How The Sidemen Built A $100M YouTube Empire 

Thank you for the support on this video! Feedback has exceeded my expectations already. If you enjoyed, I’d love some help in getting this shown to the guys! Maybe we’ll get on Reacts 👀

Love this, very well put together :)

Wow! Amazing video! Well done man, well edited, well narrated, good storyline. Overall, put together very well! 🙌🏽

coming up on 10 years watching them. Was 15, 25 now. These guys really have been in my life for that long, icons

such a great video mate! - sidemen journey has been insane

What the actual fuck. This was insane, one of the best videos I've seen in a while, thank you for working so hard on this and even ending it all with such a positive message!

What makes them so unique is how organically the group came together.

I want to see this on sidemen's reaction where everyone react to it to see how wholesome their reaction are.

It’s so rare to see a group of creators who make a group channel who don’t fall out even after all this time. Most group channels end either because the members were never real friends or because of people becoming complacent, yet the sidemen somehow have done it for what, 8 years now? I’m not a massive sidemen fan, but it’s so awesome to see how much they can do and how consistent they are.

Having grown up watching the Sidemen, this video couldn't speak more truth about seeing how the brand and each individual members have grown over the years. Fantastic video

Another banger from Dodford

congrats on the growth, it was about time one blew up!

Idk if anyone will be able to replicate what the Sidemen created but it is SO possible for a group of people to create content with that same work mentality they had/needed to get them into better positions. Great video as always Dodford

This is insanely well made!

also they met kon who is a genius in making videos truly underrated. he really elevated their team especially with producing high quality.

I am absolutely hooked on the Sidemen and their content, it's gotten me through so much especially when I haven't felt like I've been in the best of places at time, their humor often has me in stitches and for that I can really appreciate them. All of them are living legends in their own right, RU-vid hall of famers for sure.

Can really tell how much effort you put into this. Fantastic storytelling too 👏

Really well edited video man! The Sidemen is something special on RU-vid, lots of groups have tried to emulate their success

The most important thing is as an individual viewer, you always feel like you are the 8th Sideman. That’s the vibe I personally get when I watch their videos. From the days of CAH to the new age Sidemen content, that feeling has never left me. Big up the Sidemen bois!

"You don't need a million dollars, or a dedicated team. Audiences want one thing, and that's you. Ultimately, the Sidemen proved one thing - that anything is possible, if you just believe in it, and do the fucking work." BANGER VIDEO DODFORD, LETS FUCKING GO

I first started watching Vik in 2011 when I started playing Minecraft, in 2013 I started watching JJ and Harry as I got a knack for Fifa. When I saw all of them in one group I knew it was gonna be something big. They made my days better, my life easier and inspired me to dream big with the little I have. I have a project in mind that will maybe take around 6 years to put in fruition. But I want to thank the Sidemen for giving me the ambition and determination that I probably wouldnt have had

Their biggest success is because they are genuine brothers. Like we sometime fight with each other in private but always have each others back in public

The card system is insane… it’s so well structured

This video is so well put together, I’ve been Sidemen fan since day 1 and I love watching/listening to people who have had similar experiences watching them as they go through their teenage years, I’d pride myself on the fact that these lads moulded me into the man I am today. There will never be another group like them, people are too fake nowadays

I really hope the Sidemen see this and react to it. This is a banger

First ever video I saw on your channel, but definitely not the last. This video is so well put together in terms of storytelling and I absolutely loved this video because of the way you put all the pieces together. Keep it up!

Dodford - RU-vid’s channel chronicler and biographer. From the Creatures to Rooster Teeth to the Sidemen. Dude slays these videos.

oh man, you're doing something absolutely incredible with the storytelling, cause I just done teared up at the end, truly inspirational

Idk if another group will ever achieve the greatness of the sidemen. Their big brain and high iq to manage their videos and create clever and extremely funny and enjoyable content for us. Their hard work and steel mindset helped them achieve unimaginable success. Also, their system to eliminate everyones ego is absolutely genius, that way each member has a reason to push harder and harder. Another thing that makes them so funny and unique is that everyone is a certain character like the elements of the earth. Each one has a role and a nickname or trait they are know for. For example harry the never cancelled extremely funny and wild personality. JJ and Ethan are extremely funny and they also make every joke funnier with their laugh and go with Harry to extreme measures but Tobi is there to balance them as well as vik but also Simon josh and vik are like the directors of the group buisness wise since they are very buisness and smart work minded. And just like that the group completes its parts and different and several ways but also extremely enjoyable and relatable ways to the fans. But we can all agree that the one thing the no group can ever achieve is not only their high iq planning and system and success but it is the everlasting friendship and love between one another. And that’s why there won’t ever ever be a group like the sidemen ever again. But hey who knows . Maybe sidemen kids would be a thing 😍. And also forgot to add. There successful friends that fill in videos and add that outsider spice is also very important for the group like randy callux and freezy , gib and chip and many others like. Love the sidemen and may we always see them making our day 100 if not 1000x better and make us smile and laugh our hearts out cuz of their incredible and lovable charisma❤❤

Ngl this is a great quick summary. Never seen like this that’s actually accurate. Left a bit of detail or reasoning out of the vid but obviously you’re not going to say every bit of detail. Loved this !

This is so well put together! The storyboarding, dialogue, editing, everything is on point. I honestly could not take my eyes off until it ended. Great job!

I was 17 when I started watching KSI and the Sidemen. I'm 27 now. What a great journey! #SidemenForLife

What a video! 22-year-old dude here who grew up with the sidemen and still watches all sidemen sundays. Almost 10 years later I still love their content and that is so fucking special about them

genius of them asking that lady to be their manager cause that started the huge videos which made brand deals and camer crew way easier.

Why does this make me emotional... :') Indeed a ride! been a part of this extended sidemen family for over a decade now! One thing that they have forever maintained is, is that their originality! Not only they keep themselves grounded but their true selves as well, which is hands down their best quality. Time changed, they didn't. Love The Sidemen, Kon and the crew, Chip, Mo And the rest of the people involved

Amazing video! The storyline, the editing, the ending. Everything in this video was almost perfect. You’ve either done a really well done research or you’re a huge fan of them (probably a mix of both) but everything you say is spot on. Especially the second part of the video where you explain the card system and how vital it has been for the survival of the group. Shout out to TP aswell for doing an amazing job. Hopefully the boys will see this and give you the cred you deserve. This isn’t a normal fan edit, this is well thought through and it was enjoyable to watch from start to finish. Well done!

DAMN MAN ….. GREAT STORY TELLING!

Having watched them for almost 10 straight years, they almost feel like friends

This was SO good. Having watched the Sidemen from the beginning, it never seemed like there was such significant change and evolution over time, but seeing at all back, it's incredible how far theyve come! Nice one, keep it up mate 🙌

Dude, you’ve got some series talent. This was one of the most well researched and best presented vids I’ve seen a long time. Keep it up!

crazy how much they grew over the years, especially during my childhood. ive been watching them since i was a youngling, now im just weeks away from becoming a legal adult and i still tune to every sidemen sunday.

The editing and storytelling on this seriously blew my mind! Fantastic job! I'm taking notes 👍🏼

I started watching Sidemen by coming across one of KSI's FIFA funnies back in like 2015 or 16 when I was in depression. And subsequently got into the other Sidemen channels. They dont know me, but they really helped me out during tough times, they still do! The way these lot have grown over the years, not just with their content, but their personalities as well, has been tremendous, and I'm happy to say that I've grown with them! I wish them more and more success, and that I continue to watch their videos, whether I'm 24 or 34 doesn't matter! Very well put together video, big up to you!

I love how you quoted other youtubers as well and incorporated it really well. Like Colin & Samir & Joe Sugg's statement. Fantastic job dude!

wow this was insane! I almost cried watching this, I've been watching their videos for so long, it was nostalgic watching their old stuff again, very well put together!

This video is so well made! 9 year long subscriber of the sidemen here - watching them and their channel grow has been insane to say the least

greatness.

haven't commented in a while but holy shit, video was genuinely amazing. Editing top tier, storytelling top tier, and just in general amazing energy. Great vid!

I remember after a long day of college I would come back and watch the sidemen play gta or whatever game they uploaded. It would genuinely make my day a whole lot better and seeing them grow into the titans they are now is just inspiring.

I’m really speechless how many memories we have with the sideman I’m really happy that i was a fan since day one never imagined they would be this big but it’s an inspiration for me that anything could happen with believing in yourself and hard work. Hope that they continue to upload for many years to come

Mate, you deserve more subscribers! Your storytelling skills? Mannnn, top notch quality. All backs up with you really doing your due finding all the facts and researching all the details. Not to mention the effort you invested in finding suitable and relatable clips from hundreds of thousands of their videos + podcasts + interviews etc throwing in a banger like this! I mean, I understand, anyone coming from the sidemen react video most probably feels like there are some points where you get wrong, but it’s not enough to discredit the effort of the entire video and I truly believe that you meant well, not that you purposely lied. You are an “A” mannnn. Just amazing! I just found you today and subscribed quarter through the video. Definitely am going to start bingeing on your contents from start to finish the moment I’m done with this comment. Good job man! ❤

No one could be explained it better than you, quick and condensed. I loved it from start to end, you got a sub (came from your tiktok and regret not watching your yt channel earlier)

Heart was put into this video and I can feel it. As a fan for years I just want to say thank you from all of us sidemen fans.

The early days of me watching josh on cod, ksi skits, simons gta and viks minecraft there was just no RU-vidrs like it for us in the uk especially. Felt like you was part of their friendship group during the vlog times and Pokémon go times. There will never be anyone like it again

Amazing video. I started watching JJ when I was 13-14 and sidemen when they started, I am now 25 and I still wait every Sunday for the videos. I cant imagine whenever they're done and don't upload anymore, I would be very sad. To me they're like my own friends on the internet :)

This video is NEXT LEVEL! Amazing storytelling, script, editing, everything! The pacing is on point, I was hooked all the way through even though I knew most of what was being said. Incredible video Dodford - I can’t wait to see more!!

The Sidemen are the youth of business, I feel like this is just the beginning for them.

You made it bro! They reacted to this on sidemenreacts! Really enjoyed this as I literally grew up with these guys

Through the lowest times and the highest highs. Sidemen videos have entertained us. To those of us going through tough shit personally. These group of friends brought a smile. So I just thank you for putting their story out so ppl get who and why they are who they are.

One of their strongest resources you forgot to mention; is the connections they've created from being a staple of RU-vid. Sidemen could legit ask ANY creator for a collab and they will try to fit it into their schedule because they know how big a Sidemen collab is. Not to mention UK celebrities and even US celebrities are starting to recognize the influence power of the Sidemen

One part of their story wasn't told, which was that the group almost ended in 2017 when JJ wanted to try to be big in the US and they stopped posting for almost a year. That's when they decided to do the Sidemen Sunday, which made them explode in popularity. Before that we had the disstrack season which was also pretty fun to watch. Also shoutout to Kon, he's the man that makes their videos look great and absolutely love his channel. Also also, great video, I subscribed to your channel when you made the Corridor Digital video, which is one of my favorite channels. Now you made another video about another one of my favorite channels. Haha Cool!

Got this recommended already, absolute BANGER video holy shit gonna binge your vids and hope i absorb some of this skill

Been watching the sidemen for 8 years now ever since I was 10 years old and it's crazy to see how far they've come and ive literally grown up with these guys.

Never seen your channel before but this is a really well put together video. I have been watching content from the Sidemen (and originally Vik) for almost 11 years. Considering I’m 18, majority of my lifetime has been watching these guys and it’s incredible to see the heights they’ve reached now.

U are sooo good at these! keep up the amazing work!

I have watched them from the time they didn’t even look like this, before Harry as well. Their hardwork led them to this massive recognition & definitely a well deserved one

the reason the group as a whole is so successful is because they aren’t just a group like team 10 was; who were all basically interviewed to be put together and just all business, that’s why team 10 so easily just fell apart. these guys are genuinely best of friends and we feel that whole heartedly.

nice little touch, at 7:45 you actually got all the members matched up with a video that was in fact there's, show's that you really know what you're talking about and aren't just someone trying to leech off their success.

RU-vid recommended this, but didn't click, JJ shared this on his story, i came to watch, perfect story telling and editing. Can only imagine how much time, effort it took to create these 11 minutes!! well done.

Great video, but what lifts them up above other groups is that they are really good friends before business partners so thats why they held up strong for so many years

Been 11 when I first started watching them, now I am 20 and still haven't missed a single sidemen sunday... and whenever they make a mukbang or a trip somewhere to shoot a video I feel like I am there with them... they are really something special

Grew up watching the Sidemen from the US. Crazy to see how far they have come. Sidemen Sunday has become a staple and its crazy to see how much depth their crew and content truly has. They really are innovators in RU-vid

Isn’t it that Simon doesn’t take charge of any of the Sidemen Sundays but he does the more down to earth more sidemen the average multiple time a week channel. This is also just something to help the old sidemen fans keep a sense of nostalgia

Banger of a video mate , keep up the good work 💯

Really great video, man. This was in my recommended, and I thought why not give it a shot. I felt an underlying feeling of pride when you said the people who grew up with the sidemen, because I'm one of them who's been watching for years and years now. And their journey to where they are now is fucking nuts lmao

Well made man! For how concise this was, you fit a lot of information in one video

Came from their reaction video Well done 🙌

Such a well made video, buzzing to see more

came back to rewatch this and it's truly such a well put together video!! well done :)

here from Sidemen react! One of the reasons the Sidemen are here today is because they understand community around them and the fans as they were fans of eachothers' work from the beginning. Big W and congrats on the charity match win!

I found the main group through Vikkstar in 2014, as I'd been following him for maybe 1-3 years on his second channel at that point, and finally checked out the main channel. I eventually grew to learn the cast of characters, and started following everyone in 2015 or so, and since then they've been far and away my favorite youtubers. I can even scroll through their old videos from this time, and pick out certain memories from the day they were uploaded and I watched it for the first time, and relive that happiness over and over again. For example, there was this one GTA episode where the whole video was them trying to get up a ramp of trees, and Vik and JJ were the first to do it. Afterwards, they parked themselves at the top of the ramp, and the others could do nothing, and I was laughing so hard that the librarian at my high school had to ask me to keep quiet. EDIT: I checked through and found the video for anyone interested, it's episode 541 from Vik's perspective. Excellent video Dodford!

BROOO!!! This video is a masterpiece I´ve been a Sidemen man since 2013 and this video is so heartfelt and inspiring. I´ve always wanted to start youtube because of them, still scared tho

This video was a great watch glad to finally see this channel gaining recognition👏🏾💯💯

Amazing video mate. Never seen anything from you before but this was so much better than I expected.

i love your content, keep doing it

Shouted out on Ksi’s insta congrats

2015 was the first time i clicked on a sidemen video and looking back now i don’t regret one single second. I was 9 at the time and now I’m 16 which is mental to think about how long I’ve actually watched them for and I’m grateful to have grown up with them. Sidemen will always be in my heart and i will never forget the moments i bursted out laughing or felt happy for every single one of them the journey is mental and i hope a lot of creators nowadays look at this and make their own empire. Great video man 👍

Summarised: Secret Strategy, Being themselves

Dude's getting more into long form and I am HERE FOR IT!!!

this was phenomenal, very well done !

I was an 18 year old American kid in his first year of college watching KSI when he had under 20K subs. Still watching, 10 years later. I have outgrown some of their content but it’s been amazing to see their growth and success, and they all genuinely care for each other.

These guys have not only inspired me but they have helped to live my life and I will forever cherish them in my heart.

cannot wait for the boys to react to this masterpiece

Great video and incredible story telling

Excellent recap and research, as a longtime fan of the Sidemen myself (since KSI's first videos with his brother) I can confirm this video is pretty much dead on. Nice editing work as well, it was an enjoyable watch. Keep it up!

Started watching them when I was 13 and now I'm 23. You know what they say that bonds of childhood lasts forever. That's exactly what this is. Still every Sunday I make time to watch them. I love them so much.

This is genuinely one of the most well put together videos I’ve ever seen. Everything from the graphics to the flow to the story telling and even the cadence of your voice, sensational. Instant subscribe🔥

great video, as always.

This is a really good video, deserves way more views. Keep up the work, really enjoyed it!

This is honestly such a quality video, good job bro