How Much Do You Make on YouTube?

They call it the 64 million dollar question, or the one no one wants to ask but everyone wants to know. How much does a KZbin channel with 100,000 subscribers make? Mike puts the rumors to rest and opens the books.
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Our Wyoming Life features our Wyoming ranch and our ranch family. Giving you a look into the workings of ranching from raising cattle to raising and harvesting crops. Erin will join you weekly out of the garden, showing you how she helps provide for our family through growing produce and selling at local farmers markets, and Mike will take you along as he tends to the animals and land of ranch, from calving to fencing to planting and harvesting hay.

[@StephenMortimer]

By god you meet the issues HEAD ON !! no one talks about the FACTS OF LIFE (income vs OUT GO) like you do

[@StephenMortimer]

I have utube RED how does that work for you ??

[@s.j.sparber6946]

You said it!!! He's the man!

[@TheDvt]

It's embarrassing he has to come out and say this. People daft behind belief. Self employed is hard. 80hour weeks, someone chasing you for money. I'd love a Joe public to be in my shoes for a week and then tell me and guys like Mike how money we are making.

[@s.j.sparber6946]

@@TheDvt America was built by the hard work and dedication of independent business people like Mike and Erin. The vagaries of season, weather, business cycles and changing tastes are always with us. My mother worked as a civil service person and came home at 6P.M. and that was it! She had time for housework and kids. My father was a housepainter/ decorator and he worked at times 6 days a week and then it was all brushwork, no rollers! Backbreaking! At times Soulbreaking.That's why Faith is so necessary for independent workers and owners! Physical work can be crushing!

[@cravinbob]

If you listened closely the ranch was homesteaded by Mike's wife's mother's husband's ancestors. It was vacant land that government deeded to homesteaders after they "proved up" on it. Then it was passed to a couple generations who apparently avoided urban growth which is non-existent in Wyoming. In other western states if growth occurs then water rights disappear. Denver has water rights all over Colorado that once belonged to farms and ranches. Now aqueducts send water hundreds of miles to reservoirs around Denver.Much of Colorado is high desert plains which requires 20 plus acres to keep one head of cattle grazing providing weather remains perfect year in and year out. Ranches are being regulated out of existence and millionaires such as Ted Turner buy up huge chunks and lease portions out to outfitters for hunting. A 5 day elk hunt can run $5000.00 or more cheap hunts may be $3000.00. Young people are clueless about what is happening with the land in the state and only need trails to backpack on in a National Forest. Trails! !

[@Theghostofpeter]

It’s nobody business how much you make on the ranch or on KZbin, I love how you share your story how you run your ranch. I really appreciate what you do.

[@kennethroth6757]

Its easy he makes a trillion bucks lol

[@ackack612]

On the contrary......if you put content out for public consumption and you are asking for and accepting monies for this content, it's more than reasonable to ask about income, etc., etc. And, I thought Mike did an outstanding job in his response.

[@cravinbob]

Consider that a cattle ranchers income is the cattle. How much of your money do you leave out in a pasture? He did mislead with his "first generation rancher" comment. Only a millionaire can start a ranch from scratch. Ranches are passed down over the years and started out as homesteads, the land was free as long as you kept it thriving but over time things change. I recommend you read a book called The Last Ranch. True story and quite eye-opening. And do you know where your beef comes from? Have you ever purchased a swinging side of beef? Most "ranchers" today do not know what "swinging side" means and try to sell you a processed package of frozen beef with who-knows-what cuts are included and how much weight is involved compared to the on the hoof and hanging weight a side would net. Trying to buy a side will get you meeting guys who have a half dozen steers each year, maybe, to sell and a website that takes a credit card and will inform where to go to pick up the box of beef. Also the tinhorn in the video said he feeds his cows... "cows" are females that have birthed calves. He only feeds cows so he will run out out of beef to sell soon and his bull his starving. He will have no heifers to grow into breeders or castrated little bulls called steers to sell and eat if he doesn't feed 'em!

[@OurWyomingLife]

I didn’t mislead anyone. I am a first generation rancher as none of my parents or grand parents are ranchers. I am working on a ranch that was homesteaded by a family other than my own. Thanks -Mike

[@cravinbob]

And I am poking a little fun and if you are offended then you gotta toughen up a bit buckaroo!|And I started this replying to Peter B

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Thanks Mike....what a great way to explain this to folks. It really doesn't work out to much if you break it down per the hour. You should also make mention that Uncle Sam gets a nice cut of it too buddy. We got penalized on our taxes....almost more than we earned. Great behind the scenes video Mike!

[@usa3479]

I'm sorry that some people are mean and have such unhappy lives that they feel it's o k to spread their poison to others.

[@andrewinbody4301]

Me too. I don't get it. If you don't like something then don't watch it. Why do people feel the need to be anonymous trolls?

[@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550]

Perhaps they want to destroy the ranching industry, they don't want people to know the truth of where our food comes from.

[@calebmanuel17]

@@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550 lol yep l agree

[@mustaqahmed9689]

They are the parasite of the society & whether we want them or not we have to live with them, that's the harsh reality.

[@Ranch_Hand_Jeff]

Once again, thanks for taking me along Mike.

[@nightmike99]

Thanks for sharing. My experience with farmers is that they share nothing. I feel like I've learned so much more about ranching since I discovered this channel. I also didn't realize that when I skip the ad you don't get paid. I might suffer through some of those adds now knowing it will help pay the bills.

[@southerngrits920]

The least we can do is watch ads. I will let them play now.

[@corruptedchaos0073]

Same here

[@peterkizer6163]

Well, I promise to watch the ads on THIS channel; other channels, not so much ;-)

[@dudefromlaveenaz]

I'm curious how that works for those of us who have the paid premium subscription and don't see ads.

[@kbaxterpackwood]

I'll just put the ads on mute now.

[@megrobertson347]

We appreciate your family so much. I hate that anyone would send you hate mail. It is so obvious that making these videos is a ton of work. Everything from having to walk everything twice to put a camera in place to go over in the snow so we can watch you, to editing, time away from your family, etc. takes so much time. We watch your lovely family almost every day, and feel like we almost know you. Thank you for sharing your life and farm with us.

[@theCodyReeder]

People think I make a lot also; Yet I’m still here sleeping in my car.

[@Scrap5000]

Love you, Cody. If you ever make it to NYC, beers are on me!

[@m.webber5118]

Ignore the negative, and keep doing what you’re doing. Cows are great!

[@cravinbob]

Do not ignore the negative, pay attention to it so you know what it is up to. Positive thinking is poppycock. Positive action is more desirable. Wishing is like fishing...they don't call it "catching" do they!

[@alexlong3714]

@@cravinbob I am new to " Our Wyoming Life" And you pissed me off as a first timer on this Blog. Keep those stuff to yourself ??? Too many like yours - " self confirmation bias " trying to be too smart. Stop wasting your time writing long useless comment. It will not get any where with most of us, who like and enjoy, watching what Mike have to share.

[@zollar98]

Thanks for taking the time out of your busy work schedule to share your life on the ranch with us. I too will start watching the ads so you can get paid for the hard work you put into your channel.

[@BourbonDrinker]

Getting trolled sucks. You and your family are doing great. Keep it up.

[@johnfox4691]

I'll wait until I see the gold plated tractor before believing you are making a lot of money on KZbin. Keep going! Great!

[@TheFarmacySeedsNetwork]

Yeah, when your tractor has "bling"... you rakin cash.. lol

[@cravinbob]

All tractors are gold plated so-to-speak, you buy a tractor and it is yours but if breaks down you have to have it hauled to the dealer who is the only one allowed access to the tractors computer software and computers have IC chips that contain gold. The software is proprietary and owner does not have access to it, thank you Bill Gates and Microsoft who led the battle to keep whats yours theirs.

[@lucasmorgan4359]

@@cravinbob I agree. Luckily theres still a bunch of jd 4450's around without all that computer control.

[@tanyaking4950]

I appreciate yours and Erin's efforts with your videos. I have been watching them for nearly two years and partly because of the impact of your efforts, I moved from Hawaii to Powell, WY. to enjoy the harsh winters and the peace of rural life. Keep up the good work.

[@michaelfenner1715]

Keep them coming love learning from you

[@emmaleamcelhinney8650]

I’m so proud of you guys! Here to support for years to come!

[@thomascdurham9130]

Great video Mike and thanks!

[@itsthebeardlife]

Thanks for the honest insight!

[@johnranson347]

Thanks for the insight mike , love the videos thanks for sharing your lives with us

[@BudThorpe]

Thank you for sharing!

[@yb6825]

Thanks for sharing Mike

[@danniesims8236]

Thanks for taking the high road, so many people like to stir up trouble these days, Carry on brother, you're doing good.

[@bhensel100]

Well handled Mike. As much as I love the social media of today, I also hate how it can be used to opress.

[@cravinbob]

That's America for you! Free to be and free to oppress.

[@maryfisher6848]

Thank you for sharing this with us!

[@steveflowers499]

thanks for setting the record straight, always enjoy your post

[@jerrycarroll4581]

This might be the most interesting and informative video I've watched on KZbin. Thank you so much for sharing and keep up the fight. God bless you and your family.

[@paulmcmullen9533]

Keep making these great videos! It’s one of my favorite channels!

[@RRRIBEYE]

What I think truly sets you above the bar is how you took the time to debunk some guys myth about something he has not a clue about - yet you didn't name the person or bash their character; You simply stated facts vs. BULLSHIRT ( ;-) ) and kept it all 1st Class. Bravo, Mike! Been with you now for nearly 2 years and am amazed at how interesting your ranch life is and how I look forward to watching yours and Erin's videos and my goodness, how your children are growing! Are they getting into your fertilizer!?!!

[@boomerhawk]

Great video, Mike!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@SnowbirdHunter]

Thank you for bringing me back to my roots. You have been a reminder of how I was raised, something I was starting to forget. Please keep up the good work.

[@audreycopland5478]

Great information Mike! Forget the haters and keep your head held high. Have been with you since the beginning and you are doing an awesome job. 😉👏🤠

[@dhs2262]

Thanks for the good quality videos! will always watch.

[@jessicakultti]

Great info! Thank you!

[@tommyetaylor]

Thank you for the time you spent. I enjoy the Wyoming life video. They take me back to my child hood

[@vxnova1]

I think this sets your channel above the others, keep up the good work,

[@jamesmullis6827]

Thx for what you do !!!

[@tractorboi55]

Appreciate your total transparency! Keep up the good work!

[@surfmanx796]

Thanks! Your willingness to discuss the economics and finance of both the ranch and KZbin makes your videos so much more interesting and important.

[@Frank-cj8fv]

Thanks Mike, that was very interesting. You and Erin do a great job and we get to enjoy your videos. I watch a lot of utube and yours is a favorite. Just know that your hard work and dedication is a source of pleasure and education for a lot of people.

[@fomoco300k]

Love the shirt... and the channel. Really appreciate how down to earth and candid all of your videos are. I’ve learned a lot, enjoyed all of it, and I’m glad for every cent it makes you. I believe wholeheartedly that if you find the thing you’d do even if nobody paid you, that you’ve found the thing you were made to do. Keep following that dream and we will keep being blessed by your being blessed.

[@kimberlyfojtik3468]

Thank you and your family for all that y’all do and put out there for all of us.

[@1jumbox]

That's about the most transparent look at what it takes to make it on yt! Once again Mike, thanks for the effort of you and yours!

[@susanchamblee2549]

Thanks for the video Mike. Very informative. Don’t know why others have to post about things they know nothing about. Keep her going Mike...I think y’all are terrific for what you do!!!

[@servihomestead4324]

Thank you, Mike. You always put out great stuff. Thanks for sharing the facts with us. Very helpful. Praying you and your family continue to be blessed.

[@tituschumba2894]

Thank you very much for being candid. We appreciate the videos, quite educational. Good job! Keep at it.

[@mrmarkhoene]

Keep it up Mike. One of my favorite channels!

[@dykstrastexels443]

You have helpfully taught many people "How to make a KZbin" video, along with all the ways to improve a video too. I have sent the link to your channel to several who wanted to make a KZbin video or were struggling with their channel. All our subscribers now and reference you. Your background was great networking for viewers.

[@richmiller4626]

Thanks for sharing this information! Best wishes for you & your family.

[@sneak6654]

Thanks Mike & Erin for taking the time and effort to make the OWL videos. I really enjoy them a lot and always look forward to the next one. Your channel does a great job in showing the struggle that the family owned ranches and farms have to go through just to basically break even at the end of the year. I hope that 2020 is a better year for our ranchers and farmers because 2019 was a rough one. Take care.

[@bucksgarage1]

Keep doing what you’re doing sir and you will continue to prosper, you have a great channel.

[@sczorroc1552]

Mike, all I have to say is how some people love to try to kick others with a keyboard, you handled this very well and keep up the work you do to put food out for the masses...

[@sharonfound4493]

Always a pleasure watching your journey

[@stevesoutdoorworld4340]

Thanks Bro we love your life!

[@viviangrantz2572]

Thank you for all this information. I didn’t know how important the ads where, I would skip most. I have a very large amount of channels that watch. I won’t be skipping ads thanks again for the info.

[@Tomhohenadel]

Thanks Mike for your honesty and perseverance in doing what you love. My applause for you and Erin for the work you both accomplish. My thanks for this video

[@judydruetto2636]

Judy

[@wendyc.5769]

Thanks for all y’all do for us. You are much appreciated from coastal North Carolina 😇

[@nobodyspecial2655]

Keep up the good work! You folks are great!

[@rachelpotter2045]

Great video .. I just love your channel always great content.. I always watch the ads to support. Keep up the great work.

[@GerraldFarms]

When I started my channel I never imagined that I would be making friends from all around the world.I like the community feeling. If we have a question about something on the farm we just ask. It’s amazing how there’s always people there to help figure stuff out.It reminds me of group of friends hanging out at a small country store BSing. Thanks for sharing your life on the ranch with us. Have a good week.

[@kellygast]

I love this! No one did this for you! Totally earned by you and your family. Love this!!! Glad you're doing it!!

[@MarkTrombly]

Thank you so much for all of the work and love that you put into your videos.

[@gearheadted5110]

Thanks, Mike and Erin. Thanks for the food, thanks for teaching people about agriculture and thanks for the videos. Cheers.

[@isaacfehr5448]

Thank you Mike and Erin for staying positive throughout those people who seem don’t know how much work goes into feeding the country.

[@donfinley2540]

Great video Mike It is amazing how others love to shove their noses in other people's business and never have or know the truth when doing so. Keep doing what you do.

[@cjjack-qk9qp]

Great video as always. Glad you set them straight. Keep doing your own thing, its great. Keep the snow out west need to finish harvest.

[@chrisbutler6258]

very proud to be subscribed, your honesty is both refreshing and comendable.

[@BillTheTractorMan]

I have been on KZbin for over 10yrs now, monetized for 7 of those years. I did some figuring and with the cost of cameras, a computer, editing software, etc. I thought I would come up with a I make a dollar per video or something. In actuality I have paid over $2 per video to upload on KZbin. The nice thing is I enjoy posting videos, and the monetization helps me afford my hobby. Thank you Mike for taking this issue head on!

[@OurWyomingLife]

Thanks Bill, its the only way to do it. You can't let others dictate your message. Thanks again for all you do - Mike

[@BillTheTractorMan]

@@OurWyomingLife Thank you as well Mike, You and Erin have a strong voice that has been and will continue to benefit agriculture. I look forward to spending a lot more time helping you and Erin spread that message.

[@frankmetcalf9595]

You candidly put it out there! I appreciate that, at the end of the day, your business is none of my business. I hope the truth will shut the jealous boneheads. Food, like freedom, isn't free. Best wishes.

[@fergyvr]

Hey Mike, we appreciate your honesty. Very refreshing.

[@cntslesfabrication]

I have been watching you since the beginning and love how open and honest you truly are. I enjoy learning new things each day. Keep your head up and mowwwing forward like you always have been

[@SandraLThomas64]

Thanks for the breakdown. I’ll try to watch more of the adds. Love your videos, and how you talk, you did not have to tell people how much y’all make. Are we going to get to hear you play the guitar? 😎

[@thomasbarry851]

your contribution is like a trustee in a fiduciary role, but in your case, it is bigger than the bucks, it is the idea of being a Rancher, business man, family man and giving back to your local and national communities.

[@frankirwin2377]

Great Effort Mike and Erin! Your making a Difference! We're watching and benifiting from your effort!

[@TowmanParry]

Hi Mike i just wanted to say thank you for all that you and your family do and the good video you put out keep up the good work.

[@vincetaylor8264]

Hey anybody that doesn’t like the real numbers tell them to go milk a bull. LOL

[@andrewinbody4301]

Did you notice his shirt. I had to laugh.

[@shopshop-lx9hj]

@@andrewinbody4301 I want one!

[@OurWyomingLife]

You can get one on our website :)

[@alwaysinblue]

I still don't understand, but I do hope that eventually you will make enough to sustain your lifestyle without having to cut the herd, or wonder where the money to buy needed supplies is coming from. You put out the best videos and they take a lot of work, so yeah, good for you. And now I know not to skip the ads. Keep going, and continue to share ranch life with us, please.

[@aprilbentley8195]

😜

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Thanks Mike you just educated me on how KZbin workseven though I find it's none of our business how much money you make off ofI don't want your videos to wonder how much money you make I watch your videos to learn where our food comes from and how you're doing it and keep going year by year you your wife your kids your mother-in-law how y'all live off the ranch ❤️ so thank you for everything that you do to bring these videos to us so we get educated so maybe you should receive teachers pay so it sounds like you already are lol

[@electronicsportsnetwork5084]

Great Job with all your videos. I have alot of respect for you and your family. It's good to see good people giving life a try. Much love from Denver...

[@joelewis4275]

Thank you I now have a new perspective on the reality of what you are doing. I used to live in basin wyo and helped my dad and brother on there ranch.

[@InsaneFirebat]

I remember seeing that video shortly after I started watching OWL. It was pretty obvious that dude had no clue how advertising revenue worked. Still, your numbers are a bit higher than I would have guessed. Congrats on your success!

[@Troche571]

I'm going to cut this one short as I feel that while I have good friends who are creators, one with 10m subs, one with almost 300k subs but his views on his last video hit 8.5m it's just none of my business on how much you or anyone makes on KZbin. As a fan of the channel I clicked that Subscriber Button and Rang that bell because its clean content, down to Earth and you remind me about my love for animals and that childhood dream of owning my own ranch. Hate mail, that's so dam sad that people have nothing better to do with their lives than to troll and try to extend a part of their own miserable lives on others. Keep up the great work, I'll always support you guys/gals, and when you hit 1m subs, with 1B views you can send that creator a ticket to the Ranch on us... then drive him to the farthest corner of the ranch.and let him walk back.

[@Durufle68]

I really appreciate you honestly telling your story. It helps me get to know you a bit as I just found your channel and subscribed.

[@alizanderson02]

Thank you for being honest and telling the story!

[@Quetzachapin]

I think it’s none of their business how much you make from your videos. I hope you make bank with them and you Mike and Erin grow your subscribers. Good luck and keep them coming.

[@boostedbilly7308]

People do not realize how much work it takes to do a video for KZbin the hours of videoing and the hours of editing P/S I JUST Ordered beef jerky thank you again Mike

[@S4ndman100]

Thanks for sharing Mike. Enjoyed the video and learned a bit.

[@tcrasey]

Thank You, not only for the insight into KZbin but the story you present! I hope and pray right along with you that you are watched over and kept safe!

[@unorec1983]

You should do a collaboration with Welker family farms or the MN Millennia farmer. I think it could be cool and maybe boost your subs. Either way keep up the great work Your family rocks

[@GM6.7]

I think more smaller channels that involve farming, ranching or homesteading should collaborate more. More exposure to the realities of life, real life, maybe people can see real America.

[@mnhopper1s]

I have enjoyed watching some of the channels bouncing back and forth. Zach and Brian like to give Cole the CornStar a hard time! Haha

[@MaxFluff]

im going to turn off adblocker for this channel cause you guys really use the money for the ranch.

[@ryangrider9607]

captain_fluff_ I almost never skip ads, I just let them play. I figure it’s the least I could do. If a person makes quality content and chooses to share that for free (to me) on KZbin, it’s the least I can do to let someone else pay them a bit on my behalf. I will concede there are a few ads I just can’t force myself to let play though, lol

[@garryrhoden9106]

Ryan Grider Like those anti Trump ads! 😀

[@watcherofwatchers]

To be fair, almost any YT creator is going to use their income to improve their lives.

[@teenapearce1699]

Thanks Mike. I am new to your channel and i have always wonder about that answer to that question. I enjoy the video and looking forward to more.

[@45NUTS_PART_DEUX]

Thank You for your effort and sharing with us

[@aCycloneSteve]

What I want to know... You watch an ad, it's over, the screen turns grey, there's a little 10 second timer in the bottom left corner. If you click skip at this point does the channel still get credit for you viewing the ad?

[@jbweld6193]

I once saw Mike and Erin on a yacht off Cape Cod. I think the yacht was called the "OWL". Mike was wearing a Brioni suit and smoking a large Cohiba. That was the moment I said damn, I need to start a KZbin channel.. (🤣🤣🤣)

[@dbirdeycapozzi9807]

Chuckling!

[@SandraCrockett]

Wow! I had no clue how that all worked! Thank-You for sharing this with all of us watching....

[@knowledgableed9607]

Great video. Honest as usual.

[@chetsicinski9787]

It took a lot of guts to keep after it after you initial “helping out” was done. Raising kids and letting a family grow on a ranch will pay off in spades long after you and Erin are gone. Good job

[@manchestermania9873]

I love this channel I own 30 cows and 12 sheep on my small if I could call it a ranch in ohio and I always use your tips

[@ronfontenot4534]

Bravo!! Thank you for what you and Erin do.

[@mekahesma]

Mike I just want to say thank you for all your hard work. I enjoy your videos. To me they are priceless! I will watch the ads and share your videos. Good luck with the ranch.

[@montanagetaway6175]

Well done and said mike. When you gonna start narrating for the discovery channel......

[@cajunnathan4586]

Whitewater Cowboys I AGREE WITH YOU, their videos belong on Discovery Channel. Someone needs to forward some of their vids to the Discovery Channel

[@patrickdow2167]

He should keep narrating on here, though. Learn more on this channel than the discovery channel

[@cew995]

I hate when people ask “how many cows do you have”? They would be offended if I said how much money do you have in the bank or how much do you make per hour

[@pdouglas925]

Very interesting and transparent. You did a great justice to yourself and other KZbinrs. May God bless you all and the ranch. Thanks for producing!

[@howlerbushcraft342]

You guys are awesome. So far you seem so transparent and I'm happy to see that. The things yall do are so inspiring to me. I've been trying to somehow get into ranching for alot of the same reasons. So far no go, but I'm inspired continually by your videos. Thanks.