Skyler, thank you for taking the time to make this video. I am in my 70's and have no plans on starting a channel, but was curious how it all works. I used to just watch you tube videos, then I learned the importance of giving a "like". Now I "like" the videos that I really like to reward that person for the time they spent or the information they provided. Of course you got a "like" and my first comment on a video. I also appreciated your integrity and ethics. Thanks again, take care.

OH MY GOSH !! Dont count yourself short. You are an amazing woodworker and I would love to buy some of your work.

Thanks for putting out what it's like for a small channel. One thing that you didn't touch on was just how much time it takes to film and edit the videos. Sometimes people don't realize that you're earning less than minimum wage putting these out and that it's more about doing something you love rather than for the money. - Chris

Skyler, TRULY appreciate your candor and transparency here. This is incredibly generous of you and honestly, It's impressive to know what someone faces when starting out and clearly you're doing it correctly here with the monetization factors. But in the end, you said it perfectly, just have fun and do what you feel is best for you and have fun. Great advice! Keep up the good work and thank you for being so open to the public on this!

Skyler, I just wanted to say I’ve been watching you almost since the beginning. I admire your creativity and natural style of explaining what’s going on. I guess the photography channel helped with that. It’s amazing to see know you’ve only been woodworking for a year or so, yet bring such good content. I’ve been doing it for 40 years, and learning from you, like about lasers. Really appreciate how you explained how KZfaq works. Keep it going, looking forward to the next video. Maybe bowl turning?

Your honesty is refreshing! This is just another example of it.

Skyler, Thank you for your channel & being so transparent. I’ve kicked the idea around to start a KZfaq channel for wood working. My career for 50+ yrs was Photography-mainly portraits & Weddings-I got burnt out. Now my hobby for most of those yrs was woodworking. However right now I’m more interested in organizing my shop & honing my skills-not starting another 9-5 ( more like 24|7) fun is more important now than $$$. Keep up the great work ❤️it. Wilber & Margaret👴🏻🧑‍🦳

Skyler, I am recently retired and just beginning my woodworking journey. I usually avoid most forms of social media, but I have learned a great deal in a short period of time watching YT videos such as yours. I applaud your sincerity, integrity, and transparency and feel that I can continue to learn from people like yourself. Keep the videos coming!

That was the best explanation of monetizing a KZfaq channel that I've seen. And I have been impressed with all the wood projects or demos you've done. I'm at a loss as to why you would get rude comments, unless it was from your competition. All anyone's accented speech indicates is that you speak more than one language. So you are really way ahead of most Anericans! I watch mostly the sailing channels for enjoyment and learning additional skills. I do my own DIY cabinetry when renovating my boat's interior. I'm thinking of making some hideaway places in the cabinetry on my boat, for valuables . If you think of any ideas along that line, add it to your video projects. I, for one, would appreciate some new ideas.

One of the best explained videos on how you tube works! Thanks for that Skyler! I hope your channel continues to grow!

I'm a cabinet/furniture maker for 40 years.. I think your a very accomplished woodworker Skyler.. dont sell yourself short.. next month I'll start supporting your Chanel.. blessings from California

Very nice and useful video. I subscribed to your channel. You talk calmly and quite clearly about the development of a KZfaq channel, unlike many other bloggers who falsely brag about winnings that they have never seen.. I believe you and agree with you! But one more thing should be said... the payments are different for America, Europe, Asia and Russia... The best pay is in the USA, but the money is not much and barely enough to live in the big city.. With KZfaq you won't become real millionaires, but there will be some income.

Your explanations of revenue types make your viewers more aware of how they can support and interact with your content. Your productions are spot on - no hype, no click bait - only honest opinion, and I like that. I have a couple of small suggestions that I think will improve your viewers' enjoyment. When you hold a piece up to the camera for a focused & detailed view, hold it still for a second rather than continually moving it. Sure, I can pause the video, but when I do the focus is degraded. When you want to point out a fine detail in the piece, set it on the table where it will remain still, and use a pointer (a pen or an awl - but not your finger) to bring the viewer's eye to precisely what you want to highlight. What makes your content valuable to me is the instructions you give, the things to avoid and why, and your not spending half your time showing yourself sanding. I notice you do crack a smile from time to time, but it is still subdued. Practice an exaggerated grin before going on camera, and your smiles will become more natural, which makes the viewer feel more comfortable with you. When I decide to buy something from Amazon, I will go to one of your videos, click on one of your Amazon links, and then buy my intended item. I trust that will provide you some value even if I do not purchase one of the products you "advertise". I am a bandsaw box maker (I give them away rather than sell them), but I make a lot of "design changes" (mistakes?) in the process. I am going to start making more boxes such as you show, because your methods are not difficult for my skill level. Thank you for your honest work.

I'm 71 and a woodworker. I have thought about making videos about shop equipment and handy tools I have built, but I am afraid of the extra money I would make and just have to pay the government even more than I have to pay out now. Thank you for sharing your venture though. I have been watching KZfaq for many years now and have seen a lot of people come and go. Hope to watch you and your channel for a long time, and hope you do well!

Hello, I only just discovered your channel this week through the YT algorithm and I'm guessing it's because I'm a new laser enthusiast and dreaming about purchasing the Xtool S1 (I currently have a D1). I enjoyed watching your clips but hadn't subscribed until I came across this one, and not just because of "what" you've shared on this particular video, but more the "why". I love that you have chosen to be so transparent and open with your journey that I subscribed without hesitation. Please continue to be your true, authentic and unapologetic self because it will attract a loyal following and I can attest that I will be here, and looking forward to watching even more. Take care and I wish you every success going forward :)

Hi Skyler I really love your videos. They've given me so many good ideas and ways to make things. Your transparency with your KZfaq earnings is very helpful. Could you give an update on the progress of your channel please. Would be great to see how you've progressed after the initial 3 months Thanks and keep up the videos Mike

Thank you so much for sharing what you have. I’ve never come across a Tuber sharing this information in 10 yrs at least. I subscribe to 160 or so channels off and on and not one of them has ever posted a video like this until now, and yes I’m a scriber to your channel and enjoy it too. So thank you for sharing.

You are SO amazing and likable. Plus you make your discussions interesting too. Thanks kind Lady. I’ve done lots of hobbies (photography and Woodworking included) during my life, but you continually teach me more. 👏

Skyler, I really appreciate your explaining how this KZfaq world has worked for you. I understand your stated insecurity as to the quality of your work being sufficient to start selling it. People just seem to love the handmade and not see the imperfections you do. Making the same thing over and over is not much fun though. I'm working towards always improving my skills and making interesting stuff I haven't made before. Design is such an important part of the whole process, I think. I am learning from you even though I have been doing this for 50 years.

Excellent presentation Skyler. Thank you for sharing, informative as always and I am really enjoying your channel. :)

Thank you for the transparent look. I am in the same niche group as you are, although I run my channel almost entirely without getting in front of the camera myself. Seeing the kind of possibilities for making money doing videos was nice to see in a group that is more applicable to me. I tend not to look at too many "How Much Money I made on KZfaq" videos, because the creators making those videos are never within my niche, and in some cases, I tend to think their numbers are more click-baity. Thanks for the fresh look from inside my niche, and for the transparency. I look forward to looking at more of your videos!

Thank you for being so transparent and sharing this info! Milo is such a handsome guy ❤

Thanks for putting the truth out there about how it really is, you seem like a really down-to-earth kind of person, that's probably why I like watching your video, and I like the part about being transparent to, more people should be that away

Thank you, in addition to being a talented persona your honesty make you shine even more.

Thanks for being so open and transparent Skyler, you didnt have to, but its interesting to know how KZfaq income work! thanks hun

Awesome video! I am new to your channel and I have to say, as someone who is trying to get started in KZfaq myself, yours is the first video I have watched of all the videos that I have watched on how to get started that really was easy to understand and relate to, without all the flash that others use in theirs (along with unnecessary production elements). I also watched your other video on threaded wood inserts and that was very helpful! Keep up the good work!

i absolutely love these kinds of videos. Its so interesting to see how much youtube earnings vary on different pages/ niches.

There are no wrong answers in art. Like you said, that's something in your head that you just have to deal with and get over. I really like your boxes and the bowl you made. And I can't make them myself because I don't have a wood shop, so I would buy your pieces.

As an amateur, but keen woodworker, I love your clear, no-nonsense videos. Thank you ! 👍🌳👍 Also, great information for anyone thinking about becoming a youtuber ! ⭐️✨⭐️

i just recently started watching your woodworking channel and i sense the passion of your ideas which i think are amazing, the skills you have and execute them as well as good detailed explanation for each project are top form. Superdooper channel you've got and i love it ❤

Thank you for being so transparent. I always wondered what influencers were making from Utube. I enjoy your content and look forward to more to come. Thank you.

Very informative. I love your Videos. I think you are a better wood worker than you think. I think people love to see your talents grow as you gain confidence and skill in your craft. It Shows people they can start out with a basic understanding and grow. I have been wood working on and off since age 8 forty years ago. I had no clue what a Birdseye router bit was for until I seen your Boxes. I encourage to try your luck at some box joints as they are my favorite way to make boxes. Also you have a nice bandsaw check out how to make bandsaw boxes. They are a lot of fun. I like making them from scrap fire wood. Best of luck to your future endeavor's.

KZfaq needs more people like you. Much appreciated content.

I am glad that you did this video. Eventhough you are a small channel, you kept it real in disclosing what you make from KZfaq. I hope to launch my channel some day, and I am super nervous about it. I do woodworking as well. You are right about putting your spin on things eve if there are a lot of videos on the same topic. From watching other woodworker videos, many of them do just about the same thing, but they put their own twist to it. Like a cutting board video "if you seen one you've seen them all" but I have seen so many different ways to make a cutting board, that now I will make cutting board videos and show what I can do. Keep up the awesome work.

Very interesting, thank you for sharing. Keep going.

I certainly appreciate your honesty in all the videos you make. It’s quite refreshing, and keeps many of us viewing.

As a woman in a predominantly male-dominated field, I'd like to congratulate you on your success and look forward to future videos.

Skylar, I really appreciate your willingness to show some of your insights about KZfaq. I have been wanting to start my own channel but have been hesitant. I am going to seriously look into how to get started and go for it. I am a woodworker of 55 years and I think I might have something to offer. thank you so much.

Thank you. Your goodwill and honesty is amazing. I am looking forward to seeing more of your content.

Love it! Thank You!!! I have seriously been considering starting a Channel for my CBG's. Building and Playing them. Also some basic crafts

Very well said Skyler. For me personally, using your example, I am not a laser user so those videos were ones I did not watch. That being said, I do not unsubscribe from a channel if I do not like a specific video or two, after all, there was a reason I subscribed in the first place. I do enjoy your videos as they are very well produced and your procedures are easy to follow. Hang in there and keep the vids coming! !! !!!

Skyler, this by far has been the best videos I have seen regarding what it means to be a KZfaqr. You are fantastic and your woodworking skills and techniques are marvelous. Thank you for sharing and I look forward to you selling your designs in the near future. Ms "Sam" in TN😊

Thank you for doing that Skyler , quite helpfull . Been pondering starting a channel.

Thank you Skyler! We have had our channel for a couple of years and we've grown it slowly because of the lack of time we have to dedicate to it. We are now in a position to be able to put more time into the channel but the one thing that holds us back is video editing. We have a camera and an iphone but it is always so confusing when I try to upload and edit. I'm very tech savvy too, which makes it even more frustrating. We are woodworkers and also build and refinish furniture as well as offer woodworking classes. Thank you for this video as we are also monetized and our average RPM is $3-6 but we need to get our subscribers and views up. Hopefully as we are able to put more time into the channel, we will be able to create better content and bring in more revenue.

I appreciate your positive encouragement! I'm a relatively new KZfaq creator, and it seems as though I've hit a wall, and am feeling a little discouraged about it, and that it's just not worth the time and effort. What you said towards the end of this video, made me feel good about what I'm doing, and not so much losing, or not gaining any new subscribers. I want to thank you!

I have seen some of the products you have made and I think they are terrific and should sell easily . Good luck for the future .

This was a great subject that you reviewed. I sent a copy to my adult kids to give them some incite on the KZfaq process so they can consider trying it for themselves as a side business to turn a hobby into some cash. Can you discuss how much time it takes to film & edit before posting a video. Thanks again.

Nice video thanks for sharing with us

Thanks Skyler for sharing . This was my first time visiting your channel. I was intrigued by the title and I really enjoyed your presentation of the information. Please share more on getting started. Keep up the great work.

Great job Skyler. I enjoy your videos.

Thank you so much for your open and honest talk! This is definitely one of the best videos I’ve seen on the topic! And even though I’m quite newbie in KZfaq I’ve been blogging for years and I even teach bloggers and still I learned a few new things on your video. Thank you again! I will subscribe to your channel and will also check out your other channel as I’m a pro photographer also.

very cool video! appreciate your honesty! Wishing you continued success!

Good video - thanks for sharing. I will see if I can implement your kind advice.

Lot of good information very interesting.

Thanks for sharing.

KZfaq should pay you extra for honesty. Excellent video. I wonder how much it works out per hour? Keep up the good work.

Love your videos, I am going to share with friends and family to watch you, huge fan.. thank you!!!

As a person who has been in that position, just know that once you get started it will become second nature. It's getting started that is the hardest. You have already done the hardest part and that's starting the KZfaq channel. Good luck and stay strong, just jump in, the water is fine...you will be okay.

Thank you, Skyler, for helping me understand better about how KZfaq works.

This is the first time I have seen anyone on KZfaq, being open and honest with earning potential. A brilliant video, well presented by an attractive lady, all this makes it well worth watching,thankyou so much for posting this from Garry in the UK.

One of the best explained video , thanks for sharing that important information ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thank you for the honesty. Just found your channel and I'm liking everything so far!

Thank you for sharing this information about your channel. You are so honest and kind it’s a pleasure to watch you demonstrate your wood working skills. You have developed a very unique channel and the followers are deserving of your talent.

Skyler, you’re doing fabulous projects! Don’t be afraid of your projects never selling. 👍👍👍

"Not that good ar woodworking"..... you cannot be serious, your projects are beautiful and leave me wondering how you could do such amazing work. Thank you for inspration to give some of the same things a try. I recently did a cutting board which included a technique I saw on your channel. Keep it going!

Thanx for sharing... your analytics are amazing for such a young channel... I've been going for around 6 years now and I'm making less than a quarter of your revenue... I made many mistakes on my channel... every time my channel started doing well, I ruined it by starting to introduce different types of content... It's taken me a couple of years, but I am slowly starting to pull my channel out from all the holes I dug for myself, by sticking to the type of content that got me some success early on... I get very discouraged sometimes when I think about where my channel could have been if I didn't make all those stupid mistakes... Anyway, thanx again... and Sub'd

I am thinking of starting a KZfaq channel, and I found your video very informative, thank you very much

Excellent video Skylar! Thanks for great info and all the best in your Youtubing career!

Thanks for explaining and passing this info along. I always wonder how all this works. Keep going,doing great!

Good video

Informative video.thanks

Thank you, Miss Skyler. I’m thinking about doing a KZfaq channel with my son. This was most helpful. Thx again!

Thanks for this video you have helped me a lot about thinking of being a you tuber and I do like your videos a lot .

Thank you for your honest commentary. It really comes across many of the videos you have put out on this channel. It is one of the things that I appreciate the most as a woodworker/hobbyist and in general. Thank you for all the work that you do and hopefully you become even more successful!

Thank you for explaining, for years I have thought of doing a Vlog or Utube making money as a side hustle. I do ok being retired, but I love to learn and find other ways to generate income. Making sure I have enough money throughout my retirement years learning other ways. I also think it looks fun and challenging.

Hi Skyler, I really enjoy your videos. They are well presented, despite the limited editing :) As to the laser issue… I noticed that they can infer the “best”. Not your fault, but I don’t watch those types from any channel. Rarely do they really compare different products. I didn’t watch yours, so I cannot say whether yours were different. But, as you mentioned, it is a trust issue. When a channel becomes a running list of product commercials, I unsubscribe. I have a laser, and watch the how-to/tips from several creators, but they have to tie into my overall woodworking efforts. I will have to go watch your Falcon one, I am intrigued by the inlays. Keep doing you! It will all balance out, I am sure. As you said about starting YT to several comments, just start making products to sell, yesterday! Your unique boxes are beautiful.

Good job

Good Info, I subscribed because I like your presentation of the facts. I will go back and watch older ones

Thanks for sharing this Skyler. I guess at the end of the day, if you are having fun, well not the editing bit of it clearly, but in general, and you are getting a bit of money coming in too, then it is a good feeling. With YT you have to have a hobby or interest that people will spend time watching, and it is hard to differenciate yourself from the rest of the pack. But clearly you are doing something right as your RPM is moving in a positive direct. In terms of your content, I have watch the majority of your videos and always find something of interest or something I did not know. i am not a huge woodworker but dabble a bit when I get the time, so your videos do help people, they have certainly helped me. Keep it up and I look forward to the next one.

Firstly, I love the name of this channel (very creative and accurate in terms of the subject matter). I hope all your hard works pays off in the upcoming months. Also, thank you for your transparency and genuine honesty. Go forth and prosper, young lady!

Very interesting, Skyler. I've been a subscriber for a couple of months and have been impressed at the rate you've been putting videos out, and the quality of them as well. I can see your channel growing from strength to strength. Your videos have just enough info and pitched very well. I wanted to know: if you went from say 8K subs to 80K subs, would your ad revenue scale 10x as well? (Assuming the rate of engagement, likes and comments also scaled)

Thank you for revealing things that not many talk about. And being transparent. It seems that many hide things like it's a big secret, or like a dog with a bone growling at you if you get too close. I personally try to help as many people as I can.

Thank you for this detail. Many of us are considering starting a KZfaq channel but don't know how to get started or know if it is worth our time and effort. You did a great job with your explanation. I'd be curious how much of your time is spent on the craft vs. the technical time putting together the videos and doing the channel management. I worry that the management time will rob me of my craft/hobby time. It's much more fulfilling to build the craft than it is to do the video editing, etc. As in photography, it's much more enjoyable to shoot the photograph than sit and edit it as well as run a business around it. It is apparent that teaching something is much more valuable than the creation of something. I wish you more success with both of your channels.

Thank you for the information & encouragement! Your house is beautiful & your dog is adorbs! ❤️

Interesting content. I was always curious about $$$ aspects.

Super interesting, Skylar, thanks for sharing, I was always curious about this worked.

Good evening, I just started my journey and I'm looking forward to making it successful. Thank you for sharing this.

Great video, very candid and honest. Thanks for posting this!

I just want to say that ever since I found your channel I have enjoyed your view of woodworking immensely. You bring a down home warm atmosphere that is truly captivating. This video is no different. I plan to have a channel in the future once I get myself situated, and out of all the videos that I watched on doing channels, yours really put things into perspective. Please keep up the wonderful work and I look forward to seeing your next post.

Your so right you won't please everyone great videos

I usually don't comment much but I think if you want to make money on KZfaq then the only people you have to make happy are the ones that run KZfaq. Trying to keep us entertained while making them happy can't be easy. But I think you are doing fine as far as I am concerned. I like your topics and your better to look at then some dude over acting waving his hands in the air like he took some cheap acting lessons. Thumbs up.

Thank you for sharing, very interesting. I will continue to watch your videos.

I think that you are successful due to your honesty, straightforwardness, and pleasantnesss.. Your discussion of Yo-tube, and how it works was so informative.

Thanks Skyler, another great video :)

Thank you I'm getting ready to start my channel and your video has really helped me ❤

Thanks for be so open and honest , keep up the great work , I shall be watching all your videos , love your accent and they way you present yourself and of course the little projects you do. Any ideas for Christmas projects coming up? ❤ Ken (uk)

Thanks for the info. I did my channel for fun, mostly for my grandson. Non monetized. I was just happy getting any views.

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Thank you so much for sharing this with us. It is so nice to see how KZfaqrs get their money and why content and personality is so important. It will be easy to spot the people who care for their viewers and the ones who are looking for the dollars. Maybe you can show us how complicated it is to shoot just part of a video . I appreciate taking the time, because you always do a great job. I also see how best to reward you. Respect from your friends in Florida 🌴 Vă mulțumim foarte mult pentru că ne-ați împărtășit acest lucru. Este atât de plăcut să vezi cum își obțin banii youtuberii și de ce conținutul și personalitatea sunt atât de importante. Va fi ușor să descoperiți oamenii cărora le pasă de telespectatorii lor și pe cei care caută dolari. Poate ne puteți arăta cât de complicat este să filmați doar o parte dintr-un videoclip. Apreciez timpul acordat, pentru că întotdeauna faci o treabă grozavă. De asemenea, văd cum să te răsplătesc cel mai bine. Respect din partea prietenilor tăi din Florida 🌴

Great video for those starting out, no flimflam as so many others do. For me I have always struggled to get my rpm up and as a art KZfaqr with 23,000 plus subs it struggles as a average of $ 100 ad revenue a month, clearly I am doing something wrong lol. I am new to your channel, and was drawn by your clear revenues of laser engravers. A new fan thank you, cheers Paul