Should You Start a YouTube Channel Today? Yes... and No...

[@SoCraftastic]

I first began KZbin, 9 years ago, because I never felt that my friends/peers fully understood me & my interests; I wanted to have a voice and belong to a community. I continued KZbin because it felt great to hear people were entertained by my content and that it made them happy. It was also the perfect place to share my love of art and inspire others to do what they enjoy.

[@BobbyCarterIV]

SoCraftastic wow that's great keep doing you. Maybe oneday ill be as famous as you

[@RobertoBlake]

+SoCraftastic that's awesome! 😎

[@chandlermartinez2925]

Hey Craft, can you help me, I mean I look at people with their channel names and i cant figure out the "perfect name". All I want to do is entertain and help people. I like to play games, yet I want to motivate people or bring their spirits up when they are down. You are a bigger you tuber and was wondering if I could get your take on this.

[@UnifiedGaming]

thats great!

[@Jackie-bh3oj]

This 🖤

[@VBAD98]

I started KZbin because I enjoy watching people, and it was my turn to give something back instead of just taking.

[@ekpedavido1473]

hi guys, I wanna introduce to you how I make $800 a day. log in to goo.gl/QqbGFw and be a billionaire within a month

[@Joshmarmolejo_]

in short.... low expectations high reward

[@TheYourmama56]

you just hit the jackpot sir!!!well done.

[@AutobotSimmer]

JoSh Marmolejo forgot the middle; lots of hard work

[@rabidzojo1073]

The man makes some great points here. Everything in life isn't supposed to be easy. However, the 100k people that watched this and feel down or reading any negative comments just turn it off. Now ask yourself what you want from life that makes you happy. No matter what you do in life, chase HAPPINESS no matter how low the payout is. Don't chase money. Be more self-aware. Know who you are. If you truly try your hardest to chase happiness, I assure all of you will be in a place that you couldn't ever imagine. It's an ongoing process that everyone should take seriously :) P.S. If you're happy, you're probably extremely productive at whatever you do!

[@baileyridings]

RabidZoJo I agree!

[@honeybadgerdaily4464]

RabidZoJo thank you I needed that

[@CreateImperfect]

I started KZbin in order to share a voice of positivity in a world that can sometimes be filled with hate.

[@ChaniceRich]

I want to become an actress is why I started and to inspire people who suffer with anxiety and depression like me!

Chanice Rich I subbed to u ❤️ ur bomb 😜💕🔥

[@Ninja614]

I started KZbinring because I wanted to learn the tools of videography, cinematography, editing and how to leverage video content with KZbin's and Google's SEO algorithms. I'm a software developer by trade and this is my "creative outlet". After writing code for more than 20 years, it's time for a change... or at least an addition to my toolset so I can push my creative boundaries.

[@UPhoneIFlip]

I came across one of your videos the other day I didn't realize you have so few subs. your channel is about to blow up, get ready

[@Ninja614]

King Flip My channel? How did you come across my videos? I'm curious if it was search or a KZbin suggestion...

[@UPhoneIFlip]

Ninja614 mavic pro, I'm not sure which of yours I watched but I was just combing through your page and saw mavic videos and it jogged my memory.

[@Ninja614]

+King Flip Great! Glad you like my stuff :) Thanks for letting me know!

[@LivingFree207]

Same here. Just trying to keep up with technology so learning how to use my smartphone's camera, learning to edit and of course we just wanted to record our kids before they were grown and gone since we didn't do much of that when they were little. By having a KZbin video we find ourselves doing MORE fun things and recording more of the family....so it took off from there. I had no idea we would have so much fun doing it lol :) Melody

[@arvanite3884]

I started my youtube channel because I couldn't find my voice - I decided to create my own.

[@NerdSyncProductions]

I started because I wanted to be internet famous. But once I discovered the community that KZbin helps create, that became the reason I keep making videos.

[@RobertoBlake]

+NerdSync exactly, you also have to think about what community you want to grow or be a part of...

[@ImWORTHITINC]

Ty so much Roberto! It's soooo much harder than people know! I'm praying for u and I appreciate what u do!! I'm telling everyone about because of all the value you're adding to my life and channel. Ty Roberto!

[@SeanaSparkleTV]

I started KZbin to put myself out there and share my artistic talents and creativity. Then discovered I have a passion for video production.

[@Selesady]

Seana Sparkle same here

[@NailsbyLizBuckland]

same here, I see happy intakes left & right and it it inspires me so much to know and to say I can edit videos-it's really fun for me-I can't stop-not now anyways.

[@KACZMARCZYK4369]

D A S E A N A blogging VLOGing is a great way to get yah self out there! My previous gardening Wordpress blog got me recognised bye a BBC 2 reality show as no one else my age was doing it that much... and that changed my view on everything... NEVER enjoyed environmental engineering things take so long to do with so many regulations but media is so quick and dynamic

[@KACZMARCZYK4369]

D A S E A N A quite like how much it's developed me.. taught me a lot about myself

[@Rubrickmusic]

Getting views & subs is not easy at all, specially now, but as time goes by you realize that is worth it by the support of people that love your content, in my case music videos. Sometimes I get discouraged by the low views, but then I remind myself it takes time, & videos like this make me wanna keep going, keep it up!

[@rc6250]

That's right don't get discouraged man, btw I just saw your covers, they are sick man! I'm sure you'll grow fast

[@rainbelle99]

I agree with you, sometimes its discouraging :/ now my sis wants to have her own channel I got to help her too

[@LearnwithLaurenAshley]

That's a great, positive attitude to have:-)

[@carlosdelaorden8535]

do not kid yourself....your channel is very good...be patient and do not seek for money and fame just keep doing !

[@VR360TV]

I know exactly what you mean I'm the same, always checking to see if I have got another view or subscriber

[@leetothevi]

I'm a musician and I use KZbin to document my journey. But I have to agree it is a hell of a lot of work, but it's worth it!

[@RobertoBlake]

👊😎👍

[@fatheringautism]

I don't think it was too snarky...of course I do have a high tolerance for snark so... I've been steady uploading for about 3 months and I just broke 500 subs and 60k views. I'm creating a community and that has been my inspiration. Creating something bigger than myself.

[@RobertoBlake]

+FatheringAutism that's really awesome! Community is such an important part of this platform. More than most people realize.

[@NickNimmin]

Yeah man, I think people drastically underestimate the grind behind putting up regular content. And jumping in front of the cam as a method to find your voice is a great tip. It's interesting the parts of yourself you can discover by simply making some videos. I got into KZbin originally to use it as a positioning tool. From there it has morphed into some other things but overall it ended up being a fantastic decision.

[@KyRoTV91]

Nick Nimmin yes exactly how my situation has gone as well

[@ChrisMajestic]

Exactly. It's way more difficult than people realize. When I tell people that it's not easy that give me this look, then I immediately start recording them with my phone and let them watch themselves on camera. They immediately understand. By the way, I've seen a few of your videos in the past. You put out some great content. Subbed.

[@fanatic4sports]

Nick Nimmin Getting in front of a camera sure opens your eyes, finding your voice, understanding yourself better, so many similar stories I am finding

[@ekpedavido1473]

hi guys, I wanna introduce to you how I make $800 a day. log in to goo.gl/QqbGFw and be a billionaire within a month

[@SweetPigment]

I started KZbin because I'm an artist and I want to share my journey, my thoughts and just show my personality! What excites me about KZbin is that it is like having a spot on TV that you are free to make anything with! Like a blank canvas all to you to color the way you want! I was also inspired by a lot of artists who shared their journey and I just wanted to do that as well so badly! :)

[@pomegranateseedss]

Hey! I just watched your videos and I love them, keep making videos!

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

Good video. I agree with everything you said except 1 thing - "if anything happens to YT, then you're unemployed (if it's your primary income)." This is obviously true, but your point doesn't hold weight, relatively speaking. Because, the same thing can happen to any job, anywhere in the word. You can get laid off, fired, at any moment. Or, the company you work for could go bankrupt and go under anytime as well. Lastly, YT is unlikely to go under and become bankrupt..especially compared to many other smaller companies or start-ups. But me? I'm not really a "YTer." I was actually only expecting 10-20 subs at most. I just like taking photos, travel, filming and making videos, I love food and also tech gear. At the start, YT was simply a platform to put my videos on...no other pretense.

[@RobertoBlake]

I'm saying if they made themselves look bad...like roast videos etc

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

Roberto Blake ..ah yeah. I know what you're saying now. Like ignorant stuff, lots of cursing, etc. Yeah, no doubt that would mess you up in the future.

[@SolidShepard]

Less Talk, More Delicious he's saying that for people who make content that's less than tasteful

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

Roberto Blake ..and why you gotta use that word, "roast"?? Now I'm hungry!! 😉

[@RobertoBlake]

Solid Shepard, yes you hit the nail on the head.

[@NATALARIS]

I make KZbin video for fun, and also to share my creations. But mostly for fun. That's probably why my content is very varied and unfocused... it's a direct reflection of what I am in real life. I jump from one hobby to the next... so right now the content on my youtube contains music, games, and other random stuff. I used to make comedy videos and vlogs, but that has since been deleted (they were embarrassing, derp), maybe I'll go back to vlogging one day. My channel is still small and I'm still figuring out what I'm doing, it's a fun learning progress.

[@jakebtech5395]

Great points mate! I've been on KZbin for around a year now nearly at 300 subscribers and am loving it!

[@quinintheclouds]

nice, congrats!

[@jakebtech5395]

thanks!

[@SolidShepard]

jakeBtech doing better than me. I've only managed 144. but I can say I've truly done stuff I enjoy and done it honestly so I'm fine with that

[@kxyoto8541]

That's good.

[@moraps9014]

jakeBtech - I've been here for weeks and i also have 300 but I work so so hard for my videos and I don't get any support and I don't know how others do it 😪

[@AnthonyCastillo]

It's simple, I started youtube because I honestly believe I was born to entertain. Months in and I'm almost at 2k subs. I don't get intimidated by any number or statistic. I do this because I enjoy it.

[@HiHACKER]

I started KZbin because, it's the *Freedom To CREATE ANYTHING I WANT!* without giving a shit to anyone ;)

[@mcwil-5372]

HiHACKER Well freedom to a point that you follow the T&C set out by KZbin. :P

[@HiHACKER]

McWil yeah :'( but doesn't matter

[@missloulou4731]

HiHACKER preach

[@chucklesdeclown8819]

good point

[@SimpleKenny]

same bro

[@TheRealSoulPanda]

I actually started because I'm a father of 2, and a self taught music producer, and started making original relaxing sleep instrumental music to help them fall asleep and it works! I felt other parents would enjoy it and find it useful not only for their kids, but themselves as well. Perfect for stress relief, meditation, relaxation, etc. I'm only 2 months in and its growing slow, but I enjoy it.

[@LilyPetals]

I love your videos! And this one particularly... I started uploading videos because my family was against my relationship with my boyfriend at that time and now husband and I wanted to share my feelings on it. I got two more channel that are I am not uploading consistently but they are korean teaching and english teaching. Both are my passion!

[@ChrisMajestic]

Great channel.

[@KaraokeUniverse]

Hey Roberto, a couple of days ago actually your video gave me the last bit of motivation I needed to start my account. I'm a German music producer and I wanted to produce better sounding karaoke videos than anyone else on youtube, but my friends tell me there's already too many and it's gonna be very hard. I believe that but let's see how it works out. At least I'm really motivated at the moment, working on the 5th playback and I already have 18 subscribers within 4 days. Will keep you updated and thanks for your good research. The best thing is just doing it and giving it a try I guess. All the best for you and keep doing what you want to do as well. Greetings from Berlin

[@Mantus77]

Karaoke Universe There's a lot of kareoke videos but they're not that great, some sound like it's dubbed... some have lyrics that are wrong... some have the notes too high or low or not in tune and some are bad quality or old. I think if you're passionate about what you're doing, you'll do well, so good on you for doing something you enjoy and are good at :) I think you should give it ago. I believe it's a great idea. I love kareoke lol with fam and friends lol it's hard to find songs that are just perfect to sing to. I'll subscribe and follow you hehe. I've been on KZbin but only as a follower... just on here to see how I can start my own KZbin channel lol Good luck on your journey, I hope you do it x

[@jasminealexia]

Karaoke Universe You've got the right idea! Just keep going and trying it out! You'll be amazed that it's actually not that hard at all

[@vee9066]

Wanna know a secret tip that pro musicians in KZbin use? Now what if I told you, by making a bit faster tone music it'd keep the viewer interested in the video! It could rip the song apart, or it could make it even better! Try it out brother! Amazing content still for a karaoke channel!

[@kimik7490]

Karaoke Universe you have over 2k subs now!!!!👏👏

[@thefrugalcrafter]

so true! I never planned to make my living on KZbin but it turned into a great business but it all started from sharing my passion for art & DIY. great advice!

[@RobertoBlake]

+thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich 👏👏👏👏👏👊😎🤑

[@luigirebollos9029]

or just do a yt channel as a hobby

[@mssavannah1167]

exactly

[@averagedudereviews3222]

Luigi B I N G O...

[@josealvarez9707]

Just my case XD

[@karinam.2380]

that's my case!

[@Eccentric-YURR]

I do that.

[@LipstickLifting]

I started a KZbin channel because there wasnt many women of color in the fitness realm, and I wanted to inspire those with my passion for fitness!

[@justoshowreality161]

That's awesome!

[@SimSonic22]

That's great. It's always nice to see other women of color on this platform.

[@allisonfajo2075]

Yes! same, I just haven't figured out the whole editing and uploading thing to where I am satisfied with it.

[@makade.miigwan]

very true! I'm working on starting a KZbin myself because there's not much woman of colour that do makeup tutorials/reviews on makeup products!!

[@LearnwithLaurenAshley]

I wish you much success on your channel! That's a great platform for women of color! I started my channel for the same reason but instead of doing just reviews I took the angle of educating about beauty products (ie how to use them).

[@Hypno-SystemsUK]

I've been on KZbin for 11 years as of this August, and I am uploading my latest video as I write this comment. I began because I am a hypnotherapist, and an office in my area wasn't an option. This is not my original channel, but it is my most successful; addressing three different niches: hypnotherapy, Brainwave Entrainment, and experimental sound healing music. I am not dependent on KZbin for my income, but it does allow me to bring therapeutic video to a much wider audience.

[@LukeLifeCharms]

Hey i am pro athlete here in europe and started a KZbin vlogging channel to share the world to people who never had the chance to see it for themselves and also to inspire others. And i must say i have watched you videos since my first youtube video and I thank you so much for all of your help and Advice!! Take care and have a Happy New Year!

[@JenniferNguyen]

LukeLifeCharms Same here! I've started watching him since I started regularly posting videos and his advices/tips are great! 😊

[@eternailsm]

Indeed those are good tips and advice to begin here

[@JellyIsland]

Jennifer Nguyen me too! I like his advice and how straightforward they are. I feel like I can really trust them. :)

[@uneducated4309]

I made my channel because saw problem with empty, not usefull videous in KZbin - I wanted saw something useful for me. I bored watching motivational videos, pranks and self help videos. It's not real knowledge. I wanted consume information on the simpliest way - like fastfood.

[@JenniferNguyen]

JellyIsland couldn't agree more.😊 i've seen my numbers grow on my channel and i'm pretty sure it's from listening to some of his tips. 😬

[@PredatorCollectibles]

Of all the KZbinr advice I swear this hits home more than anything. I started my channel because I'm very passionate about the movie Predator and the Predator franchise. I'm very thankful that my channel reflects that in both subscribers and my videos. I can only go anywhere, but up from here.

[@ontopurpose4576]

I started a KZbin channel a month ago to date and I've enjoyed the ride so far. I enjoy motivating, inspiring and helping humanity push pass personal comfort zones by sharing my experiences. I reached my first milestone of 100 subs and I hope to keep adding value to people who watch my content. :)

[@IsaacPhillipsMovieDude]

Your channel is partially responsible for my channel going viral. A about 6 months ago I started my channel you did a video on tags and titles to that effect. So I followed your advice on my channel. One of my power rangers videos goes viral, I tally over 100,000 subs in less than 2 months and a solid flow of pizza money. So thank you.

[@RobertoBlake]

👏👏👏👏

[@NailsbyLizBuckland]

I started my channel cause Im crazy stupid about fun and sexy nails and thats really almost just that. It took a second to want to and years to actually get the nerve to actually do it. I learned a lot about myself in the process and love learning new things, connecting and sharing crazy awesome nail art! I just love it.

[@EvanStormOfficial]

I think my videos suck but this video gave me confidence in that I'm doing it for the right reasons.

[@StoriesTeach]

Evan Storm I understand the feeling!

[@PatMaxAdventures]

Thank you for this video Roberto! It took me three years to get the courage up to start a youtube channel. I thought about it for quite a while and knew what I wanted to do. After a personal crisis, I really realized that life is too short and if I want to do this, then I should do it! It's been eight months since I started youtube and I am loving it! KZbin has been such a great place for me to share what I love and have fun doing it! I keep learning more about myself and my creative side each day through this outlet ^^

[@ghettoandroid]

moral of the story is to create what you are passionate about. if youtube is the right platform to do that, then it's a no-brainer. and if you're able to make a good living doing so, more power to you!

[@RobertoBlake]

👊👊👊👏

[@dedshot9427]

I started a KZbin channel 6-7 months ago.I started because I wanted to make funny videos to entertain people.A couple months ago,I got discouraged because I was not ganing sub, and never made videos for a while.Then I realized,subscribers are just a number,and if I enjoy making videos then I should do it.6-7 months later,gained a little bit of sub,but that doesn't matter anymore.If you get discouraged just keep trying.

[@pkeele]

I share my experience with motherhood and how to have a full life without buying "all of the things." It's fun and hardly profitable but I continue because I'm not done talking yet 😀

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

I think that's an awesome mindset. And you never know who you might be helping through sharing your insight and experiences with motherhood!

[@thecrazycalendarlady9909]

I created my KZbin for a few reasons: I am a disabled vet, and yes, eventually I hope to get some money from it, but with PTSD and other disorders, I don't do well around people. With this, I can still interact with people, but in a way that is comfortable for me. Plus there is so much out there that people don't know about, so I am hoping to make it educational and fun, like you!

[@NerdSyncProductions]

3:19 please. Please make that video.

[@RobertoBlake]

+NerdSync 👍

[@Tfame]

Nice Video :)

[@dancesizechannel6188]

I started my channel, because i love to dance and also i love to travel and find new dancing friends, so i shoot a lot of videos from dance workshops, battles, events, so I decided to share all videos i shoot, cause people love to see themselves how dance. Something that i will start soon is to support new dancers by filming their dance videos and sharing them to the world. Its amazing to see people sharing the same lovefor dancing. Bigups and thnaks for your how to videos about KZbin, great job, man!

[@downbad4urdad]

I'm interested in making videos because I feel it's a platform for expression. I've always been fascinated by this. The ability to connect with people in a broad, deep manner is amazing. I've been an avid KZbin viewer since approximately 2009. I've watched various content and it continues to change on a daily basis. I've noticed individuals with strong personalities are what draws me to videos, rather than what content is provided. I value intimate interpersonal connections. I wouldn't say context doesn't matter, but I feel people should worry less about molding their videos to such rigid standards for their content and be themselves. Often I see people develop an idea of what they believe their viewers want to see vs what they want to do or feel is best. This results in content of lesser quality and creates a false image for yourself, which is extremely destructive for both viewership and the content itself. Popularity or monetization would​ mean very little to me if I were to make videos, but the revenue would be a welcome bonus if nothing else. I would absolutely love to start a channel, but feel I'm not mentally capable at the moment for personal reasons. Maybe later this year I can finally achieve it. As for what content I would provide? Honestly, I don't know. Even if I were to designate a theme, I can guarantee I would provide a wide variety of content. Great food for thought, thanks for the video. Just found you today (subscribed already,) love the introspection.

[@Enticethebrand]

I started youtube originally because I was a bored college student...then I got really interested in makeup and I've always loved fashion. Things kinda escalated from there, and then life happened and I didn't really make videos for a long time. Years have passed, a lot has changed, but I have always had the desire to get back on youtube and make videos again. I feel like I have a lot to share with the world. The past couple years I was deterred by all the youtubers there are on the platform now and I didn't want to put so much time and effort into making a video when there probably a video with similar content already on here... but I've decided that I'm going to get back to making videos anyways. At the end of the day no one else is me, and the way I deliver content isn't the same as someone else. So I'm happy to be back on youtube for 2017 and I hope that my content reaches the right viewers and they will appreciate what I share. Sorry for the super long comment... great video! Thanks for posting it, a lot of people start things for the wrong reasons or just to try tings out. Good luck to all the new youtubers out there that are driven by passion or are just trying to find their voice!

[@grizzly7809]

Don't let anyone tell you what you can do or can't do just put in the work!!

[@LoveAlexx]

I started KZbin because I suffer from anxiety, and moved into a new city with NO friends. I always loved beauty & fashion, but seeing all these girls on KZbin & how big the beauty community already was... scared me to death! I always thought nobody would watch me, because I don't compare to them. I let my fear go, and realized that making my OWN beauty & fashion videos & even daily vlogs helped me overcome my anxiety and finally felt like I can be myself without being judged. BEING IN FRONT OF A CAMERA MAKES ME FEEL ALIVE! I LOVE IT! As long as it makes me feel happy, I'm grateful :) xo

[@JayMichXoVlogs]

We strarted our channel six months ago to basically document our lives so that our family can experience the things that we when we travel and even though we started six months ago we only have 136 subs. It gets discouraging at times but it's only bad when you're on the phone 📱 we're doing it because we love ❤️ to and it's a storybook to our life.

[@ToniaGodwin]

i just started my KZbin channel, and even though i haven't uploaded any videos yet which i plan on doing next week, the reason why i started it in the first place is to put myself out there, i sing and i love showing the positive side of wherever i go so youtube is just an avenue for me to showcase my talent and promote positive vibes.

[@KidzatHeart]

I really enjoy making content that makes me laugh. I have a blast editing because I keep cracking up. It's both a challenge and an outlet for my creativity.

[@StepBackHistory]

I started my channel with a 4 year horizon to get it to bill paying levels with a combination of adsense and crowdfunding. My goals are two-fold. I am really passionate about history education, and would like that to be my day to day living. KZbin is a great way to show people history content when they might not get it elsewhere. The second goal is based on the first. Part of my mission to be a communicator for history is to be an authour, and in modern publishing, having an audience receptive to your content that you regularly build and interact with online is a great way to create a market for your writing. So here I am, and thanks to Roberto's advice over the last couple years, I am on trajectory to be able to go full time in 2019 even by conservative estimates. So if you are looking to start a youtube channel, have good reasons, have a plan, take it seriously, and listen to Roberto Blake's advice.

[@WeirdDarknessOfficial]

Agreed!!! If someone asked me "what kind of KZbin videos should I make?" I would probably tell them KZbin isn't right for them at this point in their life. You should already have a passion about something and want to share it with the world, at which point KZbin would one choice of an avenue for sharing, not your ultimate goal.

[@WeirdDarknessOfficial]

***** I hear ya - and I agree that they should not be stopped from making videos (free speech and all!), but if someone is asking my advice on what videos to create, that's where I tell them they're not ready. Even the crazies on KZbin at least have an idea of what they want to - even if it is horrid. If someone is asking me what kind of videos they should make, it says to me that they have no true desire to create something, only the desire to be famous for the sake of being famous. The chances of that happening on KZbin are so astronomically low you'd probably have a better chance of being bitten by a shark and struck by lightning while in line buying a winning lottery ticket on a Friday the 13th.

[@RobertoBlake]

Hollow, I understand what they are saying but I'm going to counter punch and it's going to come off a bit condescending but they are naive as hell... "Have they EVER run a business?" Because I say KZbin is a business, but you know what? I ran a business before KZbin and I run one outside of KZbin and beyond it... and so for them to say they are going to make KZbin their business and not do something they believe in or are passionate about... they are very, very naive, about what a sustainable business looks like over the course of 5-10 years of your actual life... These are mostly young people who haven't lived in the real world yet or had a career before and think of KZbin as a career (which it's not)... I'm 32 and I've had a career and lived and built a business more than once... Have you noticed that KZbinrs that started 5-10 years ago, are burning out, and that they aren't into most of what they do anymore or are clearly only still doing things because they don't have something else or something more, even though they've outgrown their channel and the identity they built.... So when I say do something you are passionate about and make sure you want to do this... I'm saying going back to the roots of the culture of KZbin instead of thinking you're going to do what's popular because that will make you money... is not sustainable and for 99% of people it doesn't work... and even the successful people who did have often brought heaps of misery down on themselves.... look at BFvsGF as an example... a 10 year relationship destroyed... the brand is now dying too... and Jeanna is now struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide... as result of daily vlogging their relationship for views.... Trollstation does real pranks, and they get arrested and one guy gets deported.... My view as expressed in this video is about practicality....

[@WeirdDarknessOfficial]

Roberto Blake Honestly, I don't really understand the whole idea of getting views just for the sake of views... being famous just for the sake of being famous. What feeling of accomplishment is there in that? I'm doing KZbin because I'm passionate about entertaining and telling stories, and that is reflected on my channel. Would I love to make it a full-time gig? Sure - but ONLY if I love what I'm doing. Seeing as I'm already doing voice work full time, I see KZbin as a hobby where I can get my creative juices flowing and bring some joy, laughter, or scares to those who subscribe to me. That's all.

[@YvonneMugure]

I started KZbin because when I was hit by a drunk/high on cocaine driver while I was walking it changed my life. The months I spent on my bed recovering I remember watching so many encouraging videos that helped me get through the pain. I wanted to pay it forward for anyone else going through difficulties and need to watch something relaxing like a tutorial or motivating like loosing weight. It's been 2.5 years since I started and still growing and connecting with people! One of the best decisions I ever made😄

[@dotagodtv1508]

My girlfriend says I'm a good teacher and should start a KZbin channel. So I invested like $5000 on a new pc and equipments. Spend 6 months writing down my scripts and ideas. And 3 months learning how to build a pc for the 1st time in my life. After building my dream workstation pc I got software compatibility issues. And then realize that I need to setup a website in order to join amazon affiliate program. And then I realize I need to learn video editing. And music creating. And photoshop coz I designed some nice artwork. And then realize I still need more equipment. My initial budget was $2k setup and ended up spending $5k and still missing a lot more equipments. And what I have planned initially are all totally fucked up. Have to re-plan everything all over again. Omg it's a long story. Maybe I should make it into my 1st video. Life when you prepare to become a KZbinr. Because I'm setting up a live streaming gaming work station build. It's gonna be on both twitch and KZbin so it's a bit more costly for my build. Long story short. What I'm trying to say is even getting started almost killed me.

[@sugarkats21]

DotaGodTV well you don't need that to start off with so it's kind of your fault you spent so much

[@ImmortalJeremy]

Ive been doing this for years and my entire setup is 3k.... Camera(1k), mic(100), pc(1500)

[@ImmortalJeremy]

I started on a $500 laptop with built in everything, cam and mic.

[@emaadelaide7630]

I started a youtube channel. You give lots of good help and my channel is hopefully getting better! Keep up the good work!!!

[@stephenkrueger8659]

Could you make a vedio about KZbin networks and if they are worth joining?

[@RobertoBlake]

+Stephen Krueger short answer is they are not

[@chucklesdeclown8819]

i have heard differing advice why do you say they are not?

[@Funconventional]

Actually really love the message behind this! It sometimes gets lost when thinking of content to create, but it's so simple: do what you love. Thanks for this!

[@GarrettStoffel]

I started my channel because I wanted to have awesome home movies when I'm 70 years old.

[@JustNatt]

I started KZbin in August 2016 i currently have 215 subscribers.. i started because i wanted a creative outlet, i adore makeup and while i really dont believe im the best makeup artist in the world i wouldnt say im bad, but i have nobody in my life who is as interested in makeup as i am so i decided to start a channel and get to enjoy showing the looks i create and also to meet others as inlove with beauty i am, i may be stuck on 215 subscribers but i still absolutely love my channel :)

[@cryptonized1]

Start a KZbin channel for easy money :-) I had to laugh.

[@CristinSierra]

To be honest I did start KZbin because I thought it would be easy money, but I was soooo wrong & quickly figured out I wasn't going to be making a living doing KZbin. Even though I started KZbin for the "wrong reasons" I did find that I LOVE making KZbin videos. I didn't resize how badly I needed a hobby, something that was just mine and KZbin had filled that void. I've been doing KZbin for 3 years now & my reasons for continuing to make content is 1. I need the hobby 2. I'm able to help or entertain people 3. As a stay at home parent this gives me a way to connect with other adults during the day 4. It allows me to document my life and I feel like I'm making something awesome I can look back on when I'm old

[@killer13324]

All i wanna do is make some extra money. i have no delusions of grandeur in that regard.

[@LittleGemsCreations1]

I started a KZbin channel 3 weeks ago to drive people to my etsy store. What I discovered is that I'm having tons of fun playing around with this. I think you were very good in your video. A+++

[@chrisms6446]

KZbin says the new line is if you wouldn't want to show it to your grandmother then its not for KZbin. No one really shows most of themselves to their grandmothers. KZbin is now not about you.

[@RobertoBlake]

+Christopher Michael Spain I always showed the majority of who I was to my grandmother right up until the day she died and I showed her what I was building with my channel just like I showed her all my artwork as a kid...

[@chrisms6446]

Roberto Blake I think that it's really great you were able to do that. When ones creativity is encouraged by ones family it can be enlightening. For many other people it is different to impossible. My grandmas never going to want to watch me playing hours of first person shooters. But there's lots of people that would and will.

[@sillyschoolsongs]

We started KZbin a year after we'd created three original educational songs, The Three States of Matter, The 5 Senses and The Water Cycle. We created The three states of matter first because our two children needed to learn it quickly and my husband is musical. He's always made beats (since his childhood) and written silly, very silly songs. I am a teacher, so we put it all together one day and put the three songs on my blog. We got pretty good feedback from readers, friends and family and so abyear later, it dawned on us that we could do this and put them on KZbin. So here we are and we are loving it!! Our kids are now involved which makes it a family affair. Great vid, you're enjoyable to watch and great tips shared.

[@GamedayGlory5]

no hate here, but why are you dissing youtube in most videos of yours?

[@RobertoBlake]

+IceHawk077 I'm not. Im helping people frame their expectations because of how much misinformation there is. As someone coming from the business and education side, framing things in a realistic and actionable way is practical. You have too many people who get caught up in the less than honest cheerleading that goes on with in this platform and they get disappointed easily and feel they were lied to. Someone has to be devils advocate and give them something that isn't watered down or overhyped. Add to that, look at how some of the biggest people on the platform have either burned out, or are not making their best content or are on the verge of quitting. The KZbin culture has taken a ton of negative turns, and so speaking up about it is something that many people aren't willing to do because they don't want a comment like this. But if you notice, I'm actually getting more praise than negativity for telling it like it is and not trying to make people believe in magic, but in work and realistic expectations... I also think when there is a problem it shouldn't be ignored because people are uncomfortable or just want to feel good. On this channel, never expect that I will pander for views, nor interested...

[@RobertoBlake]

+IceHawk077 I'm not. Im helping people frame their expectations because of how much misinformation there is. As someone coming from the business and education side, framing things in a realistic and actionable way is practical. You have too many people who get caught up in the less than honest cheerleading that goes on with in this platform and they get disappointed easily and feel they were lied to. Someone has to be devils advocate and give them something that isn't watered down or overhyped. Add to that, look at how some of the biggest people on the platform have either burned out, or are not making their best content or are on the verge of quitting. The KZbin culture has taken a ton of negative turns, and so speaking up about it is something that many people aren't willing to do because they don't want a comment like this. But if you notice, I'm actually getting more praise than negativity for telling it like it is and not trying to make people believe in magic, but in work and realistic expectations... I also think when there is a problem it shouldn't be ignored because people are uncomfortable or just want to feel good. On this channel, never expect that I will pander for views, nor interested...

[@GamedayGlory5]

I understand that, and I totally agree with you, but with all the problems, you can sometimes kind of sound like you don't like KZbin. Please keep in mind I love your channel (I subscribed a long time ago) and I was and am NOT hating on you. I was just letting you know sometimes you can sound a little harsh, but again, I totaly agree with you. Have a great day! :)

[@RobertoBlake]

+IceHawk077 yeah, sometimes it the tone.

[@GamedayGlory5]

yep, thank you for understanding my comment and not being like other you tubers who are like "your a hater just leave" because I'm not :)

[@ParsimoniousTV]

I started my KZbin channel about three years ago because I felt lost and I wanted someone to talk to and I just thought that KZbin would be a good outlet for me and a way for me to find some friends. Now I've changed my channel to be completely focused on art, which is something that I'm really passionate about. So because of this I'm starting to really get serious about my channel. I've been posting videos for years. It's not really successful and I've never gotten paid from it but I just keep doing it because it's what I love to do.

[@AliexFolgueira]

make the video to make a video

[@HazardousHDTV]

Your best tip: Make the types of videos that you yourself would click on and watch. So true.

[@korymann6723]

I would watch your makeup tutorials😂

[@loxfn8955]

Well ok but be nice silly🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@SvenVee]

I started on KZbin because I always had an interest in the whole youtube community (I watch all sorts of stuff). Since I really became obsessed with travelling and seeing as much of the world as possible, naturally I focussed the most on (travel) vloggers and filmmakers. I also like photography a lot. This all contributed to me getting to know more and more about filmmaking, video blogging, youtube as an industry etc. so that I eventually started doing my own thing with my travel vlogs and since more recently little cinematic short films. I absolutely love it and the work I put into my channel doesn't even feel like work. It's pretty much just all I want to do to get better at it and to have a positive impact in a way with my vids. :)

[@nagitokomaeda3869]

Lol people talk about KZbin as if it's a heaven on earth

[@tingledom]

Man love your view on KZbin. Been doing this awhile, but still really helps keep that philosophical background for what KZbin is all about.

[@aDm219]

i got into youtube to share skilled gameplay not many do that all popular gaming videos i seen are no skill just screaming .... in other words the lack od effort they put in and get big....

[@mcwil-5372]

aDm I agree, mate. You don't see the stuff back when Zeerka was starting out, those videos have disappeared and died away.

[@aDm219]

McWil :(

[@aDm219]

McWil now then i look for gow start a gaming channel eveeryone is saying to do the same way like these lets play seems like people dont even know that skilled gameplay even exists lol

[@mcwil-5372]

aDm That doesn't mean you can't revive it. I would watch those types of videos again, and I know a lot of other people would too!

[@aDm219]

McWil the only one that is successful is zevik and if you like that kinda videos pls check me out :)

[@EarthBasedCamper]

I started my channel with the idea of filming a night of fishing on the beach, that didn't go to plan, instead i ended up with a 2 minute video of me driving. I also had some shots of a DIY project I did and decided to piece that together and share it, hopefully people enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed filming and editing it. Filming and editing my DIY project was a massive learning experience for me and showed me just how much work goes in to making a seemingly simple video. I have around 200 views and 2 subscribers, I'm really happy with that since my video hasn't even been up for 24 hours yet. I started my channel to share my ideas and experiences with like minded people. I have a few more ideas for videos, I will film them over the coming weeks and months and see what happens.

[@KingVox_]

haha looks like that light is eating you alive ^_^

[@RobertoBlake]

+King V O X new lighting kit, had to figure out what settings i like for the bicolor lights. They are the same ones DRock uses for Gary Vee

[@KingVox_]

haha nice great video as well keep them coming ^_^

[@LetsGoTraveling]

I started a KZbin channel for the fun of it. It's been so much fun creating and posting videos. Even though I don't get very many views or subscribers, I still enjoy it. And I just subscribed to your channel, it's looking good.

[@Alexandria-Ryan]

I started KZbin because I really love and enjoy makeup, but didn't have anyone in my personal life to share that with. Through KZbin I am able to have a little community of people who share my interest that I can connect with and talk to about it!

[@supatnm]

I started my channel a couple of days ago because I just started learning how to create and edit videos on filmora. KZbin was just a place for me to "dump" my creations but now a few days in and I'm actually obsessed with creating content. While my channel does focus on gaming and believe me, I do love gaming, the passion for me lies within the creation process itself. Thank you for the insight and inspiration Mr Blake, you rock!

[@rawfooducation9125]

I started my channel because of how passionate I am about helping people improve their lives by eating healthier and sharing my nutritional knowledge. It has had a massive impact on my life, so I simply want to share the positive benefits I've experienced with as many people as possible!

[@Avomance]

That is a really great message Roberto Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on this subject Too many people out there doing this thing that we all love for too many wrong reasons

[@TheHauntGirl]

I'm super excited about Escape Rooms and have played a couple hundred, but I just finally started a youtube channel this week. I was so intimidated by the amount of work it takes to create videos. I'm so glad I found your channel.

[@CulturamaJoe]

To answer your question - I got into YouTubing recently to see if it was something I could do and because I thought I could do a better job than others that were successful on this platform. Then I realized - video editing (even things that look like nothing) is kinda hard and certainly time consuming. After some big fails in trying to do movie reviews - I found something I love - satirical videos - and the editing (while still time consuming) is now a labor of love.

[@AyaLalaoui]

I've always been wanting to start a KZbin channel and I'm happier than ever that I did it. I love acting and playing different characters and creating scenarios and making and editing videos and you can see all this passion in every single one of my videos. I really hope my hard work pays off. Thank you so much for your advice Roberto! They are really useful and easy to follow!

[@ChampionBlaze]

I started doing KZbin because I saw a friend of mine doing it in high school and thought it would be really fun to do as a hobby; however, while I still think its fun, there's more to it than that. I'm a Pokemon KZbinr, and now I want my channel to be able to unite different people across the world through Pokemon. I want to show people how Pokemon can impact people and change lives. This is something I discovered about myself more recently, so I need to start making more content that reflects that. Although I still wanna make that fun content I first thought about. KZbin also allows me to be myself and openly express my thoughts and opinions.

[@TheeRisingStar]

I started KZbin because I'm an actress and I love everything from the skits and random rants to challenges and experiments that I've viewed on this platform. I honestly just couldn't wait to figure just how and when I wanted to jump in. Thanks for the information!! Every video makes me feel a little closer to my goal of understanding more about KZbin and my approach here.

[@jacobonia]

This is great. Fellow educator here, and I'm glad I found your channel. You've got great business sense, and the philosophy is just phenomenal for people to hear.

[@gammelbodagains5374]

I started my channel about 2 years ago and I have been posting regular videos for little over half a year now. I've really fallen in love with video editing and production! Every video is getting slightly better I feel, you learn as you go :)

[@J1hunnitL4E]

I’m starting my KZbin channel because I want to re invent myself to the world and show my skills as an artist from writing songs to making beats and just be able to give back to my community whether is Motivation talks or thru music I want to give back and give the world a new perspective

[@RubyOnTheWeb]

I'm starting to roll out constant content on my YT channel this October. I'm doing it because I've always wanted to, but never did because I thought it had to be done like the popular youtubers... you know with great lighting, space and it would take lots of money. Basically everything to become "KZbin famous". Now that's all that is out of my head and I'm doing it as a hobby the process has been a lot more fun. My channel is going to be mostly vlogs, travels and some DIY type videos, stuff that may not be interesting to lots of folks but stuff I want to make and I know my friends and family will get a kick out of. Definitely agree, if you aren't enjoying it and just doing it for the fame it sucks.

[@KevinMThomas]

Well said Roberto. What is very valuable about your video is the fact that you point out something people don't know. Ad revenue has alot of baggage as ads many not run on every video based on content, etc. Great job!

[@TheRuneScapeLorehound]

I started KZbin years ago and have moved from at least 2 other channels before this one. I'll be "coming back" as it were from a hiatus which lasted a good year, probably a bit longer. I'm hoping that the new creative ideas that I've picked up during my year off will help me expand my channel greatly and to form a community of people who enjoy learning about the same topic. :)

[@HeidiCornelio]

I started a KZbin channel as a way to show my family what I was up to, back when I didn't have a smart phone, just a camera lol! Then I realized how much I enjoyed putting videos out there and decided to make a channel to share my passion for food and traveling with everyone! Btw thank you for your KZbin advice, I'm so happy I found you, just subbed!

[@TaraFarms]

I got into KZbin because I like making people laugh, and since I was 12 I was making videos that I would invite my family over to watch and they all liked them so I decided to share with with others. I also wanted to become a Director but my parents said it was impossible so I gave up on that dream but now it's back in my head and I'm determined to get there!

[@imdiyu]

Thank you man. You're awesome. I started my KZbin channel back in 2010 because I was planning to make a short film in 2011, which I made but didn't upload in my channel for some reason, I had it uploaded in my friend's channel. Then I made some other videos once in a while and posted in my channel. Then I tried to get in some film schools for several years, but got rejected from everywhere. So then only six months back I started talking KZbin Seriously. and I have worked much harder in last six months than I did in six years before that. My consistency is getting some attention, although growth of my channel is super slow, but I am really enjoying this.

[@celestialelixir3839]

I started a KZbin channel because of all the people who enjoy my taste in music at school and other sociable areas I head to. A lotta people used to ask me "Oh that's nice what are you listening to? What is that?" and so now this is a way for me to share that with those I keep in contact with and others who wish to listen in. After picking up and learning After Effects I noticed the things similar channels do that I wished would be done differently; alot of them use the same old template/effect for all their videos. I feel like every song is unique so each one deserves a different effect. So here I am, talking with the artists I love, sharing music and learning how to make neat effects that I may well use outside of KZbin someday. Not a bad experience so far. We'll see how far it goes ^^

[@christopherchaos]

Thanks!! This got me thinking. Ive been on KZbin since 2006 and wanted to be on KZbin because i like the process of creating videos and being creative but i don't think I've really been pushing myself to actually be creative all the time. This has made me think about things. Thanks.

[@HerbDinoOhNo]

I started a KZbin channel just over a year ago in order to discuss ideas and engage in interesting conversations, and though my focus has gotten more specific over time, I've certainly done those things!

[@Eddy04tv]

I started "youtubing" for multiple reasons. I'm a tech guy and have been into the IT industry for a while now. I wanted to try new scenes such as Videography, Video Editing, which is inclined to my artistic background. I love coding, gaming and just a geek of heart. Wanted to understand the new technologies, SEO, KZbin, Website Ranking, Video Ranking and I wanted to mix up things a little bit. Now I have a fun thing to do at home besides coding and gaming. Will I make a ton of money with this? Not sure. I hope though, but for now lets have fun and enjoy the ride.

[@MichaelBrooksUK]

I've started this KZbin channel to help viewers gain motivation in working out. I work every day 9 - 5 and I spend an hour a day working out. I want to show people that it can be done and there's always time to do it which in turns means you will stay healthy.

[@TheMoralMisanthrope]

I've had several youtube channels over the years, several different ideas for "shows", just weird stuff, but for the past year or so it's been heavy on my mind to become a serious content creator. Due to the overwhelming effects that social media actually has on the mental and emotional well-being of people, and especially people who already suffer from various mental conditions like bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, major depressive disorder, social anxiety, general anxiety, and things of that nature, I want to make content that speaks to that audience about real feelings and concerns that are applicable to real life and the fears that plague all of us on a day-to-day basis.

[@KentparasGaming]

I started KZbin and I emulated my KZbin favorites, it dawned on me that I started to not enjoy it. So I took a step back had a few breaths and said to myself, sod this I'm just going to do what makes me happy and enjoy it. I started in April 2016 and 9 months or so on I'm enjoying the processes of KZbin, I'm figuring out bits here and there by myself but I definitely still don't know how, what and why things work or don't. There are still some things I want to do that I just don't get time to do for the channel as full time employment and family take priority. The biggest problem I have is promoting my channel without sounding desperate or Spamming everywhere, which from my point of view if I saw someone doing that it would probably annoy me so I don't do it. But watching you and Nick Nimmin is insightful and full of information and its nice to see people out there caring for smaller youtubers, I pick bits up but still goes over my head when putting it into practice. So thank you For your video's Roberto Kentparas