How YouTube FINALLY Became My Job After 12 Years

[@EdChapman23]

Very different video this one, but wanted to show you why 2023 was such a big one for me, I've been doing this a VERY long time as you'll see. I'm away atm so would appreciate you supporting as you always do, cheers!

[@danielgreenhalgh1993]

Well done mate! Keep it up 👍

[@Evans_Yellow]

And yet you can't even do a backflip.

[@shandywarhol4444]

I'm so glad I found your channel Ed!! Thanks to KZbin, for recognising the channels I might enjoy, coz your channel, I really do enjoy. Best wishes for the future. Kx

[@kyleprice8343]

I think we all know in 12 months you'll be in the same leagues as Max Fosh, Ben Morris & Simon Wilson. Keep being you Ed. Much Respect from Leicester!

[@JAMESZBAH]

Let's gooo ed

[@jaack]

My guy. Smashing it pal!

[@EdChapman23]

Appreciate you mate ❤️

[@MarkN65]

Miss your vids @jaack

[@LouieAblett]

This is why I love KZbin so much

[@liambwfc01]

I genuinely think he could do TV...

[@daviddavies2742]

If this is your idea of smashing it you misses is safe. But well done ed 👏 i suped during the deliveroo videos so never think why will people watch it I did.

[@MaxFosh]

Go on my son! What a graft

[@Ikomics]

Genuinely love this encouragement sm

[@CharlieJSen]

Ello

[@ACsPianoCorner]

Indeed. Glad Ed did this, many only see the success.

[@jamielus]

🐐 s recognise 🐐s

[@ZacAlsop]

Fully deserved

[@EdChapman23]

Cheers mate!

[@joshweinstein5345]

Congrats. From the moment the KZbin algorithm recommended your videos to me the summer of 2023, I've been hooked. Truly among the funniest videos here.👍👍👍

[@EdChapman23]

Thank you 😊

[@smivadee]

Love it Ed! You just got 100% retention from me on this video. I also realised I wasn't subscribed before either. Let this be the year you hit 100k subs!

[@wegog60FTM]

On the roadddd, yep back again

[@EdChapman23]

Cheers mate!

[@danrhodes]

Killed it!

[@Russell970]

Thank you so much on behalf of my close friend Ed

[@ItsMe-co4bj]

One of the first few thousand that subscribed to this new channel Ed, and could see the potential straight away…glad it worked out for you mate and here’s to the future 🎉

[@awaydaysfootball]

Glad I inspired you so much ❤

[@EdChapman23]

You wish x

[@paulturner17]

You both inspire me

[@SGMiner21]

I'm glad that you inspired me to watch Ed's channel by including him in your San Marino vid 😅

[@chrisblackford7285]

Make some more vids together 🙏

[@beajackson]

You deserve your wage Ed, you are funny, personable and not serious. My faves are when you traveled using the lowest costing flight, earning cash by delivering on your push bike. Keep it up fella 😊😊😊

[@EdChapman23]

Thank you 😊

[@James_Gower]

Seriously Ed, you come across as such a great human. Hardworking, intelligent, methodical and so so resilient. You should be so completely proud of yourself for what you have endured and achieved, and I actually believe you will be the same humble brilliant person when you hit the insane numbers of subs. That's rare. I unfortunately didn't find you work until Jackmate shouted you out on his video. TBH that's fine, FIFA isn't my thing! :D All the best for the coming year, and if you ever fancy a pint (of fruit cocktail) I'd happily pop up from Barnsley for the pleasure!

[@cameronchisholm4852]

Agreed about the pint!

[@LouieAblett]

@@anti-ethniccleansing465ironic thing to say

[@James_Gower]

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 sorry pal, I don't feed trolls.

[@James_Gower]

@@anti-ethniccleansing465 troll verb [I or T] (ANNOY) informal to leave an insulting or offensive message on the internet in order to upset someone, or to get attention or cause trouble. Good day sir.

[@EdChapman23]

Cheers!

[@mssparkssie]

I appreciate your transparency when it comes to your origins and growing a channel. Well deserved success!

[@atlanticsrose]

as one of the people who came across your 10 day challenge videos without knowing who you were before and then binged your older videos , it's awesome to hear your story and see how far you've come. i love your content, you're doing a great job ed!

[@EdChapman23]

Thank you 😊

[@clevamonkey]

There are only about 4 subs I watch every video and get excited about when a new video appears and you are one of them. You just seem like a genuine all round good egg.

[@EdChapman23]

Thank you! 😊

[@Ograws]

I'm so happy that your KZbin career finally became your job. While I've only known you for a couple of months I've really enjoyed your content and I'm looking forward to what you make for the future :)

[@EdChapman23]

Cheers!

[@Footystickersuk]

Can’t believe I’ve only just seen this! Your a great tuber Ed! Content is amazing & you come across as very likeable with your witty but intelligent humour, keep going strong pal👍

[@ethicinmyhair961]

i started watching all the way back in the FIFA 17 days and you really are still one of the most underrated KZbinrs out there. I am so happy you are finally starting to get that break that all the hard work deserves and lets hope for an even better 2024!

[@Troy1399]

Discovered you through Ellis. Normally more into gaming and sports videos rather than the real life stuff, but your channel and personality is incredible to watch. Happy for you mate.

[@EdChapman23]

Cheers mate!

[@michael-heslop-actor]

It was thanks to Jaack that I discovered your stuff and I’m so glad I did. You’re such a genuine KZbinr and I always love seeing your stuff!

[@FoodReviewUK]

Funnily enough, we started watching your videos in the period where you said the views were falling off a cliff. Loved your videos and found them really funny. So I remember you starting this channel and made me think about my own channel (35k subs but lucky if a video gets 500 views). I still think about it a lot. Anyway, you're inspiring and I'm proud of what you've done. Taking such a big risk and it paying off. Keep up the great work.

[@stretfordendred]

Been watching your channel for ages, love it 👍

[@Thefatfoodiemcr]

​@@stretfordendredsame here loved him falling foul to the prime bandits prices

[@andymcbride3478]

Yes! That was me! Your first video I saw was the Grim Kebabs one then I started stalking all your old ones like a predator. So pleased your determination and creativity is paying off. Well done 👍🏽

[@EvertonChris]

Well done lad, don’t remember which video I landed upon mid 2023 but when I did I really enjoyed your content. Not a try hard pellet like some of the full time KZbinrs. Stay real ✌️

[@cameronchisholm4852]

We are the same age, and it's great to see how resilient you are. Congratulations! Keep the videos coming!

[@EdChapman23]

Cheers mate!

[@comedyhunter]

Great to hear how you got started and how it all took off. When I found your channel I went back and watched every video. Look forward to seeing loads in 2024.

[@craigkeogh00]

Think Awaydays deserves a mention here, not sure about many others but those videos were a big part of me getting into your channel. Keep it up as always it’s gonna get bigger and bigger

[@WBrown21]

I found you in the end of 2023 due to the travel kind of videos after binging AwayDays and dove right into your catalog as well. You're such a genuine person and people gravitate towards that. Truly a top creator.

[@EdChapman23]

Thank you so much!

[@Oldfootballshirtdad]

Youn should have a lot more subscribers! Keep going!

[@chrisdickinson3168]

Keep it coming Ed, I have been a long term viewer of away days and only spotted you did your own stuff 6 months ago probably when the algorithm gave me your dirty takeaway videos. Day later I joined your patrion and started also watching your Just Ed videos. Hopefully the money comes in now allows you to go bigger and better. Hopefully it will allow you to do some big travel trips like simon wilson stuff but with your unique comical spin on it all. Keep up the great work and enjoy the rest of your holiday

[@JoshJJB]

The side of KZbin not many people get to see. Glad you stuck with it

[@say_whuat]

Hey Ed! I just joined your channel like 3 months ago and it is nice to see or hear the story how you made it. Keep up the good vibe 👋 Greetings from Germany

[@shaunhanson7227]

Been watching loads of your videos the last few months..glad you're getting the success you deserve.

[@JamesChewbonic]

The graft finally paying off!!

[@tlcrf80mins73]

I'm glad me trawling back through your back catalogue last year helped you along, Ed (😉) - but you're a funny, engaging bloke with a genuinely interesting approach. Whatever you come up with this year, I'm here for it.

[@martincantwell4506]

Been here since around 15k subs. Great to see the channel grow. You deserve every success that’s coming your way Ed!

[@snowleopard62]

Im a relatively new sub but happy to be one of the ones that binged your old content after stumbling across a newer video. Really pleased that plugging away for more than a decade is now literally paying off.

[@tomh4284]

Good to see your hard work finally paying off. Hope your channel continues to grow.

[@alexchampion8595]

By the end of this video, I felt compelled to check how it was doing and 10,500 views in 4 hours shows there are alot more people out there that appreciate your videos like I do. Only came across you recently on youtube and found myself working my way back through all of your videos. I love how relatable you are, keep doing what you're doing. Good luck for the future!!

[@EdChapman23]

Thank you Alex!

[@kelseymilb2327]

So happy that I discovered your videos because you honestly give me something to look forward to each upload. You has such a funny sense of humour but you also are so humble about everything and I love that. So glad you are doing well from it all.

[@EdChapman23]

Aw thank you 😊

[@loveunitedhateglazer7033]

Enjoyed this . This channel is really doing what you made it for . You’re view count too sub count is outstanding man. Can only go on upwards from here 😝

[@LouieAblett]

Don’t be so harsh on yourself, I was the same once. You grow much faster when you feel better about who you are and own it as you proved. And also tonnes of respect for making this video, it’s so refreshing hearing a KZbinr talking about things transparently

[@luckymcg12]

I came here from Jack's shout-out and could only agree you've been underrated this whole time. I've made sure to keep watching every video of yours because you deserve every view and I've loved them all, keep on it mate

[@keylowjoe]

You currently hold the worthless award of my top KZbinr of 2023. I was one of those back catalog viewers and proud. You bring laughs to people when there’s not much to laugh about so keep it up that’s priceless. You deserve everything you get after your 12 years of input!

[@BackpackerBen]

Quality mate you deserve it. Vids are hilarious 🤝

[@EdChapman23]

Cheers mate!

[@OfficialDJWood]

Remember when you made the move away from gaming all those years ago, and now to see where you are is brilliant. Congrats mate, hope the future is filled with success and happiness for you!

[@EdChapman23]

Cheers mate, you too!

[@sarahzulk]

Aww this might be the first time I financially support a KZbinr! I usually ignore the Patreon requests but I cannot ignore it after this. What a lovely compelling insight into your life!

[@EdChapman23]

Thank you Sarah 😊

[@steventhomson7531]

Your full 10 day £1000 challenge video was the first video of yours I watched, I then became one of the many that subscribed and went through your entire back catalogue. I suspect the audience you've built now is here for you, just you. You could literally film anything and we would all watch and enjoy. I wish you every success for the future and look forward to even more videos!

[@EdChapman23]

Thank you so much, that's what I'm hoping for! Takes the pressure off a bit 😅

[@J3MMeditation]

Good for you - congrats!

[@sophiaw]

Great to see your Ed-volution! 100k by the end of the year for sure! You bring a lot of laughter into a lot of people's lives!

[@deborahnlarryclifton]

Love the fact you're so down to earth, a great guy, and humorous. You deserve every success. Keep making the videos, we love ya.

[@EdChapman23]

Thank you, appreciate you watching 😊

[@SvetielkoVTme]

Glad to be here to see your growth!

[@MargaretUK]

I'm so happy that you stuck at KZbin Ed, I absolutely love what you do and I'm so glad that the algorithm sent you my way ❤ OK, so I'm old enough to be your grandma, but that just shows that what you are doing can appeal to all ages. I'm sticking around and I'm looking forward to what you will be up to next, all the best young man! 👍 😊

[@reecebailey2618]

Your going very far on this platform can wait to see you grow

[@EdChapman23]

Cheers!

[@pauladie4343]

Really great to see this and to see that it's paying off eventually, congrats!

[@DanielKoBaker]

This is such a lovely video to watch. I've been a subscriber since Jaack shouted you out, albeit with a previous username, and I feel oddly proud of all you've achieved. I was originally nervous of you starting a new channel but I'm so happy it's all worked out. Here's to a very fruitful 2024 Ed!

[@SophiaD-o7u]

I stumbled upon your channel while looking at reviews of pod hotels. That video led be down the rabbit hole of your other videos. Watching you review junk beauty tools from Temu was hilarious! You can literally be talking about a comb and somehow it’s still wildly entertaining. I’m glad you never gave up, your videos are refreshingly interesting and funny. Cheers.

[@SuzanneEvans99]

I must admit I'm one of those that found you through your food and travel videos and went back and watched your other videos. Your content is so interesting, funny and entertaining and I'm so pleased you have been able to make You Tube your job, keep creating awesome content and thank you for persevering. 😊

[@Arnoldsugarnether]

So deserved dude. The editing and production levels have gone up a notch here 🔥

[@MagicKillerClub]

I thought you deserved your successes based just on your recent videos, and I'm relatively new to your channel joining some time last year. But watching this, and seeing how long you've been slogging away at it. You've certainly got my respect. Here's to the future and hopefully continued growth of the channel. Genuinely mate, you deserve it!

[@m.t.v.7934]

Congrats Ed! I am happy for you that you now make a living on You Tube. I have really enjoyed your videos and catching up with all the older videos.

[@DS315LUFC]

Love your videos. Watch them with my daughter. Have done the back catalogue and look forward to new releases. Be proud of yourself. Very personable, great humour. And, a Leeds fan. All the best Ed. Keep going.

[@EdChapman23]

Aw very kind of you, thank you!

[@GaryBarker-r9c]

Ed my friend please read this for what it is.sometimes it’s not the content but the individual you my friend are watchable beyond your content it’s your humbleness and just being the down to earth guy you are and we love to watch all the best you tube and beyond

[@peterswinson326]

You've put in the graft and it's finally paid off, I've been going through quite a few after someone recommended your vids to me

[@statorcs]

I have to say, I was one of those people who discovered you in and around that September boom. I'd seen you recommended a lot but never clicked which looking back I wish I watched sooner. When you uploaded the full 10 day challenge as one video, I thought why not give this a watch and I'm glad I did. Your content is some of the only stuff I *genuinely* enjoy on KZbin and probably the videos I look out for the most.

[@PuntsAff]

I discovered you through the full length edit of the 10 day series. Your personality came through perfectly and the interactions with the general public made it very enjoyable to watch. I still think that's the best content you've done. The travel series was alright, but just felt a bit empty where you could tell you were hunting for content. Whereas the content wrote itself in the 10 day series with the interactions etc. Keep at it though! The Mrs loves watching your videos too, so that's something 😂

[@MHUK-Matt]

Well done Ed! I picked up on your £1,000 in a week challenge and started watching your back catalogue. Keep cracking out the videos and being yourself. Funny guy!

[@VladTheRobotDonkey]

Thanks for being so candid about your past, I did not know! Never thought I could enjoy such a special character being so true while enjoying a Wetherspoons hotel or dissecting pastries. In essence many trivial topics but just a treat to watch. Keep on growing and being yourself, so refreshing seeing someone on YT not following the usual formats. Real and funny guy!

[@elysiaknight7281]

Ahhh Ed, as someone who's been here since the old channel I can't think of anyone else on this platform more deserving of this growth! It's so so brilliant to see you finally getting the recognition you deserve for your content, which never fails to make me laugh! Keep it all up, you're smashing it, and this is only the beginning!

[@musicste2345]

I found your channel by accident first video was the take away video and found it very funny! Now I’ll admit your video styles aren’t on my normal watch list but I will watch yours as I do find you funny! So to see a back story is good to see

[@hcwchampionshipwrestling4765]

Ed I totally found you by accident a few months ago but poked back at loads of the crazy stuff you have done and really love your stuff Very entertaining, interesting, funny Well done buddy

[@Nickmk6one]

I was a binge watcher, only on this channel (but will def have a look at the older ones at some point, im not a gamer lol), took me a day or so, but i really look forward to seeing the little blue dot on your channel now. BVM is an aquired taste but i love his honesty. Stay humble dude 🙏 💛

[@markwestwood472]

Your story brilliant you never gave up pal keep up the good work

[@keno051]

What a wholesome video. I was one of the OG subs to your channel and always enjoy every upload as the next. I did say last year you would be BiG and still stand by that. You'll only get better 📈

[@jenstone9308]

This was lovely to watch Ed. There are so many important messages here, like how important it is to follow your heart. Sometimes it only takes one or two people believing in you to help you believe in yourself and keep you on the right track. I found you from your 10 day challenge, binged watched it and was absolutely hooked. Went back and watched every video. You're hands down one of the funniest and most likable people I've watched. 😊 You've definitely found your calling with your channel now. I'm so glad you're getting the success you've worked so hard for! 🎉

[@MarkN65]

Great shout asking your subs to input on video content. This was great! ❤

[@neonequinox3751]

I’m fairly certain I discovered your channel due to the dirtiest takeaways video, and I’ve been watching ever since. Keep up the awesome work man, it’s really nice to see the progress of your channel after such a long time.

[@BENBOAG]

Only found you, late last year, Ed. But so glad I did. You have gave me many a laugh and hope to have many more, mate. Keep on the grind Edward! Love ya, pal. 🏆

[@shaungibbs59]

Ed, keep smashing them figures and viewtime, yes I found your channel last year like many others and thing I love supporting your channel is you actually care and appreciate your followers. Many KZbinrs mske you pay a monthly fee to watch videos and I find it hard supporting them because I always think if we want the content thrn as viewers we should help support you to finance the videos. Its why when you do lives I always try donating something as a token of appreciation and to help support the channel. Keep up the good work buddy

[@sven101]

Ed, it’s well deserved. Every video cracks me up. Congratulations on your success.

[@dazisback2]

Really really pleased for you Ed, I hope you just go from strength to strength and keep making your funny relaxed videos for us to enjoy.

[@As-qz5lr]

At 24, you have the world at your feet. Your food reviews are stellar!

[@RobWoodhouse46]

Props to you ED, the 10 day challenge popped up in my recommended list and have watched every vid since and a lot of your older videos. Love the content and look forward to what you have for us in 2024.

[@galindoproductions1728]

what a genuine lad! i never comment on youtube videos but this guy is smashing it. i’ve been following you for a bit and you never fail to entertain 👊🏽

[@healgrowlovecommunity8397]

Well done hon - keep going!!!! You make great videos and deserve success for sticking at it.

[@mikedeletes8184]

Pure KZbinr, you've grafted and deserve this so much, glad I stumbled over your channel can't wait for what's coming in 2024

[@dhillonsingh4376]

Great vid, hope you get to 100k by the end of this year. Found you from that JackMate shout out

[@Haladoonmods]

Only started watching you a few days, but love your personality and humor. The money is going to be rolling in this year bro. xD

[@pog7126]

i remember i started watching you when you had like 2.4k subs do to the san marino video that ellis made and and you were in. its amazing seeing the the growth you had last year and hopefully you can surpass 200k this year

[@iloveACID]

Pleased for you Ed. Gave me a understanding of how the youtube game works. As i fit in to the newish subs that looked at you're older stuff. Happy days 😂

[@onyxstewart9587]

Congrats! The dirtiest takeaways is the first one of your videos I saw. It kept popping up in my youtube recommendations so I ended up watching it, plus some of your older videos and immediately subbed. You're now one of my favourite youtubers!

[@markpugsley4612]

I stumbled on your videos and have gone back and binge watched loads. I really enjoy your content your funny without trying hard

[@xMentalukx]

You've got the personality mate, I am a recent subscriber and I have been making my way through many of your videos, you are smashing it.

[@210484Andy]

Hey Ed, really cool video. Interesting to see where you've come from. As a 40 year old bloke I'm likely out of the demographic of a lot off your subscribers. Came across you in the middle of 2023 and it was an instant sub. You've a really engaging personality, and are super entertaining, seem very grounded and down to earth which is refreshing sometimes these days and nice to see. Keep doing what you're doing, looking forward to seeing what you come up with next and in the future. Also loved the recent travel series where you took yourself out of your comfort zone and went on all those cheap flights. Highly entertaining.

[@fnuppyfnup]

You deserve it. I've laughed so much thanks to you, I wish you all the success you can get. The sky's the limit!

[@Jericho642]

Mate- i just found your content a few days ago. It’s awesome- glad you’re finding some success!

[@loz8131]

Great video i found you mid 2023 and watched all your videos they are the best always click on them soon has i see them come out, ps im from leeds too

[@dirtyleeds7409]

Well deserved mate watched you for ages and so happy for a fellow Leeds lad hope you have a brilliant 2024 will look forward to watching all your blogs MOT

[@scenicrouteyt]

We love you Ed, only going to keep growing! We’re at the start of our monetised journey!

[@partydogg0]

Happy for you man! Love all your videos and I'm happy I got here already during your 10 day delivery challenge. Keep up the good work and you deserve many more subs! I bet this year is going to be awesome for you mate. Cheers!

[@LetsGo-y1y]

Thank you for this video! It really inspired me to take a chance and just start filming and posting and being realistic about how long it all takes and the process of growing a channel. All the experience you shared was invaluable. I’ve been following you from early on and watched you grow and love your channel so congrats etc you are a thoroughly lovely bloke and it’s well deserved, keep it up 👍🏽 hopefully one day my channel will gain some traction 🤞🏽😊

[@neensbiens]

So happy for you! Have been a fan of yours for years and never understood how your channel didn’t blow up sooner. Well done for keeping at it so long and doing what make you most happy. It’s awesome it’s finally paying off for you.🥳