Gabby Wallacealways had a thirst to see the world.
It was almost an accidental business that I created,she says.
No funding, no investors, no business plan.
I just wanted to help my students more.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
I didnt even know how to edit, she says.
Did you know?
I was like, This is possible; oh my gosh, it works.
Though it wasnt enough to support her, it felt good.
So she started doing those as well.
I had a lot of doubts about the time that I was spending on it, she admits.
Like, is it really worth it?
Because the course was on-demand and didnt depend on her time, she calls it a huge turning point.
Wallace also got lucky: YouTube provided her a free mentor, a service it offers to select creators.
When she saw those numbers, she cried.
It was like whoa.
Think About Your Skills
What are you good at?
What could you teach?
Think about what knowledge or skills you have,Wallace says, and you could create assets from nothing.
You want people to see youre an expert and that you want to help, she says.
Instead, she advises youstart out giving and trying to be of service.
It really is about growing your audience, and interacting with them,says Wallace.
You have to see them as a community.
Selling t-shirtsor selling other stuff, or maybe they have affiliate links to products.
Thats been just a huge source of not only income but growing our respective communities.
And, though she didnt mention it, Ill add one more tip:Be patient.
Thats a lot of sacrificed nights and weekends out.
Sure, she has a life many of us would dream of now but shes worked hard for it.
And her only regret?
That she didnt do it sooner.
Your Turn: Do you want to earn money on YouTube?
Check outWallaces website, where she offers several YouTube courses.
Susan Shain, senior writer for The Penny Hoarder, is always seeking adventure on a budget.
Visit her blog at susanshain.com, or say hi on Twitter @susan_shain.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
