I grew a six figure business with YouTube. Here’s how I did it.

[@katie]

A huge part of growing my online business was also utilizing Instagram to grow my community! If you want to learn more about Instagram growth, I actually just launched a brand new course all about it. Check out ➡ The Instagram Road Map www.theinstagramroadmap.com my new signature course on Instagram growth & community building for creators!

[@olaola3467]

Good afternoon

[@Coconutluxenaturals]

I've come to the conclusion people are either wanting to be educated, inspired or entertained.. love your channel Katie xx

[@berrytrenzy]

Making money is an action. Keeping money is behavior. Growing money is knowledge.

[@ChristinaScalera]

I love how you're like watching yourself hit 10k and you just low key say "and within a couple years I went from..." THIS. THIS IS WHAT PEOPLE DON'T TALK ABOUT. So thank you. It does take years, but it happens with quality effort. I found you when you were at ~75k and it's been so inspiring and fun to watch you grow.

[@MadysonAncell]

As someone who started their KZbin 10 years ago who has pivoted & quit many times this gives me hope!! Thank you!! 💜✨

[@BethanyRuby]

Its call being consistent, adapting and persevering... you're honestly a great role model and it's lovely to see your growth 🥰

[@katie]

thank you so much, Bethany! that's so kind 🥰

[@JustLukeMorgan]

Adapting has been so important for me too :)

[@CreatingwithKaya]

This intro has me teary-eyed! I am SO glad our paths crossed virtually. I truly love KZbin, love making videos, and I try to remind myself that I’ve only been at 6 months, and it’s in the journey that we grow.

[@katie]

yes exactly! I'm so glad we met too!! I've already learned so much from you and it's just so good to have creator friends to lean on ❤

[@VivianUwakwe]

I just found your comment and I haven't even watched your videos yet but because of yourthumbnails, timestamsp and titles, I'm intrigued and I have five videos opened up in new tabs lol

[@CreatingwithKaya]

@@VivianUwakwe this is the ultimate compliment oh my goodness! Thank you!! Let me know your thoughts, have three more videos in the editing stage right now!

[@Welovehorrormovies]

@@CreatingwithKaya I just checked out your channel and I subscribed! I’m just getting started with this and I need all the help I can get

[@ASMRKay_]

Hearing your story from start to now is SO inspiring!

[@avneet2.0]

So cool that you mentioned how "your niche chose you." I haven't thought of it like that before but that's why it's important to experiment! Nice video! :)

[@katie]

yes exactly! i never thought that kind of thing could happen until it happened to me haha

[@DiannaCarney]

I've been binging your videos for the past hour, and I just want to say thank you. You've really helped me figure out my next step as a content creator. Thank you so much for not only making this video, but inspiring me by following your passion.

[@AlexisHope]

Love this! You went from not knowing where your channel was heading to being instrumental in helping small creators, like myself, grow! Thank you so much.

[@rowanwoolsey3184]

That intro has all the feels. I really really appreciate the transparency of what it looks like to grow a KZbin channel. Not enough of that online, tbh.

[@JustLukeMorgan]

I agree, there are plenty of people online not sharing the *full* truth.

[@sydstrock]

you’re so likable!!! I just started my channel and this video was incredibly encouraging and inspiring ugh sending you so much love

[@juli.wilson]

WOW! I am sooo glad I found your channel! I took a break from KZbin for a few years and recently started again and I'm trying to find encouragement to keep on creating! So glad I found your channel! :)

[@rebekkaroe]

Thank you for sharing your story here and the business side behind it! Your video encouraged me to stay consistent with my videos and just see where it will lead me 🙂

[@Welovehorrormovies]

Well I’m horrible at saving money so I just subscribed to your channel! 😊

[@rebekkaroe]

@@Welovehorrormovies Thank you! 🥰

[@markuserikssen]

You're really nailing it now! Well done Katie!

[@summerarevalo4115]

You are one of the only people I watch in your niche. You are very genuine and your videos come off so easy. I love that your vibe is very approachable and real. I’ve definitely been learning a lot! My channel and IG are both slowly growing but I’m proud of them! I’m letting myself evolve with it and seeing where it takes me. After years of being around the coaching industry it’s really felt disheartening in so many ways to keep pushing. But I know my why and I know that someone somewhere is looking to for exactly what I offer even if it means pivoting slightly! Thank you for being you!

[@kinseydesignsbrands]

You're an inspiration! I just found your channel as I'm beginning to create content for social media and literally had an imposter syndrome breakdown the other day. Thank you for being your authentic self and sharing the ups and downs in your journey. It's such a funny thing that we can value someone else sharing their vulnerability, but then feel so frozen in fear when it's you doing it. Watching this is reminding me just how valuable vulnerability is, even though it feels scary! You're awesome! ❤

[@ayngelina]

I found you because of the Instagram video but didn't subscribe because there are so many Instagram tips channels. But I love that you've grown to a much bigger topic of online business, and once I saw that I subscribed. You have great content.

[@MyWildBackyard]

I really liked what you said at 9:01. "They're here, build it for them!" I've been recently getting a lot more KZbin volume and been working to adapt to the new viewers. It's like the old saying, "keep it simple, stupid", just give them more of what they want, and bigger, higher value versions of what they want. Stop overthinking. Just the video I needed to see as I scale my online business!

[@rebeccarayfam]

I love this approach!! It seems so much more attainable than going straight into something like building an online course. Thank you for sharing your story!!

[@AestheticallyCookie]

This video feels so relatable. Thank you for sharing

[@lyssascott5848]

thanks for showing up for all of us.

[@Sophie-uw3ke]

Amazing, love this already

[@NeatPens]

I’m so proud of you! I have been watching you for a while now and you inspire me everyday to keep at it with this freelance writer stuff! Keep up the good work!

[@katie]

that means so much to me!!

[@destineeirons]

Girl one of you UGC ads popped up on my tik tok the other day lol

[@Triggre]

That's great advice! I would add another key element to success: the automation of time-consuming tasks, such as email follow-up, sending invoices, etc. With the tools available today, anyone can automate business processes very easily, freeing up time to focus on more important things.

[@rosarioigf]

I love your transparency 🥰 Great video!

[@blackearthmari479]

This was really helpful advice. Thank you.

[@char.hendrix]

These types of videos help me keep going!! Thank you for sharing all this!!

[@ThePaperbackFairy]

Thank you for sharing you KZbin journey Katie, even the struggle bus side of things. I have a similar story of making KZbin videos since high school with a direction other than wanting to be a “KZbinr” and I’m now trying to get serious with it and the feeling of being an imposter is shutting me down from trying. But you advice is such a help!

[@RachelSmets]

well, I had no idea you were doing this for several years. Here I am, super consistent, every single week for years! Getting clearer and better every time but.....frustrated too at 3k subs.... I'm not a vlogger but really want to inspire others who want to escape their job and have more freedom doing what they love. Even after 40! I will NEVER stop and always continue, but I wish ONE video would go viral.... Thank you for your video!!!

[@ilostmyjacket3997]

I love your personality, you seem really authentic

[@themelissalaurie]

This was such a refreshing video. I recently started on KZbin as well and had the highs and lows. This video helped me xxx

[@ltnlabs]

You are a great teacher.

[@LoveToya]

Awwww!! I love this video!! I’m sooo happy for you!! You deserve this! Thank you for being such an inspiration 🫶🏼

[@heitmann.designs.photography]

i love your channel. you give us little creators hope and so many amazing ideas!! your honest and volubility really are nice !!!!

[@DainLuka]

Well done Katie! As a small KZbinr trying to grow their channel, your content is so helpful and relatable I recently found your channel and have been watching all your videos !!

[@BridalSewing]

Where is the next video you were pointing to at the very end? No card has popped up. Thank you. ❤️

[@michaelgore1707]

Yes Katie! The power was within you all along! Your provide great content !So happy to see you thriving and achieving your dreams!!

[@TilikaVispute]

I love how your videos are very very engaging… :O like once one sits down to watch em one can’t stop watching until done 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@katie]

thank you so much for saying that! that's my goal so I'm glad it's coming through haha 😅

[@TilikaVispute]

@@katie it always does.. have been watching a few of your videos lately all of them had it in common .. 🌸🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@DenizDerman]

I LOVE THIS! ❤Thank you for sharing all of the ups and downs that come with this journey, and for being transparent. I had never quit but I was starting to feel like "maybe I'm not cut out for this." "Maybe I chose a wrong niche/theme and it's too late to change." You inspired me a lot today. Thank you!

[@lyssascott5848]

bingeing all your videos right now :)

[@ridge.hayashi]

Your story is so inspiring!!!

[@poppycalliope]

Well done Katie! Hard work will always pay off 👏✨️🎉

[@LeahSullivan-ny6tz]

Katie you are so inspiring, authentic + helpful to your community. we

[@JustLukeMorgan]

I really appreciate your tips and honesty, Katie! I've seen a few of your videos on here and on Tiktok, and I was hesitant to subscribe because I didn't know if I was your audience, but I'm so glad I did. You're really approachable and helpful. Thank you!

[@katie]

haha thank you! all are welcome hehe

[@connor_ring]

Great video, Katie! Really inspiring to hear your story.

[@alinadueweke961]

I think you’re one of the most authentic KZbinrs that actually provides real value 🙏 you’re doing an amazing job ❤ thank you for that

[@christieelizabeth684]

Katie you’re KILLING IT! Loving your content atm 🥰 have just signed up for your Instagram strategy planner! Can’t wait to put it to good use 😁

[@Yvonnekhadra]

Love your videos, you are an inspiration! I have always struggled to feel good enough on KZbin and that always discouraged me from sharing or making my videos public. Thank you from a fellow Canadian in Windsor, ON!

[@JulianaFrugalMinimalMom]

Absolutely fan girling! You're so cool and personable. I love your tips and have already started implementing them into my videos.

[@katie]

you're too sweet! thank you Juliana!

[@yvettejimenezhtx]

I would love to know if you think this is applicable to every business? Or just business that offer online services ?

[@GrowYourSideBusinessPodcast]

It's definitely applying to everyone. It comes down to creativity.

[@elegantlivingwithlorna]

As always thank you for such valuable content.

[@JourneyJamia]

listen!!! i’m on my phone recording and i’m like “how can i compete “ but …. we take small steps to get big returns ❤️ congrats on your success!!!!! and this was great content … new sub💕

[@worldbetweentravel]

I think one of the hardest things with getting started is understanding what works for you! I would have an image of what I want my content to look like but it’s changed and shifted different ways from what I imagined but that’s what helps shape your content into what works best for you 💙 LOVE your content Katie!!

[@k2gvibes]

Very inspiring story Katie..👍 -Kirankumar

[@jordannaboylan7754]

Which video are you talking about in the end? For the KZbin ‘formula’ to follow? Thank you! Xx

[@lexxhexxofficial]

Thank you so much all of your videos have been amazing and so far I feel like i've learned lots that I will be applying moving forward!

[@nancynoonan_]

Hi Katie, thank you for this video! I’ve been torn lately about starting a blog or a KZbin channel. I work a pretty high demanding 9-5 so not sure I have time & energy to do both right away. Any advice around that?

[@GrowYourSideBusinessPodcast]

It is a great way to build your brand and the best way to create a following who is loyal. I too had a high paying job and travel demands. I built my channel and i teach others like yourself how to build a great side business. It is totally worth. Here to help :)

[@sunflowerstatelifestylellc]

I absolutely love your videos, your very honest and I'm here for it 👏

[@sarahc.5191]

Wow Katie, how do u manage work for clients (also managing your team) and also find time to create YT videos for yourself? In addition to that, maintain an IG presence, etc. Seems so tiring.

[@dawndigsin]

Hi Katie I love your videos and the mass amounts of info you share. I have a small channel but it is growing thanks to help from creators like yourself ❤️🌻

[@NICOSAY]

I can relate so much that it gets me emotional 😅! I am 27 and decided to quit everything to give me a chance to grow on youtube, here from France. It has been 3 months and I am really enjoying the process, but man, how scary this road is ! I'm so glad I can watch your videos, it really gives me hope. Thanks for that 🙏

[@swaygfx]

love your energy so i'm subscribed!

[@bethsplants8110]

Katie, your videos are sooooo endlessly helpful and I just really dig your style. Thanks so much for all you do. P.s. is the map behind you depicting places you've been/still need to visit? Come down to Arkansas sometime, we're not all bad 😂

[@katie]

the gold are places i haven't been! definitely need to get to Arkansas and Oklahoma someday :)

[@thevanthatran]

This is exactly how I feel lol wanting to start a channel but no “niche” or direction…I don’t want to be trapped in a box by limiting myself to a niche

[@kinseydesignsbrands]

I feel you! But finding your truest niche/position will not feel like you're boxed in, it's like finding a shoe that fits just right! You try on a bunch of pairs that absolutely suck and give you blisters, until you finally find the pair that you want to wear forever with every outfit. It's actually so liberating to find your true position. You can always pivot and change when something doesn't fit right as you evolve, but it's important to reflect on what doesn't feel right, as well as what does!

[@DesignDemon]

Your voice reminds me so much of Morgan Adams

[@YusraELSawi]

I actually found you and your channel through your IG tutorials :D

[@ALee-ArmedVeteran]

I love your channel ... Just last week, I figured out the aim for my channel..

[@BakariSoul]

Katie, you rock 🎸

[@YagirlM]

I would love to do this but I’m ✨painfully shy ✨

[@ybs.yourbeautifulself]

thank you for yor experience! Just started KZbin and it is sooo hard to get views...😢

[@karisamarie]

I love you 💞. You’re awesome, this was so helpful. Thank you so much!

[@AshleyMurphyArt]

And somehow I’ve been here for most of it!!!

[@katie]

you're a legend Ashley!! you've been along for every step of the way haha

[@ActiveMuse]

The moment I had thought of "made it's not for me" your video popped out ❤️ I'll take it as a sign 💫 Well done for you 💋

[@mahoganydrive]

You’ve done awesome! I have the watch hours for monetization but unfortunately I don’t think I’ll ever get enough followers. It will likely just be a hobby for me, but I’m having fun with it.

[@AlyssaChanel]

As always - such inspiring and encouraging content!! Every time I watch your videos it feels like I’m listening to my big sister give advice!🫶🏾

[@DoeRaeMe]

I REALLY need to take your advice step by step! Because while I’m growing a good bit of late! I could grow more if I applied myself😅 Just you know, #momlife and all that! I have 3 littles 3&under and doing 2 videos a wk plus shorts occasionally…

[@NabiDiary]

I love watching you. You are encouraging 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. Thank you. Anyone starting this journey as well DONT GIVE UP. One day we will post a video like this too.

[@brefreeisme]

Yes! It can be discouraging at first but keep going. Starting my wellness channel has been hard but I have learned to make it fun

[@MoonNewin]

Thank you, Katie. I needed to see this. 🥺 I’m definitely coming to really research and find the niche that I won’t burnout from. And to see your journey, I see that the niche will sometimes choose us when the moment comes. 🤭🌌

[@ingridflores]

as usual: great video! thanks for to constant inspiration :)

[@wallflower987]

What did you do when you couldn't deliver for your clients? It one thing to have imposter syndrome and actually be skilled as opposed to having imposter syndrome and lacking the skills to deliver. Especially in the beginning stages of you business as you develop your skills.

[@katie]

well, when I first started I was just creating videos for people, and that I could 100% deliver on. People saw my portfolio and then hired me to come and film and edit videos for them. And then (sort of without me realizing it) I learned marketing skills through helping those clients determine when/where/how to post those videos I made for best results. So I guess what I'm saying is, I was delivering on these services for clients but it took my mindset a while to catch up and realize that I was able to offer that (and in fact, I had been for a while)

[@MoneyMadeMagic]

Creating videos is not about creating videos .. its about human psychology.

[@vanessasafel]

I LOVE this.... *hope for me

[@stephaniemarburger]

Is it weird that enjoy making videos just for the sake of making them? I have grown a lot over the past month more on TikTok, Instagram and KZbin but I’ve never wanted to stop making videos cuz of my subscriber count. I honestly enjoy making them cuz they are fun. Caring about fame and money ruins the fun out of it in my opinion.

[@katie]

I mean I don't think it's weird! i made youtube videos for like 10 years without anyone watching! i did that because I just genuinely loved it

[@miimracle]

I just wanted to say that this was inspiring and I am glad to see how vulnerable and honest you were during this video, congratulations for all of your success and thank you for sharing your experience

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[@katieteskey]

Great video once again! I know that you have a niche that is working well for you, but I really enjoy just your chatty personality and I would watch any vlogs you created as well! I do appreciate all the knowledge you have to share as well and I'm learning so much for my own channel through watching your videos!!

[@soulsofsorrels]

Man we are almost at a year of this channel and we are STRUGGLING!! We post regularly on instagram and tiktok as well as having 2 videos drop every week without fail. However we find that our niche is a hard one to promote. We have only have 60 subscribers currently and hoping we can grow more!!

[@carolinaparra5001]

😍👏👏👏

[@T_Hooner]

Love this video. I appreciate seeing the real and raw aspects of coming up as a content creator. I struggle with coming up with valuable content while trying to gain courage to create. I hope I can someday have people to build something for. I know it takes time… 🫶🏻

[@RickBarlow]

“They’re hear; build it for them.” So true. Find the customer. Serve the customer. Know the customer. Keep the customer. So fundamental. I love your story.

[@FunkyNotFrumpy]

Great advice Rick!

[@ellenronaldskeene5441]

“They’re here, build it for them” 🙌 that’s exactly how I accidentally built my podcast & social media agency purely through referrals (after my “build it and they will come” B2C business was really nicely built, but not making $ 🤦🏻‍♀️ but peers in business started asking me to help them do what I’d done). I’ve been following you for probably 3 years so I knew a lot of this story but it’s nice to hear it all in one refresher. Well done, Katie, you inspire me

[@hannahrapp6152]

I am hoping I can be a six figure KZbinr. I have so many ideas and I’m so excited!!! I started my channel a few years ago. I am just now trying to grow a audience and more content. Thank you for helping me and encouraging me!❤

[@zephyrkhambatta]

Thank you, finally it feels like I'm listening to a real human teach about KZbin. No offence to anyone else, I understand when everything is hyper edited and why it is for other creators and teachers, but this just feels like home. I myself sometimes get super high on coffee, and I can understand fast and quick videos. But this is just better. It's like taking lessons with a real teacher. Thanks Katie, I really appreciate you making these videos for us! Love from Singapore Zephyr

[@authoremilyjosephine]

Could it be that so many others come across as, "I'm doing this just so you'll give me your money," but Katie doesn't?

[@kirstieallerheiligen]

Katie! You are so precious and I am absolutely encouraged by you. I watched some of your videos early early on, and you popped up once again in my recommended feed.

[@aaliyahsspace8812]

Thank you so much for making this video! I love your editing style and this is exactly what I needed. It’s been hard to work on youtube and college at the same time and I will definitely be using this video as my motivation.

[@AdalydGracia]

Consistency and resilience are s key to sucess. There is always room for everyone..for instance...I follow your channel because you are one of the few content creator that are specific and clear in your message. Thanks

[@Katiediddance]

General question as I am curious about starting my own youtube content: don't you have to get permission in advance to enter a business and film (whatever) your time in their space? How do you do that? At the time of arrival and explain or do you plan what you will visit and ask in advance? Love your channel!