How to Make $8,801.85 Doing Nothing 

Have you ever wanted to start a RU-vid channel? If so, what's the biggest thing holding you back?

I started my ETSY store last Christmas. I live in New Zealand and one of the girls I work with missed Winter Christmas in London. I can draw so I drew her a big A3 aerial of London for secret Santa and framed it. Everyone knew it was me as I'm the only one in the office that can draw. After many "you could sell that mate" comments I took the leap. I've gone from 44 monthly views in January to 452 by June and July looks even better. I've gone from a single sketch for a friend to having a shop with 40 listings, a 5 star rating and growing reviews. My goal for the year was 52, or "one a week" to get started and now I'm looking at 100!!! I haven't made a tonne of money but what I have made feels more satisfying than my paycheck because it's mine. I did this. Keep up the good work bro!

"If you never try, you're guaranteed to get nothing" - what a powerful statement, thanks for sharing such an insightful video!

Brilliantly done! I love the term "scalable income" that's a much better term than "passive" IMO. Thanks for al the free and valuable knowledge you share with your subscribers!

Everyone has luck. I'm lucky, you're lucky. So what. You won't get opportunities until you try something and give it time. I loved that you touched on this. You reminded me that all the time I'm putting into my 1 month shop will eventually show results in the future... and it's not going to be based off of just luck.

So glad you’re making these videos, Tim. For being the shy kid who was more comfortable at the back of the class not saying much, you’re doing an amazing job. You really DO help and inspire others. You really DO add value to your viewers. You really DO make a difference in the lives of others. I believe in hard work over time and the blood, sweat, and tears that mix with passion to fuel success for anyone, but I also believe in luck. WE are the lucky ones who are benefiting from the knowledge and experience you share, your business expertise, and the hard work and effort you put into your videos. From planting seeds for creative and inspirational business ideas to being not only transparent but a seemingly “normal dude” who has created scalable income, you make the once impossible thoughts we had become possible. The once unachievable goals become achievable. Our many thanks to you. Again, WE are the lucky ones. 😊

I've been slowly building an audience on TikTok over the past 9 months and during that time also started a small business within my niche. Though small, I've had way more success than I ever thought and I owe alot of my motivation to your videos. I plan on startingba YT channel soon and seeing even further success. Thank you for all the help and being so down to earth in your videos!

Love the transparency! Good to see you back on RU-vid

“Passive income isn’t flipping a switch, it’s separating your inputs and outputs” 🤯 amazing

I like how transparent you are. I've been watching you now for a few mths and like your style. So as a thank you, I have subscribed, and will also be visiting your shop to buy some of those adorable stickers for my granddaughter.

“Money = exchange of value” thank you for this, this hits me hard.

I love how down-to-earth and realistic you are! I have watched almost all of your videos and you inspire me not to give up. Thank you so much!

So much sincerity and honesty.. Man you ooze class and elegance! I am starting out and a lot far behind compared to you but your videos are absolutely amazing without a lot of BULL. God bless you bud. You deserve everything you have and a lot more.

Wow! I didn’t know that RU-vid is such a lucrative business venture. Thank you for sharing 🙌🏻

Every time I watch your videos, you give me a little extra push to start my own. But still have that lack of confidence. Hopefully one day I can just go ahead and do it. Congratulations to you my friend. Keep up the good work!!!

I like how you have a smile almost the whole video. I also like your visual style in general, for example, how you use creams and dark colors consistently and soft white light

3:03 so on point

I love how you explain things. I can really tell by how you talk that all your knowledge comes from experience, which is really reassuring!! Love your videos, thank u Tim!

I like how transparent u are in sharing your journey and experience with us, it gives a lot of motivation for me personally to start doing something as I always wondering and overthink a lot about how thing's going to happen etc. before actually take a first step on it.

I rarely comment on RU-vid Channels, but I rarely see someone so genuine and honest and upfront in their content as your channel. You are very likeable and realistic in what you share. I really think setting up realistic expectations for people is the best way to motivate them and stay the course. We started our RU-vid channel a while back, but only began to post consistently since January 2022. It's grown slowly, but we're in it for the long run.

This is the encouragement I needed to hear today. Thank you!

I am so glad you are back! I’ve been looking out for your videos and I love that you made this video about your RU-vid income. I have been wanting to start a channel for a almost a full decade now. You are inspiring me to try again.

That is great. Happy to see your journey. Wishing you all the best, mate 🙌🏻

Wow, im marathoning this channel, your setup feels so clean, good sound and image, feels good to hear those inspiring words from you. Just created my channel and started posting videos, trying to change my 9-5 life. Keep up the good work.

"Unless you want to die from exhaustion" i love this guy

So inspiring as always! Glad to see you back on RU-vid!

It's awesome that you are so transparent about RU-vid revenue.

Wow! I started my channel in January and I’m still under 300 subscribers! Way to go!

I really like these transparent videos, I had to take time off from my Etsy shop after my dad passed away in the summer, so it’s sort of been on the wayside since, but I always hear about RU-vidrs burning themselves out making content. I’m glad you took a break and still made income from it!

Love your videos. Just found you today. Appreciate your honesty.

Thank you, Tim! You totally inspired me. I will continue to keep up with my content.

Love your videos for how realistic they are! I want to start up an etsy shop for extra cash to do more things that I enjoy right now, and help with financial stability. I am definitely not expecting to be a millionaire and that is a great thing to remember for those who expect instant gratification.

Omg yess ur back! I love your videos! Been here since 4k subs;

Love your perspective on RU-vid and growing a channel!

definitely inspiring! I first found you when learning about etsy and now i've recently started a channel as well. thanks for inspiring me and breaking out of your comfort zone bc i know it took some bravery to start!

I've been binge watching your content since I discovered your channel. You are amazing

You are precious! I love your authenticity! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

lol love that part " turn on the switch "

Agree! Every accomplishment starts with a decision to try.

The best tip that I never hear before. Thank You so much! God bless you and please keep the good job. ❤️

Kudo's to you for showing your actual analytics! 🤑

this is very motivating, thanks Tim

thank you for sharing tim :) it''s really interesting & I totally agree with what you said about luck - yes, we need a bit of luck and help etc. but, if you don't get going YOURSELF... 👍🏻 :) best wishes & greetings from the alps!

Always enjoy the content you post and this video is another fave. I've been chipping away at youtube since 2014, but have not been able to monetize 😅Yet, I continue to do so because I enjoy filming, editing, posting then interacting with anyone who comments on a video 🙌

thanks for being an such open book and forthright about your story. you got a sub and a like

I really enjoy your videos! So easy to relate and honest. Very different from too many videos on how to make money easy or overnight. Keep posting, you are definitely helping others :)

Yes!! all your videos are inspiring thank you !!

im glad this is the first video i watch this morning after reading my current read Secrets of a Millionaire Mind. you inspire to start my own youtube channel by doing what i love.☺️

Welcome back! Missed watching your videos. Hope you’re doing good! Some good insights. it’s definitely “scalable income” much more than passive. I’d love to start a YT channel but have to come up with a topic where I don’t have to be on camera. Not young or cute enough for that 😆

Well said, inspiring! Keep up the good work ♥️

Hi Tim! Thank you for inspiration to continue. Hello from Ukraine!

Omg this wisdom 🙌🙌💎💎💎

Even shy kids have something to say. I love that!

THANK YO9U SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO ! I WANT TO START A RU-vid CHANNEL FOR GOING OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE, AND TRY SOMETHING DIFFERENT AND SHARE WITH PEOPLE WHO MAYBE COULD SEE THEMSELF INSIDE MY CONTENTS... BUT I DONT HAVE A " WOW" RU-vidR'S LIFESTYLE...😭

Can you please make a video on how you setup everything when you're about to record a video, like the lighting, camera etc Because your video quality is really really good so please make a video on that

I can see how you can be successful Very down to earth

Thank you for the inspiring video 🙃 "Money is just an exchange for value". I like that saying. It may sound silly, but I wasn't aware of it. Where did you learn how to create value for people?

Thank you for your inspirational video. I would much rather create video for RU-vid, than do Etsy. There are pros and cons to both. Both have different requirements and a variety of skills and even different mindsets. I love your calm presentation and sensible commentary and advice. Thanks again for sharing, and focusing on what's important in order to have some chance at success in both! 🤗

Turns YT a lot harder than I thought.

The 8's weren't a mistake

So happy for you and thank you 🙏👏👏👏💪

You have many good points in this one! It's very inspiring to hear your approach to passive income as well as the rewarding part of helping others and making the money part less important. 🤗

Very insightful. I really want to make videos again. It just feels like a lot of work.

Thanks for sharing, I was ALSO the Shy Kid

Hi Tim, I really liked the way you have narrated the things so nicely. Even I have been thinking to start a channel for quite sometime but don't know where to start, what topic should I select, etc

thank you for being you

Hi tim! You are the cutest!!! Hope to see more of you!

I love your openness! As I was watching you speak to the camera, I noticed there were a LOT of cuts, although the editing is very smooth, overall. I was trying to figure out why so many cuts while you appeared to just be talking very easily. Do you do that to eliminate places where you hesitated or said "um" or "uh", that kind of thing? Or did you say the same thing in several different takes and just edited together the ones you liked best? Or is it a kind of stylistic choice to seem more dynamic?

Thanks for sharing Tim! Would it be possible for you to create a video on how to make sales with Facebook ads? =)

Nice i also made 6bilion dollars thanks for the advice!!!

Thank you for willing to share this

I’m going to start

What camera do you use for your videos? They are always in great quality!

Hey, Tim you’ve inspired me to start a sticker business❤️❤️❤️ from Ghana.

Gorgeus !

donno for wateva reason utube suggesting this vid to me n luckily its something ive been thinking in my brain this few days. how on earth utube know it coz i dont search or type any thing online/on phone. cool vid btw

Hello I watched once your channel I think was interesting but to be honest, at that moment I don't subscribe, today I watched this video I review how many videos you have and how much money you gain and my head made bloom, literally, jajajajaja. Well, I follow you now and I do my best effort for created my own channel and do it. Thank you very much for all, I send you blessings, and success Tim, I hope soo very soon to share my own advance with you. Thank you very much for inspiring me. Daniel Báez

do you do international shipping and if you, how is it done? custom forms and tariff codes are freaking me out and keeping me from opening my shop to international buyers.

Would love to know what you use for video editing and what equipments for the videos!

Thanks for the informative video! Could you explain how much RU-vid take away from your revenue? And how much after taxes?

😆 I’d love a light switch too.

I have monetized RU-vid channel but the problem is few views only

Great content 👍

I dont know you..and Im so proud of you!!!! :)

Ive wanted to be a youtuber for a long time

Great video very encouraging new subscriber 🥰

Here to hoping I get monetized by the end of the year! 😊🤞💖

Motivation 101 👍

I tried but i can't Record myself on camera even only voice over videos.

I'm unable to use AdSense I got a ban because I had a website in 2010 that got invalid click activity. I tried to appeal at one point but I didn't know what I was doing in that appeal.

I started working on my channel more this year and it's been hard work and I'm there at the low views and the amount of hours invested in doing this is crazy, so I quit everyday and get motivated again constantly 😅 hoping it can get to where I can start getting some passive income. Hope everyone lots of success and extra income!!

How much money do you make selling stickers and is it worth it. I also see that everyone is leaving Etsy.

you shoot canon.

Is there a link to your Etsy sticker store?

What camera do you use?

I'm doing nothing. Where is this 8k?

He is Korean right...?​ I am Thai.

What about starting a RU-vid video when you have nothing to say ? That's a big problem.

Having a great free A.I voice for my videos Please recommend me to one

Well what does he think? If the stats are right less than 2% of all RU-vidrs with at least 100 subs ever get to 100K subs!!! I think most of social median is like that!!!!!