how i make a living from social media as a running & cycling content creator

[@mattie_world]

i like "i'd be doing this even if i wasn't getting paid. i WAS doing this when i wasn't getting paid". keep going you're one of my favourites on youtube!

[@Daaaanjj]

thanks a lot mate appreciate it

[@Callum15121990]

Think this sentiment is what separates interesting content creators from the run of the mill, the ones that would be doing it for free are the ones with passion for it and make the most interesting content.

[@harryward1146]

great insight mate, aprecciatre the transparency and willingness to share shit like this.

[@Daaaanjj]

cheers mate, good to hear. Never sure if people are interested in hearing this sort of stuff

[@waderobinson1]

love the transparency and authenticity. Not many creators willing to share all the insights you provide. Top notch vid always.

[@davidasotoo]

Killing the game

[@Daaaanjj]

thanks my guy

[@Theregularathlete]

As a fellow content creator, this was very much needed, you can sometimes feel very isolated in this game and unsure if you’re doing the right or thing in regards to what you post, what you talk about, how many ads you do etc. love the transparency my man

[@Daaaanjj]

thanks big man appreciate it. Keep up the good work

[@CarlosRodriguez-rf8zy]

Thanks for sharing a true, relatable story. I just started my running content creation and this is quite inspiring.

[@Daaaanjj]

thanks mate, good luck with things

[@Fraser365]

Going from strength to strength, enjoyed watching the growth. Looking forward to seeing the Scotland video.

[@Daaaanjj]

Coming soon

[@olliecoekin6554]

“You end up being a BTEC version of them” so niche love it 😂 new to this channel, loving your stuff Dan

[@AndrewFlintMedia]

Big video, Dan. Love how open you are around this subject!

[@Daaaanjj]

Glad you enjoyed it mate

[@Huntelaar13]

Class this. Really glad it’s working out, and remains grounded. Need to get you out with the CyclingGK!

[@Daaaanjj]

hero mate. Aye, defo on the cards for this summer. Dropping Ben up a climb is a goal of mine

[@mxcostadelsol3651]

I m glad you are doing well, the freedom of beeing self imployed is priceless...

[@user-dm84]

Great insights! Absolutely gassed for you that you’ve grabbed life by the spuds and are rightfully reaping the rewards. Keep it up! 🚴

[@Daaaanjj]

legend, appreciate it mate

[@nathanb324]

Great vid as always, proper decent look into your world. Also as always big up T Battie the watt bomber of west Cheshire

[@Daaaanjj]

always big love for T battie

[@TBATTIECYCLING]

@nathanb324 @Daaaanjj Respect ❤

[@hideonishimatsu5427]

Fully deserved. Keep up the good work - loving the vids!

[@Daaaanjj]

cheers mate appreciate that

[@benjaminwoodward7185]

Love your videos, it’s great how open about everything you are. Definitely deserve it all

[@Daaaanjj]

I appreciate that mate

[@benjaminwoodward7185]

@ keep up the good shit always enjoy watching.

[@mario.221]

You earned every cent! Love it when such passionate people like you are able to make a living out of that

[@Daaaanjj]

hero!

[@klein-concept]

Big respect for all your work mate 🫶

[@Daaaanjj]

Big up

[@kaipbowe]

What a bloke, love watching you succeed lad!

[@Daaaanjj]

legend

[@TheRichardHaldane]

grateful for this video, thanks mate

[@Greavo]

I follow quite a lot of cycling content and I think I've pretty much watched every video you've made from the earlier days Dan. I think being a fellow manc helps, but there's something that draws me to your videos they are just fun and a bit different to the usual lark. Hopefully see you near the Fallowfield loop on the orange Brommy or in Watopia soon.

[@Daaaanjj]

thanks a lot mate, glad to hear

[@angry-prol]

I worry about the longevity of a career like this as content creators get older, they aren’t able to monetize their whole lives, want to start a family and brands want younger faces. Looks fun in the meantime. Make sure to set yourself a self invested pension and invest. Big love dude

[@slimreaper-sk]

Good video sir, killing it with the editing and cinematography

[@Daaaanjj]

cheers mate

[@MattRoutledge_FP]

Great video Dan, keep smashing it 💪

[@Daaaanjj]

cheers Matt

[@GerritKnein]

you do this the right way.... and will come a long way! would love to collab at one point on a ride or run in UK as you inspired me to go all in on KZbin this year!

[@Daaaanjj]

thanks mate, good luck with YT

[@marlonhills6926]

Keep it up mate! Inspirational… content is consistently improving 🔥

[@Daaaanjj]

Appreciate it mate 🤝

[@willmunday8843]

Really interesting video! Thanks for your openness

[@Daaaanjj]

My pleasure

[@pasqualeruzza2674]

Fantastic result for something you love doing. Are the perks of kit being sent to you and paid event hotels and flights on top of the turnover you mentioned?

[@Daaaanjj]

Thanks mate. And yeah those perks are extras and save me a lot of money but I’ve invested a lot of my own money this last year too, on filming equipment/software and other things that aid the content.

[@dylanweinand-flannery3778]

Legend! Keep it up!

[@Daaaanjj]

🙏

[@harryotoole2223]

Sick insights man!!

[@Daaaanjj]

glad to hear mate

[@harrymaccycling]

Bro needs to do audiobooks. This was so easy to listen to

[@Daaaanjj]

the most monotonous audio books ever recorded

[@profuniverse326]

Thanks for the insights. What brand is the jacket you are wearing?

[@Daaaanjj]

thanks mate. Scottish brand called Kestin.

[@davidkennett2372]

Great insight, best of luck 2025

[@Daaaanjj]

legend thanks mate

[@Dadbodcyclinginc]

PREACH!

[@Daaaanjj]

🤝

[@MattSaqueli1]

I'm not sure if you've answered this question yet, but what mic are you using? It sounds amazing. Cheers!

[@Daaaanjj]

thanks mate, that would be the Rode Video Mic Go II

[@balosahan6990]

Lol 16:03 s/o Mary Mccarths 😂

[@Daaaanjj]

I rate Mary's content, she found a style that worked, ran with it and now my feed is full of people trying to replicate it

[@balosahan6990]

@Daaaanjj agreed. Her upbeat content is more likely to get me motivated to run than someone merely talking about / displaying performance metrics. Understandably people want to replicate her stuff

[@FarOut-n6b]

it wont last forever so dont piss it up the wall. be tactical. invest.

[@Jc-iv9oz]

Im an accountant in US. Im very into running but can you tell me how to get into biking? Entry level bike?

[@TriathlonDan]

hahaha I think the same about "read the caption" I'm on instagram to doom scroll reels not read a biography ffs

[@TomHassan.]

Cant stand IG as it provides such little value but well done bro - done v well

[@Daaaanjj]

nice one mate

[@jusluvbass]

🏊‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏃‍♂️🙌🏼

[@Daaaanjj]

🤝

[@oliappleyard2528]

Top guy, I’ve loved the honesty and journey you have been on for the last 18 months now since I tuned in! Let me know if you ever fancy a loop in the peaks 🫡

[@Daaaanjj]

cheers mate