MONETIZED! How much YouTube paid me with only 7.6K subscribers

[@NishitaLopez-lb3hl]

You’re gonna be huge one day. You are super laid back and have a calming personality. See you in the water one day! Aloha

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Oh wow thank you so much! See you there 🌊

[@BongoX2x2]

Your videos always feel like talking to a close friend. So happy to see you succeeding on KZbin.

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Aw thanks, that means a lot!

[@QueenSoso8]

Very helpful, thank you so much. Cheers to 100K

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Thank you!!

[@kailavandyck]

thank you so much for this transparency! it's super inspiring for smaller channels out here :) I pray we all get there!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

I'm so glad I could help! Keep going, I’m rooting for you :)

[@syhma1]

I wish you will have your 100k subs sooner than you thought. Thanks for your honest sharing, not just on revenue and also on things that motivate your content creation.

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Thank you! So happy you enjoyed the video!

[@customsurfboardwaxing]

This is so informative! I have numerous questions after watching this. Where can I go to have a dialog? Great videos!!!!!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Glad it was helpful! If it's not a super personal question and you feel comfortable asking here, please do! I'm sure many people can benefit from your questions

[@MaddieHuot]

Loved how raw and honest this video was keep up your amazing work girl ❤

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Thank you!!

[@Mandarin110631]

very happy for you! love the genuine and real feel of your delivery

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

thank you!!

[@MikeyMadhaus]

I'm reaching for monetization myself, this was definitely helpful! I hope you get to 10k!!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

I appreciate your support, thank you!!

[@enrique7180]

This is very cool of you to put this information out for others working on a youtube channel. For me, your videos are a nice stress reliever. And when I can' t make it out to surf, your videos take me to the ocean. Thank you for the vlog.

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

That’s so nice to hear, I’m glad my videos can be a little escape!

[@theMiniSlimeDetective]

Thanks for the info and help i recently started congrats on your success!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Thanks so much!! I’m excited for you!

[@vegasminimansion]

I'm half way there! thanks for the video. Ad sense goes by whether or not the person skips the ad or not. More ad watches, more money.

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

That's awesome! Keep going!

[@vegasminimansion]

@JessicaMiyukiArt I'm not stopping 😁 thank you for the vid!

[@Tonyontheroad_777]

Cool great advice and motivation I’m just starting out on this journey thanks congrats on getting monetized 🎉

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

thank you!! Good luck on your journey!

[@Tonyontheroad_777]

@ ❤️

[@JECHomemprovement]

I just started my youtube journey posting youtube short this video is very encouraging thank you so much!!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Keep it up, you can do it!

[@DaveysCakes]

Love this type of content super helpful! Thank ya !!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

sure thing! the creators gotta let each other in on the info somehow haha

[@davider3568]

Congratulations and best wishes for the future.

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

thank you!

[@vanessacarrascof.6033]

Hi!! You are the first youtuber I've seen showing real graphs and numbers on KZbin monetization. Thank you for that and for being transparent. I've been following you since you had over 500 subscribers and I really like your content. Congratulations on your growth!! I'll continue to support you here. Greetings from Chile 💙

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Oh my gosh thank you so much for your support! It really means a lot to me :) And I'm so glad you enjoyed this video

[@jim5549]

Congratulations! Best wishes for all of your goals - lofty or not!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Thank you! I'm trying to hit a few!

[@Mandarin110631]

also, i think a lot of people just want to know what it might take to get there- yeah some just nosy, but for instance i am thinking about this whole thing, and these videos are very helpful and take away a lot of the mystery and anxiousness- thank you!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

So happy to help :)

[@theangelaincanada]

Thank you for sharing!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

You’re welcome!

[@vladaavondra]

Thanks for sharing this !!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

You’re welcome! Hope it helps! 😊

[@JackelynLConway]

i love ur energy! great video, very inspiring.

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Thanks so much!

[@sarahharradine]

Your videos are SO GOOD that I totally see you up there with all the big KZbinrs, you deserve so many subscribers!!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

You're the best! Hoping I'll get there someday

[@EmmeliL]

Love your videos, keep up the good work 😊

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Thank you so much! Will do!

[@redShotChiliPep]

Looking incredible!! 😍 Have a safe trip!!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

thank you!!

[@NeedleandHandjive]

You're the cutest! I appreciate your candor! I loved this......stumbled into you after my first "video".I haven't checked out the rest of your content...I hope you have more of your journey! I'm gonna subscribe......+1

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Thank you so much! I have a lot more to share, my editing is taking a bit longer than usual but I hope you enjoy other videos as well!

[@BrittanyAlexandraxo]

Thank you for this Jess. I'm a new channel (4 months old) so I felt like this was SUPER helpful. I'm at 888 watch hours, and it feels like 4,000 is SO. FAR. AWAY. I think more realistic videos such as these helps put it in perspective (even if it's impossible to gauge due to RPM, CPM, niche, etc). Happy I'm one of your subscribers

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

You got this!! You never know when a video might take off, you might be closer thank you think :)

[@dalia.corporategirlie]

I love this for you! This motivated me and help me believe that I can do it too 😊

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

You can definitely do it!!

[@PeterLee-l5k]

Love your videos Jessica, keep up the good work.

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Thank you!!

[@kylehogaboam6030]

Grateful for you and your videos. You have a way of making it feel like the viewer is having a conversation with you. I always look forward to watching a new video. Love the random moments as well (glad you fixed the holes).

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

My walls have healed!! haha I'm glad you enjoyed the video

[@kylehogaboam6030]

@@JessicaMiyukiArt you should have made a video about the healing. There is probably a Jessica Miyuki branded patch kit just waiting to be created.

[@paytonsample]

love the video, the transparency, and here's a sub! enjoy your trip :)

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

thank you so much!

[@novacleaners]

Thanks for sharing! always nice to see those numbers. It’s been pretty cool since monetizing. Wishing you lots of success. I want that plaque as well haha long way to go for me though.

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Thank you! I wish you all the luck and success to you too :)

[@ThisLIFEisR]

I really appreciate your vid. Fr.

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Glad I could help!

[@sanay13]

I love this! So inspiring because I always wanted to do what you do. Just gotta figure out the editing part haha. Thank you for this insight🌊

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Editing does take a bit of time in the beginning but like with anything else, the more you do it, the easier it gets. Best wishes!

[@CiuxStories]

Congratulation on your success! Keep the good work.

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Thank you so much!

[@AmyTill]

What a great video. I love your real feeling of your vlogs. May I ask what type of camera do you use to film?

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

thanks!! I used my sony zve10 (and kit lens) for this with a 1/4 black mist filter (it softens the light a bit). Hope this helps!

[@ValentineJosh]

This is awesome, congrats on your success so far! Just started a channel a couple months ago and this is great motivation. Hope you get that 100k plaque

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

You got this, I’m rooting for you! 💪

[@AzeemDesigners]

I'm here to encourage small KZbin channels because I know what it feels like to try your best and only get under 1k views! Don't give up!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

thank you for your support!

[@AzeemDesigners]

@@JessicaMiyukiArt Its my Pleasure. Your Channel need Good Thumbnails. Let me know if I can help you.

[@artsilva]

Thanks for this interesting and valuable information. Best wishes on your YT channel growth. Question: When you get monetized, does that include your earlier videos too, or is it from that point forward?

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Thank you! And yes it does include all videos before and after monetization as long as they are eligible (such as no copyright music). But the views start counting after monetization, there's no retroactive payout if that makes sense.

[@artsilva]

@@JessicaMiyukiArt It totally makes sense, yes, it was exactly what I thought. Thanks :)

[@TheEvanLugo]

Awesome video, just started my channel and appreciated your transparency and clarity! Subscribed!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Thanks so much! I hope it helped you out!

[@NefariaAdventures]

As a fellow surfer girl, I love watching your videos. You have a very chill attitude and voice, and aren’t pretentious like some surfing channels. Good point on the turquoise thumbnail and longer videos for watch hours. Looking forward to more vlogs!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Thank you!! Different youtubers have different styles for sure, but I'm happy this resonated with you :) wishing you the best waves!

[@pilatesbypaly]

So happy for you! Thanks for the inspiration! How many videos did you upload per month?

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

gosh it used to be like 1 video a week! it has dropped off pretty significantly since then because I started a new job, but I want do be consistent about 2-3 videos a month, that is my goal for 2025 :)

[@aironkosrae]

Good job girl 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

thank you!!

[@Hériiic]

Bonsoir Jessica, vous êtes une créatrice et KZbin et certainement un support qui va vous aidez à vous faire connaître d'avantage ,je vous ai découvert à travers les vlogs sur le Japon que j'apprécie beaucoup.

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

merci! je ferai bientôt plus de vidéos

[@Meme-Lessons]

keep it going sister

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

thank you!!

[@jchikarachu]

Ur awesome! Love my mug! Go support Jessica, she’s a whole vibe 🌴🌊☀️

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

🏝️🏝️🏝️

[@leesydneyharry7958]

I know one thing is your worth it!😊

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Aw thanks!

[@aldajoao474]

Let's gooooo

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

yeeeeeeee!

[@othmaneen.6913]

Amazing milestone Congrats 🎆 from a fellow Moroccan surfer !

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Thank you!!

[@VioletEmerald]

Thanks for sharing a realistic journey! I started two new KZbin channels i hope to monetize and it's hard for me to see how few new subscribers and watch hours i get with these first 7 videos I've managed to post over the course of 8 months. It's hard when i also work full time to figure out how to squeeze in this KZbin stuff when my videos are really long, like 30+ min each... but i feel like i can see your journey as pretty realistic

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

You can do it, just keep going! Despite all the discouragement you may be feeling, I know that you can do this :)

[@gardecg1]

Gotta get ya that plaque!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

It's a must haha

[@joseph40ninjas88]

Mallora! I want to go

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Mallorca is BEAUTIFUL!! I hope you get to visit!

[@FitnessHealthDiary40]

Thank you

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

💕💕

[@toddyukutake]

I like your videos because they're very calming and closer to reality. The rest of youtube is filled with click baity and pandering creators. Watched the dog and waffles video, I love it.

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

That's so kind, thank you so much! I was worried since this is part of a sponsored video but I do strive to be authentic. And my dog Sandy says hi!

[@gloriabookkeeping]

This gives me hope, I uploaded one and deleted and never posted again......Going to work on this!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

I'm always tempted to delete my old videos, but it's also kinda fun to see how far you've come!

[@leonardberverena1030]

Súper good video

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fattofoxy]

Do you think moving from summer, people just weren't interested in summery videos as much in fall? It dropped off in September when people are going back to school and done with vacationing . Maybe like the warmest spots to surf in fall?

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

I've fallen off! I got a new job so it took priority, but based on my experience, beginning of summer (like almost May even) and December seem to have the highest viewership. Might depend on your niche though.

[@Outlaw.cinema]

When did you start reaching out to brands for brand deals? (certain amount of subscribers or views per video?) And what did you start at for price point per video? im currently doing sponsored videos for products up to $400 but not sure when to start doing them for $ contracts. my channels still quite small but growing fast as I just started long form content end of summer

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

I think it really just depends on the brand. I've been creating content for instagram for a while and started integrating them with my youtube content after i got monetized, and some brands have reached out to me just from youtube as well. As for budget, some brands have a set budget you can accept and other brands try to negotiate depending on the deliverables. I wish your channel all the success!!

[@Outlaw.cinema]

@ thank you Jessica ! 🙏🏼

[@GentilcoreYoga]

Well done, I’ve been monetized for six months and am only at $73 bucks, I want To try and do some “life” videos instead of all yoga content but it’s hard to make the transition…

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Keep at it! It’s definitely worth the effort.

[@tom-qt9ko]

You do a great work... Is it possible you're from an island near Hawaii??..thx

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

I wish! I just get really tan in the summer

[@AustinEppich]

I always love watching your videos. They’re always really interesting. What I’m really interested to know is more about you. I’m really interested to talk to you and get to know you is that possible

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

I'll probably be making more vlog style videos in the future!

[@jettygirlsurfmag]

👏🏼👏🏼

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

:D

[@Universale.16]

So to work on youtube means hard works for few money?

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

not necessarily, but I do think getting to the point of monetization can be frustrating if you're hoping to make a lot of money quickly

[@TransparencyBodycam]

What would you do if you made over $1,000 in 1 day?

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

Do a happy dance and buy the new GoPro since mine broke on my trip!

[@NadiaTravelsWorldwide]

For my first year after i got monetized I made 700usd , hope next year is better but I do it just for fun so any money is fine 😂❤

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

I see it as fun money too, not enough to live off of yet but something to be positive about!

[@NishitaLopez-lb3hl]

New video soon? Cool 😎

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

yes! working on it now. LOTS of footage so it's taking a bit to edit it down

[@theamericantravelguy]

Ive made $60 this year LOL!!!

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

keep going!! Some days are super slow but you might have a big day :)

[@theamericantravelguy]

@@JessicaMiyukiArt I wish I had a travel Partner to film with, Its not easy filming soloo. You do great work and I am jealous of your seemless editing. What are you using on PC Capcut??

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

@@theamericantravelguy It definitely feels easier to film when you've got someone there but I've done a lot of strategic iphone placements haha. I just FCPX

[@TOPTHEN-c8i]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@JessicaMiyukiArt]

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[@NefariaAdventures]

As a fellow surfer girl, I love watching your videos. You have a very chill attitude and voice, and aren’t pretentious like some surfing channels. Good point on the turquoise thumbnail and longer videos for watch hours. Looking forward to more vlogs!

[@tom-qt9ko]

You do a great work... Is it possible you're from an island near Hawaii??..thx