@TwinToys
Just to give some motivational insight from a 4 million sub channel, it took Twin Toys 10 months of uploading 3 videos a week before we saw our first viral video. After researching our niche market, we realized what our audience actually wanted to watch and the analytics helped us strategically film that specific topic. So we were able to duplicate the viral video with a different story and then create 3 different sub topics that also went viral. So don't ever think your video creations are going to waste. They are just seeds for the algorithm to find your audience and then your audience will tell you what they want to watch.
@AboutWisdomYT
This is so real. 🎯 Every small channel hits that wall where the views drop, motivation fades, and it feels like no one’s watching. But honestly, that’s where the real growth happens — not just for the channel, but for you. 🌱 Thank you for being honest about the hard part. It’s comforting to know we’re not alone in this. One step at a time, one video at a time… we keep showing up. 🎥💪
@thesouthafricanviking
3 years in, from getting 0 - 10 views on my long form video to now getting 5k - 8k views. Some of my shorts have over 200k views, and sitting on 2.2k subs. as of today i'm 50 hours away from 4k watch hours, and once I stepped back and started appreciating the views I have, and not be sad for the views I didn't get, I have been enjoying it even more. And your videos have kept me going when I wanted to give up (you will feature in my black n white, slow piano video, lol )
@maryvscrapbooking
At the end of the day, it's not about the views, or the fame, or the subscribers. It's about doing something you genuinely love and being persistent in the face of setbacks. You keep showing up, keep creating, and keep believing that your passion will connect with someone, even if it's just one person at a time. The grind is real, but it's also where you grow. If I ever do go viral, it won't be because I gave up. It'll be because I kept showing up, week after week, even when it felt like no one was watching.
@SaintsBlade
I only started my channel a week ago. Understanding and realising that it's going to be a marathon and not a sprint has helped me get even more excited for what's to come! Cheers to all the small creators!
@cruzmusics
My channel died while I left for BCT, now I'm trying to revive it, using all these tips
@GarnockReviews
I'm at just over 14k subscribers. It's been a roller-coaster and although I'm not at my peak numbers, the numbers are finally climbing again. If it taught me anything it was not to quit, to push through, and the views will come back. I never dreamed I'd be able to have a channel with millions of views. Now I'm just chasing the horizon to see how far I can make this journey go. Good luck to everyone, and don't lose hope!!
@robertjohanson6543
It`s crazy how many things we`re taught about money that aren`t true.Why isn`t anyone talking about the book The Millionaire Circuit? It opens your eyes.
@TheDominikHubert
Just hit 26 subscribers on my YouTube journey, and I couldn't be more grateful for every single one of you who's joined me so far. 🙌 It might seem like a small number, but to me, it's a big step forward. I'm learning, improving, and staying consistent — and my goal is to reach 5,000 subs by the end of this year. It won’t be easy, but I’m all in. Let’s grow! 💪
@spyderthread
I've been doing the YouTube thing for about two and a half years now. I'm a few subs away from 5000 and this morning I finally got monetized (yes, I cried) I've never gone 'viral' and I still feel like a beginner in a lot of ways, but I've learned that it's the slow steady progress that matters. My goal now is to achieve a regular monthly income from my channel, however small that may be.
@MikeChristopherMusic
5 SUBS!!!! I started on my Birthday 2 days ago. I started because of one of your videos. I even used your thumbnail generator. Tyvm. You rock
@brotha-alphi
Nearly 200 videos and up to 90 Subscribers. If it were about the numbers, I'd have stopped a looooong time ago. But as an Artist/Creator, we have no choice but to create. It's baked into the DNA. I'm super proud of the body of work I'm building. I'm my first fan; I regularly watch my own videos. I feel that this is a vital "metric" for how well your channel is doing.
@Jay.Grimwood
What you said is so important, and I keep reminding myself of it: every click is a person. Compared to others, the 95 subscribers I have might seem like nothing. But when I imagine 95 people standing in front of me who enjoy my content, I'm overwhelmed
@DazmatronMotorcycleTrips
I needed this watch right now, just as I was grateful for 1 comment last night from a viewer praising me for a motorbike review I posted 2 years ago. I've felt blindfolded walking through a forest. The lowest punch is my own father saying recently he's not interested in my videos! I know it's a niche audience I'm trying to cater for & I'm still working out how to present in front of a camera. I'm my worst critic but I know I have passion & the desire to walk with Froda. Thank you for this video.
@LandoLegend3534
Man I love coming here and just being encouraged. I got 368 subs and going for 1k by the end of the year and I've had some doubts and struggles but its all worth it in the long run, and even if my videos don't blow up, at least I know I'm always improving! Thanks for the support!
@Lifes_Little_Fixes
Thank you for that motivational video. I have indeed doubted myself, as I'm sure everyone here has. I've hit the refresh button many times, wondered if anyone will ever care, questioned life choices, then snapped back to reality. You've given me hope, so thank you. And to answer your question, I'm at a tiny 26 sub count and I hope to be able to get 1000 this year. ^_^ Good luck to everyone here in this support group of small creators. Keep learning and keep growing, our origin stories are still being written.
@TwitchTreasureHunting
I have had my channel since 2012, had no idea what I was doing but knew I wanted to share my experiences. my nephews told me about dallmyd and that I scuba dive and metal detect why don’t I make videos like him. So after a year of trying that combo out I had great feed back and seemed like interest in my hobbies so this year I am bringing it up a few levels! I’ll never stop I enjoy it too much and brining a camera adds a lot of work but I like sharing it for all who cannot experience what I can.
@reesiekups
I started my YouTube journey about a year ago. I got monetized in 9 months and I'm currently at 1,627 subscribers! I'm happy with the growth but I'll always be hungry. We got this, creators!
@TheWeeklyReach
The tiny TED talk metaphor really speaks to me. I've said before I wouldn't even be able to speak to 5 people in a room alone. Now with my videos getting around 200 views and the latest over 1000 it's such a surreal feeling I'd hate to ever take for granted!
@CoinPatrol