I am SO excited to share my journey to finally getting monetized and how I've been growing on TH-cam! It's a bit of a longer video, but there were things that I really wanted you hear, especially if you're also trying to grow! I hope you enjoy! 🤗
I am so grateful that you made this video. I am so motivated. It has taken me 6 years to build 1K subscribers. But this year I am planning to be a game changer. You are such an inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing your failures so honestly. That makes your success sweet. Congratulations on getting monetized!!!
Found you today, as I searched for inspiration on minimal living. You go girl!!! Congratulations. You have encourage me to get back into decluttering & pick up my channel again. Just need to start recording again.
Woah!!! I just watched and commented on yours!!! It was brilliant! I loved how you got input from other TH-camrs! I am clearly still watching everyone else's too!!! 😂
I’m so happy for you! Congratulations! I’ve been enjoying your videos, even a live, from the US. Remember, nothing succeeds like success. I hope you go from strength to strength with your path as a content creator. ❤
Greetings from Slovenia! First, you are really so beautiful, I admire your style! I am so happy for your growth, as you said it wasn't easy but you keep on showing. You didn't stop when your videos had just few views and what is inspiring for me is that it took you 2 years! Many of people would quit but you didn't and now you are finaly geting a payment! 😊 Thank you for that video it was really helpful! Wish you the best! 🙏
Aww 🥰 Thank you so so much!!! I appreciate you for commenting and supporting and for all of your kind words! I’m thankful to be able to connect with this amazing community!
Thanks for the good news! I started TH-cam in 2011. And, my current channel in 2014. Then in Sept. 2023 I change the theme to beekeeping. Since then I've gained about 500 subs. I was shocked when you said you lost hours! 365 days hadn't sunk in! My hours have grown about the same as my subs. I.e. I'm at 578 subs now and 540 hours. Hours are hard to get. Many of my subs have come from shorts. So, I keep posting shorts to get subs and long forms to get hours. I've posted 282 videos about 50% shorts and 50% longs. My best long form has 120 hours, 38 subs and 2.8k views! At this rate I'm afraid it will take my 4 years to get fully monetized! Since I started I said, I was not going to quit. That still hold true. Thanks again.
Yes, keep going! Hours can definitely be the hardest to get- I’ve heard some people say that the hours came easily for them and it felt so discouraging bc I felt like I might be doing something wrong. You just have to persevere and keep growing and eventually your time will come. Congrats on your growth with shorts and finding a strategy that’s working for you!
I love this for you and can't wait to watch! I've been a long time lurker from your (what they don't tell you about TH-cam) video, cheering you on, and admiring your growth!
Thank you so much!!!! Glad you lurked 😉🤣The engagement is truly the best thing not just for growing numbers but more for being able to connect with your tribe. I remember every name that comments. ❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations on being monetized.🥰👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I’m just shocked that it’s taken that long as your channel has grown fast and you have over 15k subscribers. I have the smallest channel so I don’t ever foresee me making money. Thank goodness I only do it for fun. It takes a lot of work and commitment to be successful on TH-cam.
Thank you for this. I needed to watch this. My big thing is the editing 😩I take so long, because I feel like I'm just not getting it. Congrats on your first check!
OMG Kristi!!! I just found out about your TH-cam channel tonight via Mary. I am super excited and proud of you. This is something that I have been wanting to do for several years and don't quite understand how to make it happen. This video is a blessing to me. It's giving me some direction. I subscribed to your channel and liked the video. You are doing an amazing job. Keep up the good work, cousin! Love you ❤❤❤❤❤
Awww, thank you so much! I need to tell her “thank you!” Yeah, it’s been a labor of love for the past almost 2 years and I’m starting to see the movement. It’s really exciting! I love you too!!!
Hi Kristi! This is my first day of watching your videos, but i must say i am so happy to have found you. Definitely subscribing. Congratulations on being monetized. Youve earned it with your great content and hard work. There is something extra special about you. So exciting!!! 💛
Congratulations!!! So happy for u. Thank you for all the information you share. Would love to see a video on editing that is my biggest fear about starting a channel
Yes! So happy for you! You are so positive and accessible. I appreciate that. I would love if you did an editing video. I am beginning myself and feeling a tad bit overwhelmed, but enjoy the challenge. Looking forward to more from you. ❤
@@kristidoingthings I started in January and have 10 videos up, mostly shorts right now (with 29 subs) until I can get more organized. I'm also an elementary school teacher, so for now, working on YT in the few free spaces of my day. It's surely a fun, new hobby! 💗👍
I will continue with watching of this your video after this comment. Let me tell you something, you are a very patient person. That was what kept you going. That $1,000 first pay check is small because more is still coming to you. YOU ARE A STRONG WOMAN. Congratulations to you and keep pushing. Sending love ❤from Nigeria 🇳🇬.
Congratulations, Kristi! I discovered you a few weeks ago and checked your videos out for the mere fact that I am also a Kristi. I immediately loved how authentic you came across and the content you have been sharing was often what I needed to hear. Your voice of encouragement was echoing what I have silently told myself many times. I'm glad you chose to persevere and pray that you continue to find personal growth as you pursue this journey.
I am inspired & motivated by your content….and I remind myself, “no matter where I am in life, no matter my age, I am just on time to live the life of my dreams!” So happy for you, love this for you! My heart is smiling! 🥰🫶🏽👑
Wow Kristi, congratulations, I'm super proud of you!!😊🌷 Thanks for sharing the details of your TH-cam journey and the specifics of your first payment, it's very encouraging. Continued success to you sis, your channel is a blessing.💖 (And yes, please do an editing video.👍)
Congratulations 🎉 Thank you for sharing!!! I’m approaching one year since starting TH-cam and most video I watch about monetization the story is it happened pretty quickly and I was feeling discouraged because I am not seeing that fast growth for myself 😕 my mindset it also just keep showing up. Thank you for being honest and encouraging!
That's so inspirational and motivating! For all of us small TH-camrs, this really gives a lot of hope! Just keep on doing what you're doing and trust the process :D Happy for you and congratulations!
Aww, I really appreciate it! It'll happen- it just takes some time and patience with the process. I looked at your channel and you've only just started. I used to get so discouraged by the people who got 1K subs in 3 months- but that's not the reality for most of us. I still have so much I'm learning. 🫶🏽
Congratulations 🎉 can you do more in-depth videos on the decluttering. You really have a way of explaining it that is golden. I think if you go into details from your moving day video people will really watch that. ❤
You condensed about 5 books in this one video. th-cam.com/video/2kYzcZ6J8eQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=KeRVdKxAisk139iO. It's actually profound and i have re-watched a few times and shared with everyone 😊
Thank you!!! So glad you’ve been enjoying! Have you seen my all things cleaning/decluttering/and organizing playlist? th-cam.com/play/PLzn60K8lW45GWiChv41jVV3fnqeYp7--u.html&si=Y4OFb3M7uEmOeWhA
I started about 5 weeks ago, and am excited to try and get monetized. I'm getting subs, but I haven't done much long form yet, focusing on shorts to get subs. Once I get to 500 subs, I will add more long form content. Almost there. Thank you for your insights, and congrats on your hard work and success. I know what you mean about long nights, sometimes working until 1, 2 in the morning. Happy to sub.
How exciting!! It will happen. Definitely a lot of work that goes into it, but it is so worth it when you see the growth not just in numbers, but in yourself and your skills. Thank you so much for kind words and welcome!💛
Had definitely been quite the journey! I think it's helpful and encouraging to know that it takes time to learn how to TH-cam and there's always learning to do.
Hi Kristi, I just found your channel today! I appreciate your explaining how you got started on YT, and all the steps you took. I have toyed with the possibility of starting a channel for a while, but I don't know if I'll ever do it. It does take a lot of time and commitment, and I've got a few other pots I'm stirring at the moment! Whenever I like a video, I make sure to give it a "thumbs up" and leave a comment, because I know that it truly does help the channel to succeed. 😊
Aww, thank you so much!!! I'm glad you're here. Thank you for the like and comment- yes, it truly does help! It does take time and commitment to start a channel, but if you put boundaries in place for yourself, it's manageable- but definitely a learning curve. Best of luck!!! 💜💜💜💜
The big takeaways are if you want to be a successful influencer: 1. Make a plan and show up 2. Keep showing up even if it seems to be taking a long time to get the results you want. 3. Don’t quit. I think it also really helps that you have great content and a positive charming, engaging energy that comes through in every video. 🙂 Plus, you have a secret weapon: Ken Cameos!
Keep showing up and showing out ❤ You’ve gained another Subscriber here. I just started my YT channel in Feb, gained right over 1k Subs but the watch hours are dragging 😩 Would love to see a video on how you edit 🙏🏽
Aww, you’re so kind. Thank you 🙏🏾❤️ And welcome!!!! So glad you’re here and enjoying. Oh my goodness, congrats on starting and growing so fast!!! Since you’re quickly gaining traction, the watch hours will come. Keep doing what you’re doing. Planning that editing video out!
Oh my goodness, that's so exciting!!! You definitely have to make a video about it! And thank you so much!!! It's definitely been a lot of hard work, but so so worth it!💛
I just love this so much. Thank you for sharing! I’ll take a look at your content, but I’m someone who struggles with content from a logistical perspective- the storage. Like, I need to declutter my camera roll lol. Any suggestions or tips that you might suggest around how you manage?
New subbie here! I'm almost at my 2 year mark on youtube and I felt seen listening to you😄, soooo many similarities( I'm lacking the watch hours) and we think similar. So happy for you and I look foward to following your journey.
I love your video and subscribed ❤ I just got into the process of being monetized. I started doing videos because I used to be terrified of the camera and wanted to improve my speaking skills. I had no idea what to talk about and started by sharing quality information about the city I am living on. A bigger TH-camr reached out to me because he wanted to do a video of my city and have the perspective of a local host. His guidance and support helped me get monetized and brought some of his followers my way. All this being said, PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE. Luck will not come your way, if you don't put foundation work. I am so excited to continue growing 🙏 I look forward of keep watching your videos
Thank you so much, I'm so glad you're here!!! 💛 What a cool experience- and SOO helpful!!!! Congrats on your growth and getting monetized- it is no small feat!
Thank you! How exciting! You can do it! Look for my upcoming class on how to grow your TH-cam channel. Would love for you to be one of my first students. 💛
I'm about to start a channel and i noticed in some comments people said the estimated revenue is not what youtube pays. You get 55% of that after they take their cut. Is that true? Thanks for sharing your journey . I actually enjoyed the last part with the advice the most, it felt like the pep talk i needed. the way you said "that's not fair to yourself" stood out to me beacuse I've been comparing my abilities and where i am in life against different people. Glad to have found your channel, new subbie❤
Welcome! I am so glad that it was helpful! TH-cam divides it into RPM and CPM. The RPM (revenue per mille) is what you earn and is what they actually show you on the highlight reel of Analytics page (what I showed in the video). The CPM (cost per mille) is what the advertisers pay to put ads on your video. YT takes its cut (the other ~55%) from the CPM and you have to dig in a little bit deeper into each video to find that number. Hope that helped
Very inspiring chat … I also love that you use your iPhone. I use both my DSLR and my iPhone. The iPhone 15 pro max has a really cool cinematic mode that I’ve been testing out. Congratulations on being monetized🎉
Thank you so much!!!! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 Yeah, I’m really looking forward to getting my 15 Pro Max. I love using my phone so much I’m wondering if I’ll ever get a real camera. 🤔
I would love a video on editing. It’s like a foreign language to me. I use my iPad to film and don’t edit. I just upload my videos as is or I restart if it’s really bad.😩
How do you write and follow a script. I get to perfectionists when writing and then it takes forever and gets really long and then I can’t follow it because by that point my brain is on to tangents!
I am SO excited to share my journey to finally getting monetized and how I've been growing on TH-cam! It's a bit of a longer video, but there were things that I really wanted you hear, especially if you're also trying to grow! I hope you enjoy! 🤗
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I am so grateful that you made this video. I am so motivated. It has taken me 6 years to build 1K subscribers. But this year I am planning to be a game changer. You are such an inspiration! Thank you so much for sharing your failures so honestly. That makes your success sweet. Congratulations on getting monetized!!!
@@CareerexcellencewithMadhurima hey
Congratulations to you, Kristi!🎉🎉🎉
I started my channel 2 years ago. I have 54,200 subscribers and still have yet to be monetized lol. Almost there 250 more watch hours to go! Congrats!
Those watch hours are BRUTAL!!! Best of luck on your journey and congrats on 54K!!!
@@kristidoingthings thank you so much! Congrats to you also!
Getting the watch hours is a struggle 😅 haha
Damn! That’s crazy… All I can say is keep pushing forward ‼️
Are you there yet? ❤
A friend shared your "Show up" video with me because of the faith component, and I kept coming back.
Aww, so glad you’ve stayed!!! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations on your success. I hope to be where you are by next year.
Me too 😊
Who knows, you may be even further along! Best of luck!
You are so authentic and such a pleasure to watch. I think your channel is going to blow up! Thanks for the videos!
I receive that 🙌🏾 Thank you so much for the kind words and support ❤️❤️❤️
Found you today, as I searched for inspiration on minimal living. You go girl!!! Congratulations.
You have encourage me to get back into decluttering & pick up my channel again. Just need to start recording again.
Aww, yay!!! Definitely start recording again. What is your channel about?
This video was encouraging, thank you! WE CAN DO THIS!!
Yes we can!!! So glad that you enjoyed!
You absolutely KILLED IT! I just posted my own 'how much yt paid me' video and I'm still going down the rabbit hole watching everyone else's. 😂
So cool I watched yours yesterday! Haha my algorithm brought me to this one likely!! I love it . Finding fresh content is so fun!
@@Terrialshae ahah that is so cool and so funny!! The algorithm really do be algorithming 😂
@@CreatingwithKaya 😄
Woah!!! I just watched and commented on yours!!! It was brilliant! I loved how you got input from other TH-camrs! I am clearly still watching everyone else's too!!! 😂
@@kristidoingthings ahah thank you!! It's still so fascinating because there is still no "one" answer!! Excited to see more of your journey unfold!
love your energy and smiling face while you are speaking i smile back to you!!♥
Aww, love this!!! Thank you so much!
Look at the you just took off in a couple of months after 1k and you're at 17k+ congrats 🎉❤️
I know, right?! Long story, but it's all a move of God. Thank you so much!!!
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I’m so happy for you and thankful I found your channel
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Aww, thank you so much!!! I am happy you're here. Have you started a channel?
I’m so happy for you! Congratulations! I’ve been enjoying your videos, even a live, from the US. Remember, nothing succeeds like success. I hope you go from strength to strength with your path as a content creator. ❤
Awww, this means a lot! Thank you so much!!! 🫶🏽
Greetings from Slovenia! First, you are really so beautiful, I admire your style! I am so happy for your growth, as you said it wasn't easy but you keep on showing. You didn't stop when your videos had just few views and what is inspiring for me is that it took you 2 years! Many of people would quit but you didn't and now you are finaly geting a payment! 😊
Thank you for that video it was really helpful!
Wish you the best! 🙏
Aww 🥰 Thank you so so much!!! I appreciate you for commenting and supporting and for all of your kind words! I’m thankful to be able to connect with this amazing community!
Thanks for the good news! I started TH-cam in 2011. And, my current channel in 2014. Then in Sept. 2023 I change the theme to beekeeping. Since then I've gained about 500 subs. I was shocked when you said you lost hours! 365 days hadn't sunk in! My hours have grown about the same as my subs. I.e. I'm at 578 subs now and 540 hours. Hours are hard to get. Many of my subs have come from shorts. So, I keep posting shorts to get subs and long forms to get hours. I've posted 282 videos about 50% shorts and 50% longs. My best long form has 120 hours, 38 subs and 2.8k views! At this rate I'm afraid it will take my 4 years to get fully monetized! Since I started I said, I was not going to quit. That still hold true. Thanks again.
Yes, keep going! Hours can definitely be the hardest to get- I’ve heard some people say that the hours came easily for them and it felt so discouraging bc I felt like I might be doing something wrong. You just have to persevere and keep growing and eventually your time will come. Congrats on your growth with shorts and finding a strategy that’s working for you!
I am so proud of and soooo happy for you!!!!!! Blessed !!!!Greatness!!!!!!!🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Aww, thank you so much!!! God is good!💜💜💜
thank you for sharing your journey! such inspiration !
Aww, you're so welcome!
I love this for you and can't wait to watch! I've been a long time lurker from your (what they don't tell you about TH-cam) video, cheering you on, and admiring your growth!
I’m definitely going to start engaging more.
Thank you so much!!!! Glad you lurked 😉🤣The engagement is truly the best thing not just for growing numbers but more for being able to connect with your tribe. I remember every name that comments. ❤️❤️❤️
Proud of you! Keep going 💛💛
Thanks sis!!! 💕💕💕
thank you for sharing!! This is so exciting - this is where I want to get to- love your journey!
Thank you so much! You will get there!!! Keep going ❤️
Congratulations on being monetized.🥰👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I’m just shocked that it’s taken that long as your channel has grown fast and you have over 15k subscribers. I have the smallest channel so I don’t ever foresee me making money. Thank goodness I only do it for fun. It takes a lot of work and commitment to be successful on TH-cam.
Thank you so much!!! Yeah, I started growing really fast and it was like TH-cam needed to catch up!
Thank you for this. I needed to watch this. My big thing is the editing 😩I take so long, because I feel like I'm just not getting it. Congrats on your first check!
Aww, thank you!!! Editing takes some time to learn. But play with it and give yourself time to learn.
Congratulations! I am so Excited for you 🎉
Thanks, lady! It’s crazy exciting!!! ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for sharing these tips!! Very helpful
You are so welcome! I am really glad they helped!
Just found your channel I like what I see binge watching this weekend 😃congratulations on being monetized 🎉
Yay!!! So glad you’re here and enjoying🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 And thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing your journey as a new TH-camr this is so inspiring! 🌻🌻🌻
You are so welcome!
Thank you so much for this!!I'm motivated to get started!
You can do it!
Congratulations and blessings!
I really appreciate it!!!♥️
Excellent video. I've binge-watched a few of your videos. Top content.
Thank you so much!!! I am so happy that you're enjoying!
Congratulations!!!🎉 Thank you for the information!
Thanks so much!!! Glad it was helpful!
OMG Kristi!!! I just found out about your TH-cam channel tonight via Mary. I am super excited and proud of you. This is something that I have been wanting to do for several years and don't quite understand how to make it happen. This video is a blessing to me. It's giving me some direction. I subscribed to your channel and liked the video. You are doing an amazing job. Keep up the good work, cousin! Love you ❤❤❤❤❤
Awww, thank you so much! I need to tell her “thank you!” Yeah, it’s been a labor of love for the past almost 2 years and I’m starting to see the movement. It’s really exciting! I love you too!!!
Hi Kristi! This is my first day of watching your videos, but i must say i am so happy to have found you. Definitely subscribing. Congratulations on being monetized. Youve earned it with your great content and hard work. There is something extra special about you. So exciting!!! 💛
Aww, thank you so much for your kind words!!! I am so so glad you're here!!! 🤗💛
Good for you! That’s wonderful. Congrats!
Thank you so much!!!! ☺️ 🫶🏽
Thank you I started last December feel like kind of lost..❤❤❤ still showing up ❤
How's it going?!
Keep expanding 😊 Niche🦋
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Superrrr happy for you!! Thank you for all that you do! 😇💕
Aww, thank you so much!!! I really appreciate the support 🫶🏽🥹
Congrats! Love your channel 🥰
Yay!!! Thank you so much- I’m very happy to hear that you do! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
Girl! I’m SO happy for you!!! You’ve got the best vibes!!
Awww, thanks so much!!!! I really appreciate this! ❤️
I can't wait to make this video! I'm only 1.5 months into my journey, so it might be a bit, but I'm so excited
That's so exciting!!! You will get there!
I'm so glad I found this channel! Love your content 💛
Aww, thank you!!! I'm so glad you're here!
Congratulations!!! So happy for u. Thank you for all the information you share. Would love to see a video on editing that is my biggest fear about starting a channel
Thank you so much!!!! Nothing to be afraid of- it’s actually really fun once you get the hang of it!
Yes! So happy for you! You are so positive and accessible. I appreciate that. I would love if you did an editing video. I am beginning myself and feeling a tad bit overwhelmed, but enjoy the challenge. Looking forward to more from you. ❤
Thank you so much!!! Where are you in starting your channel?
@@kristidoingthings I started in January and have 10 videos up, mostly shorts right now (with 29 subs) until I can get more organized. I'm also an elementary school teacher, so for now, working on YT in the few free spaces of my day. It's surely a fun, new hobby! 💗👍
Yay!! Congratulations ❤ this is a great example of showing up no matter what. Thank you for inspiring me!
Awww, you’re so welcome! Happy that it’s an inspiration!
Tku for once again being vulnerable & showing us what this journey looks like for you.
You’re so welcome ❤️
Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for watching!!! ❤️
I will continue with watching of this your video after this comment. Let me tell you something, you are a very patient person. That was what kept you going. That $1,000 first pay check is small because more is still coming to you. YOU ARE A STRONG WOMAN. Congratulations to you and keep pushing. Sending love ❤from Nigeria 🇳🇬.
Thank you so much! I am really excited about the continued growth!🫶🏽
Congrats! Love the content. I would love an editing video.
Thank you so much!!! Yay, I really enjoy editing…at least now 😉
Congratulations, Kristi! I discovered you a few weeks ago and checked your videos out for the mere fact that I am also a Kristi. I immediately loved how authentic you came across and the content you have been sharing was often what I needed to hear. Your voice of encouragement was echoing what I have silently told myself many times. I'm glad you chose to persevere and pray that you continue to find personal growth as you pursue this journey.
@kellyjune 🫶🏽🙌🏾
I am inspired & motivated by your content….and I remind myself, “no matter where I am in life, no matter my age, I am just on time to live the life of my dreams!” So happy for you, love this for you! My heart is smiling! 🥰🫶🏽👑
Yes you are!!! Thank you so much for all the support, I always appreciate and enjoy your comments! 🤗❤️
Wow Kristi, congratulations, I'm super proud of you!!😊🌷 Thanks for sharing the details of your TH-cam journey and the specifics of your first payment, it's very encouraging. Continued success to you sis, your channel is a blessing.💖 (And yes, please do an editing video.👍)
Aww, thank you so much!!!! I really, really appreciate the support and encouragement! Means so much ❤️
Thank you for your video, I just started my channel, this was so encouraging ❤
How exciting!!! It is quite the journey but very rewarding. 🤗
That’s wonderful keeps me motivated
🙌🏽 🙌🏽 Keep going!
Great video. I like Ken's input - haha! Thank you for the great info.
Hahaha!!! He's so funny! And you are very welcome.
Congratulations 🎉 Thank you for sharing!!! I’m approaching one year since starting TH-cam and most video I watch about monetization the story is it happened pretty quickly and I was feeling discouraged because I am not seeing that fast growth for myself 😕 my mindset it also just keep showing up.
Thank you for being honest and encouraging!
Don’t give up! Just because it isn’t a quick process doesn’t mean you’re not doing a good job. Keep at it 🥰😉
That's so inspirational and motivating! For all of us small TH-camrs, this really gives a lot of hope! Just keep on doing what you're doing and trust the process :D Happy for you and congratulations!
Aww, I really appreciate it! It'll happen- it just takes some time and patience with the process. I looked at your channel and you've only just started. I used to get so discouraged by the people who got 1K subs in 3 months- but that's not the reality for most of us. I still have so much I'm learning. 🫶🏽
Congratulations! 🎉 I love your content and would really appreciate an editing video with the iPhone and your software!
Thank you!!!! I love that y’all are wanting the editing video ❤️ I’m looking forward to making that video
Proud of you little miss
Thanks, baby!!! Really appreciate you and your support and encouragement🥰
Congratulations 🎉 can you do more in-depth videos on the decluttering. You really have a way of explaining it that is golden. I think if you go into details from your moving day video people will really watch that. ❤
You condensed about 5 books in this one video. th-cam.com/video/2kYzcZ6J8eQ/w-d-xo.htmlsi=KeRVdKxAisk139iO. It's actually profound and i have re-watched a few times and shared with everyone 😊
Thank you!!! So glad you’ve been enjoying! Have you seen my all things cleaning/decluttering/and organizing playlist? th-cam.com/play/PLzn60K8lW45GWiChv41jVV3fnqeYp7--u.html&si=Y4OFb3M7uEmOeWhA
@@kristidoingthings I will make sure to view those later. Thanks!
I started about 5 weeks ago, and am excited to try and get monetized. I'm getting subs, but I haven't done much long form yet, focusing on shorts to get subs. Once I get to 500 subs, I will add more long form content. Almost there. Thank you for your insights, and congrats on your hard work and success. I know what you mean about long nights, sometimes working until 1, 2 in the morning. Happy to sub.
How exciting!! It will happen. Definitely a lot of work that goes into it, but it is so worth it when you see the growth not just in numbers, but in yourself and your skills.
Thank you so much for kind words and welcome!💛
This is an outstanding video. I'm trying to get to where you are and hopefully in the next year. Thanks for sharing and you have a new subscriber!
Welcome!!! Thank you so much! You can do it 😊
I really appreciate your description of how things were for you in the beginning. Totally relatable!
Had definitely been quite the journey! I think it's helpful and encouraging to know that it takes time to learn how to TH-cam and there's always learning to do.
Today is the first time seeing your channel! Your honesty is fresh and inspirational. Thank you for sharing
Awww, I'm so glad you're here! Thank you for your kind words!
Hi Kristi that was a great video thank you for sharing this information you enjoy your week from London UK 🇬🇧 😘
LONDON in the house!!! Love it! Thank you so much- I'm so glad that you enjoyed. 🤗😊
Hi Kristi, I just found your channel today! I appreciate your explaining how you got started on YT, and all the steps you took. I have toyed with the possibility of starting a channel for a while, but I don't know if I'll ever do it. It does take a lot of time and commitment, and I've got a few other pots I'm stirring at the moment!
Whenever I like a video, I make sure to give it a "thumbs up" and leave a comment, because I know that it truly does help the channel to succeed. 😊
Aww, thank you so much!!! I'm glad you're here. Thank you for the like and comment- yes, it truly does help! It does take time and commitment to start a channel, but if you put boundaries in place for yourself, it's manageable- but definitely a learning curve. Best of luck!!! 💜💜💜💜
The big takeaways are if you want to be a successful influencer: 1. Make a plan and show up 2. Keep showing up even if it seems to be taking a long time to get the results you want. 3. Don’t quit. I think it also really helps that you have great content and a positive charming, engaging energy that comes through in every video. 🙂 Plus, you have a secret weapon: Ken Cameos!
Hahaha!!! I’m sooo gonna use that “Ken cameos” 🤣
This was a very informative video. Congratulations to you!
Glad you found it valuable! Thank you so much!!!! 😊
Keep showing up and showing out ❤ You’ve gained another Subscriber here. I just started my YT channel in Feb, gained right over 1k Subs but the watch hours are dragging 😩
Would love to see a video on how you edit 🙏🏽
Aww, you’re so kind. Thank you 🙏🏾❤️ And welcome!!!! So glad you’re here and enjoying. Oh my goodness, congrats on starting and growing so fast!!! Since you’re quickly gaining traction, the watch hours will come. Keep doing what you’re doing.
Planning that editing video out!
Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈
Thank you!!!! 😊 🤗
Huge congratulations to you!!!
THANK YOUUUU so much!!!! 💜💜💜💜
Such a beautiful story and video ❤ congratulations I’m so happy for you 🎉
Thank you sooo much!!! I really appreciate it! 💜💜💜
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉I’m close to be monetized too hopefully next month!! Hard work girly you did that!
Oh my goodness, that's so exciting!!! You definitely have to make a video about it! And thank you so much!!! It's definitely been a lot of hard work, but so so worth it!💛
I just love this so much. Thank you for sharing! I’ll take a look at your content, but I’m someone who struggles with content from a logistical perspective- the storage. Like, I need to declutter my camera roll lol. Any suggestions or tips that you might suggest around how you manage?
Aww, thanks!!! An external hard drive will be your best friend! Video footage takes up so much space.
You have great energy
Congratulations ❤
Thank you!!!! 💜💜💜
You go giiiiiirllllll!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
💜💜💜💜 Thank you!!!! 🤗
I really like your authenticity and I am not surprised you are a teacher. You were spot on with your descriptions of decluttering layers. 👍
Aww, thank you so much! ☺
You are inspiring me to keep pushing. Thank you for this video. Your viewer from South Africa.
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South Africa!!!! Thanks so much! You can do this!
Thanks!
You are so kind!!! Thank you!! 😊 ❤️
New subbie here! I'm almost at my 2 year mark on youtube and I felt seen listening to you😄, soooo many similarities( I'm lacking the watch hours) and we think similar. So happy for you and I look foward to following your journey.
Hello new friend! I am so glad you're here!! Those watch hours can feel so frustrating, but keep pushing. You can do it!
Congrats on monetization. I will get there someday.
Thank you so much!!! Yes you will. Just keep putting in the work; you can do it!!!
I loveeee this ! Just started my journey but I love watching these videos !
So glad that you enjoyed!!! Best of luck on your journey. 💜💜💜 It is full of ups and downs, but if you stick with it it is so worth it!
keep bringing that good energy ❤❤
Will do!!! Thank you! 🫶🏽😊
I like how you covered niching. I just expanded/pivoted my niche. 😊
Essential Oils ➡️ oils, youtube growth, making money online, crochet, etc 😅😊
I really believe there's a way to do it all!
I love your video and subscribed ❤ I just got into the process of being monetized. I started doing videos because I used to be terrified of the camera and wanted to improve my speaking skills. I had no idea what to talk about and started by sharing quality information about the city I am living on. A bigger TH-camr reached out to me because he wanted to do a video of my city and have the perspective of a local host. His guidance and support helped me get monetized and brought some of his followers my way. All this being said, PUT YOURSELF OUT THERE. Luck will not come your way, if you don't put foundation work. I am so excited to continue growing 🙏 I look forward of keep watching your videos
Thank you so much, I'm so glad you're here!!! 💛 What a cool experience- and SOO helpful!!!! Congrats on your growth and getting monetized- it is no small feat!
interesting we keep going, we just hit 1k subs thanks for ur info and best of luck to your journey
Thank you!
How exciting! You can do it! Look for my upcoming class on how to grow your TH-cam channel. Would love for you to be one of my first students. 💛
Your first pay is MIND-BLOWING 🎉🤯
I was shocked myself!
I'm about to start a channel and i noticed in some comments people said the estimated revenue is not what youtube pays. You get 55% of that after they take their cut. Is that true? Thanks for sharing your journey . I actually enjoyed the last part with the advice the most, it felt like the pep talk i needed. the way you said "that's not fair to yourself" stood out to me beacuse I've been comparing my abilities and where i am in life against different people. Glad to have found your channel, new subbie❤
Welcome! I am so glad that it was helpful! TH-cam divides it into RPM and CPM. The RPM (revenue per mille) is what you earn and is what they actually show you on the highlight reel of Analytics page (what I showed in the video). The CPM (cost per mille) is what the advertisers pay to put ads on your video. YT takes its cut (the other ~55%) from the CPM and you have to dig in a little bit deeper into each video to find that number. Hope that helped
@@kristidoingthings Yes it did. Thank you again, really appreciate all the info.
Very inspiring chat … I also love that you use your iPhone. I use both my DSLR and my iPhone. The iPhone 15 pro max has a really cool cinematic mode that I’ve been testing out. Congratulations on being monetized🎉
Thank you so much!!!! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
Yeah, I’m really looking forward to getting my 15 Pro Max. I love using my phone so much I’m wondering if I’ll ever get a real camera. 🤔
@@kristidoingthings You’re welcome!! As time goes on you will probably get a camera. Once you see yourself in that crisp lens, you’ll be locked in lol
@ByMeMonique hahaha! I imagine you’re right!
☺@@kristidoingthings
New subscriber and this was well needed.
Welcome, I am so glad you're here!!! How long have you been on your TH-cam journey?
@@kristidoingthings I been on my TH-cam journey About 4 years now .
Congrats 🎉
Thank you so much!!!! 🤗
Subscribed before watching 😂❤❤
Girl, I'm all about that!!! Thank you so much and so happy to have you here!!! 🤗🤗🤗
Yes please. Video on how to edit 🙏❤️
Stay tuned!!! 💛💛💛
Great video!
Thank you!!!! 🙏🏾 ❤️
Congratulations
Thank you so much!!! 🤗
@@kristidoingthings np
I am not in your typical demographics. I was a gal who was searching & your previous videos fed me. Tku for sharing.
I’m so so glad you’re here!!! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
I would love a video on editing. It’s like a foreign language to me. I use my iPad to film and don’t edit. I just upload my videos as is or I restart if it’s really bad.😩
Awww, yes we’ll have to get you over that fear!!! 🫶🏽 It’s not so bad once you get the hang of it!
I’m interested in how you edit your videos
Thanks! Be on the lookout for it! 😉
would love to see some of your video editing tips, I am fairly new to the game. Supora turned me onto your channel
Thanks for subscribing! Go Supora 🫶🏽🙌🏾 And at first, editing can be a BEAST!
How do you write and follow a script. I get to perfectionists when writing and then it takes forever and gets really long and then I can’t follow it because by that point my brain is on to tangents!
Ahh, that's a great question. Scripting depends on what you're trying to accomplish in the video. What type of videos do you typically make?
Hahahahaha, it IS hard to grow 👏🏻👏🏻 You are right!
So hard!!! Hang in there!
Hey my new friend
👋 Hey friend!
@@kristidoingthings i am going live to night in a few minutes