Why it is WORTH IT to start a Youtube without being MONETIZED in 2024 | my Youtube Journey

Hey there,
in this video I'm talking about my KZbin journey and why I think you should start a youtube as well! This journey is so worth it and I'm telling you all the benefits and growth I've been experiencing in these past 6 months of being on KZbin. What's holding you back from starting or staying consistent? Let's talk about it in the comments.
00:49 Developing a new Skill Set
00:59 Applying for a new Job
01:36 Tracking the Process
02:08 Discovering Yourself
02:29 Finding your USP
03:10 Connecting with Like Minded People
04:41 Skill to Success
#youtubejourney #youtubegrowth

[@stevieJaxWildlife]

I've been posting about 5 weeks now on an old channel I never used. The first 100 subs was the hardest, and took almost a month. Now I'm getting more subs. I went 4 days straight since Thursday with hardly anything, and I thought my channel was done. Then I got 118 subs today, and am sitting at 461 subs, with over 80,000 views, all in the last 5 weeks. I've been posting shorts almost every day, and I feel one day soon it will explode. I've seen it happen to others, and am trying to follow their script. Stay tuned. Nice VID, AC. I'm your 499th subscriber. You know what? I have another channel I will use to get you to the 500 mark, and make you eligible for KZbins new partner program. Keep the faith.❤❤❤

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you for sharing your encouraging story! Let’s stay consistent and see were we will be in a couple months/year from now :)

[@the5xdropout720]

Absolutely love being in this space and reading growth stories from small YTers. Keep going, I think you’re right, you might just get lift off soon!

[@MichaelBCoats]

Thanks for the encouragement. I started posting KZbin videos during the pandemic. I am a pastor, and had to do worship services from home for my church. These days I have been sharing music covers, because I am also a singer and guitarist, I am thinking about starting to share videos to tie faith with music. I am at about 50 subscribers so far. I am thankful to be in a community with people like you, so we can encourage one another. Keep up the good work, my friend!

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you! It's so important to have fun or else you won't continue being consistent because it takes a while to be seen, but I believe in you. Keep it up!!!

[@MichaelBCoats]

@@arcanecoral Thanks, that means a lot! God bless you!

[@JamesMurphyYT]

On January 1st this year, after 10 months of posting videos, I had 492 subscribers...by the 13th January, my channel hit 1000 subscribers. It took one video to change things for me. You'll never know what video is going to change it for you. Keep going, you'll get there, you just have to keep at it. Good luck!

[@biancalynn.diaries]

Reading this gives me the motivation to keep going. Thank you!!!

[@JamesMurphyYT]

@@biancalynn.diaries you can do it!

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you for sharing that story! It’s really about staying consistent and then it will be that one video that changes things.

[@RicPuzzles]

Very inspiring video, so many truths here. Thank you so much! I have a ton of subscribers and views and yet i am not monetised, im far from being monetised but the trade is absolutely undeniable and far more valuable to me. I have a full time job that pays me well and only post 2 videos per month because i love sharing my experiences with people. I have been told a video with 1k views gets a KZbinr around 10-20 dollars if that and that doesn’t cover the hours and hrs of editing and filming. As a very introverted man i find YT has been such a blessing in my life. Anyone reading this and feeling lonely or shy, should definitely try to have a channel! It has really changed my life.

[@divineonewithin]

Omg… YES WOMAN. I started probably 10 times lol, or at least tried to start 😅 now I am DONE postponing. Already uploaded a new meditation and just recorded a breathwork practice. I’m feeling REALLY hyped. Love seeing videos like yours, that remind me to keep going and I’m not alone!! I’m subscribed and I hope you’re monetized soon!!! 🫶🏼

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you for the kind words! Glad someone can relate, that helps me to keep going as well! We got this! I’ll subscribe rn :)

[@divineonewithin]

@@arcanecoral you are so welcome! Yes, definitely; your creations matter! 🤎 & that's so sweet!!! Thank you 🥺🤎

[@SamanthaRegimbal]

Love this so much!!! I’m at 97 subs and can’t wait to hit 100!!! Thanks for the inspo! ❤❤

[@arcanecoral]

Exciting!! Keep the content coming and fall in love with the process! So much to learn and grow :)

[@TheWisdom3]

I've started a faceless channel 5 weeks ago,. I know what I want to share with the world,. But I don't have the courage yet to reveal myself.. Anyhow, I wish you the best young lady! You're pleasing to the eye & easy to listen to! Don't fall any negativity and keep going! 💪🏼🙏🏼❤

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you for the kind words!! Love to find others on the same journey, good luck to you as well!!

[@Runner2Walker]

This is a really interesting talking point. I started my channel to deal with the sad state of my life at the moment. Depression with no real prospects of succeeding. Literally hit rock bottom. KZbin has given me a glimmer of hope not by making money but just posting about my day to day life. Almost like journaling and has helped take my mind off the sad things. You’ve earned a sub.

[@arcanecoral]

I appreciate your comment and your vulnerability. And I agree with the journaling part and youtube. Kinda like the method to teach something to others to learn something yourself better.

[@ArcticExploring]

I started 6 years ago this year and I thought I was really late into it, but there are so many channels started years after me that have grown really big. Content is everything, and everyone should just upload their first video and don't wait.

[@arcanecoral]

Great advice! Thank you!

[@ShaunJefferies]

Totally agree!! I waited so long before I finally uploaded my first video because I was waiting for the right moment, set up etc. but looking back, I wish I just picked up my camera and got started!

[@JonathanBlakeBryant]

It's so far been very rewarding for me and I just started my channel a couple of weeks ago. Just seeing the few likes and subscriptions I'm getting is so exciting. I'm excited to watch my channel grow. It's worth it. Like you said, you don't have to be perfect, just keep making content. And yes, I'm gaining confidence which is very nice for me as an introvert.

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you for sharing your story! I love to see others experiencing the same and gaining more confidence, being able to talk in front of a camera is def out of the comfort zone and holds a lot of growth potential, keep it up!!

[@Hasan_mahmud50]

Thank you for sharing your inspiring journey and insights into starting a KZbin channel! Your enthusiasm is contagious, and your success is truly motivating.

[@fransoto7538]

I similarly always had the idea of starting a KZbin channel. The topic of the videos evolved as I grew up, but the idea of KZbin remained there. Still I find the resistance, but I found value in just doing a "30 day challenge" talking to the camera for 5 minutes a day during this month. I'm only 5-days in but my fear and awkwardness when talking to the camera has changed from the first day. Always great to hear how it impacted other people. Best of luck in your channel :)

[@arcanecoral]

I appreciate your words, thank you! I'm still not 100% comfortable talking in front of a camera but I noticed that it's easier to me to talk to my front camera than my back camera. It's those small things that help you get more comfortable with the uncomfortable. Keep it up!

[@Improvisebydesign]

I've had my channel since 2012 but I've only really started grinding on since March this year. Its slowly growing now but I just need to be more patient when it comes to views and perfecting my craft. From 2012 till March this year I had 12 subs for many years. I really cant say that now! After really putting my head down and grinding pretty hard I've gained way more than I thought I would have. It just takes a lot of work and dedication and patience.

[@TwinMumDiary]

90%!!! Wow, that is insane. I’m very slowly growing, keeping the faith 🤞🏼✨ but it can be disheartening sometimes🤍

[@keeping.upwithkasey]

Hey mama!! I subbed 🤍

[@arcanecoral]

Yes, I feel you! It isn't easy to be a part of the 10%, but it's also not as impossible as it seems. We got this!!

[@TwinMumDiary]

@@arcanecoral definitely gal🥰👏🏼

[@justagirlnamedvllee]

I started my KZbin channel and am busy working on a video to hopefully upload next week! so exciting and daunting

[@arcanecoral]

Yes, you go girl! I'll follow :) Trust the process!!!

[@thehomeworkdad]

Great Video! Well done! Thanks for sharing and I look forward to watching you grow as I too work toward building my new channel.

[@masonVideo2023]

I like this kind of mentality, just enjoy the process, keep it up🎉

[@MarkCas89]

Heyyy Arcane! I just discovered you today! You're gonna be big! I can feel it! A year from now, I guarantee you'll be in such a propelled space! following you on your journey! As I find courage to continue mine on here! (Photography channel) Thank you for the inspiring message! :) your new follower!

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad I can help, and yess go for it!!

[@ValYOU-Pops]

2:38 is perfectly stated 👌. When we can courageously show up with our quirks and vulnerabilities, that’s when we’re inviting others to connect with is and we become the most magnetic and powerful 👏👏👏. Keep up the good work, I just started my channel 2 weeks ago documenting my adventure from the beginning- I’m excited to see where this takes me- and you! 💖

[@ImmigrantTales-BijoSebastian]

I started recently only and celebrating my 100 subs.Thanks for the great tips and inspiration❤

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you and Congrats!! It's all about creating value for the people out there and I'm sure you're going to be successful! Keep it up!

[@Tsolom]

Wonderful.

[@zzurmzp]

I think your channel will be absolute success because it has that relaxing vibe. So keep going with the good work!

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you for the kind words 🤍 appreciate it!

[@HeyJimmyVids]

Thanks for the encouragement! Keep it up!

[@arcanecoral]

Thanks for the support! Happy to connect with other small content creators

[@lornaspencer4731]

Your earrings are so cute 🦋 "done is better than perfect because perfect is never done." - idk who said this, but it's hits. I love your authenticity, imma sub cuz I'm excited to see where your channel goes. 💜 Personally the more seriously I took making videos the less I enjoyed it. As a creator in my ghost era, the best advice I can give is not to worry about niching down, share your personality and make what you love, cuz it's all about the process not any external measure of progress.

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you 🫶🏽 I feel like working with a little bit of pressure works well but I agree by putting up expectations that are too high like certain follower counts its taking the joy out of creating or you loose motivation. I'm also trying to focus more on the process and journey than the outcome of each video. Thank you for your message and I love that quote :)

[@sarawakstudio1111]

Connecting with like-minded people is important. They help us to keep going. Thanks for sharing. Keep up the good work 😊

[@arcanecoral]

Exactly and thank you!!

[@MainStreamingbr]

Glad your video reached me in Brazil. From the tone to the edit, your content is very well crafted. Simple, but not simplist. Thanks for the motivation injection. Take my subscription and honest wish on your deserved growing

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you for the kind words!! That's so cool, I actually have some friends from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@MainStreamingbr]

@@arcanecoral The land of friendship ! Sucess for you !

[@OOComfortZone]

very nice video! Thank you for sharing! It really feels validating to see other people on the same journey and ahead!

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you!

[@papabear5506]

I hope this doesn't sound rude (genuinely not trying to be) but please look at the camera lens directly. It really will help you, I'm sure! Best wishes

[@stephenharper6638]

why? he has the most beautiful eyes and is being genuine. Just take it in,

[@keerthanrrao579]

I don’t know man. It’s making me dizzy. But I want to listen to what she’s saying.

[@arcanecoral]

Didn't mean to do that on purpose 😅 I was recording with my front camera and looked at myself that's why it's a little off the camera.

[@arcanecoral]

@Itsmaaikeelevate I feel embarrassed for not seeing it during the editing 😂 I saw 3 comments saying it and was like ??? And then I saw it too 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@arcanecoral]

@Itsmaaikeelevate right! Also because I don’t look myself in the eyes when I edit 😂 I just pay attention to what I want to cut out/b rolls. But now I know for the future

[@raykusko9365]

You are doing great. You are looking face forward, so your audience is with you.

[@mundanecinema]

Great message. 🎉

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you for the support!

[@Centauryourself]

Im working on my channel, just the same as you! Stay motivated, stay true to yourself, and i look forward to more of your content! Much love ❤

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you! Let's see where this journey takes us :)

[@techpodssocial]

Awesome story - I’m on a similar journey with my tech YT channel too. So motivating to see how far we’ve come and look back at the first video

[@arcanecoral]

Exactly! Love to see other small creators, thank you!

[@kmar7586]

Thanks for the encouragement to “just start”. Your authenticity came through…

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you! Happy to help :)

[@tomdmann]

First time viewer and subscriber...I have a feeling you're going to blow up soon - great content.

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you for the encouraging words! We got this!

[@the5xdropout720]

My thought pattern is exactly the same as yours. I built another channel (Swahili SpicE) to 20k subs but in a niche that I really don't enjoy. Decided to start from scratch with this one. It's panful but currently at 6 subs 😢. Working on banking at least 30 videos on this channel before I start sharing with friends and family and on my personal social media platforms. I remember when I started doing that with my other channel, it kicked off the growth. Well done for sticking to it and encouraging the rest of us. It isn't easy, that much I know.

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you for sharing your story! I think it’s so important to do what you feel most passionate about even if that means trying to post in a niche that feels over saturated and hard to make it. I only told very few people about having a yt account bc it makes me feel less awkward thinking people that know me from work or something would judge me. It’s so easy to start comparing yourself to other accounts but it’s important to only focus on your account and growth. Some people go viral after just posting a couple videos, but there’s always a bigger story behind everything. (Some people create multiple accounts until one style or niche works) Motivating to see you start over regardless of already having 20k!! I respect you for taking that risk and being a role model!! It’s going to be worth it ❤️

[@sadianaheen7270]

I was debating with myself. I made a couple of shorts and was thinking about making more. I believe this is a skill worth developing. Thank you!

[@arcanecoral]

Yes, for sure worth it to get into video editing!! Keep it up!

[@Haleyandzuko]

I’ve had so much success on TikTok in a year (35k followers & making thousands per month from views alone) but when I repost my viral content to shorts it typically doesn’t get more than a couple thousand views. I think this was the push I needed to really get going with long form content. Keep up the good work!! I can really see this channel going BIG. 😊

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you for sharing and your kind words! I also noticed the algorithms being different on each platform but I’d say KZbin is a slower growth than TikTok but if we keep posting we’ll get the ball rolling sooner or later. 🫶🏽

[@coolcat312]

Good video. I just posted my first edited video to my channel a few days ago. Not really intending to start a channel but more just trying to put out information that I couldn't find when I was looking for it myself. Hoping to give back a bit because I've learned a lot from others who have shared over the years. I've actually got another video that I recorded a while ago and never got posted that I'm now feeling a renewed desire to finish editing and get it out there, because maybe it could help someone too. Keep it up.

[@arcanecoral]

Yes! Go for it, I think the biggest reward in life is being able to give back, whether that is through volunteering, helping a friend out or helping with the videos we upload. Thank you for your comment

[@oldsoulhomewithmelissa]

Great video!!

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you! xx!

[@AFrenchguyinEngland]

Yes, that is true. I started 2 months ago and have around 20 subscribers now but doing videos has allowed me to challenge myself and overtime the issues & fear I had with recording my voice (voice-overs. Talking head videos are the next step/stage :D). As I progress, I grow and do things better and better and faster (editing, recording, speaking more clearly etc etc). I also noticed it increased my confidence! Yes, the same way as you describe it :) For me it was the same, I was surprised how much colleagues are supportive and asking when the next video is going to be :D

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you for sharing that! That encourages me as well and I love that your colleagues are supportive! I wasn't bold enough to tell people :D

[@crimsonknight-gy9cz]

Great video love it! Let’s all grow our KZbin channels this year, we got this!

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you! And yes let's stay consistent and get it!

[@crimsonknight-gy9cz]

@@arcanecoral absolutely! :)💪🏼

[@crimsonknight-gy9cz]

@@arcanecoral have you ever tried making video game content? I think you’d be very good at making that for your channel!

[@ChrisCannonWealthVersity]

Awesome job at inspiring others to share their gifts and talents with the world! KZbin is a great way to document your thinking at a certain point in life, leave a social legacy to family and friends, and you can definitely make a lot of money and help a lot of people in the process. I have a feeling, your video is going to be responsible for someone starting, getting millions of views, and contributing much of their success, to you! Keep up the great work...👍

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you! I appreciate what you said. Being able to create and helping to motivate others makes me happy, I'm glad I made that step and I'm happy if it gets on the right peoples feed :) Have a good day!

[@pennyandtaylor]

This video is so well done! I’m learning how to talk to the camera right now too! 😅

[@arcanecoral]

Aww thank you!! I'm still learning to talk to the camera as well :) Happy to find others on the same journey!

[@pennyandtaylor]

@@arcanecoral I’ll see you at the top, Cheers! 🥂

[@arcanecoral]

@@pennyandtaylor yess let’s trust the process 🫶🏽

[@phenbao]

I liked the video. Keep it up.

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you!

[@EricMoore790]

I always loved KZbin and I want to make a channel. I did the buying equipment procrastination thing too.

[@arcanecoral]

So easy to get stuck there. I believe in you!

[@joshuachris3194]

Cool.

[@arcanecoral]

thanks

[@jumgandi15]

Liked and commented for the Algorithm to spread this video.

[@arcanecoral]

Thank you for the support!!

[@Ainoyin19]

👍

[@JohnHirstUK]

Might I suggest that you look into the camera, rather than what I presume is the monitor showing you. A super simple thing, but makes all the difference.

[@9slimeto]

keep grinding and you’ll get monetized soon 🖤

[@arcanecoral]

🥹🤍🤞🏽 hopefully, let’s seee

[@arcanecoral]

U remember the time I uploaded for the very first time 2 years ago or so and you saw it and I deleted it? 😭

[@arcanecoral]

Came a long way

[@classenalex]

I wanted too start for so long. But I do not know with what to start, I got very different topics I want to talk about and I do not know if I should do it on one channel?

[@arcanecoral]

Maybe you can find a way to combine different topics? I also didn't want to pick a niche because I'm interested in multiple things but I noticed that most of my interests are in the personal development niche "Living a healthier life, changing habits, changing your life, improving your finances" etc. I also like plants or concerts but I'm trying to have all my videos be around my main topic and that is personal development. In the beginning you can def try out different kinds of topics and see which one works best for you. I also love traveling and used it for a video to talk about personal growth going on solo trips. So I'm pretty sure you're also able to maybe connect multiple interests into one main topic.

[@ThatOtherAkshat]

Aight, this is the moment. Taking the plunge and gonna start making what I've only been dreaming about. Whats the worst that could happen?

[@arcanecoral]

Exactly! Nothing to loose but everything to gain!

[@pauls3075]

@@arcanecoral Yes girls it only takes one rich guy to see you and wife you up then you are set for life. Keep going until you get there.

[@SyedMuazKakakhel]

which phone did you record this on?

[@arcanecoral]

iPhone 14 Pro

[@ziilima]

I am trying to understand why I can download your videos

[@arcanecoral]

oh really? Lol I have no clue

[@florabee9283]

I'm obeying the algorithm to help my soon future AI Karma if that's a thing, so you're over halfway there and I sorta helped by subscribing and babbling in comments maybe!?

[@arcanecoral]

I appreciate it, thank you!

[@earlworth]

RIP headphone users from that intro..

[@arcanecoral]

😭 I'm sorry, I should've lowered it down more

[@dz4265]

Pretty lady

[@SteveSacramento]

762

[@arcanecoral]

I was just about to ask what that number stands for until I realized that’s my subscriber count. Can’t believe I gained that many subscribers since posting that video. Hope it encourages you to keep going as well!! :)

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

Look at your lense 😉

[@arcanecoral]

I recorded it through my front camera and looked at myself so it's a little off the camera. 😅

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

@@arcanecoral yeah I guessed that 😝

[@Mandalas180]

Hoping someone would notice my content 🥺

[@arcanecoral]

The beginning is always hard and frustrating knowing you but a lot of work into something that seems to stay unnoticed but keep posting and making small adjustments in titles, tags and thumbnails and I'm sure the followers are going to come!

[@arcanecoral]

It takes a while for the algorithm to understand who your audience is and who to recommend your videos to, so don't let it discourage you!

[@uytin99]

KZbin is rigged. My friend is making clickbait and "reupload" content for abt 2 months and he alr make 100 USD yesterday. And he doesn't even put effort to make his original content 🤣🤣

[@arcanecoral]

Theres def different ways to approach it. But I don't think that method is going to work long term/doesn't have as much growth potential.

[@RunCircusRun]

No new channel is monetized, your title makes no sense.

[@arcanecoral]

I'm trying to say that it is worth it to start a youtube even if you are not monetized yet. A lot of times people think you need to earn money on youtube so it "pays off" because most people never make it past the monetization a lot of people never make an account or give up too soon. I'm trying to explain from my 6 months experience of being on KZbin that I see improvements in my life and benefits through my KZbin Account so I can motivate others to get started because you have nothing to loose. Hope that makes sense!

[@datisalaee4693]

@yokarra Exactly! Made sense to me too!

[@keerthanrrao579]

Your eyes looking away from the cam is dizzying.

[@sojibrajiiii]

Hi Dear, U need a professional KZbin thumbnail designer? Let me know please Thanks

[@beforeau]

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