@DetroitNinja
I'm at 925k subscribers. It's taken me almost 3 years. Thank you vidIQ.
@RiskySandwich
When ever your in doubt just remember. If YouTube was easy, NO ONE would be working a 9-5 job. Anyone can become successful on YouTube if you put in the effort. EDIT: This comment is so cringy looking back at it
@MysteryGamer001
It took me a little over 3 years, and over 100 videos and shorts to reach 1k subscribers and over 100k views. I'm finally getting over 100 views on my videos. Don't stop! You've got this!
@COIFISHGAMING
CG on 2 Million! Thank you VidIQ, you are a big part of not just my creator journey but my life. It's been fantastic to just have a home of like minded people trying to grind it out on Youtube. Let's face it, until you are pulling in ALOT of money nobody in your family cares at all about your creation journey. To all of you out there still trying, YOU CAN DO IT!! Cheers.
@mymentorjane6705
The only reason I keep going on my channel, My Mentor Jane, after 3 yrs, 813 subs, 89,642 views, is because I am passionate about helping women and men heal after abortion. I experienced the crippling, defeating guilt, shame and heartbreak and I want to give hope that healing IS possible and enjoying a wonderful life is God’s plan for you. It’s a sensitive, controversial subject area and I’ve had my share of hate comments. I’m moving forward, one day, one video at a time. My mission doesn’t end either. Thank you for the encouragement. I’ve learned a lot from you and your team. I’ve hired your coaches and subscribed to Boost which has been helpful. Keep it up!
@ride-ct-classiccars
Well written. Great reminders. After nearly two years of doing the "RIDE-CT" classic car channel, building a routine and becoming consistent, I've recently started trying to break out of stagnant patterns. It has brought more attention and helped freshen my attitude as well. Maintaining gradual growth (after monetizing in two months), setting realistic goals, always working to up my skills, listening to others (notably VidIQ), and not being afraid of trying something new and failing have enabled the channel to built a responsive community. As you noted, hosting a YouTube channel isn't a sprint, rather a marathon. Thanks for being part of my channel's team...
@HofTheStage
This is a perfect video, it describes how most of the creators feel about the "YouTube game". When you talked about imposter syndrome, it made me feel relief to know I'm not the only one feeling that way sometimes. Not sure what YT studio will say about this video, but to me, it's a clear 1/10 🎉
@AI-MusicPlanet
when you mentioned being "addicted" to the creation process, that registered with me...when I get discouraged with an upload to my channel, I find the best thing for me to do is start working on my next creation. Excitement kicks in, and the underperforming video fades into the background. Thanks for sharing your struggles with us.🙂
@DarkMagicianTactics
Started 2 months ago and I’m at 270 subscribers now 🔥✌️
@clipstation247
Congrats on 2 mil guys! I reached 10 million shorts views in 90 days before having the 4K hrs of watch time needed from long form so if I had tried to monetize the channel when I first hit 1K, it would’ve been on shorts. It’s hard but not impossible. My channel was meant to be a platform for other small channels to help them grow through promotion, but it went off course and I kinda got stuck in a different pattern of randomness but it was helping me grow at the time so just kept going. I’ve tried at least 5 other channels and only hit monetization requirements on ONE after 2 years before starting this one. Coming up on 1 year & 60k on this channel soon. Just keep going and don’t give up! You CAN do it!
@MJMTeamOfficial
NEVER GIVE UP!
@BarMiztah
I think it is important to not take the setbacks personally - even though it feels like it at times. Also, comparison is the thief of joy. Keep going and a breakthrough is inevitable 🖤
@theeverydayepics
As a channel creator that started only 5 months, I have already started feeling a bit burnt out. Mainly because I started making my videos over 2 years ago. I've put so much effort and time into my videos only to see them get a handful of views at best. Meanwhile, I started another, unrelated channel almost on a whim and it took off to some small success, only for that one to succumb to the same disappointing point of stagnation. I don't want to quit, I absolutely love making videos, in fact, that's my full time job outside of my personal YouTube channels. I don't necessarily need to make a living off of YouTube, but I would really like to be able to improve my living and at least be able to justify the time, effort and sometimes funds that are required to make my videos. This video was very encouraging. Thank you all for the hard work you put into helping us small channels grow!
@jeycholz
Took me a few years but I made it to 965 subs! Hopefully will get that 1k before the new year!! Thanks VidIQ for all the informative updates and guidance!! 💯💯
@hannahbarttv
You're not alone, I constantly refresh my Youtube analytics for the first 48 hours after I post a video.
@MichaelBabaoKuyaPotato
Thank you too bro, and now I have 570k subscribers ❤❤
@BlackandBlueNinja
I hit 1k but I'm at 300,000 veiws and yh its gonna take a while. Congratulations VidIQ, u guys get us😊
@ai_guy
s/o to anyone trying to make it on YT. i grew my channel to where it is in 14 months, so nothing is impossible, keep doing
@beautyJ-r6y
Keep pushing small YouTubers we got this ❤dont stop pushing
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