What Youtube Paid Me In 2019 With Under 10K Subscribers

[@petty2579]

It's nice to see someone this open about their financial situation with youtube. Found it particularly interesting because you are a smaller channel, meaning showing off those numbers does not reflect your whole living situation like the big channels, thus keeping that certain sense of privacy you'd expect. I remember subscribing to you during the whole Tana-con situation - it really been a while since then and I hope that growth keeps on coming your way.

[@SwellEntertainment]

Thank you!

[@timtresch4848]

real talk most people wouldn't admit their parents helped them with something.

[@shamblestheclown]

idk why people have it drilled into their heads that you shouldn't share your financial situation. i feel like it's easier to be open with how much money you make.

[@monkeymanbob]

@@shamblestheclown Norway has complete transparency on earnings. You can toodle along to their version of the tax office online and ask to someone's earnings. That person is then sent an email that you've asked to look at the their tax return.

[@1screams]

“I’m really sorry if this video is discouraging” a month later she’s almost to 45k subscribers I’m so proudd😭

[@saturnisdizzy]

its 2 days later and she has almost 51k

[@skylangley2000]

March 5th she has 51.8k subs!

[@arklados3596]

March 9th 57k

[@alanfernandez4521]

March 13th 60.4 K.

[@loveland852]

67k now, and I’m one of the new ones. She is amazing! How did I not find this before?

[@nora__]

At the time of this comment, this girl has almost tripled her subscriber count in less than a week. That’s incredible. She deserves it. Thank you, KZbin for recommending us a quality creator.

[@jackb3quick]

Quadrupled at this point

[@nora__]

Jack Luther| She is on fire 🔥 So glad she kept with it and can reap the rewards of her work.

[@the.paige.turner]

Nora Baird amen!

[@Fancichick765]

I’ve been watching her videos today and she had increased about 1k an hour!!!!!!! I think she will reach 100k very soon (less in 3 months)

[@jqkv]

Maxine Clark 89.1k at the time of watching!

[@nabilhyder]

watched the Lily Singh vid which popped up on my feed last night and if memory serves u had 7.7k subs. The algorithm god seems to be showing you favor as less than 12 hours later I am seeing 9.01k subs. Make more content, I want to see more.

[@kevind3974]

shes at 14.5k shes growing fast. that lily singh's video got her to recommended and do to her backlog and opinions people are now staying

[@adamrasmussen9939]

heh. I found it today, and shes up to 15k already.

[@TJJ117]

No kidding, I came from that video and dude, she is fantastic!!

[@TheDezzOne]

19.1k two days later, holy shit. Amazing!

[@alexfriendarts4165]

femalecenobite 300 followers in one hour!

[@catskilton1511]

Your dad sounds like a legend

[@KeavyGoesLive]

"I made $420.68" Me: Why couldn't KZbin just give you that extra penny?!?

[@0obombrezuduo048]

RIGHHHHHHHHHHTTTT.

[@lincolntylor2674]

was going to like your comment but was at 69 likes

[@maddiemcnugget1076]

I’ve never been so disappointed. So close yet so far.

[@MyMyClank]

I just discovered you because of your Lilly video and I was genuinely impressed with how you chose to critique her show by actually attending it. That's something that I haven't seen someone else on the platform do. And it immediately endeared me to you because it was clear to me that you didn't just want to make a quick video bashing Lilly because it's the popular thing to do. I subscribed because you are so down to earth and funny and just very intelligent and engaging. It's really rare to find KZbinrs like you. Glad that we're all here. Looking forward to your growth.

[@annetteh3636]

I hope she does a 2020 video like this, seeing as shes gotten pretty far in just a month 😅

[@idratherbewithmycatrightnow]

Subbed because real person with real content.

[@digitalharmony26]

Description says sub count was 6669 (nice btw) but now it’s it’s over 233K. I’m disappointed I didn’t find this channel sooner but so glad I found it, such a massive backlog for me to watch.

[@whetlarper]

It seems like most financially successful KZbinrs have been doing it a long time. 5+ years. I've heard YT favors consistent content, and I think channels will have one-off videos that the algos love (like your Janelle one) that wind up getting a ton of views, which leads to more subs, which seems to make it so the algos are more likely to love you again. I suspect if you keep going you'll have at least one video that hits a million views at some point.

[@lilerk27]

@Miss Mia Culpa yeah but your content is uhhh not good

[@idratherbewithmycatrightnow]

My channel is better. I have no videos it's the best

[@BrowinJ]

I love this! I'm a teacher and I always have students that day they want to be a youtuber. I just tell them they better learn business, but it's so nice to have real numbers to show them. It's not easy, and you have to work hard and be lucky. Found you through the Lily video and you're awesome!

[@jacuar37]

Geez dude, basically tripling your subs in no time since this. KZbin algorithm hit a good one, consider me subscribed

[@octo-pops]

This video is so satisfying now that you have over 100K subscribers and a viral video that has over 1M views And it's only been 4 months!

[@SI-FI_creations]

I legit wish more KZbinrs would look at it like this. I would love to see a KZbinr with millions of followers being like: Hey this is how much money I make, but when you start out, that doesn't exist.

[@twice_velvet]

that's info that everyone knows.

[@BrunoBritos]

Actually this video was very encouraging. I only have 48 subs and really like it. Its less pressure. But its good to know thst even monetize u dont get a lot of money so i dont have to hush. I gomna post what makes me have fun and live. Thanks for the video and huge fan since tanacon video

[@nodinitiative]

Hey...I have 43 subs. How many do you have now?

[@BrunoBritos]

@@nodinitiative 143 now

[@nodinitiative]

@@BrunoBritos awesome

[@RageBadgerGaming]

Transparency is really appreciated. Working on my own channel, definitely a hard task.

[@dancorwin9232]

"Hopefully i'll see some growth" Cut to one month later and you have ten times the subs

[@kanesn0633]

Wow! From 5k subs to over 100k in 5 months! That's growth!

[@morgued.4383]

I've been binging your videos all day and I am sad I wasn't recommended you sooner but so glad to see the huge jump in subs since the beginning of the year!

[@kryptofreak1]

Thank you for making this. I just watched your Lilly Singh video and saw this video pop up at the end. It is very encouraging to hear a content creator be open about the behind the scene of their channel. I'm starting a channel with my wife this month and it is nice to know a little more about the behind the scenes. I am subscribed now and look forward to more of your content.

[@headlikeorange3600]

I find you so refreshing! I need more non-shouty, mature, interesting, non-airbrushed people on KZbin. It's like most of KZbin is for 12 year olds. Keep doing you!

[@NatalieWestgate]

"What's my point? Do I have one?" I relate 😂 Great video! When I started youtube all my friends would ask me about earnings because my first video did weirdly well (the rest are more consistent with the tiny channel I am...thankfully, really lol!) and they'd be surprised when I'd tell them "With the earnings from that I can *maybe* buy a venti at Starbucks". Although not really because it's so far below the $100 threshold I haven't been paid lol!

[@arielpillitteri5824]

I discovered you last night and you were at 10k and this morning youre at 12k. You do a good job, youre not annoying, you speak like a grown-up and put in effort. You're going to do well here.

[@farley9255]

2 days later...22.7k subs. Shes climbing fast af

[@emmy......]

Farley 925 40k subs now!

[@jaydeo7850]

6 days later... 44.4k

[@farley9255]

@@emmy...... lol holy sh!t

[@arielpillitteri5824]

This is crazy. Ive actually never watched a youtuber grow like this.

[@mpsmith9913]

5:39 it’s a damn shame AdSense couldn’t have tossed another penny your way

[@mapleorange3415]

honestly she gives the same energy as bigger youtubers but so much better

[@ChubbaBunGames]

It is nice to see somewhat of the reality of the youtube grind. I feel like a lot of people that I have seen share their youtube income, have larger channels. Smaller channels are more the norm, so it is good to have this shown. I do see that your sub count is very much up since then though! Congrats!

[@Kennie0124]

50K in only a couple of weeks? Good deal. I hope it continues for you because you're pretty relatable.

[@RancherNikki]

You are inspiring me to do something similar with self publishing. No one wants to share numbers for fear of being judged (I get it, I really do) but it is so helpful to see how much people make and spent.

[@jasoncole739]

Alternate name for this video: "I tried growing my youtube channel so you don't have to" Congrats on your 2020 numbers clearly looking much better than what you had last year! Keep enjoying your hobby. It seems like the best channels all start out well because the creator really just enjoyed putting the work in.

[@eddiem6975]

Sounds like your Dad is a pretty cool dude!

[@nothingchannel6699]

For keeping track of fuel on my vehicles I use Fuelio app, you write when you fill up and how many miles in between and it works out $/mile

[@SwellEntertainment]

Thank you!

[@katie-st8nx]

That's the same reason I started a channel (not this one) and it means a lot for you to be so open. I'm really glad your channel is finally getting the recognition it deserves.

[@BusinessWolfRay]

Here while you are about at 80k! Just started watching your vids yesterday and I swar you were at 78, I'd say you finally got picked up by the algorithm, keep doing what you do and being awesome! Looking forward to binging more of your vids.

[@smithboy4309]

Yo, 4K in a day!

[@MikeyGaming]

Don't forget you lose a good chunk of that to taxes, but being as you're a small channel, IRS won't hound you for it.

[@SwellEntertainment]

Im meeting with my cpa next month. In California i need to declare all independent income over $600 but I shouldn’t have to pay taxes on it until it reaches $10,000. But we will see.

[@KB-ev3ug]

@@SwellEntertainment Could you please do a video on taxes? No one really talks about it, but it's so important! Thanks, Amanda!

[@jthreefingers8445]

I just found you about a week ago and I am impressed with everything you do and say. Simple, to the point and no meaness whatsoever. Good luck lady.

[@rohitvijayan5548]

2019 Amanda has no clue :p And I just love how supportive her Dad is. BTW I missed out a job interview because I ended up binge watching her videos! Thanks for that.

[@kblalack6082]

I've binge watched like 30 of your videos today and I'm legit watching all your ads all the way through because I really like your channel

[@SoAS26]

all the best girl!!! we support you! you are real and genuine.

[@milliebag]

87k subscribers 2 months later! Cant wait to see 2021's video, I'm so proud and you deserve it❤

[@wayward-saint]

Your dad seems really supportive. Good man. #dadgoals

[@TheperfectfrenchwithDylane]

You got 30k subs last week?? That's crazy! But congrats, that's awesome!

[@JWLZPLM]

It’s quite nice seeing someone being open and transparent about their revenue! When you said that you want to improve at tracking and gas, I can recommend you something: Everlance. I use it all the time for my gig jobs and it tracks your miles and how much it costs for trips.

[@SwellEntertainment]

Thank you! Ill give it a try!

[@oofx2698]

Can we talk about how you had under 10k in 2019 compared to now? Well deserved!! You’re funny and very well spoken, keep up the good work!

[@lydiacc]

And look at you now! Glad you’re getting more money now, your content’s so worth it :)

[@WeirdReadswithEmilyLouise]

You blew up! Amazing and very well deserved. I'm binge watching your videos and I'm obssessed.

[@neharoy8920]

Despite being a relatively small youtuber, the quality of your content is wonderful. I've always wanted to see a video about how much money small creators make, and you've fulfilled it :)

[@Passionfruitdiy]

This video is so relatable. I've been making videos on and off since 2012 and have gone through different fazes and deleted a lot of videos, stopped for a year and came back. I've had a "semi-viral" video series and I've only recently hit 10k subscribers. It's a fun hobby that sometime gives me funds to make stuff I like. 🤗

[@mattheww9656]

Hearing about the hard work you put in and seeing that you’re now about to break 100K subs is the opposite of discouraging. Thank you for your openness and congratulations!

[@kittyo9633]

I have been obsessively watching all your videos these last few days. I love how real and honest you are. I now making sure to watch the full adds trying to raise that profit margin.

[@TubbsCustard]

I can’t believe you only had 6,000+ subscribers in January??? You’ve grown so much in such a short time! I don’t remember when I subscribed, it was only recently, but I’m proud of you! You make really in-depth and interesting videos and I appreciate that you are willing to do the work and spend the money to get answers! I love your content and am grateful that you take the time to make it outside of your job! I can’t wait to see where you take your channel! Love you Amanda!

[@Snow-pw6vw]

it is 3 am and I've been watching your videos for....idk a few hours, and I love how you review and describe things!! I think your points are super interesting and you seem very open and honest with video related things.

[@vegtablesalad2192]

Oh how things have changed. Steamrolling towards 100k followers, and a video with over a million views. Glad to see smaller creators rising up and finding their audiences. Good luck and keep up the solid work!

[@shawnatangtang4533]

The specific way in which your dad supports you is pretty adorable

[@Mustang-xw9yn]

Keep up your hard work! Doesn’t go unnoticed by us your viewers

[@EdolasMystogan]

The video about the Lilly show created a very visible uptick in subscribers, and was also recognized by the algorithm, as it popped up on my recommended feed, and have been binging your other vids now

[@lynnkayee1015]

This is one video I'm glad I was late to see. Watching your videos always feel authentic, but seeing how much you put in and hoping for growth while simultaneously knowing you're at 65k just a couple of months later....yeah, it warms my heart a bit.

[@pepper3924]

Great to see how much your channel has blown up since the beginning of the year

[@MaddieFLevine]

Amanda! I’m watching this video for the first time ever after today’s “i quit” video and it’s is so wonderful to see how far you’ve come! I love your content and can’t wait to see what comes next! Congrats!

[@SwedePotato314]

Now on your way to 83k!! I'm so happy for and proud of you!! You deserve it more than most and I'm happy to be here and support you from around 10k subs. ❤❤❤ Edited to add that I forgot to show some love for Mr. Amanda's Dad. He seems so sweet and supportive and I just love him.

[@badlucksbargainbasementbas875]

90k subscribers! amazing growth in such a short time. . awesome work! keep up the solid content and honesty. I think that is key to growing a channel.

[@knuckleball02]

You are so adorable yet sassy and to the point..refreshing to see on youtube..well done and good luck

[@alovelyghost]

watching this nearly a year later when you're at over 160k subs is fun. hope you do this video again in january 2021!

[@DanaSawr21]

I would love to see another video like this now because of how much your channel has grown in the last 8-9months! Your views and subscribers spiked so much and honestly I’m one of the newer subscribers and I love your content!

[@marissa1126]

Looking at you with almost 80k subscribers now and I'm super interested in seeing an update! I only found you this week and have already watched wayyy too many of your videos, because I love your personality! You Rock!

[@sumojack99]

can’t wait to see how much you make this year since you’re almost at 100k subs. love to see it

[@anointed1705]

You have an awesome attitude and will succeed with KZbin

[@abhishekprashant3791]

I am so glad KZbin recommended your channel to me.

[@CF5247]

I love how real and honest you are! This is the content I love!

[@beckjane5765]

its amazing seeing this a year later after youve grown so much

[@ashyt3781]

Girl your channel blew up!!! This was posted 2 months ago and your channel grew like 700%!!!!!

[@marcuscicero5033]

Hey Warby Parker, get this creator a sponsorship deal!

[@housewhitley]

10 thousand subs? i'm watching April and you have 87 thousand. Well done.

[@stockicide]

I didn't know anyone was willing to get into their financials publicly like this. I guess I mostly have experience with people who have a patreon account and constantly get accused of 'scamming' their supporters for not doing one thing or another. It's always nice to get a behind-the-scenes look at the reality. I've been subscribed since Tanacon. Keep doing good work!

[@ZypherRAWR]

I know I’m late to the party on this video, but I really appreciate the behind the scenes look of being a creator! Thank you for the insight and your analysis (as always)

[@jauxro]

Woaaah this is so cool to see. A couple of my videos hit similar numbers to your smaller ones - I can't monetize 'em because they're _reaction_ videos but it's fascinating to see what-ifs like that.

[@Ephesians-6-12.]

It's nice to have an honest youtuber for a change. Watched the whole damn vid Amanda. Hope it helps your analytics! : )

[@Cheyne_TetraMFG]

This actually truly helps to hear, I'm looking to start up a KZbin channel and this helps a great deal in understanding how to keep it in perspective. Happy to see you blow up in a short time from just under 7000 subs to 95k now! :)

[@KriszEdvi22]

I found you randomly in my recommended videos and am so glad I did! I really enjoy your content, you deserve so much more attention than you're getting!

[@lyannastarkweather]

I found you through your first Tanacon video in 2018. I was looking through every video about that disaster and yours was definitely near the top. I guess the algorithm can be good for somethings.

[@Awestinite]

I like you. You're self aware and you speak well. You're more objective then subjective. I subscribed and I've liked all your videos so far. Keep it up!

[@MensGroomingAdvice]

I really appreciate your honesty here and I think it is so refreshing. I run a tiny channel (not even big enough to monetise) but I do it as a hobby with no expectation that it would ever replace my day job as a senior clinician in a hospital. But I am sure there is a huge amount of, likely younger, new content creators who don't realise that education and a 'normal' job is what 90%+ of KZbinrs have to focus on. Instead, they see the big names and instantly think that's achievable. Hopefully, a video like this will give them perspective and they can go in with their eyes open and manage their expectations. All that said, I hope you make bucket-loads of cash in 2020 x

[@lordkiesor22]

Thank you KZbin recommendations, you’re dope and your sarcasm is awesome.

[@elasticpepper3768]

This video wasn't discouraging to me. It's interesting to see what other people think about when making a video. As well as what they deal with financially.

[@JonathanClippinger]

i’m so happy your channel is growing!

[@TheStrGzr-zq1qq]

You will most definitely grow the way you are homie, don't even worry. The keys: -Don't get sketchy -Don't be polarizing (for the sake of views, mind you) -Be honest about what you feel, think, and say You're already like that now, which is why I say don't worry. The views and subscribers will come with time.

[@1Steins]

honestly this was inspiring! This was a great watch, one of the most honest people I've seen on youtube.

[@debbiec6253]

Wow, looking at your Social Blade, looks like you got almost 40k subscribers in less than a month! Congrats :)) I did see people plug your Lilly Singh video, so I think you're gaining a lot of traction

[@iwilitu6591]

I’m so glad i was randomly thinking of Lilly Singh and found your video about her show, i really like your content and your whole vibe

[@alexislord9972]

Love this video and the information here, please do it again at the end of the year, I would be very curious to see the differences, similarity, and growth!

[@lokesh5600]

your dads awesome. also very enlightening video! Also @5:39, so close

[@cartermacpherson7757]

excited as hell to see your end of 2020 version of this

[@TheDezzOne]

This is amazing. The KZbin analytics have suddenly stared killing it, are they finally listening to creators about something?

[@TheDezzOne]

You sneaky son of a bitch, putting long ads on the video where you reveal your cost per video. Clever girl.

[@GamingtheOtter]

I have seen you around before but your Suzy Lu won me over. Swell Entertainment (Amanda) I wish you many more videos and hope to watch more! Thank you!

[@ausieemu]

Found you after Creepshow Art mentioned you and I love how blunt you are about everything. You're also not overly negative about things you're talking about too which is nice I'm currently in a shitty family situation and can't leave because of money, so I am 100% supportive of you making more money because no one deserves to be fucked over because of situations out of their control. I hope you do well and actually can make some decent money out of this so that you don't have to always be scraping by :)

[@fortunaburke2097]

So nice to see you at almost 50k subscribers - yay you!xx

[@systeminreview8181]

Thank you for being transparent !

[@civicgsr19]

You have an awesome father for how he supports you in your YT adventures! My dad was cool like yours, but he sadly became one of those statistics of fathers who went out for Lottery tickets one night when I was younger and disappeared. UFO's ARE REAL I TELL YOU!

[@eclemente79]

As of March 5 your at 52.7K. Not bad. Really loving the channel. The Lily Singh vid brought me in but your delivery sent me down the rabbit hole. Love the opening credits with the glasses. always makes me laugh. Also now i know what Tanacon is and i wish i didn't but that's OK :D. Keep up with the great content.

[@StephanieCanada]

Here in December 2020, you have done great!