Okay bro where's our cut? I mean you are going to pay us for watching these videos right? Just kidding it's a great videos great channel I enjoy watching it I have a ton of experience in backpacking but you'd be surprised how much stuff I learned watching these things.
I really liked this, it's not so much a nosey thing to me but a great glimpse behind the scenes. You can talk to almost anyone and hear some crazy rumor about how much so-and-so makes from TH-cam and this takes away the mystery and simply shows how it works. Very interesting, and great work thanks for sharing.
Chatting so clearly, intelligently, calmly, and naturally on camera like this is a gift that very few have. He makes it look like falling off a log, which l guess is the key to his success. To be skilled in the art of communication is probably the most important asset to being successful, and this guy has it in spades.
You deserve everything that you have earned, Dan! Love seeing your success and it shows what happens when you continue to put in the hard work towards something you want to be successful at
Zee heeppopotamoose, he is not born saying, "Cool beans. I am a heeppo." No way, Joesay. So he try to paint zee stripe on him to be like zee zebra, but he fool no one. Then he try to put zee spot on zee skin to be like the leopard, but everyboody know he is a heeppo. So, at certain point, he look himself in zee mirror and he just say, "Hey. I am a heeppopotamoose and zere is nothing I can do about it." As soon as he accepts zis, he live life happy. Happy as a heeppo. You understand zis
RESPECT! I’m so impressed with the person you are. (And I was around for the first editor I think) That was above and beyond, Dan. And so sweet to encourage those contemplating their own channel.
Wow I always wondered how it worked. Thanks for the clear and open explanation Dan. You’re the only TH-camr that I subscribe to that has taken the time to explain this stuff. Thanks!
Love the transparency, Dan! New creator here. Thanks for the inspiration! Hard earned indeed. You, your crew, and your family deserve every penny and all the success! Cheers!
Dan, I recently started watching your videos about six months ago ,I do not backpack anymore but I do bicycle touring for the last 40 years I find that most of the equipment is the same, except for the obvious bicycle, racks and bags. I have watched multiple different backpacking channels what is different about yours is that you are very down to earth plain spoken sometimes misspoken, but you make the subjects you do very interesting. You have been a great help to me and picking out new equipment for my touring rig. I am retiring soon and plan on doing some touring the summer thanks again and God bless.
$95k last year? Dan, God bless you; that ain't much with all your expenses. I hope your income increases and your influence expands. Your work with Sawyer is great. Hope to see more along that front. Keep up the good work!
Wow, thanks for this. The fact that you absolutely didn’t have to share this kind of information, but that you did anyway … very cool. You’ve always been so real with us, and that’s why we’re still here ~ we trust you and it feels as though you trust us. Thanks!
Very interesting to see how TH-cam works, in terms of payment, etc. I really like the analytics. I've been watching for a couple of years now -- thanks for all the info.
Very interesting Dan, thanks for taking us behind the scenes into the business side of TH-cam. Your year over year growth is a blessing that I pray will continue. I am a fairly new subscriber and I’m learning great stuff from you.
Thanks for the honesty. I've always wondered how it works. I found your channel recently via Backpacking TV and enjoy catching up on your older videos.
Thanks for sharing. You are the only content producer that I’ve seen that has shared those details. Keep up the good work. I always look forward to your next videos.
Im not nosy. I dont care. I just love watching your gear reviews. You are real and funny and so comfy in front of the camera. I love your adventures with Eric (those are my favourites!) and videos where you conquer your fears are awesome! I wish all the success for you and your team 👍🏻🙏
This is Great I have always had the exact questions that you just answered. I love the transparency you displayed with this. As much as I have watched you in the past i have never subscribed, today I fixed that! Thank you.
Thanks for being so open and making this video! I can't imagine how hard it is to make dozens and dozens of videos in the early days while working a full time job and knowing you are making $10 a day on it. But it's also the only path. Great job and thanks for the awesome channel!
Thank you so much for this, Dan! As someone else in the same niche, it's really nice to be able to see what AdSense revenue really looks like as we grow. We see this from channels that are about TH-cam, but like you said, RPM and CPM are very different in different niches. I've been so curious what the bigger channels in this niche make, so I really appreciate this!
Pretty cool bud, your channel has been a great help to my friends and I. You’ve probably saved us all hundreds of dollars buying our gear once after your advise and reviews on products. Keep up the great work, you deserve it and more in my opinion.
At the risk of repeating what everyone else has said....thanks for the transparency and insight. This adds a huge amount of credibility to your channel. I'm curious as to how the "Likes" and Subscribers adds to the TH-cam revenues. I hope you continue your upward trajectory of success!
Absolutely love your channel! And the real transparency instead of click bait.... thank you for that nice change. I very much appreciate all your knowledge you share.
Dude, I have bought a few of the items that you recommended and I have enjoyed them greatly, especially the chair zero...man I bring that thing everywhere! I used to just find a log or use the ground to sit on because I wasn't going to carry a folding chair around but now the game has changed! You've earned your following and I pray for even greater things for you in your future!
Thanks for sharing that part. There's something nice about the transparency. I liked the video with the different types of backpackers, that was hilarious!
I'm still in the beginning-phase of starting my own outdoor-channel. It is much harder than you'd think, but it is very fun if you're into the whole process. Going on a trip can be somewhat challenging on it's own, but if you plan on making it into a video, you need to bring so much extra gear, and also plan ahead enough that you know you'd get enough content for a video. And then it's a balancing act between it being too scripted, or being too improviced and random with no story driving the video forward. I am still experimenting with finding my own style, and hope to create a channel people can enjoy.
You just put to words what im going through as well- i had this great plan to execute a story with my last trip but it just doesn’t really work like that huh?! Will def check out you channel.
Same here! It is tough starting out new, and lots of time goes into every video. The algorithm is tough to get into for smaller channels. I'll give you a subscribe in support of other small channels like mine with my son though! 👍
So true. I’ve found in the past I’ve been looking forward to some trips but then starting filming and realized I wasn’t as into the trip because so much thought was going into the video. Still trying to find that balance.
Yes! Add two big dogs to it, and it gets complicated very quickly. It's also difficult as an introvert, and as someone who doesn't want to lose her connection to the actual experience. I definitely have a newfound respect for TH-cam content creators since starting my own channel. Mad respect to you all.
awesome behind the scenes view. thanks for your transparency, love seeing this sort of thing and hope you're able to keep doing this and making a living
Well deserved, Dan & Team. I appreciate the humanness of your channel. I’ve learned a tonne which is why I share it with others and keep coming back. Keep up the great work.
I've learned so much of your videos. A lot of your tips can be used on motorbike camping as well. I know how much work goes in just one video. Let alone as much as you do together with the team. It's really hard work! So well deserved and thank you for teaching me (and others) so much.
Very interesting. And amazing of you to share this. I've been watching your videos for years and I'm glad you're getting some reward for all your efforts!
Thanks for the peek behind the kimono. As a guy trying to build a channel these kinds of videos come in handy to know what I might expect if I do things right.
“Why I Quit Ultralight Backpacking” is what got me to watch you. Saved me from going down the ultralight rabbit blackhole. Thanks for the transparency.
Really appreciate your approach to things, both sharing backpacking info and this transparency. It’s nice to see someone simply being genuine. I hope you’re earning 3x this in another year. Keep up the great work!
A true Master of there craft isn’t afraid to teach and encourage others in their trade. Great content, stoked to have stumbled across your channel looking forward to more videos!
I’m a motorcyclist who camps from time to time and I love watching your channel. Great content, informative, funny and very professional. You deserve everything you make. All the best for the future and keep on keeping on👍
Very transparent even though it is none of our business. I went and looked at my CPMs. Its crazy how much it varies. Some of my most popular videos have a relatively low CPM. I am glad you added that your income totals aren't net and you have costs. Anybody who thinks youtube is a low work, get rich quick idea is in for a rude awakening.
this is great info. its also a reminder that "making a living" on TH-cam takes a ton of work...its not just going to happen without smart business skills and a good team! Way to go, Dan!
Love the transparency and the content. I know you love the backpacking videos, and know you RV. Have you ever done a video on backpacking while RVing. Or have you thought about doing videos on RVing?
This is great info! Living the dream! Keep going and I hope you'll continue to find new interesting topics. Would be cool if you could do videos of trips abroad.
Dan I’ve been subscribed since 2020 because your videos are amazing. You even responded to messages I’ve sent! Really glad you are making those dolla bills and can do this full time! Thanks for everything 🤙🏽
You have helped me out a TON and I am thankful for that! Awesome video, dude!
Thanks Gordon!!!
Okay bro where's our cut? I mean you are going to pay us for watching these videos right? Just kidding it's a great videos great channel I enjoy watching it I have a ton of experience in backpacking but you'd be surprised how much stuff I learned watching these things.
Hi I'm Bryan
refreshingly transparent, and well deserved.
I really liked this, it's not so much a nosey thing to me but a great glimpse behind the scenes. You can talk to almost anyone and hear some crazy rumor about how much so-and-so makes from TH-cam and this takes away the mystery and simply shows how it works. Very interesting, and great work thanks for sharing.
Congrats Dan. Really appreciate the transparency. Keep up the great work and we'll keep watching.
Chatting so clearly, intelligently, calmly, and naturally on camera like this is a gift that very few have. He makes it look like falling off a log, which l guess is the key to his success. To be skilled in the art of communication is probably the most important asset to being successful, and this guy has it in spades.
You deserve everything that you have earned, Dan! Love seeing your success and it shows what happens when you continue to put in the hard work towards something you want to be successful at
Thanks my friend!! You as well!!
Zee heeppopotamoose, he is not born saying, "Cool beans. I am a heeppo." No way, Joesay. So he try to paint zee stripe on him to be like zee zebra, but he fool no one. Then he try to put zee spot on zee skin to be like the leopard, but everyboody know he is a heeppo. So, at certain point, he look himself in zee mirror and he just say, "Hey. I am a heeppopotamoose and zere is nothing I can do about it." As soon as he accepts zis, he live life happy. Happy as a heeppo. You understand zis
@@DanBecker I think you should make more for 40,000,000 views. Your content is gold and so much fun.
RESPECT! I’m so impressed with the person you are. (And I was around for the first editor I think) That was above and beyond, Dan. And so sweet to encourage those contemplating their own channel.
Wow I always wondered how it worked. Thanks for the clear and open explanation Dan. You’re the only TH-camr that I subscribe to that has taken the time to explain this stuff. Thanks!
Thanks Dan! Appreciate all the effort you put into the channel.
Love the transparency, Dan! New creator here. Thanks for the inspiration! Hard earned indeed. You, your crew, and your family deserve every penny and all the success!
Cheers!
I appreciate that!
Thanks! Love again what you do , remember if you ever need a person to hike with, I will supply the Diet Coke , Dave E , the Diet Coke Dave
Congratulations, Dan. You deserve your success 🙌
Dan, I recently started watching your videos about six months ago ,I do not backpack anymore but I do bicycle touring for the last 40 years I find that most of the equipment is the same, except for the obvious bicycle, racks and bags. I have watched multiple different backpacking channels what is different about yours is that you are very down to earth plain spoken sometimes misspoken, but you make the subjects you do very interesting. You have been a great help to me and picking out new equipment for my touring rig. I am retiring soon and plan on doing some touring the summer thanks again and God bless.
$95k last year? Dan, God bless you; that ain't much with all your expenses. I hope your income increases and your influence expands. Your work with Sawyer is great. Hope to see more along that front. Keep up the good work!
Just from adsense. Not from sponsers etc.
I actually think its pretty awesome that you are open enough to show this because I have always been curious lol
Wow, thanks for this. The fact that you absolutely didn’t have to share this kind of information, but that you did anyway … very cool. You’ve always been so real with us, and that’s why we’re still here ~ we trust you and it feels as though you trust us. Thanks!
Congratulations Dan. That is extremely interesting.
Very interesting to see how TH-cam works, in terms of payment, etc. I really like the analytics. I've been watching for a couple of years now -- thanks for all the info.
Takes the commitment for sure, thanks for explaining!!
Very interesting Dan, thanks for taking us behind the scenes into the business side of TH-cam. Your year over year growth is a blessing that I pray will continue. I am a fairly new subscriber and I’m learning great stuff from you.
Earned a subscriber simply for transparency and being a real one.
Appreciate you!
You deserve every penny and then some! Thanks for everything Dan!
This is what I love about you and your channel, your honesty. This is inspiring!
Thanks for the honesty. I've always wondered how it works. I found your channel recently via Backpacking TV and enjoy catching up on your older videos.
Thanks for sharing. You are the only content producer that I’ve seen that has shared those details. Keep up the good work. I always look forward to your next videos.
Im not nosy. I dont care. I just love watching your gear reviews. You are real and funny and so comfy in front of the camera. I love your adventures with Eric (those are my favourites!) and videos where you conquer your fears are awesome! I wish all the success for you and your team 👍🏻🙏
Glad to be a part of your viewer base. Thanks for the info, and
Stay safe and God bless.
Thoroughly deserved .Huge congratulations to you Dan,well done. Keep upn the great work.
This is Great I have always had the exact questions that you just answered. I love the transparency you displayed with this. As much as I have watched you in the past i have never subscribed, today I fixed that! Thank you.
Well deserved! Thanks for showing this, great to see this level of honesty and transparency! Best of luck continuing on.
Thanks for being so open and making this video! I can't imagine how hard it is to make dozens and dozens of videos in the early days while working a full time job and knowing you are making $10 a day on it. But it's also the only path. Great job and thanks for the awesome channel!
Well deserved! Very honest and open, I like it. Thanks for all the content!
Thank you so much for this, Dan! As someone else in the same niche, it's really nice to be able to see what AdSense revenue really looks like as we grow. We see this from channels that are about TH-cam, but like you said, RPM and CPM are very different in different niches. I've been so curious what the bigger channels in this niche make, so I really appreciate this!
Pretty cool bud, your channel has been a great help to my friends and I. You’ve probably saved us all hundreds of dollars buying our gear once after your advise and reviews on products. Keep up the great work, you deserve it and more in my opinion.
You’ve earned it man, way to go! Appreciate the info and your transparency! Keep up the great work!
At the risk of repeating what everyone else has said....thanks for the transparency and insight. This adds a huge amount of credibility to your channel. I'm curious as to how the "Likes" and Subscribers adds to the TH-cam revenues. I hope you continue your upward trajectory of success!
Absolutely love your channel! And the real transparency instead of click bait.... thank you for that nice change. I very much appreciate all your knowledge you share.
Thanks, Dan.
Dude, I have bought a few of the items that you recommended and I have enjoyed them greatly, especially the chair zero...man I bring that thing everywhere! I used to just find a log or use the ground to sit on because I wasn't going to carry a folding chair around but now the game has changed! You've earned your following and I pray for even greater things for you in your future!
That was really cool for you to do. Your honesty is refreshing and that’s why you have a following. Keep up the great work.
I really love how transparent you are. Keep it comin!
You Rock Dan …. I don’t care about the money …. Just your Content !!!
Thanks for sharing that part.
There's something nice about the transparency.
I liked the video with the different types of backpackers, that was hilarious!
Appreciate the transparency Dan! Your journey has been very inspiring.
I'm still in the beginning-phase of starting my own outdoor-channel. It is much harder than you'd think, but it is very fun if you're into the whole process.
Going on a trip can be somewhat challenging on it's own, but if you plan on making it into a video, you need to bring so much extra gear, and also plan ahead enough that you know you'd get enough content for a video. And then it's a balancing act between it being too scripted, or being too improviced and random with no story driving the video forward.
I am still experimenting with finding my own style, and hope to create a channel people can enjoy.
You just put to words what im going through as well- i had this great plan to execute a story with my last trip but it just doesn’t really work like that huh?! Will def check out you channel.
Same here! It is tough starting out new, and lots of time goes into every video. The algorithm is tough to get into for smaller channels. I'll give you a subscribe in support of other small channels like mine with my son though! 👍
So true. I’ve found in the past I’ve been looking forward to some trips but then starting filming and realized I wasn’t as into the trip because so much thought was going into the video. Still trying to find that balance.
Yes! Add two big dogs to it, and it gets complicated very quickly. It's also difficult as an introvert, and as someone who doesn't want to lose her connection to the actual experience. I definitely have a newfound respect for TH-cam content creators since starting my own channel. Mad respect to you all.
@@lovedogsontheloose 🤣I hear ya about the dogs!
Wow thanks Dan it’s a lot of hard work and time , you deserve it. Good bless .
awesome behind the scenes view. thanks for your transparency, love seeing this sort of thing and hope you're able to keep doing this and making a living
Very cool to see how it has worked for you, Dan. Thank you for sharing and look forward to helping you keep it growing and learning from you.
Well deserved thank you for your content, one of the best review channels on TH-cam, look forward to new videos
Well deserved, Dan & Team. I appreciate the humanness of your channel. I’ve learned a tonne which is why I share it with others and keep coming back. Keep up the great work.
Thank you Dan, well deserved credit for all the effort you guys put into this adventure.
I wondered how TH-cam worked. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations and prayers for your continued success.
This is great! Thanks for being transparent and realistic. This is pretty inspiring to start a channel.
Thanks for sharing that - gives me hope for the future :)) I’ll have to check out the rest of your channel!
I've learned so much of your videos. A lot of your tips can be used on motorbike camping as well.
I know how much work goes in just one video. Let alone as much as you do together with the team. It's really hard work! So well deserved and thank you for teaching me (and others) so much.
If only some politicians were so honest! Great vid. Keep em going!
Love the transparency and humility. It's non of our business but you put it out there anyway. That's pretty cool in my book.
I started watching your videos recently. I appreciate the honesty with this video and the Africa video. Subscribing and watching.
Love the transparency and education. Congratulations - this is well deserved. You help a lot of people make informed decisions.
Candid, honest, informative, what we've come to expect from you. Thanks Dan, Rock on!
Great analysis Dan! Thanks for bringing us behind the scenes, not many ever do this and provide that encouragement to others. Cheers from Texas!
This was super interesting, and you are AWESOME for being transparent about all of that information!
Wow! Thanks for sharing your channel analytics, I don’t believe anyone has ever done this before! So informative and interesting. Very cool
Wow, I love this transparency. It’s well deserved Dan. Keep going 💪🏻
Very interesting. And amazing of you to share this. I've been watching your videos for years and I'm glad you're getting some reward for all your efforts!
Dude - i’ve learned so much from you! Thanks for being transparent
Thanks for the peek behind the kimono. As a guy trying to build a channel these kinds of videos come in handy to know what I might expect if I do things right.
Congratulations. We really enjoy your videos. I hope you have continued success.
Thanks so much for this. I've always wondered. Really appreciate you demystifying all of this.
Your videos are incredibly good and I learn so much from them. Thanks for staying the course, you make this fun and interesting
Thanks for the info Dan.
I rely heavily on written and video product reviews before buying just about anything. I love and appreciate your videos.
Congrats, dude! You deserve it! And I really appreciate the walkthrough, it's a fascinating backend to youtube that we the viewers rarely get to see.
So happy for your success, well deserved, wish you even more success Dan
Love the transparency and also seeing your path to success. Congrats!
Great info for someone like me that is starting to transition from house to full time nomad and no clue how YT works.
Great video! Thanks for the transparency! I'm going to show this to my wife as justification for making more camping videos hahaha
Love you man! Wish we could go backpacking together. keep up the good work!
Really happy for you, I hope you keep making videos
Awesome Dan....very excited for you. Congrats on your success.
Thanks Karmi!!! Miss you guys!!!
“Why I Quit Ultralight Backpacking” is what got me to watch you. Saved me from going down the ultralight rabbit blackhole. Thanks for the transparency.
Love the authenticity of this Dan.... thanks for the information on all things TH-cam
Transparent and honest as always, Dan has the heart of a teacher and enjoys what he's doing. That's the unspoken key to his success.
Congratulations, Dan!!! Thank you for all the great content! I have thoroughly enjoyed you and your channel! Keep up the great work, my friend!
Really appreciate your approach to things, both sharing backpacking info and this transparency. It’s nice to see someone simply being genuine. I hope you’re earning 3x this in another year. Keep up the great work!
A true Master of there craft isn’t afraid to teach and encourage others in their trade. Great content, stoked to have stumbled across your channel looking forward to more videos!
I’m a motorcyclist who camps from time to time and I love watching your channel. Great content, informative, funny and very professional. You deserve everything you make. All the best for the future and keep on keeping on👍
Very transparent even though it is none of our business. I went and looked at my CPMs. Its crazy how much it varies. Some of my most popular videos have a relatively low CPM. I am glad you added that your income totals aren't net and you have costs. Anybody who thinks youtube is a low work, get rich quick idea is in for a rude awakening.
Very informative and I appreciate your willingness to share. Hope this years grow is more than last years
I never say anything on your videos but I'd like to say this is really good of you. Thank you for what you do and keep up the great work.
you deserve it- its your time and we are watching it ❤
this is great info. its also a reminder that "making a living" on TH-cam takes a ton of work...its not just going to happen without smart business skills and a good team! Way to go, Dan!
Hey Tim!! Who knew you had a channel!! Good to hear from you!
I think you deserve every penny of that, and more!! Keep it up! 👏👏
Thanks for that. It's good to see an honest breakdown of it all. Thinking of starting my own channel. 👍
Love the transparency and the content. I know you love the backpacking videos, and know you RV. Have you ever done a video on backpacking while RVing. Or have you thought about doing videos on RVing?
This is great info! Living the dream! Keep going and I hope you'll continue to find new interesting topics.
Would be cool if you could do videos of trips abroad.
Dan I’ve been subscribed since 2020 because your videos are amazing. You even responded to messages I’ve sent! Really glad you are making those dolla bills and can do this full time! Thanks for everything 🤙🏽
🔥! Awesome work and I'm glad to see it's paying off. Thanks for inspiring me to start my own channel!
Congrats to your own channel.
*New Sub* *Thank you for explaining TH-cam and to understand it all* .
Im glad you showed this. As a small channel I've always wondered how the youtube system worked.
Thank you Dan, I enjoy your upfront approach and honesty
Congratulations! Hard work pays off. Love the channel!