How much I make as a Full Time Content Creator (FINANCES EXPOSED!)

[@MillieAdrian]

PSA: You DO NOT need to scale your business to this level as a Creator. I ENJOY running a business and growing it😁 You can make $3,000/mo and it can be just enough to make you happy. This video is simply me sharing how my business operates. You can operate your business as a creator differently, and that's okay 🧡🧡

[@gunhildjohanne9187]

Thanks for saying this - I had someone mention to me only making 4k a month as a content creator that I could make much more - but it’s been enough work making this amount and I don’t want to work 24/7.

[@nataliegomez2303]

Such great content! 💵

[@EverydayMuscle]

Of all the KZbinrs I've watch that give this kind of information, no one is as candid or explains it as well as you do. Your camera presence is definitely top 1%. I enjoy the content and the knowledge drop!

[@MillieAdrian]

Best comment award goes to...🥇😭🧡 thank you so much!!!

[@beternalfitness]

❤ yes very she is the best seen.

[@SinMidnight]

I really appreciate you breaking down your finances and being TRUTHFUL about it. Too many times I'll see business owners talk about starting a million dollar business but never mention the expenses. Great video! 💵

[@MillieAdrian]

Wow!! Thank you so much! ☺️ I’m so grateful to get to do this as my job and I think being transparent helps make it easier for the next person to get started 👏🏽

[@NabilaOrientalDance]

Yes, exactly! It seems like no one--no one!-mentions how much they get to KEEP from any business in any field. Having worked in businesses that *seem* to have money flowing in visibly, what something looks like from the outside can be quite different after looking at the books. I know not to assume any kind of success/failure from appearance or raw numbers alone; those things say little. So thank you, Millie.

[@itsLexButler]

💵thank you so much for demystifying this thought process and showing a bit behind the scenes. A limiting belief/fear I’m working through as I start my journey is “I don’t know what happens if the business becomes successful, I don’t have the tools” and this was immensely helpful

[@marketingbyshelby]

GIRL! I Love how transparent this is. And selfishly, would love a video on hiring your first employee (not contractor) as I am getting ready to do so! :)

[@MillieAdrian]

Hi!! Thank you so much! ☺️ I love this idea and will keep it in mind!! 🧡

[@PlanYourOneLife]

I loved hearing the business side of content creation. Thanks, Millie!

[@Scarlettmia-w7j]

Thanks, Millie!

[@MillieAdrian]

Yay!! You’re so welcome!!

[@sonyaszabo9267]

You are so generous with your content. 💵. Thanks so much Millie!

[@superbvajhuvina]

This video is a great way to get a glimpse into the life of a full-time content creator. The presenter is transparent about her earnings and expenses, which is refreshing to see. It's clear that she's passionate about her work and that she's dedicated to building a successful career in content creation.

[@jbains786]

I just finished Profit First. You mentioned it in one of your videos and it's a game changer for business finances. Looking forward to this video!

[@MillieAdrian]

RIGHT?! I don't always like to real business-y books but this one was a must!!

[@PatouLauwers]

What a wonderful video! Thank you for sharing how you run your business finances. I really enjoy your way of delivering information without wasting our time. I am watching your channel more and more. I can only imagine how hard you are working. I come from the film industry and totally get what it takes to produce content. At least you have a team available as well. Keep up the great work. And again a big thank you!

[@NabilaOrientalDance]

Yes, a team. Finished products (content) frequently look so seamless and professional because of a great deal of help. So solo business folks who get down on themselves because it may take longer or they just don't have the help (yet) making content as high-end can adjust their expectations.

[@KytiaLamour]

Such helpful information. Thank you for sharing this. I love that you purposely give back each month to non-profit organizations and have made that a priority. God bless!! 🙏🏽 💛

[@DrooliusFilms]

Thank you for this breakdown. It puts a lot of things in perspective as an individual creator and having a team to run the business 💵💵💵

[@MillieAdrian]

Thank you so much!! ☺️

[@createwithcoley]

MILLIE!! This was soooooo good. I literally had to hit pause, rewind and play the entire time and took so much notes. Needed this!!

[@missmeagan8117]

This is such a great breakdown! I’m glad you broke down all of the expenses including legal, employees, and contractors! 💵

[@MillieAdrian]

Thank you!!! So glad you found it helpful! ☺️

[@piggybankaccountant]

Yo I'm a CPA and also full time youtuber! Nice video. i was afraid when just seeing one month but love the fact you actually said that its not like this every month and spiky sometimes ! Good show

[@vivi_rada.orihuela]

I love this! Thanks for the honesty, going directly to the point and at the same time enough details, this is great great stuff

[@epicmuzicc]

Hi Millie I have just discovered you. Your work is amazing! I can see I have lots to get through. Thank you. 😊

[@StephCourter_fit]

💵💵💵 great video! And you didn't fill it with fluff, straight to the point and transparent!

[@TheModernStoicg]

Wow, this video is very helpful! It’s interesting to see how you break down expenses and manage finances. I appreciate your transparency about taxes and profits. This provides a realistic view of being a full-time content creator! 👏💼💰

[@ENSOPkitchen]

Wow!!! what an amazing breakdown!! Hands down the best one i have ever seen lol. Thank you, Millie, for always coming through with through Gems ✨️💎✨️

[@gymleaderRino]

Definitely best vid yet! So helpful and detailed, with a great recording/editting scheme

[@holisticheritagehomestead]

Great video! 💵 You painted a great picture of your general business finances. Many folks might not even consider taxes. Thank you for sharing!

[@YessieVillalobos]

Love all your videos Millie! Thank you for your transparency 💵

[@MillieAdrian]

You are so welcome!🙏🏽

[@PAUL-uk1le]

Millie you're so amazing. So few people here are honest about things. I think you have the best voice on youtube.

[@PokeHask]

Love seeing these breakdowns! Appreciate all the tips you give!

[@ratedvfood]

Thank you so much for this!!! 💸

[@iissosmarts]

Thank you for this Millie - very enlightening!

[@goodenergi]

Great information. Def my goal as a creator! Do you have coaching specifically for scaling?

[@avariceinvestments]

Thank you for doing this video. My son is a big gamer and is always talking about doing youtube videos. I will definitely tell him about your channel. Thank you again and best wishes for future success. 💵

[@The_Nice_Guy_Entrepreneur]

Thanks for your transparency. You guys are doing a great job. Keep it up

[@MillieAdrian]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@TheCraftedLife]

This was so helpful and insightful! Thank you so much for sharing 💸💗

[@theofficialmonicasams]

Love this video about the business side. Thanks for the encouragement and insight, Millie! 💵

[@MillieAdrian]

You’re so welcome!! I’m glad you found it helpful and encouraging ☺️

[@southwooddesign]

This is so refreshing to see and honestly really informative as this is something I’m struggling with in my business. Thank you!❤

[@MillieAdrian]

Yay!! I’m so glad you found it helpful☺️☺️

[@icigaby]

That is so good! Thank you for sharing, love your content

[@themagicofplay]

Loved this! Thank you 💵

[@TheWriteOption]

Love the breakdown of where you're allocating your income. So helpful!

[@MillieAdrian]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@Chioma_Juliette]

I Absolutely love the quality of your videos!

[@andreamorgan8935]

I appreciate your transparency in this video. I was wondering if you could make a pt 2 and talk about if the expenses you have are worth it, and what are your business goals.

[@MillieAdrian]

Oh! I love this idea!! I will definitely keep this in mind ☺️

[@selenajosephina]

Thank you for your transparency and for sharing!❤

[@MillieAdrian]

You’re so welcome!! I think transparency really makes things more accessible for everyone ☺️

[@josephmarshall7549]

Great information!!!! Thanks!!!❤❤❤

[@LoveCutiesIllustrations]

💵 Great video! Thanks for being so honest ❤️ Plus it really helps me to understand how to manage my side hustle finances. Also thank you for your video and workbook about 12 months for content creation, it helped me tremendously going back to it after several months without doing anything! Cheers from France 😘

[@MillieAdrian]

Yay!! I’m so glad you found this and my resources helpful! ☺️ I love being able to do this as a career and am happy that I get to share this information with all of you!

[@maximizedmoney]

Breaking down how you divide up the money is genius!! I am still a beginner and haven't made much money as a creator, but I am already thinking about how to break down the revenue once it gets here. I'm super diligent with my personal (9-5 income) so using this time to be a good steward so that God can trust me with the increase. In the meantime, learning in preparation for it. Thank you so much for the transparency!

[@MillieAdrian]

Yes!! Having a plan upfront makes it so much easier for you to know how you want to allocate the money once it comes! ☺️

[@jollyjames30]

Amazing content and information! Thanks so much:)

[@mirjanababic4480]

Great video! Thank you for the breakdown and your honesty 💵

[@sade2407]

Loveeeeee this video. Thank you❤

[@thenailauthority]

Thank you for being transparent about this💵

[@hannahpoe1817]

Great video! Excited to learn more from you 💵📝

[@MarCariB]

Wow this is a very great and detailed video ❤ thanks a lot

[@MillieAdrian]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it! ☺️

[@LIFEACCORDINGTO_ARIEL]

💵 great video! Learn so much!

[@FlowWithOlya]

Very informative thank you so much for not gatekeeping and educate us🙏

[@MillieAdrian]

Of course!!! I’m so grateful to do this as my job and I love being able to be transparent with all of you! ☺️

[@sabrina1007]

so helpful! thanks for the transparency! 💵

[@GenXGlobetrotter]

Love this…thank you!

[@MillieAdrian]

You're welcome 😁

[@SoberDigitalMom]

I love your transparency! I see so many people using income/earning claims - "I made this in a month, and you can too or this is exactly how i did it" ALL it does is target a desperate consumer especially if it is paired with - And you can do it to! It actually is walking a very fine line of being illegal and against the FTC laws. Which can come with fines of $43k PER violation. YIKES. So I LOOOOOVE your transparency !

[@MillieAdrian]

Wow! Thank you so much!! I always strive to be as transparent as possible! ☺️

[@SoberDigitalMom]

@MillieAdrian ps Ive been deep diving into your content. I'm obsessed with your channel 👏 Thank you for giving us great and value content and tips. 🫶

[@GLOBALSTRIDE]

You Rock, Millie. Excellent video as always but this one is great for new business owners. ❤

[@MillieAdrian]

Wow! Thank you so much! ☺️

[@darleneaddy6866]

Would love to see a breakdown of the contracted employees or freelancers you have for your business! I am guessing one is a video editor, social media manager? Curious to know!

[@jamiecraig6617]

I appreciate you breaking down how to look at running a business and dividing accounts. 💵

[@MillieAdrian]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@reemsol]

Good job, I enjoyed watching this video.

[@ErenAngiolini]

I actually finished reading Profit First last month and as I was starting to watch the video I asked myself if you knew about it! Ahah! So this is very interesting! Thank you for sharing!💵

[@MillieAdrian]

Yes!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I love this!

[@vanillasuncherries]

Thank you Millie ❤

[@MillieAdrian]

You’re so welcome!!☺️

[@gabrielarcardosoo]

Thank you for charing this with us 💸

[@MillieAdrian]

Any time Gabriel! 😁

[@beternalfitness]

This information is so informative

[@Worldkovil]

That's honestly amazing achievement.soooooo good

[@MillieAdrian]

Ahh!! Thank you so much! ☺️

[@ezrachristinephotos]

THIS is the video I have been needing

[@MillieAdrian]

So happy to have been able to make it for you 🥹

[@Mv3Trader]

Thanks for the transparent breakdown 💵

[@MillieAdrian]

Anytime friend 😁

[@klarabartos4208]

That's honestly amazing achievement, and thanks for providing your insight. Getting that first paycheck from KZbin is one of my favorite memories. I still remember it, there was lots of emotions involved. If it wasn't for my consistency and hard work (and a little bit of Famester of course), I probably wouldn't have made anything.

[@MillieAdrian]

Thank you so much! ☺️ I’m so glad you found this helpful! It’s a crazy feeling getting that first paycheck from KZbin or a brand deal! I’m so grateful to do this as my job and appreciate all the support from all of you! 🧡

[@AnonComm84]

Thanks for breaking this down.

[@MillieAdrian]

Of course 😁

[@BriPri-89]

Thank you for sharing

[@Cutt-n-LightPodcast]

I love your content .. it has been the greatest help

[@MillieAdrian]

That's all I ever want!😭😭 Happy to help!

[@leticiagilbertt]

You are awesome. I want to be successful like you ❤

[@MarikaTheEmpress]

Same❤❤❤

[@MillieAdrian]

Leticia! You're so sweet🥹🧡 thank you! you got this!!

[@thedaniellemiles]

Hi Millie! Thanks for the in-depth video. Would you mind sharing in the comments or another video how you go about paying for health insurance and retirement? Is that distributed somewhere in expenses?

[@MillieAdrian]

Hi!! This is a great question! It all depends on where you live and what’s available to you. In the US lots of creators use the Healthcare Marketplace, but you can also research and shop plans directly from Insurance companies.

[@MillieAdrian]

For retirement, you can set up IRAs, ROTH IRAs, or other forms of money management accounts with banks or your choosing.

[@rhondamjordan]

Very insightful! Thanks for sharing 💵

[@MillieAdrian]

Thank you so much!! ☺️

[@behaviourbase]

Ohhhh Hush hush... love your content. 💶

[@MillieAdrian]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@chopchopmobilesalonbarber5269]

Great video, super informative.

[@MillieAdrian]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@Blissfulandblushco]

Appreciate this so much!!!

[@MillieAdrian]

Ahh thank you!! I’m so glad!

[@MySilverDiary]

Love this very informative

[@MillieAdrian]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@victoriacooksey1574]

Thank you for sharing this info! 💵 (Do you have a vudeo that discusses where full time creators research info on benefits like health insurance for themselves? Thanks!)

[@MillieAdrian]

Hi! I don’t have a video on this currently, but it will all depend on where you live. Some people in the US choose to use the health care market place or you could look at individual companies for plans! I hope this helps🧡

[@the_nail_ladie]

How does someone get started in order to do what you do? I’m always looking for different ideas to provide more for my family to live comfortably.

[@lbezzell24]

Do you not pay yourself a distribution from the profit number once a year or quarterly as well? As an S Corp, I know you can do that you have enough basis points, right? This helps save on tax expense.

[@kathleenmaguirerourke]

Thank you so much! This is so helpful. Do you file as an LLC or something else?

[@MillieAdrian]

My business is filed as an S-Corp!

[@NanaBauza]

💵💵💵 great video!!!!

[@MillieAdrian]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@BrianneWalter]

Love money transparency 💴

[@MillieAdrian]

Some people hate it, but it's a MUST for so many people to see who are interested in going on this journey!! 🙌🏽

[@Thelegendaryskunk]

Honestly taxes have been such a scare for me but it’s also all about mindset. When you live paycheck to paycheck with a practical 9-5 and tax refunds are your savior to then think about all the taxes paying forward for a business you’re wanting to bring back to get out of the 9-5 game some day is so scary but you’re overlooking the bigger picture of how much you have left to invest and how much more life you have left over. 😅 please make a video about money mindset if you have not already.

[@MillieAdrian]

I love the idea of a money mindset video!! I’ll keep this in mind for sure! Taxes can be daunting, but once start doing them, it gets easier every time. You can also set aside MORE for taxes, just in case, and then anything not paid towards taxes is like your “refund.”

[@KOJohnson]

Thank you for granting us Exceptional insights! 💵💵Question: On the page listing 5 accounts, you have a separate account (OWN) in which 20% goes to owner’s pay. Later when you utilize the pie chart to break down the OPEX account, you show $20k in payroll with a portion paid to you. Is this payroll income different from the funds set aside in the OWN account?

[@MillieAdrian]

Yes, 20% of income goes to the OWN account. The pie chart explains all Expenses Paid (not just the OPEX account payments). Like payroll is an expense, but right now it gets taken out of the OWN account because 2/3 of the employees are owners so we just have all of Payroll come out of that account. We will likely switch it in the future so that JUST me and my husband get paid from OWN and our other employee gets paid from OPEX, but we just haven't changed that yet. Did that answer your question? 🤔

[@katy744]

great video 💵

[@MillieAdrian]

Ahh thank you!!☺️

[@levitate2828]

HEY MILLIE ! I NEED YOUR RESPONSE.IF ONE IS HIRED TO DEVEOP CONTENT FOR A CHANNEL ON YT AND IF THE HIGEST AMOUNT OF THE CHANNEL MADE IS 46K AMONTH HOW MUCH SHOULD THE CONTENT CREATOR SHOT FOR A THEIR PAYMENT FOR DELIVERING THE CONTENT? SHOULD IT BE 11,000 A MONTH ? THE CHANNEL WILL OFFER AN AGREEABLE PERCENTAGE OF MONTHY REVENUES. HOW MUCH SHOULD I BE CONSIDERING. I WANT TO TRY TO GET MY THOUGHTS TOGETHER BEFORE THE CHANNEL AND I HAVE THIS DISCUSSION.

[@andreamorgan8935]

Wait if you pay yourself from payroll which is apart of the expense account…..what happens to the money in the own comp account ? Do you pay yourself out of that account as well?

[@MillieAdrian]

So the pie chart that breaks down Expenses Paid is just breaking down Expenses. It is not breaking down the OPEX account payments. MOST expenses come out of OPEX but not all. Like payroll is an expense, but right now it gets taken out of the OWN account because 2/3 of the employees are owners so we just have all of Payroll come out of that account. We will likely switch it in the future so that JUST me and my husband get paid from OWN and our other employee gets paid from OPEX, but we just haven't changed that yet. Did that answer your question? 😁

[@Rollexm]

11:23 is jokes! Sound was perfect!

[@OliandAlicia]

This video may have just made me want to buy The BSP Model 😅

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Hi Millie!

[@MillieAdrian]

Hi!!! 👋🏽😊

[@FullyLovingYourself]

When you do the affiliate link/program do you charge the brand for the review?

[@MillieAdrian]

Nope! With affiliates, I simply talk about it because I love it and the form of payment is the commission made on sales from followers

[@ChellyMastrocola]

Hi Millie, my name is Chelly! Thank you so much for this breakdown. I just sent you an email about making your business carbon neutral.

[@VA_Empire]

💷 great video 😊

[@MillieAdrian]

Ahh! Thank you so much! ☺️

[@TheNextChapterWithSylvie]

🌸

[@HimilceEYouAreVlog]

❤ also maybe a video on "A Month in 👑 Millie's life: What Millie Spends when she gets paid?"💵💯👀😇

[@ParasTube]

Just the info I need. It's so hard to figure out all this. The thumbnail doesn't do the content justice.

[@MillieAdrian]

Thank you 🥹 honestly I'm happy to take any thumbnail ideas you have! I agree and feel like the thumbnail could be "more" somehow!

[@cuteNothings]

The expenses sound crazy… but I’m hoping to someday get monetized in youtube.. I’m just curious, as an employee with net income of 8k/month net, is it worth it to give up the job to be a full content creator?

[@MillieAdrian]

To me, it's absolutely worth it because I LOVE what I do🧡 I LOVE creating content, teaching AND running a business. With the money my business makes, I COULD be paying myself more but I just don't NEED more. It's just enough to pay for bills, groceries, the gym and coffee runs and I'm happy with that 🤗

[@Sameer-r4z]

Your Videos is mind-blowing. But is there a video that can teach me what to learn first? 😅😢😊.

[@MillieAdrian]

Hi!! What are you looking to learn first? I’ve got lots of different playlists on my channel that go over different platforms and strategies for each ☺️

[@Sameer-r4z]

@@MillieAdrian Thanks. You are gorgeous. By the way.☺️

[@BunnyandPreston]

Cannot wait to share this with Bunny. We will be singing Someday and Tomorrow, a Mashup you really don't want us to post. 💵

[@MillieAdrian]

I hope you both enjoy it!! ☺️☺️

[@davidoswald5749]

What is the difference between profit and paying yourself? I mean don't you pay yourself with profits?

[@MillieAdrian]

Profit doesn't have to be used paid to yourself! I mean, you absolutely can but there's other ways to use the Profit account. Like we'll typically use any money in there at the end of the year to reinvest back into the business (upgrade gear, run ads, etc.) or invest in our retirement.

[@rohambahramian6862]

Nice 🙏

[@MillieAdrian]

Thank you so much! ☺️