How to Monetize Your YouTube Channel as a 66 year Old Retiree: A Success Story
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Age is just a number! In this video, I share how I, at 66 years old, successfully monetized my UA-cam channel in only 4 months. From zero subscribers to achieving 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours, I’m here to show you that it’s never too late to pursue your passions and succeed online. If you're curious about how to monetize your UA-cam channel or need some inspiration, this video is for you!
In This Video:
✅ How I launched my UA-cam channel from scratch
✅ The strategies I used to reach monetization quickly
✅ Overcoming obstacles and staying motivated
✅ Tips for building a strong, engaged community
✅ What I’ve learned about UA-cam growth at 66
Key Takeaways:
✅ Age doesn’t matter when it comes to succeeding on UA-cam
✅ Proven tips for fast UA-cam growth and monetization
✅ How to stay consistent and engaged with your audience
✅ The importance of learning and adapting as a content creator
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This channel is dedicated to helping the older, single woman successfully move and retire abroad. Through our videos, vlogs, lives, and resource materials, we dispel the fear and anxiety that plague older women and keep them from retiring to another country. I am a retired nurse practitioner who is currently living her best life in the beautiful country of Panama. I retired here alone and am thriving. If any of this resonates with you, if you're on the fence or are worried about whether you could make it in another country as an older female, this channel is for you. Please subscribe to this UA-cam channel and start watching the videos.
Welcome to your new community!
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Join the Conversation: Are you on your own UA-cam journey? Please share your experiences or ask me any questions in the comments below. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated with my future content!
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It's never too late to start a UA-cam channel...as long as you have something to share that will benefit a few. Don't worry about being technically savvy or about the numbers... just start and you will get better in time... but you must take the long view..'cause it's not a sprint, but a journey. Have you been on this UA-cam journey....share in the comments. Thanks for watching...like, share and subscribe.
@@singlewomenretiringabroad Thanks for sharing and congratulations on meeting the UA-cam partner program requirements. I’m on my YT journey also (59 years old) and appreciate your authenticity.
@@patsbrowne Hola...thank you so much. You too, will get there. Don't lose heart. Thanks for watching.
@@singlewomenretiringabroad thank you 😊
@singlewomenretiringabroad I came across this channel by chance Subscribed on the onset listening 🎶 to every video as a new You tuber
@@patsbrowne awesome and congratulations. We're trying to reach 4000 subs by the end of our LIVE today. Please hit that SUBSCRIBE button if you have not already done so. I THANK you 🙏🙏
What a charming lady you are! I started my channel at 70 a few months ago. You gave some great points in this video. Thank you!
Hola...I'm so glad you found some value in the video. Thanks for watching.
Cheers to you!
Thank you so much and thanks for watching.
Hola, Maggie, checking in from Costa Rica, on an extended trip. Wonderfull video tonight for inspiring creators. Keep up the thinking and linking!
Thanks so much! Please consider subscribing for more videos. Thanks for watching.
I just started my UA-cam channel. Although I’m still young this video helped me . Thank you.
Excellent. I'm so glad it was helpful.
I like your spirit. Congratulations my friend. You’re inspiring.
Thank you so much and thanks for watching and for commenting.
Newbie here! Congrats and thank you for the motivation!
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching.
To all of my 102 subscribers. THANKS a Lot!! I appreciate you and I'm gonna keep improving for y'all and me 🥰🙌 Today feels tough, but I’m leaving this comment as a future reminder that I stayed strong. 💪
Hola...you got this. Keep it up, do an overall check of your channel against th takeaways I spoke about towards the end of the video. Consistency is the key. Good luck!
Congratulations! 😅I am a small youtuber, recently monetized, i found my niche (based on the number of views)... Which is about being living solo as a retired single woman
Congrats to you as well. I checked out your channel and subscribed... gotta support each other. Keep growing and enjoying your simple life.
How inspiring you are. Keep going, my dear. You're fantastic. Continue the work.
Thank you so much! I appreciate your words of encouragement. Please keep watching.
❤it. Thanks. I don’t fit in. I’m a 62 yr old man. Who is thinking about starting a channel. 😂😂😂. I really needed to hear your simple message. So many others R so stiff and rigid.
Hola... so glad to hear it. It takes a bit of courage and discipline but it can be done.
I am 65 Maggie and have no grandkids either. I feel embarrassed when people ask me that question but you laugh at it. Thanks for that comfort.
I'm also in Panama. Thanks for sharing this info.
Hola...Nothing to be ashamed of. Thanks for watching...in Panama.
I completely understand. I have well over a hundred videos and I'm still not monetized but everything is in God's timing
@@naturallivingbyenovi yes, it can be discouraging but we cannot give up. Thanks for writing and for your comment.
Thanks for sharing! It’s great! I think I’ve finally found my niche!
Fantastic!
Congratulations ! Ive been a content creator since 2017, I became partially monetized this year, have not earned anything yet . It's hard work . Again , I am so happy for you .
You're right... it is hard work. I think studying the system and follow
successful creators and learn from them. Good luck. Don't give up. Thanks for watching.
@@singlewomenretiringabroad I've done it , paid for advice, tried following others, asked for help and I'm not going to complain . If it's for me, it will be. Keep up your good work !
I’m so PROUD of you. YESSS! Congrats as part of the black expat community
Thank you so much!
Oh Mr. Algorithmmmm, where are you? SWRA needs you. Congrats Maggie! BTW...I really like the 'mini-vids' at the end of the longer videos. It's like making sure you sit through the credits at the movies, bc you never know what will be added. :)
~ Yvette - ATL ~
I'm so glad you noticed. People don't usually comment on them, which tells me they're not watching till the end. Thanks for watching.
LOL...yes, Mr Algorithm seems to be elusive, but I appreciate your kind words and encouragement.
Thanks for sharing
It's my pleasure. We're trying to reach 4000 subs by the end of our LIVE today. Please hit that SUBSCRIBE button if you have not already done so. I THANK you 🙏🙏
Congratulations on this of many more to come achievement.
Thank you so much.
The ol’ saying,”Slow and steady wins the race”. You crack me up too Maggie. Thanks for sharing and making me laugh. 🎉
It's my pleasure. Thanks for the encouraging words.
Hello, new subscriber here. Love your channel. I started my UA-cam channel in 2020...it's a relaxation music channel. I have the subscribers but not the watch hours. It's a process but I'm not giving up. Thanks for the great takeaways. 🙂
That's the attitude.... don't give up... try to engage with your subscribers... use the community tab...ask them what they would like to see. You'll get there. Thanks for subbing and for your comment.
You are doing a wonderful job, keep it up my friend 🧡
Thank you my sister. Hoping we can meet soon.
Hi. I enjoyed this video. You’re doing a great job. ❤
Thank you so much! Thanks for watching.
New sub here just buck up! lol🤣🙏❤️
🎉❤ you just got a new subscriber from São Tomé and I watch you to the end and learned a lot, laughed a lot! Thank you for your courage and generous sharing. Bravo! I see Mr algorithm is going to come your way soon again. 🎉
hola...yes, thanks for the encouraging words. Please keep watching.
Hi there, I am a newbie as well. Faceless.. The numbers are " relaxing" I don't know why, but I feel the same as you, not to worry 😊 All the best to you! Blessings 🙏
I totally agree! Peace and blessings to us. Let us both enjoy the journey. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
Good video! Your laugh made me laugh! Keep Doing Your Thing!
Thanks! Will do! Thanks for watching.
Hi there Maggie, thanks for the update on banking last evening. I signed up for the Summit2024 next month. I'm so looking forward to it. we have to just keep going! I'm so impressed with your determination. You must do what you have to do to be successful!
Thank you so much. I'm sure you'll enjoy the summit. Thanks for watching.
How can I register for the summit 2024
@@sherylproctor5377 hola... I think you may be referring to the Exodus Summit coming up next month. You can check out www.exodussummit.com. Enjoy!
Hi Miss Maggie. I am living in the Caribbean and I am watching your Video now for the first time. I press the Subscribe button because right away I know I will love your channel. Why? Because you tell the truth. I like straight forword people. May God bless you and your Channel.
@@debbiespencer4363 thank you so much. I appreciate it. Please keep watching and thanks for subscribing.
Oh Miss Maggie,
I so loved your video, I liked that you are real and genuine, and so funny!! 😂 ❤ This has been really helpful, I’m a 60 year old retired nurse who is currently going back to school to get my doctorate in Rehab Services and starting in UA-cam myself.
Wow...that's wonderful. I know you'll do well. Good luck and thanks for watching and also for commenting.
Great story. I retired in 2021 and started my channel 3 months ago. I am 67 years old and travels the world. It’s a traveling channel and I love it.
Yesss!!!! You're doing it. Keep striving. We're trying to reach 4000 subs by the end of our LIVE today. Please hit that SUBSCRIBE button if you have not already done so. I THANK you 🙏🙏
I love that “I don’t know who Mr. Algorithm is”😂❤❤ I love the authentic and simple way you share your experience as UA-cam creator. Thank you🥰
Thank you so much!! Thanks for watching and consider subscribing if you have not yet done so. I thank you.🙏
I'm with you, and doing the same things with UA-cam, over 60.....having fun. Much peace, blessings and success to you.
Thank you so much. Much success to us. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
I can’t wait to start earning on UA-cam so I quit my 12 hour shift job!
Yes, definitely possible, nut not so easy. Good luck!
New subscriber 🎉
Your video was very helpful and encouraging. I have been wanting to start a UA-cam channel for 10 years now. Imagine if I had started then where I would be now 😮! My niche was going to be flea market flips, it wasn’t a thing back then and now it’s over saturated. My issue now is finding a new niche. I’m 52 and menopause is very much upon me…maybe I can talk about that 🤷🏽♀️
Well, I’m glad I found you the algorithm is working 😊
Stay safe and thank you for the information.
Hola...thank you for subbing. Everything happens in due time... right. Keep researching and talking to folks.. you'll find your niche. Just get started and know that you're. not alone. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
Congratulations Sister Maggie. You are a great speaker , a beautiful Lady. You are good at what you do. Your niche is very important, and with time the growth will come. Thank you for sharing 👍🙏
Thank you for the kind words. Please keep watching.
@@singlewomenretiringabroadBy God's Grace dear
I’m a new subscriber and resonate with your story so much. I started my channel in 2021 and also changed its name to share more than just food content. I really started focusing on posting daily last June, which brought positive results with an increase in subs, though I’m still working toward reaching 1,000. It’s encouraging to hear from a small channel that there’s hope for monetization, but like you, I’m enjoying the positive comments and the chance to uplift others. I’m so glad I found your channel for inspiration and positivity in the UA-cam world. I just turned 56 and stay busy as a mom to a 14- and 21-year-old, plus managing family life with my husband. Balancing it all, especially editing, can be tough, but it’s rewarding to see the final product-especially the reels! And your ‘Mr. Algorithm’ comment cracked me up. Thanks for the encouragement and tips. God bless.❤️🙏🏼
Yes, we need to uplift each other. I wish you continued success. Thanks for watching and for your comment.
Congratulations on your retirement, I'm in my 50's looking to retire in Panama with God's plan .. thank you!
Awesome! Thank you and thanks for watching.
Absolutely love your story, Maggie!
I'm also diving deep into taking my UA-cam channel seriously, and your 30-day video challenge really hit home.
The way you've grown your channel and community is inspiring. I'm considering hiring a VA for my own channel now!
Yeah...all excellent ideas. Keep posted of your progress. Thanks for watching.
This is completely unrelated, but I couldn't stop watching your lovely skin. Can you do a video about your skin routine?
I think I will. You're not the first person to ask... although you'll be disappointed because I don't do anything special. Thanks for watching. I'll announce it in the community tab.
You are truly sweet and so helpful. I might have to come retire along with your tribe in Panama myself 🤗. Btw thanks for the pep talk, I just started uploading over the past 4 months and it does seem like it’s never going to happen. Just keep going on, right?
Hola...I'm gonna do a live next week to address these specific road blocks. Check the community tab for date and time. Thanks for watching.
Cheers 🎉🎉🎉 Your discipline and consistency pays off. Just keep going, learn more about the system, hone your creator skills, while you continue to enjoy life, and you will be fine. That little cheque for $100+ must have felt so rewarding😊
It sure did. Thanks for the encouraging words. Hope you're enjoeyeieng your vacation. Blessings.
Thank you. I am having a lovely time. I had soursop juice today, mixed with lime juice. Very refreshing !
I love your channel. So inspirational. Thank you from your new subbie
Hola new subbie. Thanks so much for watching 🙏🙏
Thanks, Maggie, for your inspirational tutorial! If you create an E-Book or video course on your process, I am sure many would be interested in buying it, including me. God bless and continue to inspire while teaching.
Great idea! Wow...you're giving me something to think about 🤔. Thanks for watching.
I am new to the channel and have found so much value! I have started a channel under a different name and this information has helped me so much. Also I did subscribe
Wonderful! Please keep watching. I'm thinking of doing a live next week so we can have a kumbaya moment. Thanks for your comment and for subscribing.
Bravo Yes Maggie..I agree with you priceless information. I always say age is a number as well. Good laughs with you again. By the way, I love the music choice, it makes me so happy to hear it. Your channel has given me HOPE about getting seasoned in my 50's trying to make a plan about Panama. Thank you for your commitment...I agree community is important indeed, especially when your single and abroad....🎉
Absolutely. Thanks...I love the music too. Please keep watching and consider subscribing... if you have not yet done so.
You are such an amazing inspiration. I’m a new UA-camr enjoying the journey !
Wonderful! Thanks for watching.
I don't normally watch videos more than around 10 minutes but this was SOOOOO interesting, that I watched all the way to the end and subscribed and will definitely share with friends and family! Thanks for sharing your story. This is entertaining and informative! 🎉
Awww... thank you so much. I also entertain myself 😀. Thanks for watching and for subscribing.
Thanks for sharing! Helps a lot. I'm starting my UA-cam channel. Goal us to release first video in 2 weeks
Hola...great. Good luck with your channel. Much success. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for sharing. I started my UA-cam a year ago and it is very slow but not giving up as I continue to learn to improve. I like it when you said we should provide content with focus and intense. Hopefully one day I will get somewhere.
Hola...yes.. hone your skills and commit to not giving up. It will happen. Thanks for watching.
Congrats I am a retired senior and I love your channel 🎉❤😊🙏🏽
Hola retired senior 👋.. nice meeting you. Thank you for loving my channel. Please keep watching and thank you for your comment.
Maggie, I feel like I'm hearing a younger female version of my Haitian father. Thank you for your content and your encouragement. Just as I was writing this comment I heard you speak kreyol! Oh my heart just soared! Mesi! Mesi! Mesi!
Awww...koman ou ye...mesi ampil 😀🙏
Good for you Queen!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾You make us proud !🎉🎉🎉🙏🏾
Awww... how sweet. Thanks for watching and for the kind words.
What a beautiful lady you are. Thank you for sharing your pearls of wisdom ❤
You are so welcome and thanks for watching.
Congratulations! 🙌 🎉🎉
Thank you very much and thanks for watching.
Oh my gosh, I love your video. Thank you so much for being so informative. I feel like I can relate with you on so many levels. Congratulations on your UA-cam success and hoping you will have much more. I've subscribed and I will definitely be tuning in to learn more about retiring in Panama. It is actually something I have thought about.
Wonderful...yes I love living in Panama. Please keep watching, check out the playlist. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
I just started my channel! This was so helpful, thank you! 💜
Yeah...congrats... just study the system and follow it. Much success. Thanks for watching.
No inflation?? Like the USA
Hola...not sure what you mean but thanks for watching.
Went to Africa , which country is that............
Hola...I'm in Panama but have visited Ghana and Rwanda. Thanks for watching.
You look great for 66.God bless you!
Thank you so much. Thanks for watching and for the kind words.
I love your chnnel and the information that you are providing about what to do after retirement. I am thinking about changing my name. wow you have been traveling and doing big things.
Yes, I believe in keeping it moving and doing things NOW and not put things off. Tomorrow is not promised. Thanks for watching and for commenting.
Hello lady I admire your courage to come out openly and discuss about starting your UA-cam channel.
I think you just have to be yourself share us the reason why you move to Panama 🇵🇦 and the reasons why you wanna move there etc
I think people would love to see the simplicity of life and how you live it there in Panama compared to the life in the USA
Wish you all the best
Thank you so much for watching and for your comment/suggestion. I do have a playlist of multiple videos that explain why I moved to Panama. I appreciate the simple life suggestion.
I found you by accident and so glad I did! I love this video and so happy for you that you are enjoying your journey.
Thank you so much. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I am a UA-camr who is not growing , I am at your age. I am 66. Subscribers are tricking one sub in a month 😢
Hola... thanks for watching. As I said in the video... do a review of your channel...what's your audience... what questions are you answering...be consisted with uploads, engage with your audience. Sometimes, you have to shift a little. Good luck.
wow, such a inspiration, weldone
Thank you so much and thanks for watching and for your comment.
I would love to interview you for my channel
Hola...thanks for watching. What is your channel about? Please send info to: tellmeaboutSWRA@gmail.com.
You said like the video and share it with as many friends supposed well, I think you're talking to the women so let me forget about saying this think about it
@@JAMESE.JONESJR.-oz5dq ha ha... you could be watching for your mom, or other family member 🥹. Thanks for watching.
Your bless❤
Age do not stop you from living your best life sometimes in our younger years we struggle never achieve you give me hope
You're absolutely correct. Thanks for writing.
Love the video. But I can’t help but wonder if it would help your channel to show more of the day to life in Panama. More often if you are able to. If people are going to move there they will want to see the ins and outs of daily life. And maybe even set up a tour for a group once or twice a year which could generate more income for you too. Hope all works out well and most of all enjoy it
Hola...thank you for the great suggestions. Thanks for watching.
Congratulations . ❤😊 A very good day to you. The very best of luck. 🤞
Thank you so much and thanks for watching.
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
It's my pleasure. Thanks for watching.
Congratulations! I started my UA-cam channel, October 2019, too! I hit and missed- would love to become monetized within the next year.🤷🏾♀️😊
Hola.. just study the system and be consistent.You can do it!
@@singlewomenretiringabroad Thanks
You are so funny and I love you as I am someone who is your age and was glad to see you youtube channel
Awesome...yes, I crack myself up 😀. Thanks for watching.
Congratulations Maggie, and thanks for being so transparent. I was in the pitching & collaboration class with you that Stephanie did earlier this year and you’re a testament to putting what you learn into practice. It’s good that you can laugh at yourself and have fun during the process. I’m yet to start but thanks for giving me hope. Praying that your channel continues to grow and provide value😊🙏🏾
Thank you so much!! What great feedback. It's never too late to start. Good luck and thanks for watching.
66????!! Whaaaaat. You look great
Awww... you're sweet. Thank you.
Congratulations, sis - did you take Stephanie's youtube course? I think I messaged you when you were thinking about Rwanda....hmmm
Yes, I took one of them a couple of years ago.. small world. Thanks for watching.
You are adorable and I am so glad I found your channel. I've been on UA-cam for years but just started to revisit it again. Hoping to make a difference and reach 1000 subscribers by next year.
@@QemamuMosaics you can do it!
I love your giggles! New subbie here.😊
Hola new subbie. Thanks for subbing. Yes, I cracked myself up 😀. Thanks for watching.
OMG! You are absolutely beautiful and such radiant, subtle and youthful skin for your age. You are aging very well to say the least. All the best.
Thank you so much 🤗
Hi Maggie. I love living in US and have no needs to become an Expat but continue to watch you because you are so funny and I love your laugh.😊😊 😊😊😊
Thank you so much!! Thanks for watching.
Congratulations! 🎊🎊🎊
Thank you so much 😀 and thanks for writing.
New Subscriber!! ❤
Hola...yeah. Thank you so much. Please keep watching.
So is that selfish I hear you talking about created a community with just women minutes not included well you're probably not gonna read this anyway let's go so what the heck
Hola...I respond to every comment. Yes, this group is geared towards women. There may be groups for only men... and there are other groups that are not exclusive. You do have choices. Thanks for your comment.
She's a woman talking to women. Stop being a crybaby and find a group for men if that's what you're looking for. Or, you could start one yourself. Sounds like you just want something to complain about.
Maggie you are right , a recipe for death. That’s why I am coming to Panama. A visit for sure. I’m traveling somewhere else next month. The key is to keep moving while you can. I practice my Spanish daily so I will be good in Panama. I just found out about the bugs. Are they awful there? I saw a UA-cam channel about roaches somewhere. Not sure where.
You got it. Moving is life. Thanks for watching.
@@singlewomenretiringabroadwhat about the bugs. Are there alot?
@@latonyadover3588 Not in the city..no
Thanks for sharing.
It's my pleasure. Thanks for watching.
👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾💥
Thank you so much and thanks for watching.
Congratulations Maggie!!! So happy for you!!
Thank you so much!!
Good job
Thank you so much! Thanks for watching.
I love your videos. And your laugh
Thank you. Laughter is the best medicine. Thanks for watching.
👏❤Congratulations Maggie.
You crack me up.. Mr. Algorithm! Yes I am enjoying your Video. I’ve questions for you Maggie. How do you hire a PA.? I’m thinking about starting a UA-cam channel, but I’m not too technically knowledgeable lol😂. I’m not comfortable in front off a camera.. do you have any suggestion.? Next question, what happened if a single woman in SWRA gets married.?
Hi there...many you tube creators started exactly where you are...just start and like I said, it gets easier and you get better at it. I'm not sure I understand the question about hiring a PA...did you mean a VA or virtual assistant...there are many sites and forums you can hire them from. As to your last question, we have not yet had to deal with that subject, so I guess we'll deal with it when it happens, but this is a group for single ladies... much love and thanks for watching.
@@singlewomenretiringabroad
Hi Maggie, thanks for your response
Yes, I meant VA 😊
Being a single mum who became a widow at a young age and a small UA-camr I am glad YT has recommended this channel to me ,I'm ready to learn from you 🙏
Awesome 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much. Thanks for watching.
I need to upload more regularly
Yes, consistency is important in creating community. Good luck and thanks for watching and for commenting.
@@singlewomenretiringabroad my pleasure
CONGRATULATIONS! New 60 years young sub here!
Yeah...thanks for subbing. Welcome to the family.
I was laughing right along with you for “Mr. Algorithm!” I love to laugh you need to keep that part of your stories in there… I just heard the line about “grandkids!” Hilarious!!! Thank you for the laughs!
It's my pleasure. I do try to keep it light. Thanks for watching.
Felicidades!! 🥳🎉🥳🎉
Gracias 🙏🙏
Kudos to you Maggie. I love watching your channel. You are a very effective UA-camr.
Awww... thank you for the kind, encouraging words.
Congrads❤🎉
Thank you so much and thanks for watching.
Islam, so happy to have found you. retired , living in Durham NC. Although I am not looking to move out of the country, I am working on starting a UA-cam channel.
Good for you.
I love videos like this! I started my channel in 2016 and didn’t do anything with it. Last month, I decided to get it going again and my videos showing women over 40 how to use their earned knowledge and skills to grow wealth are my most popular! So happy for you! I’m inspired!
Excellent... that's exactly why I made this video. we just have to understand the system and follow it. I, too, wish yu much success. Thanks for watching.