How Youtube Has CHANGED MY LIFE (with only 500 subs!)
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Күн бұрынReady to change your life? In this video, I share my journey of revitalizing my KZfaq channel and how it became one of the best decisions I've made recently. With only 550 subscribers at the time, I discuss the profound impact KZfaq has had on my happiness and personal growth.
After unexpectedly losing my teaching job at a US university, I faced a significant financial and emotional setback. However, this challenge led me to rekindle my entrepreneurial spirit and fully commit to growing my KZfaq channel. I dive into how KZfaq has enhanced my life, from boosting my confidence to providing a creative outlet and connecting me with an incredible community.
In this video, I offer insights and encouragement for anyone, especially Gen Xers and beyond, considering starting their own KZfaq channel. I emphasize the unique opportunities KZfaq presents for personal and professional growth, the joy of engaging with a supportive community, and the satisfaction of sharing valuable content with the world.
Join me as I detail my experiences, provide practical tips for new KZfaqrs, and share the endless possibilities that come with embracing the KZfaq journey. Whether you're looking to turn a hobby into a career or simply want to connect with like-minded individuals, this video is a must-watch for aspiring content creators.
Key Takeaways:
- The personal and professional benefits of starting a KZfaq channel
- How to overcome the fear of getting started and posting your first videos
- The importance of community and real-time feedback on KZfaq
- Creative and financial opportunities available on the platform
- Practical advice for maintaining and growing a successful channel
Don't miss this inspiring and motivational video-subscribe now to stay updated with my latest content and start your own KZfaq journey today!
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Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:00 - My KZfaq Journey Begins
2:30 - The Setback: Losing My Job
4:00 - Rediscovering My Passion for KZfaq
5:30 - Gaining Confidence Through KZfaq
7:00 - The Power of a Creative Outlet
8:30 - Building an Incredible Community
10:00 - Overcoming the Fear of Starting
11:30 - The Joy of Real-Time Feedback
13:00 - Unique Opportunities on KZfaq
14:30 - Turning a Hobby into a Career
16:00 - Connecting with Like-Minded Individuals
17:30 - Practical Tips for New KZfaqrs
19:00 - Maintaining and Growing a Channel
20:30 - Embracing the KZfaq Journey
22:00 - Conclusion & Call to Action
Thanks for watching! Subscribe for more content. xoxo
@AlexaSaarenoja 21 күн бұрын
Are you ready? Have you started? How's it going? What's holding you back? Share below. Thanks for watching! xoxo
@laurenluff 6 күн бұрын
Hey Alexa! I just finished an amazing video of yours. I’m loving your positive energy and very much resonate with your messages. So glad to find your channel. 🪷🕉️🦋
@AlexaSaarenoja 6 күн бұрын
@@laurenluff Oh thank you for the kinds words. Warms my heart. Thank you. Have a wonderful day! xoxo
@trailertrish 5 күн бұрын
i waited 9 YEARS to post my first video. it went up monday, my 39th birthday. the way it felt like i finally broke the seal and feel confident filming without makeup is insane. i told my bf i was putting it off bc i wanted to do my makeup and he said "this is u tho. film without makeup." it was freeing. i cant wait to see where i can take my channel. 🥰
@zebromusicofficial Күн бұрын
Hi Alexa , I'm currently taking an online course at think media vra, which focuses on KZfaq, I just started it seems pretty useful so far. Also I've been taking courses in utilizing Ai tools, and learning DaVinci resolve, and general marketing and branding from HubSpot
@livingmy2.0 Күн бұрын
I have tried to grow my KZfaq channel multiple times but it's hard because I never saw traction, even when I was consistent, but I'm not giving up! I really envision myself being a KZfaqr and I know I will be able to grow and find my community on here 💛 Success story videos like yours inspired me to keep going and know it's possible for me, so thank you.
@klarabartos4208 13 сағат бұрын
Starting new channel on KZfaq can be really tough, so I knew I couldn't afford to waste months trying to get noticed by just a handful of people. Instead of spending months to get few hundred subscribers, I found a shortcut to kickstart organic growth after reaching my first 1000 subs (by using a bit of Famester of course). Once that happened, my main channel has experienced a significant surge, and I have realized that people tend to focus on numbers when searching for content. Having a low subscriber count often means being overlooked, even if your content is top-notch...
@vectrocomputers 2 күн бұрын
"Learn how to be comfortable in discomfort." Definitely part of my YT creator experience.
@SNAKEDOCTOR-ve8nk 12 сағат бұрын
@@vectrocomputers I am hopeful it will be the same for me
@SNAKEDOCTOR-ve8nk 7 күн бұрын
I am almost 72-year-old and I have had a KZfaq channel since March of 24 but I have only put three very short videos on it. I have never been on camera and I have never talked to a camera before and it terrifies me and I know it shouldn't. I am ashamed of it because I have wanted to make videos for about 8 years. I think I will bite the bullet and finally make one this week! Thanks!
@AlexaSaarenoja 7 күн бұрын
Oh wow just go for it! It is terrifying, but once you do it once, it will get easier and easier. I think it will be amazing! I love your voice, it would be great to listen to you share stories about the Appalachian mountains...I went to Appalachian State for a little while in Boone, NC. Those mountains were alive with incredible energy and history. It would be so cool to listen to your stories. Best of luck with it. Comment here if you remember when you post your video and I will go watch it!!! xoxo
@SNAKEDOCTOR-ve8nk Күн бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja I have finally made two videos and uploaded them when you have time take a look at them and tell me what you think what do you think I need to improve on
@BrandzHD 12 сағат бұрын
@@SNAKEDOCTOR-ve8nk I subscribed!!!
@SNAKEDOCTOR-ve8nk 12 сағат бұрын
@@BrandzHD Thanks I need all the encouragement I can get
@Wheeler1717 2 күн бұрын
The internet needs more positive, passionate energy like yours. Just started my KZfaq channel 2 weeks ago and it's definitely a life changer. Thanks for the uplifting vid.
@Kaurcreates22 2 күн бұрын
its crazy i made a video like this and posted it yesterday and today yours showed up on my feed, i have been doing this for 2 months and have seen a lot of changes as well. i do hope the right people find me and i can also grow because this is my dream. your at over 2k and i hope i can one day be there as well, best of luck moving forward and more success to you!
@KH-mq4rg 6 күн бұрын
You are so encouraging, thank you 🙏 😊
@richardhyatt-beekeeping 4 күн бұрын
Just keep on keeping on.
@JackieWolven 6 күн бұрын
Yes! I love the taking a risk to go towards a new trajectory. I agree it’s been amazing. I’m very slowly growing and I’m pleased with the whole process.
@MomsTravelTeam 4 күн бұрын
Slowly growing and improving. Over the past 4 yrs I've been laid off 3 times. Even with a lot of experience I wasn't able to find the same level of income in a new role. Now building my travel channel on 6 platforms and bringing along my travel team.
@Lisa_LaCroix 18 күн бұрын
I'm loving this trend of reflections at 500 subs...a great way for us to find each other. Keep on going. I'm loving the whole process too and seeing the future of us over 40 content creators (though I'm 59).
@AlexaSaarenoja 17 күн бұрын
Yes, it's wonderful. I agree. We have so much to share with the years behind us! I'm so excited to see so many of us jumping on youtube. woop woop! xoxo
@Kaurcreates22 2 күн бұрын
just became #508 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤
@Lisa_LaCroix 2 күн бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja Yes exactly! Linking arms here...banding together for change. Love it.
@ZhannaTsytsyn 6 күн бұрын
Love this message!! 100% agree. I'm a full-time working artist and finally decided to take my channel seriously. Haven't posted long-form yet, but in the process of editing. I'm a millennial but still felt weird about going all in on KZfaq...until now. Thank you!
@Kaurcreates22 2 күн бұрын
just became #42 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤
@ZhannaTsytsyn 2 күн бұрын
@@Kaurcreates22 You're so sweet! thank you so much. I just followed you back and watched and liked your videos as well
@Mr.How-To 7 күн бұрын
Great channel! Once you upload 400 - 600 minutes of video your channel will take off! I have studied 20+ channels, and this is the average upload amount when the channel takes off. Silver and Solo was 393 minutes, BOOM, channel took off.
@AlexaSaarenoja 7 күн бұрын
Oh very interesting! I haven't heard that one before, insider info...how cool! Thank you for sharing. How-to channels I think are a brilliant idea. I know this probably isn't your target market, but I know many widows over 75 that are still living in their homes and have no idea how to fix things like a toilet or replace batteries in say lights on the stove or simple house maintenance because their husbands did it for them. I think they benefit greatly from youtube and I am watching it empower many of the women who feel embarrassed or alone at this time in their life. But anyway, How-to channels are what I spend most of my time on in youtube and I always find the answers I need. So fabulous channel! xoxo Thank you for watching and commenting and I am going to see how many min. I have uploaded now. haha :)
@MomsTravelTeam 4 күн бұрын
Oh thank you for the info. I'm building my travel channel on 6 platforms with main focus on youtube and tiktok.
@Mr.How-To Күн бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja Thank you for the kind words! I just need to get back in gear and get creating! I just analyzed your channel, your 61st video is your most popular video (KZfaq Over 45! Ready?!) At this video you have roughly 825 minutes uploaded. Your most popular video is a representation of your target audience, (double down). I saw your channel last week and you had 600+ subscribers, now you have 2.2k, congratulations! You are on your way! I want to make a humble suggestion, it's the only suggestion you will ever hear from me, invest in a microphone, I bought one for narrations, it was $50 on Amazon. You videos have a lot of (low) background static. Just trying to help, not trying to be an annoying dude! Best regards.
@tayinternational 2 күн бұрын
So many truths in this video , i never considered myself a “creative” but recently had to tell myself if I believe I’m creative “ who on this planet is qualified to tell me I’m not “ ? . I agree, We all are creatives .
@EtherealLuz Күн бұрын
I decided two days ago to finally come back at 40! A famous youtuber told me to own my 40's! So talk about all about health and lifestyle which is what I already love and do! You just motivated me more!
@AlexaSaarenoja Күн бұрын
Love it! Congrats on all your subs doing and talking about what you love. You have inspired me right back! Thank you! xoxo
@zebromusicofficial Күн бұрын
Hi Alexa , thank you for your videos, you are also leaving a timeless video, that not only your kids but your grandkids your great-grandkids can watch how exciting is that❤
@AgingOnYourTerms 20 күн бұрын
When you upload the right content, like you have done, your tribe will find you. And I'm so glad I found you.
@AlexaSaarenoja 20 күн бұрын
What a warm and fuzzy comment! Thank you for this and happy to have the youtube gods connect us! haha xoxo
@worldfactors 2 күн бұрын
Wow! Your perservance and drive is amazing! The passion you have is amazing. Sounds like you have been through lots of things, but have held fast to your dreams. I love creating because if I can make someone smile it means alot. 😇 So happy for you,and anyone who enjoys what they do😃
@Fillup82 5 күн бұрын
KZfaq and side hustle stacking really is the new having a job.
@AlexaSaarenoja 5 күн бұрын
So true!
@MomsTravelTeam 4 күн бұрын
This is what I'm finding. I've been laid off 3 times over the past 4 years, now I want to travel more so I'm building this for my husband and I.
@RichardKelleyMD 5 күн бұрын
You are going to do great! I’m going to bet that losing your job will turn out to be one of the best things that ever happened to you, when looking back at it in a year or so. Great energy, and you’re a natural motivator! Keep at it!
@AlexaSaarenoja 5 күн бұрын
Thank you. Change is always worth it, even if it is forced upon us sometimes. It's just the universe telling us what's up! haha Thank you for the comment and positive thoughts. It helps in those moments where I thinking..."what am I thinking" but luckily I'm just crazy enough to keep believing in big dreams! Thank you for the kind words! Xoxo
@RichardKelleyMD 5 күн бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja I think that "crazy enough to keep believing in big dreams" is one of the greatest assets we can have. Keep Believing and Dreaming Big!!
@JustInspiredKent 5 күн бұрын
Wow! Subscribers doubled in two weeks. Well done! Thanks for this. I'm just starting to post stuff on my own channel which has been sitting doing nothing for a few years. As an over-40's person with self confidence issues, it is scary but I'm happy to be doing it now. Better late than never, right? :)
@AlexaSaarenoja 5 күн бұрын
Yes, now is the perfect time. So great that you are going for it! Wishing you the best with your channel and many subs! Thank you for watching and commenting. xoxo
@Kaurcreates22 2 күн бұрын
just became #31 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤
@JustInspiredKent 2 күн бұрын
@@Kaurcreates22 Oh wow thank you! I will definitely drop by and do the same. :)
@ToolmakerOneNewsletter 2 күн бұрын
There are some evergreen topics that have been repressed by KZfaq, particularly men's issues, based on advertising algorithms. So it depends on what your subject matter is within the current social structure.
@morethanyoursun_astrology 15 сағат бұрын
The same exact thing happened to me! I was so dedicated and LOYAL to my job and was let go. With 3 kids and a husband it’s heart wrenching. I went on a similar journey of entrepreneurship and threw myself into growing my astrology business. Just restarted my KZfaq Channel and am slowly growing . Thank you SO much for your inspiration. I am so happy to have found your channel because I can relate❤❤
@AlexaSaarenoja 13 сағат бұрын
Wow, sorry to hear you had a similar story and with three kids as well...that's the hardest part. Best of luck with your business and reviving your youtube channel! Thank you for watching and connecting with your story. I feel you and truly wish you much success in the near future. xoxo
@theShazM Күн бұрын
KZfaq chagned everything, great video!
@AlexaSaarenoja Күн бұрын
Indeed! Thank you. xoxo
@ZGamerHQ 21 күн бұрын
So true! The monotony of a day job can really get to you. The sole purpose I opened a channel is to monetize my passion to break free from traditional employment.
@AlexaSaarenoja 21 күн бұрын
Exactly, let's do this. Ready to break free for sure!
@danielclifton4589 3 күн бұрын
I love your energy and enthusiasm. You make creating KZfaq videos more realistic and “doable.” Thanks for the information.
@AlexaSaarenoja 3 күн бұрын
Thank you for the kind words and great to hear it sounds more "doable"! Go, go, grow!! Thank you for watching. xoxo
@lifebehindthereels 15 күн бұрын
Absolutely 💯 . After 3+ years of procrastination about starting my channel, I finally launched. And it’s an immense sense of inner fulfillment. Am also niching down to catering to Gen Xr’s but also to include all (Boomers, Gen Z..) . It’s remarkable because the war is really you vs you. I’m in corporate right now (finance, fintech), and the stress is brutal. It’s exactly what pushed me off the edge to begin this journey as I want to quit this job! But also keeping in mind, that I’m not eyeing this here as an immediate $ ticket. I LOVE this first and foremost! Keep up the good work!
@AlexaSaarenoja 15 күн бұрын
Awesome! Congrats for starting and finding that inner fulfillment with and through youtube. Isn't it incredible?! Woohoo Gen X! Go, go, go and maybe you can exit the corporate world sooner rather than later. Wishing you tons of growth for your channel! Thank you for commenting and watching my video, I truly appreciate it. xoxo
@lifebehindthereels 15 күн бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja it is so worth it. In fact I built out the studio in my condo which already had a den. But then I froze and couldn't find the will to hit record. I kept looking for excuses. Our Gen X'rs can really be a voice in era and there's so much to bring to the table from just an experience standpoint. I might just quit soon enough here, lol. It's a big risk. But my gut says this will payoff! You have a new sub here 🙂
@AlexaSaarenoja 14 күн бұрын
@@lifebehindthereels Hey again! :) I think it is worth it and having a clear focus helps propel forward. It looks like you are in the health and wellness arena - that's great! I know for me, in regards to your niche, I've noticed my body needs different training than it did when I was younger and it appreciates calmer workouts. For example, I did everything HIIT younger and more combative like TKD, Kickboxing and Krav Maga, but as I got older, my body didn't like to take punches anymore and it felt better with walking, stretching, calesthetics and wegith training. If your focus is genx + you could consider doing a video that bridges both gen X plus what're more important as the body ages. Like especially women of Genx and more were taught cardio or bust, but in fact we lose a great percentage of muscle every year after 30 and thus training with weights and gaining muscle after a certain age is an important focus for not only gaining but retaining what we have. I'm rambling but I think if you target some of your topics bridging both gen x and fitness or wellness it could catch more eyes. Not trying to tell you what to do, just want to help give you some ideas. For example I watched one of your flexibility videos where you were in the park, I was interested to see what you do for that. I really want my body to be agile and strong. I think the topic you have has incredible potential so I hope you don't give up! xoxo Thank you for the sub and for watching. I appreciate it.
@lifebehindthereels 14 күн бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja I can't tell you how grateful I am for this very careful feedback and note! As you say this, and while I have been recording a lot lately, focusing on Gen X and this niche seem to be landing well! And I did a recent video on mobility/stretching as well that I am leaving here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iMqjprqG3eDUnHk.html. Thanks for watching that park video, because in that clip, I am showcasing pretty explosive movements (Brazil Capoeira). So what you saw there, is really the final product of what I have been doing my entire life behind the scenes as you will see in this vid. I intend to continue expanding on this very topic the more I am finding a stride! THANK YOU AGAIN!! I hope you find this stretching video helpful! Stay tuned for more!
@AlexaSaarenoja 14 күн бұрын
@@lifebehindthereels Thanks for the video I just watched it. I am currently struggling with back pain so this was perfect for me. One of the biggest struggles for me is learning to take care of my body, I have always just pushed and pushed it, but now as I am getting older I need to spend time stretching and taking care of the aches and pains that are becoming persistent (annoying). So yes, very helpful! I realized I wasn't subscribed to your channel even though I have watched many videos, so new subscriber! :) You have a lot of knowledge to share! I think once you find your groove it will take off for sure! xoxo
@theindieshelf 22 сағат бұрын
Expat KZfaqr in my 40's here too!! (oh and three kids!) I had another channel that grew fast due to the location I live in but I've recently started my booktube channel that is growing slower but is so fulfilling!
@AaronBlox-h2t 22 сағат бұрын
I DON'T know why the algo put this channel in my rec feed, I was doing a search on a PC game, but here I am and actually, it was a cool video. Greetings from metro Los Angeles....
@dizzyquiltsandsews 2 күн бұрын
Love this!! I couldn’t agree more. My channel is still small, but I’ve already met a ton of people who I genuinely refer to as friends now. I’ve travelled to meet those people in person and it has literally changed my life.
@queflan182 9 сағат бұрын
I FEEL LIKE THIS VIDEO GONNA CHANGE MY LIFE. GREETINGS FROM MÉXICO!
@miladyspeaks Күн бұрын
I have started a few channels. Not many subscribers BUT I’m having so much fun while hoping to find my Vibe Tribe on here! Hello everyone
@ErwinAgustin Күн бұрын
Hi thank you for your inspiring video, i have very similar experience as you and i believe the universe force me to go into another direction. This has brought me encouragement and hope for boosting self belief.
@AlexaSaarenoja Күн бұрын
In all honesty, I think the universe knows best! Wishing you the best in life and your future endeavours both on and off youtube. Hang in there, you've got this. Life only knocks you down to make you better. I don't think it is ever malicious, but more for growth and rocketing you to the place where you are supposed to be in life. Doesn't mean it doesn't hurt like heck, but you've got this! Sending you motivating energy! xoxo
@MyPetAdventures92212 3 сағат бұрын
Thank you for being a guiding star, lightning the path for others to follow and shine. You are true inspiration."
@AlexaSaarenoja 2 сағат бұрын
Thank you for the kind words. Thank you for watching. xoxo :)
@DominaLux Күн бұрын
Thank you so much for this push and inspiration. I have been writing sooo many scripts for eventual YT videos, researching about how to do filming, editing, etc. I have been diverting my attention and energy into "learning" instead of just pressing that record button on my phone... Great advices, I definitely need to take action even imperfectly. At 51, it is time for me to create the lifestyle I want by being the creator I want to be even while I still work at a repetitive job and take a chance to quit before retirement age.... Thank youfor this video.
@donnapatrick5896 Күн бұрын
Two months ago I hurt my back at work. Not sure what I'm going to do but starting a YT channel sounds like fun :)
@StrudelNoodle 21 күн бұрын
Nice watching you grow! How are your watch hours doing?
@AlexaSaarenoja 21 күн бұрын
Laughable. The one statistic that challenges me the most. 270 out of 4k, blah! But not letting that stop me. Thanks for asking! 257 within 5 weeks so far. The year prior before reviving my channel I had 57 watch hours for the entire year. So going in a better direction!
@michaelmeans9187 3 күн бұрын
May favorite part about your channel is that your content is real/raw (with minimal editing of course). Keep up the good work. I greatly appreciate that you take the time to film/edit/produce and share these videos with all of us out there in KZfaq Land.
@AlexaSaarenoja 3 күн бұрын
Happy to be sharing to "youtube land" (that made me smile by the way .- sounds like such a happy place). I appreciate you watching them and commenting. So thank YOU! xoxo
@sibaroochi Күн бұрын
It's inspiring that you're already in a good place with KZfaq even after recently getting laid off. I retire in a year and a half and need to figure out where to invest my time to get my next income stream. I can spend my limited time on learning additional corporate skills and risk being another number in a new organization or I can focus on working for myself.
@brandonkellerdotnet 5 күн бұрын
Great stuff and thanks again for the motivation! I have posted two videos in less than 24hrs thanks to finding your channel yesterday.
@MeredithLeigh81 20 күн бұрын
I agree with you! I have noticed a boost in my confidence level, and my overall mood just by posting! I look forward to working on my videos and love learning all the things to go along with the process. I only wish I had more time every week to devote to it, but that will come! I have made it my goal to do this full time so that is what I am going to work towards. I was having the conversation of being disposable at work with my husband yesterday. It’s sad but true no matter how good you are at what you do there is always a chance it can disappear. Doing something for yourself and that you truly love is so fulfilling! Thank you for sharing your story and your passion, it is very inspiring! ❤
@AlexaSaarenoja 20 күн бұрын
That's awesome. I mean, who knew youtube of all places would be a confidence and mood booster. It's pretty crazy, but it is! Glad you are having so much fun as well. It sounds like you are committed and in your spare moments you will be able to built a great channel. I've heard in so many places you only really need to post one video a week to grow, so that's probably doable for most people. Keep going!!! xoxox Thank you for watching, I appreciate it again!!
@SeshanDecodes 4 күн бұрын
Content creation makes you are generalist which is a good thing. It makes you more skill resilient. I started my journey.
@AlexaSaarenoja 3 күн бұрын
Congrats! And it looks like your journey is going well so far, surpassed 500 - awesome!!! xoxo
@jeannievazquez5479 6 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your encouragement, its very refreshing and You did pop up on your other walking video and so much that I needed to hear. Tyank you❤
@PassionBrains Күн бұрын
Good luck 🎉
@miguelitohacks Күн бұрын
thank you so much for the encouragement Alexa, love your positive attitude. I'm exactly at the point you were on the video, and I 3000% agree with everything you said. I wish you the best and I'm sure your channel will be huge!
@AlexaSaarenoja Күн бұрын
You are so kind, thank you for the encouraging words. Happy to hear you could relate to this. WIshing you the best as well! Have fun, share wisdom and grow, grow, grow! xoxo
@thesandravshow 19 күн бұрын
I just need to be consistent! I am a single working mom of 3 and I just struggle with time management.
@AlexaSaarenoja 18 күн бұрын
I can understand that! You must be exhausted too. One benefit of not having enough time is you really know how to maximize the time you do have, because you know you don't get much of it. At least that's what happened to me when I became a mom. I stopped wasting time on things that didn't matter. Perhaps I should do a video on how to post videos on a tight "time" budget. I'm currently working on a free starter kit for new youtube wanting to get to their first 500 subs, but now that you mention this time thing I will have to add in a section about how to do it in minimal time! Carve out time when you can, but also remember to rest when you can...I know it's nuts being a mom and trying to do a side hustle. But when and if you find the time, I think it will fill up your cup. Best of luck to you!! Thank you for watching. I appreciate it. Thinking of you mama!
@MomsTravelTeam 4 күн бұрын
Try doing short content to start. Talk about what you know - how do you more quickly do a task since you're busy? I just upload and keep improving. ❤ Good Luck!
@theusbadenhorst7079 Күн бұрын
Love your energy
@sierralovesdogs 2 күн бұрын
I can relate to so much here! Great video and so many valid points! 😊😊
@thesource479 2 күн бұрын
Thanks for the advice! I am going to get started
@andyfreak 2 күн бұрын
I absolutely love this. I feel like I can relate to some parts of your journey. Also, I used to hate those looooong pointless weekly o bi-weekly meetings. Great video. Thanks for sharing!
@nature_exploring 12 сағат бұрын
Love this message! I just film what I would do anyways. It's fun to record my experiences and slowly grow my channel.
@csq530 7 сағат бұрын
THANNNKKKKK YOOOOUUUU!!!!! YOUR VIDEO HAS ACCOMPLISHED IT!!! IM GOING TO LITTLE BY LITTLE BE A KZfaqR!!!! YOU HAVE CONVINCED ME!!!
@AlexaSaarenoja 2 сағат бұрын
Yes!!!! WOohooo! I am so excited for you it's going to be awesome! xoxo
@Amber_Gambler_ Күн бұрын
Am so glad I clicked to watch! I have been really reconsidering starting on KZfaq- but this gave me a smile and a giggle sometimes watching and am grateful for the push again to focus on it and not listen to my imposter syndrome, and do this properly! Thank you!! 🎉❤
@AlexaSaarenoja Күн бұрын
So nice to hear! If you really want more encouragement I would watchi this video, where I am sweating and walking and basically showing people that anyone can start on youtube...what's great about that video is that it proves you can get started with nothing but a phone and your voice. Many people have said they really felt like "I could do that" after watching that video....so if you want to watch it, no pressure of course, just want to help encouage you some more...here it is: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qb-hgNWdx8iWp4k.html Thank you for watching and commenting. I wish you the best with your channel!!! xoxo
@mscococreates 11 сағат бұрын
This was such a wonderful video! Seriously thank you…I needed to hear this to keep going and growing my channel
@AzeemDesigners 2 күн бұрын
If you are enjoying the process you are half successful.
@seritonintv 18 күн бұрын
An actual genuine video that motivates me. Maybe I’ll try
@AlexaSaarenoja 17 күн бұрын
Thank you, I really appreciate your comment. Glad it was motivating, I truly love youtube and the entire experience thus far. I highly recommend it, if you couldn't tell from all my rambling! haha Best of luck you with it as well if you try! xoxo
@naptimeconquerors2321 Күн бұрын
Really great advice! You’re an encouraging teacher! Thank you!
@Super-no1fx 2 күн бұрын
Thanks Alexa.. this is an excellent just do it video..keep up the positive mindset ..ur mind is a gift to so many.. 💪
@lionness_simsima5941 6 күн бұрын
Hi there, great sharing yes 🙌🏾 totally understand.
@raykusko9365 21 күн бұрын
Wow! You delivered a very powerful video. Your passion and commitment really shone through. It was helpful that you included the circumstances of your job. If you should ever get discouraged on your journey, remember that employees are disposable. You are building your own enterprise. Keep those videos coming and do look to do a live stream to help boost your watch hours. I know there are lots of subscribers who would love to ask you questions about the content and information you have provided.
@AlexaSaarenoja 20 күн бұрын
Thank you for your comment. I had a bit of a youtube hangover this morning, doubting whether I should have shared so much, overthinking how I should have added I am not bitter, it was nothing personal to lose my job, etc. But nice to hear at least from your opinion it was received well. The emotional rollercoaster is an interesting one with posting videos..."should I have done that...eeek, yea it was good, no wait was it?! AHHH!" haha good times, just keep heading forward right?! Yes, I think I will consider a live. I mean what's the worst that could happen I say " I don't know, but I can research and get back to you?" That's not so bad! You might have me convinced soon! haha I do need those watch time hours to increase...they are dauntingly low I think, but growing every day. :) Thank you again for commenting! I appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos. xoxo
@richardhyatt-beekeeping 19 күн бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja 🤗
@emmericdupreez 5 күн бұрын
Jeez! I'm so hyped up right now! You are a great motivational speaker too!
@AlexaSaarenoja 5 күн бұрын
Thank you that is a huge compliment for me. I really appreciate it and thank you for watching! xoxo
@RDiazJimenez 21 күн бұрын
Main message: enjoy the process! Thanks for sharing!
@AlexaSaarenoja 21 күн бұрын
Yes, exactly. I may have gotten a little too excited in this one, couldn't stop talking. haha
@NeurodiversityPath 19 күн бұрын
Hi, I'm at the start first week with 4 subscribers so I'm watching your series on getting to monetization. Thanks for all the info!
@AlexaSaarenoja 18 күн бұрын
Oh how lovely! Welcome to my channel. Happy to have you here. Yea! Thank you for watching my videos. I'm now planning a sort of youtube starter kit for getting your first 500 subs (for free), so I'll be posting a video about that when it's completed! Thanks again for watching, I truly appreciate it and best of luck to you on your journey.
@hunterandchavy 2 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video. I also taught adjunct at universities and didn’t feel valued and seem like we were more concerned with satisfaction metrics rather than delivering higher quality education. I have also taken a chance on KZfaq. Funny thing with your POD and Etsy… I tried that too but I was bouncing around and not focused on the one thing so I stopped 🛑 and focused on the one ☝️ thing. Thank you 🙏 again.
@ToksYakim 13 күн бұрын
This video is uber genuine
@AlexaSaarenoja 13 күн бұрын
Thank you for saying that! You made my day! :) Thank you for watching as well. I appreciate it! xoxo
@grayghostgolf 13 сағат бұрын
Just started a golf channel this spring and another for shoppable product videos on Amz. Still learning but fun, thanks for posting!!
@tailspinart 9 күн бұрын
I really appreciate this video! I’ve been hesitant for the longest time in trying to make videos. I started my first attempt with TikTok this week and the support has been really encouraging. I still feel like I have no idea what I’m doing, but I think I’m going to try my first KZfaq video this week! I can’t grow or learn if I don’t try. Thanks for the inspiration!
@AlexaSaarenoja 9 күн бұрын
Yes, I love your attitude! Exactly - just give it a shot! Congrats on the TikTok and excited to see you jump on youtube as well! Fun times, best of luck with it. Sending you positive vibes for growth on all platforms and within yourself as well. Yea! Thank you for watching my video. I appreciate it. xoxo
@FadoGhani 3 күн бұрын
Good insights 🙏… I also relate to everything you said. Created my own channel just two weeks ago ✌️
@AlexaSaarenoja 3 күн бұрын
That is awesome! Congratulations on your new channel. So exciting! I hope it grows massively for you in the very near future! Thank you for watching and commenting. xoxo
@michellerabor9447 Күн бұрын
Super job! I’m going to subscribe and check out your other videos as well. Thank you for being you!
@AlexaSaarenoja Күн бұрын
Thank you Michelle! I appreciate your kind words and sub. xoxo
@aniveve 18 күн бұрын
completely agree with everything you said! :) youtube brings me so much joy, even though I have a small following
@AlexaSaarenoja 17 күн бұрын
Yes, it's awsome isn't it?! Good times here on youtube. Who would have thought? Wishing you the best with your channel growth. xoxo
@Kaurcreates22 2 күн бұрын
just subbed to you and even watched some videos to give you more watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤
@Thepaperpages 3 күн бұрын
I just went in and started a channel a couple of weeks ago. I’m loving it! So fun sharing what you love. Thanks for the inspiration and encouragement ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@AlexaSaarenoja 3 күн бұрын
Congratulations! That's awesome. Thank you for watching and for sharing your passion on youtube for all of us to see! xoxo
@Kaurcreates22 2 күн бұрын
just became #14 for you and even watched some videos to give you the watch time! my goal is to reach 1000 by the end of the year without quitting because some days it feels hard to keep going when there are no results for your time and effort but i will keep trying to reach 1000 by the end of the year without giving up hopefully i can do it 🙏❤
@Thepaperpages 2 күн бұрын
@@Kaurcreates22 oh wow!! Thankyou so so much!! That means a lot. I’ve been told to be patient… I’m not going anywhere so I’ll keep going! About to sit for a coffee and watch your channel 💖💖💖💖💖
@carlafranklin128 6 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video! I am feeling your excitement and am 66 and an artist and want to do it as well.....nervous a bit, but it will be exciting to try.
@AlexaSaarenoja 6 күн бұрын
It is so much fun! You will love it! Go for it. The great community will help you get over your nerves more quickly. Send me your first video and I will post positive things about it and like it! So there's one person to motivate you....and more will come! xoxo
@carlafranklin128 5 күн бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja Thanks so much! I will if I can figure out how lol....always learning! It's all good and that is life!
@HabitCraft-2024 21 күн бұрын
Keep crafting. Keep pushing.
@AlexaSaarenoja 21 күн бұрын
Thank you! Thank you for watching. :)
@AmandaTrought 17 сағат бұрын
Great reminder, needed that!!❤
@AlexaSaarenoja 13 сағат бұрын
No problem, thanks for watching. xoxo
@DanaReneeDaniel 4 күн бұрын
Thanks so much for the encouragement ❤
@AlexaSaarenoja 3 күн бұрын
You're very welcome! And thank YOU for watching and commenting. I appreciate it! xoxo
@Kcmo209 Күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing the information
@AlexaSaarenoja Күн бұрын
Thank you for watching. Wishing you the best with your channel growth. xoxo
@rowanmulvey8632 4 күн бұрын
Thank you! New subscriber here.
@AlexaSaarenoja 3 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching and for the sub. I deeply appreciate it. More than you know! xoxo
@shazzia4 6 сағат бұрын
Hi, Alexa. I came across your channel today. I've come to understand the importance of commenting on a video as a way to give gack. Thanks for this video and for sharing your experiences. It's so informative, and you speak so sincerely and well. Subscribed and liked 🎉🎉❤❤
@AlexaSaarenoja 2 сағат бұрын
Thank you! That is a great way to give back, so thank you! Thank you for the sub as well! I appreciate it. xoxo
@ExpatSpot 5 сағат бұрын
Great job!!! 🎉
@AlexaSaarenoja 2 сағат бұрын
Thank you! xoxo
@Gtbkd1 4 күн бұрын
Okay, okay... I'll start! 😂 I just turned 50 and have been thinking about starting a channel for my art journey. I'll be sure to follow you on that channel as well when I start it. 😊 Thanks for the encouragement!! 🎉❤
@MomsTravelTeam 4 күн бұрын
Following you and will watch for your progess❤❤❤❤
@MomsTravelTeam 4 күн бұрын
1st subscriber 🎉
@Gtbkd1 3 күн бұрын
@MomsTravelTeam Oh, my goodness! You're the sweetest!! ❤️ I'll probably make a different channel for art. But gosh, now you've got me thinking... Sure would be a lot easier to just post where I've already got the channel created. 🤔
@Gtbkd1 3 күн бұрын
@@MomsTravelTeam I'm following you back and just watched your latest Disney video. Brought fond memories of our trip to California about 15 years ago with our kids, including a stop at Disneyland! There's a soft spot in my heart for Tow Mater! 🥰🥰
@Tomisinshalewa 3 күн бұрын
That's good! There's this other lady who does art on KZfaq. Her names Karina Alexandria who talked about how making content for her art changed her life too. You guys should check her out 💙
@abeonboard1904 8 сағат бұрын
You have dope energy girl!
@AlexaSaarenoja 2 сағат бұрын
Thank you kind person! I appreciate that! xoxo
@PaulRansonArt 21 күн бұрын
Great video Alexa - your experiences echo my own. Starting my YT channel has been a wonderful learning experience - I didn't even know how to use a camera let alone edit a video before this journey. Secondly I have a way of connecting to the world and a way to pass on my own experience as a painter and to teach others. I hope your journey continues to be as forfilling as mine - Paul
@AlexaSaarenoja 20 күн бұрын
Hey Paul! Thanks for watching another video. I appreciate it! Yes, it's fun learning so many new things...keeps the brain and heart healthy and happy! :) Have a great day!
@PaulRansonArt 20 күн бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja thanks Alexa - p.s. just hit a new milestone .... phew!😃😃Now back to the easel!
@AlexaSaarenoja 20 күн бұрын
@@PaulRansonArt Congrats!!! How wonderful. Woohoo!
@Lisa_LaCroix 18 күн бұрын
Hi Paul. I really like your vocal ound quality. Which mic are you using?
@PaulRansonArt 18 күн бұрын
@@Lisa_LaCroix Hi Lisa - the one you already have I think - a Blue Yeti. I'm not into audio mixing etc so I just use it with a pop filter and that's it. Well done for starting the YT journey BTW. Great channel and of course great speech skills - Paul 😃😃
@innergoof19 Күн бұрын
Love your video! New subscriber, M42, in NYC metro area
@AlexaSaarenoja Күн бұрын
Thank you for the kinds words and sub! Hello to NYC - I was born in Mt.Kisco, NY! NY is great! xoxo
@andizvlogs 21 күн бұрын
❤❤ nice video
@AlexaSaarenoja 21 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting. I appreciate it. :)
@JayChesterman Күн бұрын
Hey Alexa! congrats on the recent growth! I'm just getting back into YT myself and have a small channel (550 subs currently) With the videos you've had recently get pushed more (this one for example), are the views coming from browse/suggested? I've found if I target specific search terms in my niche, i'm able to bring in a couple thousand views but if I post more long form content it's harder to get views via suggested
@aris2001 18 сағат бұрын
13:57 Etsy experience. Thank you for sharing :)
@elene.me. Күн бұрын
Watching this with 90 subs 😊
@LivingOutLoudSV 4 күн бұрын
🥰
@richardhyatt-beekeeping 19 күн бұрын
I still have visitors and have not been able to watch this completely yet but, regarding your other comment about employers. Remember employers are in the same boat. They spend years training employees just to see them move on to the next best offer. If it is a key employee it can really hurt the business. It's not always that they are making big bucks off the employee but, they must hold to budgets and are trying to make a profit in order to stay in business. They must do that if the company is to remain in business and survive, just like the employee who has a budget sometimes must move on.
@AlexaSaarenoja 19 күн бұрын
Yes, good point! And I thought about how I didn't add in that it was nothing personal, it's just businesses looking out for their bottom line. Yes, I agree it's an investment to hire and train employees and unfortunately, the loyalty isn't always there because most often to jump up in income you need to leave the company and seek out another. So yes, I could have portrayed both sides a bit better. To be honest I think that video although encouraging was a bit whinny too...but live and learn. I also think I should have edited out the etsy part, because even though that was my experience it is not everyone's experience on etsy and it was such a short period of time. So yeah...not my best video overall, but hopefully it still inspires people. The biggest takeaway for me, was learning, that trying to produce videos with sick kids is not as fruitful. I should have some back up videos for those weeks. :) But anyway, I agree with you is my point!
@richardhyatt-beekeeping 19 күн бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja Never helps to have sick kids. Hope the whole family is well now. You didn’t come across as whinny to me.
@AlexaSaarenoja 17 күн бұрын
@@richardhyatt-beekeeping Ok, well that's good! Yep fevers are now gone, lingering cough for the littlest one, but back to business! :)
@richardhyatt-beekeeping 20 күн бұрын
I''m only 4 minutes in and will have to continue later but, I can so relate. After graduating from college I entered the corperate world as a civil drafter. Ink on Mylar drafting. Prior to college I had a couple other careers but, drafting was my chosen career. I spent ten years working my way up to a management position. Then, in 1980 the computer age began. No more, highly skilled, ink on mylar drawing by hand. Civil engineers suddenly started "contracting" design out instead of hiring employees. I was out of a job! I realized then any employer could and would let you go if technology changed or for what ever reason. Since then I have been self employed. I or my customers are the only ones that can let me go. The flip side is a key employee can quit and leave the employer wanting.
@AlexaSaarenoja 20 күн бұрын
Yes all so true. The flipside as you said as well. I hope that with this youtube revolution and so many people able to make a living on their own, companies will start valuing employees more...but maybe that time is long off. Wow total respect for you and mylar drafting...the time and energy that goes into making changes to hand drawings is insane and just hand drafting alone. It's a lost art. Hand drawings are simply a work of art. :)
@richardhyatt-beekeeping 20 күн бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja I’m a bit concerned with Ai being the next revolution that could destroy creators as we know it. Kind of like portrait photography has been replaced by phone photos.
@AlexaSaarenoja 20 күн бұрын
@@richardhyatt-beekeeping What lies ahead is unknown, but my perspective on change and evolution of life, is finding ways to evolve with it. That being said, people crave the opposite in a world dominated by one thing. For example, after the Industrial Revolution, the Arts and Crafts Movement was born. After eating processed foods for decades, home cooking and homesteading is finding it's place again. I do honestly believe humans appreciate the abilities and talents of humans...the world will definitely transform with AI, but there is something familiar and comforting of things made by hand. And maybe I am old school but I still get photos of my kids done at a studio. :) Thank you for your comment. The one thing that does bug me though is how it is becoming really difficult to decipher between what is AI generated and what is not. It was a big problem when I was teaching at the university. Students no longer came up with their own ideas, which is scary, because then they are not using the most powerful machine in the world - their brains. What doesn't get exercised, atrophies. eek! xoxo
@richardhyatt-beekeeping 19 күн бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja By the nature of the word, students, are learning from others and what they find online.. The key is to teach them to think for themselves. A walk in the woods or down a dirt road is where they learn to think for themselves. We are bombarded with thoughts from others and now, Ai. If someone picks up a hammer and slams it into their thumb. That is self taught. I'm enjoying our dialog. My life has certainly been an evolution. From childhood to adulthood to raising a family to education and well over 50 years of ten year carreers. I've been very blessed with being married to the same woman for 57 years. And, raising 3 children that turned out far better than my younger self. All have similar families. Including six grand children of mine.
@AlexaSaarenoja 19 күн бұрын
@@richardhyatt-beekeeping Sounds lovely. Deep respect for married couples that go the distance! It's my desire as well. Congrats on 3 kids and six grandkids! Wow quite a legacy you've created and yes, teach a man to fish is much better than giving a man a fish. All great advice! :)
@frewtjuice 18 күн бұрын
5:53 honestly this is so true
@AlexaSaarenoja 17 күн бұрын
Haha yep crickets or fireworks...which one is it going to be eh?! Up to the youtube gods. haha :) Thanks for commenting and watching! I appreciate it.
@richardhyatt-beekeeping 19 күн бұрын
Ok, it the last few days I've had company. In between conversations I installed Bridge, Photoshop and Premier Pro on my new MacBook Pro. All of which I didn't know how to do because of the new operating system and compatibility issues. And, I finally got my Bluetooth Bose headset connected so, I could watch KZfaq when others were doing something else. So, Alexa, you just got another 22+ minutes of watch time. Whew! You are so optimistic! I've been waiting to turn the clock on 700 subs for a couple days. This morning I went from 699 to 698! That is not so much that discourages me as going from 577 hours of public watch time to 579 hours of public watch time over a 3 week period! In another 3.5 years, maybe, I'll have 4,000 hours of public watch time. OK, ok, it won't take that long, I'm telling myself. And, I'm really confident. This is where it gets hard to keep posting videos on KZfaq. Some people get lucky. Some don't. Just don't quit. It can take a long, long time.
@AlexaSaarenoja 18 күн бұрын
So close to 700 how cool! Wow you have been busy with your MacBook! Awesome. Those pesky watch hours! The public watch hours gets to me too! I've just stopped worrying about that and similar to you just keep pressing forward. I think in a way it's good that those hours are slow coming, because it forces me to think about other streams of income from youtube, besides ads for example. Rooting for you - hang in there! :)
@richardhyatt-beekeeping 18 күн бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja Back up to 699 today. My son, his wife and my granddaughter left today. Time to go back to work but, just not into it. 🙄
@AlexaSaarenoja 17 күн бұрын
@@richardhyatt-beekeeping Sounds like a full house - fun! But back to the grind! You've got this...grab a cup of whatever makes you tick and go go go!
@MomsTravelTeam 4 күн бұрын
I'm below 100 subscribers and I went from 58 to 64 then back to 67! Why? It hurt - but I'm still going, learning, posting, creating.
@richardhyatt-beekeeping 4 күн бұрын
@@MomsTravelTeam 58>64>67 is good. Maybe there is a typo here. But, there are ups and downs along the way. I sometime drop a few and then recover. No big deal. Just keep at it. Don't quit.
@ryanedk 4 күн бұрын
Please please please, buy a $50 usb podcast mic, it will level up your videos by 100%. Great to watch this, but painful to hear the poor reverb through my tv. Ps just subscribed, keep going :)
@AlexaSaarenoja 3 күн бұрын
OH thank you for saying. Reverb - that would be awful to listen to! Sorry about that and thank you for still subscribing despite that. I have a mic I just don't use it. Now I will! It's a yeti mic leftover from a podcast I did years ago. On it sir! Thank you for sharing! xoxo
@natashadickson4819 8 сағат бұрын
❤
@AlexaSaarenoja 2 сағат бұрын
:)
@Co-CreateSoulAlchemy-CCSA 7 күн бұрын
This was so inspiring, thank you😻❤️🫶🏾
@Luneyland 12 күн бұрын
I really regret not staying consistent. I got monetized with only few videos (not luck, strategy), but I just stopped making videos because I got so busy (3 little kids + 3 jobs). I am extremely certain that had I stayed consistent I would have at least 100k subs and be making a full time income by now. Heck I was making few hundred a month with less than 10 videos at the time. Still planning to pick up, just need to organize myself better 😅Wishing you the best of luck!
@AlexaSaarenoja 12 күн бұрын
Wow impressive stats! That's fantastic. I'm curious what was your strategy? Trending diets and products? That's really cool how you grew so fast! xoxo Thanks for sharing your story!
@Luneyland 11 күн бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja trending can help but not necessary. It all depends on how it compares against the competition. Actually in the beginning my idea was to test things that promise a lot or seem too good to be true. So anything from diets to products to money-making ideas, and so on. The point behind it was that if my channel totally failed then at least I would have spent time trying out a bunch of cool stuff that is potentially good for me in some way😅
@Luneyland 11 күн бұрын
@@AlexaSaarenoja My strategy had many different aspects, impossible to discuss them all here, but I'll try to bring up some key points. For one, I spent a fair bit of time looking for a video idea that had the potential to go big. To do that you need to find a whole bunch of channels in your niche to see if they have a golden nugget video. The smaller the channels are the better, but midsize is ok too. So if you see that they have a video that has gotten waaaay more views than they have subscribers and usually way more views than their other videos get, then that's a potential video idea (pending further research on what other videos have been made on the topic and the competition). It doesn't have to be the exact same topic/title. In fact, it's almost always best to find a different angle. So for example, if there are 50 videos hyping product A, it's best to do a video about all the downsides, warning about product A. Fear is a great view-driver ;) However, this strategy can get you views, but not necessarily subscribers. The subscribers come from either or both of 2 things - value and personality. So if you put a lot of effort into quality (research, story, editing) in my opinion, even though it takes much longer to make a video, in the long run, it saves you time over making 100 so-so half-effort videos. If you have a strong personality and sense of humor you will always grow faster, but it's important to be your authentic self. There's a lot more that goes into it, including thumbnails, titles, and so on, but I would say this sums up my initial strategy in a nutshell.
@AlexaSaarenoja 11 күн бұрын
@@Luneyland Awesome - I love that idea! haha so true, not wasted time, testing time! So smart!
@AlexaSaarenoja 11 күн бұрын
@@Luneyland Owah. Thank you for taking the time to write that all out and explain your process I appreciate it. Yes, I try to do deep research on ideas that seem like potential gems, but I have also gotten distracted with other things as well. I do think this is such a strong strategy and your channel proves it. All the videos I have posted that were solid and researched, like you said many more views to amount of subs on the channel did really well on my channel as well. Transforming that video by taking a different angle - genius! :) xoxo Thank you again!
@letgorelax 21 сағат бұрын
good morning from California USA Hi Alexa! You did it! or rather I did it. .I set up my camera (phone) and started recording this morning. I have been making sleep sound videos because I wanted to be on YT but I was leery about actually being on camera. That bug a boo is gone! I thought I would totally cringe watching the playbacks but I didn't. I like what I see! I have a couple of channels set up but never used. What are your thoughts on posting the new content with me talking on my sleep sounds channel? I'm 65 and been making them since Feb. 2024 I enjoy making them but have really been wanting to find a way to make my channel more useful than just helping people get to sleep, and frankly , it's a tough niche to break into. With 6000 hours watch time, 22,000 views and 100's of thousands if impressions, CTR is good and avg watch time is 15 mins, I still only have 141 subscribers. I have tons of life experience to share with people. Thanks for motivating me. and P.S. you are the only "Alexa" for me - a real live person!! All the Best, Elizabeth
@Elisplaytimeanimals Күн бұрын
Hi! I share such a similar story! Btw, you were at 540 subs when you uploaded this 2 weeks ago and now you have more than 2k subs? How is that possible??? I share a similar story! Had a great well paying job for 7 years and i recently started ramping up my youtube channel with the goal of growing it and monetizing it, then a day later i was let go from my job. Couldn't believe it. Now I'm the meantime I'm doing Uber but NOT giving up on youtube and in a way i feel more free
@kimkaleidoscope919 Күн бұрын
Hi Alexa! I love your spirit. I’ve been making videos for over three years now and am still struggling to reach at least 500 subscribers. I’m happy if I get a few likes, but it would be wonderful, of course, to get monetized too. Still, I’m okay with that because I enjoy the process of editing and posting my finished videos. In a way, it’s my personal diary. Thank you for the inspiration! God bless you & your family.🙏🏼❤👍🤗
@readtospeak5569 18 сағат бұрын
Alexa,it seems that just this title is working to get people know other's channels .It is so sad because I have been here for almost 2 years but nothing happens . I have another channel in which I post 3 times a week but I am so tired of not getting what I want ......it is views .
@shudyouzzef 23 сағат бұрын
Is it possible to go faceless like KZfaq automation?
@FunWithAIOfficial 21 күн бұрын
unfortunately a lot of people don't have the time to start and run a KZfaq channel :(
@AlexaSaarenoja 21 күн бұрын
If someone can find or carve out a few hours a week, they can upload 1 video and respond to comments on their phone in between. You already have 33 subs, that's great! You're on your way. Thank you again for watching! xoxo
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