How Quickly Can You Make YouTube Your Job?

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[@ThinkMediaPodcast]

🔥 Get Your First 1K Subs & Earn Your First $1K on KZbin with this FREE Challenge here! 👉 geni.us/SMZzJk

[@Its_Sheeraw]

If you have under 100 subscribers..😅... let's gather here. We ain't giving up! Very soon we're going to be talking about monetization. Keep winning

[@FightArtworkContent]

Subscribed ♥️

[@mixednuts77]

Also subbed! Now we're both at 17 💪😁

[@Its_Sheeraw]

​@@mixednuts77Subbed. You're 19 now 🎉

[@mixednuts77]

@@Its_Sheeraw Thanks so much!!!!

[@MiikaDoesStuff]

Only 23 subs here.. 😢

[@AutoFinanceSense]

I got monetized in 60 days. The 4000 WT hours was the hardest. Then, I started working on a digital product to help people more... I burned out immediately. I realized I can't spread my focus too thin. I've put together a plan where I return to my channel soon and finish my digital product with more balance. You need to take care of yourself so this does not happen to you! Balance is key.

[@FadiOutdoorZ]

Wow . Wish me a good luck 👍

[@selfhelpdiary]

Congrats on the achievement, some people take many months to get monetized

[@chooseyourhustle]

Congratulations,its so hard.

[@AutoFinanceSense]

@@FadiOutdoorZ You've got this!!

[@AutoFinanceSense]

@@selfhelpdiary Thank you!

[@LifeOfPaPaMark]

I got monetized in 26 days and my first payment was deposited in my bank account today. I must be honest I don’t know how or why it happened. 3 of my first 5 videos have sort of blown up and are pretty amateurish. I was just doing it for fun. I used old pics and vids saved on my iPhone SE. Some were 5 years old. Also edited with CapCut on my iPhone. I retired this year so I guess I now have a new venture. My 91 year old father went into hospice and died one month ago today so I haven’t had a chance to do anymore videos yet. I’ve had a channel for years but didn’t do anything with it. I’m approaching a half million views in the 75 days since my first long form video. Still don’t know how it happened but here I am!

[@SecondMileDIY]

That is amazing and so inspiring! Makes me wanna go check out your channel, lol. (Which I will do in a minute) I bet it’s because people can see you are real and authentic though! Best wishes on the rest of your journey!

[@LifeOfPaPaMark]

@@SecondMileDIY Thank you.

[@KC-ep3ov]

Fishing with squirrel tails is definitely unique. So is the hunting dog killer. Those titles are great attention-grabbers. Good job on the videos!

[@LifeOfPaPaMark]

@@readingcanbemagical I just posted on KZbin for fun. After the first one started running a little bit I thought maybe I have something here! The next few I was a little more deliberate in trying to make something interesting. It was all organic views.

[@LifeOfPaPaMark]

@@KC-ep3ov Thank you! Now I hope I can do some more interesting stuff going forward.

[@drivingdaily582]

If you're reading this, don't forget that you are here for a purpose and are unique, therefore you have something to offer that no one else in the world does...stick with it, you can do this!!!

[@MarthaMayCreates]

Agreed

[@chosen1oscar]

i fw this

[@mimibellekitchen]

Thank u 😊

[@vanessasafel]

Thank you. Now I'm your 591st subscriber

[@drivingdaily582]

@@vanessasafel 🙏

[@justinuriahphoto]

Took me 3 months to get monetized. My first week being monetized I was generating $70 a day on my shorts content. No long form yet. It's looking like it'll be around $2100 my first month. I'm pushing out 3-4 shorts per week of outdoor related content. It's not easy but I also come from a background of photography and cinematography. Shooting with a Canon C70 and 18-80 lens. Sennheiser 416 mic. I also do it solo. My wife tries to motivate me every day to push harder.

[@KC-ep3ov]

i just subscribed to your channel. I love those types of videos. :)

[@FirminoArendse-yu4mz]

Me to

[@TimVanLoan]

Great that you have the supportive wife behind you, sounds like you’ve put yourself in the best possible position.

[@spellitwith2gs]

Your wife is your biggest fan

[@TheTiannaBent]

Your shorts look amazing! Such high quality for sure

[@downtoearthwithjim]

Been posting on KZbin for 2 years now, just about to hit 3k subs, monetized last November. Hopefully the dream will be a reality soon

[@Folktalesbyella]

Congratulations 🎉

[@HeatherVlogsLife]

Congrats!!

[@reinopuchannel]

Congratulations 🎉

[@JrodsCreations8]

Keep going bro

[@MJAITV]

Congrats❤🎉

[@misswinn_]

This information honestly excites me. It's like a blueprint. If you're good with making $60,000 a year from youtube this video gave you several key action steps to align with. Start with one. Make them milestones. The money is out there. Just takes some strategic effort and patience. 18 months isn't bad. I'm in! At the beginning of this month I decided to go all in with KZbin and just work on posting and learning. I've posted 1 video a day while creating my strategy and plan. I already have a business so I am home all the time. When I am not working with clients I'm creating content like my livelihood depends on it. I'm a nanny for my sister who will have another baby in July. I desire to be the rich auntie.. lol! Honestly, I want to be able to do more for my family. So I said I'm going all in on KZbin. Let's see where I am in 18 months.

[@tabularasa7907]

Sugar auntie in the making!

[@misswinn_]

Lol!! Proudly 😎😂

[@TammyLeeFitness]

I’m not anywhere close to those stats but I am doing all 5 things at some level. I’m only posting once a week since October. I want to post twice but I can’t, yet. I do feel that I have knowledge in my industry that can set me apart from many other fitness KZbinrs, but for now I have to be happy with what I’m doing until I get monetized. Based on my growth since October 2023 (when I decided to take this seriously), I have about another 6 months to go before I’ll get 3000 watch hours. Probably 8-10 months for the 4000 watch hours. I am tracking my traffic and happy with my efforts in step 5, seeing that my training plans on TrainingPeaks is #3 on the list for where most my traffic is coming from. Trying to make this a career is not easy and it definitely requires a dedicated entrepreneurial mindset and intentional efforts put forth towards your goals. And a hell of a lot of patience. Being realistic is also key. I want to do so much but I will crash and burn if I try. And I am NOT going to sacrifice my active lifestyle and mental health to make this work. It’s gotta be part of the process, as KZbin couldn’t pay me enough to do that. But I will stay up late once in a while to make sure I stay consistent with my weekly video release. 😂 Good luck to all the teeny tiny channels like me working hard to grow. Keep your chin up, mind on your goals, and don’t quit. We got this! 👊

[@vanessasafel]

I'm your 95th Subscriber! Keep going

[@misswinn_]

@@vanessasafel Omg! Thank you.

[@FeefeeDelights9886]

Great video, I have 145 videos 2 videos a week consistent. I'm at 627 subs and I'm 16 months in. It takes time and patience, hard work. I literally love what I do and that is what keeps me driven. I spend 3 hours a day working on my channel editing, and preparing for my next content. I work on my channel a hour on my full time job, then i split the other 2 hours at home. This is my everyday plan. I don't concern with how long it's going to take to get monetized. My concern is to bring good content, to gain an audience, a community and the rest will fall in place.

[@laetitiachanehune4557]

Thanks a lot! Some notes : 1.having a niche 2.good content (educational, entertaining, inspirational) for your audience + get them engaged. Vidéo concise, good script, organised script, eye contact 3.the hook (1st few seconds : show what they came to see, raison to see) , title, thumbnail (minimal, big, easy to see content) '' what I am missing by not watching this video'' 4.be strategic : do research, use vidIQ, stats/data, create system : post 1 video / week, organise yourself 5.mindset : get ready to learn and grow slowly.use affiliate links before having adsens. You're crazy before to be successful then you're a genius 6.just do it, no matter your equipment

[@BrianConvexityHunter]

I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man. Excellent.

[@Recover_Your_P.O.W.E.R]

Leaving the negativity of TikTok and short form content to come here. Just started my channel and it’s so different! Went from 145,000 followers to less than 200. I’m not going to stop because I have something great to teach! This is more of a learning platform, so it suits me better. I’m going to fake it until I make it! Anyone else feel like this?

[@KauaiGarden]

I totally understand the struggle! I've recently dedicated myself to KZbin full-time (started a month ago) and I'm facing a similar challenge. I need to monetize my channel within the next 6 months to support myself, as I don't have any other income sources. It's a daunting task, but seeing others success gives me hope! Keep pushing...

[@JesalandSonia]

You can do it!!! We’re hoping the same for us- we’re trying this full time and took a break from our jobs. It is a little scary but I think taking a risk on yourself is probably the most rewarding thing you can do because no matter what - you will be growing and learning about yourself through this journey! And that’s a huge win. Wishing you get everything you need to support yourself :)

[@athrunboxing]

You won't believe me, I created my channel 3 years ago but I started to get serious just last month and monetized in less than a month

[@BEE_2S4]

are you filipino?

[@TammiMorrison]

This is going to be me. I just got serious

[@84Esco_]

I can’t stay motivated. And I work 10 hrs a day at a factory Help me

[@ChannelMates]

Congrats to you!!!! Well Done, it is indeed remarkble!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@londoninvestortips]

That’s awesome

[@CameronAlford]

Sean, I’ve been watching you for longer than I can even remember since before I started my channel back in 2017 You’ve been going so hard lately. I can’t help to think that you have to be exhausted. Or you could be the complete opposite and fired up and I am rooting for you regardless. Just wanted to drop a thank you note and I hope you take care of yourself because we need you to keep going!!

[@SecondMileDIY]

I agree. He actually seems exhausted. You can see it in his face and eyes. I worry for him as a sister in Christ. You can tell he is carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders.

[@justinuriahphoto]

Just hit 100k subscribers in 5 months using shorts. Got my verification checkmark beside my name. Waiting on the silver play button to arrive in the mail! Thanks Think Media for all the lessons that helped me get to this point!

[@thatsjusttara]

@@justinuriahphoto it's very hard to make money just off shorts.

[@johnwojwang]

I've been creating content on KZbin for almost a year and have yet to earn my first dollar. I'm currently at 53 videos, 162 subscribers, and nearly 50 watch hours, but I made some errors early on and recently. I reframed it about 2 weeks ago on my channel but I'm now skeptical about whether I messed with the algorithm too much. A part of me agrees with that year-and-a-half timeline, but I'd like to believe it all comes down to your prior reasons for starting a KZbin channel, positioning it the right way so the algorithm can serve you, being consistent in uploading, and fully studying what you're doing/learning from other people. Having said that, it depends on the time and quality you are putting into creating and learning. Thank you for your advice and for being one of many lights in this rollercoaster life of a world we live in. I applaud the video where Nolan talked about setting up your KZbin description to get more views and potentially more money. I've made a couple changes to my videos (I've yet to tackle the rest) and my views have gone up! May God continually bless you and those around you!😃🙏

[@KacyPaide]

According to this, I guess this is my job. I always thought of it in reverse; I've been a Professional Organizer (so, consultant) for 23 years. 12 years ago I started my YT channel, 10+ years after I was up and running. 2 years ago I totally abandoned YT because I was too busy to create. I'm ramping it up again now with a lot more focus and clarity. Now my focus is to grow my email list to build the online coaching part of my business. At the height of my channel 5ish years ago, it was SO good for business, resulting in me getting flown around the country to consult. I'm so excited to be back in the game! Your channel is pure gold.

[@Jennyfromtheshop]

It took me about a year to become monetized and I started in 2017. I’m now a full time creator and I do everything myself. This video was very interesting!

[@ITguySav]

That’s awesome! What was your post frequency? I’ve been posting twice a week however I can’t get past 34 subs! 🤦🏻

[@Jennyfromtheshop]

@@ITguySav I post at least one long form video a week and several shorts, which is probably the best way to get new viewers. Good luck to you, it takes time and patience but is attainable. 🙌

[@Jennyfromtheshop]

@@ITguySav You have 35 now. 👍

[@ITguySav]

@@Jennyfromtheshop Thank you, You are very kind! 😊

[@ITguySav]

@@Jennyfromtheshop Okay, I’ll try that now on! Thank you! 😊 I watched few videos on your channel. Very interesting and well presented. 👍👍 Two thumbs-ups!

[@Welcome50.s]

Just started. No idea where I'm heading, but it is a start. It is so scary and exciting at the same time.

[@livingwithsunshine]

Consistency is 🔑 I have not been consistent. Just getting back to it. I have 5 posts and excited to improve my content and start posting again.

[@ITguySav]

Yes, however, I’ve been posting twice a week and stuck on 34 subs! 🤦🏻

[@celestialsoundsalchemy]

I am still working on monetization. I took a break for 2 years. I came back. Only thing left is the 4k watch hours. I treat this as my career. I've been consistent posting 3 times a week for over a year. That's huge for me. I appreciate the motivation from many of you content creators. Thank you!❤

[@vanessasafel]

I like your niche. I wanna expand in that arena too. What's your IG? Are you on Spotify?

[@celestialsoundsalchemy]

@@vanessasafel It looks like my comment to you was removed. I will respond on your channel.

[@faddad101]

Been dipping in and out of 4hr work week philosophy etc. but this was the video i needed to really give myself a kick and plan a work week (for yt) same as I would my actual work. Gonna finally niche down too. Let's get it. Thanks Sean!

[@JesalandSonia]

Thanks for the info!! We just started recording our VanLife journey across the US with our dog and cat! We started 3 months ago and we’re almost at 400 subscribers and 194 watch time hours - so we clearly are not monetized but reading thru all these comments have inspired us to keep going. We love what we’re doing and we’re hoping being PASSIONATE and HAVING FUN making these videos will be key to being successful. Would love to hear back from anyone to know your thoughts on this. Also If you’re reading this - have a positive & wonderful day!!!

[@FindingGod365]

Just 1 month into this. Not entirely sure I can do it. 1000 subs and 4000 watch hours seems impossible right now. I have 14 subs which does not feel too bad. I am hope that one gains momentum over time.

[@CindyRussi.]

In one month and you can’t expect a lot. You just have to keep on going..

[@Folktalesbyella]

@@CindyRussi.you are right, I have 151 subscribers with little watch hours. My page is just a month and few weeks old but I’m very hopeful

[@manyrubies]

Have you shared your content on any other social media where you have an existing following?

[@jerome.angelachandler6501]

WHERE DO YOU GET TRAFFIC?!?!

[@rangtaluck]

I provide Subscribers and Watchtime My channel is the proof itself I add views and Watchtime KZbin can't identify the loopholes that I have

[@Kwaku-TVGH]

I've been doing youtube for 7 years now. It's been lots of up and down but in all I'm grateful i did

[@LifeReimagined515]

I am over 50 and just started working out at a gym for the first time in my life last year. I went from curling 3lb weights to 25-30lb weights….PATIENCE is everything next to consistency. I have 4 subs and 2 vids rn….I know I’ll have so much more in a year 🤓 I won’t ever quit on myself EVER again and if you are reading this, neither should you 🧡

[@Billy.Croson]

Good on you. I've been working out 17 years and only just decided to start a KZbin to help others getting into working out! And obviously personal achievements if people want to follow that progress and what it's like going through. Well done for starting your fitness journey it's a long road but it will change your life! - Billy

[@TammiMorrison]

Keep going. I’m 55 and I’m doing this thing. Also working on consistency.

[@redpillanimations]

Good brother Gen X here also and got myself back on the gym six months ago

[@Living_Life_With_Lisa]

That's great! Keep up the great work!🎉😃

[@TheBrocastChannel]

subscribed 🙌🏻

[@visionsofhistorytelevision]

It took me much longer. 13 months to monetize. That was 3 months ago. I'm now at 16 months in and am nowhere near a full time income but I'm looking forward to continuing to grow

[@CameraNostalgiaClub]

Takes years in my experience just need to stay focused on your goals but keep it highly realistic 👌 You’ve got this 💪

[@KatherineColeTipsandTools]

I’d love to spend all my time on KZbin. But also have a child and a full time job. To say “all your time” feels defeating to me because I can’t neglect my present responsibilities for the hope of my dream to come to fruition. I still am trying. Those of you that hit monetized in a few months. You’re very fortunate. I’m on my third year. Near 3,000 subs. So slowly but surely.

[@Quniverse]

This is great news! I was beginning to think the timeline was more like 20 years 🤣

[@Treborray]

Same haha

[@miniscenesgb]

5 months and I went full time :) KZbin can be awesome if you get the right affiliate deals etc too

[@TheMatterFact]

Hope everyone continues to grow ❗️

[@Feelgoodgardens]

Yes took me around 5 months and was so excited 😂 I make gardening videos as a vlog and love it. 🌱🌾🥒 Thanks for all the tips ❤

[@datasciencewithdennis]

Love the video! I have recently gone full-time as one of the expert creators (data science) and I agree with everything presented in the survey. I am 1 month in and working this as my job, it's what I do now. I do think that the startup cost is a little overstated, depending on what you buy. I would add that don't mess around with fancy cameras & lenses - I spent too much time on that - an iPhone has a quality camera and will do just fine. If you take this video and then combine it with some of Hormozi's stuff, it can help growth (it's what I'm doing).

[@ThinkMediaPodcast]

Thanks for the comment Dennis. Awesome to hear your story! 🙏🏼

[@CoachFordSpeaks]

I am not sure what to think. Just keep posting and learning is all I know!

[@Gringooax]

I have just over 4 months of publishing content. I had a video go viral and gain me about 14.5 k subs in about a month and still climbing. I have a very niche focus. Off grid gringo building tree houses in Mexico.. That wasn't quite enough though, once I switched to the same content in Spanish, it went wild. Now I only post videos in Spanish. After the first video went viral I hustled to pump out content in Spanish. It has been very well received... Due to the fact that I live off grid in Mexico, the money I've earned from those videos is enough to last a long time... I celebrated and went to the beach, but now it is time to dive in again and focus on it as.. a job... . Luckily this lifestyle affords me the time to edit, record, study, etc. I understand that this is a luxury not available to most, but I can tell that it is going to require more attention if I really want to count on this.

[@OfficerArsenault]

Simple answer: Not quick enough 😎

[@SiamPasarly]

Totally agree 😊

[@Folktalesbyella]

Same here 😂

[@CarolinaPerformance]

Agreed

[@law7739]

😂😂😂

[@KYLETISZAI]

Make content. Your viewers WANT

[@TheWeekend_Warrior]

4 subscribers currently! Not long till I hit that 1k milestone haha. Trying to build a gaming Community for the millennial gamer so started sharing content from games I play. In it for the long haul so found some useful insight from this video. Thank you 😊

[@thejerrbertrends526]

Just on my 5th month for my only channel and yet to be monetized with 11k subs, 18 months is a long way to go, need to adopt that 5-Step Plan to be there, thank you Sean for sharing all these valuable insights. . .

[@mmoore0325]

How many watch hours and which format, long or short?

[@tylertalkstraveltrailers]

I hope the fire in me stays lit. 3 days ago a fire lit in me and I made 6 shorts and 6 long form videos. I was at 150 subs and reached 225 today, which isn’t a lot by any means, but at least I’m seeing the hard work pay off. I know I’m doing these videos for the right reason because I know there is someone on the other side of the screen that has been dreaming for decades of buying there dream Rv and taking that dream trip with the family, but the daunting landscape of all the different options out there makes it hard to make the jump. The more I post the more I know they are getting an honest look at what’s out there. I also really really enjoy making these videos and learning cool new ways to edit them. Fingers crossed I keep the consistency and momentum. I’ll come back to this video periodically and see how much I’ve grown🙏🏼

[@TheAlphaJourneyy]

To all my people grinding you got this I went from 0 to 55 in 2 weeks

[@FavoritesWithLaura]

I feel I'm in sync with this timeline. I'm now in my 13 month. May is going to be my biggest earning month. And I'm almost at 10k subs. I hit monetization around 5 months. ❤

[@BluntTalkOG]

@@FavoritesWithLaura I’m trying to get like you

[@TransformYou_withZosia]

i think this is so individual.. everyone's channel is as unique as people are. i haven't seen 2 exact same channels even if similarities. but facts are you have a strategy, team, commitment, you are in the game . actually, its becoming a lifestyle for me 😁 Thank you Think Media! ❤

[@VioletEmerald]

Who has a team when starting out on KZbin lmao?

[@TransformYou_withZosia]

@@VioletEmerald friends, family, like minded people? no need to laugh 🤭

[@DarkMedia1.0]

I know there are a lot of people who are starting a new channel like me. My message to everyone who are struggling with their new channel - Don't give up and just keep grinding. Remember, "Rome wasn't built in a day".

[@dcunplugged31]

Been grinding for 2 years. generally thank you for leaving this comment. Been trying to learn audio, lightning, editing etc etc hahaha it's fun.

[@Mariemadelyn74]

Love KZbin for making our lives so wonderful

[@Mariemadelyn74]

And so it is

[@OmarCordy]

I ended up calling a heavy music website. KZbin was/is our week link. The first few years, it was neglected. Until I came in and started and Started to make interview videos and other things. We've been around a good 12 years at this point but our KZbin does not reflect such growth. Currently sitting around 4800. 158 was our last payout 🤷🏾‍♂️ but at least we're rocking 950,000 in WHs🖤🤘🏾

[@MaruHieta]

With time, clarity and focus, full-time income can be achieved in 6 months. But that's comes only after a long time of learning and planning. I've been already creating content for 4 years, and only now I have a clear idea what I'm doing.

[@EcomCarl]

The timeline laid out for a KZbin content creator's journey from start to sustainability is incredibly insightful. It highlights the importance of patience and strategic planning in the growth phase, especially in balancing creative and administrative tasks. 📈

[@Teachdezway]

@EcomCarl I just looked at your channel and was surprised to see that you have over 300 videos. You should be monetized by now. Why not change from targeting Facebook to KZbin. I've seen channels blow up with less than 45 videos all because they target persons who wants to grow on KZbin. Just a little suggestion.

[@spacescienceguy]

I've been creating casually for almost 9 years now, but I only got serious and targeted about two months ago. I've had a blog, KZbin channel, and a podcast. Today I'm focusing mostly on KZbin with some Tiktok, but KZbin has performed so much better for me than Tiktok. I made my first dollar around two years ago through Buy Me a Coffee.

[@JayandSarah]

Depends on the niche and if you manage to take off. We are in the travel vlog segment. We have friends who started about 3 years ago and are making 6 figures a year traveling full time. We know others, who can't make much at all. We've been putting out content seriously for 3 months. Very shortly we will pass the 1000 subs and 4000 watch hours. It is not difficult if you make good content and are an interesting personality. For those who keep at it and aren't getting traffic or views... who knows. Either the nature of your content is not interesting to viewers or something. Not everyone has a personality to bring in viewers and subs, this is like TV.

[@Justinbragz]

My son LEBRAAG start is channel August 2023. I encouraged him to post daily and livestream. He did it all using his iPhone. Now he is fully monetized and has reached 35k subs and over 7 million views.

[@ski8799]

Great podcast, thanks for the metrics and tips! I'm retired military and I started a Military History / Military Fiction channel, currently @2K subs. The monetization reqs. seem difficult, the watch time hours in particular, it doesn't seem like I'll ever get to the 3K watch hours. At this point, I'm focusing on building a community and tieing in other platforms, primarily my website, I am seeing that you cannot depend solely on YT, there are simply too many variables, diversify your approach, just like you do with investments....thats my strategy.

[@ThinkMediaPodcast]

Thanks for sharing and thank you for your service. 🙏🏻

[@MiMis.Famalee]

I can’t believe it took me so long to subscribe to this channel. It’s always excellent and professional content! Thank you for all that you do!

[@jacquelinevanbierk]

I've been in this for 3 years now, reached 100K but still don't make a living at it. But I won't give up.

[@divotdudes]

We took it full time after about 1.25 years of grinding! Thanks for the help along the way

[@CapeCrawlers]

I am about 2 years in. 122k subs. I got monetized in about 45 days and was earning profit in ~4 months. Last year the channel grossed ~$46K but I’ve been stuck right around the same monthly income for several months now. This a side hustle for me, but I put in probably 15-20 hours a week. Looking to diversify revenue streams in the hope of making it a full time gig in the next 1-2 years 👍🏻

[@mannya_realtor]

It’s definitely taken me more than 5 months to make my first dollar but I know I need to be more consistent. 🙏🏾

[@PlummerFootball]

We have been creating videos for about for 4 months now. So far the work has been time consuming however the end result is very rewarding so we will continue and hopefully become full time in the future 🤞

[@mattpierceblog]

I worked for a major news outlet for years before getting hit with layoffs. This is a great video because it really hits home. I've been doing YT for a few years now and only have 366 followers but I feel like I have only been dedicated for a year or so. I get a ton of clients from YT but they don't subscribe. I feel like I'm somewhere between hobbyist and influence.... Maybe. Great stuff as always!

[@RobinSimpson723]

This was super helpful. I just started my channel last week. My third video will go out tomorrow morning. I've run two small businesses, and this will be my third. 18 months seems right- if not maybe optimistic for replacing your income. I've been hosting neighborhood soup nights at my house for many years, and now I'm just hoping to find the people who are wanting to host their neighbors and don't know where to start. It's been great for our neighborhood, and I'd love to empower others to bring soup night to their neighborhood. Anyhow, thank you for this. I'm signed up for one of your classes next week.

[@Str8ballin331]

Great Knowledge- from Dallas TX

[@Iammattjupp]

So many value gems in this! Persistence will help get to your goals and lead to success 'eventually' :)

[@Driftuner]

Seems fast to me. I wonder how or based on who did they draw this average from?

[@vizdotlife]

Well, keep in mind the survey sounds like it's only creators that have already made money. So it excludes all those creators that tried, but haven't made it yet. This in turn is a survey that is already a small percent of creators.

[@Mysteriesandmountains]

I agree!

[@tracy419]

​@@vizdotlifegreat point

[@saltydawghomestead]

I’ve been on YT for just over a year and recently (1 Month) I’ve started being intentional about creating content! So, my first month has been going well. I’ve seen a bump in my numbers and improvement in my content! BTW, I’m not monetized yet. I’ll have 1k subs soon, but I’ve got to work on the watch time! Thanks for all of your helpful videos! 🙏🏽

[@hettijayne]

I’m at 530 subs right now it’s taken me a long time to get here because I’ve been so inconsistent. However I’m becoming a lot more serious and focused now because I really love KZbin and want it to start giving me an income. That’s my dream.

[@hannanhub1717]

thanks i got reality check, 18 months on average to earn enough to leave job

[@simplydraw5618]

Oh dear, I guess I'm in the minority, LOL! But I will say that since I've had time to upload on a regular basis, I have noticed growth in my channel, which is incredibly exciting for me to see!! I'm hoping to be monetized within 4 yrs. HUGE HUGE HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to those of you who are reaching this goal in just a few months of launching your channel!!!! I'm in total awe, LOL!! Love, Elaine

[@TrustVanished]

you just need 60 more subs and 4k watch hours. you are 1 good video away.

[@MelissaFreeman]

I don’t even need to be full time I just need to make enough to buy groceries. I have a job but raising a family in this economy is a struggle

[@FervorGaming]

My first channel took me about a year to get monetized. With that said I didn't fully focus on it so if I fully focused on it it would have been 6 months Since then I am getting close to being able to do it full time it's been about a year now and I'm part-time I started a couple of other channels my latest one took me about a month to get monetize and start to earn money. So it is very much about your knowledge

[@trav-elvis]

Sometimes, when you're talking fast, "content creators" sounds like content critters. Which is awesome 👌

[@KellusioFilms]

I do stop motion and it is my passion. If I can maximize my reach by satisfying veiwers then I will be able to finally monetize even though I'm extremely new. This video helps so much and I can not wait to see where I am at after a year. :)

[@tube-master]

It takes a little bit to become sucessful on KZbin but it is well worth it! ❤

[@bleueggos6798]

Good luck to everyone trying to grow a channel. Try to remember to have fun

[@virtualtruckdrivervr]

i been on since 06 5 channels 2 are money the rest need 4000 hours my first check was paper

[@BestMotivationChannel1]

Wish all of you the best. I know we will all succeed one day. Stay strong brothers.

[@kz7115]

And sisters?

[@BestMotivationChannel1]

@@kz7115 No doubt.

[@kiraku_ni]

So cool and inspirational to everyone who runs a small business or small KZbin channel, too! We're all in this together as passionate creators. Cheers to everybody who follows their dreams! We got this!

[@RandomjificationOfficial]

Just made it to 300 subscribers and a world record 20 viewers. I have been on and off youtube for over 10 years. Don't give up!

[@Royalty.luchie]

THANK YOU SO MUCH 🎊 🎉

[@claresguitarlessons]

It can take 1000s of hours of unpaid work before being monetised. Have different revenue streams- adsense doesn't pay much. Build a community, email list and have a business strategy- there is a wealth of free advice by creators on YT about this. Good luck everyone, with every start up business no matter what you will have to work A LOT of unpaid hours!

[@carolinlovelifecoach]

This gives hope. I sometimes think I must create bad content since I’m not succeeding in a minute :)

[@Coconutcutiecleans]

I started my channel over 8 months ago. I'm super grateful to my community, which are the lovers of cleaning motivation content, and lifestyle. 💕 😊

[@ing-tangtawan]

3 weeks ago I decided to create contents on my specific niche and gained almost 100k views and 6.5K public watch hour from 4 videos. Now im eligible for monetization, but i'm not sure if i should go for it, as i'm afraid having ads on my videos will push viewers away. My long term goal is to gain sponsorship from external brands, as this pays way higher than KZbin itself. Should I signup for adsense anyways or keep my videos adfree and aim for my long term goal instead?

[@eeforest7122]

Every videos already gets ads placed automatically

[@ClaryJaxon]

Google places ads on your videos once your channel gets high views. Until you sign up for monetization they keep all the profits. So yes you should sign up and earn what's rightfully yours!

[@derekroland7998]

It works ON you before it works FOR you

[@phyzxman]

I find this very insightful, though I have a much shorter timeline envisioned for myself as I plan to launch a channel in the next 2 months. I think the tips to "think like an entrepreneur" and to "plan your monetization strategy" are key in this, because focusing on ad revenue means waiting and hoping for views, whereas immediately having multiple streams takes some pressure off of "hitting the numbers" every video. For example, my streams income streams, from day 1, will be affiliate marketing and print-on-demand products. Also, having a traffic strategy is a bonus, because using other platforms to increase exposure accelerates things outside of algorithm performance. Syndication anyone? (Thank you Think Media (and Gary V) for the concise word for it.) Thank you for the video! My belief is this: Growing a channel fast can be challenging, but with consistency, growth is natural. Don't put so much pressure on yourself. Play the long game and stay the course.

[@juleslincredule]

Wow, this video is a goldmine for content creators! 🤯💎 "It takes about 18 months, a year and a half, before going full-time" - This line really struck a chord with me. It puts things into perspective and reminds us of the importance of patience and perseverance. 💪 I love how you broke down the Tilt report. These figures are fascinating, especially the average of 4,000 followers for a full-time creator. It proves you don't need a million subscribers to succeed! 🎉 Question for the community: Where are you in your creator journey? Are you surprised by these numbers? Thanks Sean for this valuable info! Your content is always so relevant and motivating. Don't forget, friends, if you enjoyed this video, give it a thumbs up and subscribe to stay in the loop! 👍🔔

[@just_russ4633]

First channel in 2006 when I was sailing. Then nothing much until 6 yrs ago. Started posting content but nothing serious. Then in the last 2 or 3 yrs I posted about our life here in the Philippines. Unfortunately I spent most of the last year in bed and a wheelchair but I want to refocus and start a cooking channel because I can do that in a wheelchair. Never been monetized and struggling to get subscribers.

[@BobbyKanode]

I got monetized last year! Consistently releasing one episode of my BMX podcast every week. More money comes from advertisers on the show than comes directly from KZbin. I have a hard time seeing the route to getting to 10k a month from just KZbin.

[@shineyourlightlove]

Interesting conversation. I love seeing everyone’s journey in the comments! ✨

[@NeoPassGamingPortal]

The insights for being a KZbinr was super helpful! It's great to see how it can play out and what to expect as well as the roadmap to becoming a Full Time KZbinr. I am aiming to be a full time Content Creator one day. Just taking the first steps to get there. - Charlie

[@aydeenadhamir]

I hope i can achieve my goal. Keep it up guys 🎉

[@YariBeatsMedia]

I trust your content Sean ✨

[@filthyoffroadadventures]

Interesting video. We are in the overlanding niche so could only dream of going fulltime and earning a real income in that time frame. Took us 16mths to be monetised, got the 4000 watch hours quickly but the subs were a battle. We are semi retiring next year with plan to travel full time and really push hard on the channel in the hope to build a sustainable business from it. 🤞

[@JasenomadeTV]

Saving this video as a reference to come back to, so many great points in here. Thank you x

[@sethahmad]

I have started uploading my videos 2 months ago. I uploaded like 5 videos a week with some shorts here and there. From 0 subs I reached 43 subs in 1 month and a half. I took 15 days break and now starting to upload again but I think that my channel is out of the algorithm after the break. So I believe consistency and creativity is the biggest challenge.

[@haydn_seek]

Thanks for sharing, this is very realistic. I think i got around 40 subs also in my first month, some of them were friends and family 😅

[@LimousineIndianapol1]

Ive been working and investing in my channel for last 90 days amd not able to collect enough to receive a distribution yet. Moving in the right direction though.

[@kristijeans3980]

I started my other channel in mid-March and still need to improve my subscriber count. It may take longer than 5 months for me because of that and because my videos are usually b/t 10-15 minutes. I have 31 little videos posted but am just now getting a feel for the content people are interested in. I also need to start commenting using the other account 😂

[@FearlessandPrepared]

Okay, here I am 😂😂😂

[@TruuGemini]

I must really suck at building my channel. I’m going on 4 years and haven’t hit the threshold yet. What do I do to better my channel?

[@JustBrad83]

Would be interesting to see what spaces they surveyed, what fields content was created in as working in the fantasy football space it took significantly longer than these metrics.

[@Squallzzz]

It took me a year to get monetized and im about 16 months in and got my first check