This is how much YouTube pays a small creator.

[@rhorylester5366]

I genuinely think you should carry on, might be a biased audience in the comments but there have been plenty of youtubers that ground along for years only to suddenly catapult due to the way the algorithms work! as you say it's a hobby, a side hustle, balance it in with your life and enjoy it and if it goes full time that's great! if it means putting up one vid a month or less even so be it! you are definitely the first KZbin financial advisor I have actually trusted and not ended up rolling my eyes at, that's a niche people are interested in, brought me here! others will come!

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Amazing to hear that Rhory thank you.

[@oliverpowell6724]

Hi Tom. Just wanted to say your videos are great to watch; funny; informative; and your passion/enthusiasm for finance shines through every time. I have learnt so much from your videos and am surprised to hear you have only been doing KZbin for 2 years, as the quality is so good. You have a talent for making great KZbin videos and if it is something you personally enjoy doing then keep going. Ultimately, whatever you decide to do, I am sure the community will support your decision 100% and people will continue to watch/re-watch your videos for years to come.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Loved reading this Oliver thank you - massively appreciated.

[@batking911]

I remember when you reached 1000 subscribers (I won one of the TFS mugs! 😊), and I said was looking forward to you hitting 10k subscribers soon - you’re already half way there! It’s a slow road but do keep going if you can manage it - this is a great channel and will be really helpful to your ever growing audience. The earnings will compound as your channel grows.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

You're the best! Thanks Peter. Hope you're enjoying your mug.

[@annaw7437]

It's a catch 22. You're not a lot here, because it doesn't pay enough, but it's not going to pay enough if you're not a lot here... I really enjoy your content and found you through the reno videos search, as this is what I'm currently interested in. I would say definitely put a bit more discipline on yourself with content creation (and frequency). Every Monday, for example, and stick to it! Expand on the content around money, ie. I'd like to learn more about mortgages and the type of customer (persona profile) banks love and hate. Maybe even an interview. I know it's all out there, probably done by someone else already, but I like YOU. And because of that, I'll watch you explaining it. Don't quit! :)

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks Anna! Appreciate you’re still watching!

[@yanxacreations]

Great video, love the energy and you're able to keep an audience. Love the reality check. If it isnt a huge strain on life you should keep going a little longer. On the other hand if I did find away to earn more using that time. I would jump ship. I am just started my channel 2 weeks now and like you I am going for the ride and will evaluate after a year. I started for the fun of it but woukd hope to earn from it at some point

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Good luck with the channel!! My advice, patience, persistence and keep trying to improve.

[@billmccreath9930]

Stick with it Tom. Your content is very enjoyable and informative.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks Bill - appreciated.

[@TheCompoundingInvestor]

Really interesting. I’m a similar sized channel with similar number of videos released and my KZbin earnings are almost identical to yours (within a few quid). No affiliates and I don’t even have an email link for sponsorships. I’ll continue as long as I enjoy it and if I feel I’m adding value and helping people. In fact it’s the interaction with viewers comments which I find the most enjoyable part of the process. I hope you continue as long as you enjoy it. Your channel is excellent. All the best my friend.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Really appreciate this thank you, and good luck to you too.

[@xtinaroma]

As others have said, I think the value of your channel is in how you make finance accessible to all, in its true sense. First off, you speak fairly slowly and super clearly - which is a big plus for all of the non-native English speakers. You also are excellent at putting examples, icons and numbers on the screen which greatly help with different learning styles. Lastly, you add humour in an environment usually perceived as quite serious, if not altogether hostile..! You manage to do all this without ever sounding wishy-washy, but instead professional and reliable. I think you could definitely use your channel to promote your business, or even create a network of reliable financial advisors that you could refer, perhaps differentiated by area of expertise. I wish you all the best as yours has quickly become one of my favorite channels when it comes to educational content, and definitely hope you will keep this up!

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks so much for the kind words, appreciated.

[@TheDividendExperiment]

I don't know exactly why but the idea of 7:07 made me laugh so much 😂

[@ThatFinanceShow]

It's true Chris - when I don't feed them they go a bit funny.

[@nickjm4108]

I am honoured to be a very cool person Tom - thank you. Love the foreshadowing of the huge Huel sponsorship deal that you are about to land!

[@ThatFinanceShow]

I of course wasn't talking about you Nick. Huel told me not to associate with you.

[@garethgazz9332]

We obviously all want you to keep making videos because we get something out of it, but for you personally, I guess it depends on how much you enjoy it. I would say you have easily shown enough growth and progress to give it another 12 months and see if you can push your earnings up, but only if you still enjoy it. A friend of mine is a full time KZbinr and it took her a good few years of being where you are before things really took off for her, so it would be a shame to call it quits after all the work you have put in so far, especially since you might not be too far away from a significant boost in numbers.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks Gareth - I do still enjoy it. It's survival of the fittest out here.

[@ChristosFellas]

The king of storytelling! Thank you so much for pushing the boundaries and helping others do the same. The build up to £1.10 had me cracking

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Yes Christos!!! Thank you mate.

[@JohnGreenwoodPhotography]

Ive been making youtube videos for over 5 years and still haven't achieved enough support to be monitised, so please take my advice with a pinch of salt. Creating videos, as you know, is really time consuming so a lot of hard work is needed, conistently and for a long time to make it big. However, I really think that you are in the early stages. You have all the ingredients that it takes. Your content is very thorough, which is rare and invaluable. Your videos are entertaining and educational. You have a popular niche. You are a natural presenter. Your videos are professional. There aren't many qualified UK financial advisers on here so you are really in a strong place with little competition. I truly believe, if you are consistent with your content, you will take off within the next year. But in short, yes, definately stick with it.

[@paulgaffey7244]

Keep the video's coming Tom. I started investing early 2020. I was up to about 10 finance KZbinrs last year. Now I only listen to 4 down to earth UK KZbinrs and you are one of them. Those American guys always look like they're on a game show and shout OMG to the moooon!!! To promote their own stocks( Meet K***n) Anyway keep it real you'll do well. 👍👍

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Amazing thank you Paul

[@chqshaitan1]

Interesting to know what you make(or dont). I suggest that you carry on bud, as you have got to critical mass, and are generating some income, the only way is up from now on. Keep up the good work and I look forward to your future videos

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thank you Raymond!

[@alexplatts2001]

Stick at it Tom. You make finance humorous, informative and your presenting skills are better than most! Given it’s a subject many people dislike, you manage to keep my interest, and the only other person in the finance arena that can do that is Martin Lewis. You make the subject matter human and can connect with people in a way that makes them pay attention with everyday chit chat. You know your stuff and relate to people. Keep going, it will pay off in the end. You come across like the nice guy next door who wants to share a few nuggets of wisdom to those who need it, but didn’t know they needed it. Today is the first time I came across your channel and I’ve watched 4 videos. Whilst informative, and there’s some very useful anecdotal content to help people see things from a different angle, I would suggest watching your video length as it’s not something you could always watch in a TV ad break or in a spare 5 minute coffee break at work. Not entirely sure this might make any difference to your stats, but might help. If there’s significant content to explain, maybe do a two parter in shorter segments with a cliff hanger. That might increase your video views and keep interest and improve subscription rates. If it’s of any benefit, I watch longer videos for content for things like repairs to my car, fitting/maintaining DIY things, aviation stories, murder stories, or comedy sketches. Finance stuff I tend to want to see shorter stints with a chunk of bullet pointed info after basic principle content. Maybe link this back to a website to give examples (you could also affiliate market from there too). I tend to want to follow up with stuff on the web if it doesn’t make immediate sense. Your intros are great and outline what your content will explain, which I think helps massively. You also make things sound more simple for people to understand which is a good trust builder. I’m no specialist, but appreciate good informative content and hope you find this constructive. Your content is professional, well planned and comes across really well. Overall I think your sitting on a long term gold mine if you keep fine tuning.

[@TheEnglishWhisperer]

#1 PARENTING TIP OF 2022: 'My children tend to be better behaved when they're being fed.' You heard it here first folks! Great content, by the way :)

[@ThatFinanceShow]

I mean, people come here for parenting tips right?

[@LawnRight]

If its growing.. keep going. Keep up the good work.. better things will come with growth and earnings. Thats been my experience.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Growing like....grass. Sorry, couldn't resist. (Thank you)

[@LawnRight]

@@ThatFinanceShow 🤣

[@gingermattb]

Your videos are great, but based on the numbers it’s difficult to believe you’re going to be able to make this cover it’s own costs even within another 12-24 months. However what we don’t know (and you probably aren’t going to say, which is fair enough) is how many people have become customers of yours as a result of watching the channel. Include those in your calculation and the numbers I’m sure will look healthier - I know that “lost leader” model is how many other financial planners see and run their channels. Why not stick some links to your business in the descriptions and see how that goes?

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Yeah truth is i've not taken on any new clients from KZbin, is not something I've really promoted or pushed for. Maybe have to rethink this.

[@gingermattb]

@@ThatFinanceShow I’m really surprised at that, if I was looking for a financial planner I would go straight to someone like yourself, James Shack or Meaningful Money - sort of like using YT as a job interview! Stick a link in their and see how it goes, I know James Shack has a really nice click through semi-interactive video triage type thing. Maybe worth a try?

[@gabrielstrong7029]

I think you should definetley continue! That growth is pretty remarkable. Especially considering how the earnings are growing too. Maybe you should take your own advice about compound interest, most of the growth will happen at the end.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

I think you are right Gabriel - thank you.

[@cameronr3393]

Don't quit! Your videos are great. I especially loved your house refurb videos, which is how I found you in the first place. Keep it going, the longer you do this, the more efficient you'll become at making, editing and uploading new and more regular content. You've clearly built a solid and committed following, and clearly you fill a hole in our miserable lives! 😂👍

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Hahahahaha. To be that thing that fills a miserable hole is all I can ask for! Made me laugh. Thanks Cameron - appreciated.

[@JackRugile]

I selfishly would love for you to continue. I always look forward to your videos, especially because of the humor you inject into each topic. Unbeatable! I know it is a huge undertaking though, so ultimately only you can decide what's best for you.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks Jack, if people are enjoying I will keep going!

[@michaelherraghty6641]

Hi Tom, simple to ask, difficult to answer- what is your purpose ? If you can define that, you’ll know next steps. You’re meeting many of ours by providing fun, informative & useful content. Best wishes.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Well said Michael!

[@therish7169]

Love the videos Tom, but you are in a competitive space. Meaningful money has been making videos for a decade, Damo, James Shack, the old bloke sitting in his Tesla telling people to just start an Instant money-making business etc. I’m Australian and watch you guys as there isn’t much good Aussie content on this stuff. Maybe learn up on Australian Superannuation rules and the ASX and have a go at our market! 😄 I’m sure you have to be very careful with “financial advice”, maybe show some common, real world scenarios of people being better with their money?

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks, it's competitive for sure. Have to find a way to stand out I guess. Thanks for watching - I spent long enough learning the UK defined benefit pension system not sure I'm ready for Australia!

[@edsteelefox111]

Really amazed by what you've done so far Tom - always fantastic production values all round - and I'm sure this can't be the end of the journey. As the French say, 'Bonne continuation!'

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks Ed, appreciate the support.

[@raz7957]

Love your content. I had to check your subscriber numbers and was surprised at only 5k!!! For some of the best content around. Tough to keep going when you look at the numbers…… I’d dedicate 3 more months aiming for one video (maybe a little less production to save time) a week and see what happens after that.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks for the advice Raz. Appreciate you watching.

[@bewfed]

Do you have to pay tax at your marginal income tax rate or do you set up a limited company? Probably a good financial adviser is paying 45% tax which which makes incremental income from KZbin even less motivating.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Good question Brian. I have my own Ltd company.

[@bakr35]

I don't know if my comment will make any difference to your decision, obviously, it might not as this video was dated 9 months ago but just to let you know, I started watching one video about ISA and ended up watching nearly an hour enjoying every minute of the show, you are doing just great and the amount of information and stories being told in the videos are absolutely fantastic, thank you Tom for the time and effort you invested in such quality content.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate this. Made my day.

[@wasder1970]

You dare stop now. You got me investing and planning. Without your videos I will not be on my journey. I’ve changed my life and my partners future for the good forever! Let that just sink in…

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Wow Wasder! This means everything to me. Thank you thank you thank you. Keep going my friend - this is the just the start for you.

[@alansewell6439]

I enjoy your content, so a shame if you stopped. I'm no expert, but couldn't you just make shorter content, or reduce editing, raw style. Also, you will keep earning on older content right?

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Yeah old videos still rack up views so that is good. Yes, I need to find a way to speed things up.

[@crispyduck1706]

Tom just interested what editing software you are using and if you edit yourself ? Am surprised you haven’t got more subscribers - perhaps a digital marketing company could help you grown - your content is very professional and worthy of more views

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks, I edit myself using Davinci Resolve.

[@Jasepriestley]

Your content is always informative and has humour, I'm not sure why you don't have more subscribers. Please stick at it. I know nothing about social media marketing but maybe do a collab with Damo ?

[@ThatFinanceShow]

I did one, there’s an interview with him on my channel! Look out for Damo’s mug in the thumbnail!!!

[@mathewo9942]

I hope you keep going, you're enjoyable to watch and I like that you're British. Almost all of the finance content I watch is american, which is great but obviously their economy. salaries, financial tools etc are all very different and easy to misinterpret.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks Matthew, yeah I watch a fair bit of the American stuff too. I’ll be glad to fill the UK gap.

[@swphilosophy3040]

Cool! We're edging towards 1,000. Good to know there's a huge pot of cash at the end of it. In your shoes, I'd carry on. I hope you do, anyway.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

You can do it!

[@joeyfantana2724]

Seemed like there was a clear increase month on month. I'd give it another year and see if that trend continues. All about the compounding, right? ;)

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Yes compounding for sure, I've got the boulder moving it seems now can I keep it going.

[@presterjohn71]

You rarely earn much in the first couple of years.sponsorship and Patreon bring in the real money. Think of the KZbin money as the state pension bit of your income.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Yeah, I've resisted a patreon as not sure what extra value I can add over and above my videos. Would be another time committment

[@michaelr7215]

Always interesting and informative. I hope you continue

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thank you Michael

[@MJ-uk6lu]

I honestly expected 20 pounds from all this time. In my eyes you are doing great and should keep going. I think you could comfortably have around 200-300k subs, your content is good enough for that. The problem is likely that people just don't discover your channel easily enough. Perhaps improving SEO and maybe some advertising could help you.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks MJ, amazing to hear that. Appreciated. I guess even the big channels started somewhere right?

[@MJ-uk6lu]

@@ThatFinanceShow Yeah. Frankly you are doing fine. I have watched people, who uploaded videos for several years before they got monetized. You achieved that in a bit less than year. So you are doing good. In terms of profitability, it doesn't make much money now, but look at the pace it increased. That's rather decent compounding

[@stixsta6007]

You certainly get my vote to keep at it, easily consumable content with a quirk, a proper pleasure to listen to and learn from. Much respect 🙏👍

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Love this Stix, thank you.

[@PointlessCelebrity]

Love the vids! Can see where you’re coming from however maybe this is the base and things will come faster now that the foundations are laid. Would definitely consider keeping at it for the next 12 months and see where it goes. I suppose it also depends on if you’re enjoying it and getting anything else out of it, like learning about video editing or anything else that adds value to your life, almost like a low paid hobby.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Yes you’re right, I’ve laid some foundations and think it’s time to try and build on them.

[@TheMalcolms7]

Keep going bro.... I'm tight there with you. You have done even better than me and we started roughly around the same time. The satisfaction from subscribers is worth its weight in gold. You are helping many. Plus your quality of videos are really good 👍🏾

[@beatbonjon1384]

Please carry on keep going mate u will get there in time you’re videos are amazing 👍🇬🇧

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thank you so much - appreciate the support.

[@andrewwing5086]

The public are trained to be spenders, not savers. Not helped by the amount of poor information out there. If you can afford the time , cost , family time. With your enviable skills, you have a moral social obligation to continue. You've never been needed more, and you know it. You would be wasted on the few, so this platform pays pea nuts,back in the day, so did a soap box. plus you make me laugh.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks for comment! I’m soldiering on

[@andrewwing5086]

That's a relief kind regards

[@Histoscape]

Great video and you explain everything so well. I only discovered you yesterday, I'm now a subscriber! Hope you don't pack it in.

[@paulmoore120]

Keep up the good work but don’t give up your day job just yet.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Yep, think you’re right.

[@MrRainbird86]

If you enjoy doing it then keep going amd good luck

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks

[@millsy25084606]

how do i get in touch regarding financial advice?

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Hi you can drop me an email to thatfinanceshow at gmail dot com

[@Huxley350]

Big shoutout to the Huel T shirt bro

[@ThatFinanceShow]

*not sponsored

[@robkyle2008]

I agree with everyone, except the bottom one. Let your barnet go free.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Don't encourage it Robert.

[@allisone7909]

Hi Tom, I love your videos, I'm learning very useful stuff and l love your humour. Please keep going 🙏🏻 I've subscribed today ☺

[@andrewjago1766]

Just found your channel tonight, subscribed after the first video I watched. I like your style..straight forward, informative with humour too. Hopefully you continue and your channel snowballs.

[@MrMareks123]

Yeah, Keep going Tom. Keep going mate. It’s too early to make your last decision. Your vids are great, really like your honest opinion( that’s gold). In my opinion you will start “feeling”bigger returns in the next 1-1,5 years. Personally I found this channel through Kitchen extension building project search not finance advice channels etc. But I’m so happy that I found you . Your experience and knowledge is very attractive to my ears . Keep uploading mate.

[@MsAJWhite]

Hi Tom. I get a lot from watching your show and I find you very entertaining and funny! Of course, we viewers want you to carry on but for you, at 45p per hour, it may not seem worth it. However, I'm sure the knock-on effect of having a KZbin shop window may have all kinds of benefits - e.g. spreading your brand, etc, and, in my fantasy, I think you have the potential to be the next Martin Lewis (love him!) with a different angle. You are defo TV material. Keep going. (Please!)

[@jonathantaylor4776]

Always sound advice, if you need a hair cut I'm happy to pay for it!

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Would like you to do it for me.

[@jonathantaylor4776]

@@ThatFinanceShow if you want a standard ET cut let me know!

[@markeveritt3138]

Hey Tom, watched all your content and it has helped shape how Im investing, Whilst having a pension I dipped my toe into ISA word during covid to try and make my fame and fortune and looking to sack work in the next 6 months. With your dilemma I guess you are at a crossroads. One question I would ask though is 1- do you enjoy making the content and 2- if you managed to break through so you could pack in your 9-5 to concentrate on your channel would you? If its a yes, no then its more of a hobby. If its a yes, yes then you will need to see your monthly income rise to a target number you set yourself. If its a no and no then perhaps use ebay to sell your stuff ). But I hope you continue to push on , Rome wasnt built in a day. Just my penneth. Good luck with everything you do. You present in a really informative and engaging way. Ever though of teaching ) , Mark

[@James_PET]

Hi Tom, please continue on. Saying this from 100% selfish reasons, I learnt so much from your videos and love to watch them. I know they do not pay off at the moment, but you for sure deserve the one(or more) big hit that will bring millions of views and loads of subscribers. Have you considered some kind of patreon membership, I would pay for it Your work is truly amazing and thank you

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thank you so much Ivan. Not doing Patreon right now but maybe in the future - thanks for the support.

[@kitwong2608]

Carry on man, I am a high level news editor based in Hong Kong and I usually only subscribe to news channels but I subscribe you immediately after watching the UK recession video.

[@footynutguy]

I discovered your channel today and this is the second video I have watched As someone who is disabled and o. Disability benefits, I’d happily take that for a first years income. I understand it’s different for those who have money but you should keep going as your channel may eventually take off.

[@uyglsggcjg]

have you thought of consulting someone who has made it big. like iman gadzhi? they must know some secrets. your content has a lovely vibe, is nice to watch. you just need that hit video to spur things off

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Yeah I do talk to other bigger creators. You'd be amazed, massive channels still don't really know what they are doing half the time!

[@dmlfnshad8508]

@@ThatFinanceShow i think you could actually get more attention by making better video titles. include the words YOU, YOUR, HOW it's your LAST CHANCE, YOU COULD. and sensationalist titles like the DEATH of the us dollar, or COLLAPSE etc. you should also otherwise make your video titles question marks, curious titles

[@dmlfnshad8508]

@@ThatFinanceShow titles, and thumbnails. thumbnails of you standing in front of big iconic things or pictures of important looking things

[@StraightcheD]

￡40-50 a video sounds like a nice hobby tbh. It might be a better lifestyle than the typical full time 1-to-2-uploads-a-day sort which KZbin algorithm loves.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Yeah problem is even a few videos is a lot of hours! I enjoy it though.

[@paulworster3683]

i'd say stick it out some more. i first found your housing prices video by chance and was really informative. i think you need some big hitter videos to get more views. why not do a video on the state of the US housing market / finances. America is a huge audience and you'd get far more views if you covered that then the algorithm may start linking more of your content. that's what i would do. just stick a big American flag on the thumbnail with some shock title to get noticed i'd look at it this way, beyond feeding / playing the kids what else would you be doing rather than trying to make a video to earn a bit of extra cash? watching TV? fixing that shelf in the other room? i think you have a great start but you just need a break. it'll happen, get sponsors. no shame in it but the ones you like i think is the correct choice! good luck!

[@tubetoop]

Your channel has just recently appeared on my feed. So some progress is def happening :) I think your video's are very entertaining and useful, so hang in there!

[@Asewitt]

Very good production quality for such a young channel, New subscriber.

[@GAK8919]

I find your videos interesting, thought provoking and helpful. If you're doing this to purely make money, you'd have to really push more affiliate links, sponsorships and create videos consistently. If it's a little side hustle to make a few extra quid and you enjoy doing it keep going. Only you can make that decision and ultimately the gamble. I'd miss them though. 🤣

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks Greg - appreciated.

[@jonathannaylor1084]

Really liked this video man

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks Jonathan.

[@GeorgeT96]

While they do take you a long time to make, you need to be making more than 2 videos a month if you really want to see the channel + income increase to the point where you are fill time with it. Maybe re-invest the current income it brings and hire a part-time editor so you can make more videos? Just a few ideas!

[@iamfarquharson4591]

Stick with it Tom. We love you

[@ThatFinanceShow]

I love you too!

[@jb-sz2kw]

Yes, you should continue making videos ... you're clear, concise and actually say something useful with the added benefit that you don't take yourself too seriously. Keep going and good luck.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

I appreciate that!

[@Aergaia]

really surprised how low subscribers you have for such a quality channel

[@AutomotiveRush]

The timing of that first ad was perfect lol

[@ThatFinanceShow]

What was it? They usually are in the ‘right’ place

[@blazeroe8chesspatzerbarn613]

Nothing worse than people bragging off about their wealth

[@peterhaydock7836]

Stick with it...you're a talented authentic presenter...

[@timlodge8267]

You need more content.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Yep, you're 100% right.

[@ScottishJazzman]

So… with a few videos with a larger view count, I’m interested to see where you are 12 months on. Full disclosure, I discovered your channel only this year (can’t remember exactly when) and I think it’s refreshing to see another qualified advisor in the UK giving out quality content. What am I saying? I’m glad you didn’t quit!

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thank you for this, I’ll make an update on this

[@spaced270]

Not really an easy time to offer financial tips is it? The majority of people have retracted so far up their own arse they can't even access the internet. Why don't you pivot into something else, offer money saving hacks, tips, get some click bait going? Who gives a shit? Get your BHP or NOS going baby!

[@ThatFinanceShow]

The image of someone so far up their own arse they couldn't get on the internet made me spit out my tea haha!

[@johnmcnulty6760]

Keep it up Tom…it’s a while since you posted the video but from what I see what you are posting is top class , informative and entertaining… nice one 👏👏👏👏👏

[@ThatFinanceShow]

I appreciate that John, got your email too thanks, I'll be in touch.

[@balav8044]

Carry on!

[@ThatFinanceShow]

🙏

[@christopherflynn843]

From a personal point of view I hope you keep at it, I enjoy your uploads. From your point of view, do you enjoy it or is it purely about making money? Maybe is it both! If you are not enjoying what you do you know yourself what the answer is. If its about making cash you have two options stick it out or double down and make more content as the more you pump out the more people will watch and I believe you have a higher chance of getting more subs. Personally I hope you stick around but if its not making you happy or not economically viable .......

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Yeah I started with the single goal of helping people and hoped that I could monetise it further down the line. I guess I'm still on track for that.

[@christopherflynn843]

@@ThatFinanceShow Glad to hear it sir. Keep up the good work and I'm sure you will get rewarded.

[@SteveDuts]

I love the videos Tom (and the channel) you’ve probably helped so many people over that time including myself. The money is increasing over time and increasing over the summer period when most people are out. Winter the views will increase 👍🏼 stick it out Tom.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Much appreciated!

[@Lesley_Snipes]

Carry on. You on the verge of getting big.

[@TheNimbleNomad]

This sounds about right - although the real money is in the sponsored content. Which I’m sure you’re getting offered. My approach was to keep my set up cheap, iPhone 7 for almost 18 months and £7 tripod stacked on stupid self help books which I read or forgot to read. Most of the videos were shot on sunlight… I respect your views on sponsorship.. but it’s not easy to grow the business without this.. my wife would kill me on buying lights and shit with family cash pot.. so I needed to take the sponsored content. I taken a break on making content because of the burn out.. my toddler and wife almost killed me.. plus the returns were similar to yours

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Yeah, if the right sponsors come my way - no problem. I am having some interesting stuff starting to flow through now.

[@keithclunk3125]

Us subscribers don't subscribe for nothing. Plenty out there to choose from and we choose you. The subject of money and investments can be so dreary but you make it fun. All those subscribers who have yet to discover you. They're out there. They will come. Add to all that I like the way you talk. Looking forward to one day hearing you say "ginger sponge", preferably slowly. When it happens I'll clip it out and make it my ring tone. As they say in Blighty - Keep calm and carry on.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Dare I ask about the ginger sponge? (Thank you for your support as always Keith)

[@energybrown]

I've only just discovered this channel Tom but am really enjoying the content of the videos - and especially your humour! It's great you've shared how the KZbin payment structure works and I'm amazed the rewards are so low for the effort that goes into them. Personally, I believe it's good to follow our inner-compass of what feels right and trust this will deliver us to where we desire. So, if you're still enjoying making the videos, carry on doing that...and who knows...you may end up with your own TV show! Good luck whatever you decide.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thank you (and welcome to the channel). I like what youre saying, inner compass it is

[@elliot5504]

Consider your demographic and the current market. The last 8 months have been tough on most people invested in investing. Combined with a now cost of living crisis in the UK. In my personal opinion, your potential audience and their enthusiasm has significantly reduced. Where do you want to be positioned when the next cycle hits and a wave of eager viewers are seeking financial guidance and entertainment? Keep going if you enjoy it and it doesn't come at a cost of anyone else's.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Great advice this is Elliot thank you.

[@cooper8t]

I only found you from the KZbin algorithm. So keep it going, this channel may well compound

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks Daniel - I hope so. Slave to the algorithm!

[@seanwalsh168]

On the up and up! Good fun video! How about your time doing videos for T212? I love those btw. I like how you carried your personality through to them.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks Sean! Yes that opportunity came from this channel of course. If I wasn’t here, I’d have never got that.

[@Graham_Bird]

Hi Tom Recently found you via the T212 videos you made & now working my way through your Channel videos. Please keep up the excellent work, your content is entertaining to watch but more importantly seriously educational. Am learning so much from the knowledge you freely share. Your efforts & professionalism are greatly appreciated. Move over Martin Lewis, maybe one day you’ll have your own well deserved TV Show. Best wishes & thank you 👍

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Wow thanks Graham, that's made my day. I'd take over from Martin Lewis no probs 😂

[@simonwl]

Thanks for sharing such an honest update. It seems a lot of time and effort for not much reward....yet. Your videos are really well produced, so informative and certainly appreciated by me. I've learnt a lot from them. I think you will start earning more as your reputation in the personal finance KZbin space grows. However, maybe you can somehow use this channel to grow your 'day job' business. I'm sure you can tie the two together and use the channel for self promotion. Perhaps offer online personal advice and subscription based services to your current clients? Either way, see this channel as an investment; let it organically grow and don't worry about these short term 'losses'. I'm sure you are learning and growing as a result of this channel and the fact you are showing a lot of younger people (not myself as I'm an old fart!) how to invest and look after their money should be reward in itself.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks Simon, always enjoy seeing your comments pop up - you've supported me a while so thank you!

[@flymoon24]

If you persevere with the way you are currently doing your videos, I predict and in my view this is a conservitive prediction, you will have at least 100,000 subscribers within the next 2 years and will continue to rise. If you are enjoying what you are doing keep going if you can!

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thank you David - I'd love you to be right.

[@s0410550]

Your videos are well put together and this one was fascinatingly insightful (thank you). Finance channels never get the big viewing numbers but as you said the clicks are more valuable. I’ve wondered about videoing actual advice. Doesn’t have to be real clients but a video series looking at different categories of clients that viewers can relate to might be interesting (or not). Titles like ‘How the rich pay less tax than you’ might be click baity but if you get a few advisers on and give them a drink they might talk about interesting cases (without breaking gdpr rules). Podcast style videos might be less time consuming to film and edit too

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Yeah I've often thought I need to bring some scenarios I've worked on into the content - good shout. Thanks for the advice.

[@jf6882]

I thoroughly enjoy your content and really hope you don't stop, but after seeing your return on investment if you jacked it in i wouldn't blame you. But I have come up with a plan that over the summer holidays, my children will now put your videos on loop on the TV while they're at home playing. I hope this helps.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Hahahaha amazing! Poor children

[@davehenderson3247]

Interesting video, I wondered how much you guys earned. Keep going if you enjoy it👍

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks Dave

[@neilinvests]

Nice one Tom, if it’s any consolation you’ve made more than me. Keep at it, brother.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Yeah but you make all your money growing vegetables.

[@keithwhelan3021]

Tbh you wouldn’t want to be doing this for the money at the minute… but I love the videos and you’re one of the few channels that I check every week.. pls keep going I’m sure there are big things ahead

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Amazing to read this, thank you Keith.

[@dyhawk2]

I selfishly would like you to continue, but I can understand if you walked away.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thank you, reading everyones thoughts means I'll carry on!

[@playingFTSE]

We have a billion hours of watch time but still need 100 or so subs! It's so demoralising at times!

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Certainly can be. Podcast style content I guess is a whole different beast again?

[@playingFTSE]

@@ThatFinanceShow I think you're right. We've started a highlights channel with the podcast chopped into bitesize content - guess we'll compare notes on it in a year or so!

[@nickd1973]

I really, really enjoy your videos. I get entertained and I always learn something useful. I hope you do continue but I do appreciate that it’s not a great way to make your income yet. Looking at your financial KZbin peers, I think it’s only a matter of time before you have their level of subscribers.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thank you Nick - really appreciate the support.

[@ukclarkkent]

Nice inside info. I had t thought about the money side too much before. One question...do the number of likes add to your total? It doesn't sound like it as you didn't mention it.

[@ThatFinanceShow]

No likes don't really help. It's thought though that the more likes a video has it helps the algorithm push it to more people so I guess it does help in a roundabout way.

[@rabnesbit8287]

Depends really why you started the channel. If you started it mainly as a platform to air your views, advice, share your experiences and knowledge to help others, and more importantly you enjoy doing it, then the money does not matter and it's just a bonus, and you thus continue doing it. If, however, you started it mainly because of the money, then still don't give up yet, pause and take stock, think of ways you can improve it to attract more views, and give it more time. Some ventures take many years before they become quite successful!

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thanks solid advice this.

[@susanlewis1953]

Really enjoy your combination of humour and finance. Hope to still see u in the future 👍

[@ThatFinanceShow]

Thank you Susan, means a lot.