The Think Media Podcast 427: How He Made $30K on YouTube With Only 5K Subscribers!
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Jul 3, 2025 Nathan S. Swine, a talented music producer, discusses his impressive journey of making $30K on YouTube with just 5,000 subscribers. He shares effective strategies for monetizing content beyond traditional ads, emphasizing the importance of balance and time management while juggling a full-time job. Nathan dives into income diversification, highlighting coaching, affiliate marketing, and building a loyal audience. He also shares insights on overcoming imposter syndrome and preparing meticulously for content creation, encouraging aspiring creators to embrace their unique journeys.
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YouTube as Sales Funnel
- Nathan used YouTube as a top of funnel for selling courses, coaching, memberships, and affiliates.
- Most of Nathan's $30K came from off-YouTube products, not YouTube ads alone.
Course to Coaching Growth
- Nathan's first product was the course Song Flow, teaching musicians how to finish songs.
- He scaled from courses to community to coaching based on audience needs.
Rank Videos to Save Time
- Rank videos that continue getting views over time to buy back content creation time.
- Use ranked videos to reduce publishing frequency and focus on creating products or coaching.
