This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my TH-cam channel 7 months ago about self development. Now I have 713 subs and > 200 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.
@@AffirmItDaily Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say based on your posts and profile, you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my TH-cam channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a TH-camr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this TH-cam thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
@kevinjuma2487 thank you! I just uploaded my longest video, which is about an hr long and it doubled my subs and watch time hours and most of all, I've been impacting more lives positively and this is the best part of it all. I created is to share my opinion about these main things that truly impacted the way I live and how I became a minimalist. It's the one most vulnerable videos that I had been hesitant to post for many months because of the fear of being misunderstood but I finally decided to overcome that fear so others can learn from my experience so we can all grow together. The best advice I can give you is to focus more on providing as much value as you can as a creator while trying your best to enjoy the process of creation. Strategize based on your experience and adapt as needed. Everything else will fall into place 
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.
My channel just got monetized today and I can’t even begin to tell you how excited and encouraged I feel knowing that my hard work is showing some fruit! It is extremely difficult to stay the course some days, especially when you have a video flop or you get crappy feedback from a viewer. I completely stand behind your words to “not give up”! If you truly in your heart of hearts feel this is your calling or passion, keep going, and keep speaking truth into your own head that you will get there. Instead of saying I hope this, or I wish that, say instead, WHEN I get to, and WHEN I get there. Thank you for sharing this video! Kind of funny it popped up on my feed the day I get monetized. 😉
I finally got monetized myself a couple of days ago and its been a wild ride to finally get there. I hope I can make a little money on the side from this cuz I have been waiting for like many many years. I started my channel all the way back in 2010 and I'm so grateful TH-cam finally gave me this gift. Wish ya contiuing success and thanks for making this video for newly monetized people like myself! 💯
Excited to see who is here in 2024, making moves and chasing their dreams! The future is bright and full of endless possibilities. Let's keep pushing forward and creating the future we want to see.
I just watched your video while I was feeling really discouraged. I recently started my TH-cam channel and have been putting in a lot of effort, but no one is watching my videos. It feels like TH-cam isn’t pushing them. However, after watching your video, I regained my courage and am determined to build my channel no matter what. Thank you for the valuable information!
I know this video is 2yrs old but I stumbled across it as I get ready to start a channel myself. I don’t know that I really had the goal of being monetized but it’s great to see the possibility. I hope you’re still rising from this video and thanks for the info!
Hi Irina, I don't normally comment on videos, but I just want to say thank you. I'm just starting out, haven't even made a video yet. Been meaning to for a few years but a mixture of fear and just not knowing how to do it has kept me back. Your video has really helped me to feel like I can do it, so thank you, you're an inspiration!!
This is so refreshing and realistic. Thank you for posting this! Getting those first 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours seems so far away for me right now, but with each video, I am getting a little closer to that goal. It will take a lot of time, patience, and consistency, but I can't wait to have that feeling you described when you got your first check. So cool!
@Catzz Money Mike if I go to my analytics and check watch hrs for the last 365 days it shows 22 hrs but when I check on monetization it only shows 13hrs. Maybe it's still updating on my end.
Thank you for being so real and investing your time to build others. At this age it’s very rare to find a real person like you that still interested in sharing information to others on how to create their source of income without asking people to take their credit card out in return. I have so much respect for you.
What a generous and goodhearted video! 6:40 "...You have to start. Failing in the beginning is so crucial to succeeding in the future. You have to not be afraid to put yourself out there and look ridiculous..." Good advice for many undertakings!
Awesome video. I am small TH-camr, and I think that for small channels the most important thing is to get good presence from the beginning. If you are not popular, people won't care even if you have the best videos and the best content on platform. I am not beginner anymore, but I know how hard it can be (and honestly if I didn't use a lot of Fame- ster, I would have quit a long time ago. It made everything much easier for me, especially getting to 1000 subs and view hours).
You are definitely not bragging! You are truthful, tell it as it is, and you are an awesome natural to being in front of a camera! I can see you branch out into different contents. Something to look into and people will watch you!
I really liked this video. I am more impressed that you actually did what you said in the video title. So many videos on here are misleading and don't tell you what you are searching for or wanting to know. KEEP THAT as a part of who you are on here. It is hard to find people who actually come though with what they are promising.
Thank you for being transparent with us. My fiancé thinks I waste my time creating content but I am getting closer to get monetized then I can show her that I wasn’t playing around. I love helping people that’s my superpower
Thank you Irina for being real and more informative. I'm new to making videos on TH-cam. Travelling solo can be hard and tough too. I'm ready to give my 100% and make more videos for the audience and learn from others. All the best and keep rocking 😊
On a recent channel, it took 6 months to get monetized, and that was at the end of February, and Feb ended up getting like $150. But that quickly jumped to $8600 in March. Th9is month is over $16,000, so IT CAN HAPPEN!
@@extrememiami I realize it is very easy to be snarky, but I would be glad to show you if you'd like. The reality is, you can get a nice income with your channel, but it takes time. But once it gets going, it can really snowball.
We really appreciate sharing your specific experience. We’ve been active for 14 months and are still further away than we’d like to be from our subscriber goal. But yay - we’ve already reached our watch hour goal. We didn’t start posting consistently (same day/same time until 6 months ago. And we do 1 video a week and just started adding 2-4 shorts/week. I keep thinking we’re missing some kind of magic button that will get us moving more rapidly. Thanks for sending the “keep going” message. Now, it’s back to editing!
Wow, this is such a great video. I tried youtube years ago but dropped it because I felt really insecure. Now I still want to do it so I uploaded today my first video and will start doing youtube from now on. I’m very excited and its just so nice to hear this words and feeling motivated to do something you love and share it with others. Thank you so much 🧡 will let you know how it goes!
Just started a month ago to upload to youtube. I'm really eager to get paid not because I want to earn millions, but rather because I feel more comfortable with the flexibility that TH-cam offers as a platform than my 8-5 job. This is really good inside information that will help me keep track of everything I do and eventually, work on this full time. Thank you for the detailed explanation.
I would love to hear how things are going for you now! Thank you for providing us with transparency with some metrics of what we might expect. Today I was feeling a bit low about my content. Even though I know consistency is what will bring your channel to where you want it to be, and that we shouldn't pay too much attention to the analytics, it can definitely be a downer when you put so much time and effort into your videos only to sometimes get less than 100 views. Just gotta keep going! I love to see that you've grown from 1k to 31k since this was posted a year ago! Good for you on remaining consistent and getting your channel to grow so much!
Thanks for the motivation. My channel is just starting out. Not really concerned about monetization at all, just sharing what I love doing, hoping others find it fun to watch. Good luck.
I just started youtube a couple of months ago and only have 42 subscribers trying to make language learning content but seeing your video has given me HOPE!! Thank you and congratulations!! 🤗
Your growth on YT is impressive. Only 1 year to get monetized & 41.1K in just a short time. This is a good video for those just starting out and a refresher for some of us that may be wearing out. Adding my support with full view & a big 👍. I will view other content on your channel. Stay well, Joe Z
The most honest video i have ever seen in a "How Much TH-cam Paid Me" topic....seriously, this is what starters in TH-cam need, its like seeing a light at the end of the tunnel...It gives hope and confident. Just sub'ed for your honesty 🙂🙂🙂
This video is informative and also relatable.. I just started my channel 2 months ago, i upload everyday.. Sometimes its very discouraging because i feel like no one even like my content... It is definitely hard but, i reached 1k subs after all that hard work... I still have a long way to go. But i am happy with what I am doing😊 To everyone out there who feels discouraged.. Keep uploading until they go viral.. I promise its worth it..
I almost everyday scroll through TH-cam to find an educational video on starting your own channel - and this one just hit home. You have inspired me to start my own channel on something I love doing everyday. I like what you said about being a 1 man army in a way and how tough it can be to do it all - which is what I am doing and setting a goal I think is extremely important. I am on day 4 of starting to finally upload, 15 subs and would love to come back to this comment in a years time to see where I am at! Amazing video Irina. Truly.
What you have said about being discouraged at the start, is exactly how I was feeling recently. I love what I do and will continue to make the videos on the things that interest me, and hopefully, I will find my crowd and they will come to my page and be part of the community I want to grow. Thank you for your video.
Irina, you are such a great inspiration to those who are still trying to hit 1000 subscribers. Yes, it's not easy at all. Consistency is key. If you feel like giving up, PLEASE DON'T, KEEP PUSHING. God bless.
Imagine you got a job in a circus. Perform with trained lions. You perform for free for a year. After a year, they start paying you. And then the circus director comes and says that one of your lions danced to the wrong music and accidentally showed his nipple. And you are not getting paid again. That's how YT works.
As someone just starting out on youtube and a fitness journey, thanks so much for your words of encouragement! It feels so bad spending a week making videos just to barely get any traction.
Irina, your video came in a very important moment for me and my channel; I’ve been having less views recently, after a peak, and have been feeling a bit disappointed. Your honesty, passion and encouragement made me put things into perspective and realise I just should carry on enjoying creating content for my channel. Thanks so much!! Cheers from Lisbon, Portugal.
I feel your pain. I started my channel last Jan and in late March had a video go...semi viral...and then it died. I've been struggling to get the same viral reaction on any other video so I feel like I got lucky one time, like on a slot machine and that leaves you with false hope. Good thing is, I love to make videos and will keep going. Good luck on your channel!
Oh my goodness! Thanks so much Irina! You are so encouraging! This is exactly what I needed to hear! ❤️ I have been trying to grow my channel, and yesterday I tried doing a live stream…it was a fail due to some technical difficulties. I was like, “ I’ve just humiliated myself in front of hundreds of people!” I felt bad about it, but thought I just have to keep trying. And then your video popped up in my feed 🎉 Feeling like God sent you to encourage me. 🥰 Thank you so much!
Hi Irina! I am Sharda from India. I personally want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have started my youtube channel a year ago however later that year I got kidnapped and somehow survived that situation. Post that I had to go through a lot of mental trauma and difficult situations. Now i am staying alone and started my youtube channel again and it's been a bit more than a week and I see some progress in views and watch hours. Your video has really motivated me and gave me some practical analysis of how youtube can work. Bigg Virtual hugg to you❤❤ thanks a ton! New subscribe unlocked 🎉
I still remember my first YT 'paycheck'. Lot of great memories, and I was so proud of myself, but if it wasn't for my consistency (and Famester), I wouldn't have made anything as fast as I did.
@River Alvarez I think he has a bot account. Look at his subscribers and channel. I've seen a lot of messages like his on videos like these. Also, buying subs messes your algorithm up.
This has been my favourite video on TH-cam monetization that I've watched. You've been super real and transparent and it's actually really motivated me to build my new channel. You deserve the success you've had so far (especially on this vid - currently at 1.5M views! )
HI Irina! New sub here!! I am so glad TH-cam recommended this video of yours.. It can be discouraging at times and some moments I wonder if continuing with YT in my busy schedule is worth it. But every time I ask myself that I am like you too, it's a resounding YES ! I love what I do as a content creator, and I can so see you do too! Sending so much love to you and those reading this who are in the process of growing their channel too - WE GOT THIS !!
It can be difficult and tiring but its worth it! The part that I struggle the most is enjoying the process! I just want to enjoy the process and have more fun. There’s so much to learn, and not enough time 😂
First: Thank you for sharing your 'monetizing' experience with TH-cam. I did not perceive your video as pretentious or self-serving at all, but rather very honest and enlightening. I learned quite a bit in a very short time - all of it presented in a very 'real' way. I now understand how important it is to understand TH-cam's monetizing process and mandatory criteria before jumping into this space. It would be great if you could give additional guidance on those topics. Warm regards
You are happy and super excited, and hearing you talk about how starting your channel knowing your early videos were not so great hit home to me, because I knew that my first videos I uploaded on my main channel were not so great and I learned more and more the more I posted. I feel like I can only get better just as you have and will continue to do, so thank you for this positive upload.
Excellent inputs .. you touched upon all what every new youtuber goes through. I just got my channel monetized couple of days back. Yes! as you rightly said, don't loose hope ..just hang in there, keep checking on the analytics and see what is working and what is not working and success is on your way!
This is so useful- it's been a journey over here, almost 14 years on the platform, but consistent with weekly content only within the last 4 years and at 500 subscribers, I am being intentional about monetizing in 2025, doubling the subscriber base and hitting 4k watch hours.
This video was super transparent and helpful!! I’ve been half committed since 2021, posting when I can and getting to 200 subs. This threw gas on my fire to buckle down and make that final push to get monetized 🔥. Thanks Irina, and best wishes to everyone on their creator journey!
Thank you for this! I started my channel two months ago & as an introvert I push myself everyday to step out of my comfort zone for my dreams so that I am proud of even if the numbers aren’t there yet 🤞🏽 I pray anyone reading this accomplishes their goals on their journey. We got this, let’s keep going
Thank u for this!! Sometimes I feel like my channel isn’t so good but I feel like that’s just me being too harsh on myself, you’re right we all gotta start somewhere and I feel like we’re all our harshest critics. To anybody else starting a TH-cam channel, you got this!! ♥️
Thank you!! I actually got monetized now in August, I appreciate your words of encouragement 💪🏼✨still feel like we've got improvements and growth to do but nonethless im proud of myself@@Alechernandezfilms
This was first video of your channel that I came across and saw it fully in one go.. More power to you girl!! May you get more knowledgeable content to help people learn,teach and grow in their life. Love and positivity!✨💫🧿❤️
This video was so encouraging! Thank you, Irina! I'm just getting started with my guitar channel and I'm sure that this instruction will prove valuable as I develop things going forward! I'll have to watch it a few more times... You are a light and I'm sure you will go far... Stay blessed and I pray that your success continues! Yes! I'm inspired from this!
This is the best video regarding being monetized with a growing channel. For real! I love it! To all fellow channels, stay on the grind! Take care everyone.
This is so inspring❤As a small youtube you always have to just do what you gotta do. You may get discouraged but just keep going. Uou will definitely get there.
As a new content creator on TH-cam trying to get up there this was the BEST video I’ve seen to understand TH-cam and how everything works for the most part. Fantastic work and I just wanted to say THANK YOU for making this video !! 💜💜💜
Great video. I still remember my first youtube paycheck. I was so proud of myself. If it wasn't for my consistency (and a little bit of Famester), I wouldn't have made anything.
Crazy how I found a video from a real estate agent when I'm in the gaming niche lol. But just started my gaming channel a couple months ago (Dragon Ball Legends) and definitely have to agree, just jump in. Just like her, I must have remade my 1st video around 8-9 times or more lol. But since then, I feel like I've grown so much in the short amount of time. I still have some things to get better at, but I look forward to the journey. Hope you all have much success in your youtube journeys!
This was so reassuring. It’s one thing to see these videos from massive channels, but to see it when you were starting off- much more relatable and helpful. Thank you ❤
Thanks for these positive and candid ideas and encouragement to us new content creators. I just posted my first content video today on my channel after sitting on recordings made 8 months ago and just feeling too anxious to upload them.😢 But you are right...just do it...get started no matter how imperfect.😊 Every person in this world is unique and has a special idea or skill or thought to share ....and someone out there wants to hear it. So youtube away!!
This video was so insightful and relatable! I totally understand the dedication it takes to stick to a consistent weekly upload schedule-it's not easy. I really appreciate how transparently you shared all the details about your earnings; it's inspiring and helpful for creators like me who are on a similar journey. I too am a one man show, recording-editing-uploading all by myself. Your content felt good, so genuine and motivating! Keep up the amazing work-I’d love to connect and exchange more creative ideas someday. Thank You 💙
This is so relatable, thank you for explaining all this. My channel just hit 1000 subs but I have no idea what it will mean for me, because I just started saving my home videos for my family to see in the future, and my kids to have some memories of me when I am gone. I totally get you about being a one-man show, I shoot and edit everything myself too but it is a fun thing to learn, I guess this old dog can still learn a few new tricks! 😁
Hi Irina I've been struggling with [youtube challenged and issues] for a while now, and I felt like I was all alone. But after watching your video, I realized that I'm not the only one who's going through this. You shared your story with such honesty and vulnerability, and it really gave me hope. Thanks you.
@@Nature_discovery_ dawg the videos you made, you can't expect success in 2 or 3 videos, you are very lacking in thumbnail and video editing you should learn about that
Just made it last week! Couldn't be more excited. To anyone working towards getting monetized...how ever many hours or subscribers you have - you can't get to the end goals without going through that number!
@@TheGlowStandard haha when I started last year and had 1 subscriber (myself) and told friends I needed 1000 They laughed at how big of a number it is. For a year it felt like miles away but one day after the next a few more came in and 16 months to the day of my first video number 1000 came in. Keep going, enjoy the process and the numbers will happen on their own 😊
I really love how honest youtubers are with their pay. At least some of them. I don’t know how i found your channel but congrats and thank you for being so honest.
Thank you, needed this encouragement. Feeling so discouraged after working long hours (on top of my 9-5 job) editing and filming content and then.... zero views or low views 😢😢😢 so it's encouraging to hear that it can get better
I just started my channel and this was a great video to see. I'm trying to have this attitude and be OK with my first videos being a bit rough. I'm enjoying the process while I'm learning as long as I can let go of that sense that it's not good enough yet. It's awesome to see how you made it work and where you are now! Thanks for sharing.
I just uploaded my first video as an aspiring creator (still kept it in unlisted mode) ... And then I came across your video ... This is really so inspiring !!
I am happy TH-cam recommended your video. Really helpful getting some inside info how TH-cam works and also encouraging to hear to just continue and it is okay that the first videos you create are not your best and don't have to be. Thanks for the video!
Thank you SO MUCH for providing a detailed breakdown and real numbers, as well as for touching on how payments actually Work!! So many other videos talk about "it takes a while" or "you get paid from ads" and other really vague statements. My husband just started getting serious with his TH-cam channel and I think we're both anxious to have some clue of what to expect! I'll share this with him tonight.
In my first year and currently at 157 subscribers. Creating content gives me something to look forward and been an introvert it has helped me express myself a little more.
Thank you so much for posting this. You said you hoped it would encourage someone. It is just what we needed. We are to the point where we need only 5 more subscribers until 1000, and TH-cam is having us jump through all the hoops to get monetized. You have made us feel it might be worth it. Thank you. This is so exciting.
Thank you so much for this! It’s so, so hard to stay motivated when you spend hours and hours on filming, editing, etc. I was consistent for almost a year and only got to 300 subscribers and I went through something with my mental health and just stopped. I’m finally ready to come back and I’m also aiming for one video per week. Thank you so much for this inspirational video!
Can you make an update video? This was very helpful and informative for me. Actually brought me to your channel :)
Hey Igor! I’m so happy to hear that! I do have an update video on the channel, here is the link :) - th-cam.com/video/jwhP4xUEqo8/w-d-xo.html
@@irinadeee Awesome! Cannot explain why I did not see it 😀
@@Igor-vf9lh I looked for an update as well and it wasn't there so glad this is posted here.
@@irinadeee me trying to make a video in 2 days
@@irinadeee are you Hypnotised ?
To the person reading this,I pray you become a successful youtuber
Thank you 😢😢😢
Thanks 😅😢
❤I will get there soon....thank you
Amen 🙏🏽
Thanks
My first month I made $56. My best month was around $25,000. TH-cam is wild and filled with possibilities
Waw!! That's awesome..I am in Africa where TH-camrs get paid very low..I am getting into it in 2024
wow even $56 for the very first month is incredible. Amazing job
Good job
Dang. That would be a dream come true.
OMG LIKE THAT SMASH BUTTON
This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my TH-cam channel 7 months ago about self development. Now I have 713 subs and > 200 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I could haven’t learned without getting started in the 1st place.
Just subbed! If we don't take the first step, we will never arrive! Love the content, keep going!✨
@@AffirmItDaily Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say based on your posts and profile, you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my TH-cam channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a TH-camr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this TH-cam thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
Be blessed and hope your channel grows so quickly
Hope oneday my channel grow oneday
@kevinjuma2487 thank you! I just uploaded my longest video, which is about an hr long and it doubled my subs and watch time hours and most of all, I've been impacting more lives positively and this is the best part of it all. I created is to share my opinion about these main things that truly impacted the way I live and how I became a minimalist. It's the one most vulnerable videos that I had been hesitant to post for many months because of the fear of being misunderstood but I finally decided to overcome that fear so others can learn from my experience so we can all grow together.
The best advice I can give you is to focus more on providing as much value as you can as a creator while trying your best to enjoy the process of creation. Strategize based on your experience and adapt as needed. Everything else will fall into place 
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.
Great advise ❤
My channel just got monetized today and I can’t even begin to tell you how excited and encouraged I feel knowing that my hard work is showing some fruit! It is extremely difficult to stay the course some days, especially when you have a video flop or you get crappy feedback from a viewer. I completely stand behind your words to “not give up”! If you truly in your heart of hearts feel this is your calling or passion, keep going, and keep speaking truth into your own head that you will get there. Instead of saying I hope this, or I wish that, say instead, WHEN I get to, and WHEN I get there. Thank you for sharing this video! Kind of funny it popped up on my feed the day I get monetized. 😉
I feel you I just got monetized today to fam it feels awesome
Congratulations ❤
How long did it get you to get monetized? I have just started out, I know it takes some time but I’d like to get an idea of the timeframe
Congrats😍
Thanks and congrats, im almost 1k and I hope someday I manage to monetize
I am subscribing…
She said everything authentically and she wasn’t selling a dream, but shared her experience. Thank you ❤
I agree! Subscribed for the same reason
Thank you for being here! 🙏
I also just got motivated
thank you I immediately subscribed because she was so genuine and sharing experience. I have to get back to my channel and start being consistent
Indeed, she speaks very well. Very inspiring video, thank you very much for being crystal clear and easy to follow presentation. 👍
I finally got monetized myself a couple of days ago and its been a wild ride to finally get there. I hope I can make a little money on the side from this cuz I have been waiting for like many many years. I started my channel all the way back in 2010 and I'm so grateful TH-cam finally gave me this gift. Wish ya contiuing success and thanks for making this video for newly monetized people like myself! 💯
Congratulations on getting monetized!! That is a huge milestone! Wishing you lots of success moving forward. Thank you for watching and supporting ☺️
this is the first time someone showed behind the scenes on a small scale that can grow, thank you!
This is the most transparent reveal I have seen of monetization. Congrats on your continued success. 👏
Thank you so much! 😊
Excited to see who is here in 2024, making moves and chasing their dreams! The future is bright and full of endless possibilities. Let's keep pushing forward and creating the future we want to see.
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2025 wish me luck and I’ll be happy
I just watched your video while I was feeling really discouraged. I recently started my TH-cam channel and have been putting in a lot of effort, but no one is watching my videos. It feels like TH-cam isn’t pushing them. However, after watching your video, I regained my courage and am determined to build my channel no matter what. Thank you for the valuable information!
Thank you, FINALLY, someone who is just straight forth and honest. Mad respect.
Yeah, it was great to see. Most don't.
💯💯💯💯💯
Bro I have 2.3k subs but I can't monetize
@@Slayerwy Do you not have enough watch hours?
💯💯💯💯
I like how down-to-earth, honest and real this video is. This sets one up for realistic expectations and inspires at the same time. Thanks!
done, plssss
I know this video is 2yrs old but I stumbled across it as I get ready to start a channel myself. I don’t know that I really had the goal of being monetized but it’s great to see the possibility. I hope you’re still rising from this video and thanks for the info!
Hi Irina, I don't normally comment on videos, but I just want to say thank you. I'm just starting out, haven't even made a video yet. Been meaning to for a few years but a mixture of fear and just not knowing how to do it has kept me back. Your video has really helped me to feel like I can do it, so thank you, you're an inspiration!!
"Failing in the beginning is so crucial to succeeding in the future" -- great point!
This is so refreshing and realistic. Thank you for posting this! Getting those first 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours seems so far away for me right now, but with each video, I am getting a little closer to that goal. It will take a lot of time, patience, and consistency, but I can't wait to have that feeling you described when you got your first check. So cool!
more power to You ...❤❤❤
Thank you so much! You got this! Wishing you tons of success in 2023 😊
I’m struggling on both subscribers and watch hours. What are some tips you guys used for watch hours?
@@Draega007 I thought it was a rolling 1 year period. So, it’s always the total from the last 365 days.
@Catzz Money Mike if I go to my analytics and check watch hrs for the last 365 days it shows 22 hrs but when I check on monetization it only shows 13hrs. Maybe it's still updating on my end.
Thank you for being so real and investing your time to build others. At this age it’s very rare to find a real person like you that still interested in sharing information to others on how to create their source of income without asking people to take their credit card out in return. I have so much respect for you.
Great points
done, plssss
@@Jim_McFarlanddone, plssss
I love how you shared about your progress despite it not being that wild yet. Brilliant :)
done, plssss
What a generous and goodhearted video! 6:40 "...You have to start. Failing in the beginning is so crucial to succeeding in the future. You have to not be afraid to put yourself out there and look ridiculous..." Good advice for many undertakings!
Thank you so much! 😊
@@irinadeee Thank YOU! : - )
Awesome video. I am small TH-camr, and I think that for small channels the most important thing is to get good presence from the beginning. If you are not popular, people won't care even if you have the best videos and the best content on platform. I am not beginner anymore, but I know how hard it can be (and honestly if I didn't use a lot of Fame- ster, I would have quit a long time ago. It made everything much easier for me, especially getting to 1000 subs and view hours).
Hello! Hope you’re doing good 💕
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youtube.com/@Fascinating_Secrets?si=wuBlYUf6OjtnnGWf
But you only have 10 subscribers
I started
Better than none.@@MarleneWizdom
You are definitely not bragging! You are truthful, tell it as it is, and you are an awesome natural to being in front of a camera! I can see you branch out into different contents. Something to look into and people will watch you!
Thank you for this, it's indeed inspiring!
I am rooting for everyone here!
This is so encouraging to see you have now got over 50k subs. Congratulations 👏🏼 thank you for this video ❤
I've over 1k sub, how do I calculate the watch hours.. and how do I know am eligible for monetization?
356 on your site
I really liked this video. I am more impressed that you actually did what you said in the video title. So many videos on here are misleading and don't tell you what you are searching for or wanting to know. KEEP THAT as a part of who you are on here. It is hard to find people who actually come though with what they are promising.
Thank you for being transparent with us. My fiancé thinks I waste my time creating content but I am getting closer to get monetized then I can show her that I wasn’t playing around. I love helping people that’s my superpower
done, plssss
I know this is an older video, but I really appreciate this breakdown and how open you were about it
Thank you Irina for being real and more informative. I'm new to making videos on TH-cam. Travelling solo can be hard and tough too. I'm ready to give my 100% and make more videos for the audience and learn from others. All the best and keep rocking 😊
On a recent channel, it took 6 months to get monetized, and that was at the end of February, and Feb ended up getting like $150. But that quickly jumped to $8600 in March. Th9is month is over $16,000, so IT CAN HAPPEN!
Which channel is that? It's not yours for sure.
@@krisrap3828 the channel is The Nerve Doctors. A neuropathy channel
@@extrememiami I realize it is very easy to be snarky, but I would be glad to show you if you'd like. The reality is, you can get a nice income with your channel, but it takes time. But once it gets going, it can really snowball.
Need to hear this after my first upload thank you.
I don’t know if he’s interested but I am definitely interested.
We really appreciate sharing your specific experience. We’ve been active for 14 months and are still further away than we’d like to be from our subscriber goal. But yay - we’ve already reached our watch hour goal. We didn’t start posting consistently (same day/same time until 6 months ago. And we do 1 video a week and just started adding 2-4 shorts/week. I keep thinking we’re missing some kind of magic button that will get us moving more rapidly. Thanks for sending the “keep going” message. Now, it’s back to editing!
Wow, this is such a great video. I tried youtube years ago but dropped it because I felt really insecure. Now I still want to do it so I uploaded today my first video and will start doing youtube from now on. I’m very excited and its just so nice to hear this words and feeling motivated to do something you love and share it with others. Thank you so much 🧡 will let you know how it goes!
Just started a month ago to upload to youtube. I'm really eager to get paid not because I want to earn millions, but rather because I feel more comfortable with the flexibility that TH-cam offers as a platform than my 8-5 job.
This is really good inside information that will help me keep track of everything I do and eventually, work on this full time. Thank you for the detailed explanation.
you can just get one monetized from viral npc marketplace
Keep going, it's easier when you get a bit furhter
Thank you for the ideas. ❤ I'm a new TH-camr also creating content about countryside living in the Philippines. 😊
I would love to hear how things are going for you now! Thank you for providing us with transparency with some metrics of what we might expect. Today I was feeling a bit low about my content. Even though I know consistency is what will bring your channel to where you want it to be, and that we shouldn't pay too much attention to the analytics, it can definitely be a downer when you put so much time and effort into your videos only to sometimes get less than 100 views. Just gotta keep going! I love to see that you've grown from 1k to 31k since this was posted a year ago! Good for you on remaining consistent and getting your channel to grow so much!
Thank you for being a blessing! PROUD OF YOU!!
Started my channel 10 days ago, will be patient and keep posting
All u can do 🙏
Watching this Feb 2024, 50k+ subs. Well done 🎉
Hello! Hope you’re doing good 💕
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done, plssss
I love how the comment section is so uplifting! Let’s keep up this vibe guys 💜
subscribed! Keep it up!
Thanks for the motivation. My channel is just starting out. Not really concerned about monetization at all, just sharing what I love doing, hoping others find it fun to watch. Good luck.
I just started youtube a couple of months ago and only have 42 subscribers trying to make language learning content but seeing your video has given me HOPE!! Thank you and congratulations!! 🤗
Thank you Irena, this was great. Did not think you were bragging. Just trying to encourage people, as was your intent. Appreciate your humbleness.
She is not bragging, she is just unaware that she received a nice 1st month paycheck because she is in the Real Estate NICHE.
Your growth on YT is impressive. Only 1 year to get monetized & 41.1K in just a short time. This is a good video for those just starting out and a refresher for some of us that may be wearing out. Adding my support with full view & a big 👍. I will view other content on your channel.
Stay well, Joe Z
The most honest video i have ever seen in a "How Much TH-cam Paid Me" topic....seriously, this is what starters in TH-cam need, its like seeing a light at the end of the tunnel...It gives hope and confident. Just sub'ed for your honesty 🙂🙂🙂
This video is informative and also relatable..
I just started my channel 2 months ago, i upload everyday.. Sometimes its very discouraging because i feel like no one even like my content... It is definitely hard but, i reached 1k subs after all that hard work... I still have a long way to go. But i am happy with what I am doing😊
To everyone out there who feels discouraged.. Keep uploading until they go viral.. I promise its worth it..
I almost everyday scroll through TH-cam to find an educational video on starting your own channel - and this one just hit home. You have inspired me to start my own channel on something I love doing everyday. I like what you said about being a 1 man army in a way and how tough it can be to do it all - which is what I am doing and setting a goal I think is extremely important. I am on day 4 of starting to finally upload, 15 subs and would love to come back to this comment in a years time to see where I am at! Amazing video Irina. Truly.
What you have said about being discouraged at the start, is exactly how I was feeling recently. I love what I do and will continue to make the videos on the things that interest me, and hopefully, I will find my crowd and they will come to my page and be part of the community I want to grow. Thank you for your video.
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Irina, you are such a great inspiration to those who are still trying to hit 1000 subscribers. Yes, it's not easy at all. Consistency is key. If you feel like giving up, PLEASE DON'T, KEEP PUSHING. God bless.
Thank you 🙏🏼 🤍 I needed to see this because I feel like throwing in the towel 😭
Imagine you got a job in a circus. Perform with trained lions. You perform for free for a year. After a year, they start paying you. And then the circus director comes and says that one of your lions danced to the wrong music and accidentally showed his nipple. And you are not getting paid again. That's how YT works.
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Thank you! This comment actually motivated me to keep going 😊❤
I've doing this for 10 months doing a video every day 😢 I'm still going but I'm thinking about throwing in the towel......haven't reached 1000 yet....
Praying for all of us who just started TH-cam! ❤
Let’s do this❤
reallll
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Hugsss
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As someone just starting out on youtube and a fitness journey, thanks so much for your words of encouragement! It feels so bad spending a week making videos just to barely get any traction.
Irina, your video came in a very important moment for me and my channel; I’ve been having less views recently, after a peak, and have been feeling a bit disappointed. Your honesty, passion and encouragement made me put things into perspective and realise I just should carry on enjoying creating content for my channel. Thanks so much!! Cheers from Lisbon, Portugal.
I feel your pain. I started my channel last Jan and in late March had a video go...semi viral...and then it died. I've been struggling to get the same viral reaction on any other video so I feel like I got lucky one time, like on a slot machine and that leaves you with false hope. Good thing is, I love to make videos and will keep going. Good luck on your channel!
Oh my goodness! Thanks so much Irina! You are so encouraging! This is exactly what I needed to hear! ❤️ I have been trying to grow my channel, and yesterday I tried doing a live stream…it was a fail due to some technical difficulties. I was like, “ I’ve just humiliated myself in front of hundreds of people!” I felt bad about it, but thought I just have to keep trying. And then your video popped up in my feed 🎉 Feeling like God sent you to encourage me. 🥰 Thank you so much!
Hi Irina! I am Sharda from India. I personally want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have started my youtube channel a year ago however later that year I got kidnapped and somehow survived that situation. Post that I had to go through a lot of mental trauma and difficult situations. Now i am staying alone and started my youtube channel again and it's been a bit more than a week and I see some progress in views and watch hours. Your video has really motivated me and gave me some practical analysis of how youtube can work. Bigg Virtual hugg to you❤❤ thanks a ton! New subscribe unlocked 🎉
I love that you took time to encourage people that are on the fence on creating a channel
I still remember my first YT 'paycheck'. Lot of great memories, and I was so proud of myself, but if it wasn't for my consistency (and Famester), I wouldn't have made anything as fast as I did.
how much was your paycheck?
@River Alvarez I think he has a bot account. Look at his subscribers and channel. I've seen a lot of messages like his on videos like these. Also, buying subs messes your algorithm up.
I am certainly not a bot, and I for sure won't share my paycheck here. Have a nice day guys
@@rickgsink225 Very believable.
@@rickgsink225 you only have 44 subs tho??
This has been my favourite video on TH-cam monetization that I've watched. You've been super real and transparent and it's actually really motivated me to build my new channel. You deserve the success you've had so far (especially on this vid - currently at 1.5M views! )
Aweeessooooomeeee! Glad you're finally monetized! That is pretty serious money you're making.
Thank you so much!! It feels so exciting to finally see the fruits of my labor! 😊
This is great Irina. Guess with over 2 million views you’ve reached the skies - congratulations and appreciate your encouragement. Good luck, Mel
HI Irina! New sub here!! I am so glad TH-cam recommended this video of yours.. It can be discouraging at times and some moments I wonder if continuing with YT in my busy schedule is worth it. But every time I ask myself that I am like you too, it's a resounding YES ! I love what I do as a content creator, and I can so see you do too! Sending so much love to you and those reading this who are in the process of growing their channel too - WE GOT THIS !!
Thank you so much Gina, I'm so glad you're here! Best of luck in growing your channel, I'm rooting for you! ❤
@@irinadeee thank you lovely!! ❤️
more power to you❤❤
It can be difficult and tiring but its worth it! The part that I struggle the most is enjoying the process! I just want to enjoy the process and have more fun. There’s so much to learn, and not enough time 😂
First: Thank you for sharing your 'monetizing' experience with TH-cam. I did not perceive your video as pretentious or self-serving at all, but rather very honest and enlightening. I learned quite a bit in a very short time - all of it presented in a very 'real' way. I now understand how important it is to understand TH-cam's monetizing process and mandatory criteria before jumping into this space. It would be great if you could give additional guidance on those topics.
Warm regards
You are happy and super excited, and hearing you talk about how starting your channel knowing your early videos were not so great hit home to me, because I knew that my first videos I uploaded on my main channel were not so great and I learned more and more the more I posted. I feel like I can only get better just as you have and will continue to do, so thank you for this positive upload.
Excellent inputs .. you touched upon all what every new youtuber goes through. I just got my channel monetized couple of days back. Yes! as you rightly said, don't loose hope ..just hang in there, keep checking on the analytics and see what is working and what is not working and success is on your way!
This is so useful- it's been a journey over here, almost 14 years on the platform, but consistent with weekly content only within the last 4 years and at 500 subscribers, I am being intentional about monetizing in 2025, doubling the subscriber base and hitting 4k watch hours.
This video was super transparent and helpful!! I’ve been half committed since 2021, posting when I can and getting to 200 subs. This threw gas on my fire to buckle down and make that final push to get monetized 🔥. Thanks Irina, and best wishes to everyone on their creator journey!
Thanksss❤
Thank you for this! I started my channel two months ago & as an introvert I push myself everyday to step out of my comfort zone for my dreams so that I am proud of even if the numbers aren’t there yet 🤞🏽 I pray anyone reading this accomplishes their goals on their journey. We got this, let’s keep going
For sure, keep your hard work going hop mine grow also
You got this
Thank u for this!! Sometimes I feel like my channel isn’t so good but I feel like that’s just me being too harsh on myself, you’re right we all gotta start somewhere and I feel like we’re all our harshest critics. To anybody else starting a TH-cam channel, you got this!! ♥️
It can be really hard at first. There’s a ceiling we have to break through 💪🏽
Thank you!! I actually got monetized now in August, I appreciate your words of encouragement 💪🏼✨still feel like we've got improvements and growth to do but nonethless im proud of myself@@Alechernandezfilms
This was first video of your channel that I came across and saw it fully in one go..
More power to you girl!!
May you get more knowledgeable content to help people learn,teach and grow in their life.
Love and positivity!✨💫🧿❤️
This video was so encouraging! Thank you, Irina! I'm just getting started with my guitar channel and I'm sure that this instruction will prove valuable as I develop things going forward! I'll have to watch it a few more times... You are a light and I'm sure you will go far... Stay blessed and I pray that your success continues! Yes! I'm inspired from this!
This is the best video regarding being monetized with a growing channel. For real! I love it! To all fellow channels, stay on the grind! Take care everyone.
This is so inspring❤As a small youtube you always have to just do what you gotta do. You may get discouraged but just keep going. Uou will definitely get there.
Small youtuber here will be patient and keep posting ❤ you got this 🎉
As a new content creator on TH-cam trying to get up there this was the BEST video I’ve seen to understand TH-cam and how everything works for the most part. Fantastic work and I just wanted to say THANK YOU for making this video !! 💜💜💜
Much needed. Feeling a little discouraged, but this represents the beginning of a new phase in my TH-cam experience. Thanks
Great video. I still remember my first youtube paycheck. I was so proud of myself. If it wasn't for my consistency (and a little bit of Famester), I wouldn't have made anything.
Just checked their website, seems interesting.
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What's Farnester?
@@karlbodmer4368 its a scam. this is a bot account you replied to
Paycheck? Like five cents with 87 subs
Crazy how I found a video from a real estate agent when I'm in the gaming niche lol. But just started my gaming channel a couple months ago (Dragon Ball Legends) and definitely have to agree, just jump in. Just like her, I must have remade my 1st video around 8-9 times or more lol. But since then, I feel like I've grown so much in the short amount of time. I still have some things to get better at, but I look forward to the journey. Hope you all have much success in your youtube journeys!
This was so reassuring. It’s one thing to see these videos from massive channels, but to see it when you were starting off- much more relatable and helpful. Thank you ❤
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I agree
I wish all the new youtubers a great success 😊❤
Thank you 🙏
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Thanks for these positive and candid ideas and encouragement to us new content creators. I just posted my first content video today on my channel after sitting on recordings made 8 months ago and just feeling too anxious to upload them.😢 But you are right...just do it...get started no matter how imperfect.😊
Every person in this world is unique and has a special idea or skill or thought to share ....and someone out there wants to hear it. So youtube away!!
This video was so insightful and relatable! I totally understand the dedication it takes to stick to a consistent weekly upload schedule-it's not easy. I really appreciate how transparently you shared all the details about your earnings; it's inspiring and helpful for creators like me who are on a similar journey. I too am a one man show, recording-editing-uploading all by myself. Your content felt good, so genuine and motivating! Keep up the amazing work-I’d love to connect and exchange more creative ideas someday. Thank You 💙
This is so relatable, thank you for explaining all this. My channel just hit 1000 subs but I have no idea what it will mean for me, because I just started saving my home videos for my family to see in the future, and my kids to have some memories of me when I am gone. I totally get you about being a one-man show, I shoot and edit everything myself too but it is a fun thing to learn, I guess this old dog can still learn a few new tricks! 😁
Hi Irina
I've been struggling with [youtube challenged and issues] for a while now, and I felt like I was all alone. But after watching your video, I realized that I'm not the only one who's going through this. You shared your story with such honesty and vulnerability, and it really gave me hope.
Thanks you.
I mean my guy you have made 2 vids
@@xandex69 which kind of vids
@@Nature_discovery_ dawg the videos you made, you can't expect success in 2 or 3 videos, you are very lacking in thumbnail and video editing you should learn about that
@@xandex69 yeah Im trying my best
@@Nature_discovery_ nice
Very honest and helpful. It's creators like you that restore my faith in TH-cam. Thanks for the info.
no one tells inside of the story ,you did great job, its motivation for us
I absolutely needed to see this today! ❤ Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your journey!
Just made it last week! Couldn't be more excited. To anyone working towards getting monetized...how ever many hours or subscribers you have - you can't get to the end goals without going through that number!
CONGRATS! I hope I get there soon!! WAY TO GO!! ⭐
@@heatherotis6512 Excited for you to get there! thank you!!
Wow, well done! It still seems so far away for me to achieve that😅
@@TheGlowStandard haha when I started last year and had 1 subscriber (myself) and told friends I needed 1000 They laughed at how big of a number it is. For a year it felt like miles away but one day after the next a few more came in and 16 months to the day of my first video number 1000 came in. Keep going, enjoy the process and the numbers will happen on their own 😊
@@MileMarker4k thank you so much for your motivating words 🙏🏼 🩵
I really love how honest youtubers are with their pay. At least some of them. I don’t know how i found your channel but congrats and thank you for being so honest.
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Thank you for making this video! I found it incredibly insightful.
Thank you, needed this encouragement. Feeling so discouraged after working long hours (on top of my 9-5 job) editing and filming content and then.... zero views or low views 😢😢😢 so it's encouraging to hear that it can get better
You can do this!! Wishing you tons of success!
I just started my channel and this was a great video to see. I'm trying to have this attitude and be OK with my first videos being a bit rough. I'm enjoying the process while I'm learning as long as I can let go of that sense that it's not good enough yet. It's awesome to see how you made it work and where you are now! Thanks for sharing.
Let’s keep in touch
I subbed😀
YOUR CONTENT IS IT FOR ME
I just started today my Channel.....
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Honestly this is the most motivating video I’ve seen for my specific situation.
I just uploaded my first video as an aspiring creator (still kept it in unlisted mode) ... And then I came across your video ... This is really so inspiring !!
I am happy TH-cam recommended your video. Really helpful getting some inside info how TH-cam works and also encouraging to hear to just continue and it is okay that the first videos you create are not your best and don't have to be. Thanks for the video!
Thank you SO MUCH for providing a detailed breakdown and real numbers, as well as for touching on how payments actually Work!! So many other videos talk about "it takes a while" or "you get paid from ads" and other really vague statements. My husband just started getting serious with his TH-cam channel and I think we're both anxious to have some clue of what to expect! I'll share this with him tonight.
In my first year and currently at 157 subscribers. Creating content gives me something to look forward and been an introvert it has helped me express myself a little more.
Just became your 201st! Great job, keep doing what you do!
Thanks:)@@AffirmItDaily
It’s good to see.please keep motivating everyone including me
I’m just starting and feeling lost already, thankyou for motivating. This actually helps when you think it might not really work!
Thank you so much for posting this. You said you hoped it would encourage someone. It is just what we needed. We are to the point where we need only 5 more subscribers until 1000, and TH-cam is having us jump through all the hoops to get monetized. You have made us feel it might be worth it. Thank you. This is so exciting.
I'm far off from this point but thanks for giving the behind the scenes in the process... I hope your kindness is returned many times over!😊
Thank you so much for this! It’s so, so hard to stay motivated when you spend hours and hours on filming, editing, etc. I was consistent for almost a year and only got to 300 subscribers and I went through something with my mental health and just stopped. I’m finally ready to come back and I’m also aiming for one video per week. Thank you so much for this inspirational video!
I was about to give up.... And then i found this video
Your video is incredibly inspirational and positive! The way you describe your experience and development is truly uplifting.
It's Hard to find someone as honest as You are darling 😊