What an absolute joke you are. You can’t ride a bike for shit, you know nothing about them and you are moaning about money. It’s people like you that are the problem with society
To be fair Tom I wasn't moaning about money - I was just pointing out it's quite difficult to make it on UA-cam - I made mine elsewhere. May I direct you towards the small print at the start of the video here? ua-cam.com/video/G0S6bZEz5lc/v-deo.htmlsi=RYHJgL2DVnTE20Lv&t=2 you may be interested in points 1, 3, 5 and 9 - all the best!
hahaha yeah well jealous of not being able to ride a bike properly . He is taking the piss out of all you mugs who actually watch his videos. You are funny @@geofftoscano6804
Thanks for this. I often wonder what UA-camrs make. A lot of ‘work’ for not much pay, but I totally agree with @col1600 and others… If you love what you do, it’s not work. And we get to enjoy the fruits of your labour. You may have done this already, but if so, I haven’t seen it… a video of what editing equipment and software you use. And maybe a quick look at your process. I’ve made a few videos over the years. They always turn out fine, considering that I don’t know what I’m doing. Every time I do one, I have to figure out how to do everything all over again - I’ve done so few. I’ve recently purchased a tutorial for iMovie, so am in the process of actually learning to edit. But I doubt I’ll ever do what you’re doing. I really don’t want to work that hard. I love to ride, travel on my bike, take photos and videos. One of these days I’ll sit down and put an edit together. Anyway, this didn’t start out to be a novel. Sorry for rambling. My wife and I enjoy your videos. Judy, especially loves your tours, as do I. Keep up the good work.
I've watched almost every video since 2014; you are one of the people I will watch every video you put out. It isn't making you rich, but the number of good things you've done for motorcyclists and motorcycling in general - even way over here in the USA - is why I support you as a Member here AND a Patreon member. I value what you do and truly enjoy the channel.
I agree. To be as transparent as Andy is about his YT earnings isn't something most people would do. This might not be of great benefit to Andy (aside from a few views) but it will be for wannabe YTers. Hopefully this kind of altruism adds a bit to the pleasure you get out of producing so much great content Andy. It's a shame YT can't measure and monetise based on the quality of and the value people get from posts. If they could you'd be earning what you deserve (i.e. a lot more). Please don't burn out like other YTers we've heard about, ride safe and generally take care of yourself and those that you love. (Blatant plagiarism of @TeapotOne at the end there!).
You're a great bloke Andy and when you look back on your life, you won't be looking at it in terms of money - believe me as I work in a palliative care ward from time to time and get to know people's stories and experiences in life and no person talks about money. I have really appreciated your uploads, particularly the tour of the Arctic North on your BMW which was so awesome I could watch it again and again. Would love to have you here in Australia some time.
Thank you Steven - it’s having lost (what seems to be) a lot of friends to cancer over the years that is part of the reason I went this route. Thanks for what you do, huge respect 🙏
TMF, you are entitled to every penny. I’m surprised it’s not more but being paid to do what you enjoy is a blessing. Your wife makes me laugh! I really appreciate your enthusiasm, consistency and efforts to be informative and entertaining. I started watching your videos in 2018 because of your bike reviews. These days I like your trips the most. Of your tours, Norway was brilliant but the recent Japan trip is a close second. Be great to see you in Australia one day. Keep up the good work.
@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes, please come on down to Australia. I have been watching avidly for 5 years or so as well, and just a week ago to the day I bought myself a Triumph Tiger 660 Sport, complete with panniers and top box. This is a step up from my 300cc scooter and I am now ready for some longer trips!
Well done Andy. I’m 63 and worked at various jobs from apprentice to manager and owner. Your lucky working at what you love. I’m now retired but only worked to do things that I loved. I can’t say I was passionate about any of the various jobs but only about not failing. I’m enjoying my retirement on my Ducati so no regrets.
haha i'm the same age with pretty much the same experience as apprentice, manager owner etc, even to the point of being somewhat driven by fear of failure lol, except that i was passionate and loved my work building a business, couldnt wait to get out of bed, but yeah getting out on my bike for a day is one of the things i really love and what it's all about. when my dad retired he said it's a poor man that can't fill his days doing what he loves when he retires, and i pity those with no drive, nothing to look back on and nothing to look forward to, there's so many, but never been me, and i love it when people ask if i'm having a mid-life crisis coz they dont understand the thrill. GL.
Wow Andy, as my fellow subbies have said, that was something. To share and open that taboo box, so closely held to the chest of most people in the UK was heart warming. I don`t know of course what prompted this and its not my business, but it just reinforces what I think of you as a decent chap. The hours you put in, do show in the content you produce and the quality of it. I am proud to be a Flying Patreon, (sounds like a trapeze act) All power to your elbow. Funny saying that, isn`t it...?
In music it’s called GAS , Gear Acquisition Syndrome , basically the afflicted …lust after hardware that is related to their passion / hobby . It’s the thrill of the chase , doing the research on the next guitar, the next bike , the next helmet . Going to the bike shops , watching the you tube reviews , dreaming of the latest and greatest piece of hardware . But one thing I know ..we are seldom satisfied . That’s why shows like this are great , you can experience the thrill of someone showing you how great the new bikes are , instead of on a whim going for a test ride and having to sell a organ or two to fund the new purchase . I gave up drinking , smoking , betting a few years ago …have two great bikes , and have spent a third of what I wasted money on in the past . Motorcycling like music is pure . So good on this bloke , for doing something he loves .
Fascinating information. On the upside you don't have suffer all the corporate rubbish, daily commute or boredom of a usual grind. Riding around Japan with Chief of Staff looked like a lot of fun. We love your channel and informative content. I wouldn't own a motorcycle without you, so thank you for everything you do. It's much appreciated. Keep up the good work.
Cheers Ray - and that’s exactly why I do this rather than get paid three times as much for going to an office for meetings, looking at spreadsheets etc….
Very honest and forthright of you. Of course there’s Patreon, sponsorship, merchandising, invites to launches etc, however I guessed you must be doing 70 hours a week. So as you are one of the more successful UA-camrs in the motorcycle field in the UK, it just shows the reality.
Well done Andy, it is brilliant you’ve stuck it out and your wife has backed you. It’s a great channel offering a great insight across multiple genres and bikes, thank you for your hard work and dedication. As a matter of interest, what did you do before?
@@TheMissendenFlyer PM work always pays well…if you’re good, which you clearly are! I’m guessing that creative experience came in handy too. I hope your channel grows to great levels, as it deserves. There’s a lot of rot out there, and yours is excellent.
You omitted to mention your income from sponsors and merchandise, which would amount to a considerable sum, I think. You are a nice guy and I wish you all the best.
Good on ya mate for being so upfront. I love it when people say things like, “Content Creator? That’s not a REAL job…” with NO idea of the effort it takes. Love your work, keep it up 😊
It absolutely is a real job, and a very good one... but it's like anything where you are self employed, you need motivation and to stick with it... and you need to be good at what you are doing. Most result in failure or giving up before it happens. What you do need is enough money to survive on to get you through the time where you build the business in most cases. If you already have a 9-5 job, that doesn't allow you much time to focus on the other part. That's just my opinion on it all.
No need to explain Andy. What you receive in income from UA-cam, is your business, but thanks for the openness and honesty. What we as bikers receive from your channel in return, is a highly entertaining and informative service, so keep up the great work as always.
You deserve every penny, I find your videos interesting, informative and entertaining. My partner and I love it when Carol joins in, she adds a new dimension to the content. Your touring videos have been inspiration for several great trips and holidays on our bike. Thank you and keep up the great work.
Hi Andy, as many of your followers I’ve watched many of not all of your video’s. I wouldn’t have done if you were not a fantastic bloke. Your video’s are informative, funny and very well put together. I love the trips and the drone footage. And I agree with everyone that you are an honest and modest person. You brighten the day for a lot of people. Taking us along, making me wonder to make the same trip. Keep going Andy. You make a difference in this world. 🌍. Wishing you all the best!! Norman.
Appreciate the frankness and transparency, I’ve watched since the early days. You put so many hours in for not a great deal in return financially. And above all, honest reviews of bikes. There are so many channels which seem compelled to say amazing things about the bikes they’re reviewing, because they fear getting dropped by the manufacturer. Editorial independence is king and you stick to that.
See, this is one of the reasons why people like you so much, honesty and that you don’t mess about with big intros and fluff. You deserve more mate you really do!
Glad you're sticking with it mate. You seem like a pretty shrewd business man. Smart to not having more than one iron in the fire. Its a bloody good channel too mate.
You forgot to mention the intangible benefits that your channel brings which UA-cam doesn’t quantify including the inspiration, the motivation, the laughs and all the good stuff you bring to your viewers. Thank you TMF
gcos- : Well said sir/madam/enter your pronoun here 😁. A very astute comment added by you my friend. I'm a retired (male 😂) that was unexpectedly widowed a few years back. Regular tv is generally rubbish, so riding my Royal Enfield Meteor 350 in the country lanes of Hampshire (UK) and viewing UA-cam videos are about the only things in life I get enjoyment from. Although I don't religiously view TMF posts I do enjoy those I do view. 'Posters' such as Andy help to make my life bearable. A big thank-you to Andy and to you for recognising Andy's valuable contribution to the enjoyment of others (Whatever alternative assessment a few others may make !).
You run a great channel Andy. Your honesty is one of your assets, particularly with your reviews. I love the tours and watch all of them. Great to have a job that you enjoy as well! Keep up the good work.
i think we all recognise the true love you have for what you do and the massive amount of interest and time you put in to making a quality product for us all to enjoy. Shame You tube not recognise it a little more Keep up the great work Andy, i for one thoroughly enjoy all you produce . Thank you
Thank you for your honesty Andy. The amount of work you put into the videos really shows. What you didn't mention was how much you have to shell out for kit, petrol etc. The price of cameras and editing gear must be eyewatering.
Andy , you've crafted some digital immortality for you and family , as well as fueling the passions in motorsports for your veiwers . That is priceless !
What about capital costs such as camera equipment, software licences, computer equipment, hardware ware, fuel, plus so many other costs related to the channel. Maybe indirect income not mentioned makes up any shortfall. Expensive hobby by the look of things. Or charitable enterprise to assist the biking fraternity. Keep up the good work.
Good man. An honest summary and one which I suspect will be an eye opener to many. I’m glad you still enjoy creating the content, there are lots of people who enjoy watching it! 👍🏻
There's the affiliate link revenue side of things as well, which you haven't mentioned. I know on my channel that this makes up a significant proportion of my revenue. And of course you've got the sponsorship elements too. All credit to you by the way, making a living from this is hard!
@@TheMissendenFlyer I think it would be interesting, but I can also understand you not wanting to reveal this, as people may then go "ahhh he's pushing that one because he gets affiliate revenue". I personally don't believe you're that kind of youtuber, never had a porblem with anything you've suggested (infact, that visorCat was the best accessory I've ever bought!). Are you still sponsored by speedoangels? I need one for my new bike and thought I might get one of theirs via your link.
As a slightly different, but still motorcycle related channel to yours Andy, i can fully concur that UA-cam's paltry income in no way reflects the time and effort it takes to make quality content... and when you deduct what it costs us in overheads to make the content, it makes it a pretty skinny business if it can ever be called that.. It's more a self supporting hobby that pays a little on the side.. Thanks for bustin the myth mate !
Well said Del - it makes me laugh that people think my UA-cam business has funded my house, bikes, flying and so on.....I wish!! As Michael from the MAM journals said to me - to make a small fortune on UA-cam start with a big one!! Loving your work as ever mate - must try and meet up for a cacth up this year!!
You live in an extremely affluent, upper class area of England, you’ve got a massive garage, filled with multiple bikes, you regularly go on extravagant holidays and fly airplanes…..you’re doing alright
Just being able to deduct VAT etc on purchases of things you’d already buy is quite bright. All of a sudden that bike is what, 20% off? Combine it with sponsors input and the fact that you’re (hopefully) having fun riding and going on tours with the mrs…happy days. It’s not about income, it’s about expenses.
Very interesting.earning a lot of money is great but if you are not happy not worth it. You are doing something you enjoy and you get the chance to deal with people like us!
Andy, no one should expect you to do it for free. You are top of my ‘favourites’ bar and can genuinely say, watching your videos is just part of my everyday experience. Keep up the inspiring work 👏
Great video, worth noting as well that as self employed you need to fund pension, sick pay, holidays etc into that £38k pa. Plus quality of content over time isn’t easy to maintain so well done Andy, looks like you have got the balance bang on!
It’s the best thing to be able to do something that you love as a hobby and get paid for it. For the amount of time and work you must put into your channel you do bring a huge amount of joy and knowledge to the motorcycle community globally. Thank you Andy! Look forward another honest update on this topic when your subscriptions hit a million! In the meantime keep em coming! You’re a legend!
And how much from sponsors + patreon + paypal + merch + affiliate links + youtube membership + whatever else. You know in the interests of transparency.
I do have a couple of sponsors, Patreons and so on but earn way less from them than I do the UA-cam adsense revenue I talked about here. I may make another video on that if it's of interest?
you never mentioned sponsorship or patreons. you certainly wouldn't be able to travel around the world like you do on less than the minimum wage. so where do you get all this money from to do what you do ? not a proper breakdown for me.
UA-cam is not my only income and it certainly doesn't pay for my trips abroad, my bike collection, my flying hobby and so on - I also own and run another (unrelated) company with my wife and have investments and assetts that are nothing to do with my UA-cam business. I do have a couple of sponsors but earn way less from them than I do the UA-cam adsense revenue I talked about here. All the best and thanks for watching!
i always enjoy your content. but there is plenty of people doing youtube with 30k subs making a living it always baffles me how they can fly around doing content.
I started watching your vids in 2014 when I bought my first GS. I had just got back into riding after 30 years. The info & seat time you presented, through top quality audio, video, & dialogue, gave me, as a rider, an added feeling of confidence & safety from the knowledge & information I learned from you. Cheers for that!
Excellent exposition. This is what I have been told, but to hear it from such a hard-working UA-camr with excellent productions, we all appreciate the complete analysis.
Of the dozen or so highly-viewed videos I’ve watched to get an idea if starting a YT channel is worth the trouble, this is the **Only** one that gave clear, concise answers, explained all relevant info that a reasonable person would want, and gave great context and perspective. You’re a gentleman and a scholar, good sir. Thanks so much for bringing this insider view to us, we subscribers and regular watchers very much appreciate it.
Well done for sharing this, Andy, as you didn’t have to. I’ve said it before, but your good humoured vids kept me sane throughout lockdown. Your trip to Norway was responsible for my own a couple of years later. And your recent Japan series has inspired me to do the same later this year. Quite literally, you have changed my life. “Thank you” doesn’t come close.
I got back into biking because of your channel in 2014, so thank you for that! I may well be down on cash over the last 10 years due to bike purchases but, I'm up on happiness!
Definitely one of my go to channels for motorcycle reviews and always look forward to bike content. We all should do reply videos of how many bikes we've bought because of your channel lol. Cheers
1000's of us look forward to your content, value your honest reviews and are entertained by your trips on a motorcycle. The time spent in the preparation and editing is reflected in the quality of the content you put out. Keep up the great work and we will keep watching.
Andy, as far as I and I’m sure a few more of us followers, my day is made when I listen to a video you’ve made. It’s like as a young boy, waiting for your favour comic to be posted through the front door and I mean that in the nicest way. Honest, humorous and carefully produced videos, you are one of the very top producers on UA-cam and far better than some of these so called motoring presenters on television. Keep the excellent work up Andy👍
Very interesting Andy, I never realised it would take so much of your time to run your channel and it's very refreshing to hear a UA-camr being so honest about past and present income. Keep up the good work and I hope your channel continues to go from strength to strength
Just how you say in some reviews that it "falls into the category of straightforward honest motorcycles", I'd say that's just how your channel is and I sincerely appreciate it and you for it! Keep up the good work!
That saying at the end - that's what we used to say about the aviation industry - but you probably know that as well. Appreciate all your hard work and great content, Andy!
I appreciate your hard work. I have followed you for about three and a half years. I live vicariously through your channel, as I have been unable to ride for four years at the end of this month. I had to have my left leg amputated do to a major infection which ended my riding career. I really enjoy your stories and your trips that you and Mrs. Flyer take. I like seeing your take on the magazine articles on new bikes and the bike companies. And who doesn't love riding out and meeting old friends for a good lunch now and then. Keep up the good work, enjoy life while you have the oportunity.
I'm so sorry to hear about your leg, occasionally I have someone with a prosthetic leg on the back of my bike, (they really hang on!)... I wish you the very best...
Keep up the good work Andy, I have enjoyed the ride so far. Having have been a subscriber since around 2015 when I bought my 2015 R1200GS, I have learned many things from you and have installed many of the same accessories and loved all 50,000 miles on my GS. Here's to the next 9 years with you....cheers
You do a FANTASTIC job and I love your content. It's not all about money BUT you have to be making enough to pay the bills. WE APPRECIATE YOU!!!!!!!!!!! You're great at delivering excellent, well produced contact for the viewers that is always interesting. Well done! Here's a pat on the back from Texas.
Happiness doing a job you love is worth it's weight in gold. Thank you for being so transparent, not many youtubers would be. I won't shed a tear for you just yet, you have just got back from a month in Japan etc lol
As one of your long time subscribers i would like to say huge thank you for all the time and effort you put into the channel. It is much appreciated. Due to your hard work i managed to buy my bike which I love, if you hadn't taken the time to make these fantastic informative videos i probably would have spent loads on different bikers trying to find something like my beloved BMW RT1250 LE 👍🏻
What an absolute joke you are. You can’t ride a bike for shit, you know nothing about them and you are moaning about money. It’s people like you that are the problem with society
To be fair Tom I wasn't moaning about money - I was just pointing out it's quite difficult to make it on UA-cam - I made mine elsewhere. May I direct you towards the small print at the start of the video here? ua-cam.com/video/G0S6bZEz5lc/v-deo.htmlsi=RYHJgL2DVnTE20Lv&t=2 you may be interested in points 1, 3, 5 and 9 - all the best!
Obvious troll is obvious.
Jealous methinks!
hahaha yeah well jealous of not being able to ride a bike properly . He is taking the piss out of all you mugs who actually watch his videos. You are funny @@geofftoscano6804
Mr Flyer, Sir, well said!
You go to work happy, you come home happy, you make your subscribers happy. You cant beat that Andy.. 👍
Bang on!
I 💯% agree with you, do whatever makes you happy & you’ll never feel like you’ve worked a day in your life. Well so they say 🙈
Definitely priceless if your happy in your job. Ps if you were blonde blue eyed and had a nice smile and rode around the world you'd be minted 😂
@@terrybrooks7140 yea, puss-in-boots is quite the enigma ! She does well....OTOH, so many do that, results in a "MEH" effect. Such is life.
Thanks for this. I often wonder what UA-camrs make. A lot of ‘work’ for not much pay, but I totally agree with @col1600 and others… If you love what you do, it’s not work. And we get to enjoy the fruits of your labour.
You may have done this already, but if so, I haven’t seen it… a video of what editing equipment and software you use. And maybe a quick look at your process. I’ve made a few videos over the years. They always turn out fine, considering that I don’t know what I’m doing. Every time I do one, I have to figure out how to do everything all over again - I’ve done so few. I’ve recently purchased a tutorial for iMovie, so am in the process of actually learning to edit. But I doubt I’ll ever do what you’re doing. I really don’t want to work that hard. I love to ride, travel on my bike, take photos and videos. One of these days I’ll sit down and put an edit together.
Anyway, this didn’t start out to be a novel. Sorry for rambling. My wife and I enjoy your videos. Judy, especially loves your tours, as do I. Keep up the good work.
Honest, transparent and extremely candid, three qualities UA-camrs aren’t particularly known for. Well done Andy, a short but eye opening video 👍🏻
This!!👍
Thank you guys!
Fourth quality: straight to the point.
👍👍
I've watched almost every video since 2014; you are one of the people I will watch every video you put out. It isn't making you rich, but the number of good things you've done for motorcyclists and motorcycling in general - even way over here in the USA - is why I support you as a Member here AND a Patreon member. I value what you do and truly enjoy the channel.
Thank you Scott - it’s people like your good self that make it so enjoyable and worth doing.
Andy, you're probably the one of the few. Honest reviews each and every time including finances. Keep loving what you do and keep the video's coming.
Thanks, will do!
u lied about the minimum wage @@TheMissendenFlyer
You also get truck loads of love from your followers - thank you for spreading so much joy! Thank you Andy
My pleasure!
Good bloke ..honest .. enthusiastic..top chap .. hardworking i imagine..thanks for your videos
Thanks 👍
I agree. To be as transparent as Andy is about his YT earnings isn't something most people would do. This might not be of great benefit to Andy (aside from a few views) but it will be for wannabe YTers.
Hopefully this kind of altruism adds a bit to the pleasure you get out of producing so much great content Andy.
It's a shame YT can't measure and monetise based on the quality of and the value people get from posts. If they could you'd be earning what you deserve (i.e. a lot more).
Please don't burn out like other YTers we've heard about, ride safe and generally take care of yourself and those that you love. (Blatant plagiarism of @TeapotOne at the end there!).
This is exactly what and how he is and we love it the way he is. :)
You're a great bloke Andy and when you look back on your life, you won't be looking at it in terms of money - believe me as I work in a palliative care ward from time to time and get to know people's stories and experiences in life and no person talks about money. I have really appreciated your uploads, particularly the tour of the Arctic North on your BMW which was so awesome I could watch it again and again. Would love to have you here in Australia some time.
Thank you Steven - it’s having lost (what seems to be) a lot of friends to cancer over the years that is part of the reason I went this route. Thanks for what you do, huge respect 🙏
@@TheMissendenFlyer Looks like Australia is calling!
TMF, you are entitled to every penny. I’m surprised it’s not more but being paid to do what you enjoy is a blessing. Your wife makes me laugh!
I really appreciate your enthusiasm, consistency and efforts to be informative and entertaining.
I started watching your videos in 2018 because of your bike reviews. These days I like your trips the most. Of your tours, Norway was brilliant but the recent Japan trip is a close second. Be great to see you in Australia one day.
Keep up the good work.
I appreciate that thank you - I’d love to ride down under….one day!!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Yes, please come on down to Australia. I have been watching avidly for 5 years or so as well, and just a week ago to the day I bought myself a Triumph Tiger 660 Sport, complete with panniers and top box. This is a step up from my 300cc scooter and I am now ready for some longer trips!
Well done Andy. I’m 63 and worked at various jobs from apprentice to manager and owner. Your lucky working at what you love. I’m now retired but only worked to do things that I loved. I can’t say I was passionate about any of the various jobs but only about not failing. I’m enjoying my retirement on my Ducati so no regrets.
haha i'm the same age with pretty much the same experience as apprentice, manager owner etc, even to the point of being somewhat driven by fear of failure lol, except that i was passionate and loved my work building a business, couldnt wait to get out of bed, but yeah getting out on my bike for a day is one of the things i really love and what it's all about. when my dad retired he said it's a poor man that can't fill his days doing what he loves when he retires, and i pity those with no drive, nothing to look back on and nothing to look forward to, there's so many, but never been me, and i love it when people ask if i'm having a mid-life crisis coz they dont understand the thrill. GL.
Wow Andy, as my fellow subbies have said, that was something. To share and open that taboo box, so closely held to the chest of most people in the UK was heart warming. I don`t know of course what prompted this and its not my business, but it just reinforces what I think of you as a decent chap. The hours you put in, do show in the content you produce and the quality of it. I am proud to be a Flying Patreon, (sounds like a trapeze act) All power to your elbow. Funny saying that, isn`t it...?
Thank you Darren - appreciate that!
You are standing in garage full of new bikes, new kit and new tools. Sounds like a good result. Keep up the excellent videos.
Will do! ...sadly UA-cam doesn't fund all my toys!
@@TheMissendenFlyer It reminds me of the calculation where n= the number of bikes/kit/guitars you own and the desired number is n+1.
His triumph is 14 years old, his BMW is probably about 10 years old.
In music it’s called GAS , Gear Acquisition Syndrome , basically the afflicted …lust after hardware that is related to their passion / hobby .
It’s the thrill of the chase , doing the research on the next guitar, the next bike , the next helmet .
Going to the bike shops , watching the you tube reviews , dreaming of the latest and greatest piece of hardware .
But one thing I know ..we are seldom satisfied .
That’s why shows like this are great , you can experience the thrill of someone showing you how great the new bikes are , instead of on a whim going for a test ride and having to sell a organ or two to fund the new purchase .
I gave up drinking , smoking , betting a few years ago …have two great bikes , and have spent a third of what I wasted money on in the past .
Motorcycling like music is pure .
So good on this bloke , for doing something he loves .
Fascinating information. On the upside you don't have suffer all the corporate rubbish, daily commute or boredom of a usual grind. Riding around Japan with Chief of Staff looked like a lot of fun. We love your channel and informative content. I wouldn't own a motorcycle without you, so thank you for everything you do. It's much appreciated. Keep up the good work.
Cheers Ray - and that’s exactly why I do this rather than get paid three times as much for going to an office for meetings, looking at spreadsheets etc….
Very honest and forthright of you. Of course there’s Patreon, sponsorship, merchandising, invites to launches etc, however I guessed you must be doing 70 hours a week. So as you are one of the more successful UA-camrs in the motorcycle field in the UK, it just shows the reality.
You are my “go to” for honest, unbiased, real-life bike reviews. Your effort is appreciated, thanks!
My pleasure!
Well done Andy, it is brilliant you’ve stuck it out and your wife has backed you. It’s a great channel offering a great insight across multiple genres and bikes, thank you for your hard work and dedication. As a matter of interest, what did you do before?
I was a freelance project manager in sales and marketing….
@@TheMissendenFlyer PM work always pays well…if you’re good, which you clearly are! I’m guessing that creative experience came in handy too. I hope your channel grows to great levels, as it deserves. There’s a lot of rot out there, and yours is excellent.
You omitted to mention your income from sponsors and merchandise, which would amount to a considerable sum, I think.
You are a nice guy and I wish you all the best.
I’m thinking about making another video on that if it would be of interest?
Good on ya mate for being so upfront. I love it when people say things like, “Content Creator? That’s not a REAL job…” with NO idea of the effort it takes. Love your work, keep it up 😊
It absolutely is a real job, and a very good one... but it's like anything where you are self employed, you need motivation and to stick with it... and you need to be good at what you are doing. Most result in failure or giving up before it happens.
What you do need is enough money to survive on to get you through the time where you build the business in most cases. If you already have a 9-5 job, that doesn't allow you much time to focus on the other part. That's just my opinion on it all.
No need to explain Andy. What you receive in income from UA-cam, is your business, but thanks for the openness and honesty. What we as bikers receive from your channel in return, is a highly entertaining and informative service, so keep up the great work as always.
You deserve every penny, I find your videos interesting, informative and entertaining. My partner and I love it when Carol joins in, she adds a new dimension to the content. Your touring videos have been inspiration for several great trips and holidays on our bike. Thank you and keep up the great work.
Wow, thank you!
Big thanks for your channel - the rewards will grow in time and what a blessing to have work you love.
Yes that is for sure - doing something I enjoy is more important to me than making loads of money at this stage of my life.
Hi Andy, as many of your followers I’ve watched many of not all of your video’s. I wouldn’t have done if you were not a fantastic bloke. Your video’s are informative, funny and very well put together. I love the trips and the drone footage. And I agree with everyone that you are an honest and modest person. You brighten the day for a lot of people. Taking us along, making me wonder to make the same trip. Keep going Andy. You make a difference in this world. 🌍. Wishing you all the best!! Norman.
Wow, thanks Norman - it’s comments like that that make it worth doing!
I actually managed to pause on the "small print" screen! Such revelations...
Well done....
Lots of work and it shows in the quality of your videos. 👌👌
I appreciate that!
Thanks for taking the time to put out your videos.
Big fan of the channel. This is very honest and transparent and much appreciated!
Appreciate the frankness and transparency, I’ve watched since the early days. You put so many hours in for not a great deal in return financially. And above all, honest reviews of bikes. There are so many channels which seem compelled to say amazing things about the bikes they’re reviewing, because they fear getting dropped by the manufacturer. Editorial independence is king and you stick to that.
I very much try to Graham - it's why I don't go to bike launches or "media days"
See, this is one of the reasons why people like you so much, honesty and that you don’t mess about with big intros and fluff. You deserve more mate you really do!
That’s very kind of you…
Glad you're sticking with it mate. You seem like a pretty shrewd business man. Smart to not having more than one iron in the fire. Its a bloody good channel too mate.
Cheers Kevin - my basket has a number of eggs in it that are nowt to do with this channel ;0)
You forgot to mention the intangible benefits that your channel brings which UA-cam doesn’t quantify including the inspiration, the motivation, the laughs and all the good stuff you bring to your viewers. Thank you TMF
gcos- : Well said sir/madam/enter your pronoun here 😁. A very astute comment added by you my friend. I'm a retired (male 😂) that was unexpectedly widowed a few years back. Regular tv is generally rubbish, so riding my Royal Enfield Meteor 350 in the country lanes of Hampshire (UK) and viewing UA-cam videos are about the only things in life I get enjoyment from. Although I don't religiously view TMF posts I do enjoy those I do view. 'Posters' such as Andy help to make my life bearable. A big thank-you to Andy and to you for recognising Andy's valuable contribution to the enjoyment of others (Whatever alternative assessment a few others may make !).
Hi Andy. Thanks for your honesty & enthusiasm. Just keep it coming and I will keep on watching and supporting ! Frosty.
Thank you Frosty!
Honest, transparent and from your perspective. That’s exactly why people watch TMA 👏
Wow thank you!
You run a great channel Andy. Your honesty is one of your assets, particularly with your reviews. I love the tours and watch all of them. Great to have a job that you enjoy as well! Keep up the good work.
i think we all recognise the true love you have for what you do and the massive amount of interest and time you put in to making a quality product for us all to enjoy.
Shame You tube not recognise it a little more
Keep up the great work Andy, i for one thoroughly enjoy all you produce .
Thank you
Love Andy’s bike reviews and trips, just honest, real and entertaining and no BS. Never miss the MCN monthly round up
Thank you for your honesty Andy. The amount of work you put into the videos really shows. What you didn't mention was how much you have to shell out for kit, petrol etc. The price of cameras and editing gear must be eyewatering.
93 million views says you've done a good job, thoroughly worthwhile and something you and we enjoy.
Fair play sharing this.
Thanks Andy for your commitment to the channel.
My pleasure!
Very interesting Andy. Never seen any other You tuber show this info.
Harry Metcalf of Harry's Garage and Harry's Farm breaks it down into which country has watched most videos, and how much he gets paid.
That Guitar woman who does covers & her own stuff did a very detailed video on how much she gets from YT
One the most informative vids you've done Andy. Seriously. Very transparent.
I appreciate that!
One of the best motorcycle UA-camrs I've come across tbh. Guy nails it and is a natural. 👏
Wow, thanks!
Andy , you've crafted some digital immortality for you and family , as well as fueling the passions in motorsports for your veiwers . That is priceless !
Yes I have considered that in the past, an interesting benefit!
You seem to be doing ok though with 6 bikes of your own in the garage most people can only afford one. Thanks for sharing this though 👍
Yes as I noted I used to have a good salary - I paid off my mortgage etc before I started UA-cam
@@TheMissendenFlyer Don't you own an aeroplane too?
@@LandyVlad_Rides No I don't...although I do fly one regularly.
You deserve every penny. It's why I proudly display a TMF sticker on my r1250gs here, in the Pacific Northwest of Canada.
Good man Jim - I applaud your great taste :0)
What about capital costs such as camera equipment, software licences, computer equipment, hardware ware, fuel, plus so many other costs related to the channel.
Maybe indirect income not mentioned makes up any shortfall.
Expensive hobby by the look of things.
Or charitable enterprise to assist the biking fraternity.
Keep up the good work.
Yes there are costs associated with making YT videos for sure, but I do try and minimise them!
Thanks, Andy. We love you loving what you do!
Good man. An honest summary and one which I suspect will be an eye opener to many. I’m glad you still enjoy creating the content, there are lots of people who enjoy watching it! 👍🏻
Great work, a labor of love for sure; we all appreciate what you do! Thanks
My pleasure!
There's the affiliate link revenue side of things as well, which you haven't mentioned. I know on my channel that this makes up a significant proportion of my revenue. And of course you've got the sponsorship elements too. All credit to you by the way, making a living from this is hard!
Yes I may make another video on those elements….
@@TheMissendenFlyer I think it would be interesting, but I can also understand you not wanting to reveal this, as people may then go "ahhh he's pushing that one because he gets affiliate revenue". I personally don't believe you're that kind of youtuber, never had a porblem with anything you've suggested (infact, that visorCat was the best accessory I've ever bought!). Are you still sponsored by speedoangels? I need one for my new bike and thought I might get one of theirs via your link.
No I'm not....
As a slightly different, but still motorcycle related channel to yours Andy, i can fully concur that UA-cam's paltry income in no way reflects the time and effort it takes to make quality content... and when you deduct what it costs us in overheads to make the content, it makes it a pretty skinny business if it can ever be called that.. It's more a self supporting hobby that pays a little on the side.. Thanks for bustin the myth mate !
Well said Del - it makes me laugh that people think my UA-cam business has funded my house, bikes, flying and so on.....I wish!! As Michael from the MAM journals said to me - to make a small fortune on UA-cam start with a big one!! Loving your work as ever mate - must try and meet up for a cacth up this year!!
@@TheMissendenFlyer Sure thing mate, lets make it happen soon aye.. have a great rest of the week both of you and stay safe. D&Px
You live in an extremely affluent, upper class area of England, you’ve got a massive garage, filled with multiple bikes, you regularly go on extravagant holidays and fly airplanes…..you’re doing alright
I'm sure he has other income sources.... No one makes an extravagant living moto vlogging
@@shubhromu I’m sure he does mate 😉
Just being able to deduct VAT etc on purchases of things you’d already buy is quite bright. All of a sudden that bike is what, 20% off? Combine it with sponsors input and the fact that you’re (hopefully) having fun riding and going on tours with the mrs…happy days.
It’s not about income, it’s about expenses.
Very interesting.earning a lot of money is great but if you are not happy not worth it. You are doing something you enjoy and you get the chance to deal with people like us!
He has clearly worked very hard to be where he is today. Good luck to him! Makes great videos... sensible reviews and very engaging! ❤
Andy, no one should expect you to do it for free. You are top of my ‘favourites’ bar and can genuinely say, watching your videos is just part of my everyday experience. Keep up the inspiring work 👏
Wow - that is very humbling, thank you for having me Eddie!
Great video, worth noting as well that as self employed you need to fund pension, sick pay, holidays etc into that £38k pa. Plus quality of content over time isn’t easy to maintain so well done Andy, looks like you have got the balance bang on!
Thank you for that - and yes, all the usual downsides of being self employed are there of course!
It’s the best thing to be able to do something that you love as a hobby and get paid for it. For the amount of time and work you must put into your channel you do bring a huge amount of joy and knowledge to the motorcycle community globally. Thank you Andy! Look forward another honest update on this topic when your subscriptions hit a million! In the meantime keep em coming! You’re a legend!
Wow thank you very much - not sure I'll ever reach a million subs but I'll keep on trying!
And how much from sponsors + patreon + paypal + merch + affiliate links + youtube membership + whatever else. You know in the interests of transparency.
I do have a couple of sponsors, Patreons and so on but earn way less from them than I do the UA-cam adsense revenue I talked about here. I may make another video on that if it's of interest?
Your efforts are greatly appreciated. Hope you keep enjoying it as well :-)
you never mentioned sponsorship or patreons. you certainly wouldn't be able to travel around the world like you do on less than the minimum wage. so where do you get all this money from to do what you do ?
not a proper breakdown for me.
UA-cam is not my only income and it certainly doesn't pay for my trips abroad, my bike collection, my flying hobby and so on - I also own and run another (unrelated) company with my wife and have investments and assetts that are nothing to do with my UA-cam business. I do have a couple of sponsors but earn way less from them than I do the UA-cam adsense revenue I talked about here. All the best and thanks for watching!
Really appreciate the honesty, unfortunately not many people are nowadays
i always enjoy your content. but there is plenty of people doing youtube with 30k subs making a living it always baffles me how they can fly around doing content.
I’m not sure people are making a living with 30k subs….
well they are hence why it baffles me 🤷🏻♂️
Hugely enjoy the stuff you put up - you've really created a community and you enjoy what you do; can't beat that.
Mate you deserve every penny for the quality stuff you bring us. Thanks.
Great video Andy and we love you here in Seattle!!!
The joy you bring to others is not quantifiable in numbers, but thank you for everything 😊
Thank you very much!
So many of us enjoy your content, I certainly do. And I thank you for continuing to do it.
We really appreciate the hard work you put in. Thankyou
My pleasure!
Well done for opening up. A very honest assessment.
I started watching your vids in 2014 when I bought my first GS. I had just got back into riding after 30 years. The info & seat time you presented, through top quality audio, video, & dialogue, gave me, as a rider, an added feeling of confidence & safety from the knowledge & information I learned from you.
Cheers for that!
That is amazing to hear - thank you!
Fair play for being so transparent. I’m a Patreon and enjoy your vids.
Much appreciated! ...and thanks for all your support!
Excellent exposition. This is what I have been told, but to hear it from such a hard-working UA-camr with excellent productions, we all appreciate the complete analysis.
Of the dozen or so highly-viewed videos I’ve watched to get an idea if starting a YT channel is worth the trouble, this is the **Only** one that gave clear, concise answers, explained all relevant info that a reasonable person would want, and gave great context and perspective.
You’re a gentleman and a scholar, good sir. Thanks so much for bringing this insider view to us, we subscribers and regular watchers very much appreciate it.
My pleasure - thanks for watching!
Well done for sharing this, Andy, as you didn’t have to. I’ve said it before, but your good humoured vids kept me sane throughout lockdown. Your trip to Norway was responsible for my own a couple of years later. And your recent Japan series has inspired me to do the same later this year. Quite literally, you have changed my life. “Thank you” doesn’t come close.
Wow thanks very much!!
Thanks for working so hard for us, your viewers. Steve, Minnesota, USA.
I’m thankful you put out 2 videos per week, I enjoy them. Keep at it, it’s much appreciated!
Thanks, will do!
I got back into biking because of your channel in 2014, so thank you for that! I may well be down on cash over the last 10 years due to bike purchases but, I'm up on happiness!
That is awesome!
Definitely one of my go to channels for motorcycle reviews and always look forward to bike content. We all should do reply videos of how many bikes we've bought because of your channel lol. Cheers
1000's of us look forward to your content, value your honest reviews and are entertained by your trips on a motorcycle. The time spent in the preparation and editing is reflected in the quality of the content you put out. Keep up the great work and we will keep watching.
Thanks for that!
Thank you for the work putting out the videos. Just don’t ever let it get in the way of the joy of motorcycling.
Andy, as far as I and I’m sure a few more of us followers, my day is made when I listen to a video you’ve made. It’s like as a young boy, waiting for your favour comic to be posted through the front door and I mean that in the nicest way. Honest, humorous and carefully produced videos, you are one of the very top producers on UA-cam and far better than some of these so called motoring presenters on television. Keep the
excellent work up Andy👍
Wow, thank you Tim that’s very nice of you.
Wow! Thank goodness for people like you who care more about your viewers and entertaining them, I personally thank you for that, love your content.
Thank you for your service and dedication and most of all your love of motorcycles
Wonderful video! Thanks for your transparency and honesty. Much appreciated.
You are so welcome!
Very interesting Andy, I never realised it would take so much of your time to run your channel and it's very refreshing to hear a UA-camr being so honest about past and present income. Keep up the good work and I hope your channel continues to go from strength to strength
Just how you say in some reviews that it "falls into the category of straightforward honest motorcycles", I'd say that's just how your channel is and I sincerely appreciate it and you for it! Keep up the good work!
Wow thank you very much…
Cracking channel, Andy. Been watching since 2021 and always enjoyed it!
Everyone thinks it’s easy Andy but I know the graft you put in and can honestly say you do a fantastic job and appreciate the uploads you make 👍👍
Thanks 👍
That saying at the end - that's what we used to say about the aviation industry - but you probably know that as well. Appreciate all your hard work and great content, Andy!
I really appreciate your consistency. thats not easy at all. Hopefully you get to expand your business.
I work very hard at being consistent with output, thanks for noticing!
I appreciate your hard work. I have followed you for about three and a half years. I live vicariously through your channel, as I have been unable to ride for four years at the end of this month. I had to have my left leg amputated do to a major infection which ended my riding career.
I really enjoy your stories and your trips that you and Mrs. Flyer take. I like seeing your take on the magazine articles on new bikes and the bike companies. And who doesn't love riding out and meeting old friends for a good lunch now and then.
Keep up the good work, enjoy life while you have the oportunity.
Thank you james - so sorry your biking was ended that way :0(
I'm so sorry to hear about your leg, occasionally I have someone with a prosthetic leg on the back of my bike, (they really hang on!)... I wish you the very best...
You deserve every success, your a great ambassador for the motorcycling community.
I appreciate that!
Thank you!
You sir giving us accurate information and sharing experiences already priceless. Plus you gaining popularity like a celebrity cant beat that
Awesome video Andy, thanks for the honesty and possibly a wake up call to many people out there. 👍👍
I doubt it somehow but I thought it may be of interest - thanks for watching!
You're a top geezer. Authentic and accessible. Keep up the great work mate. Love the channel.
Appreciated the insight. Appreciate the sacrifice
Thanks for the transparency. Good for you.
Keep up the good work Andy, I have enjoyed the ride so far. Having have been a subscriber since around 2015 when I bought my 2015 R1200GS, I have learned many things from you and have installed many of the same accessories and loved all 50,000 miles on my GS. Here's to the next 9 years with you....cheers
Wow thank you!
You do a FANTASTIC job and I love your content. It's not all about money BUT you have to be making enough to pay the bills. WE APPRECIATE YOU!!!!!!!!!!! You're great at delivering excellent, well produced contact for the viewers that is always interesting. Well done! Here's a pat on the back from Texas.
Thank you for your work over two decades. I enjoy your channel. I appreciate that UA-cam is hard work.
Never mind the money, your work here is highly appreciated! 👍
Much appreciated!
Happiness doing a job you love is worth it's weight in gold. Thank you for being so transparent, not many youtubers would be.
I won't shed a tear for you just yet, you have just got back from a month in Japan etc lol
...which I'm still paying for!
You're a true entrepreneur. You love what you do and do what you love. You are a rich man indeed. 😊
Yes I am!
As one of your long time subscribers i would like to say huge thank you for all the time and effort you put into the channel. It is much appreciated. Due to your hard work i managed to buy my bike which I love, if you hadn't taken the time to make these fantastic informative videos i probably would have spent loads on different bikers trying to find something like my beloved BMW RT1250 LE 👍🏻
I appreciate that thank you!