Finally go full-time as a creator next year. Here’s how.

[@jackywacky4361]

Great story, and I am happy to see you are satisfied. Being a KZbinr is very similar to running your own business. You should upload things people want to see, just like businessman should offer product/service that people need. And when the growth becomes real, you can consider hiring people to help you run your channel more efficiently. The most difficult part is starting and growing of course, but consistency and hard work (with a little bit of help from Fame -ster of course) will always pay off at the end.

[@thesandravshow]

I started the year under 100 subs and I’m at 326! My word for 2024 is consistency and I know if I can just be consistent, I can take off in 2024.

[@angeliaspinkluggage]

subscribed

[@HannahCoziCorner]

My channel growth is really similar to yours, I started the year under 100 subscribers and now I'm at 254😅

[@thesandravshow]

@@HannahCoziCorner Slow and steady lol

[@AlyssaMaeFriend]

Why does no one ever just acknowledge that growing on KZbin requires all the things you mentioned AND luck? I've been doing all the things/working on growing my channel, with all my energy and passion, for several years now, and honestly, I feel like it comes down to luck for most people. Right video, right time... Does anyone else agree? Obvs once you do actually grow, being good at what you do and being consistent are going to be the things that sustain you and keep your growth going. But actually growing a little in the first place.... I dunno, I think you have to be really lucky.

[@iamneverwrong1]

True true true

[@katie]

I agree with you! I was posting consistent videos on KZbin for years and years before I finally made one that clicked with the algorithm (I started my channel in 2011 and only passed 10K subs in 2019). there's definitely a lot of ~right place, right time~ required, but I feel like it's demoralizing to focus on that. It's better to focus on the aspects that you can control rather than saying "it's luck" and giving up. Or at least, I'm really glad I didn't do that

[@LaurenAngela_aufDeutsch]

@@katieI have to add that one of the best pieces of advice you’ve ever given on this channel for ‘lifestyle vloggers’ is that unless you have a large and committed community on IG - no one cares about *you* yet and your vlog views will reflect that. Even if it’s a vlog about a day in your life it has to give value to the viewer, entertain or improve their life / share your knowledge with them in some way. And I find a lot of lifestyle vloggers really go wrong there. I share that advice with everyone and link to those specific videos you did on that topic, I found that really helpful.

[@AlyssaMaeFriend]

@@katie it’s actually super encouraging to me to hear that you worked for that long before you grew. There’s so many creators that grew super fast and give their advice and it just makes me bummed out lololol I agree we shouldn’t focus on that part, but it truly truly makes me feel better to hear that part of your story, so I appreciate you sharing that. Thank you!

[@thatsjusttara]

​@@AlyssaMaeFriendeven Mr. Beast took years and years.

[@TeknoMediumsParanormal1111]

I started my creator thing about a month ago...I was doing gig courier work...but the company suddenly wanted drivers to let the app mess with the phones battery system. My cue it's time to make my channel more than a hobby. My channel mission is assisting grieving people to get past it, through technology! I plan to add more topics, maybe a 2nd channel. ❤❤❤ I have a van too! Gonna make it a mobile studio!

[@NomadOverNormal]

I finally broke through last week. My first video popped off. My second video is a 1/10, and will be next. My third is a banger too. I think monetization is lagging behind but I should be monetized like tomorrow or this afternoon. It really is just consistency and understand what unique point of view you have to offer. Then finding out how to package that to the right audience

[@katie]

congrats, that is awesome!!

[@HannahCoziCorner]

That's awesome! I watched one of your videos, so interesting 😊

[@paranormalnora]

I started doing KZbin a few years ago to help my anxiety. Now I'm doing it regularly 😁 thank you

[@MariannesStudio]

Your example of the audience persona was *super* helpful for me. I've never been able to define who my target audience is... until now. Here it is: People in their 20s-30s that want to make art and creative endeavours a part of their daily life. They like to think deeply about the concept behind the artwork, but they also want art to be a fun thing their life. The stuffy pretentiousness of the art world is something they despise, and so they turn to KZbin and my channel for a more laid-back, honest and fun approach to art-making. They may be hobbyists but they cherish their personal time. They will often visit new exhibits, and may even handcraft their own gifts for loved ones. Whatcha think??

[@paranormalnora]

As a member of your target audience and creative person, I think I like it

[@imfannyrodriguez]

Hey girl! Love your content. Can you talk about the financial aspect like how to set up LLC, w9 etc. it’s so confusing. Specially when you become affiliated many companies require w9 forms lol

[@kazzaroo]

Hiya gorgeous, I started KZbin about 6 months ago and wow what a eye opener 😳 to how much fun it is, hard work and dedication to detail it is! I now appreciate people on youtube that I follow so much more than before as now I realise the hard work that goes into filming, editing, thinking of fresh content and trying not to subconsciously copy others and come up with your own video ideas. Im still only small in the beauty world but I've already got a small following and have been told they like my videos and ask where I am if I miss a upload as they like my videos so much, which is awesome! I never expected that to even happen!? So I will keep going and see what happens along the way. I'm happy I've made friends already in the makeup community. 😊 ❤ Take care everyone and keep going! love Kazzaroo ~x~

[@mirroreffectchannel]

Happy new years 🎆 you always have some good gems 💎, honestly am tired of job and i want to go full-time on youtube i invest lots of time , money and effort into my channel i hope this year is a great year for me on yt and beyond

[@ahobbitsbooknook]

I started my KZbin in March I believe and I'm at a small number of 19 subs. My goal by the end of 2024 is to be at 100. I would love my following to go up across the board so I'm glad I stumbled upon this video

[@laykynrainbolt6548]

This was truly so helpful. - The girl watching tip videos on repeat.

[@nathananderson8720]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel 9 months ago about self development. Now I have 1,738 subs and > 1k hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.

[@FrankieOver50]

Great timing! and really helpful! I am retiring from my job this week (partly for health reasons). Not what I had planned but it does now mean I can go full time You-Tube with my channels. I'm super excited and yes, I need to just stop worrying about whether my videos are in my 'niche' (weight loss/keto) but concentrate on my audience, women over 50 and other things they are interested in as well.

[@meebebe_]

ty for the great tips! I think 2024 will finally be the year for me! so close to monetization!!

[@naominavigates]

I am planning to start my journey becoming content creator in march

[@heyemilee]

Long time watcher, first time commenter 😅 This video definitely showed up at the right time for me. I am a Twitch streamer trying to build my KZbin channel, and my problem has been translating the community that I've built on Twitch into a KZbin and Instagram presence. I'm having kind of the opposite problem, I have a great community but struggle to translate it into non-live engagement.

[@managing_the_motherload]

Katie you have such great advice. I just became monetized, and I'm frozen in fear on where to go next 😂 I don't want to kill this opportunity out of the gate. I will be rewatching all your vids.❤

[@lloydvest]

Thank you for sharing all this. As a new YT creator it always great to hear golden advice.

[@imjulianamendieta8035]

Wow, I just found you yesterday, and I am glad about it, it is the perfect timing and it seems I landed in the perfect channel, after looking into many places, I was finally able to find something that I feel I can trust and I can reference to! I am just starting this journey but I don't want to waste my time, I need useful content and guidance like I just found here! I need to make this work for me, I am tired of the regular jobs and I really need to make this my full-time job. Now that I got fired from my last job, I feel I can only do one thing: take advantage of it making the most valuable time to do what I really want. Thank you for sharing so valuable content ❤

[@JetsetJen]

Thank you! 👏🏻I would love to see tips on how to get people from following you into your private community or membership

[@alinashkola]

I'm working on becoming a fulltime YT too and hopefully I'll get monetized, and I'll be able to fully do what I love most from home! Thank you for such an inspiring video

[@kxthe]

This Video was really motivating! I thought about giving up on my channel a few times this year because the numbers just aren’t growing as I would like them to grow. I have been doing KZbin for over 4 years now and sometimes it gets really frustrating to put so much work into your videos and still feel stagnant. But luckily I pushed through and I am so motivated for the new year! I talked about my thoughts on KZbin growth in my latest video and that really helped me to figure out how I am feeling about my channel and creating videos. I truly feel like 2024 will be a great year. To all the other small creators: we can do it! Keep on creating and more importantly have fun while creating and I am sure we all will see progress!

[@hospitalitychronicles]

Great breakdown! Thanks for the info and so many avenues I hadn't even started to think about!

[@katinadiep9268]

It's great to know that it's ok to follow your own schedule, in terms of how often to upload. Thanks for these practical advice.👍

[@bybeccalewis]

🪩 fantastic video as ever Katie. Thank you for great advice.

[@SylviaRR]

Katie, having my mexican mudslide coffee from The Cupboard, with a bit of Hazelnut creamer. Yum! Thanks for the videos.

[@roshaunwilliams1749]

I just started to be consistent for a month and I’m very grateful to see my results! 2024 is the year I announce myself as a full time creator for the rest of my life! Great video! Stay consistent my fellow creatives ! Happy New Year!

[@Steven-ze2zk]

My friend, I don't want to be rude but what results? Your channel is horrible looking. I didn't want to click on anything. Do not pursue this a full time career! Get a regular job for crying out loud!!

[@learnenglishwithreese]

i re-started my KZbin channel and gained 1k subs in 1 month. Now onto 2k and growing. Your videos are so inspiring Katie! I also enrolled in your Domestika course :)

[@didisworld9]

Hey, Katie I love love love your content. Much love ❤️

[@ldsweetzsphotography1457]

Omg 😳 this information here!!! Thank you

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Katie another awesome video and thanks 👍 for the inspiration and content creation tips. Love 🥰 the video and love 💞 Katie.

[@katie]

thanks for watching, David!

[@TerezaBarloon]

I am very much starting my KZbin journey, but all these tips were very helpful regardless! Thank you :)

[@kazzaroo]

Awesome video too ! its really helped me.. you've given me a boost ! ❤😊 xx

[@rechellethackray]

Thank you so very much for sharing this information with us all, it's so greatly appreciated. I am about to start my very first channel and have just learnt a lot from this tutorial so thanks .😊😊

[@ShelitaRN]

I'm feeling like you made this video for me! 💜Great info pretty lady Katie and I love the coffee chats!

[@TheSherriefoster]

Thank you for the video girl friend.. the most up to date info I've heard and I agree totally.. ❤❤

[@opencoven]

Your content is always on point. Thank you!

[@littledevil23]

As someone who started her channel earlier this year and is really try to make consistent fun/informative content (while having a full time job) this definitely gave me more of a push for 2024 to grow even more with some solid advice 💪🏼Thank you Love your content ❤

[@ldsweetzsphotography1457]

I’m loving the new gray tea 🫖 I found . It’s delicious…… I’m known as a positive vibe creator on another platform. I want to be able to talk more about un immune chronic disease, my travels through dealing with both

[@AlexKimble]

I just started my KZbin a few months ago. I currently only have 21 subbies, but I can’t wait to use your strategies to grow my channel. ❤

[@davidoswald5749]

I think one of the easiest things you can do to help know your audience is polls, or some kind of survey they can do in a comment section - they will tell you what they want, just ask. 🙂

[@lemonandsunshine]

Thank you so much for making this video! I feel so much more educated now on the next things i can do to help my channel grow!!! You're the best❤

[@seth.dubois]

This is my primary focus for 2024, I appreciate the valuable insight!

[@Steven-ze2zk]

What do you mean by primary focus? Do you mean that you are relying solely on your channel for an income? If so why??? You couldn't get monetized in two years and you have just 12 videos on your channel. If you had ads on your videos over the life of your channel you would have made around $30 per year on average so far. You have 50,000 channel views over two years. You need 50,000 video views per hour for this to be a realistic endeavour.

[@seth.dubois]

@@Steven-ze2zk I’m focused on developing my channel and its growth this year, it hasn’t been a focus for me in prior years. In no way do I expect to rely on it for income.

[@Steven-ze2zk]

@@seth.dubois Then why is it your primary focus? Are you rich and wholly complete as a human?

[@YogiRooted]

Thank you for this information it was really informative and what I needed to hear! I will definitely be using some of these tips

[@inthekitchenwiththeburnetts]

Will definitely be working on the community area more! Love your content!

[@meetmewithin]

I'm starting on KZbin in January! I'm excited, but nervous. I need to come up with the 5 content ideas relevant to my work. I'm an artist, but I'm also multi-hyphenate. I am a wellness/Fitness girl too. I am not sure how to mesh those or if I can.

[@seleeennnn]

Finding this video has been great timing as I just got over my shyness and posted my first KZbin video! It’s not perfect but I’m glad I did it and will keep these tips in mind for the next video :)

[@StitchesAndDiamonds]

Loving aalllll your videos (watching multiple of them on repeat) and your broadcast channel too 😊 🪩 Thank you for pouring so much value into the community, you are awesome ❤

[@tigersbudgetingcashstuffin4573]

Thanks Katie, I'm getting started for next year, needed this little pep talk. Thanks sheri

[@kat.irwin.design]

Thanks for all this great advice Katie! I especially love how you put focus on being sustainable 😊

[@munera.bijouxfr]

Thanks for this video, it's helping me so much 🙏 Last year, I've started a KZbin channel and was feeling bad to only focus on a niche. Your speech about "understanding your audience" is what I was looking for 🤩

[@abbieamavi]

this video was so helpful and genuine! I've created for 7 years or so, and this is what I've naturally realized too.

[@shellyherman7757]

I am happy to hear this

[@danielle_2010]

Thank you for sharing this information! It is super helpful especially for someone just starting out. I’m starting my journey and most certainly appreciate the guidance. ❤❤

[@Ery_Berry]

Thank you Katie for this video, I followed you not too long ago and stayed because I love your videos! I haven't started my KZbin channel yet but I'm looking forward to the fun of it and the journey!

[@alexseal5544]

Really thankful for your videos. I’ve been so interested in starting a channel for YEARS and I’ve finally bought some equipment this week to make it happen. Your videos will definitely be my guides along the way ❤

[@rachelgoor]

I subbed to you and am excited to see what you create!

[@calvin.somerville]

Do you have a video on affiliate marketing? Not about supporting Amazon but if there were businesses I believed in that I could do affiliate marketing with then that would be neat!

[@WorldInHazel]

I honestly do hope next year is my year because consistency isn't enough, but I'm ready to try new things. Thank you again for your tips. :)

[@jessiestenerson]

Thanks for the advice on growth vs. maintenance phases!

[@DanielleMamaril]

This was so so helpful. I understand that it's a lot of luck, but as a seasoned youtuber with less than 200 subs, i find it easier to focus on what i can control. Thanks for the awesome advice. i'm mostly focusing on youtube right now, but i'm thinking of joining tiktok. :)

[@blueskybianca]

Great video Katie! I have a goal to go FT with YT next year, probably a bit too confident but hey, the way I see it the larger the goals the more I’ll work towards hitting them and the further along I’ll be in the journey regardless!

[@afrodite9801]

Ive been wanting to do this for ages, Im finally going to do it. Im trying to figure out how to edit, my latest challenge. Your videos are so helpful.

[@t-helen-price]

Another great video, always appreciate the practical advice and insights into your content creation process! That oscillation between maintenance and growth was sooooo good. Is there a "right" time to make the switch, or any indicators to look for? Thanks and keep these videos coming!

[@tranquilitytravels2994]

Thanks for all of your great advice.

[@Mariaquerviajar]

what an excellent video! Thank you for sharing so much knowledge !!!!

[@alwaysaik]

🪩🪩😊😊 helpful tips Katie! Also liked the gardening example, it really helped to contextualise the advice! x

[@Dionne_Sheree]

Great video Katie! Always such great tips! It reaffirmed my desire to post once a week on here! Here’s wishing for a successful and blessed year for everyone! Happy new year! 🎉

[@LilCraftyNook]

I just launched my membership on UScreen!! It took me a long time because the learning curve was kicking me, but they have great support!! I soaked up every word, girl!! This was SOOO valuable! A million thank you's! 🎄🎅🥰

[@katie]

so glad to hear that!! they really do have the best team!

[@sarahaliciaathome]

Great advice! Thank you . This is so interesting and fun to learn about! I was taking notes! When starting at the one KZbin video a week for the growth period, what should I do if the video I’m making takes much longer to make, like maybe a whole month because it’s a room makeover?

[@Cherurei1109]

Affiliate marketing still has a minimum if you are not setting it up with your own personal website. I think Amazon was saying at least 500 organic followers and likes etc

[@mana_g]

any tips on how to find a balance between posting enough (posting shorts/reels every day, that active growth phase) without being disingenuous or annoying to your followers? my niche (food/recipes) is difficult to push out constant high quality content, and I think low quality or repetitive content would be really off putting and compromise the integrity of my voice.

[@dasadorahIRL]

I watched a lot of your videos and this one is by far your best, so much so, you pulled me out of lurker mode to write this comment. I’ve worked in Community Management for 15 years and everything you mentioned here is exactly my process. You talk about things that others are not, and the importance on community. 2024 is the first year I’m personally doing content creation on my own, outside of work, and it has me a bit nervous. I never feel ready, which is crazy because I do this for a living. Haha maybe I’m more lazy when it comes to my own stuff. Your videos have motivated me, thank you.

[@barbaraaguirre3658]

I love your content, you inspire me Katie ❤

[@katie]

❤❤❤

[@MegShinagawa]

Wow, perfect timing! Thank you for this video

[@DominicQuintanilla]

🪩Finally started after years of putting this off! Very helpful video!

[@kazzaroo]

Also loving your campervan! Im hunting for our famlies at the moment. ~x~ ❤

[@angeliaspinkluggage]

I am trying! Thanks for sharing!!

[@asselbaktan]

thank you, this is very helpful!

[@veganlunchmom]

I’m hoping to make it next year! Definitely need to be consistent (posting at least once a week) and treat it as a job ,not a hobby. Love the growth and maintenance mode. IG I really only have energy (I get migraines a lot) and time for 2/3 reels a week and post as shorts as well. Do you have a video about how to balance shorts and long form?

[@katie]

that's a great suggestion for a video! how to fit both long form and short form content into your workflow :)

[@veganlunchmom]

Yes please!! 😃😍

[@sweeezytube]

thanks for this video really gave me ideas and inspiration goal for 2024 is try to become full-time creator ❤‍🔥 keep up the amazing work

[@JessicaPerez-SocialMediaVA]

same! Matcha lattes all the wayyy

[@tolulajumoke]

Thank you, i just started youtubing last month! your videos have been helpful and encouraging

[@luciabellani2240]

Thank you❤❤❤

[@ldsweetzsphotography1457]

Good advice you’re giving here ty

[@meganschall]

I'm not usually one to comment, but I just wanted to say I really appreciate all your videos - and I'm also drinking a homemade matcha while watching 😃(I've been adding a little cinnamon to my matchas lately and highly recommend!)

[@MarketingHarry]

Fantastic video! Your step-by-step guidance is invaluable, and those golden tips are pure gems. Thanks for sharing your experience with us!

[@MrTomTeachesAgain]

Thanks for this! I made notes so I can start thinking about your suggestions. Because my channel has to be labeled "for kids" I am very limited with community. I'm going to look at my calendar and see what revisions I can make to help increase subscribers and initiate community. 🙂

[@judithja2157]

Loving all your videos and congratulations. I’m starting to work a little bit on social marketing now and I want to learn more from your experiences so I can be more creative and plan my marketing schedule.

[@deepsoultarot8272]

Quick question: I buy most of my channel items from Amazon( particularly tarot and Oracle decks along with the decore for my videos). I would like to do the affiliate link , so my viewers can find the decks &/or decorations they may be interested in . Do you need to apply with Amazon first or do you just add the links in the description box? I don't know if you already have a video on this, but if not, would it be possible to do a "how to" video on doing affiliate links & how to include them in the description box? I would love help on that!! This video was extremely helpful, so thank you for this!! I plan to really buckle down even more in 2024 , structure my time better to be much more consistent for my viewers & focus on making KZbin a full time job if I can~ & will use all the tips you have suggested!! Best video I have seen in a long time on channel growth AND building a solid engaging community as well!!🤘💖

[@Goals_Ninja]

Hi Katie, I just posted my first video because of you

[@CharleneY]

Katie you are brilliant at breaking down all the ins and outs of content creating. I thank you so much for all you do!

[@ChantelleArts]

fantastic video, so many wonderful tips ❤❤❤

[@maluruus]

been waiting for this ☺

[@samanthaschlemme]

Thank you sooooo much for this! ❤

[@afrikopopfitness6745]

I will have to re-watch this video. So much good info and I'm in my planning phase for my KZbin and IG, since having my baby in April everything has been on hold, but now I have a bit more structure. I know it's going to be challenging but no risk no reward. Thank you so much for this video.

[@nalahwright]

Just had to reply because I had my baby in February and I had to put my KZbin channel on hold too. But thankfully, I was able to start my channel and I’m figuring out how to be a full-time creator while being a mama. All the best to you!

[@AviVersace]

thank you Katie for the consistent advice

[@TheLaTerraWair]

Manifesting growth all 2024🎉❤

[@urdaiki]

This is awesome. Thanks

[@howtoandwhatsnew]

Great video. I have a dedicated group of followers on my other KZbin channel that I pretty much talk to on a daily basis. It’s actually something I look forward to doing. Plus they give me content ideas.