Become a full-time creator before the end of the year
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
- Start your own video membership with Uscreen! geni.us/katie-uscreen 📹 If you’re finally ready to turn your hobby or side hustle of content creation into a full-time gig, then you have found the right video. Lots of people talk about how to grow, or even general ideas for turning content creation into a business, but today I want to share 5 specific steps that you can take between now and the end of the year, to make major strides in turning this content creation thing into your full-time job.
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📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00 how to financially prepare to be a full-time creator
00:43 it’s a matcha day 🍵
01:05 step #1: determine your target income
02:16 your minimum viable income
04:00 beware of lifestyle creep
04:58 remember to organize your money properly!
5:35 step #2: build out your income streams
06:46 why YOU should start a video membership 💵
07:43 step #3 reverse engineer your revenue
08:25 let’s talk numbers…
10:45 step #4 save an emergency fund
13:48 step #5 focus on consistency and growth
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My goal is literally $1,000-$2,000 a month right now! Also drinking chai. Love your content katie! It uplifting and inspiring.
Mine too!
I'm currently in my creator era and discovered your channel on a quest to grow my own channel. I've been loving your videos, thank you so much for all the time and effort to provide quality content!
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Same here 🙋🏾♂️
Thank you for sharing these lovely tips.
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Same!!! It’s actually so elaborating!
I'm just starting to actually believe I can be a full time content creator one day. We got our first brand deal and I knew how to negotiate because I watched your recent branding deal video. I didn't think I could get a branding deal with only 2.5k, but I did :) It unlocked a new excitement level and now I'm really trying to get things in order to make it a business. This video (along with so many others of yours) will help! Thank you!
We don't know each other but I'm so dang proud of you. You go! What a joy and encouragement to read about your hope and enthusiasm. Thank goodness for Katie! ❤🎉
that's so awesome! you're so lucky! I'm still struggling getting my name out there. Hard to find out what people want to see with my niche
@@erickakjones thank you!
@Scare_Lair thank you. I'm also still struggling a bit with what yo vreate, but little bit by little bit I'm starting to figure it out (I hope! Lol). All the best with your channel
Literally manifesting this for myself as I'm going through a hard time :) glad you were able to make it! Power to you!
Katie, you are my UA-cam BFF! I am launching a podcast on Aug 1. Your guides are awesome, but what I like the most is your transparency. You straight out talk about the income and the amount of work involved. I'm not familiar with the audio/video editors, Canva, VidIQ, on and on so I get extremely overwhelmed. Special thanks for recommending Notion. You're the bestest.
"Maybe you are currently making more money than you actually need for your needs" - this made me laugh out loud
This. Obviously that only applies to like 0.01% of people or so...?
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@@JadenGregg-su9no ok?
I love that you included the financial side of being a content creator! Thank you for continuing to create videos like this to encourage other youtubers (like myself) to grow their channel! 😊
This video is so helpful! Very straightforward and realistic tips. I have been self employed for a couple years (not through content creation) and I want to add in another tip! I would definitely always keep taxes in mind. It seems obvious but that tax bill coming in is something self employed people have to get used to when coming from a regular paycheck where it's always taken out on its own. I am trying to set aside 30% of my profit to be safe to have enough for taxes.
that is such a good point, thanks for adding it! definitely an important mindset shift when you go from employment to being self-employed
What about incorporating? What are the benefits of that compared to sole proprietorship?
I am a cardmaking youtuber who started out also sharing my weight loss journey, then nursing school journey on my channel. Now I'm showing more cards as it brings me happiness in my crazy busy days. I work a full-time and part-time job while also attending 2 classes. Even with this full plate, I , over the last few months, have been trying to turn my channel into something more solid. I feel of the three topics I've brought up on my channel I might have to drop one to really stay in a niche and make my "audience" happy to make this a job. But I need to test this theory. And I don't want people subscribing to me if they really don't care about my content. Kwim. Like I'm 2 people away for 1000, but I'm not pushing for ppl for to just subscribe. Anyhow, watching you has been inspiring and very interesting. Please continue posting. I'd like to find a way to make this lucrative, but honestly I have so much going on just trying to make it so I'm at a good point in my everyday life it's hard.
I’m a card maker too!! (I’m just over 1000 subs and it took me 3 years to hit that!!) I’m working on income streams but it’s hard to focus.
Just remember YOU are multi-dimensional and YOU are the magic ❤
Also I just subscribed and you have 1000 now!!!!!!!
@@LilCraftyNook Hi! Nice to meet you! I checked out your channel and subbed. I feel w/ our niche, income streams definitely varies. Especially since we have design teams and people will settle for free product over money. Then there's the stolen artwork/products, always feeling like you have to do haul... it's a lot to figure out. I started rough drafting ideas and just saw yt's new traffic hit that's hitting people. It's crazy disheartening as that affects ad sense, even if you are getting traffic organically, but they deem it otherwise. Anyhow, just another problem to come up w/ a solution for! Good luck to you, you can do it!
@@GetElevatedWithMe thank you for the incredibly kind comment!
I love the fact that you were transparent about yours and your partner's financial situation and how he gave you the security to be able to build your business and achieve your goals, which benefits both of you. Your journey inspires me
Love how ‘step by step’ your videos are giving actual tips xx
I'm so excited, I've been consistent on UA-cam and Instagram for the past month or so and I'm so excited to see where this journey takes me!
I've been watching your videos for a few weeks now. And hopefully, I can really start this journey of being a content creator. 😊🤞❤
My main thing is learning to be consistent. I feel awkward filming myself in front of people for my vlogs lol
I really appreciate that you make these videos! UA-cam has gotten to that point where everyone has a voice. Everyone has a community, you just need to find them. I remember researching for Jon Benets killer online before there was google 😂 and I thought for SURE the answer would be online. 24 years later and I’m still searching lol. However there’s SO much more content and info at our finger tips. And it’s quality content. I’m so excited to see the expansion AND to be a part of it!
Hi my names Amanda, I’m a psychic medium, nurse, person who helps you learn to LOVE yourself and motivates you to live a better life. I lost 230 lbs by changing my habits and when I say I’d rather eat at home any day than at a restaurant🙃 I mean it. I can make magic in the kitchen with little. Sending whoever reads this love and light. Your visions will come true, YOU have to put the love and energy into it.
You are my favorite UA-cam channel. You help me feel like I can really make it. Thank you ❤❤
I’m just starting looking into starting a channel properly, your videos have been so helpful, thank you so much for your knowledge and advice x
Step 3 was such an aha moment. Thank u so much for ur insight. I truly feel like I’ve got it this time around
Love your channel ❤ the most genuine advice I’ve come across xx
Katie thank you so much for your the value provided.
Love your thought process... Thank you!
I have had such a wave of motivation for my creation journey recently. So many ideas! Really useful video x
Love this video, I just started UA-cam and I believe this is so feasible and helpful for newly content creators. Especially having a emergency fund, I think this is a great business tip in general. Love this! Thank you for always adding value.
Katie the Good and Gather Pumpkin Spice Oat Milk Creamer with the Maple Bourbon Target Coffee and some Trader Joes Pumpkin Spice sprinkled on top will easily replace Starbys!!! Im obsessed and in my Pumpkin Spice Era too!!
Thank you for sharing ❤ this was really helpful!
Great tips as always Katie! Thanks!
Hello Katie
I'm writing from South Africa.
Thank you so much for what you have chosen to do with your life. You have no idea what your videos have done for me since having discovered your channel.
Thank you, thank you and thank you
You're so great. Your videos are super helpful 😁
I have an MBA and you broke this video down in SUCH a straightforward way! A reminder of why i tell people you don’t need extra school to learn business. Love it! Keep making this great content
fantastic tips throughout, such a good video ❤❤❤
This video was so helpful! Really liked how you talked about the minimum viable income and the different income streams. Started my UA-cam channel a few months ago and excited to start thinking of it like a business!
Hey Katie, can you share some tips (or even do a video, maybe?) on financial tools creators should be using, like tools for invoicing, making sure you get paid on time, brand deal contracts, tracking affiliate sales, saving for taxes as a freelancer, etc? I really want to grow and go full time next year and I know a lot about what I need to do on the creative side, but I'm still learning about the financial/business side. Any advice you could offer would be great!
Love you ladie❤ thanks for your passion🎉
This was a great video. I love how it's something I have never seen (especially as I am trying to figure out when I can exit being employed by someone else) and super practical. thanks for the free content calender!
Katie, I LOVE the honesty you gave us about finances! That would definitely be a goal of mine to double my partners corporate salary! Also this whole video is so good and full of knowledge, thank you for sharing it❤️
This was everything!! Thank you
Thanks for breaking this down for us. Love the "choose your own adventure". 😆
I Have to earn a minimum of $4k a month (not including anything for extra like vehicle break downs or up keep, doing anything ect).
That is all bills, medical, animals.
My goal is $15-$20k a mo.
Thanks for this information and inspirational video Katie. I am still early in my creator journey but will get there in the end.
Thank you Katie🎉
I needed this, thank you! Am currently working on growing my video skills and this video was super helpful as I prepare for the next steps of actually working with brands! Thank you thank you thank you!
You are my content fairy godmother! Your videos are really great and full of so much value! Just wanted to say thank you! I appreciate everything you have taught me
These insights are gold, Katie! Thanks a bunch for explaining something crucial for content creators so clearly. It's really inspiring to follow your journey and witness how your expertise has grownt!
I realize I need to always have a pen and paper when watching Katies videos 😅 ive gotta come back to this one
Been seeing you on ig and you have a lot of valuable info for creators!!!!! ❤❤
I own a small business that make a good amount of side hustle money but all my customers have been local. Surprise when my husband’s work location will move! So I am looking to become a content creator to keep my local customers but also branch out to others. Fingers crossed for everyone!
Love this video!! Taking my channel seriously this year 🫶🏽
Wonderful content you're posting, Katie! :)
Hey Katie, I've recently restarted my content creator journey and am in my planning phase before launching in 2024. I wanted to say thank you for the wonderful tips! I'm excited and looking forward to getting the ball rolling.
I LOVE this advice. I also appreciate your transparency around having a partner who could sustain the income while you built. I wish that I would have taken advantage of the time when I lived with my parents to do a lot of the research and planning. Thank you for the great insight.
Thank you ❤
It's always nice to meet another pumpkin spice girlie!! Ppl dnt understand us!
Another fabulous video, thank you for sharing this Gem aka info with the world ❤ Super helpful 👍
I'm just starting my channel , enjoy your video . very helpful for me.
I was expecting a video talking about gears and software, BUT THIS VIDEO has been THE MOST HELPFUL content in a long time on my YT Browsing. Thank you Katie!!!
Very realistic tips to think about! I've recently started my channel and I guess its a little early for me to consider this, but one day I hope to become a full time content creator. Thank you for this video!
This was very helpful ❤
Your sharing gives hope.
This was helpful! I’ve switched what I’m doing this past year as far as making money online and a lot of what you said is so relatable!
Great video. This was a good topic that we tend not to think about.
Thank you great vid
omg this video is the best and so helpful! i just got a full time job after struggling doing freelance work and i'm excited now to just grow my youtube with no money worries 😀 i would love to do it full time one day so definitely taking on board what you've said in this video!
Honestly I didn't think about planning out my income that way until this video. Thank you for your content it's been super helpful 🥰
Love this🎉
Great video
I started my channel a few months ago, and am planning to use November to go all in and make a video every day, so this has come at the right time for me. I also like the idea of a minimum viable income, super helpful way to think about it. Have you done a video on brand deals before? I'd love to see a way to find better brand deals!
yes - you've got this! and I do have a video on that - ua-cam.com/video/Dk9t6jUutzc/v-deo.html hopefully it's helpful for you!
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Thank you so much for sharing this valuable information.
Can you please give recommendations on how much to charge for UGC & social media posts?
I feel like any time I try to put reasonable price , brands would negotiate it , so it’s barely any money.😭
Coincidence much!?
I started my channel last week and came across your channel! I’ve been taking notes 📝😂
You have this approachable and calm energy. Thanks for the inspiration!
i’m on coffee detox right now. In order to sustain my caffeine intake, I’m currently drinking iced matcha latte as well ❤
I love your channel, you gave me courage to start my journey to become a content creator
I'm trying hard and working on many things, hope my channel grow faster❤
Thank you for this ❤
So glad I found you. Your blog is amazing and so helpful
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Going through the comments and I feel like we’re all on the same journey 🫶🏾 wishing everyone growth and success🙏🏽
Looking at those bills I just realized this YT channel is canadian! Thanks a lot for these great tips. 😊
I’m not anywhere near where people would want to pay for my content, but even if I had thousands of followers I don’t think they’d want to pay for a subscription for the niche 😅
Thanks Katie. Inspiring video on many levels. I do think having a partner would help soo much.
Carmel apple tea!
I’m a homemade card creator. UScreen is hard to keep up with (for me at least) to get the perfect build. (It was either this or Patreon. ) The help desk here has been amazing tho!!
I’m thinking about a channel membership or a Buy Me a Coffee as well.
I’m also fortunate that I have a partner who can pay most of the bills right now.
Hey Katie, just a heads up -- your end screen video cards are the other way around from what you're describing :)
haha thank you!! i will swap it 😅
hey, if you haven't already (I'm new to your channel) can you post a video about the legal aspect of turning your YT channel into an a business (ex: LLC, trademarks, taxes, etc) it would be greatly appreciated 👐
Thanks Katie. Your videos are so helpful. Drinking my favorite, Iced Oatmilk Toasted Vanilla Venti shaken Espresso. My goal is 2500 a month.
I am determined to do YT before the year end! Used to be an IG influencer and now I'm like bye! Plus I'm a mom so I wanna make videos from home. Thank you!
I have 39k subscribers and 11 members and I only make $100 a month on UA-cam! I need to make $5000 a month living in Los Angeles.
Hi. Give Think Media's podcast and videos a view. They're the best. I attended their Grow With Video Summit Event 2024 and it was very helpful. Best wishes.
Can you please tell us which tripod you use for your smartphone when standing ?
hi Katie!! it's exactly at the point im at (with my other channel)... ive been raking my brains cause Im not sure if YT will monetise it and i hv no idea about what I could do to generate a steady income.
French press over cream ☕️ for the second time today. Powering through the afternoon with high energy little kids ❤
Do you suggest starting new social accounts or use your current accounts? I already have 1500 followers but it’s my personal account. What are your thoughts?
I've been watching you for years and this year I finally took the leap and quit my full time job to be a content creator. I saved up an emergency fund as well and I'm still living off it. Still in the process of making any income but I'm optimistic I wil one day!
that's amazing 🙌🏻 you've got this!
I've been on UA-cam for 3 years and still only have a few views on my videos and 208 subs...but at same time I have a full time job...so can only post once a week..maybe every fortnight...because editing time is what I lack!
But just also disheartened I don't get the views!
It’s just a word I just made up 😅 luv it 💛
How do you create your thumbnails?
It’s a blessing that I’ve gotten some brand deals and I’m so great full but the gifted collab offerings are flooding my email😂…I do accept very little gifted collabs, but what do you think about gifted?
Time to SHINE! If not now when? Great video :)
"Lifestyle Creep" is a mindset...it's like when people are asked it you win Powerball what will you buy. SUPRISE...There is no rule that says if you win, get a bonus or a raise that you have to spend that money. Once you get over that Financial Success will be so much easier. 😎
I appreciate your transparency on how you and your partner worked together for you to become a full time creator. It’s an option my partner has suggested but I’m a little reluctant to depend on him that much. But this is encouraging and have me thinking about somethings- maybe I need to reframe my thoughts around help.
I always wanna be honest about how I made this all happen! and honestly, it's not for everyone - you gotta do what feels right for you. And every couple is different ❤️
hello mam
UA-cam has been not so easy, I try making a very honest and clean content, I doubt it will ever be able to replace my normal income job. It’s so hard to get people to watch videos, you are really inspiring though ❤. People like you make me wish to continue creating. Thanku 😂
you have the best eyebrows
I recently hit one million views on my UA-cam channel. It’s exciting- but somehow it’s never generated me anywhere near enough income to break even. I switched my content recently to match a business I started a couple years ago and I’m worried now that was a mistake. I find your videos very motivating when I’m having a hard time moving forward with UA-cam.
I love how you always give it to use straight but with kindness and empathy! Thanks for inspiring so many of us on our creative journeys 🥰
Can you talk more about how to get paid from UA-cam integration?
Great video, so happy I came across this. I'm so close at 3k subs but only 2600 watch hours but climbing quickly! Hoping to hit monetization by the end of the year. Great tips Katie, thank you so much!
i really like how you refuse to give up on us. oneday I am going to get my shit together forsure.
Me too!
Do one thing differently today than you did yesterday. Drink an extra glass of water instead of soda or something sweet. Walk further to the store if you can. If you can’t then find another way. Read 10 pages of a book. Journal for 5 minutes. One behavior change can literally change your life ❤you got this