Starting and maintaining a channel can be an emotional rollercoaster at times. I’ve had a lot of help from family, friends and fellow YouTubers along the way, and here are 5 things that stuck out to me.
1) Subscribers don’t equal views
2) You’re probably not going viral
3) Learn to embrace the suck
4) Success is temporary
5) Ad revenue is pitiful
I think the big take away is, it’s gonna take time. Be patient with yourself and try to find different ways to separate your content from the rest of the pack. And while your experience might be different from mine, I hope that I was able to provide some helpful insights.
Need More Help?
Here are a few more links to some videos I’ve made. This first one is about my DIY studio setup for under $200. We also cover some help tips I’ve learned over the years.
The Telesin 35.5” Monopod is an active vloggers must have
https://youtu.be/GtykFEaJM5s
The Telesin Motorized Camera Dolly Car has been great in the studio
https://youtu.be/MNSaRFFpIyQ
SmallRig clamp is a handy camera accessory
https://youtu.be/F_wdHqD1HYI
Featured Products
Here are some affiliate links to products I featured in the video. All of them are items I use frequently, and I would have no problem recommending any of them.
To purchase the Telesin 35.5″ Monopod
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Telesin Motorized Camera Dolly Car
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Benro Aluminum Monopod
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Marantz SG-5BC Shotgun Microphone
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K&M Mic Stand with Boom Arm
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3Pod Mini Tripod with Ballhead
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Govee LED Strip Lights
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SmallRig Clamp 9.5 inch
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Taisioner Windslayer for the Hero 9
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Additional Info
Footage notes: Most shots were taken from previous videos I’ve created
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