I made a boo boo. I titled this video incorrectly (it was copied and pasted from my previous video) which means this video missed the initial push by RUclips for a newly launched video! It is fixed now but.. oh well 🏃
We’d never know - this can still blow-up. I just started binge watching your videos/channel - I like your Philosophy on YT participation- not so stressful- more realistic but not complacent.
I accidentally did once on one of mine... i made the mistake of uploading it and publishing it on schedule, while i was asleep... so i didnt see until the next day after work... I was so tempted to take it down and reupload it. Thanks for the video and for talking about the subject of youtube/influencer... There's a lot of different views out there, but yours seemed very nuanced. Thanks!
Wowed that's awesome 👌 experience with video producer..you know lighting you know how to land clients, editing, writing videos is a skill mindset and the demand waits you
I'm a small RUclipsr and I enjoy posting videos, I learned very early in my journey to not chase the numbers but to focus on the main reason why I'm creating content.
Same here and it isn't an easy ride. Started a month ago and spent every single minute of my free time creating content. Early mornings and late nights too.Very tiring if you have a full time job but I promised to myself and my few subscribers that I'm going to upload regularly so I stick to it . Hopefully I manage to get off from the ground by end of the year.😅 Good luck for every small or start up RUclips out there!!
i have uploaded 4000 videos in 4 years. And some of the videos now are earnings. I never expect it. I just make it then because I enjoyed editing a lot. :)
Man that’s awesome! I needed this. I was so discouraged because I barely have any subs and lost one this morning. Not sure why either! Just start a couple weeks ago.
@@CarTrims if this is the case you lost one then I just subscribed and here you are its gained back again:) I know tbh the feeling and I recently started(1moth ago) and I put so much effort even though I've posted 5vids you've no idea how much time and hard work it costed me like tell me how it can externally to look as if it doesn't take sm time yet in reality costs u a crazy amount of hours😭 Keep it up and don't give up❤
I started my channel few months ago and it's amazing how it grew in few months. I say start a RUclips channel if you have something valuable to share to the world. Eventually RUclips will see the consistent message you are putting out there and once people will start noticing that it's a value to them, it will be distributed more. I wish everyone success, don't give up, be yourself, be authentic and share value 😊
Exactly. I'm still learning with my channel and have many bad videos, but I love gardening and sharing what I do with people. Making videos is truly fun for me and I can't wait to see my growth as a RUclipsr in a few years.
Great story, and I am happy to see you are satisfied. Being a RUclipsr is very similar to running your own business. You should upload things people want to see, just like businessman should offer product/service that people need. And when the growth becomes real, you can consider hiring people to help you run your channel more efficiently. The most difficult part is starting and growing of course, but consistency and hard work (with a little bit of help from Fame -ster of course) will always pay off at the end.
I was so focused on getting my channel more subscribers and views, that I forgot why I started this channel in the first place, thanks for reminding me!
@@KevinChee I'm not her, but I have a similar impulse to create for RUclips rather than Instagram or TikTok. My two cents are that Instagram has become just a huge marketplace, while TikTok lacks depth due to its short-form nature. From what I've seen, people are growing tired of superficial content and endless offers across all platforms. I am too. So, I believe there are still creators and viewers who want RUclips to remain a place for learning, inspiration, storytelling, and sharing in-depth thoughts in a more authentic way, not just another business-driven platform.
As a small channel owner, I needed to hear this. I just need not to be preoccupied with how many subscribers or views I have. I just need to keep doing what I am passionate about and hoping one day it will pay off. Thanks for your videos!👍
just like all of us, we have to remind ourselves constantly not to be affected by numbers. It is easier said than done considering views and subs are the first thing shown to us in YT analytics!
Consider this: Would you be happy to have 400 come to an auditorium to see you present your content? Probably. So why are you fixated on 40,000? Dial it back, enjoy what you have. Create for you.
The more reason you have to focus on revenue. If you truly enjoy making videos on RUclips, you won't sacrifice your extra time for it, you will find a way to have time for it. And the 1 way I know of is if it can bring in substantial amount of revenue to replace your job, that's 40+ hours taken away from your job and into RUclips. Just my 2 cents.
@@KevinChee yup I'm thinking if I didn't want to do this I would have quit by now! So I guess pain and sacrifice can be a litmus test of really wanting something. I've always been such a slacker but can't be now!
I just wanna say that I think that your channel is very relatable. I came across your channel because you were commenting about Nate black ages ago but I stayed for your personality and brilliant knowledge. Keep up the good work.
Feeling disheartened so I am leaving this comment here so that after some hours, days, weeks, months or years when someone likes or comment on it, you will be reminded that you didn’t give up ❤️ Don’t give up @Kevin or anyone else reading this!
So simple yet true-If you're going to dive into RUclips, you gotta do it because, above all else, you can't *not* do it. You gotta be in it for the love of it. It's demanding but it's so fun and rewarding if you can keep a steady head along the journey. A twist on Friedrich Nietzsche quote, for the purpose of this discussion: *"If you have a strong enough 'why', you can endure almost any 'how.'"* 💭
love that quote. Most channel's why is 'to get more views and subs', which in some way means 'I want attention'. That is a bad why. Same goes for money too. 'I just want to make money and be rich' is not a strong why but 'I need to make money to continue doing what I love' is. Has similar meaning but completely different result. Focus on the result and figure out how to get there.
@@KevinChee absolutely - and most people don’t take the time to dig deeper into their “why”… a surface level response just ain’t gonna cut it over the long haul 💡
I don’t like when people talk about whether or not starting a channel is “worth it”. Start a channel if you have something to say. If you want to share your life, your opinions, your travels, or you want to teach something. Start a channel be you want to. Not because you want to make money or become internet famous. If you have a passion for a topic, you will have all the motivation that you need, and whether you gain thousands of subscribers or not shouldn’t even matter. If you get monetized, great! If not, no big deal because that isn’t your goal.
Very truly but one thing I believe these kind of videos does lot of progress in there videos and life lot I remark them lot they get fame lot for example like Adam saleh vlogs too till small age he does RUclips videos but see his videos start with start like you tell I believe and see in final just fame in final.money get from RUclips just how beautiful people see your videos like the video it these things is main then I believe it goes viral too because RUclips can't does hide these videos because lot of people like it very much and everyone should be getting their chances .
Now this is the way i am thinking about RUclips, when i start making my channel i just want to make money but then i stop because i feel like it is impossible and exhausted and then one day i try to watch my video again then i realized i collecting memory and it's fun to see again. So now i just make it for myself and be happy to my channel.
Thanks Kevin for the brutal honesty. Out of all of the how-to RUclips videos I have seen, yours has been the most down to earth and no huff and fluff. Pure honest to goodness truth talk.
Thanks. I don't see myself as being credible tbh, my channel just doesn't reflect that. Hence, I'm sharing experiences all the time instead of claiming I 'found' the secret
Great reminders for all new RUclipsrs. I love making content but am well aware there’s a lot out there for viewers to choose from. Definitely treating it like a business (and I work on it nearly every day!)
- 00:00 🎥 241 long-form videos uploaded on RUclips in 3-4 years. - 00:21 ❌ Not worth starting a RUclips channel today if focused on subscribers. - 01:01 🧠 Most people have the wrong idea about starting a RUclips channel. - 01:38 📊 Achieving subscribers is harder than it seems; RUclips's demands are high. - 02:54 📈 Creating trendy, controversial content is necessary for RUclips growth. - 03:53 🔄 RUclips functions like a search engine, each video must have a clear purpose. - 04:48 💡 Chasing subscribers can be a trap; focus on business goals instead. - 06:22 💼 Success is better measured by revenue, not subscriber count. - 07:01 🏆 Successful channels leverage RUclips for business, not just views. - 07:19 ✔️ Treat RUclips as a business to potentially live a free, traveling life. - 08:00 📜 Using RUclips for business allows for potential tax deductions. - 09:00 🛠️ Starting a channel for fun is fine, but subscriber count shouldn't matter. - 09:42 🔊 RUclips can become noisy with unsolicited advice; stay focused. - 10:39 📝 Recap: Start a channel for business, not fame; have a plan and goal.
It's true. I just started a channel and it's already obvious that subscribers numbers have nothing to do with the number of views. The other interesting point is to have a plan to run your channel as a business or you'll fail
I do it because I love being creative and want to share my ideas and passions with others. When you stop chasing the sub count, you become less stressed and more natural. People can see the difference and are drawn to it. My first channel took years to reach 100 subs. This one is on track to double, if not triple, that in the same time frame. The only change I made was not caring as much about the subs and just focused on doing my thing. Great realistic advice thank you😎
Eh, see my dear. Achieving success on RUclips is not by luck. When you see people making it big, and you pay close attention, you will notice that they are doing something people often overlook. For example, I went to your channel and the first thing I discovered was that your channel doesn't have a clear niche. You upload videos about different things all the time and this makes your channel disorganized. And when people don't understand the clear niche (or purpose) of a channel, they tend not to keep up with it. I'm not trying to bring you down, but I just want you to know that RUclips is not by luck. There are so many things one needs to do that will give you success in RUclips within a short time.
@destinyroland5677 I was basically saying that once I stopped focusing so hard on certain areas, positive things followed.☺️ Thanks for giving my channel a visit, and constructive criticism is always welcome💪 My niche is healing. Healing of the mind, body, and soul. Through mindset changes like my sit down vids, exercises like yoga or stretching, a healthy diet via homegrown food, having a hobby you enjoy, like reading, thrifting and last taking care of your personal hygiene. I mention it in most of my videos. We have accountability checks on my community page, and I have it all in my like description page to read. However, for potential subscribers who don't take the time to read channel pages like I do... I could do an intro to make it clearer... Thanks for getting me thinking. I'll pop over to yours and show some support.🫶
I am on RUclips solely to try to provide those who cannot get into nature and cannot be in nature to help them feel more connected to life. If I can do that then I have succeeded. It’s not about subscribers, although that wouldn’t hurt,it’s not about “likes” although I love them and views are motivating. But I’m not on RUclips to get monetized. I usually avoid anything about growing on RUclips as I find that tries to alter my natural spirit and passion. Thank you for your advice I found it extremely helpful.
Great information, thanks! It's refreshing to see the title isn't clickbait and that the advice inside is realistic for a big majority of us new creators.
I think its a good idea to start a RUclips channel when you enjoy making the content your channel has to offer. I love animating cringe videos and if it takes off thats a plus. I see it more as an escape.
@@WalkTalkVent exactly! You don’t want your channel being a burden or something that takes time from your day. You want it to be where you can’t wait to make a new video.
@@itspaperboyyes I think that gives one an advantage if it naturally works with you rather than something you're artificially adding to your schedule. I wish you success!
I think everyone starts a RUclips channel in the same way you mention, to offer value and everything else that comes with it is a plus. However, I do think that the talk about views and subs will creep into your mind slowly whether we like it or not, thanks to the audience and RUclips putting so much focus on it. A strong mindset is a must to not let that hinder your goal.
@@KevinChee I agree but sometimes even the goal can be cloudy. You don't know how RUclips can help your own business because you don't even have a business yet, but does that mean not to start? Sometimes you just wanna do things that make you feel better and greater. The goal is eventually to leverage and make money because of the time + effort you put in for sure imo.
I have a small RUclips channel and you are so true. This RUclips stuff isn't for the weak. I get so frustrated, but I do it because it's very therapeutic. But there's days where I want to throw it all away because it's seems like im going down a endless road.
It does have that affect on you. Often I find myself caring too much about subs and views even though my main goal has always been revenue. The road of subs-and-views is a dangerous one but sadly, we're often reminded of it whenever we are on RUclips.. by the audience, by YT analytics, by numbers. It sucks the energy right off me.
I started my channel a year ago, the progress was amazing the learning curve just went up and up, youtube has a learning curve to learnt its secrets, and then the sky is the limit
Crazy I thought the subscribers would be the toughest part. To my surprise the subscribers was easy. I'm finding the views are the tougher one forsure. Awesome video Kevin, Thanks for the input.
More views = more revenue = more sponsors. With the income, you can reinvest into your channel and potentially buy time to create more videos to get more views. It is a cycle. Subs though, seems like a way to validate our success but the number of subs we have doesn't translate to the views we will get, a mistake most new YT channels make.
I think your video's are too short. They need to be at least 15 minutes long to have the watchtime to make it interesting for the Algorithm to promote. For example that 20 minutes video got 5K views, but your 2 minute video's only a few views.
@@snapsna3567thanks for this advice. This might be happen to my channel. i just started my channel last June, So far I am getting some subs but worrying about the views because most of my videos are too short.
This is impressive, two videos in one week in such high quality. With the community that you've been building, you're successful. You got this and keep up your work, Kevin! :) Plus your video is doing very well even you mentioned that you titled this video incorrectly.
Haha, yeah that's a funny mistake. The previous me would've taken this video down and re-upload but now, I just want to change and try things out to take my channel to the next level. RUclips constantly changes and so should we. As long as the video is simple then I think it is worth experimenting.
Wow! This was amazing Kevin Chee! 😲I made you the no.1 (first one) on a playlist for my viewers, since I feel everyone needs to hear this, not just us with YT channels. I see you have a great number of comments-so I'm not sure I can get through them all, but I will sub for sure, to check out your channel in depth. Thanks so much for this TRUTH! Actually, 'Your other title" is what brought me here, but I just got through to (celebrate) my second year, and almost 200 videos. :-) ~ Not even sure you'll see my comment, but hope so! I so much appreciate what you shared here~~💞👋🙏💞
Thank you. Your comment appeared on my RUclips Studio so yeap, RUclips made me see your comment (fortunately). Thanks for putting me on your playlist, much appreciated! More videos to come for sure so stay tuned.
@@KevinChee Seems that way, but I would rather go in knowing the truth than have the wool pulled over my eyes by other channels who give their audience want they want to hear. It doesn’t help small content creators et all. I exhausted myself listening to bad advice that actually wrecked any progress I could have made. And here is the plain truth on your channel. Definitely gained a loyal sub here. Thanks.
We keep going regardless. I have fallen in love with RUclips and what I do. I hope to improve and I hope to make it big like you've done and even more. ❤❤❤
Solid points in this video which I really appriciate having started the creator journey in January 2024 ! The key takeaway I got from this is be yourself as much as possible, and I think that is the key that a lot of viewers find when watching clips overall, just how authentic is this person with what they are telling me. Cheers.
Thank you so much 🙏 Finally an honest video about YT. I literally hate those "changed life" clickbaiters who live in some bubble of positivity. Don't start YT is the only true recommendation I would give to anyone. It's so random and mentally devastating that it's really not worth it.
The "changed life' topic is trending like crazy so everyone jumps on board. I tried jumping onboard too and I am not ashamed to admit that lol.. Having said that, I've been doing honest videos for years but YT just doesn't seem to like pushing contents like this. Ah well...
RUclips has its mood swings. Sometimes the algorithm just gets it right and recommends the video to the right audience, other times it just refuses to do so.
I started mine about 3 weeks ago, but I also have a podcast on Spotify and trying to get into TikTok. I have about 13 videos so far and only a few friends have subbed. The one thing that I have not found, is truth, honesty and integrity. That is what my RUclips is about. How bad it was and the struggle. Its raw and real. No bouncing images or voice overs, intro music, lol yet, I want intro music haha. This video was on my feed and I can say from long hours of searching, this is by far the best advice I have seen. Its real, and genuine to me. Also, I love all the comments. I read them while listening to the RUclips. If I make it and have more subs and it launches, I will dentate some of the earnings to help others if possible. It will prob never be my real job, I just enjoy talking and helping others. I hope some will learn from my mistakes. Keep your head up everybody and I hope we can have a solid community of newbies to help each other out.
Thanks. Great to know that this video appeared on your search. I think there are a lot of videos out there similar to mine but RUclips just have a hard time pushing it to the right audience (probably still learning). Having said that, to have the right thumbnail and title is important as well. The right video may never reach the right audience if they don't click so everything kinda goes together. It is hard, we're told to focus on creating great content but without learning the marketing bits, we still wouldn't get the views.
@@KevinChee I 100% agree. The best thing for me is one, your honest and you have a good presence about your videos. With that, you comment section is very helpful as well. I love to hear peoples stories . You show the struggle and the reality. I'm a fan Sir! Thank you for the advice you give.
The reality of it is unfortunately everyone doesn’t reach their full potential in whatever they want to do. But that’s all on u if you want to be the best in what u do. I was doom scrolling and found this video. Regardless of how many videos u post or have tried just keep going man. Life is so short just make sure you’re having fun while doing this and try ur all
I think you’re spot on. You blow the other channels in your niche out of the water due to your straight forward approach. You don’t use hyperbolic rhetoric that screams used car salesman. I value your videos and have gotten some motivation from them. I’m not one that would ever solicits any advice or paid coaching. It’s just not my personality. I create content for me. I do want it to turn into a business but that’s the hard part. Paying for individualized growth advice will never work for me. This is my journey no one else’s. But there are people out there that do value personalized advice and I wish you much success on that level. I look forward to your next video 👍🏻
I think everyone has their own way of achieving success. Some requires a mentor while some can work things out by themselves. It is just different personalities coming together. The best way is really to make full use of your own capabilities. We may all have the same goal (turning this into a business) but we may travel differently in our own unique ways.
A Big Thumbs up. I'm New here watching and enjoy hearing the different experiences that people share. I've joined your RUclips channel/family. I look forward to checking out more of your videos. 😊😊😊Sharon in SC
Welcome. Glad my video made it to you somehow. I'm no RUclips guru however I am interested in turning content creation/influencer into a viable business. Not gonna be easy as you can see in the journey of my videos but it will feel completely different once I reach there.
I’ve never heard someone talk about RUclips being like a search engine in how it relates to subscribers and website traffic. But, it really does make sense.
Social media content tends to be short-live, hence the need to constantly post updated content every few hours. RUclips on the other hand can create evergreen content and that's a search engine trait. Although, RUclips is trying to be more like a social media platform with their big investment on RUclips Shorts.
Retired! don't Give Up: I started uploading videos three months ago. My channel centers on "Retire no mater what!" My niche is Thailand and what it has to offer. I have less than 200 subscribers with 62 videos but growing steadily. I was self employed most of my life, this is just a new and exciting chapter, remember Don't Give Up!
@@KevinChee Thanks for the interest Kevin, 4 weeks later i now have 225 subscribers now I have 80 videos, the last one is the review on reno project at the back of my house, I am particularly pleased with this because of the technical parts of the video. I have used my drone extensively in the first half and had to record a sound track separately and then sync it with the drone footage, there is off camera commentary and 4 times where i talk directly to the drone camera, and i synced the tracks perfectly also I have built a landing pad with perimeter lights for my drone, its way cool, especially for a 64 year old. and Of course the renovation is spectacular. It has received 160 views, it would be nice if more people watched considering the work involved editing it. but it will always be there and it will grow. if you watched it and commented i would be honoured.
First time you get in my recommendation and I must say being honest and real about topic is what win me over. I can't stand those how to grow ytc, get 1k subs with 1 video ect. I will subscribe and follow your journey from now on sir!
@@KevinChee Kevin, for me it was the title. Enjoyed your sense of realism and the need to be clear on your objectives and not just chase the numbers. Timely video to watch.
This is one of my favorite video of yours to date. Very well said and presented. I agree and I’m thankful God blessed me to see these things before posting 241 videos :) But it’s always good, encouraging and helpful to be reminded by an expert trusted source! Thanks again, and congratulations on your own channel growth and success!
Interesting you should say that. I put the least thought in this video, every words came straight from the heart. Probably made it felt real? What's more interesting though is how this video got pushed more, might have something to do with the title & thumbnail.
@@KevinChee maybe. To me personally it wasn't as much about feel as it was about accurate information. But yes the feel was there too. Your title and thumbnail are an ideal example of one of the classic 'success formula' templates for RUclips, so I'm not surprised :)
Oh really? Thanks for that. I just feel like everyone should value their time more. This is also the reason why I don’t really like big channels saying this is easy or just fix this and that and you’ll be fine. Asking people to do things that they themselves can’t replicate is an insult to people’s time and effort.
Thank you for your honesty! It's refreshing to see someone openly sharing their perspective. At Pray United, we're a non-profit focused on serving people rather than seeking profit. We appreciate your commitment to sharing the truth-your unbiased voice is truly valued. Blessings and thank you again!
I just started social media 2 months ago after being off of it for 10 years. I started with TikTok, then shorts(still going) but as I began to film and edit longer form videos I felt really passionate about it so I started a new channel just for long form content, so your message is spot on! Thanks, new sub here
Thanks for the advice Kevin, I truly have no idea why I'm even receiving RUclips advice since I do it for fun, but I appreciate the honesty you have, which is visible (specially since I'm 30+ with a consolidated career, so I know bs when I see it)
HOW DO YOU THINK I FELT nearly 7 years ago!!! I was one of the worst case scenarios! I still make less than $100 per month!!!!!!! But boy them sponsors and collabs came rolling in and now I make thousands! THIS VIDEO IS EXACTLY ON POINT IN MY SITUATION! Thanks for this my guy!
@@KevinChee I think you might be associating intelligence with regards to making money off youtube. That can be viewed as being smart, but the intelligence I am referring to is in regards to knowledge and critical thinking (which are the most important types of intelligence in my opinion).
Good perspective and advice. I really appreciate your point on how one should identify his/her end-goal with YT and then direct one's energy producing contents.
Bro you can’t give up and have that mind set 😊 you have to push and be strong 💪 tbh upgrade your channel like change your background put some plant 🪴 and led light 💡 cause if you feel down about yourself your channel will feel that impact also so be strong and keep your head up man 👊
It’s interesting that he stated that you get unsolicited advice creating unnecessary noise about how to run your channel and what to do with your videos and you actually did what he said.
@@6laquemoon ah, no worries. I think he meant good, just changing my environment to brighten up my mood. The actual noise are the ones who kept asking me to create certain type of videos that takes me days to create, but they never watch them once it is launched :)
Great insight. I started YT almost a year ago n got only 299 subs. But I enjoy making content, love learning editing and now trying to integrate AI. More power to all newbies on RUclips long form video.
I get it Kevin…. Everyday I have to talk myself out of shutting down my channel …everyday is just another batch of disappointments. Hang in there buddy…
I am trying to move away from thinking like that. The main contributor seems to be those numbers (subs and views) that is visible everywhere. Doesn't help 1 bit!
I have felt like this and I have even quit RUclips for several years. During those years when I wasn't posting videos, RUclips continued to grow without me. Friends I had then who were RUclipsrs are now owners of awesome and successful channels. Was the biggest mistake I've made. I think the best advice is just record that video and post it. It may get views, it might not but you won't ever know without trying. Can only be disappointed if you don't try, right?
Thank you! For a moment there, I don't even know I have that turned on since it has been inactive for a while but I'll make sure you get some specials :)
That’s weird because I seen your latest video and most people who leave comments like this are either in a niche that would never get insane views or just make unwatchable content. Your didn’t fall in either of those categories. I’m sure if I did some more digging I can help give you some legit pointers. If your posting frequently your channel should grown larger than it has already after 12 years.
@@KevinCheenot true. There is definitely secret methods that can be used without breaking RUclips’s guidelines that will help grow your channel. Crazy to hear this from a channel that’s meant to help content creators grow.
I always enjoy the no bs straightforward content that you make Kevin, it definitely feels way more realistic than what I’m used to seeing. In my space I also really like being helpful to others in a no bs way and I feel that building an honest relationship with my audience will help them make a good decision. Is my channel super profitable? No, I barely make the threshold sometimes lol. But since I’m always honest with my audience I feel that I’ll attract an honest sponsorship I’m into someday (or maybe I should look for it) and my audience will support me and the things I believe in. I could be wrong and I do get “less than ideal” comments from time to time but it comes with the territory I suppose.
I like being straightforward and realistic because I hate wasting time. Most people don't like it though, they prefer being sugar coated. Maybe that's why my channel don't grow as fast, I don't give people too much to hope for lol
It depends on your country and niche. English speaking countries are the highest paying - USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Finance, Money, Health, Real Estate are some of the highest paying niches.
Appreciate you sharing the truth for other creators. Everything you said is true. Thankfully our focus is sharing while we are personally growing. Thanks for the great video.
I feel the same. I made many channels over the years. My first uploaded video is 13 years old. It was shitty with Moviemaker, but the comments were nice, it had a lot of likes and views. Every channel I made it got harder and harder.... Starting early was the key to success on RUclips and all other socials. You can do it for fun. Thats it.
@@KevinChee I DID! then the sponsors rolled in and BAM! monetized the shit outta the content.. Im one of the lucky ones! 100k Sub channels are jealous of my sponsors!
Although I can't stop looking at the analytics, I keep in mind that I am here to enjoy and learn as much as getting monitized and the better I am at applying the learning the better my channel will do! New creators🎉 Good luck!!❤
Kevin , glad I met your opinion on it! As I started my Very Venture China to connect the business worlds of China and Europe. Tired of all the negative news about China on RUclips and Facebook, I moved there for my MBA to see the truth for myself. What I love most is seeing people become more curious and less biased. I decided to build a channel about breaking misconceptions and sharing real, firsthand experiences to foster better understanding, for business as well!
Thanks. I don't think I can take another round of 'this video will explode your channel' situation. I would prefer higher than average views per video launch. That's the best.
I really appreciate everything you said its truly inspiring and makes me feel like I really am doing what I can with what I know knowledge wise. Growing my business through youtube has been years of a process but my subscribers are so true to me and support me they're all very genuine yeah I might not have thousands of subs but the ones I do got are they're for me💚✨
Love this perspective... It's so true that small channels can find real success by focusing on what they do best and using youtube as a tool for their business rather than just chasing subscribers. It’s refreshing to hear someone emphasize this, it’s definitely a smarter approach for anyone starting out. Thanks for sharing these insight
Internet can be really noisy and majority of them focus (and want you to focus) on subs and views. The ones who truly thrive are the ones who knows how to leverage RUclips as a tool for their business.
I've noticed it seems like most people I watch has experienced slow growth recently. Been trying to figure out if its algorithm changes, time of year, or what.
Yeap, me too. Haven't been growing for the past month or so. Not sure what's going on, could be a drop in interest, could be summer holiday in US, could be anything.
@@Swanzo I hope now that AI is so advanced, that they improve their algorithm again, and make it so the videos are shown to people who is more interested instead of random people who may not be. And i think they will probably do it because its good for them as a business
I am thankful to my 20 subscribers! The initial support means the world to us small channels. For all the creators out there - remember you've already taken the big step by starting. Keep creating, learning and growing
It is very time consuming and hours of work may not get you but 1 or 2 subscribers!!! Small channels seem not valued so being pushed out is rare. You have to do this because you enjoy it not to get rich now. A few yrs ago everyone was in their home watching TV and You Tube so many people were subscribing and viewing!! But you have to look at it like the lottery, one day you might win! I appreciate your honesty.
I have no luck with lottery so I wouldn't see it that way. Everyone starts out by having fun but it is still important to have a goal in mind and not just doing this for subs and views.
Small RUclipsr here! I love posting content, especially when it showcases favorites of mine. I'm still learning, and it's definitely a process. I've just focused on posting what's fun. I've stopped chasing the numbers; it just leads to a lot of pain. MAY CHANNELS GROW AND PROSPER
@@YD-uq5fi Listen carefully to what Kevin says at 5:15, his words are golden! Even with 150k subs my channel failed! But I wish you all aspiring RUclipsrs best of luck!
It is easy to assume 150K means success but many big channels out there are not sustainable due to insufficient revenue. Maintaining a channel takes time and effort, something I would say many take for granted. We all may have good intention when creating our videos to help people for free but I find free content can be detrimental to our channel. A minority of them appreciates the free content but a majority of those just want free content because it is free and can get all fired up when we try to sell something (which is essential to support ourselves). I guess my point in this video is, finding the audience who are supportive in every aspect (growth, finance, experience) is essential. You can build a community who just wants free stuff, and that's good to grow your channel, but it is not a sustainable business model. It is not easy to walk away from the effort you put in in the last 5.5 years and I respect you for that, for your courage and decision. All the best!
@@KevinChee I absolutely agree with everything you said! Thank you so much for replying to my comment! The decision to leave YT didn't come easy. But my channel failed as a business and it has drained me mentally and emotionally.
@@YD-uq5fi She has it as a primary income, and people started hate comments and telling not to buy her products. So views and sales crashed. Heartbreaking.
I completely gave up on getting monetized!!! After I reached my 1000 Subs I rarely get excited anymore when I get new subs. I love my Subscribers but I noticed YT will only push out the bigger channels no matter how you change up or be creative and do all that suggested only to not get more views!!!!! So I decided to focus on putting out what I enjoy and pray others will see my work. It's nearly impossible for us small channels to gain 10Mill views really?!? It can only happen if YT push it out to more people!!! They push mine to do many then wham stop pushing after about 6 hours. Really I mean we never see growth until YT does what it wants with our videos!!!! Very frustrating. Going on 3 yrs now and I'm trying to stay motivated here. Thanks for your helpful videos.
I started my channel 4 days ago as of writing this, and i think im doing pretty well. I have put work into my videos about gaming and have gotten a decent start, with 18 subs already and over 1.5k views, so im doing not to bad
I made a boo boo. I titled this video incorrectly (it was copied and pasted from my previous video) which means this video missed the initial push by RUclips for a newly launched video! It is fixed now but.. oh well 🏃
We’d never know - this can still blow-up. I just started binge watching your videos/channel - I like your Philosophy on YT participation- not so stressful- more realistic but not complacent.
Great video! Very authentic, which is refreshing to see :)
I enjoy creating my contents, no worries about other things, so no stressful. Just let it flows
I accidentally did once on one of mine... i made the mistake of uploading it and publishing it on schedule, while i was asleep... so i didnt see until the next day after work... I was so tempted to take it down and reupload it.
Thanks for the video and for talking about the subject of youtube/influencer... There's a lot of different views out there, but yours seemed very nuanced. Thanks!
Wowed that's awesome 👌 experience with video producer..you know lighting you know how to land clients, editing, writing videos is a skill mindset and the demand waits you
I'm a small RUclipsr and I enjoy posting videos, I learned very early in my journey to not chase the numbers but to focus on the main reason why I'm creating content.
great stuff
Very true.
Great comment just sub
Same yeah, i mean i like the fame and stuff but the main reason is that i just love doing it plus i can be more productive and i like it
thank you for this reminder - its really hard to just look at subs
Just started my YT channel and still struggling, if you are reading this, i hope your channel grows in 2024!
Don't give up you all. God bless
All the best
@@nowadayswithandy thanks man, good luck to you too, God bless
I check your videos and got glued, cute & funny 😂😂😂.I Liked and subscribed as well.
We are a new channel as well. Good luck to you! 💗
Same here and it isn't an easy ride. Started a month ago and spent every single minute of my free time creating content. Early mornings and late nights too.Very tiring if you have a full time job but I promised to myself and my few subscribers that I'm going to upload regularly so I stick to it . Hopefully I manage to get off from the ground by end of the year.😅
Good luck for every small or start up RUclips out there!!
i have uploaded 4000 videos in 4 years. And some of the videos now are earnings. I never expect it. I just make it then because I enjoyed editing a lot. :)
do they continuously generate you income?
Man that’s awesome! I needed this. I was so discouraged because I barely have any subs and lost one this morning. Not sure why either! Just start a couple weeks ago.
Lady really you did hard work
@@CarTrims if this is the case you lost one then I just subscribed and here you are its gained back again:)
I know tbh the feeling and I recently started(1moth ago) and I put so much effort even though I've posted 5vids you've no idea how much time and hard work it costed me like tell me how it can externally to look as if it doesn't take sm time yet in reality costs u a crazy amount of hours😭
Keep it up and don't give up❤
@@pherltv Very impressive and motivating.👏
I started my channel few months ago and it's amazing how it grew in few months. I say start a RUclips channel if you have something valuable to share to the world. Eventually RUclips will see the consistent message you are putting out there and once people will start noticing that it's a value to them, it will be distributed more. I wish everyone success, don't give up, be yourself, be authentic and share value 😊
That's precisely it!
If you're a reasonably attractive woman, you could literally stare at the screen and say nothing and still get subscribers/views.
Exactly. I'm still learning with my channel and have many bad videos, but I love gardening and sharing what I do with people. Making videos is truly fun for me and I can't wait to see my growth as a RUclipsr in a few years.
Very true
@@KevinChee You've hidden my original comment, but I'm still getting your notifications.
Great story, and I am happy to see you are satisfied. Being a RUclipsr is very similar to running your own business. You should upload things people want to see, just like businessman should offer product/service that people need. And when the growth becomes real, you can consider hiring people to help you run your channel more efficiently. The most difficult part is starting and growing of course, but consistency and hard work (with a little bit of help from Fame -ster of course) will always pay off at the end.
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I was so focused on getting my channel more subscribers and views, that I forgot why I started this channel in the first place, thanks for reminding me!
Nice work!
If you're still under 10 subscribers don't fret, I finally got my 26th subscriber yesterday so remember to keep pushing!!
good luck
It's hard sometimes...
@TheHoopsFacts I agree.
Thanks! Gotta keep on keeping on.
I just started my RUclips and honestly I decided to start because it’s a form of escape ❤ makes me happy and I enjoy it. That’s it.
that's good. Why RUclips and not IG or TikTok though?
@@KevinChee I'm not her, but I have a similar impulse to create for RUclips rather than Instagram or TikTok. My two cents are that Instagram has become just a huge marketplace, while TikTok lacks depth due to its short-form nature. From what I've seen, people are growing tired of superficial content and endless offers across all platforms. I am too. So, I believe there are still creators and viewers who want RUclips to remain a place for learning, inspiration, storytelling, and sharing in-depth thoughts in a more authentic way, not just another business-driven platform.
like it
Same it’s like therapy for me!
As a small channel owner, I needed to hear this. I just need not to be preoccupied with how many subscribers or views I have. I just need to keep doing what I am passionate about and hoping one day it will pay off. Thanks for your videos!👍
I agree 100%. and you got one new subscriber
just like all of us, we have to remind ourselves constantly not to be affected by numbers. It is easier said than done considering views and subs are the first thing shown to us in YT analytics!
Consider this: Would you be happy to have 400 come to an auditorium to see you present your content? Probably. So why are you fixated on 40,000? Dial it back, enjoy what you have. Create for you.
commenting on a video helps. As a piano player who havent touched a piano in years due to other priorities that appeared, you just got +1
@@JayKayz0r Thank you very much! I am very glad that you did!🙏
The amount of work we put in and still not gaining views or subscribers can be disheartening
It is discouraging but nothing we can do though. It isn't a job and we're using RUclips as a platform. We aren't their employees.
Sound like the value you offer is not enough then
Anything of true value must be developed and cultivated nothing comes easy just focus on publishing your content.
for sure
Kevin I already feel like RUclips is my full time job. 😭. (I work 40+ hrs a week in a warehouse as well.) It's INSANE. Keep the great content coming.
The more reason you have to focus on revenue. If you truly enjoy making videos on RUclips, you won't sacrifice your extra time for it, you will find a way to have time for it. And the 1 way I know of is if it can bring in substantial amount of revenue to replace your job, that's 40+ hours taken away from your job and into RUclips. Just my 2 cents.
@@KevinChee yup I'm thinking if I didn't want to do this I would have quit by now! So I guess pain and sacrifice can be a litmus test of really wanting something. I've always been such a slacker but can't be now!
It is definately a time commitment that's for sure.
I just wanna say that I think that your channel is very relatable. I came across your channel because you were commenting about Nate black ages ago but I stayed for your personality and brilliant knowledge. Keep up the good work.
Thank you. Good to know commenting in other channels gives my channel some visibility!
Feeling disheartened so I am leaving this comment here so that after some hours, days, weeks, months or years when someone likes or comment on it, you will be reminded that you didn’t give up ❤️ Don’t give up @Kevin or anyone else reading this!
Here you go. A like and a comment!
Just subscribed ✌🏼
@@KevinChee Thanks! I decided to take a break, came back and hit 1K subs with 10 videos! Keep posting Kevin, your videos help!
Great advice. I’m in this for the long haul.
Never give up on what you like mates :-)
So simple yet true-If you're going to dive into RUclips, you gotta do it because, above all else, you can't *not* do it. You gotta be in it for the love of it. It's demanding but it's so fun and rewarding if you can keep a steady head along the journey. A twist on Friedrich Nietzsche quote, for the purpose of this discussion: *"If you have a strong enough 'why', you can endure almost any 'how.'"* 💭
love that quote. Most channel's why is 'to get more views and subs', which in some way means 'I want attention'. That is a bad why. Same goes for money too. 'I just want to make money and be rich' is not a strong why but 'I need to make money to continue doing what I love' is. Has similar meaning but completely different result. Focus on the result and figure out how to get there.
@@KevinChee absolutely - and most people don’t take the time to dig deeper into their “why”… a surface level response just ain’t gonna cut it over the long haul 💡
I don’t like when people talk about whether or not starting a channel is “worth it”.
Start a channel if you have something to say. If you want to share your life, your opinions, your travels, or you want to teach something.
Start a channel be you want to. Not because you want to make money or become internet famous.
If you have a passion for a topic, you will have all the motivation that you need, and whether you gain thousands of subscribers or not shouldn’t even matter.
If you get monetized, great! If not, no big deal because that isn’t your goal.
Its good you think that way but majority of them don't think like you unfortunately.
Thanks ❤❤
It this I love it because something which made me happy and you happy and other are being happy to watch these videos.
Very truly but one thing I believe these kind of videos does lot of progress in there videos and life lot I remark them lot they get fame lot for example like Adam saleh vlogs too till small age he does RUclips videos but see his videos start with start like you tell I believe and see in final just fame in final.money get from RUclips just how beautiful people see your videos like the video it these things is main then I believe it goes viral too because RUclips can't does hide these videos because lot of people like it very much and everyone should be getting their chances .
Now this is the way i am thinking about RUclips, when i start making my channel i just want to make money but then i stop because i feel like it is impossible and exhausted and then one day i try to watch my video again then i realized i collecting memory and it's fun to see again. So now i just make it for myself and be happy to my channel.
Thanks Kevin for the brutal honesty.
Out of all of the how-to RUclips videos I have seen, yours has been the most down to earth and no huff and fluff.
Pure honest to goodness truth talk.
Thanks. I don't see myself as being credible tbh, my channel just doesn't reflect that. Hence, I'm sharing experiences all the time instead of claiming I 'found' the secret
I have startedy channel 3 months back. Not many subscribers or views but i am happy to get a platform to express myself 😁
That's fantastic
Great reminders for all new RUclipsrs. I love making content but am well aware there’s a lot out there for viewers to choose from. Definitely treating it like a business (and I work on it nearly every day!)
making money on RUclips is important. Time is precious, gotta spend it wisely.
Just keep making, u will eventually figure out what they like most
I am glad I watched your video. you are being very transparent in your opinions and it is much appreciated.
I appreciate that! Been transparent since day one, just not getting much love from RUclips algorithm lol
- 00:00 🎥 241 long-form videos uploaded on RUclips in 3-4 years.
- 00:21 ❌ Not worth starting a RUclips channel today if focused on subscribers.
- 01:01 🧠 Most people have the wrong idea about starting a RUclips channel.
- 01:38 📊 Achieving subscribers is harder than it seems; RUclips's demands are high.
- 02:54 📈 Creating trendy, controversial content is necessary for RUclips growth.
- 03:53 🔄 RUclips functions like a search engine, each video must have a clear purpose.
- 04:48 💡 Chasing subscribers can be a trap; focus on business goals instead.
- 06:22 💼 Success is better measured by revenue, not subscriber count.
- 07:01 🏆 Successful channels leverage RUclips for business, not just views.
- 07:19 ✔️ Treat RUclips as a business to potentially live a free, traveling life.
- 08:00 📜 Using RUclips for business allows for potential tax deductions.
- 09:00 🛠️ Starting a channel for fun is fine, but subscriber count shouldn't matter.
- 09:42 🔊 RUclips can become noisy with unsolicited advice; stay focused.
- 10:39 📝 Recap: Start a channel for business, not fame; have a plan and goal.
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Good Summary, even though i watched the entire video. thank you!
Yup, will never sucseed. I got that. The dude whom make this video never going anywhere too, super suck.
Enjoying the video creating and editing process 😊 Let's go new creators !!
It's true. I just started a channel and it's already obvious that subscribers numbers have nothing to do with the number of views.
The other interesting point is to have a plan to run your channel as a business or you'll fail
Views can get you more subs but not vice-versa. Views also gets you more sponsorship opportunities. Don't be subs, be views
I think this is the most honest video I’ve ever seen! Thank you for sharing your perspective 🙏🏻
Thank you, glad you like it.
Millions of people create channels but they often lack the personal Charisma or there is just something missing. Not all can succeed.
not everyone is born the same!
I do it because I love being creative and want to share my ideas and passions with others. When you stop chasing the sub count, you become less stressed and more natural. People can see the difference and are drawn to it. My first channel took years to reach 100 subs. This one is on track to double, if not triple, that in the same time frame. The only change I made was not caring as much about the subs and just focused on doing my thing. Great realistic advice thank you😎
Love that!
you made a great change that has paid off for you, keep creating, keep healthy💯💯👏🏼👏🏼
Eh, see my dear. Achieving success on RUclips is not by luck. When you see people making it big, and you pay close attention, you will notice that they are doing something people often overlook. For example, I went to your channel and the first thing I discovered was that your channel doesn't have a clear niche. You upload videos about different things all the time and this makes your channel disorganized. And when people don't understand the clear niche (or purpose) of a channel, they tend not to keep up with it. I'm not trying to bring you down, but I just want you to know that RUclips is not by luck. There are so many things one needs to do that will give you success in RUclips within a short time.
@destinyroland5677 I was basically saying that once I stopped focusing so hard on certain areas, positive things followed.☺️ Thanks for giving my channel a visit, and constructive criticism is always welcome💪 My niche is healing. Healing of the mind, body, and soul. Through mindset changes like my sit down vids, exercises like yoga or stretching, a healthy diet via homegrown food, having a hobby you enjoy, like reading, thrifting and last taking care of your personal hygiene. I mention it in most of my videos. We have accountability checks on my community page, and I have it all in my like description page to read. However, for potential subscribers who don't take the time to read channel pages like I do... I could do an intro to make it clearer... Thanks for getting me thinking. I'll pop over to yours and show some support.🫶
@CreatorsBurnout2Brilliance Yes, health is wealth! Thank you💜
I am on RUclips solely to try to provide those who cannot get into nature and cannot be in nature to help them feel more connected to life.
If I can do that then I have succeeded.
It’s not about subscribers, although that wouldn’t hurt,it’s not about “likes” although I love them and views are motivating.
But I’m not on RUclips to get monetized.
I usually avoid anything about growing on RUclips as I find that tries to alter my natural spirit and passion.
Thank you for your advice I found it extremely helpful.
thank you. all the best to you
@@KevinChee Thank you and all the best to You as well :)
I popped onto RUclips to check a notification and this popped up. Fantastic video, very engaging and informative. Thank you for this, it’s brilliant.
Are you subscribed to my channel? It just sounded like you got a notification even though you did not subscribe !
@@KevinChee no, I am not… YET… but maybe this is a sign that I should be 😉
Great information, thanks! It's refreshing to see the title isn't clickbait and that the advice inside is realistic for a big majority of us new creators.
Yeah man, I love to keep it real
I think its a good idea to start a RUclips channel when you enjoy making the content your channel has to offer. I love animating cringe videos and if it takes off thats a plus. I see it more as an escape.
I agree with you. I decided to make my channel one that works well with my daily habits of taking a walk.
@@WalkTalkVent exactly! You don’t want your channel being a burden or something that takes time from your day. You want it to be where you can’t wait to make a new video.
@@itspaperboyyes I think that gives one an advantage if it naturally works with you rather than something you're artificially adding to your schedule. I wish you success!
I think everyone starts a RUclips channel in the same way you mention, to offer value and everything else that comes with it is a plus. However, I do think that the talk about views and subs will creep into your mind slowly whether we like it or not, thanks to the audience and RUclips putting so much focus on it. A strong mindset is a must to not let that hinder your goal.
@@KevinChee I agree but sometimes even the goal can be cloudy. You don't know how RUclips can help your own business because you don't even have a business yet, but does that mean not to start? Sometimes you just wanna do things that make you feel better and greater. The goal is eventually to leverage and make money because of the time + effort you put in for sure imo.
I have a small RUclips channel and you are so true. This RUclips stuff isn't for the weak. I get so frustrated, but I do it because it's very therapeutic. But there's days where I want to throw it all away because it's seems like im going down a endless road.
It does have that affect on you. Often I find myself caring too much about subs and views even though my main goal has always been revenue. The road of subs-and-views is a dangerous one but sadly, we're often reminded of it whenever we are on RUclips.. by the audience, by YT analytics, by numbers. It sucks the energy right off me.
I started my channel a year ago, the progress was amazing the learning curve just went up and up, youtube has a learning curve to learnt its secrets, and then the sky is the limit
RUclips changes their secret recipe often too so you gotta keep changing along to get the best out of it
Crazy I thought the subscribers would be the toughest part. To my surprise the subscribers was easy. I'm finding the views are the tougher one forsure. Awesome video Kevin, Thanks for the input.
More views = more revenue = more sponsors. With the income, you can reinvest into your channel and potentially buy time to create more videos to get more views. It is a cycle. Subs though, seems like a way to validate our success but the number of subs we have doesn't translate to the views we will get, a mistake most new YT channels make.
I think your video's are too short. They need to be at least 15 minutes long to have the watchtime to make it interesting for the Algorithm to promote. For example that 20 minutes video got 5K views, but your 2 minute video's only a few views.
@@snapsna3567 That's wild to hear, I actually actively try to shorten the time because my thinking people's interest will drop
Yes it's interesting for sure. I've got 1 video posted as both long format and short. Complete different views.
@@snapsna3567thanks for this advice. This might be happen to my channel. i just started my channel last June, So far I am getting some subs but worrying about the views because most of my videos are too short.
This is impressive, two videos in one week in such high quality. With the community that you've been building, you're successful. You got this and keep up your work, Kevin! :) Plus your video is doing very well even you mentioned that you titled this video incorrectly.
Haha, yeah that's a funny mistake. The previous me would've taken this video down and re-upload but now, I just want to change and try things out to take my channel to the next level. RUclips constantly changes and so should we. As long as the video is simple then I think it is worth experimenting.
I really need this because this is more painful than I anticipated. Thanks so much for the candour. You gained a subscriber today.
that's great. Thanks for the sub
Wow! This was amazing Kevin Chee! 😲I made you the no.1 (first one) on a playlist for my viewers, since I feel everyone needs to hear this, not just us with YT channels. I see you have a great number of comments-so I'm not sure I can get through them all, but I will sub for sure, to check out your channel in depth. Thanks so much for this TRUTH! Actually, 'Your other title" is what brought me here, but I just got through to (celebrate) my second year, and almost 200 videos. :-) ~ Not even sure you'll see my comment, but hope so! I so much appreciate what you shared here~~💞👋🙏💞
Thank you. Your comment appeared on my RUclips Studio so yeap, RUclips made me see your comment (fortunately). Thanks for putting me on your playlist, much appreciated! More videos to come for sure so stay tuned.
Still growing with my channel. I believe I'll get to the top very soon by God's grace
all the best
FINALLY! Someone who speaks frankly and honestly. I thank you for this gem. 😀
Thank you. I have been speaking like this all the time, RUclips just prefers to push videos with fluff lol.. or maybe viewers just enjoy false hopes
@@KevinChee Seems that way, but I would rather go in knowing the truth than have the wool pulled over my eyes by other channels who give their audience want they want to hear. It doesn’t help small content creators et all. I exhausted myself listening to bad advice that actually wrecked any progress I could have made. And here is the plain truth on your channel. Definitely gained a loyal sub here. Thanks.
We keep going regardless. I have fallen in love with RUclips and what I do. I hope to improve and I hope to make it big like you've done and even more. ❤❤❤
That's great
Well said brother. Just started my channel and I find this true. We all like to watch good videos. Try and create the best you can :)
Thanks. The journey gets tougher so embrace yourself and be prepared
Solid points in this video which I really appriciate having started the creator journey in January 2024 !
The key takeaway I got from this is be yourself as much as possible, and I think that is the key that a lot of viewers find when watching clips overall, just how authentic is this person with what they are telling me. Cheers.
absolutely
Thank you so much 🙏 Finally an honest video about YT. I literally hate those "changed life" clickbaiters who live in some bubble of positivity. Don't start YT is the only true recommendation I would give to anyone. It's so random and mentally devastating that it's really not worth it.
The "changed life' topic is trending like crazy so everyone jumps on board. I tried jumping onboard too and I am not ashamed to admit that lol.. Having said that, I've been doing honest videos for years but YT just doesn't seem to like pushing contents like this. Ah well...
@@KevinChee Yeah, definitely. YT doesn't reward honesty, because people clicking on controversy, clickbaits and scammers.
so annoying 😢
This information is timely. I have made 545 subscribers and still growing. I should just calm down and grow my audience. Thank you Kevin.
RUclips has its mood swings. Sometimes the algorithm just gets it right and recommends the video to the right audience, other times it just refuses to do so.
Im so happy for u, im also just recently started my yt again and i just love making videos, i love the process and also i can be more productive
I started mine about 3 weeks ago, but I also have a podcast on Spotify and trying to get into TikTok. I have about 13 videos so far and only a few friends have subbed. The one thing that I have not found, is truth, honesty and integrity. That is what my RUclips is about. How bad it was and the struggle. Its raw and real. No bouncing images or voice overs, intro music, lol yet, I want intro music haha. This video was on my feed and I can say from long hours of searching, this is by far the best advice I have seen. Its real, and genuine to me. Also, I love all the comments. I read them while listening to the RUclips. If I make it and have more subs and it launches, I will dentate some of the earnings to help others if possible. It will prob never be my real job, I just enjoy talking and helping others. I hope some will learn from my mistakes. Keep your head up everybody and I hope we can have a solid community of newbies to help each other out.
Thanks. Great to know that this video appeared on your search. I think there are a lot of videos out there similar to mine but RUclips just have a hard time pushing it to the right audience (probably still learning). Having said that, to have the right thumbnail and title is important as well. The right video may never reach the right audience if they don't click so everything kinda goes together. It is hard, we're told to focus on creating great content but without learning the marketing bits, we still wouldn't get the views.
@@KevinChee I 100% agree. The best thing for me is one, your honest and you have a good presence about your videos. With that, you comment section is very helpful as well. I love to hear peoples stories . You show the struggle and the reality. I'm a fan Sir! Thank you for the advice you give.
Well Said Kevin! I just started and I like the peace of mind at the moment and I am hopefully going to keep it this way!
all the best to you!
The reality of it is unfortunately everyone doesn’t reach their full potential in whatever they want to do. But that’s all on u if you want to be the best in what u do. I was doom scrolling and found this video. Regardless of how many videos u post or have tried just keep going man. Life is so short just make sure you’re having fun while doing this and try ur all
I use RUclips to discover my potential. It can be great fun.
I think you’re spot on. You blow the other channels in your niche out of the water due to your straight forward approach. You don’t use hyperbolic rhetoric that screams used car salesman. I value your videos and have gotten some motivation from them. I’m not one that would ever solicits any advice or paid coaching. It’s just not my personality. I create content for me. I do want it to turn into a business but that’s the hard part. Paying for individualized growth advice will never work for me. This is my journey no one else’s. But there are people out there that do value personalized advice and I wish you much success on that level. I look forward to your next video 👍🏻
I think everyone has their own way of achieving success. Some requires a mentor while some can work things out by themselves. It is just different personalities coming together. The best way is really to make full use of your own capabilities. We may all have the same goal (turning this into a business) but we may travel differently in our own unique ways.
Wow I didn't expect this. A video I wished I'd watched when I started my channels. Thanks for sharing, truly eye opening
You're still at your early RUclips stage, good that this got pushed to you :)
A Big Thumbs up. I'm New here watching and enjoy hearing the different experiences that people share. I've joined your RUclips channel/family. I look forward to checking out more of your videos. 😊😊😊Sharon in SC
Welcome. Glad my video made it to you somehow. I'm no RUclips guru however I am interested in turning content creation/influencer into a viable business. Not gonna be easy as you can see in the journey of my videos but it will feel completely different once I reach there.
I’ve never heard someone talk about RUclips being like a search engine in how it relates to subscribers and website traffic. But, it really does make sense.
Social media content tends to be short-live, hence the need to constantly post updated content every few hours. RUclips on the other hand can create evergreen content and that's a search engine trait. Although, RUclips is trying to be more like a social media platform with their big investment on RUclips Shorts.
Retired! don't Give Up: I started uploading videos three months ago. My channel centers on "Retire no mater what!" My niche is Thailand and what it has to offer. I have less than 200 subscribers with 62 videos but growing steadily. I was self employed most of my life, this is just a new and exciting chapter, remember Don't Give Up!
How's it going now btw?
@@KevinChee Thanks for the interest Kevin, 4 weeks later i now have 225 subscribers now I have 80 videos, the last one is the review on reno project at the back of my house, I am particularly pleased with this because of the technical parts of the video. I have used my drone extensively in the first half and had to record a sound track separately and then sync it with the drone footage, there is off camera commentary and 4 times where i talk directly to the drone camera, and i synced the tracks perfectly also I have built a landing pad with perimeter lights for my drone, its way cool, especially for a 64 year old. and Of course the renovation is spectacular. It has received 160 views, it would be nice if more people watched considering the work involved editing it. but it will always be there and it will grow. if you watched it and commented i would be honoured.
First time you get in my recommendation and I must say being honest and real about topic is what win me over. I can't stand those how to grow ytc, get 1k subs with 1 video ect. I will subscribe and follow your journey from now on sir!
What made you click though? I'm curious. Was it the title, thumbnail or just my silly looking face?
@@KevinChee Kevin, for me it was the title. Enjoyed your sense of realism and the need to be clear on your objectives and not just chase the numbers. Timely video to watch.
This is one of my favorite video of yours to date. Very well said and presented. I agree and I’m thankful God blessed me to see these things before posting 241 videos :) But it’s always good, encouraging and helpful to be reminded by an expert trusted source! Thanks again, and congratulations on your own channel growth and success!
Interesting you should say that. I put the least thought in this video, every words came straight from the heart. Probably made it felt real? What's more interesting though is how this video got pushed more, might have something to do with the title & thumbnail.
@@KevinChee maybe. To me personally it wasn't as much about feel as it was about accurate information. But yes the feel was there too.
Your title and thumbnail are an ideal example of one of the classic 'success formula' templates for RUclips, so I'm not surprised :)
I think your the first person that's actually told the truth. It's been very sobering. But at least i know where i stand. Thanks 👍
Oh really? Thanks for that. I just feel like everyone should value their time more. This is also the reason why I don’t really like big channels saying this is easy or just fix this and that and you’ll be fine. Asking people to do things that they themselves can’t replicate is an insult to people’s time and effort.
@@KevinChee your right Kevin mate. All the best for the future thanks for the reply 😜👍
Thank you for your honesty! It's refreshing to see someone openly sharing their perspective. At Pray United, we're a non-profit focused on serving people rather than seeking profit. We appreciate your commitment to sharing the truth-your unbiased voice is truly valued. Blessings and thank you again!
Thanks for watching
Refreshing take. Thank you.
My pleasure!
I just started social media 2 months ago after being off of it for 10 years. I started with TikTok, then shorts(still going) but as I began to film and edit longer form videos I felt really passionate about it so I started a new channel just for long form content, so your message is spot on! Thanks, new sub here
This is a great message and encouragement for small, and very small channels.
Thanks for this
That's awesome to hear
Thanks for the advice Kevin, I truly have no idea why I'm even receiving RUclips advice since I do it for fun, but I appreciate the honesty you have, which is visible (specially since I'm 30+ with a consolidated career, so I know bs when I see it)
great stuff. I have no idea either why my video got pushed to you but hey, not complaining at all!
No kidding it's feeling impossible to be seen. It can definitely feel disappointing. Thank you for the much needed pep talk.
Thanks. Sorry I ramble too much sometimes
@@KevinChee not at all, it was perfect.
HOW DO YOU THINK I FELT nearly 7 years ago!!! I was one of the worst case scenarios! I still make less than $100 per month!!!!!!! But boy them sponsors and collabs came rolling in and now I make thousands! THIS VIDEO IS EXACTLY ON POINT IN MY SITUATION! Thanks for this my guy!
I think this was one of the more genuine videos I’ve seen on RUclips. Thanks!
I'm sure there are more genuine videos out there like mine. And just like me, they got buried because RUclips don't push videos like this that much!
This is a smart man speaking. Not a lot of youtubers speak with that type of honesty and intelligence. Hats off to you Kevin.
Honest yes.. not sure about intelligence lol
@@KevinChee I think you might be associating intelligence with regards to making money off youtube. That can be viewed as being smart, but the intelligence I am referring to is in regards to knowledge and critical thinking (which are the most important types of intelligence in my opinion).
Thank you for sharing this truthful take! I will roll up my sleeves and keep grinding.
You got this!
To everyone reading this, I wish you success in achieving your channel's goals and reaching new heights. 🌟📈🎉🚀
good job
Thank you.
Good perspective and advice. I really appreciate your point on how one should identify his/her end-goal with YT and then direct one's energy producing contents.
Yeah, I think that's a better direction than blindly following others
Bro you can’t give up and have that mind set 😊 you have to push and be strong 💪 tbh upgrade your channel like change your background put some plant 🪴 and led light 💡 cause if you feel down about yourself your channel will feel that impact also so be strong and keep your head up man 👊
I'm not giving up and I'm not down.. I'm just changing direction 😅
It’s interesting that he stated that you get unsolicited advice creating unnecessary noise about how to run your channel and what to do with your videos and you actually did what he said.
@@6laquemoon ah, no worries. I think he meant good, just changing my environment to brighten up my mood. The actual noise are the ones who kept asking me to create certain type of videos that takes me days to create, but they never watch them once it is launched :)
Solid, Frank, Authentic points!
Thank you. I'd like to keep it that way.
I truly enjoy watching your videos, , you speak the truth, keep going.
Thank you, I will
Great insight. I started YT almost a year ago n got only 299 subs. But I enjoy making content, love learning editing and now trying to integrate AI. More power to all newbies on RUclips long form video.
Keep testing and you will make it
I get it Kevin…. Everyday I have to talk myself out of shutting down my channel …everyday is just another batch of disappointments.
Hang in there buddy…
I am trying to move away from thinking like that. The main contributor seems to be those numbers (subs and views) that is visible everywhere. Doesn't help 1 bit!
It's all about the revenue. It doesn't make sense for some to start a RUclips channel when ur worried about bills for example.
I have felt like this and I have even quit RUclips for several years. During those years when I wasn't posting videos, RUclips continued to grow without me. Friends I had then who were RUclipsrs are now owners of awesome and successful channels. Was the biggest mistake I've made. I think the best advice is just record that video and post it. It may get views, it might not but you won't ever know without trying. Can only be disappointed if you don't try, right?
🎶 Thank you for sharing this video!
🎶 Thumbs up! I liked it!
🎶 Can't wait for your next upload!
Big and many thanks
Currently Rough Start to my journey but I won't give up , Good luck to everyones channel 🤘
all the best
I just bought perks, I find you are the best tutorialist 😊
Thank you! For a moment there, I don't even know I have that turned on since it has been inactive for a while but I'll make sure you get some specials :)
Hello My friend it's nice to see you here as well learning all we can right!?! 😊😊😊
I started 2 weeks ago after talking myself out of it for 10 years !! I’m enjoying the journey. It’s never too late you can do it !!
10 years is a long time, I hope you don't procrastinate anymore now that you've started!
@@KevinChee indeed it is . I have obtained over 150 subscribers in 2 weeks and I’m banging out videos
Been making videos for 12 years, and I've yet to figure out the cheat code for growth & views.
I don't think there is a cheat code, just RUclips gurus claiming they 'know' the secret :)
That’s weird because I seen your latest video and most people who leave comments like this are either in a niche that would never get insane views or just make unwatchable content. Your didn’t fall in either of those categories. I’m sure if I did some more digging I can help give you some legit pointers. If your posting frequently your channel should grown larger than it has already after 12 years.
@@KevinCheenot true. There is definitely secret methods that can be used without breaking RUclips’s guidelines that will help grow your channel. Crazy to hear this from a channel that’s meant to help content creators grow.
@@noflyzone485 never claimed I'm a RUclips guru :)
I always enjoy the no bs straightforward content that you make Kevin, it definitely feels way more realistic than what I’m used to seeing.
In my space I also really like being helpful to others in a no bs way and I feel that building an honest relationship with my audience will help them make a good decision. Is my channel super profitable? No, I barely make the threshold sometimes lol. But since I’m always honest with my audience I feel that I’ll attract an honest sponsorship I’m into someday (or maybe I should look for it) and my audience will support me and the things I believe in. I could be wrong and I do get “less than ideal” comments from time to time but it comes with the territory I suppose.
I like being straightforward and realistic because I hate wasting time. Most people don't like it though, they prefer being sugar coated. Maybe that's why my channel don't grow as fast, I don't give people too much to hope for lol
It depends on your country and niche. English speaking countries are the highest paying - USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Finance, Money, Health, Real Estate are some of the highest paying niches.
That's the whole reason not to rely on just making money from views and RUclips Ads. Diversify to gain control over the revenue I would say.
Appreciate you sharing the truth for other creators. Everything you said is true. Thankfully our focus is sharing while we are personally growing. Thanks for the great video.
Well said!
I enjoy what I am making in my small channel. So when I finish editings I upload videos with out waiting for viewers or sub!
that's fantastic!
Thank you Kevin! Very insightful as I begin my YT journey. Much appreciated.😊
all the best to you
I feel the same. I made many channels over the years. My first uploaded video is 13 years old. It was shitty with Moviemaker, but the comments were nice, it had a lot of likes and views. Every channel I made it got harder and harder.... Starting early was the key to success on RUclips and all other socials. You can do it for fun. Thats it.
hmm... not sure if we are on the same page here? I would never do RUclips for fun.
@@KevinChee I DID! then the sponsors rolled in and BAM! monetized the shit outta the content.. Im one of the lucky ones! 100k Sub channels are jealous of my sponsors!
Although I can't stop looking at the analytics, I keep in mind that I am here to enjoy and learn as much as getting monitized and the better I am at applying the learning the better my channel will do! New creators🎉 Good luck!!❤
good mindset
@KevinChee thank you!
Definitely trying to put my music out there on RUclips, hopefully I can convert views to possible clients.
all the best!
Kevin , glad I met your opinion on it! As I started my Very Venture China to connect the business worlds of China and Europe. Tired of all the negative news about China on RUclips and Facebook, I moved there for my MBA to see the truth for myself.
What I love most is seeing people become more curious and less biased. I decided to build a channel about breaking misconceptions and sharing real, firsthand experiences to foster better understanding, for business as well!
sounds like a good idea!
I hope this video take you to a new level bro 🤙🏾
Thanks. I don't think I can take another round of 'this video will explode your channel' situation. I would prefer higher than average views per video launch. That's the best.
This is great advice man. It’s important to know what you want to get out of your channel and have healthy expectations.
Healthy expectations, I like that
I really appreciate everything you said its truly inspiring and makes me feel like I really am doing what I can with what I know knowledge wise. Growing my business through youtube has been years of a process but my subscribers are so true to me and support me they're all very genuine yeah I might not have thousands of subs but the ones I do got are they're for me💚✨
that's great
Love this perspective... It's so true that small channels can find real success by focusing on what they do best and using youtube as a tool for their business rather than just chasing subscribers. It’s refreshing to hear someone emphasize this, it’s definitely a smarter approach for anyone starting out. Thanks for sharing these insight
Internet can be really noisy and majority of them focus (and want you to focus) on subs and views. The ones who truly thrive are the ones who knows how to leverage RUclips as a tool for their business.
I've noticed it seems like most people I watch has experienced slow growth recently. Been trying to figure out if its algorithm changes, time of year, or what.
Yeap, me too. Haven't been growing for the past month or so. Not sure what's going on, could be a drop in interest, could be summer holiday in US, could be anything.
@AceOf77 yeah the last couple months have seemed really weird on RUclips I don't know what is going on.
I think it'll grow slower and slower forever because theres more and more people doing it
@@Big_Theft_Auto I'm not that pessimistic but right at this moment things seem to suck.
@@Swanzo I hope now that AI is so advanced, that they improve their algorithm again, and make it so the videos are shown to people who is more interested instead of random people who may not be. And i think they will probably do it because its good for them as a business
I am thankful to my 20 subscribers! The initial support means the world to us small channels. For all the creators out there - remember you've already taken the big step by starting. Keep creating, learning and growing
29 subs now :)
It is very time consuming and hours of work may not get you but 1 or 2 subscribers!!! Small channels seem not valued so being pushed out is rare. You have to do this because you enjoy it not to get rich now. A few yrs ago everyone was in their home watching TV and You Tube so many people were subscribing and viewing!! But you have to look at it like the lottery, one day you might win! I appreciate your honesty.
I have no luck with lottery so I wouldn't see it that way. Everyone starts out by having fun but it is still important to have a goal in mind and not just doing this for subs and views.
Small RUclipsr here!
I love posting content, especially when it showcases favorites of mine. I'm still learning, and it's definitely a process. I've just focused on posting what's fun. I've stopped chasing the numbers; it just leads to a lot of pain.
MAY CHANNELS GROW AND PROSPER
all the best!
@@KevinChee Thank you so much!
I hope you stay well :D
@@KevinChee Thank you so much! It's a marathon :)
5.5 years, over 300 videos, 150K subs.... Today was my last day on YT... it's just not worth it...
Quitting at 150K subs? Many people would love to get to even that level.
@@YD-uq5fi Listen carefully to what Kevin says at 5:15, his words are golden! Even with 150k subs my channel failed! But I wish you all aspiring RUclipsrs best of luck!
It is easy to assume 150K means success but many big channels out there are not sustainable due to insufficient revenue. Maintaining a channel takes time and effort, something I would say many take for granted.
We all may have good intention when creating our videos to help people for free but I find free content can be detrimental to our channel. A minority of them appreciates the free content but a majority of those just want free content because it is free and can get all fired up when we try to sell something (which is essential to support ourselves).
I guess my point in this video is, finding the audience who are supportive in every aspect (growth, finance, experience) is essential. You can build a community who just wants free stuff, and that's good to grow your channel, but it is not a sustainable business model.
It is not easy to walk away from the effort you put in in the last 5.5 years and I respect you for that, for your courage and decision. All the best!
@@KevinChee I absolutely agree with everything you said! Thank you so much for replying to my comment! The decision to leave YT didn't come easy. But my channel failed as a business and it has drained me mentally and emotionally.
@@YD-uq5fi She has it as a primary income, and people started hate comments and telling not to buy her products. So views and sales crashed. Heartbreaking.
I think in my opinion is worth it as long as it’s what you really enjoy doing.❤
good luck!
I completely gave up on getting monetized!!! After I reached my 1000 Subs I rarely get excited anymore when I get new subs. I love my Subscribers but I noticed YT will only push out the bigger channels no matter how you change up or be creative and do all that suggested only to not get more views!!!!! So I decided to focus on putting out what I enjoy and pray others will see my work.
It's nearly impossible for us small channels to gain 10Mill views really?!? It can only happen if YT push it out to more people!!! They push mine to do many then wham stop pushing after about 6 hours. Really I mean we never see growth until YT does what it wants with our videos!!!! Very frustrating. Going on 3 yrs now and I'm trying to stay motivated here. Thanks for your helpful videos.
Did you get most of your subs from Shorts? I see many Shorts creators with this problem you mention.
YT is pay to play
I started my channel 4 days ago as of writing this, and i think im doing pretty well. I have put work into my videos about gaming and have gotten a decent start, with 18 subs already and over 1.5k views, so im doing not to bad
you're doing fantastic
Thanks so much. You always inspire me with your videos. ❤❤❤
aww, thanks
Quantity over Quality does not always work. USE RUclips to direct traffic to your own website and forget about subscribers.
Oh yeah.. have control over your audience
Fantastic video sir. Full on substance. I wish you luck and joy and health. 👍🏻
good luck to you too