Great video maya. Thanks for being so honest and all the great information. I don't understand why people get upset about sponsorship. At the end of the day being on UA-cam is a job! You work hard on your video therefore you should be compensated and I'm not just saw that because I'm also a youtuber. We all can clearly see how much you invest in your videos because it shows in the quality, content, creativity etc. Stay blessed.
Curls N Lipstick I sooo agree with you. I only make crafting/DIY videos and that takes soo much time to film, edit and all that. So i can only imagine the time and effort that others put into their videos. Granted, I don't get paid. But I don't hate on those that do. I say GO FOR IT !!!
I just discover this video ! And honest she has the most helpful channel ! Even before when I started my channel Maya , you were seriously my UA-cam bible. Love you !
I had no idea you can get donations(?) through the subscriber button! I just learned something new. Haha! If I can also add to number 1 - Google Adsense... UA-cam doesn't calculate mobile views (which makes up 40-60% views, they have been trying to figure how to do it in last 3 years), and after the calculation UA-cam gets 45% split from the content creator. After that the MCN takes either 10%-30% (depending on contract) out of the split and what's left is for the content creator :) You're definitely right about how brand deals can help a channel keep on running... it's a food chain kind of cycle.
There needs to be a class action lawsuit against youtube for not paying partners for mobile views. They know how many views are generated, they are not sharing it.
Ann Le {Anneorshine} Love that you said that, are you with a network! I left mine last year, it wasn't a great fit for me, but I've been thinking about shopping around or even for an agent. I'd love to know what you thought, hit me up at dearnatural62@yahoo.com thanks! Love the channel!
Ann Le {Anneorshine} very interesting ...thank you ...I am new on You Tube and I am already receiving email regarding Networks, but I am doing this for fun and I have no clue who this all works...so I think I will leave it for now...but thanks for all those infos
I'm an over 50 beauty & lifestyle blogger & wigmaker, I have blogs under each. Though I love beauty and makeup, there's not much interest in women over 50 (yet) even though we spend much more on beauty & skincare products than our younger counterparts. My wigmaking blog is tied to my etsy store where I offer wigmaking training, sell wigmaking training kits. I also sell a Lace Wig Strap that I wrote a Patent for on Amazon. So between my two Amazon product and my Etsy store, I was able to retire at age 48, i'm now 55.
Lily Seymour You have inspired me as well. I am a new youtubber and happy to see your success. I am trying to grow and always interested in suggestions. I do not do make though but always want to look beautiful. I am subbing you, sub me back. I am seasoned too:)
I love this! I've always heard your name dropped by other youtubers but never had your video come up on recommended. So glad it did! You have such a wonderful energy
I love your channel and I love you Maya, you not only says " Be You" Stay true" you really do what you preach and that is why I follow your work and enjoy it. I make money the same way you do, and I only work with brands that I like and love, I think that is the only way to really enjoy what we do.
It's amazing how UA-cam can become a legit career. I don't think anyone would've thought that back in the early days of UA-cam. It's really very amazing. Awesome video Maya!
Hey girls! If you are a small youtuber wanting to support each other, let's do it! (Update 6/24/2015: It's been 4 weeks since I posted and there has been so much love and support under this comment. I want to thank you all for participating and helping one another in our journey to success. As a community it is important to communicate and create bonds with each other, I hope it never stops! Keep passing the love around!)
Maybe because I grew up on The Discovery Channel and loved learning so why not share. It's just hard to fit so much on a channel when there's so many videos in demand. I literally had to force myself to post this. I had been putting this off for over a year
I started my channel during my first semester in a college dorm. Since I'm a freelance photographer, I own a Nikon D3200 and I use it sometimes to record my videos (or if I'm lazy, I use my smartphone instead). I do product reviews, tutorials and occasional short films. I also run two Etsy shops that sell my homemade beauty products and photo prints and I run two blogs. As you can see, I'm REALLY busy! But I only have 81 subscribers, so I'm a small channel in the world of UA-cam. I just wanted to say that one of your videos inspired me to take a chance, start my channel and see where it leads me! Thanks for giving me the courage to voice my opinions and thoughts without feeling self conscious all the time! All that's left is to try and show my face a lot more...
I make a living from home as well, but differently and using a much easier method. I earn over 3k per week easily thanks to this program i found at *Givendaily. com*. You should check it out and give it a go if interested.
Much respect to you for sitting down and explaining this. Most of the more popular YTers kind of graze over it like it doesn't exist and then act like robots when they're recording sponsored videos. My husband actually has a pretty popular music YT channel and he gets paid through it via Google AdSense. However, he's trying to learn how to make even more money than he's currently receiving so I'll show him this video. Unfortunately, I'm not making any money right now but I would LOVE to begin doing it with my music channel here on YT. In the meantime, I just manage my husband and he makes all the money lol. I've been praying for my own stream of income though, so I know my time is coming.
FANTASTIC video!! Im a small youtuber...I just started doing Brand Deals and Signed to a MCN. I love amazon affiliates too. Its like Magic making money off the internet but it is totally possible. I really want to work on my video quality , Im going to check out your amazon store! Thank you for your honesty as always.
I love and appreciate you for doing this video! So many youtubers keep the money side of their channel on the low and never really disclose any information on how it all works. Thank you for doing this. Now to answer how I get paid ummm I just graduated college so I'm not really sure how I get paid yet. Lol graduated in fashion managment and business admin and I been working as an associate for a retailer and have trying to climb the management ladder but it is really energy consuming. I also have a young but growing channel here on yt and ig but there isnt money coming from it. I do it cause I love styling, fashion,beauty and being creative and until I get the chance to do it in the corporate world I'll do it any other way I can. Thank you being you Maya. Stay beautiful. Be Aimlesss.
I love how honest and straight forward you are about the business side of UA-cam. I think some people don't understand that in the end this is a job for most people, and you clock in hours producing your videos ( and i mean LONG HOURS )
Exactly the info I was looking for. So informative and helpful, very generous, thank you very much. I'm inspired by what I see out there and would love to get creative and do my own thing, it's just a LITTLE intimidating (just a lil bit! 😜)
I was just watching a youtube video, (and i came across video of a person who didn't know how to speak to a camera like he was speaking to a person. He wasn't smiling, or engaging the audience like a teacher, or even a normal youtuber does) I googled it to get here-well if you're wondering how i got to this video, I used ecosia- and I was wondering: How do youtubers, (or people on other sites like vessel) talk to the camera while appearing engaging, like you actually care that the audience understands what tyou're trying to say, and so on? (That seems like something that's only easy to do if you're talking to a real person:)
😱😊 I LOVE your channel! You deserve an award mainly because your humble and you help us because you want to not because your "forced". 😀 xoxo love loni
Life With Loni Hi I just subbed to your channel will you sub back. I believe in reaping what you sow... many blessings to you :) Leeny Lynn Hi I just subbed to your channel will you sub back. I believe in reaping what you sow... many blessings to you :) Read more Show less Reply · 1
You are PERFECTION. About to stalk every social media channel of yours. I literally just bought a Sony a6000 mirrorless and was looking to buy a new lens, and had one saved in my Amazon shop. After learning you had a shop, I went back to my account, took it out of my cart, cleared my cookies, and then went back and clicked through your link in the description. Going out of my way to support you because I am all about your vibe! New sub :)
girl, i have so much respect for you! you deserve so much credit. finally a youtuber who is knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. you are QUALITY. I'm so lucky to find a gem in the rough. i'll probably will never have the balls to start a youtube video but with the knowledge you've given me, the possibilities is endless.
FINALLY! An easy, informative and no nonsense explination on this cryptic thing we know as UA-cam! I wish more UA-camrs would explain things like this. It wasn't rocket science after all! Thank you Maya! P.S. - How I make money: I'm an Entrepreneur with a branding and event planning company. :)
I have been trying to get info on how to start..& you are the only one who explained it honestly...others trick you to watch their video & ah whole heap of bull shit!! so thanks.👏
Girl, you are a gem! Thank you so much for sharing this information. I am binge watching all of your videos. I am a Vitality Coach/Certified Hypnotherapist. I make my money by teaching people how to make positive life changes for improved health and wellness.I am ready to take my business online and to the next level using UA-cam as a platform. I always wondered exactly how people made money on YT, thank you for breaking it down for me. I don't think I've seen any other videos go into much depth about this. I am very inspired to keep on growing my channel. Thank you!
Thanks for the tips maya. I was just making videos for fun long before i knew you could make money but, of course it's always a bonus to get paid to do something you love😄
The best, honest, most useful videos for youtube tech, equipments ,editing etc etc. Words can not thank you enough! Just actually bought some of your recomendations. keep doing what u do!
Thank you for this video!!! It's helped so much. Especially since I want to do commercials where I'm not saying a thing lol and get that check. ( single mother in college ). So far I've made decent money on social media but I'm actually watching UA-cam videos to work on my editing so that I can produce the content I want and to have a better overall representation of myself. So far it's been good outside of my numbers but I love story telling. And my contract is coming up done from a company and now I can really show what I'm made of without them profiting anymore 😝.
I'm so happy I discovered your channel. I literally don't even care about making money from UA-cam cause I have a job, but I would like to grow where I could make a little money here and there. It's just hard when my quality and content is on point, but my viewership is lacking. Can you make a video on how to grow all that? I assume my SEO is not that great, but I don't know.
Omg... Where has this channel been all my life?! I love it! Your channel is full of helpful tips, and the energy and enthusiasm you provide is amazing! Keep rocking it, girl!!
If you guys really want to make money try *LIVEONLINEJOB. COM* this is the same website that helped me getting started. You can find many ways to make money online there. You can easily make around $100 per day. Hope this helps..
Thank you for this video. I appreciate the fact that you were transparent without telling all your business. A lot of youtubers are so tight lipped about this kind of stuff like there is not enough money out there for everyone to make.
OMGAH MAYA!!!! Bless you for being so informative and not afraid to share this information! Many UA-camrs are being taken advantage of just so they can get a free product. Doing videos takes a lot of time and what you have shared is so helpful. THANK YOU!
I absolutely love your Tech Talk videos. I have learned so much from you about filming and editing (ESPECIALLY on a iPhone!!). I also love how real you keep things. Your honesty and "shameless" personality is so refreshing!
Right now I do not have an income. I'm working on having a wellness channel. Right now the focus has been on my vegan diet. I'm a registered yoga instructor and I hope my channel expands to yoga, fitness, nutrition, spiritually, and culture.
How do I get paid? I get paid by working a full time job as a customer service rep which I 99% want to scratch my eyes out lol. I am also a free lancing makeup artist here in the philadelphia New Jersey Delaware tri state, and I am also a part time student and write essays for scholarships to help pay for my edumacation!!! Thanks maya you're so DOPE!
This is so dope. For years i've been wondering how UA-camrs get started up. I've been wanting to become apart of the community since i was in high school but was so broke, and could barely afford a camera. Thank you for this.
I was really enjoying this video up until the part where you started talking about brand deals and putting things in the context of what you used to get paid for a buy-out national TV commercial. The thing is, since you never revealed the figure you get paid for brand deals the whole analogy was illusory. There was no actual comparison. This is the problem with the UA-cam culture and why a lot of brands are getting over. UA-camrs are not sharing this information, so no one really knows what you can or should get paid. It's the wild, wild west with brand deals. I'm sure Maker Studios gets you good deals, but if you're gonna do a video like this, it would be nice it you "kept it real" and talked dollars and cents.
It's really none of our business to know how much she gets paid or her money in general. She didn't mislead by putting how youtubers make money....it's straight forward. The title would be how much money a youtubers makes or would make if she was talking about how much coin she earns . She probably didn't bring up her money or how much she gets paid because people would take it out of context and think that's how much they will earn if they put their first video up. She is trying not to speak on everybody because youtubers earn different amounts based on THIER channel and what they do with it. She is being real so I don't understand the problem.😐
I believe they're required by UA-cam to not talk about or disclose dollar amounts. She was doing her best in trying to get a number to you without actually saying it.
Its unfortunate for the people with small youtube channels, because you have to have so many subscribers in order to make money. Which is hard to get because people dont like to support each other
Shameless Maya, everytime i come to youtube looking for something specific, i end up finding myself on your channel watching stuff that had nothing to do with what i was doing originally! I love it haha. Your channel is so flippin amazing and your content is always the bomb! Thank you for being you!
I'm at a stay at home mom of three. I have a small online children's boutique. I'm more recently branching out to adults. I do mommy UA-cam video in my free time. I love what I do all around
I have two jobs in the social service field so that is my primary source of income and then there's UA-cam! I am not a big UA-camr, and I'm currently with a network that hasn't done much for me (except I get paid out at a lower amount than I would with UA-cam, which is a positive). So I make a little coin off here as well!
so so useful Ty So much Maya... this is perfect for me since i just launched my UA-cam channel posting my work as Makeup Artist!! ty so much Beautiful...
Shameless Maya Aw, this was a really interesting video; whenever you upload a youtube related video, I always learn like 10 new things lol. I get paid through my part time jobs at Kumon centres; getting paid to deal with cute kids is something I'm all about.
You are such a big help to me on growing my channel! I watch all of your tech talk on editing videos, filming them, what to do and what not to do which helps me sooooooo much! I am so happy that i found your channel you've really been much of a backbone and guidance for my videos so thank you! :) xoxo
I have been watching your videos non stop!!!! I'm a brand new youtuber and you've helped me out sooooo much!!!! Thank you and keep up the great work!!!! You're such a natural!!!!
Great video with excellent information...I can appreciate a sister without crabs in a barrel syndrome... since you asked I'm a freelance LA based makeup artist and I work in mortgage banking ;)
I'm still so confused about the whole youtube thing lol So far I don't earn money, I just have fun and what I want right now is to learn, with each video I make I wanna learn something and also give value. I am a youtube verified partner. Does that mean I am a UA-cam partner? haha one time I clicked monetiz for a video and that was like the first video I ever made, then I was too scared and I disabled it hahahah I don't think it's time for me to think of money. What I am interested in right now is having genuine subscribers and views, a whole lot of comments and as I said right now to learn, be it in editing which is what I'm experimenting with now or production which I will sooon start playing with. :)
Thank you so mush Maya! I have been researching for months how to use my UA-cam channel to make a supportive income. I have been getting bits and pieces that still left me a little in the dark, but you where so clear and concise!
Finally someone sat down and gave us the real deal. Being 100% about the whole process I loved it. I just subscribed and I'm embracing the talent you have plus education you give. Keep it up!!!! :)
+Jada Newsome Dont ask that on youtube!!!!Go search google! By the way there isn't much chance for anyone to get in a commercial! There are allways like 100 people auditioning, and only one gets in the commercial! And, its not as fun as it looks! Its very boring and you have to shoot everything like thousands of times!
why does the UA-cam revenue go up and down? the views don't change so why does the revenue changes? Do you know where I can get an affordable tripod for my galaxy tab 4? great video BTW :)
GoldQueen Queency sure check out my channel I love supporting those who support me😊 already tried amazon but I will check the other you mentioned, thanks
I came here to learn how to invest after listening to a guy on radio talk about the importance of investing and how he made $460,000 in 4 months from $160k, somehow this video has helped shed light on some things, but I'm still confused, I'm a newbie and I'm open to ideas.
Interesting. I have a lump sum doing absolutely nothing at all in my bank account, I wanna get something started with it. You seem to be doing excellent for yourself, how do you achieve this?
Amina Ahmed Right?! I asked the same question 2 years ago so I've already started branching out and investing in other projects outside of UA-cam. For me, i've never liked the idea of all my eggs in one basket. I have several projects going that will take off very soon. But YES, AGREED! I wouldn't use the word "back up plan" I would opt for "diversify" :)
Amina Ahmed Good idea. Education is important but you tube is probably not going anywhere for a long timeeee! It is really just get going and haven't reach majority of the generations. My side advice is get education early as possible bc as time goes on it gets hard. #justsaying
I am a medical provider and I want to expand more. Many people (patients, friends, and strangers) say that I have a way of speaking with people that should be shared with many more. Timid at first but now I am busting out this shell and DOING ME BOO!!!! lol new to youtube community and working on my 1st youtube video thanks to your advice and demonstrations. Hope when I tag you under my youtube name that you can see me blossom and know that you helped inspire the movement of Shameless and DO YOU BOO within in me.
+Ali Bazz UA-cam doesn't pay out of their pocket. UA-cam SHARES the revenue they make from the ads with whatever channel helps them get those ads seen. So yes, he gets paid for every video, as long as there are no copyright issues ;)
Thank you for posting this video! I have a hairstyling and makeup channel. I'm happy that your MCM is getting you great deals. My goal is to do more in person events.
I work a 8-4:30. But I make it through the day watching your channel and music wishing I could do more lol. Love you channel. I often visit for inspiration. Thanks for being so real! God bless..
I personally like your branded videos. Always done with great taste. The Marriott video was pretty cool. It actually went on my possible hotel for a Hawaii trip.
I came across your videos maybe a year ago but every one I've seen has been incredibly significant & informative for me. I really appreciate it! Doesn't hurt that your personality makes them enjoyable too x thanks for all the help!
I stumbled upon your channel today and can i just say, you are truly amazing! Im a new youtuber and im passionate about beauty, lifestyle, and fashion, although i dont really get paid for my videos since i am small on youtube i still try and make the best i can of the resources i have and i just wanted to say to any small youtuber like me to not give up, if you are passionate about your content then you will rise someday it takes years to build a big fan base you just gotta be patient!
This video is very insightful, the reason I joined youtube is because as an African American young woman I wanted to see more of the subjects used in Adobe products tutorials to look like me. I will being doing something I love and making money as well, thanks to your great tips.
I write songs that get pitched to Film and TV shows and pray they get used! But I am just about to re-launch my channel and I am so excited to see what the possibilities are as I launch myself into the TubeoSphere! When I first joined UA-cam in 2006 no one was making money from it. But now I see there is a lot of potential and want to give it a try!
Thanks for information, you are the only you - tuber that really thoroughly explained it. I currently a Safe Passage Program Mgr. In Chicago and a Cosmetologist since 1994.
Great job! You give me hope and motivation! I'm starting my channel literally this week... I know it'll be awhile until I hit thousands of subscribers but it's awesome to see how you and other vloggers are doing it for themselves to make that paper! Learning the ins and outs of being successful on UA-cam to promote my brand. Thanks Maya! I'm Anyta! Btw you are gorgeous! Your channel is amazing!
I'm trying to be consistent on my channel because I would love for it to be a source of income one day. I love doing it, I just need to dedicate more time on it. I'd love to do collaborations and support other newer youtubers so we can all be successful! Right now I'm a full time flight attendant and it's great but I have other dreams and I don't want to let them slip out of my hands! You're an inspiration Maya!!
Maya has been real since day 1 and so helpful and selfless with information that could benefit others and that is why she's my fav UA-camr. Love this.
It's very unusual for a youtuber to be so honest about how they earn money. Thanks a lot for posting this video!
GuillaumeCuisine I agree the whole time I'm saying to myself oh damn she spilling the beans 😂
Agree totally!
Great video maya. Thanks for being so honest and all the great information. I don't understand why people get upset about sponsorship. At the end of the day being on UA-cam is a job! You work hard on your video therefore you should be compensated and I'm not just saw that because I'm also a youtuber. We all can clearly see how much you invest in your videos because it shows in the quality, content, creativity etc.
Stay blessed.
Curls N Lipstick i agree!
I agree!
Curls N Lipstick I sooo agree with you. I only make crafting/DIY videos and that takes soo much time to film, edit and all that. So i can only imagine the time and effort that others put into their videos. Granted, I don't get paid. But I don't hate on those that do. I say GO FOR IT !!!
Netra Bates girl love your channel keeep it up i love your work
nappyglam
very kind of you to take a look. thank you girl. Hugs.
I love how transparent you are- you're so honest about how you make money etc and other UA-camrs don't do that x
I just discover this video ! And honest she has the most helpful channel ! Even before when I started my channel Maya , you were seriously my UA-cam bible. Love you !
+Nisa Fareeha are you intrested in investing
Thanks boo! I like putting useful info out there so I'm glad this helped
+Bryan Gibson Are you?
wats ur channel name?
jhon cena
What's yours?
I had no idea you can get donations(?) through the subscriber button! I just learned something new. Haha! If I can also add to number 1 - Google Adsense... UA-cam doesn't calculate mobile views (which makes up 40-60% views, they have been trying to figure how to do it in last 3 years), and after the calculation UA-cam gets 45% split from the content creator. After that the MCN takes either 10%-30% (depending on contract) out of the split and what's left is for the content creator :) You're definitely right about how brand deals can help a channel keep on running... it's a food chain kind of cycle.
Love your channel too Anne!
There needs to be a class action lawsuit against youtube for not paying partners for mobile views. They know how many views are generated, they are not sharing it.
Ann Le {Anneorshine} Love that you said that, are you with a network! I left mine last year, it wasn't a great fit for me, but I've been thinking about shopping around or even for an agent. I'd love to know what you thought, hit me up at dearnatural62@yahoo.com thanks! Love the channel!
Yes that's true!!! Thanks Anne!
Ann Le {Anneorshine} very interesting ...thank you ...I am new on You Tube and I am already receiving email regarding Networks, but I am doing this for fun and I have no clue who this all works...so I think I will leave it for now...but thanks for all those infos
I'm an over 50 beauty & lifestyle blogger & wigmaker, I have blogs under each. Though I love beauty and makeup, there's not much interest in women over 50 (yet) even though we spend much more on beauty & skincare products than our younger counterparts. My wigmaking blog is tied to my etsy store where I offer wigmaking training, sell wigmaking training kits. I also sell a Lace Wig Strap that I wrote a Patent for on Amazon. So between my two Amazon product and my Etsy store, I was able to retire at age 48, i'm now 55.
Wow💕thank you! I will definitely check them out 💛
Lily Seymour You get it girl that is so awesomeeeee very happy for you and inspired by you much love!!!!!!
Lily Seymour You have inspired me as well. I am a new youtubber and happy to see your success. I am trying to grow and always interested in suggestions. I do not do make though but always want to look beautiful. I am subbing you, sub me back. I am seasoned too:)
fitAlittlebit thank you🌸
Damara Boyd thanks💐
I love this! I've always heard your name dropped by other youtubers but never had your video come up on recommended. So glad it did! You have such a wonderful energy
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I love your channel and I love you Maya, you not only says " Be You" Stay true" you really do what you preach and that is why I follow your work and enjoy it. I make money the same way you do, and I only work with brands that I like and love, I think that is the only way to really enjoy what we do.
It's amazing how UA-cam can become a legit career. I don't think anyone would've thought that back in the early days of UA-cam. It's really very amazing. Awesome video Maya!
Hey girls! If you are a small youtuber wanting to support each other, let's do it!
(Update 6/24/2015: It's been 4 weeks since I posted and there has been so much love and support under this comment. I want to thank you all for participating and helping one another in our journey to success. As a community it is important to communicate and create bonds with each other, I hope it never stops! Keep passing the love around!)
I am! :)
Me to
ME TOO
That's what I'm saying... We should subscribe to and support one another. Every subbie matters
I totally agree every sub does matter and I will be truly appreciated if you guess subscribe I'll return the favor.
Thank you Maya! I feel like you are so transparent! Just know your viewers really appreciate it! xo get that money grrrrl!
Maybe because I grew up on The Discovery Channel and loved learning so why not share. It's just hard to fit so much on a channel when there's so many videos in demand. I literally had to force myself to post this. I had been putting this off for over a year
I started my channel during my first semester in a college dorm. Since I'm a freelance photographer, I own a Nikon D3200 and I use it sometimes to record my videos (or if I'm lazy, I use my smartphone instead). I do product reviews, tutorials and occasional short films. I also run two Etsy shops that sell my homemade beauty products and photo prints and I run two blogs.
As you can see, I'm REALLY busy! But I only have 81 subscribers, so I'm a small channel in the world of UA-cam.
I just wanted to say that one of your videos inspired me to take a chance, start my channel and see where it leads me! Thanks for giving me the courage to voice my opinions and thoughts without feeling self conscious all the time! All that's left is to try and show my face a lot more...
I knew youtubers got paid for brand deals but I never imagined it'd be that much. No wonder they live so lavishly.
I make a living from home as well, but differently and using a much easier method. I earn over 3k per week easily thanks to this program i found at *Givendaily. com*. You should check it out and give it a go if interested.
Jessica i know right
how much do they actually get paid tho? she didn't say
sooofetch08 I haven't seen this video in a while but she does mention it. She says they can make up to thousands of dollars with sponsored vids.
Much respect to you for sitting down and explaining this. Most of the more popular YTers kind of graze over it like it doesn't exist and then act like robots when they're recording sponsored videos. My husband actually has a pretty popular music YT channel and he gets paid through it via Google AdSense. However, he's trying to learn how to make even more money than he's currently receiving so I'll show him this video. Unfortunately, I'm not making any money right now but I would LOVE to begin doing it with my music channel here on YT. In the meantime, I just manage my husband and he makes all the money lol. I've been praying for my own stream of income though, so I know my time is coming.
FANTASTIC video!! Im a small youtuber...I just started doing Brand Deals and Signed to a MCN. I love amazon affiliates too. Its like Magic making money off the internet but it is totally possible. I really want to work on my video quality , Im going to check out your amazon store! Thank you for your honesty as always.
***** "Small UA-camr" Small?! 30k is considered "small"?!
***** if you are a small youtuber then I barely exist haha :)
***** Ive heard so much horror stories with most MCN, how is yours? from an extra extra small youtuber
***** Ive heard so much horror stories with most MCN, how is yours? from an extra extra small youtuber
I just subbed :) I would love if you sub back
I love and appreciate you for doing this video! So many youtubers keep the money side of their channel on the low and never really disclose any information on how it all works. Thank you for doing this.
Now to answer how I get paid ummm I just graduated college so I'm not really sure how I get paid yet. Lol graduated in fashion managment and business admin and I been working as an associate for a retailer and have trying to climb the management ladder but it is really energy consuming. I also have a young but growing channel here on yt and ig but there isnt money coming from it. I do it cause I love styling, fashion,beauty and being creative and until I get the chance to do it in the corporate world I'll do it any other way I can.
Thank you being you Maya.
Stay beautiful. Be Aimlesss.
I am trying to work on my channel as well. I just followed you, I'd appreciate if you'd do the same in return :)
Of course girl!
Flawful Beauty hey I just subbed you can you sub me!? :)
I just subbed back Ambellish
Flawful Beauty hey mama you sub me i sub you?
I love how honest and straight forward you are about the business side of UA-cam. I think some people don't understand that in the end this is a job for most people, and you clock in hours producing your videos ( and i mean LONG HOURS )
Exactly the info I was looking for. So informative and helpful, very generous, thank you very much. I'm inspired by what I see out there and would love to get creative and do my own thing, it's just a LITTLE intimidating (just a lil bit! 😜)
You can do it!
Ps. As a token of my gratitude I'm a new subscriber 😘✌️
I was just watching a youtube video, (and i came across video of a person who didn't know how to speak to a camera like he was speaking to a person. He wasn't smiling, or engaging the audience like a teacher, or even a normal youtuber does)
I googled it to get here-well if you're wondering how i got to this video, I used ecosia- and I was wondering:
How do youtubers, (or people on other sites like vessel) talk to the camera while appearing engaging, like you actually care that the audience understands what tyou're trying to say, and so on? (That seems like something that's only easy to do if you're talking to a real person:)
😱😊 I LOVE your channel! You deserve an award mainly because your humble and you help us because you want to not because your "forced". 😀 xoxo love loni
:)
Thank you ***** I'm going to check it out!
Life With Loni Hi I just subbed to your channel will you sub back. I believe in reaping what you sow... many blessings to you :)
Leeny Lynn Hi I just subbed to your channel will you sub back. I believe in reaping what you sow... many blessings to you :)
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Life With Loni If you guys are still trying to make money from home you need to check out *Atoce. com* You will thank me.
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You are PERFECTION. About to stalk every social media channel of yours. I literally just bought a Sony a6000 mirrorless and was looking to buy a new lens, and had one saved in my Amazon shop. After learning you had a shop, I went back to my account, took it out of my cart, cleared my cookies, and then went back and clicked through your link in the description. Going out of my way to support you because I am all about your vibe! New sub :)
Thats why i love this channel. Quality information.
girl, i have so much respect for you! you deserve so much credit. finally a youtuber who is knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. you are QUALITY. I'm so lucky to find a gem in the rough. i'll probably will never have the balls to start a youtube video but with the knowledge you've given me, the possibilities is endless.
The thing I love the most about Maya is her sincerity.Thanks so much Maya!
FINALLY! An easy, informative and no nonsense explination on this cryptic thing we know as UA-cam! I wish more UA-camrs would explain things like this. It wasn't rocket science after all! Thank you Maya!
P.S. - How I make money: I'm an Entrepreneur with a branding and event planning company. :)
I have been trying to get info on how to start..& you are the only one who explained it honestly...others trick you to watch their video & ah whole heap of bull shit!! so thanks.👏
I really love this hairstyle on you!
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Girl, you are a gem! Thank you so much for sharing this information. I am binge watching all of your videos. I am a Vitality Coach/Certified Hypnotherapist. I make my money by teaching people how to make positive life changes for improved health and wellness.I am ready to take my business online and to the next level using UA-cam as a platform. I always wondered exactly how people made money on YT, thank you for breaking it down for me. I don't think I've seen any other videos go into much depth about this. I am very inspired to keep on growing my channel. Thank you!
Your channel is very informative. Honestly the only UA-cam that can be so generous and honest which amazes me. 💕💕
Struggling youtuber over here. I'm confident however it'll be my main source of income one day.
I'm working on building up my channel as well. I just subscribed, I'd appreciate if you'd do the same in return :)
Flawful Beauty I'll check our your channel :)
Just subscribed gurl.. Let's support each other 😋😋
Agreed :) I'll sub back
Chrystian Allure You have a new subbie :)
Thanks for the tips maya. I was just making videos for fun long before i knew you could make money but, of course it's always a bonus to get paid to do something you love😄
This is why i freaking love you! you are always so honest
No one ever answers this question but you did! Thank you Maya for always being so honest and vulnerable with your subscribers..
The best, honest, most useful videos for youtube tech, equipments ,editing etc etc. Words can not thank you enough! Just actually bought some of your recomendations. keep doing what u do!
Thank you for this video!!! It's helped so much. Especially since I want to do commercials where I'm not saying a thing lol and get that check. ( single mother in college ). So far I've made decent money on social media but I'm actually watching UA-cam videos to work on my editing so that I can produce the content I want and to have a better overall representation of myself. So far it's been good outside of my numbers but I love story telling. And my contract is coming up done from a company and now I can really show what I'm made of without them profiting anymore 😝.
Thank you for empowering me and others to follow their dreams. Not only that, but actually make money doing it
I'm so happy I discovered your channel. I literally don't even care about making money from UA-cam cause I have a job, but I would like to grow where I could make a little money here and there. It's just hard when my quality and content is on point, but my viewership is lacking. Can you make a video on how to grow all that? I assume my SEO is not that great, but I don't know.
You are so well spoken. I am so glad to have come across your channel. I love your energy!
Omg... Where has this channel been all my life?! I love it! Your channel is full of helpful tips, and the energy and enthusiasm you provide is amazing! Keep rocking it, girl!!
she's well spoken 👌.
If you guys really want to make money try *LIVEONLINEJOB. COM* this is the same website that helped me getting started. You can find many ways to make money online there. You can easily make around $100 per day. Hope this helps..
Another great video Maya! I make a tiny little money on my You Tube Channel and I am also a server ;-) That crazy server life pays bills haha
Yasssss!!! That server life brings the money in on time!! ❤️
ItsEwelina gurrl!!!! i understand the hustle! did the same thing 2 years ago! 2-3 jobs cocktailing and UA-cam! pay yo bills mama!
Girlllllll, did I see you in an episode of Supernatural???
Andrea Perez yes that was me boo!
Hahaha. I had to pause and do a double take! Like "was that shameless?" I heart you. Keep doing you, boo!
Oh my goodiness!
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OMG!!! I looooooooooooooove Supernatural!!!! You should do a video on that! LOL! I'd give it a thumbs up and share it all over!
OH MY GOD NO FRIGGIN WAY
Thank you for this video. I appreciate the fact that you were transparent without telling all your business. A lot of youtubers are so tight lipped about this kind of stuff like there is not enough money out there for everyone to make.
OMGAH MAYA!!!! Bless you for being so informative and not afraid to share this information! Many UA-camrs are being taken advantage of just so they can get a free product. Doing videos takes a lot of time and what you have shared is so helpful. THANK YOU!
I absolutely love your Tech Talk videos. I have learned so much from you about filming and editing (ESPECIALLY on a iPhone!!). I also love how real you keep things. Your honesty and "shameless" personality is so refreshing!
Maya thank you once again for enlightening me 😊
Kheartz hey mama lets support each other you sub me i sub you?
khandie_s journey I subscribed to you
+khandie_s journey what's your UA-cam. I love supporting
Right now I do not have an income. I'm working on having a wellness channel. Right now the focus has been on my vegan diet. I'm a registered yoga instructor and I hope my channel expands to yoga, fitness, nutrition, spiritually, and culture.
Love the focus of your channel; just subscribed😊
Thank you so much! :) A new recipe video will be up in about 30 minutes.
Jasmine Randle
Thank you so much!!! A new recipe video will be up in about 30 minutes!
*****
If you click on my name it will take you to my channel. :) Or just type in qt_kiwi and I will pop up.
***** Oh wow! Thank you. :)
How do I get paid? I get paid by working a full time job as a customer service rep which I 99% want to scratch my eyes out lol. I am also a free lancing makeup artist here in the philadelphia New Jersey Delaware tri state, and I am also a part time student and write essays for scholarships to help pay for my edumacation!!! Thanks maya you're so DOPE!
thank you maya for this information, I started making videos on you tube recently.
Hope to get where you are . Love you
PRETTI MEUP PHILLY IN THE BUILDING!
This is so dope. For years i've been wondering how UA-camrs get started up. I've been wanting to become apart of the community since i was in high school but was so broke, and could barely afford a camera. Thank you for this.
I love how HONEST you are and how detailed/informative this video is. Much respect. Thank you!
that tree growing behind me! lmfao I'm dying xD
I was really enjoying this video up until the part where you started talking about brand deals and putting things in the context of what you used to get paid for a buy-out national TV commercial. The thing is, since you never revealed the figure you get paid for brand deals the whole analogy was illusory. There was no actual comparison. This is the problem with the UA-cam culture and why a lot of brands are getting over. UA-camrs are not sharing this information, so no one really knows what you can or should get paid. It's the wild, wild west with brand deals. I'm sure Maker Studios gets you good deals, but if you're gonna do a video like this, it would be nice it you "kept it real" and talked dollars and cents.
It's really none of our business to know how much she gets paid or her money in general. She didn't mislead by putting how youtubers make money....it's straight forward. The title would be how much money a youtubers makes or would make if she was talking about how much coin she earns . She probably didn't bring up her money or how much she gets paid because people would take it out of context and think that's how much they will earn if they put their first video up. She is trying not to speak on everybody because youtubers earn different amounts based on THIER channel and what they do with it. She is being real so I don't understand the problem.😐
THEIR*
I believe they're required by UA-cam to not talk about or disclose dollar amounts. She was doing her best in trying to get a number to you without actually saying it.
Jamila Jackson Exactly!
When she said she made 10k doing a commercial, that was probably her slick way of telling us that you can make about 10k for doing a brand deal.
Its unfortunate for the people with small youtube channels, because you have to have so many subscribers in order to make money. Which is hard to get because people dont like to support each other
Shameless Maya, everytime i come to youtube looking for something specific, i end up finding myself on your channel watching stuff that had nothing to do with what i was doing originally! I love it haha. Your channel is so flippin amazing and your content is always the bomb! Thank you for being you!
I'm at a stay at home mom of three. I have a small online children's boutique. I'm more recently branching out to adults. I do mommy UA-cam video in my free time. I love what I do all around
I have two jobs in the social service field so that is my primary source of income and then there's UA-cam! I am not a big UA-camr, and I'm currently with a network that hasn't done much for me (except I get paid out at a lower amount than I would with UA-cam, which is a positive). So I make a little coin off here as well!
MissLee YT i love how straight up you are! make that coin!
Thanks Maya!
MissLee YT I work in the social service field too!! I subscribed to you! Check out my IG: i.am.sheresa
MissLee YT I subbed to your channel check out mine if you dont mind
MissLee YT People interested in making easy money from home go here: *Atoce .com* you can sign up for f ree. Thank me later.
so so useful Ty So much Maya... this is perfect for me since i just launched my UA-cam channel posting my work as Makeup Artist!! ty so much Beautiful...
Woot woot! Get it boo!
First Impressions Yeah me too!!
You're the best Maya!
By far the best detailed video on how to make money on UA-cam all them other bloggers just be talking to much .Thanks Maya !
Out of all the UA-cam videos that I have watched explaining how UA-camrs get paid, this is the most simplistic one.
Maya your videos are so helpful
Shameless Maya Aw, this was a really interesting video; whenever you upload a youtube related video, I always learn like 10 new things lol. I get paid through my part time jobs at Kumon centres; getting paid to deal with cute kids is something I'm all about.
Pimikochu awwww!!!! so cute! kids are the best!
I just started and I LOVE putting out videos, even if I never make a dime... but I wouldn't complain if it ever led to money:)
You are such a big help to me on growing my channel! I watch all of your tech talk on editing videos, filming them, what to do and what not to do which helps me sooooooo much! I am so happy that i found your channel you've really been much of a backbone and guidance for my videos so thank you! :) xoxo
I have been watching your videos non stop!!!! I'm a brand new youtuber and you've helped me out sooooo much!!!! Thank you and keep up the great work!!!! You're such a natural!!!!
Great video with excellent information...I can appreciate a sister without crabs in a barrel syndrome... since you asked I'm a freelance LA based makeup artist and I work in mortgage banking ;)
Thanks for the vid!!
***** Thank you boo!
I'm still so confused about the whole youtube thing lol So far I don't earn money, I just have fun and what I want right now is to learn, with each video I make I wanna learn something and also give value. I am a youtube verified partner. Does that mean I am a UA-cam partner? haha one time I clicked monetiz for a video and that was like the first video I ever made, then I was too scared and I disabled it hahahah I don't think it's time for me to think of money. What I am interested in right now is having genuine subscribers and views, a whole lot of comments and as I said right now to learn, be it in editing which is what I'm experimenting with now or production which I will sooon start playing with. :)
I feel you on that I new too..new subbie
Camille Capers
Camille Capers please do the same for me thanks
Thank you so mush Maya! I have been researching for months how to use my UA-cam channel to make a supportive income. I have been getting bits and pieces that still left me a little in the dark, but you where so clear and concise!
Finally someone sat down and gave us the real deal. Being 100% about the whole process I loved it. I just subscribed and I'm embracing the talent you have plus education you give. Keep it up!!!! :)
How could I be in a commercial??
Usually through an agent who submits you for an audition and you work your magic in front of a desk of directors, producers, and casting
+Shameless Maya where do I go? I live in Mississippi .
+Shameless Maya how do you get a agent
+Jada Newsome Dont ask that on youtube!!!!Go search google! By the way there isn't much chance for anyone to get in a commercial! There are allways like 100 people auditioning, and only one gets in the commercial! And, its not as fun as it looks! Its very boring and you have to shoot everything like thousands of times!
Yes well all love KH. I'm also making extra cash online. You guys should try *LIVENETJOBS .COM* this is what I'm doing
why does the UA-cam revenue go up and down? the views don't change so why does the revenue changes? Do you know where I can get an affordable tripod for my galaxy tab 4? great video BTW :)
purplesparkzzz sub for sub? check amazon or aliexpress.
GoldQueen Queency sure check out my channel I love supporting those who support me😊 already tried amazon but I will check the other you mentioned, thanks
purplesparkzzz I also have a channel check mine out and I will look at yours and sub back!
GoldQueen Queency hey girl I'll gladly sub4sub!
PrettyFacePeaches definitely! 😊
I came here to learn how to invest after listening to a guy on radio talk about the importance of investing and how he made $460,000 in 4 months from $160k, somehow this video has helped shed light on some things, but I'm still confused, I'm a newbie and I'm open to ideas.
Investing in stocks is a good idea, a good trading system would put you through many days of success.
Interesting. I have a lump sum doing absolutely nothing at all in my bank account, I wanna get something started with it. You seem to be doing excellent for yourself, how do you achieve this?
@Robin Vanessa Exactly, the trick is to diversify your investment, don't panic when everyone else is and invest consistently.
@Yusu Fadam Do you trade on your own?
@Yusu Fadam That's impressive. Are you giving her your money or the money stays in your trading account? What's really the idea behind copying trades.
For me, you are one of the most helpful youtubers I am subscribed to! I love how you explain things to your followers. Very helpful!
your personality is pure lightning! i have loved watching your channel for what feels like years now. xx
How do I get paid - I save lives every day in the ICU.
My question is what if youtube shuts down? It's important to have a back up plan. Yall make education your priority. The sky is the limit. #NoSHADE
Amina Ahmed Right?! I asked the same question 2 years ago so I've already started branching out and investing in other projects outside of UA-cam. For me, i've never liked the idea of all my eggs in one basket. I have several projects going that will take off very soon. But YES, AGREED! I wouldn't use the word "back up plan" I would opt for "diversify" :)
Amina Ahmed Good idea. Education is important but you tube is probably not going anywhere for a long timeeee! It is really just get going and haven't reach majority of the generations. My side advice is get education early as possible bc as time goes on it gets hard. #justsaying
Shameless Maya
you are so Nice. God bless you.
fitAlittlebit
I agree girl. Education is important.
Amina Ahmed Formal education will earn you a living but SELF Education can earn you a fortune.
How do I get paid? I work at Tumblr! :D
***** really?! that sounds awesome!
Shameless Maya Yeah! Pay the offices a visit next time you're in NYC. :)
She is sooo silly, my day lightens up after seeing her and I get a load of info. Her humor is light not coarse..you go girl🌹🌷🌹😀
I am a medical provider and I want to expand more. Many people (patients, friends, and strangers) say that I have a way of speaking with people that should be shared with many more. Timid at first but now I am busting out this shell and DOING ME BOO!!!! lol new to youtube community and working on my 1st youtube video thanks to your advice and demonstrations. Hope when I tag you under my youtube name that you can see me blossom and know that you helped inspire the movement of Shameless and DO YOU BOO within in me.
I'm a stripper making that coin hunny
Get it!
fauxeditor Werk it
So you have to strip to make that kind of money and she doesn't. Why are you pointing this out, just curious?
A great website where people can find easy ways to make money online is *OnlineGetCash info* ya'll should check it out. Hope this helps.
+Karen Avila Why does it matter that the person didn't respond back to a negative comment? Lol.
She is beautiful...
RIGHT?!?! Omg.
You get one dollar per thousand views. That's it. Got it?
Do we get Money if for example 10 subscribes I get so how much money I get???
You don't get paid for subsribes.
but i dont think pewdiepie is getting money from every video because if he is then youtube would go broke
+Ali Bazz UA-cam doesn't pay out of their pocket. UA-cam SHARES the revenue they make from the ads with whatever channel helps them get those ads seen. So yes, he gets paid for every video, as long as there are no copyright issues ;)
Nope
I have 442 views a month
And I got$3.39
Thank you for posting this video! I have a hairstyling and makeup channel. I'm happy that your MCM is getting you great deals. My goal is to do more in person events.
I work a 8-4:30. But I make it through the day watching your channel and music wishing I could do more lol. Love you channel. I often visit for inspiration. Thanks for being so real! God bless..
Does anyone wanna be UA-cam buddies
Japa Nui sure please subscribe I subscribed to you I'll be making a Vedio soon
dunioh subscribed ❤ subb back
dunioh sub 4 sub
I personally like your branded videos. Always done with great taste. The Marriott video was pretty cool. It actually went on my possible hotel for a Hawaii trip.
I work 3 jobs to get by. And go to school full time. Love you maya !! You are truly blessed! ❤️️😘😍💕
I came across your videos maybe a year ago but every one I've seen has been incredibly significant & informative for me. I really appreciate it! Doesn't hurt that your personality makes them enjoyable too x thanks for all the help!
I stumbled upon your channel today and can i just say, you are truly amazing! Im a new youtuber and im passionate about beauty, lifestyle, and fashion, although i dont really get paid for my videos since i am small on youtube i still try and make the best i can of the resources i have and i just wanted to say to any small youtuber like me to not give up, if you are passionate about your content then you will rise someday it takes years to build a big fan base you just gotta be patient!
This video is very insightful, the reason I joined youtube is because as an African American young woman I wanted to see more of the subjects used in Adobe products tutorials to look like me. I will being doing something I love and making money as well, thanks to your great tips.
This is by far the MOST HELPFUL info i got on youtube with regards to how to make money on yt! Thank you so much for sharing!
I write songs that get pitched to Film and TV shows and pray they get used! But I am just about to re-launch my channel and I am so excited to see what the possibilities are as I launch myself into the TubeoSphere! When I first joined UA-cam in 2006 no one was making money from it. But now I see there is a lot of potential and want to give it a try!
I love how honest and real you are Maya!
Thanks for information, you are the only you - tuber that really thoroughly explained it. I currently a Safe Passage Program Mgr. In Chicago and a Cosmetologist since 1994.
You are the first person to ever give DETAILS in a video like this. The others I've watched are so vague like its a secret society lol
Thank you for uploading this I think you have been then most open and honest about how youtubers get paid! Appreciate the honesty! ️Xx
Maya you have one of the most resourceful channels on youtube. Good job
Great job! You give me hope and motivation! I'm starting my channel literally this week... I know it'll be awhile until I hit thousands of subscribers but it's awesome to see how you and other vloggers are doing it for themselves to make that paper! Learning the ins and outs of being successful on UA-cam to promote my brand. Thanks Maya! I'm Anyta! Btw you are gorgeous! Your channel is amazing!
I'm trying to be consistent on my channel because I would love for it to be a source of income one day. I love doing it, I just need to dedicate more time on it. I'd love to do collaborations and support other newer youtubers so we can all be successful!
Right now I'm a full time flight attendant and it's great but I have other dreams and I don't want to let them slip out of my hands!
You're an inspiration Maya!!