@Prr7688 posted:What does the payout actually look like for someone with your view and subscriber numbers? Does it actually "help your bottom line" in terms of train related purchases?
It is different for every YouTuber and depends more on views and watch time than the actual subscriber count. I don't want to give specifics but I made enough in 2021 before taxes to purchase the VL Class and then some. Not bad for someone who films videos using his phone, a free video editing software, and no formal editing education.
Yea, it stinks that the viewers have to watch an advertisement or two but, YouTube and Google now add advertisements to videos regardless of whether or not the creator wants them or not. At least it is still free and not a $20 DVD with more ads to promote other products.
I am a young guy (21 years old), I just graduated from college, have a corporate entry-level job, I have bills, I pay rent. The extra money coming in from YouTube I am extremely grateful for and has definitely allowed me to pick up a few extra trains throughout the year.
