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This guide on how to generate a steady monthly income by leveraging other people's YouTube channels. I'll walk you through a simple yet powerful method that requires minimal upfront investment (around $50 to get started).
With some effort, you can realistically earn $3000 or more per month, even if you're a complete beginner. The key is finding the right YouTube channels to partner with and offering services their audiences will love. I'll show you exactly how to do this step-by-step.
The core concept is to find small to mid-sized YouTube channels (10K-50K subscribers) and offer the channel owners a revenue-sharing deal. You provide a service or digital product at no cost to them. They promote it to their audience and you split the sales 50/50 (you can also pay them a one-time fee).
It's a win-win. The channel owner gets free content to share with their subscribers and passive income. You get instant access to a targeted customer base without spending anything on ads. And their audience gets valuable products/services.
The types of offerings that work best are digital products or services related to the channel's niche. Things like ebooks, printables, templates, courses, coaching, freelance services, etc. With a little research, you can find the perfect fit.
The first step is to make a list of potential YouTube channels to reach out to. Here are the criteria to look for:
Aim to create a list of at least 50-100 channels. The more you have, the higher your chances of finding great partners to work with.
Some example niches and product ideas:
Blogging channels: SEO services, web designing, web development, content writing, courses
Cooking channels: meal plans, recipe ebooks, kitchen tools/gadgets
Fitness channels: workout plans, nutrition guides, fitness gear
Marketing Channels: Copywriting, landing page building, social media management service
Mom/parenting channels: printable activities, parenting ebooks, kids' products
Gaming channels: game guides, graphic design templates, gaming accessories
Beauty/fashion channels: style guides, beauty product, clothing/accessories
Get creative and brainstorm offerings for each channel based on their specific content and audience interests. The more relevant and useful, the better.
1. Make-to-Stock:
This is the traditional approach where you create the product first, then list it for sale.
Once you have some service/product ideas, it's time to get them made. The easiest way is to outsource the work on freelance platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, or Freelancer.com and Etsy.
Post a job listing detailing exactly what you need. For example, if you want a 30-page ebook written on vegan recipes, specify the topic, length, content to include, deadline, and your budget. Hire a few different freelancers to create 2-3 offerings for each channel.
Expect to spend around $30-$50 per offering, depending on the scope of work. Start with lower-cost gigs in the beginning. As you start making sales, reinvest some of the profits into creating higher-quality, premium offerings.
2. Make-to-Order:
This approach focuses on getting the order first, then outsourcing the product/service. This is my favorite option.
With your list of channels and offerings ready, you can start reaching out and pitching your proposal. Find the email address in the "About" section of their YouTube channel.
Craft a friendly, personalized email that covers the following key points:
Send this pitch to every channel on your list. Aim to email at least 20-50 per day. Don't get discouraged if you don't hear back right away. These things take time.
For each channel owner that's interested, set up a unique tracking link for their promotions. This way you'll know exactly how many sales came from each channel. Popular link shorteners like Bitly, LinkTracker, ClickMeter etc. work well for this.
Pay your channel partner the one time fee agreed…
Or pay them their 50% cut at the end of each month. Provide a sales report showing the number of sales, total revenue, and their earnings. Maintain open communication and be prompt with their payments to keep the relationship positive.
As you start seeing consistent results, scale up by reinvesting your profits into creating more/better offerings. Expand to new niches. Build your email list so you can market to customers directly.
With persistence and good products, you can grow your monthly earnings to $3000, $5000, and beyond. Just keep providing great value, treating your partners well, and putting in the work. The income will follow.
The core concepts of this monetization method can be applied by influencers and content creators across various social media platforms, not just YouTube. You can adapt these same strategies to Instagram influencers, TikTok influencers, and Facebook group owners.
Making money online doesn't have to be complicated. By leveraging other people's audiences, you can shortcut the process and start earning faster. YouTube is a fantastic platform for this because of the massive variety of niche channels.
Find the right partners, create offerings their audiences will love, and pitch your revenue-sharing proposal. Stick with it and you can build a solid monthly income stream.
I hope this guide has given you a practical framework you can implement to start generating $3000 or more per month. Now it's up to you to take action. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help.
With some effort, you can realistically earn $3000 or more per month, even if you're a complete beginner. The key is finding the right YouTube channels to partner with and offering services their audiences will love. I'll show you exactly how to do this step-by-step.
The Basic Method
The core concept is to find small to mid-sized YouTube channels (10K-50K subscribers) and offer the channel owners a revenue-sharing deal. You provide a service or digital product at no cost to them. They promote it to their audience and you split the sales 50/50 (you can also pay them a one-time fee).
It's a win-win. The channel owner gets free content to share with their subscribers and passive income. You get instant access to a targeted customer base without spending anything on ads. And their audience gets valuable products/services.
The types of offerings that work best are digital products or services related to the channel's niche. Things like ebooks, printables, templates, courses, coaching, freelance services, etc. With a little research, you can find the perfect fit.
Finding the Right YouTube Channels
The first step is to make a list of potential YouTube channels to reach out to. Here are the criteria to look for:
- Between 10,000 - 50,000 subscribers
- Focused on a specific niche/topic
- Posting new videos regularly (at least 2-3 per week)
- Engaged audience (check comments, likes, etc.)
- Open to collaborations and sponsorships
Aim to create a list of at least 50-100 channels. The more you have, the higher your chances of finding great partners to work with.
Some example niches and product ideas:
Blogging channels: SEO services, web designing, web development, content writing, courses
Cooking channels: meal plans, recipe ebooks, kitchen tools/gadgets
Fitness channels: workout plans, nutrition guides, fitness gear
Marketing Channels: Copywriting, landing page building, social media management service
Mom/parenting channels: printable activities, parenting ebooks, kids' products
Gaming channels: game guides, graphic design templates, gaming accessories
Beauty/fashion channels: style guides, beauty product, clothing/accessories
Get creative and brainstorm offerings for each channel based on their specific content and audience interests. The more relevant and useful, the better.
Creating Your Offerings
There are two main approaches to creating offerings:1. Make-to-Stock:
This is the traditional approach where you create the product first, then list it for sale.
Once you have some service/product ideas, it's time to get them made. The easiest way is to outsource the work on freelance platforms like Fiverr, Upwork, or Freelancer.com and Etsy.
Post a job listing detailing exactly what you need. For example, if you want a 30-page ebook written on vegan recipes, specify the topic, length, content to include, deadline, and your budget. Hire a few different freelancers to create 2-3 offerings for each channel.
Expect to spend around $30-$50 per offering, depending on the scope of work. Start with lower-cost gigs in the beginning. As you start making sales, reinvest some of the profits into creating higher-quality, premium offerings.
2. Make-to-Order:
This approach focuses on getting the order first, then outsourcing the product/service. This is my favorite option.
Pitching the Channel Owners
With your list of channels and offerings ready, you can start reaching out and pitching your proposal. Find the email address in the "About" section of their YouTube channel.
Craft a friendly, personalized email that covers the following key points:
- Introduce yourself and your background/qualifications
- Mention 2-3 specific things you like about their channel
- Explain your proposal: you've created XYZ product/service that would be perfect for their audience and you'd like to offer it to their subscribers at no cost to the channel owner
- Clarify that this is a revenue-sharing opportunity, where you'll handle everything (processing orders/payments, customer service, etc) and split the profits 50/50
- Attach samples of your offerings
- Close with a call-to-action to schedule a phone call or Zoom meeting to discuss further
Send this pitch to every channel on your list. Aim to email at least 20-50 per day. Don't get discouraged if you don't hear back right away. These things take time.
Tracking Results and Scaling Up
For each channel owner that's interested, set up a unique tracking link for their promotions. This way you'll know exactly how many sales came from each channel. Popular link shorteners like Bitly, LinkTracker, ClickMeter etc. work well for this.
Pay your channel partner the one time fee agreed…
Or pay them their 50% cut at the end of each month. Provide a sales report showing the number of sales, total revenue, and their earnings. Maintain open communication and be prompt with their payments to keep the relationship positive.
As you start seeing consistent results, scale up by reinvesting your profits into creating more/better offerings. Expand to new niches. Build your email list so you can market to customers directly.
With persistence and good products, you can grow your monthly earnings to $3000, $5000, and beyond. Just keep providing great value, treating your partners well, and putting in the work. The income will follow.
Monetizing Other Social Media Platforms
The core concepts of this monetization method can be applied by influencers and content creators across various social media platforms, not just YouTube. You can adapt these same strategies to Instagram influencers, TikTok influencers, and Facebook group owners.
Making money online doesn't have to be complicated. By leveraging other people's audiences, you can shortcut the process and start earning faster. YouTube is a fantastic platform for this because of the massive variety of niche channels.
Find the right partners, create offerings their audiences will love, and pitch your revenue-sharing proposal. Stick with it and you can build a solid monthly income stream.
I hope this guide has given you a practical framework you can implement to start generating $3000 or more per month. Now it's up to you to take action. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help.