Shervin Shares, a full-time YouTuber from New York City, transitioned from a high-paying engineering job to follow his passion for tech and fitness. He shares insights on the right timing to quit your job, the cost of living in NYC as a creator, and how he developed diverse income streams beyond AdSense. Shervin reveals his viral video formula and offers advice for new creators on generating content ideas. Tune in to discover his journey from a corporate life to YouTube success!
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Quitting A Comfortable Tech Job
Shervin quit his software engineering job to chase creative freedom after realizing he had decades ahead and wanted different work.
He quit twice: first engineering, then later product management, as he pursued YouTube full-time.
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Extend Runway By Cutting Costs
Reduce living costs and lean on assets while you grow a content business to extend runway.
Shervin cut personal expenses, relied on investments, and only began paying himself once sustainable.
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Prioritize Consistency Over Spending
You don't need expensive gear; consistency and hunger matter far more than money.
Publish consistently, adapt, ask for feedback, and measure what you publish to prove commitment.
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