I hope you enjoyed this video. I've seen plenty of videos like these, most of the time they are all talk and no show. So I decided to be as transparent as I could showing you exactly how much I made through each income stream and the cost of them too. It was a total of $3758 and I hope that you forgive me that I put 4000 in the title, it just looked so much cleaner! :)

This guy comes off as the guy you just want to be your best friend.

This one is for you guys, thank you all for the support - let's get that 100K on this channel!

Respect for that ginger beard though

Such a genuine dude, you can tell he’s down to earth & transparent

Got this recommended by the algorithm. Congrats on your success. It's a great achievement to grow from 5,000 to now already 38,500 within 8 months. If you continue with the same dedication, you will reach 100,000 before the end of 2021. I experienced the same. It's a great feeling. I just finished the intro part so far, but it's clear that your production value is pretty high standard.

Wow, a monthly breakdown that actually honest, clear and concise, without a forced "feeling" and put on personality. SO Refreshing! Your candour, attitude, and work ethic is exhilarating to watch, and we can tell your appreciation is very genuine. Thank you for being a great example of character in a marketplace that often values manipulative sales techniques over honest feedback.

Am I alone who's not skipping ads on this channel to support the creator?

"I can go wherever I want. Just need a camera, a laptop, an internet connection..and booom ! I could be working. On what ? On my own ideas" - That Icelandic guy. Nobody said it like that :D awesome !

I subscribed, however, I am disappointed he did not show us his Viking Axe.

One of the most genuine and transparent videos I've seen like this. I can tell you're such a great guy! I wish you nothing but success. Love from California!

The 'Real Talk' was REAL TALK. Good luck with the growth man! Great video. Looking forward to seeing your channel grow! I've subbed! 👍🏽

I was able to visit Iceland this past February and it was such a welcoming country, everyone was so nice and willing to help! Love the quality content I'll be here for the long run!

I love this video, i can tell you are being completely honest and also you seem to have a very charming personality, really like your channel.

Happy to see that you are growing! Keep up the great work and I’m more than sure that you will get the big big audience that you deserve! Thanks for inspiring ❤️

I love how honest you are, your humour, your photos... SUBSCRIBED!

Respect! I love the way you approach this financial part of youtube, a subject that not many creators care to share here. Showing our vulnerabilities is what makes us stronger. Keep it up! Subscribed

Yooo new to the channel! I found you from searching sigma lens for starting a vlog.. and you popped up! Dude your great! I really enjoy your videos!! Thanks for this info! It’s very inspiring

So genuine and transparent. Happy to subscribe. Rooting for you!

I’ve just subscribed man! Glad your channel is getting some traction - just keep doing what you’re doing and you’ll keep smashing it! 🤙👏

We love you ! And not only because you are honest with that kind of subject, but also because you are a genuine person !

thanks man, love the transparency and sincerity of you and your channel =)

Wow, I gotta say this is a pretty amazing video. I am so grateful to have found your channel. the level of transparency you had in this is nuts, it feels so much more possible and real to actually achieve a living as a creator on YT. there are few KZfaqr/creators that I have seen that deserve success on the platform as much as you do. I know you gonna kill it even more and get that 100k and beyond. a huge thank you for your content. congratulations on the upcoming mini Icelander

Great stuff, and really motivational video for us smaller creators. And thanks for explaining how awesome the Icelandic system is despite the taxes. I did an exchange semester at Haskoli Islands in 2013 and still reflect on it as the best 6 months of my life :)

Congrats man for be able to make a live with your online business, I appreciate that you actually show all the numbers transparently. I watched a few of your videos before and I thought that were really good but for some reason I did't subscribe to your channel, now I'm happy to say that I'm a subscriber I hope your youtube channel will growth more and more and perhaps you can make this same video when you get 100,000+ subscriber. PD: I really love the comment about your society, that's the way. Cheers from Chile

One of the most honest channel ✊

Way to hustle brother, keep the dream going. Glad to see you still owning your life.

Ok dude.. THANK YOU. I've binged watched sooo many of your videos today as I have only just discovered you when on the hunt for some A6300 camera settings and I am absolutely loving your transparency and pure honesty. It's so refreshing. When people like you are earning an honest living online then I am more than happy to support you. Keep doing you. :)

Great diversification of your different revenue streams from KZfaq -- thanks for the transparency.

That icelandic guys is one of the truest people on this platform.... Hope the following increases and he stays good.... The only person that legit gives free digital products that actually have worth... Big Ups Boss...

Great video buddy!! Happy for you and with all your experience and knowledge you are kicking ass😀👏🏼👏🏼💯

What an incredibly helpful, insightful, and transparent video! I really enjoy your channel--you've got a very genuine nature about yourself. I just bought your LUT pack and can't wait to implement them into my videos going forward. Keep up the great work!

Really interesting to see this side of it. Not many people explain it this well at all!!

I appreciate this transparency!

Super-interesting content--thanks for sharing! It lights a fire under my ass to do more. Also, congrats on your channel growth (20k to 31k subscribers in a very short time). And, finally, I really miss living in Stockholm. Keep up the good work!

That’s amazing! I am so happy to see your channel growing, from here on it’ll be much faster the growth of your channel!

Inspiring bro truly

I bought some of your Luts. I really like your stuff (KZfaq videos and digital merchandise).

RESPECT MY FRIEND KEEP GOING HARD YOU DESERVE 10 X MORE 🔥🔥 SUPPORTING YOU FROM A COSTA RICAN LIVING IN ICELAND

Subbed mate. We love a honest person on YT!! Keep up with it all buddy

Holy shit, how likable can one dude get? Apparently this much! Hahaha pretty awesome video, subbed!

Just discovered this channel and I already feel like he’s my friend. Is that weird? Maybe a little. Subscribedddd!!

Thanks for sharing this. So few videos give concrete breakdowns of how they live off their work. Most of what I see are just an inspirational pep talk type videos, but when you already have the motivation pep talks don't really help anymore. This is so valuable.

Appreciate the transparency and no b.s. approach to this video. Your personality is a breath of fresh air in this niche. Looking forward to your content!

As someone who is taking a stab at youtube full time due to the pandemic and the job insecurity in my area this really helps me visualize a proper path to consider, I basically have spent my last penny (figuratively I have a small bit left) on all the equipment and software, and I have been very anxious about this move, as it is coming at a time of great struggle for me personally and financially, however I no longer wished to always be left out of being able to work in the capacity that I know I can work. Small background, I went to college and obtained multiple degrees, I came out only to find an extremely competitive job market and I wasn't able to compete with the numerous veterans of the industry in my area. The choices were to either move to an area where I could have an opportunity or freelance in the area I was. Neither of them were viable options, so I took odd jobs and seasonal jobs to survive. Then unfortunately my family came upon hard times and I had to extend the timeframe for starting my career, then a natural disaster befell my entire community and displaced myself and my family all the while destroying all the progress I had made to that point. I spent some time homeless and at the mercy of time. Fortunately I was able to finally find a new home and a job. Then came the pandemic and I was no longer able to safely work at my place of work. I have been floating on very limited funds and what I can describe as a true sense of defeat for the past several months. I decided to throw what I have left at a chance to create on this platform. But I am very, very anxious because living on the skids once was traumatizing enough and I really do not want to experience that ever again, this video laid out more framework for how to make things work and I think that I can actually do this now after seeing your video. Thank you for taking the time and effort to create for the sake of bettering your fellow man. I hope that I can become that which I always knew I could be. (this is not the channel I'm working on, this is the old one I made years ago in school) -Shane

''This guy comes off as the guy you just want to be your best friend.'' i agree!

Gday from Australia mate! Love your video, glad i just found your channel! You are a realist and i appreciate an honest videographer for a change.

Love the honesty in your voice, the humble personality, the passion in your work. I have just subscribed but i'll still be here when you hit 1 million subs. And who knows, maybe we shot together some day, in Greece, in Iceland or somewhere in between! Best of luck!

Here watching just for that icelandic accent xD

Inspiring to me man!!

I appreciate your candor and easy-going attitude with sharing your KZfaq journey. Keep up the good work!

Started with this video... and every single video has been fun and the quality is superb. Keep up the good work, I see you are at 36k subscribers already. It is paying off! Subscribed as well! Cheers from Austria :)

I dunno what it is about this guy, but I like him.

As a new KZfaqr, this video is very encouraging to me. I am loving making videos but it would be nice if there was an income stream in the future that could come from the hard work. Money is not my main goal, but it would be silly to ignore the possibility of having my work help pay the bills. I've already invested way too much money... :-)

So genuine and wholesome. Keep up the good work man loved it!

Your content and energy is so good! Subbed. Wish you the best!

you're blowing the american minds with the stellar healthcare talk

Very interesting!

Hey man, as a new youtuber, I stumbled upon your channel whilst looking for ways to improve my channel. Your content is super refreshing and has a really genuine feel to it. It's always nice to see fellow Europeans do well :) I subscribed and I'm looking forward to more of your content 👍

You're fortunate: You earn income from doing what you love to do!

i don't know why but i just like this guy

New to the whole KZfaq Vloging, loved your video was very informative and felt very honest, thank you so much and congrats on the Baby!

Thanks for being so open & honest! Really learned a lot

And for whatever reason your accent makes me trust you more 😂

Olá apesar de termos a barreira do indioma me apaixonei pelos seus trabalhos fotos lindas . Sucessos amado vinkim ❤❤❤❤

This video is amazing! Thank you so much for making this type of content! You've got a new subscriber.

Love your channel, so informative! You'll be at 100k in no time. :D

You are definitely maximizing your channel. You are an artist. Making an honest living. I shared your video on Twitter and encourage everyone to do the same. mVm

I littarly watched a 1:32 minute ad

i love the way you explain it man, can't wait to see you bigger and bigger👍👍👍

Great work man, thanks for sharing, I found this interesting and you've given some excellent advice! I love your country and I'm hoping to visit one day in the future! Best of luck with your channel!

For the algorithm

Bro, get sponsored on TikTok :)

Great video, and good luck building your channel and your other streams. You inspired me! Thanks

Bro keep up the good work, I think you have good things coming your way. Best wishes for your future from Cali

Because of COVID his Icelandic career was Finnished...

Wow thanks man! This is such a great helpful video! Thanks man!!

Thank you for this video! Only discovered you a few weeks ago and i’m absolutely loving it! You seem to be happy and in a good mood all the time! I’m learning so much and I’ll try to help you by liking your videos and commenting on them! Keep it up

This is he first video I’ve watched from you and I can tell you are a super genuine guy and I wanted to let you know I got another subscriber and that I will be here on the ride though your journey.

Really thankful for you sharing this. I'm relatively new to taking social media seriously, and quite skeptical about it due to my slow progress. But seeing stuff like this is really helpful to new folks like myself! Keep up the good work.

I love your honesty and transparency. I enjoyed your video and keep posting!

Congratulations on your success and thank you for making this video. I'm getting ready to launch my own KZfaq channels and videos like this are very helpful! The best of luck to you!

That is so awesome! Very inspiring, it's always amazing to see growth and to imagine where it could go!

Dude this is my first video of yours that i have watched and i just love the fact that you are thankfull to the audience and it can be seen on your face. Keep the good work. Im looling forward for your new videos. You have a lile amd sub. from me. Cheers 🍻

You are doing fantastic. You got my respect. As a content creator my self I can relate to almost everything you say. Im glad I am part of your beginnings

You are the most wholesome KZfaqr I watch at the moment- keep it up, man!

Why do I want you as my best bud.. You have the most chill vibe known to man. Subscribed

So good to see you killing it out there and in the midst of such uncertain times!

Happy for you my guy!

Love your channel , congrats on your success

love this video! I think creatives and finances are something that a lot of people don't talk about and I love how transparent you were with all of us, thank you!

i just came across your video by chance and i did not know you before but you just got yourself a subscriber. really loved your personality and the content. congrats on your future "you"! will see more from this channel

First video I've watched of yours, and I can see why you are growing so well. You seem so sincere and genuine and it is a breath of fresh air. I wish you all the best my friend, i'll be following the journey!

I love you man, ha ha. You are so nice! Congrats for the growing of the channel! I´m from Argentina and really like your content!

Dude you are killing it! Best of luck but with that level of dedication you probably won’t even need it (luck). You were always 10x more subs than I was haha - I’ve been following you since you had 5k and we’re gonna see that silver play button probably sooner than you think! PS. I’m gonna watch full ads on your vids from now on. PS2: good luck with being a parent - It’s tough but so satisfying - mine is already 4 years old by now - time flies by

New to the channel and I'm already loving the content. Thanks so much! Keep pushing.

Great video my friend! Keep pushing :)

Bro, I love the amount of energy you put into your videos and also the vibe you give off, keep it going 🔥🔥💪 Also you have a lit accent 😂🔥

du kommer lyckas bror fortsätt🔥🔥

ur energy makes me so happy. awesome video man