Gained 1,400 Subscribers in a Week! Monetization Journey of a 45 Year Old :)

Welcome back to my channel! In this week's update, I'm thrilled to share my incredible journey of gaining over 1,400 subscribers in just one week. I'll be diving into the strategies that worked, the highs and lows of my week, and the importance of believing in yourself and staying authentic. If you're a new KZbinr looking for tips on growing your channel, you won't want to miss this!
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[@CanEyeOfficial]

I'm a 44 year old full-time content creator!... It's definitely possible and us "older" creators have a very important perspective to share!

[@GetBizzyLLC]

I started at 44 myself and it took me a few years to gain any type of traction. At our age though, we learn to have patience!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

That is so true! And we also realize that waiting a year is not that long, because life goes so fast at our age. xoxo

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

That's great to hear! Thank you for saying. I am starting to see the light that it could be possible for me. So excited! xoxo

[@miladylaughalot]

I’m 53 and I’ve wanted to start a channel since 2016. I finally did 27 days ago and it’s been such a ride!! I’m finding myself get more organized, my whole way of thinking has changed because I’ve loved the process of creating from vacations and places we’ve been to starting my health journey and stuff like that. Learning new things every day. Such a fun experience!! 🎉

[@RobandTeresa]

Same for us! I'm (Teresa) 53 and we started ours a few months ago. I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Sometimes anxiety creeps up, but I just get back to doing what I love. Good luck to you on yours!

[@wealthbeyondwords]

You can do it! Start your channel.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Woohoo!!! That is huge! Congratulations. Wishing you the best with it! xoxo

[@TadejBokan]

Good for you!! Same here (44). YT is something I wanted to do since the launch of the platform. Started in Slovene a few years ago, and clients started rolling in, but unfortunately got overwhelmed. Now filming my first batch of videos in English. Go Gen X 🙂💪

[@MotionWalks]

KZbinrs are successful, when they teach KZbinrs how to be successful. That is the key

[@NailGirlInMontana]

Exactly...what about other channels....🤷🏼‍♀️

[@MotionWalks]

@@NailGirlInMontana the money is in the education and some entertainment maybe haha . I’m sure my niche is bound to fail, but hey, have fun doing it, right?

[@NailGirlInMontana]

@@MotionWalks I gave you a sub. I'll definitely check out your videos. Looks interesting especially with the equipment.

[@MotionWalks]

@@NailGirlInMontana thank you so much, I will return the favor too. Have a great day!

[@rebsleao]

​@@MotionWalks try to do more of the basics, try some nice pro thumbnails, magnetic title and description.. check the huge channels and you'll see a pattern

[@BarbellsandBourbonPodcast]

I'm 45 and started my podcast in January 2024, I've been consistently posting one full episode every Monday and 1 or 2 shorts per week. I'm very happy with my channel growth so far but am NEVER satisfied LOL. I'm enjoying every second of this process though and am passionate about my mission. At the time of your video, you had 2,000 subs. As I post this, you have over 3,400! You're REALLY DOING THIS!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

What I like about you, is that you mentioned you are an engineer, mentioned that you are a perfectionist & that you are never satisfied, BUT you are showing up and doing it and growing a channel!!! That's awesome and your high standards will definitley make it great! That's awesome soon to 1k!!! Woop woop! xoxo

[@minx267]

Just found your channel thru your viral video. I've seriously committed to my channel 3 weeks ago. i am up 50 subscribers in that time. mine is a faceless channel concentrating on wildlife and nature. i am slowly teaching myself editing. I have some other ideas of thins i want to try and incorporate. but it is really great to watch videos like yours that are very encouraging for those of us just starting out. good luck.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Congrats on your channel! 50 subs in 3 weeks, awesome!!! You go! That's fantastic! WIldlife and nature, sounds great. Thank you for watching! xoxo

[@Kaurcreates22]

just became #398 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤

[@Bri0228]

Your channel popped in my feed and just wanted to say I’m proud of you for taking the leap✨ I’ve put it off for so long. I used to have old clips on here years ago but since KZbin has really taken off, I haven’t added a thing🤦🏾‍♀️ and there’s so much in my phone. One thing I was thinking of doing to take the leap is go over whatever footage of myself or whatever that I already have in my phone thinking of how those clips can be used for maybe a voiceover, with tips 🤷🏽‍♀️or just in any way period just to get started and build content while recording new content ✨ And don’t let that doubt creep in on u. It happens to the best of us, but your building your tribe. I’m 35 and when I seen your first vid pop up with 500 followers u were already at over 2k now. So yes congrats to u🎉☺️ keep going, doors of opportunity will continue to open for u✨💕

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you! I appreciate everything you just said. 🌻 Yes, go for it, use what you have and go from there. I think that's a great idea to use footage you already have. Haha it's funny, every time...and I mean everytime I post a video before I go to bed. I wake up in the middle of the night, thinking oh god what have I done!!! hahah but then I see all these positive comments in the morning and feel good again. So thank you for commenting and brightening my day! xoxo

[@iSam_Yt]

i had almost the same thing i quit my doctor job to chase my dream which is creating videos , my wife and parents they were shocked about my decision , they were kinda supportive in a conservative way , however i started a channel and i hit 100k subs in 6 months but when i reflected on my youtube journey i didnt like it coz i was not authentic , i was just sitting and speaking very formal with fast pace edited videos , it worked but i wasnt happy inside of me , coz that was not the reason i left medicine for , so i quit that channel and start a new one , the one im writing from now , i decided to be 100000% me , natural , authentic , minimal editing and share whatever i like about my journey doing the job i like , of course the growth is very slow but it worth it , so as you mentioned the only way to make it os to be authentic unfiltered

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

What an incredible story. Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts and having the amazing strength to walk away from something you created because it wasn't "you" - incredible and inspirational for others. By the way 6k subs is a ton, I know you have crazy growth with the first one, but I think 6k is wonderful! xoxo

[@iSam_Yt]

@@AlexaSaarenoja thank you , wish you all success on youtube 🙏

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Share how your journey is going or any questions you have. xoxo (Thank you for watching!)

[@brandonkellerdotnet]

Just started my journey on growing my channel in earnest last week thanks to your video. I'm SHOCKED at how many views I got for a video of me sitting in my truck.

[@PashaV93]

Congrats!!! I found you the before yesterday, and I love your energy. I have been watching videos and learning things since 2018 and I never started. I cane across another creator in the GenX area that inspired me to start. So I finally created my channel, is with another handle than this profile im commenting, i haven't posted yet, but once I do it I will connect with you and let you know, Thank you!! Your videos are great!!

[@anthonyparkinv2]

Growing very slowly but growing all the same. 85 subs today. 66 this time last week. Progress Is progress.

[@DownToEarthwithKaty]

I’m on week 3 and have 65 subs 🎉 It’s on the up

[@TalesOfHeilotia]

Slow but steady

[@RelaxedPresent]

Thank you for the message in your video. You made so many fine and encouraging remarks, including KZbin being such a wonderful platform that is open to everyone. Congratulations on the growth of your channel.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you! I truly believe it! xoxo

[@dadandsondoitall]

Congrats! Really appreciate you sharing. Son and I have plugging away for just over a year and have really enjoyed the journey! Great tips for those starting and reminders for those of us that have been doing this for a bit! All our best. 😊

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you and all the best to you all! It's so fun! xoxo

[@theglowaxis]

Such beautiful, authentic, encouraging and relatable video; I needed to hear from you on this day and time. Thank you and congratulations on your growth.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching. ❤️❤️

[@FitDadMD]

I started a fitness/health/wellness channel last week! Contemplated for a long time, had 2 other gaming channels along the way (4k and 5k subs) but wanted to do something more “real” to me that is a passion. It’s intimidating but hoping to find a stride of growth before too long!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Wow nice work! So many channels! Wishing you the best with your new one! Thank you for sharing your journey. Xoxo

[@amayaelessar]

I am cheering for you!! and i suspect you are about to get waaaay more subscribers!! YOU inspire me to start my own, I been so hesitant to do so, but I WANT to! Sending you lots of fantastic vibe. I BELIVE IN YOU! (I am watching this video 2 weeks after you posted and you are now at 6.080 subscribers! YOU got this!)

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You’re awesome! Thank you for the good vibes!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@RDiazJimenez]

Went on vacations, came back and you’re 2k+ subs! This is the way! Congrats!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

It's crazy! I love it! Thank you for supporting me! xoxo

[@NeverTooLate-thrive]

Subscribed! It's amazing how many of us more mature people are creating content! I recently monetized a faceless channel after working on it for a year, but with low views, I abandoned it to start another (with my face!) two weeks ago. Crazy experience, I know you understand, one video went viral with currently 44k views, now I have 3500 watch hours but need 450 more subs. I love this rollercoaster ride. And you're right, being authentic is the key.

[@Natalia_Belen]

im also new here! nice to meet you

[@whatsnewamanda]

Just peeked over at your channel and you are doing great! Soooo inspiring 😍😍😍 Subscribing now! 🤗

[@Natalia_Belen]

@@whatsnewamanda awww thanks!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

It's a wild ride!!! Wishing you more subs so you can get that monetized soon! xoxo

[@anthonyparkinv2]

Fully deserved. Been so great to see this grow from the beginning and super inspiring. Well done Alexa

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you so much! I appreciate your continued support! You are wonderful! Couldn't have gone this far without you all! xoxo

[@NorisLife1]

I'm a 40 something new youtuber as well, started this journey 5 weeks ago. I'm inspired by your story, and made me want to keep going. Congratulations on your achievement so far!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You got this! So cool! Congrats on your channel! 🎉 Wishing you much success with it! Xoxo

[@AndrewButlerSignwriter]

Hi Alexa, I've been watching since week 1 of your monetization series and each video is an improvement on the last one. It is obvious to me that you are working really hard to make these improvements. I am going to re watch all your videos from the last 2 months all the way through and play my small part in helping you get the watch hours you need and most definitely deserve. Good luck, it won't be long, you got this 😃

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Wow thank you for saying. I am trying really hard, and then I forget things...haha like turning on the mic or the extra lights, haha (mom brain), but it's a learning process and keeping checklist handy seem to be helping with that! Thank you for wathching my journey and being there since the beginning! Lovely to hear! xoxo

[@alchemical.fitness]

Tks for being brave and being an inspiration. I've been sitting on my desire to post videos for years. You've moved me 1 step closer.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Oh please go for it! It's really a blast and I truly believe if you implement strategies you can grow faster, if that's a desire! Wishing you the best! xoxo

[@whatjanesaysgoes]

So excited for you!! Congratulations on your amazing week 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you!! It's so fun! xoxo

[@camillafjeldsaunet329]

Congrats! I just turned 40, and I am considering starting my own channel. I have not found my niche, but I think I just want to do it for myself, and maybe find my "style" as I go. I told my bf today that I really enjoy editing videos and create. And it would just be silly to always say maybe later, I need more skills, I need more content, my life is not interesting etc. I actually created travel vlogs a couple years ago, but never posted them. It is just silly. Anyways, congrats to you! Well deserved! Keep going and be yourself!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Happy 40th! That's a great way to approach it! Have fun with it! xoxo

[@NailGirlInMontana]

47 year old Nail Tech and just started a YT channel at the end of May this year. It's been an excruciatingly slow process for my channel, but I've got hope that it will take off!❤😂

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Who is your target audience? Of you know that, then ask yourself am I giving them what they need? What do they need? How can you help them overcome something they are struggling with. Wishing you lots of growth in the near future! ❤️

[@lok2603]

Congratulations!! So proud of you 🎉😊

[@veliskathomas8391]

🎉Congrats! Thanks for being so transparent!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yep, that's my plan and I'm sticking to it! Thank you for watching! xoxo

[@TheUnretirees]

So happy to have found your channel! We just completed our first 90 days as KZbinrs over 50. Agree that people in their 40's, 50's, 60's and up are underserved on KZbin - so happy to see this changing! We are cheering you on from Portugal!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

So happy you found it too! 90 days and you all are doing awesome! so so so cool! xoxo Cheering you as well!

[@RivaReveals]

So true. Thanks for being transparent

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Always! That’s my goal for this channel. Share everything so we can all grow together! ❤️

[@marilynkristiansen5428]

Hi Alexa :) I've been on youtube (as a watcher/consumer) for years and years. I think this is only the 3rd time I have commented on something. I just had to reach out! I just watched your "Just Start" video and could relate to so much of what you said... the journey to starting for yourself was similar to why I left my career and started my business in 2021. (I am a therapist with a private practice). Like you I am in my mid 40's, I'm turning 44 in August. I'm also an expat, I'm British but I live in Norway with my 2 girls who were born here, and my Norwegian partner who is.... lol.... an Engineer of course. I can also relate to so much of what you were saying in your last videos, about authenticity, your values shine through. Also about the sobering and not-so-nice truth that hard work, dedication, and commitment doesn't always come in return when working for an institution... You just seem like a really nice, genuine person, you deserve to succeed! I am happy for you and excited for your growth. Plus you have inspired me to get my booty into gear and *finally* start that channel. I'd love to connect just as a fellow entrepreneur- mid-40's- Nordic-expat-with an engineer partner-sorta thing.... but I am hesitant to write my email here, and didn't want to 'promote' my website here in the comments so that you could find me there. Couldn't find a website for you but I have joined your mailing list so hopefully we can connect there. :) Reaching out now before you get really big and don't have time for that sorta thing lol

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Hey I love this!!! Thank you and yes we seem so similar! haha Norway is gorgeous! Let's definitely connect. Thank you for joining the email list, however I think it would be easier to connect at [e-mail] since it's a direct email. So please do so. I would love to connect! And thank you - I feel so grateful that you decided to post and share your story. Excited to connect with a fellow entrepreneur/expat/mama/ and engineering hubby. Hilarious! xoxo

[@markdrawsthings]

This is amazing, glad to see things happening for new creators! Definitely giving me the motivation to try 🙌

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You can do it! ❤️❤️

[@iDidaVideo]

Congrats Alexa! I started my first channel in 2021 and it was the best decision I made that year! I was about to turn 40. I'm still learning and growing, and I love it. If you're over 40 and want to start a channel, do it. KZbin is a great platform to share your knowledge, be creative, discover or reinvent yourself personally and professionally.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

I 100% agree with everything you said. It's awesome. Thank you for your kinds words as well!! xoxo

[@RDreviews-products]

Great video! I’m 54 and recently started my channel where I review products for Amazon and I also share my EBay Reseller business with viewers. Can’t wait to the subscribers and views grow.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

That is awesome! Congrats! 🎉

[@MasterOfDisasterOfficial]

I'm 29 and am growing my channel alongside you. Love hearing your journey as I continue mine.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Excellent! Wishing you the best with your channel! Thank you for continuing to watch! xoxo

[@Kaurcreates22]

just became #155 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤

[@PopGoesTheCultureTV]

Congratulations on your channel! Following your journey - I've been doing this for a few years now - keep it up!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes indeed you have! Look at all your 24k subs...that's incredible..Love it! It's inspiring to see!

[@MrMarcy76]

Glad to see it’s working out. Keep up the good work👍

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

It seems to be, let's hope it continues! Planning on sharing a specific video soon on how I am doing it and what seems to be working really well. xoxo

[@cordialgreetingsart]

Woohoo! 🎉 so happy the playlists are working out for you. 😊💕 (those are part of the secrets in growing from what I heard 😉)

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes, I have learned that too as well as doing series of videos or a part 2 of videos that worked really well. Thank you for watching! xoxo

[@HannahMorenDraws]

I'm a tiny youtuber with an art related channel and am an aspiring full time illustrator - and I think the hardest thing for me in both realms is to have that objective point of view. Is this good? Is this valuable? Inspiring? Beautiful? One video that I personally *love* is one of my worst performing. I really hope that with time I will find more answers to who I'm talking to, how I can help or bring inspiration, not only in my videos but also with my artwork. I've been struggling with a lot of self-doubt lately. So it's refreshing to see someone else "make it."

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes, it's tough especially with art related topic because it's so personal. But if you could find a way to step back and look at it as if you were an art critic or your ideal sub, that would be really effective for getting clarity on why or why not videos are performing a certain way. A video I probably spent half an hour editing, has brought the most views on my channel compared to the ones I have spent 15 hours editing...it's a wild game this KZbin. And I have heard from many youtubers, new and old, that you just never really know how a video will perform. Some of your videos have thousands of views - that's great! Keep going! Wishing you the best with it. xoxo

[@edfrus]

Best of luck to you! I’ve had KZbin since 13’ but haven’t started to post until about 7 months ago. Slowly growing and trying to figure out how to edit better. Thanks for sharing!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you and best of luck to you as well! We’ve got this!! Xoxo

[@lifebehindthereels]

WOW!!! So happy for you my friend. What a journey and so inspiring. 1400 subs? This is so incredible 👏🏻. So proud of you!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thanks dude! By the way I gave you a shout out in last weeks video, hope it helped your growth some! xoxo

[@lifebehindthereels]

@@AlexaSaarenoja Oh my! So kind of you. Let me search your channel for it. Also, I APPRECIATE YOU DOING SO!!!!!!

[@JJwoodman]

Glad i stumbled upon your channel! I started my channel 2 months ago and have 40 subs! :) i gotta step it up a bit

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Woop woop! ❤️ Go for gold! 😊

[@Milly_in_denmark]

I gained over 1000 subs in less than a week just because 2 of my videos blew up and this is helping my other videos that were stuck. My husband support 💯 percent and he makes joke like I will make so much money he can stop working😂. Turning 50 next year and the most important thing is I love it. You have to love it.

[@CooKiNupCONVERSATIONS]

That's awesome! I know it normally takes THAT....a video or two to just TAKE OFF...however, do U have any tips to share Sis?? My channel is doing oooooKkkkay....LOL...but as U stated I LOVE IT & want it 2B doing sooooo much better!! Any tips at all ??

[@CooKiNupCONVERSATIONS]

In fact, lemme just HOP on over & support ur channel...headed over 2 *subscribe*

[@Milly_in_denmark]

@@CooKiNupCONVERSATIONS You have way too many things you are talking about. I talk about different things but most of them flow together. Choose like only 3-4 things. And put your face in your thumbnails even the ones where you are making food

[@CooKiNupCONVERSATIONS]

@@Milly_in_denmark Hmmm, well thanks for that feedback. ❤‍🩹I wondered about that & I couldn't find a way to alter the content I wanted to cover, since my focus was to touch on random LIFE topics, covering multiple concerns that we deal w/ on a daily basis....(that just makes it very diff topics) Now w/ur feedback..still can't figure out a way to adjust this...but lemme' get to thinking..thx Sis...appreciate U🤩

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Awesome! Your hubby sounds great! xoxo Wishing you the best! Wow almost 6k subs...that's awesome!!! xoxo

[@QrooSpanish]

Nice job! Congrats!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you! xoxo

[@simplifyyourlifewithgwen]

Wow! That's fantastic! 🎉 GenXer here at 57 with a new channel focusing on women over 50. I started my channel in May and in July I started gaining traction averaging 24 subs a day. 😀 I'm super happy for you and cheering on your continued success! You put out great content! 🙌🏼

[@NailGirlInMontana]

Awesome!🎉🎉🎉

[@simplifyyourlifewithgwen]

@@NailGirlInMontana thank you!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

That is awesome!!! 👏🤩 congrats on your success. So exciting! ❤️

[@aplacetothrive]

I can relate to that fear you hit once you hit 2000 subs! I got that fear at 25, 50, then 200 subs...it really stopped me in my tracks each time. But I'm back at it trying to push past that fear! Thank you for sharing your story 😊

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

That is awesome! Keep going! Use the fear to fuel your dreams rather than fizzle ❤️🙌

[@herbsandspicevlog]

Wow that’s amazing so happy for you congratulations 🎉🎉

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you!

[@Naturallyrose86]

Congratulations it’s amazing to see how you grow when I subscribe to your channel I believe you had about 400 subs. That’s really give me strength to keep going and not giving up.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Oh NaturallyRose! I remember your channel and you! Thank you for the continued support. Yes, we can do this! I think with the right strategy and motivation we can all totally rock youtube! xoxo

[@riccovonteamer]

Congratulations keep on pushing forward

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you!!

[@Hollywoodfactotum]

This is amazing! Congrats!! And you’ve inspired me 😊. I’m over 50 and want to help people with my channel. I’m trying to grow and this is helpful! Thank you!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Woohoo! That's great! THank you for watching. xoxo

[@JoBlackwell-MidlifeAndBeyond]

Thank you for the encouragement!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Of course! Best of luck!! xoxo

[@NakishaWynn]

Congratulations Alexa!! You’re doing an amazing job as this video showed up in my feed and you’re well over this 2,000 subs now. 👏🏾👏🏾 I’m a full time content creator over 40 and I want to reassure you that it is possible!! Keep following your passion and sharing what you’re learning. Much success to you on your journey.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you so much!! Full time - my dream! ❤️ Thank you for sharing your proof! Xoxo

[@shineeediaries9149]

I am 39 now and I really wanted to do contents on KZbin. But I keep putting it off because of Impostor syndrome. I am so glad I came across your channel. :) I am ready to take action now! Thanks for inspiring me.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You can do it! Just go for it - seriously, life is too short to wonder what if anymore. ❤️❤️❤️😃

[@scotchandscripture]

Congratulations Alexa, great achievement.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you! And thank YOU for watching! xoxo

[@christinalandsman]

That is awesome ! Congrats

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you! Wishing you the best with your channel! xoxo

[@dianesgardeninspiration]

I’m just starting my KZbin journey and I come agree you, believe and do it with heart. Let’s see what happens. Thank you and Congratulations! 🎉

[@Kaurcreates22]

just became #42 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤

[@dianesgardeninspiration]

@@Kaurcreates22 thank you so much and you got this! 🙌💛

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you! xoxo

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

WIshing you the best! Definitely check out the 1K sub challenge in my description of most videos...it's run by Sean Cannell of THink Media, it is a wealth of information for free and it is what I have used to grow my channel. I highly recommend it! It might help get you there faster. xoxo

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You've got this! It is possible. I am living proof! Go, go, grow! Thank you for watching. xoxo

[@Isitdoneyet02]

Congratulations 🎉 Well done!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you! xoxo

[@HabitCraft-2024]

No looking back. Yossssshhhhhh..... Congrats 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Woop woop! Thank you! xoxo

[@winglee1976]

I started creating and uploading videos and shorts last month, I posted mostly shorts and a handful of long form videos. I leant to create thumbnails and add voiceover etc to my videos last week. While I only had about 30 subs last week. One of my long form videos that I uploaded 4 days ago gained more than 500 views and now I have 50 subs, that’s 20 more than last week, even this got me excited. Hopefully with time and effort my videos will become more professional and find more audiences or vise versa. KZbin is a great way for me to express myself, my life experiences etc. I hope to get average of 50-100 subs a month, and eventually have a hit video that will explode my channel. Good luck to you!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Congrats on the 30 subs from the one video! Yes, I think it can/will totally happen as you have specified in your comment. Keep growing organically and then one video shoots you up! Best of luck to you! xoxo

[@winglee1976]

@@AlexaSaarenoja thank you for the encouragement! I realized that it’s a side hobby while holding my full time job, it’s also kinda self therapy to create videos. It’s a bonus if viewers will resonate to my contents and subscribe for more.

[@Co-CreateSoulAlchemy-CCSA]

Congratulations! I'm so proud of you, and I am enjoying your book on kindle🥰

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Wow, thank you for reading my book! I appreciate it. That was a big step for me to share that with the world. Thank you for watching! xoxo You really brightened my day!

[@Co-CreateSoulAlchemy-CCSA]

@@AlexaSaarenoja I’m so happy that uplifted you, keep up the great work!😻❤️🫶🏾

[@CityMouseInTheCountry]

Watching you in real time is the most authentic and useful education I could ask for regarding starting in KZbin. I feel I’m getting closer to jumping in!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You can do it! go for it! xoxo

[@theusbadenhorst]

I was one of those subs. I started posting seriously a month ago. You will hit 100000 in another month.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes, that would be nice. But I won't hold my breath...haha KZbin is a slippery little thing. Let's see what happens! I am so curious to see what this week holds. Fun times! Thank you for commenting and watching! xoxo

[@Kaurcreates22]

just became #4 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤

[@RobandTeresa]

Thank you for this. I'm (Teresa) a new KZbinr at the age of 53. I finally just did it--I put away the "but"s and the "what if"s and got going. I'm learning so much and have a high need for cognition--I need to learn more! You have a new subscriber. :)

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you for the new sub! I appreciate it! How fun that you started at 53, so, so, so awesome! I love it Teresa! Go, go, grow! xoxo

[@RobandTeresa]

@@AlexaSaarenoja thank you!

[@stephenbrocklehurst8076]

Loving this I will share your channel ❤

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Awesome thank you! 😊 I totally appreciate that! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ZhannaTsytsyn]

Congratulations!!!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you so much 😀

[@lizarosario2829]

I’m 51…..tried a long ago to build my channel but bc pandemic hit to me there was no point since was was makeup content…..the frustration was real…..and my native language it is spanish and that is also very challenging maybe not reach a good number of sub…..but I found your video and that changed my mind set….I just start something diferent and I loveeeeee what I’m doing …..it is crazy setting the camera everywhere😂 thank u for sharing all you experience

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Woohoo!! What a beautiful story and journey on youtube. Keep going with it and enjoy the ride!! xoxo

[@ReikiLee]

Hi Alexa, KZbin's algorithm is truly amazing! On my spiritual journey, it always shows me the perfect content. I just started posting videos 5 weeks ago, and now that I need support and motivation, KZbin suggested your videos. What an incredible connection! I love your motivation and authenticity, I'm definitely subscribing! 💙

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you! Spiritual connections are the strongest ones! May your journey flow and glow! xoxo

[@Breathenature247]

Alexa you speak to ME!! What you've said is EXACTLY what I've been doing, how I feel and my channel I started back at the end of May is growing. What you said about being authentic and leading from your heart - having that deep inner knowing that what you are doing is right and good is just magic! Well done - go you (and go me!!)

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes! So nice to hear and yes go YOU ( and me) haha that made me smile! THank you for watching! Wishing you the best with your channel! xoxo

[@ZakJab]

Congratulations. I can't wait to hit 1K subscribers myself ✊️

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Go, go, go! You will get there. I feel like it was slow to get to 500...then it picked up a little bit...then even more after 1k. Wishing you the best! xoxo

[@dbproductreviews6319]

Thanks for sharing and Greetings from Michigan! Almost monetized, so I find value in this.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Oh how exciting! Wishing you the best with it. You're so close to 1k. Woohoo!! xoxo

[@threelittlepotters]

YAY! There's always that week delay with the watch hours, you'll probably be there next week!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you for saying! I was wondering about that, but I've noticed lots of things have a delay. So it makes sense. Thank you again for sharing! xoxo

[@annettegutkind]

Thank you for this 🙏

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

You’re welcome 😊

[@mindfulness5817]

Congrats you go girl 🎉

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

THank you!!! Couldn't have done it without you all! xoxo

[@DiegoQSmall]

Congratulations 🎉🎉

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you Diego! xoxo

[@Off-Gridiot]

Really like the spreadsheet tracking, going to copy :) Just discovered you, subscribed to watch the journey unfold and snag some ideas. ✌️

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes, great! Welcome! I hope you gain some great insight! Wishing you the best with your channel you're almost a 1k! wow!! So awesome!

[@lunazamoraart]

Thank you!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

And thank you for watching more of my videos. I appreciate it! xoxo

[@freedompodcast1]

90% of success is keep showing up!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Exactly! 🎉

[@hyperfocusthrift]

Thank you for all of your amazing videos! I'm about to be 40 in two weeks and have been waiting for the right time to get going on my channel. You're very motivating and I'm glad I found your channel!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you! You shoud totally go for it! Wishing you the best with it and Happy Early 40th Bday! xoxo

[@cantobioenergetico]

I´m so happy for you! And once the algorithm understands who it is you´re trying to help, then you really start to grow, so keep on believing!! I went through all these doubts and after 4 years I got one of my channels monetized, but there were times when I thought I should quit (fortunately I didn´t). But you have such inspiring content, that I really wish you good luck with your channel :)

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you! Just got monetized yesterday! So thrilled! THank you for your support, couldn't have done it without you all! xoxo

[@michaelmeans9187]

Your channel is experiencing explosive growth. 2.47K Subs by the time I clicked on this video. Keep up the good work, and thank you for sharing your strategies. I greatly appreciate it.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes, it seems to be going up like a rocket at the moment..I'm in awe. Thank you for watching, commenting and continuing to support my channel. I appreciate it! xoxo

[@meganc3090]

Yayy! That's awesome! I'm so happy things are working out for you 😊. I hope things just get better and better.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

I hope so too! Thank you so much for watching and supporting me! Wishing you the best! xoxo

[@ZENDENZOR]

Good Job Alexa! 🎉🎉congratulations! I’m very happy you are growing fast! I started my channel a few months ago and in my 40’s , I am recently gaining momentum …❤

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Woohoo! That's great to hear. For me the first 600 were the slowest, then it picked up! Wishing you the best of luck with it! xoxo

[@back2thenature2]

well done. 40 year old here going strong trying to get there 😀

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Woohoo! 🎉 Wishing you the best ❤️

[@gregoriussudaryono260]

I am happy to listen to your experience in youtube to tell. Great achievement, my friend. Congratulations👍🙏 16:54

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you! I appreciate it. xoxo

[@jewijk]

Great to see other smaller YT channels doing so well, it really gives me confidence that this sudden growth could also happen to my channel one day. Keep up the great work! Getting enthusiastic from your video 👍🏼

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

I think it most definitely can! Wishing you the best with it. xoxo Thank you for watching!

[@AimeeRoseStudio]

I'm 44 and started a KZbin channel a few months ago (craft related) I only post once every few weeks but so far im enjoying it!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

That’s a great start! 🎉 how exciting! ☀️👏

[@BlindedByFaith]

Congratulations 🎉

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

THank you! xoxo

[@MokaandChai]

At 53 i just started and posted my 1st shorts few hours ago. Thanks for this. Im going to definitely enjoy my journey.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Woop woop! Awesome! xoox

[@paulamanninglewis]

That's awesome! Congrats! I can't wait to get there! My videos are getting more views, my subs are growing...slowly. You have really motivated me, thank you!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes that's great! I think the first 500 are the hardest to get, then it picks up! wishing you the best! xoxo

[@digitalmagnates]

Can I just say I related to you on so many levels throughout your video. I'm turning 44, I have a 6 and 4yr old cheering me on, with a husband who supports me in the background 😂 I also feel this nervousness about the channel growing too. I almost was like, retreat and retract this is too much 😂 I just recorded my video about a similar topic to your video today and hope to upload it in a couple of days. All the best for your journey x

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

It's fun to hear how similar of an experience you are having and how we are going through similar things on the journey! Thank you for sharing. It's nice to hear how things resonate with different people. Wishing you the best too! Thank you for watching and commenting! xoxo

[@ChemistryLab13]

Congratulations! I hope to get there one day! 😊

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

I deeply believe we all can! You've got this! Thank you for watching. xoxo

[@ChemistryLab13]

@@AlexaSaarenoja thank you!!

[@MichelleTop3]

Love your videos:) good luck!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you!!

[@holly_powell]

I love this. You’re giving me hope to keep going on my Channel

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes, keep going! xoxo

[@CreativesEnRoute]

This is so helpful! We just launched & while several of our videos are doing well, growing subs has been SLOWWWWW!!! Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us - new subscriber over here!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Wishing you the best with it! I just shared a video about my strategy, it might give you some more ideas as well! Thank you for watching! xoxo

[@Shareebysea]

Congratulations!!!!! I just started my channel a month ago, I’m 48 . The learning curve is huge and my first video was garbage lol but this is encouraging!!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes, the learning curve is massive and there is always something else to learn! It never stops! :) But it is also fun to learn this stuff! Keep going...the first videos are supposed to be garbage...unfortunately. I was thinking about it the other day actually, it's like we are learning a new skill, but unfortunately, that learning process is recorded for the whole world to see. It's not like learning to dance something, where you can trip, fall, and get up and only your teacher or dance partner sees, but here anyone that wants to watch sees! But the thing is here, or what I have found, is that the KZbin community is so encouraging and lovely, so it makes it less scary or painful to post those first videos. Wishing you the best! xoxo

[@Shareebysea]

@@AlexaSaarenoja so true!!! Wishing you the best also😊

[@Kaurcreates22]

just became #20 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤

[@Shareebysea]

@@Kaurcreates22 aww thank you so much!!! You have definitely inspired me to just keep showing up

[@LifeTimeGrindTV]

Congratulations on reaching some of your goals, this was very inspirational. I’ll continue to watch.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you! It's been incredible thank to you all for watching and supporting my channel. Wishing you the best! xoxo

[@PaulRansonArt]

Hey Alexa - oh how sweet ... your figures are looking great. Now keep making these wonderful and inspiring videos. I' m rooting for you and looking forward to your continued journey - Paul 😃😃😎😎

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you Paul! Keep on keepin' on is my main focus. It's growing so great right now. Makes it all feel worth it. xoxo

[@russgrimes5531]

The heart is more directly connected to the guiding force of nature/the universe than the mind is. “Follow your heart” means more than most people think it does and it takes real experience to see what it actually means Just listening to it and following it will take you where you didn’t even know you wanted to be

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Love this comment. I competely agree. 100% xoxo

[@EricKeinrath]

I'm laughing my socks off right now🤣🤣🤣. I totally relate with you on how couples balance each other, and how different ways of support each other are. From Dreamer to Dreamer, embrace grounding and shot the f***ing moon!!!❤

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes exacatly fellow dreamer! Let's do this! Thank you for making me smile with your comment. :) xoxo

[@JackieWolven]

This is how you do it!! 🎉🎉 I’m just starting and I absolutely believe I can do this. ❤❤

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Yes! Yes! Yes! You go! Love it! 🙌 xoxo

[@christinevincent7030]

Youre the last push i needed to finally start a KZbin channel 🙏. Im turning 46 and youre story is very relatable and authentic ! Thank you so much. I need your strategies 🙏🙏🙏

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Just posted a strategy video yesterday! You should check it out! Here's a link, hopefully it helps! Thank you for the kind words and watching my channel. xoxo kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYTInHqjasqiqLMsi=lGxfgzThR_sI2SOp

[@NicoMurillo]

Gotta believe yes!

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Woohoo!

[@Moneyfromzero]

New sub here💕I love hearing success of other small channels and women!❤ I started about 6 weeks ago! I’m enjoying this community and the journey. I’m 55 and I thought If a 17 year old can do this, I know I can 😂.

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Exactly! Amen! If a 17 year old can do it, why not us...the generation who invented the internet & computing. haha FUn times! Let's do it! xoxo Wishing you the best!

[@Moneyfromzero]

@@AlexaSaarenoja ❤️

[@Kaurcreates22]

just became #245 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤

[@Moneyfromzero]

@@Kaurcreates22 Awe! God Bless you! Thankyou! We can do this❤️ Keep going!

[@simone.russell]

Congrats Alexa 🎉

[@AlexaSaarenoja]

Thank you! xoxo