How Much I Made in My First 6 Months Monetized on Youtube

[@AccordingtoNicole]

🥳 1 YEAR UPDATE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zp_SpmqflL-di5Y

[@kaseykite3205]

Good Job!! I subscribed just because it's honest truthful helpful insight... I thank people feel they can trust what you say is true... thats a hard character to get these days... just sayin

[@28visions]

Super inspiring!

[@PRBOUNDLESS]

For anyone trying to grow their channel and thinking of giving up, don’t give up! Keep going and things will go well ❤

[@jk-fy8on]

super honest, transparent, no bs, i love this.

[@afrominded]

There is something special about you. You are extremely down-to-earth and relatable and we love that!

[@CarolineJuneee]

No ad for me, I do try and watch through ads as I know it supports channels. Congrats on the hard work and the results you are getting

[@kat_thefruitbat]

I didn’t see an ad, but I did maybe about a minute after at around 7:40. Congratulations on all your hard work and persistence- I’m so happy to see your channel continue to grow and know you are being paid for your well-deserved work/content! 😊 You have a very smart, sustainable approach to the way you manage your channel. Keep being your genuine self- your authenticity, practicality, kindness, strong work ethic, and relatability are a few of the reasons why I watch every time you upload and always enjoy doing so! 🤗 Lots of love to you and Levi! 🐾❤

[@lauradunbar4928]

Congrats Nicole! I'm a 50 something mom and your videos help me teach/discuss finances with my young adult sons. I love your money, minimalism, and daily life topics, like food prep. You interject just enough humor, are well-spoken, and get to the point! Especially love the savings/side hustle topics and anti-budget video, as well as these monetization update videos. Thank you for being a realistic, inspiring, mature young role model.

[@lauradunbar4928]

PS I did not see an ad at that time.

[@RetiredLovingIt]

It took us 3 years to get monetized. We’re grateful

[@Hermoneytactics2023]

I actually appreciated hearing you say that it took you 2 years to get monetized , I’m coming up on my first year . So this encourages me for real. I’m at my halfway mark.

[@bondpit8750]

Maybe…it’s the YT milestones she mentioned not the time on the platform.

[@Thehappyhomemaker]

That's so encouraging. The ad didn't show up for me when you said but after you mentioned your first payment after monetization the ad popped up. You're doing well which is inspiring. I've been doing youtube for a year and a half now and not yet monetized. Crazy to think that just one video can get your channel out there. 😊 One day haha I have almost 600 subscribers now

[@christina3n]

The ad popped up for me at 08:44. Well done, love your videos!! ❤

[@letsrewatchitagainpodcast]

I found you because of your monetization video and I’ve gained a lot of value from your channel in general. I’ve been working on this channel for only 3 months but KZbin in general for almost a year. You’re giving me hope and a drive to keep moving forward! Thank you!😊

[@dabneydee9109]

Congratulations, Nicole! You're doing great. I'll tell you what I, personally, like about your channel: you get to the point right away and stay on point throughout each video. You always keep your focus on the topic and not on yourself. There's no cutesy editing or funny voice-manipulations, or humble-bragging, "aren't I adorkable" filler. As you get more views, maybe you can add interviews with other FIRE/Frugal voices like Mr. Money Moustache (a fellow Canadian) or Frugalwoods, etc. Anyway, continued success! Would love a year-end update.

[@dennisealexanderhale1300]

A great video Nicole... Thanks for sharing the details of having a successful you tube channel. Well deserved! I always enjoy your updates😁

[@Randorandom232]

Funny, I'm 4 minutes on and she still doesn't say.

[@onelovesmokeshop7834]

Nice Information 👍👍👍it sounds like hard working to make it but I better keep my job until I make it like this said they make a million with respect one love ❤️

[@MsPieO]

Totally agree. No stupid “ I apologize for my voice sounding so weird because I’m sick”, looking for sympathy or other BS that I can’t stand.

[@user-nlvmruu]

@@MsPieOwhy does it upset you?

[@rhondamarcelissen2919]

Hi Nicole this is awesome. I didn’t see an ad by the way. You’re so well spoken, thoughtful about your different topics about money. You sound well-read. You are a role model for my son and I’m certain other young people starting out in life. Thank you for putting this well needed channel together. Congratulations on having so many subscribers. I will join your channel tonight. Also by the way although it wasn’t in this video, when you spoke about the scams. I totally agree with you about religion being a scam, big time. Very sad indeed. In other news, scary and sad about what’s going on in Israel. I hope there will be peace very soon. Thank you and good night. From Montreal.

[@judymyers1934]

Thank you for the insight, your content is amazing. ❤I still remember my first KZbin 'paycheck', a lot of emotions and I was so proud of myself. If it wasn't for my consistency and hard work (and a little bit of Famester), I wouldn't have made anything.

[@lovethelifeyoulive2023]

I am looking forward to this day

[@GettingItDoneRepairs]

Youre doing very well. The majority of channels never get monitized. I think the lifestyle your showing others is helpful. Keep on doing what you do. I see this channel growing much larger with time 😊

[@georgetaylor2819]

Ms. Nicole -- WE appreciate your persistence and your honesty!! I was taught that more important than the beginning of something is the satisfaction one receives when they complete that project. So, THANK YOU MA'AM! Looking forward to learning from you -- and will click on all of your videos -- BTW - I have NO IDEA how to do very much on the computer -- LOL -- the senior center taught me how to turn on a computer --- am in my upper 70's and appreciate your attitude and positivity!! Qué el Señor te bendiga - joven!

[@dayem5908]

What a brilliant video! The maximum inspiration that you can give anyone is by being that humble and saying I made it and I am not more special that you in anyway!

[@adrianarnold1239]

Nicole, You have restored my faith. It's been 3 weeks that I've been on and I have 71 subscribers but I love this. I love talking about my financial journey. So now I'm going to get more serious and make detailed videos about my debt free journey 2020 from paying off 124 k in 16 months ... Congratulations on all the work that you've done in your accomplishments. I subscribed❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@worldschooltravel]

Nice! I have been uploading for a month and have 40 subscribers. It is probably going to take a long time for our niche to find us. 😊

[@sprinvntrdd]

If there is anything that is truly attractive now-a-days is genuine honesty and personal integrity. You are tapping into that, and I hope the universe fully rewards you for encouraging others to do what you know you did right. God bless you in every possible way. Cheers! Bravo.

[@leanderangst]

Videos like this are so encouraging for smaller creators! Congrats on the success Nicole, crazy to see you at 44k subs just 4 months after filming this, :) Keep it up!

[@FaithAnnNB]

My family gave me KZbin premium for Mother’s Day, so no ad for me. A really interesting video, appreciate your transparency and explanation of how the KZbin revenue works. Congrats on growing your channel, glad you’ve been able to earn some additional income this way!

[@squizitzithatsitalianforyu4782]

😮

[@squizitzithatsitalianforyu4782]

So having a KZbin Premium account is easier way to support creators? 😅🤔

[@joshua.butler]

I didn't see an ad. Love the transparency here Nicole! These types of videos are fantastic.

[@corilevinson5704]

Congrats, Nicole! Your videos are informative, thought--provoking, and entertaining. It is great to see your channel doing so well!

[@paul_domici]

This is really awesome! I'm so happy for you! I look forward to see you doing this full time so we can get more videos! Thanks Nicole!

[@AccordingtoNicole]

Maybe one day 🤯

[@richardbuki658]

An update at the end of the year is a great idea!😊 Your transparency and authenticity is highly appreciated!

[@workinprogresssince1974]

This is really interesting. It's so hard to find KZbinrs who talk honestly about income and give the impression you can make a fortune. But just getting to that monetization stage takes forever. Thank you for your video! it gives me something to aim for as a newbie.

[@jennhall522]

To answer your question, TONS of value! That was very inspiring....that $4000 month would make a huge dent in my house savings. I reserved a YT name quite a while ago, but was too afraid to start. In the hopes it'll help others, I'm going to pull the plug and get 'er done. I always throw you a like and have been subbed for a while now. Love this for you!

[@AccordingtoNicole]

You can do it!

[@rickdeleroy]

Google should hire you as corporate trainer. That was an excellent presentation.

[@andreatifft1939]

My two favorite channels on KZbin are your channel and one called Under The Median. So much great information on both channels and I feel like I can personally connect with you and Larry and Hope. My dream would be to sit and have a cup of tea with all three of you.

[@carlenecayhill]

I'm pretty sure I found your channel when you released your first monetisation video as I was in the process of starting my own channel. I've been subscribed ever since and just really enjoy your no-nonsense approach content. It's been inspiring and humorous watching your journey and evolution as an individual so I will continue witching and supporting 🙏🏾

[@learnENGLISHwithdebi]

That was a relay cool experiment with the Ad break....And NO I did NOT see an AD 🤣 Thanks for the video. Great info and nicely done.

[@amyjones8613]

Thank you for your transparency! Those analytics aren't too shabby 😊 You deserve every bit for you and Levi. Very exciting for you. ❤ I didn't see the ad but one 30 seconds after.

[@cyandiana]

The first video I saw on your channel was that "Why I am being so frugal" one, I hit the subscribe button that day, joining a community of a little more than 4k. It's been so much fun to watch it explode during the next months, it was fun just to check and see each day significantly bigger number, so much fun! Great content, great advice, thank you!!

[@AccordingtoNicole]

Thanks for being here!

[@selin3282]

wow! there wasn't an ad! so insightful 🤩

[@ttocselbag5054]

It’s your genuine gratitude that is so appealing Nicole. 😊🙏

[@zzzendyaz4208]

I really like your personality in life. Your practicality, realness and straight forward nature is what drew me to you. Keep it up. ❤

[@artofnia]

Congratulations on your YT success! 🎉 This was a very inspiring video to watch as a content creator myself.

[@ALCAPONE5655]

Great video Nicole! This is a good life lesson for everyone no matter what you do in life, to be successful, it takes patience, discipline and hard work. Keep it up 👍

[@mrelmoresmusiclab]

It's funny I saw that first video when I just started. I'm closing in on 2K subs, but have a lot of work to when it comes to getting to the 3K mark for watch hours, but my long forms are getting better and better it's only a matter of time. Thanks for sharing this. Very motivational and congrats on all of your success. Keep crushing it.

[@bethmcnabb8341]

Excellent work Nicole. I do learn alot from your videos. Many thanks.

[@PennyMartinPhotography]

Congratulations on your KZbin success in such a quick time! Great information shared. I’m a professional photographer and it took me 8 years to hit the goals. It’s definitely a challenge but I’ve not give up and post regularly every day. Keep up the good work!

[@Calichick67]

I don't see ads because I pay for KZbin premium

[@Lenneeful]

Same here

[@gsd5.785]

Yes I don’t regret it this and Spotify are my guilty subscriptions… but its so worth especially bc i like to fall asleep to documentarys and the ads can get super bothersome

[@denisalala]

Same

[@lindadoby5891]

Same here

[@BelarusMinnesotaEcuador]

me too youtube premium

[@AJourneyFromNothing]

I just made the monetization goal on KZbin, officially monetized as of about a week ago. I’m excited, and I have to say, your video here was perfect visualization material here as some good motivation, so thank you 🙏🏼 be well!!

[@AlicePearlJam]

It’s encouraging and exciting to know that a one year old video came back to life and made a nice profit. Congratulations and continued success in the future. 🍾

[@rochelle7901]

Congratulations Nicole! Your hard work and more especially you sharing real life financial information for people like me. God Bless!

[@KrystalIntheCity]

I didn’t see an ad right then I did see a 1O sec one like a minute later. Congrats on your success

[@123kirmizi]

you are so inspiring Nicole

[@mrelmoresmusiclab]

I think your positive attitude adds value to the world. I needed this video because I am at right at the fork in the road where it's time for me to work extra hard and get to that next level. Ohhh...and no ad for me at that one point in the video. Onward and upward we go.

[@MrHiltonshepherd]

I love your videos Nicole! Again, its so very refreshing to have someone who is honest, frank and transparent. We need more people like you in the world. You have taught me alot on my "frugality" journey although I am old enough to be your mother. Thanks!!

[@jeroenRE]

Hi Nicole, as far as I know you are unique on YT for me. Living a simple life, and being down to earth like you and posting it on YT, is rather unique. Of course, since I started to watch your videos today, I will probably get more suggestions on videos with comparable content, which might make your content less unique as I thought it was 😉

[@saintrogersstreet]

Love this video and your realness are the end! It’s so encouraging hearing about your journey, your perseverance, and just the beginning of the payout that’s begun. So cool the opportunity that YT is and how a few yrs of passion and dedication can turn into such great and fun income for yrs to come if you keep at it. I’m currently working on my channel and I like to think of it as an investment and preparation to laying a foundation to making some meaningful income so when the time comes for me to have kids I can stay home and not put all the financial weight on my husband. Big dreams :) Yesterday marked 1 yr of working at it. I’m at 945 subscribers and almost 1,000 watch hours, so just about 3,000 more watch hours to go lol. I hope to be making a video like this about my monetization journey next year🤞🏻 Thanks for sharing yours!

[@EastCoastEDC]

I didn’t see an ad…great video. Thanks for being honest and transparent

[@AccordingtoNicole]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mr.Plant1994]

KZbin Premium is a wonderful thing.

[@rosieposie9564]

Keeping doing well Nicole. I disagree with you occasionally but always learn something new and useful from your videos and I actually look forward to them on Sundays.

[@dianaa4149]

Apparantly, I have zero tolerance for ads because I’ve had KZbin premium for years just to avoid them all. I don’t know how this impacts KZbinrs, but if I had to watch ads, I’d skip You Tube altogether!😊

[@dalegolotta1965]

I just subbed Nicole . I loved your video , and you give me great hope in my own Chanel that I just started that sometime success is more about reality in just being yourself on camera 🎥 No frills , No hype , no BS No Hollywood editing . You are very natural in your delivery and connect with its us normal average viewers . So well done Nicole and keep up the good work .

[@lesliecooper9847]

For those of us that subscribe to KZbin in order to watch ad-free content, how does that affect, or does it affect the ad income you make?

[@nicoleg7194]

I don’t have ad free, but seeing several people comment on this video about it I’m wondering the same thing. Hopefully, Nicole will respond. :-)

[@ForbiddTV]

Thank God for ad blocker programs, YT would be unbearable without it. I'm sure many will criticize that, but even though I could have been monetized many years ago, I refuse to play the YT money game. I also don't have sponsors, affiliate links or any way to donate. I have a personal hatred towards any advertising, it's a hidden tax we all pay for everything we need, not just want. Even though I am not monetized, YT still runs ads on my videos. I find that the YT algorithm purposely deranks me and plays other games to punish my channel and has prevented my channel from growing for many years now. Even though I never intended to make any money here, I also had expected my channel to continue to grow with my hard work, but the bots are programmed to prevent that.

[@marymcphillips3200]

Kudos to you! I recently I have been getting pop-ups from KZbin saying that ad blockers are not allowed on KZbin. Pretty satisfying that I have pissed off a bot!

[@ForbiddTV]

@@marymcphillips3200 Me too in the last week or so, I just click past them.

[@nattyrocberry]

I am patient! Thank you for sharing

[@staraffirmations]

This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start a youtube channel. I'm obsessed with affirmations and listen to them all day and have always wanted to start my channel. I now have 879 subs. I know it's not much, but it was so worth getting started.

[@charlesphilhower1452]

This is probably one of the most informative videos I have seen you do.

[@maxamildo]

No ad for me. Thanks for explaining that, you’re the first one I’ve heard talk about how ads vary so much for different viewers

[@JayP3171]

This is by far the most helpful video on youtube channel economics. Thank you

[@maxelbrig1315]

Congrats you deserve all the success - very transparent!

[@blackaxeranch]

Awesome! We started our KZbin channel earlier this year and are coming up on 1000 subscribers, so it is always nice to see other creators posting videos like this showing how well they have done. Thanks for sharing! :-)

[@nailedyou]

I’m glad I happened upon your video. Thanks for the info shared. As a small channel myself it’s nice to see others progress. I’m in the GTA also. Keep up the great work. Stay Blessed 👍🏾

[@TurningStarkers]

I got an ad but it was at a later part of your video (where your $100,000 graphic can up) Well done on your success. Enjoy it and grow Also thanks for sharing as I have a channel and still not monetised (640 subscribers).And slowly working my way. This video gives me some hope and encouragement to keep going. A marathon or possibly an ultra marathon but not a sprint Thanks

[@theslowcrafter]

No ad for me. This video was so inspiring. Still loving every video you make! Keep up the good work!

[@JustTheGems]

Really grateful for this breakdown of how it's working for you. I started monetizing about a month ago, and my subscriber count is still around 1,900, but learning more about how the monetization process works has been really enlightening. Thank you!!

[@maryhoward-edwards1662]

Congratulations and I love your videos. Your truthfulness has attracted me to your channels. It seems summer months are a little more slower because people are vacationing and not watching too many videos during that timeframe. But this winter, you better kick ass with your revenues.

[@InTheBlack101]

Thanks for sharing. Every $ was well earned, happy for you. I'm being patient with my channel, hopefully one day 🤞

[@johnmills2629]

I like the amateur? homemade? vibe of the videos. Makes the connection/authentication more relatable somehow. idk Channels come and go. Childhood channels I've watched change. Interests change. Generations of watchers age. idk So long as you're happy and love doing what you do, then that is all that matters. Take care!

[@cyclingonplants7444]

Hi Nicole 🤗 I did not see an add at the time you mentioned. I would say that I'm a 50/50 ad watcher. I saw two ads during this video. This was a great video. Thank you for being so transparent with us - much appreciated- you are like a breath of fresh air in this YouTUBE jungle!😍

[@grayerdays]

Im about to start my own channel and this is Encouraging. Thank you.

[@PRBOUNDLESS]

Goodluck with your new channel !

[@JamesJulianWealth]

Great video Nicole, thanks for sharing this. Definitely inspires me to keep pushing through the last 800 watch hours before full monetization!

[@maryl8210]

I can't remember which vid got me watching, but immediately I was agreeing with your message and knew I'd learn from you. I still look forward to your weekly videos, you are probably the only content creator that I consistantly remember to watch on the day they upload, lol... Keep it up! Hoping your channel keeps growing and growing !

[@beaubooks7287]

I got an ad about a minute after the ad break 😅 Thank you for these insights, I find it really cool to look into the way KZbin works 😊

[@mountman5386]

No ad at the finger click FYI. Always good to share how a channel is going.

[@Chillmaisha]

I loved this video and definitely the message that I needed. Thank you Nicole!

[@cathyjackson8021]

I tend to watch less videos in the summer months. I think because there is so much to do outside and at the end of the day I’m exhausted and fall to sleep fast! Do love your videos! I will get caught up! Thanks for sharing!

[@intertubicular]

That is pretty damn good money on top of your regular income. I'm happy to know that you enjoy making videos for your channel and it's not drudgery. If you enjoy what you do it's not a part time job. Cheers from Auburn Massachusetts!

[@CyndyTangerineyyyy]

Great video, Nicole! Happy for your success. (: I didn't see an ad until like 1 min later. I definitely think you're adding value. Keep going!!

[@sharonstanley259]

Oh my goodness you are doing GREAT! To put that into context, currently there are four KZbinrs I make it a point so watch weekly and you are one of those. I do occasionally watch others…they come and go, but I’m hooked on your channel because I learn every time I watch. Simple. And no, I didn’t get that ad. I did however get others throughout the video🙃

[@globalnerdy]

Got the ad during the ad break! Probably because I often listen to KZbin videos while on my bike, when I don’t want to stop just to hit the “skip” button.

[@EricaZetterquist]

wow your analytics are so impressive! thanks for being transparent and sharing!

[@ShellyCap9]

Thanks for sharing. My husband has a channel and people see one successful channel in our niche and think oh I can do it too and make lots of money. Then they pour tons of money into creating a channel - new equipment, paying for streamyard and editing software. They forget how long it takes to actually make money and how much you end up making. We only have 1750 subs but make about 10% of your highest month. Which I think for us that is awesome and we never put any money into it to start. It was something to help my husband with his MS and I was like yeah do it but we arent buying anything to start this. After a year of being monetized we finally got some equipment but only spent the amount YT sent for that month only.

[@lynnoorman2144]

Although I like the monetary videos, I have to say that the philosophy or quirky view point videos, are what keep me coming back to your chanel. I therefore agree it is the whole vibe that is important to retain viewers. Thank you.

[@jackywacky4361]

You are awesome! I like your persistency. I was filming for months on my main channel. Hours of great content but I just couldn't get any recognition. I wanted to delete my channel, but luckily a came across guys from Fame Ster Social. They pushed me with first 1k subs and a bit of views. Now I have 20k of real people following me on my main channel...

[@STRThermal]

Great job on your youtube success. No ad for me at the break. Just got monetized myself, trying to understand the ad break thing better. Appreciate your video.

[@RestaurantRecipeRecreations]

Great video, Nicole. Just subbed 😊

[@jessp24]

This was so helpful. Thank you!

[@etienoeloma]

Congratulations Nicole, your videos are inspirational. Also i didn’t see the ad immediately but saw it at about 7:35

[@eleonicecaroline2000]

I didn't see any ads at the moment you tested. Actually, I've seen only two of them: at the beginning and in the end. Great video! That's my first one, and I was amazed by the quality of the info and how it's delivered. Regards from Brazil 🇧🇷 😊

[@natalieponce1269]

Hi..It's Natalie again! Why, I watch you is because your talk smart and are smart! You rock! Thanks Natalie

[@PrimevaronDon]

No ads for me! Thanks for this great video. Loved the details you shared. I’m starting my KZbin this month, so I really appreciate everything you shared.

[@Goldzwiebel]

no advertising for me - but i also pay for premium. all these advertisements from scammers in the financial sector have made me crazy. on the one hand i liked watching them because they were funny, on the other hand they put me down because i doubted humanity. through premium i have actually internalized that it is important to spend money when it comes to mental health. my mood is so much better without financial ads! to the actual topic: Once again a great video Nicole! congratulations on the good earnings. Having a hobby that you get money for is a dream come true.

[@natalieponce1269]

Yay! Nicole! You rock! Keep the videos coming! Stay cool! Thanks Natalie

[@lilacyoshi]

I didn’t see an ad in that one spot, but I did get one when you started talking about your highest earning videos!

[@mauriellehorsey]

Thank you for this! I appreciate your transparency, everything was concise and straight to the point!!

[@Mrs_Adams]

The 1st video I saw of yours was the monetized how much money you made in one month video. Very interesting to follow along with your journey and your transparency is refreshing!