What No One Tells You About Being A CONTENT CREATOR (How Much I Make, Zero Work-Life Balance & More)
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- Опубликовано: 1 июн 2024
- In this video, we’re talking about the things that no one tells you about being a content creator. 💫 We’re going to dive deep and talk about how much I make (yes, I actually tell you), work-life balance as a creator, algorithm struggles and so much more! So whether you are considering a career in content creation or just want a more full perspective on what some of your favorite creators go through, I hope this is interesting and helpful for you.
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» Why this is an important conversation [0:00]
» The myth of work-life balance [1:26]
» The toll of filming [5:41]
» Creator burnout is real [8:25]
» Don’t do it for the money [10:06]
» How much I make [11:07]
» What happens behind the scenes [14:41]
» My least favorite part of my job [16:03]
» Challenges I’ve overcome [16:43]
» The learning curve of creating [16:57]
» Persevering when you don’t see growth [18:04]
» Finding alignment [19:03]
» Why I still choose & love it [20:59]
» Final thoughts [23:25]
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Do you have any questions or want to hear about anything I didn’t mention in the video? Drop your questions in the comments and I’ll get to as many as I can. 💫
How many days of your work time?
Have you considered just doing one good video a week instead of two videos per week every now and then just to avoid burn out so you can be more relaxed?
I imagine there’s a delicate balance between creating what you’re passionate about and what your viewers want to see. Thank you for sharing this.
When viewers like your videos, does that increase your income?
It would be so interesting to hear what you spend on your channel/business. For an employment the figures sound great, but as an entrepreneur I believe you will have to invest in your own skills, equipment, insurances, spaces, gas, digital tools, etc. In the end you are probably not able to "take home" all the income. How much did you spend as a content creator during these past six years?
Funny thing is I skip travel vlogs regardless of the RUclipsr, I enjoy daily normal vlogs. I hope content creators someday don't feel obligated to share their travels. Content creation it's not something easy and definitely not for everyone.
Me too, I don't enjoy travel vlogs for some reason.
Same here. I love lifestyle every day vlogs already :)
Love this perspective! Thank you so much for sharing 🥰
@@AshlynneEaton after all you said I have to recognize that you do huge efforts to keep the channel fresh, the videos look well planned and not repetitive, so be proud of that and thank you.
Same! I couldn’t care less for travel blogs. They’re just not relative or helpful to me. Loveee the home ones so much more
I really appreciated how this video wasn’t clickbait! I’ve clicked on a lot of videos saying “how much I make from RUclips” just to not be told any numbers 🙄 this was very interesting to learn. I appreciate your transparency and honesty!
Really appreciate your honesty, transparency and humbleness in this video. So interesting to ‘get to know’ you and your life at a deeper level.
Thanks Ashlynne for sharing. Blessings to you and Christopher 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
So glad you enjoyed it!! And thank you, that’s so sweet! 🥰
Thank you for sharing this! As a SAHM, I have wanted to get into RUclips more (I started making videos 2 years ago) but due to life changes I lost motivation and time to commit. I love seeing creators post behind the scenes like this because it makes content creation more relatable in a sense of highs and lows, and all the obstacles creators go through. I am eager to start creating again and this was definitely something I needed to see!
Thank you so much for being so open, honest and transparent in sharing what life is really like as a content creator. Your work and trajectory are inspiring!
Aww thank you so much!! 🤍
Thank you for being courageous to share your income and not letting it be taboo. I enjoyed this video and it’s always interesting to get a perspective of what challenges and successes content creators have. Your kindness comes through in your videos and you seem to have a pretty good handle on balancing everything (of course no one is perfect 😊)
Aww thank you so much for sharing!! That’s exactly why I created this video 🤍
Even though this was about content creating, many of the tips, boundries, and advice, and wisdom work for most people. Side note, I love travel vlogs. We couldn't afford to see much before we started having kids. Travel with kids looks more like camping on a budget. But with our baby of 7 kids now being 14, an empty nest is just around the corner. So travel vlogs give me ideas. So thank you!
Ashlyn, this was so well done! Thank you for sharing! Really enjoy your content!
Congratulations on your continued growth and success! It’s been so wonderful to watch your channel grow over the years. This was a lovely video. Cheers!!
Love your genuineness in every video. I wish you more and more success in your creative business journey.
This was such an eye opening video. Loved your honesty. It totally explains creator mind and thought process.
Very informative and transparent, Ashlynne. Thanks for posting this as you answered the questions I’ve found myself wondering since I found your channel a few years ago! Great job!
Thanks for being so vulnerable and open to discussing your income horizon. It’s such a helpful topic and can help so many understand the reality of content creation.
I throughly enjoyed this version of the honest truth about content creator. Everything you said is absolutely true. Thank you for bringing conversation and language to it.
I really do appreciate all the work that you have to put in to create a video and I’m so glad that you can live from it because you really deserve it. I always love your videos and they really helped me to see things in a different perspective and learned me how to work hard on my living to change it and to live a life I love. So thank you very much for everything you do ❤❤❤
Very informative, Ashlynne!
As someone who’s been contemplating content creation for a while now it’s nice to have someone be open and honest about what it really entails. I’m so glad I’ve found your channel!
I love watching your videos, thank you for doing it! I am from South Africa and it is so wonderful to see all the wonderful things going on in a first world country. Both my sons immigrated to Australia lately and they are so happy to be there. Please keep on doing this wonderful work.
Thank you so much, Ashlynne, for picking up the video I requested on your community post. This was seriously very helpful in understanding your perspective & how you work as a content creator. I especially loved what you said about having strict boundaries between what you share in your content & the parts you keep to yourself. This has become such an issue nowadays, I see so many vloggers sharing personal stuff online (it's so scary! & cringey as well) but I absolutely LOVE your content & how genuine it is. Your channel is the symbol of intentionallity for me because I actually see you practicing what you preach. Thank you for all you do. Keep thriving 💛
Your hard work shows. ❤️ Thank you for your content, you’re a bright spot in my day!
Thank you sooo much for this point of view!!!🤗
Awesome video, Ashlynne. Thank you for being so open and honest. I'm not a content creator but absolutely understand how everything takes so much longer to do! I really appreciate your hard work and effort you put into your videos. You are a soothing, calm person to watch here on RUclips. Thank you! 😊
This was such a great and informative video. You said it perfect, videos are visual art….and your artistic side definitely shows in the quality of your videos. You can see all of your hard work in editing come shining through. The income you earn is well deserved. Congrats on your success. I always look forward to your videos.
Finally 🎉my long awaited video!!!!!
Thank you so much Ashlynne! This was very informative, a great slight video departure that kept me tuned in to the very end and an honest view of a content creator. I love your videos and seeing what goes into them, the behind the scenes and time line will help make me appreciate them all that much more! Keep doing your thang, you rock! (Ps “We the North” if you know you know 😏)
So glad you enjoyed this one!! And we’ll be back to my normal content in the next one. 😉
Agree about honesty and transparency that’s what I’m striving to do with my channel. Authenticity. I find it refreshing in a channel to be real and open, I want to help people, encourage others online and in life. I want that person who may be struggling or living in not so good place financially or home in need of repairs or declutter to know you don’t have to have this busy picture perfect life, you don’t have to live in debt to keep up with Jones everyone home is not always clean, and that’s ok. to know there is hope that other people have been there and how to change things to positively impact your life and family. i love your channel for that 😊 you have helped me so much! With you, the minimal mom, and clutter bug I have been able to slow down, minimize and enjoy my home more. Thank you! Congrats on your Chanel i pray it continues to grow!
You are probably the sweetest youtuber I know! I'm so glad you enjoy what you're doing and you deserve the success! Well done you ❤
This was such an interesting video to watch and learn more about what your behind-the-scenes is like! Thank you for sharing!
There's a lot of work done into being a creator and for that we appreciate you so much. Thank you for this video,take all the time you need for resting. Your editing is really top notch I must say.
Excellente video ashlynne 😊😊
Hey Ashlynne! Really enjoyed this sneak peak into the behind the scenes of content creation! I rarely comment on videos, but I wanted to drop in this thought: sometimes I think of “making a difference” as something really lofty and life-changing. But I think it doesn’t have to just be this. For me, I love having your videos on in the background while I clean because they motivate me, and I feel like I have a cleaning buddy at my side! Your videos help me keep my living space cleaner, which improves the quality of life for me and for my family. Seems small, but it’s really not! Thank you for your wonderful channel!!
Thank you for this genuine and honest video :)
Wow this was so interesting. Thank you so much for sharing. I am so glad you have created your channel. You ARE sunshine in my life. I love watching you and I learn a lot from you. ❤
I appreciate your openness and transparency. Your willingness to share everything, especially your income, is remarkable and incredibly rare in the content creation sphere. Your honesty and authenticity inspire me every time I watch your videos. While your willingness to peel back the curtain in this particular video is fascinating, it's your content as a whole that keeps me coming back. Each time I press play, I find a small escape from my day and a source of inspiration.
Your videos provide a much-needed respite from the daily grind, and I'm grateful for the positive impact they have on my life. They not only entertain but also provide a valuable source of knowledge and inspiration. Your dedication to delivering high-quality content while staying true to yourself is something I truly admire. Keep doing what you're doing, and know that you have a loyal viewer and supporter in me.
Sending you all my best wishes and gratitude.
Yay, this was the video idea I voted on in your community post. Lots of great points and challenges mentioned. Thank you so much for sharing!
Haha yes!! Always try to make a few of the videos that the community votes on 🤍
Thank you for being open & honest. I own a business with my husband and work side by side with him. All by the grace of God. I love what you mentioned "Work to live, not live to work". Thank you! You are wise beyond your years...
Of course!! And thank you 🥰
Thank you for being so opened about everything✨ So insightful.
Of course!! Glad you found it interesting!! 🤍
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Wow. I didn't know you could make this much on RUclips. I started my channel because I need to be working on a creative project that isn't part of my job - it makes me happy - but now I am considering investing more time into my videos :D Thanks for the motiving video and for being transparent :D
Thanks for sharing with us. You are realistic and positive ❤
Ashlynne just wanted to say a great big thank you so much for creating this video ! This gives a great insight into the hard work that goes into creating your amazing videos! I absolutely love your content! Your style of presentation and the asthetics of your beautiful home and locations of your videos. Your channel is by far one of my favorites and in the top 3 of my favorites out of countless I follow ! Thank you so much and hope you continue for many more years !
That’s so sweet, thank you 🥰
Absolutely loving the videos you have been making recently. The solo retreat vlog was one of my favorite ones.
Oh thank you so much!! It’s been one of my favorites too!
Loved this video. Your honesty is greatly appreciated. Have a great day ❤
Thanks could you do a jewelry video best wishes
Ashlynne, thank you for this really interesting video. I have always wondered about all of this. I appreciate all your efforts to give us videos. Thank you so much!!!!!!!
So glad you enjoyed it!! 🤍
My fav RUclipsr By FAR !!!! ❤❤❤ lovely video Ash
Aww you’re so sweet!! 🥰🤍
Thank you for your great content and for being so open about being a content creator. This is a really interesting video for me. I'm currently working on two RUclips channels and am still at the beginning. Thank you for the tips.
This video was so helpful is this is something I've always wanted more information about. Thank you for being so candid! And I agree with some of the other posters I'm not a big travel vlog watcher either. I'd rather see the lifestyle stuff!
Thank you for all your beautiful videos! You inspire me every week and I always look forward to watch your new video 🥰 Your previous video about your solo retreat inspired me to plan a solo trip for the first time and I'm really excited about it! Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪
That’s so cool!! Hope you have an incredible trip 🤍
Thankyou for being so real and honest❤ the amount of effort you put in is incredible, it really brightens up our day when you share a video, it’s been a part of my morning routine to watch the video that you post on days that you do. Wishing you a prosperous path going ahead❤
That’s so cool! I love that 🥰🤍
This was very helpful. Thanks so much for the transparency and vulnerability.
Of course!! So glad it was helpful 🥰
Thank you for being transparent and enlightening us about your behind-the-scenes efforts. I truly enjoy your content and have witnessed your growth as a creator and your creative ideas. I appreciate the mindful and humble touch in your videos. Keep up the great work and congrats on your success.
Thank you so much 🥰
It has been exciting seeing your growth. I believe I became your friend a bit before you went full time. (I refer to the women I follow here on RUclips my RUclips friends) You do bring joy and excitement to us each week! I enjoyed seeing your solo retreat video because the nature was just so beautiful and calming but I wondered why in the world you worked on your retreat! It’s nice to know though that you do have boundaries set for yourself on keeping certain areas of your life just for you like you said friends & church!
I’ve learned so much about your creative process by watching your videos. I really congratulate you for doing such amazing job and thank you for putting the work.
Love that!! And thank you so much 🤍
Thanks for this "behind the scenes/making of" video about content creation. You do make a difference in my life with the videos you create, thank you ❤
Aww thank you!! 🥹🤍
What a timely message! Today is the one year anniversary of my first video. I love creating content but have also encountered the challenges. I really appreciate you sharing your experience and am so encouraged by your example. Thank you!
Awww that’s so exciting! I love it!
What a great video - I am seriously considering becoming a creator so this came at exactly the right time. Thanks for being so transparent and inspiring 😊
doi it! let's grow together :)
Thank you Ashlynn, very informative, you get your rest hon, me myself will just wait patiently ❤
I’ve been watching your videos for about a year now and I love all of them, but this might be my favourite yet. Thank you for being so transparent. It feels like we all got to know you a little bit better 💕
Aww of course!! So glad you loved the video!! 🥰
I feel so inspired to continue my content creation after watching this. :) thank you, Ashlynne!!
Aww I love that!!
❤ Thank you for being real! 😊
Its interesting because your videos are so calm I would’ve never thought you feel this way
I definitely don’t always feel that way, but that is something I strive for 🤍
Thank you so much for your honestly when talking about income. It’s impossible for us smaller creators to imagine the opportunity that comes with RUclips when you really put in the time and effort to make quality content. Of course this doesn’t happen for many RUclipsrs so it’s nice to see people that are really exceeding. Wishing you continued success.❤️🙏
Of course. And thank you so much 🤍
Thank you so much for sharing.
Amazing congrats I found you in year 2 I believe keep up the great videos!
It's hard to keep up with all the video watching..I can only imagine how hard it is to actually make them! Congrats, your success is well deserved. :)
Thank you!! 🤍
I think this video was amazing! It deserved way more views
This was great! I like the idea of content creating and have an interest in it but seems few people are open to really share about the income potential. Thank you for sharing! ☺️
Really enjoyed hearing about the realities of being a creator. Your videos are amazingly artistic & creative, I can see how much effort goes into making them. Thought I recognized the NZ scenery, maybe you passed through the city of Christchurch where I live!
You recognized it right! And yes, we did spend a bit of time in Christchurch when we were there last year 🤍
As someone who has been on RUclips since 2018 (without huge success), it was interesting to hear about your experience. Thank you for your transparency. I think it’s important for the audience to know the behinds the scenes reality because it can appear a lot easier than it is.
Absolutely 🤍
Keep on inspiring!
I like how realistic this video is. The truth is, content creation is globally glamourized these days, but very few talk about the cons of this job, which is important in order to see the full picture! Just like any other workplace, it has its benefits and its drawbacks, and it's nice to see how open you were about it. 😊 Also, I want to add that I'm very happy to have stumbled upon your channel some years ago. Your videos are always so calming, they are my favorite way to relax after a long day. 💛
Thank you so much! Really glad that you enjoyed this perspective. 🤍
Awee, I loved this video!! Thank you so much for sharing and letting us see what could be considered private. When I heard you talk about your figures, I thought, it would be so interesting to hear what you _spend_ on your channel/business. For an employment the figures sound great, but as an entrepreneur I believe you will have to invest in your own skills, equipment, insurances, spaces, digital tools, etc. In the end you are probably not able to "take home" all the income. Thank you again!!
I love this! I just flung some videos out and wondered if it was for me? I have decided to continue and now invest in this, I’ve been slow and steady.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for this video Ashlynne! My sister just started a YT channel and I think your tips will really help her.
I’m glad that you’ve posted this video because I’ve wondered about this very issue! I also wonder about the privacy issues which you didn’t touch on. Maybe another video! If it’s relevant to you.
Ooh love that!! And let me know if you have any specific questions about it! 🤍
Wow that was so interesting, thanks for sharing!
So glad you found it interesting!! 🤍
Love those raw conversations:)
Yes!! So glad you enjoyed it 🤍
Hi, Ashlynne! I really enjoyed this video and found it fascinating. I respect the way you don't share things such as having friends over to your home and your church life. Other people didn't choose the online life and as you say, not filming also gives you the headspace to invest in those encounters 100%. How was your citizenship party, by the way? 🎉
Thank you, back at you.🌸
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A very good and enjoy the first day of summer, Ashlynne!❤❤
Thank you!!
You’re welcome!
So true! I am guilty of taking too many pics, videos, & vlogs and missing important moments. This is a great reminder to put the phone 📱 or camera 📷 down at times and just be present with those who you and I love. It doesn’t mean we can’t take any pics or vlogs but to be sure to *really* live -and love! ❤ WOW, great income-that is amazing how your subscribers grew and your income increased! When starting out, how does one get sponsors, a brand to work with, and/or PR? Thanks for making this! ❤😊
Typically sponsors will start reaching out to you once you reach a certain subscriber threshold! I started getting my first few brands reaching out when I hit around 30k subscribers, but the offers got a lot more steady once I hit 100k. Typically, I don’t reach out to brands though, I just let the ones that want to work with me come to me. 🤍
@@AshlynneEaton ok, thanks so much!
Thank you for clarifying the conflict of filming your rest periods. I watched your recent video about Getaway and commented that I understood why you shared it but that you should've experienced the break it was intended for. I would suggest your next break just take a few pictures so that you can immerse yourself in the moments, then share them in a creative video and talk about your trip after you get back home. You should be allowed to enjoy your rest. Your subscribers will understand :)
So actually, the way I found that getaway video was super strategic! It’s specifically talking to the camera that I find distracts me most from fully enjoying the moment. So you’ll notice that in that video, I never talk directly to the camera once. I just recorded the voiceover once I got home.
So that combined with the fact that I actually filmed the video over the course of three days (meaning that I needed to film less each day vs. get all those clips in one day), really meant that it didn’t feel like a distraction from the experience at all.
Of course, if I go on one of these in the future, I may not film it. But don’t worry, I was definitely intentional about making sure that I was still able to fully enjoy my getaway. 🥰🤍
It was so good to hear someone say how long it takes to film lol I was shocked! You hear people talk about editing and how long that takes but had no idea how long a cleaning video or anything would take to do lol
Haha yes!! It really is crazy how much filming can slow things down 😅
Your channel is my favorite RUclips channel 😊
Aww thank you!!
Very interesting. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!! 🤍
Hi Ashlynne good morning happy Thursday morning and I just wanted to say that you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you
Thanks for the honesty! I like my job so I don't plan to quit, but I would love to make RUclips my side hustle and my goal is just to make $500-$800 a month doing this
As a creator too I realized that it was required to make up a scene to be able to story tell it. I remember myself having cold pancakes for breakfast just because I had to take a bunch of shoots 😂 then I decided to make up a situation with the mentally of creation and not for my satisfaction at least not at that moment ❤
Haha yessss, thanks for sharing!! 🤍
Compared to many other content creators you have a way of speaking that is chirpy, awake, and your aesthetic yes is minimal but very tasteful and you're not too thrifty either. It's realistic!! Theres another content creator that used to follow you, got jealous because she's done it for the same amount of time but she can't get sponsorships and decided to unfollow you. Keep being an example that you can do it with "work life balance"
So glad you enjoy my videos 🥰
I honestly have no idea how you guys do that on a daily basis…
Pretty sure I would go bonkers 🥺
It’s a lot to keep track of! 😉🤍
Hi! I’ve been following for a bit. Just became a homeowner and I’ve been wanting to use your minimalish mindset to decorate and furnish my home. Curious - why don’t you post on tiktok?
I’d love to see an editing video!
❤❤ you have very great massage
I enjoy editing as well the whole thing Filming and editing is such a creative outlet it’s so fun to try new things out with editing. What editing software do you use? And did you take any courses to learn? I am using a free app now, in shot, it seemed to the most user friendly app I could find to get started. I tried adobe but it was a little overwhelming starting out lol
I use adobe premiere pro (although I’m not sure I would recommend it 😅). And I did take a few classes on skill share, and a few other platforms that helped me learn to edit. That and I watched a ton of RUclips videos!
Personally, I think if I could start again I would probably use either Final Cut Pro or Davinci Resolve. I’ve heard really good things about both, and they are supposed to be less complicated 🤍
I just started my channel, and I hope to grow it somehow. For now, it's just my way of saving my travel memories, the things that I like and more! 😁😁😁😁😋
Aww that’s so exciting, I love that! 🥰
Nice vlog
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It's so interesting to see the money earned over 6 years. I feel that most people that have done well is a result of a lot of hard work and dedication for many years. For me it was 35 years of hard hard work as well a living in a financial responsible way . As a result of this I was able to retire with a good plan and have enough money to enjoy life. I can't stress enough to start planning for your retirement years the first day you start your first real job .
I'm not a content creator but what about having a body cam when you are out and about and cut clips from it? Pause the camera when you want.
Haha it just ends up looking a bit weird. 😉 Having the camera be separate is definitely helpful!
Did you take any trainings or are you self taught for content creation/filming?