Bo: As one who has built and now lives on passive income, I can assure you that your video is honest and should be helpful for all who view it. What viewers should understand is that passive does not mean forever work-free. I started in 2001, and still have clients with me that signed on with me that first year (it's now 2019). But the accounts require at least semi-annual servicing, if for no other reason than to say "Hi, Customer! You are still important to me, I haven't forgotten you, I'm here if you need me, and I appreciate your business." I no longer seek new accounts, but maintenance of the existing ones does require a little work now and then. The bottom line is that passive income beats the heck out of a 9 to 5 job, any day of the week and twice on Sunday!
I highly recommend growing luffa. It’s easy to grow, you’ll never need to buy another sponge, and you can sell them for $10 or $15 each. I started making luffa soap for gifts and I immediately started getting orders.
Luffa is a very delicious vegetable.Cooked with quarter cup of chickpeas, added half a tablespoon of curry powder, eaten wth rice and sauteed meat, it is a complete meal.
We have three cottages on our homestead. We offer them daily, weekly or monthly. We also have a petting farm that is open to visitors and schools. We love it.
+Lois Wilson YAY!!!!!! Yes yes yes, this is our plan! In order to take on this adventure we will have to really open up our brains and come up with every single way to function stack! Thank you Lois for bringing up your rental times...and as well for your petting farm!!!! I never thought about that. I thought about packing up animals to go to parties, but I never thought about just allowing it open to visitors and schools. So cool!!!
I've already advertised our petting farm, Homestead and survival classes to begin this coming spring and received a great response on Facebook. Families are already RSVPing. I'm a single parent and we went through a major hurricane last year that I'm still recovering from and rebuilding. My rental unit was damaged so I must build another one so it is on my list of things to do. I had to build several chicken coops and a goat shelter this year so the rental kept getting pushed back but I need it ASAP for the passive income. I think the rentals will be the bulk of our income as I've done Airbnb for the past 17 years and it is very profitable and rewarding when done correctly.
@@blacksinglemomhomesteadont6454Sorry for your damage. You're going to do great I can tell. When you say it can be profitable if done right, what exactly do you mean? Any pointers?
We're already almost 2 years homesteading. We have about an acre, 10 chickens down from 12, 2 goats, mini gardens, building fences, built a goat shelter and chicken coop, etc. I was updating friends of our adventures and watching hours and hours of TH-cam videos and then finally I told myself, I know just as much if not more than most so I need to be posting my own videos so here I am. It's just me and my 12 year old son.
How about.. Selling vegtables.. Eggs.. Cut up logs into slices for wedding decor or coasters. Renting out extra land for hunting, farming, hay-harvesting... Make goat cheese. Weddings in your barn/field... Firewood processing. AirBnB with a Yurt in the back yard... Free rocks (okay, that doesn't make money).. Free rocks, and pay for pet ones. How to make money off your homestead without video editing! Just a start.
I thought about tiny house camp ground also tiny houses we rent out on airbnb. I like the idea of fishing. I thought of paintball as well. My husband shot it down. He said it's be too expensive. I figured it wouldn't be very sustainable plus we grow organic & I'm not sure I'd want those chemicals in my property. You could also do a putt putt ⛳ course.
"License registration to sell vegetables. License and registration for cheese. All eggs and chickens are being culled worldwide due to fipronil and avian flu. Cutting down standing timber is illegal, harvesting fallen wood is illegal. License and registration to rent, utilities up to public accessibility code. Harvesting rocks is diversion of natural watershed flow." Enjoy your freedoms now, they're coming to take it all away.
I talked a bit about this on FB, but instead of selling your suburban home when you move to your homestead, rent it out, either to individual roommates or to one family. This can generate quite the passive income as long as you are able to do the maintenance and repairs yourself. It helps to have a store card to a big box store that sells materials and appliances, and to keep receipts of those transactions for your taxes. Because the property is in a college town, vacancies are filled within a week, and the roommates keep each other honest on cleaning and replenishing the basic necessities.
Yea unfortunately our suburban home REPELS college kids!!! Hahaha. It is the heart of creepy "1950s movie like suburbs". But you've certainly gotten me thinking more Heather. We still REALLY want to be mortgage free. But it is something that we need to consider. Because YES!!! It would be an additional income stream for sure. Tell me...what experience do you have with rental properties? You seem knowledgeable and we would love to learn from you!! :)
I do perennial plant sales... similar to your tree idea. We are up north, so grow hostas, daylilies, irises, herbs, etc. Plant propagation through cuttings is pretty easy. I do a big plant sale once a year, but we could go bigger easily.
I'm looking heavily at getting some land to full-scale homestead. I love how you mention that with passive income you can stop trading hours for dollars. I can't stand being dependent on a job to have my lifestyle.
I love how you guys encourage others to really live freely if that’s the lifestyle they want. I’m introverted and hate city life; I just want my home and my animals and just hearing you speak about how it’s possible gives me hope.
+Katie Theis Hahahaha!!!! That is AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Wow Katie THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!! 😂😂😁😅😊😊😌😌😌😌🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃 It truly does matter!!! Thank you! We are working very hard everyday and getting a comment like this helps us to know that what we are doing is worth it!! So thank you!
Actually, you gave a great idea. I can build a small rolling shed in an unused space under recovery and rent it as a bed and breakfast to couples from downtown who just want a different weekend.
Loved this video bro! It’s my dream to be a full-time homesteader ASAP, especially as a content creator. It’s always nice hearing how other people do things and gives hope to the masses who have the same dreams (myself included).
Exactly. Everyone has different goals but there are lots of people trading their 9 to 5 for for another job. No thank you. I'm homesteading so I don't have to work.
@@leadingbyxample this is exactly where I'm at. I'm just curious if you've been doing it since you wrote this comment.. How's it going for you? We've been on our land for less than two months so far and just got some chickens
@@mynameisearlb it's going well. Homesteading is a perpetual work in progress. We are redesigning our coop, and the gardens are getting bigger. We keep a stocked pantry. I've built a rocket stove. There are so many projects to do. I enjoy every minute of it, but it's hard work. I think it's all about trusting the process and having an end goal in mind.
+Mari Shields Mari you are going to do AWESOME!!!! You are way ahead of the game because of where your mindset is already. The best time to start is yesterday and the 2nd best is TODAY!!! So you are already on your way!!! We are very excited for you!!!!
I officially have been homesteading for the past year and unofficially homesteading for the past 2 years. We have chickens, goats, a cat and a dog plus several gardens, fruit trees, a compost pile, a greenhouse, a rental camper, shelters and lots of survival gear including solar panels, solar lights, etc. I've already implemented many of the options you mentioned including the Airbnb and TH-cam channel. I'm selling eggs, and manure and this spring will start holding classes. I'm currently researching doing an online book and a possible short timeline of our homesteading journey. It's one thing to talk about it in theory and another thing to live the life. Homesteading is very time consuming as it's your life so you must be committed to it. I enjoy living this lifestyle and working at my own pace and also being able to be creative but it is very time-consuming and Hands-On especially if you have animals and smaller children. I think a lot of people want to Homestead now as a fad but most will tire out quickly once they realize how much work is actually involved. Waking up early to tend to the animals then planting and harvesting in gardens everyday housework, yardwork, paying bills, running errands, taking care of kids etc will give you very long days and a sore body but you don't have to work for The Man. The passive income will help you afford to hire out or purchase the large equipment to help save time and labor hours so that you can begin to enjoy your time at home when possible.
I want to build a little tiny house on our homestead and use the money to pay for a shelter for goats and fencing in part of my woods for them to roam through. I also want to start a TH-cam channel with my husband to show people what we’re learning. We don’t have to be experts to help people, we only have to be one step ahead of one person to make a difference.
Some good ideas. Raising and selling livestock would be good one. Main thing is getting out of the mind-set one big income from one thing you have to diversify into many smaller things. And in a lifestyle change like in your channel or mine there ways when moving to a homestead to reduce the income you think you need big example is the garden it saves you income that you dont need to replace when starting your homestead. God Bless
Don't forget to leverage your land. rent a spot to an RV. Airbnb/homeaway an old trailer. Solar our wind power can be great passive incomes especially in Texas. I still recommend that you start with 10 and end with 1.
hahahaha!!!! Hey there Joseph...you rock bro! One day I'll give you some love with the David Letterman style top 10. :) I just never have time to actually rank these things in priority. But yes you are totally correct!
Great list Beau! The really neat thing with a lot of these is when you start thinking about it from a permaculture perspective of function stacking. An example, you could do some of those Air B&B tiny houses, write an ebook about how you did it, include it in your youtube channel, etc. All are basically a single activity (doing the work once), but expands into 3 different revenue streams, 2 of which will continue to pay you in the future even if you stop renting them out. A really great video. I hadn't even thought about doing stock video/photography, which in some cases could even be cut right out of footage you're already taking for the vlog. Mind....blown.
+Eric Rosendaul hahaha!!! Eric you and I are ALWAYS on the same exact page... I actually had to cut out the "permaculture function stacking principles for business" portion of the video. My first draft was over 30mins long!! It's recorded so maybe I'll post a "directors cut someday". Lol Thank you again for being such a great contributor here! I can't wait to be subscribed to your channel someday!!! ;)
I'd watch all 30 minutes if you post it! :-) I think it's valuable information, even if you don't specifically approach it from a permaculture angle. As another commentor said, people need to get away from the thinking of one large income source and starting thinking of how they create a dozen little income streams. It's way more resilient and flexible, but "the man" isn't a fan of that kind of thinking. It might not be a vlog, but we'll definitely have some kind of youtube channel shortly. Just need to have a sit down with my wife to discuss everything and make sure she's on board. What are your thoughts on branding a channel like you did vs. Justin Rhodes' branding under his name?
+Eric Rosendaul Well, to my knowledge Justin kind of just did it with the username that he had then it blew up! At that time he asked us old time commenters if they should change it to Abundant Permaculture or something like that. For whatever reason he ended up sticking with it. But us...the reason we came up with a name is because of our oils business and website. And honestly... I thought that Kelly would be the one mostly on camera and me filming and editing. It got too hard and I just ended up going at it. Oh yea, Beau Brotherton didn't seem like an easy thing to spell for someone. Hahaha Normal long winded Beau...but I would say is it mostly going to be you or is your wife going to be a big part? How many different avenues are you going to take...TH-cam, blog, podcast, etc. I would say the more your "brand" is YOU, then just go with your name. But always try and get YOURNAME.com Its a good thing to own no mater what you do. Also if I had it to do over again...I would have paid someone in the beginning to design a logo for us. Still plan on doing that...just haven't gotten around to it.
Thanks a lot for the feedback. If you ask me, we're going to do all the things, but that's where my wife is good at reigning me in a little and making me think before acting and not over-committing and under-delivering. That said, most of our content would likely be centered around stuff we're doing on our homestead. I've tried blogging a few times in the past, but writing doesn't come easy for me, and I never really enjoyed it that much. TH-cam seems like a much better avenue for what I believe are my strengths. Also, I've done some very low level video editing on crappy software like Movie Maker and kinda liked it. I've never considered myself much of a creative person, but I think I could really get into video editing. If I do end up enjoying it and get fairly competent, I think our local business's could really use some good video creation/editing so I thought about having a homestead specific channel and website for our stuff and using this user name as a catch all for other projects that I do. Good tip on the YOURNAME.com site. I think it's time to roll up the sleeves, stop talking and get after it. Thanks again for your feedback!
I think Justin's permaculture chicken video is great but his greater draw is his family and farm. It is like the old fashion tv shows from the 1950's. No big drama just kind people with good manners and great love. It is so feel good to watch that it has just exploded. There is also real talent there too in the filming and editing.
Great upbeat, inspirational video, Beau. One thing that needs to be mentioned is that most of these ideas do not require jumping in with both feet immediately. I believe the reason many fail at establishing these passive income streams is that they commit completely to one idea and stop EVERYTHING to try and make it happen. While that passion is a good thing you have to be smart about implementation as well. I have a strong interest in creating TH-cam content but have yet to make my first video. I have very little actual experience in photography and no video production experience, but would love to learn. One local (Pearland) TH-cam personality, Grav3yardgirl,, has been producing content for years and has become one of the biggest earners by simply blogging, doing product reviews and un-boxings, sharing make-up tips and generally being silly. My kids LOVE her. As always you r content is useful and entertaining. Keep doing what you are doing because we are watching, we are learning and we are loving what you do.
These are all great ideas. I believe people get frustrated the most from thinking that passive means from the start you just set it up and it will run itself. The amount of aggressive work you put into it out the gate, negates how passive you can be when the train is rolling. Networking is super important. It's easier for you to reach a broader audience if you make like minded friends and get those shoutouts and mentions!
+Hope'sHomestead I know right?!!! I went into a lot more detail in my 1st draft...which was 30mins long!!!!! Haha. Yes I am always long winded. But I spoke about how passive income is NOT a get rich quick scheme. In fact nobody that is 20 years old or older should EVER think that you can "get rich quick." Just doesn't happen. There is sooo many more details on how to implement these ideas like SEO, Instagram hashtags, TH-cam tags, keyword research...of course what you spoke about being networking!! I love this community!!! So amazing and helpful!!
Better Together Life it really is! And I didn't find you long winded at all! Also don't worry about jumping in this life. It's scary, overwhelming and hard, but the most rewarding thing you will ever do (outside of raising your children)!
Well done. We're on homestead already, but I haven't quit my job. I do have a job that lets me work from home...so that helps a lot. Where are you in Texas?
+John Paul Ramsay (HammerDewd) you gotta love those flexible jobs! That's actually how we are able to make this move. We can travel and still get work done. We are in the Houston area. So a lot of our Texan roots are in these videos.
Much like your trees idea, buy trade and sell young pets and/or animals raise them up breed them for sale. Mini Jersey cows are in demand, chickens = eggs, chics, and chicken! Plants and flowers, herbs and veggies = seeds, seedlings, produce (what doesn't sell will be more for seeds, or extra food, or bigger plants worth more). Get in on Farmers Markets. Sell stuff you fix up or make on Craigslist. Grow an acre of artichokes (they sell for up to 5 bucks each). Or chose another specialty item like Shitake Mushrooms, Vanilla beans, Hemp is going to be in demand for replicators. Or take on one major money making plan per season!. Try different things and explore new ideas, you just might find something you love doing that also allows you to live your dream! Peace.
+DragonflyArtz1 you are totally correct....however, those ideas are not passive income. That is "Additional Income". Passive income is just another new way to say residual income. So let's say you own stock in a company and they pay out a dividend. Or you own a rental property. So this list was ideas on how you could make Passive Income from the homestead. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that a homestead gives you sooooooo many ways to make additional income too!
+DragonflyArtz1 It takes A LOT of work!!!! And nothing is 100% Passive. But if you're interested let us know. I also am working on an EBook on just this subject. 😀👍🏻
Nice ideas. Where in central Texas did you guys buy your land? We live in Austin, TX and have been thinking about buying some land but haven't figured out where to look for something affordable.
MrPotato2 , I needed a place to live so I bought a small place from FanniMae. My brother opted for an apartment. I pay a little less than $500.00 per month for 6.5 acres. My brother pays $1600.00 for his apartment. And he is allowed one parking space. Me? I park anywhere that strikes my fancy. Of course I also have to clear my own snow and mow my own grass. My brother only has to wait for someone to do it for him. He does not live far from a supermarket and I pick blueberries that are growing in pots on my front deck.
+inder wink YOU betcha!!! Of course that is the only knowledge that we have! Hahaha. Once we actually get on our land and homesteading who knows if anybody will want to watch! Hahaha. Because we have no idea what do to. 😂😂
Greetings from the Balkans. I have 8 walnut trees. Deshelled walnuts run 25 BGN a pound in the big city. So I can use to make some money next year. This year I will get quile which run about 20 stotinki per egg and already have a customer. I will also sell my vermicompost to the local flower shop. Just my ways to make income from my homestead. Happy New year from the Balkans
iStockphoto.com, videohive.net, lightstock.com, etc. There are a LOT of stock footage places... Ooooo, videoblocks.com is also a good one. HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK!!!!
Awesome video!!! I have been working on my video for the creative passive income I make at just the age of 28. I think it’s imperative that we will attempt to become for self sufficient!
+Arms Family Homestead I love it!!! As you and I spoke last week I am super excited to doing some fun collaborations and getting to know more homestead veterans. Because as everyone knows...Kelly and I have NO IDEA what we are in for!! Hahaha.
Great content! Heartway Farms is in our first year and just starting out. 👍 keep after it and put Him first :) #homesteading #heartwayfarms #danthearmsman #bettertogether #farmlife #permaculture
Dividend income from stock purchases. I do all my banking online so as long as you have internet access you're golden. It doesn't use your homestead but could allow you the freedom to live the homesteading life.
I sell digital blue print for Kentucky stick chair on etsy at sloyd store. The income is every seasonal but I average $20 month. Just below average of etsy of $35 month for most store on etsy. I put upfront time and have do little now. Once and while I get a question that takes few minutes to write detailed answer to. Well worth the efforts because I going to make chair any ways why not earn a little bit of income from it.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Someone that understands Passive Income!!!!!! Thank you thank you!!!!!! Seriously, you wouldn't believe how many people reply, "selling chicken eggs is passive income!" Haha. You got it!! Now-- how can you take that $20/month and turn it into $100/month??
Sorry this comment is so late in coming but I just "discovered" your channel today. So many of your ideas are in complete sync with my own. I have been "threatening" to write a book on Baby Boomer Retirement Planning. And the subject matter for that book is everything you outlined, including TREES. But some of the comments are right on: if you have to work at it, it is NOT passive income (but it is still income). We found a network marketing opportunity that doesn't require selling anything. That works for us. But you are right about having a good team. Thank you for posting this. BTW, this is my first youtube comment ever.
+William Roberts Hahahaha!!! That is AWESOME, I feel honored to have gotten you very first TH-cam comment. I hope it is not your last! I am so glad that you found it helpful. And no worries on the lateness, I try to answer every YT comment.... that isn't completely insulting. Lol! You SHOULD certainly write that book!!! And also check out my EBook GetOffYourTail.com It goes over so many more details than just this single video. Take care and good luck!!
We currently don't no! Please!! Tell me more! What do you think? Should we do it? What value would you want to get back? We would love to offer perks just not sure. Thoughts?
Honestly, I really don't care about perks, but I appreciate supporting things that I actually enjoy watching. Thus, I refuse to pay for TV. When I find channels/projects I find fascinating, I'm happy to help support them. I'm not in a position to offer major sort, but I'm of the mind that every little bit helps. As consumers, if we all put or money where our hearts are, we tend to change things. And, we can't do that if you don't have a way to receive it.
+Melissa Williamson WOW!!! That is AWESOME and YOU are awesome! Well we can't argue with that. We probably will set it up next week! Thank you!!! And if you decide it is not s good fit then no worries at all. It is good for us to set it up. And I guess the #1 thing you could do is to share our channel with those that you think would enjoy it. 😀 Thank you so much again Melissa!!
Speaking of Passive Income I recently joint a MLS w/ a better compensation plan than do TERRA. I believe you would find it intriguing can I send you a link?
Hey, I just thought you'd like me to mention that I found your channel before Justin's! 😉😁 Love what y'all are doing and we enjoy your humor. Appreciate you
Great info, love how genuine you are about this topic! I live kinda close to y'all, well not to close but nothing here is close in distance lol Anyways I'm at crossroad right now just officially starting my side business, it's been exciting. Also been really interested in tiny homes for a while now, specifically recently Sheds into small homes, it's great for entrepreneur life style and feeling not to tide down to the location and at the same time customizing the home is amazing idea! Your one of my favorite TH-camrs!
+Arabel well THANK YOU!!!! I am so glad that you're here with us. Please stay tuned...we are working hard behind the scenes...baby Finley is rocking our world along with trying to sell our house! But we'll be moving to our Homestead soon!!!
I'm a new subscriber! We already have our homestead, and I am considering ways to create passive/mostly passive income. BTW I grew up in San Antonio - love central Texas!
Dont do youtube. TH-cam is about YOU. Its YOUR brand based around YOU as the star. Could you make some videos that dont require you to be on camera? Sure. But if YOU are not interested in being the star of your own creation, put your effort into something else. TH-cam isnt for everyone, it certainly isnt for me.
Very good ideas all! depending on the homestead you have of course are; selling firewood, eggs, like Pete-help others design their homesteads. and I really want to know more about that chain saw...
+Tracy Bruring Hahaha. Kelly loves it because it is soooooo quiet!! Go to BetterAMZ.com and I have a short write up. I'll also be making a review video about it. :) Love those other ideas!!
You wasted your time with this comment. So isn’t that a form of “not getting to the point”? You could have just gone to the next video or article on how to make money. But instead, you chose to waste your valuable time to help my channel out and improving on the TH-cam algorithm. Thanks, I guess! 😁👍🏻
earns an income doesn't mean you can live off of it, just helps give you a little bit of money without working for somebody else and it takes a long time to get viewers and constant watchers from TH-cam, you can either get out of that 9-5 job and have to worry how your gonna get that next income, or stay in your 9-5 job and not worry about or work part time you can't have both
Me n y son wanna leave the 9 to 5 rat race idk how tho I got played of with this virus bs n everything u said in this video is hard for us to do cuz we live in suburban area not alot of land. So how would we make it out I've spent hours thinking n watching videos I already go out own food n have chickens but that about it where we live. I dream of getting out it's hard tho
Stock photos! Yay a new idea to add to our lost. How do you use Google Adsense to monetize TH-cam? Hubby just left his 9-5 last Friday. We are living in savings as we promote our loose leaf tea and persue ideas like in your list. -st. Fiacres Farm (couldn't figure out how to change profiles on my smart phone!)
Once I saw the chainsaw I lost what you were talking about because I had the chainsaw song going through my head from Family Force Five and I had to stand up and do the motions. Anyways I came back and totally agree with your points 😜
You make a “good” video, and it pays you for years. With your question being like it was.... I would respond that nothing is passive. You have to take action to do anything. So even buying a stock still has an action of checking the price.
I would never use youtube or social media, I need privacy for my family and I. It all sound like to much trouble.We have 15 acres 12 miles from our house and raise lots of animals. We have caretakers who live on our property. I would never allow people on my property doing paintball, and petting the animals, just 1 accident and you could lose your property.
Then those things are not for you. And probably the video wasn’t either. And that is 100% ok, right? There are so many other ways to make a little extra income.
+mike hawk depending on the area, yes. A lot of fringe properties, where the city is stretching in to new suburbs have much higher rates. Think about looking in rural areas where prices are generally lower. I will tell you, the lack of restrictions on our property make it worth every penny!
Why is that? Do you find yourself being a hater often? Have you ever created something that adds so much value that people just want to give you money? Think Jack Spirko if The Survival Podcast. I give him $50/year just because he adds so much educational knowledge and entertainment that I “can’t not” give him money. So tell me more....why is it that you think it is begging?
Do you not make money from your videos on TH-cam when people watch? That’s being paid for your creativity imo. Not every time I watch people’s videos and they tell me to join Patreon. It’s begging in my opinion. I don’t like it. There are still people that create videos on TH-cam and don’t do patreon. No hater here, just can’t stand patreon and people like you guys asking for handouts.
johnny t then don’t watch. It’s that easy. I would like to hear your knowledge on how many views you have to get on TH-cam in order to make one single buck. I would bet that you don’t know that answer. I am not a “I want every viewer”. YOU, are not my people. And that is A-ok. Is that begging??
And multilevel marketing stuff isn't income for 95% of the people who do it, and the fact they have that as an option -let alone one doing oils, says all sorts of things about them. Shame, because I found this channel and was enjoying it.
I’m new to this channel and I do not have any issues with anyone wanting to get paid a fair wage for something that they produce... I used to be involved in Drop Shipping sales but got out of it because I felt like a hypocrite doing it. Why...? Because all you are is a Middleman who purchases a product for less than you resell it for and there are so many people out there who can hardly get by now and my family is one of them. So, now instead, I show people where they can purchase items, cut out the Middleman and save some money. I believe that if someone wants to send another money to help support them then that’s their choice. What I don’t agree with are channels that withhold content from the same subscribers that they are already making money on and that helped them make their channel successful in the beginning just because the won’t pay them to become a Patreon... I also don’t like people who resort to name calling just because someone happens to make a comment that some else doesn’t agree with... In my opinion that makes the person doing the name calling very small...
Hi, ok, I'm a 64 yr old newbie to some of this. I mean, I can find my way around the web, been 'pcing' since '82 on a Timex Sinclair, then up to a Commodore 64, then my first IBM pc which ran on 2 floppy drives.years later an i7 laptop...there are so many things I'd like to be able to share, but I guess like some of the folks have said (below here) that breaking the ice, actually getting started is just a bit ..what did Michael Graham say....scary .....I guess I need to search some more, and find someone who will show me step by step the process, once I already have the footage shot. Interesting piece here tho', thanks Red
rryder994 OMG...! I haven’t heard those terms in a long while...lol I started about the same time though I missed the Timex, I started with a Vic 20, used a cassette tape drive and no such thing as a modem back then...lol Then went to a Commodore 64, then the 128, 128 color, TRS 80 (Radio Shack) and finally an IBM 360. I remember that for the Tower, monitor, 3 1/4 floppy drive, color printer and a 5600 modem I paid $3,500.00 It had one Gig of RAM and I can remember the sales guy telling me that I’d never use up one Gig of RAM in my lifetime...! Lol Thanks for bring back memories
uhm.. passive income is no work at all. if you need to maintain etc... its not passive... youtube is not passive work at all, to the contrary. If you dont put out new vids and make them well, edit them well, then you lose your income. Passive is starting up then almost never look back but take monies from it.
Not exactly. Most passive income requires upfront work or money. Truly passive income is from money invested in paper assets. But how did you get that money? Labor most likely. The passive element is nice. If you quit your job, your income stops, but even if you are doing TH-cam, your money will still come in next month even if you cannot work that month.
This is completely untrue. This is the dream that gets sold to people about passive income. True passive income takes an investment of time and/or money and requires upkeep. Regardless of your passive revenue stream, you will be constantly obligated to modernize and update your product or service so that it stays relevant. Even long term financial investments take a bit of management and a regular check-in. Passive income ≠ effortless income. Passive income should be viewed as a revenue stream that earns you income consistently while you are able to focus your energy elsewhere. This doesnt mean that your passive income wont occasionally require a bit of love. Example: A piece of rental property could be considered passive income. In my case I rent out a plot of my land for 25 RV owners to store their motor homes on throughout the year. This requires VERY little effort. They park their RV's. They pay me monthly. This still requires that I am regularly doing checks on the stability of their trailers, am monitoring weather updates so that im aware of potential storms and can tie down their trailers properly if needed. If there is a big hail storm I will run hail mats overtop of the trailers as an additional service. My lot requires upkeep and cleaning as well as repaving or touchups every few years. The lot requires me to repaint the parking lines every few years to keep the lot updated. I have to collect from owners who occasionally "forget" to pay. I do a perimeter check of the property to ensure the fence hasnt been breached and that all trailers are locked and not vandalized. Etc, etc, etc... This business would be considered passive and only requires a few hours of my time per month and allows me to pursue various other business endeavors, but it still requires attention. "passive income is no work at all. if you need to maintain etc... its not passive..." This is completely false. This is a lazy mindset and is factually incorrect. This is the mindset that sells books. Lazy, incompetent and uncreative people desire an easy way out and are sold on a product or book that offers them FREE MONEY. There is no such thing. Get a work ethic. Go make some fuckin money.
@Justaguyyoutubin As one who has built and now lives on passive income, I can assure you that your description is the most accurate one presented here. I started in 2001, and still have clients with me that signed on with me that first year (it's now 2019). But the accounts require at least semi-annual servicing, if for no other reason than to say "Hi, Customer! You are still important to me, I haven't forgotten you, I'm here if you need me, and I appreciate your business." I no longer seek new accounts, but maintenance of the existing ones does require a little work now and then. The bottom line is that passive income beats the heck out of a 9 to 5 job, any day of the week and twice on Sunday!
Homesteading... While waving an iPhone around 😂 another good way to downsize your life and materialistic list is to get rid of the iPhone and have a simple, less expensive Android 👍
Oooooo!!! I do agree with you there! I think we will be getting rid of our iPhones on our property. What is your preferred android phone? Unfortunately the Samsung line is still expensive.
Better Together Life lol what a quick answer 👍👍 a simple but inexpensive Android is Blu. I realize iPhone lasts.. well, the hardware anyway (you can drop them a million times, beat them to hell, etc) but tbh it's just not worth the money, as fast as they become outdated. How has homesteading been going?? I'm planning on doing full time travel boondocking in about ten years when my step daughters are grown, and it's never too early to research lol. You do have a lot of good ideas 👍
Do not do paintball unless you k ow about the regulations for that.... You invite some major insurance issues if you just toss some things down and say here shoot eachother..
Iv never really been apart of the rat race but it has to suck. Id rather honestead. It makes me feel so free and happy. Its alot of satisfaction growing/raising your own food.
You must not have made money on TH-cam. And also, yes. Passive Income is A LOT of work. Oh…… 🤣🤣🤣 I just reread your full comment. Wow you sound like you have had some negative experience with “passive income” in the past.
My wife and I are thinking of razing chicks and selling them. I am going to use the cash from my TH-cam to pay for some of the things I need to make it work. I am happy to make 100 bucks year off youtube lol. God Bless
You tube is no longer a way for people to make money online I had 2000 followers I sell game fowl I have never put any cruel pictures or videos out about my birds ever and they permanently pulled my channel just because they are game fowl you tube sux for new people coming in they lie and falsely accuse people of terrible things I violated none of there policies so what out.
I was with you until you started talking about essential oils. Yeah, I don't care if it makes money, I have no respect for people who pedal garbage because they can get away with it and it makes money.
@@BetterTogetherLife 👍👍this is how you appreciate your viewers opinion? Yes you talk to much without a subject for few minutes, and after that started what is " truly important".... Specifically for americans people : video =10 minutes but 8 min are about nothing and last 2 are the subject, really??? So boring...
big code100 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Who said I appreciate your opinion? No, I don’t. You are not one of my viewers.....so why in the world would I appreciate you? Merry Christmas!!!🎄🎁
Bo: As one who has built and now lives on passive income, I can assure you that your video is honest and should be helpful for all who view it. What viewers should understand is that passive does not mean forever work-free. I started in 2001, and still have clients with me that signed on with me that first year (it's now 2019). But the accounts require at least semi-annual servicing, if for no other reason than to say "Hi, Customer! You are still important to me, I haven't forgotten you, I'm here if you need me, and I appreciate your business." I no longer seek new accounts, but maintenance of the existing ones does require a little work now and then. The bottom line is that passive income beats the heck out of a 9 to 5 job, any day of the week and twice on Sunday!
YES YES YES!!!!!! This is perfect! Nailed it 100%!!!!!!!!
Thank you for this amazing comment!
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I highly recommend growing luffa. It’s easy to grow, you’ll never need to buy another sponge, and you can sell them for $10 or $15 each. I started making luffa soap for gifts and I immediately started getting orders.
Wow I always thought these grew in the ocean, thanks for this
Luffa is a very delicious vegetable.Cooked with quarter cup of chickpeas, added half a tablespoon of curry powder, eaten wth rice and sauteed meat, it is a complete meal.
Luffa soap hmm
We have three cottages on our homestead. We offer them daily, weekly or monthly. We also have a petting farm that is open to visitors and schools. We love it.
+Lois Wilson YAY!!!!!! Yes yes yes, this is our plan!
In order to take on this adventure we will have to really open up our brains and come up with every single way to function stack!
Thank you Lois for bringing up your rental times...and as well for your petting farm!!!! I never thought about that. I thought about packing up animals to go to parties, but I never thought about just allowing it open to visitors and schools. So cool!!!
I've already advertised our petting farm, Homestead and survival classes to begin this coming spring and received a great response on Facebook. Families are already RSVPing.
I'm a single parent and we went through a major hurricane last year that I'm still recovering from and rebuilding. My rental unit was damaged so I must build another one so it is on my list of things to do. I had to build several chicken coops and a goat shelter this year so the rental kept getting pushed back but I need it ASAP for the passive income. I think the rentals will be the bulk of our income as I've done Airbnb for the past 17 years and it is very profitable and rewarding when done correctly.
@@blacksinglemomhomesteadont6454 One day at a time became our mantra. Do what you can today, enjoy the process.
@@blacksinglemomhomesteadont6454Sorry for your damage. You're going to do great I can tell. When you say it can be profitable if done right, what exactly do you mean? Any pointers?
We're already almost 2 years homesteading. We have about an acre, 10 chickens down from 12, 2 goats, mini gardens, building fences, built a goat shelter and chicken coop, etc. I was updating friends of our adventures and watching hours and hours of TH-cam videos and then finally I told myself, I know just as much if not more than most so I need to be posting my own videos so here I am. It's just me and my 12 year old son.
How about.. Selling vegtables.. Eggs.. Cut up logs into slices for wedding decor or coasters. Renting out extra land for hunting, farming, hay-harvesting... Make goat cheese. Weddings in your barn/field... Firewood processing. AirBnB with a Yurt in the back yard... Free rocks (okay, that doesn't make money).. Free rocks, and pay for pet ones. How to make money off your homestead without video editing! Just a start.
All still hours for dollars
Anthony Morehead The point of the video was homestead ideas.. Not TH-cam channel ideas.
I thought about tiny house camp ground also tiny houses we rent out on airbnb. I like the idea of fishing. I thought of paintball as well. My husband shot it down. He said it's be too expensive. I figured it wouldn't be very sustainable plus we grow organic & I'm not sure I'd want those chemicals in my property. You could also do a putt putt ⛳ course.
"License registration to sell vegetables. License and registration for cheese.
All eggs and chickens are being culled worldwide due to fipronil and avian flu.
Cutting down standing timber is illegal, harvesting fallen wood is illegal.
License and registration to rent, utilities up to public accessibility code.
Harvesting rocks is diversion of natural watershed flow."
Enjoy your freedoms now, they're coming to take it all away.
Settle down crazy.
I talked a bit about this on FB, but instead of selling your suburban home when you move to your homestead, rent it out, either to individual roommates or to one family. This can generate quite the passive income as long as you are able to do the maintenance and repairs yourself. It helps to have a store card to a big box store that sells materials and appliances, and to keep receipts of those transactions for your taxes. Because the property is in a college town, vacancies are filled within a week, and the roommates keep each other honest on cleaning and replenishing the basic necessities.
Yea unfortunately our suburban home REPELS college kids!!! Hahaha. It is the heart of creepy "1950s movie like suburbs".
But you've certainly gotten me thinking more Heather. We still REALLY want to be mortgage free. But it is something that we need to consider. Because YES!!! It would be an additional income stream for sure.
Tell me...what experience do you have with rental properties? You seem knowledgeable and we would love to learn from you!! :)
I do perennial plant sales... similar to your tree idea. We are up north, so grow hostas, daylilies, irises, herbs, etc. Plant propagation through cuttings is pretty easy. I do a big plant sale once a year, but we could go bigger easily.
I'm looking heavily at getting some land to full-scale homestead. I love how you mention that with passive income you can stop trading hours for dollars. I can't stand being dependent on a job to have my lifestyle.
I love how you guys encourage others to really live freely if that’s the lifestyle they want. I’m introverted and hate city life; I just want my home and my animals and just hearing you speak about how it’s possible gives me hope.
That is so amazing Kania, THANK YOU!!!! If this is the life you want....GO GET IT!!!!! If we can do it, I promise anyone can!
Electric chain saws scare me. They don't sound dangerous enough to demand respect like a 2 stroke does. I would lose an arm.
😂I maybe three years late to your comment but that’s hilarious 🤣
When I first started to watch your channel I did not watch the commercials and now that I adore you all I suffer through to help you out awwww.
+Katie Theis Hahahaha!!!! That is AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Wow Katie THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
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It truly does matter!!! Thank you! We are working very hard everyday and getting a comment like this helps us to know that what we are doing is worth it!! So thank you!
Actually, you gave a great idea. I can build a small rolling shed in an unused space under recovery and rent it as a bed and breakfast to couples from downtown who just want a different weekend.
Loved this video bro! It’s my dream to be a full-time homesteader ASAP, especially as a content creator. It’s always nice hearing how other people do things and gives hope to the masses who have the same dreams (myself included).
Great ideas, I wanna start farming my land I inherited from my parents passing away. Hope to stay connected with y'all. Godspeed
I'm not homesteading to turn myself into a salesman for my lifestyle.
Exactly. Everyone has different goals but there are lots of people trading their 9 to 5 for for another job. No thank you. I'm homesteading so I don't have to work.
@@leadingbyxample this is exactly where I'm at. I'm just curious if you've been doing it since you wrote this comment..
How's it going for you? We've been on our land for less than two months so far and just got some chickens
@@mynameisearlb it's going well. Homesteading is a perpetual work in progress. We are redesigning our coop, and the gardens are getting bigger. We keep a stocked pantry. I've built a rocket stove. There are so many projects to do. I enjoy every minute of it, but it's hard work. I think it's all about trusting the process and having an end goal in mind.
Agree, start before getting to your homestead if possible. And GET OUT of all debt. Nice video!
+Mari Shields Mari you are going to do AWESOME!!!! You are way ahead of the game because of where your mindset is already. The best time to start is yesterday and the 2nd best is TODAY!!!
So you are already on your way!!! We are very excited for you!!!!
I officially have been homesteading for the past year and unofficially homesteading for the past 2 years. We have chickens, goats, a cat and a dog plus several gardens, fruit trees, a compost pile, a greenhouse, a rental camper, shelters and lots of survival gear including solar panels, solar lights, etc. I've already implemented many of the options you mentioned including the Airbnb and TH-cam channel. I'm selling eggs, and manure and this spring will start holding classes. I'm currently researching doing an online book and a possible short timeline of our homesteading journey. It's one thing to talk about it in theory and another thing to live the life. Homesteading is very time consuming as it's your life so you must be committed to it. I enjoy living this lifestyle and working at my own pace and also being able to be creative but it is very time-consuming and Hands-On especially if you have animals and smaller children. I think a lot of people want to Homestead now as a fad but most will tire out quickly once they realize how much work is actually involved. Waking up early to tend to the animals then planting and harvesting in gardens everyday housework, yardwork, paying bills, running errands, taking care of kids etc will give you very long days and a sore body but you don't have to work for The Man. The passive income will help you afford to hire out or purchase the large equipment to help save time and labor hours so that you can begin to enjoy your time at home when possible.
I couldn’t have said it better
This has SO much value... GREAT video! - Natalie
I want to build a little tiny house on our homestead and use the money to pay for a shelter for goats and fencing in part of my woods for them to roam through. I also want to start a TH-cam channel with my husband to show people what we’re learning. We don’t have to be experts to help people, we only have to be one step ahead of one person to make a difference.
Great idea on the video footage! I never even thought of that. Thanks and Subbed!
Oh awesome! Glad to have helped. 😁👍🏻
Some good ideas. Raising and selling livestock would be good one. Main thing is getting out of the mind-set one big income from one thing you have to diversify into many smaller things. And in a lifestyle change like in your channel or mine there ways when moving to a homestead to reduce the income you think you need big example is the garden it saves you income that you dont need to replace when starting your homestead. God Bless
Don't forget to leverage your land. rent a spot to an RV. Airbnb/homeaway an old trailer. Solar our wind power can be great passive incomes especially in Texas. I still recommend that you start with 10 and end with 1.
hahahaha!!!! Hey there Joseph...you rock bro! One day I'll give you some love with the David Letterman style top 10. :) I just never have time to actually rank these things in priority. But yes you are totally correct!
Great list Beau! The really neat thing with a lot of these is when you start thinking about it from a permaculture perspective of function stacking. An example, you could do some of those Air B&B tiny houses, write an ebook about how you did it, include it in your youtube channel, etc. All are basically a single activity (doing the work once), but expands into 3 different revenue streams, 2 of which will continue to pay you in the future even if you stop renting them out. A really great video. I hadn't even thought about doing stock video/photography, which in some cases could even be cut right out of footage you're already taking for the vlog. Mind....blown.
+Eric Rosendaul hahaha!!! Eric you and I are ALWAYS on the same exact page...
I actually had to cut out the "permaculture function stacking principles for business" portion of the video. My first draft was over 30mins long!!
It's recorded so maybe I'll post a "directors cut someday". Lol
Thank you again for being such a great contributor here! I can't wait to be subscribed to your channel someday!!! ;)
I'd watch all 30 minutes if you post it! :-) I think it's valuable information, even if you don't specifically approach it from a permaculture angle. As another commentor said, people need to get away from the thinking of one large income source and starting thinking of how they create a dozen little income streams. It's way more resilient and flexible, but "the man" isn't a fan of that kind of thinking.
It might not be a vlog, but we'll definitely have some kind of youtube channel shortly. Just need to have a sit down with my wife to discuss everything and make sure she's on board. What are your thoughts on branding a channel like you did vs. Justin Rhodes' branding under his name?
+Eric Rosendaul Well, to my knowledge Justin kind of just did it with the username that he had then it blew up!
At that time he asked us old time commenters if they should change it to Abundant Permaculture or something like that. For whatever reason he ended up sticking with it.
But us...the reason we came up with a name is because of our oils business and website. And honestly... I thought that Kelly would be the one mostly on camera and me filming and editing. It got too hard and I just ended up going at it. Oh yea, Beau Brotherton didn't seem like an easy thing to spell for someone. Hahaha
Normal long winded Beau...but I would say is it mostly going to be you or is your wife going to be a big part? How many different avenues are you going to take...TH-cam, blog, podcast, etc. I would say the more your "brand" is YOU, then just go with your name.
But always try and get YOURNAME.com Its a good thing to own no mater what you do.
Also if I had it to do over again...I would have paid someone in the beginning to design a logo for us. Still plan on doing that...just haven't gotten around to it.
Thanks a lot for the feedback. If you ask me, we're going to do all the things, but that's where my wife is good at reigning me in a little and making me think before acting and not over-committing and under-delivering. That said, most of our content would likely be centered around stuff we're doing on our homestead.
I've tried blogging a few times in the past, but writing doesn't come easy for me, and I never really enjoyed it that much. TH-cam seems like a much better avenue for what I believe are my strengths. Also, I've done some very low level video editing on crappy software like Movie Maker and kinda liked it. I've never considered myself much of a creative person, but I think I could really get into video editing. If I do end up enjoying it and get fairly competent, I think our local business's could really use some good video creation/editing so I thought about having a homestead specific channel and website for our stuff and using this user name as a catch all for other projects that I do. Good tip on the YOURNAME.com site.
I think it's time to roll up the sleeves, stop talking and get after it. Thanks again for your feedback!
I think Justin's permaculture chicken video is great but his greater draw is his family and farm. It is like the old fashion tv shows from the 1950's. No big drama just kind people with good manners and great love. It is so feel good to watch that it has just exploded. There is also real talent there too in the filming and editing.
Great upbeat, inspirational video, Beau. One thing that needs to be mentioned is that most of these ideas do not require jumping in with both feet immediately. I believe the reason many fail at establishing these passive income streams is that they commit completely to one idea and stop EVERYTHING to try and make it happen. While that passion is a good thing you have to be smart about implementation as well. I have a strong interest in creating TH-cam content but have yet to make my first video. I have very little actual experience in photography and no video production experience, but would love to learn. One local (Pearland) TH-cam personality, Grav3yardgirl,, has been producing content for years and has become one of the biggest earners by simply blogging, doing product reviews and un-boxings, sharing make-up tips and generally being silly. My kids LOVE her.
As always you r content is useful and entertaining. Keep doing what you are doing because we are watching, we are learning and we are loving what you do.
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These are all great ideas. I believe people get frustrated the most from thinking that passive means from the start you just set it up and it will run itself. The amount of aggressive work you put into it out the gate, negates how passive you can be when the train is rolling. Networking is super important. It's easier for you to reach a broader audience if you make like minded friends and get those shoutouts and mentions!
+Hope'sHomestead I know right?!!! I went into a lot more detail in my 1st draft...which was 30mins long!!!!! Haha. Yes I am always long winded.
But I spoke about how passive income is NOT a get rich quick scheme. In fact nobody that is 20 years old or older should EVER think that you can "get rich quick." Just doesn't happen.
There is sooo many more details on how to implement these ideas like SEO, Instagram hashtags, TH-cam tags, keyword research...of course what you spoke about being networking!!
I love this community!!! So amazing and helpful!!
Better Together Life it really is! And I didn't find you long winded at all! Also don't worry about jumping in this life. It's scary, overwhelming and hard, but the most rewarding thing you will ever do (outside of raising your children)!
Great video! Loved watching!
Muito bom!
Parabéns pelo canal! As ideias são excelentes. Muito obrigado pelo vídeo!
great video on giving tips on how to earn money! keep it up! we are also doing homesteading
Yay!!!!! Thank you for the comment and LOVE your channel name! 😁😁
thank you so much for the ideas!
opened my eyes to income ideas that have ever crossed my mind honestly
Well done. We're on homestead already, but I haven't quit my job. I do have a job that lets me work from home...so that helps a lot. Where are you in Texas?
+John Paul Ramsay (HammerDewd) you gotta love those flexible jobs! That's actually how we are able to make this move. We can travel and still get work done. We are in the Houston area. So a lot of our Texan roots are in these videos.
Much like your trees idea, buy trade and sell young pets and/or animals raise them up breed them for sale. Mini Jersey cows are in demand, chickens = eggs, chics, and chicken! Plants and flowers, herbs and veggies = seeds, seedlings, produce (what doesn't sell will be more for seeds, or extra food, or bigger plants worth more). Get in on Farmers Markets. Sell stuff you fix up or make on Craigslist. Grow an acre of artichokes (they sell for up to 5 bucks each). Or chose another specialty item like Shitake Mushrooms, Vanilla beans, Hemp is going to be in demand for replicators. Or take on one major money making plan per season!. Try different things and explore new ideas, you just might find something you love doing that also allows you to live your dream! Peace.
+DragonflyArtz1 you are totally correct....however, those ideas are not passive income. That is "Additional Income".
Passive income is just another new way to say residual income. So let's say you own stock in a company and they pay out a dividend. Or you own a rental property.
So this list was ideas on how you could make Passive Income from the homestead.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE that a homestead gives you sooooooo many ways to make additional income too!
Sitting back and letting the money roll in, is not a concept I am familiar with. But I'd like to get to know it! Ha! :)
+DragonflyArtz1 It takes A LOT of work!!!! And nothing is 100% Passive. But if you're interested let us know. I also am working on an EBook on just this subject. 😀👍🏻
Nice ideas. Where in central Texas did you guys buy your land? We live in Austin, TX and have been thinking about buying some land but haven't figured out where to look for something affordable.
im in the same area and in the same boat haha
Brownwood
MrPotato2 ,
I needed a place to live so I bought a small place from FanniMae. My brother opted for an apartment. I pay a little less than $500.00 per month for 6.5 acres. My brother pays $1600.00 for his apartment. And he is allowed one parking space. Me? I park anywhere that strikes my fancy. Of course I also have to clear my own snow and mow my own grass. My brother only has to wait for someone to do it for him. He does not live far from a supermarket and I pick blueberries that are growing in pots on my front deck.
I love Lake Brownwood. I keep looking at lots around there, but they have a lot of zoning requirements. Sigh.
where can you sell drone footage
Hi, y'all. Again, appreciate that you guys focus on the topics between "pre-homestead" life and getting there. Inspiring!
+inder wink YOU betcha!!! Of course that is the only knowledge that we have! Hahaha. Once we actually get on our land and homesteading who knows if anybody will want to watch! Hahaha. Because we have no idea what do to. 😂😂
These are great ideas! Thank you.
Interesting ideas. Will have to try some of these. I keep toying around with the idea of an ebook.
Greetings from the Balkans. I have 8 walnut trees. Deshelled walnuts run 25 BGN a pound in the big city. So I can use to make some money next year. This year I will get quile which run about 20 stotinki per egg and already have a customer. I will also sell my vermicompost to the local flower shop. Just my ways to make income from my homestead. Happy New year from the Balkans
How do you market stock footage?
iStockphoto.com, videohive.net, lightstock.com, etc. There are a LOT of stock footage places...
Ooooo, videoblocks.com is also a good one. HAVE FUN AND GOOD LUCK!!!!
Awesome video!!! I have been working on my video for the creative passive income I make at just the age of 28. I think it’s imperative that we will attempt to become for self sufficient!
Very cool! Way to be a self starter and knowing your strengths. You’ll make money when you maximize and monetize them-kelly
Awesome video with some really great ideas! I like what Hope said! If we all help each other out in this adventure we will all benefit much more.
+Arms Family Homestead I love it!!! As you and I spoke last week I am super excited to doing some fun collaborations and getting to know more homestead veterans.
Because as everyone knows...Kelly and I have NO IDEA what we are in for!! Hahaha.
Great content! Heartway Farms is in our first year and just starting out. 👍 keep after it and put Him first :) #homesteading #heartwayfarms #danthearmsman #bettertogether #farmlife #permaculture
Awesome video. Love passive income. One thing you didn't mention was dividend income. Probably my favourite passive income source.
Cool...so how would you get that in the homestead setting??
Dividend income from stock purchases. I do all my banking online so as long as you have internet access you're golden. It doesn't use your homestead but could allow you the freedom to live the homesteading life.
wow great idea. thanks!
Great info 👍🏼
I sell digital blue print for Kentucky stick chair on etsy at sloyd store. The income is every seasonal but I average $20 month. Just below average of etsy of $35 month for most store on etsy. I put upfront time and have do little now. Once and while I get a question that takes few minutes to write detailed answer to. Well worth the efforts because I going to make chair any ways why not earn a little bit of income from it.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Someone that understands Passive Income!!!!!!
Thank you thank you!!!!!!
Seriously, you wouldn't believe how many people reply, "selling chicken eggs is passive income!" Haha.
You got it!! Now-- how can you take that $20/month and turn it into $100/month??
Sorry this comment is so late in coming but I just "discovered" your channel today. So many of your ideas are in complete sync with my own. I have been "threatening" to write a book on Baby Boomer Retirement Planning. And the subject matter for that book is everything you outlined, including TREES. But some of the comments are right on: if you have to work at it, it is NOT passive income (but it is still income). We found a network marketing opportunity that doesn't require selling anything. That works for us. But you are right about having a good team. Thank you for posting this. BTW, this is my first youtube comment ever.
+William Roberts Hahahaha!!! That is AWESOME, I feel honored to have gotten you very first TH-cam comment. I hope it is not your last!
I am so glad that you found it helpful. And no worries on the lateness, I try to answer every YT comment.... that isn't completely insulting. Lol!
You SHOULD certainly write that book!!! And also check out my EBook GetOffYourTail.com
It goes over so many more details than just this single video.
Take care and good luck!!
I can't find you on Patreon. Do you have a link?
We currently don't no! Please!! Tell me more! What do you think? Should we do it? What value would you want to get back? We would love to offer perks just not sure.
Thoughts?
Honestly, I really don't care about perks, but I appreciate supporting things that I actually enjoy watching. Thus, I refuse to pay for TV. When I find channels/projects I find fascinating, I'm happy to help support them. I'm not in a position to offer major sort, but I'm of the mind that every little bit helps.
As consumers, if we all put or money where our hearts are, we tend to change things. And, we can't do that if you don't have a way to receive it.
+Melissa Williamson WOW!!! That is AWESOME and YOU are awesome!
Well we can't argue with that. We probably will set it up next week! Thank you!!! And if you decide it is not s good fit then no worries at all. It is good for us to set it up.
And I guess the #1 thing you could do is to share our channel with those that you think would enjoy it. 😀
Thank you so much again Melissa!!
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Speaking of Passive Income I recently joint a MLS w/ a better compensation plan than do TERRA. I believe you would find it intriguing can I send you a link?
Hey, I just thought you'd like me to mention that I found your channel before Justin's! 😉😁 Love what y'all are doing and we enjoy your humor. Appreciate you
PS. ours will have a disc golf course and air bnb.... so many opportunities when you own your own property!
Great idea....love disc golf
I must say. You are a great motivator :)
Great info, love how genuine you are about this topic! I live kinda close to y'all, well not to close but nothing here is close in distance lol Anyways I'm at crossroad right now just officially starting my side business, it's been exciting. Also been really interested in tiny homes for a while now, specifically recently Sheds into small homes, it's great for entrepreneur life style and feeling not to tide down to the location and at the same time customizing the home is amazing idea! Your one of my favorite TH-camrs!
+Arabel well THANK YOU!!!! I am so glad that you're here with us. Please stay tuned...we are working hard behind the scenes...baby Finley is rocking our world along with trying to sell our house!
But we'll be moving to our Homestead soon!!!
As a nerd, I enjoy the time of this video. It's a pretty 1337 video. :D
Keep up the good work ^^
I'm a new subscriber! We already have our homestead, and I am considering ways to create passive/mostly passive income. BTW I grew up in San Antonio - love central Texas!
That’s awesome!!
-we just started pur homestead....I am in DoTerra also.....and writing..vlogging and blogging...we have chickens and ducks.... planting....love this
That is awesome!
TH-cam is great but how would you do channel if you dont like to be on camera. Just a thought
Dont do youtube. TH-cam is about YOU. Its YOUR brand based around YOU as the star. Could you make some videos that dont require you to be on camera? Sure. But if YOU are not interested in being the star of your own creation, put your effort into something else. TH-cam isnt for everyone, it certainly isnt for me.
Just be behind the camera.
Now, seeking as many ways as possible to make this, our life, make money for us
Good content you being real
Very good ideas all! depending on the homestead you have of course are; selling firewood, eggs, like Pete-help others design their homesteads. and I really want to know more about that chain saw...
+Tracy Bruring Hahaha. Kelly loves it because it is soooooo quiet!! Go to BetterAMZ.com and I have a short write up.
I'll also be making a review video about it. :)
Love those other ideas!!
Long winded is an understatement. I wish these videos would just get to the point of the video
You wasted your time with this comment. So isn’t that a form of “not getting to the point”?
You could have just gone to the next video or article on how to make money.
But instead, you chose to waste your valuable time to help my channel out and improving on the TH-cam algorithm.
Thanks, I guess! 😁👍🏻
Where in Central Texas? I'm in Brown County.
Make a little Yurt campground to rent out!
earns an income doesn't mean you can live off of it, just helps give you a little bit of money without working for somebody else and it takes a long time to get viewers and constant watchers from TH-cam, you can either get out of that 9-5 job and have to worry how your gonna get that next income, or stay in your 9-5 job and not worry about or work part time you can't have both
Me n y son wanna leave the 9 to 5 rat race idk how tho I got played of with this virus bs n everything u said in this video is hard for us to do cuz we live in suburban area not alot of land. So how would we make it out I've spent hours thinking n watching videos I already go out own food n have chickens but that about it where we live. I dream of getting out it's hard tho
were going to be selling our house and moving into a shed lol,yeah thats living the life
Who on youtube is actually making a good living from homesteading? It is mostly youtuber money or actually money from homesteading?
Well, there are people that make their living farming. But you are correct, we make most of our living from online income streams. NOT farming.
@@BetterTogetherLife ok thank you
Yeah TH-cam will be #1 for money making up in tell the moment you say something they don’t like.
"Up in tell"
Lmao🤣🤣
Stock photos! Yay a new idea to add to our lost. How do you use Google Adsense to monetize TH-cam? Hubby just left his 9-5 last Friday. We are living in savings as we promote our loose leaf tea and persue ideas like in your list. -st. Fiacres Farm (couldn't figure out how to change profiles on my smart phone!)
I'd love to hear back from you
Once I saw the chainsaw I lost what you were talking about because I had the chainsaw song going through my head from Family Force Five and I had to stand up and do the motions. Anyways I came back and totally agree with your points 😜
+Joshua Wilson Hahahaha!!! Ok now I need to go google that! Lol.
Better Together Life you won't be disappointed
how is youtube passive?
You make a “good” video, and it pays you for years.
With your question being like it was.... I would respond that nothing is passive. You have to take action to do anything. So even buying a stock still has an action of checking the price.
I would never use youtube or social media, I need privacy for my family and I. It all sound like to much trouble.We have 15 acres 12 miles from our house and raise lots of animals. We have caretakers who live on our property.
I would never allow people on my property doing paintball, and petting the animals, just 1 accident and you could lose your property.
Then those things are not for you. And probably the video wasn’t either. And that is 100% ok, right?
There are so many other ways to make a little extra income.
Land in Texas is crazy expensive 3-20 thousand per acre some times more
+mike hawk depending on the area, yes. A lot of fringe properties, where the city is stretching in to new suburbs have much higher rates. Think about looking in rural areas where prices are generally lower. I will tell you, the lack of restrictions on our property make it worth every penny!
mike hawk try Australia
You think that's expensive
i wish it were only 20k in my area haha. The austin area is very expensive lol
Passive income and you start with TH-cam. How really passive is YT?
It's very hard to take you seriously just because of ryobi tools in the background
Nothing wrong with Ryobi tools? That's all I use
Patreon account... send them some of those mesquite chips!
Patreon is not passive income, it's begging.
Why is that? Do you find yourself being a hater often?
Have you ever created something that adds so much value that people just want to give you money?
Think Jack Spirko if The Survival Podcast. I give him $50/year just because he adds so much educational knowledge and entertainment that I “can’t not” give him money.
So tell me more....why is it that you think it is begging?
Do you not make money from your videos on TH-cam when people watch? That’s being paid for your creativity imo. Not every time I watch people’s videos and they tell me to join Patreon. It’s begging in my opinion. I don’t like it. There are still people that create videos on TH-cam and don’t do patreon. No hater here, just can’t stand patreon and people like you guys asking for handouts.
johnny t then don’t watch. It’s that easy.
I would like to hear your knowledge on how many views you have to get on TH-cam in order to make one single buck.
I would bet that you don’t know that answer. I am not a “I want every viewer”. YOU, are not my people. And that is A-ok.
Is that begging??
And multilevel marketing stuff isn't income for 95% of the people who do it, and the fact they have that as an option -let alone one doing oils, says all sorts of things about them. Shame, because I found this channel and was enjoying it.
I’m new to this channel and I do not have any issues with
anyone wanting to get paid a fair wage for something that
they produce...
I used to be involved in Drop Shipping sales but got out of
it because I felt like a hypocrite doing it.
Why...?
Because all you are is a Middleman who purchases a product
for less than you resell it for and there are so many people out
there who can hardly get by now and my family is one of them.
So, now instead, I show people where they can purchase items,
cut out the Middleman and save some money.
I believe that if someone wants to send another money to help
support them then that’s their choice.
What I don’t agree with are channels that withhold content from
the same subscribers that they are already making money on and
that helped them make their channel successful in the beginning
just because the won’t pay them to become a Patreon...
I also don’t like people who resort to name calling just because
someone happens to make a comment that some else doesn’t agree
with...
In my opinion that makes the person doing the name calling very small...
Hi, ok, I'm a 64 yr old newbie to some of this. I mean, I can find my way around the web, been 'pcing' since '82 on a Timex Sinclair, then up to a Commodore 64, then my first IBM pc which ran on 2 floppy drives.years later an i7 laptop...there are so many things I'd like to be able to share, but I guess like some of the folks have said (below here) that breaking the ice, actually getting started is just a bit ..what did Michael Graham say....scary .....I guess I need to search some more, and find someone who will show me step by step the process, once I already have the footage shot. Interesting piece here tho', thanks
Red
rryder994
OMG...!
I haven’t heard those terms in a long while...lol
I started about the same time though I missed the Timex,
I started with a Vic 20, used a cassette tape drive and no
such thing as a modem back then...lol
Then went to a Commodore 64, then the 128, 128 color, TRS
80 (Radio Shack) and finally an IBM 360.
I remember that for the Tower, monitor, 3 1/4 floppy drive, color
printer and a 5600 modem I paid $3,500.00
It had one Gig of RAM and I can remember the sales guy telling me that
I’d never use up one Gig of RAM in my lifetime...! Lol
Thanks for bring back memories
I think he said "we're gonna be selling our home and moving into a shed. 😂
Yup. Living in the 800sqft Shed to House now!! 🤣🤣
One minute into the video and he says “J.O.B.” and “trading hours for dollars.”
$10 bucks he pushes an MLM later....
You sound like you have past experience with an MLM. Tell me about it.
You nailed it Jim. You could feel it right?
uhm.. passive income is no work at all. if you need to maintain etc... its not passive... youtube is not passive work at all, to the contrary. If you dont put out new vids and make them well, edit them well, then you lose your income. Passive is starting up then almost never look back but take monies from it.
Not exactly. Most passive income requires upfront work or money. Truly passive income is from money invested in paper assets. But how did you get that money? Labor most likely. The passive element is nice. If you quit your job, your income stops, but even if you are doing TH-cam, your money will still come in next month even if you cannot work that month.
This is completely untrue. This is the dream that gets sold to people about passive income. True passive income takes an investment of time and/or money and requires upkeep. Regardless of your passive revenue stream, you will be constantly obligated to modernize and update your product or service so that it stays relevant. Even long term financial investments take a bit of management and a regular check-in. Passive income ≠ effortless income. Passive income should be viewed as a revenue stream that earns you income consistently while you are able to focus your energy elsewhere. This doesnt mean that your passive income wont occasionally require a bit of love.
Example: A piece of rental property could be considered passive income. In my case I rent out a plot of my land for 25 RV owners to store their motor homes on throughout the year. This requires VERY little effort. They park their RV's. They pay me monthly. This still requires that I am regularly doing checks on the stability of their trailers, am monitoring weather updates so that im aware of potential storms and can tie down their trailers properly if needed. If there is a big hail storm I will run hail mats overtop of the trailers as an additional service. My lot requires upkeep and cleaning as well as repaving or touchups every few years. The lot requires me to repaint the parking lines every few years to keep the lot updated. I have to collect from owners who occasionally "forget" to pay. I do a perimeter check of the property to ensure the fence hasnt been breached and that all trailers are locked and not vandalized. Etc, etc, etc... This business would be considered passive and only requires a few hours of my time per month and allows me to pursue various other business endeavors, but it still requires attention. "passive income is no work at all. if you need to maintain etc... its not passive..." This is completely false. This is a lazy mindset and is factually incorrect. This is the mindset that sells books. Lazy, incompetent and uncreative people desire an easy way out and are sold on a product or book that offers them FREE MONEY. There is no such thing. Get a work ethic. Go make some fuckin money.
@Justaguyyoutubin As one who has built and now lives on passive income, I can assure you that your description is the most accurate one presented here. I started in 2001, and still have clients with me that signed on with me that first year (it's now 2019). But the accounts require at least semi-annual servicing, if for no other reason than to say "Hi, Customer! You are still important to me, I haven't forgotten you, I'm here if you need me, and I appreciate your business." I no longer seek new accounts, but maintenance of the existing ones does require a little work now and then. The bottom line is that passive income beats the heck out of a 9 to 5 job, any day of the week and twice on Sunday!
Not going to watch a video about how to make money running a homestead by someone living in the suburbs. Experience is greater than presumption.
Dude, are you kidding? Look at the date there SHANE.
And then look at my channel over the last two years.
Homesteading... While waving an iPhone around 😂 another good way to downsize your life and materialistic list is to get rid of the iPhone and have a simple, less expensive Android 👍
Oooooo!!! I do agree with you there! I think we will be getting rid of our iPhones on our property.
What is your preferred android phone? Unfortunately the Samsung line is still expensive.
Better Together Life lol what a quick answer 👍👍 a simple but inexpensive Android is Blu. I realize iPhone lasts.. well, the hardware anyway (you can drop them a million times, beat them to hell, etc) but tbh it's just not worth the money, as fast as they become outdated. How has homesteading been going?? I'm planning on doing full time travel boondocking in about ten years when my step daughters are grown, and it's never too early to research lol. You do have a lot of good ideas 👍
Homesteading is going.....well at least we are finally moving to our property!!!! Wahoo!!
Oh yayy 😊 good luck!!
Why does it matter? A smart phone is a smart phone ..
All expensive 🙄💁
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8 hour work day lol I wish
Do not do paintball unless you k ow about the regulations for that.... You invite some major insurance issues if you just toss some things down and say here shoot eachother..
Yes . I want out the rat race! Thanks
+Rochelle vargas we'll be sure to email us at bettertogetherlife@gmail.com! We'd love to help.
Iv never really been apart of the rat race but it has to suck. Id rather honestead. It makes me feel so free and happy. Its alot of satisfaction growing/raising your own food.
I’m saddened that you chose to stoop to mlms to fund your homestead, please don’t found your life on dirty money
Oh wow, it sounds like you’ve had some past experiences with an MLM. Tell us more.
Passive income is only a pension that rolls into your bank account. Posting videos on youtube is a lot of work and in no way passive income.
You must not have made money on TH-cam.
And also, yes. Passive Income is A LOT of work. Oh…… 🤣🤣🤣
I just reread your full comment. Wow you sound like you have had some negative experience with “passive income” in the past.
I really thought this was a good video until doTerra.
+Light Hands why is that? We have helped so many people with their wellness.
Can you give me specifics on what is wrong with doTERRA Essential oils?
Well for one they're not certified organic. But I could see how they would have value.
Good video though nonetheless and plenty of ideas
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Five minutes in and none of it has anything to do with homesteading. Just do it from the city, millennials.
Sorry you’re a non player. That’s too bad
My wife and I are thinking of razing chicks and selling them. I am going to use the cash from my TH-cam to pay for some of the things I need to make it work. I am happy to make 100 bucks year off youtube lol. God Bless
Sorry I hate long narrow and repetitions
Selling essential oils? Just lost all credibility
You’re not my audience. 👍🏻
You tube is no longer a way for people to make money online I had 2000 followers I sell game fowl I have never put any cruel pictures or videos out about my birds ever and they permanently pulled my channel just because they are game fowl you tube sux for new people coming in they lie and falsely accuse people of terrible things I violated none of there policies so what out.
Talks too much filler, just dont snort coke before filming and get to the points. wow
Send me your TH-cam channel where you do better. I’d love to learn from you.
I can't respect a man that uses ryobi im sorry haha kidding
That’s funny. I finished out two small houses with Ryobi. Inexpensive….. and still gets the job done!
I was with you until you started talking about essential oils. Yeah, I don't care if it makes money, I have no respect for people who pedal garbage because they can get away with it and it makes money.
Thanks for the comment, Josh.
You talk to much....
You type too much.
@@BetterTogetherLife 👍👍this is how you appreciate your viewers opinion? Yes you talk to much without a subject for few minutes, and after that started what is " truly important".... Specifically for americans people : video =10 minutes but 8 min are about nothing and last 2 are the subject, really??? So boring...
big code100 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Who said I appreciate your opinion? No, I don’t.
You are not one of my viewers.....so why in the world would I appreciate you?
Merry Christmas!!!🎄🎁
Bahaha ryobi buying globalists
Hi there, nice to meet you! How did you find out about our channel?
Man this guy is beta as f.