Why David Dobrik Abandoned YouTube

It's been over a year since David Dobrik has uploaded on KZbin, he stopped his merchandise brand, his perfume company and a lot of his once-vast empire. So where is he? Well, if you haven't checked his Snapchat, you'll see over 200 slides of him... everyday. This video explores how much he is making on Snapchat and explore the platform as a whole.
Special thanks to (make sure to comment thanks to these two):
‪@jtcasey‬
Craig Norris - / craignorris12
Also thanks to these amazing folks:
‪@ShervinShares‬
‪@ColtKirwan‬
‪@ChwatCity‬
‪@KellyWakasa‬
Annie Sullivan - / annalaura_art
I'm also on LinkedIn and Instagram!
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current subscribers: 4,360
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[@TejasHullur]

alright youtube - gonna be honest with you all. figuring out how to create consistently on here alongside the platform I started on (TikTok) and all the other plethora of stuff has been this merry-go-round for months now. slowly but surely, I'm figuring it out and all of your continued support means a ton. this video was actually scrapped half way through because I hated it. the original was a bunch of google meet footage, talking head, I was getting so so bored. so i decided to take a weekend off from it and just thought of wildest way to present educational topics. Almost as if I was a kid who didn't know the limitations of my own skills. hence, the random acting bits, the construction paper, and everything else! i hope you enjoyed and took something away from this video. i enjoyed making this second version and energized to continue creating more long form. hopefully see you in 2 weeks. also if you're seeing this, make sure to thank jt and craig in the comments 😀

[@respect386]

If the skits engage your creativity I think you should do it more!

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Darrennn!!!

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[@TejasHullur]

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I find it super insane that I stumple upon these videos thru recommended from creators I've never heard of, and by the time im finished I realize that they only have 1k-10k subs making this type of quality. Times have really changed, anyone with their brain in overdrive can create absurdly detailed and thought-out content. You're definitely next up bro.

[@Ammarx1]

Holy shit lol he only has 8.2K subscribers, thought he had a few hundred thousand. Loved this video.

[@JayMoncada]

@@Ammarx1 50 minutes later he has gained over 100 subs. I think if he makes another banger next month he's defo gon balloon to like 50-100k no problem. I already achieved my dream of getting at least 1 youtube playbutton on a channel I don't use anymore, but I think this dude deserves this way more than anyone else.

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[@TejasHullur]

Thats the plan ;)

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[@TejasHullur]

Aylex, thanks so much!!

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I wouldn’t be surprised if this video gets 10 million views

[@TejasHullur]

Oof, that's big praise! wouldn't be mad about it though ;)

[@gamebreakerfn]

Yeah, So we’ll done

[@feeeelz]

I would…

[@gamebreakerfn]

@@feeeelz Maybe not 10 Million but I can see It have >1 mio in 3-4 weeks 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@sh1v.]

Unfortunately it's only at 55k☹️

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Your content is ridiculously good. Can't imagine your channel won't take off.

[@mattih]

Snapchat huh? 😂 Good storytelling man

[@TejasHullur]

Matti!! thanks so much ❤️ love your stuff

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Was watching thinking you had like 500k+ subscribers!!! Keep this up bro

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The best job for working from home is definitely being a KZbinr (if you call it like that, or maybe content creator, I am not so sure...). I mean you only need some tools like Famester to get over subs and views requirement fairly easy, and you could get that in one or two weeks max. After that it's pretty easy to continue when you are already monetized. I mean it's not "easy", but you get the point.

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Just promote to little kids and it’s easy money

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[@ColtKirwan]

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The quality, production, and entertainment factor was off the charts. Being on KZbin since 2007… I was thinking to myself “why have I never seen this person?”. I didn’t look at his Subscriber count until after the video. The algorithm is great sometimes, I’m blown away lol! Keep up the great content- earned another subscriber.

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[@TejasHullur]

the legend himself

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wow, this video is incredible. the story telling, the scripting, the editing… amazing job man 🔥👊🏼 (oh and also thank you Craig ❤️)

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[@izlotus]

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[@TejasHullur]

long term games with long term people

[@ndsiIva]

i've noticed the ridiculous amount of content from david (and other content creators) and have been wondering why they've been so active when i've felt like snapchat has been dying down. this video really helped provide answers and in a super fun way !!!!! i loved watching it and i caught myself smiling at the little dramatic bits. great effort in this video and i hope you succeed much further !!! new sub :)

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One of the best educational videos I've seen before. Incredible work, I'm shocked you don't have a bigger following here. Mark my words in a month you'll be at 100k if you keep making this level of content

[@LucieBeatrix]

Tejas I love your long forum content or youtube vids like this one! I only vaguely followed Dobrik stuff and knew he dropped off but found this deep dive you created so fascinating.

[@ima2020presidentcandidate]

Amazing video and so well done with seemingly high production. Earned a sub

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This was unbelievably well made. Good job man!

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This video and storytelling is so good. Awesome work man!! Such a fun and educating watch haha

[@LocalJon]

Incredible video Tejas, definitely your best one yet. The production is crazy good.

[@floridoor]

the production quality of this video is insane for someone with 13k subscribers, i legitimately did a double take. please keep up the work! its hard to find people making content this well made anymore!!

[@max-mtg]

Facts their editing is crazy . Must take so long to put together

[@SantosChronicles]

This is one of the best videos I have seen all year! I was always curious about David these days. The graphics, skits, interviews all in one video was insane. Can’t wait to see what you come up with next. Or should we all be on Snap after this video.

[@TejasHullur]

i’m exclusively on snap after this video…

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[@co2EU]

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You are just such a beast. Vid was amazing and the editing goes crazy! Looking forward to the next one!

[@henrylam92]

Just discovered this video, I love the direction and content. From the jokes to the editing while still feeling like all very youtube. Its like you combined all my favorite youtube content creators and fused it into one. 50k followers by end of August and it will be steam roll from there

[@TejasHullur]

means a ton!’

[@gabrielgrassmayrtoo]

Tajas is simply the creator’s creator! The video is so entertaining, insightful and it still has personality. Can’t wait for your next videos 🤝

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[@trykarat]

What a video. Crazy investigative work + thoughtful storytelling + snappy editing = only something you could put together Tejas

[@TejasHullur]

Karat! thank you!

[@TheGoldenboyo]

Tight production. Phenomenal research. Great insider info. Entertaining delivery. Dang. Where did this channel come from?? Currently on 10k subs but you're going places. It's not often I sub from literally the first vid. Glad I'm one of the early adopters.

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Brooo, this Video is a bangerr!! Love the hard work, keep going! :))

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dope job with the editing, storytelling and quality of this video! instant sub

[@BrianAriyo]

Holy, what a journey. Loved the implementation of skits to paint the picture. One of your best videos Tejas. I learned so much haha

[@TejasHullur]

appreciate it tons!!

[@Wesda]

Just watched the full video and there are two things I can't believe: 1. That you only have 9.38k subs with this insanely high quality production and 2. how sick your mullet is; you would get hectic respect down under bro.

[@_avi]

fascinating insight, great video. thanks to Tejas, Craig & JT

[@brobcYT]

been watching your tiktok for a while and you've been talking about trying to switch to yt full time. congrats on your first blow up vid, hopefully many more to come.

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This video is insanely well written, filmed and produced. Well done 👏👏👏

[@armandocastrejon6960]

Bro, this video was insanely good! Thank you and to everyone involved in making this happen!

[@hannahtison]

Insane editing and quality. Waiting for you to blow up!

[@wienix11]

I just looked at your subscriber count and laughed. 6k subscribers and 18k views (at the time of this comment) This video is thoroughly entertaining from beginning to end. I hope your hard work gets rewarded for this video, you deserve way more attention

[@TejasHullur]

means a ton a ton. expressing my storytelling skills and seeing a comment like yours is all the reward I care about

[@wienix11]

​@@TejasHullur no worries man, I'm trying to get my KZbin started and I can really see the effort you've put in!

[@LarryWheels]

Excellent in depth video 10/10

[@cristianbrown70]

What are you doing in these parts

[@TejasHullur]

Larry! what an honor. Appreciate your comment and your constant education and inspiration in the fitness space. 🤙🏾