How I built a six figure business in my 20s
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
- Start your own video membership with Uscreen! geni.us/katie-uscreen 📹 Five years ago, I graduated from university and decided I wanted to pursue entrepreneurship - I knew I always wanted to be a full-time UA-camr, but the only problem was, I had about 2,000 subscribers. I knew that wasn’t enough to make a full-time living so I used the skills I had gained from making videos for the internet and started freelancing. This was the beginning of my journey to building a six figure content business. Today, I'm going to talk you through the ups and downs of my business journey - with a few lessons on what I'd do differently if I had to do it again.
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📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00 my dream job was always ~being a UA-camr~
00:43 exposing my income over the past 5 years
01:40 morning routine ☀️
02:04 THE biggest factor in my success (I think)
04:48 I made money BEFORE my UA-cam channel blew up
06:53 it’s all about building out your income streams
07:38 why memberships are👌🏻
09:33 diversify your income! 💵
10:06 the importance of breaks (and avoiding burnout)
12:06 you never really know what leads to success, but I know for sure THIS does
13:25 you need to let go to grow 🌱
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Hey, I'm Katie! I make videos about social media strategy and content creation. In addition to being a UA-camr, I also run a small digital creative agency that produces content for all kinds of creators! We edit podcasts, produce UA-cam channels, develop online branding and Instagram strategies and more! If you want our help or just want to learn more, check out www.creatorlymedia.com
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'I feel thankful to my past self'. YES! Me too, I have no idea how I motivated myself, but so glad I did. Another brilliant video, thank you!!
As always Katie, I really appreciate the transparency in your content. Too many people sell the dream without any actual substance or proof of what their journey was truly like. I really appreciate your content 👏
New subscriber here. I don't wear makeup or watch makeup tutorials of any kind, but for some reason I love hearing you talk about your business and growth strategies while getting ready for the day and putting on makeup. No idea why, but it's working and fun to watch!
Im so proud you are Canadian 🇨🇦
I found your channel earlier this year and I have to say it has been so helpful and inspirational!
Such a great video, Katie! And congratulations on an incredible year!!
So happy you stuck with this niche, you’re so great at it! :))
awe thanks!!
Your content will s a game changer for me. Thank you!! And congrats! 100k
Thank you for this! I’m 5 years in and this year I just told myself to “keep going” even though it was tempting to quit- but hearing your story and binging your channel has reminded me how long it can take and to have fun in the process so I actually enjoy this again. 💕❤️
Amazing! You did it! Very encouraging video for those of us starting out or smaller channels
You always encourage me Katie! I’m an absolute beginner, just posted my first couple videos. I’ve learned so much in the process and I can see how much improvement with each one. I’ve got a ways to go. Thanks for all your great advice and encouragement!! ❤️
It would be interesting to have a video about your vocal process. I find your voice is so easy to listen to, and that makes it awesome to have in the background
awe that's so kind! i've honestly never thought too much about it I just try my best to speak clearly I guess lol
Hi Katie! I would love to see you reviewing certain vlogs/ videos and giving us your opinions on what could be improved. I have just watched a video of a couple UA-camrs doing this for smaller channels and I have learned so much!
Amazing!Thank you for sharing, this video is so motivating. And Congratulations 👏🏼
Love your videos! Thanks for another in-depth video ❤️
Every single one of your videos gives me hope and obviously tips I can use in my own journey! I love seeing where UA-camrs started their journey compared to where they are now. It’s fun seeing how they’ve grown and improved! Because we can’t start out doing this perfectly from day one. We all grow and learn through this process
that's so kind, thank you! i'm glad my videos are helpful for you
This is such a refreshing approach to the effort and time it takes to build a business. Great video as always Katie
I get so much good advice from your channel. I'm about to launch myself and you've helped a ton with insight and planning/strategy.
Oh wow I didn’t realize you sounded the agency 🤩 so freaking rad!
I watch all your videos, big fan! Haha But I would love to hear from BTS of creating your agency, like delegating tasks to your team, organizing clients etc ❤
thank you so much❤❤❤so interesting
Thanks for always sharing such good information. Any ideas how to start doing content creation when you work full time?
You are awesome! Thank you.
Is that’s QUADRA in with your mascara? 😆
YOUUU GOOOOO GIRLLLL!!!!!!!! SOO INSPIRING!!!!!!!
Heyyy Katie! Would love to see something on presenting your best video demeanor on camera. You’re so easy going and have a charm within your presentation of the content. Wondering tips on how you got there.
God bless
~Zoe
Congratulations!!!
such a good video, so many good pints, its so interesting ❤❤❤
I love your channel 😊
I'm a teacher which had been my dream career since I was a teenager but after years of studying at university and some years at work now, I'm just bored af, cognitively. Thus, even though teachers here in Germany earn good money (net: 3.500€/Month), I want to have a second income source to stay flexible and make things possible. However, it can't be a job where I've set work hours because 12hrs days (morning at school, afternoon at second job) will burn me out eventually (it really does, I'm in that position right now).
So I just finally decided to start that youtube channel, I just bought a tripod and am watching a lot of your content to create a good plan. Many thanks for the advice!
I have an afternoon slump too! Around 2pm...my brain just needs a good full break
Thank you for sharing your story. I took the same path with you. I love writing and want to make money from my blog. But I know it will takes time before the blog can pay my bills. So I become freelance writers to give me stability. It really give me a good fondation and the journey become more enjoyable ❤
This shots are gorgeous
Hi Katie. Your videos are helping me get started with my channel. I’m all over the place content-wise, but I’m still in practice mode. I’m planning a video where I mention several channels that I’ve benefited from. Would you mind if I mention you with a link to your channel? 🥰
u go girl
Currently in the same boat of freelancing to support content creating, this is motivating!!
Katie! When is your membership available? I am AAAAAALL IN!
You answered « soon ». When is soon?! 😅🫶🏼
@@iamcelinenavarro I'm hoping to launch early in the new year! so glad that you're interested!!!
@@katie im not interested in: I’m already IN :)
Thank you for sharing your journey. I feel like I’m in similar stage where I want to use my skills to make money outside of YT. But I also have a 4.5 month old baby so time is not on my side 😅
First of all, 6 figures of profit is mad goals! Thank you for making that distinction between revenue and profit because most people don't when talking about this. I'm going to hit 6 figures in revenue this year at year 3 of my business, but am very far from 6 figures of profit.
That mental health aspect has been huge for me to really accept so that I'm not constantly working on the brink of burnout. My current focus is continuing to build my digital income streams so that I can eventually step back from my in person services.
Always love your transparency, authenticity, and content, thanks so much ❤
I never thought about doing videos for the housing market or weddings. Please share more about how you did THAT!!! Please share what you charged for those other gigs
Six figures in profit?!? That’s amazing Katie ❤❤
I‘m currently at the place where you where when you finished college/university and decided to go freelance to finance your creative online job: Was it difficult for you to make that move? How did it feel to you to explain the people in your life (other than your partner) that you won’t work whatever you studied but rather go down the path of social media work? I would be so grateful for your insight 😭❤️❤️
F*ck yeah girl 👏🏻 💪🏻 so badass! I made $40,000 this year teaching and baking and that is my biggest year yet 😂😂😂 goal is to double it this year 😅
To piggy back on the beginning of your UA-cam career. I am interested in starting a UA-cam channel. For me, this will not be something I have to depend on to make money. I am retired and I already have income.
My question to you is in order to start a profitable UA-cam channel, how long will it take me to actually see a profit? What are some of the things you should be thinking about before I actually start investing my time into this. Are there other income streams?😊
Where’s your desk chair from please?
just from amazon! here's the link: geni.us/ktgreenchair
I can help u out clips that can boost to boom with audio and video u gonna shoot
Even i can give amaing music
Hi Katie! Big fan of your work and journey. What do you think about those ridiculous AI channels popping up all over the place and having millions of views? I really hope UA-cam takes care of them... as a creator, it's frustrating. As a viewer, boring and disappointing. Cheers!
Your list of income changed dramatically from your first to the second. I have learned a great deal from your videos, but it doesn’t quite align with what you’re saying here. I am happy for you though.
As a youtuber with 2.5K subscribers now and finally getting paid from YT. I really want to diversify my income streams and make this a full-time career.