The Reality Of Growing Fast On YouTube // what you didn't see, comparison, chasing views, negativity

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Over the past 3 or 4 months, you guys have watched my channel grow like crazy. And I often get asked if I was excited when I started to blow up, what was running through my mind, was I overwhelmed, did I feel more pressure?
Honestly, for so long I talked about my growth in only a positive way. I didn't want to seem ungrateful because honestly, I am so incredibly grateful for every single one of you and for everything that's happened up until this point. But my channel is built off of transparency and honesty. So today, I just want to be 100% honest and share the reality of growing fast on KZfaq. What you didn't see with my growth, my struggle with comparison, chasing views, and dealing with negativity. Thanks for hearing me out. XO, Cathrin
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@RobertoBlake 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the most honest and vulnerable videos about this I think I've ever seen. The thing you're experiencing is what I call "View Validation" and it is one of the single most damaging things to the mental health of a creator and often destroys creativity and originality. Many creators experience this, even the largest creators on this platform and you're not alone. You weren't just an accidental success Catherine, you were an INEVITABLE SUCCESS. And everything you are feeling right now is valid. KZfaq wasn't meant to become what it is, but here we are. And the most important thing anyone can do as a creator is get perspective on what they want this platform to mean for them, and how to make it "right size" in their life.

@aerielellis5487 4 жыл бұрын

Roberto Blake I Hope Catherine sees this from a creator like you! She’s amazing and I know she will keep going, but just wanted to say that BOTH of you have inspired and pushed me so, Thank you 🙏🏽

@mr.rightgood8724 4 жыл бұрын

alleluia brother !! love what you do both !

@jarred333Boss 4 жыл бұрын

Wow good one roberto

@Erika2 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE this comment! Everything is so true about this.

@neshmahenkel2428 4 жыл бұрын

Completely agree.💯

@CoachSimona 4 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite video of yours, Cath. This, right here, proves WHY you’re successful. You’re genuine, warm, and want to inspire others. You’re not focused on yourself, you aim to help, educate, and be as real as it gets. Thank you for making this video and including these raw clips throughout your journey. No one sees what happens behind the scenes. I really needed to hear this today ❤️

@oh.itsangelica1573 4 жыл бұрын

Coach Simona i agree, shes amazing! Small youtuber here ❤️

@ButterflyGoddessMoe 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree!

@daejonmoody3304 4 жыл бұрын

I agree!!

@CathrinManning 4 жыл бұрын

Oh thank you so so much, not only for your kind words but your constant support and love. It truly means the world to me!

@WildEmpress 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like this was a message I needed to hear today! I often relate to things Cathrin says and I know I would 100% react the way she did by trying to maximize the efficiency of getting pushed by youtube and put a lot of pressure on myself. I don't know if anyone is I to mbti but I'm intj and wouldn't be surprised if Cathrin is too 🤷🏼‍♀️

@AaronDoughty44 4 жыл бұрын

theres a lot of truth and authenticity in this video thank you for sharing it and for being vulnerable

@ThinkMoneyBenny 4 жыл бұрын

Sean from Think Media says “youtube is a marathon, not a sprint” that quote has stuck with me. Thank you for your transparency & honesty!

@kimchiASMR 4 жыл бұрын

Omg i love think media. Them and content bug have been most instrumental videos ive seen

@SpiceNLifeCanada 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Think Money, Thanks for sharing that quote...going to remember that👍🙂

@TotallyTJ 4 жыл бұрын

I love that quote too!

@evilkka 4 жыл бұрын

On that, not sure if you noticed but recently Sean mentioned 'Content Bug' in one of his videos 🙌

@INSPIRATIONAVENUE 4 жыл бұрын

Let's just all have a successful marathon💛🙌

@lawrencebarber 4 жыл бұрын

"Your vibe attracts your tribe" Great wisdom.

@redditsource1972 4 жыл бұрын

Lawrence Barber I haven’t heard this one yet but it’s great I love it 🙏🏻💯

@HolisticLivingDownunder 4 жыл бұрын

I've got that exact quote printed on a top I have. It is so true.

@TinaBayrossIK 4 жыл бұрын

@@redditsource1972 Lets motivate each other and exchange subb

@TinaBayrossIK 4 жыл бұрын

@@HolisticLivingDownunder Lets motivate each other and exchange subb

@TinaBayrossIK 4 жыл бұрын

@V Rotosva Lets motivate each other and exchange subb

@myfinlandstory 4 жыл бұрын

Okay i started crying at ”broke Creator chasing passion and doing what she loves”. I love this video Cath. Seemed like you were just speaking to my heart. Your transparency and honesty are some of the many things i love about you. Im so excited to see you grow. You deserve it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@kimchiASMR 4 жыл бұрын

Omg yes it feel so real and so raw its sad she felt like ppl would think shes fake. 😭

@myfinlandstory 4 жыл бұрын

kimchi ASMR She is such an amazing person 💕

@myfinlandstory 4 жыл бұрын

Ashley Murphy Thanks and bless you too 😘

@SuperJessTV 4 жыл бұрын

😣 5 years on KZfaq and I'm not even at 5K. I didn't realize how much work it took to have a channel and actually grow it. My respect to you 👊 for sharing all the knowledge and being so transparent

@MTNMAMA365 4 жыл бұрын

SuperJess TV I’m newish to KZfaq been doing it less then a year, do you post consistently or did you all 5 years? I’ve been feeling discouraged

@SuperJessTV 4 жыл бұрын

@@MTNMAMA365 no not really until my second year and then I stopped for a while when the guidelines changed. I got really discouraged when my channel got demonetized. I'm monetized again thank goodness little by little 🙏

@MissionMan 4 жыл бұрын

I was on KZfaq for 13 years and only had 120 subscribers in June. I understand it much better now, and am up to 570 subscribers now. I hope to be monetized in a few months.

@SteampunkFarmsRescueBarn 4 жыл бұрын

I'm still in my first year of really using KZfaq with intention. It's very frustrating. My videos take hours and hours and hours because they're highly dependent on the moods and cooperation of my hundreds of rescued animals. I can't give them a script and tell them to smile. I'm this ➡️⬅️ close to giving up every week. 😞

@KuyaRonintheisland 4 жыл бұрын

I started 2014 and yet my channel is still 500+😭😭😭

@PeterLindgren1 4 жыл бұрын

Growing fast on youtube is daunting, amazing, scary and surreal for sure. I grew with over 200k subs in a year and I haven't even been close to capitalising it the way you have. I truly understand the feeling of hunting the views and subscribers. It's a tough balance for sure. Good thing that you are doing more of what you enjoy doing and not just catering the audience! Keep at it!

@TheMooreTheMerrier 4 жыл бұрын

Cath, this is so relatable. My wife and I have been vlogging for 2 years now and I feel like everything you said is how I feel. From worrying about the haters to worrying about the numbers. I need to constantly remind my wife that 99% of the comments are great and that we can't let that 1% discourage us. I don't think most of the haters know how much their comments impact us. Anyways, I happened to click on Think Media's Live video when they hit a Million subs the other day and he went through the speakers they are going at the event and I saw you were on there! Right when he mentioned your name the comments section blew up "Yayyyyyy the CONTENT BUG!" It was pretty cool to see all the fans you have outside of your videos! Hope that's encouraging you! - Mike

@DaGoodVybe 4 жыл бұрын

The Moore The Merrier Vlogs saw ur channel‼️ it looks amazing

@JonDavis 4 жыл бұрын

Follow that 99% and keep enjoying the process. This whole game is such a learning curve and for many of us an odd but great experience that pushes our boundaries. Keep doing what your doing 👊

@TheMooreTheMerrier 4 жыл бұрын

Than you so much Da Good Vybe🙏

@TheMooreTheMerrier 4 жыл бұрын

@@JonDavis Thank you Jon 👊

@bethpostema500 4 жыл бұрын

“don’t lose yourself, because at the end of the day, your mental health matters” . This is what I tell myself whenever I feel discouraged, or feel the pressure to get more views or subscribers. Thank you for sharing this video, you have earned not only the admiration of your subscribers, but respect as well. 🌾🌾

@redditsource1972 4 жыл бұрын

I feel you! It can be easy to get discouraged as a small youtuber. Keep it going!

@bymariesc 4 жыл бұрын

Yea. I know what you’re saying. I almost gave up coz one you tuber bashed me. And i didn’t want tondo it anymore. But another you tuber pushed me to keep going. Just keep on and keep on going 😊

@bymariesc 4 жыл бұрын

@bethpostema500 4 жыл бұрын

Happy Finds Im so sorry to hear that. Im glad you kept at it despite the setbacks.❤️ ❤️

@bymariesc 4 жыл бұрын

beth postema yes. There are nice and good people out there who are willing to support. I guess we shouldn’t waste out energy on some who doesn’t celebrate us. Just keep on pushing. 😄

@TheAvocadoToastBudget 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my god this is so real. Proving your worth, feeling pressured to push out more vital content, feeling like you don’t deserve the success you’ve gotten. That’s a side of growing that people don’t talk about. The imposter syndrome is real. Thank you, Cathrin.

@TrueCrimeRecaps 4 жыл бұрын

Girl, you blew up because you're real, authentic, and knowledgeable about what you do. You and Sunny Lenarduzzi are my favs!

@URTechInsight 4 жыл бұрын

This video hit home on so many points, I started youtube for fun but sometimes I get so caught up in the numbers and chasing the numbers I forget to step back and see how far I've come especially when you have lofty goals for yourself. Thanks for the great video.

@ButterflyGoddessMoe 4 жыл бұрын

That imposter syndrome is sooooo serious and daunting at times! I really appreciate your vulnerability in this video. Thank you for showing YOU!

@ButterflyGoddessMoe 4 жыл бұрын

Shared to my community tab! Thank you for this.

@kimchiASMR 4 жыл бұрын

Truth

@JonDavis 4 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Imposter syndrome is real!

@Knockout360 4 жыл бұрын

This video is absolutely necessary for all up and coming creators to see. So often you tubers glamorize the rise and the money that comes with it but they never keep it real about the emotional train we go through behind the scenes... I wish you nothing but the best in the future. My channel just hit 6k subs and I’m putting my all into it!!! Thank you Content bug!!!

@TheTECShow 4 жыл бұрын

I love this! I can really relate to your struggles, I have the same struggles on my channel. I have recorded the same video over and over because I am not satisfied with the way it looked or the way I said something. I am getting ready to hit 10k and it has been a hard grind to get there. It's nice to know other youtubers have similar struggles, thank you for sharing your experience.

@LuckyLindsSlots 4 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you posted this! So real and honest. 😍 I’ve been on KZfaq now for a few months and the internal pressure is definitely real. I never knew until I started my channel the different feelings I would have. Congrats on your growth! Thanks for delivering such great content 💗💗 definitely one of my favorites.

@JazmineGarciaTV 4 жыл бұрын

You’ve been such a huge inspiration to me girl! I’ve been on KZfaq for 4-5 years and when you hit success early and then start to plateau - it can feel impossible to come back out of that hole. But seeing you thrive makes me realize that I can too. You’re a badass and you’re doing exactly what you need to be doing. I’m so proud of all of your success. 🥺❤️

@JesuisLou 4 жыл бұрын

Cath this video is so touching, and you don’t need to blow up to feel like this. I’ve been like a year on KZfaq and I have about 2000 subscribers and I come and go In waves from feeling like I’m a failure to try to make a better video that makes more views than the last one, and when it doesn’t I just feel like quitting. I keep checking my views and subscription count and I feel like I should be enjoying myself. I honestly never expected that KZfaq would be this hard, everyone told me Instagram was the worst to grow and well looks like I’m doing it the opposite way. Instagram is just easy for me and I created it to be able to be on KZfaq 🤦🏼‍♀️ so the point is we have to do this for fun and not for views, it’s the only way you won’t keep competing against yourself and getting hurt

@joshandersonshow 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the inspiration! I’m just starting myself a month in and there are days I don’t feel like continuing on because of my lack of views and subscribers, but consistency is everything I think and you just have to enjoy the ride as you go along. You sort of helped cement that thought in my head. Keep up the great work!

@kimchiASMR 4 жыл бұрын

Keep going!! We can all do it! I think to myself wow if even 5 people want to see my video thats something.

@ilonaleclerclifeinusa 4 жыл бұрын

Josh Anderson Financially Fit Yes, sometimes I feel the same , but we should not give up :) Good luck with your channel!

@ilonaleclerclifeinusa 4 жыл бұрын

Josh Anderson Financially Fit You have nice channel, I subscribed to it )

@ilonaleclerclifeinusa 4 жыл бұрын

kimchi ASMR Yes, we can do it! )

@joshandersonshow 4 жыл бұрын

thank you both so much!!

@DJRichieSkye 4 жыл бұрын

Yoooooooooooo! First off, I watched your "possibly moving" and I love that you're like NOT doing the typical and moving to LA - I did that and promptly left after three years! But honestly I've had the same ISSUES you talked about in this video from rapid growth! You got this! You deserve this and you've worked hard for it! Congrats!

@ilonaleclerclifeinusa 4 жыл бұрын

Oh, I wanted to cry with you 🥺 Sometimes I have the same feelings and I want to cry and give up but I know that I should be strong and continue creating more videos. I started my channel in June and for now I have 278 followers, it’s growing very slow and I am doing a lot to grow my channel and each subscriber is very important for me. When I watch your videos I get more motivated because you also had not many subscribers in your first year, you just work hard and were patient. Thank you for sharing amazing videos and thank you for inspiration, it really means a lot for me ❤️

@glamgio_nyc 4 жыл бұрын

Watching your success has been so inspiring! Thank you for sharing the behind the scenes of what its really like to blow up. Even at 94 subscribers, I find it hard to not make videos just for views and am constantly reminding myself that if I blow up on content that I don't like, then none of it will be worth it.

@littlemecarmie 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my god! Thank you so much for this video. It was like listening to my own story. I have grown quite quickly I would say and do get great levels of views. But I constantly feel that I do not deserve any of it. I have also been told that I do not and that it has just been luck. I put my heart and soul into my videos and I truly do it for my viewers, but I always feel that people probably feel I am just doing it for the money. I am not. I have spent more on my channel than what I have earned so far. So thank you so much for this. I love your energy and you so very much DO deserve everything good that is happening for you. You earned it xx

@indiangrizzly 4 жыл бұрын

Whoever is reading this, may you have a very positive and productive year ahead. In whatever that you endeavour, it's gonna be okay♥️

@glambymarie 4 жыл бұрын

🥺❤️

@indiangrizzly 4 жыл бұрын

@@glambymarie ♥️

@TinaBayrossIK 4 жыл бұрын

@@glambymarie Lets motivate each other and exchange subb

@TinaBayrossIK 4 жыл бұрын

@@indiangrizzly Lets motivate each other and exchange subb

@SermonsForLife 4 жыл бұрын

Keepin it real....I LIKE IT! Thanks for sharing!

@YoSamdySam 4 жыл бұрын

I had a similar quick growth (albeit not quite so impressive!) on my channel the last 3 months and I relate so much to the mentality of what you are saying. I think I commented on a video of yours in October saying that your recent growth had inspired me that it was possible and then December hit me. The pressure I've put on myself to make great videos and prove myself to my new audience is overwhelming (and I even struggled in the same way with the comments, feeling that not responding to everyone was betraying the community I'd built). Thanks for making this video!

@ElliotCoen 4 жыл бұрын

I only have 1,200 subscribers, and I have given up on KZfaq so many times in the past, but I am back because of channels like yours. You are a true inspiration, and you deserve all of this success!

@carsonlove7342 4 жыл бұрын

You’re amazing! Forget the haters, they can say what they want, but it’s all a reflection of who THEY are. Be real. Be you. We - your tribe - are all about it and we got your back. Thank you for being open, and for talking about real stuff.

@SweetScaleTV 4 жыл бұрын

Best thing i heard...."But I had to go through that to get to where I am today" thank you for sharing the truth...No its not easy but we have to go through it to get to where we want to go... Thanks for the truth!! God Bless!

@AmaraAyozie 4 жыл бұрын

- SweetScale TV - We all have to enjoy the process

@MrMxTech 4 жыл бұрын

As a creator that grows constantly and slow i completely understand and relate with the frustration.

@AlexisCassandraArt 4 жыл бұрын

You really deserved to blow up and I’m so grateful you did because not only is your content very informative/real/inspiring without ever getting boring, but also the community you built allows so many smaller you tubers or people just starting to find each other!! Because of this channel(I’ve been subbed for a few months, so when you started to blow up) I’ve actually found a bunch of smaller channels that I wouldn’t have otherwise found! The community overall is great !!

@DanielIles 4 жыл бұрын

The behind the scenes look is awesome. So awesome that you are taking this in stride and staying true to yourself! Shout out from all the other creators working hard!!

@TheChroniclesofTeacherTay 4 жыл бұрын

I am so happy for you. Honestly. As someone who has only followed you since the blow up - I just have to say that your content is REAL. I can see your passion, and I love how transparent you are. I'm so sorry that there's so much hate- but it's so good for people to hear that. Just know that we LOVE LOVE LOVE you and your channel. And I personally am obsessed with the new vlog style videos! Amazing! I can't wait to see what happens for you this year. Thank you for sharing this- and keep following your gut.

@CathrinManning 4 жыл бұрын

Ahhh thank you! I'm so glad you have liked the changes! I feel like my channel is headed in the right direction and it means the world that you also like it :)

@deborahday1786 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. 🧡 I am a small KZfaqr who does compare myself to other smaller KZfaqrs a lot and when I see them blowing up and I’m in the background, moving slowly, I do get discouraged. But I have to remember I’m here to enjoy the ride because if I don’t, that will come across in my videos and I’ll be running in circles. Congratulations on your success and thank you for sharing and encouraging us. 🌸

@PENNSMITHSKINCARE 4 жыл бұрын

I think you’re lovely. I’m not sure why you were in my suggested a couple months ago but I’m so glad I watched and subscribed. You provide valuable info in a really pleasant way. It’s an odd reality to try and educate people and get negativity from it...advice? Delete the mean people and move on, life is too short and you have SO many more who think you’re wonderful! 💜

@gorgetteadelaide7058 4 жыл бұрын

Girl!!! U receive the success!!! U receive the love Don’t bother about the hate!! It’s jealous people!! Be you, be real to u and to us 🙌 Bless 🙌

@nickagrinzone 4 жыл бұрын

This what we need more on this platform! Genuine, authentic discussions on how change and growth can be a positive thing but also has its downsides to combat. Definitely appreciate you being so open as you do not owe it to any of us to share these personal struggles.

@CathrinManning 4 жыл бұрын

I agree! For so long I was afraid to talk about the negative side because I didn't want to appear ungrateful. But honestly, nothing in life is all sunshine and rainbows! And I want my platform to be transparent and share even the hard stuff

@TheDailyDriven 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree anymore. Took me a year and half to break the 1K subscribers. Along that journey, I gained a lot of experience after watching your videos. Keep up the content, its been all helpful. What I can say, consistency and actually documenting your passion translates to growth.

@stephandden 4 жыл бұрын

Love this Cath! We've been tracking your journey and it's so easy to forget about the benefits of time and slow growth. You develop so much more and get so much better at what you're doing! I hope you know that you're an inspiration to the small KZfaqr community, especially cause we've had the opportunity to see your honest grind - including all of the ups and downs we all go through! ✨

@nuviachahin6134 4 жыл бұрын

If your goal was to INSPIRE & MOTIVATE, well bravo... You have done just that! SMALL KZfaqR HERE, & SLOWLY BUT SURELY GROWING BECAUSE OF ALL YOUR TIPS

@JulieAnnHibe 4 жыл бұрын

Nuvia Chahin me ☺️

@JulieAnnHibe 4 жыл бұрын

Nuvia Chahin your turn madam ☺️

@JoeyBucaling 4 жыл бұрын

Give Love

@ms.khriznamyka7046 4 жыл бұрын

@@JulieAnnHibe i already subbed you sis. Your turn please

@ms.khriznamyka7046 4 жыл бұрын

@@AshleyMurphyArt done #382 please do the same thank you🤗

@DrDerekLiao 4 жыл бұрын

Dear @TheContentBug, redoing a scene 15 times is perfectly fine if you want it to be perfect for your viewers, but doing it so you get no bad comments it's actually something that you cannot control. Haters are part of life, the more successful you are the more haters that your are going to get, but don't forget you will get many more followers. I recently started a youtube channel about medicine and I was teaching people about the coronavirus, doing my effort for getting reliable information and also learning to record in front of a camera, editing, etc.. and guess what? I received 3 dislikes, maybe my title was wrong, maybe they associated my surname with Chinese people, I don't know, so what I mean, some people will give you dislikes, because of envy or just because they are kidding, so keep doing what you love and keep doing your best, you are in the right way. P.D. Nice video.

@livetorace163 4 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with your stance. I know people will post negative comments. I just laugh and know that it still helps youtube see interaction on my channel. I'm not here to please everyone and some people can't be positive at all. She better learn soon that the more she grows the more negative comments she's going to see. Don't take it personal. They don't know you and honestly wouldn't even say anything negative to you in person. It's just the dark side of social media.

@kaylei001 4 жыл бұрын

Yesss.. Totally! you have haters because you are successful!

@MBGRAYDESIGNS 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you and I’m going to check out your channel. I’m in Omaha and we have a quarantine camp and I know they are bringing people to UNMC. I’m so frightened of this virus. Very terrifying.

@DrDerekLiao 4 жыл бұрын

@@MBGRAYDESIGNS The best thing you can do is empowering with reliable information, so you know what is actually going on.

@JonDavis 4 жыл бұрын

Very well said!

@PureRelaxASMR 4 жыл бұрын

I found you in October 2019 when I decided to finally start my own channel. At that time you had about 5k subscribers and I’ve enjoyed watching you grow so much! You really do deserve it because your content is such great quality and so informative. I’ve learned so much. Thank you for spreading the knowledge. Keep being great 💕

@DanielleBabyBliss 4 жыл бұрын

I so needed this! I can relate so much! I have been on KZfaq for almost 10 years. It’s been slow and steady and I feel the pressure of competing with myself all the time. I totally get what you mean! Love you and so proud of your success! Keep being you.

@EstherJoy999 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you shared this message, definitely important to remember how far you’ve come, and know you are the creator of your reality!

@usablefinance 4 жыл бұрын

Realest video I've watched this week!

@AmaraAyozie 4 жыл бұрын

IG With Steve Her openness made me subscribe

@FabiolaSuarez 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Cath! This video is exactly what I needed to hear. I’ve been working on my KZfaq channel’s growth for almost 3 years now and even though I’ve seen growth, it has been very miniscule. Yet, the one thing that keeps me going is the fact that I’m naturally the type of person who NEVER gives up. Even if I never get to see the success I want to see on my work. Right now I’m battling through depression because I’m graduating university and I feel pressured by my parents to continue to grad school, I’ve even gotten the chance to do my interviews but to be honest my only wish in the world is to get the chance to work on being a content creator on KZfaq full time. That is my dream. I feel very scared I will make the wrong decision and turn down an opportunity to go to grad school to chase my dreams in order to take that risk to purse KZfaq full time and fail to do so but I thank you for bringing me light.

@nickwoo1 4 жыл бұрын

I can't tell you how grateful I am for this video. Your honesty, clarity and information is exactly what I need to hear right now. I've been working on my youtube channel for over 2.5 years and it seems like it's growing so slowly, and while I'm not even thinking of giving up on it, to hear you speak about how quickly yours turned for the better, gives me hope and encouragement to keep going! Thank you!

@abbiepeytonwyatt 4 жыл бұрын

I have a very slow growing channel which I’m fine with because I am honestly having so much fun and it’s helped me through some really hard times, but I always wonder what it’ll be like when it does grow... because I really don’t want to start just doing it for views - I want to do it because I love doing it. I really appreciate hearing this side of your journey!😊

@AmaraAyozie 4 жыл бұрын

Abbie Peyton Yassss. Basic law of attraction. Keep feeling it and thinking it, it will come to reality

@shedigs 4 жыл бұрын

You deserve all you get girl! You thought me so much and I am still learning from you. I love your channel! Love from Norway

@OwnTheChaos1 4 жыл бұрын

I've been doing this for 3 years, and you sharing this is something that I struggle with every freaking day. It's sooooo hard, and I find myself looking over the fence and ask myself "How are these people passing me?" I am still grinding and still holding on to hope, still studying, and still believing in this. Thank you so much for sharing. It really motivates me to keep going.

@TheMinimalishMama 4 жыл бұрын

Over here tearing up whenever you tear up Cath! Thank you for teaching us even from the tough stuff you’ve gone through mentally and emotionally.

@VentureCity 4 жыл бұрын

This has been happening to me. Upload my first video in November, (have 7 videos now). One of my videos popped (at 600,000 views now), which shot my channel up "overnight". But I have been working hard for the last 8 years on other things - including starting a home design website (which got me understanding about Google's algorithm). Right now dealing with the self imposed pressure of keeping my revenue up (up to $17-24 cpm). But my videos take a long time to make - so it can be discouraging. Something I am planning on doing, is to slowly start a second channel (Business History), which will take the mental and emotional pressure off of my first channel. Linus from Linus Tech Tips, talked in a video recently about how having more than one channel has helped balanced things out for him (revenue and views down on one channel, but up on another), and that could be his strategy for going forward - managing and starting multiple channels.

@soulgk 4 жыл бұрын

Nice stats

@thecardguy 4 жыл бұрын

your page is so informative and valuable. Thanks!

@ChefMar 3 жыл бұрын

I love this video, cuz you're actually the channel when you were still Content Bug to want me to start my KZfaq Channel. And now, I'm going through the growth you're talking about gaining 20k+ subs and I never thought I would get that. Thank you for inspiring me to just start my channel.

@AishaandLife 4 жыл бұрын

I've been binge-watching your videos since yesterday. I can relate so much to this one, the perceived pressure from others and from ourselves can get so scary and can take over so quickly. The negative comments also don't help at all, no matter how "strong" you are. Thanks for being vulnerable and honest with this.

@eleaseproductions2675 4 жыл бұрын

YOU’RE DEFINITELY AN INSPIRATION! Your videos are amazing and they’ve helped me as I try to grow my channel. You’ve been an inspiration and I hope you continue to grow. Thank you for all the hard work!

@princetoncarter3880 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I love her channel!

@randomrundown9474 4 жыл бұрын

Great raw video. Can be difficult spending so much time creating videos and not seeing a return. Keep hustlin everyone! 🔥

@davianne70 4 жыл бұрын

I love this video so much, Cathrin. First and foremost -- you are absolutely, without a doubt, 100% WORTHY of all of the success; YOU. HAVE. EARNED. IT. FULL STOP! This video alone tells me that you are more genuine than many creators on KZfaq. And yes, you truly inspire me. It's crazy how the things that you say is precisely how I feel at times. I'm almost a year in and I have not seen the growth that I want SOO SOO badly, but when I have those days when I want to give up or I feel rejected by the "world" because I'm not blowing up, I watch YOUR videos and read YOUR Instagram posts (especially from when you were struggling to grow) and it lifts me up so much, you don't even know. Anyway, thank you -- you're beautiful inside and out!!

@hedgewitchtarot 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Omg I really needed to see this. In December I had 200 subs and one the 15th of Feb I got monitised. Since then I have got 3300 subs and over 200 000 views. I started getting 100s of comments per day. I got really overwhelmed by it all. I love what I do. But I Also started checking my analytics all day. Now I stepped back and only look every second day. I don't know where this is going tbh. I just want to keep doing what I love. So grateful. I understand exactly how you feel. Keep doing the good work.

@SidneyDiongzon 4 жыл бұрын

MY FAVORITE VIDEO OF YOURS BY FAR!!!

@DebtFreeDee 4 жыл бұрын

This is just what I needed to hear. Thank you for sharing your truth. Sending hugs of true understanding your way 🤗

@naturully 4 жыл бұрын

Aww I loved this ! You are so captivating to listen to I can't stop watching your videos I feel like you're really talking to me :) I can only see you grow more and more in the future and I can't wait to stick around to see it happen for you xxx

@HomesNThingsbyChristie 4 жыл бұрын

This is the most realist authentic heartfelt video that I have ever watched from you and I appreciate your honesty. To be able to put a face to our fears as creators is amazing thank you so much for your honesty, keep putting out content, keep reaching for the dollars and for your true self ! lots of love ❤️❤️❤️

@ParadiseBiker 4 жыл бұрын

I admire everything you've been doing Catherine.. You've inspired me and maaaany more. Can see u were veery emotional and passionate about this stuff.

@DemoysView 4 жыл бұрын

Look who I found here 😂 big up bro

@TriVoTube 4 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing with my channel, making a bunch of videos of one type because one “blew up” and lately just felt like i’m stuck, and bored. I had one with 55K views and I absolutely hate it. I switched gear with my latest video and it has 50 views but I’m immensely so proud of it. Now I realize why it’s not always a good idea to obsess over growth and numbers because if can’t enjoy what you do or sustain it, any growth is useless.

@CathrinManning 4 жыл бұрын

YES! Thank you so much for sharing your own experience. Creating content for the direction you want to go. Not just what you think will get views :)

@TriVoTube 4 жыл бұрын

TheContentBug Thank YOU for being you and helping small creators like me feel motivated. You’re making big impact on a lot of lives and I just want u to know we are very grateful for you and happy/inspired/in awe of your success! 💕💕💕

@Erika2 4 жыл бұрын

I remember find you in October! Favorite video thus far!

@InkquiringMinds 4 жыл бұрын

Good for your Cathrin! Do what you do because it pleases you and your honesty and genuine personality will shine through and inspire others. Most people are not creators and they have no concept of how much effort and work goes into creating and how much material ends up on the cutting room floor. "Your vibe attracts your tribe", love it! My new mantra. Thank you for this video and your channel. You help me every time.

@TheperfectfrenchwithDylane 4 жыл бұрын

A bit part of having a business like this is mental health. That s incredibly important. Be nice to yourself 🙂

@AmaraAyozie 4 жыл бұрын

The perfect French with Dylane facts!!!!! Mental health is important

@redditsource1972 4 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more 🙂

@SarasBites 4 жыл бұрын

So true

@juliettafortner7346 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand?!!

@curlswithsequoia6159 4 жыл бұрын

Katherine is so amazing! I am having so much trouble staying motivated because my channel is not really moving as fast as others, but all your tips have been amazing so far!! So glad that I came across your channel!

@dwaynewilliams9446 4 жыл бұрын

You. Are. Incredible!! Period. Your heart, raw prowess and bareness help lay the foundation for “Life Changing” inspiration we all benefit from. Cathrin we are all rooting for you (yes; even the haters). Every step, even a misstep is a step forward. Cheers!

@alexandreaforlife 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thank you so much for being SO open, honest, and for your vulnerability with us. This is honestly one of the best videos I have ever watched in all the years of watching videos on what it was like to grow on youtube. Watching you grow, inspires me for my own channel.

@britnibaxter8159 4 жыл бұрын

Finally!! A genuine youtuber! This is what I’ve been looking for... you’re awesome! Thank you!

@derryXDINES 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. Watching this, you hit on a lot of the emotions I experience trying to get this youtube going. Giving you a big virtual hug and want to thank you for all of the motivation you provide through your creativity. I said it early on when I started following you that there were little signs that you're a really interesting person outside of the content you create (it was that silly matcha b-roll clip, lol). The last few videos have been a really awesome look at some more of that.

@AmaraAyozie 4 жыл бұрын

KZfaq will really stretch your patience. Lol. With consistency, we shall get there

@MindShiftAthlete 4 жыл бұрын

@@AmaraAyozie My patience is beyond stretch i'm ready to square up with KZfaq

@derryXDINES 4 жыл бұрын

@@AmaraAyozie facts!

@AlyenasKitchen 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your growth experience with us!!! I needed to hear this because my mom and I have worked 7 days a week for over a year making no money to create our channel. Thank goodness my dad believes in us, so he supports us! Please know that we LOVE your channel and turn to you often for wisdom and advice and are so thankful for you! Your hard work is evident to anyone who understands the world of KZfaq! Thank you again!😊🌺🌸🍀

@Marianellyy 4 жыл бұрын

So glad I came across you ! Your channel was very helpful for me because I wanted to start my own. Thank you so much and I always continue to watch you for growth . Thank you ! 💜💜💜

@contagiousmusic8375 4 жыл бұрын

Haha I do my best thinking in the shower😂 love your channel, keep grinding!!!

@natemartin8136 4 жыл бұрын

Contagious Music same!! 😂

@thedejahdenise 4 жыл бұрын

So real and raw! Thank you so much, I'm not sure what it is but your videos seriously make me want to take my channel serious. I love growing with you.

@AlexPerri 4 жыл бұрын

This was absolutely fantastic Cath! I'm in the process of taking my channel more seriously and trying to get it to grow and these are definitely things we all go through and think about. I feel like I've been stuck between 4000 and 6000 subscribers for forever and I put my heart and soul into every video I create, and like you said, I feel like it's just my time. This video definitely hit close to home so thank you so much for sharing a candid look at what you've actually been going through and dealing with. Can't wait to see what you continue to do with this channel and beyond!

@chadgifford3568 4 жыл бұрын

So inspiring, real, genuine, and just overall an amazing and raw video! I’m a new KZfaq creator and I’ve recently been following you and I enjoy all of your content! Keep up the great work, I love your vibe, your positivity, and how real and honest you are!

@PSMbayan 4 жыл бұрын

0:36 / 15:19 how i can explain that scene ❤️ love and respect for you so much Katherine you are so so truly explained the dark days of youtubers this is the huge truth the youtubers can never be successful until they become out of matrix of normal world and life. and it happens really specially to those whom fight alone fight with himself. they have to work very hard research very hard study very hard these are the real things behind the camera of a youtuber. we face very dark days and no one come to help for us and from inside we emotionally injured which no one can see and we can't explain to any body. i love you so much and respect you so much i can see this whole video you cried a lot you'r face is explaining that and i watch each and every video of you and love to watching what you explain is so true. 💗💗💗💗 you are the true youtube bug you do not stop and never ever give up!!!

@CathrinManning 4 жыл бұрын

Awe thank you so much! Your words mean the world to me and I can't express my gratitude for your support and love. You're amazing and don't ever forget it

@BooksMichelle 4 жыл бұрын

I've only discovered you recently, but I absolutely love your content and it's so useful for my own channel. I think it's also great that you're talking about the negative sides and that things aren't always sunshine and rainbows. Really appreciated this video ❤️

@CathrinManning 4 жыл бұрын

OH thank you so much! I'm glad you found your way here and that you liked the video :)

@BeTheVillageCommunity 4 жыл бұрын

My channel experienced this same thing in July/August and I'm still adjusting. I love you and your videos and your perspective. Thank you for being so authentic

@BeTheVillageCommunity 4 жыл бұрын

The ball rolling down the hill and then just trying to catch up.... so relate.

@BiancaFigz 4 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this video and I adore you even more for making and posting it! You started showing up on my homepage back in December and since then I’ve been binging your videos. It truly shows how hard you work and it’s very inspiring. You’re a pretty big reason why I’ve been trying harder with my channel. Even my husband has noticed I’ve come a long way. So thank you for everything! Keep going but also don’t forget to love what you’re doing 💗

@jcsalamida9077 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video!! You’ve worked really hard to get this far! Don’t let haters get to you. The only way to go is up!

@PeeziLou 4 жыл бұрын

You’re content IS inspiring! Don’t even pay the haters ANY mind!

@UsualmikeTelevision 4 жыл бұрын

What a great video! You are an amazing content creator who wears her heart on her sleeve and YES I follow you so I too can blow up on KZfaq. Love what your doing and as Sean Cannell would say "Keep crushing it". I have been subscribed since around 10k on your channel.

@ChaniceRich 4 жыл бұрын

First of all congrats you definitely deserve it your video has helped and motivate me especially this video. I have been doing youtube for 5 years (havent been consistent) I doubt myself soooo much confuse myself on what direction to take my channel, struggle with depression and anxiety tried many different jobs but one thing i will always dream about is doing youtube full time and you have showed that is actually possible I just need to work hard and i wont struggle forever. I need to find away to believe in myself.

@dirty.diggers 4 жыл бұрын

Your doing great! I’m also getting more into KZfaq and YOU certainly are inspiring. Haters are gonna hate... keep doing what your doing! 🤙

@saratran2459 4 жыл бұрын

This video is so amazing and vulnerable! Cathrin, I adore you so much and you need to keep going and growing (not just in numbers but personally). I am on a journey of self love and growth and yeah I might have started a channel but honestly you do so much more than KZfaq growth. You have helped me learn to love myself and value myself and I hope you do the same for yourself!

@StrollingThroughLife 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! I’m definitely in the same place you were before you blew up. It seems like a constant battle of self doubt. But I just keep working my butt off in hopes that it’ll pay off. 😊 You deserve this!

@GearHead704 4 жыл бұрын

Very raw, very real. I dig it. You've already helped me improve my channel with several of your tips, and this video today encouraged me to not get as caught up in my growth numbers as I have been (I had my first down month in January), but instead enjoying the content I create. Luckily mine is a hobby. Thank you!

@sharonerose8718 4 жыл бұрын

“Broke creator chasing passion and doing what she loves” spoke to me because I feel like I’ll never catch a break on this platform

@redditsource1972 4 жыл бұрын

Sharone Rose it’s tough for sure

@MTNMAMA365 4 жыл бұрын

Sharone Rose same

@jeremyferguson4562 4 жыл бұрын

You've only been on KZfaq for a month though :)

@sharonerose8718 4 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Ferguson I know but I hear everyone talking about there fast growth and I thought it would be like that for me

@jeremyferguson4562 4 жыл бұрын

It can be easy to get obssesed with vanity metrics such as tons of views and subscribers. Of course we need views and subscribers, but we really don't need a super crazy huge amount to bring value, uplift others, help them with their problems, live out our purpose and natural gifts and make a good income as well. What we need is true fans. You can have a giant amount of subscribers, but only a smaller amount of those are going to be your true fans who like you for you and your true authentic self. These are the people that will stick around no matter what. These are the people that will buy your courses, ebooks, group coaching etc... And you won't need thousands of these true fans to be extremely happy, fulfilled and make a great income. Its about the people you serve and care for. I'm only getting started, but I know this is the path for me. I learned all of this from George Kao. Please check him out on KZfaq and give it a chance :)

4 жыл бұрын

Cathrin this is one of the most real videos of yours...and it has me so emotional to see that I feel that I will be the same way. I am truly trying my hardest to do my best with every video and I'm so happy that you were put on my recommendation because you are such a great teacher and I also want to CONGRATULATE ON 70, O0+ LEARNERS. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL OF THE TEARS AND HARD WORK I appreciate you more than you know :-)

@CathrinManning 4 жыл бұрын

Awe thank you so so freakin much! After filming this video I honestly wasn't sure if I would have the guts to post it but I'm glad I did. Life isn't always perfect and amazing. And although I'm sooooo so freakin grateful for the past couple of months, I wanted to be honest about things I was struggling with

@ilonaleclerclifeinusa 4 жыл бұрын

K René Yes, we learn a lot from Cathrin ❤️ Good luck with your channel!

4 жыл бұрын

@@ilonaleclerclifeinusa Thank you

@ShimonMeetsWorld 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for allowing yourself to be so honest and vulnerable, it takes a lot to do that. I haven’t even hit 100 subscribers yet and already understand the rollercoaster of emotions you were clearly going through. I only actually started watching your videos this week and have been so inspired and motivated by how passionate you are and just what it would take for me to improve my own content. Always remember that your health is far more important than validation and success 💪🏽❤️

@joniyoungart 4 жыл бұрын

“Make this growth last” so key👌 this is such a great, honest video. Thank you!

@establishedspaces_kristinaash 4 жыл бұрын

The impostor syndrome - that's exactly how I feel sometimes with my channel. I have a health & fitness channel (still really small - 31 subs), but I am not the most fit, or strongest, or have washboard abs... but I love my fitness journey ❤ It's mine and no one else can take that from me. And my voice about how I approach health and fitness deserves to be heard just as much as the next person's voice ❤ Sometimes I need to tell myself that, because the imposter syndrome voice can sneak up and try and discourage me 😜 Loved hearing this from you! It's good to know that others struggle with it too 😘

@SteampunkFarmsRescueBarn 4 жыл бұрын

From the Ashes I love your attitude. You DO deserve to be heard as much as the next person! Subscribed. ❤️

@establishedspaces_kristinaash 4 жыл бұрын

@@SteampunkFarmsRescueBarn you're so sweet 😊 Thank you!

@MichelleElenee 4 жыл бұрын

I resonate with your comment. We have similar subs and it’s so nice to know that I am not alone. I’m subscribing to your channel 😍

@establishedspaces_kristinaash 4 жыл бұрын

@@MichelleElenee you're so sweet! Thank you! I sent some support your way also ♥

@TheBitcoinExperience 4 жыл бұрын

Keep going! Share your journey, because that's what people enjoy and want to see. They want to see real people doing it.

@TheChroniclesofTeacherTay 4 жыл бұрын

And PS- I feel like you're doing everything right. I see so many youtubers get caught up in the numbers and it becomes the hamster wheel that just doesn't stop. You're seeing that early and choosing to stop it. Can't wait for more!

@CathrinManning 4 жыл бұрын

Awe thank you! I feel like this is something that every creators deals with and faces at their own time. I've always said I wouldn't let the numbers affect me but of course, it did! Now I'm taking a break from checking my analytics to get back to creating for the love of creating :)

@AprilLauren 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness!! The comment part, the competition with your self... those two things spoke so hard to me! Thank you for or your content, you help so many people! And, yas! I feel like I am starting to get lost in the numbers! This was put in my suggested at the exact right time! Sending lots of love and positive vibes your way!