YouTube now has new guidelines for monetizing your new channels. In order for you to generate AdSense income on YouTube, you now have to have 1000 subscribers and over 3000 watch hours on your videos. This may seem daunting when first starting out. However, this is an attainable goal. I’m going to tell you EXACTLY what you should be focusing on to reach your first 1000 subscribers on YouTube fast. 

What Type Content To Create

The key to achieving your first thousand subscribers on YouTube fast will depend on the type of content you create. For instance, if you are a beauty influencer like myself and you specialize in a particular niche it may be easier for you to create content for that subject but harder to stand out. Different categories of content grow at different speeds. No matter what category your content will falls into the number one thing you need to remember is when starting a YouTube channel make sure your content is Evergreen.

I talked a great deal about Evergreen in my previous post. This is the key to growing your channel fast. Your content must be valuable information and help to solve a problem. This is crucial for growing fast on YouTube.  Content is King on YouTube. It doesn’t matter how pretty you are, it doesn’t matter how large your following is on other social media platforms (there will be exceptions) if your content is not useful to the viewer you will not grow. With anything, there are exceptions to the rule. You will find creators who jump onto the platform and experience great successes right out of the gate however I want you to be realistic in your goals. Do not expect to be an overnight success. 

Niche Down Then Branch Out

  Another great rule of thumb for creating content on YouTube is to be very specific. What I mean by this is to focus on one particular subject and create as much valuable content around that subject. This is another way of saying stick to a particular niche and focus on that. The more valuable content you can give your viewers about a subject matter the faster you will be able to grow an audience and build your brand. I have seen time and time again people who create YouTube videos and they are talking about everything under the sun. This is not necessarily a bad thing however it will be harder for you to gain a solid audience because they don’t know what value you can give them. It will also take you longer to reach that first 1000.

I too in my YouTube career have uploaded videos in many different niches. This was because I wanted to share information that I had learned over the years to help people in different aspects of their lives. If I could do it all over again I would concentrate on building my audience for one subject then branching out. 

Tip: Focus on providing value to your viewer and highlighting your personality.

Personality Wins

 Over the years I have seen creators come and go. These are people who are very talented but lack personality. When creating video content no matter how helpful your content is if you lack personality the delivery will just come across as stale. No one wants to watch a video where the person is speaking monotone, lacks enthusiasm, and seems bored while making the video. Personality is everything in video content creation.

 This is one of the reasons while vlogging has become so popular. Weekly and daily Vlogs are able to highlight the person’s life, take you behind the scenes, as well as show the creator and their personality. You feel like you are a part of their day-to-day lives and you are able to get to know them on a personal level. These types of channels are also a great way to build your first 1000 subscribers on YouTube fast because you are able to create more content at a faster rate. The videos are also longer than the traditional 10-15 minutes so you can reach the 3000 hours of watch time fast as well. If you are creating vlogs each and every day and the Vlog is over 30 minutes long you will be there in no time.

 Remember you need 3000 hours of watch time on your channel. Vlogs are the best way to create content that gets you to this goal. Getting subscribers is another thing. Personality will make them fall in love with your channel. They will subscribe and want to keep up with you and whatever it is you have going on. 

Equipment

A word of advice. Do not fall for the trap. You do not need to go out and purchase hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of YouTube equipment that you cannot even use. Let me explain, what is the point in spending money that you have not earned yet with the hopes of you receiving a return on your investment?  To be honest you don’t even know if you like creating content yet.

So it would be in my opinion foolish of you to purchase equipment that you may not utilize properly in the beginning. With any business, you will learn to scale up as your business grows. You read previously about a return on investment. I am not saying that you shouldn’t purchase equipment to create quality content what I am saying is you should do it when you are guaranteed that you will receive a return on the money you have invested.

I do have a list of all of the things I use to film my videos on YouTube. Here is a link to my Amazon Store so you can read up on everything I use and compare prices. Don’t feel obligated to purchase anything until your ready.

Use What You Got To Get What You Want

 A great way to do this is to find ways to utilize the resources you already have at your disposal. These are things like:

1. Free editing software that comes standard on your computer. 

2. Your are smart phone. 

3. The built-in microphone on your smartphone. 

4. Free editing apps.

 5. Natural sunlight. 

 You have already paid for that smartphone so be smart about using it to its fullest potential. And I forgot to mention you can also edit on your phone as well. There is no excuse. These are all of the things people take for granted because YouTube has become big business.  I tell my story all the time. When I started my YouTube channel I had a handheld camcorder sitting on a box of tissues in my bathroom. Humble beginnings. Once I was able to create revenue from YouTube that’s when I was able to invest in the fancy stuff.

Free Game

Let me give you some free game. I have a no-nonsense type of attitude when it comes to YouTube and creating money on the platform. I do not get involved with you in politics and I don’t try to be anything other than who I am.

 The number one thing I will tell you about YouTube is that you need to be your authentic self. Do not get on YouTube trying to emulate your favorite blogger. Or trying to steal ideas and content from other creators. Not only is this a big No-No but you will not be able to build a solid fan base. The way that you build your first 1000 subscribers fast on YouTube is by being authentic. 

 I have found that my greatest successes on YouTube have come from me being transparent and authentic. People want to feel like they can relate to you. No matter what your Niche is on YouTube, if the viewer can see themselves in you in some shape or fashion they will be drawn to your content. Being YOU, add VALUE, and being CONSISTENT will get you there. 

But also creating the content. Stop writing out an endless list of ideas or overthinking if the idea will work. Turn the camera on and create the magic. Again, my biggest successes on the platform have been videos I did not plan and just pressed record. 

YouTube is not a get-rich-quick scheme it is going to take some work. You are going to have to learn to be a content creating machine to get to that first 1000 subscribers on YouTube. But if your videos are quality and add value trust me it will happen fast. 

Next Up: Evergreen Content

THE LEVEL UP

Sis, it’s time to chat. I know 2020 has been the year from hell for so many of us and trying doesn’t even begin to describe the times we are living in. It’s been an adjustment on many fronts.  I will be the first to say that it can only get better from here. Can we agree? I wanted to share some ways I plan on creating the life I’ve always dreamed of and this consists of a complete level up. 

Yes, level up.

 I mean a total overhaul of my life. I’m making it my mission to sit down and access all the areas of my life that I want to improve upon and actively make changes. This is the #GirlYes motto. In order for you to be bold, ambitious, and beautiful it’s more than just looking the part. It’s about embodying the lifestyle physically and mentally. In order to level up, you must be willing to take accountability for the current status of your life and be willing, to be honest with yourself.

This is the hardest part because who wants to admit they aren’t perfect and are full of flaws? Some might, but this isn’t something we see every day. So I commend you for taking the first steps in saying Girl Yes, I need to level up.  Let’s do less talking and more twerk… I mean working. Let’s dive into the five areas we will be focusing on in order to level up in 2021. 

It’s Levels To The Level Up

Health

This will always be a priority on my list because truly, health is wealth. You are not able to efficiently do anything without your health and wellness. This year I was faced with a health scare that allowed me to put a lot of things into perspective. So instead of focusing on a New Years’ resolution, shift your attention to maintaining a healthy balance of diet and exercise. Don’t focus on the scale. Ask yourself, “How do you feel”? You can level up and live the GIRL YES way feeling tired and sluggish? The answer is NO. If you eat garbage you will feel like garbage. Make sure you schedule all your doctor’s visits and important check ups. Be good to your body and it will be good for you. A healthy body wears confidence like a pair of skinny leg jeans, amazingly. 

Finances

Listen, if covid taught us nothing else, it taught us to have money saved for a rainy day. Maybe even a rainy year. Don’t spend your money trying to convince broke people you’re not broke also. All those designer labels are great however when the world shut down what was more important? Paying you rent or that Gucci belt hanging in the closet. Looking fabulous sitting on the couch. Shift your perspective sis. Start to develop a financial portfolio that consists of multiple saving funds. I know it’s hard to save during these challenging times but even an extra $10 a month is still a level up from the previous month. The level up is about progress. 

Career

2021 is not the year for you to continue to do a job that you do not feel passionate about. Your career is another extension of your life and should be something that feeds you creatively as well as mentally. We do not want to continue to dedicate 40 hours or more a week to a career that we do not love. Or an organization that doesn’t value what you bring to the table. So the best advice I would give you is to really take this time to reevaluate your current career path. Some questions you may ask yourself are,

1. Is there room for growth in my current career?
2. Am I able to scale up my current position? 
3. Can I see myself in the same job role in the next five years?
4. What am I looking to build if I continue on my current career path?
5. Am I happy?

Love Life

 Love is such a crazy thing! It’s something we all want but on some level, we are scared to fully commit to the idea of it. So in the context of leveling up your life, I would focus my attention not on falling in love with someone but shifting that attention to yourself. Fall in love with you. Your flaws, your mistakes, and everything in between. Get to know yourself on a deeper and intimate level. Until you figure out who you are and what fuels you and drives your passions it’s going to be extremely hard for you to expect someone else to love you. Get to know the queen within. The Girl Yes lifestyle suggests that true beauty comes from self-discovery so in order to level up you have to re-discover who you are.

Mental Health

This past year has done a number on everyone’s mental health. Whether you would like to admit it or not we all have been faced with various types of anxiety depression and so much more. Now is the time to take control of our mental health and address some of the issues that we have been hiding in plain sight. Please ask yourself. 

1.  Did the isolation from Covid affect you negatively or positively? 

2. Why or why not? 

3.Do you feel a sense of anxiety when you leave your home? 

4. Are you comfortable with being alone?

5. What are some positive ways you can shift your mindset to overcome your mental struggles?

These are the types of hard questions we must ask ourselves in order to level up our mental health in 2021. 

How Can You Level Up

Just Say “Girl Yes”

It’s time to jumpstart your next 30 days to level up your mindset and your life. How exactly do you do this you may ask? 

Take immediate action, NOW!

Once you’ve made the decision to change you then must affirm who you are and what you want your life to become.

Affirm you are bold, ambitious, and beautiful. In this, you are saying “Girl Yes”. You are now setting yourself up to have direct access to everything that is attached to your name. If you want to,

1. Find your purpose.
2. Shift your mindset.
3. Take action.
4. Understand your why factor.
5. Get tunnel vision
6. Project inner beauty
7. Embrace saying NO

If this sounds like you then the Girl Yes 30 Day Guide is made specifically for you.

Girl Yes affirms that women can be bold, ambitious, and beautiful simultaneously. It’s a proven formula for abundance and success. Girl Yes will help you shift your mindset to embody all that you wish to become. 

In this self-paced 30 day transformation, your heart will be opened and you will be pushed into your divine purpose. You will move from the lost and confused to ideas and implementation. The practical applications in this guide can be applied to all areas of your life. The only thing to say is “Yes” to long-lasting change and Level Up. 

Purchase your Girl Yes 30 Day guide today. HERE

Doing It Myself

Being a busy wife, entrepreneur, and content creator sometimes collaborating with other creators like myself is very hard. Creating new and exciting content for my various social media platforms is often time-consuming and difficult to shoot. One of the ways I’ve been able to maximize my time and efforts have been to shoot a lot of content myself. I have learned over the years how to master taking my own photographs for my blog as well as shooting my own videos. Today I’m going to show you how I use my tripod and Bluetooth remote to shoot beautiful blog photos as well as how I create content for my Instagram.

Remote Tripod On The Go

While browsing on Amazon I came across a device that I knew would make taking my own photographs so much easier. It is a wireless Bluetooth remote that is connected to a phone tripod. This allows me to take my photos at the drop of a dime as well as create beautiful photography on the go. My friends laugh because oftentimes we will be driving to lunch or the mall and I will stop in the middle of the road if I see a beautiful backdrop that I feel would be a great photo opportunity.

In a previous post I shared my story with you about having to have emergency breast surgery. In my post, I talked about why I needed breast reconstructive surgery and I’ve been very transparent with you all about the process.  It has been a very difficult journey to say the least but I am doing well. I also  documented my journey on my YouTube  channel and created a video playlist featuring my pre-op appointments and vlogs leading up to surgery day. If you would like a more in-depth understanding of why this top hits so close to home. You can view those breast surgery videos HERE as well. 

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