I made a boo boo. I titled this video incorrectly (it was copied and pasted from my previous video) which means this video missed the initial push by TH-cam for a newly launched video! It is fixed now but.. oh well 🏃
We’d never know - this can still blow-up. I just started binge watching your videos/channel - I like your Philosophy on YT participation- not so stressful- more realistic but not complacent.
I accidentally did once on one of mine... i made the mistake of uploading it and publishing it on schedule, while i was asleep... so i didnt see until the next day after work... I was so tempted to take it down and reupload it. Thanks for the video and for talking about the subject of youtube/influencer... There's a lot of different views out there, but yours seemed very nuanced. Thanks!
Wowed that's awesome 👌 experience with video producer..you know lighting you know how to land clients, editing, writing videos is a skill mindset and the demand waits you
Same here and it isn't an easy ride. Started a month ago and spent every single minute of my free time creating content. Early mornings and late nights too.Very tiring if you have a full time job but I promised to myself and my few subscribers that I'm going to upload regularly so I stick to it . Hopefully I manage to get off from the ground by end of the year.😅 Good luck for every small or start up TH-cam out there!!
I'm a small TH-camr and I enjoy posting videos, I learned very early in my journey to not chase the numbers but to focus on the main reason why I'm creating content.
i have uploaded 4000 videos in 4 years. And some of the videos now are earnings. I never expect it. I just make it then because I enjoyed editing a lot. :)
Man that’s awesome! I needed this. I was so discouraged because I barely have any subs and lost one this morning. Not sure why either! Just start a couple weeks ago.
@@CarTrims if this is the case you lost one then I just subscribed and here you are its gained back again:) I know tbh the feeling and I recently started(1moth ago) and I put so much effort even though I've posted 5vids you've no idea how much time and hard work it costed me like tell me how it can externally to look as if it doesn't take sm time yet in reality costs u a crazy amount of hours😭 Keep it up and don't give up❤
Feeling disheartened so I am leaving this comment here so that after some hours, days, weeks, months or years when someone likes or comment on it, you will be reminded that you didn’t give up ❤️ Don’t give up @Kevin or anyone else reading this!
Great story, and I am happy to see you are satisfied. Being a TH-camr is very similar to running your own business. You should upload things people want to see, just like businessman should offer product/service that people need. And when the growth becomes real, you can consider hiring people to help you run your channel more efficiently. The most difficult part is starting and growing of course, but consistency and hard work (with a little bit of help from Fame -ster of course) will always pay off at the end.
I was so focused on getting my channel more subscribers and views, that I forgot why I started this channel in the first place, thanks for reminding me!
I started my channel few months ago and it's amazing how it grew in few months. I say start a TH-cam channel if you have something valuable to share to the world. Eventually TH-cam will see the consistent message you are putting out there and once people will start noticing that it's a value to them, it will be distributed more. I wish everyone success, don't give up, be yourself, be authentic and share value 😊
Exactly. I'm still learning with my channel and have many bad videos, but I love gardening and sharing what I do with people. Making videos is truly fun for me and I can't wait to see my growth as a TH-camr in a few years.
@@KevinChee I'm not her, but I have a similar impulse to create for TH-cam rather than Instagram or TikTok. My two cents are that Instagram has become just a huge marketplace, while TikTok lacks depth due to its short-form nature. From what I've seen, people are growing tired of superficial content and endless offers across all platforms. I am too. So, I believe there are still creators and viewers who want TH-cam to remain a place for learning, inspiration, storytelling, and sharing in-depth thoughts in a more authentic way, not just another business-driven platform.
I don’t like when people talk about whether or not starting a channel is “worth it”. Start a channel if you have something to say. If you want to share your life, your opinions, your travels, or you want to teach something. Start a channel be you want to. Not because you want to make money or become internet famous. If you have a passion for a topic, you will have all the motivation that you need, and whether you gain thousands of subscribers or not shouldn’t even matter. If you get monetized, great! If not, no big deal because that isn’t your goal.
Very truly but one thing I believe these kind of videos does lot of progress in there videos and life lot I remark them lot they get fame lot for example like Adam saleh vlogs too till small age he does TH-cam videos but see his videos start with start like you tell I believe and see in final just fame in final.money get from TH-cam just how beautiful people see your videos like the video it these things is main then I believe it goes viral too because TH-cam can't does hide these videos because lot of people like it very much and everyone should be getting their chances .
Now this is the way i am thinking about TH-cam, when i start making my channel i just want to make money but then i stop because i feel like it is impossible and exhausted and then one day i try to watch my video again then i realized i collecting memory and it's fun to see again. So now i just make it for myself and be happy to my channel.
As a small channel owner, I needed to hear this. I just need not to be preoccupied with how many subscribers or views I have. I just need to keep doing what I am passionate about and hoping one day it will pay off. Thanks for your videos!👍
just like all of us, we have to remind ourselves constantly not to be affected by numbers. It is easier said than done considering views and subs are the first thing shown to us in YT analytics!
Consider this: Would you be happy to have 400 come to an auditorium to see you present your content? Probably. So why are you fixated on 40,000? Dial it back, enjoy what you have. Create for you.
I really like your delivery style. It seems more down to earth and straight to the point without too much fluff. As a small youtuber I have to keep reminding myself the reason why I started this youtube creation journey in the first place. Being hyper focused on views and subs really kills the fun and joy in content creation. I want to self express, share my insights and unconventional views and hopefully connect witn others that align with my voice. Not to get sucked into the youtube fame rabbit hole. Your videos are reminding me to be more mindful of why I'm doing youtube in the first place. Thanks so much and all the best on your TH-cam. Youve just gained one more subscriber 😊
Thanks. Yeah, videos like mine without the fluff tends to underperform because TH-cam doesn't like pushing videos like this often. But once it does, it really will take off, which kinda shows there's an audience for it but TH-cam is having a hard time acknowledging it. Still, it does reach out to new audiences such as yourself from time to time and that's great.
It's true. I just started a channel and it's already obvious that subscribers numbers have nothing to do with the number of views. The other interesting point is to have a plan to run your channel as a business or you'll fail
I just wanna say that I think that your channel is very relatable. I came across your channel because you were commenting about Nate black ages ago but I stayed for your personality and brilliant knowledge. Keep up the good work.
The more reason you have to focus on revenue. If you truly enjoy making videos on TH-cam, you won't sacrifice your extra time for it, you will find a way to have time for it. And the 1 way I know of is if it can bring in substantial amount of revenue to replace your job, that's 40+ hours taken away from your job and into TH-cam. Just my 2 cents.
@@KevinChee yup I'm thinking if I didn't want to do this I would have quit by now! So I guess pain and sacrifice can be a litmus test of really wanting something. I've always been such a slacker but can't be now!
I have a small TH-cam channel and you are so true. This TH-cam stuff isn't for the weak. I get so frustrated, but I do it because it's very therapeutic. But there's days where I want to throw it all away because it's seems like im going down a endless road.
It does have that affect on you. Often I find myself caring too much about subs and views even though my main goal has always been revenue. The road of subs-and-views is a dangerous one but sadly, we're often reminded of it whenever we are on TH-cam.. by the audience, by YT analytics, by numbers. It sucks the energy right off me.
- 00:00 🎥 241 long-form videos uploaded on TH-cam in 3-4 years. - 00:21 ❌ Not worth starting a TH-cam channel today if focused on subscribers. - 01:01 🧠 Most people have the wrong idea about starting a TH-cam channel. - 01:38 📊 Achieving subscribers is harder than it seems; TH-cam's demands are high. - 02:54 📈 Creating trendy, controversial content is necessary for TH-cam growth. - 03:53 🔄 TH-cam functions like a search engine, each video must have a clear purpose. - 04:48 💡 Chasing subscribers can be a trap; focus on business goals instead. - 06:22 💼 Success is better measured by revenue, not subscriber count. - 07:01 🏆 Successful channels leverage TH-cam for business, not just views. - 07:19 ✔️ Treat TH-cam as a business to potentially live a free, traveling life. - 08:00 📜 Using TH-cam for business allows for potential tax deductions. - 09:00 🛠️ Starting a channel for fun is fine, but subscriber count shouldn't matter. - 09:42 🔊 TH-cam can become noisy with unsolicited advice; stay focused. - 10:39 📝 Recap: Start a channel for business, not fame; have a plan and goal.
Thanks Kevin for the brutal honesty. Out of all of the how-to TH-cam videos I have seen, yours has been the most down to earth and no huff and fluff. Pure honest to goodness truth talk.
Thanks. I don't see myself as being credible tbh, my channel just doesn't reflect that. Hence, I'm sharing experiences all the time instead of claiming I 'found' the secret
I think its a good idea to start a TH-cam channel when you enjoy making the content your channel has to offer. I love animating cringe videos and if it takes off thats a plus. I see it more as an escape.
@@WalkTalkVent exactly! You don’t want your channel being a burden or something that takes time from your day. You want it to be where you can’t wait to make a new video.
@@itspaperboyyes I think that gives one an advantage if it naturally works with you rather than something you're artificially adding to your schedule. I wish you success!
I think everyone starts a TH-cam channel in the same way you mention, to offer value and everything else that comes with it is a plus. However, I do think that the talk about views and subs will creep into your mind slowly whether we like it or not, thanks to the audience and TH-cam putting so much focus on it. A strong mindset is a must to not let that hinder your goal.
@@KevinChee I agree but sometimes even the goal can be cloudy. You don't know how TH-cam can help your own business because you don't even have a business yet, but does that mean not to start? Sometimes you just wanna do things that make you feel better and greater. The goal is eventually to leverage and make money because of the time + effort you put in for sure imo.
Great reminders for all new TH-camrs. I love making content but am well aware there’s a lot out there for viewers to choose from. Definitely treating it like a business (and I work on it nearly every day!)
So simple yet true-If you're going to dive into TH-cam, you gotta do it because, above all else, you can't *not* do it. You gotta be in it for the love of it. It's demanding but it's so fun and rewarding if you can keep a steady head along the journey. A twist on Friedrich Nietzsche quote, for the purpose of this discussion: *"If you have a strong enough 'why', you can endure almost any 'how.'"* 💭
love that quote. Most channel's why is 'to get more views and subs', which in some way means 'I want attention'. That is a bad why. Same goes for money too. 'I just want to make money and be rich' is not a strong why but 'I need to make money to continue doing what I love' is. Has similar meaning but completely different result. Focus on the result and figure out how to get there.
@@KevinChee absolutely - and most people don’t take the time to dig deeper into their “why”… a surface level response just ain’t gonna cut it over the long haul 💡
I do it because I love being creative and want to share my ideas and passions with others. When you stop chasing the sub count, you become less stressed and more natural. People can see the difference and are drawn to it. My first channel took years to reach 100 subs. This one is on track to double, if not triple, that in the same time frame. The only change I made was not caring as much about the subs and just focused on doing my thing. Great realistic advice thank you😎
Eh, see my dear. Achieving success on TH-cam is not by luck. When you see people making it big, and you pay close attention, you will notice that they are doing something people often overlook. For example, I went to your channel and the first thing I discovered was that your channel doesn't have a clear niche. You upload videos about different things all the time and this makes your channel disorganized. And when people don't understand the clear niche (or purpose) of a channel, they tend not to keep up with it. I'm not trying to bring you down, but I just want you to know that TH-cam is not by luck. There are so many things one needs to do that will give you success in TH-cam within a short time.
@destinyroland5677 I was basically saying that once I stopped focusing so hard on certain areas, positive things followed.☺️ Thanks for giving my channel a visit, and constructive criticism is always welcome💪 My niche is healing. Healing of the mind, body, and soul. Through mindset changes like my sit down vids, exercises like yoga or stretching, a healthy diet via homegrown food, having a hobby you enjoy, like reading, thrifting and last taking care of your personal hygiene. I mention it in most of my videos. We have accountability checks on my community page, and I have it all in my like description page to read. However, for potential subscribers who don't take the time to read channel pages like I do... I could do an intro to make it clearer... Thanks for getting me thinking. I'll pop over to yours and show some support.🫶
Solid points in this video which I really appriciate having started the creator journey in January 2024 ! The key takeaway I got from this is be yourself as much as possible, and I think that is the key that a lot of viewers find when watching clips overall, just how authentic is this person with what they are telling me. Cheers.
I am thankful to my 20 subscribers! The initial support means the world to us small channels. For all the creators out there - remember you've already taken the big step by starting. Keep creating, learning and growing
I am on TH-cam solely to try to provide those who cannot get into nature and cannot be in nature to help them feel more connected to life. If I can do that then I have succeeded. It’s not about subscribers, although that wouldn’t hurt,it’s not about “likes” although I love them and views are motivating. But I’m not on TH-cam to get monetized. I usually avoid anything about growing on TH-cam as I find that tries to alter my natural spirit and passion. Thank you for your advice I found it extremely helpful.
I started my channel a year ago, the progress was amazing the learning curve just went up and up, youtube has a learning curve to learnt its secrets, and then the sky is the limit
Great information, thanks! It's refreshing to see the title isn't clickbait and that the advice inside is realistic for a big majority of us new creators.
TH-cam can be a primary source of income for some. Channels like Graham Stephan makes ~$1k/day. Not saying that happens to every channel but it is possible
Crazy I thought the subscribers would be the toughest part. To my surprise the subscribers was easy. I'm finding the views are the tougher one forsure. Awesome video Kevin, Thanks for the input.
More views = more revenue = more sponsors. With the income, you can reinvest into your channel and potentially buy time to create more videos to get more views. It is a cycle. Subs though, seems like a way to validate our success but the number of subs we have doesn't translate to the views we will get, a mistake most new YT channels make.
I think your video's are too short. They need to be at least 15 minutes long to have the watchtime to make it interesting for the Algorithm to promote. For example that 20 minutes video got 5K views, but your 2 minute video's only a few views.
@@snapsna3567thanks for this advice. This might be happen to my channel. i just started my channel last June, So far I am getting some subs but worrying about the views because most of my videos are too short.
Retired! don't Give Up: I started uploading videos three months ago. My channel centers on "Retire no mater what!" My niche is Thailand and what it has to offer. I have less than 200 subscribers with 62 videos but growing steadily. I was self employed most of my life, this is just a new and exciting chapter, remember Don't Give Up!
@@KevinChee Thanks for the interest Kevin, 4 weeks later i now have 225 subscribers now I have 80 videos, the last one is the review on reno project at the back of my house, I am particularly pleased with this because of the technical parts of the video. I have used my drone extensively in the first half and had to record a sound track separately and then sync it with the drone footage, there is off camera commentary and 4 times where i talk directly to the drone camera, and i synced the tracks perfectly also I have built a landing pad with perimeter lights for my drone, its way cool, especially for a 64 year old. and Of course the renovation is spectacular. It has received 160 views, it would be nice if more people watched considering the work involved editing it. but it will always be there and it will grow. if you watched it and commented i would be honoured.
This is impressive, two videos in one week in such high quality. With the community that you've been building, you're successful. You got this and keep up your work, Kevin! :) Plus your video is doing very well even you mentioned that you titled this video incorrectly.
Haha, yeah that's a funny mistake. The previous me would've taken this video down and re-upload but now, I just want to change and try things out to take my channel to the next level. TH-cam constantly changes and so should we. As long as the video is simple then I think it is worth experimenting.
I think you’re spot on. You blow the other channels in your niche out of the water due to your straight forward approach. You don’t use hyperbolic rhetoric that screams used car salesman. I value your videos and have gotten some motivation from them. I’m not one that would ever solicits any advice or paid coaching. It’s just not my personality. I create content for me. I do want it to turn into a business but that’s the hard part. Paying for individualized growth advice will never work for me. This is my journey no one else’s. But there are people out there that do value personalized advice and I wish you much success on that level. I look forward to your next video 👍🏻
I think everyone has their own way of achieving success. Some requires a mentor while some can work things out by themselves. It is just different personalities coming together. The best way is really to make full use of your own capabilities. We may all have the same goal (turning this into a business) but we may travel differently in our own unique ways.
That’s weird because I seen your latest video and most people who leave comments like this are either in a niche that would never get insane views or just make unwatchable content. Your didn’t fall in either of those categories. I’m sure if I did some more digging I can help give you some legit pointers. If your posting frequently your channel should grown larger than it has already after 12 years.
@@KevinCheenot true. There is definitely secret methods that can be used without breaking TH-cam’s guidelines that will help grow your channel. Crazy to hear this from a channel that’s meant to help content creators grow.
Wow! This was amazing Kevin Chee! 😲I made you the no.1 (first one) on a playlist for my viewers, since I feel everyone needs to hear this, not just us with YT channels. I see you have a great number of comments-so I'm not sure I can get through them all, but I will sub for sure, to check out your channel in depth. Thanks so much for this TRUTH! Actually, 'Your other title" is what brought me here, but I just got through to (celebrate) my second year, and almost 200 videos. :-) ~ Not even sure you'll see my comment, but hope so! I so much appreciate what you shared here~~💞👋🙏💞
Thank you. Your comment appeared on my TH-cam Studio so yeap, TH-cam made me see your comment (fortunately). Thanks for putting me on your playlist, much appreciated! More videos to come for sure so stay tuned.
Thank you so much 🙏 Finally an honest video about YT. I literally hate those "changed life" clickbaiters who live in some bubble of positivity. Don't start YT is the only true recommendation I would give to anyone. It's so random and mentally devastating that it's really not worth it.
The "changed life' topic is trending like crazy so everyone jumps on board. I tried jumping onboard too and I am not ashamed to admit that lol.. Having said that, I've been doing honest videos for years but YT just doesn't seem to like pushing contents like this. Ah well...
We keep going regardless. I have fallen in love with TH-cam and what I do. I hope to improve and I hope to make it big like you've done and even more. ❤❤❤
TH-cam has its mood swings. Sometimes the algorithm just gets it right and recommends the video to the right audience, other times it just refuses to do so.
The reality of it is unfortunately everyone doesn’t reach their full potential in whatever they want to do. But that’s all on u if you want to be the best in what u do. I was doom scrolling and found this video. Regardless of how many videos u post or have tried just keep going man. Life is so short just make sure you’re having fun while doing this and try ur all
@@KevinChee Seems that way, but I would rather go in knowing the truth than have the wool pulled over my eyes by other channels who give their audience want they want to hear. It doesn’t help small content creators et all. I exhausted myself listening to bad advice that actually wrecked any progress I could have made. And here is the plain truth on your channel. Definitely gained a loyal sub here. Thanks.
I enjoyed this talk so much. I started my channel in 2015 and it has changed my life. But could I have broken thru in 2024...I don't think so,...it's complicated!
It depends on your country and niche. English speaking countries are the highest paying - USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Finance, Money, Health, Real Estate are some of the highest paying niches.
Kevin , glad I met your opinion on it! As I started my Very Venture China to connect the business worlds of China and Europe. Tired of all the negative news about China on TH-cam and Facebook, I moved there for my MBA to see the truth for myself. What I love most is seeing people become more curious and less biased. I decided to build a channel about breaking misconceptions and sharing real, firsthand experiences to foster better understanding, for business as well!
Oh really? Thanks for that. I just feel like everyone should value their time more. This is also the reason why I don’t really like big channels saying this is easy or just fix this and that and you’ll be fine. Asking people to do things that they themselves can’t replicate is an insult to people’s time and effort.
I started mine about 3 weeks ago, but I also have a podcast on Spotify and trying to get into TikTok. I have about 13 videos so far and only a few friends have subbed. The one thing that I have not found, is truth, honesty and integrity. That is what my TH-cam is about. How bad it was and the struggle. Its raw and real. No bouncing images or voice overs, intro music, lol yet, I want intro music haha. This video was on my feed and I can say from long hours of searching, this is by far the best advice I have seen. Its real, and genuine to me. Also, I love all the comments. I read them while listening to the TH-cam. If I make it and have more subs and it launches, I will dentate some of the earnings to help others if possible. It will prob never be my real job, I just enjoy talking and helping others. I hope some will learn from my mistakes. Keep your head up everybody and I hope we can have a solid community of newbies to help each other out.
Thanks. Great to know that this video appeared on your search. I think there are a lot of videos out there similar to mine but TH-cam just have a hard time pushing it to the right audience (probably still learning). Having said that, to have the right thumbnail and title is important as well. The right video may never reach the right audience if they don't click so everything kinda goes together. It is hard, we're told to focus on creating great content but without learning the marketing bits, we still wouldn't get the views.
@@KevinChee I 100% agree. The best thing for me is one, your honest and you have a good presence about your videos. With that, you comment section is very helpful as well. I love to hear peoples stories . You show the struggle and the reality. I'm a fan Sir! Thank you for the advice you give.
@@KevinChee I think you might be associating intelligence with regards to making money off youtube. That can be viewed as being smart, but the intelligence I am referring to is in regards to knowledge and critical thinking (which are the most important types of intelligence in my opinion).
I completely agree with you. It really is random no matter what the "gurus" say. I took a long 5 year break from TH-cam but when I came back I changed my strategy to what you mentioned "growing a business." I wish more people were honest like you about growing on TH-cam. What I wish someone did was look at that point that helps channels take off. For example: many have talked about "Life with Riza" and her growth and speculated why her channel became popular. But what most forget to mention is that she had making videos for years with very little views, until one randomly got picked up by the TH-cam algorithm...that's what I want to know: what triggered that spike? That would actually be helpful in figuring out that randomness that seems to happen.
Yeah, I have no idea as well. I have been creating consistently for 3 years, thinking TH-cam is going to push me for my efforts but no, it never happened. But when I was at the brink of giving up, TH-cam decided to push my 1 video and helped me gained over 10k subs. Then, it stops and put me back to where I was before. It is random for sure, the video that was pushed is nothing special, no difference from the ones I did all these time but that was chosen. This is also the reason why I think 'gurus' don't exist, they somehow got lucky (which they claim isn't luck) then start blabbering about the basics over and over again to gain even more views. Such is the life of TH-cam. Riza is cool because you can tell she enjoys the content she creates and not so much the views and subs (you can sort of tell in the video).
@@KevinChee I found you because of that video! I subscribed because I found you genuine. TH-cam hasn't yet blessed me with its random push even after all these years 😂 I was about to give up on IG and it randomly pushed a few second reel, one that isn't even a good quality video. It did gain me some new followers but like you it hasn't pushed my other content much. You have such a great point about Riza. I've wasted time and energy following the "gurus" and I'm back to my enjoyment era. I simply focus on videos/recipes/info that can help someone on their health journey and that I personally enjoy filming 🩷
I feel the same. I made many channels over the years. My first uploaded video is 13 years old. It was shitty with Moviemaker, but the comments were nice, it had a lot of likes and views. Every channel I made it got harder and harder.... Starting early was the key to success on TH-cam and all other socials. You can do it for fun. Thats it.
@@KevinChee I DID! then the sponsors rolled in and BAM! monetized the shit outta the content.. Im one of the lucky ones! 100k Sub channels are jealous of my sponsors!
I always enjoy the no bs straightforward content that you make Kevin, it definitely feels way more realistic than what I’m used to seeing. In my space I also really like being helpful to others in a no bs way and I feel that building an honest relationship with my audience will help them make a good decision. Is my channel super profitable? No, I barely make the threshold sometimes lol. But since I’m always honest with my audience I feel that I’ll attract an honest sponsorship I’m into someday (or maybe I should look for it) and my audience will support me and the things I believe in. I could be wrong and I do get “less than ideal” comments from time to time but it comes with the territory I suppose.
I like being straightforward and realistic because I hate wasting time. Most people don't like it though, they prefer being sugar coated. Maybe that's why my channel don't grow as fast, I don't give people too much to hope for lol
This is one of my favorite video of yours to date. Very well said and presented. I agree and I’m thankful God blessed me to see these things before posting 241 videos :) But it’s always good, encouraging and helpful to be reminded by an expert trusted source! Thanks again, and congratulations on your own channel growth and success!
Interesting you should say that. I put the least thought in this video, every words came straight from the heart. Probably made it felt real? What's more interesting though is how this video got pushed more, might have something to do with the title & thumbnail.
@@KevinChee maybe. To me personally it wasn't as much about feel as it was about accurate information. But yes the feel was there too. Your title and thumbnail are an ideal example of one of the classic 'success formula' templates for TH-cam, so I'm not surprised :)
@@YD-uq5fi Listen carefully to what Kevin says at 5:15, his words are golden! Even with 150k subs my channel failed! But I wish you all aspiring TH-camrs best of luck!
It is easy to assume 150K means success but many big channels out there are not sustainable due to insufficient revenue. Maintaining a channel takes time and effort, something I would say many take for granted. We all may have good intention when creating our videos to help people for free but I find free content can be detrimental to our channel. A minority of them appreciates the free content but a majority of those just want free content because it is free and can get all fired up when we try to sell something (which is essential to support ourselves). I guess my point in this video is, finding the audience who are supportive in every aspect (growth, finance, experience) is essential. You can build a community who just wants free stuff, and that's good to grow your channel, but it is not a sustainable business model. It is not easy to walk away from the effort you put in in the last 5.5 years and I respect you for that, for your courage and decision. All the best!
@@KevinChee I absolutely agree with everything you said! Thank you so much for replying to my comment! The decision to leave YT didn't come easy. But my channel failed as a business and it has drained me mentally and emotionally.
@@YD-uq5fi She has it as a primary income, and people started hate comments and telling not to buy her products. So views and sales crashed. Heartbreaking.
I got a problem. Ibgot a duplicate account and cant access the email linked to it. Whats better, to start a new youtube channel.? And how can i make one without being detected as duplicate again?detected as
My original channel gained 43 subscribers in about 10 years. Admittedly I didn't post much, and when I did it was usually something random for one person or other who I knew, rather than with the intention of getting views. And then one day a year old video of nothing in particular seemed to be linked somewhere and I gained 600,000 views and 19,000 subscribers in less than 48 hours. And then everything just stopped again. Despite having all of those subscribers, vids I uploaded continued to get a handful of views as before. This made me realise that luck has as much to do with getting big numbers as anything else. And that getting a decent number of subscribers absolutely guarantees nothing. I don't know where all those subscribers came from (I knew nothing about analytics then), or why they piled on so fast and then just stopped. Oddly, I retained almost all of them but they just never seemed to see whatever I was posting. And yet plenty of channels have a small number of subscribers and many of them seem to post comments and engage. The whole thing seemed bizarre to me so I deleted that channel and started this current one. Despite just posting bits of random stuff and making zero effort at gaining views or subscribers, this time round I've got over 200 subscribers in under a year and have a relatively large number of views. Despite all of the videos telling you to do this and do that to attain YT success, much seems to come down to luck and/or paying to give your channel a boost. Given how censorious YT is these days and how easy it is to get banned, I would suggests that attempting to create a successful channel is probably not worth the bother. But there are a lot of folks out there making a decent income from uploading 'get monetized in a month!' kind of videos on here and they will never give you the blunt truth 😂
they tend to hide something behind those videos. Either that or they are just extremely lucky. They always attribute their success to how they know what to create rather than just luck but I disagree. Not sure why there is a need to hide but whatever makes them feel good I guess. The same happened to me as well, a year old video of mine took off and got 500k views. Nothing's changed, just random is all I can say.
Thanks. I don't think I can take another round of 'this video will explode your channel' situation. I would prefer higher than average views per video launch. That's the best.
I started sharing my life a little over a year ago or so. I don't really care about the money. Yes it would be nice but that is not my goal right now. I am learning how to record my videos and get better at it. I never knew how to edit or make videos. But I have learned a lot. I just want to enjoy my life and share it with you all. Thanks for sharing. Have a good night. I love life!
HOW DO YOU THINK I FELT nearly 7 years ago!!! I was one of the worst case scenarios! I still make less than $100 per month!!!!!!! But boy them sponsors and collabs came rolling in and now I make thousands! THIS VIDEO IS EXACTLY ON POINT IN MY SITUATION! Thanks for this my guy!
I've noticed it seems like most people I watch has experienced slow growth recently. Been trying to figure out if its algorithm changes, time of year, or what.
Yeap, me too. Haven't been growing for the past month or so. Not sure what's going on, could be a drop in interest, could be summer holiday in US, could be anything.
@@Swanzo I hope now that AI is so advanced, that they improve their algorithm again, and make it so the videos are shown to people who is more interested instead of random people who may not be. And i think they will probably do it because its good for them as a business
Great insight. I started YT almost a year ago n got only 299 subs. But I enjoy making content, love learning editing and now trying to integrate AI. More power to all newbies on TH-cam long form video.
I get it Kevin…. Everyday I have to talk myself out of shutting down my channel …everyday is just another batch of disappointments. Hang in there buddy…
I am trying to move away from thinking like that. The main contributor seems to be those numbers (subs and views) that is visible everywhere. Doesn't help 1 bit!
I have felt like this and I have even quit TH-cam for several years. During those years when I wasn't posting videos, TH-cam continued to grow without me. Friends I had then who were TH-camrs are now owners of awesome and successful channels. Was the biggest mistake I've made. I think the best advice is just record that video and post it. It may get views, it might not but you won't ever know without trying. Can only be disappointed if you don't try, right?
Set a target, be consistent, have a plan and schedule. Give yourself a set time frame and once that's up, evaluate to see if TH-cam is something you see yourself doing in the long run
I completely gave up on getting monetized!!! After I reached my 1000 Subs I rarely get excited anymore when I get new subs. I love my Subscribers but I noticed YT will only push out the bigger channels no matter how you change up or be creative and do all that suggested only to not get more views!!!!! So I decided to focus on putting out what I enjoy and pray others will see my work. It's nearly impossible for us small channels to gain 10Mill views really?!? It can only happen if YT push it out to more people!!! They push mine to do many then wham stop pushing after about 6 hours. Really I mean we never see growth until YT does what it wants with our videos!!!! Very frustrating. Going on 3 yrs now and I'm trying to stay motivated here. Thanks for your helpful videos.
I am a small channel from an older age group bracket, when i started to get monetized just recently, i constantly check my analytics and oftentimes i get stressed out when i see number of viewers decreases and subscribers unsubscribing and forgetting what i came here on YT...to do videos to please myself, to de-stress and enjoy the process of making videos and not to chase viewers and monetary gain. I am glad to have come across your channel 👍
Thanks for the advice Kevin, I truly have no idea why I'm even receiving TH-cam advice since I do it for fun, but I appreciate the honesty you have, which is visible (specially since I'm 30+ with a consolidated career, so I know bs when I see it)
A Big Thumbs up. I'm New here watching and enjoy hearing the different experiences that people share. I've joined your TH-cam channel/family. I look forward to checking out more of your videos. 😊😊😊Sharon in SC
Welcome. Glad my video made it to you somehow. I'm no TH-cam guru however I am interested in turning content creation/influencer into a viable business. Not gonna be easy as you can see in the journey of my videos but it will feel completely different once I reach there.
Kevin- I have always enjoyed your videos as I have grown my channel the last few years. I am starting to look at what I could do from a business stand point with my channel in the future- Affiliates, brand deals, etc. My channel has been more of a hobby but its nice to make money to at least fund the hobby. Thanks for the great content! Keep it up!
That's excellent. I've started to take in brand deals as well. My channel is growing but it is not sustainable for me to keep creating content for free as my time becomes more precious. I have had some success with some brands, hope I can share with you someday.
It is very time consuming and hours of work may not get you but 1 or 2 subscribers!!! Small channels seem not valued so being pushed out is rare. You have to do this because you enjoy it not to get rich now. A few yrs ago everyone was in their home watching TV and You Tube so many people were subscribing and viewing!! But you have to look at it like the lottery, one day you might win! I appreciate your honesty.
I have no luck with lottery so I wouldn't see it that way. Everyone starts out by having fun but it is still important to have a goal in mind and not just doing this for subs and views.
@@KevinChee your video helped me . Thank you . Any chance you could do a channel critique. Happy to work something out. I need advice on a concentration.
@@hacklabdesign can't do one with my busy schedule but feel free to sign up to my newsletter. My latest updates and communication will be through there.
Bro you can’t give up and have that mind set 😊 you have to push and be strong 💪 tbh upgrade your channel like change your background put some plant 🪴 and led light 💡 cause if you feel down about yourself your channel will feel that impact also so be strong and keep your head up man 👊
It’s interesting that he stated that you get unsolicited advice creating unnecessary noise about how to run your channel and what to do with your videos and you actually did what he said.
@@6laquemoon ah, no worries. I think he meant good, just changing my environment to brighten up my mood. The actual noise are the ones who kept asking me to create certain type of videos that takes me days to create, but they never watch them once it is launched :)
I’ve never heard someone talk about TH-cam being like a search engine in how it relates to subscribers and website traffic. But, it really does make sense.
Social media content tends to be short-live, hence the need to constantly post updated content every few hours. TH-cam on the other hand can create evergreen content and that's a search engine trait. Although, TH-cam is trying to be more like a social media platform with their big investment on TH-cam Shorts.
I started my channel 4 days ago as of writing this, and i think im doing pretty well. I have put work into my videos about gaming and have gotten a decent start, with 18 subs already and over 1.5k views, so im doing not to bad
I really appreciate everything you said its truly inspiring and makes me feel like I really am doing what I can with what I know knowledge wise. Growing my business through youtube has been years of a process but my subscribers are so true to me and support me they're all very genuine yeah I might not have thousands of subs but the ones I do got are they're for me💚✨
Thank you for your honesty! It's refreshing to see someone openly sharing their perspective. At Pray United, we're a non-profit focused on serving people rather than seeking profit. We appreciate your commitment to sharing the truth-your unbiased voice is truly valued. Blessings and thank you again!
Good perspective and advice. I really appreciate your point on how one should identify his/her end-goal with YT and then direct one's energy producing contents.
Thank you! For a moment there, I don't even know I have that turned on since it has been inactive for a while but I'll make sure you get some specials :)
Small TH-camr here! I love posting content, especially when it showcases favorites of mine. I'm still learning, and it's definitely a process. I've just focused on posting what's fun. I've stopped chasing the numbers; it just leads to a lot of pain. MAY CHANNELS GROW AND PROSPER
I made a boo boo. I titled this video incorrectly (it was copied and pasted from my previous video) which means this video missed the initial push by TH-cam for a newly launched video! It is fixed now but.. oh well 🏃
We’d never know - this can still blow-up. I just started binge watching your videos/channel - I like your Philosophy on YT participation- not so stressful- more realistic but not complacent.
Great video! Very authentic, which is refreshing to see :)
I enjoy creating my contents, no worries about other things, so no stressful. Just let it flows
I accidentally did once on one of mine... i made the mistake of uploading it and publishing it on schedule, while i was asleep... so i didnt see until the next day after work... I was so tempted to take it down and reupload it.
Thanks for the video and for talking about the subject of youtube/influencer... There's a lot of different views out there, but yours seemed very nuanced. Thanks!
Wowed that's awesome 👌 experience with video producer..you know lighting you know how to land clients, editing, writing videos is a skill mindset and the demand waits you
Just started my YT channel and still struggling, if you are reading this, i hope your channel grows in 2024!
Don't give up you all. God bless
All the best
@@nowadayswithandy thanks man, good luck to you too, God bless
I check your videos and got glued, cute & funny 😂😂😂.I Liked and subscribed as well.
We are a new channel as well. Good luck to you! 💗
Same here and it isn't an easy ride. Started a month ago and spent every single minute of my free time creating content. Early mornings and late nights too.Very tiring if you have a full time job but I promised to myself and my few subscribers that I'm going to upload regularly so I stick to it . Hopefully I manage to get off from the ground by end of the year.😅
Good luck for every small or start up TH-cam out there!!
I'm a small TH-camr and I enjoy posting videos, I learned very early in my journey to not chase the numbers but to focus on the main reason why I'm creating content.
great stuff
Very true.
Great comment just sub
Same yeah, i mean i like the fame and stuff but the main reason is that i just love doing it plus i can be more productive and i like it
thank you for this reminder - its really hard to just look at subs
i have uploaded 4000 videos in 4 years. And some of the videos now are earnings. I never expect it. I just make it then because I enjoyed editing a lot. :)
do they continuously generate you income?
Man that’s awesome! I needed this. I was so discouraged because I barely have any subs and lost one this morning. Not sure why either! Just start a couple weeks ago.
Lady really you did hard work
@@CarTrims if this is the case you lost one then I just subscribed and here you are its gained back again:)
I know tbh the feeling and I recently started(1moth ago) and I put so much effort even though I've posted 5vids you've no idea how much time and hard work it costed me like tell me how it can externally to look as if it doesn't take sm time yet in reality costs u a crazy amount of hours😭
Keep it up and don't give up❤
@@pherltv Very impressive and motivating.👏
If you're still under 10 subscribers don't fret, I finally got my 26th subscriber yesterday so remember to keep pushing!!
good luck
It's hard sometimes...
@TheHoopsFacts I agree.
Thanks! Gotta keep on keeping on.
How much now
Feeling disheartened so I am leaving this comment here so that after some hours, days, weeks, months or years when someone likes or comment on it, you will be reminded that you didn’t give up ❤️ Don’t give up @Kevin or anyone else reading this!
Here you go. A like and a comment!
Just subscribed ✌🏼
@@KevinChee Thanks! I decided to take a break, came back and hit 1K subs with 10 videos! Keep posting Kevin, your videos help!
Great advice. I’m in this for the long haul.
Never give up on what you like mates :-)
Great story, and I am happy to see you are satisfied. Being a TH-camr is very similar to running your own business. You should upload things people want to see, just like businessman should offer product/service that people need. And when the growth becomes real, you can consider hiring people to help you run your channel more efficiently. The most difficult part is starting and growing of course, but consistency and hard work (with a little bit of help from Fame -ster of course) will always pay off at the end.
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I was so focused on getting my channel more subscribers and views, that I forgot why I started this channel in the first place, thanks for reminding me!
Nice work!
I started my channel few months ago and it's amazing how it grew in few months. I say start a TH-cam channel if you have something valuable to share to the world. Eventually TH-cam will see the consistent message you are putting out there and once people will start noticing that it's a value to them, it will be distributed more. I wish everyone success, don't give up, be yourself, be authentic and share value 😊
That's precisely it!
If you're a reasonably attractive woman, you could literally stare at the screen and say nothing and still get subscribers/views.
Exactly. I'm still learning with my channel and have many bad videos, but I love gardening and sharing what I do with people. Making videos is truly fun for me and I can't wait to see my growth as a TH-camr in a few years.
Very true
@@KevinChee You've hidden my original comment, but I'm still getting your notifications.
I just started my TH-cam and honestly I decided to start because it’s a form of escape ❤ makes me happy and I enjoy it. That’s it.
that's good. Why TH-cam and not IG or TikTok though?
@@KevinChee I'm not her, but I have a similar impulse to create for TH-cam rather than Instagram or TikTok. My two cents are that Instagram has become just a huge marketplace, while TikTok lacks depth due to its short-form nature. From what I've seen, people are growing tired of superficial content and endless offers across all platforms. I am too. So, I believe there are still creators and viewers who want TH-cam to remain a place for learning, inspiration, storytelling, and sharing in-depth thoughts in a more authentic way, not just another business-driven platform.
like it
I don’t like when people talk about whether or not starting a channel is “worth it”.
Start a channel if you have something to say. If you want to share your life, your opinions, your travels, or you want to teach something.
Start a channel be you want to. Not because you want to make money or become internet famous.
If you have a passion for a topic, you will have all the motivation that you need, and whether you gain thousands of subscribers or not shouldn’t even matter.
If you get monetized, great! If not, no big deal because that isn’t your goal.
Its good you think that way but majority of them don't think like you unfortunately.
Thanks ❤❤
It this I love it because something which made me happy and you happy and other are being happy to watch these videos.
Very truly but one thing I believe these kind of videos does lot of progress in there videos and life lot I remark them lot they get fame lot for example like Adam saleh vlogs too till small age he does TH-cam videos but see his videos start with start like you tell I believe and see in final just fame in final.money get from TH-cam just how beautiful people see your videos like the video it these things is main then I believe it goes viral too because TH-cam can't does hide these videos because lot of people like it very much and everyone should be getting their chances .
Now this is the way i am thinking about TH-cam, when i start making my channel i just want to make money but then i stop because i feel like it is impossible and exhausted and then one day i try to watch my video again then i realized i collecting memory and it's fun to see again. So now i just make it for myself and be happy to my channel.
Anything of true value must be developed and cultivated nothing comes easy just focus on publishing your content.
for sure
The amount of work we put in and still not gaining views or subscribers can be disheartening
It is discouraging but nothing we can do though. It isn't a job and we're using TH-cam as a platform. We aren't their employees.
Sound like the value you offer is not enough then
@@KevinCheewell until you are successful like Mr beast
As a small channel owner, I needed to hear this. I just need not to be preoccupied with how many subscribers or views I have. I just need to keep doing what I am passionate about and hoping one day it will pay off. Thanks for your videos!👍
I agree 100%. and you got one new subscriber
just like all of us, we have to remind ourselves constantly not to be affected by numbers. It is easier said than done considering views and subs are the first thing shown to us in YT analytics!
Consider this: Would you be happy to have 400 come to an auditorium to see you present your content? Probably. So why are you fixated on 40,000? Dial it back, enjoy what you have. Create for you.
commenting on a video helps. As a piano player who havent touched a piano in years due to other priorities that appeared, you just got +1
@@JayKayz0r Thank you very much! I am very glad that you did!🙏
I really like your delivery style. It seems more down to earth and straight to the point without too much fluff. As a small youtuber I have to keep reminding myself the reason why I started this youtube creation journey in the first place. Being hyper focused on views and subs really kills the fun and joy in content creation. I want to self express, share my insights and unconventional views and hopefully connect witn others that align with my voice. Not to get sucked into the youtube fame rabbit hole. Your videos are reminding me to be more mindful of why I'm doing youtube in the first place. Thanks so much and all the best on your TH-cam. Youve just gained one more subscriber 😊
Thanks. Yeah, videos like mine without the fluff tends to underperform because TH-cam doesn't like pushing videos like this often. But once it does, it really will take off, which kinda shows there's an audience for it but TH-cam is having a hard time acknowledging it. Still, it does reach out to new audiences such as yourself from time to time and that's great.
I just started my youtube channel recently, sending positive vibes to all aspiring creators ❤. We got this!
all the best
It's true. I just started a channel and it's already obvious that subscribers numbers have nothing to do with the number of views.
The other interesting point is to have a plan to run your channel as a business or you'll fail
Views can get you more subs but not vice-versa. Views also gets you more sponsorship opportunities. Don't be subs, be views
I have startedy channel 3 months back. Not many subscribers or views but i am happy to get a platform to express myself 😁
That's fantastic
I just wanna say that I think that your channel is very relatable. I came across your channel because you were commenting about Nate black ages ago but I stayed for your personality and brilliant knowledge. Keep up the good work.
Thank you. Good to know commenting in other channels gives my channel some visibility!
I am glad I watched your video. you are being very transparent in your opinions and it is much appreciated.
I appreciate that! Been transparent since day one, just not getting much love from TH-cam algorithm lol
You deserve way more subscribers. The wisdom and integrity that youtube hides from us, I am glad i found this video!
Cheers man!
I am glad TH-cam pushed my video to your feed
Kevin I already feel like TH-cam is my full time job. 😭. (I work 40+ hrs a week in a warehouse as well.) It's INSANE. Keep the great content coming.
The more reason you have to focus on revenue. If you truly enjoy making videos on TH-cam, you won't sacrifice your extra time for it, you will find a way to have time for it. And the 1 way I know of is if it can bring in substantial amount of revenue to replace your job, that's 40+ hours taken away from your job and into TH-cam. Just my 2 cents.
@@KevinChee yup I'm thinking if I didn't want to do this I would have quit by now! So I guess pain and sacrifice can be a litmus test of really wanting something. I've always been such a slacker but can't be now!
It is definately a time commitment that's for sure.
I have a small TH-cam channel and you are so true. This TH-cam stuff isn't for the weak. I get so frustrated, but I do it because it's very therapeutic. But there's days where I want to throw it all away because it's seems like im going down a endless road.
It does have that affect on you. Often I find myself caring too much about subs and views even though my main goal has always been revenue. The road of subs-and-views is a dangerous one but sadly, we're often reminded of it whenever we are on TH-cam.. by the audience, by YT analytics, by numbers. It sucks the energy right off me.
- 00:00 🎥 241 long-form videos uploaded on TH-cam in 3-4 years.
- 00:21 ❌ Not worth starting a TH-cam channel today if focused on subscribers.
- 01:01 🧠 Most people have the wrong idea about starting a TH-cam channel.
- 01:38 📊 Achieving subscribers is harder than it seems; TH-cam's demands are high.
- 02:54 📈 Creating trendy, controversial content is necessary for TH-cam growth.
- 03:53 🔄 TH-cam functions like a search engine, each video must have a clear purpose.
- 04:48 💡 Chasing subscribers can be a trap; focus on business goals instead.
- 06:22 💼 Success is better measured by revenue, not subscriber count.
- 07:01 🏆 Successful channels leverage TH-cam for business, not just views.
- 07:19 ✔️ Treat TH-cam as a business to potentially live a free, traveling life.
- 08:00 📜 Using TH-cam for business allows for potential tax deductions.
- 09:00 🛠️ Starting a channel for fun is fine, but subscriber count shouldn't matter.
- 09:42 🔊 TH-cam can become noisy with unsolicited advice; stay focused.
- 10:39 📝 Recap: Start a channel for business, not fame; have a plan and goal.
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Good Summary, even though i watched the entire video. thank you!
Yup, will never sucseed. I got that. The dude whom make this video never going anywhere too, super suck.
Thanks Kevin for the brutal honesty.
Out of all of the how-to TH-cam videos I have seen, yours has been the most down to earth and no huff and fluff.
Pure honest to goodness truth talk.
Thanks. I don't see myself as being credible tbh, my channel just doesn't reflect that. Hence, I'm sharing experiences all the time instead of claiming I 'found' the secret
I think its a good idea to start a TH-cam channel when you enjoy making the content your channel has to offer. I love animating cringe videos and if it takes off thats a plus. I see it more as an escape.
I agree with you. I decided to make my channel one that works well with my daily habits of taking a walk.
@@WalkTalkVent exactly! You don’t want your channel being a burden or something that takes time from your day. You want it to be where you can’t wait to make a new video.
@@itspaperboyyes I think that gives one an advantage if it naturally works with you rather than something you're artificially adding to your schedule. I wish you success!
I think everyone starts a TH-cam channel in the same way you mention, to offer value and everything else that comes with it is a plus. However, I do think that the talk about views and subs will creep into your mind slowly whether we like it or not, thanks to the audience and TH-cam putting so much focus on it. A strong mindset is a must to not let that hinder your goal.
@@KevinChee I agree but sometimes even the goal can be cloudy. You don't know how TH-cam can help your own business because you don't even have a business yet, but does that mean not to start? Sometimes you just wanna do things that make you feel better and greater. The goal is eventually to leverage and make money because of the time + effort you put in for sure imo.
Great reminders for all new TH-camrs. I love making content but am well aware there’s a lot out there for viewers to choose from. Definitely treating it like a business (and I work on it nearly every day!)
making money on TH-cam is important. Time is precious, gotta spend it wisely.
Just keep making, u will eventually figure out what they like most
So simple yet true-If you're going to dive into TH-cam, you gotta do it because, above all else, you can't *not* do it. You gotta be in it for the love of it. It's demanding but it's so fun and rewarding if you can keep a steady head along the journey. A twist on Friedrich Nietzsche quote, for the purpose of this discussion: *"If you have a strong enough 'why', you can endure almost any 'how.'"* 💭
love that quote. Most channel's why is 'to get more views and subs', which in some way means 'I want attention'. That is a bad why. Same goes for money too. 'I just want to make money and be rich' is not a strong why but 'I need to make money to continue doing what I love' is. Has similar meaning but completely different result. Focus on the result and figure out how to get there.
@@KevinChee absolutely - and most people don’t take the time to dig deeper into their “why”… a surface level response just ain’t gonna cut it over the long haul 💡
I do it because I love being creative and want to share my ideas and passions with others. When you stop chasing the sub count, you become less stressed and more natural. People can see the difference and are drawn to it. My first channel took years to reach 100 subs. This one is on track to double, if not triple, that in the same time frame. The only change I made was not caring as much about the subs and just focused on doing my thing. Great realistic advice thank you😎
Love that!
you made a great change that has paid off for you, keep creating, keep healthy💯💯👏🏼👏🏼
Eh, see my dear. Achieving success on TH-cam is not by luck. When you see people making it big, and you pay close attention, you will notice that they are doing something people often overlook. For example, I went to your channel and the first thing I discovered was that your channel doesn't have a clear niche. You upload videos about different things all the time and this makes your channel disorganized. And when people don't understand the clear niche (or purpose) of a channel, they tend not to keep up with it. I'm not trying to bring you down, but I just want you to know that TH-cam is not by luck. There are so many things one needs to do that will give you success in TH-cam within a short time.
@destinyroland5677 I was basically saying that once I stopped focusing so hard on certain areas, positive things followed.☺️ Thanks for giving my channel a visit, and constructive criticism is always welcome💪 My niche is healing. Healing of the mind, body, and soul. Through mindset changes like my sit down vids, exercises like yoga or stretching, a healthy diet via homegrown food, having a hobby you enjoy, like reading, thrifting and last taking care of your personal hygiene. I mention it in most of my videos. We have accountability checks on my community page, and I have it all in my like description page to read. However, for potential subscribers who don't take the time to read channel pages like I do... I could do an intro to make it clearer... Thanks for getting me thinking. I'll pop over to yours and show some support.🫶
@CreatorsBurnout2Brilliance Yes, health is wealth! Thank you💜
Millions of people create channels but they often lack the personal Charisma or there is just something missing. Not all can succeed.
not everyone is born the same!
I think this is the most honest video I’ve ever seen! Thank you for sharing your perspective 🙏🏻
Thank you, glad you like it.
Solid points in this video which I really appriciate having started the creator journey in January 2024 !
The key takeaway I got from this is be yourself as much as possible, and I think that is the key that a lot of viewers find when watching clips overall, just how authentic is this person with what they are telling me. Cheers.
absolutely
I am thankful to my 20 subscribers! The initial support means the world to us small channels. For all the creators out there - remember you've already taken the big step by starting. Keep creating, learning and growing
29 subs now :)
I am on TH-cam solely to try to provide those who cannot get into nature and cannot be in nature to help them feel more connected to life.
If I can do that then I have succeeded.
It’s not about subscribers, although that wouldn’t hurt,it’s not about “likes” although I love them and views are motivating.
But I’m not on TH-cam to get monetized.
I usually avoid anything about growing on TH-cam as I find that tries to alter my natural spirit and passion.
Thank you for your advice I found it extremely helpful.
thank you. all the best to you
@@KevinChee Thank you and all the best to You as well :)
I started my channel a year ago, the progress was amazing the learning curve just went up and up, youtube has a learning curve to learnt its secrets, and then the sky is the limit
TH-cam changes their secret recipe often too so you gotta keep changing along to get the best out of it
I really need this because this is more painful than I anticipated. Thanks so much for the candour. You gained a subscriber today.
that's great. Thanks for the sub
Great information, thanks! It's refreshing to see the title isn't clickbait and that the advice inside is realistic for a big majority of us new creators.
Yeah man, I love to keep it real
Still growing with my channel. I believe I'll get to the top very soon by God's grace
all the best
Well Said Kevin! I just started and I like the peace of mind at the moment and I am hopefully going to keep it this way!
all the best to you!
Income from TH-cam should be considered just another stream of income vs your primary source of income you are correct TH-cam is not easy
TH-cam can be a primary source of income for some. Channels like Graham Stephan makes ~$1k/day. Not saying that happens to every channel but it is possible
I popped onto TH-cam to check a notification and this popped up. Fantastic video, very engaging and informative. Thank you for this, it’s brilliant.
Are you subscribed to my channel? It just sounded like you got a notification even though you did not subscribe !
@@KevinChee no, I am not… YET… but maybe this is a sign that I should be 😉
Crazy I thought the subscribers would be the toughest part. To my surprise the subscribers was easy. I'm finding the views are the tougher one forsure. Awesome video Kevin, Thanks for the input.
More views = more revenue = more sponsors. With the income, you can reinvest into your channel and potentially buy time to create more videos to get more views. It is a cycle. Subs though, seems like a way to validate our success but the number of subs we have doesn't translate to the views we will get, a mistake most new YT channels make.
I think your video's are too short. They need to be at least 15 minutes long to have the watchtime to make it interesting for the Algorithm to promote. For example that 20 minutes video got 5K views, but your 2 minute video's only a few views.
@@snapsna3567 That's wild to hear, I actually actively try to shorten the time because my thinking people's interest will drop
Yes it's interesting for sure. I've got 1 video posted as both long format and short. Complete different views.
@@snapsna3567thanks for this advice. This might be happen to my channel. i just started my channel last June, So far I am getting some subs but worrying about the views because most of my videos are too short.
Retired! don't Give Up: I started uploading videos three months ago. My channel centers on "Retire no mater what!" My niche is Thailand and what it has to offer. I have less than 200 subscribers with 62 videos but growing steadily. I was self employed most of my life, this is just a new and exciting chapter, remember Don't Give Up!
How's it going now btw?
@@KevinChee Thanks for the interest Kevin, 4 weeks later i now have 225 subscribers now I have 80 videos, the last one is the review on reno project at the back of my house, I am particularly pleased with this because of the technical parts of the video. I have used my drone extensively in the first half and had to record a sound track separately and then sync it with the drone footage, there is off camera commentary and 4 times where i talk directly to the drone camera, and i synced the tracks perfectly also I have built a landing pad with perimeter lights for my drone, its way cool, especially for a 64 year old. and Of course the renovation is spectacular. It has received 160 views, it would be nice if more people watched considering the work involved editing it. but it will always be there and it will grow. if you watched it and commented i would be honoured.
Well said brother. Just started my channel and I find this true. We all like to watch good videos. Try and create the best you can :)
Thanks. The journey gets tougher so embrace yourself and be prepared
This is impressive, two videos in one week in such high quality. With the community that you've been building, you're successful. You got this and keep up your work, Kevin! :) Plus your video is doing very well even you mentioned that you titled this video incorrectly.
Haha, yeah that's a funny mistake. The previous me would've taken this video down and re-upload but now, I just want to change and try things out to take my channel to the next level. TH-cam constantly changes and so should we. As long as the video is simple then I think it is worth experimenting.
I think you’re spot on. You blow the other channels in your niche out of the water due to your straight forward approach. You don’t use hyperbolic rhetoric that screams used car salesman. I value your videos and have gotten some motivation from them. I’m not one that would ever solicits any advice or paid coaching. It’s just not my personality. I create content for me. I do want it to turn into a business but that’s the hard part. Paying for individualized growth advice will never work for me. This is my journey no one else’s. But there are people out there that do value personalized advice and I wish you much success on that level. I look forward to your next video 👍🏻
I think everyone has their own way of achieving success. Some requires a mentor while some can work things out by themselves. It is just different personalities coming together. The best way is really to make full use of your own capabilities. We may all have the same goal (turning this into a business) but we may travel differently in our own unique ways.
Been making videos for 12 years, and I've yet to figure out the cheat code for growth & views.
I don't think there is a cheat code, just TH-cam gurus claiming they 'know' the secret :)
That’s weird because I seen your latest video and most people who leave comments like this are either in a niche that would never get insane views or just make unwatchable content. Your didn’t fall in either of those categories. I’m sure if I did some more digging I can help give you some legit pointers. If your posting frequently your channel should grown larger than it has already after 12 years.
@@KevinCheenot true. There is definitely secret methods that can be used without breaking TH-cam’s guidelines that will help grow your channel. Crazy to hear this from a channel that’s meant to help content creators grow.
@@noflyzone485 never claimed I'm a TH-cam guru :)
Wow! This was amazing Kevin Chee! 😲I made you the no.1 (first one) on a playlist for my viewers, since I feel everyone needs to hear this, not just us with YT channels. I see you have a great number of comments-so I'm not sure I can get through them all, but I will sub for sure, to check out your channel in depth. Thanks so much for this TRUTH! Actually, 'Your other title" is what brought me here, but I just got through to (celebrate) my second year, and almost 200 videos. :-) ~ Not even sure you'll see my comment, but hope so! I so much appreciate what you shared here~~💞👋🙏💞
Thank you. Your comment appeared on my TH-cam Studio so yeap, TH-cam made me see your comment (fortunately). Thanks for putting me on your playlist, much appreciated! More videos to come for sure so stay tuned.
Thank you so much 🙏 Finally an honest video about YT. I literally hate those "changed life" clickbaiters who live in some bubble of positivity. Don't start YT is the only true recommendation I would give to anyone. It's so random and mentally devastating that it's really not worth it.
The "changed life' topic is trending like crazy so everyone jumps on board. I tried jumping onboard too and I am not ashamed to admit that lol.. Having said that, I've been doing honest videos for years but YT just doesn't seem to like pushing contents like this. Ah well...
@@KevinChee Yeah, definitely. YT doesn't reward honesty, because people clicking on controversy, clickbaits and scammers.
so annoying 😢
We keep going regardless. I have fallen in love with TH-cam and what I do. I hope to improve and I hope to make it big like you've done and even more. ❤❤❤
That's great
This information is timely. I have made 545 subscribers and still growing. I should just calm down and grow my audience. Thank you Kevin.
TH-cam has its mood swings. Sometimes the algorithm just gets it right and recommends the video to the right audience, other times it just refuses to do so.
Im so happy for u, im also just recently started my yt again and i just love making videos, i love the process and also i can be more productive
The reality of it is unfortunately everyone doesn’t reach their full potential in whatever they want to do. But that’s all on u if you want to be the best in what u do. I was doom scrolling and found this video. Regardless of how many videos u post or have tried just keep going man. Life is so short just make sure you’re having fun while doing this and try ur all
I use TH-cam to discover my potential. It can be great fun.
FINALLY! Someone who speaks frankly and honestly. I thank you for this gem. 😀
Thank you. I have been speaking like this all the time, TH-cam just prefers to push videos with fluff lol.. or maybe viewers just enjoy false hopes
@@KevinChee Seems that way, but I would rather go in knowing the truth than have the wool pulled over my eyes by other channels who give their audience want they want to hear. It doesn’t help small content creators et all. I exhausted myself listening to bad advice that actually wrecked any progress I could have made. And here is the plain truth on your channel. Definitely gained a loyal sub here. Thanks.
I enjoyed this talk so much. I started my channel in 2015 and it has changed my life. But could I have broken thru in 2024...I don't think so,...it's complicated!
Oh wow. Your channel is amazing. The views you get are fantastic and consistent. To me, you have broken through. Any advice for us?
It depends on your country and niche. English speaking countries are the highest paying - USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Finance, Money, Health, Real Estate are some of the highest paying niches.
That's the whole reason not to rely on just making money from views and TH-cam Ads. Diversify to gain control over the revenue I would say.
Kevin , glad I met your opinion on it! As I started my Very Venture China to connect the business worlds of China and Europe. Tired of all the negative news about China on TH-cam and Facebook, I moved there for my MBA to see the truth for myself.
What I love most is seeing people become more curious and less biased. I decided to build a channel about breaking misconceptions and sharing real, firsthand experiences to foster better understanding, for business as well!
sounds like a good idea!
I think your the first person that's actually told the truth. It's been very sobering. But at least i know where i stand. Thanks 👍
Oh really? Thanks for that. I just feel like everyone should value their time more. This is also the reason why I don’t really like big channels saying this is easy or just fix this and that and you’ll be fine. Asking people to do things that they themselves can’t replicate is an insult to people’s time and effort.
@@KevinChee your right Kevin mate. All the best for the future thanks for the reply 😜👍
I started mine about 3 weeks ago, but I also have a podcast on Spotify and trying to get into TikTok. I have about 13 videos so far and only a few friends have subbed. The one thing that I have not found, is truth, honesty and integrity. That is what my TH-cam is about. How bad it was and the struggle. Its raw and real. No bouncing images or voice overs, intro music, lol yet, I want intro music haha. This video was on my feed and I can say from long hours of searching, this is by far the best advice I have seen. Its real, and genuine to me. Also, I love all the comments. I read them while listening to the TH-cam. If I make it and have more subs and it launches, I will dentate some of the earnings to help others if possible. It will prob never be my real job, I just enjoy talking and helping others. I hope some will learn from my mistakes. Keep your head up everybody and I hope we can have a solid community of newbies to help each other out.
Thanks. Great to know that this video appeared on your search. I think there are a lot of videos out there similar to mine but TH-cam just have a hard time pushing it to the right audience (probably still learning). Having said that, to have the right thumbnail and title is important as well. The right video may never reach the right audience if they don't click so everything kinda goes together. It is hard, we're told to focus on creating great content but without learning the marketing bits, we still wouldn't get the views.
@@KevinChee I 100% agree. The best thing for me is one, your honest and you have a good presence about your videos. With that, you comment section is very helpful as well. I love to hear peoples stories . You show the struggle and the reality. I'm a fan Sir! Thank you for the advice you give.
This is a smart man speaking. Not a lot of youtubers speak with that type of honesty and intelligence. Hats off to you Kevin.
Honest yes.. not sure about intelligence lol
@@KevinChee I think you might be associating intelligence with regards to making money off youtube. That can be viewed as being smart, but the intelligence I am referring to is in regards to knowledge and critical thinking (which are the most important types of intelligence in my opinion).
I completely agree with you. It really is random no matter what the "gurus" say. I took a long 5 year break from TH-cam but when I came back I changed my strategy to what you mentioned "growing a business." I wish more people were honest like you about growing on TH-cam. What I wish someone did was look at that point that helps channels take off. For example: many have talked about "Life with Riza" and her growth and speculated why her channel became popular. But what most forget to mention is that she had making videos for years with very little views, until one randomly got picked up by the TH-cam algorithm...that's what I want to know: what triggered that spike? That would actually be helpful in figuring out that randomness that seems to happen.
Yeah, I have no idea as well. I have been creating consistently for 3 years, thinking TH-cam is going to push me for my efforts but no, it never happened. But when I was at the brink of giving up, TH-cam decided to push my 1 video and helped me gained over 10k subs. Then, it stops and put me back to where I was before. It is random for sure, the video that was pushed is nothing special, no difference from the ones I did all these time but that was chosen. This is also the reason why I think 'gurus' don't exist, they somehow got lucky (which they claim isn't luck) then start blabbering about the basics over and over again to gain even more views. Such is the life of TH-cam. Riza is cool because you can tell she enjoys the content she creates and not so much the views and subs (you can sort of tell in the video).
@@KevinChee I found you because of that video! I subscribed because I found you genuine. TH-cam hasn't yet blessed me with its random push even after all these years 😂 I was about to give up on IG and it randomly pushed a few second reel, one that isn't even a good quality video. It did gain me some new followers but like you it hasn't pushed my other content much.
You have such a great point about Riza. I've wasted time and energy following the "gurus" and I'm back to my enjoyment era. I simply focus on videos/recipes/info that can help someone on their health journey and that I personally enjoy filming 🩷
I feel the same. I made many channels over the years. My first uploaded video is 13 years old. It was shitty with Moviemaker, but the comments were nice, it had a lot of likes and views. Every channel I made it got harder and harder.... Starting early was the key to success on TH-cam and all other socials. You can do it for fun. Thats it.
hmm... not sure if we are on the same page here? I would never do TH-cam for fun.
@@KevinChee I DID! then the sponsors rolled in and BAM! monetized the shit outta the content.. Im one of the lucky ones! 100k Sub channels are jealous of my sponsors!
I starterted my channel back in 2017 stuck in 19k subs but recently uploading again..This youtube thing is a roller coaster ride.
19K is pretty awesome
This is a great message and encouragement for small, and very small channels.
Thanks for this
That's awesome to hear
I always enjoy the no bs straightforward content that you make Kevin, it definitely feels way more realistic than what I’m used to seeing.
In my space I also really like being helpful to others in a no bs way and I feel that building an honest relationship with my audience will help them make a good decision. Is my channel super profitable? No, I barely make the threshold sometimes lol. But since I’m always honest with my audience I feel that I’ll attract an honest sponsorship I’m into someday (or maybe I should look for it) and my audience will support me and the things I believe in. I could be wrong and I do get “less than ideal” comments from time to time but it comes with the territory I suppose.
I like being straightforward and realistic because I hate wasting time. Most people don't like it though, they prefer being sugar coated. Maybe that's why my channel don't grow as fast, I don't give people too much to hope for lol
This is one of my favorite video of yours to date. Very well said and presented. I agree and I’m thankful God blessed me to see these things before posting 241 videos :) But it’s always good, encouraging and helpful to be reminded by an expert trusted source! Thanks again, and congratulations on your own channel growth and success!
Interesting you should say that. I put the least thought in this video, every words came straight from the heart. Probably made it felt real? What's more interesting though is how this video got pushed more, might have something to do with the title & thumbnail.
@@KevinChee maybe. To me personally it wasn't as much about feel as it was about accurate information. But yes the feel was there too.
Your title and thumbnail are an ideal example of one of the classic 'success formula' templates for TH-cam, so I'm not surprised :)
I started 2 weeks ago after talking myself out of it for 10 years !! I’m enjoying the journey. It’s never too late you can do it !!
10 years is a long time, I hope you don't procrastinate anymore now that you've started!
@@KevinChee indeed it is . I have obtained over 150 subscribers in 2 weeks and I’m banging out videos
5.5 years, over 300 videos, 150K subs.... Today was my last day on YT... it's just not worth it...
Quitting at 150K subs? Many people would love to get to even that level.
@@YD-uq5fi Listen carefully to what Kevin says at 5:15, his words are golden! Even with 150k subs my channel failed! But I wish you all aspiring TH-camrs best of luck!
It is easy to assume 150K means success but many big channels out there are not sustainable due to insufficient revenue. Maintaining a channel takes time and effort, something I would say many take for granted.
We all may have good intention when creating our videos to help people for free but I find free content can be detrimental to our channel. A minority of them appreciates the free content but a majority of those just want free content because it is free and can get all fired up when we try to sell something (which is essential to support ourselves).
I guess my point in this video is, finding the audience who are supportive in every aspect (growth, finance, experience) is essential. You can build a community who just wants free stuff, and that's good to grow your channel, but it is not a sustainable business model.
It is not easy to walk away from the effort you put in in the last 5.5 years and I respect you for that, for your courage and decision. All the best!
@@KevinChee I absolutely agree with everything you said! Thank you so much for replying to my comment! The decision to leave YT didn't come easy. But my channel failed as a business and it has drained me mentally and emotionally.
@@YD-uq5fi She has it as a primary income, and people started hate comments and telling not to buy her products. So views and sales crashed. Heartbreaking.
I got a problem. Ibgot a duplicate account and cant access the email linked to it. Whats better, to start a new youtube channel.? And how can i make one without being detected as duplicate again?detected as
um.. I don't know, you'll need to contact TH-cam support
@@KevinChee i tried. But they cant do anything either...😮💨😩😮💨
Definitely trying to put my music out there on TH-cam, hopefully I can convert views to possible clients.
all the best!
My original channel gained 43 subscribers in about 10 years. Admittedly I didn't post much, and when I did it was usually something random for one person or other who I knew, rather than with the intention of getting views. And then one day a year old video of nothing in particular seemed to be linked somewhere and I gained 600,000 views and 19,000 subscribers in less than 48 hours. And then everything just stopped again. Despite having all of those subscribers, vids I uploaded continued to get a handful of views as before. This made me realise that luck has as much to do with getting big numbers as anything else. And that getting a decent number of subscribers absolutely guarantees nothing.
I don't know where all those subscribers came from (I knew nothing about analytics then), or why they piled on so fast and then just stopped. Oddly, I retained almost all of them but they just never seemed to see whatever I was posting. And yet plenty of channels have a small number of subscribers and many of them seem to post comments and engage. The whole thing seemed bizarre to me so I deleted that channel and started this current one. Despite just posting bits of random stuff and making zero effort at gaining views or subscribers, this time round I've got over 200 subscribers in under a year and have a relatively large number of views. Despite all of the videos telling you to do this and do that to attain YT success, much seems to come down to luck and/or paying to give your channel a boost.
Given how censorious YT is these days and how easy it is to get banned, I would suggests that attempting to create a successful channel is probably not worth the bother. But there are a lot of folks out there making a decent income from uploading 'get monetized in a month!' kind of videos on here and they will never give you the blunt truth 😂
they tend to hide something behind those videos. Either that or they are just extremely lucky. They always attribute their success to how they know what to create rather than just luck but I disagree. Not sure why there is a need to hide but whatever makes them feel good I guess.
The same happened to me as well, a year old video of mine took off and got 500k views. Nothing's changed, just random is all I can say.
I hope this video take you to a new level bro 🤙🏾
Thanks. I don't think I can take another round of 'this video will explode your channel' situation. I would prefer higher than average views per video launch. That's the best.
I started sharing my life a little over a year ago or so. I don't really care about the money. Yes it would be nice but that is not my goal right now. I am learning how to record my videos and get better at it. I never knew how to edit or make videos. But I have learned a lot. I just want to enjoy my life and share it with you all. Thanks for sharing. Have a good night. I love life!
That's great.
No kidding it's feeling impossible to be seen. It can definitely feel disappointing. Thank you for the much needed pep talk.
Thanks. Sorry I ramble too much sometimes
@@KevinChee not at all, it was perfect.
HOW DO YOU THINK I FELT nearly 7 years ago!!! I was one of the worst case scenarios! I still make less than $100 per month!!!!!!! But boy them sponsors and collabs came rolling in and now I make thousands! THIS VIDEO IS EXACTLY ON POINT IN MY SITUATION! Thanks for this my guy!
Great advice, thank you. New podcast, Brew Mingle with Chad and Kyle.
I've noticed it seems like most people I watch has experienced slow growth recently. Been trying to figure out if its algorithm changes, time of year, or what.
Yeap, me too. Haven't been growing for the past month or so. Not sure what's going on, could be a drop in interest, could be summer holiday in US, could be anything.
@AceOf77 yeah the last couple months have seemed really weird on TH-cam I don't know what is going on.
I think it'll grow slower and slower forever because theres more and more people doing it
@@Big_Theft_Auto I'm not that pessimistic but right at this moment things seem to suck.
@@Swanzo I hope now that AI is so advanced, that they improve their algorithm again, and make it so the videos are shown to people who is more interested instead of random people who may not be. And i think they will probably do it because its good for them as a business
Great insight. I started YT almost a year ago n got only 299 subs. But I enjoy making content, love learning editing and now trying to integrate AI. More power to all newbies on TH-cam long form video.
Keep testing and you will make it
I get it Kevin…. Everyday I have to talk myself out of shutting down my channel …everyday is just another batch of disappointments.
Hang in there buddy…
I am trying to move away from thinking like that. The main contributor seems to be those numbers (subs and views) that is visible everywhere. Doesn't help 1 bit!
It's all about the revenue. It doesn't make sense for some to start a TH-cam channel when ur worried about bills for example.
I have felt like this and I have even quit TH-cam for several years. During those years when I wasn't posting videos, TH-cam continued to grow without me. Friends I had then who were TH-camrs are now owners of awesome and successful channels. Was the biggest mistake I've made. I think the best advice is just record that video and post it. It may get views, it might not but you won't ever know without trying. Can only be disappointed if you don't try, right?
Just started my channel 2 months back, trying to post consistently
Hope to grow and reach the milestone
Set a target, be consistent, have a plan and schedule. Give yourself a set time frame and once that's up, evaluate to see if TH-cam is something you see yourself doing in the long run
@@KevinChee thank you! I will definitely do that
I completely gave up on getting monetized!!! After I reached my 1000 Subs I rarely get excited anymore when I get new subs. I love my Subscribers but I noticed YT will only push out the bigger channels no matter how you change up or be creative and do all that suggested only to not get more views!!!!! So I decided to focus on putting out what I enjoy and pray others will see my work.
It's nearly impossible for us small channels to gain 10Mill views really?!? It can only happen if YT push it out to more people!!! They push mine to do many then wham stop pushing after about 6 hours. Really I mean we never see growth until YT does what it wants with our videos!!!! Very frustrating. Going on 3 yrs now and I'm trying to stay motivated here. Thanks for your helpful videos.
Did you get most of your subs from Shorts? I see many Shorts creators with this problem you mention.
YT is pay to play
I am a small channel from an older age group bracket, when i started to get monetized just recently, i constantly check my analytics and oftentimes i get stressed out when i see number of viewers decreases and subscribers unsubscribing and forgetting what i came here on YT...to do videos to please myself, to de-stress and enjoy the process of making videos and not to chase viewers and monetary gain. I am glad to have come across your channel 👍
well done to you for figuring this out!
I enjoy what I am making in my small channel. So when I finish editings I upload videos with out waiting for viewers or sub!
that's fantastic!
Thanks for the advice Kevin, I truly have no idea why I'm even receiving TH-cam advice since I do it for fun, but I appreciate the honesty you have, which is visible (specially since I'm 30+ with a consolidated career, so I know bs when I see it)
great stuff. I have no idea either why my video got pushed to you but hey, not complaining at all!
A Big Thumbs up. I'm New here watching and enjoy hearing the different experiences that people share. I've joined your TH-cam channel/family. I look forward to checking out more of your videos. 😊😊😊Sharon in SC
Welcome. Glad my video made it to you somehow. I'm no TH-cam guru however I am interested in turning content creation/influencer into a viable business. Not gonna be easy as you can see in the journey of my videos but it will feel completely different once I reach there.
Kevin- I have always enjoyed your videos as I have grown my channel the last few years. I am starting to look at what I could do from a business stand point with my channel in the future- Affiliates, brand deals, etc. My channel has been more of a hobby but its nice to make money to at least fund the hobby. Thanks for the great content! Keep it up!
That's excellent. I've started to take in brand deals as well. My channel is growing but it is not sustainable for me to keep creating content for free as my time becomes more precious. I have had some success with some brands, hope I can share with you someday.
It is very time consuming and hours of work may not get you but 1 or 2 subscribers!!! Small channels seem not valued so being pushed out is rare. You have to do this because you enjoy it not to get rich now. A few yrs ago everyone was in their home watching TV and You Tube so many people were subscribing and viewing!! But you have to look at it like the lottery, one day you might win! I appreciate your honesty.
I have no luck with lottery so I wouldn't see it that way. Everyone starts out by having fun but it is still important to have a goal in mind and not just doing this for subs and views.
I switched over to direct to web site products after 20k subs, I started TH-cam to practice video production. I’m happy with lower subs.
imo, anyone who has figured this out is using TH-cam to it's fullest potential. And btw, 20k is no small feat
@@KevinChee your video helped me . Thank you . Any chance you could do a channel critique. Happy to work something out. I need advice on a concentration.
@@hacklabdesign can't do one with my busy schedule but feel free to sign up to my newsletter. My latest updates and communication will be through there.
Bro you can’t give up and have that mind set 😊 you have to push and be strong 💪 tbh upgrade your channel like change your background put some plant 🪴 and led light 💡 cause if you feel down about yourself your channel will feel that impact also so be strong and keep your head up man 👊
I'm not giving up and I'm not down.. I'm just changing direction 😅
It’s interesting that he stated that you get unsolicited advice creating unnecessary noise about how to run your channel and what to do with your videos and you actually did what he said.
@@6laquemoon ah, no worries. I think he meant good, just changing my environment to brighten up my mood. The actual noise are the ones who kept asking me to create certain type of videos that takes me days to create, but they never watch them once it is launched :)
I’ve never heard someone talk about TH-cam being like a search engine in how it relates to subscribers and website traffic. But, it really does make sense.
Social media content tends to be short-live, hence the need to constantly post updated content every few hours. TH-cam on the other hand can create evergreen content and that's a search engine trait. Although, TH-cam is trying to be more like a social media platform with their big investment on TH-cam Shorts.
To everyone reading this, I wish you success in achieving your channel's goals and reaching new heights. 🌟📈🎉🚀
good job
Thank you.
Everyone hehe please don’t give up. I know it’s hard and sometimes disheartening but please ask yourself why you started. Let’s keep going. ❤
good luck
Currently Rough Start to my journey but I won't give up , Good luck to everyones channel 🤘
all the best
I started my channel 4 days ago as of writing this, and i think im doing pretty well. I have put work into my videos about gaming and have gotten a decent start, with 18 subs already and over 1.5k views, so im doing not to bad
you're doing fantastic
Quantity over Quality does not always work. USE TH-cam to direct traffic to your own website and forget about subscribers.
Oh yeah.. have control over your audience
I started a channel again from scratch but will come back to this video in a year to see how far I’ve come, thanks for the advice
good luck. I like the channel's name
I really appreciate everything you said its truly inspiring and makes me feel like I really am doing what I can with what I know knowledge wise. Growing my business through youtube has been years of a process but my subscribers are so true to me and support me they're all very genuine yeah I might not have thousands of subs but the ones I do got are they're for me💚✨
that's great
Thank you for your honesty! It's refreshing to see someone openly sharing their perspective. At Pray United, we're a non-profit focused on serving people rather than seeking profit. We appreciate your commitment to sharing the truth-your unbiased voice is truly valued. Blessings and thank you again!
Thanks for watching
I truly enjoy watching your videos, , you speak the truth, keep going.
Thank you, I will
Good perspective and advice. I really appreciate your point on how one should identify his/her end-goal with YT and then direct one's energy producing contents.
Yeah, I think that's a better direction than blindly following others
I just bought perks, I find you are the best tutorialist 😊
Thank you! For a moment there, I don't even know I have that turned on since it has been inactive for a while but I'll make sure you get some specials :)
Hello My friend it's nice to see you here as well learning all we can right!?! 😊😊😊
Small TH-camr here!
I love posting content, especially when it showcases favorites of mine. I'm still learning, and it's definitely a process. I've just focused on posting what's fun. I've stopped chasing the numbers; it just leads to a lot of pain.
MAY CHANNELS GROW AND PROSPER
all the best!
@@KevinChee Thank you so much!
I hope you stay well :D
@@KevinChee Thank you so much! It's a marathon :)