How The Sidemen Built A $100M YouTube Empire

[@DodfordYT]

Thank you for the support on this video! Feedback has exceeded my expectations already. If you enjoyed, I’d love some help in getting this shown to the guys! Maybe we’ll get on Reacts 👀

[@abdallaezadin]

They have to react to this!

[@hansdekopper1606]

Great video bro!

[@jackwillcox9330]

Loving the profile pic “what we’ve got here is failure to communicate”

[@ShutUp.99]

Amazing storytelling…

[@anareligairi5143]

Don't worry bro, it on JJ's and we'll make sure he sees it

[@Vikkstar123]

Love this, very well put together :)

[@suryanshkumarshukla6187]

Big fan vik , love the sidemen❤️❤️

[@teamtoros]

W

[@DodfordYT]

thank you vikk. helmet boy lives in my heart forever

[@abbix557]

Bring back the devvo voice for GTA Vik😂

[@RuferOfficial]

I was thinking this should be a sidemen reacts. I think it's on the list now.

[@MoSyed]

Wow! Amazing video! Well done man, well edited, well narrated, good storyline. Overall, put together very well! 🙌🏽

[@DodfordYT]

mo! that means a lot from you. thanks!

[@OneSyrus]

mo the goat 🐐

[@anonymous23828]

Assalamualaikum Wo Wyed

[@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz937]

WWWW mo commented

[@kurokoro8615]

@@anonymous23828 that's a weird name ngl 😂

[@KieranBrown]

such a great video mate! - sidemen journey has been insane

[@brishguyinnit7054]

Wieran Rrown

[@Lb_Collects]

so has yours man, I remember watching your vids years ago, you've grown so much, pretty fucking cool to see

[@PescalPvP]

I remember your old old 2015 videos bro where you met ronaldinho those were days

[@jdrummerdd]

coming up on 10 years watching them. Was 15, 25 now. These guys really have been in my life for that long, icons

[@DodfordYT]

wild 😳

[@lol-bg4wh]

was 7-8 now im almost 16

[@Holimajster]

Same 12-22 the bois are fucking legends bruv.

[@tausifahmed3627]

Was 9 now I am 15

[@HasbaIIer]

Crazy I was 7 now I'm 17

[@ahadmerchant7510]

What makes them so unique is how organically the group came together.

[@nocapbarnz]

exactly. That was the key to their rise, but it's also the reason they'll stay on top for a long time yet

[@strawtskii8564]

I agree, the reason the group as a whole is so successful is because they aren’t a group like team 10; who were all basically interviewed to be put together and just all business, these guys are genuinely best of friends

[@duongthanhtung492]

@@strawtskii8564 Facts. Team Crafted also had a tons of potential but behind the scenes it’s just not it.

[@the_real_idoit8166]

Also the fact nobody had absolute power in the group like cough… team 10 cough Jake Paul cough… clout gang cough banks they all own the name

[@porchheng]

I want to see this on sidemen's reaction where everyone react to it to see how wholesome their reaction are.

[@DodfordYT]

that would be craaazy

[@ahmadarmaghan5143]

It would be the most wholesome video ever made.

[@stallonmoni]

100% yes!!!

[@i_am_dejavu2]

I agree 100%!

[@primal1585]

@@DodfordYT well it just happened

[@macktang4314]

Having grown up watching the Sidemen, this video couldn't speak more truth about seeing how the brand and each individual members have grown over the years. Fantastic video

[@MrSpherical]

congrats on the growth, it was about time one blew up!

[@Reirek]

It’s so rare to see a group of creators who make a group channel who don’t fall out even after all this time. Most group channels end either because the members were never real friends or because of people becoming complacent, yet the sidemen somehow have done it for what, 8 years now? I’m not a massive sidemen fan, but it’s so awesome to see how much they can do and how consistent they are.

[@04kingyyy]

mad respect

[@WFKGW]

100% there may be groups that maybe be more outlandish but these guys are so consistent

[@saksham1861]

Maybe after they grow up more they would split? We never know so we should always keep that possibility in mind.

[@the_real_idoit8166]

Think it’s the fact they were actually friends when they started it also the fact nobody had power over the other no abuse contracts that benefited one man and fucked over the others

[@iFerg]

Another banger from Dodford

[@Agguchatti]

Hmm never knew ferg watches the sidelads

[@suryanshkumarshukla6187]

You a sidemen guy too?

[@user-6-9-4-2-0]

Damn remember when codm was good

[@azrael_pendragon]

Didn't expect you here. But then again, your unpredictable, unorthodox, so exquisite in nature. Wtf did I just type.

[@dabaddy7410]

mate I don't know if you'll see this but i get hyped everytime I see a comment by you in the sdmn's vids or mrwhosetheboss or anyone else!!!

[@Patterrz]

Really well edited video man! The Sidemen is something special on KZbin, lots of groups have tried to emulate their success

[@Lb_Collects]

You are literally everywhere, every vid I watch I swear, could be something completely unrelated to Sidemen and Pokemon, and you'll still be there lmao

[@vexorious2239]

@@Lb_Collects bro I was thinking the same thing 😩

[@RaineXVI]

Idk if anyone will be able to replicate what the Sidemen created but it is SO possible for a group of people to create content with that same work mentality they had/needed to get them into better positions. Great video as always Dodford

[@marcobrusas2001]

And one more thing, they should be actually friends, and act naturally not forced themselves for clout and money

[@kimo7256]

Yeah I think Beta Squad is an example for that

[@comicallylargetoe]

@@kimo7256 they’re great however i don’t think they’ll be able to replicate it they’ve built their videos on what sidemen do now they’ve never been a group whilst coming up just individuals

[@kimo7256]

@@comicallylargetoe yeah i agree no group will top the sidemen I meant the part about the same work mentality. Let's be real the sidemen is coming to an end so if beta squad worked with the same mentality i think more people will start watching them

[@vaibhavkumarYT]

@@kimo7256 tbh I don't think the boys are slowing down any time soon. At least a decade more worth of content is guaranteed from them.

[@Benya9400]

I am absolutely hooked on the Sidemen and their content, it's gotten me through so much especially when I haven't felt like I've been in the best of places at time, their humor often has me in stitches and for that I can really appreciate them. All of them are living legends in their own right, KZbin hall of famers for sure.

[@HonestMan112]

Cringe

[@washiking2116]

@@HonestMan112 Appreciating and giving respect isn't cringe.If you think that then you're cringe

[@Benya9400]

@@HonestMan112 Your loss and problem, sucks to be you and you'll get over it, hey at least I'm not you now because that would really suck big time. HONESTLY man I don't recall asking for your opinion neither did anybody else here, so keep it moving and save your negativity for somebody that actually requests your insight, thank you.

[@JAGL716]

@@HonestMan112 cringe?? You just don't feel the same... Grow up, bro.

[@SacredBricks]

This is insanely well made!

[@SeRvZeN]

Like your conten brother

[@WillArcherUK]

Can really tell how much effort you put into this. Fantastic storytelling too 👏

[@xSixSx]

This video is so well put together, I’ve been Sidemen fan since day 1 and I love watching/listening to people who have had similar experiences watching them as they go through their teenage years, I’d pride myself on the fact that these lads moulded me into the man I am today. There will never be another group like them, people are too fake nowadays

[@baki00-]

The most important thing is as an individual viewer, you always feel like you are the 8th Sideman. That’s the vibe I personally get when I watch their videos. From the days of CAH to the new age Sidemen content, that feeling has never left me. Big up the Sidemen bois!

[@vickramsingh5814]

also they met kon who is a genius in making videos truly underrated. he really elevated their team especially with producing high quality.

[@Ozneb_]

Kon and josh go way back. They went to uni together.

[@vickramsingh5814]

@@Ozneb_ i know

[@Luckeyy]

First ever video I saw on your channel, but definitely not the last. This video is so well put together in terms of storytelling and I absolutely loved this video because of the way you put all the pieces together. Keep it up!

[@Thelostansh]

This is so well put together! The storyboarding, dialogue, editing, everything is on point. I honestly could not take my eyes off until it ended. Great job!

[@ducusrl7355]

I first started watching Vik in 2011 when I started playing Minecraft, in 2013 I started watching JJ and Harry as I got a knack for Fifa. When I saw all of them in one group I knew it was gonna be something big. They made my days better, my life easier and inspired me to dream big with the little I have. I have a project in mind that will maybe take around 6 years to put in fruition. But I want to thank the Sidemen for giving me the ambition and determination that I probably wouldnt have had

[@saadzainnn]

oh man, you're doing something absolutely incredible with the storytelling, cause I just done teared up at the end, truly inspirational

[@derekrivas1394]

Ngl this is a great quick summary. Never seen like this that’s actually accurate. Left a bit of detail or reasoning out of the vid but obviously you’re not going to say every bit of detail. Loved this !

[@JavedSyedTheGreat]

Why does this make me emotional... :') Indeed a ride! been a part of this extended sidemen family for over a decade now! One thing that they have forever maintained is, is that their originality! Not only they keep themselves grounded but their true selves as well, which is hands down their best quality. Time changed, they didn't. Love The Sidemen, Kon and the crew, Chip, Mo And the rest of the people involved

[@praveshpokharel3336]

Their biggest success is because they are genuine brothers. Like we sometime fight with each other in private but always have each others back in public

[@sjors5181]

What a video! 22-year-old dude here who grew up with the sidemen and still watches all sidemen sundays. Almost 10 years later I still love their content and that is so fucking special about them

[@paulyguitary7651]

Dodford - KZbin’s channel chronicler and biographer. From the Creatures to Rooster Teeth to the Sidemen. Dude slays these videos.

[@3enCarter]

The editing and storytelling on this seriously blew my mind! Fantastic job! I'm taking notes 👍🏼

[@connor1424]

Dude, you’ve got some series talent. This was one of the most well researched and best presented vids I’ve seen a long time. Keep it up!

[@sagemodelogic1432]

Idk if another group will ever achieve the greatness of the sidemen. Their big brain and high iq to manage their videos and create clever and extremely funny and enjoyable content for us. Their hard work and steel mindset helped them achieve unimaginable success. Also, their system to eliminate everyones ego is absolutely genius, that way each member has a reason to push harder and harder. Another thing that makes them so funny and unique is that everyone is a certain character like the elements of the earth. Each one has a role and a nickname or trait they are know for. For example harry the never cancelled extremely funny and wild personality. JJ and Ethan are extremely funny and they also make every joke funnier with their laugh and go with Harry to extreme measures but Tobi is there to balance them as well as vik but also Simon josh and vik are like the directors of the group buisness wise since they are very buisness and smart work minded. And just like that the group completes its parts and different and several ways but also extremely enjoyable and relatable ways to the fans. But we can all agree that the one thing the no group can ever achieve is not only their high iq planning and system and success but it is the everlasting friendship and love between one another. And that’s why there won’t ever ever be a group like the sidemen ever again. But hey who knows . Maybe sidemen kids would be a thing 😍. And also forgot to add. There successful friends that fill in videos and add that outsider spice is also very important for the group like randy callux and freezy , gib and chip and many others like. Love the sidemen and may we always see them making our day 100 if not 1000x better and make us smile and laugh our hearts out cuz of their incredible and lovable charisma❤❤

[@lemur2367]

I love how you quoted other youtubers as well and incorporated it really well. Like Colin & Samir & Joe Sugg's statement. Fantastic job dude!

[@honeybee5641]

I really hope the Sidemen see this and react to it. This is a banger

[@Joomorn]

I remember after a long day of college I would come back and watch the sidemen play gta or whatever game they uploaded. It would genuinely make my day a whole lot better and seeing them grow into the titans they are now is just inspiring.

[@AshleighMercier]

This video is so well made! 9 year long subscriber of the sidemen here - watching them and their channel grow has been insane to say the least

[@micol7991]

haven't commented in a while but holy shit, video was genuinely amazing. Editing top tier, storytelling top tier, and just in general amazing energy. Great vid!

[@FazMarkar]

here from Sidemen react! One of the reasons the Sidemen are here today is because they understand community around them and the fans as they were fans of eachothers' work from the beginning. Big W and congrats on the charity match win!

[@jennyandaya7113]

I was 17 when I started watching KSI and the Sidemen. I'm 27 now. What a great journey! #SidemenForLife

[@Sana-kj5op]

wow this was insane! I almost cried watching this, I've been watching their videos for so long, it was nostalgic watching their old stuff again, very well put together!

[@torres1997dt]

Amazing video! The storyline, the editing, the ending. Everything in this video was almost perfect. You’ve either done a really well done research or you’re a huge fan of them (probably a mix of both) but everything you say is spot on. Especially the second part of the video where you explain the card system and how vital it has been for the survival of the group. Shout out to TP aswell for doing an amazing job. Hopefully the boys will see this and give you the cred you deserve. This isn’t a normal fan edit, this is well thought through and it was enjoyable to watch from start to finish. Well done!

[@kawaranai9743]

"You don't need a million dollars, or a dedicated team. Audiences want one thing, and that's you. Ultimately, the Sidemen proved one thing - that anything is possible, if you just believe in it, and do the fucking work." BANGER VIDEO DODFORD, LETS FUCKING GO

[@AGMtagious]

crazy how much they grew over the years, especially during my childhood. ive been watching them since i was a youngling, now im just weeks away from becoming a legal adult and i still tune to every sidemen sunday.

[@celloszxz]

DAMN MAN ….. GREAT STORY TELLING!

[@plink0642]

Botak nonton sidemen jugaa?!

[@iradewikomala2972]

Botak suka sidemen

[@RaeKembabazi]

KZbin recommended this, but didn't click, JJ shared this on his story, i came to watch, perfect story telling and editing. Can only imagine how much time, effort it took to create these 11 minutes!! well done.

[@strawtskii8564]

the reason the group as a whole is so successful is because they aren’t just a group like team 10 was; who were all basically interviewed to be put together and just all business, that’s why team 10 so easily just fell apart. these guys are genuinely best of friends and we feel that whole heartedly.

[@kunalketkar]

The card system is insane… it’s so well structured

[@Davidclol]

Amazing video. I started watching JJ when I was 13-14 and sidemen when they started, I am now 25 and I still wait every Sunday for the videos. I cant imagine whenever they're done and don't upload anymore, I would be very sad. To me they're like my own friends on the internet :)

[@lukeanil1336]

Heart was put into this video and I can feel it. As a fan for years I just want to say thank you from all of us sidemen fans.

[@bloomfilms]

Well made man! For how concise this was, you fit a lot of information in one video

[@WingingItCrypto]

This was SO good. Having watched the Sidemen from the beginning, it never seemed like there was such significant change and evolution over time, but seeing at all back, it's incredible how far theyve come! Nice one, keep it up mate 🙌

[@The_Curious_Cat]

One part of their story wasn't told, which was that the group almost ended in 2017 when JJ wanted to try to be big in the US and they stopped posting for almost a year. That's when they decided to do the Sidemen Sunday, which made them explode in popularity. Before that we had the disstrack season which was also pretty fun to watch. Also shoutout to Kon, he's the man that makes their videos look great and absolutely love his channel. Also also, great video, I subscribed to your channel when you made the Corridor Digital video, which is one of my favorite channels. Now you made another video about another one of my favorite channels. Haha Cool!

[@sebastiankvamme8769]

Having watched them for almost 10 straight years, they almost feel like friends

[@jjgasteier]

I was an 18 year old American kid in his first year of college watching KSI when he had under 20K subs. Still watching, 10 years later. I have outgrown some of their content but it’s been amazing to see their growth and success, and they all genuinely care for each other.

[@user-qe9mi4ll1q]

You made it bro! They reacted to this on sidemenreacts! Really enjoyed this as I literally grew up with these guys

[@JacobCross2006]

2015 was the first time i clicked on a sidemen video and looking back now i don’t regret one single second. I was 9 at the time and now I’m 16 which is mental to think about how long I’ve actually watched them for and I’m grateful to have grown up with them. Sidemen will always be in my heart and i will never forget the moments i bursted out laughing or felt happy for every single one of them the journey is mental and i hope a lot of creators nowadays look at this and make their own empire. Great video man 👍

[@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz937]

who did u start watching first in 2015 if u dont mind me asking?

[@Luai-jj9om]

I’m really speechless how many memories we have with the sideman I’m really happy that i was a fan since day one never imagined they would be this big but it’s an inspiration for me that anything could happen with believing in yourself and hard work. Hope that they continue to upload for many years to come

[@bengreen9620]

Been watching the sidemen for 8 years now ever since I was 10 years old and it's crazy to see how far they've come and ive literally grown up with these guys.

[@joshleader8017]

The early days of me watching josh on cod, ksi skits, simons gta and viks minecraft there was just no KZbinrs like it for us in the uk especially. Felt like you was part of their friendship group during the vlog times and Pokémon go times. There will never be anyone like it again

[@rwndae]

Was 12-13 when I started watching them as individuals and after as a family, now almost 22 and I still feel that excitement. Sidemen are the goats of youtube. Great video and your comment at 2:41 sums up the sidemen perfectly.

[@NamesNicco]

The Sidemen are the youth of business, I feel like this is just the beginning for them.

[@vickramsingh5814]

genius of them asking that lady to be their manager cause that started the huge videos which made brand deals and camer crew way easier.

[@cameronbarrett7826]

Isn’t it that Simon doesn’t take charge of any of the Sidemen Sundays but he does the more down to earth more sidemen the average multiple time a week channel. This is also just something to help the old sidemen fans keep a sense of nostalgia

[@ChillingGuy6969]

godzilla had a stroke trying to read this and fucking died

[@ayushkashyap2431]

Started watching them when I was 13 and now I'm 23. You know what they say that bonds of childhood lasts forever. That's exactly what this is. Still every Sunday I make time to watch them. I love them so much.

[@notmitch]

Got this recommended already, absolute BANGER video holy shit gonna binge your vids and hope i absorb some of this skill

[@DodfordYT]

happy you liked it! thank you for watching

[@LatenightRunner]

Mate, you deserve more subscribers! Your storytelling skills? Mannnn, top notch quality. All backs up with you really doing your due finding all the facts and researching all the details. Not to mention the effort you invested in finding suitable and relatable clips from hundreds of thousands of their videos + podcasts + interviews etc throwing in a banger like this! I mean, I understand, anyone coming from the sidemen react video most probably feels like there are some points where you get wrong, but it’s not enough to discredit the effort of the entire video and I truly believe that you meant well, not that you purposely lied. You are an “A” mannnn. Just amazing! I just found you today and subscribed quarter through the video. Definitely am going to start bingeing on your contents from start to finish the moment I’m done with this comment. Good job man! ❤

[@meltance]

U are sooo good at these! keep up the amazing work!

[@valeharperx]

Excellent recap and research, as a longtime fan of the Sidemen myself (since KSI's first videos with his brother) I can confirm this video is pretty much dead on. Nice editing work as well, it was an enjoyable watch. Keep it up!

[@RobaMostarRoba]

Great video, but what lifts them up above other groups is that they are really good friends before business partners so thats why they held up strong for so many years

[@agat938]

This video is NEXT LEVEL! Amazing storytelling, script, editing, everything! The pacing is on point, I was hooked all the way through even though I knew most of what was being said. Incredible video Dodford - I can’t wait to see more!!

[@simplyy_a_girl]

I have watched them from the time they didn’t even look like this, before Harry as well. Their hardwork led them to this massive recognition & definitely a well deserved one

[@nocapbarnz]

Their ability to evolve their brand from gaming videos to Sidemen Sundays is easily the biggest feature to set the Sidemen apart. There was so many good KZbinrs like Joe Sugg at the time alongside them but they're nowhere to be seen today because they failed to evolve their content and forgot they're audiences also grow up one day

[@john0ncam]

Such a well made video, buzzing to see more

[@sirtobias]

This video was a great watch glad to finally see this channel gaining recognition👏🏾💯💯

[@RodPrimata]

great video, as always.

[@DodfordYT]

glad you enjoyed!

[@franciscovcm3910]

Amazing video mate. Never seen anything from you before but this was so much better than I expected.

[@jmwk05]

This is genuinely one of the most well put together videos I’ve ever seen. Everything from the graphics to the flow to the story telling and even the cadence of your voice, sensational. Instant subscribe🔥

[@user-mj8pc1sf4h]

Been 11 when I first started watching them, now I am 20 and still haven't missed a single sidemen sunday... and whenever they make a mukbang or a trip somewhere to shoot a video I feel like I am there with them... they are really something special

[@ArJayDM]

One of their strongest resources you forgot to mention; is the connections they've created from being a staple of KZbin. Sidemen could legit ask ANY creator for a collab and they will try to fit it into their schedule because they know how big a Sidemen collab is. Not to mention UK celebrities and even US celebrities are starting to recognize the influence power of the Sidemen

[@TejasHullur]

Bro, this is next level dodford

[@rolandvalenzuela5751]

BROOO!!! This video is a masterpiece I´ve been a Sidemen man since 2013 and this video is so heartfelt and inspiring. I´ve always wanted to start youtube because of them, still scared tho

[@rolandvalenzuela5751]

Worth to mention your editing and storytelling is incredible, congrats on a banger

[@ravi_s]

No one could be explained it better than you, quick and condensed. I loved it from start to end, you got a sub (came from your tiktok and regret not watching your yt channel earlier)

[@combatuniverrse]

this was phenomenal, very well done !

[@E_A_T_S]

This is honestly such a quality video, good job bro

[@blaroe]

Dude's getting more into long form and I am HERE FOR IT!!!

[@finlaystanier8482]

This is one of the best videos I’ve ever watched , get this dude to 100k subs

[@finnsaunders4789]

I found the main group through Vikkstar in 2014, as I'd been following him for maybe 1-3 years on his second channel at that point, and finally checked out the main channel. I eventually grew to learn the cast of characters, and started following everyone in 2015 or so, and since then they've been far and away my favorite youtubers. I can even scroll through their old videos from this time, and pick out certain memories from the day they were uploaded and I watched it for the first time, and relive that happiness over and over again. For example, there was this one GTA episode where the whole video was them trying to get up a ramp of trees, and Vik and JJ were the first to do it. Afterwards, they parked themselves at the top of the ramp, and the others could do nothing, and I was laughing so hard that the librarian at my high school had to ask me to keep quiet. EDIT: I checked through and found the video for anyone interested, it's episode 541 from Vik's perspective. Excellent video Dodford!

[@4Azr]

The best part is they are entering their 30's where typically people lose connection with some friends but they still manage to be close as a group

[@skainyt]

Great video and incredible story telling

[@I_Is_Ramped]

nice little touch, at 7:45 you actually got all the members matched up with a video that was in fact there's, show's that you really know what you're talking about and aren't just someone trying to leech off their success.

[@andreaslarsen6763]

Closer to being true than a lot of other videos on the sidemen. Great video!

[@excalzgo6601]

Really great video, man. This was in my recommended, and I thought why not give it a shot. I felt an underlying feeling of pride when you said the people who grew up with the sidemen, because I'm one of them who's been watching for years and years now. And their journey to where they are now is fucking nuts lmao

[@NotoriousClub]

Your editing is so sick dude ❤️❤️

[@DodfordYT]

Thank you 🙌

[@kaybest9607]

Bruh. I’m so happy with the amount of views. Been watching you for a while. Fantastic that you’re getting your roses

[@iMertin90]

the sidemen are a great example. im ages with them and always thought high of these boys

[@stealthy25_]

Never seen your channel before but this is a really well put together video. I have been watching content from the Sidemen (and originally Vik) for almost 11 years. Considering I’m 18, majority of my lifetime has been watching these guys and it’s incredible to see the heights they’ve reached now.

[@alberibarra7116]

i love your content, keep doing it

[@martveltman2913]

"True, the value of the job was revealing itself." Perfect clip to go with that statement.

[@Terrorizzm]

Bro got a legit shoutout from KSI. Mad respect.

[@GarrettDanger_]

Grew up watching the Sidemen from the US. Crazy to see how far they have come. Sidemen Sunday has become a staple and its crazy to see how much depth their crew and content truly has. They really are innovators in KZbin

[@jacobt1069]

Literally got chills watching this, you’re story telling is god tier