How much money I make as a small YouTuber (you can still grow a YouTube channel in 2023!)
Today I wanted to share how much KZread payed me my first year of being monetized, my journey to 1000 subscribers and beyond and how long it took me to get monetized! When I first started my channel, I loved watching videos like that, and I was always curious about how much do KZreadrs actually get paid? I hope this video is helpful for you if you are just starting out, or satisfies your curiosity if you are not a KZreadr!
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TIME STAMPS
0:00 Assumptions and goals
2:28 How long it took to get monetized
4:12 How much I made in the first 6 months
6:21 My viral video moment
7:36 1 year on KZread
8:21 The setback
9:57 The most important analytics
10:41 My income for 2022 so far
11:06 My thoughts on sponsorships
12:07 How you can support me
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For any small KZreadr not yet monetized and not yet to 1000 subscribers yet like me who is watching here, dont give up keep pushing its evident from here that it will get better with consistency. Lets keep going there is light at the end of the tunnel.
I've been following slow fashion creators here on YT for a few years now.. I must admit, your honesty is a breath of fresh air! In all the years I have never seen another creator being so transparent about how they get paid for their videos. In all honesty, it opens up our eyes to what is helpful when we actually want to support you.. keep it up Val, it's a pleasure to continue watch you grow.
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying that Iwona! 🥰
@froufou100
9 ай бұрын
and because of this, I subscribed :)
This is one of the channels that gave me the courage to start my KZread channel 5 months ago about self development. Now I have 341 subs and almost > 100 hours of watch time. I know it’s not comparable with others but I’m still proud I started because I’ve been learning so many lessons that I couldn’t have learned without getting started in the 1st place.
@ValKovalchuk
10 ай бұрын
I'm so glad this video was helpful for you!
@nathananderson8720
9 ай бұрын
@@ValKovalchuk I sincerely appreciate your content! When I was a kid, all I wanted was to have a career that pays well so I can buy whatever I want but now that I’m grown up and went through tons of setbacks from losing tons of people in my life, getting lost in the world with full of life traps, being ridiculed for pursuing my dreams, and so on, I can say that long-lasting happiness can’t be bought or earned because it comes from within us. Continue to grow as a person and I’m so glad that you’re part of this journey! I’m hoping to upload my next one this month, which is more than an hr long. I’ve been working hard for many months now to present it in the best way I can. I hope that you’ll enjoy it! Thanks so much again for your support! ❤️
@mayotreeserviceinc9658
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I'm just getting started myself
@nathananderson8720
6 ай бұрын
@@mayotreeserviceinc9658 Whoever you are, I don't know you personally but I can say that you're one of the non-judgmental and open-minded people who is not fixated on tangible or external factors in order to learn from someone like me. Just because someone doesn't have a piece of paper as a credential, doesn't mean that person is not entitled to share personal experiences with the hope & intention to inspire others. Keep up with whatever it is that you're doing to improve mankind or improving your life even to a slight degree each day. This is just one part of a bigger puzzle for creating my KZread channel about holistic health. I literally could have died back when I was 14 years old due to major depression but here I am right now replying to you, a KZreadr, who's full of fulfillment and dedication to help others to be a better version of themselves. I ain't better than anyone else but my old self. That's all that really makes this KZread thing more meaningful and enjoyable. Thanks so much for your support! I am hoping that you can join me with this endless personal development journey! :)
Your channel is an oasis of peace & calm in my week. Thanks for the info on how you are funded.
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
That’s so sweet Cynthia! 🥲
Thank you for the insight, your content is amazing. ❤I still remember my first KZread 'paycheck', a lot of emotions and I was so proud of myself. If it wasn't for my consistency and hard work (and a little bit of Famester of course), I wouldn't have made anything.
Hi Val! YT just recommended your channel to me. No skipping ads for you. I find this video calming, real and so you.
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Aw thanks, that's so nice of you to say! 🥰🥰
@denibakerofficial
9 ай бұрын
I haven’t skipped ads and click on them as well :) love how real and humble she is 🩷
Great information! Val, you are the neighbor we all want to have.
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Aw that’s so sweet Grace! 🥰
what a humble person , realistic view , simple and real personality , not fake , not faking anything , not selling the dreams of being millionaire to viewers.this is real and this is how we should expect to start , i appreciate for your honestly , i learned so much from u , big respect thank you !
@bbreak
8 ай бұрын
Speaking from experience, this is no longer realistic tbh. Getting monetized within a year is near impossible on youtube today as getting successful is now 95% based on luck.
@KevinNordstrom
8 ай бұрын
I heard a statistic that said there are 120 million KZread channels in 2023. 90% of those channels never make a penny. 10% of those channels get monetized. 5% will reach 10,000 subscribers, and 2% will get a silver play button. Those stats seem pretty legitimate.
@pintandoconNano
4 ай бұрын
I totally agree with this comment! You have inspired me ❤ thanks 😊
You always stroked me as honest, intelligent and good person. It is relaxing to listen what you have to say.
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ida, that’s so nice of you to say! 🥲
We are 200,000 folks of Ukrainian heritage in Manitoba so you literally do feel like that down to earth interesting neighbour we wish lived nearby🥰🇨🇦
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Aw that’s so sweet! 🥰
Thank you for your transparency !!!
Thanks for sharing and congrats!! 💫
thanks for your video and your honesty, i really appreciated it
Thank you for sharing this!
Love this!!!! Keep going!!
Awesome job with this video. Very helpful info !
Loved the video! Thought it was very sincere❤
Thank you Val for your sincerity! ❤
Thanks for sharing!
You’ve motivated me to keep going , thanks for the video and good luck going forward xx
congratulations!
This video was so informative and inspiring! Thank you and I’m On my way! To checking out some of your content!❤
New subscriber 😊 Honestly, I’m not interested in fashion, but I liked how you express yourself, how humble you sound and I’m sure I can learn something’s watching your channel
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
Thank you for sharing. Love and light ✌🏾
I'm so happy for you!
Congratulations on your growth. This sounds really exciting!
Thanks so much for this video - I really appreciate the honesty. It’s very motivating to see how quickly things got going for you
Thanks for sharing this 🎉
You’re great! Keep going! Very cozy video 😊
Val you're so sweet! Wish all the success on your KZread channel! Keep on posting and get that 100K!
Good job Val!
Thank you Val for putting a video out there which felt very real and full of insights! Growing a channel is never easy but we keep pushing. Wishing all of us the best on this journey!
Congratulations!
Thanks for this, it gives me hope and inspiration in starting my own channel
Thanks for sharing honestly! ❤
Thank you so much for sharing! I'm surprised that KZread suggested this to me almost a year after you published it, and I hope that your experience continues to be positive!
love to see how your engagement improves over time!
Just stumbled across this video. So helpful thank you! ❤
@ValKovalchuk
11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing, it’s inspiring to a newbie like myself 🧡 Keep goin’, all the best!!
its very nice to hear from your humble beginnings.
Congrats on your achievement !!
I love your way of presenting everything. Thank you.
Thanks for your video! It’s encouraging to see you as a momma start and continue your channel. I’m on the brink to start mine while balancing motherhood and all. But excited to learn and post videos soon
You're the first one I saw who revealed the revenue while having subscribers under 10k ❤ you're sweet!
Proud Of you girlie
Thanks for this, I find these videos interesting and to see you had taken a break/set back then bouncing back is encouraging. I have only just started this you tube channel a couple of weeks ago and have only today got 1 subscriber so hopefully this increases soon.
Thank you for the transparency! The insight was really interesting and motivating.😊
Your video has been very helpful for me as someone who just started on youtube. I gind your way of presenting very soothing. Thank you for great content!
You have a great personality, which is a bit of a fresh air! Thank you for your honesty! I am just starting my channel and was curious of the road ahead. Keep on doing the good work!
I love your personality already Welldone 🎉
I am a very new youtuber, and this was informative. thank you:)
Great encouraging video! 🙏♥️
I love the authenticity and the transparency in this this video. This was inspiring and motivating. Not really in to fashion myself, but seeing you starting and being where you are now, well done. 🎉🎉
you are so sweet and genuine. keep doing what you do. ❤
Thanks for sharing I enjoy your simple and humble beginnings 👍🏼🙏🏼
Congrats🎉🎉🎉🎉 i hope, my channel will get there soon 😊
Thank you so much for this! Very inspiring ❤
@ValKovalchuk
11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
I absolutely love the concept of your channel. Keep up the amazing work and thank you for sharing!
thanks for this! love your videos and love your style too
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Anne! 😊
Thanks so much for sharing your KZread journey from a ‘small’ KZreadr point of view. It’s very motivating for me. I wish you all the best for your channel and am so sorry about the war.
Thank you so much for this video! I appreciate your hard work 💚
@ValKovalchuk
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
I love this!
Subscribed...today i found your channel...and it is very helpful for me ..i was demotivated from my channel but now i'll again try to post regularly..... Thanks again friend for this❤❤
Totally out of my niche, but loved this video, loved your personality, great job!
Congratulations Val!!! I’m soooo soooo happy for you!!! So many creators give up too soon or aren’t consistent! Look at you! You go girl!!!!! Love your content! Thank you so much for sharing your journey! It’s so inspiring! Hope you and yours are doing wonderful!!!!
@ValKovalchuk
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Vicky!! I hope you are doing well!
Thanks for sharing! I love your channel! ♥️
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sandy! 😁😁
Thanks for this video!
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! 🥰
It's been so fun to see your growth Val! Cheering you on! 🙂
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Meredith!! 😁 I didn't know you had a channel too!
Great video - thanks for transparency. 😊
@ValKovalchuk
7 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
Love your channel! Thanks for all info you shared . It was very interested to see you grow in this challenge. Love you !
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Thank you mama! ❤️
Your Video is FANTASTIC. I agree with the other comments about your honesty and humility. Thank you! I recently learned that KZread changed its policy and now the requirement is only 500 subscribers and 3000 hours. This is very encouraging for a growing channel like mine (I have 319 Subs right now)....so I am almost there!!!
I don't have the slightest interest in fashion, but YT thought I should watch this, and I did, and it was very helpful and encouraging!! Thanks for opening up and sharing what it's been like through these stages!
Thanks this really encouraged me to start a channel ❤
@ValKovalchuk
7 ай бұрын
You can do it!
I love your channel and have such an appreciation for the production value you put in! Thank you for making such high quality videos and always having something really interesting or cozy to say about your "niche", lol.
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying that Amanda!! I do try to put a lot of effort into my videos, so it’s nice when people notice 😅😅
This was a breath of fresh air to watch, and yes I joined your channel do not change yourself for the money.
Just wow, glad you made it! Im close to being monetized as well ,your video was very informative for what to expect. Thanks you
You inspired me... thanks so much.
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
inspiring. thank you
Sorry I’m late to the party with this! But that’s so much for posting this. I have a VERY small channel & it’s so interesting to see the growth. Lovely to get such a detailed and honest video.
Love your channel Val! Your so calming and inspiring ✨
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Yessi! 🥰
Thank you for that v. 💛 I need that 🎬
I love your channel! Thank you for the great content.
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, I appreciate you saying that 🥰
I love Love LOOVED the honesty in this video and Full support to you
@ValKovalchuk
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!!
Thank you for this video. I've been at it for almost three years and still have less than 500 subs, but I've not been consistent about posting regularly, and my niches are small (toy collecting and original music.)
Hi Val! Awesome video!
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤗
I love your videos, thank you for always being so honest and genuine. xx
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Candence! 😊
I've been here since there were only a few hundreds of us subscribers and enjoyed seeing your channel grow. You deserve all the love. 💕 Wishing you only the best!
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Aw thank you! And yes I love seeing when you comment because I know you started watching from the very beginning! 🥰
Thank you!!
Very informative, thank you. Wishing you success!
@ValKovalchuk
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! You too!
Thanks for your honest and informative video.
@ValKovalchuk
9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for your honesty, I love your videos :)
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! 🥰
Very good insight. Love. It
So glad to have found this channel! Love the honesty!
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
thanks so much! 🥰
You have encouraged me to continue it's so tough
@ValKovalchuk
10 ай бұрын
Yes, keep going!
Just the title of your Video is so motivating, that I have abo this channel! Now I love to watching all your videos!
@ValKovalchuk
9 ай бұрын
good luck with your channel, it looks beautiful!
Video just recommended to me. I watched it through, thanks for the tips!
@ValKovalchuk
9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Congratulations
You have such a warm personality. You seem like a genuinely good person. ❤❤
just stumbled across your video and thank you for sharing! as a new youtuber myself it inspires me to keep going😊
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful!
Congratulations, I am so happy for you and your continued success! Your honesty and transparency plus your content are greatly appreciated. I'm not sure how I found you so early on but I'm so glad I did! Thank you for providing us with such realistic, doable videos. Take care!
@ValKovalchuk
Жыл бұрын
Hi Geri, thanks for following since the beginning!! 😁😁