If you’re reading this and NOT subscribed, please take a second to scroll back up and hit that big juicy subscribe button. I’d really love to hit one billion subscribers, buy another abandoned tiny house, and then retire with 21 cats. 🤠
Actually, we, the great unfilmed, enjoy these glimpses behind the potential earnings of RUclips. A lot of people have turned this unlikely method of employment into very successful businesses. Whether RUclips replaces someone's full-time job or perhaps acts as a retirement gap filler. It is good information for someone trying to determine if RUclips is a platform with potential for success. I have found some channels owned by people who may never have been successful in a "normal" job but have totally rocked it on RUclips.
I much rather see this than watching some people go and buying $5k bags or driving $100k cars which is tacky. This is aspirational and inspirational. Bravo. Keep it up and thank you! Stay humble and stay strong!
Nothing wrong with car videos no matter what the value of the car is. Sometimes its the only way to get a look at say a Duesenberg built in the 1930's from the Nethercutt Auto Museum or Jay Leno's Garage in the USA.
@@HassaanALal Monetization. There's CPR and CTR, (CPR = 1000 views gives you 1$) and CTR is different, it depends on how many people actually clicked on those Ads. Also, these rates are not same for everyone. They are decided based on where the Traffic is coming from, You get a higher CPR if your audience is from US, Canada, Europe etc. While it'll be the lowest if it is from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh etc. If you are thinking of making serious money from Ads then it is important to cater your content to the western world. (needless to say these rates are separate from the Sponsorship deals).
You being honest about how you make money on RUclips is very helpful for newcomer content creators. It helps them to keep in mind what can happen and how to navigate business content choices.
@@Patchy I bet RUclips will be on peoples backs to get straight with their country's income tax laws, once large sums of money start being generated on RUclips videos. Your tiny home video could easily push you over the income threshold. I wonder if YT is classed as business income or personal?
@@krisgair5863 I've not much experience either, but if I were to do something similar I would draw up a quick storyboard, break it down into scenes, choose a camera angle for each one and then edit each clip to discard bits that do not work, and then narrate over the top where necessary etc. Not sure what George thinks but might be similar to what he does.
This is the first video i've ever seen where someone shows how much they got paid for views. I see people showing their entire channel month by month... but not just 1 video. This was very informative. Thank you. And its not tacky.. I think people who share this stuff show others the potential of what youtube can do and thats a wonderful thing.
There are plenty of people who share them, just gotta watch one or two and more start popping up in your recommendations. That said, every additional person who does it is a plus.
I’ve always wondered about the money side of things. You’ve been very honest and I for one respect that. That’s a crazy amount of income and we’ll deserved. Looking forward to further house videos.
Another RUclipsr made a similar explanation video last year, and he was a Welsh studio musician doing videos on that subject. If I recall he was getting £1.50 per 1000 views or something. A lot of it was dependant on which advertising was clicked on by viewers, so maybe house related ads generate more money than music ones?
@@kaiblade760 1. referring to someone as son is not condescending when a much older person is referring to a much younger person. 2. it's not condescending to express approval of someone's success.
George you reached those numbers because you are a relatable person who is humble and a regular lad. Not boastful just helpful and we love you! On with more videos. ❤
On the contrary, I find your openness to be refreshing. I've often wondered how much money people can make on RUclips videos, so thank you for sharing. And congratulations to you for what you've accomplished. Your charm and good character combined with a really interesting and challenging project as well as your professional editing skills are what made this happen. It was not just luck. It was all down to you. Bravo! ✌❤
I am sooo happy you got that much money back! everyone who has renovated a house that's in a very bad state will know and understand just how much work is involved, and how drowning it is to deal with several workers (some of them that failed you). GOOD JOB!!!!
Great to hear you made a decent amount of money from your videos, I don't see anything wrong or tacky about discussing getting paid by RUclips, I think its honest and shows you have no hidden agenda, also looking forward to seeing your tiny house tour videos, thanks.
I'm genuinely gobsmacked by how much RUclips can pay people; no wonder everyone wants to be an influencer! This was very interesting and eye opening to me - thanks for sharing it. Also I am glad someone nice seeming is getting some of these benefits; so glad you've been rewarded for your hard work!
The other day I was setting up computer and ran browser without any extra addons. I was shocked how unusable it is. Adverts popping out from everywhere. Newspaper site covered with flashy moving objects making in impossible to focus on a text (forget reading with comprehension). Watching YT videos is pain - constant interruption of an advert. Luckily there are adblockers and other ways to block these. People forget (or actually don't know) that on social media(s) we are the product. You're correct - that's why there are so many influencers wannabies out there. But of course there are also many great people with sick talent out there too.
@@matoatlantis it's a difficult balance - on the one hand I bloody hate ads, but on the other hand, the youtubers I support only receive revenue from a video based on watched/clicked on advertisements - I feel as though if I want to support a RUclipsr I will watch the ads. I am also on my mobile a lot of the time and while my browser has an adblocker, the RUclips app does not (for obvious reasons). It's tough. I understand wha you're saying about wannabes, there are a lot of people doing and saying outrageous things online just for clicks/clout. I'm just glad at least some normal seeming people are getting a piece of the financial pie.
@@matoatlantis - Having issues with my browser so used Safari with no addons - like you say - it was f-king unusable. "Newspaper site covered with flashy moving objects making in impossible to focus on a text" YES YES AND YES gave me ADHD trying to read an article
A RUclipsr once told me that as a very rough rule of thumb, if you take the number of views, divide by 1000 and multiply that by 5 you get an approximation of what a video will make. It’s not too far out when you do it for this one.
Worth remembering that for every viral video where folks get 'lucky' there will be thousands of those which don't. Even here where the video was live making a few dollars a month, it wasn't until it went viral that earning a "living" could be taken. Then you have to sustain that success.
I just stumbled on your channel and I appreciate your authenticity which can be rare on RUclips. You actually are the first person that has been willing to share monies you receive I find that extremely refreshing .I have subscribed as I want to continue follow on your journey .
I don’t know much about tiny houses..although I live in a pretty small home. I’m old..been around a long time...almost 75 yrs caring for others..on my own. You should be quite proud of yourself. I don’t work any more and money is running out...except for a small pension (when you’re a single parent you can’t save a lot of money) and a social security check. Worked for many years..until heartache, loss and stress took a toll on my health issues. Well done. I wouldn’t know anything about starting a RUclips channel...my life has kinda been like trying to climb Mount Everest. Haven’t reached the top...might not...but it’s been a long, uphill journey. And I’m exhausted, I’m sore, but I’m still hanging on...because I have 2 inside sickly cats. And I’ve been feeding 13 feral cats (all tnrd) and other outside critters fir almost 10 years. Live alone. But never feel lonely. If I wasn’t caring for someone (either human or non human), I don’t think I’d be here right now. Just a gut feeling. Congrats on your success. I don’t think you’re bragging. You’re helping others and sharing your knowledge. Thank you.💖👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@sandella11 money has value in life but it is not everything. reading ur comment u have done great things in life and still caring for innocent lives. you have earned enough good deeds for another successful life time💗💗💪
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I love your transparency. I've been wanting to go tiny house for a while, and watching what you've accomplished has really inspired me. Please keep the videos coming. We really appreciate you. Love from the Midwest!
It's very interesting to know how YT pays creators. Thank you for explaining. Not sure why people might be squeamish about this sort of video - you're talking about your business is all! Oh, and congratulations on all your success!
Congratulations on your success. It’s well deserved! I didn’t mind you talking about RUclipss payments at all and I’m glad it helped with your renovation. I look forward to more vlogs!
Congratulations George. You are a very astute young man, starting with taking on the house renovation in the first place. You’ll go far in life. I wish you every success with the course and your new venture on tiny houses. 🎉
As a person in my fifties I find this completely mind blowing that you are able to make such a huge amount of money this way. This is more than most people earn in a twelve month period and you earned that in less than half the time. Well done. It explains why so many people are giving up their day jobs so to speak and concentrating on producing content for RUclips.
It's a great insight and motivator and of course this profession is a very competitive business and also dependant on the algorithm and channel support / random drive by visitors etc. The youtube video is one thing as it involves an insane amount of work to look professional, and then there is the actual preparation of the content and associated costs plus the actual labour. Therefore, assuming its run as a business, or at least followed business practices, an overview of what we would call management accounts would give a real sense of the actual revenues involved. To be honest, the £46k sounds amazing, but in reality after deducting taxes, expenses and cost of production etc the earnings are relative. Still, it would feel so great to get such a deposit into ones bank account for all ones hard work so I really agree with you it is mind blowing, especially if you can churn out content like this with the associated views for at least five times in the year :)
It seems a lot on the face of it, but then think of how much a TV company would spend on a show going out to 12 million people. I feel like George has been fobbed off if anything!
Watch some content providers who get lucky and start living off their platform. IT MAKES THEM INSANE. Follow more than a few who have been ruined by the algorithm mentally and physically.
This is fascinating. Keep doing what you’re doing. Other RUclipsrs are showing off ridiculously expensive shoes, clothes, etc. and viewers are left thinking “I paid for that!” Whereas you have done something amazing, shared it with whoever chooses to watch, and in a totally transparent way. Kudos.
The rule of remodeling, is that everything will cost 3x as much as you planned, and take 5x as long. Everything that could possibly go wrong will, and then there will be more surprises on top of that. I used to flip houses before the real estate bubble burst, and I think that's where I got most of my gray hair from.
@@tmcgill2219 My thoughts exactly. Finished renovating a few months ago and things went relatively smoothly, but only because the builder was top notch (and charged accordingly).
This is not bragging. It's not like you're covered head to toe in bling or chomping on a wedge of notes. It's always really cheering when somebody does so well and your efforts are rewarded. Power to your elbow, George!
Your honesty and transparency regrading RUclips and your money is great, you certainly don't come across as arrogant at all, just honest. Love the concept that you are actually making money out of this video too!
The world is talking about money quite openly now that it's too late. 🤷♂ Cynically reactionary as humankind tends to be; somewhat more in some societies than in others.
You can’t please everyone but you can definitely help someone. Thank you for being so sweet, open, and honest. It’s refreshing to see genuine and relatable people. I wish you continued success.
You are so refreshing George. Please don't apologize. I think we all appreciate your content. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me to get off my butt and start my own channel!
I think we all absolutely SHOULD talk about money and how much we are paid, I think its the first step to making sure that our time and efforts get properly rewarded. Thanks very much for sharing this information and I am very happy for you that you managed to make a little bit of a windfall there 🙂
I feel like the idea that it is impolite to discuss pay was originally put about by industry bosses who didn't want workers to realise when they were getting a bad deal.
Exactly! I guess if you are putting this 'mystery layer' on something being constantly promoted as supposedly being profane like money it keeps on being unreachable for you and me. Love this video for example, let's talk money! Sooner or later it will come out how much of an insane amount of profit youtube is making (and maybe milking content providers?).
@@Jemini4228 My dad came to work to Germany in the 1960's and he wasn't allow to speak to the German workers and had to keep in the barracks for foreign workers, because turned out the foreigners were only paid a third. Thing is social media is based on communication, so this weird 'talking about money is impolite' mentality only serves them. Glad this guy made this video, will watch over and over now without skipping the ads
I feel like this video is a lot more educational than it is bragging about your success. For one it really details the difference between the income a viral video (which is unpredictable and shouldn't be counted on) can bring, and the income a normal video for a relatively popular RUclips video can bring. It lets people know roughly how much to expect if you intend to become a professional RUclipsr and as such how often you will need to produce content worthy of watching if you intend to make a livable income.
Thank you for one of the most honest, straight forward reveals. This is the type of information people need in order to understand clearly. Great job and I'm happy that you were able to ease the pain of the renovation. I'd LOVE to see a series of tiny houses in Scotland. As a devoted Scotch traveler it's of much interest to me.
My goodness George, nothing tacky about earning from your hard earned endeavours. Thank you you for taking the time to explain how RUclips works. Looking forward to seeing more .Best wishes from North Wales.
Hey George, I really liked the video. And I'm glad you got so much money for your work. Talking about money shouldn't be a taboo subject, it's really important. I love your (tiny house) videos and get excited no matter how long it takes for a new video! :)
Yes PLEASE do more videos about your earnings. It’s important for people to know the truth about money and have realistic expectations for their endeavors. Thank you for this!
I’m happy for you! A thought on why it’s been so successful: people like to daydream of living in such a peaceful setting. Looking forward to your upcoming videos!
I remember watching the first video and thinking wow that guy has a great head on his shoulders! The whole aesthetic of the tiny home is so beautiful and the video editing and quality was phenomenal! U hav such a gentle, kind and caring quality about u that draws people into your videos and makes us cheer u on!!! This was the best breakdown of payments I’ve yet seen. Thank you!😊🇺🇸
You deserve this massively, I was guessing the video made you around 17k total but it’s good to see that you were transparent and gracious about your earnings.
I saw your Tiny House video over the week-end and I immediately subscribed. You're the nicest most humble person. You're not bragging at all. Keep up the good work👍
It's so great that you are transparent about this! It gives a bit of reality that those first two months weren't great, but then something clicked and it was seen by so many people. This video is the truth of living off the algorithm. It's pretty insightful and thank you for sharing :)
I subscribed just a couple of days ago. What drew me at first was your new home and its renovations. I've been a fan of architectural videos for several years. (Your home looks fantastic!) What drew me second is your general demeanor. You come across as a genuinely nice and humble person. Refreshing!
George is so unassumingly genuinely charming. I only heard voice when the first tiny house vid popped up as a suggestion for me last week. Seeing George on this one- the mannerisms are as charming as the voice. Edit: this is not tacky at all. It's informative. For people who are curious and for those who want to do this too.
Honestly, man, this is beyond helpful for really anyone whos looking to start making videos. It gives them an idea on what they could make and what not.
Honestly thank you for being so open and communicative about this as it is interesting! I’m happy you have received some extra income after the heavy costs of the tiny house!
I've never seen anyone so openly discuss youtube revenues. I'm so thankful, that really puts things into perspective and it's so helpful to anyone who's considering YT as a career.
Good bless you kid. I'm watching you from São Paulo, Brazil. I'm 59 years old and I'm looking forward to ser your tiny houses tour. Your such a nice guy that any subject on your videos become nice to watch. Keep going.
nah, you're not at all boasting kid. i for one appreciate you breaking it all down, very eye-opening. an education really. you have me feeling pretty inspired as a result! thx
You have done such a wonderful job on your home. It’s just lovely. It’s so homey & comfortable. Your videos are entertaining & informative. I never understood the money & how it’s made. Wow. That’s some money. I’m glad you made some money on your videos.
I had no idea RUclips paid so much!! I'm so out of touch..I thought all these RUclipsrs getting 1million views probably get paid about £100 for that! No wonder everyone uploads a few times a week (usually drivel). I am very very proud of you young man. Your content is interesting and open and honest, and you don't appear to be boastful at all, quite the opposite. I look forward to your tiny house tours x
We need more people like you on RUclips who are honest it’s crazy how RUclips works but it’s good to understand and get an insight on how it all works. I’ve considered doing RUclips for a longgg time but always hesitate as I have never understood the views and payment etc. Thank you and can’t wait to see more content. Love the tiny house very well designed!
Get started and experiment first off. If you don’t like the videos in the end you can mark them as private. Starting off and before you get many subscribers is the perfect time to experiment and find what you want to do. Best of luck and I hope it ends up a success for you.
Personally, I enjoy these type of videos. It helps me understand how you tube works and how people can make a living. Thanks for sharing these details and congratulations on the success you are achieving! Chuck
Thanks George! I find all of your uploads entertaining as well as educational. The cost effective part of your video making is welcomed. Loved the video where you stayed at tiny cabin in the woods. You gave your honest assessment of your stay which I found helpful. Yes to more tiny house tours. Hope your new endeavor is profitable. Best to you from Kentucky, US.
I don't know about people in the UK, but people in America love to know how much money people make. LOL. It's nice that everyone who watches your videos about you buying and fixing up a house helps you afford to fix up your house.
George, I love your videos and you really deserve all the success you have had on RUclips. Best wishes from here in California, to you, your parents and your precious little Junior! ❤
I actually really respect you making this video, and being so transparent about it all, in a really humble way. I think the reality of living an alternative lifestyle can be complex, and seeing the realities of ways people can make a living in creative ways, is all part of tiny house lifestyles. People often are creative, trying to live authentic honest community sharing lives, and if youtube sharing is part of that, and its monetised, well done you. I learnt some things, so thanks.
Congrats again Patchy (if I may). This is the FIRST time I have EVER been shown how the monetary system works on RUclips. It's very interesting to me and not offensive AT ALL (to me). Amazing to see the ups and downs and it's something that would give me a heart attack, if I had to rely on as my income. Keep going, I think you've cracked open a (Pandora's) box which will take you far and I know you are bright enough to get out when it's too late.
Not really a Pandora’s Box - that would be releasing problems into this world! More like opening a geode - both the videos, and the tiny house itself - mysterious to begin with, (and rough, in the case of the house), then full of amazing surprises and beauty.
Your most recent video was recommended to me and I was really interested in watching this video in particular. I just want to thank you for being so transparent with your figures. I think it really just makes those who want to go into content creation have a more transparent view into what they could potentially make if they manage to create content that really hits big. Congrats!
I have enjoyed every video you made and really like when houses are appreciated and cared for, becoming homes. Thank you for sharing your home's transformation and hope you buy that other house, that's wanting some TLC. I wish you every success.
I fond this to be interesting, and honest. It's about time somebody told the truth about how much a video actually makes. It's real-world information that is hard to come by. Kudos!
Love this video. It's very encouraging how you're transparent in how much you're making. It also helps people see they can be successful even with the ups and downs of posting a good video.
really appreciate the financial transparency. helps people learn and removes the stigma of talking about money - especially for those with less access to it.
I am so thrilled you did so well with your videos! I like watching tiny homes because I like to see how they make us of the space. Thank you for sharing this information George. I hope you have continued success! 👏🏻🇨🇦
What I love most about this video is that I can mentally take the amount you've made from the videos and deduct them from the overall cost of the renovation. That's really cool. I feel like I've just saved money vicariously.
I'm delighted for you George. You are a thoughtful, sensitive - and frank - young man. I find the figures fascinating - most YTers are so coy. You deserve every penny - I agree you paid too much for the property and far too much in fees.
I watch a variety of RUclips channels. People like you who did a great job deserve good money. It's a lot of work to produce a good product. It was very interesting to find out how RUclips income is determined. I had no idea that the type of ads and the topic of a channel made such a difference in money earned. No wonder so many people are starting their own channel. I find a surprising number of 'every day' people like you make the best channels! It's your presentation, communication skills that come from within you that makes a difference. You really do have a lot going for you George. Please stop thinking you're falling behind others your age. I think you're well ahead of most and you're just starting out!
Hi George! I love that you are open to giving us the details in this video. I found it very interesting and always wondered about this. Looking forward to watching your next videos. I live in California and would love to see what life is like where you live, shopping, dining, tours of your area, etc. 🥰
I found this really interesting. I've been discussing with friends about how viable YT is as a career move. I've seen a lot of the younger generation move into this area and I've always wondered how much money can be made doing this and is it a potential career path. I understand that you got lucky with the video going viral and off that one piece you effectively made a good year's wage. I can see with the right content it is possible to turn YT into a potential full-time job.
I admit I have seen your tiny house renovation video pop up on my screen but I never watched it. I discovered your channel after you adopted Junior - what a sweet kitty! I admired how thoughtful you were about her care and I like the calm sound of your voice. The accent doesn’t hurt either :-) as I am from Canada and, to me, your burr is lovely to hear. It intrigued me enough to check out more of your channel. As for the money discussion question, I knew that “RUclipsrs”/“influencers” earned money from sponsors, but until I watched this I didn’t know you earned money for views too - very informative. Like anything in media, if someone is offended at content they always have the option of changing the channel. Yes, there will be people who think talking about money is crass, but I think you handled the topic very factually, with thankfulness for your audience’s time. I appreciated the information myself. Learn something new every day. I only subscribe to two channels, but I am going to add yours as my third. Thank you.
You inspire me George ! Not irrationally but practically and I’m impressed with all you’ve accomplished. Also how you continue as well- showing key parts of your success and how you did it. You are a great example and teacher on here and in life 💫
House renovation ended up gorgeously. Enjoyed every second of that video. Thank you for sharing this sensitive information. This clearly proves that it's not solely matter off "luck" but on talent(skills) as well. Everyone can make video, but not everyone can keep it interesting till the end. You clearly deserved what you earned. Looking forward for more interesting stuff from this channel in the future. Good luck!
Fantastic, George, well done! You deserve every penny. And it's great that you share this kind of information, as it will no doubt encourage other creators too.
Great video. It's amazing how much RUclips has changed. I have a video with 50m views (but I got them about 4 years ago). The money now is incredible compared to back then.
Thank you for being open with the numbers side of things, it always feels like creators tend to hide this information for a number of reasons but it's interesting to see some actual statistics. Hope you get more success in the future man!
This was a great video to show. I feel like I barely see creators be transparent about their statistics, and as someone who is simply a viewer and not a creator it's educational to say the least. Good that you made unexpected profits, as you can most likely put a lot of that towards your house renovation costs, or just using it to coast throughout the year lol.
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If you’re reading this and NOT subscribed, please take a second to scroll back up and hit that big juicy subscribe button. I’d really love to hit one billion subscribers, buy another abandoned tiny house, and then retire with 21 cats. 🤠
Actually, we, the great unfilmed, enjoy these glimpses behind the potential earnings of RUclips. A lot of people have turned this unlikely method of employment into very successful businesses. Whether RUclips replaces someone's full-time job or perhaps acts as a retirement gap filler. It is good information for someone trying to determine if RUclips is a platform with potential for success. I have found some channels owned by people who may never have been successful in a "normal" job but have totally rocked it on RUclips.
Nah, I saw how much money you're making for nothing, you don't need my help.
How do you get this money? Do they send you check, Venmo,wire, eft? Did you just wake up with money in your account? I want to know...
google pays by wire transfer to your bank account@@infamousElle
You are super nice! Enjoy your money 😊
I much rather see this than watching some people go and buying $5k bags or driving $100k cars which is tacky. This is aspirational and inspirational. Bravo. Keep it up and thank you! Stay humble and stay strong!
I would rather this than those who push the money , money , money and seem fake .
Nothing wrong with car videos no matter what the value of the car is. Sometimes its the only way to get a look at say a Duesenberg built in the 1930's from the Nethercutt Auto Museum or Jay Leno's Garage in the USA.
There's a big difference between flexing and transparency. Your honesty is very refreshing in what can be a cut throat environment on this platform.
Well said.
Fully agree - other channels hide and deny their worth
That's well put
how is the estimated revenue calculated?
is it the ads or just youtube paying him because he brought audience?
@@HassaanALal Monetization. There's CPR and CTR, (CPR = 1000 views gives you 1$) and CTR is different, it depends on how many people actually clicked on those Ads. Also, these rates are not same for everyone. They are decided based on where the Traffic is coming from, You get a higher CPR if your audience is from US, Canada, Europe etc. While it'll be the lowest if it is from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh etc. If you are thinking of making serious money from Ads then it is important to cater your content to the western world. (needless to say these rates are separate from the Sponsorship deals).
You being honest about how you make money on RUclips is very helpful for newcomer content creators. It helps them to keep in mind what can happen and how to navigate business content choices.
that's my intention! I've learned a lot from videos like this by other people, so hopefully I can pass the torch a bit here as well.
@@Patchy I bet RUclips will be on peoples backs to get straight with their country's income tax laws, once large sums of money start being generated on RUclips videos. Your tiny home video could easily push you over the income threshold. I wonder if YT is classed as business income or personal?
Iam planning to create a channel and iam dumbfounded by his success, iam no video editor though so iam struggling on that bit 😔
@@krisgair5863 I've not much experience either, but if I were to do something similar I would draw up a quick storyboard, break it down into scenes, choose a camera angle for each one and then edit each clip to discard bits that do not work, and then narrate over the top where necessary etc. Not sure what George thinks but might be similar to what he does.
@@krisgair5863 I think a part of the success of the video is caused by the length.
Everything about your channel screams level-headed and kind. What's not to like! Here's to another 11 million views and 166 K more subscribers :)
This is the first video i've ever seen where someone shows how much they got paid for views. I see people showing their entire channel month by month... but not just 1 video. This was very informative. Thank you. And its not tacky.. I think people who share this stuff show others the potential of what youtube can do and thats a wonderful thing.
I believe they get paid for how many people let the ad run completely and not just “skip ad”
Not tacky imo. I thought this one was quite informative, which is why I chose to watch it. I haven't watched the previous ones.
same.
There are plenty of people who share them, just gotta watch one or two and more start popping up in your recommendations. That said, every additional person who does it is a plus.
@@XGD5layer yeah they do pop up here and there. im working on it lol
That amount of money is INSANE! You should be so proud of yourself and everyone should be happy for you. Wishing you all the very best!
Indeed. I'm really happy for him.
You still need somebody in youtube to promote the video by putting it on everybody’s homepage.
@@Vile_Entity_3545 isn't that a robot's job or are there humans who do that?
pride comes before the fall. without Jesus you are lost friend, find him he's waiting
I can't prove it but I think there's human admins that groom all social media sites.
I’ve always wondered about the money side of things. You’ve been very honest and I for one respect that. That’s a crazy amount of income and we’ll deserved. Looking forward to further house videos.
cheers michael!
Another RUclipsr made a similar explanation video last year, and he was a Welsh studio musician doing videos on that subject. If I recall he was getting £1.50 per 1000 views or something. A lot of it was dependant on which advertising was clicked on by viewers, so maybe house related ads generate more money than music ones?
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It depends on your audience and conversion rate.
More power to you, son. I love to see people succeed.
son? Why the condescending tone, though?
@@kaiblade760 1. referring to someone as son is not condescending when a much older person is referring to a much younger person. 2. it's not condescending to express approval of someone's success.
@@nemo227 Well-stated. Correct you are.
@@kaiblade760 get a grip
Not condescending. It’s a term of endearment we use in Scotland. ❤
Your transparency is so refreshing. I'm so happy you bought and restored 💗such a beautiful historic building and turned it into a home. So inspiring.
George you reached those numbers because you are a relatable person who is humble and a regular lad. Not boastful just helpful and we love you! On with more videos. ❤
On the contrary, I find your openness to be refreshing. I've often wondered how much money people can make on RUclips videos, so thank you for sharing. And congratulations to you for what you've accomplished. Your charm and good character combined with a really interesting and challenging project as well as your professional editing skills are what made this happen. It was not just luck. It was all down to you. Bravo! ✌❤
well said !
Nail on the head!!
Yea, less than 1/2 cent per view!!!!
Actually, it fluctuates from just below a 1/2 cent to just above. So let's say the average is 1/2 cent per view!
@@henrythegreatamerican8136 very relevant to this conversation, nice!
I am sooo happy you got that much money back! everyone who has renovated a house that's in a very bad state will know and understand just how much work is involved, and how drowning it is to deal with several workers (some of them that failed you). GOOD JOB!!!!
Great to hear you made a decent amount of money from your videos, I don't see anything wrong or tacky about discussing getting paid by RUclips, I think its honest and shows you have no hidden agenda, also looking forward to seeing your tiny house tour videos, thanks.
glad to hear it, and thank you! :)
Actually your showing what can be done on you tube.its the modern way of earning money.all above board whats wrong with that.
I'm genuinely gobsmacked by how much RUclips can pay people; no wonder everyone wants to be an influencer! This was very interesting and eye opening to me - thanks for sharing it. Also I am glad someone nice seeming is getting some of these benefits; so glad you've been rewarded for your hard work!
The other day I was setting up computer and ran browser without any extra addons. I was shocked how unusable it is. Adverts popping out from everywhere. Newspaper site covered with flashy moving objects making in impossible to focus on a text (forget reading with comprehension). Watching YT videos is pain - constant interruption of an advert. Luckily there are adblockers and other ways to block these.
People forget (or actually don't know) that on social media(s) we are the product.
You're correct - that's why there are so many influencers wannabies out there. But of course there are also many great people with sick talent out there too.
@@matoatlantis it's a difficult balance - on the one hand I bloody hate ads, but on the other hand, the youtubers I support only receive revenue from a video based on watched/clicked on advertisements - I feel as though if I want to support a RUclipsr I will watch the ads. I am also on my mobile a lot of the time and while my browser has an adblocker, the RUclips app does not (for obvious reasons). It's tough.
I understand wha you're saying about wannabes, there are a lot of people doing and saying outrageous things online just for clicks/clout. I'm just glad at least some normal seeming people are getting a piece of the financial pie.
@@matoatlantis - Having issues with my browser so used Safari with no addons - like you say - it was f-king unusable.
"Newspaper site covered with flashy moving objects making in impossible to focus on a text" YES YES AND YES gave me ADHD trying to read an article
A RUclipsr once told me that as a very rough rule of thumb, if you take the number of views, divide by 1000 and multiply that by 5 you get an approximation of what a video will make. It’s not too far out when you do it for this one.
Worth remembering that for every viral video where folks get 'lucky' there will be thousands of those which don't. Even here where the video was live making a few dollars a month, it wasn't until it went viral that earning a "living" could be taken. Then you have to sustain that success.
If people don't like the finance videos then they can just watch the reno videos. Congratulations to you for your humbleness, hard work and honesty.
I just stumbled on your channel and I appreciate your authenticity which can be rare on RUclips. You actually are the first person that has been willing to share monies you receive I find that extremely refreshing .I have subscribed as I want to continue follow on your journey .
You earned every penny. The project, the vision and the production value was incredible.
I don’t know much about tiny houses..although I live in a pretty small home. I’m old..been around a long time...almost 75 yrs caring for others..on my own. You should be quite proud of yourself. I don’t work any more and money is running out...except for a small pension (when you’re a single parent you can’t save a lot of money) and a social security check. Worked for many years..until heartache, loss and stress took a toll on my health issues.
Well done. I wouldn’t know anything about starting a RUclips channel...my life has kinda been like trying to climb Mount Everest. Haven’t reached the top...might not...but it’s been a long, uphill journey. And I’m exhausted, I’m sore, but I’m still hanging on...because I have 2 inside sickly cats. And I’ve been feeding 13 feral cats (all tnrd) and other outside critters fir almost 10 years. Live alone. But never feel lonely. If I wasn’t caring for someone (either human or non human), I don’t think I’d be here right now. Just a gut feeling.
Congrats on your success. I don’t think you’re bragging. You’re helping others and sharing your knowledge. Thank you.💖👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@sandella11 money has value in life but it is not everything. reading ur comment u have done great things in life and still caring for innocent lives. you have earned enough good deeds for another successful life time💗💗💪
@@bndissanayaka Maybe…💫🙏🏻❤️. Thank you. 💫💫💫🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💛💛💛 Namaste
@@sandella11 💛💛
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@@Audion thank you! :)
I love your transparency. I've been wanting to go tiny house for a while, and watching what you've accomplished has really inspired me. Please keep the videos coming. We really appreciate you. Love from the Midwest!
It's very interesting to know how YT pays creators. Thank you for explaining. Not sure why people might be squeamish about this sort of video - you're talking about your business is all! Oh, and congratulations on all your success!
I was wondering why the original video went so viral. And then you pulled off computer case protective film... Haha congrats!
Congratulations on your success. It’s well deserved! I didn’t mind you talking about RUclipss payments at all and I’m glad it helped with your renovation. I look forward to more vlogs!
cheers jeff! appreciate it!
Congratulations George. You are a very astute young man, starting with taking on the house renovation in the first place. You’ll go far in life. I wish you every success with the course and your new venture on tiny houses. 🎉
It was actually very interesting to see someone being open about their RUclips income.
As a person in my fifties I find this completely mind blowing that you are able to make such a huge amount of money this way. This is more than most people earn in a twelve month period and you earned that in less than half the time. Well done. It explains why so many people are giving up their day jobs so to speak and concentrating on producing content for RUclips.
It's a great insight and motivator and of course this profession is a very competitive business and also dependant on the algorithm and channel support / random drive by visitors etc. The youtube video is one thing as it involves an insane amount of work to look professional, and then there is the actual preparation of the content and associated costs plus the actual labour. Therefore, assuming its run as a business, or at least followed business practices, an overview of what we would call management accounts would give a real sense of the actual revenues involved. To be honest, the £46k sounds amazing, but in reality after deducting taxes, expenses and cost of production etc the earnings are relative. Still, it would feel so great to get such a deposit into ones bank account for all ones hard work so I really agree with you it is mind blowing, especially if you can churn out content like this with the associated views for at least five times in the year :)
It seems a lot on the face of it, but then think of how much a TV company would spend on a show going out to 12 million people. I feel like George has been fobbed off if anything!
The kids call it internet money
Watch some content providers who get lucky and start living off their platform.
IT MAKES THEM INSANE. Follow more than a few who have been ruined by the algorithm mentally and physically.
@@rayhill5767 Money can take its toll, no matter which industry.
We’re rooting for you mate! This only makes us happy to see that you’re succeeding!
Absolutely ❤
This is fascinating. Keep doing what you’re doing. Other RUclipsrs are showing off ridiculously expensive shoes, clothes, etc. and viewers are left thinking “I paid for that!” Whereas you have done something amazing, shared it with whoever chooses to watch, and in a totally transparent way. Kudos.
The rule of remodeling, is that everything will cost 3x as much as you planned, and take 5x as long. Everything that could possibly go wrong will, and then there will be more surprises on top of that. I used to flip houses before the real estate bubble burst, and I think that's where I got most of my gray hair from.
An architect once told me regarding construction projects: You can have cheap, fast or done right. Pick any two you like.
And this is the rule of thumb I use to bid jobs lmao
@@tmcgill2219 Nah, CAP Theorem doesn't work with construction projects.
@@tmcgill2219 My thoughts exactly. Finished renovating a few months ago and things went relatively smoothly, but only because the builder was top notch (and charged accordingly).
I got my gray hair the old fashioned way ... my children became teenagers.
This is not bragging. It's not like you're covered head to toe in bling or chomping on a wedge of notes. It's always really cheering when somebody does so well and your efforts are rewarded. Power to your elbow, George!
Your honesty and transparency regrading RUclips and your money is great, you certainly don't come across as arrogant at all, just honest.
Love the concept that you are actually making money out of this video too!
the world needs more people talking about money openly! so thank you for this
The world is talking about money quite openly now that it's too late. 🤷♂ Cynically reactionary as humankind tends to be; somewhat more in some societies than in others.
Its probably a class thing, but it's generally not seen as good social etiquette to talk about how much you earn.
Dude's just trying to help people.
You can’t please everyone but you can definitely help someone. Thank you for being so sweet, open, and honest. It’s refreshing to see genuine and relatable people. I wish you continued success.
I always wonder how much people make on RUclips making content so I appreciate the transparency 🙂
glad to provide it! :)
Of course, if you make a video that RUclips politically disagrees with, you don't make a cent.
The video paid a massive part of the house off, simply amazing.
You are so refreshing George. Please don't apologize. I think we all appreciate your content. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me to get off my butt and start my own channel!
I think we all absolutely SHOULD talk about money and how much we are paid, I think its the first step to making sure that our time and efforts get properly rewarded.
Thanks very much for sharing this information and I am very happy for you that you managed to make a little bit of a windfall there 🙂
100% agree
I feel like the idea that it is impolite to discuss pay was originally put about by industry bosses who didn't want workers to realise when they were getting a bad deal.
@@Jemini4228 exactly
Exactly! I guess if you are putting this 'mystery layer' on something being constantly promoted as supposedly being profane like money it keeps on being unreachable for you and me. Love this video for example, let's talk money! Sooner or later it will come out how much of an insane amount of profit youtube is making (and maybe milking content providers?).
@@Jemini4228 My dad came to work to Germany in the 1960's and he wasn't allow to speak to the German workers and had to keep in the barracks for foreign workers, because turned out the foreigners were only paid a third. Thing is social media is based on communication, so this weird 'talking about money is impolite' mentality only serves them. Glad this guy made this video, will watch over and over now without skipping the ads
CONGRATULATIONS, George! Well done! I am so glad that you could recoup some of those cost overruns from remodeling your beautiful home!
I feel like this video is a lot more educational than it is bragging about your success.
For one it really details the difference between the income a viral video (which is unpredictable and shouldn't be counted on) can bring, and the income a normal video for a relatively popular RUclips video can bring.
It lets people know roughly how much to expect if you intend to become a professional RUclipsr and as such how often you will need to produce content worthy of watching if you intend to make a livable income.
I'm so glad that you talk about the income potential for monetizing RUclips videos! It isn't tacky at all; it's honest and forthcoming.
Thank you for one of the most honest, straight forward reveals. This is the type of information people need in order to understand clearly.
Great job and I'm happy that you were able to ease the pain of the renovation.
I'd LOVE to see a series of tiny houses in Scotland. As a devoted Scotch traveler it's of much interest to me.
Scotch is a drink, 😉. ❤️ from a Scot.
My goodness George, nothing tacky about earning from your hard earned endeavours. Thank you you for taking the time to explain how RUclips works. Looking forward to seeing more .Best wishes from North Wales.
Thanks Patricia! I appreciate that. :)
@@Patchy Pleasure .
Hey George, I really liked the video. And I'm glad you got so much money for your work. Talking about money shouldn't be a taboo subject, it's really important. I love your (tiny house) videos and get excited no matter how long it takes for a new video! :)
thank you! I appreciate that!
Yes PLEASE do more videos about your earnings. It’s important for people to know the truth about money and have realistic expectations for their endeavors. Thank you for this!
Congratulations George, I'm pleased to see that this has been a successful endeavor for you. Best wishes for the future !
I’m happy for you! A thought on why it’s been so successful: people like to daydream of living in such a peaceful setting.
Looking forward to your upcoming videos!
I remember watching the first video and thinking wow that guy has a great head on his shoulders! The whole aesthetic of the tiny home is so beautiful and the video editing and quality was phenomenal! U hav such a gentle, kind and caring quality about u that draws people into your videos and makes us cheer u on!!! This was the best breakdown of payments I’ve yet seen. Thank you!😊🇺🇸
You deserve this massively, I was guessing the video made you around 17k total but it’s good to see that you were transparent and gracious about your earnings.
I saw your Tiny House video over the week-end and I immediately subscribed. You're the nicest most humble person. You're not bragging at all. Keep up the good work👍
It's so great that you are transparent about this! It gives a bit of reality that those first two months weren't great, but then something clicked and it was seen by so many people. This video is the truth of living off the algorithm. It's pretty insightful and thank you for sharing :)
You're welcome. It's also good to know that I actually support the people that I watch.
I subscribed just a couple of days ago. What drew me at first was your new home and its renovations. I've been a fan of architectural videos for several years. (Your home looks fantastic!) What drew me second is your general demeanor. You come across as a genuinely nice and humble person. Refreshing!
George is so unassumingly genuinely charming. I only heard voice when the first tiny house vid popped up as a suggestion for me last week. Seeing George on this one- the mannerisms are as charming as the voice. Edit: this is not tacky at all. It's informative. For people who are curious and for those who want to do this too.
Honestly, man, this is beyond helpful for really anyone whos looking to start making videos. It gives them an idea on what they could make and what not.
Honestly thank you for being so open and communicative about this as it is interesting! I’m happy you have received some extra income after the heavy costs of the tiny house!
Proper humble guy, great to see you succeed and I hope it continues for you!
I've never seen anyone so openly discuss youtube revenues. I'm so thankful, that really puts things into perspective and it's so helpful to anyone who's considering YT as a career.
Good bless you kid. I'm watching you from São Paulo, Brazil. I'm 59 years old and I'm looking forward to ser your tiny houses tour. Your such a nice guy that any subject on your videos become nice to watch. Keep going.
haha thank you suzely!
nah, you're not at all boasting kid. i for one appreciate you breaking it all down, very eye-opening. an education really. you have me feeling pretty inspired as a result! thx
You have done such a wonderful job on your home. It’s just lovely. It’s so homey & comfortable. Your videos are entertaining & informative. I never understood the money & how it’s made. Wow. That’s some money. I’m glad you made some money on your videos.
I had no idea RUclips paid so much!! I'm so out of touch..I thought all these RUclipsrs getting 1million views probably get paid about £100 for that! No wonder everyone uploads a few times a week (usually drivel). I am very very proud of you young man. Your content is interesting and open and honest, and you don't appear to be boastful at all, quite the opposite. I look forward to your tiny house tours x
It used to pay a HELL of a lot more . If you add adverts in he would have quadrupled his take£
@@antb3334 I'm really pleased for him. He seems like a lovely young lad. I'm so envious!
They take 30% of the gross amount.
We need more people like you on RUclips who are honest it’s crazy how RUclips works but it’s good to understand and get an insight on how it all works. I’ve considered doing RUclips for a longgg time but always hesitate as I have never understood the views and payment etc. Thank you and can’t wait to see more content. Love the tiny house very well designed!
Get started and experiment first off. If you don’t like the videos in the end you can mark them as private. Starting off and before you get many subscribers is the perfect time to experiment and find what you want to do. Best of luck and I hope it ends up a success for you.
@The Relaxation Station thank you I appreciate it!🙌🏼
@@pauljakeman thank you for the support I will consider it for sure 🙌🏼😁
@@HarrisonLeah_ go for it, I really need to get back to it myself and find out what I want to do. And no worries, best of luck! 👍🏻
You're not tracky, George, you're brilliant and generous! People want to know this stuff. Thank you for sharing!!! Love from Paris xx
Personally, I enjoy these type of videos. It helps me understand how you tube works and how people can make a living. Thanks for sharing these details and congratulations on the success you are achieving! Chuck
Thanks George! I find all of your uploads entertaining as well as educational. The cost effective part of your video making is welcomed. Loved the video where you stayed at tiny cabin in the woods. You gave your honest assessment of your stay which I found helpful. Yes to more tiny house tours. Hope your new endeavor is profitable. Best to you from Kentucky, US.
thank you patricia! appreciate it!
I don't know about people in the UK, but people in America love to know how much money people make. LOL.
It's nice that everyone who watches your videos about you buying and fixing up a house helps you afford to fix up your house.
Your content and candour are refreshing. Keep doing what you’re doing.
George, I love your videos and you really deserve all the success you have had on RUclips. Best wishes from here in California, to you, your parents and your precious little Junior! ❤
I actually really respect you making this video, and being so transparent about it all, in a really humble way.
I think the reality of living an alternative lifestyle can be complex, and seeing the realities of ways people can make a living in creative ways, is all part of tiny house lifestyles. People often are creative, trying to live authentic honest community sharing lives, and if youtube sharing is part of that, and its monetised, well done you.
I learnt some things, so thanks.
I think your comment is great. I so agree with you!
Congrats again Patchy (if I may). This is the FIRST time I have EVER been shown how the monetary system works on RUclips. It's very interesting to me and not offensive AT ALL (to me). Amazing to see the ups and downs and it's something that would give me a heart attack, if I had to rely on as my income. Keep going, I think you've cracked open a (Pandora's) box which will take you far and I know you are bright enough to get out when it's too late.
Not really a Pandora’s Box - that would be releasing problems into this world!
More like opening a geode - both the videos, and the tiny house itself - mysterious to begin with, (and rough, in the case of the house), then full of amazing surprises and beauty.
you've done well, mate, and earned every single penny of this windfall... keep your videos coming...
cheers phil!
Your most recent video was recommended to me and I was really interested in watching this video in particular. I just want to thank you for being so transparent with your figures. I think it really just makes those who want to go into content creation have a more transparent view into what they could potentially make if they manage to create content that really hits big. Congrats!
I have enjoyed every video you made and really like when houses are appreciated and cared for, becoming homes. Thank you for sharing your home's transformation and hope you buy that other house, that's wanting some TLC.
I wish you every success.
thank you!! and it's definitely my intention to keep buying and renovating tired/old properties.
I fond this to be interesting, and honest. It's about time somebody told the truth about how much a video actually makes. It's real-world information that is hard to come by. Kudos!
Being open and honest makes you deserve what you earned on YT. It's your path you're walking, enjoy it all the way.
Love this video. It's very encouraging how you're transparent in how much you're making. It also helps people see they can be successful even with the ups and downs of posting a good video.
Im subscribing solely based on your transparency and honesty.
George you look like an honest and humble lad. Well done on all you've done and well deserved it.
really appreciate the financial transparency. helps people learn and removes the stigma of talking about money - especially for those with less access to it.
I am so thrilled you did so well with your videos! I like watching tiny homes because I like to see how they make us of the space. Thank you for sharing this information George. I hope you have continued success! 👏🏻🇨🇦
What I love most about this video is that I can mentally take the amount you've made from the videos and deduct them from the overall cost of the renovation. That's really cool. I feel like I've just saved money vicariously.
I'm delighted for you George. You are a thoughtful, sensitive - and frank - young man. I find the figures fascinating - most YTers are so coy. You deserve every penny - I agree you paid too much for the property and far too much in fees.
It's interesting, and you deserve it, renovations always seem to cost more than expected. The videos were great, very inspiring.
I watch a variety of RUclips channels. People like you who did a great job deserve good money. It's a lot of work to produce a good product. It was very interesting to find out how RUclips income is determined. I had no idea that the type of ads and the topic of a channel made such a difference in money earned. No wonder so many people are starting their own channel. I find a surprising number of 'every day' people like you make the best channels! It's your presentation, communication skills that come from within you that makes a difference. You really do have a lot going for you George. Please stop thinking you're falling behind others your age. I think you're well ahead of most and you're just starting out!
I’m very happy for you. You seem a very decent person and deserve every penny. Well done and best wishes for the future.
Hi George! I love that you are open to giving us the details in this video. I found it very interesting and always wondered about this. Looking forward to watching your next videos. I live in California and would love to see what life is like where you live, shopping, dining, tours of your area, etc. 🥰
thanks jane! and I'll be sure to include more of that stuff in the next video. :)
You presented this so respectfully. Your worries about tackiness are unwarranted IMHO. ☺️
Thanks for your honesty, your also helping me a viewer realizing the importance of supporting content I enjoy!
I found this really interesting. I've been discussing with friends about how viable YT is as a career move. I've seen a lot of the younger generation move into this area and I've always wondered how much money can be made doing this and is it a potential career path.
I understand that you got lucky with the video going viral and off that one piece you effectively made a good year's wage.
I can see with the right content it is possible to turn YT into a potential full-time job.
That was very enlightening. I had no idea how this all worked. Well done, I am thrilled this turned out well for you. 🥳💕
This was motivational and realistic for everyone that wants to record videos for YT.
I admit I have seen your tiny house renovation video pop up on my screen but I never watched it. I discovered your channel after you adopted Junior - what a sweet kitty! I admired how thoughtful you were about her care and I like the calm sound of your voice. The accent doesn’t hurt either :-) as I am from Canada and, to me, your burr is lovely to hear. It intrigued me enough to check out more of your channel.
As for the money discussion question, I knew that “RUclipsrs”/“influencers” earned money from sponsors, but until I watched this I didn’t know you earned money for views too - very informative. Like anything in media, if someone is offended at content they always have the option of changing the channel. Yes, there will be people who think talking about money is crass, but I think you handled the topic very factually, with thankfulness for your audience’s time. I appreciated the information myself. Learn something new every day. I only subscribe to two channels, but I am going to add yours as my third. Thank you.
Over run costs for a remodel can ruin the whole project-I’m thrilled the RUclips money helped YOU remedy this “black hole.”
Best blessings!!
I for one appreciate these type of videos, plus it's a bonus it's coming from you who delivers it so well
I really respect you for being open about yout finances and RUclips revenue
glad to hear it! thanks for watching. :)
All channels should do this, it is interesting to see how much they make, and it is not like people will stop viewing videos.
You inspire me George ! Not irrationally but practically and I’m impressed with all you’ve accomplished. Also how you continue as well- showing key parts of your success and how you did it. You are a great example and teacher on here and in life 💫
House renovation ended up gorgeously. Enjoyed every second of that video. Thank you for sharing this sensitive information. This clearly proves that it's not solely matter off "luck" but on talent(skills) as well. Everyone can make video, but not everyone can keep it interesting till the end. You clearly deserved what you earned. Looking forward for more interesting stuff from this channel in the future. Good luck!
Fantastic, George, well done! You deserve every penny. And it's great that you share this kind of information, as it will no doubt encourage other creators too.
Great video. It's amazing how much RUclips has changed. I have a video with 50m views (but I got them about 4 years ago). The money now is incredible compared to back then.
Thank you for being open with the numbers side of things, it always feels like creators tend to hide this information for a number of reasons but it's interesting to see some actual statistics. Hope you get more success in the future man!
I appreciate that!
This was a great video to show. I feel like I barely see creators be transparent about their statistics, and as someone who is simply a viewer and not a creator it's educational to say the least. Good that you made unexpected profits, as you can most likely put a lot of that towards your house renovation costs, or just using it to coast throughout the year lol.
This was great! And the fact that you're transparent about it just makes it so that you deserve it even more! Congratulations and keep going!