How Much I Earned on YouTube in 2021

[@AGlimpseInside]

Thanks for the transparency. Something that everyone is not willing to do but I’m so glad you do this Travis. Really insightful really informative. And congratulations on your success. Keep killing it

[@douglaslopes1987]

Great video. Wish all the best for both Shop Nation and A Glimpse Inside. Both nice and genuine people who deserve the best. Keep up the great work you guys are doing.

[@jonnyboy1116]

@@douglaslopes1987 couldn't agree more. Love both their channels.

[@foxhallww311]

who is this Glimpse Inside character???? 😋

[@projectsandwich3414]

My 2 favorite channels talking here

[@AFamilyofShoes]

Agreed. Thank you for the honesty. Your channel is great.

[@Fixthisbuildthat]

Congrats on the killer growth this year, Travis! Isn't it funny how years of hard work can stack on top of each other and compound? Consistent effort and improvement can lead to amazing results and it's awesome seeing you make that journey. #GBO

[@ShopNation]

Thanks Brad! You are one of the channels I look up to for sure. Dad jokes and all!

[@Lincolnstww]

I'm hesitant to watch this video because the last one inspired me to start a channel. Emotionally, I don't think I can handle a second channel

[@Lincolnstww]

Update after watching: Congrats to you and your wife on crushing it in 2021. Since we are in the business of full transparency, I figured 21 would be flat vs 20 other than sponsors. Per usual I'm an idiot.

[@ShopNation]

Thanks Jon. We're all idiots trying to figure it out, welcome to the idiot club

[@TheeDutchRutter]

@@Lincolnstww I’m here because of you, maybe this will help inspire me to actually put effort into my channel.

[@plutorootswoodworking]

Pretty sure he just inspired me to start one. Im way too awkward for this 😅

[@wittworks]

$210K - a decent side hustle! Well done! Congrats. Thank you for doing this. I hit the like button three times.

[@EverymanBuilds]

The tiny segment at the end where you break down the hours invested is the bit that I think most people forget about. It is both comforting and painful to know that I'm not the only one that spend hours upon hours per video, yet the viewer sees just 5 minutes of that. As someone that loves stats, I appreciate this kind of video - it is both aspirational and grounding at the same time.

[@MakerBeach]

Well said and strongly agree!

[@SpencleyDesignCo]

The "momentum of consistency" is a fantastic way to summarize! I'm about 2 years into my channel and just starting the see that snowball grow

[@MarkItUp]

subscribed 👍

[@milkymakes1]

I saw one of your videos in my feed while looking for something else. I'm now subscribed to your channel. Hoping you grow beyond your wildest dreams

[@sustainableliving880]

Well done! transparency is sooooo important! Good luck.

[@r.m.2301]

Your transparency is great and I know many people appreciate it. It is very insightful and informative. Love the channel and very happy you are doing so well.

[@doverintheyarddiy841]

That’s great Travis! Congrats on the growth man, these are my fav annual videos.

[@jareddunnagan4123]

I love that you show the behind the scenes to your business along with the struggles and triumphs that come with it. Keep doing what your doing. I'm rooting for you man

[@marktracy]

Great growth, Travis! Thanks for sharing and inspiring! Happy 2022!

[@Kkuts37]

Well done! Congrarulations!

[@DMGTID]

Another extremely valuable pearl in the sea of KZbin. Thank you for continuing to give back to the community and inspiring others.

[@jdbca5]

This video is in my opinion one of the reasons why your channel is growing. Honesty transparency and a personable attitude. Also not to mention the quality of work that you do. Thank you

[@jasonmartin7137]

It was your 2020 breakdown video that made me sub to you. You build some cool stuff, and you understand the impact a business can have on you. The ups AND the downs! Keep kicking ass in 2022!

[@JacobShepherdEngineer]

Same here.

[@6453bianchi]

I look forward to these videos every year now. It’s awesome how you show details and really explain everything that goes into a channel. And congrats on the growth u deserve it man. Love the channel.

[@thesoutherncraftsman7228]

Great video and thank you for the transparency. Really interesting to get to see “behind the curtain”.

[@TheHobbyShop1]

Good stuff. Thanks for sharing and congratulations on a great year! Wishing you continued success in 2022! 👍🏼

[@phayes5847]

This is my favorite channel and I thank you for all your hard work. you deserve the income you make. You put in the effort and receive the rewards. I have learned so much from you. keep up the great work.

[@TheBowery22]

Congratulations on an awesome year! Shop Nation is one of my fav you tube channels. Love the content and your outlook on what you do. Best of luck in 2022.

[@BruceAUlrich]

Thanks so much for pulling back the curtain and showing all of this! Best of luck in 2022!

[@pizzawarlord9232]

Congrats on another successful growth year.

[@c.harris7823]

Congratulations Travis! Great to see the amazing growth of the channel! Keep up the great work.

[@foleysshop4258]

Always good, I have been following since mid 2020, you have done a great job integrating all of the streams and it truly is a mini empire. Someday you should do it full time

[@Nary_and_Lynn]

These videos are always great. As others have said these are true transparency at there finest. I’ve loved the content since day one. Keep up the great work.

[@BretClements]

Thank you so much for these annual videos! I get a certain amount of joy seeing your sustained success. Good luck, enjoy your time with your family and I look forward to whatever content you create in the coming months!

[@-DIYPRO-]

As a small SMALL youtuber myself people have no clue how much work goes into it. Congrats and keep the videos coming!

[@glycerine3065]

Definitely one of the better youtuber. I think the key aspect of all this is the time spent on this channel and "side hustle" as you call it. It's very close to a second job.... And as you mentionned, it pays off "now" but this is a result of many years of self investment. Thank you Travis for sharing with everyone!

[@JNewellworks]

Congratulations Travis love the channel and thanks for sharing. Keep up the great work.

[@craigdickason225]

Great update and insights mate. Well done!

[@williamtaylor6252]

Your content is dope. Good projects and laughs. I always enjoy em and have already used some of your ideas. I hope you keep growing.

[@DIYTyler]

Good stuff man and congrats on a great year! I agree 100% on narrowing down the sponsors to those that let you do you. Etsy is really kicking for you....definitely my weakness.

[@ShopNation]

Thanks Tyler!

[@mark93cobr]

Wow Travis, congratulations to you and your family, I'm sure you guys are all in it together. I knew you were an amazing guy when you responded and extended yourself to me after I messaged you on Etsy about a year ago. You deserve whatever you are getting from your effort and I admire you for keeping your perspective and priorities straight for your family. Here's to an incredible 2022!

[@bigsabertoothbunny5986]

I appreciate your honestly and transparency in your work and journey. I am working on finding my own vision and path in the broad woodworking world though I am more on the turning side. You earned yourself a subscriber.

[@bigredruss73]

Always appreciate your honesty and transparency in your videos. Thanks for doing these videos!

[@shanemelville]

Thanks for the transparency and showing us what you made for 2021

[@BobBrittonBespoke]

Good for you man! I'm excited for your channel and its growth. Keep up the great work!

[@Kruser81]

It's wonderful to see good people succeed. Thank you for continuing to produce excellent content. Wishing you nothing but continued success and prosperity.

[@MoreBear]

Good job dude. Thanks for pulling back the curtains again. Appreciate it!

[@roryoconnell7759]

Congrats on your growth and success. Very well deserved for all the thought, time, and care you put into your videos, projects, plans, and community.

[@lawdog516]

I appreciate your full disclosure video, I had a lot of questions answered. Everything you accomplished you deserved!!! Congrats Brother

[@94auwing]

Travis thanks for the update. Do what you do and I for one love your videos

[@Finewoodworkingofsc]

Travis, Thanks for another year end video. I have been wanting to start my KZbin channel for years, and your video just made me realize I just need to press record! Thanks for the inspiration, Travis.

[@justinbaird_]

Huge growth in just a year! Love to see it 🙌🏻

[@AlmightyAetius]

I’m going to go for it Travis. Thank you!

[@jameschamberlain8708]

Congratulations, looks like all that hard work is paying off for you. well deserved.

[@12982blackjack]

It's really cool to see your break down all the numbers, I'm not sure I've seen anyone else do it. Congrats for hanging in there and make sure you spend time with the shop boss and Etsy store employee!

[@nickbraden1028]

Well done and thanks for sharing! Hope this continues to be profitable for you as I really enjoy your content

[@MrDuckett1]

Great information Travis! Not many KZbinrs are willing to put this kind of information out in the open for their viewers to see. You have a great product, which is a direct result of the effort you put into it. Keep up the good work!

[@OCDobbins]

Well done, my friend. Great content!

[@airman9820]

You deserve every penny that you make. I have several sets of your plans and they are unbelievably good.

[@RottieRumbleRacing]

I'm impressed you made this. Always wondered what was in it for you guys. Watching this reminded me I have to leave you feedback for some Etsy stuff I bought.

[@d.bishop1034]

Congrats on the well-deserved success! I see 3 primary reasons for it: 1) You are engaging and likable and thus fun to watch, 2) you produce great content that people can use, 3) You obviously work hard to constantly improve. Most channels don't have all three of those ingredients like you do. Well done my friend!

[@ShopNation]

Thank you!

[@bigchief113]

That's awesome! So happy for you. I hope your channel continues to grow.

[@FixItFrench]

I remember seeing your other videos on this topic. This one is a lot more motivating. It’s awesome to see the hard work you put in be rewarded

[@murphymmc]

Love the success you accomplished. You've worked hard for it. May the upward climb continue..

[@wonkywoody]

I've only recently found your channel. There's a reason you are so successful...you're very good at all aspects of your "side hustle." It'll be fun to watch your continuing success now that you're fully committed.

[@JeffPotts2020]

Thank you for sharing. I am really happy for your success. I know putting together this amount of content is hard work and I am glad it can help your family as it grows. The income review videos really help anyone considering starting their own channel in the future. So again, thank you for the content and thank you for sharing!

[@thomaswengler5926]

I am applauding you for all your honesty here and sharing the business side of what you do on your channel. I have to be honest myself but I am often conflicted, while watching a youtube video, and must determine is the information trying to sway me because of sponsorship or endorsement and sometimes I will not watch a channel due to this reason. Being upfront and putting this information $$ out there is unique and I appreciate this aspect of you, so I will now become a more frequent follower of your channel to see what else you might bring to us. Thank you and look forward to your 2022 channel and videos.

[@MDay8]

Your honesty is refreshing in a market that only outlines the pro's. Very insightful!

[@franmusolino2660]

Like the way you think about your quality of life. Everyone dies, but so few really live ! Keep moving forward brother ☝️😎

[@chrisdemeglio7983]

Travis. When I saw the title, I said to myself, " Why does he want or feel the need to do this ?" It is admirable to see someone be successful in what he's trying to accomplish. I've worked 4 jobs at one point, one ft and 3 pt, it HAD to be done but it was a strain on the family, especially my young children. I'm sure you will come to a place where you're comfortable, maybe even doing this FT. Either way, congrats on the growth, always make sure family comes first, and enjoy the talent God has given you to make a good life for you and your family.

[@EverydayHomeRepairs]

Good stuff buddy. Keep cranking and best of luck in 2022 👊

[@ShopNation]

Thank you!

[@foxhallww311]

Outstanding Video sir! A lot of people don't understand how hard it is to make a video. You are an inspiration to use smaller newer channels! keep killing it!

[@zzyyxx123]

Thanks for doing this video. I appreciate you being open enough to inform us of your results, both financial and otherwise. It is helpful for us potential KZbinrs and Etsy salespeople.

[@David-hm9ic]

Just think back to when you were thrilled to have doubled your subscribers up to 500! You've come a very long way, Travis and you have EARNED everything. Congratulations!

[@ShopNation]

Haha, yes I think back to those times, it's nuts!

[@hansencustomcreations5355]

Thanks I think your video break down is the best on KZbin every year . The honesty is my number 1 thing you remind me of myself and how I would be making videos. Thanks have a great year. 👍👍🇨🇦

[@KeithEtheredge87]

Excellent work sir! I appreciate the transparency and find it refreshing. We all think we know what a KZbin channel takes to run, but we really have no idea. Looking forward to your next big project.

[@elderfarms]

Good work man!!!! I remember when you only had a few thousand subs. Keep killin it.

[@luissonoma6255]

I remember watching the 2019 video; I’m glad thing are paying off. Keep up the good work!

[@Ryanhess1986]

Congratulations, you’ve earned every single penny of it! You run a great channel! Love seeing how successful you have been.

[@hipairbrush1053]

I love your honesty, the sharing of such valuable, usable information, and that you are successful. Keep rollin' brother.

[@troy9616]

Awesome breakdown, Travis. I really enjoy the channel. I’m currently building your cabinets. And the drawing package is great.

[@ar15gator]

Great synopsis, and honest conclusion of what it truly takes to make it in small business, lots of effort, time, and sacrifices. Glad it’s growing exponentially for you. Free time is priceless, and no matter how much money one makes, you can’t buy yesterday back. Sounds like your realizing the value of time, family and so on. No matter how far you peruse your dream, you can look back and say you tried it, and even made it fairly well. Good going👏🏻💯

[@doug2985]

Thanks for sharing this. You hit on several things I've always been curious about. Much appreciated and congratulations on your growth!

[@SergiuszRybak]

Travis, Congratulations on another successful year. I'm really big on garage organization and definitely enjoy your content so keep up the good work.

[@FowlersFarmhouseMore]

The way you balance a full time job, family and the channel really motivates me to push harder.

[@Zengineer]

Really appreciate your transparency and approach to explaining this. Well done and thank you!

[@taitlinstudio]

Great Video once again. As a startup KZbinr it's nice to see what's in store!

[@gigaphonicon]

Thats great I hope you keep getting more success

[@BatesonBen]

That is sensational mate. Now to hire more people to help you pump out more vids!!!

[@rpeebles]

So happy to see you are doing well and hope you double that again next year! I just purchased your cabinet set for my shop cabinets and have about 3/4 of the shells done. My shop needs storage badly so cannot hardly wait until I am done. I would love to see a shop cleaning video one day. Still dont know how you keep yourself and your shop so clean! When doing glueups I look like a 3 year old playing in a mudhole...once Titebond3 dries, it does NOT come out of an under armor shirt!

[@tomshott7826]

Wow! Thanks for sharing all this information. I just built a Tuff Shed garage in my side yard (Katy, TX) and I found you looking for ideas. I look forward to going thru all your videos and waiting for the next one. You are very inspiring. Your woodworking ideas, organization and skills are impressive. And I have noticed you are not afraid to share misshapes and mistakes. I don't think I will have a KZbin channel but this was very interesting, thank you!

[@DerekHurst]

Thank you from a naturally curious person. I'm impressed with your side hustle but as you said, that is the result of 4 years of work. I've also seen the effect of "momentum of consistency" on other channels I follow, it is quite key to increasing your numbers. Thanks again from a new subscriber.

[@dianemoore2945]

I am so happy🎉I found your channel not only for the content but also for the honesty. I was very curious about the very subject . The way you explained how you earned and the data that you used for the explanation was all very easily understandable. I have never seen any you tuber explain how and how much they make from having a channel, you seemed to cover all the aspects I was interested in. Great job putting it all out there!!

[@graphguy]

Transparency is everything to me. Not be transparent, then I won't trust you. Thanks for being transparent!

[@MrBaza70]

Great video! Really appreciate the transparency AND the notes about the amount of time and effort it's taken for you to get where you are now. Well done - and keep up the great vids!

[@ThelifeofKingfish]

I love the video. The subject of running a YT channel is both terrifying and inspiring all the same time, LOL! I’ve often toy with creating a KZbin channel but have never decided on a content direction that felt worthwhile to put in so much time and effort. I believe a previous comment asked what tools and process you follow to make a video. In that same regard, seeing you make a video that is like a day in the life or more appropriately a “video in the life” subject would be excellent. Finally, you mentioned that expenses will vary widely, but a rough estimation of your yearly expenses would be very helpful. It’s another cost of doing business that folks considering this line of work should consider. Thanks again I look forward to your reply!

[@vjaneczko]

Hey Trav, thanks for sharing again! I really appreciate the "yearly summaries" - maybe even more than your project videos :) Keep pursuing Shop Nation greatness!

[@NWGR]

Congrats on the growth Travis! This spring I'll finally be launching my own woodworking channel and even a tiny fraction of your success will make me happy. 🙂

[@MakewithJake]

And yet another great video! Thank you for making these videos, its a good reminder that there is still opportunities out there! Keep up the good work!

[@klmn19]

Great content and well done. We should all get paid well for hard work. One part I am curious about and was missing: What are the goals of the channel for 2022? Followers are screaming; keep up the quality.

[@fatmanjoh]

At last a straightforward video about money and KZbin. Thanks a lot mate.

[@donnygrahambuilds]

Caught last year’s video, and was pumped to hear how this year’s video would hit. Congrats on the huge progress man! As a new small KZbinr, this gives me hope that this hobby/passion may reach something more someday 👍🏽

[@DASBookbinding]

Thanks for sharing. But I do think you made it sound more fantastic than it is by not including your expenses. My experience is that these can be substantial. A new computer and camera here and there. Tools for the shop and materials for projects. I bet you have an accountant and maybe legal for contracts. And these things all take up time too. You’ve earned and deserve every dollar! Well done and take it easy!

[@patrickleahy770]

Thank you and congratulations on a great year!

[@CopiWood]

Congrats!! Keep up the good work. I hope i will get there in the future.

[@richardmadsen115]

Travis, go for it, you work hard to share your skills and talents. What you make you certainly have earned. I’m just now getting ready to set up a new basement shop, I appreciate your insight and presentation.

[@romeoC9968]

Congratulations on building a successful channel, well deserved

[@willofthemaker]

Man is killing it over there. Congrats Travis! I'm still trying to get mine going. Not even a fifth the way to monetization which is one of my goals this year. Im working on quantity and quality of video. Especially avoiding big gaps between videos. Hopefully I can get to your level some day!