Nick Logan
Nick Logan
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I Tried for 3 Years to Get Monetized on YouTube (Van Life Made It Happen).
It's been a dream of mine for a lot longer than 3 years but I've been actively pursuing RUclips for the past 3 years. Monetization isn't everything of course, but it's a great sign you're going in the right direction with your channel (1k subs, and 4k hours of watch time). Thought I'd share with y'all a bit more about my story and what made the difference for me to get monetized for anybody else on the same journey. Thanks again for all the support!
0:00 My BackStory with RUclips
0:30 Why I Started RUclips
1:25 Struggles Starting RUclips
2:30 Starting Van Life
4:10 What Made the Difference In Getting Monetized
5:20 Talk to the Camera Like you’re Talking to a Friend
6:05 What I Would Do Differe...
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Видео

A Very Snowboard Centric Van Life Vlog. (Mammoth Opening Weekend)
Просмотров 16 тыс.14 дней назад
Mammoth was definitely crowded for opening weekend but still had a great time! 0:00 Intro (Best Stops on the Drive) 2:00 Gear 2:50 Plan for the Video 4:00 Preparation for Snowboarding 7:35 On the Mountain and Crowds 8:15 Raw “Top” to Bottom Run at Mammoth 14:40 Hot Springs 18:30 Mexican Food in Mammoth 20:40 Staying Warm in Winter for Van Life 23:45 Cost Breakdown
Spending My 28th Birthday Alone | Van Life in Big Sur, California
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.14 дней назад
I think birthdays are a great time for reflection..and hair shaving haha. Hope y'all enjoy the vid! Big Sur, CA is such a beautiful and rugged area 0:00 Reflection on Turning 28 0:40 Van Life Shave 1:40 Van Life Haircut 3:22 Mountain Bike Montana de Oro 5:00 Surf Morro Bay 5:45 Drive to Big Sur 6:10 Exploring in Big Sur 8:00 Appreciation for Life
Beach Stealth Camp n Cook and some Surf Foiling
Просмотров 1,3 тыс.21 день назад
Not a big fan of cooking expensive meals out of my van but I was craving steak tonight haha. Turned out pretty good, had a great time surf foiling, and saw a beautiful sunset. Pretty good day..thanks for watching!
If You've Ever Thought About Living in a Van You NEED to Hear This
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.Месяц назад
Officially made it 1 Month of Van Life! Can't thank y'all enough for all the support. These are some of my biggest takeaways after this month (it's flown by). Wanted to share it with anybody who's interested in van life and let you hear it from a beginner's perspective. 0:00 Expectations versus Reality 0:24 Gear that’s Made a Difference (JetBoil, Starlink, Poncho) 1:35 Biggest Challenges (Water...
Where Will I Sleep Tonight? (Van Life)
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.Месяц назад
Van Life and not knowing where you'll sleep at night seem to go hand-in-hand. I was stressed all week about parking in this new area for the climbing day I had planned with my buddy. Didn't turn out so bad after all! 0:00 No Idea Where I’ll Sleep 0:25 But I Have a Plan 0:55 Where I’m Going and Why 2:05 Van at the Shop! 2:50 Surfin In Ventura 5:58 Ojai and Mexican Food 6:20 A Genius Addition to ...
Homeless on the Most Expensive Coastline in America - And Struggles with Making Van Life Videos
Просмотров 11 тыс.Месяц назад
Officially made it 3 weeks into van life! Thanks everybody for watching and all the continued support. In this video I cover the struggles I've experienced recently in regards to living in a small space, filming van life videos, and peoples reactions to me being homeless. 0:00 Intro 0:42 Dinner in Malibu 1:14 Van Life and Food Struggles 2:00 Stealth Camping versus Campgrounds 3:30 Living and Fi...
San Diego: Best Place in America for Van Life?? (Traffic/Crowds, Surf, and Sunsets)
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.Месяц назад
Spent the last day and a half or so in San Diego in my van. Had a great time but the crowds are brutal haha. Hope y'all liked the video!
The Best 24 Hours of Van Life So Far! (Bioluminescent Waves, Outdoor Shower, Surfing in San Diego)
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.Месяц назад
Such a fun day! Hope y'all enjoy the vid as much as I enjoyed doing it. In San Diego now and will be experiencing what Van Life in San Diego is like for the next vid. Give me some tips on what to do!
2 Weeks in a Van: My Honest Review & What’s Next (Starlink, Van Fridge, Solar and JetBoil)
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.Месяц назад
Just giving y'all a quick update on how Van Life is going for me after 2 weeks. I've been loving it so far but definitely need some upgrades already..
Van Life and Chill Mountain Biking in California
Просмотров 515Месяц назад
Thanks for all the support on the first 3 van life video so far! Getting more into the daily van life videos now. No waves so far this week so we're mountain biking in Harmon Canyon, Ventura CA today. Come take a chill ride with me on a sunny day
I Moved In! (the Realities of Being Brand New to Van Life in California)
Просмотров 6 тыс.Месяц назад
Documented my first couple days of van life for y'all! I was in Malibu, CA each night. Food was expensive but totally worth it for the beautiful beaches and fun longboarding waves!
This Is My New Home in a Week // Van Tour (Ford E350 4x4)
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 месяца назад
She's a big boy! Haha. But srsly somehow I don't have a name for her yet so drop a name suggestion! Also I'm adding curtains before I move in! Oh and I have a snowboard (Burton Kilroy Twin) forgot to even prop it up
Cost of Living is Too High: Why I'm Moving into My Van Full-Time as an Engineer in California
Просмотров 3,4 тыс.2 месяца назад
*Update 9/24/2024: The support has been crazy since I posted this two days ago. Would’ve been stoked if only a couple ppl watched it. Thanks everybody for the likes, comments and subs..it’s a little overwhelming but definitely very motivating for me. Working on the van tour video today after work! Moving in October 1! Just the first video of many! I'm committing to 6-months of 'Van Life' so y'a...
7 Days of Living in California, Episode 1
Просмотров 2067 месяцев назад
7 Days of Living in California, Episode 1
RAW Top to Bottom Snowboard Run at Snowbird, SLC, Utah - 23/24
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.10 месяцев назад
RAW Top to Bottom Snowboard Run at Snowbird, SLC, Utah - 23/24
Big Bear Terrain Park Got SPICY on This Raw Top to Bottom RUN
Просмотров 45910 месяцев назад
Big Bear Terrain Park Got SPICY on This Raw Top to Bottom RUN
RAW Top to Bottom Run at Big Bear 23/24
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.10 месяцев назад
RAW Top to Bottom Run at Big Bear 23/24
EARLY Season Top to Bottom at Mammoth Mountain
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.11 месяцев назад
EARLY Season Top to Bottom at Mammoth Mountain
A Few Waves At Noon // Beach Break Surf // Ci RocketWide
Просмотров 157Год назад
A Few Waves At Noon // Beach Break Surf // Ci RocketWide
Tried to SUP Foil for the FIRST TIME -- Turned into Prone Surf Foiling
Просмотров 229Год назад
Tried to SUP Foil for the FIRST TIME Turned into Prone Surf Foiling
A Nice Sunset Surf Session to End the Day // 7'0 Ci Mid
Просмотров 269Год назад
A Nice Sunset Surf Session to End the Day // 7'0 Ci Mid
Clearest Water I've Surfed in California in a LONG TIME / / 7'0 Ci Mid
Просмотров 262Год назад
Clearest Water I've Surfed in California in a LONG TIME / / 7'0 Ci Mid
Clean Glassy Waves Surfing a 6'1 Pyzel Ghost
Просмотров 172Год назад
Clean Glassy Waves Surfing a 6'1 Pyzel Ghost
Taking on Some Waves as a Beginner Wing Foil Surfer / Duotone 5m Wing
Просмотров 136Год назад
Taking on Some Waves as a Beginner Wing Foil Surfer / Duotone 5m Wing
Another Day Trying to Learn How to Wing Foil / Raw Vlog / Cabrinha Fusion 8 m Wing
Просмотров 125Год назад
Another Day Trying to Learn How to Wing Foil / Raw Vlog / Cabrinha Fusion 8 m Wing
Board Switched My Ci Mid for a Fellow Surfers Retro Midlength
Просмотров 104Год назад
Board Switched My Ci Mid for a Fellow Surfers Retro Midlength
7'0 CI Mid Surfboard Takes on Californian Beach Break
Просмотров 582Год назад
7'0 CI Mid Surfboard Takes on Californian Beach Break
Surfing Small Fun Waves on a 5'8 RocketWide by Channel Islands
Просмотров 57Год назад
Surfing Small Fun Waves on a 5'8 RocketWide by Channel Islands
Glassy Short Rides Surfing a 5'8 Rocket Wide from Channel Islands
Просмотров 233Год назад
Glassy Short Rides Surfing a 5'8 Rocket Wide from Channel Islands

Комментарии

  • @Mykelon
    @Mykelon 11 часов назад

    Nice van!! I’m working on mine too. Where do you get the ladder? Ty

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 11 часов назад

      @@Mykelon thanks! It’s from a brand named aluminess. Bit expensive but that’s the only company I found to make legit ones. Good luck on your build!

  • @tiktokshock4652
    @tiktokshock4652 3 дня назад

    It’s not “$90 at Ralph’s for groceries in California”, you’re just a terrible shopper 😂

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 3 дня назад

      Haha yea definitely not my strong suit

  • @CHICOandtheVAN
    @CHICOandtheVAN 3 дня назад

    I thought Van Life would help get my channel monetized by now. I finally quit today and nothing but “how I got monetized” videos keep popping up now 🎉

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 3 дня назад

      RUclips is brutally tough. I think it helped me a lot having a decent number of view hours coming into it from a couple snowboarding videos. I’m just trying to enjoy the experience. Looks like you have a sick van and a lot of subs! I wish you the best moving forward

  • @Gary-ee3kq
    @Gary-ee3kq 3 дня назад

    It was a wild few days at mammoth 🦣 . My 1st trip over there this winter. Got snowed in, diesel heater failed to start on me Tuesday night... my fault I didn't cover it. 🥶 🌙. Great ⛷️.

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 3 дня назад

      Geez man sounds like a crazy time! Bummed I missed it. Got van work to do but hope to get up again soon

    • @Gary-ee3kq
      @Gary-ee3kq 3 дня назад

      @NicksVanLife I brought a backup diesel heater, but it's so 🥶 there instead of replacing it after a freezing night without heat I decided to bounce. I want to go Saturday night for the early 7:30am Sunday Ikon pass day with free breakfast. It was a van life show in the chair 2 parking lot yesterday 😅. 6 vans in a row with more on both sides.

  • @eru6ite
    @eru6ite 3 дня назад

    Mate, thanks for keeping it real. Good luck! 🍻

  • @snaxs2000
    @snaxs2000 4 дня назад

    Livin the dream! Stick with the engineering work. Im here from the mammoth opener video. Theres cheaper places in socal. The van allows you be further from work. New sub.

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 3 дня назад

      Thanks for the sub! Yea I’m just trying to make the most of it but definitely sticking with engineering!

  • @TheEverCuriousJen
    @TheEverCuriousJen 5 дней назад

    New subscriber here. Greetings from San Francisco. Our economy might very well get worse so you’re in a better position to save money.

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 5 дней назад

      Thanks for subscribing! Yea who knows what’s gonna happen, just happy to have the van!

    • @TheEverCuriousJen
      @TheEverCuriousJen 5 дней назад

      @@NickcloganMaybe you can save up for a bigger van if that’s something you’d be interested in so you can have other more convenient comforts.

  • @ThumperYo
    @ThumperYo 6 дней назад

    Good shit bro keep it up!

  • @thescouch
    @thescouch 6 дней назад

    Loving the videos! Congrats on monetization.

  • @connerplays_8041
    @connerplays_8041 7 дней назад

    keep up the great content nick!

  • @ChefFrankieD
    @ChefFrankieD 7 дней назад

    Good job nick

  • @JaneLogan-e2q
    @JaneLogan-e2q 7 дней назад

    Congratulations! Keep following your dreams and living your best life!

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 7 дней назад

      @@JaneLogan-e2q I will!

  • @2022promaster
    @2022promaster 7 дней назад

    Let’s go!! 🙌🏻 you got some great content. Love watchin your videos

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 7 дней назад

      @@2022promaster thank you!!

  • @SJ-EOR
    @SJ-EOR 8 дней назад

    Thanks for being such a likable and humble person. Peace ☮️

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 8 дней назад

      Thanks for watching all the vids!!

  • @thepushbikesurfer
    @thepushbikesurfer 8 дней назад

    Love this so much! I admire your consistency and you seem like a rad dude to share a lineup or skilift with.

  • @imperfectmoments
    @imperfectmoments 8 дней назад

    Congratulations! I really like your channel. It's so inspiring. ☮

  • @brads.3674
    @brads.3674 8 дней назад

    Way cool! Congrats.

  • @AmandaKimstudent
    @AmandaKimstudent 8 дней назад

    you seem pretty above an average guy at your hobbies to me!

  • @Locd4life707
    @Locd4life707 8 дней назад

    Congratulations to you. Keep the awesome videos coming!

  • @bencuraza6503
    @bencuraza6503 8 дней назад

    Looking forward to see you develop and grow your Channel. Known / potential content is there for you to Share with the Community💪😎👍

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 8 дней назад

      Thank you! I'm excited to keep it going!

  • @rochellevincentevonk
    @rochellevincentevonk 8 дней назад

    Super inspiring!

  • @AlwaysAdventureAwaits
    @AlwaysAdventureAwaits 8 дней назад

    Congratulations ❤

  • @sofiaadelinaaa
    @sofiaadelinaaa 8 дней назад

    Wooohooooo

  • @chiomg3469
    @chiomg3469 8 дней назад

    Congratulations 🎉so happy for you

  • @andrealoganrowlett6914
    @andrealoganrowlett6914 8 дней назад

    So cool! Congrats, bro. Can't wait to see what you do next!

  • @Hoodgranny
    @Hoodgranny 8 дней назад

    Love it dude 🎉

  • @scottadammartinlife
    @scottadammartinlife 8 дней назад

    You got sick content. Your last vid getting 11k views in Mammoth is the proof. I enjoyed every minute of it too. Thank you for the constant motivation. Motivation that makes the world go round

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 8 дней назад

      Thank you! I really appreciate it!

  • @OutdoorsybyNature
    @OutdoorsybyNature 8 дней назад

    Congratulations! I think what you shared about building community through talking to your audience like a friend is key. I feel like many vanlifers turned their journey into a business but yours still feels authentic and, to be honest, the interaction you have with the camera as you show glimpses into a life that I will (probably) never experience is why I stuck around. And, I'm totally stealing your idea about making a video about purchasing your van and the emotions that went along with it. After 8+ years of dreaming, I pick up my rig in December and hope to start posting my part-time journey in January. 🥰

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 8 дней назад

      That’s awesome!! I’m super excited for you and to see your journey unfold!

  • @Nickclogan
    @Nickclogan 8 дней назад

    Thanks everybody for all the support! Been a goal of mine for a long time and couldn’t have done it without yall. Back to the action sports next video but wanted to make this to share how big of a deal it is to me!

  • @jeffreyromeo9473
    @jeffreyromeo9473 8 дней назад

    Congratulations dude! Small incremental steps will eventually pay off, that wave at the very end was HUGE, where was that? The biggest wave I’ve surfed was at Steamers in SC. ~8 ft, that one looked like 9-10

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 8 дней назад

      Thank you!! Feels so good to stick with something for so long and see it pay off eventually! Ventura county, can’t reveal the location haha but yea it was a good day!

  • @ArctikMonkee
    @ArctikMonkee 8 дней назад

    Heck yeah man, Congrats! We'll have to meetup in Mammy to celebrate this year

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 8 дней назад

      Thanks man!! Should be a good season! Can’t wait to get up there again

  • @BreezyBryceG
    @BreezyBryceG 9 дней назад

    Cool vlog your doing it 🤙🏽

  • @Nate-Healy
    @Nate-Healy 10 дней назад

    I have a similar riding style also coming from a surf background. Planning to do a lot of trips to Big Bear and Mammoth if you need a buddy HMU!

  • @michaeldurkin33
    @michaeldurkin33 10 дней назад

    You got an instagram?

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 10 дней назад

      Nah I don’t right now. Just wasted too much time on insta in the past so I deleted it years ago. Probably gotta download it soon

  • @andreklotz6871
    @andreklotz6871 11 дней назад

    Happy Birthday!

  • @ArctikMonkee
    @ArctikMonkee 11 дней назад

    Shouts out 805. Can't wait to head up myself. Hopefully next weekend or maybe even this weekend.

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 11 дней назад

      It’s looking like a lot of snow is coming, should get good soon!

  • @MrLugansd
    @MrLugansd 11 дней назад

    Parking my sprinter van w/ diesel heater at a smaller ski resort that allows overnight camping with no crowds is priceless. Thanks for sharing. cant wait to ride Mammoth

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 11 дней назад

      Thanks for watching! Hope to see you out there!

  • @CentseiSam
    @CentseiSam 11 дней назад

    All the sales are gonna end for snow stuff soon, I just got a brand new setup 20% off lib tech t rice pro and union falcor bindings. You ever go to Tahoe?

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 11 дней назад

      Ah man I know I can’t pick one. I haven’t been yet but hoping to this season!

  • @gnar-ninja
    @gnar-ninja 11 дней назад

    love the slashy surfy style when you carve!

  • @livinlifezr2659
    @livinlifezr2659 12 дней назад

    Hey man I just found your channel hope you keep the videos coming this winter…I’m from the Bay Area i don’t snow board but my buddies and I go camping all the time if your down to link up…we all have roof top tents and pretty capable rigs let me know.

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 12 дней назад

      Sick! I’ll hit you up if I make it up that way!

  • @OutdoorsybyNature
    @OutdoorsybyNature 12 дней назад

    Loved that line about living a life your ten-year-old self would be proud of. Happy birthday week!

  • @FosterShaner
    @FosterShaner 12 дней назад

    what kind of camera you using?

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 12 дней назад

      iPhone 15 pro and go pro 12

  • @johniniesta492
    @johniniesta492 12 дней назад

    camp for free and shower for $10?

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 12 дней назад

      @@johniniesta492 I didn’t realize the campground offered $10 showers. Definitely the way to go though!

  • @davidroberts168
    @davidroberts168 12 дней назад

    I would get yourself a never summer snowboard, and some now bindings

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 12 дней назад

      Those look sick! Too many good board options. What bindings would you recommend?

  • @chrisp7989
    @chrisp7989 12 дней назад

    Good stuff man! Just came across your channel. I’ll definitely be hitting up mammoth and Bear this season! Feel free to pick me up in Santa Clarita! I’ll come shred with you! 🤙😎

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 12 дней назад

      @@chrisp7989 sick! I can’t wait for bear to open. TBH I probably won’t pick ppl up if I don’t know them just for safety stuff haha, but I’m definitely down to send some runs if we’re there same time!

    • @bear_necessities
      @bear_necessities 11 дней назад

      @@Nickclogan count me in too... Bear and Mammoth are my usuals :) I'll keep an eye out for the surfer dude in the ford!

  • @nathangrandmasterk9760
    @nathangrandmasterk9760 12 дней назад

    I ran across your channel. Looks good! I noticed you have been on for a couple of years. Looks like the channel is going to grow. I recommend once a year holding a meet and greet somewhere so your viewers get to know you and maybe ski or board with you. Also you reply to all your comments. I like it! Get ready, that will get harder to do as you grow. Good luck! Maybe Ill see you at an event.

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 12 дней назад

      Thanks for the advice! Yea it’s been a journey haha. Long time dream slowly coming to reality. I like that idea of doing a meetup. Idk if anybody would show up right now but I’d love doing something like that! If even just to have a couple homies to ride with for the day

  • @milky_shakes
    @milky_shakes 12 дней назад

    Was that guy dead at 13:53 😅

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 12 дней назад

      Dude idk not that I watch it back haha. I should’ve stopped. In the moment it looked like a little kid just messing around.

  • @brendonborrego4911
    @brendonborrego4911 13 дней назад

    Mammoth RV park also lets you get a shower for $10. Used it this weekend as we were in a van as well

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 13 дней назад

      That’s a great hack! Thank you for the tip

  • @sunpulsekk
    @sunpulsekk 13 дней назад

    I am an engineer as well, I think you can do it and all the best.

  • @sunpulsekk
    @sunpulsekk 13 дней назад

    Try the Nitro Squash, just got it and its unbelievable. A bit surfy but awesome for big mountain and PoW.

    • @Nickclogan
      @Nickclogan 13 дней назад

      Sweet I’ll check them out, sounds sick!

    • @sunpulsekk
      @sunpulsekk 11 дней назад

      @@Nickclogan Yeah can't wait to ride mine at Sapporo Kokusai in the PoW