel.

He’s provided concrete guidance with hands-on examples for the technical parts of my video production. He does what a great sports coach does, provides direction, encouragement, challenge and correction. He listens to my concerns and problems, and responds with thoughtful, relevant and meaningful solutions.

While life has me progressing at a slower pace than I intended with the production of videos, the support that I’ve received from Jimmy has kept me on-path and moving forward.

“Partner” has been an important idea for me in this endeavor. Jimmy has presented a genuine commitment to me succeeding with my YouTube channel, which inspires me to keep going. I’m so grateful that I joined Content Growth Engine. Thanks Shane for gathering your team, creating the EPIC tools and providing the opportunity for people to change their lives and to help others.

As an author and researcher, people have been telling me to get onto YouTube, but I barely ever did anything because I was always so overwhelmed by what content to do, what research to do, how to cut the information down to bite size morsels for social media, and how to make money off of book sales, consulting, and other businiess ventures; but, CGE DID IT ALL!!!!! FOR THE FIRST TIME, I HAD A DIRECTION AND A FOCUS WITHOUT BEING OVERWHELMED. Before CGE, I would post a video, and no one but me would view it, even after months, and sometimes less than a thousand views after a decade, but after beginning with CGE, I reached 1 thousand views in 3 days with just my 3rd video by following their advice. I couldn't believe it, and I am so excited to see what happens by the end of the six-month program. I was given an amazing coach who is directly experienced with my topic for content creation, which I was secretly hoping for - an experienced coach of my niche. Everyone, both staff and fellow students, have been emotionally and technically supportive as I plunge into this world of content creation. This company is such a blessing, and I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to become a professional YouTuber. DO IT! IF YOU WANT TO BE A YOUTUBER, JUST DO IT!

Before I started working with Content Growth Engine (CGE), I really had no idea how to structure my videos or actually reach people on YouTube. Even though I have over 32 years of business and marketing experience, translating that into a solid channel strategy was way harder than I expected. Jimmy Marshall was a huge help in getting me to focus on what actually matters and teaching me the basic tools to execute everything properly. The CGE team really stays ahead of how YouTube works today. But honestly, the best part is the mentors—they give you practical advice from real-world experience, not just random information. Every coach there genuinely knows their stuff and helped me out every step of the way. Highly recommended

I was curious and thinking about getting into content creation when I came across Shane Hummus' CGE. I've found the CGE program to be very comprehensive, and learning the Icahn method is challenging for me, but at least it provides an established guideline for predicting which video topics may perform well. I'm grateful to Daniel and the rest of the CGE team for accommodating my slow pace and supporting me despite my busy schedule.

I got a lot from the program. I value the community and the coaching sessions the most. They both helped me to learn and grow my understanding of what works for me and what works overall on YouTube. The personal feedback I received from Coach Tina on my YouTube post helped me improve faster and strategize for my future posts. I looked forward to our sessions. She is a great resource and very supportive . This is a good program, if you invest your time into it, and has a great, helpful and inspiring community.

Great Experience with Shane Hummus

I had a great experience working with Shane Hummus and his team while getting started with my YouTube channel. They were very helpful, professional, and supportive throughout the process.

Unfortunately, due to some personal circumstances, I had to withdraw from the program. I really appreciated how understanding they were about my situation and how quickly and professionally they handled my refund.

Even though I wasn’t able to complete the program, I’m very thankful for the experience and the help I received. I would definitely recommend Shane Hummus and his team to anyone looking for guidance and support in starting a YouTube channel!

Before joining, I had too many interests pulling in different directions — engineering, AI, trading, DJing — and no real system to turn any of it into a channel, so I stayed stuck on niche and wasn't posting. Working with Jimmy Marshall gave me actual frameworks instead of guesswork, and what stood out most was how direct he was — pushing me to just record and post instead of overthinking it, which is what actually got me moving.

I want to give special recognition to my personal coach, Tina, for her incredible support and encouragement throughout my YT journey. From the beginning, she helped me get everything set up for success, provided clear and practical guidance to keep me focused, and shared valuable tips and shortcuts that helped me make progress more efficiently. I truly appreciate her dedication, encouragement, and guidance every step of the way. Thank you, Coach Tina!

I joined Content Growth Engine on August 27, 2025, as a working carpenter trying to grow my hands-on YouTube channel, HouseMasters Carpentry. My channel is built around real carpentry, repairs, home-improvement work, and project videos—not primarily talking-head content.
One thing I did value was the possibility of working at my own pace. I work full-time, and producing a weekly video also means spending considerable time filming and editing. Flexibility was important to me, and I did not expect anyone else to do the work for me.
The money-back guarantee was also a major reason I decided to enroll. I remember seeing and hearing Shane discuss a guarantee in a video and understanding that there was a refund option if the program was not a good fit. I do not remember the exact terms or fine print, but that assurance was important in my decision to join.
My main disappointment was the lack of proactive, individualized coaching and follow-up. I expected periodic contact, encouragement, and practical guidance based on my channel, schedule, and niche. In my experience, I generally had to initiate communication. I explained that I work many hours and spend substantial time editing videos, but I did not feel there was consistent follow-up or a clear, workable plan tailored to my situation.
I later learned that CGE considers my enrollment to have been a six-month 1:1 coaching program. However, I did not understand at the time of enrollment that my access would end after six months. My understanding from the onboarding and enrollment process was that I would have the flexibility and time needed to work through the program at my own pace. Currently, my profile on the Skool platform shows "Free Membership," and I have not been given a clear written explanation of what coaching access remains or exactly when my access to the training material will end.
The format was also difficult for me as a learner. Much of the material felt like watching training videos rather than receiving the interactive coaching experience I expected. I already understood some of the beginning material, such as identifying my niche, but my understanding was that I needed to complete modules before moving ahead. If I misunderstood how the modules were structured, clearer guidance would have helped.
The member communication platforms were another challenge. I had never used Discord before joining, and it took time for me to learn. Once I became more comfortable with it, communication shifted to Skool, which was also unfamiliar and difficult for me to navigate. That transition made me less inclined to participate in group discussions. I also no longer have access to my previous Discord conversations, so I cannot review the earlier guidance or communications there.
When my access period was nearing an end, I was told by phone that I would receive an additional month if I posted a Trustpilot review. I later sent an email explaining my concerns and asking for clarification about the access period, a longer no-cost extension, and how the money-back guarantee applied. I did not receive a response to that email.
As of 2 weeks ago, my channel has grown substantially after I made changes with the help of the AI subscription I have. After changing my YouTube banner, I went from roughly 400 subscribers to more than 2,000 in under two weeks and became monetized. I am grateful for that progress, but I do not attribute it to guidance I received through CGE.
CGE may work better for people who are comfortable learning mainly through self-paced video material and seeking help only when they are able to initiate it themselves. For me, I paid for a coaching program with a money-back guarantee—not only a library of training material—and I do not feel I received the proactive support, clear communication, or value I reasonably expected.

Before I started this program I knew nothing about how to structure a YouTube video properly or even how to create an effective thumbnail. The knowledge base in the CGE courses is amazing and my coach Jimmy has helped me level up my game immensely and I feel like I’m on my way to a highly profitable channel!

Joined CGE to finally get started with YouTube. I already have a bit of following on Facebook, so I figured I'd try my hand in long-form and monetization because I haven't been able to monetize so far. I mainly joined for the 1-on-1 coaching rather than the content itself and I'm happy with this so far. My mind runs a million miles and Coach Tina has been able to focus my efforts on some tangible next steps that is personalized to me which is exactly why I joined. Looking forward to growing!!

I’ve had an excellent experience with the Content Growth Engine course. The program is well organized, practical, and provides clear, actionable strategies for building and growing your content and online presence. I especially appreciate that the material focuses on strategies you can actually implement rather than just theory.

Daniel has been exceptional throughout the entire process. He is incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping you succeed. Whenever I’ve had a question or needed guidance, he has been extremely quick to respond and has consistently gone above and beyond to help.

I would highly recommend CGE to anyone serious about growing their content and building a stronger online presence. The combination of a solid program and outstanding support from Daniel has made this a great experience.

CGE is a company with a heart. They were completely understanding about my health issues and were nice enough to comply with my request for the cancellation of my account with no further charges even though I had agreed to join the program. Very refreshing in these times.
My family and I appreciate them very much. Robert Marceau

After years and countless hours trying to figure out and maximize YouTube for my business and marketing goals, I found CGE. I had been able to figure out how to make good videos on my own, and even grow an audience, but I had no idea whether my videos actually had an audience, or how to monetize my content. CGE helped me really assess and focus on these components: finding quality topics, and approaching it as a business. The resources and regular calls were invaluable.

Initially, it took some time to get me set up, but now that I have a 1-1 coach, I am moving right along. I meet with Pat once every two weeks. We talk about video structure, thumbnails, descriptions, and Muse videos. He provided my first 30 Muse video ideas, and this was the biggest relief because searching for Muse videos is very difficult, even after the video training. I had some experience before, but only like 12 subscribers. My average video got maybe 10-20 views. My first Muse video working with Pat is up to 800 views after 5 days, and now I have 87 subscribers. I make shorts out of the long forms and put them on social media. They go viral on Facebook. Up to 151K on one video. It's amazing. I'm very excited to continue this program. It's 1-1, like they say. Other programs I've joined are not. Pat is great.

Honestly, before this program I had no idea what I was doing. I knew I wanted to create a channel for my business but I was all over the place with it. This program helped me to gain clarity and create a more cohesive message. I now understand how to create eye catching thumbnails, clickable titles and engaging hooks. One of my videos has reached 6000 views and still climbing! My subscriber count is going up and I am grateful for the guidance I continue to receive.

Working one on one with Jimmy Marshall has been fantastic. It is just what I needed. It has made discussions, planning, analytics, and questions that much easier to get to the bottom of. His advice is great but more importantly he is a great listener. When I ask something he is listening to understand instead of listening to respond.

If the program still comes with a money back guarantee, be prepared to fight hard for it.
Shane advertised this as a 'Double Moneyback Guarantee' at the free live training I attended. I enrolled in the $6,000 group program and attempted a faceless channel — they confirmed the guarantee still applied to faceless channels, and that it would just take more work.

I followed instructions consistently — completed all initial assignments, posted twice a week, used the ICAHN method and Holy Trifecta, implemented coach feedback throughout. After six months I had four subscribers and twelve watch hours. When I raised the money back guarantee, a new coach said I'd received bad advice and offered a three month extension with biweekly coaching calls, which I accepted. I implemented all his feedback throughout. At the end of that extension I had 39 subscribers — nowhere near meaningful monetization, even if not relying on AdSense.

Worth noting: if I understood correctly, the coach told me I was the one faceless channel in the program actually posting. The others weren't posting or getting results. There are faceless channels outside the program have succeeded, but apparently not in CGE (at least not yet)— information that would have been relevant before I enrolled.

They offered me an extension in exchange for a Trustpilot review, and gave me a few days to think about it. I ultimately declined. I later found out this practice violates Trustpilot's ToS.

When I requested my refund, the process took almost a month with no clear timeline given at any point. I was repeatedly told they were 'carefully reviewing my participation against the Results Guarantee'. I eventually informed them that I believed there was an attempt to avoid honoring the guarantee. I gave them a deadline to refund me or I would write a review that includes the non-refund and file a complaint with the Washington State Attorney General.

They responded quickly with an offer of a $4,000 “goodwill refund,” acknowledging I had “taken the coaching seriously, consistently implemented feedback, and remained engaged.” They said I didn't fully meet the criteria, but didn’t explain which criteria I failed to meet. I asked which criteria weren't met.

After around 44 hours of them not responding to that question, I then told them they could either send the 4K and I'd file an AG complaint regarding the remaining 2K, or send the full 6K and I wouldn't file. They refunded the full 6K, and still said I didn’t fully meet the criteria, but still didn’t explain that conclusion. I did not submit a complaint.

The coaches genuinely tried to help me during the program and were respectful through it. Had the decision-makers handled the refund process professionally — giving a clear timeline and processing it straightforwardly — I could see this being a four star review. The two star rating reflects the month of delays, the partial offer without justification, and the failure to ever explain which criteria I allegedly didn't meet — not the refund outcome itself. They ultimately did the right thing, but only after significant persistence on my part.

It looks like they updated the Results Guarantee to have more specific criteria. Be sure to follow these criteria closely. Hopefully this means that in future cases, they will more objectively assess against the criteria in a reasonable amount of time. Also, hopefully they are no longer advertising “double” moneyback guarantee, which is inconsistent with both the contract and the experience of getting a refund.

UPDATE - AUGUST 20, 2026 (RATING DECREASED FROM 2 TO 1 STAR DUE TO THE COMPANY'S RESPONSE): The company's claim below that their coaches told me a faceless channel disqualified me is factually contradicted by our written record. When they initially offered me a partial "goodwill refund," I explicitly asked them to state which criteria for the full refund I failed to meet, which they did not do.

They only issued the 100% refund after I stated I would file a complaint with the Attorney General. Furthermore, the version of the Results Guarantee they claim applied in my case did not state any such restriction. Their admission that they have since changed their terms to be more specific proves their original criteria were more vague than what they wanted to enforce.

Also, if they had told me that the guarantee doesn't apply to faceless channels because they are more difficult to monetize, I would not have spent 6k on the program to do one.

Also, another review posted in Jul/Aug 2026 mentions a non-answer in response to the moneyback guarantee.

As mentioned by both sides, I have my money back. I no longer have skin in the game, and I decline their offer for free access. I am stating these facts purely to inform potential future buyers.

Really great experience so far! I'm very new to youtube and they have held my hand every step of the way! I really appreciate the support iave had from them