Diversify Like a Pro: New Revenue Streams!
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- 🚀 Diversify Like a Pro: New Revenue Streams! 🚀 Oh, the frustration of thinking you've nailed it on UA-cam, only to find the UA-cam algorithm laughing in your face. I decided to test out some new ways to grow my channel and monetize beyond the unpredictable world of UA-cam ad revenue. Here's a deep dive into my personal journey, exploring how to increase subscribers, views, and ultimately, my income.
I totally messed up initially, but I've learned that UA-cam growth isn't just about video ads. It's about building a robust, diverse monetization strategy. Whether it's the intriguing Amazon Influencer Program, or the simple yet effective 'Buy me a coffee' support, I'm on a mission to amp up my revenue streams-and you can too!
If you're tired of the UA-cam algorithm dictating your success, join me as I share six strategies to take control of your UA-cam growth and earnings. From the potential gold rush of Amazon commissions to the personal touch of Buy Me A Coffee, I'm all in. ☕
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - UA-cam Income Introduction
1:22 - Amazon Influencer Earnings
2:59 - Buy Me A Coffee Support
4:36 - Selling Online Courses
5:58 - Monetizing Newsletters
7:20 - Affiliate Marketing Tips
8:33 - Securing Sponsorships
9:54 - UA-cam Revenue Summary
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As a new youtuber and after consuming TONS of youtube "gurus" giving the same advice over and over again, your content (and almost mainly because of your personality) is so refreshing to watch. These days I'm looking forward to your new uploads, so I feel quite happy now 😊 Keep up the good work. Love from Azerbaijan ❤
Thank you. Watching too much UA-cam gurus can lead to analysis paralysis so I stopped and just started doing. I still keep an eye on what they produce though, I just don't watch every video as they are repeating themselves.
I think what I like about your channel the most is the transparency. It's a lot of, "let's try this," or let's experiment with that. You take the viewers on not only your journey but OUR journey as creators.
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Hi, late comment but new subscriber and I just wanted to say that I came across you because of what happened with channel makers and I like your content and I think you’re very funny without meaning to be. I also wanted to say that it’s nice to see another creator who uses Buy Me a Coffee because I don’t see any creators who use it on here. Unlike UA-cam, you talk to an actual person when you have a problem and they help you with everything. They even take ideas for the platform and implement it and listen to their audience. I like the platform and I think it’s good even though it’s newer than the others. Keep up the good work.
That's great to hear. I'm interested in exploring other possibilities with Buy me a coffee. I just like their simple and minimal design and ease of use. Super Thanks on UA-cam just feels out of place
I actually built my channel (not this) with the business plan of making it an affiliate marketing-focused channel. With less than 100 subs and less than 2 months old, I am already earning a tiny bit of income! When I reached the YPP eligibility it will be just a bonus. Don’t rely on one income stream! 🎉
Could you share how you are making income?No amount needed. Thanks,in case you respond.
That's insane to hear. I always thought people would only be interested if you have tons of subs but I guess I am wrong!
@KevinChee Nuggets. Pay attention.Just like your six tips.There are more.Sorry,might sound rude. Just saying.
@@larryestrada5418 sure! the channel is mainly about software tools for online entrepreneurs/content creators. So I make "review" or "top 5" videos about different tools, leave my aff. links for the viewers and if they purchase, I get recurring % comm.
@@KevinChee yes, I still think that's the case actually, but there are still some people out there who doesn't care about subscribers (apparently) - maybe as long as you provide genuine, valuable content for them (in my case, software tools review/features)
Have you seen what happened to Master Oogway?
I have never watched his channel but the impression I got from that video (which was randomly recommended to me) was honestly sad
Branching out is deffinitely the way to go
Yeah, I have never heard of him either but looks like he got his channel back a few hours ago.
That's great to hear you're exploring other income sources! I totally agree that email marketing is essential, because as you said we are not in control of the platforms we're on. I personally love setting up tripwires where someone signs up for a free resource and then gets a limited time opportunity to buy a product at a discount. I find these sell well! But my 1:1 consulting has been the most lucrative by far. Because you only need a few clients and if you're charging 4 figures per client it becomes a good source of income.
Yeah, I'm slowly exploring that avenue. I'm still a little afraid of 1:1 consultation, scared I wouldn't live up to it. But I am starting to branch out now, although a little slow. Upselling is a good idea, I'll need to find something of value to give first.
Thank you so much for this video! Will definitely be exploring all these options and not rely solely on UA-cam. Diversification is key!
I'm trying some of these myself, will keep you guys updated
The only one I haven't started is the newsletter/ email list which I I really need to get going. Having a weekly sponsor has really helped for the last 5 months.
Wow, with the views you're getting, I'm not surprised at all!
@@KevinChee Thank you Kevin. I'm going to reach out about the channel review. I'd be interested in your thoughts. I've been watching you awhile and never miss a video.
Great video! Thank you!!! I'm always looking forward to watching your videos! I applied for Amazon Canada/US/Japan and still waiting for my first 3 sales but at least I started something. Also, one person bought me 3 coffees (I was over the moon) on my "Buy Me A Coffee" page a total of $9 CAD. The only thing is that in order for me to get that $9, the earnings must be over $20... So I will just work on more valuable videos and hopefully someday I can withdraw the earnings lol Next up, I will explore about email list. Can't wait for your next video!
That's awesome. It is my first time trying Buy Me a Coffee so I'll have to see how it goes. Maybe I'll do another video if it goes well. What did you apply through Amazon though? Note that Amazon Affiliate program is different from Amazon Influencer Program. The former allows you to pick and promote products while the latter allows you to do product review videos and upload to Amazon. Anyone can join Amazon Affiliate program but you need to have a social media presence to join Amazon Influencer Program.
Looks like you're going to grow. Please take us for the ride on the inside scoop. Thanks buddy.
Growing views and subs is dependent on UA-cam algorithm, but branching out to grow our revenue is within our control. Will keep you posted.
UA-cam is your "Grandma" eh? Say it, say it.... "The Great UA-cam Overlord" is much more than just a "grandma". ha ha. (thx for the vid)
I don't listen to my Grandma so.. yes, UA-cam is my overlord and it is more than just a grandma
@@KevinChee ha ha
Hey Kevin, thanks again for such detailed sharing. I like that fact that you are so transparent. I first started my channel thinking of using YT revenue to support my channel and as a way to offer classes in the future... I've gained a lot of practical and doable insights on how I could support my channel in the near future. I used to think it might sound like a salesperson for many other ways. But when you illustrate, it just sounds very natural to me, so it does encourage me to step out of my comfort zone for my future plan. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
This video is my first attempt at being salesy and it is actually surprising me so far. I think there’s no harm in promoting your own business. After all, it is your channel. I was the same as you but after seeing how much consistent views I need as well as the fluctuating revenue, I don’t think it is wrong for us to sell products/services (provided they give value) in order to continue to do what we do.
Well done kevin …Informative, Succinct & on point Advice…THANKYOU
no, thank YOU for watching
Thanks Kevin, I didn't know about Convert kit. Now I know. Thanks. ❤
And also, what are your thoughts about Patreon?
I have not explored Patreon. I haven't quite figure out the whole membership and unique values members can get yet.
@@KevinChee I wanted to branch out to a platform to connect better with my audience but didn't know if I should go with Patreon or Convertkit. Last time Patreon subscribes must pay in order to be my patreon which makes it less enticing, but now they have or are introducing followers where people can follow us for free. Perhaps I should start with Convertkit first. Thanks anyway.
They are 2 different products though. As far as I know, Patreon is catered towards paid membership and exclusive content for members. ConvertKit is just a way to collect and build an email list.
❤ I really love your content. I believe youtube lead me to your channel through Ali vids. You seem very genuine and that’s rare here
Thank you. Yeah, I got a little tired of those channels who claim YT is easy or they know more about YT than us. The thing is, I tried everything they said and nothing works. But when it does work, it is pure luck (imo). In any case, I thought every content creator should be aware of what the journey is like. It can be lucrative but we need to work hard for it
Thanks for the video, cheers ☕️
Any time!
Hey Kevin. I bought you a coffee. I just recently started using affiliate links (for AliExpress) and I looked into the Amazon influencer program once but will check it out again. I think I didn’t follow up on it so I could focus on my UA-cam channel. If I could use the same video for both platforms that would be great. Otherwise, it sounds like it might create twice the work. I’m still trying to grow my YT channel. I’m have a few new ideas to try out and I’m debating whether or not to do your channel review after that. Keep up the good work. 👍
Thanks, I'll make sure to have one when working on my next video. Actually, if you are doing watch reviews, you can repurpose on Amazon Influencer program. They don't have strict guidelines on your video, although you can't talk about pricing in anyway (e.g. this is more expensive, this is $$$ which is cheap) but other than that, you're good.
This is helpful. I’ve been interested in exploring other options as well. It was difficult for me really believing these “big UA-camrs.” Your info is genuine and appreciated. 👌🏾🙏🏾
That's great. It is always worth exploring new revenue, especially the ones that are easy to set up like Buy me a coffee. Super thanks and memberships on UA-cam are great but I haven't had much success with it. I kinda feel like UA-cam has become the place where people expect free info and paying just feels out of norm. Btw, love the Donatello on your profile pic.
But brand deals are also a lot of work. You'll notice that. What you could also do: You take on sponsorship deals and if there's ever anything wrong with your career, you work for one of these sponsors later on.
It indeed is so I think it is important to diversify our income streams as well. Sponsorships may give the biggest deal but relying on that alone is no different than having a job.
Hi, Kevin! Thank you for sharing all of this useful information. I'm binge-watching all of your videos like a playlist because you provide valuable insights for aspiring content creators. When I saw your video, I thought it was from a channel with over 100k subscribers. 🤔 Keep up the great job you're doing, and I'm hoping for continued growth in your channel and income!
Haha, yeah, I've been creating videos like crazy to gain experience so maybe I'm just speaking from experience. I think how many subs a channel can get is highly dependent on if the videos get pushed by YT. My channel grows on and off thanks to YT pushing my old videos randomly
hey Kevin what about payhip for your course ?? free /they take a cut easy to use ( i did it BTW very nice straightforward and encouraging like you x)
Hmm.. I never heard of payhip before. Will need to research more
You’ve become a lot more confident, natural and free flowing in your talking
Thanks man
Thank you!
Welcome
You got me thinking of these opportunities for my second channel. Thanks
Its time we focus on creating opportunities rather than waiting for them to arrive
@@KevinChee oh yes 😊
Great tips bro
Appreciate it!
I love High Level for courses! I use it.
Never heard of it. Will take a look 👀
Hi Kevin - I'm already diversifying with Buy me a Coffee which is one of the easiest to set up and use. This is a no brainer compaired to Super Thanks which takes a hefty cut. I've also made some courses that I sell online. These are stand alone so they don't fit the Udemy or Kajabi models so I use a third party to host my videos. I've also started to use Etsy and will explore some of the the other ideas in your excelent video. As always many thanks - Paul😎😎 p.s. what is the software you use for your onscreen text ?
Yeah, Buy me a coffee is simple to navigate, which is really what customers need as well, something that is straight to the point without much navigation. I am interested in their digital product service so we'll see what happens with that. Merch is probably something I want to try my hands on but I am bad when it comes to fashion haha..
The software I use is called ClickUp. It is a planner tool but it comes with a whiteboard feature. I just started using it recently as I want to plan out my YT channel's direction.
If I make a amazon product review channel do I need to upaload the video to youtube? should I make another channel to vod them out or what you recomend
thanks amazing video
Judging from what Desiree did, no, just upload to Amazon and keep them separated. The content style for Amazon and UA-cam is vastly different.
Hopefully with the increase in youtube premium, some of that additional money flows through to creators.
Something tells me nothing has changed for creators. Premium stats just isn't as transparent.
@@KevinChee that's a shame. Straight in to Googles pockets
What do you do for scene cut in and cut out transitions? I have experimented with several and always stay open to trying something new
I just do simple scale in/out, keyframes and effects. I use Adobe Premiere Pro.
Broh i thinked to leave at 1:40 💀
huh?
Nice! So What’s that software you use to draw?
ClickUp. I use it for content planning and its drawing board - rebrand.ly/kcClickUp
Hey Kevin love the content, would you be able to do channel reviews or youtube coaching? Would love a second pair of eyes to see my progress
Feel free to sign up to my newsletter. I am sending out an email detailing what needs to be done for channel reviews.
@@KevinChee thanks appreciate it!
Very good advice
Thanks! Are you going to jump on board?
let me review first, thanks@@KevinChee
Hey Kevin! Bought you a coffee!
Cheers.
What?? Really? I'll make sure to drink it in my next video! (also, I'm surprise it actually works)
I hope you aren't struggling as much as I am.
YES! Definitely have a cup in your next video. I'll watch out for it!
I'm OK but I am working on it to struggle less! :D
I think you're doing well and wish you all the luck. Cheers. @@KevinChee
Once you start watching this man’s content, you won’t 🛑 stop
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I use buy me a coffee. Cool!
How did it go for you?
@@KevinChee Just there. Now that I have got partial monetization on UA-cam, I think super thanks is a better alternative except for the UA-cam deductions
@@thespeakingpen funny you should mention super thanks. I find people are more reluctant to pay for super thanks than buying a coffee lol.. Maybe it is the buying experience
I don't know much about bitcoin but I'm curious if someone would do an experiment on how to make a profit from it.
I think the era and growth has died down. Those who made (and lost money) has already moved on. It is not as hype anymore
I make 10x on Amazon influencer compared to UA-cam however it’s started to get very saturated
Did you have to upload frequently?
@@KevinChee I do them in batches and have at least a couple hundred now, the 80/20 rule certainly applies here. It’s also very seasonal, if the products you’ve covered go on sale you can do pretty well. There’s also a ton of people doing them now so some segments have become over saturated, you really need to specialize in a category you know well and ideally have access to the products before anyone else does.
Hey, Your Videos are very helpful. Thanks you so much, btw what is the software that u use to connect those notes & graphics?
I use ClickUp - clickup.pxf.io/6eDOnb
@@KevinChee Thank you so much❤
Hopefully you will get a Crypto sponsorship. 😎
Actually I did, some kinda crypto trading platform. I think they pay well but it doesn't really align with my channel. Plus, I am not a crypto investor myself.
Great tips 👍
Glad you think so!
gonna watch this later , bro AMAZON finally accepted me on the program so gonna start making videos fo that too, do you have any new advice?
its me leave this here for notification am at work
I have been quite lazy with Amazon so I am not the best person to give advice at this stage. You should check out Desiree Martinez, she is doing really well with Amazon.
Something nice 😉
you're too nice
Have you made any off buy me a coffee yet?
Have a look yourself 🙂 - www.buymeacoffee.com/kevchee
I tried amazon affiliate links but didn't really lean into it, as a result Jeff Bezos owes me £12.60 😂
Hahaha.. I never had any success with Amazon affiliate links. Amazon Influencer Program though, that's different. That's like creating videos for Amazon, within Amazon. There's no need to promote those videos on our social media, we just upload and leave it there. I am going to try this but it will take some time. Wish me luck
@@KevinChee good luck 👍
Howcome you didnt talk about patreon?
I can't find a reason to have paid membership for contents like mine
Why did you leave software job?
I never left my job. I work on UA-cam during night times and weekends
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Hi Kev, you're one of my crush now.... you're so cute
Ah, I'm flattered but... I'm way too old lol..