How Much Money I Made In 2021 As An Upcoming Youtuber (36K-500K Subscribers)

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At the beginning of last year, I decided to focus on my own business instead of shooting videos for clients. This ended up being the best decision of my life and the reason why I was able to grow my KZbin channel by 500K subscribers. In this video, I'm giving you a transparent look into my 6 different income streams and I share how much money I made in 2021. I hope this video gives you insights into the financial side of being a KZbinr and hopefully motivates you to pursue your passion!
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0:00 Intro
1:04 Why I Create This Video
2:39 Freelance
3:58 Ad Revenue
7:22 Music To Monetise Your Videos
8:43 Affiliate
10:30 Sponsorships
13:07 Online Shop
16:30 Stock Video
18:22 Yearly Overview
20:15 Outro
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[@NiklasChristl]

Do you guys want to see more finance videos in the future which are related to making a living from your passion? 💸 Reply here with the topics you would like me to address! 🙌

[@mathiashoppe5240]

yess, how to start freelancing for example, or finding clients

[@jango7357]

100% also I'd love to hear more about your background. I really relate to your story about you wanting to move and not really connecting with the people in Germany. I feel the exact way I'm also from Germany. The difference is I don't have those insane video skills yet and I'm not sure how to proceed to move towards that KZbin goal. I was wondering if you did an apprenticeship in media?

[@ShiyetoSumi]

Yes please a topic on how you make your scripts. Can't wait to watch. I'm really inspired and excited. Bless you brother.

[@1991watch]

Bro, early day fan! Inspirational journey. Honestly super insightful and thanks for making this. Out of curiosity, does your expense total also include cost of living (rent, food, travel, leisure stuff)? Keep up the stellar work 👊

[@coinswap8536]

Sure, About how will start as a beginner.

[@justkayy]

Epic! So dope that you're open about it mate this helps out a lot of people to realize what's possible in the KZbin and Filmmaking world :) Also big W for the German Tax office

[@NiklasChristl]

Cheers for the feedback bro! I think that transparency can only benefit us to grow with each other. 💯👌 And yeah, german taxes are ridiculous haha

[@ffless]

@@NiklasChristl 48% tax. You have to pay for unemployed n retired people. Don't forget it Nicklas

[@AnemosFPV]

It won’t be long until he stops paying taxes to Germany :p those parasites in government receive more then enough money but they spend it all

[@Qatari2007]

@@ffless 48% ain’t bad, well compared to everywhere else

[@michalrv3066]

@@ffless quite ridiculous that someone who put so much effort in to his business now has to give away his money to politics and random people that choose to do nothing.

[@selim.hamidi]

You are so honest to share these insights 👏👏

[@Iris_arab]

BALI KOUN 7TA NTA transparent and share with us your income from ad revenue

[@crimineeloriginal2086]

Afeeen

[@yassine4004]

دير بحالو

[@mohamedunderscore1234]

@@yassine4004 خليه فحالو

[@youssef5090]

@@Iris_arab nope, lmkhiyer fikom ghadi isebbo

[@JulienNeel]

Dang man, it's refreshing to see a talented KZbinr be open about his earnings, particularly when things go well. It was very interesting, thank you.

[@BrunoKreidler]

You are the last person on earth that would make a Video like this one to "show off" haha no need for clarification ... There were definitely some bits and pieces for everyone to take away from this video. Really gives me a lot of motivation for my own mission 💪🏼 Greetings from Germany! 🇩🇪

[@alexpeternel6498]

Agreed

[@prashantanand2922]

Exactly

[@freeoflimits640]

101% 😁

[@dasarathpatra5709]

Wow bro

[@Stefanovic92]

Amazing to see how much, and how quickly, you've grown man. It may look easy and effortless from the outside, but as a content creator I know how much effort you've put into your videos. Respect Niklas!

[@NiklasChristl]

Thanks a ton!

[@SIMJI]

You are doing amazing! Thank you for the amazing content and this open information! Looking forward to see what's next for 2022🔥

[@MrAlexaa]

Nice video Niklas keep doing great job well done mate 👍

[@krishcshah]

Thanks, it's great that people are being this transparent and breaking tye stigma around discussing salaries/finances.

[@seanjamescameron]

Never clicked on a video so far before - am going to love this one. Thank you for being so open.

[@kendellharbin]

I've been watching a lot of videos like this over the last year, trying to gather intel from other youtubers about wheter or not it is worth it to 'make the leap'. This is by far the most helpful, clear, transparent "how much money I make and how" video i've seen yet. Thanks so much for sharing! You are definitely making a positive influence on my life ans surely many others!

[@illEvanTV]

incredible watching you blow up and seeing your success. so inspirational. going to give YT a solid effort

[@perfectindia91]

you are my most favorite youtuber in the whole world

[@insanezeusyt8364]

Okk bhai👍🏻

[@raghuon3241]

🙄

[@RealJamieBarclay]

When starting off in any creative career, you're more than likely going to struggle, and you'll feel like shit. This is why it's important to diversify your investments. Don't put all your eggs in one basket (that basket being your dream) develop some meaningful relationships, keep yourself physically healthy and have something interesting going on that isn't your job or your passion. This will really help tide you over until your dreams take off. Keep going my friend, I believe in you.

[@nicknico4121]

@Robo I did that mistake so many times like 10-12 years ago when video producers weren't even popular on youtube, I can't imagine where I would be today if I had kept going on.

[@classygent-sam7728]

This is fun and inspiring..keep on giving us such content Niklas..we’re here for it!

[@JustCallMeMo]

This is so inspiring to watch! I absolutely love all of your videos and you're definitely an inspiration when it comes to storytelling and videography. Thank you for your transparency and I'm glad to see you're being quite well compensated for all of the amazing work you do!

[@phucmapvlog]

Great to see, thanks for sharing. Inspirational to see what can be done within just a year 👍🏻

[@AnujPachhel]

Loved the video ⚡️ been a subscriber for a year, and you never disappoint 🤩

[@adityaprakash9548]

U here 🤙

[@debajyotibiswas8444]

Omg, didn't knew Anuj Bhaiya also follows Nikals 😄

[@sudharsan8159]

Anuj 🤩

[@jaimetan]

WELL DONE, NIKLAS!! What a super inspiring video and incredible achievement!! Congrats, well deserved!

[@SmackTVYouTube]

man, I love how transparent you are with your videos. the video's value is definitely translating :)

[@PoojaDutt]

Excited to watch this 😍 your content is always fantastic. Well-made and extremely detailed.

[@DaniDo]

This is amazing Niklas! You're such a motivation for us videographers who want to pursue our dreams, keep going Bruder!

[@matthewphillips6548]

I love how open you are about your life and what you do, it's truly inspiring. Thank you!

[@fedebracamontes]

I just discovered your channel last week and you had become one of my favorite youtubers. It's just inspiring the way you've grown and you can see why. such good quality and good vibes in your videos are a great source of motivation for us content creators. Greeetings from Mexico and congrats on your results man, you deserve it!

[@Woker.Achiever]

Please make a course about how to edit videos!!! i think you can help a lot of people while you can make a lot of money!!

[@mariuskc7037]

You deserve it Niklas! Was awesome to see in so much detail all the financial aspects of your business. And it’s only going to grow from here! Very inspiring - keep it coming🔥

[@rbc725]

Accidentally found your channel months ago and have been hooked...and I'm not even a photographer! Incredibly open and transparent of you to share ...in order to inspire. Congrats on pursuing your passion and your success. Well done young man!

[@IanBarnard]

Thanks Niklas, really helpful video. Great seeing the breakdown of your income sources.

[@Sharivari]

Those are insane numbers. You've earned it.

[@pranavs1668]

You are like an open source software. Everyone can study from you 😅 😻

[@gregorgraschitz]

AMAZING VIDEO NIKLAS! Congrats!!

[@Souchoroukof]

love the transparency of the video! keep smasjong the boundaries Niklas🙏

[@erikfilms]

Just wanted to say thanks for being so open to us, and explaining your journey throughout your KZbin career. As a starting KZbinr this was very inspirational, and makes me want to make more videos. Good luck with years to come:)

[@InnerResearcher]

So great to see a creator like you, who has grown so much in a single year, break down different sources of income. Thanks for the insights!

[@adveshdarvekar7733]

I haven't seen a person more transparent than you. This just shows how hard work pays off.

[@lefteriskostas_official]

congrats man! i remember watching your first videos back on 2020 and imagine that in some months you gonna smash the algorithm!

[@CaydenHenschel]

love this guy.

[@BestAudiovisualTricks]

As a KZbinr with an accent, I always doubt myself and often times 'blame' my accent for my lack of success. After watching this video, you proved me wrong and you make me believe in myself again. You have no idea how much you have helped me with this video. God bless you man and I wish you all the success in the world. You will reach 1 million subscribers before the end of 2022. Mark my words!

[@shykingproductions]

Impressive and well deserved! Looking forward to seeing next year’s video when make even more. Congrats and 👋🏼 from Houston.

[@SarahBurnsStudio]

Hell yea, I love seeing creatives succeed! Thank you for being you and sharing!

[@mattdavidcreative]

Gosh, watching your content just puts a fire in myself to just take that jump and start uploading my own ideas. Always providing incredible value to your audience Niklas 💯 would love to see how you get so much footage of yourself. if it’s you just hire your own videographer or work out a relation with other videographers. Cheers 🤙

[@puzzLEGO]

Bro you totally deserve it. I’ve been watching your videos since the dopamine detox video went viral and I knew your channel would blow up, just because your film-making skills are insane

[@beluga2342]

no

[@distracteddasf]

Do you think what he has shared is correct?

[@TechfyFinance]

This is really cool Nik, I have drawn a lot of inspiration from this video, Many thanks!

[@knowledgedbrains]

Very happy to see your honesty bruhh.

[@KICKASS2d]

Very couragous to be so transparant. People tend to get jealous, but you've shown that you've worked so hard for it and we're really happy for you man! Keep up the awesome inspiring video's!

[@lantern2362]

You are right Rob

[@Qatari2007]

And what did he give back to those who make this revenue possible? ZERO, NOTHING!

[@ShihasVlog]

Exactly, I would like to make same but still I earn zero 😊

[@beluga2342]

naw

[@beluga2342]

@@Qatari2007 i dislike this creator, but ur comment is dumb. he's already given back, they watches his content. he took hours to make it and you watched it for 10 minutes. u are entitled to none of it, cope leech

[@MischkaHahn]

Für die Arbeit die du da reinsteckst und für den Content du bringst ist das echt mehr als nur fair. Gönne dir jeden einzelnen Euro!!!

[@TrackMyPhones]

You deserved every cent. Thanks for sharing!

[@Desilv]

Niklas, you’re one of the few youtubers I can watch without increasing speed or turn off half way the video. Really calm and nice tonality and great explanation. definitely needed this advice and overview, as I am also started with my KZbin channel and hearing a lot of negative sounds from the internet that KZbin doesn’t pay off. And that you’ll never make it what something can be discouraging. Keep up the good work and a lots of health 👍🏾

[@saadzainnn]

this has had me mind blown holyshitt, now you've fully inspired me to actually make it work :)

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1:04 Why I Create This Video 2:39 Freelance 3:58 Ad Revenue 7:22 Music To Monetise Your Videos 8:43 Affiliate 10:30 Sponsorships 13:07 Online Shop 16:30 Stock Video 18:22 Yearly Overview 20:15 Outro

[@freespiritequestrian]

This video was so helpful and inspirational! Congrats to you and all of your success. 🤩

[@AbdulVid]

I freaking love your work!! Ughh so well deserved can't wait for more

[@JedEdits]

BANGER!!

[@thegrizzlyartist]

I’m sure this whole year of mine I’ll be watching all of your videos within 60 seconds of you posting it!

[@NiklasChristl]

Haha thanks for the support! :)

[@IAmBPala]

Awesome video man! Loved the look into how this all worked for you and some other ideas for other people.

[@AverageGuyMakingMoney]

Thanks for being so transparent with your figures! Really gives some inspiration to those of us planning for the future!

[@PeterKae]

I made 1,50$ in 2021 because I just got monetized. This really keeps me even more motivated!

[@passionatebeast24]

You will earn 15 million dollars in 2022.

[@PeterKae]

@@passionatebeast24 Appreciate that believe! I'm down.

[@milan_arius]

Dont forget that he loves creating videos and then came the success. He doesn't started to do videos only to become successful

[@sociallyheather]

Congrats!! That's amazing!

[@ErtanBalaban]

Great video! Thank you for all the work. You deserve all the money you have earned 😁👍🏻

[@ajaykv1075]

It's really amazing Niklas! Hope you create more interesting content like how you're making currently.

[@darkbyteproductions952]

I'm loving this new era of social media where creators are financially transparent. It's really motivating and insightful to see the possibilities of making a living through social media. Thanks for this Niklas, if anyone thinks you're showing off ignore them iditots. Great job hope you 10x your revenue in 2022.

[@six1364]

Bro this is crazy! Keep up the good work! I’ll be supporting you fam💪🏽

[@michael.klassen]

Schaue dich seit Herbst 2020 und schaue deine Videos immer wieder gern. Egal wie oft man die Videos von dir anschaut, motiviert dass einen etwas zu erreichen. Mach einfach weiter so, knackst noch 2022 die 1M

[@fredrikhaben]

Let’s go

[@emilfly3993]

Hi Niklas du machst nice Videos🔥mach weiter so😎 Emil Fly

[@Sami-lala]

You’re so honest and I really enjoy watching your video!

[@eddiejaoude]

Amazing video! Love the authentic yearly overview! Thanks for sharing :)

[@lifestoryfromsk3975]

Actually sir i am following you last 5 month and i use many of tip and tricks to live life one of my fav is travelling after too much fuck in life now i am requst to make a video on "how to make a friend for good surrounds and bussiness so help me by shoot a video on it Thanks you Sumit kumar frok india

[@TobiasBx]

Wie viele deutsche gucken diesen KZbin Kanal genauso gerne wie ich

[@syeraphy1236]

Such a genuine and honest creator!

[@gruffitv]

Glückwunsch, ich gönne es dir von ganzem Herzen ❤️

[@anasshaikh1511]

He made 1,81,23,000 cr Indian rupees such a great video 👍Niklas inspiring ❤️

[@mohitttt.13]

😳

[@quadrat8136]

Anybody hearing his German accent :)

[@franklyrahat]

The amount of effort you put in your editing, shooting, color grading and all the works is insane! Really love your style bro!

[@helendoga346]

BRAVO 🎉🎉🎉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 good job nicklas!!!! you’re really killing it!!

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Fun fact: He made the majority of his money from advertisement.

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She helped me recover what I lost trying to trade my self

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I think I'm blessed because if not I wouldn't have met someone who is as spectacular as expert Mrs Charlotte's. I think she is the best broker I ever seen

[@mariasofia6211]

Thanks for introducing me to Mrs Charlotte's. My first investment with Mrs Charlotte's gave me profit of over $24,000 us dollars and ever since then she has never failed to deliver and I can even say she's the most sincere broker I have known

[@jameslarry3919]

Mrs Charlottes is obviously the best, I invested $3,000 and she made profit of $28,000 for me just in 15 days, Her success story is everywhere

[@Toastburro]

Love the transparency. You deserve every single dollar your earned brother!

[@visualbree]

Never seen such honesty on this website. Thanks man.

[@Wolf_Mentality33]

I also made $6,000 in 2021❤️. With your motivation 😜

[@chi.marvine]

Goals, looking forward to the release of your lower thirds! Thanks for sharing and motivating!

[@miliismyname5464]

So happy for ur achievement!!!

[@SynergyFootball]

I’ve just found your channel dude. Super pleased for you and I’ll sure be following your journey. You seem like a fun creator and I’m always looking for new, vibrant and innovative ways to develop my own skills. Enjoy your success 👍

[@nicolodallemolle4100]

Amazing! Well deserved Niklas

[@ajaysingh-bo8zj]

Niklas , so good to see someone like you who is so straightforward. And to show such a transparency with your youtube family. Glad we have someone like you on youtube.Hope you acheive all greatness in life.

[@TheAnxiousInvestor]

You’re a legend - inspiring! Always enjoy your content

[@pavlicc4042]

Keep griding, you have our support

[@jonathannottling5754]

good, solid video! your editing especially at the beginning of the video is so dope. i love it. the clips where you use a slider are upgrading the whole intro! keep it up.

[@abhinavbista4096]

You're really helping people grow man! the videos awesome!!

[@mohammedalaridhi6323]

You Deserve it . SO HAPPY FOR YOU. keep it up

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Looking forward to your text animation pack!

[@the-dronepilot]

Great year! Great work!

[@heru2336]

Good luck brother💪 keep going 🔥

[@espressokastudy]

Loving that you are so open about it!! We can learn so much from you!! Thank you!!!

[@wrzod.o3768]

I really appreciate your openness about this. And of course congrats, keep it up 💪

[@rodneyrijnbergen7270]

You are so honest man , Keep up the good work!

[@koleparrott8820]

Congrats on a great year

[@liss.1126]

Congrats! Thanks for the transparency

[@MikeNardiTV]

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