Gained 1,400 Subscribers in a Week! Monetization Journey of a 45 Year Old :)

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  • Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
  • Welcome back to my channel! In this week's update, I'm thrilled to share my incredible journey of gaining over 1,400 subscribers in just one week. I'll be diving into the strategies that worked, the highs and lows of my week, and the importance of believing in yourself and staying authentic. If you're a new RUclipsr looking for tips on growing your channel, you won't want to miss this!
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Комментарии • 458

  • @CanEyeOfficial
    @CanEyeOfficial Месяц назад +24

    I'm a 44 year old full-time content creator!... It's definitely possible and us "older" creators have a very important perspective to share!

    • @GetBizzyLLC
      @GetBizzyLLC Месяц назад +1

      I started at 44 myself and it took me a few years to gain any type of traction. At our age though, we learn to have patience!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      That is so true! And we also realize that waiting a year is not that long, because life goes so fast at our age. xoxo

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      That's great to hear! Thank you for saying. I am starting to see the light that it could be possible for me. So excited! xoxo

  • @miladylaughalot
    @miladylaughalot Месяц назад +19

    I’m 53 and I’ve wanted to start a channel since 2016. I finally did 27 days ago and it’s been such a ride!! I’m finding myself get more organized, my whole way of thinking has changed because I’ve loved the process of creating from vacations and places we’ve been to starting my health journey and stuff like that. Learning new things every day. Such a fun experience!! 🎉

    • @RobandTeresa
      @RobandTeresa Месяц назад +2

      Same for us! I'm (Teresa) 53 and we started ours a few months ago. I'm thoroughly enjoying it. Sometimes anxiety creeps up, but I just get back to doing what I love. Good luck to you on yours!

    • @wealthbeyondwords
      @wealthbeyondwords Месяц назад +1

      You can do it! Start your channel.

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Woohoo!!! That is huge! Congratulations. Wishing you the best with it! xoxo

    • @TadejBokan
      @TadejBokan 27 дней назад

      Good for you!! Same here (44). YT is something I wanted to do since the launch of the platform. Started in Slovene a few years ago, and clients started rolling in, but unfortunately got overwhelmed. Now filming my first batch of videos in English. Go Gen X 🙂💪

  • @BarbellsandBourbonPodcast
    @BarbellsandBourbonPodcast Месяц назад +7

    I'm 45 and started my podcast in January 2024, I've been consistently posting one full episode every Monday and 1 or 2 shorts per week. I'm very happy with my channel growth so far but am NEVER satisfied LOL. I'm enjoying every second of this process though and am passionate about my mission. At the time of your video, you had 2,000 subs. As I post this, you have over 3,400! You're REALLY DOING THIS!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      What I like about you, is that you mentioned you are an engineer, mentioned that you are a perfectionist & that you are never satisfied, BUT you are showing up and doing it and growing a channel!!! That's awesome and your high standards will definitley make it great! That's awesome soon to 1k!!! Woop woop! xoxo

  • @MotionWalks
    @MotionWalks Месяц назад +5

    RUclipsrs are successful, when they teach RUclipsrs how to be successful. That is the key

    • @NailGirlInMontana
      @NailGirlInMontana Месяц назад

      Exactly...what about other channels....🤷🏼‍♀️

    • @MotionWalks
      @MotionWalks Месяц назад

      @@NailGirlInMontana the money is in the education and some entertainment maybe haha . I’m sure my niche is bound to fail, but hey, have fun doing it, right?

    • @NailGirlInMontana
      @NailGirlInMontana Месяц назад +1

      @@MotionWalks I gave you a sub. I'll definitely check out your videos. Looks interesting especially with the equipment.

    • @MotionWalks
      @MotionWalks Месяц назад

      @@NailGirlInMontana thank you so much, I will return the favor too. Have a great day!

    • @rebsleao
      @rebsleao 27 дней назад

      ​@@MotionWalks try to do more of the basics, try some nice pro thumbnails, magnetic title and description.. check the huge channels and you'll see a pattern

  • @minx267
    @minx267 Месяц назад +11

    Just found your channel thru your viral video. I've seriously committed to my channel 3 weeks ago. i am up 50 subscribers in that time. mine is a faceless channel concentrating on wildlife and nature. i am slowly teaching myself editing. I have some other ideas of thins i want to try and incorporate. but it is really great to watch videos like yours that are very encouraging for those of us just starting out. good luck.

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Congrats on your channel! 50 subs in 3 weeks, awesome!!! You go! That's fantastic! WIldlife and nature, sounds great. Thank you for watching! xoxo

    • @Kaurcreates22
      @Kaurcreates22 Месяц назад

      just became #398 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤

  • @Bri0228
    @Bri0228 Месяц назад +2

    Your channel popped in my feed and just wanted to say I’m proud of you for taking the leap✨ I’ve put it off for so long. I used to have old clips on here years ago but since RUclips has really taken off, I haven’t added a thing🤦🏾‍♀️ and there’s so much in my phone. One thing I was thinking of doing to take the leap is go over whatever footage of myself or whatever that I already have in my phone thinking of how those clips can be used for maybe a voiceover, with tips 🤷🏽‍♀️or just in any way period just to get started and build content while recording new content ✨
    And don’t let that doubt creep in on u. It happens to the best of us, but your building your tribe. I’m 35 and when I seen your first vid pop up with 500 followers u were already at over 2k now. So yes congrats to u🎉☺️ keep going, doors of opportunity will continue to open for u✨💕

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +2

      Thank you! I appreciate everything you just said. 🌻 Yes, go for it, use what you have and go from there. I think that's a great idea to use footage you already have. Haha it's funny, every time...and I mean everytime I post a video before I go to bed. I wake up in the middle of the night, thinking oh god what have I done!!! hahah but then I see all these positive comments in the morning and feel good again. So thank you for commenting and brightening my day! xoxo

  • @NeverTooLate-thrive
    @NeverTooLate-thrive Месяц назад +3

    Subscribed! It's amazing how many of us more mature people are creating content! I recently monetized a faceless channel after working on it for a year, but with low views, I abandoned it to start another (with my face!) two weeks ago. Crazy experience, I know you understand, one video went viral with currently 44k views, now I have 3500 watch hours but need 450 more subs. I love this rollercoaster ride. And you're right, being authentic is the key.

    • @Natalia_Belen
      @Natalia_Belen Месяц назад

      im also new here! nice to meet you

    • @whatsnewamanda
      @whatsnewamanda Месяц назад

      Just peeked over at your channel and you are doing great! Soooo inspiring 😍😍😍 Subscribing now! 🤗

    • @Natalia_Belen
      @Natalia_Belen Месяц назад

      @@whatsnewamanda awww thanks!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      It's a wild ride!!! Wishing you more subs so you can get that monetized soon! xoxo

  • @theglowaxis
    @theglowaxis 12 дней назад

    Such beautiful, authentic, encouraging and relatable video; I needed to hear from you on this day and time. Thank you and congratulations on your growth.

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  12 дней назад

      Thank you so much! I appreciate you watching. ❤️❤️

  • @dadandsondoitall
    @dadandsondoitall Месяц назад +1

    Congrats! Really appreciate you sharing. Son and I have plugging away for just over a year and have really enjoyed the journey! Great tips for those starting and reminders for those of us that have been doing this for a bit! All our best. 😊

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Thank you and all the best to you all! It's so fun! xoxo

  • @AlexaSaarenoja
    @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +13

    Share how your journey is going or any questions you have. xoxo (Thank you for watching!)

    • @brandonkellerdotnet
      @brandonkellerdotnet Месяц назад +2

      Just started my journey on growing my channel in earnest last week thanks to your video. I'm SHOCKED at how many views I got for a video of me sitting in my truck.

    • @PashaV93
      @PashaV93 Месяц назад

      Congrats!!! I found you the before yesterday, and I love your energy. I have been watching videos and learning things since 2018 and I never started. I cane across another creator in the GenX area that inspired me to start. So I finally created my channel, is with another handle than this profile im commenting, i haven't posted yet, but once I do it I will connect with you and let you know, Thank you!! Your videos are great!!

    • @anthonyparkinv2
      @anthonyparkinv2 Месяц назад +1

      Growing very slowly but growing all the same. 85 subs today. 66 this time last week. Progress Is progress.

    • @DownToEarthwithKaty
      @DownToEarthwithKaty Месяц назад +2

      I’m on week 3 and have 65 subs 🎉 It’s on the up

    • @TalesOfHeilotia
      @TalesOfHeilotia Месяц назад

      Slow but steady

  • @RelaxedPresent
    @RelaxedPresent Месяц назад +1

    Thank you for the message in your video. You made so many fine and encouraging remarks, including RUclips being such a wonderful platform that is open to everyone. Congratulations on the growth of your channel.

  • @iSam_Yt
    @iSam_Yt Месяц назад +6

    i had almost the same thing i quit my doctor job to chase my dream which is creating videos , my wife and parents they were shocked about my decision , they were kinda supportive in a conservative way , however i started a channel and i hit 100k subs in 6 months but when i reflected on my youtube journey i didnt like it coz i was not authentic , i was just sitting and speaking very formal with fast pace edited videos , it worked but i wasnt happy inside of me , coz that was not the reason i left medicine for , so i quit that channel and start a new one , the one im writing from now , i decided to be 100000% me , natural , authentic , minimal editing and share whatever i like about my journey doing the job i like , of course the growth is very slow but it worth it , so as you mentioned the only way to make it os to be authentic unfiltered

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +2

      What an incredible story. Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts and having the amazing strength to walk away from something you created because it wasn't "you" - incredible and inspirational for others. By the way 6k subs is a ton, I know you have crazy growth with the first one, but I think 6k is wonderful! xoxo

    • @iSam_Yt
      @iSam_Yt Месяц назад

      @@AlexaSaarenoja thank you , wish you all success on youtube 🙏

  • @NorisLife1
    @NorisLife1 Месяц назад

    I'm a 40 something new youtuber as well, started this journey 5 weeks ago. I'm inspired by your story, and made me want to keep going. Congratulations on your achievement so far!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      You got this! So cool! Congrats on your channel! 🎉 Wishing you much success with it! Xoxo

  • @amayaelessar
    @amayaelessar 26 дней назад

    I am cheering for you!! and i suspect you are about to get waaaay more subscribers!! YOU inspire me to start my own, I been so hesitant to do so, but I WANT to! Sending you lots of fantastic vibe. I BELIVE IN YOU! (I am watching this video 2 weeks after you posted and you are now at 6.080 subscribers! YOU got this!)

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  26 дней назад

      You’re awesome! Thank you for the good vibes!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @QrooSpanish
    @QrooSpanish Месяц назад

    Nice job! Congrats!

  • @alchemical.fitness
    @alchemical.fitness Месяц назад

    Tks for being brave and being an inspiration.
    I've been sitting on my desire to post videos for years.
    You've moved me 1 step closer.

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Oh please go for it! It's really a blast and I truly believe if you implement strategies you can grow faster, if that's a desire! Wishing you the best! xoxo

  • @anthonyparkinv2
    @anthonyparkinv2 Месяц назад +3

    Fully deserved. Been so great to see this grow from the beginning and super inspiring. Well done Alexa

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you so much! I appreciate your continued support! You are wonderful! Couldn't have gone this far without you all! xoxo

  • @AndrewButlerSignwriter
    @AndrewButlerSignwriter Месяц назад +1

    Hi Alexa, I've been watching since week 1 of your monetization series and each video is an improvement on the last one. It is obvious to me that you are working really hard to make these improvements. I am going to re watch all your videos from the last 2 months all the way through and play my small part in helping you get the watch hours you need and most definitely deserve. Good luck, it won't be long, you got this 😃

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Wow thank you for saying. I am trying really hard, and then I forget things...haha like turning on the mic or the extra lights, haha (mom brain), but it's a learning process and keeping checklist handy seem to be helping with that! Thank you for wathching my journey and being there since the beginning! Lovely to hear! xoxo

  • @RDiazJimenez
    @RDiazJimenez Месяц назад +3

    Went on vacations, came back and you’re 2k+ subs! This is the way! Congrats!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      It's crazy! I love it! Thank you for supporting me! xoxo

  • @RivaReveals
    @RivaReveals Месяц назад

    So true. Thanks for being transparent

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Always! That’s my goal for this channel. Share everything so we can all grow together! ❤️

  • @lok2603
    @lok2603 Месяц назад

    Congratulations!! So proud of you 🎉😊

  • @TheUnretirees
    @TheUnretirees Месяц назад +1

    So happy to have found your channel! We just completed our first 90 days as RUclipsrs over 50. Agree that people in their 40's, 50's, 60's and up are underserved on RUclips - so happy to see this changing! We are cheering you on from Portugal!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      So happy you found it too! 90 days and you all are doing awesome! so so so cool! xoxo Cheering you as well!

  • @Milly_in_denmark
    @Milly_in_denmark Месяц назад +2

    I gained over 1000 subs in less than a week just because 2 of my videos blew up and this is helping my other videos that were stuck. My husband support 💯 percent and he makes joke like I will make so much money he can stop working😂. Turning 50 next year and the most important thing is I love it. You have to love it.

    • @CooKiNupCONVERSATIONS
      @CooKiNupCONVERSATIONS Месяц назад +1

      That's awesome! I know it normally takes THAT....a video or two to just TAKE OFF...however, do U have any tips to share Sis?? My channel is doing oooooKkkkay....LOL...but as U stated I LOVE IT & want it 2B doing sooooo much better!! Any tips at all ??

    • @CooKiNupCONVERSATIONS
      @CooKiNupCONVERSATIONS Месяц назад

      In fact, lemme just HOP on over & support ur channel...headed over 2 *subscribe*

    • @Milly_in_denmark
      @Milly_in_denmark Месяц назад +1

      @@CooKiNupCONVERSATIONS You have way too many things you are talking about. I talk about different things but most of them flow together. Choose like only 3-4 things. And put your face in your thumbnails even the ones where you are making food

    • @CooKiNupCONVERSATIONS
      @CooKiNupCONVERSATIONS Месяц назад +1

      @@Milly_in_denmark Hmmm, well thanks for that feedback. ❤‍🩹I wondered about that & I couldn't find a way to alter the content I wanted to cover, since my focus was to touch on random LIFE topics, covering multiple concerns that we deal w/ on a daily basis....(that just makes it very diff topics) Now w/ur feedback..still can't figure out a way to adjust this...but lemme' get to thinking..thx Sis...appreciate U🤩

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Awesome! Your hubby sounds great! xoxo Wishing you the best! Wow almost 6k subs...that's awesome!!! xoxo

  • @PopGoesTheCultureTV
    @PopGoesTheCultureTV Месяц назад

    Congratulations on your channel! Following your journey - I've been doing this for a few years now - keep it up!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Yes indeed you have! Look at all your 24k subs...that's incredible..Love it! It's inspiring to see!

  • @iDidaVideo
    @iDidaVideo Месяц назад +1

    Congrats Alexa! I started my first channel in 2021 and it was the best decision I made that year! I was about to turn 40. I'm still learning and growing, and I love it. If you're over 40 and want to start a channel, do it. RUclips is a great platform to share your knowledge, be creative, discover or reinvent yourself personally and professionally.

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      I 100% agree with everything you said. It's awesome. Thank you for your kinds words as well!! xoxo

  • @veliskathomas8391
    @veliskathomas8391 Месяц назад

    🎉Congrats! Thanks for being so transparent!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Yep, that's my plan and I'm sticking to it! Thank you for watching! xoxo

  • @MrMarcy76
    @MrMarcy76 Месяц назад

    Glad to see it’s working out. Keep up the good work👍

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      It seems to be, let's hope it continues! Planning on sharing a specific video soon on how I am doing it and what seems to be working really well. xoxo

  • @markdrawsthings
    @markdrawsthings Месяц назад

    This is amazing, glad to see things happening for new creators! Definitely giving me the motivation to try 🙌

  • @FitDadMD
    @FitDadMD Месяц назад +1

    I started a fitness/health/wellness channel last week! Contemplated for a long time, had 2 other gaming channels along the way (4k and 5k subs) but wanted to do something more “real” to me that is a passion. It’s intimidating but hoping to find a stride of growth before too long!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Wow nice work! So many channels! Wishing you the best with your new one! Thank you for sharing your journey. Xoxo

  • @camillafjeldsaunet329
    @camillafjeldsaunet329 Месяц назад

    Congrats!
    I just turned 40, and I am considering starting my own channel. I have not found my niche, but I think I just want to do it for myself, and maybe find my "style" as I go. I told my bf today that I really enjoy editing videos and create. And it would just be silly to always say maybe later, I need more skills, I need more content, my life is not interesting etc. I actually created travel vlogs a couple years ago, but never posted them. It is just silly.
    Anyways, congrats to you! Well deserved! Keep going and be yourself!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Happy 40th! That's a great way to approach it! Have fun with it! xoxo

  • @HannahMorenDraws
    @HannahMorenDraws Месяц назад

    I'm a tiny youtuber with an art related channel and am an aspiring full time illustrator - and I think the hardest thing for me in both realms is to have that objective point of view. Is this good? Is this valuable? Inspiring? Beautiful? One video that I personally *love* is one of my worst performing. I really hope that with time I will find more answers to who I'm talking to, how I can help or bring inspiration, not only in my videos but also with my artwork. I've been struggling with a lot of self-doubt lately. So it's refreshing to see someone else "make it."

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Yes, it's tough especially with art related topic because it's so personal. But if you could find a way to step back and look at it as if you were an art critic or your ideal sub, that would be really effective for getting clarity on why or why not videos are performing a certain way. A video I probably spent half an hour editing, has brought the most views on my channel compared to the ones I have spent 15 hours editing...it's a wild game this RUclips. And I have heard from many youtubers, new and old, that you just never really know how a video will perform. Some of your videos have thousands of views - that's great! Keep going! Wishing you the best with it. xoxo

  • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
    @simplifyyourlifewithgwen Месяц назад

    Wow! That's fantastic! 🎉
    GenXer here at 57 with a new channel focusing on women over 50.
    I started my channel in May and in July I started gaining traction averaging 24 subs a day. 😀
    I'm super happy for you and cheering on your continued success! You put out great content! 🙌🏼

  • @NailGirlInMontana
    @NailGirlInMontana Месяц назад +1

    47 year old Nail Tech and just started a YT channel at the end of May this year. It's been an excruciatingly slow process for my channel, but I've got hope that it will take off!❤😂

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  17 дней назад +1

      Who is your target audience? Of you know that, then ask yourself am I giving them what they need? What do they need? How can you help them overcome something they are struggling with. Wishing you lots of growth in the near future! ❤️

  • @MasterOfDisasterOfficial
    @MasterOfDisasterOfficial Месяц назад +1

    I'm 29 and am growing my channel alongside you. Love hearing your journey as I continue mine.

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Excellent! Wishing you the best with your channel! Thank you for continuing to watch! xoxo

    • @Kaurcreates22
      @Kaurcreates22 Месяц назад

      just became #155 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤

  • @whatjanesaysgoes
    @whatjanesaysgoes Месяц назад +1

    So excited for you!! Congratulations on your amazing week 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @marilynkristiansen5428
    @marilynkristiansen5428 Месяц назад

    Hi Alexa :) I've been on youtube (as a watcher/consumer) for years and years. I think this is only the 3rd time I have commented on something. I just had to reach out! I just watched your "Just Start" video and could relate to so much of what you said... the journey to starting for yourself was similar to why I left my career and started my business in 2021. (I am a therapist with a private practice). Like you I am in my mid 40's, I'm turning 44 in August. I'm also an expat, I'm British but I live in Norway with my 2 girls who were born here, and my Norwegian partner who is.... lol.... an Engineer of course. I can also relate to so much of what you were saying in your last videos, about authenticity, your values shine through. Also about the sobering and not-so-nice truth that hard work, dedication, and commitment doesn't always come in return when working for an institution...
    You just seem like a really nice, genuine person, you deserve to succeed! I am happy for you and excited for your growth. Plus you have inspired me to get my booty into gear and *finally* start that channel. I'd love to connect just as a fellow entrepreneur- mid-40's- Nordic-expat-with an engineer partner-sorta thing.... but I am hesitant to write my email here, and didn't want to 'promote' my website here in the comments so that you could find me there. Couldn't find a website for you but I have joined your mailing list so hopefully we can connect there. :) Reaching out now before you get really big and don't have time for that sorta thing lol

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Hey I love this!!! Thank you and yes we seem so similar! haha Norway is gorgeous! Let's definitely connect. Thank you for joining the email list, however I think it would be easier to connect at alexacreatorboost@gmail.com since it's a direct email. So please do so. I would love to connect! And thank you - I feel so grateful that you decided to post and share your story. Excited to connect with a fellow entrepreneur/expat/mama/ and engineering hubby. Hilarious! xoxo

  • @aplacetothrive
    @aplacetothrive Месяц назад

    I can relate to that fear you hit once you hit 2000 subs! I got that fear at 25, 50, then 200 subs...it really stopped me in my tracks each time. But I'm back at it trying to push past that fear! Thank you for sharing your story 😊

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  17 дней назад

      That is awesome! Keep going! Use the fear to fuel your dreams rather than fizzle ❤️🙌

  • @RDreviews-products
    @RDreviews-products 16 дней назад

    Great video! I’m 54 and recently started my channel where I review products for Amazon and I also share my EBay Reseller business with viewers. Can’t wait to the subscribers and views grow.

  • @edfrus
    @edfrus Месяц назад

    Best of luck to you! I’ve had RUclips since 13’ but haven’t started to post until about 7 months ago. Slowly growing and trying to figure out how to edit better. Thanks for sharing!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you and best of luck to you as well! We’ve got this!! Xoxo

  • @NicoMurillo
    @NicoMurillo Месяц назад

    Gotta believe yes!

  • @back2thenature2
    @back2thenature2 Месяц назад

    well done. 40 year old here going strong trying to get there 😀

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Woohoo! 🎉 Wishing you the best ❤️

  • @NakishaWynn
    @NakishaWynn Месяц назад

    Congratulations Alexa!! You’re doing an amazing job as this video showed up in my feed and you’re well over this 2,000 subs now. 👏🏾👏🏾 I’m a full time content creator over 40 and I want to reassure you that it is possible!! Keep following your passion and sharing what you’re learning. Much success to you on your journey.

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Thank you so much!! Full time - my dream! ❤️ Thank you for sharing your proof! Xoxo

  • @shineeediaries9149
    @shineeediaries9149 26 дней назад

    I am 39 now and I really wanted to do contents on RUclips. But I keep putting it off because of Impostor syndrome. I am so glad I came across your channel. :) I am ready to take action now! Thanks for inspiring me.

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  26 дней назад

      You can do it! Just go for it - seriously, life is too short to wonder what if anymore. ❤️❤️❤️😃

  • @JJwoodman
    @JJwoodman 26 дней назад +1

    Glad i stumbled upon your channel! I started my channel 2 months ago and have 40 subs! :) i gotta step it up a bit

  • @JoBlackwell-MidlifeAndBeyond
    @JoBlackwell-MidlifeAndBeyond Месяц назад

    Thank you for the encouragement!

  • @lifebehindthereels
    @lifebehindthereels Месяц назад +1

    WOW!!! So happy for you my friend. What a journey and so inspiring. 1400 subs? This is so incredible 👏🏻. So proud of you!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Thanks dude! By the way I gave you a shout out in last weeks video, hope it helped your growth some! xoxo

    • @lifebehindthereels
      @lifebehindthereels Месяц назад

      @@AlexaSaarenoja Oh my! So kind of you. Let me search your channel for it. Also, I APPRECIATE YOU DOING SO!!!!!!

  • @scotchandscripture
    @scotchandscripture Месяц назад

    Congratulations Alexa, great achievement.

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Thank you! And thank YOU for watching! xoxo

  • @herbsandspicevlog
    @herbsandspicevlog Месяц назад

    Wow that’s amazing so happy for you congratulations 🎉🎉

  • @Hollywoodfactotum
    @Hollywoodfactotum Месяц назад

    This is amazing! Congrats!! And you’ve inspired me 😊. I’m over 50 and want to help people with my channel. I’m trying to grow and this is helpful! Thank you!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Woohoo! That's great! THank you for watching. xoxo

  • @theusbadenhorst
    @theusbadenhorst Месяц назад

    I was one of those subs. I started posting seriously a month ago. You will hit 100000 in another month.

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Yes, that would be nice. But I won't hold my breath...haha RUclips is a slippery little thing. Let's see what happens! I am so curious to see what this week holds. Fun times! Thank you for commenting and watching! xoxo

    • @Kaurcreates22
      @Kaurcreates22 Месяц назад

      just became #4 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤

  • @winglee1976
    @winglee1976 Месяц назад

    I started creating and uploading videos and shorts last month, I posted mostly shorts and a handful of long form videos. I leant to create thumbnails and add voiceover etc to my videos last week. While I only had about 30 subs last week. One of my long form videos that I uploaded 4 days ago gained more than 500 views and now I have 50 subs, that’s 20 more than last week, even this got me excited. Hopefully with time and effort my videos will become more professional and find more audiences or vise versa. RUclips is a great way for me to express myself, my life experiences etc. I hope to get average of 50-100 subs a month, and eventually have a hit video that will explode my channel. Good luck to you!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Congrats on the 30 subs from the one video! Yes, I think it can/will totally happen as you have specified in your comment. Keep growing organically and then one video shoots you up! Best of luck to you! xoxo

    • @winglee1976
      @winglee1976 Месяц назад

      @@AlexaSaarenoja thank you for the encouragement! I realized that it’s a side hobby while holding my full time job, it’s also kinda self therapy to create videos. It’s a bonus if viewers will resonate to my contents and subscribe for more.

  • @freedompodcast1
    @freedompodcast1 Месяц назад

    90% of success is keep showing up!

  • @dianesgardeninspiration
    @dianesgardeninspiration Месяц назад

    I’m just starting my RUclips journey and I come agree you, believe and do it with heart. Let’s see what happens. Thank you and Congratulations! 🎉

    • @Kaurcreates22
      @Kaurcreates22 Месяц назад +1

      just became #42 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤

    • @dianesgardeninspiration
      @dianesgardeninspiration Месяц назад

      @@Kaurcreates22 thank you so much and you got this! 🙌💛

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Thank you! xoxo

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      WIshing you the best! Definitely check out the 1K sub challenge in my description of most videos...it's run by Sean Cannell of THink Media, it is a wealth of information for free and it is what I have used to grow my channel. I highly recommend it! It might help get you there faster. xoxo

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      You've got this! It is possible. I am living proof! Go, go, grow! Thank you for watching. xoxo

  • @christinalandsman
    @christinalandsman Месяц назад

    That is awesome ! Congrats

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you! Wishing you the best with your channel! xoxo

  • @HabitCraft-2024
    @HabitCraft-2024 Месяц назад +1

    No looking back.
    Yossssshhhhhh.....
    Congrats 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @lunazamoraart
    @lunazamoraart Месяц назад

    Thank you!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      And thank you for watching more of my videos. I appreciate it! xoxo

  • @Breathenature247
    @Breathenature247 Месяц назад

    Alexa you speak to ME!! What you've said is EXACTLY what I've been doing, how I feel and my channel I started back at the end of May is growing. What you said about being authentic and leading from your heart - having that deep inner knowing that what you are doing is right and good is just magic! Well done - go you (and go me!!)

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Yes! So nice to hear and yes go YOU ( and me) haha that made me smile! THank you for watching! Wishing you the best with your channel! xoxo

  • @ReikiLee
    @ReikiLee Месяц назад

    Hi Alexa, RUclips's algorithm is truly amazing! On my spiritual journey, it always shows me the perfect content. I just started posting videos 5 weeks ago, and now that I need support and motivation, RUclips suggested your videos. What an incredible connection! I love your motivation and authenticity, I'm definitely subscribing! 💙

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Thank you! Spiritual connections are the strongest ones! May your journey flow and glow! xoxo

  • @cordialgreetingsart
    @cordialgreetingsart Месяц назад +1

    Woohoo! 🎉 so happy the playlists are working out for you. 😊💕 (those are part of the secrets in growing from what I heard 😉)

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Yes, I have learned that too as well as doing series of videos or a part 2 of videos that worked really well. Thank you for watching! xoxo

  • @CityMouseInTheCountry
    @CityMouseInTheCountry Месяц назад

    Watching you in real time is the most authentic and useful education I could ask for regarding starting in RUclips. I feel I’m getting closer to jumping in!

  • @riccovonteamer
    @riccovonteamer Месяц назад

    Congratulations keep on pushing forward

  • @cantobioenergetico
    @cantobioenergetico Месяц назад

    I´m so happy for you! And once the algorithm understands who it is you´re trying to help, then you really start to grow, so keep on believing!! I went through all these doubts and after 4 years I got one of my channels monetized, but there were times when I thought I should quit (fortunately I didn´t). But you have such inspiring content, that I really wish you good luck with your channel :)

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Thank you! Just got monetized yesterday! So thrilled! THank you for your support, couldn't have done it without you all! xoxo

  • @RobandTeresa
    @RobandTeresa Месяц назад +1

    Thank you for this. I'm (Teresa) a new RUclipsr at the age of 53. I finally just did it--I put away the "but"s and the "what if"s and got going. I'm learning so much and have a high need for cognition--I need to learn more! You have a new subscriber. :)

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you for the new sub! I appreciate it! How fun that you started at 53, so, so, so awesome! I love it Teresa! Go, go, grow! xoxo

    • @RobandTeresa
      @RobandTeresa Месяц назад

      @@AlexaSaarenoja thank you!

  • @ZhannaTsytsyn
    @ZhannaTsytsyn Месяц назад

    Congratulations!!!

  • @Co-CreateSoulAlchemy-CCSA
    @Co-CreateSoulAlchemy-CCSA Месяц назад

    Congratulations! I'm so proud of you, and I am enjoying your book on kindle🥰

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Wow, thank you for reading my book! I appreciate it. That was a big step for me to share that with the world. Thank you for watching! xoxo You really brightened my day!

    • @Co-CreateSoulAlchemy-CCSA
      @Co-CreateSoulAlchemy-CCSA Месяц назад

      @@AlexaSaarenoja I’m so happy that uplifted you, keep up the great work!😻❤️🫶🏾

  • @lizarosario2829
    @lizarosario2829 Месяц назад

    I’m 51…..tried a long ago to build my channel but bc pandemic hit to me there was no point since was was makeup content…..the frustration was real…..and my native language it is spanish and that is also very challenging maybe not reach a good number of sub…..but I found your video and that changed my mind set….I just start something diferent and I loveeeeee what I’m doing …..it is crazy setting the camera everywhere😂 thank u for sharing all you experience

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  18 дней назад

      Woohoo!! What a beautiful story and journey on youtube. Keep going with it and enjoy the ride!! xoxo

  • @mindfulness5817
    @mindfulness5817 Месяц назад

    Congrats you go girl 🎉

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      THank you!!! Couldn't have done it without you all! xoxo

  • @Naturallyrose86
    @Naturallyrose86 Месяц назад +1

    Congratulations it’s amazing to see how you grow when I subscribe to your channel I believe you had about 400 subs. That’s really give me strength to keep going and not giving up.

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Oh NaturallyRose! I remember your channel and you! Thank you for the continued support. Yes, we can do this! I think with the right strategy and motivation we can all totally rock youtube! xoxo

  • @annettegutkind
    @annettegutkind Месяц назад

    Thank you for this 🙏

  • @threelittlepotters
    @threelittlepotters Месяц назад +1

    YAY! There's always that week delay with the watch hours, you'll probably be there next week!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Thank you for saying! I was wondering about that, but I've noticed lots of things have a delay. So it makes sense. Thank you again for sharing! xoxo

  • @michaelmeans9187
    @michaelmeans9187 Месяц назад

    Your channel is experiencing explosive growth. 2.47K Subs by the time I clicked on this video. Keep up the good work, and thank you for sharing your strategies. I greatly appreciate it.

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Yes, it seems to be going up like a rocket at the moment..I'm in awe. Thank you for watching, commenting and continuing to support my channel. I appreciate it! xoxo

  • @ZakJab
    @ZakJab Месяц назад

    Congratulations. I can't wait to hit 1K subscribers myself ✊️

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Go, go, go! You will get there. I feel like it was slow to get to 500...then it picked up a little bit...then even more after 1k. Wishing you the best! xoxo

  • @hyperfocusthrift
    @hyperfocusthrift Месяц назад

    Thank you for all of your amazing videos! I'm about to be 40 in two weeks and have been waiting for the right time to get going on my channel. You're very motivating and I'm glad I found your channel!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you! You shoud totally go for it! Wishing you the best with it and Happy Early 40th Bday! xoxo

  • @dbproductreviews6319
    @dbproductreviews6319 Месяц назад

    Thanks for sharing and Greetings from Michigan! Almost monetized, so I find value in this.

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Oh how exciting! Wishing you the best with it. You're so close to 1k. Woohoo!! xoxo

  • @jewijk
    @jewijk Месяц назад

    Great to see other smaller YT channels doing so well, it really gives me confidence that this sudden growth could also happen to my channel one day.
    Keep up the great work! Getting enthusiastic from your video 👍🏼

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      I think it most definitely can! Wishing you the best with it. xoxo Thank you for watching!

  • @PaulRansonArt
    @PaulRansonArt Месяц назад

    Hey Alexa - oh how sweet ... your figures are looking great. Now keep making these wonderful and inspiring videos. I' m rooting for you and looking forward to your continued journey - Paul 😃😃😎😎

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Thank you Paul! Keep on keepin' on is my main focus. It's growing so great right now. Makes it all feel worth it. xoxo

  • @simone.russell
    @simone.russell Месяц назад

    Congrats Alexa 🎉

  • @ZENDENZOR
    @ZENDENZOR Месяц назад

    Good Job Alexa! 🎉🎉congratulations! I’m very happy you are growing fast! I started my channel a few months ago and in my 40’s , I am recently gaining momentum …❤

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Woohoo! That's great to hear. For me the first 600 were the slowest, then it picked up! Wishing you the best of luck with it! xoxo

  • @AimeeRoseStudio
    @AimeeRoseStudio Месяц назад

    I'm 44 and started a RUclips channel a few months ago (craft related) I only post once every few weeks but so far im enjoying it!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  16 дней назад +1

      That’s a great start! 🎉 how exciting! ☀️👏

  • @MichelleTop3
    @MichelleTop3 27 дней назад

    Love your videos:) good luck!

  • @gregoriussudaryono260
    @gregoriussudaryono260 Месяц назад

    I am happy to listen to your experience in youtube to tell. Great achievement, my friend. Congratulations👍🙏 16:54

  • @digitalmagnates
    @digitalmagnates Месяц назад

    Can I just say I related to you on so many levels throughout your video. I'm turning 44, I have a 6 and 4yr old cheering me on, with a husband who supports me in the background 😂 I also feel this nervousness about the channel growing too. I almost was like, retreat and retract this is too much 😂 I just recorded my video about a similar topic to your video today and hope to upload it in a couple of days. All the best for your journey x

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      It's fun to hear how similar of an experience you are having and how we are going through similar things on the journey! Thank you for sharing. It's nice to hear how things resonate with different people. Wishing you the best too! Thank you for watching and commenting! xoxo

  • @BlindedByFaith
    @BlindedByFaith Месяц назад

    Congratulations 🎉

  • @DiegoQSmall
    @DiegoQSmall Месяц назад

    Congratulations 🎉🎉

  • @meganc3090
    @meganc3090 Месяц назад

    Yayy! That's awesome! I'm so happy things are working out for you 😊. I hope things just get better and better.

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      I hope so too! Thank you so much for watching and supporting me! Wishing you the best! xoxo

  • @wildwakhifilms3623
    @wildwakhifilms3623 Месяц назад

    You are getting younger day by day

  • @stephenbrocklehurst8076
    @stephenbrocklehurst8076 Месяц назад

    Loving this I will share your channel ❤

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  16 дней назад

      Awesome thank you! 😊 I totally appreciate that! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Off-Gridiot
    @Off-Gridiot Месяц назад

    Really like the spreadsheet tracking, going to copy :) Just discovered you, subscribed to watch the journey unfold and snag some ideas. ✌️

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Yes, great! Welcome! I hope you gain some great insight! Wishing you the best with your channel you're almost a 1k! wow!! So awesome!

  • @LifeTimeGrindTV
    @LifeTimeGrindTV Месяц назад

    Congratulations on reaching some of your goals, this was very inspirational.
    I’ll continue to watch.

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Thank you! It's been incredible thank to you all for watching and supporting my channel. Wishing you the best! xoxo

  • @Shareebysea
    @Shareebysea Месяц назад

    Congratulations!!!!! I just started my channel a month ago, I’m 48 . The learning curve is huge and my first video was garbage lol but this is encouraging!!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Yes, the learning curve is massive and there is always something else to learn! It never stops! :) But it is also fun to learn this stuff! Keep going...the first videos are supposed to be garbage...unfortunately. I was thinking about it the other day actually, it's like we are learning a new skill, but unfortunately, that learning process is recorded for the whole world to see. It's not like learning to dance something, where you can trip, fall, and get up and only your teacher or dance partner sees, but here anyone that wants to watch sees! But the thing is here, or what I have found, is that the RUclips community is so encouraging and lovely, so it makes it less scary or painful to post those first videos. Wishing you the best! xoxo

    • @Shareebysea
      @Shareebysea Месяц назад

      @@AlexaSaarenoja so true!!! Wishing you the best also😊

    • @Kaurcreates22
      @Kaurcreates22 Месяц назад +1

      just became #20 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤

    • @Shareebysea
      @Shareebysea Месяц назад

      @@Kaurcreates22 aww thank you so much!!! You have definitely inspired me to just keep showing up

  • @kimkaleidoscope919
    @kimkaleidoscope919 Месяц назад

    Congrats!🎉🎉🎉💕👏👏👏

  • @DadgeCity
    @DadgeCity Месяц назад

    Just checked out your uni page (still up) - wow. Although YT is a good hobby, hard to believe that someone so talented isn't going to earn much more through those talents than through YT.

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Never say never...life is a long road if you are lucky. Maybe I get better design offers this way! I still love design but I love teaching and inspiring people more. xoxo

  • @Isitdoneyet02
    @Isitdoneyet02 Месяц назад

    Congratulations 🎉 Well done!

  • @CreativesEnRoute
    @CreativesEnRoute Месяц назад

    This is so helpful! We just launched & while several of our videos are doing well, growing subs has been SLOWWWWW!!! Thanks so much for sharing your journey with us - new subscriber over here!

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Wishing you the best with it! I just shared a video about my strategy, it might give you some more ideas as well! Thank you for watching! xoxo

  • @ChemistryLab13
    @ChemistryLab13 Месяц назад

    Congratulations! I hope to get there one day! 😊

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      I deeply believe we all can! You've got this! Thank you for watching. xoxo

    • @ChemistryLab13
      @ChemistryLab13 Месяц назад

      @@AlexaSaarenoja thank you!!

  • @RaphCollectables
    @RaphCollectables Месяц назад

    Sounds like you have the same experience and situation in your household as mine. A little crazy actually . . . all the best. 👍😁

    • @RaphCollectables
      @RaphCollectables Месяц назад

      My 6th grader asked the same thing . . .

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Craziness, keeps life interesting?! haha Best to you as well! Thank you for watching and commenting! xoxo

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      How cute! We are like gods to our children when we are trying to be a "youtuber" OMG. I was a designer for 13 years...What? Who cares? Mom you want to be a youtuber = so cool. haha

  • @Treborray
    @Treborray Месяц назад

    I love your passion! Blessings

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад

      Thank you for the kinds words! And thank you for watching! xoxo

  • @Tamil_AudioBooks
    @Tamil_AudioBooks Месяц назад

    Thank you

  • @russgrimes5531
    @russgrimes5531 Месяц назад

    The heart is more directly connected to the guiding force of nature/the universe than the mind is. “Follow your heart” means more than most people think it does and it takes real experience to see what it actually means
    Just listening to it and following it will take you where you didn’t even know you wanted to be

    • @AlexaSaarenoja
      @AlexaSaarenoja  Месяц назад +1

      Love this comment. I competely agree. 100% xoxo

  • @holly_powell
    @holly_powell Месяц назад

    I love this. You’re giving me hope to keep going on my Channel