Why Twitch Streaming Will NEVER Be A Full Time Career

Streaming is a dream job without a doubt, wake up at whatever time you want, you go live to an audience who loves you, you play games, tell jokes, make music or art, chat, and then get paid to do it, some people go on to get paid literally hundreds of thousands of dollars, and a small percentage even get millions…
But the majority of streamers will never earn enough to reach the $100 payout, that is a fact, and those that do earn a liveable wage from streaming… often stop enjoying streaming because of that wage… this is why Twitch Streaming Will NEVER Be A Full Time Career.
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How To Grow On Twitch?
If you want to grow your Twitch stream, it is important to be critical. Being critical isn’t a bad thing, people say, “Oh don’t be so critical of yourself!”.
But there are a lot of things you can control and improve, such as your visuals, audio, and most importantly your content that you’re creating. Watch back your VoD and be honest with yourself, is it up to scratch. Does your mic sound good? Are you engaging? Is it easy to watch and enjoy or is there something that is off-putting? Be honest, push yourself to grow, and become a better entertainer!
Because at the end of the day, the only way you are going to grow your stream is by growing yourself and being critical in a positive way.
🕘Timestamps:
0:00 Why Streaming Is The Dream Job!
1:27 Where To Get The Best Animated Twitch Overlays!
2:10 How Streaming Is The MOST Intensive Form Of Content!
3:33 How The MAJORITY Of Streamers NEVER Earn Money
4:55 Why Streaming Is An INCREDIBLY UNSTABLE Career
7:30 How You Can SUCCESSFULLY And Safely Stream
9:45 How To Make Revenue And Streaming Sustainable!
11:28 The Single Tip EVERY Streamer Needs To Hear
What Bitrate And Settings Should I Use For Streaming?
The easiest way to understand bitrate is by calling what it actually is, your upload speed to the Twitch servers.
Now you’ll need a higher bitrate depending on how high quality you want your stream to be, this means 1080p 60 frames per second will need a bitrate of 6000, which roughly equals 6megabits upload speed on your end being taken up
By lowering your resolution and framerate, you can make it a lot easier to stream, for example, if you set your base canvas size to 1920x1080, but change your output to 1280x720 otherwise known as 720p you drop down to only needing a bitrate of 4500 or 4.5megabits.
If you still want 1080, you can even just lower your framerate from 60fps to 30fps and then adjust to 4500bitrate.
For more information visit this Bitrate graph: stream.twitch.tv/
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[@StreamScheme]

Streaming is a dream job without a doubt, some people go on to get paid literally hundreds of thousands of dollars, and a small percentage even get millions…But the majority of streamers will never earn enough to reach the $100 payout, that is a fact. Have you earned your payout yet? 🕘Timestamps: 0:00 Why Streaming Is The Dream Job! 1:27 Where To Get The Best Animated Twitch Overlays! 2:10 How Streaming Is The MOST Intensive Form Of Content! 3:33 How The MAJORITY Of Streamers NEVER Earn Money 4:55 Why Streaming Is An INCREDIBLY UNSTABLE Career 7:30 How You Can SUCCESSFULLY And Safely Stream 9:45 How To Make Revenue And Streaming Sustainable! 11:28 The Single Tip EVERY Streamer Needs To Hear

[@Cannonfodder619]

I recently became affiliate with my twitch channel and I still have yet to make any money, but I am not streaming for the money, I am streaming for the community that I am creating.

[@SmallKyler]

I'm I'm, I'm in I'm .. I'm

[@blackyis]

It's hard to hear for people because coming up with ideas, scripting, editing, it's all work, like actual work. People like the idea of streaming because they feel like it takes little to no planning or effort, no work. Which is probably why only 30% ever make the cap and less turn it into a career. Good vid Eljay. Good to see something has come out of the struggle that has been the NBN lately. Hopefully it's on the mend.

[@StreamScheme]

Streaming does have a very easy barrier for entry absolutely, very hard to shift that over for a Full-time career, but a lot of people seem to want this to be their job so I am hoping to give a more honest look on the process it takes to get there! Should know about the issues tomorrow morning, fingers crossed we are back and solid! #earlygang

[@ohhello9957]

I just recently started streaming and I will admit I'm guilty of that very thought process before I started taking it seriously. Planning around a schedule, making sure your set up for hours long streams, hell just even being attentive to chat while focusing on a game gets a bit taxing after a few hours. Super rewarding though, just one thing I've realized

[@cjmaverick_]

I’d love to stream while making a little extra income at best but never lean on it as full time work with relying on it as a primary source of income. That would add an insurmountable amount of pressure that would take the magic, fun and relaxation elements away from it. I’ve been fortunate to have received 3 payouts since I became affiliate early last year but there came a point in which I stopped streaming for a couple of months and I lost the little traction I had going for me. It just goes to show you how volatile this whole thing is. Now when I go live, I’m back to 1-2 viewers. It’s sad but that’s the name of the game. Additionally, time and energy definitely plays a tremendous role in streaming. I work from home, a 6-3pm job which you’d think would give me ample time to stream in the later afternoon through the evening - guess what though? By the time I’m off work, I’m sleepy/tired or my eyes are wanting to rest from staring at computer screens for 8 hours. Then I gotta look/make dinner for myself. By the time I feel remotely rejuvenated to stream, it’s already 7 or 8pm and by then, it’s far too late as I have to be up at 5:30am for work the next day, so I like to be in bed by 10:30, latest. Theoretically, I could stream for an hour or two but I typically aim to stream at least 3 hours when I do; anything else just feels too short. It’s amazing and almost scary how much time, money and energy goes into it all. I don’t want to think about how much $ I’ve spent to refine my streaming set up and to be Frank it hasn’t paid off at all yet I don’t have any regrets. I personally think that no one should actively pursue streaming as a full time gig. Go into it with the objective of having fun and if you get lucky, all the power to you and wish you the best! Anyway, this is a great and extremely accurate video in regards to the challenges of not only full time streaming but just streaming in general. It resonated with me so much. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@olethankfulsjuju]

very well said. I can relate and the thing is , what you said is just the realism of how it is for most of us. I love streaming on my days off as a hobby. I find it fun when a few people trickle in. I dont know if I would want to do it full time. I defiantly wouldn't mind maintaining a part time job and part time streamer. But the sustainability defiantly is worrisome. Its the same reason why I will never work in the service industry. I don't want to depend on others generosity for my wages. Being a full time entertainer would be awesome. If i won the lottery I defiantly know what I would be doing lol

[@MrStoneIV_]

Great video! Live streaming is currently just an excuse for me to play a game for an hour each day, but it is always nice to see people who are making it work full time and how they do it.

[@CozyGamerKat]

I'm so glad someone finally put this into words! Right now, streaming is my main source of income which scares me a LOT to be honest. Because like you said, that pressure to never take holiday or a sick day gets real when missing one day means I can't pay my bills. I'm trying really hard to diversify and not sink too much of my time into Twitch, as I just know how unreliable this income will be, even if it's good right now

[@StreamScheme]

Yep, every streamer I know is dealing with the same issues ... except for those who have a secondary income such as KZbin, it is brutal!

[@twopintzVT]

Kat, nice to see you on here (I catch your streams when I can, sorry I don't catch them more) I'll be honest though, you seem like you're doing well and that you'll go far! Keep up the good work you are doing!

[@CozyGamerKat]

@@twopintzVT Omygosh hi friend! That’s very nice to hear ❤️ Definitely want to make sure I keep diversifying though, streaming is just so fickle!

[@Psychoooo]

I have 500-700 viewers when I stream. I went on vacation for 2 weeks making more content on yt. I only have 50k subs on yt and I only make like 300-500$ each month from yt. My Twitch salary literally halfed this month so its a huge hit... making yt income is insanely hard in gaming since the RPM is so bad. I think I definitely need to look for some sponsors to offset the risk but I totally agree with this video... content creation is insanely hard and time consuming, frustrating and you need to be insanely stable with your mental health to not give up.

[@DaveCeeRocker]

ive watched so many of your vids and hands down this is probably the most important one. not only does it give a reality check, but you also give plenty of help to make it as a full time streamer. Its not impossible at all, but its about the diversification. thanks for this. one to save.

[@kgcat]

You are completely correct. Some people don't even talk while they're streaming so... I think anxiety is a huge factor for people. Which I can 100% relate to but, some people need to get more comfortable before they will consider stuff like youtube. Just start making videos talking without actually uploading them, eventually you will get better at talking to yourself & will want to upload one

[@jstefa2]

i made 46 short videos just unwrapping kinder eggs. 2 minute shorts. and those saved my life. i have 0 stage fright because of them. this is very very good advice.

[@joshuawiggins3891]

So true i tell smaller streamers who are just starting out this all the time you have to talk have fun and interact with your veiwers no one wants to watch some one just saliently just sit playing with there mouth hanging open lol

[@jstefa2]

@@arandomgirl98 do it... today! DEWWWW IIITTT!

[@Artbug]

The best advice I'm working by right now is to choose 3 platforms and focus on creating content for them. Right now that's Twitch, Insta, and KZbin for me. If I get pulled to create content or get lost on another site, I ask myself if I've created for and spent enough time on my main 3 before changing focus

[@StreamScheme]

I like this a lot actually.

[@Eeowna]

I feel the 'you can't get ahead of your work'! No matter how much prep or how much work I do the week before, I am somehow behind on EVERYTHING 😂

[@StreamScheme]

And it don't stop coming and it won't stop coming...

[@CodyHollis21]

Fantastic work as always and the tone is what it needed to be here! I can speak as someone who “fell” when I pushed live less. Fortunate to have a great career and I stream more in the hobby sense but put a lot in. Built a community Im very proud of. Dec-Mar I was live constantly. Holding over 500 twitch subs which is a great number! However, going from 6 days to 4 days a week due to career travel and wanting to improve personal health. While we still have a great community those subs have dropped around 240 (still an amazing feat!) - If you’re considering this full time or as the primary source you HAVE to be in more places then just a live stream. Always appreciate this content and insight because often times people are afraid to say these things. And you always make it actionable. Never doubt your work sir, great as always!

[@2playermode4ever]

Really appreciate what you said at the end. Great perspective.

[@macapsu]

100% agree with this and needs to be talked about much more! Thanks bro.

[@FunkehMelon]

Great video! I've been trying to find a way to tell two of my friends who stream that, while I'm supportive and want them to succeed, it's unlikely that streaming by itself is going to sustain them especially in the beginning of their career and especially if they have no other facet of reaching audiences.

[@StreamScheme]

It can be pretty damn brutal out there! I guess I just wanted to make a video that gave some perspective to the issues, I think there will always be outliers but I try to remind myself I'm probably the rule and not the exception! Good luck to your friends as well! And hope the video helps! :) #earlygang

[@Crupp250k]

Wonderful video man. Thanks for always being real and providing ACTUAL helpful information. Streaming is the most fun but i want sustainability as well as enjoyment and sometimes you gotta hear the hard news that there’s more to it than just hitting go live.

[@starmansuper7514]

This is great advice, and you've been a huge help to me as I get started on Twitch. I'm at the very beginning of my journey and still working on editing my first KZbin video, and I have no delusions of quitting my day job tomorrow, next month or even two years from now, but I love what I do and I appreciate all your advice!

[@Lei1911]

thanks you brother, im always looking for ways to not only uplift my stream to better heights but also how to get the most out of it, i will do my best to diversify, ty for speaking the truth even if its harsh.

[@PeaceWarrior187]

Thank you for telling the truth. I always appreciate your videos. ✌🏻 Keep being awesome man

[@EscapeR3ality]

This is has been my biggest hurdle, which is diversifying. It's definitely volatile, my first month streaming I started gaining traction. Then military duties and family issues, boom I'm off for a month. I myself have alot of learning to do. Between segmenting out my streams for good quality shorts and clips, and planning ahead on certain topics, there's alot of front work before clicking that go live button. You have helped me out tremendously though, and us new and small streamers cannot thank you enough.

[@EscapeR3ality]

@@DrewskiGames24 thank you for your support. I was giving my thoughts into it though.

[@YohsKirin]

Thanks for the video, and I watch a lot of what you upload because I find them so helpful! I've been on hiatus on Twitch since the end of last year not only because I haven't been very successful in growing my Twitch audience (discovery issue), but also because I realized that despite streaming for 2 1/2 years at the time, I had nothing to show for it. All my VOD's expire after a couple of weeks. I started making KZbin videos because knowing that any video I make is available to find and watch forever makes me feel a lot more comfortable that my content can reach larger audiences one day. I still would like to livestream (I miss it a lot) but I'm focusing on videos for now because it's seemingly impossible to grow from zero on Twitch alone these days. I'm slowly growing more comfortable with the concept of being on multiple platforms in the future instead of just one. Thanks again for the videos and advice!

[@ihrtcawfee]

Thank you for your honesty and for sharing your experiences!

[@Peebsious]

The intensity of the video was important to drive home the points you needed people to understand. As always it was helpful, insightful, and motivating. Thanks Eljay!

[@tarttizzle]

Great info once again! Love the way you use your clips and stuff too, has such a good flow to it. Like it is informative, but still really entertaining. But be careful, you might be inspiring a future competitor 😉

[@Doctor__Wiki]

Excellent. Thank you!

[@davidbloomster9114]

Absolutely amazing video this is so true. Thankyou for the advice🙏🏼🙇🏻‍♂️

[@Beamer2ez]

ty Jay, solid advice, changed my thoughts about it

[@DahDaveman]

Awesome advice and so true!!! I had to take a week off from my stream schedule and since then my avg view count hasn't recovered! I had already started accounts on other platforms to try and push out content but as that's all in its infancy too it's still building. But this here, what you said in the video. It NEEDS to be received and acted upon by streamers at large!

[@amandahaga]

Love your tips!!

[@oraboxgaming]

Love the video but yeah i agree as I've had a couple of pay-outs now but they're like 5/6 months apart so kind of moved my focus to KZbin and focusing on growing that as my main channel

[@PappaThiccccoms]

This honestly was a super helpful video! To prove your point, I have never been apart of any of your livestreams and I solely found your content through KZbin. After watching your KZbin and noticed you stream as well, I then began watching your streams. Diversifying is such a huge thing for us creators to do as we don't have a fixed income, so some days could be really good or really bad. The biggest thing I have now realized while pursuing my passion in content creation is that this isn't a 9-5 job and never will be. Meaning you can "work" for 4 hours streaming but spend the next 14+ hours editing content for other platforms. I think the biggest "objection" most people have to diversifying is the need to put more energy in making additional content beyond pressing the live button. Keep doing what your doing friend as you are helping a ton of people in this field and people wanting to be in this field. Sending positive vibes your way!

[@JonnyConkle]

I agree with you whole heartedly. Thank you for the video brudah keep up the vids.

[@StreamScheme]

I appreciate that Thanks for the kind comment mate! #earlygang

[@jamiedoesthings]

I've been watching all your videos back lately and always look forward to the new notification :D I've bookmarked this for tomorrow as it's late, but I can't wait to watch and discuss. I've had a few payouts, but Twitch isn't even on the same level as a part time job for me yet. Then again, I haven't yet focused as much time and effort into it as I would for a part time job, so I'm not surprised or disappointed about that. It's great to get a little something back even while it's still a hobby.

[@jamiedoesthings]

oh, while I'm here - in case this helps anyone who sees this, you can now credit artists with emote attribution, and other channel artists with the artist role/badge!

[@Vertgito]

This video explains the reasoning behind the topic of the video perfectly. A LOT of people need to hear this to save themselves stress and somewhat of a heartbreak from disappointment. You put it in perspective so well and I can vouch from my own experience... I started streaming at the start of this year and reached affiliate in the FIRST month but shortly after hitting that milestone, the pressure of me trying to keep "grinding" to grow on the platform and eventually get my first pay out, the passion and fun I use to have just slowly started to leave me... it's true that when something becomes more of a need and or job rather than a hobby it can and more than likely take a toll on you and or cause you to burn out or lose interest... You have to have fun and all things shouldn't turn into a career, that's just my opinion... 10 out of 10 video my guy!

[@nyxnymphaea]

Honestly Stream Scheme videos have been so helpful. Thanks for all the info!

[@diana0205xd]

This is the best channel for streaming beginners, I learn a lot with your videos! Thank you so much!

[@sanroktheblade5830]

I really appreciate this video. It's important to diversify in order to grow an audience. And without branching out to other forms of social media it'll be all the harder to grow. I'm currently learning this the hard way due to being lazy, but this video really served as a wake-up call. I can't grow as a content creator if I don't put in the effort.

[@SpaceTomato]

I started my KZbin channel around the same time you did and I didn't start streaming until I felt I had to a year later. If I wanted to be a streamer in a different life I would 100% suggest that as the way to go if you had to pick one. It's allowed me to gain ~250 with great momentum on KZbin as well. Completely agree with you, no idea why this advice has been so hard to share effectively.

[@twopintzVT]

NGL - skipped straight to the end after the intro, because it was about what I expected to hear you say! An important share Eljay, thanks for sharing it. I think there are many many streamers that need to hear it. Because I think they get into it believing that there will be instant success when actually INSTANT success is often down in some way to luck. I'll come back and give the whole thing a watch when I get a mo. Yer a good lad.

[@RebeccaEmcee]

I don't think you were too harsh. This definitely IS the reality of livestreaming. I find the huge majority of people simply refuse to do anything else other than streaming. Even as a small content creator/streamer, I've been asked for advice from others and I've said to at least consider other streaming platforms and to create other content, and they just say no. Instead, they go live for hours and hours per day and get really worried even if they go on vacation for a week. Meanwhile, I'm creating content and streaming on KZbin and I don't even worry about it if I can't stream. Hopefully people take your advice soon--they are holding themselves back!

[@AceTrainerRoan]

This was a great video I was doing streaming part time to use as getting thru a back log of games this made me realize playing games wouldn't be fun if I had to worry about this stuff

[@joshuawiggins3891]

Idk I love streaming and Id say Im doing great on growth bud but love you videos keep up the great work , I recommend starting out with time off built in and from the start that way its not a new thing for you members and veiwers and get Discord and Twitter and he is right get youtube going and have fun and be happy no one wants to watch someone complaining. keep up the great work bro ya legend and as always take care of eachother and always show that mad love

[@Cannonfodder619]

I agree with your point about diversifying. I am a small time streamer and a KZbinr as well as a Podcaster. I still work a full time job, but my main enjoyment comes from streaming and the community that I am creating.

[@thelostnavigator2515]

Information in this video was straight truth man. I prefer raw information over packaged misleading content. Keep up the awesome work!

[@sawyercustom]

Being a content creator it's definitely best to spread out and hit as much as possible to get out there. I fully agree use streaming as a secondary way to build other avenues of income.

[@OnlyTrails]

Reality check: attained. I've been stressing religiously about going on holiday/not going out with friends because I have to stream. Trying to diversify/focus more on KZbin's sutainable growth is the only thing that's been working, but I'm not there yet at all

[@StreamScheme]

It’s rough out there mate, it’s stressful and brutal. But I hope you’re doing well, and pushing through mate!

[@WaywardPython]

Thanks, Eljay, I think you got the balance right. People need to hear hard truths. The upside of all this is that making long or short form videos can be just as much fun as livestreaming - and the big advantage is you can spend time getting them just right, whereas if you make a blunder on Twitch the moment has gone.

[@RyeToast]

Great vid! Stuff here needed to be said (although some folks definitely don't wanna hear it). A good reminder to not slack on my KZbin channel

[@StreamScheme]

Hope it helps, Rye :) #earlygang

[@plasticlounge]

Literally the reason why we started our podcast. The burnout on streaming was real and started to hate going live. Had to step back a little and focus content somewhere else in order to fall back in love. Thanks for talking about this.

[@statisew]

helpful as always!

[@lmoria]

This was somehow discouraging to me while I only saw the title but having watched the video now I understand and feel the same way, thanks will keep it in mind your tips helped me reach 50 followers and actually encouraged me to work harder!

[@JJSEvolution]

Really appreciate your honesty here! I've been streaming for about 4 months now and I couldn't agree more with what you just said! Not gonna lie when I first started out I was thinking maybe by the end of this year I'll earn a few grand and then next year when I get big do this full time.....what a joke that was I told myself I had no idea how hard of a grind streaming really is lol. Now that I've been brought back down to earth I've realized it is just a fun hobby for myself and if I can make some money in the process sweet, I still try to put up short video content every week to gain traction and such, but I don't plan on ever having this replace my full time job to support my family

[@HoneyDucky]

Such good advice! Watching these videos has motivated me to diversify my content so much more! 🤗

[@StreamScheme]

Ducky! Hope you’re smashing it :)

[@straybubble125]

I actually just switched over from twitch to KZbin for streaming. Still love the content tho, all the advice is super helpful! Keep up the great work!

[@ChaseBeyond]

Eljayem, thank you for the vid! I appreciate you being REAL. A couple questions, 1. Any advice for daily sub goals? (like a daily 5 or whatnot) I have great milestone sub goals with special reward streams etc. that do well but what about daily goals in between those big ones? Any advice or vids on daily goals? 2. What is that 3D Jump Knight looking game? I can’t find it but it looks like a good time 😆 Thanks!

[@xanderome]

This video really puts it in perspective. I’m insanely grateful for the payouts I got after seeing those stats.

[@apix-media]

Yea momentum is huge. It's a balance of oversaturating yourself on stream, and avoiding loosing momentum.

[@CarlDamn]

Great vid again. 👍🏼

[@StreamScheme]

Glad you enjoyed it :) #earlygang

[@WhyDoWePlay]

Just as a heads up for your internet struggle. I remember somewhere you mentioned you were in Australia. I would suggest testing out Starlink. Its a bit of an upfront cost, but from reviews, including those in the middle of the bush, they get much faster speeds, with no dropouts, may be worth considering.

[@casualsenpaitv]

Great video!

[@raskalgaming6967]

Your videos have been extremely helpful, I am learning alot of things that I had no idea even went into streaming. It can be overwhelming at times, but learning and growing from it is fun... I'm just a super small furry V-Tuber on twitch with almost 60 followers, and I have a TikTok and KZbin channel as well, but I am hoping one day, with your tips and tricks that I can make this into something to be proud of! Thanks again!!

[@Metaldad87]

Ive been fortunate enough to reach payout twice since I got affiliate in october of 2021. Its been pretty cool to see not just with my channel but other channels I watch on twitch, how generous people can be. But that being said I totally agree with everything in this video. Since I reached my last payout which was january or february I believe things have just really slowed down in general for my channel, I didnt hit payout for march- now. I think what happens is you get affiliate possibly in cooperation with other streamers like I did and everyone is so happy when you hit that milestone that they sub and give bits and all that but then the "new toy" feeling kinda wears off and things slow down. At least thats how its seemed to work in my journey so far and I am still a very small streamer/content creator.

[@tmac1827]

Love the videos! Learned a lot from your videos as well! But I have question what is the editing tool do you use for your clips? I’ve seen it is couple of your videos but can’t find the program you use. Thanks again!

[@NovaFlash_]

Awesome video 👏👏

[@swoljoe]

Actually had an interview today with another full-time streamer today and we spoke about how we rely heavily on sponsorships and organizations partnerships because Twitch Payouts quite simply isn't a sustainable and reliable income

[@autisticgriffzorer9526]

Awesome video 👍 stream scheme sure wish I could do streaming as a job but I'm not sure if I can handle it you got any tips so I don't overdue it or overwhelm myself

[@GhostGirlBlues]

i think this is good advice, but every streamer i know is saying "i can't make videos for youtube or tiktok". no one seems to have the time, energy, or even ideas on what to make in the first place. personally, i try to make stuff out of vods, but nothing much has ever come of it

[@StreamScheme]

It's just much harder, Streamer has an incredibly low entry barrier, you can just go live. KZbin is MUCH harder but when done right pays off much better. It's tough to find your feet, but its worth it.

[@JRS_Shorts0]

Thanks so much for helping me grow

[@thumbtacos4307]

Streamers need to know that it’s possible to make a reasonable income only streaming part time. You don’t have to kill yourself for it. As always another great video!

[@ingametimeshow]

The biggest and best advice you gave me was to diversify. I really do not like KZbin and TikTok, BUT I got a few viewers from these plattforms which helped immensly to grow from 0 Viewers. Do not stop giving this advice. It is really important

[@Large_Infant]

A great video that streamers need to see! I’m trying to slowly build my channel where I can earn enough from content to take 1/2 days off a week to produce content and supplement that with 4/3 days a week work for an earlier retirement (I’m 42). I’ve done the numbers and it’s an easily achievable goal. So there is a middle ground if you want. You just need to be realistic about your goals and your financial situation

[@Hyacsho]

Finally, people are saying it. Great video as always, and keep on with the hard honesty and truth. I know a lot of streamers that need this video.

[@_DEKHO]

Hi Eljay. Nice to see that you are well.

[@StreamScheme]

I am, Dekk :) Thanks for supporting!

[@_DEKHO]

@@StreamScheme I got you ^.6

[@GhoulPB]

All amazing points but I also can't stress enough. Know your Country/province etc taxes! Tax credits you can claim and file them properly! Its super important to keep track of things, even the replacement computer mouse you bought!

[@Short2Fuse]

I always feel scared of the drop-off of streams if I wanna go on a week vacation for mental health. Cause the fear of coming back to no one is sometimes more terrifying 😭

[@StreamScheme]

It’s rough out there!

[@MOUNTAINRAINMANE]

i think im up to my 5th pay out since 2021. I was so excited to stream full time, now i just craze a good game to myself that i dont have to stream. but also stream 3 days a week. i love having the sense of community and being supported but i really couldnt stream as a full time job, i feel like no matter what job i do it is certain that i will hate it because im forced to do it to get money to live.

[@StreamScheme]

That is a similar logic to a lot of Creators honestly, it is hard to separate that money focus until you get much bigger. Hope you find a nice balance and can enjoy what you do though! Whatever it ends up being! :) #earlygang

[@davescave7267]

I have noticed the longer some people seem to be doing it the more advertisements they add to their streams as well as merchandise sales. All goes together I imagine. Doing it for fun and because you like it should be number one, kind of like teaching. The earnings typically wont be what you really want or deserve.

[@apix-media]

I bought a preowned car with streaming... I wanna see everyone succeed. Fun is in the heart of hearts when it comes to streaming.

[@Hulk007]

Thank you

[@Pop_Shepski]

I was averaging 90+ subs a month for the longest time and then my son was born this week so now I have to take a month break from streaming. The community is amazing though and will be excited to see me back a new man!

[@aneverdayhobbiest2837]

Have you done a video on how to diversify?

[@notreal6032]

Too many people romanticize the idea of being a "streamer" when in reality a streaming based hustle is inferior to a vod based hustle!

[@Frggy-bo4yo]

I've been at it for 1 week. it took about 4 days to get a semi basic stream operation going with appropriate start/break/stop visuals. managing overlays, setting up bots and commands. I'm playing game off stream to get recording to cut up into clips for tiktok in an attempt to draw in an audience. one morning it's gather video, the next its editing. after that i'll go live and speak to no one. by being consistent and running my mouth dry i've reached 27 followers on my 6th day totaling near 20 hours of streaming. There is still a ton of work that has to go into setting up my stream and yes, my sleep schedule is now horrible because of everything. I'm having so much fun though, I hope it stays that way :)

[@ianwolf3416]

I haven’t recieved my first twitch payout yet, but looking forward to it as a milestone. I’m not banking on making this a career as it was intended to be a way to force me to have time to enjoy my hobby. Maybe I get big, maybe I don’t, but I do want to diversify and start making KZbin Videos and putting that content elsewhere

[@Robian_]

Hey is it possible if you could go over green screens on twitch. Which ones you recommend, software to use, etc. I'm thinking about encorporating it into my streams but I don't know where to start.

[@DrewskiGames24]

Ouch, but I needed to hear this

[@StreamScheme]

Just hope it sets you up to consider growing in new paths and focusing on long term sustainable choices!

[@MakinamiPhYT]

For me, small streamers can use streaming as a way to unwind and socialize with others online

[@StreamScheme]

I like this take :) +1 You lose that when its your sole income, but 100%

[@WorldofMayja]

Don’t apologize for being passionate about your topic. You weren’t scolding anyone, and anyone who can’t handle it needs to get a grip. If you’re being genuine, then it’s great content. The video is definitely necessary and I’m glad someone is keeping it real and grounding us. We all have dreams, but we must also deal with the reality of the situation.

[@StreamScheme]

I honestly appreciate the comment a lot, I was and am very nervous about this one because it doesn't really sell the dream I guess, but I never want to sell a dream.

[@WorldofMayja]

@@StreamScheme It’s so important for successful content creators who are our mentors and guides in this business to be forthcoming and honest. You’ve said it before: you’re not going to please everyone. I understand the nervousness and I wanted to be vocal this time as you begin to take new risks and show you that support back. Your videos have helped so many people no matter where they are in their streaming journey. Don’t forget that.

[@badgamerwyatt]

I'd love to make KZbin content in addition to streaming, however, I feel as though just my gameplay isn't enough to grow on KZbin, which then doesn't help my stream grow either. I'm not sure what special thing to do on KZbin and the idea of trying to become discoverable seems daunting. I don't need to make a huge amount off of streaming, but I'd like to grow a little to have a fun community!

[@Pjb_420]

im a small streamer dealing with those issues i stream 7 days a week since i been affiliate and the view drop sucks, but mental health days are way to important

[@Call_MeJD]

Thank you for the kick in the teeth. I already know this. I got the tools. I got the knowledge. *I just need to do it.*

[@ClairaRose]

I've only just started diversifying. The issue is I feel like my TikTok has different content than my youtube. I rarely post clips because well they just don't do as well as me just being myself. If it's not classic first gaming videos on KZbin quality or updates on my shark rumba Floorb*tch. it doesn't get views. I don't know how to work that into connecting my tiktok, youtube, and twitch together.

[@88seanoftheded]

Do you happen to have a video on what you recommend to do once you become affiliated? Because I just hit it an hour ago and I’m NOT ready 🤣

[@imporeo4222]

So true but I think if you didn't get in on the action when it was first a thing and if you don't have capital or a way to make capital fairly easily until you become established, you have a very low chance of succeeding, especially if you are like me and not handsome at all (the top hat can only do so much), who I even appeal to is somewhat limiting

[@SoulZeroTwo]

I haven't had my first payout nor am I monetized on KZbin, but the way I see it, KZbin income is your salary while Twitch is moreso the tips you get.

[@blade375]

Do you think it would be easier for an streamer after stopped stream for an year to continue their account or start a new one? I don't know if that's a better way to get noticed or not. I would love your thoughts!

[@julioclip]

I stream part time to the side since I have a full time job so money isn’t a problem, but I want to be more active because I’ve been on and off, and I do enjoy streaming, I hope I can find something to stick to because I want to grow and build a community, balance between work, stream and free time I wanna do this long term

[@richierifle2990]

As much as some people might look at this video as being hard hitting I look at it as really good information to make sure you are secure and prepare for what may happen so it doesn't hit anyway near as badly as it may of without this info.

[@GarbageCatGaming]

As someone who has been trying to make streaming a full time thing and an affiliate who started reaching payouts, I don’t think you’re wrong or being harsh. I haven’t had a ton of growth and I don’t make much. Maybe enough to buy a few games sometimes, but I’ve had to keep a full time job on top of it. I had not heeded previous warnings about diversifying ani genuinely appreciate your feedback. Keep up the good work putting actual info out there for people!

[@xilentYT]

I started streaming a couple months ago on YT and am loving it so far. The community is awesome and super supportive. I've been super lucky with some donations but haven't put enough time in yet to fully monetize anything. Thanks for the info and best wishes to everyone that's trying to stream full time! Keep up the grind and tweak what's not working, it will pay off, good luck!

[@3bitner325]

I really hate the scheduling of streams. Or what you said about needing to stream every day to keep/gain viewers. My BF streamed every day for a month strait (slept, went to work, streamed, repeat), and we had zero time together, even living together and I felt that it put a huge damper on our relationship.