Here's a behind-the-scenes breakdown of my YouTube earnings, including how long it took me to get monetized and the specific strategies I've used to earn more from a smaller audience. ⭐️ Download our full side-by-side course creation platform comparison here: http://witandwire.com/download-course-creation-toolkit?video=cRQXPwGpEQs 💻 Bonus Training: Use Scalable Course Design™ to create an industry-leading course that elevates your expertise & gets real results: https://witandwire.com/course-creation-masterclass?video=cRQXPwGpEQs TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 My first 1,000 subscribers 01:58 Getting monetized on YouTube 04:27 How much I earn on YouTube 05:36 My first 10,000 subscribers 08:58 Bonus tips to earn money on YouTube In this video, you'll learn... - How long it took to reach 1,000 subscribers on YouTube (and what I learned about building an audience on YouTube) - How long it took to monetize my YouTube channel and become eligible for the YouTube Partner Program, including how much I earned in my first YouTube paycheck - How much I earn directly through YouTube, specifically within the first 30 days and within the first 2 years - How much I earned by the time I hit 10,000 subscribers, including a few bonus tips I'd share with anyone in interested in using YouTube to build your online business ABOUT WIT & WIRE: Hey, I'm Melissa! I help online business owners turn their skills and passions into profitable online businesses. I'm a course creation expert (formerly @ Teachable, Ramit Sethi, General Assembly) and I share simple step-by-step tutorials to help everyday experts scale their income and impact online doing work they love. (https://witandwire.com) Disclosure: Some of these links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. This is at no additional cost to you, so it's a great way to support Wit & Wire. So thank you! 🔔 Subscribe to Wit & Wire for the latest online business strategies: https://www.witandwire.com/youtube 🔔 #youtubemonetization #makemoneyonyoutube #witandwire

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