Hey, thanks for sharing your journey — it’s a common experience with YouTube Shorts. While Shorts can get a lot of views, the RPM is very low, so even millions of views won’t bring in much income. That’s why your earnings feel underwhelming despite high views.
Joining an MCN probably won’t help unless they offer direct value like sponsorships or advanced promotion. Most take a cut of your revenue without boosting it meaningfully.
If you’re thinking of selling the channel, it has value since it’s monetized, but unless you have a loyal audience or long-form content, it may only be worth a few hundred dollars.
Before selling, consider trying trending topics. AI-related content is hot right now — even AI-generated videos draw attention. Also, use seeding tools or manually share your videos in relevant groups or communities (Facebook, Reddit, Discord) right after uploading. This boosts early traction and helps trigger the algorithm.
Since you’ve already reached monetization (which is hard), give it one more shot with a smarter content and sharing strategy before deciding to quit or sell. The channel still has potential if you shift your approach.
Good luck!