How Much Money Does My SMALL 20,000 Subscriber YouTube Channel Make?

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  • @TheCottonCandie
    @TheCottonCandie 4 роки тому +2735

    I think the reason, the primary reason, that for gaming and tech stuff that the CPM is so low by comparison to lifestyle people is because of a couple factors, but the main of which likely being that Adblock is MUCH more prevalent among gaming and tech people than people who watch daily vlogs and etc.

    • @SGT676
      @SGT676 4 роки тому +178

      @ジョージ様 so you're saying that gamers are the supreme species

    • @hotbeekslab
      @hotbeekslab 4 роки тому +153

      @@SGT676 more tech savvy people are less affected by ads

    • @SGT676
      @SGT676 4 роки тому +10

      @@hotbeekslab I think you took my question too seriously

    • @hotbeekslab
      @hotbeekslab 4 роки тому +42

      @@SGT676 no i was just agreeing

    • @unknown3158
      @unknown3158 4 роки тому +73

      As the other guy pointed out, tech people watch reviews of tech stuff, so we (yeah, I am on of them) are less likely to click on an ad. The lifestyle people are more likely to click, because they are watching someone have the "perfect" life or sth (I don't watch them, so I might be wrong, but just my 2 cents), and so when a "perfect" life guy promotes something, they will most likely click the ad or even buy it to feel more like the guy they are watching. It is like those 'get rich scams', people buy those books, because they want to be like that.

  • @WilliamCooper2005
    @WilliamCooper2005 4 роки тому +1581

    I watched the ad before this video all of the way through. You're practically a billionaire now.

  • @jhort100
    @jhort100 3 роки тому +831

    I've never seen an ad on youtube that made me want to buy any damn thing.

    • @elitewolverine
      @elitewolverine 3 роки тому +21

      purple mattress fo rme

    • @Duxxmachina
      @Duxxmachina 3 роки тому +7

      It reminds me to buy snacks. Or utility items that I am out of stock of, like toilet papers or sumthing.

    • @pocketmouses
      @pocketmouses 3 роки тому +54

      Same. Afk arena can go a fk itself.

    • @childofnewlight
      @childofnewlight 3 роки тому +1

      I bought Groove Belt and am saving up for a Purple Mattress. Most of the ads are useless.

    • @BeardyBaldyBob
      @BeardyBaldyBob 3 роки тому +22

      Same here. Not once have I ever bought something because of a youtube advert.
      They are just an annoyance I skip if I can. Apart from on channels that I really like, then I let the ads run the whole way and just ignore them until they finish.

  • @dragofand
    @dragofand 4 роки тому +1855

    You know. Now I think I understand why some people have like 5 seconds of an airplane in their vlogs.

    • @seldasings9512
      @seldasings9512 4 роки тому +39

      hahahhahahaha

    • @alphanatricproductions4897
      @alphanatricproductions4897 4 роки тому +29

      I don't get it. What airplane u talking abt. Too dumb me

    • @turntsnaco824
      @turntsnaco824 4 роки тому +133

      @@alphanatricproductions4897 I think they mean when the person stops and lets an airplane pass because you can hear it, usually acting annoyed, instead of just editing that out.

    • @stasisarbiter8710
      @stasisarbiter8710 4 роки тому +248

      @@alphanatricproductions4897 Since the airplane trip is in a travel vlog, they youtuber would have proof that the airplane trip was "for work" so becomes a deductible expense for taxes

    • @kaylekutkind
      @kaylekutkind 4 роки тому +28

      @@stasisarbiter8710 if true this is insightful

  • @ivucica
    @ivucica 4 роки тому +864

    Clickable:
    0:51 Why Subscribers don't matter
    1:34 How types of views affect revenue
    4:18 Looking at how much other creators and I made
    4:20 Background Info Before We Start
    5:00 My UA-cam Analytics and Revenue
    8:22 Looking at Some Other Creators
    12:34 Using what we learned to guess how much PewDiePie has made
    13:22 Back to the rest of the video
    14:56 What UA-camrs DON'T tell you in these videos

    • @vthls
      @vthls 4 роки тому +27

      this world needs you more than u think

    • @Thememermanwhoisafan
      @Thememermanwhoisafan 4 роки тому +6

      Ivan Vučica thank you very much

    • @DrORRB-qm7fl
      @DrORRB-qm7fl 4 роки тому +3

      Diolch.

    • @ivucica
      @ivucica 4 роки тому +2

      @@DrORRB-qm7fl Sásta a bheith as seirbhís!

    • @cubixthree3495
      @cubixthree3495 4 роки тому +4

      If youtube has community-added captions, then where are the community-added chapters/timestamps? It'd be better than looking for them in the comments.

  • @TheHistoryGuyChannel
    @TheHistoryGuyChannel 3 роки тому +581

    As side note- enabling mid-rolls will annoy viewers, but massively increase CPM. Advertisers prefer captive viewers. Enabling midrolls tripled my CPM/PPM.

    • @harrisonfamily4903
      @harrisonfamily4903 3 роки тому +64

      I dont mind mid roll ads unless its asmr

    • @christopherfisher128
      @christopherfisher128 3 роки тому +77

      As someone who views your videos, I don't mind mid-rolls themselves, but the amount of them matters.

    • @TheHistoryGuyChannel
      @TheHistoryGuyChannel 3 роки тому +39

      @@christopherfisher128 we limit to two spots per video.

    • @christopherfisher128
      @christopherfisher128 3 роки тому +34

      @@TheHistoryGuyChannel
      Sorry for the poor wording. I was attempting to say that I did not mind them the way you do them. I was referring to the concept of "As many as we can jam in," not to your videos specifically.

    • @TheHistoryGuyChannel
      @TheHistoryGuyChannel 3 роки тому +39

      @@christopherfisher128 I agree- in that most often the system puts in four break opportunities, and we manually turn two off. I think that every creator needs to make their own decisions, but I totally agree that midrolls can distract, and there can be too many.

  • @ittaiak1246
    @ittaiak1246 4 роки тому +1044

    Your content is always amazingly high quality. I love it.

    • @maxp.c1330
      @maxp.c1330 4 роки тому

      Only thing that isn’t THAT great about his video is the audio quality and it’s not even that bad

    • @Raulxz
      @Raulxz 4 роки тому +2

      Hduf Lolly how is 80k underrated

    • @maxp.c1330
      @maxp.c1330 4 роки тому

      @@Raulxz there are UA-camrs with millions of subscribers

    • @syndicalistspeedsolver
      @syndicalistspeedsolver 4 роки тому

      The next Marques Brownlee?

    • @feydeway
      @feydeway 4 роки тому

      this was ducking awesome yeah

  • @spondoolie6450
    @spondoolie6450 4 роки тому +2444

    I just watched this video so that you would make 4 cents.... Merry Christmas

    • @bigboldbicycle
      @bigboldbicycle 4 роки тому +68

      Lol at $8 per 1000, he's getting like 0.8c per view, which is pretty good, but sadly not even close to 4c.

    • @didierseverac
      @didierseverac 4 роки тому +40

      Yes. Watch it again. You didn't fully understood it !

    • @apexbear9911
      @apexbear9911 4 роки тому +14

      actually it could be only 0.008 depending on the what ads or sponsers he has

    • @1cha3lsss
      @1cha3lsss 4 роки тому +10

      I pay for UA-cam premium

    • @Alex-hp5nl
      @Alex-hp5nl 4 роки тому +6

      Don't spend it in one place!!!!

  • @kapppz
    @kapppz 3 роки тому +27

    I love when you are about to click on something and somehow magically some advert ends up jumping under your finger. Absolutely love that.

  • @MGISGlobalStats
    @MGISGlobalStats 4 роки тому +269

    I'm weary of videos with these 'clickbaity' titles because they tend to get dragged out but this one was very helpful, to-the-point and informative. Thanks!

  • @Flutoid
    @Flutoid 4 роки тому +144

    wow this is actually more than I expected smaller channels would make

    • @lrblueslowbro5302
      @lrblueslowbro5302 4 роки тому +1

      Labdulation but he oploads regularly

    • @Heartrockadam
      @Heartrockadam 4 роки тому +4

      ..visit ny channel too i have a lot..

    • @briankarcher8338
      @briankarcher8338 4 роки тому +4

      I don't know. I think some of them are picking "highlight" videos. Wish more would just show how much the channels make.

  • @omremnofgd
    @omremnofgd 3 роки тому +75

    Im watching this in December 2020 you were at 20k followers wow you are at 124k .... Congratulations. Imma come back a year from now and see how you are doing.

    • @BadassBobY
      @BadassBobY 3 роки тому +1

      Seems like you have a lot of time

    • @omremnofgd
      @omremnofgd 3 роки тому +1

      @@BadassBobY every does. We limit our minds by saying we don't or can't

    • @bluesap7318
      @bluesap7318 3 роки тому +3

      @@omremnofgd some people actually can’t. Like my Ethiopian child laborers.

  • @___echo___
    @___echo___ 4 роки тому +487

    Oh god, I watch one of these videos and I get ads on "how to get rich quick" already

    • @uncleben7306
      @uncleben7306 4 роки тому +4

      Same

    • @DS-Pakaemon
      @DS-Pakaemon 4 роки тому +13

      So how do you get rich quick?

    • @swx6074
      @swx6074 4 роки тому +50

      @@DS-Pakaemon Send me bitcoin and i'll send you 2x

    • @masonbeams2352
      @masonbeams2352 4 роки тому +7

      It started out with a guy with stock charts behind him right? Thats the one I got

    • @DS-Pakaemon
      @DS-Pakaemon 4 роки тому +17

      @@swx6074 only valid for next 30 minutes?

  • @itschrishuerta
    @itschrishuerta 4 роки тому +599

    Can’t wait for the “How much money my Tesla video made me” video.

    • @JimmyTriesWorld
      @JimmyTriesWorld  4 роки тому +116

      Haha. Give it 5 years.

    • @DenisZenASMR
      @DenisZenASMR 4 роки тому +10

      Haha for real he isnt far off ! Growing ao fast!

    • @xanzxx
      @xanzxx 4 роки тому +7

      I'm gonna be waiting for the Raycon video statistics :)))

    • @stevensaxon8888
      @stevensaxon8888 3 роки тому

      @@JimmyTriesWorld please do a video on Andrew camarota (how much much he makes).

  • @budbeamer9591
    @budbeamer9591 3 роки тому +86

    I abhor advertising, infact the majority of advertisers on UA-cam make me steer away from their products.

    • @GraveUypo
      @GraveUypo 3 роки тому +8

      same. i don't know why i even have a advertisement degree.
      i mean, i do, because it's profitable and always in high demand, but... i just don't agree with what i'm supposed to do, so i kinda just steered away from that career path. i don't wanna push things i don't want for myself to other people.
      sad part is i totally predicted this whole internet advertisement boom 20 years ago. and that market freaking exploded as i was getting my degrees. too bad my consciousness weighs too much to profit off it.

    • @excore1322
      @excore1322 3 роки тому +5

      ​@@GraveUypo Because modern ads are actually not modern at all and just a standard in your face crap. The more video makers are free (no strict script, etc) in presenting the product, the more effective the ad is. Especially if done honestly and with pointing out some negative sides. Who the hell wants to hear the same "our product is just the best of the best, 5 billion 5 star reviews bla bla bla". This type of advertisement works only for companies with an established reputation like Apple. Just imo.

    • @jardam9466
      @jardam9466 3 роки тому +2

      i use adblock

    • @kamieaston3016
      @kamieaston3016 3 роки тому +2

      UA-cam changed their terms of service, basically even if you aren't part of their Partner program or have active sponsorships; they will still put ads on your videos.

    • @Tracy137
      @Tracy137 3 роки тому

      Likewise - same goes for BIG charities (which these days are just money making businesses without paying tax) - any advertise on UA-cam, I avoid them.

  • @BiffsEquipment
    @BiffsEquipment 4 роки тому +42

    Great tip at the end, this is what I always believed as well "Don't start a channel for the money otherwise your gonna be very disappointed, start it for a hobby and for a passion and if the money comes with it later down the road then you'll happily accept lol.

  • @user-qn5ni4sd6d
    @user-qn5ni4sd6d 4 роки тому +26

    I like how straight forward and informative this guy is👌

  • @pamzaragoza-quinones7918
    @pamzaragoza-quinones7918 3 роки тому +3

    "it was my hobby, and I love it" same! i finally started my youtube channel this month and I'm enjoying so much of the process :) love the video!

  • @willpatersondesign
    @willpatersondesign 4 роки тому +229

    Certain videos do well because they have retained ads. Companies seek these videos out and compete :) I think that's why your finance video did so well! Good job bro!

    • @dennisjoshua
      @dennisjoshua 3 роки тому +1

      Yes boss!

    • @taureanwooley
      @taureanwooley 3 роки тому +1

      It also deals with the types of advertisers, the competition resulting from industry changes (usually advertisement focuses) and the total value of the product being sold or the ROI (return on investment) resulting from potential and residual (bad term sometimes) purchasers. If you're trying to sell a rocket ship, and can do so with ease, you'd more than likely have a huge amount of revenue, but if you're selling something like a video game, and only get < 1,000 viewers a CPM with $90.00 wouldn't really make sense unless you're doing simulator videos with simulator rigs worth $900,000 per product ... but then again you have to make people enjoy the channel and continue watching enough to be interested in finishing the advertisements.
      BTW brightcove was a competitor against youtube.com meaning that youtube is still trying to hold on to their platform focus in hopes that people will use online video viewing the correct way at some point ... the servers kinda need the help considering no one knows how much gigawatts are needed to compute a proper video competition metrics.

    • @kohfu1724
      @kohfu1724 3 роки тому +4

      Another thing that wasnt pointed out but is really really important is the watch time. If you get a lot of views but they only watch for 2-3 minutes on a 5-10 minute video it will hurt your revenue per 1000 quite a bit because 1) they will most likely only watch 1 off the ads in the video, 2) It tells the UA-cam Algorithm that you don't have an interesting or engaging channel, more so just click bait titles. About the 11 minutes in we can see that MattCS has 3 million views and 215k watch hours but still isnt making much money compared to others. The women that comes after him as about have the views(1.6million) but has 133k watch hours... not to mention gaming content in itself makes less money on ads and more money on sponsors, and are more likely to have viewers that use ad block.

  • @NelsonStJames
    @NelsonStJames 4 роки тому +6

    Transparency is so beneficial to people starting out. Glad there are people out there who are actually trying to help beginners get off on the right foot with realistic expectations.
    Also, having worked for the IRS for 15 years, I can say the U.S. makes it difficult for people trying to start a business and small business. It almost feels like you're being punished for attempting to get out of the rat race.

  • @skd
    @skd 3 роки тому +98

    It's hard to tell. For example, due to the nature of my videos, some get the yellow dollar sign (not suitable for ads, but you still get revenue from UA-cam premium). As you said, some videos get more CPM than others and it's impossible to tell exactly how much a UA-cam makes. Maybe I will make a video of how much I earn/month :)

    • @Muurrmuurr
      @Muurrmuurr 3 роки тому +4

      I didnt know that these Videos still get money from Premium users. Thats good to know!

  • @justsomeperson5110
    @justsomeperson5110 4 роки тому +13

    Thank you for being so open about your finances. Sometimes I contemplate actually doing a UA-cam channel. This was very informative.

  • @Hainbach
    @Hainbach 4 роки тому +20

    Thanks for this video! Side note: The ads in this video were full of scammy and annoying drop ship financial “experts”. Very much different from what I usually get.

  • @Sarubotai
    @Sarubotai 3 роки тому +5

    Theres TOO many people on youtube that make alot of money and contribute negatively to society. :')
    I find your videos on the better end of the spectrum. Keep up the great work!

  • @TheDoomWizard
    @TheDoomWizard 4 роки тому +10

    That's why I vlog simply for my legacy. So that when I'm gone, I could at least be remembered for what I was.

  • @volbia12
    @volbia12 4 роки тому +23

    alright you got me, I turned off my adblocker and refreshed to get an ad.

    • @TuberTugger
      @TuberTugger 4 роки тому

      Is that why videos like this one give him such hi CPM?
      I think you just cracked the code!

  • @stephenfowler4115
    @stephenfowler4115 3 роки тому +166

    Lol 😂 how I became a millionaire by talking about becoming a millionaire.

    • @johntate6537
      @johntate6537 3 роки тому +12

      Yeah, strikes me as very similar to the whole self-help industry - most of the help ends up going to the people writing the books. At least this guy is honest and doesn't spread a load of hype BS!

    • @IvySnowFillyVideos
      @IvySnowFillyVideos 3 роки тому

      Introducing...how to become a trillion'aire.
      😹😹😹

    • @monkeyrobotsinc.9875
      @monkeyrobotsinc.9875 3 роки тому +1

      how many idiots fall for that shit. common sense psychology. more power to them.

  • @avanredgrave
    @avanredgrave 4 роки тому +196

    me: You got from 20k to 90k Subs in 4 months, now that's amazing.

  • @SailingABSea
    @SailingABSea 4 роки тому +4

    (Baz) This is the most in depth, thought through and well presented video about the subject of YT earnings.
    In fact when trolls start giving me crap about the $$$ rolling in, I'm going to give them a link to this video.
    Thanks for taking the time to put it together.

  • @1Cobranut
    @1Cobranut 3 роки тому +116

    I use ad-blockers. Thanks for reminding me that I need to turn them off when viewing the channels that actually promote my interests.

    • @jesseperrella4022
      @jesseperrella4022 3 роки тому +3

      That's a pretty sound decision, that way you only support the channels you want to or believe deserve the support

    • @pennymikk
      @pennymikk 3 роки тому +11

      Yeah I have it too but I turn it off for my favorite creators/small creators!

    • @GoinManta
      @GoinManta 3 роки тому +2

      Same here.. Turned off mine. ALTHOUGH it wasnt really working on ads.. I still got them in the video.

    • @Anxmaly666
      @Anxmaly666 3 роки тому +2

      It does help, can't wait until I can get monetized some day, that's something I want to work towards (^_^)

    • @butre.
      @butre. 3 роки тому +6

      I buy merch from channels I like. not gonna disable my adblocker for anyone. spending $20 on a t shirt helps the content creators way more than my youtube views ever could. if they don't do merch or I'm not interested in their merch I'll follow them on patreon, floatplane, full30, whatever. if they do livestreams I'll do direct donations there. I don't watch ads and I will never watch ads.

  • @alnimri
    @alnimri 4 роки тому +9

    I'm going to call it, with this quality content, he's for sure going to be at 500k by the end of the year!

  • @ajm9277
    @ajm9277 4 роки тому +50

    I don’t think it’s 20K anymore congrats on getting on recommendations

  • @ozzstars_cars
    @ozzstars_cars 3 роки тому +1

    Finally a clear and precise video which describes exactly what CPM is and how to figure it out. I have been making automotive repair videos for years and never fully understood it until today. Thank you Jimmy!

  • @landomt8138
    @landomt8138 4 роки тому +25

    I laughed when you finished explaining how you were going to reveal your ad revenue and said “anyway-“ then I immediately got a dawn dish soap ad

  • @MentourPilot
    @MentourPilot 4 роки тому +92

    Very nice video! Great content and structure

    • @geethunder1
      @geethunder1 4 роки тому +3

      Tons of value right!

    • @r0gue71
      @r0gue71 3 роки тому +6

      Surprised to see you here!

    • @MentourPilot
      @MentourPilot 3 роки тому +9

      Rajin Obayed I do a lot of research in many areas. This caught my eye and I always leave a good comment if I think the creator is doing a good job.

    • @r0gue71
      @r0gue71 3 роки тому

      @@MentourPilot I see..

    • @generalflight
      @generalflight 3 роки тому +1

      Hi Mentour

  • @survivingringworm2202
    @survivingringworm2202 3 роки тому

    Wow. Just got 1,000 subscribers on my channel so naturally I jump right into searching for info on what to do next! You've got great content, great pace and I'm (a little bit) smarter than before I clicked. Thanks!

  • @myluckysuperegg8989
    @myluckysuperegg8989 4 роки тому +38

    Guys this is long okay. The reason I didn’t split this up into paragraphs is so that you can highlight everything and use your device to dictate it! Sorry but I think that this is worth a quick listen!! 😀👍
    Gillian Perkins (a person who Jimmy mentioned,) says that she doesn’t want to put mid-roll ads in her videos because she says that she doesn’t want to sacrifice her regular viewers for monetised viewers, if that makes sense. What she means is that she thinks that if there are mid-roll ads (which you can choose to or choose not to have if your video is over ten minutes long, I think,) she thinks people are more likely to click off her video (she says that she sometimes does this herself) and watch ‘one of those shiny videos on the sidebar.’ She doesn’t want people to click off her videos, because: A) The longer people watch her videos after a click, the more likely UA-cam is to recommend it to others. B) She wants her videos to reach the widest possible audience, to help people who watch them. (Which is nice) She has all other ads turned on, but has said that her CPM could *double* if she turned on mid-roll ads. I don’t think that I would do this personally but even so I can still see why she does this.

  • @ObviouslyASMR
    @ObviouslyASMR 3 роки тому +31

    Holy crap this is so interesting! I didn't even know CPM could go that high
    I can tell you over the course of my channel my total CPM is under one dollar, just to add to your frame of reference. This is probably in part because I highly dislike mid- and endroll ads so I've never enabled them, so the revenue only comes from preroll ads

    • @sonjaki
      @sonjaki 3 роки тому +3

      Wow you are not far from 400k, hope you hit it soon :)

    • @ObviouslyASMR
      @ObviouslyASMR 3 роки тому

      @@sonjaki thanks man!

  • @relevation0
    @relevation0 3 роки тому +28

    Ive never bought anything i saw in an ad, in fact ive bought different brands of basic goods if i remembered them interrupting my life with a stupid ad.

  • @ProtoMario
    @ProtoMario 4 роки тому +1325

    Basically 1 million views for a decent month = 1 grand
    High month x 1.5
    Low month x.75

    • @LoneBeastYT
      @LoneBeastYT 4 роки тому +28

      Aren't you that poketuber? I remember ya

    • @Ansome234
      @Ansome234 4 роки тому +57

      Hey Proto! I still can't believe youtube just "forgot" to put your sub counter back.

    • @Chespin-gc1rf
      @Chespin-gc1rf 4 роки тому +32

      @Archock Encanto you just unintentionally roasted him

    • @Chespin-gc1rf
      @Chespin-gc1rf 4 роки тому

      @Archock Encanto nice emotions

    • @cubixthree3495
      @cubixthree3495 4 роки тому +3

      @@Chespin-gc1rf 😄😃😐😶🟡⚪⬜◻◽▫

  • @shadowtheimpure
    @shadowtheimpure 4 роки тому +33

    Jimmy: "LONG LONG LONG video"
    Me: *watches 8+ hour speedruns of JRPGS*

  • @simplyexhaustedmomma7805
    @simplyexhaustedmomma7805 3 роки тому +1

    AS a CPA, I appreciate the way you explained deductible business expenses. That seems to be the number 1 thing that my clients struggle with understanding.

  • @lukas-vastgoedinvesterings7724
    @lukas-vastgoedinvesterings7724 4 роки тому +4

    Hi Jimmy, thanks for sharing the information with me. I enjoyed the details and indepth of all the information you share :) with all the ads... most likely your video is performing well :)

  • @iliba
    @iliba 4 роки тому +16

    Gaming channels make extremely little money, it can depend on the type of game you're playing but most videos get demonetised, basically instantly.

    • @sang3Eta
      @sang3Eta 4 роки тому +5

      Sad but true, a lot of game and music companies claim copyright on the game footage, and take the ad revenue.

    • @Lrodpotato
      @Lrodpotato 4 роки тому +4

      I mean tbh no one should expect a video that took maybe a couple hours to make with little to no editing of someone siting on their ass with their friends playing a popular game to make money. Of course their gonna take the ad revenue. Because without their game, they wouldn't make videos in the first place nor would majority of their viewers watch in first place.
      Its like reaction channels. You're taking someone else's work and using it to attract ppl to watch you. Ppl will watch at first for the show or anime or movie that your watching but if you arent interesting or entertaining forget it they won't stick around. Any popular reaction channel eventually starts selling either merchandise with their logo or image or has a sponsorhsip or patreon because their content while entertaining to some does not sell anything.
      The primary way to make money on UA-cam is to sell something. This guy reviews tech/gadgets, makes finance vids, things that help to sell either a product or an idea like how much can I expect to make if i create a channel?? Which can possible convince someone start one up as well.

    • @koketsok1513
      @koketsok1513 4 роки тому +2

      @@Lrodpotato I am not gonna argue that gaming channels have a lower skill tree to make content,but I have to disagree with the argument its on the same level as reaction and that because they are using popular games they dont deserve to be properly monetized.Most reaction channels literally do below bare minimum as they are passive they just blink.Whereas gaming channels do offer something such as broad appeal as many popular channels play games that inform customers on what they can expect experience fromt eh game to see if they may wish to purchase said game(like the LOU2 sitation),Many game companies feature prominanat gaming creators in their marketing as said creators have more broader reach(twitch streams like NINJA,TIFU and DR DISREPECT),We also cannot disregard equipment cost for the viewer as some people may not have the funds to purchase expensive gaming rigs and watching someone play that game may be as close as they may get ,walkthoughs are also a genre that help players who are stuck troubleshoot their way out of a frustrating situation(silent hill,hello neighbour etc).I am not saying/arguing that gaming channels dont have it easier time starting and making content what I am saying is if it gets views and the viewer got value from the content as companies would not spending millions of dollars on exclusive contracts,esports tournaments,gamer sponsorships etc if their was not money to be made from gaming content creators. its simple if the consumer gets value from gaming channels their should be proper monetary compensation,as many companies are in an arms race for gaming content(twich and know youtube gaming), as it is easy for anyone to 8 year old to just hit record,but to get a following/make it a career one needs to be better than just a"record me yelling and shooting"gaming channel.
      I have no dog in this fight,but their is alot of nuance that is often missed when people see quick views.

    • @Lrodpotato
      @Lrodpotato 4 роки тому

      @@koketsok1513 Dont worry. I think you misunderstood me. I merely meant its similar in terms that theyre using someone else's material as the baseline of their content. Nothing else. Altho I personally never watched a gaming channel for a game that I hadn't already purchased myself. However I have watched Gaming Channel's other content for *them* specifically not because I had any desire or interest to purchase the game they were playing. I simply found them entertaining. But thats just me. And I think our definitions of gaming channel differs. To me a gaming channel is a channel that plays games primarily to market themselves. Like H20 Delirious or Vanoss. Not game reviews or 100% completion game channels or channels that give info in game content you might've missed, etc. I consider those types of channels to be more specific in terms of their content which takes alot more work.

    • @koketsok1513
      @koketsok1513 4 роки тому +1

      @@Lrodpotato Ok,I understand where you coming from.The problem is the baseline,every content needs a baseline of familiarity in order to be easily recognized eg makeup channels have cosmetics and anime review channels have well anime movies/episodes car channels have cars,parts etc.I can understand the frustration of reaction channels as they had no transformative value and provided us no additional information.Gaming channels may be passive ,but unlike reaction channels the experience does differ even when many gameing channels play similar games and the person says nothing the viewer can get a good idea if the game is for them/if they want to keep watching and no one looses as if that person does not buy the game its not like the company lost any money(unlike reaction channels were using other peoples content actually subtracts value from its creator).And aside from reviews,just playing a game is enough.As I said earlier companies want gaming content as it provides additonal publicity ,that is why many studios have implemented the "photo mode" feature it enable gamers to take pics of in game events and in tern provides developers with "free"(I say free but in all honesty you are paying to show their work).Yes the basline to enter gaming is easy,but to grow and maintaining a gaming channel is hard,trends come and trends go, it becomes easy to see who is here to play(insert new game)and have their 2 months of fame and those who offer something,that is why I said if their is a viewrship that means people see value,companies see value and possible sponships see value ,as the game is the baseline but to give it value the creator needs to be better than just a record monkey and when they are,and when they have built something they have every right to fare compensation,as in a industry where anyone can do it not everyone can maintain a following and to those who can, give them their rewards just like any other creator.

  • @Alkis05
    @Alkis05 3 роки тому +26

    18:24 "Stay a while, and listen"

  • @challagundla4
    @challagundla4 4 роки тому +59

    Great video with a lot of useful insight, thanks!

  • @BonemysterFPV
    @BonemysterFPV 4 роки тому +6

    Appreciate you taking the time out of your day to reveal how much you make, keep rocking that content bro.

  • @fernandomolina644
    @fernandomolina644 3 роки тому +1

    Very interesting and honest video!! Best of luck 👍

  • @Kirito-fs5wg
    @Kirito-fs5wg 4 роки тому +107

    Just watched a 3 minute ad for you bro.

    • @Heartrockadam
      @Heartrockadam 4 роки тому

      ..visit ny channel too i have a lot..complete package na po, sana maibalik mo salamat god bless

    • @fuwu9904
      @fuwu9904 4 роки тому

      Wow... HRD you are an idiot

    • @Heartrockadam
      @Heartrockadam 4 роки тому +1

      @@fuwu9904 THANKS

    • @jazzification2652
      @jazzification2652 4 роки тому

      Thank you Kirito, very cool

    • @lolgeselle
      @lolgeselle 4 роки тому +1

      True friend

  • @KadeCooks
    @KadeCooks 4 роки тому +5

    I really appricate the editing on this video. it's fun, well timed, and has great information!

  • @TracysHomeGarden
    @TracysHomeGarden 3 роки тому +1

    You got a great point there - you shouldn’t make content for the sole purpose of making $....I started my channel since April. Just started monetized 2 weeks ago, I think I have spent so much time and $ since then.....I use about 1-3 hours to film and edit each video since April....and I haven’t even gotten paid yet! They only start paying you when you make $100 or more....and I have not made $100 yet....and this is before tax. My hope is solely for sharing my hobby and to be able to pay off some of the items I bought to do my hobby. Thanks for clarifying this out to people. Hope your CPM goes up higher! 👍❤️

  • @CloudKashi
    @CloudKashi 4 роки тому +4

    Your editing is fantastic and you have a good sense of humor. Definitely deserve a lot more subs

  • @andreaskvisler
    @andreaskvisler 4 роки тому +114

    "if you have an adblocker you make 0$"
    Me: *disables ad blocker, and refreshes the viedo*, are you happy now?

  • @hungryghost3260
    @hungryghost3260 3 роки тому +1

    You have a great personal communications style. Even when you're presenting challenging information, you do so without being intimidating or pretentious.
    Thanks and very good luck to you Jimmy Tries World!

  • @ZeroBudgetLife
    @ZeroBudgetLife 4 роки тому +90

    *2019: this is how much*
    *2020: i lied last year. this is how much in 2020*
    *2021: I lied last year. this is how much in 2021*

  • @tylerstooksberry7860
    @tylerstooksberry7860 4 роки тому +15

    Jimmy, you’re killing it. Keep it up!

    • @Heartrockadam
      @Heartrockadam 4 роки тому

      ..visit ny channel too i have a lot..complete package na po, sana maibalik mo salamat god bless

  • @FireStormOOO_
    @FireStormOOO_ 3 роки тому +1

    Worth noting that the large channels releasing multiple highly edited videos a week are not single person operations (or at minimum don't stay that way for long). Employees are a huge expense for anyone that staffs up.

  • @JBOutdoors
    @JBOutdoors 4 роки тому +6

    Looks like you’ve grown immensely since this video was made! I also follow ContentBug, great channels. I look forward to following you as well, thanks for sharing

    • @ShaqKoyokArt
      @ShaqKoyokArt 4 роки тому +2

      Cool channel bro. Love your outdoor stuff, especially fishing contents!

  • @WesDaviestravel
    @WesDaviestravel 3 роки тому +235

    Nice Ted Talk!

    • @mydailylife122
      @mydailylife122 3 роки тому

      Hello from Tokyo Japan ❤️

    • @sonjaki
      @sonjaki 3 роки тому +1

      But his name is Jimmy 🤔

    • @AlexArimaPiano
      @AlexArimaPiano 3 роки тому

      @@sonjaki jimmy talk

    • @haziqshan3290
      @haziqshan3290 3 роки тому

      I think I'm blessed because if not I wouldn't have met someone who is as spectacular as expert Mrs Jane

    • @haziqshan3290
      @haziqshan3290 3 роки тому

      @@AlexArimaPiano I think she is the best broker I ever seen

  • @JoyceWSolomon
    @JoyceWSolomon 3 роки тому +1

    Jimmy, you’ve inspired me to actually start my own UA-cam channel where I’m helping people make money online. Thank you 🙏🏽

  • @SueRibelle
    @SueRibelle 4 роки тому +7

    this video was SO good!
    I had opened up this channel more than 2 years ago and I see a video of mine was watched quite some time. I'm even reaching the 1k subscriber point I see, had returned to my native language of Turkish as I have a bigger channel with my other and main personal brand but I'm thinking of removing the barrier to my growth by having a channel in English rather than Turkish.
    love videos with numbers and analysis. Thank you!
    all the best of luck with your channel and growth, your content quality definitely deserves it Jimmy!!

  • @CharlesSky
    @CharlesSky 4 роки тому +461

    bruuuh!! You earned almost $1000 in just 233k views, While I only earned $800 on 3.4m views in last 28 days. im jealouuuuuus of your CPM

    • @SirDella
      @SirDella 4 роки тому +92

      At least you earn lol

    • @CharlesSky
      @CharlesSky 4 роки тому +105

      @@SirDella yeah you're right. I should've been thankful for the blessings

    • @SirDella
      @SirDella 4 роки тому +43

      @@CharlesSky Yeah but jokes aside that is weird, maybe someone can explain what is going on, anyway keep it up!

    • @WITHERDRAGONYT
      @WITHERDRAGONYT 4 роки тому +7

      Damn bruh at least you earn :(

    • @uncleben7306
      @uncleben7306 4 роки тому +35

      this comment is basically the way to get views and subscribers from other yters

  • @greendreamoasis9022
    @greendreamoasis9022 3 роки тому +2

    Okay!♥
    I begin TODAY!
    THANK you for applying these Principles!

  • @ObviousRises
    @ObviousRises 4 роки тому +182

    You don't make much money on political channels. It really depends on what you talk about.

    • @ETruHollawood
      @ETruHollawood 4 роки тому +9

      Lol what? Tim Pool makes plenty of money. Joe Rogan? The Young Turks? Sam Seder? Kyle Krasinski?

    • @TechnoSticks
      @TechnoSticks 3 роки тому +16

      Dude, that is merely the obvious.

    • @Somebody-lk7dm
      @Somebody-lk7dm 3 роки тому +16

      Ecktor if you think Tim Pool is a fence sitter you’re crazy

    • @pablovaldes2810
      @pablovaldes2810 3 роки тому +8

      I always find myself binge watching political channel videos lol

    • @steveirwinproductions2018
      @steveirwinproductions2018 3 роки тому +7

      Hahahaha last channel I expected to see here

  • @blackstarkami
    @blackstarkami 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you for explaining it so clearly! I just started my gaming channel, wish me luck :)

  • @richardjellis9186
    @richardjellis9186 3 роки тому

    Extremely interesting video.
    This video just popped up on my 'maybe you'll like this' list.
    I've never watched any vids like this one before, so I don't know why it appeared there. But I'm glad it did, as I have thought about the subject, tho never searched or watched a vid about it. And, I hope it landed on many more people's 'maybe you'll like this' list, and that you'll make a few dollars from it.
    Really well put together, and very easy to understand, and very likable chap.
    Good luck with it all.
    Rich UK 🥰🥰🥰.

  • @LearningandTechnology
    @LearningandTechnology 4 роки тому +5

    Thanks! - that was good information well-presented. I'm not monetized - so it's SUPER easy to figure out what I make :)

  • @thomaskositzki9424
    @thomaskositzki9424 3 роки тому +13

    "Find single ladies near Chernobyl in your area." Nice one! XD

  • @davidstewart5811
    @davidstewart5811 3 роки тому +1

    One of the long term questions I have had about UA-cam compensation. I have considered putting out videos myself and wondered if it was worth the trouble. Then I see videos put out by some of my favorite channels and they seem to do very well indeed. Thanks for taking the time to explain how all this works. Please note I have no problem with folks making large amounts of money off my viewing of their videos.

  • @RealEstateIsLife
    @RealEstateIsLife 4 роки тому +51

    Damn. So if I focus on the subject "finances", I'll make more money. Sounds like a no brainer when you put it that way 🤔

    • @VanyaBoston
      @VanyaBoston 4 роки тому +7

      Well it’s a marathon. So if you quit a year in because you hate doing all the needed research for each new video, you made zero dollars
      Best chance is to go with what you find interesting

    • @bigboldbicycle
      @bigboldbicycle 4 роки тому +2

      Only if you actually enjoy doing finances and understand it enough to talk about it.

  • @TsunTzu
    @TsunTzu 4 роки тому +262

    "This is a long, long, long, looong video."
    18 minutes.
    */Laughs in MauLer*

    • @Alienrun
      @Alienrun 4 роки тому +5

      Considering that Mauler reviews entire movies scene by scene and this guy is just saying "How much money do youtubers make" I think the claim is still accurate lol

    • @sdobitoo
      @sdobitoo 4 роки тому +1

      /laugths in hbomerguy and joseph anderson

    • @adamaenridi7272
      @adamaenridi7272 3 роки тому

      Cheers to all the Longmen abroad!

    • @adamaenridi7272
      @adamaenridi7272 3 роки тому +1

      @@sdobitoo hbombers' longest video is 2,5 hrs, that's nothing mate.

  • @Blogaholik
    @Blogaholik 3 роки тому

    Man.... Thanks for this stats. I am a data guy and I appreciate these. Just taking my YT channel seriously recently without expecting anything, but your video popped up after my vids improved a bit.

  • @malcampbell2364
    @malcampbell2364 3 роки тому +18

    UA-cam premium viewer from Asia here:
    Congrats, I just made you negative three fiddy.

  • @VashtiPerry
    @VashtiPerry 4 роки тому +8

    I always wondered how me having premium affects my favorite UA-camr

  • @OctaneStreet
    @OctaneStreet 3 роки тому

    Dayum, shout out to you for that MapleStory plug near the end. I was actually going to comment on gaming channels and how much they make since for the most part, they do in fact make much less than other categories here on UA-cam. I have a MapleStory channel coincidental enough (SorrowfulM) that got fairly successful for the genre and my CPM only ever really hit like $1.30/1,000 views. I remember doing research years ago to see how that stacked up against other categories and was disappointed to learn and find out that gaming channels get pretty shafted in terms of cpm and advertisers. Great video Jimmy.
    MAPLEH-SU-TO-REE! Haha

  • @justinhoyo2625
    @justinhoyo2625 4 роки тому +24

    Just started my youtube grind. Praying for everyone's success this year. WE GOT THIS!😁💪

    • @bkblindside3884
      @bkblindside3884 4 роки тому +1

      Hope you're doing well :)

    • @MarinaArtDesign
      @MarinaArtDesign 4 роки тому +2

      I am having deja vu. I have seen this before but not here.... strange ..... twilight zone

    • @DanandAbby
      @DanandAbby 4 роки тому +1

      Congrats, us too! Best of luck ✌️

    • @RabbitWhiteThe
      @RabbitWhiteThe 4 роки тому

      Justin & Sarah Vlogs me too brother

  • @AaronTsuii
    @AaronTsuii 4 роки тому +5

    "I can see what you buy"
    *goes to buy some weird shit*

  • @Delzra
    @Delzra 3 роки тому +1

    20k on upload and 125k now on the beginning of december, you done good for yourself

  • @mileswoest6581
    @mileswoest6581 4 роки тому +10

    ive turned my adblocker off when i watch youtube. didnt know it took away revenue

  • @FreakyShirley
    @FreakyShirley 4 роки тому +44

    recession is coming globally, time to start up my channel. lol

  • @tomsmith3045
    @tomsmith3045 2 роки тому

    This was great, and helpful. I don't have a channel, but was always curious about how the process worked. Hope you continue to be successful and have fun along the way!

  • @RD_murray
    @RD_murray 4 роки тому +5

    And now your at 70K subs , well done 👍 I need to make one for - MY FIRST MONTH on UA-cam haha

  • @deppyc3299
    @deppyc3299 4 роки тому +10

    I specifically turned off adblocker for this video.

  • @ChaseMountains
    @ChaseMountains 3 роки тому

    FYI my CPM is $2.46 and I'm in the hiking/outdoor niche, but also fitness. Good thing I'm not in this to make millions. Awesome video man, thankyou!

  • @jimjung172
    @jimjung172 4 роки тому +101

    what i have noticed is that beautiful/handsome/attractive people get more views . their faces work like a clickbait.

    • @BLUExEYEDxSLICKT
      @BLUExEYEDxSLICKT 4 роки тому +2

      Girls... its all about those boy crazy girls at 11 and older watching videos none stop of guys they think are cute and they sit there all day with smiles and goo goo eyes on a dude. Thats how they make their money. Off these boy crazy girls.

    • @jimjung172
      @jimjung172 4 роки тому +20

      What i wanted to say was that attractive faces get more views. Its a bitter truth whether u accept or not. I am saying whether its good or bad but its been going on for a long time

    • @sayamqazi
      @sayamqazi 4 роки тому +2

      @@jimjung172 it is not a bitter truth, it is just natural selection.

    • @zwickflixproductions4379
      @zwickflixproductions4379 4 роки тому +3

      I don’t watch a lot of Casey Neistat’s content, but I always think he’s a comforting antithesis to this argument

    • @jimjung172
      @jimjung172 4 роки тому +5

      @@sayamqazi its not natural selection. Its foolishness and ignorance. And again beauty is relative

  • @eppyz
    @eppyz 3 роки тому +47

    I miss the days of UA-cam just putting up videos for fun 🤔

    • @lmp2428
      @lmp2428 3 роки тому

      Chinese video platform"bilibili",here people mostly make video for fun,because of the platform doesn't pay that much,very less,you can check it,it has app and website,name is bilibili

    • @lmp2428
      @lmp2428 3 роки тому

      if you know Chinese language there will be a fun ocean to you

    • @edwinvega6330
      @edwinvega6330 3 роки тому +6

      I don’t miss those days, I’d have way less content to watch on my free time. And the quality has only gone up because now it’s their livelihoods that they’re making videos for.

    • @eppyz
      @eppyz 3 роки тому

      @@edwinvega6330 well that's the thing that's how sad America is getting that everyone goes to UA-cam for entertainment instead of just sitting at home and reading a book spending more time with the kids going out to a park you know things like that I know during covid things are a little different but personally I think the internet and a lot of advances that we've had I've actually made people very lazy it has hurt the values of America in the sense that we don't communicate well because everyone's looking at their phones and don't call people anymore they don't have conversations anymore so yes I do miss the old days of UA-cam when it was simple file sharing program and now it's turned into a multi-billion dollar business and has taken away so much from the American people is just people don't even realize it.

    • @Redditaurus
      @Redditaurus 3 роки тому +2

      @Jeff Eppenger as a Canadian I'm glad you think so poorly of your own country (:

  • @Torrenaxe
    @Torrenaxe 3 роки тому

    I love the way you present and make jokes. You are funny without screaming. Nice to see. Thanls bro.

  • @ItzZemBoiz
    @ItzZemBoiz 3 роки тому +3

    Where’s all my upcoming UA-camrs learning and grinding it out!!! 💪🏾📈

  • @Neonravekid
    @Neonravekid 4 роки тому +10

    The cancelled with the music literally made me laugh so hard out loud.

  • @1duivin
    @1duivin 3 роки тому

    I’m happy that your ads are more out of the way not in the middle of the screen covering the last part of the video

  • @benjamindover7050
    @benjamindover7050 3 роки тому +8

    Thanks, appreciate the info. I can't see myself ever having a UA-cam channel, but I always wonder how much $ the content creator makes from me watching.

  • @datawaifu422
    @datawaifu422 4 роки тому +109

    Who ever reading this, you’ll be successful soon! Just keep going!

    • @ponosenslovenec
      @ponosenslovenec 3 роки тому +2

      Thank you for the kind words! I give respect to you brother!

    • @0.Y.
      @0.Y. 3 роки тому

      Thank u dude that inspired me to do better :)

    • @jamesdignan3016
      @jamesdignan3016 3 роки тому

      ❤️❤️❤️

    • @re9279
      @re9279 3 роки тому

      Yea a succesful loser!

    • @re9279
      @re9279 3 роки тому

      Lol, not everyone will be succesful, unless you still believe in disney!

  • @tyrehester5550
    @tyrehester5550 3 роки тому

    One factor in financial videos is that the ads are mostly from sellers of get rich schemes which appeal to lazy folks who will purchase but probably never use them. YT is hard work. Thanks for the video.

  • @decwow
    @decwow 3 роки тому +40

    "...I technically lied to you to..." No, a lie requires intent to deceive.

    • @catboygremlin
      @catboygremlin 3 роки тому +3

      exactly

    • @xXJ4FARGAMERXx
      @xXJ4FARGAMERXx 3 роки тому

      So if i told someone i'm asleep(but since i told them i am obviously not in that state) but i don't intend to deceive them, then what have i just done?

    • @decwow
      @decwow 3 роки тому

      You still lied or you told a joke.
      If you want to get pedantic (worth mentioning, but not really related to the discussion at hand) and continue the meaning into territory that wasn't within the context of what was being discussed you can add "...and/or knowledge that what you are 'saying' is untrue."

    • @thematrixhasyou3521
      @thematrixhasyou3521 3 роки тому

      What if you think you're right and you are wrong. Is it a lie then?

    • @decwow
      @decwow 3 роки тому

      @@thematrixhasyou3521 No, that wouldn't be a lie. That's just simply being wrong.
      Imagine answering a question on a test and getting it wrong... you didn't lie.

  • @Hammish
    @Hammish 4 роки тому +113

    I'm 2
    I'm watching on a graphing calculator
    I have a ad multiplier that multiplies the ad by 10x
    And I'm watching in the middle of the Bermuda triangle
    How much money do I make you

  • @markferrick10
    @markferrick10 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the open honesty in what is normally a very private subject.
    As for as the 'added ' FICA tax, that would be true for any small business owner.

  • @AcadianaArchives
    @AcadianaArchives 4 роки тому +11

    The first point is a lie. I was monetized for years, they changed the rules that you had to have at least 1K subs in order to be monetized in like 2018. I got de-monetized. Still growing and close, but still ineligible for monetization.

    • @MridulKaimal
      @MridulKaimal 4 роки тому +2

      Subscribed you for your cause. All the best

    • @AcadianaArchives
      @AcadianaArchives 4 роки тому +1

      @@MridulKaimal I appreciate the love

    • @BrianGlaze
      @BrianGlaze 4 роки тому +7

      It isn’t a lie though. His point was that there is no value per subscriber. Yes, you have to have 1k subs and 4K hours of watch time before you monetize but 1 subscriber doesn’t equal 1 dollar (or some monetary amount) like how the average person may be thinking.

    • @AcadianaArchives
      @AcadianaArchives 4 роки тому

      @@BrianGlaze you literally cannot even get paid without at least 1k subs so yes it is a lie. I get what he's saying I watched the video. *Subs don't matter once your monetized*

    • @amemelia
      @amemelia 4 роки тому +2

      @@AcadianaArchives this video is specifically talking about high earnings when youre monetised and the factors for bigger earning. Of course youre not going to earn if you aren't monetised and haven't fulfilled the amount if watch time to start getting paid. This video isn't for you then. I don't get whats hard to understand?

  • @tabysart
    @tabysart 4 роки тому +9

    I wish you had talked about art related channels... they don’t tend to talk about the finance, but I’m curious as to the cpm for an art channel

    • @inalakai6888
      @inalakai6888 3 роки тому +1

      I was wondering the same.
      But I guess they are not really profitable. Not many art supply companies (be it digital or traditional) seem to be interested in putting their adds on UA-cam.
      Most art channels I know, have a Patreon to support them and a solid fanbase behind that.
      Plus certain sponsors, that want their products reviewed on camera, by that person.
      I bet they don't make much money off UA-cam specifically.
      (At least that would explain why there isn't much information about it out there)
      No expert, just a guess after processing the video.
      Have a great day 🙂

    • @tabysart
      @tabysart 3 роки тому +2

      @@inalakai6888 so true, didn't even thought about sponsors... most i've seen on art channels is stuff like squarespace, skittshare which is not really art related

    • @seditt5146
      @seditt5146 3 роки тому

      @@inalakai6888 What I see is direct product placement on a hardcore level. I would not write off their value just yet.

    • @inalakai6888
      @inalakai6888 3 роки тому +1

      @@seditt5146 You are not wrong. I only meant that they make most of their money "outside" of youtube itself.
      Even if their review a product on their channel, they live off the money of those sponsors.
      While most beginners obviously won't be so lucky, if they don't bring a (huge) following from another platform in, to be attractive enough to be partnered with.🙂
      But I got curious now, as to how many ads the usual art-channel rolls during their videos. 🤔

  • @MOOBBreezy
    @MOOBBreezy 3 роки тому +1

    I think the ad blocker thing is a very big point. I think the audience of gaming channels are not only young but are also fairly knowledgeable about technology, meaning they would be more likely to know about and use an ad blocker, therefore having such low CPM as their main audience are blocking ads. At least this is what makes the most sense to me, not to mention the saturation of gaming channels so revenue is split quite thin.

  • @VeteranXGaming
    @VeteranXGaming 3 роки тому +3

    To all my fellow gaming channels out there, we got this! The path might not be as straightforward as others, but at least we get to play some amazing video games along the way! Cheers!